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Broncos cheerleaders in town this week
Squad in town from Denver for 2009-10 swimsuit calendar photo shoot
Squad is in town through Saturday for its 2009-10 calendar shoot. Taking a break from the typical beach location, the cheerleaders opted this year for a spot that says "Colorado."
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by Luke Graham
at 2:08pm
Early Morning
Data collection efforts reveal significant July 4 river usage, littering
More than 1,000 tubers, rafters and kayakers floated the Yampa River on July 4, a number that could underscore a need for improved management techniques.
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by Zach Fridell
at 12:00am
Afternoon
County lays off three employees
Commissioners cut one position each in Human Resources Department, Building and Plant/Purchasing Department, and Clerk and Recorder's Office. Furloughs also could be eliminated, and county might reduce the 10 percent across-the-board pay cut.
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by Brandon Gee
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Stories
Broncos cheerleaders in town this week
Squad in town from Denver for 2009-10 swimsuit calendar photo shoot
Squad is in town through Saturday for its 2009-10 calendar shoot. Taking a break from the typical beach location, the cheerleaders opted this year for a spot that says "Colorado."
Plant illustrator to host local workshop
The new Trillium House at Yampa River Botanic Park will be the site of the three-day workshop for artists of all ages and abilities.
Local coed softball results for July 7
Local coed softball results for July 7
Town Challenge to hit Emerald Mountain
The third Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series race begins today on an old stalwart with a new twist. For the race, riders will climb and descend Emerald Mountain in a cross-country competition.
Local men's softball: 2009 Adult Softball Men's B League Standings for July 6
2009 Adult Softball Men's B League Standings
Highlands denied again
Other base area amendments get council's OK
The Steamboat Springs City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday setting height limitations as tall as 105 feet at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Council also up-zoned 10 base-area lots to its highest-intensity zoning designations.
Jimmy Westlake: From crown to crown
There are two starry crowns that twinkle in our summer skies, one in the north and one in the south. Although each is a tiny constellation, their shapes are distinctive, making it a snap to locate them on a map. They lie nearly 90 degrees apart in the sky, on opposite banks of the river of stars we see as the Milky Way.
Men report UFO sighting in Silverthorne
"It wasn't a bird. It wasn't a plane. It definitely wasn't Superman," said Rod Pscholka, a Silverthorne resident.
Eagle County prepares to spend less
Property tax increase expected to offset sales tax decline
Lean times have hit Eagle County's government. Work already has started on the county's 2010 budget, and department directors will need to present the budget-builders with funding requests either level with, or less than, the money they're spending this year.
Data collection efforts reveal significant July 4 river usage, littering
More than 1,000 tubers, rafters and kayakers floated the Yampa River on July 4, a number that could underscore a need for improved management techniques.
Officials declare support for Pitkin County TDR goal
Reducing allowable home sizes in Pitkin County in order to increase the market for transferable development rights received plenty of discussion from county commissioners Tuesday but little support.
The Record for July 6, 2009
Monday, July 6
Steamboat Briefs: CDOT will repair shoulder on part of U.S. 40 in July
Motorists can expect 15- to 20-minute delays on U.S. Highway 40 between Muddy Pass and Kremmling for much of the rest of July.
Driver in chase faces 9 charges
Police say guns, truck were stolen from same Craig residence
The Craig man who led deputies on a 40-mile chase Monday faces nine charges and remains in Routt County Jail on two $50,000 bonds.
Joanne Palmer: This too shall pass
The recent behavior of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford finally tipped the scales in favor of a subject I've wanted to write about for a long time. Male menopause.
Aimee Quadri: Here to help
In today's struggling economy, preventive services and affordable health care are more important than ever to ensure that woman and their families in need of health care services do not go underserved.
Paul Rose: Inhumane seal hunt
Most people in this world are oblivious and hidden to the fact that every year, Canada brutally slaughters 350,000 baby harp seals. This is the largest mass slaughter of any species on the face of the Earth.
Our View: Layoffs a difficult, but correct, move
The Routt County Board of Commissioners made the difficult, but ultimately correct, decision Tuesday to lay off three county employees and leave 10 other positions unfilled through 2010. Although it may not be the last set of layoffs for county employees, the commissioners should be commended for their efforts to "right-size" county government.
Elissa Greene: A family affair to take Strings stage
Canadian fiddling group Leahy performs Friday evening
Believe it or not, we are already one week into the Strings summer season, and I hope you've had a chance to join us for one of our concerts. But whether you have or haven't, carpe diem - seize the day - and come on down. Read about the upcoming programs and pick one - I know you'll be glad you did.
Ski jumping: Gelande jumping results for July 4
Gelande jumping results
Catharine Koroulis wins state title
Routt County livestock-judging team places 4th overall in event
The more Catharine Koroulis gets to talk, the better she does in livestock-judging competitions for 4-H.
Conference replenishes scribes
Day for Writers features 2 authors, 4 seminars and intimate setting
At its annual Day for Writers, the Steamboat Springs Writers Group hopes to bring a large conference feeling to a small setting.
Sports briefs: Texan resident makes hole-in-one
Rollingstone unveils local deal; Broncos cheerleaders in town
Scott Owens was looking and looking and looking some more. The Dallas resident was sure he had hit a good shot Monday on No. 11 at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club, but he couldn't find his ball on the 172-yard par 3.
