The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Hiker lost in Buffalo Park

Search and Rescue in contact with man, who is cold and wet but otherwise OK

Friday, July 3, 2009

Routt County Search and Rescue spokesman Darrel Levingston said responders are in contact with the man, who is cold and wet but OK. Read story.

What to do this weekend for July 3 to 5

Friday, July 3, 2009

Highlights this weekend include First Friday Artwalk, a film festival screening at Ghost Ranch Saloon, the Fourth of July Parade and the Fourth of July Fireworks display. Read story.

July First Friday Artwalk listings

Friday, July 3, 2009

Featuring art openings at formal galleries, alternative venues, retail stores and restaurants, the July First Friday Artwalk includes several dynamic showings of new work. Receptions are from 5 to 8 p.m. today and are free and open to all ages, unless otherwise noted. Read story.

Parade to feature iguana car float

Friday, July 3, 2009

Under a couple of garage-sale car coverings in an Elk River Estates driveway, a 40-foot-long reptile is waiting to be unleashed Saturday at the Fourth of July Parade.

Tonight’s, Saturday’s rodeos start at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 3, 2009

This weekend's installments of the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo will start at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday to allow for fireworks at Howelsen Hill, which will follow the event each night after the sun sets.

Cathy Patrick: Eternally grateful

Friday, July 3, 2009

I love patriotism; I always have. I was born an Army brat. It is in my blood. My great-grandfather rode motorcycles in WWI. My grandfather served in WWII. My father served in Vietnam, my uncle was a paratrooper in Vietnam, and, most recently, my nephew is serving in the United States Marine Corps and just returned from his first tour of duty in Iraq. Read story.

The Record for July 1

Friday, July 3, 2009

1:41 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 500 block of Ore House Plaza, where a man and a woman were trespassing in a hot tub. Officers issued a warning.

Certified trainer shares swing tips in golf book

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bob Mullen likes to joke that his golf career started in a cemetery behind his house when he was 9 years old and will eventually end in a cemetery.

Wet Fourth of July weekend likely

Yampa River inches toward prime tubing levels

Friday, July 3, 2009

Steamboat Springs is flirting with a rainy holiday weekend, but a meteorologist said it’s hard to say how much precipitation monsoon winds might bring to the Yampa Valley.

Jinah China makes collaborative pieces that are meant for use

Friday, July 3, 2009

When someone walks away from Jonah Skurky-Thomas’ and Micah Bell’s ceramics show featuring natural figures and themes, the artists want that person to feel comfortable in their own skin. Read story.

Steamboat briefs: US Forest Service issues reminder about fireworks

Friday, July 3, 2009

The U.S. Forest Service is reminding people to leave their fireworks at home if they are visiting the Routt National Forest this July 4 holiday. Fireworks are never allowed on national forests. Fireworks reach extreme temperatures and can start forest fires.

2 Running Series races set for holiday weekend

Steamboat Sprint is Saturday, Mountain Madness on Sunday

Friday, July 3, 2009

Organizers of the Steamboat Springs Running Series hope to get a running start this weekend at attracting more young competitors with a Saturday-Sunday Running Series doubleheader.

Crime briefs: Suspect in Double Z burglary arrested

Officers book 20-year-old Steamboat man in connection with June 19 crime

Friday, July 3, 2009

Steamboat Springs Police Department officers on Wed­nesday arrested a 20-year-old Steamboat Springs man in connection with a June 19 thwarted burglary at Double Z Bar & BBQ. Read story.

Sports briefs: Nordic combined events today

Friday, July 3, 2009

The Rocky Mountain Jumping Extravaganza begins at 9 a.m. today at Howelsen Hill.

Big tour makes small impact

Mountainfilm brings movies on Zero Emissions bike route

Friday, July 3, 2009

On Thursday afternoon, Telluride Mountainfilm tour presenter Drew Ludwig was on a bike, en route from Carbondale to Steamboat Springs as part of a tour that will take him to Wyoming and Utah later in the summer. Read story.

Rob Douglas: What would the founders think?

Friday, July 3, 2009

This Fourth of July, consider the freedoms we are surrendering to the federal government and what our founding fathers would think if they could see their nation now. Read story.

Mainstreet works to bring back noon whistle

Fundraising goal is $9,000 to $15,000

Friday, July 3, 2009

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs plans to offer whistles for a $5 suggested donation at stores and at holiday events this weekend to raise money for a new noon whistle. Read story.

City, residents spar about unofficial park

Riverside resident ticketed for mowing shrubs on city land

Friday, July 3, 2009

A battle has sprung up between Steamboat Springs residents who voluntarily have maintained a piece of city-owned property in their neighborhood and government officials who think the parcel should be allowed to evolve more naturally. Read story.

No apparent injuries in small plane crash

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Airport manager says pilot attempted to abort landing before plane crashed into a small gully just west of Steamboat Springs Airport late Thursday morning. Read story.

Hinder heads to Maui quarterback camp

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Austin Hinder, a Steamboat Springs High School quarterback and rising senior, will take part in Steve Clarkson’s Super Seven quarterback retreat through Saturday.