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Ski rentals scarce
Spring break crowds fill Steamboat Springs stores, slopes
Ski shops all across Steamboat Springs are sharing and swapping with one another as they try to keep up with spring break crowds depleting their rental fleets.
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Smyser takes Eagle County job
Interim Steamboat Springs Superintendent Sandra Smyser has been hired as superintendent of the Eagle County School District.
Johnson new Mayor of Hayden
Candidates who ran unopposed will take office next month
Hayden's new mayor and three new trustees will be declared elected at the Hayden Town Board meeting Thursday.
Gas fee fails; Council debates housing strategy
The Steamboat Springs City Council reversed course Tuesday on a proposal that would have led to a 2 percent increase in gas bills within city limits. A vote to increase the city's franchise fee with Atmos Energy from 3 percent to 5 percent failed, 5-2.
OCPD takes a backseat
Infrastructure, budget candidates' top concerns
Although discussions about the Oak Creek Police Department have divided the town's residents and government in recent months, candidates for the April 1 municipal election focused Tuesday on balancing the town's budget and completing infrastructure projects.
Tennis wins at home
It was a classic Shelby Reed tennis match. Continuous volleys, the ball always in play and, as is usually the case, Reed standing on the winning side of a three-set match.
Sen. Salazar promotes clean coal on tour of state
Transit, water use also discussed during event with Rep. Salazar on Tuesday at Howelsen Lodge
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo., said coal would still play a role in the "clean energy future" he is promoting on a tour of the state during a two-week Senate recess.
Joanne Palmer: Who said there are no stupid questions?
Are you the consomme?" a brain surgeon asked the concierge at Steamboat Springs' most prestigious ski lodge. The startled woman looked up, and without missing a beat said she'd prefer being called the soup du jour. And so begins the end-of-season ski swap - sharing stories, not equipment, among the people paid to keep a straight face when tourists ask funny questions.
Henry's OT goal gives the Sailors a victory
Two late goals by sophomore Kiersten Henry - including one in the last minute of overtime - led the Steamboat Springs High School girls soccer team to its second league win of the year, downing Glenwood Springs, 2-1, on Tuesday at Gardner Field.
Two Craig men held after car chase
Two Craig men were detained Saturday afternoon after a brief car chase in Hayden, Hayden Police Chief Ray Birch said.
Reiter, Gorgone reach podiums
Steamboat boarders elevate game as season nears end
Alpine snowboarders Justin Reiter and Michelle Gorgone wrapped up the World Cup season last week with the best showings of their careers.
Hagenbuch takes moderate approach
Phippsburg rancher to seek bipartisan support in run for state House
Todd Hagenbuch's son isn't cooperating with his father's political aspirations.
Ski rentals scarce
Spring break crowds fill Steamboat Springs stores, slopes
Ski shops all across Steamboat Springs are sharing and swapping with one another as they try to keep up with spring break crowds depleting their rental fleets.
Omar Campbell: Put it to a vote
In the Steamboat Today article dated March 12 and titled "City seeks 700 team," the question was asked of council, "Do members want to proceed with the annexation?" The answer was a unanimous "yes."
Our View: Supporting a landmark ordinance
Several significant hurdles remain for the volunteer citizens committee charged with recommending a new historic preservation ordinance for the city of Steamboat Springs, but the group's work thus far is both encouraging and appropriate.
Hope in bloom
Annual daffodil sale collects funds for area hospice program serving patients, families
Hope and spring's resurgence. It's what bundled yellow daffodils represented for Sue Jones, a volunteer at an area hospice care program.
