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Runners take on Steamboat's 10K at 10,000 Feet
Event took participants up trail near Rabbit Ears Pass
More than 200 runners from 14 states participated in the 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer version of the race, which is one of the last events in this year’s Steamboat Springs Running Series.
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by Scott Franz
at 3:22pm
Early Morning
Downtown Steamboat businesses form plans, hope for best as construction nears
After a July and August that appeared to be positive for many Steamboat Springs businesses, some local business owners are feeling trepidation about the twin specters of shoulder season and the return of the repaving project on Lincoln Avenue through downtown.
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by Mike Lawrence
at 12:00am
Hundreds come out for 6th annual Wild West Air Fest in Steamboat
On the first day of the sixth annual Wild West Air Fest, hundreds swarmed through the gates at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Some were prompted to reminisce at the sight of the vintage aircraft. Others made new memories as they climbed on the planes and learned about their history.
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by Nicole Inglis
at 12:00am
Stories
Parker man dies after Grand County wreck
The wreck occurred on Grand County Road 25 about seven miles north of Kremmling, near Wolford Mountain Reservoir. Nicholas Dean Oaks, 20, was ejected and died from his injuries at the scene. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.
Steamboat's Chili Challenge draws hundreds
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs scrambled to meet tasting demand
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs had to pull together extra tasting kits Sunday after selling out of the first 1,000. Yampa chili master George Trujillo again walked away with the green chili honors and the people's choice title.
Runners take on Steamboat's 10K at 10,000 Feet
Event took participants up trail near Rabbit Ears Pass
More than 200 runners from 14 states participated in the 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer version of the race, which is one of the last events in this year’s Steamboat Springs Running Series.
Soroco football wins opener at Springer, New Mexico
If conventional can equate to boring, the Soroco High School football team’s opening game of the season Friday at Springer, N.M., was anything but. The Rams, postseason eligible in 8-man football this season for the first time, used a late special teams touchdown Friday to come away with a 16-12 win.
Soroco volleyball finishes 3rd at Leadville tournament
The Soroco High School volleyball team finished third Saturday in a tournament in Leadville. Soroco lost, 2-1, to James Irwin, before beating Palmer and Lake County, 2-0. The tournament was best of three games instead of the usual best of five.
Steamboat runners compete well at meet
With lots of inexperience, the Steamboat Springs High School cross-country team was sure to have its share of struggles. But considering the field, more than 300 runners dotted each the boys and girls field Saturday at the pre-state meet at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, and the heat, temperatures were in the high 80s, coach Andy Reust came away from the first meet of the year pleased.
Hayden football wins 1st game of season, 30-8
The Hayden High School football team opened the 2010 season with a 30-8 win against Holyoke on Saturday in Idaho Springs. Hayden (1-0) rode its defense and the ability of quarterback Graig Medvesk to a win.
William S. Schurman: Helping fire victims
At church last Sunday, a second collection was taken for the victims of the fire at the Fourth Street duplexes. I saw many people contribute. I dropped a few bucks in myself. But I kept thinking that as this community continues to support those in need, where is Bank of America?
Karla Larsen: Cholesterol kills
September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month. Here’s why it matters: High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Jail Report for Aug. 28 to Sept. 3
Jail Report for Aug. 38 to Sept. 3
The Record for Sept. 3
The Record for Sept. 3
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for Sept. 5
We’re especially looking for long necklaces for our weekly bingo games. We have lots of stuffed animals, and we appreciate the continued contributions.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden news for Sept. 5
Happy birthday wishes to Seth Copeland, Whitney Bell, T-Lane Mazzola, Olivia Svoboda, Cassidy Crawford, Jayden Kelton, Kristen Hockaday and Glenn Kelley.
Looking Back for Sept. 8, 1960
Little interest in primary election Tuesday
Routt County Spotlight: Jim Kohler
Occupation: Construction manager
City of Steamboat Springs considers Emerald land sale
Lyman Orton offers 580 acres appraised at $2M; site popular for hikes, bikes
Landowner and philanthropist Lyman Orton is offering to sell 580 acres appraised at about $2 million on Emerald Mountain’s north side to the city, in a potential sale that would permanently allow public use of the popular hiking and mountain biking area but comes at a time of an extremely tight city budget.
Hundreds come out for 6th annual Wild West Air Fest in Steamboat
On the first day of the sixth annual Wild West Air Fest, hundreds swarmed through the gates at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Some were prompted to reminisce at the sight of the vintage aircraft. Others made new memories as they climbed on the planes and learned about their history.
Patience pays for Steamboat climbers
Adventurers scale 1 of 2 South American goals
There’s one common thread that goes with climbing mountains, whether those mountains are 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado, 29,000-foot monsters in the Himalayas or the 20,000-foot South American mountains a pair of Steamboat Springs residents recently assaulted.
John F. Russell: Colt McCoy's a real cowboy
Cord McCoy is just what reality television needs. He’s a quick-witted bull rider who managed to spread his cowboy character across 40,000 miles and five continents. He also managed to remind millions of viewers why, when we were children, we always wanted to grow up to be cowboys and cowgirls. He’s also pretty darn entertaining.
Rick Akin: It’s all about freedom
Something special happened in Steamboat Springs last weekend when more than 300 registrants and world-renowned speakers gathered at the Steamboat Institute’s Freedom Conference to re-examine the founding principles of this nation and their application to our world today.
Ralph Whittum: Electoral strategy instead of legislation
It will be interesting to see if the political leaders who are making hay about illegal immigration actually take the issue seriously come Nov. 3 — the day after the midterm elections. I ask this not because I think there is nothing wrong with the current system; there certainly is, and we need to take serious steps soon.
Our View: Ready for Round 2
You almost can hear the collective groan to be let out by Routt County residents Tuesday morning when they realize downtown U.S. Highway 40 construction has begun anew. After enjoying two months of construction-free travel, it’ll be hard to blame them. But as we did during the height of Phase 1 of the project in the spring, it’s worth reminding residents of the long-term benefits of the $5.6 million job.
Oak Creek keeps tradition alive for Labor Day
On Saturday, at Decker Park in Oak Creek, children enjoyed face-painting, a bouncy castle, a water slide and a petting zoo as a part of the Oak Creek’s annual Labor Day weekend celebration. An obstacle course set up by the Oak Creek Fire Department also was a popular attraction at the park. The festivities continue today and Monday.
Selby reflects on 1st months as pastor of United Methodist in Steamboat
Tim Selby’s path to that ministry began at an early age and led him to Steamboat. He also had lived in town before heading to California. On July 1, Selby was appointed pastor of the United Methodist Church in Steamboat, where he has worked for 18 years.
Joel Reichenberger: Lessons learned
This week, I uncovered elements of the mountain biking trails on Howelsen Hill and Emerald Mountain that I didn’t know existed. This surprised me because I considered myself pretty well acquainted with Steamboat’s most popular summer hangout for locals. I
Downtown Steamboat businesses form plans, hope for best as construction nears
After a July and August that appeared to be positive for many Steamboat Springs businesses, some local business owners are feeling trepidation about the twin specters of shoulder season and the return of the repaving project on Lincoln Avenue through downtown.
Routt County School District lunch menus for the week of Sept. 6
Routt County School District lunch menus for the week of Sept. 6
Business File: Thursday lunch event focuses on tech tools
Colorado Mountain College’s Small Business Resource Center, SCORE and the Routt County Economic Development Cooperative present a Success Steps lunch seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Steamboat Smokehouse, 912 Lincoln Ave. The seminar is titled No Cost/Low Cost Tech Tools You Can Put to Work. The event’s focus is to help people, entrepreneurs and business owners identify Web-based tools that can improve commerce, productivity, security and organization, according to a news release. The $15 cost includes a buffet lunch. CDs with access to Web-based tools will be distributed. Scott Ford, of the economic cooperative, and Roger Good, of SCORE, will lead the discussion. Call Randy Rudasics at 970-870-4491 to register.
Artist paints mural to commemorate Hayden’s agricultural heritage
Justin Hayes, a 29-year-old Hayden native, is painting a mural of a steam-powered wheat thresher from a 1913 picture he found in “Hayden,” part of the Images of America series. He's painting the image on the side of the granary warehouse at Yampa Valley Feeds.
Oak Creek water supply to double with planned tank
Replacement above town could increase supply to 24 hours
Oak Creek town, with a federal grant through the Department of Local Affairs, is in the first stages of more than doubling its water supply in a project that could be finished by the end of next year. The old 200,000-gallon tank can nearly empty at the highest point of demand.
Real estate transactions for Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2010
Real estate transactions for Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2010
33 million-dollar homes sell despite recessionary market
The market for seven-figure homes has not pulled a disappearing act in the recessionary economy. So far this year, 33 single-family homes priced at more than $1 million have sold — albeit with six-figure discounts and in the case of some bank-owned homes, at multimillion-dollar price drops.
Steamboat's Torian Plum poised to re-roof parking garage
Project granted permit as promenade moves forward
The Torian Plum Homeowners Association has been granted a building permit to undertake expensive repairs to the roof of its parking garage, but the repair work could be just a precursor to future improvements that would make the garage roof more of a public gathering space.
On the Market: Timbers Resorts partners up for Irish golf cottages
Timbers Resorts, developer of One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, among other resorts, has announced a partnership with Kiawah Development Partners, master developer of Kiawah Island and other golf course communities.
