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Early Morning
Nearly 100 runners tackle difficult 16-mile course
At times it was almost perfectly still, only the rustle of a soft breeze in aspens and the occasional tweet of a bird interrupting silence.
Babies strive to be the prettiest
Contest kicks off festivities on final day of Routt County Fair
Being a judge in Sunday's Pretty Baby Contest at the 95th Routt County Fair isn't an enviable position for most people.
Stories
Monday night earthquake: 4.4 on Richter scale
An earthquake, measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale, originated Monday night about 12 miles north of Craig, the National Weather Service in Grand Junction reported Monday night.
Babies strive to be the prettiest
Contest kicks off festivities on final day of Routt County Fair
Being a judge in Sunday's Pretty Baby Contest at the 95th Routt County Fair isn't an enviable position for most people.
Controversy growing about snowmobile access routes
Interest groups spar about land in North Routt County
Routt County residents and others have one more week to have their voices heard on the Columbine Access Project, which will dictate how snowmobiles access U.S. Forest Service lands in North Routt County.
Steamboat briefs: Bust of Steamboat looking for Oct. 30 event sponsors
The Bust of Steamboat is looking for presenting sponsors for the eighth annual Bust of Steamboat on Oct. 30 at Three Peaks Bar and Grill.
Tennis tournament features large field, tight competition
The 2009 Steamboat NTRP Tennis Tournament wrapped up Sunday after enjoying its largest field in five years.
Luke Graham: Laughlin looks at the big picture
Will Laughlin is all about the story. And when Laughlin writes a story or is part of a story, the last thing he wants it to be is boring.
Aging Well: Baby steps toward housing solutions
On any given day, members of the Over the Hill Gang are living very much in the present. Whether hiking, biking, skiing or picnicking, members of the 50-plus club stay true to their goal of living well and having fun at the same time.
Funnel clouds spotted Saturday near Craig
Weather Service: Tornadoes in Northwest Colorado are rare and usually weak
If you happened to glance to the northern sky at about noon Saturday, you might have seen a strange gray cloud twisting toward the ground.
Deb Babcock: Know your berries before sampling
Hiking along the North Fork of the Elk River each fall, I can't help but sample the ripe raspberries lining the river side of the trail. Yum.
Monday Medical: Why we care about Doc Willett
One of my favorite tasks as public relations director at Yampa Valley Medical Center is leading tours of our community hospital.
Parents now can compare child's progress to others
Growth model adds to school districts' evaluation tools, superintendents say
With the Colorado Growth Model, a new evaluation tool the state Department of Education unveiled Aug. 7, parents can keep track of their children's progress in education and can compare it to other students' progress.
Nearly 100 runners tackle difficult 16-mile course
At times it was almost perfectly still, only the rustle of a soft breeze in aspens and the occasional tweet of a bird interrupting silence.
Boulder falls in Snowmass Canyon, kills driver
Passenger takes heroic action after rock smashes vehicle
A man was killed Friday evening when a rock smashed into the windshield of his vehicle, but his wife prevented greater disaster by gaining control of the SUV and bringing it to a stop, authorities said.
The Record for August 15
12:05 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies issued a citation following a traffic stop in the 34800 block of U.S. Highway 40.
