News for Thursday, August 9, 2012

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Steamboat briefs: AARP driver safety course offered for local educators

Local educators can take advantage of a heavily discounted AARP driver safety course led by Jane and Bud Romberg on Tuesday in Steamboat Springs.

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Steamboat City Council, city manager still have issues to work out

2 days after contentious review, Jon Roberts says he is waiting for clear direction from City Council

Jon Roberts still is digesting the contentious performance review he endured earlier this week. Steamboat Springs' city manager got a lot of feedback to chew on.

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Federal policy shift makes proposed Routt County casino possible

A June 2011 policy shift at the federal level again makes building an Indian-owned casino in Routt County a possibility, though it remains a long and difficult process.

Rob Douglas: Will Roberts rise to Magill's challenge?

This week’s failed attempt to fire Steamboat Springs City Manager Jon Roberts revealed a deep split within the council regarding Roberts’ job performance.

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Routt County events calendar for Aug. 10 to 16

South Africa's Johnny Clegg fuses world African beats with a message of world peace and hope in his Strings Music Festival Different Tempo performance at 8 p.m. Friday.

The Record for Aug. 8, 2012

12:34 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of six teenagers running around a parking lot and climbing on cars on Walton Creek Road.

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Fly-in fishing an Alaskan treat

There are countless ways to sample the many adventures Alaska has to offer outdoors fanatics. But for dedicated anglers, a fly-in fishing trip is certainly not a bad place to start.

A Dog's Eye View: Puppy Diaries: The road home

Apparently, the puppies had not had a lot of exposure to the great outdoors because when our new puppy, Willa, reached the exit to the whelping area, she hesitated.

Community Agriculture Alliance: Welcome to the 2012 Routt County Fair

We’ve come a long way since 1914, but the Routt County Fair still is a place where locals can “Sew It. Grow It. And Show It.”

Steamboat Stinger returns to Emerald Mountain for 2nd year

Saturday's 50-mile bike race to be followed by marathon and half-marathon on Sunday

The Steamboat Stinger mountain bike race returns for a second year this weekend, but with an added twist: a marathon and half-marathon are now part of the festivities.

Steamboat Springs golf team opens season with a win

The Steamboat Springs High School golf team opened the season on Thursday with a win at Battlement Mesa.

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WAR brings legendary funk, reggae to free Steamboat concert

Lonnie Jordan doesn’t know how many times he’s played “Low Rider” in a live show. The keyboardist for WAR said he more easily could count the times his band hasn't played the hit 1975 song.

Fire restrictions lifted for Routt National Forest

Fire restrictions were lifted Thursday in the Routt National Forest, but Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect within Steamboat Springs city limits until Sept. 14.

4 Hayden Town Council seats up for election

Candidates have until Aug. 27 to apply to be on the Nov. 6 ballot

The Hayden Town Council has four seats up for election this fall, including mayor. Candidates interested in running for council have until Aug. 27 to return the petitions they need to get on the ballot.

Routt County Riders trail workday Sunday

Routt County Riders will host its seventh trail workday on Rotary Trail on Sunday.

5 Steamboat ski jumpers headed for Hall of Fame

Together, five Steamboat athletes destined for the Hall of Fame represent different eras in American ski jumping.