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Rob Douglas: ‘Let’s be careful out there’

During the first several seasons, the opening scene of every weekly episode of “Hill Street Blues” — a popular 1980s TV police drama – invariably centered on Sgt. Phil Esterhaus conducting roll call.

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‘Into Darkness’ a stellar ‘Star Trek’ continuation

For years, Tribbles, Klingons and the Prime Directive were terms that appealed to only a select few. Some may be against the change in what’s cool, but “Star Trek Into Darkness” keeps the quest going to make these things universal.

By the Numbers: Routt County residents and their money

As data from annual federal tax returns is collected and aggregated, it is possible to sort through the numbers and gain valuable insights into our combined personal income.

Thoughtful Parenting: Safe sleep for babies

Sleep is very important to infant growth as well as physical and mental development, but sleep also can be a dangerous time for babies.

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Jimmy Westlake: Three Leaps of the Gazelle

I love star lore. The legends and stories attached to the stars carry us back centuries and tell us not only about the stars, but also about the stargazers of old.

Joel Reichenberger: Questions remain, but biking projects belong in Steamboat

I spent a fair portion of the last month and a massive portion of the last two weeks digging into bicycling, Steamboat Springs and the way those two have and can interact for economic development. My conclusion is that this is complicated stuff.

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Tom Ross: When a pocket dialer might have been preferable

In the case of this early morning phone call, the caller’s dog had experienced a close encounter with erethizon dorsatum — a porcupine.

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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.

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.

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.

Community Agriculture Alliance: Enhance the Yampa Valley's biodiversity with native plants

Last year, I thought that using similar species in my gardens and other landscaping would benefit our local pollinators and wildlife just the same as our true natives. Turns out that is not always the case.

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Andy Bockelman: DiCaprio aside, ‘Gatsby’ is not that great

As much as Hollywood may deny it, some works of literature just can’t function on the silver screen. No matter how much glitter and glitz you throw into the mix, “The Great Gatsby” just doesn’t shine the way it should.

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.

Luke Graham: Hiester wraps 40-year lacrosse career

Past one end zone, just outside the track and just under the Legacy Stadium scoreboard sat Bob Hiester somewhere in the confines of the Cracker Jack box locker room, giving one final post-game speech.

Mary Walker: Educational support in Kenya

A high school education in a developing country does nothing to train youths, particularly young women, with the skills they need to be fully and sustainably employed and empowered.

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