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Casino data released; group to host community meeting
The group proposing to build a casino near Yampa Valley Regional Airport estimates it will create nearly 1,000 jobs and generate nearly $60 million in revenue in its first year.
Softball Coed B League Standings and Game Results for June 26
Softball Coed B League Standings and Game Results for June 26
The Record for June 25
2:15 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of an accident near mile marker 14 on Routt County Road 27 near Hayden.
Steamboat briefs: Parks and Wildlife officers warn about wild animals
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding people to keep their distance from wild animals. Often, well-meaning people try to provide assistance to young animals that appear to be abandoned, according to a news release.
Ken Collins: Fanning the flames
There are a dozen fires all across the state. Ranchers are selling off their stock. Extreme fire danger and restrictions. The Yampa River is shut down.
Our View: Raises, reserves and reservations
A still-shaky economy and a significant price tag that would necessitate reserve spending should keep the Steamboat Springs City Council from approving the second phase of proposed pay increases for city staff.
Hayden heritage comes to life at event
New weekend event to feature author, historic tour
A group of local community leaders in Hayden has joined together to offer the first Hayden Heritage Weekend, a several-day event organized by the Hayden Heritage Center, Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, Yampa Valley Feeds and the Nature Conservancy.
Baumgardner wins Republican primary for Senate District 8 seat
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, of Cowdrey, on Tuesday night won the primary election for the state Senate District 8 seat after leading in all seven district counties.
Barrows wins Routt Commissioner District 1 Republican primary
Jim “Moose” Barrows on Tuesday night edged out candidates Tony Stich and Brita Horn to become the GOP’s top pick to succeed retiring Republican Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak. Barrows won 48 percent of the vote.
Steamboat Men's Rugby Club wins opener
The Steamboat Men’s Rugby Club opened the season with a win Saturday, outlasting Breckenridge, 24-17.
Routt County imposes heightened fire restrictions
The Routt County Board of Commissioners heightened fire restrictions Tuesday for all unincorporated areas of Routt County as well as state lands, such as Steamboat Lake and Stagecoach state parks.
Developer offers downtown Steamboat lot to Mainstreet
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs is seeking community reaction to the possibility of the nonprofit assuming oversight of temporary commercial operations on a prominent but unused lot at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Town Challenge returns Wednesday with Epic Emerald cross-country
As riders prep for the third race in the Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series, dry trails and heat are the main factors.
More of the same for Steamboat Springs today: hot and dry
A daytime high in the low 90s means another red flag warning is in place for Routt County. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms is expected to bring little to no rain.
