News for Saturday, August 18, 2012

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Routt County 4-H'ers say goodbye to animals at Junior Livestock Sale

Age was no matter for Emmitt Meyring, 9, who raised the Grand Champion market steer in his first year showing livestock. His steer sold for $10,000 to Round Mountain Ranch, where Emmitt’s family works.

Mark Udall: Can’t wait on wind production tax credit

Great states like Colorado make things. We innovate, we manufacture and we create jobs. Great countries like the United States make their own energy. For Coloradans, these facts are not secrets. For years, we have led the way in creating jobs and powering our nation.

Omar M. Campbell: Downside of casinos

What hasn’t received much attention is the downside of casinos. The internet, however, abounds with accounts on what happens in a 50-mile or so radius of an Indian-owned casino.

Our View: City’s new 'smart' water meters

Water conservation is smart. So is increased efficiency, both in terms of water usage and city government’s oversight of its water utility. Adapting new technologies to accomplish all of the above is smart, too.

Routt County resident hits hole-in-one, wins car

Routt County resident Toni Hennessy on Saturday hit the second hole-in-one of her life, and this one happened to come with a car.

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Craig teen stomped on by bull expected to be fine

A 16-year-old Craig bull rider is expected to be fine after getting stomped on by a bull Saturday at the Routt County Fair.

Routt County Fair results for Aug. 17 — Steer show

Routt County Fair results for Aug. 17 — Steer show

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Fly-fishing club brings vintage trailers to Steamboat Campground

This week, 110 of the more than 3,000 members of the women’s fly-fishing and adventure club Sisters on the Fly rolled into Steamboat Springs and enjoyed everything the Yampa Valley has to offer.

Jail Report for Aug. 10 to 17, 2012

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

The Record for Aug. 17, 2012

2:20 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers contacted a suspicious man pushing a cart in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue. The man claimed a bank stole his money.

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Steamboat Springs couple reaches summer goals

Steamboat Springs couple Ruth and Francis Abate have spent the summer training for — and completing — triathlons.

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Steamboat Springs High School golf team learns from last season

The Steamboat Springs High School Golf Team has won four of its first five tournaments this season.

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Businesses' reaction to Hayden casino proposal varies wildly

Hotel owners, retailers and restaurateurs in Steamboat Springs have mixed reactions to the Sleeping Giant Group's proposal to build a casino 20 miles to the west. Many question the project's impact beyond western Routt County.

John F. Russell: Steamboat Springs resident takes place in Hall of Fame

When Marvin Crawford is inducted into the Ski Jumping Hall of Fame this week, it will be the fourth time the Steamboat Springs skiing legend has found his way to a Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Steamboat briefs: Environmental assessment released offering 20 parcels

The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office released Friday a preliminary environmental assessment that evaluates offering 20 parcels in Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco counties in the February 2013 oil and gas lease sale, according to a news release.