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Avett Brothers to play free show
5:30 p.m. show is last of the 2009 Free Summer Concert Series
Eight years into life as a band, and after recording with legendary producer Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers continue to "try to perpetuate the raucous legend of our shows," bassist Bob Crawford said. The North Carolina folk-driven rockers play the last free concert of the summer tonight at the ski base.
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by Margaret Hair
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Finishing Buff Pass Hill Climb an accomplishment
Barkley Robinson and Kelly Boniface won the most competitive divisions, but every racer who surmounted the long, winding, agonizing trail in the Buffalo Pass Hill Climb Town Challenge mountain bike race Wednesday wore the grin of victory.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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Fewer inmates staying at jail
Personal recognizance bonds reduce capacity at Routt County facility
There's a little more breathing room in Routt County Jail this summer as the average number of inmates per day has decreased by almost half. Officials attribute the change to increased bonding and particularly the use of personal recognizance bonds.
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by Zach Fridell
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Finishing Buff Pass Hill Climb an accomplishment
Barkley Robinson and Kelly Boniface won the most competitive divisions, but every racer who surmounted the long, winding, agonizing trail in the Buffalo Pass Hill Climb Town Challenge mountain bike race Wednesday wore the grin of victory.
Jimmy Westlake: Planets of fire and ice
Fire and ice. These two words succinctly describe the difference between the two terrestrial planets Mercury and Mars, both of which are visible in Colorado skies this month.
South Routt School Board to hear CSAP scores presentation
Members also will hear updates about Song Mountain, charter school
School officials tonight will learn more about a proposed Stagecoach development that could create a need for a new school in South Routt County.
Steamboat briefs: Students fundraising for middle school today
Steamboat Springs Middle School students and parents are selling Staples gift cards today through Saturday at the store. Five percent of proceeds will benefit the school. Cash and checks payable to Steamboat Springs Middle School will be accepted. Call Kris Bensler at 970-870-9344 with questions.
Michael Reagan: Optimism for the future
Recently, I traveled to Berlin to visit the Brandenburg Gate, where my father 22 years ago delivered his famous "Tear Down this Wall" speech, and I was reminded of his triumphant work to defeat the evils of communism.
Hayden Middle School gym closed
Work needed is more extensive than originally thought
The Hayden School District will have to find alternative locations for middle school activities including physical education classes, lunch, winter recess and indoor athletic practices.
Atmos awaits OK to increase distribution charge
Chilly nights have arrived in the Steamboat Springs area, and Atmos Energy said it doesn't expect to increase natural gas rates as winter approaches.
Operator contract could minimize Iron Horse losses
On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously directed the city to negotiate a contract with New West Inns to manage the Iron Horse Inn as a nightly rental facility.
Colorado Water Congress to address budget crunch
Group meeting for annual summer conference through Friday
The state's budget crunch is the top agenda item at the Colorado Water Congress' summer conference, which continues through Friday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Little Toots Park structure historic
Rustic building was 1 of Steamboat's earliest tourist shelters
On Aug. 6, 2009, the Community House became the newest addition to the Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places. The building was moved at an uncertain date to its present location in Little Toots Park, close to Soda Creek.
Fewer inmates staying at jail
Personal recognizance bonds reduce capacity at Routt County facility
There's a little more breathing room in Routt County Jail this summer as the average number of inmates per day has decreased by almost half. Officials attribute the change to increased bonding and particularly the use of personal recognizance bonds.
Avett Brothers to play free show
5:30 p.m. show is last of the 2009 Free Summer Concert Series
Eight years into life as a band, and after recording with legendary producer Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers continue to "try to perpetuate the raucous legend of our shows," bassist Bob Crawford said. The North Carolina folk-driven rockers play the last free concert of the summer tonight at the ski base.
Solutions to state's financial fix will impact Northwest Colorado
Colorado state spending already has been slashed by about $1 billion in the past year, but government officials say even tougher times are ahead. Plans to balance the state budget will affect all areas of the state, including Northwest Colorado.
Prosecution rests in murder trial
Judge Michael O'Hara denied a motion from the defense Wednesday to dismiss all charges against Terry Hankins, who is charged with murdering his wife, Cynthia Hankins, in June 2007.
