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Steamboat Springs City Council urges caution with Emerald deal
Economic factors were at the heart of much of Tuesday night’s Steamboat Springs City Council conversation about a potential Emerald Mountain land purchase, as supporters said the site could become a huge economic draw while city officials urged caution amid an excruciatingly tight budget.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Liability unclear in Steamboat car-cow crash
Vehicle hit, killed 2 cows Tuesday night
Isaiah Farnsworth, 31, hit two cows in his Subaru outside the Hogue Ranch, near Steamboat II, shortly after 8:30 p.m. Maureen Hogue confirmed that the cows belonged to her family and said it appears a “fencing issue” allowed the cows onto the highway.
Wildfire south of Hayden 25 percent contained
Two Hot Shot firefighting crews and local firefighters will resume efforts this morning to extinguish a 32-acre fire about 20 miles south of Hayden. The Beaver Flat Fire near Stinsby Reservoir was 25 percent contained by Wednesday evening, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Diann Ritschard said. She said crews expect to have the fire fully contained by Friday.
Steamboat police hold prescription drug drop-off Saturday
It’s time to clean out the bathroom cabinets where unused and expired medications hover for months and possibly years, posing a temptation for Routt County teens.
CMC: Passage of anti-tax measures would be 'huge blow' to college
Colorado Mountain College’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation Monday about affects on the college should voters approve Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61 in November.
Punt, Pass and Kick Competition results
The city of Steamboat Springs Parks, Open Space & Recreational Services Department NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition results.
South Routt Nursery to host local food dinner as fundraiser
The bread is made with wheat from a farm near Hayden and baked in Oak Creek. The roast comes fresh from South Routt County. And the eggs for the quiche? The chickens are clucking out back.
Oak Creek Canyon horse cruelty case continued to Oct. 27
Oak Creek Canyon resident Sandy Wisecup had her case continued until Oct. 27 during a brief hearing Tuesday morning. Wisecup faces 80 charges of neglecting horses under her care near mile marker 54 on Colorado Highway 131.
Sage Smith: Thanks to police officers, State Patrol trooper
I visited Steamboat Springs on Sept. 11 for the Emerald Mountain Trail Run. I want to thank the police officers directing traffic downtown for doing a great job. It would be chaos without you.
Chuck and Vicki Riley: Thanks for the hospitality
To the great folks in Steamboat Springs: For the past two summers, we have made the trip to your town for my husband and his two dogs Moss and Nan to participate in the Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge. Your town has greeted us all with open arms and made us feel so welcome.
Chuck McConnell: Baumgardner's Arizona trip
To all of the open border advocates, I have a couple of simple questions: ■ 1. What part of the sign erected in Arizona by our federal government that reads, (among other dire proclamations): “Visitors May Encounter Armed Criminals and Smuggling Vehicles Traveling at High Rates of Speed,” does not warn of a clear and present danger to Arizona citizens? ■ 2. How is a state law designed to protect Arizona citizens against kidnapping, home invasion, burglary and murder — especially a law written to mirror federal law — twisted to be unconstitutional or bad?
Ken Collins: Let's talk about business experience and presidents
In Gary Hofmeister’s column (“Clueless in DC,” Sept. 12 Steamboat Pilot & Today), he mentions President Barack Obama’s lack of business experience. Let’s talk business experience and presidents.
The Record for Sept. 20
12:51 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of an open door or window in Riverside Plaza. Everything was fine.
Our View: City Council disappoints with CMC response
Colorado Mountain College wants to expand and upgrade its Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, but it has encountered a Steamboat Springs City Council that college officials diplomatically call “lukewarm” regarding the proposal.
Steamboat Springs City Council approves water rate hike
New rates set for Jan. 1; council OKs $21M base area refinancing
City officials approved a refinancing package of up to $21 million for base area redevelopment and also gave the final nod to water and wastewater rate increases for city customers next year.
Sailors soccer strikes quickly in win against Demons
Steamboat uses fast starts in each half to take down Glenwood Springs
A couple of fast starts led to a happy finish for Steamboat Springs’ boys soccer team. Kicking off each half with quick scores, the Sailors held on for a 3-2 win at Glenwood Springs on Tuesday.
Spoke Talk: Finding your volunteer niche
Spreading time between family, work, recreation and friends can leave little room for volunteering. I used to be a classic example of someone who never seemed able to carve out an ounce of spare time to “give back.”
Joanne Palmer: Life lived in seasons
I am OK until I find the teeth. A clear box, about the size of a thimble, nested among old bank statements in the back of her desk drawer holds an assortment of baby teeth. That’s when the tears begin.
Songwriters to host workshop, play concert today in Steamboat at Strings
When singer-songwriters Patty Larkin and Lucy Kaplansky share a bill, the conversation backstage is just as exciting as the musical exchange onstage, Larkin said. Tonight, they will share the stage at Strings Music Pavilion.
