Stories for January 23, 2008

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County Road 37 back on track

Hayden overcomes expansion obstacles for U.S. 40 link

After years of construction obstacles, the town of Hayden has reached an agreement that will finally connect Routt County Road 37 to U.S. Highway 40 later this year.

Tabernash bull rider wins annual Cowboy Downhill

Tim Kitching and Bruce Hill were so taken by the Cowboy Downhill last year that they went out of their way to see it again.

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Tabernash bull rider wins annual Cowboy Downhill

Tim Kitching and Bruce Hill were so taken by the Cowboy Downhill last year that they went out of their way to see it again.

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DOW won't give funds

Cuts prevent regional division from giving more to chamber

The Craig Chamber of Commerce asked the Colorado Division of Wildlife for an additional $10,000 a year to fund the Chamber's sportsman's information specialist position.

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Joanne Palmer: Warning signs of cabin fever

If the four walls of your house seem to be closing in on you, and you can't remember the last time you smiled you may be suffering from cabin fever, winter doldrums, January blahs, seasonal affective disorder or all of the above.

Water rates increase

Steamboat officials say further price hikes virtually certain

City of Steamboat Springs water customers will see their water rates increase next month for the first time since 2001.

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School officials blasted

County Commissioners decry $266,000 request for security funding

Routt County Commissioner Doug Monger said Tuesday that he was "shocked and flabbergasted" by the Steamboat Springs School District's request for $266,000 to help match a federal school security grant.

The Record for Jan. 21

2:24 a.m. An intoxicated pedestrian was reported in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue.

Foster care needs improvement

Local families could take in children left in outside care facilities

Moffat County could do a better job caring for its troubled youths, said Marie Peer, Moffat County Social Services director.

Steamboat briefs for Jan. 23

Applications for designation to the Routt County Register of Historic Properties are due in the Routt County Commissioners office Feb. 12.

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County Road 37 back on track

Hayden overcomes expansion obstacles for U.S. 40 link

After years of construction obstacles, the town of Hayden has reached an agreement that will finally connect Routt County Road 37 to U.S. Highway 40 later this year.

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Knowledge Bowl team wins big

Steamboat Springs High School's mind squad rolls to victory

The Steamboat Springs High School's Knowledge Bowl team held onto its perfect record Saturday in Moffat County.

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Snowboarder Jewell takes third in World Cup race

Snowboarder Tyler Jewell posted the best World Cup finish of his career Saturday, placing third in a parallel giant slalom event in La Molina, Spain.

Alex Schoder: Saluting local police

Thank you, Steamboat Springs Police Department.

Junior freestyle skiers find podium

Nate Bird remembers coaching a few skiers in the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's junior ranks since they were wee bump bashers, half his height.

Our View: The river runs through us

The Yampa River may be the most important, and most overlooked, natural resource in Steamboat Springs. It was therefore encouraging last week to hear the preliminary recommendations for a Yampa River Structures Master Plan commissioned by the city.

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Junior cross-country skiers find reasons to enjoy Utah races

The annual Super Junior Olympic Qualifier lived up to its billing for 21 local cross-country skiers last weekend at the Soldier Hollow course near Midway, Utah.