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Free park access offered during weekend in Steamboat
US Forest Service waives parking fees
The U.S. Forest Service is offering free daytime access this weekend at areas including Fish Creek Falls, Dumont Lake and Hahn’s Peak Lake. There will be no parking fees for daytime use at U.S. Forest Service areas across the nation Saturday and Sunday.
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by Mike Lawrence
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What to do this week in Steamboat for Aug. 13 to 19
Watch the Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery construct a mandala sand painting. The monks will work on the painting from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, placing each grain of sand by hand. For more events in Routt County this week, read on.
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Downtown Steamboat's Great Outdoor Clothing closing Sunday
Manager cites downtown construction as contributing factor
Bronwyn Rittner has managed Great Outdoor Clothing Co., 729 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Steamboat, for six years. She attributed the closing partly to the downtown construction. The store is closing after a locals appreciation party Sunday.
Angler found in North Routt County in serious condition in Denver
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Steamboat police seek man in attempted kidnapping
Steamboat Springs police were looking for a man Friday who reportedly tried to kidnap a 14-year-old girl in downtown Steamboat that afternoon. Officer Stuart Hutton said the man was described as Hispanic, in his late 40s to early 50s and wearing dirty, baggy jeans. He had no facial hair and spoke broken English.
2010 Soroco grad Estes signs with Adams State
Former Ram to compete in track and field
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Community Agriculture Alliance: 96th Routt County Fair kicks off
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Free park access offered during weekend in Steamboat
US Forest Service waives parking fees
The U.S. Forest Service is offering free daytime access this weekend at areas including Fish Creek Falls, Dumont Lake and Hahn’s Peak Lake. There will be no parking fees for daytime use at U.S. Forest Service areas across the nation Saturday and Sunday.
Rotary seeks help with Steamboat trail
Workers: Site will offer a unique recreational experience
Calluses might be the immediate effect of working on the new multiuse Rotary Trail being constructed near Cow Creek, but the volunteers who have been moving dirt and clearing brush said the results will be worth the effort.
Steamboat Photography Group to celebrate new show tonight
There was no rhyme, reason or palette to the submissions Lynne Garell received for the Steamboat Photography Group’s newest art show, Pasticcio, which opens with a reception today at Ciao Gelato.
Coed C softball league standings for Aug. 12, 2010
Coed C League softball standings
Steamboat Rugby Club set for season’s end
Squad ready to square off in finale in Glenwood Springs
The Steamboat Rugby Club finishes its season at 3 p.m. Saturday, tangling with Glenwood Springs one final time. And in a season where the team reached only one of its three preseason goals, going out with a win is important.
The Record for Aug. 11
The Record for Aug. 11
Beach Volleyball standings for Aug. 9, 2010
2010 Adult Summer Beach Volleyball League standings
Storm Peak Challenge race results
Storm Peak Challenge results
Steamboat Triathlon discounted price sign-up deadline nearing
Steamboat Triathlon director Joy Rasmussen said the window is closing for a special discounted price for the event this month.
Steamboat skiers, boarders set for Junior Worlds
Athletes ready in New Zealand
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Steamboat briefs: School Board will discuss policies in workshop today
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Steamboat residents to receive Doc Willett awards Sept. 1
The memory of Doc Willett was celebrated Wednesday during a reception for two men whose combined efforts have lived up to the Willett legacy. Dr. Jim Dudley and Steve Dawes formally were announced Wednesday night as the recipients of the second annual Doc Willett Health Care Heritage Awards.
Nye discusses America's decline at Seminars at Steamboat
Joseph Nye explains why decline is not that bad
One of the most influential public policy academics is taking aim at the notion that America is in decline. During this season's final Seminars at Steamboat speech Thursday evening, Joseph Nye pointed out reasons why the country is not on a downward path.
North Routt Community Charter School approved for grant
School's construction anticipated to start in spring
The North Routt Community Charter School has won approval for $3.2 million grant to help build a new school in Clark. The grant, a Building Excellent Schools Today grant through the state’s Capital Construction Assistance program, requires a nearly $800,000 match.
Sweetwater Grill hosts New Orleans music event in Steamboat today
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Local artists’ carpenter fuses his trade with creativity
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What to do this week in Steamboat for Aug. 13 to 19
Watch the Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery construct a mandala sand painting. The monks will work on the painting from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, placing each grain of sand by hand. For more events in Routt County this week, read on.
