Stories for July 2, 2009

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Morning

No apparent injuries in small plane crash

Airport manager says pilot attempted to abort landing before plane crashed into a small gully just west of Steamboat Springs Airport late Thursday morning.

Early Morning

Railroad crossing gets lights, gates

The Union Pacific railroad company began work this week on safety upgrades that could have prevented one of the scariest moments in Buck Chavarria's life.

Evening

US Olympic qualifiers returning to Steamboat

Freestyle, Nordic combined qualifiers coming in December

Freestyle and Nordic Combined teams will take part in a two-day competition in late December, Andy Wirth confirmed Wednesday.

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No apparent injuries in small plane crash

Airport manager says pilot attempted to abort landing before plane crashed into a small gully just west of Steamboat Springs Airport late Thursday morning.

Hinder heads to Maui quarterback camp

Austin Hinder, a Steamboat Springs High School quarterback and rising senior, will take part in Steve Clarkson's Super Seven quarterback retreat through Saturday.

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Haymaker to host regionals

High school event slated for Sept. 21 and 22

Steamboat Springs High School coach Steve Dodson confirmed earlier this week that this year's Class 3A and 4A regional golf tournament will be held at Haymaker Golf Course.

Paralympic skier named to 2 halls of fame

Vail Valley's Sarah Will earns US Ski Team and Olympic honor

The Vail Valley's Sarah Will heard this week that she's being inducted into the U.S. Ski Team Hall of Fame and the Olympic Hall of Fame.

Rafter's body found in Eagle County

The body of a Front Range school administrator who went missing on the Colorado River last month was found Wednesday just upstream from Rancho del Rio.

Bennet predicts tough climate fight

Colorado senator makes stop in Aspen, says bill needs work

The energy-climate bill passed last week in the House will face an even tougher battle in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet predicted Wednesday during a stop at the Aspen campus of Colorado Mountain College.

The Record for June 30

12:05 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a drunken driver at Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street. Officers contacted the driver and issued a warning.

Steamboat briefs: $2K worth of merchandise stolen from Quicksilver

More than $2,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a downtown Steamboat Springs store in a burglary Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, police said.

Campgrounds full for Fourth

Early reservations and high demand flood popular weekend

If you don't already have a campground for the July 4 weekend, odds are you're out of luck. Stagecoach and Steamboat Lake state parks, along with Steamboat Campground, are all booked for the weekend.

Post office, banks to remain open Friday

Local government offices will be closed this Friday, but all Steamboat Springs banks and the city's two U.S. Postal Service offices will remain open on the day before the Fourth of July holiday Saturday.

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Artist member show a team effort

Arts Council artists volunteer time, creativity for annual exhibit

The more than 50 artists who contributed work to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council's annual artist member show are more than creative resources, said show co-chair Dona Steele.

Craft fair starts Friday in Gondola Square

Art on the Mountain features regional vendors through weekend

About a dozen painters, photographers, jewelers and other craftsmen from the state and region will set up shop in Gondola Square this weekend.

Resort officials hope last-minute booking trend holds true

The lodging barometer compiled by the Steamboat Springs Chamber anticipates 9,600 people will spend Saturday night in guest lodging - enough to occupy 69 percent of Steamboat's 17,281 guest pillows.

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Railroad crossing gets lights, gates

The Union Pacific railroad company began work this week on safety upgrades that could have prevented one of the scariest moments in Buck Chavarria's life.

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Fallen firefighter honored by family, community

A crowd of 600 to 700 people gathered around a small burial site for Brett Stearns' funeral Wednesday afternoon at Craig Cemetery.

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Little Britches Rodeo comes to Moffat County

Event expected to bring 500 to Craig

After months of planning, youths from 10 states are coming to Craig for one of the most competitive rodeos around.