Lead stories
Afternoon
Sailors advance to semis with 31-7 win
Steamboat to play Pueblo Central next weekend
Steamboat Springs High School beat the Windsor Wizards, 31-7, to move ahead in the Class 3A playoffs. The team will take on Pueblo Central in the semifinals next weekend. The Sailors limited Windsor to 172 yards of offense and two of 10 on third downs, created four turnovers and constantly put the Steamboat offense in a position to win.
Early Morning
Linebackers the core of Sailors defense
Stopping triple-option could be key to Steamboat victory today
The Steamboat Springs High School football team’s much-discussed offense surely will be a factor in today’s quarterfinal showdown against Windsor, a game set to kick off at 1 p.m. at Gardner Field in Steamboat. But if the Sailors are to prevail and live to play another day, no unit may be as important as the team’s linebackers.
Stories
Sailors advance to semis with 31-7 win
Steamboat to play Pueblo Central next weekend
Steamboat Springs High School beat the Windsor Wizards, 31-7, to move ahead in the Class 3A playoffs. The team will take on Pueblo Central in the semifinals next weekend. The Sailors limited Windsor to 172 yards of offense and two of 10 on third downs, created four turnovers and constantly put the Steamboat offense in a position to win.
Denver man Tasered, arrested in Hayden
47-year-old accused of assaulting a police officer Friday evening
Hayden police Officer Russ Davis was injured while responding to a call Friday on Vista Verde Drive. Miguel Marcus Manzanares was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and other charges.
New Pioneers of the Yampa Valley to be honored
Awards ceremony recognizes locals for sustainability efforts
At the fourth annual New Pioneers of the Yampa Valley dinner and awards ceremony today, four people or businesses will be recognized for what they do every day.
Linebackers the core of Sailors defense
Stopping triple-option could be key to Steamboat victory today
The Steamboat Springs High School football team’s much-discussed offense surely will be a factor in today’s quarterfinal showdown against Windsor, a game set to kick off at 1 p.m. at Gardner Field in Steamboat. But if the Sailors are to prevail and live to play another day, no unit may be as important as the team’s linebackers.
3A state football playoff roundup
Western Slope teams looking to advance
By any stretch of the imagination, it would have been a little crazy to expect Delta and Glenwood Springs to be where the two football teams are now. Plain and simple, before the 2009 season, they were two teams that looked like they would be building for the future.
Pilot & Today to hold holiday bake-off
Nothing says the holidays like turning out your most time-tested baked goods. This holiday season, the Steamboat Pilot & Today invites community members to share their favorite holiday baking traditions in the newspaper’s first Holiday Dessert Bake-Off. The Pilot & Today is searching for the sweetest recipes in Routt County.
Ski Ball adds new twists
Winter Sports Club event highlights Olympic heritage
This year’s Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Ski Ball will reflect the town’s longstanding Olympic heritage, but those familiar with the annual fundraiser also will notice a few new wrinkles in the affair.
The Record for Nov. 19
Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of a suspicious car in the 39000 block of Amethyst Drive. No more information was available.
Steamboat Briefs: Boys & Girls Club seeks digital camera donations
The Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs is starting a photography club.
Routt County unemployment rate increases in October
Routt County’s unemployment rate increased from 5.9 percent in September to 6.1 percent in October, according to figures released Friday by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The figure hasn’t been adjusted for normal seasonal changes.
Family struggles to keep tortilla business afloat after accusation
When Integrated Community Executive Director Tatiana Achcar tasted the food that Gonzolo and Luz Mendoza were selling, she knew they were on to something good. The fresh tortillas, sweet breads and tamales the Mendozas bought in Denver and resold in Steamboat Springs starting two months ago were an immediate success.
Bike track, performance park considered for Ski Time Square
The developer seeking city approval for plans to redevelop Ski Time Square is looking into plans to build a small, park-like performance venue, as well as a small bicycle venue called a pump track, next summer.
Education cuts being brainstormed
State Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, met with school board members and administrators from around Northwest Colorado Friday at the Moffat County School District administration building for the Kids First Forum.
Windsor mistakes lift Steamboat to victory
Maybe there was plenty of blame to go around, but there certainly were plenty of people ready to take it. Steamboat Springs squandered back-to-back opportunities deep in Windsor territory to open Saturday afternoon’s Class 3A quarterfinal playoff game, turning the ball over on downs first after driving to the 13-yard line and then at the 7 one drive later.
Adaptive Nordic team adapts to snow conditions
Skiers plan to return to Howelsen at 10 a.m. today
The perils of an early season Nordic ski camp in Steamboat Springs came sharply into focus Friday morning for U.S. Adaptive Nordic ski team coach Greg Rawlings.
South Routt School Board focuses on funding
District facing cuts, but some new grants possible
The South Routt School Board is bracing for cuts, but thanks to federal money, board members said they also are hopeful that grant funding will be available in the coming year.
