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Steamboat Today expands online partnership with Google

Steamboat Today has expanded its partnership with Google in an innovative effort to provide an alternative to subscription-based websites. When users visit pages on SteamboatToday.com, they will see some of the content, but to view all content, readers first will be asked to answer a simple survey question such as, “Do you drink soda?” or to share the content on a social media site such as Facebook or Twitter.

Loan negotiations for Yampa Valley Housing Authority to continue

In a letter to the Yampa Valley Housing Authority dated May 31, First National Bank of the Rockies President and CEO Pete Waller said the bank will not take a writedown on its loan to the housing authority.

Steamboat City Council considers review process for community housing regulations

The Steamboat Springs City Council authorized Tuesday night the expenditure of $5,000 dollars to help compile a market review in preparation for a larger look at the community housing plan and will hear back on progress during the first meeting in September.

Cancer survivors invited to free dinner Friday evening

Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a free dinner Friday during the Relay For Life event supporting the American Cancer Society.

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Firefighters get a handle on small fire burning at Carpenter Ranch near Hayden

Although the 7-acre fire was relatively small, there was a lot of fuel for the fire to burn, and putting it out meant manual labor and handwork for firefighters.

Moffat County Commissioner Chuck Grobe to testify about benefits of oil and gas exploration

Moffat County Commissioner Chuck Grobe is headed to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to testify on behalf of the county’s oil and gas industry and job creation.

Steamboat Springs City Council hears increased revenue projections

The global economy is on the slow track to growth, and with it, Steamboat Springs’ sales tax revenue continues to grow, as well.

New fire ignites in northwest Moffat County

Crews are battling the Disappointment Fire near Elk Springs.

Hayden School District voters overwhelmingly approve redistricting for at-large school board seats

The change was intended to attract more candidates and make the races more competitive. It takes effect this fall when three of five seats are up for election.

The Record for June 17, 2013

6:09 a.m. Oak Creek Fire Protection District firefighters were called to help a person possibly having a stroke in the 300 block of South Sharp Avenue.

Industrial hemp's future as a crop in Colorado awaits federal action

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is lobbying actively for decriminalization of industrial hemp at the federal level, and bills were introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate late this winter.

By the Numbers: Value of comparability

The planning departments of the city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County are conducting a series of joint meetings to discuss the various options available as the Steamboat Springs Area Community Plan is updated. Although there are many aspects of the plan being discussed, one thing we know is that we are about to wade into a host of housing issues.

Steamboat Springs grad and former Miss Nevada to appear on reality TV show

Cris Crotz taps into her detective roots for an appearance on ABC's "Whodunnit."

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Triple Crown, tubing season to descend on Steamboat this week

The Yampa River is expected to dip to 500 cfs Friday, within commercial tubing range, as 86 youth baseball teams settle in to Northwest Colorado. Before the tournament is over, teams will have played in Hayden and Oak Creek as well as in Steamboat and Craig.

Stagecoach man accused of sexually assaulting child takes plea deal

As part of a deal, Daveth A. Young, 40, last week pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful sexual contact, a Class 1 misdemeanor. He will have to register as a sex offender for at least 10 years and will be on sex offender registration for five years.

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