News for Thursday, January 6, 2011

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Investigation of Steamboat city manager's ski accident continues

Jon Roberts still unconscious; police expect to see ski patrol report Monday

Police Chief JD Hays said a Steamboat police investigator likely would look at Steamboat Ski Patrol's report Monday. Jon Roberts remains unconscious in Denver.

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30 moose spotted in Routt County

Limited hunt in 2011 a possibility after aerial survey

The moose population in Routt County has grown to the point that Colorado Division of Wildlife officials are preparing for the likelihood that for the first time a limited number of moose hunting licenses could be issued here in 2011. District Wildlife Manager Dan­ielle Domson said a recent aerial survey of the game unit located 30 moose.

Steamboat Springs bus ridership increasing

More transit use this winter attributed to late-night schedule

The city’s new late-night bus service is driving an overall increase in passenger numbers for Steamboat Springs Transit this winter.

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Moguls skiers to hit Steamboat's slopes

Landon Sawyer Bump Bash event starts Saturday

Just a couple of weeks after playing host to freestyle moguls skiers on the cusp of the U.S. Ski Team, Steamboat Springs now will welcome the next generation of freestyle talent. Starting Friday and running through Sunday, the Rocky Mountain Freestyle team will host the Landon Sawyer Bump Bash at the Steamboat Ski Area.

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Water pipe bursts at Steamboat's St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Downtown church has estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damage

A broken water pipe at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church won’t halt Sunday services, but the children’s Sunday school program will be suspended for at least a couple of weeks, the Rev. Scott Turner said Wednesday. Steamboat Springs Fire Res­cue emergency responders were dispatched at 4:54 a.m. Monday.

The Record for Jan. 4, 2011

7:48 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to Third Street and Lincoln Avenue for a malfunctioning traffic light.

Hayden Town Council to consider liquor license for airport eatery

Group to consider alcohol permit transfer at Yampa Valley Regional Airport

Charlie Epp is awaiting a single approval to offer a full menu at his secure-area eatery in Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The Hayden Town Council is scheduled to consider at a meeting at 7 p.m. today whether to transfer the liquor license from Trini Riley’s Hot Dog’n Para­­dise to Epp’s Charlie’s Chuck­­Wagon.

Steamboat Briefs: Pilot & Today seeking new community representatives

The Steamboat Pilot & Today is accepting letters of interest from readers who would like to serve as community representatives on the newspaper’s Editorial Board. Those representatives will be asked to serve a four-month term beginning this month.

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Colorado coal industry representatives plan to increase lobbying after tough year

Stuart Sanderson said Wednesday that coal representatives, to an extent, could have themselves to blame for impacts from legislation adopted last year that has coal and mining industries in an uproar. Sanderson, president of the Colorado Mining Association, said part of the problem is a lack of education — particularly at the Capitol in Denver.

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Sold-out MusicFest at Steamboat to offer 2 free public shows

Outdoors concerts today, Saturday at Gondola Square

MusicFest, an annual group ski trip and music festival produced by Texas-based Dick­­son Pro­­duc­­tions, will offer two public outdoor shows this year for the community and visitors. The shows are at 1:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.