News for Saturday, August 4, 2012

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The Record for Aug. 3, 2012

9:01 a.m. Officers were called to a report of a car damaged in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue.

Real estate transactions for July 27 to Aug. 3

Real estate transactions for July 27 to Aug. 3

On the Market: West Steamboat home sales bump up in price

The Routt County real estate market saw a pair of properties sell for $1.8 million each in the last seven days, and single-family homes of more than 2,000 square feet in Yampa and the Steamboat Lake area sell for bargain prices of less than $150,000.

Steamboat sweeps podium as Lodwick wins 20th National Championship

After landing eighth in the jump, Todd Lodwick made up a deficit of 1 minute and 7 seconds while skiing the fastest cross-country race.

Scott Wedel: Rigid rules

I have found the town of Oak Creek’s rigidity to unwritten rules very difficult to work with and counterproductive.

Junior Livestock Sale marketing committee: Fair coming up

The Routt County Fair and Junior Livestock Sale at the Routt County Fairgrounds is just around the corner. The livestock sale is a great opportunity for businesses, individuals and groups to show their support of youths and agriculture in this county.

Our View: Lawsuit should give clarity

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s lawsuit against the city of Longmont means local governments, the energy industry and the state might finally get some clarity about who has what say.

The Jail Report for July 28 to Aug. 2, 2012

The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.

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Mud, Sweat and Cheers fuses wine, outdoor passions in Steamboat

At the Mud, Sweat and Cheers tasting seminar, the Wieses were among about 15 cyclists of all abilities charged with taking on the trails of Mount Werner. The two-hour ride was followed by lunch at Truffle Pig with California winemakers.

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Steamboat race on Mount Werner increases distance, looks to stay

The Mount Werner Classic race changed to a 50-kilometer format Saturday, drawing rave reviews from the long-distance runners who participated.

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Steamboat's Sven Wiik recalls 1948 London Olympic

Steamboat's Sven Wiik, who is best known for his career in ski coaching, remembers the 1948 Olympics in London, where he participated in the demonstration sport of Ling Gymnastics.

John F. Russell: London Olympics inspire Steamboat children

Watching the Olympics on television can bring back memories and inspire us all to dream of becoming a world champion.

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Some Hayden residents regret passing on casino in 1999

When the Northern Ute Indian Tribe arrived in Hayden in 1999 to pursue a casino, they encountered a much different community than the one the Sleeping Giant Group is pitching a casino to today.

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Tom Ross: Sheridan Hotel welcomed horse-drawn stagecoach travelers to Steamboat in 1889

Some would argue that Steamboat’s hospitality industry began with its first European settlers, James and Margaret Crawford, who were known for welcoming strangers into their home.

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Haze clears in Routt County as wildfires grow in Moffat

Two wildfires in nearby Moffat County continue to grow, including the Wolf Fire which is estimated at 4,200 acres.

Steamboat Springs Youth Lacrosse results for Week 5 playoffs

Steamboat Springs Youth Lacrosse results for Week 5 playoffs