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Council commits to base-area projects
Teen center design, Rehder Building improvements added to plan
Some projects are too important to fall victim to the current economic crisis, according to the Steamboat Springs City Council, which signaled Tuesday that it is willing to consider at least $11 million in new debt for its redevelopment area at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
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by Brandon Gee
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Hayden seeks YVRA fuel funds
Martin: State is holding money from sales because of confusion
Hayden officials are pressing lawmakers to help retrieve thousands of dollars in sales tax from fuel sales at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The Colorado Department of Revenue hasn't remitted sales tax collected the last few months of 2008, Town Manager Russ Martin said.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Winter Park ski train is no more
A spokesman for Denver businessman Phil Anschutz confirmed late Tuesday that the train is being bought and moved to Canada by a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway Co.
Mudslide narrows traffic lanes on River Road
A mudslide on River Road on Tuesday night came dangerously close to undermining the road, but both lanes remain open as repair crews await dry weather.
Two local runners finish Boston Marathon
Schubert-Akin, Kounovsky conquer Heartbreak Hill on Monday
Jennifer Schubert-Akin and Bart Kounovsky conquered the 113th annual race through Beantown streets and up Heartbreak Hill in less than four hours.
Steamboat sends 3 distance runners south for regional meet
Steamboat Springs High School track and field coach Greg Long sees so much upside that he's not going to miss an upcoming meet - even if it's in Page, Ariz.
Council commits to base-area projects
Teen center design, Rehder Building improvements added to plan
Some projects are too important to fall victim to the current economic crisis, according to the Steamboat Springs City Council, which signaled Tuesday that it is willing to consider at least $11 million in new debt for its redevelopment area at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Aspen School District buys teacher housing
Because of price declines in the housing market, the Aspen School District has been able to purchase housing much farther upvalley than originally planned, Superintendent Diana Sirko said.
Rental space available in Aspen
Downtown Aspen's commercial and office space is becoming increasingly available as storefront vacancies continue to climb and many landlords don't lower rents.
Mary Peterson: Earth Day - forests and the importance of water
This year, many Earth Day observances are focusing on water conservation, including here in the Routt National Forest.
Our View: Water conservation a no-brainer
We applaud the city's effort to implement a water conservation plan for residents and businesses, and we urge officials to consider revising the Community Development Code to reflect the need to decrease our consumptive use of water for irrigating lawns and landscaping.
The Record for April 20
2:42 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suicide in Steamboat Springs.
Grand jury questions Victorville, Calif., officials
Roberts added as defendant in lawsuit against former employer
City Manager Jon Roberts said Tuesday he has not been contacted by a California grand jury that has questioned officials in Victorville, Calif., the city Roberts led for 10 years before coming to Steamboat Springs in February.
Steamboat briefs: Kiwanis announces contest for Christmas ornaments
The Kiwanis Club of Steamboat Springs is offering a contest to Routt County youths 18 years old and younger, to design the 2009 Kiwanis Christmas ornament. The winning design will be given a cash prize of $250. Entries should reflect some aspect of Steamboat Springs and/or Routt County's unique character. Artwork needs to be a circular design about the size of a standard ornament - no more than 8 inches of original art. Final size of artwork will be 2 inches in diameter. Preference will be given to Adobe digital format entries sent to Danmi@Jeld-Wen.com. Mail entries can be sent to Dan Miller - Kiwanis Contest, 1786 Meadow Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Deadline for entries is May 15.
Joanne Palmer: Notes from a staycation
Friday, April 16, 4 p.m.: It's a cold, crummy, cloudy afternoon and I'm lying on the couch listening to the sounds of slamming car doors, diesel trucks firing and the excited laughter of children.
Hayden seeks YVRA fuel funds
Martin: State is holding money from sales because of confusion
Hayden officials are pressing lawmakers to help retrieve thousands of dollars in sales tax from fuel sales at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The Colorado Department of Revenue hasn't remitted sales tax collected the last few months of 2008, Town Manager Russ Martin said.
Hayden, Soroco diversify courses
High schools offer wider variety of rigor in classes
Hayden High School will offer an Advanced Placement course for juniors and seniors for the first time next year as the school begins a transition toward more AP offerings.
