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Moffat beats Steamboat football in season closer
In what could be the last time rivals Moffat County and Steamboat Springs meet in the Western Slope League, the Bulldogs won a battle of pride Friday night, downing the Sailors, 27-6.
Whiteman teacher at Denver hospital after fall
Jim Linville, a longtime teacher for The Lowell Whiteman School and a veteran volunteer member of Routt County Search and Rescue, is in a Denver hospital after suffering a traumatic brain injury from a fall Oct. 27.
Tom Ross: Deciphering the Steamboat Springs election vote
Tuesday’s election results proved once and for all that I am the world’s worst at predicting political outcomes. And I have a college degree in political science.
Air service tax takes effect Jan. 1 in Steamboat
Kim Weber, of the city of Steamboat Springs Finance Department, confirmed this week that the voter-approved 0.25 percent general sales tax to fund ski season air service becomes effective Jan. 1, 2012.
On the Market: Foreclosure on Trailhead is concluded this week
Routt County Public Trustee Jeanne Whiddon confirmed this week the foreclosure on Trailhead Lodge by a Utah company was concluded with a bid of $28 million.
Building plans, competing offers signal hope for Steamboat market
After a disappointing August and September, October brought some encouraging signs to the Routt County real estate and construction markets.
Steamboat real estate market see late autumn surge
It would be premature to label this week’s burst of million-dollar-home sales a trend, Realtors agree. However, six high-end properties sold Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, effectively marking a bewitching trend.
Snow, low temperatures forecast for Saturday in Steamboat
It looks like winter weather is here to stay, and with the opening of Steamboat Ski Area just 18 days away, resort officials are ready for snow and low temperatures.
Ceramic show fires up Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs
The geometric shapes, bright colors and warm, inviting lines of Barb Gregoire and Deb Babcock’s pottery show don’t end with the ceramic art. The motifs from their two very different creative styles have bubbled out of the pots, bowls, trays and mugs and onto the walls of the Depot Art Center.
Steamboat briefs: Lifeguard training course starts Saturday at Old Town Hot Springs
Old Town Hot Springs is offering a lifeguard training course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Nov. 12 to 13. Attendance is required for all four days.
Steamboat Springs City Council to consider revision to utility ordinance
The Steamboat Springs City Council will consider a revision to an ordinance Tuesday that provides 50 percent water and sewer rate discounts to senior citizens and people who are disabled based on income requirements.
Cathie Voorhees: Good luck with that
Good going, Steamboat. You piled the city tax higher. That’s terrific. While you’re at it, why don’t you pass the plastic bag tax — oops, I mean “user fee” — too?
Steve Ross: Educated parents needed
Medical scholars have identified vaccines as the greatest breakthrough in modern medicine. The Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Harvard and the University of Colorado all vigorously encourage and support vaccinations of adults and children.
Few details released about Steamboat Springs raid
Routt County Undersheriff Ray Birch said Friday that the Oct. 29 raid at the Herbage Townhomes was part of an ongoing investigation involving several agencies.
Ralph Cantafio: Referendum 2B solves nothing
I am very concerned that what I perceive to be the current economic model of the ski and tourism industry in our town badly is broken. The mere fact that an industry that is now almost 50 years old requires this type of subsidy in the first place underscores a very significant systemic problem.
Horse auction Saturday attracting statewide interest
What’s drawn the real attention to the estate auction from the Western Slope’s horse enthusiasts is word that there will be “kill buyers” bidding on the animals.
Drug-sniffing dog comes up empty at Hayden schools
A drug-sniffing dog with the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office visited the Hayden Secondary Schools campus Thursday morning, but the dog’s nose did not lead to the discovery of any illegal substances.
Steamboat House of Bounce seeks to fill indoor activity niche for kids
The owners of Steamboat House of Bounce, which opened in the fall, have discovered just how fun their inflatable attractions can be — but they’re targeting a different demographic.
Hayden football will see Lutheran in 1st round of playoffs
Hayden High School football team will face Lutheran in Saturday's Class 1A first-round matchup. The Tigers will play against the Lions at 1 p.m. Saturday in Parker.
