Citizens Supporting Property Rights: Applaud commission
Colorado’s resort communities are usually full of politicians who demagogue the oil and gas industry. This is not the case with the new Routt County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners Tim Corrigan and Steve Ivancie joined incumbent Commissioner Doug Monger after being sworn in January 2013 and December 2012, respectively.
Theo Dexter: Cartoon poor taste
The editorial cartoon on page 9 of Friday’s Steamboat Today is in extremely poor taste. To capitalize on the crimes perpetrated upon the three women who were held captive in Cleveland for the sake of political commentary is beneath contempt.
Tom Maneotis: Stick up for taxpayers
On May 1, an article in the Greeley Tribune explained how oil and gas production has helped Weld County. From two companies the county has received $148 million in property taxes. One of the benefits listed was free groundwater monitoring for residents concerned about their water wells.
Chris E. O’Halloran: Setting record straight
Storm Mountain Express applauds the Steamboat Today editorial board for its position (“Despite flaws, airport decision right,” May 5 Pilot & Today) regarding our pursuit to provide “limited” walk-up service to passengers arriving at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Storm Mountain Express has provided a quality, customer-oriented transportation service to the guests of our community for the past 16 years. However, we have struggled with the “good ol’ boys club attitude” of contract renewals that has plagued ground transportation since the late ’90s.
Brian Weerts, Betty Lockhart, Mark Folkestad, David Tyree and Karen Strong: Thankful for support
The Heritage Christian School Board would like to update the community on our improved financial situation for the next school year. A few weeks ago, there was an article in the paper stating that without additional enrollment and/or funds, we may not be able to continue operations as a K-12 school.
Dr. David Criste: Stats don’t lie
Statistics released separately Tuesday by the Justice Department and by the PEW Research Center show a very steep decline in the number of firearm homicides from 1993 to 2011. The data show that the huge number of gun laws already in existence are working.
Our View: Springtime gardening of the economy a worthwhile effort
Recognizing the growing influence and potential of location-neutral businesses in Steamboat Springs and Routt County is becoming increasingly essential to our economic health.
Brian Berkelbach: Farewell, Steamboat
Nearly two years ago today, I threw my cap up as high as I could on Folsom Field as I had officially graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in business administration.
Steven Ross: Giving the right tools
Each spring, many parents receive a notice from school that it is once again time for their teenage children to have a sports physical. Increasingly, our nation’s youths have discovered the benefits of participating in sports to have adequate physical activity for weight control and to develop an appreciation of leadership skills and teamwork.
Our View: Despite flaws in process, county's Yampa Valley Regional Airport decision was right
While Routt County may have been justified in its decision to stand by an RFP process that ultimately re-awarded an exclusive Class One service contract to longtime local shuttle and taxi service Go Alpine, county officials didn’t emerge from the process unscathed.
Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush: Clearing up Senate Bill 252
There is misinformation about the amended, final Senate Bill 252. Let me share what I know from my research and outreach, which led me to demand changes to the bill.
Mark Divine: Thanks to ’Boat
This past week, about 40 of your city’s residents descended on our park at the same time. These people were some of the kindest and friendliest campers ever to visit here.
Hill Blackett Jr.: 2nd Amendment
When the Founding Fathers wrote the Second Amendment, they were thinking about one-shot muskets or pistols, not automatic and semi-automatic weapons capable of killing scores of people.
Kevin Copeland: Our side of mountain
Some people never cease to amaze us. These are the individuals “out there” who think that the lights come on with the flip of a switch and that hairdryers and electric razors work when plugged in.
Charlie Preston-Townsend: What makes local?
Steamboat Springs has been blitzed with the idea of “Buy Local” for some time thanks to a successful campaign by local businesses in the day of online shopping. We are similarly faced with the local option as the popularity of the Farmers Market continues to grow.
