News for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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Hayden recovers from early revenue decline

Town's year-to-date sales tax collections are down 2.5 percent

Finance Director Lisa Dowling reported Tuesday that the town has posted $414,993 in sales taxes this fiscal year, a 2.5 percent decline compared with revenue collected during the same period last year.

The Record for May 21

1:21 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a fight involving three people in front of a bar in the 700 block of Yampa Street. A 26-year-old Steamboat man was arrested on suspicion of false reporting to authorities and for a fugitive of justice warrant.

Steamboat briefs: County historic properties applications due by Friday

Applications for designation on the Routt County Register of Historic Properties are due to the Routt County Board of Commissioners office by Friday.

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Grocery enters planning process in Steamboat

Vitamin Cottage could occupy Lincoln space

Company officials aren’t ready to confirm it, but it appears the specialty grocery store hoping to come to downtown Steamboat Springs will be a Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.

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Yampa River Festival to be held during the holiday weekend

This weekend, Steamboat Springs residents will celebrate 270 miles of recreational opportunities during the 32nd annual Yampa River Festival. Numerous events are planned for Saturday and Sunday leading up to the Paddling Life Open professional kayaking competitions Monday.

2 Steamboat girls lacrosse players named all-league

Two Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse players were named to the Mountain League Girls All-League team.

Steamboat’s Amy Charity gets 2nd in Superior race

Steamboat Springs cyclist Amy Charity continued her busy and successful early season by finishing third Sunday at the Morgul Bismark road race in Superior.

BMX race series in Steamboat hits track Thursday

The Team Flying Wheels BMX Series returns to Steamboat Springs for its second year Thursday. The 10-race series, which takes place at the BMX course near the base of Howelsen Hill, features riding for nearly every age.

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Joanne Palmer: Repeat after me

“Awww, your baby is so cute.” As soon as this seemingly innocuous comment left my mouth I realized, much to my horror, that I had become “one of them.”

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Ghost Ranch in Steamboat Springs to reopen Thursday

Ghost Ranch reopens Thursday with a concert from Missed the Boat, a local bluegrass and mountain rock band that played the final concert Oct. 29 before the venue suddenly closed.

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Steamboat's Town Challenge gears up for another season

The official start to the 2012 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series isn’t for another week, but things crank up Wednesday night with a sign-up party at The Boathouse Pub.

Routt County plans to hire part-time building inspector

Employee would help planning department

The Routt County Board of Commissioners gave its blessing Tuesday to a plan to hire a part-time temporary building inspector to help the county’s Regional Planning Department.

Danielle Booth: Thank you, Old Town Hot Springs

On behalf of Steamboat Springs High School staff and students, I would like to say thank you to the Old Town Hot Springs.

Megan Walker: Hold Shell accountable

Being citizens of the world, we have a responsibility to advocate for those in Nigeria who have been unable to stop one of the world’s corporate giants from ravaging their environment.

Our View: When working together makes cents

A plan to have the Steamboat Springs School District oversee all of the South Routt School District’s technology needs beginning next school year serves as a model for the efficiencies Routt County’s public schools can achieve through collaboration.

Steamboat Springs under a red flag warning today

Warm weather, low humidity and strong winds combine with an abundance of dry fuels to pose a significant risk of wildfire today.