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Judges support Humble Ranch, rule against city
State Court of Appeals rules against land trust in trail-related case
A court ruling this month fanned the flames of a long-simmering dispute between the city and private landowners regarding owners’ rights, land conservation and efforts that began more than a decade ago to increase public access on the south flank of Emerald Mountain.
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Health policy raises red flags at Steamboat Ski Area
Health care employer penalty for large businesses could cost $2M
Steamboat Ski Area officials said Tuesday that the federal health care overhaul could cost their business as much as $2 million a year beginning in 2014. The health care overhaul includes a policy that would assess a fine, per employee, to large businesses that do not provide health care to full-time workers.
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Nancy Graves scheduled to appear in court May 12
Routt County woman accused of hitting man with her car while driving under influence
Nancy Graves, accused of hitting a man with her car while driving under the influence Feb. 5, is scheduled to appear in court May 12.
Steamboat's Haymaker Golf Course releases 2010 rates
Course adds tier for Routt County nonresident property owners
Full-time local residents will notice no change in rates from a year ago. But the Golf Management Committee decided to add a nonresident property owner category for the 2010 season. Rates will jump for those part-time residents.
Harsh conditions can’t stop Routt County locals from growing fresh produce
The winter is long, and the growing season is short. The ground often is covered by rocks and trees. But for the few Routt County residents who persist in growing their own food, the rewards can outweigh all the obstacles the Rocky Mountains can throw in the way.
Brent Boyer: I love my mountain bike
I bought a Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo mountain bike just before the start of my freshman year at the University of Colorado. New to Colorado and thrilled to have the Rocky Mountains as my backyard, I envisioned myself quickly adopting the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking.
Crème brûleé French toast a special treat
Roberta Gill’s crème brûleé French toast is deviously simple and unbelievably good.
Q&A with President of Routt County Riders Robin Craigen
Robin Craigen, president of Routt County Riders, lives in Steamboat Springs with his wife, Heather, and his daughters, Maddie, 7, and Chili, 4. He moved with Heather to Steamboat 12 years ago and said he’s grown to appreciate much about the town and the Yampa Valley, especially the cycling opportunities it offers.
Routt County basketball players earn all-league nods
Multiple Routt County prep athletes have been named to first-team all basketball leagues. In Steamboat Springs, girls players Colleen King and Hannah Moore were named to the first-team All Western Slope League.
Relay For Life party is Thursday
Kickoff event offers registration, team information
Registered teams and potential event participants will have a chance to learn more about the fifth annual Steamboat Springs Relay For Life on Thursday. A kickoff party for this year’s event is at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Steamboat snowboard cross racers shine on the West Coast
Several snowboard cross racers from Steamboat Springs shined last week during events at Boreal Mountain Resort in California and Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon.
‘The Real Inspector Hound’ a riff on murder mysteries
Whodunit? The Steamboat Players will look to answer that question as they put on Tom Stoppard's murder mystery, "The Real Inspector Hound," at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Top snowboarders to race for NorAm titles in Steamboat
Olympians Tyler Jewell and Chris Klug are expected to race in Steamboat Springs this weekend as the top American Alpine snowboarders race for national and NorAm titles in the final event of the 2010 Race to the Cup.
Hayden Tigers compete in 1st track meet of season
The Hayden High School track team cleaned off the rust Saturday, competing in its first track meet of the year in Delta.
Steamboat Sailors track team starts strong
The boys distance runners again led the way for Steamboat Springs High School’s track and field team during a meet during the weekend in Delta. The meet, which featured more than 30 schools, proved competitive for an early season event.
Steamboat racers wrap up bids at US Alpine nationals
Four ski racers from Steamboat Springs traveled to the 2010 U.S. Alpine National Championships in Whiteface Mountain, N.Y., last week to put their skills up against the best the country has to offer.
Oak Creek Mall sold; businesses will remain
Downtown storefronts to remain in place
The Oak Creek Mall has new owners, but it’s not expected to change the status of the two businesses that occupy the Main Street space. Dale Baker sold the building housing the Mugshot Coffee Shop and Storm Mountain Coffee Roasters on Main Street in Oak Creek to Ira and Cindy Wertenteil on March 17.
Hayden ordinance includes new process for issuing citations
The new nuisance ordinance and fee schedule revision, approved last week by the Hayden Town Council, will take effect April 1. The ordinance was amended to allow the town to fine residents who violate sections of town code relating to alarm systems, garbage and weeds.
Howelsen Hill to remain open through weekend
Howelsen Hill Ski Area will close at 6 p.m. through Friday for the last week of public skiing. The ski area will open as typically scheduled these days at 1 p.m. for public skiing. Snow conditions permitting, the chairlift will run as usually scheduled for the last weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is the last day of operation at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area in downtown Steamboat Springs.
The Record for March 22
12:58 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a drunken person at Mount Werner Road and Mount Werner Circle. Officers found a 24-year-old woman staggering around and took her to detox.
Judges support Humble Ranch, rule against city
State Court of Appeals rules against land trust in trail-related case
A court ruling this month fanned the flames of a long-simmering dispute between the city and private landowners regarding owners’ rights, land conservation and efforts that began more than a decade ago to increase public access on the south flank of Emerald Mountain.
Joanne Palmer: Tweeting Mother Nature
@joannepalmer: Hello, Mother Nature, are you there? @mothernature: Of course I’m here. I work 365 days a year, 24 hrs a day. What’s up, I just got out of the shower. @joannepalmer: You’re, um … real?
Ben Beall: Landscape preservation
The Transfer of Development Rights program proposed by the Routt County Commissioners is a precedent-setting land use change. It will negatively impact the quality of life in Routt County. This proposal is a regression for Routt County.
Health policy raises red flags at Steamboat Ski Area
Health care employer penalty for large businesses could cost $2M
Steamboat Ski Area officials said Tuesday that the federal health care overhaul could cost their business as much as $2 million a year beginning in 2014. The health care overhaul includes a policy that would assess a fine, per employee, to large businesses that do not provide health care to full-time workers.
Beginnings of a bike town
Steamboat Springs leaders say Ski Town USA has all the right ingredients to become a cycling draw
Facing a lengthy economic recession and lingering questions about the sustainability of summer tourism, and sitting atop what they swear are some of the nation’s best natural resources — summer or winter — leaders in Steamboat, or Ski Town USA, are seeking to add a second nickname: Bike Town USA.
Getting up close and personal with Alaska’s great grizzlies
Local wildlife photographer Don Tudor shares his experiences (and photos) while viewing and photographing grizzly bears in Alaska.
Creative remodeling projects continue in Steamboat even during recession
In the midst of a slumbering Steamboat construction market in 2009 and early 2010, a few creative remodeling projects were transforming Old Town homes and modernizing the living spaces while maintaining a sensitivity to the visual character of the eclectic neighborhoods north of Lincoln Avenue.
Bob Enever: Managing growth
The community voted down the Steamboat 700 annexation despite being hugely outspent. More than 1,600 county residents participated in Vision 2030. Looking back on what they said, we could have predicted the outcome of the city’s Steamboat 700 vote with certainty.
Our View: A call for candidates
It’s not always easy to round up participants for a participatory democracy, particularly in rural areas. Elections in Routt County are scheduled for April and November, and the slate of candidates is on the slim side.
Blues rock band plays in Steamboat today
Jonathan Tyler brings energetic live show to Ghost Ranch
Texas blues rocker Jonathan Tyler started out writing songs for small, coffee-house-style concerts. When venues started to call him back for more shows, he needed a band to take things to the next, louder level.
