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Ski area pioneer Jim Temple dies
Temple cleared the first trails at Steamboat's Storm Mountain in 1958
James Wood Temple, the single-minded dreamer who built the first ski runs at the base of Storm Mountain and who first visualized what would someday become the modern Steamboat Ski Area, died early Monday morning at the Doak Walker Care Center in Steamboat Springs. He was 82.
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Hiring of department leaders delayed
Former clerk Jordan, previously on leave, no longer employed by city
The city of Steamboat Springs has delayed efforts to fill two vacant department manager positions as it awaits the Feb. 17 arrival of new city manager Jon Roberts.
Jimmy Westlake: Winter's circle of stars
High overhead on cold winter nights is a ring of seven of the brightest stars in the sky, an asterism known as the Winter Circle. While not an official constellation, the pattern is so striking that it tends to jump right out at you.
Tom Ross: The purity of the turn
When you think about it, the modern history of skiing is a great deal like the history of rock 'n' roll. Most meaningful change is driven by rebellious youths who refuse to conform to societal norms.
Class size remains a concern
School Board members discuss who controls policy
The optimum class size - and who should determine it - was once again a prickly subject for the Steamboat Springs School Board during a meeting Monday night. Even as the board continues to grapple with the issue, there may be some level of closure at the next board meeting, when parents are invited to share their views.
The Record for Feb. 8
1:44 a.m. A traffic stop led to an arrest at Dream Island Plaza. A two-vehicle noninjury wreck occurred, police said. A 21-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving under the influence per se and driving without proof of insurance.
'Good Morning America Weekend' to feature Steamboat
ABC TV show to feature city Sunday
Steamboat Springs is scheduled to be on ABC's "Good Morning America Weekend" on Sunday.
Affordable housing debate continues tonight
Council to weigh in on ordinance to suspend linkage
Affordable housing is the only discussion topic at tonight's City Council meeting, when members are expected to weigh in on suspending a substantial housing requirement.
Hayden to seek stimulus cash
Town hurries to plan water tank near YVRA or Golden Meadows
Hayden leaders hope government dollars will buy them a second water storage tank.
Steamboat briefs: Williams to be sentenced in March in embezzlement
Williams to be sentenced in March in embezzlement
