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Rob Douglas: Lessons from city pay fiasco
On Tuesday, three groups exited Citizens Hall with a bad taste in their mouths after the Steamboat Springs City Council appropriately denied raises for city employees until the council can review employee compensation in the context of all city expenditures and revenue during the 2013 budget process this fall.
Hayden hears casino pitch at community forum
Developers say town, schools could see $5 million annually
There were a handful of vocal opponents and a few others who think it’s a great idea, but the majority just wanted to learn more about a casino project being proposed near Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Hot air balloon regulations different in Steamboat, Routt County
Steamboat's Hot Air Balloon Rodeo has been grounded, but that doesn’t mean the skies will be devoid of the floating aircraft — within city limits, that is.
Little rain goes a long way for Steamboat
Most years, the dark clouds that pushed over Steamboat Springs late Thursday afternoon would pose a menacing sight. But this isn’t most years, so those clouds and the rain they potentially held were a welcome sign for most residents here.
Steamboat Youth Lacrosse Week 1 standings
Steamboat Youth Lacrosse Week 1 standings
Grant would help fund Yampa River Core Trail extensions
City officials are doing the legwork needed to position the Yampa River Core Trail to be eligible for a round of grants from Great Outdoors Colorado that have the potential to deliver a long-hoped-for extension.
The Record for July 4
12:23 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of an injured elk near mile marker 143 on U.S. Highway 40.
July Fourth proves quiet for Steamboat law enforcement
Local police and firefighters said they were pleasantly surprised with how well people behaved during Steamboat Springs’ Fourth of July festivities.
3rd Congressional District candidate visits Trapper Mine in Craig
Pace stresses coal’s place in energy security
On Thursday, Sal Pace, a Pueblo Democrat running for the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado, visited with officials at Trapper Mine in Craig to learn how impending federal regulations could affect the coal mining industry.
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat Symphony’s kickoff party is Sunday
The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra will be holding its season kickoff party at 6 p.m. Sunday at Catamount Ranch & Club.
A Dog's Eye View: What you don't know can hurt you
Not all herding dogs love to herd, nor do all sporting dogs love to hunt. Their characteristics can vary from animal to animal.
Full day of rugby ahead with Steamboat's Cow Pie Classic
Each year of the Cow Pie Classic rugby tournament features something unique. This year, the tournament’s 38th, offers the largest and possibly deepest field in tournament history.
Police: Woman hurt after fleeing officers in SUV
A 57-year-old woman was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after crashing her SUV while fleeing from Steamboat Springs police.
Breckenridge Firecracker 50 kind to local riders
Flat tires took the place of fireworks Wednesday, but they didn’t seem to stop a local contingent of Steamboat Springs mountain bikers at the annual Breckenridge Firecracker 50.
Routt County events calendar for July 6 to 12
Events across Routt County for the week of July 6 to 12.
Rain or not, Steamboat Mad Mud Run set for Saturday
The Steamboat Mad Mud Run will, in fact, feature mud. So despite dry conditions, it won’t be the Steamboat Mad Dust Run.
US Ski Team members to examine 2014 Olympic venue
Several weeks of tough training throughout France for the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team will culminate with a trip to Sochi, Russia, and the venue for the 2014 Olympic Games.
Dorothy Wickenden book signing is Sunday in Craig
Author chronicles ancestor's journey in Northwest Colorado
Dorothy Wickenden, executive editor of The New Yorker, will be the featured guest at a free book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Justice requires antitrust enforcement
The Department of Justice has released its findings on competition and agriculture stemming from the joint workshops held by it and the USDA in 2010. The report states that “antitrust enforcement has a crucial role to play in fostering a healthy and competitive agriculture sector.”
Events bring Siberian tiger's plight to Steamboat
What started as Tracy Bye's interest in volunteering to collar tigers in Russia has evolved into a multidimensional series of events to help save Siberian tigers.
Live video coverage of tonight's casino meeting in Hayden
The Steamboat Today is producing live video coverage of tonight's community meeting in Hayden hosted by the group proposing a casino near Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Midsummer Mardi Gras celebrates New Orleans music
On Saturday, the New Orleans-based quartet NOLA Live will appear at Sweetwater Grill for a concert event that's becoming a downtown tradition.
WAR to round out Steamboat's Free Summer Concert Series
The band behind "Low Rider" and 'Why Can't We Be Friends" will play Aug. 10 at Howelsen Hill. It's the sixth act announced for the Free Summer Concert Series.
