Stories for September 6, 2010

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Early Morning

Lincoln construction starts up again today in downtown Steamboat

Construction zone likely to stretch from 3rd Street to 11th Street

Get ready, Steamboat Springs: Construction is back. Barriers and orange cones return today to Lin­coln Avenue downtown as the Colorado Department of Transportation continues the $5.6 million road upgrade project.

Evening

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.

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Steamboat Briefs: Horse first aid certification class set for Oct. 15 to 17

An equine first aid certification course is Oct. 15 to 17 at The Steamboat Grand and Sidney Peak Ranch. Dr. Ruth Sorenson will focus on practical knowledge and skills that horse owners, riders, wranglers and trainers can use every day.

2010 Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge results

2010 Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge results from Sunday

10K at 10,000 Feet race results

10K at 10,000 Feet race results

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Pros, locals tackle 3rd day of Steamboat Stage Race

Stage Race closes with downtown criterium today

With the Steamboat Springs Stage Race entering its final day, there are signs the event has reached what Corey Piscopo calls a certain level of legitimacy. It goes beyond the increase in the number of cyclists participating in the second annual event — there are 355 this year compared with 302 in 2009.

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Luke Graham: NFL picks sure to entertain

There’s always a surprise team in the NFL, that's for sure. But the only certainty I have this year is that that team won’t be my Buffalo Bills. Here’s how I think the season will play out.

The Record for Sept. 4, 2010

Saturday, Sept. 4

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Jane McLeod: Calling all beet doubters

I’m surprised beets need some public relations assistance, but they don’t appear to enjoy the popularity they deserve. From a health point of view, they have been described as nutritional powerhouses, so, not a vegetable one should ignore.

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Bulls impress during Rocky Mountain Bull Bash in Steamboat

Event featured 43 cowboys competing for $15K in prize money

Despite all the technique and resolve required to stay on a bucking bull as it thrashes around the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, bull rider Tony Mendes knows the stakes of the competition are simple.

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Monday Medical: Workplace safety is everyone’s job

Workplace accidents occur. It’s a fact. They range from minor incidents that cause small cuts and bruises to serious accidents that could result in disability or death. However, many accidents can be avoided.

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Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge more than just a sheepdog herding event

Many of the spectators who attended the Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge were impressed with the border collies’ ability to navigate sheep through several obstacles by listening to commands from their handlers in the field below. The event continues today.

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Aging Well: Taking control of cholesterol

It’s difficult to talk about cardiovascular disease without talking about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a major controllable risk factor of heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S.

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Lincoln construction starts up again today in downtown Steamboat

Construction zone likely to stretch from 3rd Street to 11th Street

Get ready, Steamboat Springs: Construction is back. Barriers and orange cones return today to Lin­coln Avenue downtown as the Colorado Department of Transportation continues the $5.6 million road upgrade project.