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Balloon Rodeo takes to the skies
More than 40 hot air balloons will launch over the Yampa Valley this weekend as the 28th annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo gets under way at Bald Eagle Lake.
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by Melinda Dudley
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Stories
Steamboat 700 gets support for growth
City planning commission recommends Urban Growth Boundary expansion
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission voted 4-3 Thursday night to recommend expanding the city's Urban Growth Boundary to accommodate Steamboat 700.
Running series returns to Howelsen
The trails on Howelsen Hill and Emerald Mountain are known as some of the best mountain biking venues in Colorado. But for the second time in a month, it'll be runners assaulting the slopes and courses of Steamboat's favorite summer playground.
Powderkeg tourney to draw top volleyball doubles
Players from 12 states comprising more than 350 teams are expected to make up this weekend's 27th annual Steamboat Powderkeg Volleyball Tournament.
Gantick heads to elite lacrosse camp
Jasper Gantick is pretty confident he'll have an advantage as he prepares for The Peak 200 lacrosse camp in Springfield, Mass.
Balloon Rodeo takes to the skies
More than 40 hot air balloons will launch over the Yampa Valley this weekend as the 28th annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo gets under way at Bald Eagle Lake.
Housing board talks about communication
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority Board talked at length about communication Thursday.
Former CMC dean returns
John Vickery comes back to college during hiring process
The Colorado Mountain College system has asked John Vickery to come out of retirement to serve as the interim dean at the Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs until a full-time replacement for outgoing Dean Kerry Hart can be hired. This is the second time the former dean has temporarily given up retirement to serve as an interim during the search for a full-time dean.
Steamboat briefs for July 11
Steamboat Springs improves water system
The Record for July 9
12:27 a.m. A dog at large was reported in the 400 block of West Washington Avenue in Hayden. Police gave a warning.
Playing outside the box
Picnic theater festival brings comedy, drama, cultural exchange
There was a time when going to the theater meant going to eat and drink and talk to your neighbor, and maybe watch a play. Stuart Handloff would like to bring Steamboat Springs back to that time.
On Scene: A Gritty night at the pavilion
People clutching drinks were still filing into the Strings Pavilion when the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band jumped into its first song July 3.
CD review for Beck, "Modern Guilt"
CD review for Beck, "Modern Guilt"
All in the family
Trout Fishing in America plays music for everyone
Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet have been playing music together for more than 30 years.
Some things just click
Takács Quartet draws on 30 years of classical music chemistry
Thirty-three years ago, four classical musicians came together in Budapest for one reason: the love of the medium.
Margaret Hair: Music by Potyen's rules
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."
Fire-jumping cowboy ready for rodeo
Blake Goode rolled into Steamboat Springs late Wednesday afternoon. In so many ways, it was yet another day on the road for the veteran rodeo performer, another day of the endless traveling that has him dreaming of home ever more frequently.
Growth borders remain
Planning Commission votes against Emerald Mountain proposal
Steamboat Springs residents could one day see a new neighborhood and Nordic ski lodge on Emerald Mountain - but it likely won't happen anytime soon.
Steamboat rugby making Cow Pie Classic 'No. 1 goal'
It's safe to say the Steamboat Rugby Club's season hasn't started the way the team anticipated. After one loss all of last year, Steamboat has struggled to a 2-2 record in 2008.
Art in the Park stays free, adds new activities
Keeping it in the community
An estimated 10,000 people will sift through West Lincoln Park this weekend for the 34th annual Art in the Park. And they'll do it for free.
Rob Douglas: Something's got to give
This week, the rejuvenated Steamboat Springs City Council heard the most refreshing words spoken in Centennial Hall since voters expressed their displeasure with the profligate spending habits of the last council by electing five new faces in November 2007.
Fire crews: Make, practice escape plan
With undergrowth drying out and fires more likely, the Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Department is urging families to make a fire safety plan and practice their escape routes before a fire strikes.
Crossing the country for ALS
Trio of friends, cyclists raise money for Lou Gehrig's disease
As they reached mile 1,450 of a 2,600-mile, cross-country bike tour Wednesday, three friends pulled into Concordia Lutheran Church to spend the night on a ride to raise money for Lou Gehrig's disease.
