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Some in mobile homes worry amid affordable housing debate
On opposite ends of downtown Steamboat Springs sit two neighborhoods that, for all their similarities, find themselves in very different situations.
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by Brandon Gee
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Hayden town officials say they did their best to avoid Lake Village problems
Hayden leaders are upset about the mess at the Lake Village subdivision, but they don't think they could have prevented it. The town put safeguards in place, Town Manager Russ Martin said.
Letlows finish 3rd at state tournament
Broken hand slows, doesn't stop Magee
The trio of Hayden wrestlers that dropped into the consolation bracket after losses in the Class 2A state championship semifinals Friday didn't show any ill effects of the disappointing turn they took as they neared the season's end.
Hayden wrestlers fall just short of championship
Hayden's chances of sneaking into the top tier of the Class 2A wrestling standings were sunk Saturday, the final day of the state wrestling tournament.
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 22, 2009
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Feb. 22, 2009.
Paul Potyen: It's not easy being green
I read the Steamboat Today's Feb. 2 front-page headline, "Stagecoach couple enthusiastic about new Green Building Program," and I thought to myself, "Wow! There's a Green Building Program?" I was especially interested, as my wife and I live in our own off-grid home west of town. So I downloaded the GBP Booklet and checklist from the Steamboat Springs Planning Department and read through them. Weighing in at 52 pages, the booklet is pretty comprehensive in its scope and vision.
Looking Back for Feb. 23, 1934: Routt County now in good financial shape
According to County Treasurer William Curtis, the tax collections during the year 1933 showed improvement during the previous year as a whole, a total of 73 percent of the 1932 taxes being collected in 1933. Since Jan. 1, the collection of 1932 taxes has been good. Also during 1933, the treasurer collected 10 percent of the 1931 taxes, bringing the total of the 1931 taxes collected by Jan. 1 to 80 percent.
Rural school caucus sticks up for small districts
Paula Stephenson, executive director of the Colorado Rural Schools Caucus, has positioned herself as a fighter for the little districts in the legislative process.
Owner of new downtown gallery envisions hub for local artists
Linda Laughlin has no shortage of ideas about what to do with her new gallery, the Steamboat Springs Center for Visual Arts.
Indoor soccer fundraiser to benefit Brazilian youths
Michele Leite never dreamed that a volunteer project in Brazil would lead to international soccer games in Steamboat Springs.
Routt County Spotlight: Steve 'Lewi' Lewis
Routt County Spotlight: Steve 'Lewi' Lewis
Sandy Fisher: More 'stuff' needed
John Fetcher and Jim Temple were the "stuff" of great Americans. They, like countless other Americans of their generation, defined who we are today. I am saddened by their deaths, for their families and for our loss as a country.
Our view: Council at the bat
Steamboat Springs officials should aggressively pursue a deal with the World Softball League to bring a men's softball tournament to Northwest Colorado for three days this summer. Failing to do so would jeopardize an opportunity to bring in thousands of visitors and the sales tax revenues they would generate.
Hayden boys top Vail Christian, 51-34
2 matchups remain for Tigers boys basketball in district tournament
The Hayden boys basketball team struggled offensively Saturday, but opponents Vail Christian struggled even more and the Tigers kept their season alive with a decisive 51-34 win.
Soroco boys' loss to Rangely ends season
It didn't end the way the players wanted, but it was a remarkable season nonetheless for the Soroco High School boys basketball team.
Jail Report for Feb. 14 to 20
Saturday, Feb. 14 Kyle Brandon Bartholomew, 25, Steamboat Springs - Driving under restraint (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Luxury homes auctioned
Owner of 2 Steamboat houses turns down formal bids, renegotiates for sale
The Tuesday auction for two luxury south Steamboat homes led to the sale of one of them. Owner Will Bashan just isn't certain which one. And technically, neither home sold at auction.
Real estate transactions for Feb. 12 to 18, 2009
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Mountain High Catering owner snags City Cafe contract
Murray has years of chef experience
Steamboat Springs caterer Olivia Murray is scheduled to take over operations at the City Cafe in April.
On the market: Joanne Erickson joins Coldwell Banker team
Coldwell Banker Silver Oak has announced that Joanne Erickson has joined its real estate firm as a broker associate.
Local officials eye stimulus funds
Municipalities propose projects that could enhance infrastructure
Local government officials hope some of federal stimulus money make it to the Yampa Valley in the form of projects that improve infrastructure and create jobs.
Local Telemarkers excited to host nationals starting Thursday
The skills of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Telemark program will be on display this week as the U.S. Telemark National Championships return to Steamboat Springs. The action begins Thursday and continues through the weekend.
Business briefs: SmartWool honors sales representative, agency
SmartWool has chosen the Holton Sales Group as the 2008 Agency of the Year and Roland Salazar as 2008 SmartWool Sales Rep of the Year, according to news releases.
Junior Olympic Nordic team named
The 2009 Junior Olympic Nordic team was announced Saturday at Howelsen Hill.
Budget crunch hits United Way
Health and human services agencies work through fewer donations, more needs
As funding sources dry up, Routt County health and human services agencies are considering restructuring the programs and services they offer.
Hayden girls basketball advances to district tournament
Tigers defeat Rams in postseason, move on to Meeker
The Hayden girls basketball team dealt Soroco a season-ending 61-40 loss Saturday, grabbing two more weeks of play for the Tigers.
Snowmobiler injured Friday on Rabbit Ears Pass
A snowmobiler suffered non-life-threatening leg injuries Friday afternoon after an accident on Rabbit Ears Pass.
Some in mobile homes worry amid affordable housing debate
On opposite ends of downtown Steamboat Springs sit two neighborhoods that, for all their similarities, find themselves in very different situations.
Class notes: Buddy Kinder named Rotary's February Teen
Buddy Kinder named Rotary's February Teen
Joel Reichenberger: Tigers show toughness
Watching the Hayden wrestling team come of age has been fascinating.
Local buyers may struggle to tap stimulus dollars
The government's economic stimulus package appears certain to pump new funds into federal housing programs already at work in a six-county area of Northwest Colorado that includes Routt County. The trick will be helping low-income buyers qualify for housing programs that weren't designed with a resort community in mind.
Regis hockey knocks out Sailors
Steamboat ends strong season with loss to No. 1 seed
Coach Jeff Ruff said the Sailors hockey team learned Saturday what it means to be a defending state champion.
The Record for Feb. 20
1:34 a.m. A noise complaint was received from the 3300 block of Columbine Drive. Police gave a warning.
