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Hayden homes can be had for less than $200 per square foot
Blue-ribbon livestock was on display in Hayden during the Routt County Fair last week, and so were some of the county’s best home buys on a per-square-foot basis. A 2,723-square-foot single-family home at 101 S. Third St. that is priced at $96 per square foot. Lori Thompson and Vonnie Frentress, of Colorado Group Realty, have co-listed a 2,723-square-foot single-family home at 101 S. Third St. that is priced at $96 per square foot and includes income potential from a small upstairs apartment.
Immigration, foreclosure questions follow fire at Steamboat duplex
The Aug. 14 fire at a duplex in downtown Steamboat Springs embodies several of the largest issues facing the county and country today. Foreclosure, financial struggles, the economic recession, immigration, housing and employment all are wrapped up in the still-unfolding aftermath of the fire that gutted three units at Fourth and Oak streets.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Dropping Steamboat temps mean last call for Zirkel trip
Backpacking to Luna Lake provides scenic vistas, good fishing
August is prime time in the Zirkel Wilderness. The tempting news is that this hike up the spine of the Rockies offers views of some notable peaks, even when there’s a bit of blue haze in the air.
Hayden football team hopes to ride experience
Tigers look to improve in 2010 season after a 2-year struggle
Three seasons ago, the Hayden football team was at the top of the crest of waves that define most football programs. That surge sent the Tigers into the playoffs and to the state semifinals. The ensuing two seasons left Hayden in the trough of the wave, however.
Joel Reichenberger: Tennis program is tops
Thinking about all the area high school sports teams kicking off their fall seasons in the coming weeks, I had a hard time finding squads that were sure to be successful.
Soroco High School football looking for a division title
Rams bring 5 starters back on each side of the ball
Success has a way of quieting detractors. But it’s also done something else to the Soroco High School football team. The program’s turnaround the past two seasons in eight-man football now has created mighty expectations for the Rams.
Steamboat football team turns focus to new talent
Sailors to replace 19 starters
They’ve all heard it. Heck, who hasn’t? The 2010 football season, just a year after the Steamboat Springs High School football team advanced to the Class 3A state championship game, will be a rebuilding year. A wash of sorts.
Munn’s win wraps up Steamboat rodeo
Wyoming cowboy wins Pat Mantle
Riding Spring Creek was a thrilling prospect to Brandon Munn’s ears Saturday night, and the Wheatland, Wyo., saddle bronc rider rode the bucking horse to his third Pat Mantle Memorial Competition victory.
US Sen. Mark Udall: Let’s set the standard
Back in 2004, Coloradans took a big, brave step forward in the emerging clean energy economy and embraced Amendment 37, which created a statewide Renewable Electricity Standard.
Chris Young: Rental enforcement needed
The living conditions in the duplex at Fourth and Oak streets bring to light, once again, the dangerous conditions in which local renters are allowed to live. How is it that a basement “apartment” with a dirt floor covered by a carpet is considered a legal housing unit? What are our city’s standards and who is enforcing them?
Frank Charubin: Ski pass expensive
Well, it looks like I missed my chance to purchase the discounted ski pass for the upcoming season. Has anyone questioned why Steamboat skiing/riding is so much more expensive than most other Colorado resorts? I’m not just referring to the Summit County (day skiers), but also destination areas like Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte that offer some great deals.
Steamboat boys tennis loses at home
Evergreen wins, 4-3, against Steamboat boys team Saturday
The Evergreen High School boys tennis team used the strength of four doubles wins to sneak away with a 4-3 win against Steamboat Springs on Saturday at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. It was a rare home loss for Steamboat, which still is playing with a mostly inexperienced group.
Luke Graham: The art of winning
The drive out to South Routt on Wednesday to watch the Soroco High School football team practice proved the point that outside perceptions of programs generally don’t mean much. Many think it could be a tough year for football programs in Routt County. Along those lines, all three teams have a lot of questions to answer.
Candice Bannister: Thanks to library
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and recognize the contributions of Jennie Lay and Bud Werner Memorial Library for bringing the Tibetan monks and their vibrant, ancient culture and traditions to Steamboat Springs. Jennie’s vision and creativity brings a diversity and culture to our town that is rare and needed. No matter your religious beliefs or opinions, experiencing other cultures and traditions helps us all grow and challenge ourselves individually and as a community.
Routt County Spotlight: Candice Martin
Occupation: Support team leader, Wildhorse Salon
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for Aug. 22
The Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg will have their annual barbecue on Sept. 5. The barbecue will be held in Decker Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The prices are $6 per plate for adults and $3 per plate for children. Children younger than 6 are free.
Festival workshops, stroll draw art curious out in Steamboat
Every time Pattie Moon hears African drums or sees traditional African dance, she has the urge to get up and shake her body. But the 61-year-old Steamboat Springs resident never had the courage to sign up for a class until Saturday morning.
Steamboat residents to canoe 2,320 miles to raise money for Haiti
Michael Gutschenritter, his couusin Louis Gutschenritter, fellow Steamboat resident Brett Poche, and at least seven other people from across the country will begin to paddle down the Mississippi River on Sept. 3 to attempt to raise $50,000 dollars for the Lambi Fund of Haiti.
Routt County youths learn about more than market value at auction
About 150 animals were auctioned Saturday including cattle, lambs, goats, pigs and poultry during the annual Junior Livestock Sale. The funds raised help the children save for college and pay for future 4-H projects.
Our View: Dog park plan should avoid multiuse areas
Any city efforts to expand off-leash dog areas should focus on parks and open spaces, not crowded multiuse trails where conflicts are more likely. After more than a year of trial off-leash programs at Spring Creek Park and a small section of Rita Valentine Park, the city appears ready to move forward with a more formalized off-leash plan.
Steamboat briefs: Registration open for fall orchestra programs
Registration is open for the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra’s fall Education Programs. Youth Orchestra, String Ensemble and Cello Choir Programs are offered for violin, viola, cello and bass players, youths and adults. Other instruments may be included in Youth Orchestra. Youth scholarships are available for participants younger than 20.
Steamboat police frustrated as cases face delays at CBI
Evidence stuck in state backlog
Several high-profile police investigations have come to a grinding halt in Steamboat Springs, and it has nothing to do with the pace of detective work at the local level. Rather, local law enforcement officials find themselves waiting for results from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Grand Junction office.
Immigration, foreclosure questions follow fire at Steamboat duplex
The Aug. 14 fire at a duplex in downtown Steamboat Springs embodies several of the largest issues facing the county and country today. Foreclosure, financial struggles, the economic recession, immigration, housing and employment all are wrapped up in the still-unfolding aftermath of the fire that gutted three units at Fourth and Oak streets.
Jail Report for Aug. 14 to 20
Jail Report for Aug. 14 to 20
Networking group growing in Steamboat
Young Professionals reaches out to employers, new members
A group of young Routt County professionals contributed more than 800 hours of volunteer service to the community in the first three months of this year — and those contributions could increase as the group seeks to attract more members and participating employers.
Business File: Physical therapy business moves to a new location
Mellisa Baumgartner, owner of The Center for Sports Medicine, said last week that the center has moved to a new location in Fox Creek Park on Hilltop Parkway.
Young Hayden readers bestowed with honor
5 win 2010 Bernadette F. Giannini Young Reader Award
Five Hayden youngsters recently were named winners of the 2010 Bernadette F. Giannini Young Reader Award. The awards announcement was made Aug. 13 at Hayden Public Library.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden news for Aug. 21
Happy birthday to Tara Hoffman, Katy Bonds, Braylin Wertenberger, Gene Delay, Mary Bond, Chris Frentress, Bobby Robinson Jr. and Arden Klotz.
Hayden homes can be had for less than $200 per square foot
Blue-ribbon livestock was on display in Hayden during the Routt County Fair last week, and so were some of the county’s best home buys on a per-square-foot basis. A 2,723-square-foot single-family home at 101 S. Third St. that is priced at $96 per square foot. Lori Thompson and Vonnie Frentress, of Colorado Group Realty, have co-listed a 2,723-square-foot single-family home at 101 S. Third St. that is priced at $96 per square foot and includes income potential from a small upstairs apartment.
Real estate transactions for Aug. 13 to 19, 2010
Real estate transactions for Aug. 13 to 19, 2010
Mortgage refinancing jumps in Steamboat area
Steamboat Springs mortgage lenders say their business is picking up in line with a national trend that has seen mortgage refinancing applications come in faster than they have since May 2009. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges.
On the Market: Colorado counties look at agricultural tax rates
The Aspen Times reported Thursday that assessors and commissioners from six counties across the state, including three from the Western Slope, are participating in a task force formed by the state legislature to re-examine property tax policy that allows owners of expensive rural homes to value their lots at steeply reduced agricultural tax rates if they or an independent farmer realizes income from farming activity on open space in the developments.
