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Funding allocated for summer events in Steamboat
$75,000 divided among local seasonal events
For promoters of new events who were hoping to get a chunk of the $75,000 supplied by the city of Steamboat Springs to increase tourism this summer, the word “bicycling” was a door opener.
Routt County unemployment increases in January
January figure up to 6.8 percent; labor force growing
Unemployment increased from 6.2 percent in December to 6.8 percent in January in Routt County, according to figures from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The number of people without jobs increased from 922 in December to 1,049 in January.
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by Blythe Terrell
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DUI patrols planned for St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Colorado State Patrol will set up saturation patrols in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand, Routt and Jackson counties. The increased enforcement period begins today and runs through Thursday.
Oak Creek man accused of running over cat with truck
The 27-year-old is charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a Class 6 felony. He claims he was just trying to scare it off.
Colorado skiers take classic races Thursday at NCAA championship
University of Denver and University of Colorado skiers fared well Thursday in the classic race at Howelsen Hill. CU senior Matt Gelso won the men’s 10-kilometer race, and DU skier Antje Maempel won the women's 5-kilometer race. Slalom races are today at Howelsen.
Geologist: Incident that killed Craig resident near Hayden was rare
No additional dangers identified in area on US 40
A Colorado Department of Transportation geologist said the rocky cliff in Mount Harris is relatively safe and that no mitigation work is needed to try to prevent future rockfalls similar to the one that killed Craig resident Karen Evanoff on Wednesday.
Routt County unemployment increases in January
January figure up to 6.8 percent; labor force growing
Unemployment increased from 6.2 percent in December to 6.8 percent in January in Routt County, according to figures from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The number of people without jobs increased from 922 in December to 1,049 in January.
Steamboat girls tennis readies for regional run
The Sailors tennis team again will be the team to beat in the regional tournament. Steamboat has won five consecutive regional titles but should be heavily contested this season by Montrose, Aspen and Vail Mountain.
The Record for March 10
12:54 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious incident at Bob Adams Airport, where a gate was stuck open. Officers checked the area and notified maintenance workers.
I-70 opening ends detour through Steamboat
4 days of closure brought traffic to some local businesses
By 4 p.m. Thursday, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced it had reopened a lane of I-70 in each direction through Glenwood Canyon. The speed limit was reduced to 40 mph, and some wide trucks were restricted from using the narrow lanes.
Town Challenge skiing results for March 6 and 7
Town Challenge skiing results for March 6 and 7
Easy Star All-Stars put their own spin on favorite records
In a free concert at 3 p.m. Saturday in Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area, the rotating cast of touring musicians who make up Easy Star All-Stars’ public face will play selections from their albums.
Alt-country rockers of American Aquarium write from experience
Growing up in North Carolina, BJ Barham listened to a lot of Merle Haggard, George Jones and Hank Williams. As he got older, he fell in love with rock ’n’ roll. When his band, American Aquarium, takes the stage at the Old Town Pub at 10 p.m. today, both styles of music will be at the forefront of a deeply honest, highly relatable brand of alt-country rock.
What to do in Steamboat from March 12 to 18
Easy Star All-Stars is best known for its dub renditions of classic albums, putting its touch on songs originally recorded by Pink Floyd, Radiohead and The Beatles. The band plays at 3 p.m. Saturday in Gondola Square as part of the 11th annual Bud Light Rocks the Boat free concert series.
Townsend H. Anderson: Old windows revisited
In the fall, we wrote about preservation being the up-and-coming green. Quoting the United Nations 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report, we noted that, “Over the whole building stock the largest portion of carbon savings by 2030 is in retrofitting existing buildings.” This makes sense for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is that any new structure we build, no matter how green, can at best be carbon neutral, which so far is mathematically impossible.
Birch, Bosick deny sheriff’s run
Hayden police chief, Steamboat detective not interested in job
Two rumored candidates for Routt County sheriff have denied their intention to run, and no new affidavits have been filed in preparation for the November election.
Steamboat baseball eyes playoffs
Sailors team returns 9 lettermen, plays today against Paonia
At the conclusion of last season, the Steamboat Springs High School boys baseball team sat on the outside of the playoffs by a single game, but the team should have the opportunity to make the playoffs this season.
Funding allocated for summer events in Steamboat
$75,000 divided among local seasonal events
For promoters of new events who were hoping to get a chunk of the $75,000 supplied by the city of Steamboat Springs to increase tourism this summer, the word “bicycling” was a door opener.
