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Committee collecting signatures to put Steamboat 700 to vote
First step taken toward city vote on Steamboat 700 annexation
It looks as if the Steamboat Springs City Council - regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 3 election - will put Steamboat 700 to a citywide vote rather than repeal the annexation if petitioners gather enough signatures to trigger the city's referendum process.
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by Brandon Gee
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Rally America drops Steamboat
National series eliminates nine-year-old Rally Colorado
The annual rally car race that has played out on the dirt roads between Steamboat Springs and Hayden for the past nine years - attracting some of the world's most talented rally drivers for some of that period - will no longer be a stop on Rally America's national circuit.
Fire at Craig Motel
Firefighters battled blaze on Yampa Avenue
Craig Fire/Rescue responded at 11 a.m. to a structure fire at the Craig Motel, 894 Yampa Ave., and immediately saw spurting flames, Fire Chief Bill Johnston said. There were no reported injuries during the incident, which department officials determined was caused by a faulty wall-mounted heater.
Lincoln Avenue construction updates
Closures and information about the downtown construction. A meeting about the project is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Centennial Hall.
West-side businesses to lose tax benefit
Ski Time Square tabled; dispensary ordinance proceeds
The Steamboat Springs City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve a resolution allowing the city's industrial enterprise zone program to expire as scheduled at the end of this year. The program has given as many as 244 west Steamboat businesses exemptions on city sales and use taxes.
State education commissioner talks about stimulus program
Colorado Department of Education Commissioner Dwight D. Jones gave a presentation in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday about the state's application to receive some of the $4.3 billion in "Race to the Top" federal stimulus funding.
County reacts to swine flu spread
Policy lets staff take sick days on credit
In an effort to curb the spread of swine flu, Routt County employees can now take sick days above their allotted amount on credit.
Steamboat auction to aid Whiteman Primary scholarship fund
This year's Lowell Whiteman Primary School scholarship auction is especially important given the economic recession and resulting financial strains placed on area families, said Nancy Spillane, head of the school.
Joanne Palmer: Sales draw all kinds
The balance in my checkbook has barely recovered from the SmartWool sale and SSWSC Ski & Sport Swap when, much to my delight, I spied with my little eye one more - the Mountain Hardware Wholesale Inventory sale this Saturday.
Ex-Broncos to play ball in Steamboat
Former players to take on locals in Oct. 31 basketball exhibition game
A group of former Denver Broncos players will return to Steamboat Springs on Oct. 31 to take part in an all-star basketball exhibition game that serves as a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs High School Booster Club.
Steamboat soccer win leaves door open for a league title
The Steamboat Springs High School boys soccer team topped Eagle Valley, 2-0, on Tuesday night, setting the stage for two Thursday showdowns that will determine the Western Slope League title.
No reported ID thefts from district laptop
There have been no reported illegal uses of the 1,351 Social Security numbers that were on a laptop stolen from the Steamboat Springs School District offices in February, police and district officials reported.
The Record for Oct. 19
The Record for Oct. 19
Summit County Rescue Group saves hunter
Summit County Rescue Group faced an all-night evacuation after a hunter from Wisconsin slipped, fell and injured himself Saturday afternoon. He was located on the west side of Elliot Ridge in the Eagles Nest Wilderness between State Bridge and Heeney.
Steamboat Briefs: Hayden School Board to meet at 6 p.m. today
A presentation about the Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Services financials highlights tonight's Hayden School Board meeting.
Cocaine question lingers weeks after fatal wreck in Yampa
The Hotchkiss man who died when he crossed the centerline while driving on Colorado Highway 131 was found with cocaine in his urine, but not in his blood, a Colorado State Trooper report reveals.
Police 'fooled' during internal probe
City Council questions Police Department investigation into former detective
Craig City Councilor Ray Beck told Police Chief Walt Vanatta he was "concerned and disappointed" in the way the Craig Police Department handled its investigation of former Detective Ken Johnson.
Our View: If petition succeeds, let the people vote
A group of citizens took the first steps Tuesday toward enacting their constitutionally protected right to petition government. Kudos to them for taking an active role in our democracy. We now hope the next Steamboat Springs City Council will allow the referendum process to run its due course and not circumvent it by repealing last week's ordinance annexing the controversial Steamboat 700 project.
Guitarist Michael Charles brings practiced act to Steamboat
Blues musician Michael Charles broke into the U.S. blues scene with an invitation to play at Guy's Chicago nightclub about 20 years ago. Already established in Australia, Charles wanted a chance to make a dent in the States. Now he's getting it. He plays Old Town Pub tonight.
County clerk: Mail-in vote going smoothly
Kay Weinland said the all-mail election is going much smoother than previous elections, with only a few questions from voters who have not received their ballots.
Aspen employee benefits fall
Reduced compensation takes toll on individuals' bottom line
City of Aspen employees will individually lose thousands of dollars in compensation between 2008 and 2010, as a result of higher costs and the economic downturn that is hitting the local tourism economy harder than predicted.
