Four Points Lodge construction at Steamboat Ski Area weathers mud season just fine
Soon, 40-foot tractor-trailers will climb the switchbacks that cross ski trails including Twister and Nelson's Run to haul steel to the site of of the new Four Points Lodge.
Steamboat briefs: Emily L. Birch is awarded scholarship for philosophy
Emily L. Birch, daughter of Daniel and Susan Birch, of Steamboat Springs, was named the recipient of The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy at Hamilton College’s annual Class and Charter Day on Monday, according to a news release.
Yampa River, Elkhead Reservoir ready for outdoor fun
The weather has taken a turn for summer in the past week, and outdoor recreation is on the rise. The biggest local outdoors attraction for summer activities is the Yampa River, where residents can boat, float and fish for much of the year.
Steamboat Springs Student Film Festival names winners
For the aspiring filmmakers of Steamboat Springs High School, the greatest reward was seeing their hard work come to life Saturday night at the first Steamboat Springs Student Film Festival.
Dinosaur National Monument’s Ely Creek campground closed due to black bear activity
The Ely Creek backcountry campsites, located along the Jones Hole Trail, are a popular destination for anglers and hikers, and although Dinosaur doesn’t seem like the most ideal habitat for bears, several black bear sightings have been reported to monument officials during the past several weeks.
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler to visit Steamboat on Friday
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler will visit Steamboat Springs on Friday for a duo of events, including a noon meet and greet as well as the Routt County Republican's Lincoln Day Dinner.
Dog’s Eye View: Why won’t my dog come when I call?
You get out what you put in. Just because your dog comes to you reliably in the house and yard does not mean it will be reliable in all environments.
Steamboat briefs: Lolo Thornton awarded Montana State scholarship
The Lowell Whiteman School senior Lolo Thornton has earned a presidential scholarship at Montana State University, where she will start studying in the fall.
As city's plans for new police station progress, proposal for new fire station on pause
Until February, a new fire station was included in all of the city's multiple proposals to relocate its emergency services out of the existing headquarters on Yampa Street.
Hahn's Peak Roadhouse returns to Routt County Planning Commission to expand guest services
Members of the Routt County Planning Commission will make a field trip to North Routt to visit the Hahn's Peak Roadhouse and walk the site in advance of Thursday's meeting.
Routt County man standing trial for sexual assault on child
A Routt County jury this week has been hearing testimony in a sexual assault trial involving a 39-year-old Stagecoach man and a boy who was 7 years old at the time.
Steamboat Springs man suspected of indecent exposure
A 23-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of indecent exposure.
Steamboat golf tournament raises money for suicide prevention
Organizers hope money raised from a local golf tournament will help young people recognize the signs, help raise awareness and help prevent suicide in the future.
The Record for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
10:27 a.m. North Routt Fire Protection District firefighters were called to help a person who had injured his or her foot in an accident involving a forklift at Steamboat Lake State Park.
Thoughtful Parenting: To praise or not to praise?
Doesn’t it feel good when someone notices you persisted on something difficult? A few kind words are all it takes to feel appreciated. Children feel the same way.
