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Candidates McConnell, Tipton speak in Steamboat
Republicans hope to unseat Salazar in U.S. House
Scott Tipton and Bob McConnell spoke briefly today at the regular meeting of the Routt County Republicans. The two candidates are in a primary race that will determine who will oppose Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. John Salazar in the November election.
Early Morning
Steamboat City Council picks Colorado Group Realty leader Bart Kounovsky for seat
Kounovsky will fill seat vacated by Jim Engelken
The Steamboat Springs City Council unanimously picked the chief operating officer of Colorado Group Realty to replace a member who routinely opposed decisions he felt were too aggressively pro-growth. Bart Kounovsky will be sworn in Sept. 7 to fill the seat vacated last month by Jim Engelken, who recently moved to the Front Range with his family.
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Former Steamboat tennis pro Andy Caress dies of cancer
Andy Caress, 24, is remembered as a goodhearted athlete who made his mark on Steamboat in the short time he was here. Caress lost his battle with melanoma Wednesday in Cincinnati.
Gubernatorial candidate expresses bike program concerns in Steamboat
Maes explains remarks at campaign appearance
The possible Republican candidate for governor continued to express concerns that a Denver bicycle initiative could violate the Colorado Constitution. In other remarks to local Republicans, Maes promised to work to downsize state government and strengthen Colorado’s stature as an energy producer.
Candidates McConnell, Tipton speak in Steamboat
Republicans hope to unseat Salazar in U.S. House
Scott Tipton and Bob McConnell spoke briefly today at the regular meeting of the Routt County Republicans. The two candidates are in a primary race that will determine who will oppose Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. John Salazar in the November election.
Gubernatorial candidate vows return to Moffat County
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes told voters gathered Tuesday night at the Centennial Mall that if he were elected Colorado’s next governor, he would continue coming back to Moffat County. “Actions have to match words,” Maes said. “I’ll never forget the time I went to Cortez, and a county chairman said to me, ‘You all come here once, and then forget about us.’ But after we win the primary, I promise you I will come back.” Maes has made several campaign stops in Craig and Moffat County this year.
Coed B and D league softball standings for Aug. 3, 2010
Coed B and D league softball standings for Aug. 3, 2010
Ben Beall: The Humble truth
The community has always supported wildlife closures for trails at critical times of the year. Wildlife is an important part of our quality of life. This was one of the goals of the Legacy and Emerald Mountain projects.
Alan Keeffe: Humble coverage wrong
Your recent coverage of the public access trails in Agate Creek has been unprofessional and misleading.
Jimmy Westlake: A great year for the Perseids
The annual Perseid meteor shower is now under way and is expected to peak Aug. 12. Although some meteor showers can disappoint because of slower than expected activity, the Perseid meteor shower is the “old faithful” of meteor showers because it dependably produces 50 to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.
Steamboat City Council agrees: Try to slow water rate impact
Richard Giardina said one message came through strongly Tuesday during discussions about recommended water and sewer rate increases that could affect city users as soon as Jan. 1, 2011. “I’m hearing loud and clear if we could mitigate, moderate the impact on our customers,” Giardina said to the council.
Steamboat City Council picks Colorado Group Realty leader Bart Kounovsky for seat
Kounovsky will fill seat vacated by Jim Engelken
The Steamboat Springs City Council unanimously picked the chief operating officer of Colorado Group Realty to replace a member who routinely opposed decisions he felt were too aggressively pro-growth. Bart Kounovsky will be sworn in Sept. 7 to fill the seat vacated last month by Jim Engelken, who recently moved to the Front Range with his family.
Capistron tops field at Haymaker Junior Championships in Steamboat
Local golfer wins title with 76
Alan Capistron might have missed last week’s Cowboy Shootout, but the Steamboat Springs golfer made up for it Tuesday by winning the Haymaker Junior Championships. The Steamboat golfer, who hopes to make the high school roster again this fall, shot a tournament-best 76.
Transfer of development rights program prepares for Routt County Fair exhibit
Transfer of development rights isn’t a traditional fair exhibit, but county officials think it’s a planning tool that could help conserve some of the open agricultural lands where 4-H children raise livestock and work with their horses.
Review: ‘Pippin’ pays homage to school
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, our venerable performing arts camp, now is in its 97th year. In performing Stephen Schwartz's “Pippin,” Perry-Mansfield is, in part, deservedly honoring itself.
Spoke Talk: Romancing the bike
Three summers ago, I redeclared my love for mountain biking. Previously, I had a job that impeded my ability to ride on a regular basis.
CMC land purchase at an impasse in Steamboat
Harrison Dike: Deal with CMC for property is dead
Harrison Dike says the deal with Colorado Mountain College to buy his family’s property at 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue is dead.
Our View: Lunch cost hike supports key program
The Steamboat Springs School District is increasing lunch prices at the high school and the middle school next school year, and that’s likely to make buying lunch more difficult for some local families.
Steamboat briefs: Yampa trustee to resign, Town Board meets tonight
The Yampa Town Board will have one fewer trustee after tonight’s meeting at the Yampa Town Hall. Trustee Lacy Trout, who was appointed to the seat and then ran uncontested for re-election, will resign her position as she moves out of town.
The Record for August 2
2:59 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 400 block of Eighth Street. Officers issued a warning.
Joanne Palmer: This great weather ruins everything
I hate the weather in Steamboat. Most of the time it’s perfect, and that’s the whole darn problem. There’s too much sunshine. No humidity. No rain. All admirable attributes, unless you need to get something done. Every day is perfection. Please tell me. How am I supposed to be productive when paradise awaits outside my door?
