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Snowmelt sieges Seedhouse
Flood warning remains in effect for area around Elk River
Rapid snowmelt overwhelmed culverts and damaged portions of Seedhouse Road in northern Routt County on Monday night, and a flood warning remains in effect for the Elk River near its confluence with the Yampa River in Milner.
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Golf courses ready to tee off
Aided by the recent surge of warm weather and blue skies, all three Steamboat Springs public golf courses are expected to be open by the end of the week.
Our View: Hearing officer a wise decision
The city has made positive strides during the past two years in its efforts to curb underage drinking and punish businesses that sell alcohol to minors. That effort took another step forward Monday when the Steamboat Springs City Council appointed attorney Jim Moylan as the Liquor License Authority's hearing officer.
Sports briefs for May 21
Bertrand off to all-state tournament
Charlie Bates and John Whittum: Orchestra season ends on high note
The Steamboat Springs Orchestra wrapped up its 2007-08 season with final concerts May 17 and 18. The quality of the programs and the virtuosity of the musicians has attained an extraordinarily high level, but attendance is short of complete. Like all such orchestras, however, ticket sales cover about 20 percent of costs, so donations are necessary. Visit www.Steamboatorchestra.org for more information.
Defense seeks to suppress evidence in murder case
Defense attorneys for the Steamboat Springs woman charged with the murder of her 1-year-old daughter are seeking to suppress statements Luz Cisneros made on the day of her daughter's death as well as evidence acquired from searches of her residence, according to motions filed Friday.
Rail Authority chairman briefs Rotary Club
Price, political will are modern rail's highest hurdles; track would follow Interstate 70, 25 routes
The Steamboat Springs Rotary Club was briefed Tuesday by the chairman of a group that is exploring high-speed passenger rail service that could include a spur extending from South Routt to Craig.
Gloomy financial briefing
Adviser tells county that crisis is worst since Great Depression
Routt County government's investments aren't performing as well as officials budgeted for this year, and financial adviser Scott Prickett said the slump could be a prolonged one.
Joanne Palmer: When Mother Nature writes
It has come to my attention that the residents of Steamboat Springs are getting annoyed with me, Mother Nature. Therefore, the following memo will review the most recent performance of each season with a suggested plan for improved performance and productivity. Please implement all suggestions immediately. Let's get our ducks in a row!
Snowmelt sieges Seedhouse
Flood warning remains in effect for area around Elk River
Rapid snowmelt overwhelmed culverts and damaged portions of Seedhouse Road in northern Routt County on Monday night, and a flood warning remains in effect for the Elk River near its confluence with the Yampa River in Milner.
