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One of the biggest parades in Steamboat history draws crowds
Playful patriotism
The city's Fourth of July parade was designed for children, but most adults were smiling just as big as red, white and blue floats rolled down Lincoln Avenue on Friday for one of the biggest parades in Steamboat Springs history.
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by Kristi Mohrbacher
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Small fires shorten fireworks
Technical problems, small blazes shorten fireworks display
Technical problems and a few small fires interrupted Friday night's fireworks finale at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs.
Merrily's restaurant closes
Eatery occupied Routt 66 building on west side of town
Merrily's, a restaurant tucked into the Routt 66 building in west Steamboat Springs, closed earlier this year because of staffing shortages.
Math scores a matter of gender equality
A few years ago, former Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers made a remark at an academic conference that caused such an uproar it eventually contributed to his demise as the university's president.
Evans Hall wins Rotary award
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Steamboat briefs for July 5
Volunteers sought for balloon rodeo in July
One of the biggest parades in Steamboat history draws crowds
Playful patriotism
The city's Fourth of July parade was designed for children, but most adults were smiling just as big as red, white and blue floats rolled down Lincoln Avenue on Friday for one of the biggest parades in Steamboat Springs history.
Bigger-than-life bronze in the works
Partnership corrals valley's history in cattle ranching
The railroad stockyards in Steamboat Springs were once one of the biggest shipping points for livestock in the western United States. In the first decade of the 20th century, the only way to get cattle from the mountain pastures of North Routt County to the railroad depot was to push them across a little bridge over the Yampa River.
Mountain Madness offers new course, challenges
Steamboat Springs runners might have had all the miles and competition they could handle in last month's Steamboat Marathon, a 1,656-runner event that also featured a 13-mile half marathon and a 10-kilometer race.
Roping up the holiday spirit
It seems ranching always has been a part of Steamboat Springs' Fourth of July celebration. Dean Vogelaar and several other local families want to make sure that never changes.
Spending habits key to tourism tale
Summer tourism is up by about 200 visitors this weekend and next, but youth sports tournaments later this summer could be about 5 percent smaller than they were in 2007.
Liquor stores set for Sunday sales
Local liquor stores are ready to test the Sunday waters, though many aren't thrilled about it. The Colorado General Assembly approved a measure this year allowing liquor stores to open for business on Sundays. The legislation went into effect July 1.
The Record for July 3
1 a.m. A noise complaint was reported in the 1300 block of Bob Adams Drive. A warning was issued.
Many locals, visitors leave cars behind for the holiday
With bicycles covered in red and white streamers and cars festooned with American flags, downtown Steamboat Springs became a snarl of early morning traffic Friday as parade-goers staked their claim on curbside seats for the annual Fourth of July festivities.
Fireworks blast Steamboat
Fireworks rocked Steamboat Springs on Friday night, but questions remained about the finale.
Blues musician finds comfort in life on the road
Roy Book Binder was not born into the blues. Growing up middle class in Queens, N.Y., Book Binder wasn't far from the Greenwich Village coffeehouses that would give classic Piedmont bluesmen such as the Reverend Gary Davis a second life. When Book Binder picked up a guitar after being introduced to Davis' gravelly country blues, the marriage seemed too natural to avoid.
Beetle causing fire hazard in urban forests
City requesting removal of infected trees on private property
City officials are asking Steamboat Springs property owners with trees infected by the pine bark beetle to remove the dead trees as soon as possible.
