Stories for May 13, 2008

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Main Street makeover

City prepares for 2009 Lincoln Avenue overhaul

Forget all the construction under way in Old Town; the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 40 may result in a very different-looking downtown Steamboat Springs in coming years.

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Cause of power outages unclear

West Steamboat, downtown impacted

Multiple power outages Tuesday morning have left some Yampa Valley Electric Association customers without power, particularly in west and downtown Steamboat Springs, but the extent and cause of the outages is not yet known.

County lands road grant

Appropriation worth $600,000 will aid in rural road repair

Routt County has received a $600,000 grant that will enable it to tackle $1.2 million in repairs on two important rural roads.

The Record for Monday, May 12

Sunday, May 11 12:18 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 35-year-old Oak Creek man on suspicion of driving under restriction during a traffic stop at Routt County Road 57 and Colorado Highway 131.

News briefs for May 13

Little League spring training offered

Tom Ross: North Park eagle provides awe-filled moment

We had to suffer for it, but a couple of buddies and I witnessed a National Geographic moment Saturday in North Park.

Mother's Day callers frustrated

Cell phone glitch makes calling home impossible for some

An unexplained cell phone glitch frustrated many well-intentioned efforts to call Mom on Sunday.

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Main Street makeover

City prepares for 2009 Lincoln Avenue overhaul

Forget all the construction under way in Old Town; the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 40 may result in a very different-looking downtown Steamboat Springs in coming years.

China looming large

Nation will be more relevant to U.S. than any other, expert says

China's influence is everywhere, Peter Brookes said, and he doesn't expect that to change.

Airport is looking for a sign

YVRA aims to add a sign on U.S. Highway 40 with lights

Yampa Valley Regional Airport could get a new sign this year, Airport Manager Dave Ruppel told Routt County commissioners Monday.

City Council to consider liquor license ordinance

In light of recent alcohol sales compliance checks, the Craig City Council is considering new ways to curb alcohol sales to underage purchasers.