News for Friday, July 20, 2012

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Knez Fire burns 10 miles south of Craig

Craig Fire/Rescue, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Land Management firefighters responded at 7:30 p.m. Friday to a wildfire burning 10 miles south of Craig.

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Clown Bert Davis, his dogs a hit at Steamboat rodeo

There may be nothing in the world of cowboys and cowgirls as valuable as a good animal. That's no surprise to Bert Davis, the clown at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series this weekend.

On the Market: Sheraton hires catering, conference services head

The Sheraton Steamboat Resort has announced that Kelly Brown now is the director of catering and conference services, according to a news release.

Real estate transactions for July 13 to 19

Real estate transactions for July 13 to 19

Joshua N. Schwiesow: Coming together to fight cancer

July 28 marks the third annual Ride 4 Yellow mountain bike event and fundraiser, when more than 120 riders will take on the Continental Divide Trail. This is no gimme.

Steamboat's winter airline seats down 11 percent

Despite a projection of $950,000 in new airline program revenue, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. officials and the Local Marketing District board are looking at an 11 percent reduction in airline seats for the coming ski season.

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Steamboat police increase patrols in wake of Aurora shooting

In the wake of the movie theater shooting early Friday in Aurora that left 12 dead and 59 wounded, the Steamboat Springs Police Department increased patrols at local theaters.

The Record for July 19

2:37 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of about $30 in dollar coins stolen from a car in the 1900 block of Curve Plaza. The caller didn’t want to file a report but asked for extra patrol. The car was not locked.

Steamboat Legion baseball team wins opener

The Steamboat Springs American Legion team won its opening game of the district tournament Friday against the Palisade No. 2 team. The team returns to the field at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Cancer-free, a 'Sunshine Kid' returns to Steamboat

14-year-old Bobby Menges is bright about future

Fourteen-year-old Bobby Menges is cancer-free and looking toward a bright future. He was back in town for this weekend's Tour de Steamboat, which raises money for the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

May condo auction boosts Routt County June sales

The closings of sales involving 15 condominiums in Trailhead Lodge last month helped put the Routt County real estate market in the pink for June when dollar volume of $65.4 million was up 64.57 percent from June 2011.

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Sue Leonard: A refreshing take on summer camp

Sports and adventure camps offered in Steamboat are many and varied, but this summer there's a new option for local students in Steamboat Book Trails, a camp that focuses on literacy and the environment.

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Estate sales can offer bargain deals for the savvy shopper

The goods at Friday’s consignment sale ranged from antique fishing reels to Italian espresso cups. But estate sales aren’t always what they sound like.

City of Steamboat hires veteran to lead Public Works department

Chief Master Sgt. Charles "Chuck" Anderson will replace Philo Shelton, who resigned in early June. Anderson's first day is Aug. 15.

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Downtown Steamboat tourism bookings heat up

The lodging barometer published by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association anticipates 9,500 visitors will spend the night here Saturday.