Stories for June 5, 2008

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Routt County child welfare worker wins statewide award

When children are at risk, there isn't much caseworker Tina Harlow won't do to protect them.

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Steamboat briefs for June 5

Volunteers are needed to judge entries in the 20th annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup, including more than 400 classic Mustang cars, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 14 on Lincoln Avenue. No experience is necessary. All volunteers receive a free 2008 Mustang T-shirt. Call Kristi at 875-7006 or visit the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's Visitors Center at 1255 S. Lincoln Ave. to sign up for a judging position.

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Mission trip to help in Mexico

Volunteers, supplies, donations sent to Chihuahua after drought

There are three vans leaving Steamboat Springs tonight headed for Chihuahua, Mexico, to help victims of drought, famine and poverty.

Late-night shuttle to begin Friday

In an effort to simplify its operation during tough staffing times and better serve late-night local traffic, Alpine Taxi is launching its new Steamboat Shuttle service this weekend.

Fund Board eyes ballot

City Council must approve tax renewal question

The Education Fund Board is ready to move forward with a November vote to extend Steamboat Springs' half-cent sales tax for education. Now it's up to the Steamboat Springs City Council to approve such a ballot measure.

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Steamboat skier commits to the University of Colorado

When the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association nominated 48 athletes for the 2008-09 U.S. Alpine Team in May, Steamboat Springs High School senior Jenny Allen found her name off the list.

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Rivers' peak still could come

Flood watch in effect for Elk and Yampa as snowmelt slows

The rain showers that fell on the rivers of Northwest Colorado on Tuesday afternoon weren't a factor in pushing the rivers over their banks. But the sullen skies were enough to keep a flood warning in place on the Elk and Yampa.

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Routt County child welfare worker wins statewide award

When children are at risk, there isn't much caseworker Tina Harlow won't do to protect them.

The Record for June 3

7:28 a.m. A Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of driving under revocation and speeding during a traffic stop near mile marker 142 on U.S. Highway 40.

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Hayden buzzing this weekend

Cog Run, Huck Finn Day, 4-H event planned for Saturday

Hayden is set to see a flurry of activity Saturday, with the Cog Run, Huck Finn Day and a 4-H contest on the calendar.

YVRA's impact worth millions

Managers happy to see economic benefit

Results from an economic impact study put wind beneath the wings of managers at Routt County's two airports.