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What to do in Steamboat this week for March 5 to 11
First Friday Artwalk is from 5 to 8 p.m. today in downtown Steamboat Springs. Artists with local ties are featured at 27 downtown venues for this monthly event showcasing Steamboat’s art community.
Tuesday event with religious leaders coincides with Steamboat 700 election
A public seminar about divisiveness will coincide with an election about one of the most contentious local issues in recent memory. So if debate about the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation has you feeling a little vexed Tuesday, head over to Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library for an Exploring the Sacred discussion, “Overcoming Divisiveness,” beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Sage grouse will get some protection
Bird becomes 'candidate' species under Environmental Protection Act
Hunting grouse in Colorado and other western states will still be allowed. At the same time, energy companies poised to drill in sensitive areas may face new restrictions and are on notice that protections for the grouse in the future could one day force industry relocation.
Steamboat 700 votes won't be counted until Tuesday night
Election judges processing ballots, not counting votes yet
Local election judges are processing and scanning ballots in the city election on Steamboat 700, but no results will be known until after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Election judges are opening envelopes, double-checking ballot counts and scanning ballots, but they have no access to vote results.
Steamboat skiers pick up podium spots on Day 1 of Junior Olympics
If the U.S. national team proved Steamboat Springs is a breeding ground for Nordic combined success, the opening day of the 2010 Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior Olympics simply confirmed it. The Rocky Mountain Division picked up 11 podium finishes Thursday.
Art work anticipates spring at Steamboat Artwalk show
Show is today at Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat
Paintings in Bonnie McGee's portion of “Prelude to Spring,” the March show at Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, are scenes from Rocky Mountain National Park. The show also features oil pastel work by Leslie Bell and monoprint pieces by Maggie Smith.
Canada takes top spots on Day 1 of NorAms in Steamboat
The two-day NorAm freestyle circuit’s stop in Steamboat Springs kicked off Thursday with the single moguls competition. The tour is considered just one step below the World Cup.
Investigation continues into car that was stolen, crashed Saturday
Steamboat Springs Police Department Detective Nick Bosick said no eyewitnesses have come forward in the theft and crash of a Jeep early Saturday morning in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Police: No charges to be filed in Keith Dady death
Steamboat police announced Thursday that no charges will be filed against Josh Burns after a scuffle led to the death of his friend Keith Dady.
What to do in Steamboat this week for March 5 to 11
First Friday Artwalk is from 5 to 8 p.m. today in downtown Steamboat Springs. Artists with local ties are featured at 27 downtown venues for this monthly event showcasing Steamboat’s art community.
Losses tallied in alleged HOA embezzlement
The Loggers Lane Owners Association is tallying its losses after officials say money was embezzled from the group’s coffers. Initial reports indicate $57,000 was stolen from an account.
The Record for March 3
12:58 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 34000 block of U.S. Highway 40. It was a false alarm.
Yampa tap water named best in state
Water judged best-tasting at annual association conference
Yampa Public Works Director Eric Berry said his secret to creating the best-tasting water is simple: nothing. The water in Yampa, straight from the Flat Tops and through a ground source about a mile south of town, has been named the tastiest water in Colorado by the Colorado Rural Water Association.
Tuesday event with religious leaders coincides with Steamboat 700 election
A public seminar about divisiveness will coincide with an election about one of the most contentious local issues in recent memory. So if debate about the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation has you feeling a little vexed Tuesday, head over to Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library for an Exploring the Sacred discussion, “Overcoming Divisiveness,” beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Steamboat Springs Running Series returns early
5-mile Pentathlon Tune-up to help runners stretch legs Saturday at Howelsen Hill
The past year has brought a continuous wave of success for the Steamboat Springs Running Series. Week after week during the summer it set participation records and then had nearly 80 runners for its first nonsummer event, a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.
First Friday Artwalk in Steamboat features variety of styles
Downtown venues host receptions, display work at 5 p.m. today
Wintry stained glass, intricate wildlife paintings and hand-colored landscape photos are among the art styles featured in this month’s First Friday Artwalk. Twenty-seven downtown venues host receptions today for artists with local ties. All events are free and most are from 5 to 8 p.m.
South Routt School District hosts budget workshop
Parents, members of the community participate in meeting
About 60 South Routt School District staff, parents and community members attended a School Board budget workshop Thursday night. The workshop took on a town hall meeting feel with a question-and-answer session, a presentation of a rough draft of the 2010-11 school year budget and an exercise.
Steamboat briefs: City Hall to be open today and Saturday for voting
Steamboat Springs City Hall, 137 10th St., will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday so residents can drop off their ballots on the Steamboat 700 annexation. City Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, the final day of voting. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday.
