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Steamboat says ‘no’ to 700
City voters reject annexation 61 to 39 percent
The vote rejects what would have been the city's most substantial annexation since the Mount Werner ski resort area was folded into city limits decades ago. Danny Mulcahy, Steamboat 700 principal and project manager, said earlier today that his development team was not yet sure what its next step would be if voters denied Steamboat 700.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Woman killed when boulder hits car near Mount Harris on Wednesday
Craig resident headed to work in Steamboat when rock struck car
Craig resident Karen Lynn Evanoff died Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 40 east of Hayden when a boulder fell on the roof of the car she was riding in, killing her instantly.
Broad reactions in wake of Steamboat 700 election
Voters’ denial of annexation spurs celebration, regret across city
Steamboat 700 supporters and opponents agreed on one thing Tuesday night: Voters’ rejection of the annexation means it’s time for the city to update its community plan and rethink how to handle growth in coming years.
I-70 closure causes concerns in Steamboat
Some traffic, no major backups as slide diverts cars to US 40
Over-the-road trucks rumbled through Steamboat Springs in greater numbers than usual Tuesday afternoon, but civic leaders were looking out a month to the scheduled repaving of Lincoln Avenue/U.S. Highway 40.
Olympians to visit troops
Nordic combined team will travel to meet, greet US forces
The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team — winners of seven Olympic medals — will take part in the Armed Forces Entertainment “Olympic Heavy Medal Tour” in early April. The tour will take Olympic medalists Johnny Spillane, Billy Demong, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota on a special tour to visit troops at U.S. military bases around the globe.
County seeks details on recycling yard near Oak Creek
The Routt County Board of Commissioners wants more detailed information about highway and environmental issues before members will consider approving a metal recycling yard on Colorado Highway 131 just south of Oak Creek.
Steamboat briefs: Controlled burns part of tree clearing on Emerald
Fire and smoke on Emerald Mountain on Tuesday afternoon were a result of tree-clearing operations. Rogue Resources is doing the work, and the controlled burns are expected to continue for about two weeks.
Chuck McConnell: Represent us, Udall
I received a letter this week from Colorado U.S. Sen. Mark Udall in which he indicated to me that he joined his Senate colleagues and passed landmark health reform legislation (H.R. 3590). A few weeks ago, I sent him a letter asking him to vote against the legislation and vote with the majority of Coloradans who reject the federal takeover of health care.
Local bluegrass bands play free show today
3Wire and Cornbread set to take stage at Ghost Ranch Saloon
3Wire is one of two local acts with bluegrass influences scheduled to play a free show at 8 p.m. today at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Bluegrass band Cornbread is scheduled to play at 10:30 p.m.
Annual Arts Council meeting Friday
Members to hear about new programs, get update on 2010 plans
Members of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council will get an update Friday about the nonprofit group’s plans for 2010. The Arts Council’s annual members meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Depot Art Center.
Joanne Palmer: I’ll pass on the passwords
Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that I will never be a secret agent, spy or FBI agent. I am upset by it and have spent a few hours moping around the house, but the truth of the matter is I can no longer perform an essential job requirement of a spy: remembering passwords. How many pets, birthdays and children can one person have?
Sports briefs: 2 Steamboat hockey players receive awards
Two Steamboat Springs High School hockey players found themselves with postseason awards Tuesday. Senior captain Ian Anderson was named honorable mention All-State by the Colorado High School Coaches Association.
College skiers take to slopes today
For the first time since 2006, Steamboat Springs will play host to the NCAA Skiing Championships. The championships begin today with giant slalom races on Mount Werner. Women’s first runs begin at 9 a.m. with second ones to follow at 10:30 a.m.
Randy Fricke: Read water report
My congratulations go out to all of the concerned parties and citizens on the upcoming water conference, which is Friday. It is my hope that Steamboat and surrounding communities can preserve their beautiful streams and rivers for agriculture and recreation for years to come.
The Record for March 8
12:17 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious car at Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue where a car was parked parallel to the curb in a diagonal parking area. Officers arrested a 26-year-old Steamboat Springs man on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Our View: The process worked
After months of debate and community conversation, the city’s balloting on the Steamboat 700 annexation has ended. The mail-only vote went more smoothly than the often-heated discussions about the issue. The Steamboat 700 balloting represented effective cooperation between the city and the county. That type of teamwork between local municipalities isn’t unusual, but it is impressive. We’re encouraged by the simplicity and orderliness of this vote.
Hayden School Board to hear survey results
Officials to consider options for next year’s budget cuts
The question is not if cuts will be made next year, but where the money will be taken from as the Hayden School District predicts a 10 percent cut in state funding. To prepare for the cuts at a Hayden School Board meeting next week, the board will meet at 5 p.m. today to discuss the results of a community survey and lay the outline for budget reductions.
