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Snow crust proves tempting in Steamboat
Hikers, snowshoers find themselves stuck as top layer softens
The pristine snow looks tempting for early morning hikers and snowshoers, but local emergency responders say that as the snow gets softer in the afternoon, it can pose a risk greater than most people expect.
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by Zach Fridell
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Health care bill elicits mixed local reaction
Medical community responds positively to health care overhaul; concerns remain
Members of the local medical community gave primarily positive responses Monday to the federal health care overhaul, especially citing its potential to increase coverage and access to services in rural Northwest Colorado. But there also are concerns of increased costs to hospitals and an increase in demand for services that may be difficult to keep up with in the absence of more medical professionals.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Lowell Whiteman board selects new head of school
Christopher Taylor, the interim head of school at The Independent School in Wichita, Kan., will take over for Walt Daub in June. Whiteman’s Board of Trustees also announced the hiring of Derek Svennungsen, who will serve as the school’s director of admissions.
Gary Peterson named interim county assessor
Assessor Mike Kerrigan plans to leave in June for Grand Junction job
The Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday appointed current employee Gary J. Peterson to fill out the term of Assessor Mike Kerrigan, who is leaving June 1 to take a job in Grand Junction. Peterson plans to run for the permanent position in the Nov. 2 election.
Heating pipe breaks, closes Soroco High School
Superintendent expects school to resume today
A basketball struck and broke a pipe near the gymnasium Monday, spilling glycol. Superintendent Scott Mader said because of where the basketball hit, the school's entire geothermal heating system had to be shut down. The school is expected to reopen Wednesday. None of the other district schools were affected.
Schindler, Steamboat skiers shine at Howelsen
Monday races wrap up Millennium Bank event at Howelsen Hill
James Schindler had no expectations when he stepped into the starting gate Friday for the first of four races in the Millennium Bank Colorado Junior FIS Ski Cup Championships in Steamboat Springs.
Steamboat skiers fare well at Telemark championships
There is no question that Shane Anderson was excited about his showing last week at the U.S. National Telemark Championships in Whitefish, Mont., but it wasn’t the only reason the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coach was celebrating as he made his way home Monday.
Yampa Valley Regional Airport summer construction set
2nd baggage carousel won’t be operational until winter 2011-12
Construction is expected to begin this summer on the third phase of terminal expansion at Yampa Valley Regional Airport, but a new, second baggage carousel won’t be ready in time for next ski season. Airport Manager Dave Ruppel said Monday that the timetable already is growing too tight to undertake the carousel portion of the two-year project this summer.
The Record for March 21
The Record for March 21
Steamboat briefs: Community Passover Seder planned for March 30
Har Mishpacha, the Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs, will hold a Community Seder from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 30.
Capote hearing scheduled for April 16
One week after a Steamboat Springs police official said attorneys on both sides were working toward a plea agreement, a hearing for Eduardo Capote has been scheduled for 2 p.m. April 16. Capote was charged with second- and third-degree assault in connection with a fight in downtown Steamboat Springs on Jan. 1, 2009.
Steamboat Springs detective joins sheriff’s race
Nick Bosick announces intention to run for office
Steamboat Springs Police Department detective Nick Bosick has changed his mind. He announced Monday that he will run for Routt County sheriff, and in the process, become the third Republican candidate in the race. Bosick said he submitted his paperwork during his lunch hour Monday.
Snow crust proves tempting in Steamboat
Hikers, snowshoers find themselves stuck as top layer softens
The pristine snow looks tempting for early morning hikers and snowshoers, but local emergency responders say that as the snow gets softer in the afternoon, it can pose a risk greater than most people expect.
Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat attempts to buy property
College officials identify site as possible location for access road
When Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine campus held a public meeting in September to discuss a proposed new building, the site for a secondary access road to the campus went right though Harry and Mary Dike’s commercial property at 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue. That was news to the Dikes.
Health care bill elicits mixed local reaction
Medical community responds positively to health care overhaul; concerns remain
Members of the local medical community gave primarily positive responses Monday to the federal health care overhaul, especially citing its potential to increase coverage and access to services in rural Northwest Colorado. But there also are concerns of increased costs to hospitals and an increase in demand for services that may be difficult to keep up with in the absence of more medical professionals.
Tom Ross: Who’s afraid of a big hoot owl?
I resurfaced from a half-dream state at about 11 p.m. Sunday night and realized my mind had been swirling with images from the amazing Discovery Channel documentary “Life,” which I’d been watching earlier in the evening. In my dream, an owl was calling every minute or so. And then I heard it again. “Whooo-doo. Who.”
Jimmy Westlake: Planets of other suns
While the debate rages on about what is and what isn’t a planet in our solar system, astronomers continue to discover planets orbiting other stars. As of March 20, the official count of extrasolar planets stood at 443, but recent searches are confirming what astronomers have thought all along — planets are common in the universe.
