Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Since being elected and taking over the duties and responsibilities of sheriff, I am humbled more than I ever thought possible as I experience the highs and lows of serving in such a diverse position.
Spoke Talk: Bike rules refresher
Many hardy cyclists already are out on our Routt County roads this spring, but before the cycling season really gets cranked up, it’s a good time to remember cyclists’ responsibilities to Share the Road.
Real estate transactions for May 10 to 16, 2013
Real estate transactions for May 10 to 16, 2013
Steamboat Springs police need help finding power tool burglars
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or people responsible for burglarizing Alpine Lumber.
Tom Ross: Steamboat and Ouray have hot springs in common
I’ve always urged that it’s important to visit other mountain towns to gain new insights into the quirky, little burgh we happen to inhabit.
Birds to be celebrated Sunday at Steamboat library, Little Toots Park
Bird Day will overtake Little Toots Park on Sunday, when kids and their parents can jump into arts and crafts projects or get involved in the bird Olympics.
US government unveils latest version of fracking rules
The government unveiled its latest version of hotly fought rules for fracking on federal land — 440 million acres nationwide, 20 million in Colorado — trying to protect mountains, forests and prairies from the downside of drilling.
Steamboat's March sales tax collections show slight improvement in final report
The city collected $2,197,395 in March compared with $2,124,982 in March 2012, an increase of 3.4 percent and a slight bump from the preliminary March report, which showed a 3.1 percent increase.
Improved load factors, higher fares boost Steamboat airline program reserves
The committee that reports to Steamboat Springs City Council on the airline contracts that secure the majority of Steamboat’s and Routt County’s air service received good news Friday — the past winter’s ski season jet flights weren’t nearly as expensive as once feared. But challenges remain.
Town of Nucla passes mandatory firearm ownership ordinance; is Craig next?
Local resident plans to again appear before council with a similar ordinance for Craig
A small Colorado town’s decision this week to pass an ordinance making gun ownership mandatory likely won’t impact whether Craig city officials adopt a similar law.
Steamboat girls lacrosse places 3 on all-league team
Three Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse players were named to the 2013 Mountain all-league team Friday.
Former Routt County Sheriff's Office deputy takes plea deal
A Routt County Sheriff's Office deputy who was arrested in March on suspicion of DUI pleaded guilty this week to driving while ability impaired.
John F. Russell: Feeling lucky in Steamboat Springs
It's easy to forget just how lucky we are to live in Steamboat Springs, but then again all you have to do is look around to realize what a great place this is.
Soroco grad set for volleyball at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely
Shelby Miles will be reunited with her twin sister, Lindsay, after signing to play volleyball at CNCC in the fall.
Routt County's Wiggins, Moffat County's Jantz join sheriffs' lawsuit over gun control bills
At issue are two laws passed this spring that are set to take effect July 1, limiting the size of ammunition magazines to 15 rounds and expanding background checks to private and online firearm sales.
Soroco scores twice at state track
Soroco High School track athletes won a pair of medals on the opening day of the state track meet Thursday in Lakewood.
Steamboat Springs Running Series returns Saturday
The Steamboat Springs Running Series returns Saturday with the Spirit Challenge.
Rob Douglas: 'These people don't belong'
“These people don’t belong in Lyons. They certainly don’t belong in the foothills around Lyons.” That is a direct quote from Lyons resident Patrick Ward, originally reported by the Lyons Recorder. Who was Ward complaining about? Bicyclists.
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs tests the water for Sunday festivals on Yampa Street
The June party on Yampa Street will offer sand piles and small water pools for children, volleyball, street games and reggae music.
The Record for Wednesday, May 15, 2013
12:50 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a bear running down a median at Mount Werner Road and South Lincoln Avenue. It was scared away.
