Stories for July 3, 2008

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Ski jumping in summer sun

Unlikely event just another part of the Fourth in Steamboat

Locals and visitors have a chance to watch five national teams and a number of up-and-coming ski jumpers Friday at Howelsen Hill.

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Steamboat Sprint is Friday on Lincoln Ave.

The men's 400-meter finals at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials conclude today in Oregon.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to perform

Since 1966, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has brought American roots music into American pop culture.

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Ski jumping in summer sun

Unlikely event just another part of the Fourth in Steamboat

Locals and visitors have a chance to watch five national teams and a number of up-and-coming ski jumpers Friday at Howelsen Hill.

Crews to remove rocks from Buff Pass road

Mount Zirkel access closed by snow at Gate 2 until July 15

Horseback riders, hikers and anglers will have to wait until after July 15 to drive to the summit of Buffalo Pass and access one of the most popular trailheads into the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area.

Officers urge safe Fourth

Local law enforcement agencies will be on the lookout for drivers under the influence of alcohol during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Yampa hosting revived community picnic today

Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and coleslaw. Some things never go out of style, including the menu at tonight's sixth annual "My Hometown" Community Picnic in Yampa.

Steamboat briefs for July 3

City Market responds to voluntary beef recall

The Record for July 1

2:07 a.m. A Michigan man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and with defective headlights during a traffic stop at Eagleridge Drive and Mount Werner Road.

Pirate's Pub owners investigated

Liquor License Authority holds hearing for Nerneys today

Kevin and Kathy Nerney, owners of the now-closed Jade Summit restaurant and Pirate's Pub bar, once again will appear before the city's Liquor License Authority for an alleged violation.

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4-H judges place third at state

Team to compete nationally; exchange program, truck raffle also on tap

Routt County 4-H livestock judges made a name for themselves at the state competition last week.

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Salazar critical of Big Oil

Congressman says industry manipulating increasing gas prices

Oil and gas companies are withholding production and largely to blame for rising gas and grocery prices, Congressman John Salazar said in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.

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Trillium House growing at Botanic Park

Offices, public meeting room will be available in gardens

Work on Trillium House, the new headquarters for Yampa River Botanic Park, is on schedule for an opening before the end of the year in spite of high water in the neighborhood.

Fourth of July events calendar

Friday - The Steamboat Lions Club hosts its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Little Toots Park on 13th Street. The cost is $7. Seniors and children younger than 10 pay $5. All proceeds go to local projects.

YVRA to get full project funding

Bush extends FAA bill, taxiway repairs will go ahead this summer

Yampa Valley Regional Airport will get the federal funding it needs for summer projects, Airport Manager Dave Ruppel said.

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Airport project experiences turbulence

Officials looking for $20,000 to finish terminal

Officials may have to shift some funds around to move forward with renovation projects at Moffat County Regional Airport.