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Bugg remembered as handyman
Man killed in crash recently started business in Hayden
All his life, Martin Bugg had been interested in fixing things, his family recalled Thursday, and he had lined up a way to create a business out of it in his hometown of Hayden. Bugg, 42, was killed Wednesday night in a one-car rollover.
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by Zach Fridell
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Ex-transportation director accuses School Board of illegal action
Officials decline to offer reason for firing
Richard "Festus" Hagins lost his job Monday, in a school district decision he says was illegal and without warning. Hagins has alleged that the Hayden School Board acted improperly by discussing his employment and voting to terminate his contract during executive session in its Oct. 21 meeting.
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by Jack Weinstein
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City Council candidates discuss local economy
Government hopefuls offer a variety of ideas to help stimulate area businesses
As local businesses struggle through shoulder season and downtown construction, Steamboat Springs City Council candidates are offering an array of ideas to boost the city's economy. Candidates mentioned more marketing dollars, improving local quality of life through affordable housing and open space programs, reviving the demolished Ski Time Square and talking with local business owners about their needs.
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by Mike Lawrence
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What to do in Steamboat this weekend
Local artists and businesses contributed sculpture, paintings and other artwork featuring an image of a bra or a bust for the eighth annual Bust of Steamboat, an auction event presented by the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project. Each bust will be up for auction, and event participants can cast votes for their favorite piece for $1. Proceeds go toward providing cancer support services and mammograms to women in Routt and Moffat counties. Watch an interview with event founder Debbie Curd at www.exploresteamboat.com. Tickets are $30 and are available at All That Jazz and Epilogue Book Co. Call Debbie at 846-4554 for more information. 2165 Pine Grove Road.
Athlete of the Week: Joe Dover
Joe Dover, a Steamboat Springs High School senior, is the Pilot & Today's Athlete of the Week.
Tigers football hopes to close season with win
Hayden football will travel for a 7 p.m. game today in Kremmling that, at least as far as the playoff brackets are concerned, does not matter. Neither Hayden nor West Grand has any hopes of making the postseason, and when the final buzzer sounds and the game ends, so will the 2009 football season for both programs.
State cross-country meet postponed
Sailors cross-country coach Andy Reust reported Thursday that the state meet, scheduled for Saturday at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, has been postponed.
Sailors hope to stay undefeated
As storied a coaching career as Bob Marken has had, the Buena Vista High School football coach knows what his team faces. Class 2A Buena Vista isn't just playing up a classification against Steamboat Springs at 7 p.m. today at Gardner Field. The Demons might be playing the best team in Class 3A.
Hayden, Soroco volleyball hope to find peak
The Hayden High School volleyball team and its cross-county counterpart, Soroco, enter today's district tournament knowing why they are among the bottom seeds. Soroco is the sixth seed, and Hayden is No. 8 among the eight district teams.
Federal government aids landowners
With the new Farm Bill (which was approved in 2008) finally rolling out some new programs and policies (it's the federal government, we're slow) it's a good idea for every landowner or land manager to get in touch and find out what services are available to help them.
Steamboat Briefs: More voters return completed ballots
Routt County election officials received and certified 213 completed ballots Wednesday, bringing the total number of Routt County residents who have voted in this year's election to 2,322.
The Nude Blues Band promises raw emotion in 1st Steamboat show
There's no nudity involved in Little Laura and The Nude Blues Band's live show. There is a stripped-down effect that comes from six musicians with decades of playing experience, letting all their guards down and playing raw, barebones blues music that bares its soul, said "Little" Laura Lamun, the band's lead singer.
Choose your own Steamboat Halloween adventure
Routt County Halloween offers something for everyone
Flash forward 24 hours. It's Halloween. You're a family person or a candy addict or a Steamboat Springs resident or a young local looking to show off a costume. No matter what your situation, there's probably an event to fit your needs Saturday evening.
Evidence in assault sent to CBI
Forensic analysis could be key to sexual assault, police say
The forensics evidence in the sexual assault that was reported Oct. 21 in downtown Steamboat Springs might be the deciding factor in solving the case, police said Thursday.
Aspen early bookings rebound
Ski company still expects tough time matching last year's numbers
Aspen and Snowmass are "closing the gap" in advance reservations for this season compared to last season, Aspen Skiing Co. Senior Vice President David Perry said Wednesday.
City Council candidates discuss local economy
Government hopefuls offer a variety of ideas to help stimulate area businesses
As local businesses struggle through shoulder season and downtown construction, Steamboat Springs City Council candidates are offering an array of ideas to boost the city's economy. Candidates mentioned more marketing dollars, improving local quality of life through affordable housing and open space programs, reviving the demolished Ski Time Square and talking with local business owners about their needs.
Family, friends mourn Ryan Stewart Allen
Steamboat Springs teenager died Monday of unknown causes
Ryan Stewart Allen had a way of making people laugh. For teachers and classmates, it might be a speech assignment turned stand-up routine. For his girlfriend, he would break out into spontaneous dance. And his mother never learned that he might be hiding behind a door, waiting to jump out and startle her.
Bugg remembered as handyman
Man killed in crash recently started business in Hayden
All his life, Martin Bugg had been interested in fixing things, his family recalled Thursday, and he had lined up a way to create a business out of it in his hometown of Hayden. Bugg, 42, was killed Wednesday night in a one-car rollover.
Hayden police budget remains trim
Town Council could evaluate increase for summer
Hayden Police Chief Ray Birch requested Thursday night that his fifth full-time officer be reinstated in 2010. Birch gave his presentation during the second of two budget workshops the town has held with the Hayden Town Council to address the proposed $2.1 million 2010 general fund, which is its operational fund.
Ex-transportation director accuses School Board of illegal action
Officials decline to offer reason for firing
Richard "Festus" Hagins lost his job Monday, in a school district decision he says was illegal and without warning. Hagins has alleged that the Hayden School Board acted improperly by discussing his employment and voting to terminate his contract during executive session in its Oct. 21 meeting.
The Record for Oct. 28
The Record for Oct. 28
