Stories for May 24, 2008

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River Festival celebrates Yampa Valley's defining resource

For river sports, bigger is almost always better. And when it's not, you've got to make due.

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The Record for May 22

Thursday, May 22

Police, ambulance and fire calls recorded Thursday.

DUI enforcement increased for holiday weekend

The Steamboat Springs Police Department will conduct increased patrols downtown through Memorial Day weekend, seeking to stop driving under the influence of alcohol as part of a statewide campaign.

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Museum back in full swing

Hayden Heritage Center hopes to fix damaged shed this season

The Hayden Heritage Center is coming out of a rough winter that left its storage shed with snow damage.

Memorial Day weekend calendar

Schedule of events for the holiday weekend in Steamboat

Today

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Off the Beaten Path cutting ribbon today

Off the Beaten Path has been waiting to reopen for months. "We've been out of commission for three months now, and we're all excited and eager to be back in business," Manager Debbie Hoing said. "We've had some unexpected delays along the way that have frustrated all of us."

Sales tax collections up in March

Steamboat Springs figures rose 3.1 percent from last year

Steamboat Springs' sales tax collections for March were up 3.1 percent from March 2007, according to city figures.

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River Festival celebrates Yampa Valley's defining resource

For river sports, bigger is almost always better. And when it's not, you've got to make due.

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'Hawk Talk Tour' rolling through Steamboat

University of Colorado head football coach Dan Hawkins and ski coach Richard Rokos are coming to Steamboat Springs as part of the university's inaugural "Hawk Talk Tour."

Steamboat Briefs for May 24

Three snowmobilers lost on Rabbit Ears Pass

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Country, community, commencement

The year was 1964, and Dennis Collins, a wild, 17-year-old Moffat County High School junior, had a family tradition to follow and a country to protect.

Weather could dictate holiday crowds

Lodging barometer projects 39 percent occupancy for weekend

As Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of the summer tourist season in Steamboat Springs, restaurants are padding their schedules and the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association has released its first lodging barometer since the close of ski season.

U.S. 40 talks, inaction continue

Shelton talks history of bypass discussions at Economic Summit

Before Philo Shelton started his new job as public works director for the city of Steamboat Springs, he received a prediction from a predecessor: "You will be talking about the bypass at some time in your career."