Stories for January 24, 2009

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Ski Corp. president: Economic downturn could last years

Steamboat must focus on service, retention and brand, Diamond said

Steamboat Springs probably won't shake off its economic challenges for two or three years, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond predicted.

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Sailors battle for supremacy in league

Girls fall to 5-8 overall after Friday

After downing Rifle, 65-38, on Friday, the Steamboat Springs boys basketball team now has the opportunity to take control of the Western Slope League.

Soroco boys, girls take out De Beque on Friday

The real test begins now for the Soroco High School boys basketball team. After rolling through De Beque on Friday, 74-59, and pushing its record to 10-1, Soroco now prepares for its two biggest tests of the season.

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Hayden girls lossless record ends; boys roll over Paonia

The Hayden High School girls basketball team left the floor Friday night as a gymnasium packed nearly full with their fans gave them an ovation like they haven't heard all year, an entire side of the gym standing to salute the best high school girls basketball team the town has fielded in years.

Wrestlers head to Kremmling

Matches could decide regional seeding for Hayden, Soroco

The regional wrestling tournament - the gateway to the state championships in Denver - is more than three weeks away, but pressure is nonetheless picking up for Routt County high school wrestling teams.

The Record for Jan. 22

Thursday, Jan. 22

Steamboat Briefs: Auditions held Monday for Charlie Brown musical

Auditions for the 1999 version of the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!" are from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street.

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Tom Ross: Mangelsen here for reception

Wildlife photographer refuses to give up on telling details

Prolific wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen will greet the public during a reception today at Images of Nature gallery. Visitors will discover that his enthusiasm for sharing anecdotes behind a particular image only is surpassed by his perseverance in capturing them.

Oak Creek, museum to split temporary roof repairs

Town Board issues complaint to county for C.R. 50Z

Oak Creek Town Board and the Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg agreed Thursday to split the cost of temporary repairs to the roof of the old town hall, which now houses the Tracks and Trails Museum.

Flight issues loom

Ski season air travel program dipping into reserves

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. Airline Program Director Janet Fischer told a group here Friday that within two winters, the resort community could face a funding shortfall as it tries to maintain current levels of ski-season jet service.

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Ski Corp. president: Economic downturn could last years

Steamboat must focus on service, retention and brand, Diamond said

Steamboat Springs probably won't shake off its economic challenges for two or three years, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond predicted.

Steamboat hockey skates to 6-0 win

Sailors shut out Liberty Lancers as all lines, backups contribute

The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team got contributions from every line Friday, as the team beat Liberty, 6-0.

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DOW officials use helicopter flights to take stock of elk herds

"Calf. Cow. Cow. Cow. Spike. Mature bull."

Flannery accepts plea bargain

Former Habitat director also faces charges in Rio Blanco County

The former executive director of Routt County Habitat for Humanity accepted a plea agreement with open sentencing Friday in Routt County District Court.