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Routt County officials prepare for runoff’s big comeback
Recent cold and wet weather has boosted the snowpack in the combined Yampa and White river drainages to near normal levels after a winter of subpar moisture, but how that affects spring flooding remains to be seen. An official said the potential will vary with temperature patterns.
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16 Hidden Springs lots go to foreclosure sale today
Alpine Bank submits bid of $1.152 million for auction
Routt County Public Trustee Jeanne Whiddon will conduct a foreclosure auction this morning for a portion of the stalled Hidden Springs Ranch subdivision west of Hayden.
Several trails in Steamboat open amid wet weather
Officials ask hikers, bikers to stay off muddy trails to avoid damage
Recent inclement weather doesn’t mean there aren’t options for hikers and bikers looking for an early start to summer without getting too dirty or damaging trails. The Mad Creek and Hot Springs trails and sections of the Spring Creek and Ridge trails are open to bicyclists and hikers so long as dry trail conditions persist.
The Record for May 16, 2010
Sunday, May 16
Tom Ross: Future of ‘High Lonesome’
I don’t think it’s a stretch to suggest that the Bureau of Land Management picked the most inopportune time in American history last week to attempt to sell 11 oil and gas leases on public lands in the Jackson County wildlife and ranching paradise known as North Park. The parcels included one touching on the Lake John public fishing destination.
Base area opinions abound in Steamboat
Council’s discussions of financing, construction choices continue
Steamboat Springs City Council members have their work cut out for them today as they weigh whether to move forward with a project that could stimulate business and future tourism, while also balancing how to safeguard city coffers for an uncertain future. The City Council convenes shortly after 5 p.m. today in Centennial Hall as the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority.
Routt County officials prepare for runoff’s big comeback
Recent cold and wet weather has boosted the snowpack in the combined Yampa and White river drainages to near normal levels after a winter of subpar moisture, but how that affects spring flooding remains to be seen. An official said the potential will vary with temperature patterns.
New Steamboat Springs youth program promotes service
Informational meeting set for tonight about Service Learning Institute
An informational meeting tonight will highlight a new summer program from Steamboat Springs-based Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. The Service Learning Institute was created to provide an alternative to summer activities for sixth- to ninth-graders in Routt County, program coordinator Amy McFadden said.
Steamboat Springs teen center on the table
Council to address final plan for addition to Howelsen Ice Arena
There’s no allocated funding or construction schedule yet, but city officials could take a significant step tonight toward the long-held goal of providing dedicated space for local teens.
Steamboat Briefs: Registration open now for children’s camp at ski area
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. again is presenting its summer Kids’ Adventure Camp for local and visiting children ages 3 to 12. The Kids Adventure Camp offers weekday sessions from June 7 to Aug. 20. Kids’ Adventure Camp sessions are available daily or in 10- and 20-day programs.
Florida man arrested for fraud, extradited to Steamboat
62-year-old man brought to Steamboat Springs for role in scam
A 62-year-old Florida man was arrested in his home state and extradited to Steamboat Springs for what police officers say was his involvement in two dozen scams, including one that victimized a local woman.
