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Animal accidents prove costly
Wednesday morning outage third caused by animals in 5 weeks
Three small animals could cost Yampa Valley Electric Association more than $1 million.
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Ritter announces $10 million energy initiative
Program will allocate funds for energy conservation, economic development and climate efforts
Today in Steamboat Springs, Gov. Bill Ritter said the New Energy Communities Initiative will help communities with the "greening" of public facilities, downtowns and homes.
Steamboat briefs for June 19
The LIFT-UP of Routt County offices in Hayden, Oak Creek and Steamboat Springs are distributing USDA commodities for the second quarter of 2008 through the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. Each eligible household may receive food from the program once per quarter. The quarterly distribution ends June 30. Call 870-8804, from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, to inquire about income eligibility and hours of operation for each office.
FAA continues YVRA incident study
Possible runway incursion in March could result in pilot penalty
The Federal Aviation Administration still is investigating a March 1 incident at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden.
Phippsburg centennial celebration
Saturday event highlights history of S
If mine owner Sam Perry hadn't had a beef with the town fathers of Oak Creek in 1908, Phippsburg as it's known today might not exist.
Best municipal dog parks rotate 'crops'
Successful dog park managers think like farmers - farmers who rotate their fields in and out of production to give the soil and grass a rest.
Women's hockey camp hosts the best
When Shannon Miller was Teagann Yeager's age, there wasn't a women's hockey camp like this anywhere around.
Lodwick plans comeback
Former Olympic, World Cup star taking a shot at Vancouver
Todd Lodwick found a simple way Wednesday to end rumors of his planned comeback: He confirmed the rumors are true.
Disappearance of a memorial
Craig resident seeks return of 'Don't Drink and Drive' sign
When he went to bed on the night of June 6, Craig resident Bill Rowe disregarded barking coming from outside, from his dog, Shiloh. The next morning, he discovered what the Labrador/husky mixed breed had been trying to tell him.
The Record for June 17
12:22 a.m. A disturbance was reported in Hayden, where a mother and her adult son were fighting. The son was transported to the hospital with a possible broken arm.
Mader picked to lead schools
Former Hayden superintendent chosen for South Routt district
Former Hayden School District Superintendent Scott Mader has been tapped to lead the South Routt School District. Contract negotiations begin today.
Animal accidents prove costly
Wednesday morning outage third caused by animals in 5 weeks
Three small animals could cost Yampa Valley Electric Association more than $1 million.
School Board finds no violations in Knezevich contract decision
Steamboat Springs School Board members decided Wednesday that no ethical violations occurred in the ouster of high school Principal Mike Knezevich.
An early summer night's scream
Shakespeare on the Green embraces the Bard's bawdy side
When Genah and Matt Burditt brought No Holds Bard to Steamboat Springs for the first time in August 2007, the production had about as much preparation and promotion as an authentic Shakespeare play - which is to say not very much.
