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Steamboat resident reaches out to his West African roots
Mamadou Niass is consumed by thoughts of a home, the village Sorimiale in Mauritania, Africa. Niass sought political asylum in the United States and has been sending family and friends most of his paychecks from his job at a lumberyard in Steamboat. However, after he was laid off, he decided to find another outlet for his hardworking nature.
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by Nicole Inglis
at 12:00am
Afternoon
Hundreds of athletes take to water, roads for Steamboat Triathlon
Matt Smith takes third Steamboat Triathlon title in a row; Amy Charity claims women's championship
The massive field of competitors for Sunday’s Steamboat Triathlon splashed through Lake Catamount and rolled and ran over the hills southeast of Steamboat Springs, hundreds of athletes soaking in what was a breezy but picturesque Yampa Valley morning.
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by Joel Reichenberger
at 3:01pm
Stories
Dairy goats shot and killed near Toponas
The Routt County Sheriff's Office said today that it has no leads in the case. There were no shell casings recovered and no obvious tracks on the ranch, and the office is seeking tips.
Hayden hires interim town manager
Lance Stewart a former SSWSC athlete, Rangely town manager
Hayden Mayor Lorraine Johnson said Lance Stewart has 31 years of municipal government experience. Stewart starts his part-time, interim job today in Hayden Town Hall. Johnson said the hiring of a full-time town manager is planned for November or December.
Nicole Miller: 2nd time’s not always the charm
Remember me? I’m the girl who stumbled across the finish line of the Steamboat Triathlon last year in 407th place after 3 hours, 33 minutes and 39 seconds — good enough for last. Disappointed with my finish, I was determined not to make the same mistakes again. On Sunday, I finished in 3 hours, 24 minutes and 5 seconds. Dead last. There’s something to be said for consistency.
Deb Babcock: Managing leaf fungus
How to deal with affliction to aspen and cottonwood trees
The cool, wet spring we experienced this year has been tough on humans who wish to enjoy outdoor activities, but wonderful in most every way for plants. Every way, that is, except for the growth of fungus on aspen and cottonwood trees.
Monday Medical: Preventing infections a team effort
We’re all in it together. That’s the infection-prevention message that Yampa Valley Medical Center is sharing with employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
Steamboat resident reaches out to his West African roots
Mamadou Niass is consumed by thoughts of a home, the village Sorimiale in Mauritania, Africa. Niass sought political asylum in the United States and has been sending family and friends most of his paychecks from his job at a lumberyard in Steamboat. However, after he was laid off, he decided to find another outlet for his hardworking nature.
Steamboat briefs: City of Steamboat Springs to air water documentary
The city of Steamboat Springs Public Works Department is airing “Liquid Assets,” a 90-minute PBS documentary about water and wastewater infrastructure, at 10 a.m. Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Mondays through September on Channel 6.
The Record for Aug. 28
The Record for Aug. 28
Aging Well: New strategies, support compensate for low vision
Most of us take our eyesight for granted, not realizing that someday it might not be so easy to read, write, drive or recognize familiar faces. Although normal aging of the eye does not cause low vision, diseases that impair vision are more common among older adults.
2 men receive skin grafts after explosion
Friends face long recovery for burns sustained in Kremmling incident
Two Steamboat Springs men burned in an explosion at a Kremmling home last week have received temporary skin grafts and face long, challenging recovery periods.
