Steamboat Today, July 2 by Steamboat Pilot & Today

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Safety improves Railroad crossing near Fish Creek Mobile Home Park to get lights and gates Page 2

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Camping areas full Early reservations and high demand flood state parks for holiday weekend Page 6

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Ski jumper Hyrum Bailey soars off Howelsen Hill’s plastic-covered K-68 jump Wednesday morning during a competition, which included several members of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team. The jumpers and Nordic combined skiers will be back on the hill at 9 a.m. Friday for a special holiday competition.

Olympic trials return Freestyle, Nordic combined qualifiers coming in December Luke Graham

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■ INDEX Briefs . . . . . . . . .10 Business. . . . . . .22 Classifieds . . . . .31 Colorado. . . . . . .16 Comics . . . . . . . .29 Crossword . . . . .29

The 2010 Winter Olympics are in Vancouver, British Columbia, but for some American athletes, the path to the games will go through Steamboat Springs. Andy Wirth, senior vice president of marketing for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., confirmed Wednesday that Steamboat Springs will

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host the Olympic Qualifiers for the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Combined ski teams. The qualifiers, preliminarily scheduled for Dec. 22 and 23, will bring some of the country’s elite skiers to Northwest Colorado for two days of competition. On the line will be U.S. Olympic team spots for men’s and women’s moguls and aerials, and men’s Nordic combined. The event also will bring welcome exposure to Steamboat Springs. Wirth said NBC will

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bring its Olympic television production crew to Steamboat for the qualifiers, which will be televised in high definition as part of a 90-minute special sometime between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Wirth estimated the potential TV audience at between 1.5 million and 3 million viewers. “Our company is bearing most of the cost,” Wirth said. “We look at this as part of the company’s contribution and part of our marketing. It’s who

we are as a brand and company. Of course, it’s who we are as a community.” Wirth said Ski Corp. also will be looking to the city and other individuals and organizations for funding and volunteer assistance. While some of the logistics are yet to be finalized, Wirth said the qualifiers likely will take place Dec. 22 and 23. There is the potential, however, for all See Ski trials, page 12

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Dangerous railroad crossing gets lights, gates Brandon Gee

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The Union Pacific railroad company began work this week on safety upgrades that could have prevented one of the scariest moments in Buck Chavarria’s life. In 2006, Chavarria managed to jump from his pickup just before an oncoming train struck it at the railroad crossing at the entrance to Fish Creek Mobile Home Park on Anglers Drive. With no lights or gates at the crossing, Chavarria said those entering or leaving the 70-home park have been forced to inch close to the tracks to see whether trains are coming. On an icy January day, Chavarria said, his car began to slide toward the tracks as he was trying to inch forward. After he jumped from his pickup the train totaled it, pushing the pickup about 20 feet into a snowbank. “What it entails is putting in gates and lights to block off traffic when the train is coming through,” Ben Beall, a public works engineer for the city of Steamboat Springs, said about the project that began Tuesday. “Currently, there’s only a stop sign.”

Chavarria said that such safety features would have prevented his accident had they been in place at the time. “If the lights are on and the gate is down, you don’t have to nose out and look,” he said. “It’s absolutely necessary. These things save lives all the time. … Anything would be better than what they have.” Chavarria’s accident was the second at the same location within a month, which brought attention to the dangers of the crossing and led to calls to improve it. A Federal Railroad Administration online database has nine reports on file for accidents that have occurred at the crossing since 1978. There have been three injures, no deaths and $35,100 in property damage in those accidents. As part of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority’s $3.2 million purchase of Fish Creek Mobile JOHN F. RUSSELL/STAFF Home Park in 2007, $550,000 was A car passes by as Union Pacific Railroad employee Rich Jepson uses a backhoe to dig a trench for cables while working to set aside to improve the crossing. install new railroad crossing gates in front of the Fish Creek Mobile Home Park. “It’s a large safety issue,” said Mary Alice Page-Allen, It has taken this long to realize installation of lights and gates mobile home park. asset/program manager for the the project, Beall said, because within two weeks. Later in the Beall said he hopes to see all Housing Authority. “A lot of of maintenance issues, right-of- year, the crossing’s wooden plat- of the work completed by the people obey them, but I’ve seen way acquisition and haggling form will be replaced with a end of the year. He said vehicua lot of people blow on through, with Union Pacific. According concrete one, and the city hopes lar access through the area will and that’s how accidents hap- to a city news release, Union to extend a sidewalk on Anglers be maintained throughout the pen.” Pacific hopes to complete the Drive over the tracks to the projects.

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Local resort officials are hoping Front Range families balanced their checkbooks this week and have something left over for a holiday trip to Steamboat Springs. Chamber Resort Association Marketing Director Lynna Broyles said Wednesday that she has the definite impression Colorado families waited until

respond to an ad running periodically in The Denver Post are invited to show up at the Chamber offices and collect a $50 bill. “We hope they’ll use it to splurge and treat themselves to a spa treatment or buy that bottle of wine with dinner at a restaurant,” she said. The lodging barometer compiled by the Chamber anticipates 9,600 people will spend See Tourism, page 11

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About a dozen painters, photographers, jewelers and other craftsmen from the state and region will set up shop in Gondola Square this weekend. The eighth annual Art on the Mountain craft fair features a few vendors from the Yampa Valley and fills out its roster with regional artists selling original, handcrafted work. “There’s goodies for all,” said Sara Ferris, who works on marketing and events for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. The ski company hosts Art on the

If you go What: Eighth annual Art on the Mountain craft fair When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday Where: Gondola Square, base of Steamboat Ski Area Cost: Free admission Call: 879-6111

Mountain as a way to bring people back uphill during a Fourth of July weekend that offers many activities downtown, Ferris said. “It just adds to the momentum and the enthusiasm that comes with the Fourth. I know there are a lot of things that happen downtown and around

town, so it’s an outlet to remind people to come back to the mountain,” she said. Many of the artists featured have been to the craft fair before, and the mountain will be running the gondola and its regular summer weekend activities through the festival, Ferris said.

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Art in the Park is July 11 On July 11 and 12 at West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs, the 35th annual Art in the Park will offer a similar variety of crafts and art wares, on a much larger scale. More than 150 vendors are See Craft fair, page 12

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the end of June before deciding whether they could afford a getaway to the mountains. “In some cases, I think they’re looking for reasons not to come,” Broyles said, adding that families are making a spontaneous decision at the last minute, depending on their checkbook, to jump in the car. Broyles counters with 50 reasons why people should book a room and point the family car toward Rabbit Ears Pass — a select few vacationers who

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Fourth of July weekend events FRIDAY ■ A Nordic ski jumping event is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Howelsen Hill.

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Visitors T.J. St. Clair, from left, Ian Faussett, Nolan Faussett and Ellie St. Clair take in the 2008 Fourth of July Parade on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs. This year’s holiday events include a 50th anniversary celebration for the Tread of Pioneers Museum and rodeos Friday and Saturday nights.

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■ F.M. Light & Sons honors Dick Maday at 11 a.m. at the store for his 33 years representing the Western industry via Stetson Hat Co. The event includes refreshments and a Yampa Valley Boys tribute song. Maday will autograph hats. ■ The Tread of Pioneers Museum hosts a brown bag lunch at noon. Past and present museum board members present “The Museum’s Past 50 Years, with Behind-theScenes Memories.” Take a lunch to the free event. ■ The Yampa-Egeria Historical Society presents the “My Hometown” community picnic from 5 to 7 p.m. in Yackey Park in Yampa. The event includes food, drinks, live music by the Green Ridge Ramblers and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 12 and younger and $10 for a family. Call Jan Ray at 638-4554 or Arlene Porteus at 638-4496. ■ The First Friday Artwalk is from 5 to 8 p.m. at galleries and shops across downtown Steamboat Springs. ■ A Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series rodeo is at 7 p.m. at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Hill. Fireworks will follow the rodeo.

SATURDAY ■ Yampa’s Fourth of July festivities, with an “Out of This World” theme, include a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m., parade lineup and judging at noon, the Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m., and a barbecue after the parade at South Routt Elementary School, with craft booths and games. Horse polo is at 4 p.m. and fireworks are at dark. Call Tom Yackey at 638-0276 or Arlene Porteus at 638-4496. ■ The Steamboat Springs Lions Club presents a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Little Toots Park.

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■ A Nordic combined event begins with roller-ski racing at 9:30 a.m. on Lincoln Avenue and continues with ski jumping from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. ■ The annual “Steamboat Sprint,” a 400-yard dash down Lincoln Avenue, begins with registration at 9 a.m. Races begin at 9:40 a.m., including age and gender categories, in front of the Routt County Courthouse. The entry fee is $4 per racer. The winner

of each category receives a $10 gift certificate to local businesses. Call 879-2060 or visit www.steamboatsprings.net. ■ Yampa Valley Bank presents the Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. on Lincoln Avenue with a theme of “Steamboat Seasons … Celebrating the Beauty.” ■ The United Methodist Church hosts a Strawberry Festival on its lawn at Eighth and Oak streets immediately after the parade. Ice cream sundaes cost $3, and ice cream cones and lemonade cost $1. Proceeds benefit local charities. ■ The 1773 Club hosts a taxpayer tea party immediately after the Fourth of July Parade, on the Routt County Courthouse Lawn, to protest federal tax rates and spending. The event features an impersonator of former President John Adams. E-mail info@steamboatinstitute.org. ■ Art on the Mountain is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gondola Square. ■ The Pioneer Day Block Party is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Eighth Street between Oak and Pine streets, featuring a free community concert with Steamboat Swings and celebrating the Tread of Pioneers Museum’s 50th anniversary. The event includes swing dancing demonstrations and instruction, children’s pioneer games, Victorian and pioneer characters, free hot dogs, Routt Beer Floats, free slices of 50th Anniversary cake and free admission to the museum. ■ The Hahn’s Peak Area Historical Society hosts an ice cream social fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hahn’s Peak Schoolhouse. The event includes homemade ice cream, a silent auction and door prizes. The cost is $5. Children shorter than 3 feet tall get in free. ■ A Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series rodeo is at 7 p.m. at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Hill. ■ A Western barbecue is at 7 p.m. at the top of the gondola at Steamboat Ski Area. ■ The Fourth of July fireworks display begins at about 9 p.m. with the onset of darkness and after the rodeo.

SUNDAY ■ The annual Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive is at 10 a.m. on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Dave Winters uses a level to ensure a painting is hung correctly Wednesday at the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs. An artist member show of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council opens at 5 p.m. Friday.

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The more than 50 artists who contributed work to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council’s annual artist member show are more than creative resources, said show co-chair Dona Steele. They’re picture hangers, chefs and bartenders for the opening reception, organizers and promoters, she said. An all-volunteer effort that includes more than 100 pieces, the “On Track” member show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Depot Art Center, and will be on display through Aug. 23. “It’s one of the locals’ and the artists’ favorite shows of the year,” Steele said. The “eclectic and exciting” collection of two- and three-dimensional work includes oil and watercolor paintings, ceramics and other media, she said. Everything on display will be available for purchase, along with a bin of unframed work

What: Opening reception for “On Track,” annual artist member show of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Where: The Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St. Cost: Free Call: 879-9008

On the ’Net See images of work that will be on display at www.exploresteamboat. com.

and some note cards. The Arts Council’s volunteerrun Visual Arts Committee, led by Mary Levingston, organized the show. Steele said she hopes the exhibit will drum up local support for the Arts Council; the organization has had severe financial difficulty in the past year. “We’re just hoping that the town rallies around the Depot again because it’s just too valuable a resource to lose, and it’s been here forever,” Steele said.

At about noon Wednesday, several Arts Council artist members worked to get their pieces on the walls at the Depot. The former train station celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer, and the Arts Council is rolling out events to ring in the centennial. Nancy Kramer, a former Arts Council executive director who’s helping organize the centennial celebration, said the group should have a definite plan ready for its Aug. 23 community block party within the next 10 days. Tread of Pioneers Museum and the Wyman Museum are on board to help with an exhibit of train memorabilia at the Depot from Aug. 21 to 23, Kramer said. The Arts Council also is working on a fundraising campaign to reestablish an endowment for itself, she said. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

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Campgrounds full for Fourth

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If you don’t already have a campground for the July 4 weekend, odds are you’re out of luck. Stagecoach and Steamboat Lake state parks, along with Steamboat Campground, are all booked for the weekend and have been for some time. Some national forest campgrounds remain open, but at least 17 in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest are closed during the weekend because of snow or beetle-killed trees. Ellie Hennes, visitor center technician at Steamboat Lake, said the occupancy numbers for the weekend aren’t finalized, but it’s clear that it will be full. “We’re going to have a waiting list on Friday and Saturday for sure,” she said, adding that it’s not unusual for the campgrounds to fill during holiday weekends. All 155 campsites that are open at the lake are expected to fill up fast, and online booking for Friday night was closed by Wednesday afternoon. Bridge Island will remain closed during the holiday as logging of beetle-killed pine continues, Hennes said. Pearl Lake, a short drive down Routt County

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As of July 1: ■ Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest: Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District: 307-326-5258 Silver Lake Campground: 17 sites, closed Hog Park Campground: 50 sites, closed Deep Creek Campground: Delayed because of snow, opening date unknown. ■ Hahn’s Peak/Bears Ears Ranger

Road 129 from Steamboat Lake, will remain closed for camping until logging there is complete. The two yurts there that are open already are booked for the weekend, Hennes said. Stagecoach State Park Ranger Mark Lehman said all 92 sites at the park are booked for the weekend and have been for some time. “If they’re staying with us for the Fourth of July, they got their site about six months ago, which is the maximum you can reserve a site ahead of time,” he said. He said that it’s normal for summer weekends for the park to be completely booked. Lehman said there are no

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Source: Mary Ann Chambers, spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Region Bark Beetle Incident Management Team

Open campgrounds Dumont Lake, Dry Lake, Hinman Park and part of Seedhouse will be open. All roads are open except Forest Service Road 60, Buffalo Pass above second gate and FSR 310, from Buffalo Pass to Fish Creek Reservoir, until July 15. Source: Diann Ritschard, National Forest spokeswoman

special restrictions on this weekend, but he said fireworks, including sparklers, continue to be off limits in all state parks. There are no special fire restrictions announced for this weekend, but fires at Stagecoach must remain in the designated fire rings. Closer to town, Steamboat Campgrounds has “absolutely nothing” available for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, said front desk clerk Christian Benton. Benton said all 150 sites filled up about a month ago, and the campground nearly is booked for Labor Day. See Campgrounds, page 11

Post office and banks to remain open Friday

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■ Steamboat Lake State Park: http:// parks.state.co.us/parks/steamboatlake, ■ Stagecoach State Park: http://parks. state.co.us/Parks/stagecoach ■ Reservations for campsites at state parks: 303-470-1144 ■ Steamboat Campground: www. steamboatcampground.com/ or 970879-0273 ■ Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland: www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/ or 970-879-2299. The local Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland office, at 925 Weiss Drive, will be closed Friday. Campers should visit today to pick up maps and information, or call 879-2299. The office’s Web site is www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr.

District: 970-870-2299 Seedhouse Campground: 22 sites, partially closed Seedhouse Group Campground: 25 sites, closed Seedhouse Trailhead: 26 sites, closed for the season Granite Campground: 12 sites, closed for the season Granite Picnic Ground: 7 sites, closed for the season Summit Lake Campground: Delayed until July 15 Hahn’s Peak Lake Campground: 10 sites, closed ■ White River National Forest: Dillon Ranger District: 970-468-5400 Blue River Campground: 24 sites, closed Prospector Campground: 107 sites, closed

Local government offices will be closed this Friday, but all Steamboat Springs banks and the city’s two U.S. Postal Service offices will remain open on the day before the Fourth of July holiday Saturday. “We’re going to run regular hours on Friday — both offices,” Steamboat postmaster Tim O’Brien said. “Saturday we’ll be entirely closed.” Officials at all of Steamboat’s consumer banks said they are taking the same approach and staying open as usual Friday.

Banks that normally offer reduced hours on Saturdays, however, will be closed this Saturday for the holiday. Helena Bond, a Routt County administrative assistant, said county offices will be closed Friday. “We’re taking our holiday that day,” Bond said. City offices have been closed Fridays since March as part of a furlough plan enacted to cut hours and wages by 10 percent. Receptionist Kim White said city offices will not close today instead. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

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■ A Downtown Steamboat Springs Historic Walking Tour is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St., for the free tour highlighting local history. Participants receive a coupon for $1 off admission to Tread of Pioneers Museum.

A memorial service for Gaylord Walters is at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jay and Danielle Hofschulte, 39770 Routt County Road 33.

■ Routt County Rifle Club hosts beginner shotgunning at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. The fee is the cost of shells and birds. For more information, call Bryan at 734-5462.

■ Epilogue Book Co. hosts storytime with Maribeth at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome.

■ Noncontact rugby for youths ages 8 to 14 is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whistler Park. Girls and boys are welcome. Visit www.steamboatrugby. com.

■ Bud Werner Memorial Library’s summer reading program, including stories and hands-on activities, is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 5 to 10 are welcome. The program is free, and no registration is required.

■ Men’s rugby practice is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whistler Park. Call Mic at 846-0833, or visit www.steamboatrugby.com.

■ Hayden Public Library’s summer reading program is from 11 a.m. to noon. ■ Yampa Valley Recycles meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall on 10th Street. ■ Advocates Building Peaceful Communities hosts a free women’s support group at noon at the Advocates office. Call 879-2034. ■ The Steamboat Springs Writers Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. All writers, beginners and published, are welcome. Call Susan at 879-8138 or visit www.steamboatwriters.com. ■ Meditative Lunch Break, with centering prayer, is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs. Call Pastor Matt Krier at 879-1290. All are welcome. ■ State historian Bill Convery leads

FRIDAY ■ A Nordic ski jumping event is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Howelsen Hill. ■ Yampatika leads a free hike at 10 a.m. at Fish Creek Falls. Meet at the upper parking lot. ■ A bake sale to benefit Relay For Life is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Market. Baked goods are available for a donation. ■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a bird walk in the wetlands at 10 a.m. Meet at the wetlands parking lot at Routt County Road 14 and C.R. 16.

■ F.M. Light and Sons honors Dick Maday at 11 a.m. at the store for his 33 years representing the Western industry via Stetson Hat Co. The event includes refreshments and a Yampa Valley Boys tribute song. Dick will autograph hats.

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■ The Tread of Pioneers Museum hosts a brown bag lunch at noon. Past and present museum board members present “The Museum’s Past 50 Years, with Behind-theScenes Memories.” Take a lunch to the free event. ■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts a wildflower walk at 3 p.m. at the visitor center. Pan for gold during a park program at 5 p.m. at the swim beach in Dutch Hill. A night hike at the Sunrise Vista Amphitheater is at 9 p.m. A parks pass is required. All events are open to people of all ages. ■ The Nintendo Fan Club meets at 3 p.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library. The free event includes food, games and fun. Space is limited. Call 736-0214 or e-mail clubnintendo66@yahoo.com to RSVP. ■ The Yampa-Egeria Historical Society presents the “My Hometown” community picnic from 5 to 7 p.m. in Yackey Park in Yampa. The event includes food, drink, live music by the Green Ridge Ramblers and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger and $10 for a family. Call Jan Ray at 638-4554 or Arlene Porteus at 638-4496.

How to submit your Happenings The best way to submit Happenings items is to e-mail all relevant information to happenings@steamboatpilot.com. Readers also can visit our interactive Happenings listings at www.steamboatpilot.com or submit written information at the front desk of Steamboat Pilot & Today, 1901 Curve Plaza. Fax to “Attention Happenings” at 879-2888. Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations. Questions? Call 871-4233.

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■ Yampatika leads a free hike at 10 a.m. at Fish Creek Falls. Meet at the upper parking lot. A free hike is at 10 a.m. at Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Call Yampatika at 871-9151 to register. A hike is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mount Werner. A gondola ticket is required. Meet at the information center at the base of the ski area. Call 970-871-5444 to RSVP.

■ The Routt County Gymkhana Club meets at 5 p.m. for registration at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena. Racing begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 for club members and $8 for nonmembers.

A wildlife program is at 1 p.m. on the marina deck. Become a Junior Ranger at 3 p.m. on the marina deck. All programs are free with a parks pass. All ages are welcome.

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■ Yampa Mothers of Preschoolers meets from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Yampa Bible Church. Call the church at 638-4411.

a talk and town tour of Meeker from 1 to 3 p.m. at the White River Museum, 565 Park Ave. in Meeker. The cost is $20 for members of the Colorado Historical Society and $30 for nonmembers. Call 303-866-4686 to RSVP.

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The way we love now Ross Douthat

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It’s been a good month for reckless romance in America. The nation’s most famous reality-television father, Jon Gosselin of “Jon and Kate Plus Eight,” threw over his marriage for a fling with a 23-year-old schoolteacher. Not one but two prominent conservative politicians torpedoed their careers with public confessions of adultery — with Mark Sanford’s Argentine disappearing act eclipsing Douthat John Ensign’s accusation of extortion against his lover’s spouse. These irrepressible passions make a fascinating counterpoint to the complaint, advanced this month by two of the nation’s finest essayists, that modern relationships have been drained of danger and purged of eros.

In her new polemic “A Vindication of Love,” an assault on the idea of safety in romance, Cristina Nehring complains that contemporary couplings have so restrained true passion that “the poor beast has become as impotent as it is domestic.” In a post-divorce essay for The Atlantic, Sandra Tsing Loh autopsies not only her own marriage, but also those of her peers, a cohort of middle-aged Los Angelenos who’ve let the quest for security turn them into sexless drudges. Both writers depict a country where pragmatic anxieties — think of the children! think of the mortgage! — are forever trumping romance and dulling the libido. Theirs is a nation of nesters who have clipped their own wings. So which is the real America? Is it Tsing Loh’s dystopia, where everyone “works” grimly on their relationships, and post-feminist husbands happily cook saffron-infused porcini risotto but rarely practice seduction on their wives? Or is it

tabloid country: The land of Jon minus Kate, and governors who vanish to “hike the Appalachian Trail” — not to mention gossip-column fixtures like Britney Spears (rumored last week to be contemplating her third marriage in six years) and the mistress-parading Mel Gibson? One possible answer is that our stars and politicians are a species apart — more impulsive and incautious than the average Dick and Jane, and more libidinous, as well. But the evidence suggests the opposite. The high-wire love lives of a Jon Gosselin or a Mark Sanford — or a Spears, or even a Lindsay Lohan — are remarkably true to the America that watches their shows, buys their CDs and votes them into office. It’s the highly educated, highly risk-averse milieu lamented by Nehring and Tsing Loh that’s a world unto itself. Their complaints about this world’s romance deficit are substantially overSee Douthat, page 9

Just do it Thomas L. Friedman THE NEW YORK TIMES

There is much in the House cap-andtrade energy bill that just passed that I absolutely hate. It is too weak in key areas and way too complicated in others. A simple, straightforward carbon tax would have made much more sense than this Rube Goldberg contraption. It is pathetic that we couldn’t do better. It is appalling that so much had to be given away to polluters. It stinks. It’s a mess. I detest it. Friedman Now let’s get it passed in the Senate and make it law. Why? Because, for all its flaws, this bill is the first comprehensive attempt by America to mitigate climate change by putting a price on carbon emissions. Rejecting this bill would have been read in the world as America voting against

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the reality and urgency of climate change and would have undermined clean energy initiatives everywhere. More important, my gut tells me that if the U.S. government puts a price on carbon, even a weak one, it will usher in a new mind-set among consumers, investors, farmers, innovators and entrepreneurs that in time will make a big difference — much like the first warnings that cigarettes could cause cancer. The morning after that warning no one ever looked at smoking the same again. Ditto if this bill passes. Henceforth, every investment decision made in America — about how homes are built, products manufactured or electricity generated — will look for the least-cost low-carbon option. And weaving carbon emissions into every business decision will drive innovation and deployment of clean technologies to a whole new level and make energy efficiency much more affordable. That ain’t beanbag.

Now that the bill is heading for the Senate, though, we must, ideally, try to improve it, but, at a minimum, guard against diluting it any further. To do that we need the help of the three parties most responsible for how weak the bill already is: the Republican Party, President Barack Obama and We the People. This bill is not weak because its framers, Reps. Henry Waxman and Ed Markey, wanted it this way. “They had to make the compromises they did,” said Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign, “because almost every House Republican voted against the bill and did nothing to try to improve it. So to get it passed, they needed every coal-state Democrat, and that meant they had to water it down to bring them on board.” What are Republicans thinking? It is not as if they put forward a different strategy, like a carbon tax. Does the See Friedman, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Douthat continued from 8 stated, obviously — and shot through with a dash of self-justification. (Tsing Loh had an affair; Nehring recently became an unwed mother.) But both do put their finger on a post-sexual revolution paradox — namely, that the same overclass that was once most invested in erotic experimentation ended up building the sturdiest walls against the passions it unleashed. As Nehring observes, our hyper-educated, socially liberal elite is considerably more romantically conservative than its blasé attitude toward pornography or premarital sex would lead you to expect. The difficult scramble up the meritocratic ladder tends to discourage wild passions and death-defying flings. For bright young overachievers, there’s often a definite tameness to the way that collegiate “safe sex” segues into the upwardly-mobile

security of “companionate marriages” — or, if you’re feeling more cynical, “consumption partnerships.” This tameness has beneficial social consequences: When it comes to divorce rates and outof-wedlock births, Americans with graduate degrees still are living in the 1950s. It’s the rest of the country that marries impulsively, divorces frequently, and bears a rising percentage of its children outside marriage. Indeed, if you’re looking for modern-day Percy Shelleys or Mary Wollstonecrafts (to pluck a pair of Nehring’s romantic risk-takers), you’re more likely to find them in Middle America than among the environmental lawyers and documentary filmmakers who populate Tsing Loh’s depressing social world. Better, perhaps, if this dynamic were reversed. Our meritocrats could stand to leaven their careerism with a little

more romantic excess. (Though such excess is more appropriate in the young, it should be emphasized, than in middleaged essayists and parents.) But most Americans, particularly those of modest means, would benefit from greater caution and stability in their romantic entanglements. Maybe this reversal could start with some creative matchmaking across lines of class and politics. The dutiful, somewhatboring husbands from Sandra Tsing Loh’s Los Angeles, for instance, sound like ideal soulmates for Kate Gosselin, the soon-to-be-single mother of eight. And as for Cristina Nehring, who can’t live without being “derailed by love, hospitalized by love, flung around five continents, shaken, overjoyed, inspired and unsettled by love” — well, maybe someone should introduce her to Mark Sanford.

Play climate hardball or don’t play at all Friedman continued from 8 GOP want to be the party of sex scandals and polluters or does it want to be a partner in helping America dominate the next great global industry: ET — energy technology? How could Republicans become so anti-environment, just when the country is going green? Historically speaking, “Republicans can claim as much credit for America’s environmental leadership as Democrats,” noted Glenn Prickett, senior vice president at Conservation International. “The two greatest environmental presidents in American history were Teddy Roosevelt, who created our national park system, and Richard Nixon, whose administration gave us the Clean Air Act and the Environmental Protection Agency.” The elder George Bush signed the 1993 Rio

Treaty, to preserve biodiversity. Yes, this bill’s goal of reducing U.S. carbon emissions to 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 is nowhere near what science tells us we need to mitigate climate change. But it also contains significant provisions to prevent new buildings from becoming energy hogs, to make our appliances the most energy efficient in the world and to help preserve forests in places like the Amazon. We need Republicans who believe in fiscal conservatism and conservation joining this legislation in the Senate. We want a bill that transforms the whole country not one that just threads a political needle. I hope they start listening to green Republicans like Dick Lugar, George Shultz and Arnold Schwarzenegger. I also hope we will hear more from Obama. Something feels very calculating in how he has approached this bill, as if he doesn’t quite want to get his

hands dirty, as if he is ready to twist arms in private, but not so much that if the bill goes down he will get tarnished. That is no way to fight this war. He is going to have to mobilize the whole country to pressure the Senate — by educating Americans, with speech after speech, about the opportunities and necessities of a serious climate/energy bill. If he is not ready to risk failure by going all out, failure will be the most likely result. And then there is We the People. Attention all young Americans: Your climate future is being decided right now in the cloakrooms of the Capitol, where the coal lobby holds huge sway. You want to make a difference? Then get out of Facebook and into somebody’s face. Get a million people on the Washington Mall calling for a price on carbon. That will get the Senate’s attention. Play hardball or don’t play at all.

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More than $2,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a downtown Steamboat Springs store in a burglary Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, police said. Quiksilver Steamboat manager Derek Cullen said it appears that the burglar broke out the front glass door, walked into the store and picked through the merchandise. “They just entered, and it looks like they walked to one of our watch cases and tried to

break into that, with no success,” he said. Store workers still were figuring out what exactly was stolen, but Cullen said it appears they took at least several shirts and four longboards, valued at more than $2,000. Estimates for the window and other damage were not totaled Wednesday night. Cullen said the store opened a half-hour later than usual Wednesday, but the store will remain open as repairs continue. Steamboat Springs Police Department Sgt. Rich Brown said it appears the burglary happened between 8:30 p.m.

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The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association announced Wednesday that the Fourth of July Parade is full, meaning no more entries can be accepted. People interested in volunteering to help run the parade can call Kristi at 8757006 or stop by the visitor center at 125 Anglers Drive.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 30 12:05 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a drunken driver at Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street. Officers contacted the driver and issued a warning. 12:28 a.m. Routt County Sheriffs Office deputies and Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a brush fire, but it was outside Routt County and referred to Grand County responders. 3:16 a.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Chinook and Skyview lanes where a car was parked with its flashers on. Officers found the car was parked legally, and they could not locate the owner. No action was taken. 6:15 a.m. Police were called to a report of vandalism in the 1300 block of Bob Adams Drive where a window was broken. 6:33 a.m. Police were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 600 block of Meadowbrook Circle. 6:49 a.m. Police were called to a report of fraud in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue where a business reportedly received a fax claiming to be from a dying Saudi Arabian merchant. 8:27 a.m. Deputies were called to a report of a burglary in the 28000 block of Skyline Drive. 8:41 a.m. Police were called to a report of a burglary in the 2800 block of Elk River

Road where $100 reportedly was taken from a cash drawer overnight. 9:10 a.m. Police were called to a report of a missing person near Meadow Lane and Bear Drive where a 5-year-old was missing. The boy was found after a short time, and everything was fine. 9:47 a.m. Police were called to a report of threats in the 1100 block of Hilltop Parkway, where people were arguing about the noise made by a document shredding truck. 10:22 a.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious incident in the 2700 block of Longthong Road where a caretaker reportedly was confronted by some neighbors. 12:10 p.m. Deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a one-car rollover in the 44000 block of Routt County Road 36. The driver had minor injuries. 12:51 p.m. Police were called to a report of theft of a handgun in the 1900 block of Anglers Drive. 2:06 p.m. Police arrested a 20-year-old Steamboat Springs man on an outstanding warrant and suspicion of resisting arrest, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of bond conditions after a traffic stop in Central Park Plaza. 2:53 p.m. Police were called to a report of fraud in the 1900 block of Pine Grove

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Road where a check was found to be altered. 4:23 p.m. Police arrested a 24-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion of driving under suspension and failure to appear after a traffic stop in Morgan Court. 6:04 p.m. Police were called to a report of a woman receiving harassing messages in Steamboat. 7:44 p.m. Hayden Police Department officers were called to a report of a disturbance in the 300 block of West Jefferson Street in Hayden. Officers issued a warning. 8:01 p.m. Deputies were called to a request for an officer in the 200 block of Grandview Avenue in Oak Creek. Deputies took a report. 11:03 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious person at Seventh and Yampa streets, where a man reportedly was hiding behind cars. Officers talked with the man, and everything was fine. 11:59 p.m. Police were called to a noise complaint in the 700 block of Walton Pond Circle. Officers found a large party and issued a warning.

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Promotion aimed at increasing awareness Tourism continued from 3 Saturday night in guest lodging — enough to occupy 69 percent of Steamboat’s 17,281 guest pillows. The barometer is not a scientific survey, but it gives a good early read on weekend tourism. And data from 2008 suggests there could be a significant last-minute tourism buildup between now and Saturday. The Wednesday forecast last year projected 9,200 people in town — July 4 fell on a Friday last year — but the actual number grew to 11,000. Broyles said summer visitors historically have booked closer to the date of arrival than win-

ter visitors. When ski vacationers booked closer to their arrival date before last winter, it was a heads-up that this summer’s visitors would wait until the last minute. The wild card in this weekend’s tourism outlook is the unknown impact of July 4 falling on the weekend. Broyles said the $50 promotion run by the Chamber this summer isn’t geared to drive large visitation numbers but instead to increase awareness of Steamboat. It requires qualifying visitors to call and make reservations within three days of publication in the Post’s Sunday travel section. They must book two nights, receiv-

ing a free night in return, and purchase a buy-one, get-one free gondola ride. Broyles committed $3,000 of her budget to the program, enough to hand out 60 portraits of Ulysses S. Grant. Thus far, she has used exactly half that number. She feels certain that the people who have responded are people who weren’t previously planning to vacation in Steamboat. “I don’t think I’m diluting,” the number of people who were intent on coming to Steamboat anyway, Broyles said. “I think they wouldn’t have come otherwise.” — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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Be aware in areas with beetle-killed trees Campground closures Of the campgrounds that aren’t booked, a number in the national forests will be closed because of the beetle-killed trees that loom in the area. In the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, 17 campground sites are fully or partially closed, or their openings delayed. Mary Ann Chambers, spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Region Bark Beetle Incident Management Team, said campers should always call before they head to a campground to make sure it’s open. “I tell people all the time what they need to do before they leave is call the district ranger where they’re going and find out if their campground or favorite hiking place is going to be open,” she said. “It should be a regular part of what you do when you go camping, just like throwing your sleeping bag

in your car is a regular part of what you do.” Among the campgrounds closed nearest to Steamboat Springs, the Seedhouse Campground is partially closed, while the Seedhouse Group and Seedhouse Trailhead campgrounds are closed. Hahn’s Peak Lake Campground is also closed for construction and tree removal. The Granite Campground and Granite Picnic Ground are closed for the entire season, while the Summit Lake Campground will not open until July 17 because of snow. Chambers said people camping in areas with beetle-killed trees should always watch weather reports before they leave because high winds or storms can topple beetle-killed or rotted trees. Fireworks also are illegal in all national forests. National Forest spokeswoman Diann Ritschard warned that campers should scout where trees will fall and only park or

pitch their tent in areas out of the danger zone. “If the wind’s blowing, you may not want to be in an area where you can see a lot of dead trees,” she said. This is also the season for wildlife to bring their young out, and Ritschard said campers should not approach the animals under any circumstances. “The Routt National Forest is home to the wildlife, and if you’re traveling in the Routt National Forest, don’t try to approach a fawn if you see it by itself. Its mom is nearby; it’s fine, don’t approach it,” she said. The awareness of wildlife is especially important for dog owners, she said. “Don’t ever, ever let your dog chase the wildlife,” she said. “That includes chipmunks and squirrels and frogs and everything.” — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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Steamboat hosted Olympic qualifiers in December 2005 Ski trials continued from 1 the events to take place Dec. 23 with the Nordic combined competition in the morning, moguls in the afternoon and aerials under the lights at night. The moguls and aerials will take place on the Voo Doo ski trail at Steamboat Ski Area. The Nordic combined event will be

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at Howelsen Hill. Wirth said details will continue to be finalized in the coming months. Wirth said Steamboat is a natural location for such a prestigious event and expressed excitement not only for its potential to market the community and resort, but also for what it means to fans of skiing. “This place is the equivalent of playing high school football in Texas,” said Wirth, who also is president of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s board of directors. “We’re surrounded by greatness in this valley. … There are not many ways to look at this and not be generally excited.”

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This year’s festival brings back the KidSpot interactive art area and includes a busy schedule of live performances by local bands, dance groups and other performing organizations, Radetsky said. Great American Laughing Stock Co. and the 2009 Picnic Theatre Festival will present “Songs Around a Campfire,” an original musical theater piece, at 6 p.m. July 11. Art in the Park runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12. Additional activities include a music performance for children at 1 p.m. July 11 and a

set by the We’re Not Clowns juggling troupe at 2 p.m. July 12. Admission is free, and Arts Council volunteers will be accepting donations for the nonprofit organization at the gate. Radetsky is looking for volunteers to take donations at the gate and help out with activities at KidSpot. Shifts are two hours long and run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Radetsky at 879-9008 or rradets ky@steamboatspringsarts.com.

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Color guard officers for the Bureau of Land Management honor Brett Stearns, a captain with the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit, during Stearns’ funeral Wednesday at Craig Cemetery. Gov. Bill Ritter ordered flags lowered to half-staff Wednesday in Stearns’ memory.

Solomon, ended her formal eulogy with similar reflections on her time with Stearns. At the same time he was rising in the ranks of the BLM fire program, Stearns took nearly every college course offered at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Solomon was his professor, and she eventually introduced him to her niece, Joy, who later became Stearns’ wife. “He was a wonderful student,” Solomon said. “He was good at everything, and he loved to learn.” It always seemed that he made sure his life was full in all aspects, she added, from his duties at work, his studies at CNCC and his love with Joy. “He knew that there were always risks to life,” Solomon said. “I didn’t need to teach Brett that, because he knew it. Brett shows that in his life. He understood that we can’t truly live without facing death and overcoming it.” And just as Christ will win the battle with death, she said, Stearns’ departure from this earth is a “temporary separation from his family and Joy.” His family is more than the obvious, said Lynn Barclay, mitigation/education specialist and fire public information officer for the BLM.

“The outpouring that’s coming in throughout the fire community across the country is pretty amazing,” she said. “Flags are flying at half-mast all the way to Virginia. We’re a pretty tight community. We’re a family, and he’s our brother.” Members of several federal agency fire departments and local fire departments from across the state and the West, as well as top-ranking federal agency officials, attended the service, including Craig Fire/Rescue and Moffat County Sheriff’s Office wildland fire team. A BLM Smokejumpers unit, along with local resident Blaine Tucker, also flew planes over the cemetery services. There were so many firefighters, Barclay said she didn’t who they all were or where they came from, but that’s common when one of their own passes away. Other firefighters across the nation volunteered to handle emergency calls so that those who knew him and those who wanted to pay their respects could have time, she added. “Brett was also an exceptional individual and well-known in the fire community,” she added. “But regardless of if you personally knew him or if you only know of him, this is important. We’ve lost a leader for us locally and nationally.”

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A crowd of 600 to 700 people gathered around a small burial site Wednesday afternoon at Craig Cemetery, while the guttural sound of bagpipes and the wailing of sirens rang out. Minutes later, a procession of hundreds of firefighters from across the region filed into the cemetery, all donning their units’ colors. Men and women, many tearyeyed but standing straight and proud, gathered to honor their fallen comrade, who died Friday while working with 12 of his colleagues to remove a hazardous tree near Freeman Reservoir. Officially, Brett Stearns, 29, was a captain with the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit. He was stationed in the Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office in Craig. But outside of his formal title, Stearns was much more. That was demonstrated by the enormous outpouring of support from residents and fellow firefighters — several of whom did not know the man but had heard about his reputation — and by the words of those closest to him. Before the service at the cemetery, people gathered at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1295 W. Ninth St., to hear Stearns’ family and friends speak. One after the other, each speaker told the crowd about Stearns’ ability to surprise them, constantly and without trying, because of his near obsession with doing his best. “For Brett, good was not enough,” said Cliff Hutton, BLM Colorado State Office fire operations specialist. “He was always striving to be better, and this was in all aspects of his life. He walked the talk, and he set expectations of himself higher than that of others because that was Brett. “He chose this profession because he wanted to make a difference and help people, and that he did. Brett was more than a firefighter; he was a leader and a friend.” Hutton was there when Brett first started with the fire unit in 2000, a chance for him to make good on a childhood fantasy. “My gut told me he had potential,” an emotional Hutton said while struggling through his delivery, “and that he could be a future leader for kids such as himself.” Which Brett, of course, did become, Hutton added. “Because that was Brett,” he said. “Remembering his dedication, determination and zest for life will make me a better person.” Stearns’ aunt, Mary Karen

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state ... in about every corner of Colorado people are captivated by the idea of building a green economy here,” Bennet said. “I think Colorado is perfectly positioned to lead the country from its dependence on foreign oil because of our natural gas, our wind, sun and the entrepreneurial spirit that permeates the state.” The climate bill that narrowly passed in the House last week, however, “needs a lot of work,” Bennet said. The legislation calls for the nation’s first limits on pollution linked to global warming and aims to usher in a new era of cleaner but more costly energy while reducing the country’s reliance on foreign oil, but Bennet said the bill is too weighted toward investment in clean coal and he called for better balance between coal and natural gas. The legislation, he said, also lacks sufficient incentives for renewable energy. Several attendees at Wednesday’s gathering also called for incentives to make the green push viable. Detractors of the climate bill passed in the House, including many Republicans and energy-

industry groups, claim the bill will significantly increase the cost of energy for an American public already burdened by the recession. “I do think it will increase energy bills, but not as much as what they’re saying,” Bennet said. “We’ve got to be able to demonstrate that — to show people the math.” If the resulting costs to the consumer are onerous, the legislation won’t pass in the Senate, he predicted. In the House, Colorado’s contingent in Congress voted along party lines on the climate bill, except for Democratic Rep. John Salazar, who voted against it. Salazar said in a statement that the bill would put a “disproportionate burden” on Western Slope residents, where gas and oil drilling is a major employer. “I haven’t talked to the congressman about his vote on it ... but I’m very interested to hear what his concerns were,” Bennet said. The Associated Press contributed to this report

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The body of a Front Range school administrator who went missing on the Colorado River last month was found Wednesday just upstream from Rancho del Rio. Eric Kophs, 42, of Aurora, and a friend were rafting on a fishing trip June 20 near Kremmling when Kophs was ejected from the raft. He was not wearing a life jacket. The body was found at about noon Wednesday on an island in the river, said Grand County

Coroner Brenda Bock. The small island, which is several miles downstream from where Kophs was last seen, had been covered by high water until Tuesday, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. The two men were rafting the Needle’s Eye Rapids, Class III water between Kremmling and Radium, when Kophs went overboard. Grand County Sheriff Rod Johnson said last week that Kophs was at the oars of the boat and his fishing partner was in the front while they seemed to safely negotiate the rapid. Moments later, he said, the part-

ner suspected something was wrong because of the course of the boat and looked back to discover Kophs was no longer on the raft. “How and why he fell out of the boat is a mystery,” Johnson said last week. A search led by Grand County authorities in the days after Kophs disappeared turned up no trace of the missing man. Kophs was executive director of elementary schools for the Cherry Creek School District. He began working for the Cherry Creek School District as a teacher in 1995 and also served as principal of two schools in

the district. He was described as an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and those who are searching for him,” said Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Mary Chesley in a statement last week. A spokeswoman for the Cherry Creek School District did not return a phone call seeking comment Wednesday. A memorial service for Kophs is scheduled for Friday in Foxfield.

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The Vail Valley’s Sarah Will heard this week that she’s being inducted into the U.S. Ski Team Hall of Fame and the Olympic Hall of Fame. “It’s been kind of a whirlwind,” said Will, who lives in Edwards. “It’s also an honor to be in there with other people from this community.” She said it’s an honor to be recognized along with local Greg Mannino, of Eagle, who was nominated for the Olympic Hall of Fame this year, as well. There are several other athletes who were finalists who Will said she has always looked up to. “I’m proud to be put in the same category as they are,” she said. “It’s an amazing class to be inducted with.” U.S. Ski Team great Picabo Street and skiing veteran Andrea Mead Lawrence join Will as members of the Class of 2009 inductees into the U.S. Olympic

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she loved, she took up mono skiing and was back on the slopes just one year later. Four years after her start in the monoski, she competed in her first Paralympic Games, winning gold in downhill and super G in 1992 in Albertville, France. “It’s one of those experiences where you feel not only proud of your accomplishments, but also proud to be among so many athletes who really dedicated their lives to their sport,” Will said about her nomination. “It’s an honor to be in there with people who have been pioneers and who have made sports what they are today. I congratulate all the other athletes who were nominated.” Will won a total of 12 Paralympic gold medals and one silver medal throughout her four Paralympic experiences, making her the most decorated female mono skier in U.S. Ski Team history. In 2002, Will took the Paralympic alpine skiing gold medal sweep, winning all four races, along with the U.S. Paralympic Spirit Award.

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Hall of Fame, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Tuesday. The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame is the only national sports hall of fame that uses fan voting as part of its selection process. This year’s U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame class is comprised of five Olympians, one Paralympian, as well as three additional individuals: a coach, veteran and a special contributor. “Andrea, Picabo and Sarah are three of the greatest ski racers of all time,” said USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. “Their accomplishments as athletes have inspired generations of aspiring Olympians. It is a great honor for them, as well as for our sport, to be recognized in the Olympic Hall of Fame.” Sarah Will had her first run of the mountain at the age of four. From that moment on, she was hooked on the sport. In 1988, the Olympic skiing hopeful was in a serious skiing accident that paralyzed her from the waist down. Rather than give up the sport

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It’s time for the nation’s annual obesity rankings and, outside of fairly lean Colorado, there’s little good news. In 31 states, more than

one in four adults are obese, says a new report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Obesity rates among adults increased in 23 states during the past year, and no state experienced a significant decline. “The obesity epidemic clearly goes beyond being an individual problem,” said Jeff Levi, executive director of the Trust, a nonprofit public health group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long said that nearly a third of Americans are obese. The Trust report uses somewhat more conservative CDC surveys for a closer state-by-state look. Among the findings: ■ Mississippi had the highest rate of adult obesity, 32.5 percent, for the fifth year in a row. ■ In 1991, no state had more than a 20 percent obesity rate. Today, the only state that doesn’t is Colorado, at 18.9 percent. ■ The South is the fattest region. The Northeast and West are slightly slimmer than the rest of the country.

Colorado casinos prep for all-night gambling CENTRAL CITY

It was the ultimate multimillion-dollar bet. Casinos in Colorado’s three mountain gambling towns were part of a roughly $7 million campaign to persuade state voters to let them have more games, operating hours and betting limits. Then they spent millions more adding workers to take advantage of the changes. As of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, thanks to events sparked by voter approval of Amendment 50, gamblers could wager $100 instead of $5 and play craps and roulette instead of just poker, blackjack and slots. They can play all night long, instead of stopping between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Casinos in the gambling towns of Cripple Creek, Central City and Black Hawk hope that will mean revenue after taking hits from the recession, high gas prices and smoking restrictions in the past year. Meanwhile, community colleges stand to gain millions from their share of gambling tax revenues.

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States from coast to coast began a new fiscal year Wednesday with no budget plans and with cash quickly running out, sending some to the brink of shutdown and forcing others to furlough workers and cut services. In California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency and ordered state offices closed three days a month to save money as the state sank deeper into dysfunction. State officials plan to pay bills with IOUs starting Thursday. But the pain extends far beyond the West Coast. The governor of Pennsylvania is proposing a 16 percent tax increase. A budget veto by the Illinois governor left the state with no spending plan at all. Indiana barely avoided a shutdown. In most states, the debate centers on whether states should be raising taxes to bridge the budget gaps. Schwarzenegger said he wouldn’t sign anything that raised taxes or fees beyond what he has already proposed. “I’m proud of California, even though we have our crisis,” the governor said. “No one can point fingers, because as you can see, there are 30 states right now that have their fiscal year starting today that also don’t have a budget, so I mean let’s not get carried away and just look at California as we are the only state that cannot manage the budget.” The recession has taken a devastating toll on tax revenues and state finances. States had a cumulative $121 billion budget gap in crafting this year’s budgets — and the gap would be even bigger without federal stimulus money, said Todd Haggerty, a research analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures. “You can’t look to any one region that’s performing better than the others,” Haggerty said. “You can see Arizona and California in the west, Ohio and Illinois in the middle and Pennsylvania and North

AROUND THE NATION Carolina in the east.” The NCSL says seven states — Arizona, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania — have experienced delays or had to extend their sessions to deliberate on the budget.

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President Barack Obama wanted to put a human face on his plans to overhaul health care, and a Virginia supporter did just that Wednesday. Fighting back tears, Debby Smith, 53, told Obama about her kidney cancer and her inability to obtain health insurance or hold a job. The president hugged her — she’s a volunteer for his political operation — and called her “exhibit A” in an unsustainable system that is too expensive and complex for millions of Americans. “We are going to try to find ways to help you immediately,” he told Smith as hundreds looked on at a community college forum — and countless others watched on television. But the nation’s long-term needs require a greater emphasis on preventive care and “cost-effective care,” he said. Smith, of Appalachia, Va., is a volunteer for Organizing for America, Obama’s political operation within the Democratic National Committee. She obtained her ticket through the White House. The health care changes that Obama called for Wednesday would reshape the nation’s medical landscape. He says he wants to cover nearly 50 million uninsured Americans, to persuade doctors to stress quality over quantity of care, to squeeze billions of dollars from spending. But details on exactly how to do those things were generally lacking in his hour-long town hall forum before a friendly, hand-picked audience in a Washington suburb. The linger-

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A plan to bury Michael Jackson at his sprawling Neverland ranch fizzled Wednesday, leaving details about his funeral undecided as another mystery was solved: His newly unveiled will says his mother should raise his children or, failing her, Diana Ross. The changing funeral circumstances disappointed many Jackson fans who had descended on the estate in the rolling hills near Santa Barbara with the hope of attending a public viewing. “We’re terribly disappointed,” said Ida Barron, 44, who arrived with her husband, Paul Barron, 56, intending to spend several days in a tent. Jackson’s 7-year-old will, filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, gives his entire estate to a family trust and names his 79year-old mother, Katherine, and his children as the beneficiaries. The will also estimates the current value of his estate at more than $500 million.

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Investors kicked off the stock market’s third quarter with a moderate gain after getting some reassuring data on manufacturing and housing. The Dow Jones industrial average increased by 0.7 percent Wednesday, rebounding from the previous day’s selloff that was

triggered by a drop in consumer confidence. Other indexes made moderate advances, as well. The buying was tempered by caution ahead of Thursday’s June jobs report. “That’s going to be the big one,” said Chris Johnson, president of Johnson Research Group. “People are keeping their eye on the unemployment figure.” The Labor Department is expected to report another uptick in the unemployment

rate to 9.6 percent, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters. Growing unemployment has been keeping investors nervous about consumer spending — a major driver of growth. Much of Wednesday’s data was positive, including a report showing more stable manufacturing activity in the United States and another indicating the fourth straight monthly rise in pending home sales. Stocks

also got a boost from European markets, which increased following similarly upbeat manufacturing data in that region. Not all of the economic news was upbeat, however. Construction spending fell in May by more than the market expected, and according to the ADP National Employment Report, the private sector lost more jobs in June than anticipated. Some of Wednesday’s bounce may simply have been because

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Manny Ramirez’s suspension didn’t slow down the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers played their 50th and final game without Ramirez, beating the Colorado Rockies, 10, on Wednesday on pinch-hitter Rafael Furcal’s RBI single in the eighth inning. During Ramirez’s absence, the Dodgers went 29-21. Ramirez was suspended for violating baseball’s drug policy May 7. He is eligible to return for Friday night’s game at San Diego. “It’s not until you lose somebody like Manny that you realize that there’s no safety net out there,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. “I continue to talk about how fortunate we’ve been with the number of close games we’ve won.” The Dodgers’ sputtering offense has scored eight runs in the past five games. “This ballclub feels pretty good about themselves,” Torre said. “I mean, they’re at a frustrated stage right now because we haven’t scored runs, and they’re fighting it a little bit. But they’ve played hard. As a team, we’ve pretty much gotten a lot out of what we have. Center fielder Matt Kemp is excited for Ramirez’s return: “We get a great hitter back, somebody that can help us drive in some runs and get some things going.” Torre doesn’t expect Ramirez to make an immediate impact after just five minor league rehab games. “It’s still going to take him some time to settle in, but I think it’ll help everybody else, too,” Torre said. “I’m going to get the same player back. I mean, I think his ability goes far beyond what caused the suspension. But it’s going to take some time for him to get in game shape and for him to get comfortable.” Juan Pierre, who has started every game in left field during Manny’s absence, will return to being a part-time player despite See Rockies, page 24

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Steamboat Springs High School golfer Scott Ptach sends the ball toward the green at Haymaker Golf Course in September 2008. Ptach will help lead the Sailors as Haymaker hosts the Class 3A and 4A regional high school golf tournament this year Sept. 21 and 22.

Haymaker to host High school regionals slated for Sept. 21 and 22 Luke Graham

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Steamboat Springs High School coach Steve Dodson confirmed earlier this week that this year’s Class 3A and 4A regional golf tournament will be

held at Haymaker Golf Course. The regional tournament will hold a practice round Sept. 21 with the actual tournament Sept. 22. The Sailors also will host their regular season invitational Sept. 9. “It’s going to be jam-packed

with high school golf tournaments,” Dodson said about the month. It will be the third time in eight years that Haymaker has hosted a top-notch high school golf tournament. See Golf, page 25

This one meant so much to Andy Roddick. Because of the stakes: a return to Wimbledon’s semifinals. Because of the opponent: 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt. And because of the circumstances: a five-set grind that began under a bright sun and concluded in shadows, 3 hours, 50 Roddick minutes later. When it was over, having finally figured out a way to get past Hewitt, 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4, Roddick let out a sigh and raised a fist, then threw his racket down, sat in his changeover chair and covered his face with his hands. “A mixture of happiness, of relief. In your mind, you’re kind of trying to stay the course for four hours, constantly figuring out what you’re going to do,” said Roddick, who swatted 43 aces in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at the All England Club. “Your mind is just racing.” He hadn’t been to the final four at Wimbledon since 2005; even lost in the second round a year ago. He hadn’t won a five-setter at any Grand Slam tournament in 2 1/2 years. But Roddick came through in the crunch, saving three break points while trailing 2-1 in the fifth set, before earning the decisive break in a 14-point game to go ahead 5-4. “It’s going to pay big dividends, winning a tight match like this,” said Roddick’s coach, Larry Stefanki. “He hasn’t done that in a long time.” Roddick-Hewitt was the only quarterfinal pitting two men who have been ranked No. 1, and the only one involving two men who have won a major championship. It also was the most riveting contest, not to mention the longest. See Tennis, page 26

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Austin Hinder’s journey from small-school quarterback to big-time recruit will lead him to Maui, Hawaii, today. Hinder has committed to the University of California-Berkley, and the Steamboat Springs High School quarterback and rising senior will take part in Steve Clarkson’s Super Seven quarterback retreat through Saturday. In addition to Hinder, fellow Class of 2010 quarterbacks Blake Bell (committed to University of Oklahoma), Nick Montana (University of Washington), Phillip Sims (University of Alabama) and Jake Heaps (Brigham Young University) are expected to attend. “This one will be a lot of

PREP FOOTBALL fun,” Hinder said. “First off, it’s in Maui. You don’t get too many trips to Hawaii.” The camp will be relatively different than most Hinder has attended. Although the competition still will be fierce and drills still will be run, there will be quarterback competitions similar to those used in the NFL Pro Bowl. For instance, quarterbacks will throw at moving targets, and there will be an obstacle course. In addition to working with Clarkson — who has tutored NFL and Division I quarterbacks — campers will get to work with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The challenges also will be filmed for a potential reality series

about the next big quarterback. Hinder, who has been working out in Steamboat, said his recruiting has slowed down since he committed to the University of California-Berkley in late May. He said he still gets letters from multiple schools, but that the chaos has stopped. That’s something Hinder said he’s really grown to appreciate. After the camp in Maui, Hinder will find out Monday whether he was selected as an Elite 11 quarterback — generally regarded as the top 11 quarterbacks in the nation. “It’s just relaxing now,” Hinder said. “I’ve been working in the gym with teammates. Just getting ready to try and win a state championship.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

Dodgers start day 6 games ahead in West Rockies continued from 23 hitting .318 with 21 RBIs, 31 runs scored, 15 walks and 21 stolen bases. “Juan came in and did an excellent job. He’s an All-Star in my book,” Kemp said. “If it wasn’t for what he’s done for our team, we wouldn’t be in this position right now.” The defending National League West champions got off to a 21-8 start and were on a seven-game winning streak with a 6 1/2-game lead in the division when Ramirez was suspended. The Dodgers lost four of their next five, then went on a 12-3

run and increased their division lead to a season-best 9 1/2 games with a 1-0 win against Arizona on June 3. They’ve leveled off since then, going 13-11, but still entered Wednesday with a six-game lead over San Francisco. “I’m not surprised by what they’ve done in his absence — not with the addition of Orlando Hudson and what he’s meant to their infield defense, the professional they have at third base in Casey Blake and the kind of year that Andre Ethier is having,” Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. “They’re a very talented team with a tremendous amount of athleticism, but the biggest thing

has been the improvement of their bullpen.” Ramon Troncoso (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the win, and Jonathan Broxton pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 19th save for the Dodgers, who have a major league-leading 17 wins by a one-run margin. Brad Ausmus led off the eighth inning with a single against Rockies starter Jason Hammel (5-4) and advanced on Juan Castro’s sacrifice. Russell Martin ran for Ausmus and scored when Furcal stroked a single to right field on the righthander’s 100th pitch while batting for Troncoso.

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It’s not often that a player is bold enough to challenge Tiger Woods on the golf course. Rarer still is when it happens during a pro-am round from one of his amateur partners. “That still puts me 1 up,” Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said to him Wednesday morning. “Does it, now?” Woods Woods replied, not sounding the least bit concerned. The world’s No. 1 player then smoked a fairway metal down the 17th at Congressional

Country Club. Romo, a scratch player who asked to play from the championship tees, followed with a 3-wood that traveled about a yard farther. On the par-3 second, Romo appeared to have the edge when Woods bladed a bunker shot over the green and into the gallery. He didn’t finish out the hole, and when Romo three-putted from the fringe, the quarterback said, “You wouldn’t have made 4 from there.” They didn’t mention the stakes or how many shots Woods gave Romo — if any — although it had a familiar conclusion. “He contributed to my spending fund, which is nice,” Woods

said later on his Web site. The bold move by Woods was playing with the Cowboys’ quarterback in Washington Redskins country, and while it attracted a large gallery for the 6:30 a.m. tee time, the cheers and jeers were relatively tame. “How about an autograph?” one fan said to Romo. “I’ve got a Tony Romo jersey on, and I’ve already been in three fights.” Romo kept walking. “Jason Campbell signed it,” the fan called to him. Campbell, the Redskins quarterback, played in another pro-am group, while Woods and Romo were joined by House Minority Leader John Boehner, who spent most of his day picking up his ball before he reached the green.

Coach says expectations higher at home The course hosted the regional tournament in 2002 and the state tournament in 2007. “I don’t know who gets the credit,” said Hank Franks, Haymaker’s head golf professional. “I think the golf course gets the credit. We’ve been able to have a friendly environment. People want to come and they love the experience. The golf course is really the draw.” The Sailors regular season starts Aug. 10 with qualifying week. That week, players will be put through three days of qualifying, ranging from understanding of rules to their ability at the game. With the regional tournament on a familiar course, and Steamboat returning varsity players Scott Ptach, Kaelen

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How to help The Sailors Golf Shootout benefit golf tournament is still looking for entrants for the Sept. 21 tournament at Catamount Ranch & Club. The tournament benefits all area youth golf programs with an emphasis on the Steamboat Springs High School team. The format is a four-person modified best ball. For more information or to sign up a team call Steve Dodson at 879-9045.

Gunderson and Alan Capistron, Dodson said the Sailors are poised for a strong showing. “We’re led by three guys this year,” Dodson said. “We have high expectations for several kids to step up their game and move up to the varsity.” Steamboat’s region is divided into north and south sections, with Interstate 70 being the dividing line.

With last year’s regional tournament at Aspen, the site for this year’s tournament came down to Haymaker and Yampa Valley Golf Course in Craig. Although Dodson was excited to have the tournament, he said playing the home course serves as a double-edged sword. Sure players are familiar with the course, but that means higher expectations. “I think it goes both ways,” he said. “It can add to the pressure of doing well. Expectations are higher when you’re familiar with the golf course. When you have family and friends watching, you expect to do well.” The state tournament will be held at The Ridge at Castle Pines. — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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Pretty much everyone is impressed by the way Venus and Serena Williams dominate at Wimbledon. Even Roger Federer, who knows a thing or two himself about success at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. “It seems when they’re playing well,” Federer observed, “that there’s not much of a chance for the other girls.” That is true, particularly when it comes to Wimbledon, where recent records and the rankings don’t seem to have any bearing on how the Williams sisters will fare. Remember: Serena Williams showed up at the All England Club with a 4-5 record since early April. Her older sib-

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ling Venus was not much better in that span, going 6-5. Both trail No. 1 Dinara Safina in the rankings. And yet, if No. 2 Serena beats No. 4 Elena Dementieva in today’s semifinals, and No. 3 Venus gets past Safina, they would set up the fourth all-Williams title match at Wimbledon and second in a row. As it is, one Williams or the other has won seven of the past nine championships here.

Federer to face No. 24 Haas on Friday Tennis continued from 23 “It certainly wasn’t short on drama,” Roddick said. “It was tough from a mental standpoint, because Lleyton wasn’t going away, and there were kind of a lot of ebbs and flows.” Next up for the No. 6-seeded Roddick: a semifinal against No. 3 Andy Murray, who beat 2003 French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. Murray is trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, so he will be backed by quite a crowd in what the locals will bill as “Andy vs. Andy.” “We might be able to count the people for me on this hand,” Roddick said, raising his right mitt. “I’m just going to pretend when they say, ‘Come on, Andy!’ that they mean me.” The other semifinal Friday is No. 2 Roger Federer against No. 24 Tommy Haas. It’s a rematch of a June 1 French Open fourth-

round match in which Haas took the first two sets and was five points away from winning, before Federer won en route to claiming his first title at Roland Garros. That gave Federer his 14th Grand Slam championship, tying Pete Sampras’ career record. He can surpass that mark here. “It would be writing in the history books of tennis,” Federer said, then cautioned: “It’s not there yet. Still far away. Many points, many serves, many forehands.” Seeking a sixth Wimbledon title, he beat No. 22 Ivo Karlovic, of Croatia, 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (3). Haas knocked off No. 4 Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, 7-5, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3. Federer completely took the sting out of the intimidating serves of the 6-foot, 10-inch Karlovic, who had won 79 of 79 service games through more than 9 hours of play across his first four matches at Wimbledon

— and 128 of 128 service games if you add in his previous tournament, too. So wouldn’t you know it: Federer needed all of 8 minutes and two Karlovic service games to break the big fella. Federer hit three return winners, including a forehand off a 122 mph serve on break point, to take a 3-1 lead. That set the tone. Karlovic, best known for upsetting defending champion Hewitt at Wimbledon in the first round in 2003, was asked why Federer dealt with his serve better than other players do. “Oh, it is only because he is better than everybody else,” Karlovic said. “That’s it.” Federer outperformed Karlovic by winning 74 of 85 points in his own service games. Only once did Karlovic so much as get to deuce on Federer’s serve, midway through the third set, and here is how the Swiss star responded: service winner at 129 mph, ace at 128 mph.

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Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR. U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen on Wednesday issued a temporary injunction to allow the driver to get back behind the wheel at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. “This is huge for us,” Mayfield said. “This means more to me probably than any race I’ve ever won or anything.” Concluding the “likelihood of a false positive in this case is quite substantial,” Mullen said as he ruled in Mayfield’s favor after about two hours of arguments, including NASCAR’s contention that Mayfield is a

danger to the sport after testing positive for high amounts of a dangerous, illegal drug. But Mullen sided with Mayfield’s attorney, Bill Diehl, who argued the test results would only be accurate if Mayfield were a habitual meth user. If Mayfield used the drug at the levels the NASCAR test indicated, Diehl suggested Mayfield would be “either a walking zombie or he’s dead.” “His teeth were never rotting out; his eyes were not sunken,” Diehl said. “He never displayed any characteristics that are commonly seen by everyone among people who use meth.” In an affidavit filed last week, Mayfield denied ever using methamphetamines and said he didn’t know how he failed the May 1 random drug test. He was suspended eight days later.

Mullen ruled the “harm to Mr. Mayfield significantly outweighs the harm to NASCAR” in issuing the injunction, which doesn’t settle the larger civil suit filed by Mayfield or NASCAR’s countersuit. “We’re disappointed, but we’ll honor the court’s wishes. That’s where we stand,” NASCAR chairman Brian France said. “I’m not going to comment on what we’re going to do yet on the next legal process.” To address NASCAR’s concerns of allowing someone who tested positive for an illegal drug back on the track, Mullen said NASCAR can test Mayfield constantly and ask for a hair sample “to determine if he’s been a meth-head or not.” “If they want it, I cut it about once a week so we can do that,” Mayfield said. “Whatever we’ve got to do.”

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late Marco Pantani, of Italy, to pass him at the finish line, later regretting having given away the victory. Two years later, Armstrong’s team reacted too late and failed to catch Frenchman Richard Virenque, settling for third place. “It reinforces that I made mistakes the previous two times,” Armstrong said. “I should have raced differently in 2000, and we should have raced differently in 2002. The Ventoux deserves the strongest riders — the mountain asks for that.” Four years ago, in the pre-Tour warmup race at the Dauphine Libere, Armstrong was dropped on the Ventoux’s final climb by Alexandre Vinokourov — Armstrong wobbling in his saddle as the Kazakh rider sped away proving a rare sight indeed. After the opening time trial in Monaco and a team time trial in Montpellier where the Texan thinks his Astana team will take the yellow jersey, the peloton heads out along the Mediterranean coast and up through the Pyrenees, where three mountain stages are scheduled.

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For Lance Armstrong to win an eighth Tour de France, he will not only have to beat the best rider in the world — his teammate and rival Alberto Contador — he also will need to master an innovative course with a grueling last week that includes four mountain stages. The 37-year-old American rider, back in competiArmstrong tion this season after more than three years of retirement, said in an interview Tuesday that this year’s race, starting Saturday in Monaco, is more likely to favor pure climbers like Contador. “There is only (about 34 miles) of time trials, which is much less than normal,” Armstrong said in a telephone interview. “And the final week is extremely hard with a lot of climbs. So all the way from Colmar (stage 14), to Verbier, the Alps, the time trial

and then the (Mont) Ventoux ... I’ve never seen a final week of the Tour like that!” Armstrong never has won at the fabled and dreaded Ventoux — one of the few climbs where’s he’s come off second-best. “It owns a special place in my heart,” Armstrong said. “Obviously it would be a sweet feeling to win there finally, but if you want to win there, you have to be the best.” Traditionally, the Tour finishes with a time trial on the penultimate day, before a largely ceremonial ride into Paris on the last day. But this year, Ventoux, a huge moonscape of rock in Provence with no vegetation, will be the 20th of the 21 stages. The punishing climb, on which British rider Tom Simpson died in 1967, could possibly decide the outcome. In his heyday, Armstrong had two occasions to triumph on the so-called “Bald Mountain.” In 2000, when he won the Tour for a second time, he allowed the

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MLB The Associated Press All Times MDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Boston 48 30 .615 — New York 45 32 .584 2 1/2 Tampa Bay 44 36 .550 5 Toronto 42 38 .525 7 Baltimore 35 43 .449 13 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 43 35 .551 — Minnesota 41 39 .513 3 Chicago 40 38 .513 3 Kansas City 33 44 .429 9 1/2 Cleveland 31 49 .388 13 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 42 34 .553 — Texas 42 35 .545 1/2 Seattle 39 38 .506 3 1/2 Oakland 33 44 .429 9 1/2 ——— Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 11, Boston 10 Chicago White Sox 11, Cleveland 4, 7 innings

N.Y. Yankees 8, Seattle 5 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 1 Texas 9, L.A. Angels 5 Minnesota 2, Kansas City 1 Detroit 5, Oakland 3 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 5, Tampa Bay 0 Boston 6, Baltimore 5, 11 innings Minnesota 5, Kansas City 1 Oakland 5, Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland 2 N.Y. Yankees 4, Seattle 2 Texas 9, L.A. Angels 7 Thursday’s Games Seattle (Vargas 3-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 7-4), 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 7-2) at Kansas City (Chen 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 6-7) at L.A. Angels (Lackey 2-3), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Seattle at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 39 36 .520 — Florida 41 39 .513 1/2 New York 38 39 .494 2 Atlanta 37 40 .481 3 Washington 22 54 .289 17 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 42 36 .538 — St. Louis 42 38 .525 1 Cincinnati 38 38 .500 3 Chicago 37 38 .493 3 1/2 Houston 37 39 .487 4 Pittsburgh 36 42 .462 6 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 50 29 .633 — San Francisco 42 35 .545 7 Colorado 41 37 .526 8 1/2 San Diego 34 43 .442 15 Arizona 31 47 .397 18 1/2 ——— Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Arizona 6, Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 4, 10 innings Florida 7, Washington 5, 7 innings Milwaukee 6, N.Y. Mets 3 San Francisco 6, St. Louis 3 San Diego 4, Houston 3 Colorado 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 Wednesday’s Games Florida 5, Washington 3 N.Y. Mets 1, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 1, Colorado 0 Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 1, Arizona 0 Atlanta 11, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 2, San Francisco 1, 10 innings Houston 7, San Diego 1 Thursday’s Games Arizona (D.Davis 3-8) at Cincinnati (Harang 5-8), 10:35 a.m. N.Y. Mets (Redding 1-3) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 5-4), 10:35 a.m. Houston (W.Rodriguez 6-6) at San Diego (Correia 5-5), 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Happ 5-0) at Atlanta (J.Vazquez 5-7), 5:10 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 4-7) at St. Louis (Wellemeyer 6-7), 5:15 p.m.

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SINGLES Men Quarterfinals Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Ivo Karlovic (22), Croatia, 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (3). Tommy Haas (24), Germany, def. Novak Djokovic (4), Serbia, 7-5, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3. Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spain, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. Andy Roddick (6), United States, def. Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4. DOUBLES Men Quarterfinals James Blake and Mardy Fish, United States, def. Simon Aspelin, Sweden, and Paul Hanley, Australia, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5). Wesley Moodie, South Africa, and Dick Norman (9), Belgium, def. Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Mark Knowles (4), Bahamas, 7-6 (9), 4-6, 7-6 (7), 5-7, 6-4. Women Quarterfinals Serena and Venus Williams (4), United States, def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Vania King (12), United States, 6-2, 7-5. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Liezel Huber (1), United States, def. Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (11), Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual (2), Spain, def. Alisa Kleybanova and Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, 6-4, 7-5. Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs (3), Australia, def. Kristina Barrois, Germany, and Tathiana Garbin, Italy, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T D.C. 5 3 8 Columbus 5 3 7 Toronto FC 6 6 4 Chicago 5 3 6 Kansas City 5 5 4 New England 4 4 4 New York 2 12 4 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Houston 8 3 4 Chivas USA 8 4 3 Seattle 6 3 7 Colorado 5 3 6 Real Salt Lake 5 6 4 Los Angeles 3 3 9 FC Dallas 3 7 5 San Jose 3 8 3

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WIMBLEDON RESULTS Wednesday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Wimbledon, England Purse: $20.5 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Grass-Outdoor

ON COURT THURSDAY No. 1 Dinara Safina vs. No. 3 Venus Williams, No. 2 Serena Williams vs. No. 4 Elena Dementieva in the women’s semifinals.

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Chicago at Colorado, 7 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 7 p.m. New York at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. New England at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 11 Kansas City at New England, 2 p.m. Houston at Seattle FC, 2 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 6 p.m. FC Dallas at Colorado, 7:30 p.m. Toronto FC at San Jose, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Chivas USA, 9 p.m.

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MIXED DOUBLES Third Round Kevin Ullyett, Zimbabwe, and Hsieh Su-wei (4), Taiwan, def. Christopher Kas, Germany, and Chuang Chia-jung (16), Taiwan, 6-3, 6-2. Jamie Murray, Britain, and Liezel Huber, United States, def. Mike Bryan and Bethanie Mattek-Sands (6), United States, 7-6 (7), 4-6, 6-3. Mark Knowles, Bahamas, and Anna-Lena Groenefeld (9), Germany, def. Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Elena Vesnina (5), Russia, 6-4, 6-4.

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Milwaukee (McClung 3-1) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 4-5), 6:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Pittsburgh at Florida, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 4:35 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. Arizona at Colorado, 6:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:05 p.m. Houston at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

Pts 23 22 22 21 19 16 10

GF 25 21 21 21 19 15 14

GA 24 20 25 19 17 20 28

Pts 28 27 25 21 19 18 14 12

GF 20 19 24 21 22 17 18 17

GA 10 12 15 18 17 18 24 27

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. ——— Friday’s Games San Jose at Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m. Saturday’s Games D.C. United at Columbus, 5 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Indiana 6 2 Chicago 6 3 Washington 5 3 Connecticut 4 3 Atlanta 4 6 Detroit 2 5 New York 2 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Minnesota 7 3 Phoenix 7 4 Seattle 6 4 San Antonio 3 4 Los Angeles 3 5 Sacramento 1 8 ——— Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 93, Seattle 81 Thursday’s Games Connecticut at Indiana, 5 p.m. Detroit at New York, 5:30 p.m. Sacramento at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

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RACING — NASCAR 2009 NASCAR NATIONWIDE STANDINGS 1. Kyle Busch, 2,581 2. Carl Edwards, 2,419 3. Brad Keselowski, 2,338 4. Jason Leffler, 2,261 5. Joey Logano, 2,040 6. Mike Bliss, 1,910 7. Justin Allgaier, 1,864 8. Brendan Gaughan, 1,844 9. Steve Wallace, 1,823 10. Jason Keller, 1,810 11. Michael McDowell, 1,780 12. Scott Lagasse Jr., 1,728 13. Tony Raines, 1,551 14. Kenny Wallace, 1,541 15. Michael Annett, 1,516 16. David Ragan, 1,358 17. Danny O’Quinn Jr., 1,350 18. Scott Wimmer, 1,325 19. Eric McClure, 1,315 20. Brandon Whitt, 1,260 2009 NASCAR SPRINT CUP STANDINGS 1. Tony Stewart, 2,524 2. Jeff Gordon, 2,455 3. Jimmie Johnson, 2,355 4. Kurt Busch, 2,254 5. Carl Edwards, 2,157 6. Denny Hamlin, 2,132 7. Ryan Newman, 2,127 8. Kyle Busch, 2,108 9. Greg Biffle, 2,106 10. Matt Kenseth, 2,054 11. Mark Martin, 2,052 12. Juan Pablo Montoya, 2,049 13. Kasey Kahne, 2,048 14. David Reutimann, 2,037 15. Clint Bowyer, 1,955 16. Jeff Burton, 1,941 17. Brian Vickers, 1,852 18. Marcos Ambrose, 1,798 19. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 1,764 20. Casey Mears, 1,747 2009 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD STANDINGS 1. Ron Hornaday Jr., 1,713 2. Matt Crafton, 1,637 3. Mike Skinner, 1,579 4. Todd Bodine, 1,564 5. David Starr, 1,482 6. Brian Scott, 1,468 7. Tayler Malsam, 1,418 8. Terry Cook, 1,415 9. Rick Crawford, 1,397 10. Colin Braun, 1,381 11. Dennis Setzer, 1,379 12. Stacy Compton, 1,359 13. Johnny Sauter, 1,340 14. Timothy Peters, 1,300 15. James Buescher, 1,239 16. Jason White, 1,226 17. Chad McCumbee, 1,224 18. Kyle Busch, 1,180 19. T.J. Bell, 1,169 20. Johnny Benson, 1,047

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2003 Chevy Silverado. Extended cab, 1500. 4x4, Z71, auto everything, matching topper, 140,000 mi. Mechanically sound. $7,000. OBO. (970) 819-8687 2000 F-350 Dually, 4x4, V10, 8x12 flat bed with 48” solid rails. Only 11,300 miles. $12,900 OBO. 303-324-7700 (cell) 91’ Toyota Pickup, new engine, runs great! Good Valley Truck, 4wd, $1,500, 879-7729

Tune-ups, Troubleshooting & Repairs All Computer & Laptop Brands New & Used PCs, Laptops & Parts, Virus Removal & Prevention, Wireless Networking, DELL Registered Partner 970-879-8890 DaveGlantz@ComputerCures.biz PC COMPUTER SERVICES HALF PRICE Residential Computer Repair, located in Steamboat. Microsoft Certified Professional. Tune Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs and Installations. Cell:(818)426-9095 chill333@live.com.

North West Colorado Firearms Training, LLC CCW training classes. NWCFT provides training far beyond the Colorado State minimum requirements. Two days of hands-on training, not just 3 hours of classroom theory. Call Ken Klinger at 970-846-6595 or visit http://NWCFT.com. Openings available for July - September classes.. You owe it to yourself to get more than a certificate.

King Tempur-Pedic Bed with adjustable sides, great for reading, being pregnant, or bad backs. $2,000 970-871-6165

Pinon Firewood, one time cord $300 Steamboat, $250 Craig, $275 Hayden, Exotic Juniper woodwork, will email pictures, 970-675-2819

BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. Call (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170.

FIREWOOD: Round $90 or Split $125 per cord, We load. Call 970-778-2439 or 879-3475 Pearl Lake

Reclaimed Barnwood for Sale

GE Cafe Spacemaker over the range microwave-brand new, did not fit remodeled space. $500 OBO. 970-819-0308. White Whirlpool washer and dryer for sale. In good condition, $100 each. 970-629-8592

DEERFOOT AUCTION SERVICE is now scheduling estate farm and ranch and business auctions, contact Mike to schedule your sale today! 970-629-0321

Kelty Single collapsible joggerstroller $75, Burley CUB $125, Pottery Barn Crib bedding set (Madras Blues) $45. All like New. 846-0427

MENSWEAR: Tall Sizes. High Quality items from my Closet Sale. Pants (34” waist), Sweaters (LG) and Outerwear, good stuff! 970-846-3124 “Love that boy, like a rabbit loves to run” WD Myers. Downtown Books in Craig 970-824-5343

Discounted Steel Buildings, Big & Small Get the Deal of Deals!, Placement to Site www.scg-grp.com Source#1CD, Phone: 970-778-3191 2-8’’ lodgepole fence rails, logs, stays for sale. Call 970-846-9308 Structural Pipe for Sale. Most sizes available. Great for fencing, coral’s, arenas, etc. Truckload discounts. Please call (970) 352-4330.

TRI-MATIC PAINT SPRAY BOOTH + MAKE-UP AIR UNIT, 8’x12’ working area, 9’ height, Very Clean, Fluorescent Lighting, Fire Suppression, Fire Dept. Approved, 2 ½ Gallon, Dual Regulated, HVLP Spray Gun, Well Maintained, Extra Clean, Low Hours, $32,000 New - SALE PRICE $20,000, 970.736.8244 Dovetail Designs

FREE Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811

4x8 Slate Pool Table, $975, 629-3809

3’ wide solid core exterior door with frame. Old, Antique bench, 8’ long, needs repair. Pick up at bottom of driveway, 2830 Alpenglow Way. Top off Walton Creek, right on Apres ski way, 1st left is alpenglow. 2830 is uphill on right.

DAYCARE: Full time openings available starting in July. M- F, 7:30am - 5:30pm only. Call to reserve your spot. 970-824-6571

Driving range 9AM-6PM. Sporting Clays 9AM-4PM, Call for details 970-846-5647 - www.3qc.net.

STEAMBOAT:Underground parking center of downtown. $80-$100 a month. Call Jon Sanders 970-870-0552

DONT TOSS IT ! DONATE IT AND SAVE ! HOME RESOURCE AT MILNER LANDFILL ACCEPTING USED AND LEFTOVER BUILDING MATERIALS AND APPLPIANCES 9-3 TUES THRU SAT. FREE: Torso Track Ab Workout Machine, 879-7968 Free Frig and other stuff 879-4924

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

Natural Pine Log Dining Table

0% Financing for 48 Months with approved credit, plus retail Rebates on 5 models of 4WD Montana Tractors, Craig Dealer, 824-6544

Seeking nanny position, 5 years experience. Live in, full time. Infant to 5 years. references available. 402-340-1564 please leave message.

BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY?

STILL DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT YOU NEED TO PAY YOUR BILLS! NEED HELP, BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? 1-888-355-2542 AN AGENT IS WAITING TO HELP YOU. GrandKids Child Care Center Has rare openings in preschool for children 31/2 to 5 years for summer and fall. Quality early education including intergenerational activities with seniors at Doak Walker Care Center, hot lunches, nutritious snacks. Where fun, loving and learning go hand in hand. Minimum 2 days a week. 870-1140. Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Replace expensive COBRA Plans. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101

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Trees, Shrubs, Perennianals Annuals, Mulches, Soil & Ammendments. Metal edging & plenty of free advise all at 3046 Elk River Road. Open 7 days a week. 970-879-4769

6 Ton National Boom Truck, 60’ reach, Ford 800 with flat bed & carrying rack. $12,000 846-6823

NEED TUTORING SERVICES? Friendly, effective tutor available for your child or teen, in my home or yours. Most subjects available. Please call 846.0613 if interested.

Just in time for 4th of July Parade, 2 ponies plus cart $1,950. Flashy paint mare, needs experienced rider to give her a job. $1,800 Call 846-3397

Jeans a little tight? Try something that works. Take it off keep it off. Get ready for Spring! 970-824-9284 I LOVE THAT PLACE ! HOME RESOURCE AT THE MILNER LANDFILL TUES - SAT 9-3 EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK.

75”x41”, five matching leather chairs and one matching armed chair. $950, 970-870-8627 970-846-8041

Now accepting antique consignments. Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace. Call 276-2019. Open Tues-Sat, 10a-6p

Simmons firm Beautyrest King size mattress and box springs, no frame $150, 879-9827

Yampa Valley Feeds SALE on annuals - veggies and flowers, 2 for 1, FRIDAY, July 3rd ONLY—come shop for your plants then visit the Hayden Farmers Market on Walnut Street 5-8pm Friday night. Be local & buy local. Visit www.yampavalleyfeeds.com or 970-276-4250.

Must Sell or Trade 3 American Saddlebred Mares, 4 yrs to 17 yrs old. Broken & Unbroken. 970-824-7330 Horse pasture for rent. 970-824-2051 10 Corrientte Long Horn X, $400 a calf. AI pairs $850. Never been roped. Call 878-5986 Alpacas For Sale. Fiber, pet males. Halter trained. $500 pair includes gelding. Experienced, award-winning breeder. Visitors welcome! NeverSummer Alpacas. 736-1129

Riding Lessons @ Perry-Mansfield

TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898

HI - DEFINITION HP PROJECTOR - Compatible With every device. $900 OBO Call 970-736-1036

Great Haying Tractor, new 72HP Montana Limited 4WD Tractor, with loader, Easy start class 2 Pto, Great Price, dealer 824-6544

SABIN - 4035 ESP Multi function Copier: COPY, FAX, PRINT, SCAN, 35 ppm, serviced and ready to go, low copies. $3,000 obo 879-2977

Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13

Bose 901 Series VI speakers, walnut, with equalizer, like new, $500, Toby 970-846-4068

JD post hole auger, 500 gal. fuel tank, hay sled runners, hay wagon running gear, grain auger. 970-846-1191 day, 970-879-3624 evening

2 sofa sleepers, 60’s bedroom set, leather chair- automan, Antique 4 poster bed, Antique dining table, side tables, double and queen mattress sets, and much more! 846-7787

Pine, Oak, and Walnut. 1x, 2x, and timbers of multiple dimensions, call 819-1265

Need to get rid of logs? Mingle Wood Timbers Inc. will pick them up for free. (970)871-9238 Steel building frame - 50’x75’ with (3) 50’ I-beams and all uprights. Brand new, never used. Paid $12,000. Will take best offer 846-5264

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Fresh local lamb ready Aug-Sept. Price includes processing and delivery. $330 whole or $200 1/2. Call 970-218-7613.

Go Green! Buy Blue!

Local Blue Stain Pine. Check us out each week at the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Steamboat Springs, every Saturday! (970) 756-LOGS (5647). STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116

IntExt LLC

Call us for all your remodeling needs! Licensed & Insured. 970-819-4991 Water Damage Specialist

ALL STEEL PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS. Strong, secure, weather & rodent proof. Great for business, home, ranch, oil field & more. 8x8x20ft in stock. 8x8x40ft. available. 970-824-3256.

English and Western

Private $45-Semi Private $35 Call for Details - Ashley 846-7175

Standing at stud AQHA Capitol Class -Black Bay. Hollywoods Shining -Red Dun. Get ‘em Dun -Palomino. APHA Tuff N Tru -Bay Homozygous Tobiano. Foundation breeding, great dispositions, versatile. Call 970-824-4145 or 970-629-0190

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2 quality SuffolkXHamp buck lambs for sale. Call 970-218-7613 Meadowbrook Horse Cart for sale. Includes all tack and harness; plus sleigh runners. $1,800. Call 879 6043.

Steamboat Springs School District Teachers 2009-2010. Elementary: Music, PT Reading, Charter: 6-8 All Subjects, PE Teacher / Outdoor Ed (Part-time). CO Teacher License with appropriate endorsement required. Salary: DOQ. Please complete district application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

BEST DEALS! Buy Direct Eliminate Middleman order next Winter’s hay. Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, Small Square, Large Rounds. Delivery options. 970-879-2391 Schedule early for CUSTOM HAYING! Small square bales. Call 970-629-9299, leave message. Excellent Horse Grass Hay, $6.00 per 65 lb bale. Wiley 970-778-2439

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Town of Oak Creek Colorado is currently seeking a certified plant operator for its water and wastewater treatment plants. The applicant must have at least a class “B” wastewater certification and a class “C” water certification. If interested please send resume and cover letter to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 128, Oak Creek CO 80467 or fax to (970) 736-8225.

Continental breakfast attendant needed for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Apply in person at Comfort Inn.

Free for the taking! Hay grass on 30 Acres. Ready to cut, bale and haul. Two miles from Steamboat. 970-879-4700

Dryland Grass Hay. Square bales. In the field, not stacked. Delivery Available 879-1663 or 846-6120

Free confidential pregnancy tests & ultrasound. Pregnancy Resource Center. 544 Oak Street (Good Shepherd House) Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays 9-5PM, Wednesdays 4-7PM, Thursdays 9-2PM. Call for an appointment any time. 871-1307 www.steamboatpregnancy.com

Found: Sunglasses on Fish Creek Bridge on Steamboat Blvd. 541-520-2690 City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court, 6/29/2009-Found: Oak Creek area: male all white young puppy. Found: 11th, Yampa St. in Steamboat: Siamese cat and her 4 kittens. Found: Heritage Park: Large grey shorthair neutered male cat. LOST: SET OF KEYS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREABlue Carabiner, I need them for my truck and work! Please call 846-6308 FOUND: set of keys, corner of Riverqueen and Clubhouse Dr. Boot on key chain. Left at front desk @ the Ranch 879-3000 x115.

There are funds available for uninsured and underinsured local women to pay for annual wellness exams, mammograms and breast cancer treatment costs. Don’t compromise your health we can help! Call the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project to learn how to apply for funds. 846-4554.

OWE NO WHAT A MESS!

Landlords, no energy to clean the mess tenants left behind? Former cleaning company pros specializing in Move - in / Out cleaning for fast turnover. Reasonable, flat rate, free phone estimates. Call 970-846-4330

Seeking person to provide admin assistance to office in Steamboat. 40 hrs week, $14.63 hour. Email resumes to: cwbennett@ultimaservices.com Busy medical practice looking for Medical Assistant - CNA, must have computer skills and phlebotomy helpful. Competitive wages and benefits. Bring resume to 595 Russell Street, Craig.

Is looking for a Personable, energetic applicant who adds strength & value to an innovative, established company Plumbing & Heating Service Technician. Excellent wages, benefits & training! GrandLakePlumbing.com 970-879.1504 x206

Attorney seeking part-time, experienced legal assistant. Organized, motivated, computer savvy and personable. Flexible schedule. 15-20 hours per week. PDF resumes to psachs@paulsachspc.com

AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC / TECHNICIAN. Full/Part-time mechanic for Steamboat dealership. Experience required. Flexible hours. Tom Reuter, 875-0700. Possible housing available.

CONCRETE FORM SETTER & FINISHER Precision Excavating, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Form Setter & Finisher. Please apply in person at 1545 West Jefferson Ave. in Hayden. EOE

FOUND: Loose something off your bike Sunday on Red Dirt Trail? Call to identify. 871-7358 Integrated Community seeks a PT, ESL instructor in Craig. BA-AA in Education + 1-2 years related experience. Call 871-4599. EOE.

FOUND- KAYAK, call to identify 846-2487 FOUND: I Touch found on school bus. password to identify. 970-879-7117

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Found: Fetcher’s Pond, kid water bottle with blue all star, 879-9002 Summer Caretaker position. Wanted: Person or couple to stay on our ranch 30 miles South of Steamboat Springs. Housing or hookup for trailer or motorhome available. Horse OK. Duties to include general maintenance, fence building, wood cutting, 10 hours a week. Some knowledge of horses a plus. Call 970-879-2266

FOUND: Grey kitten on main street in Yampa, I buried him with love. LOST: Green GT Mountain Bike on Yampa Core Trail, near Chinook Ln. Sat June 27 (AM). Please Call 970-846-2006

Mini Ausie Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Papillon, Pekingese, Westie, Yorkies. All from top USDA licensed Top Breeders. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933 Adorable Pure Bred Chihuahua Female Puppies, $250, and $300. Shots and Wormed. (970) 878-4477 City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 6-29-09 Dogs for Adoption: Star-3 year old female Black Lab-Great with everyone! Cash-6 month old Border Collie/Pit Bull-Temperament tested excellent! Rowdee-Adult Pit Bull-great with other dogs! Roman-Huge male Doberman! Cats for Adoption: Cats from 1 to 14 years old! Barn Cats too-$30 each! Lots of kittens! K-9 Gentle Dental will be at Mt. Werner Veterinary Hospital for the July Hygiene Clinic. July 9th, 11th, 23rd. No anesthesia required. Call Angel for appointment 619-370-5956.

RED ROVER RESORT 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL

Dog Boarding Specials! Peaceful, Quiet and Fun! Getaway from Fireworks! Your Dog will Thank you! 879-DOGS (3647)

The Village At Steamboat is hiring for the following positions:

* Front Desk Agent *Housekeeping / Preventative Maintenance *Room Prep / Quality Control * Night Laundry Full time- Year round employment. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Potential Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted hotel room rates at Wyndham core properties. Apply in person at 900 Pine Grove Circle (Across from the Tennis Bubble) EOE, VETERANS, DV, M, F

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for front desk agents and cashiers, call 879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatoutfitters.com Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for Sous Chef, Kitchen Management, Waitstaff, Pizza & line cooks. 970-879-4404, apply www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com PS Homecare, a leading national respiratory company seeks Healthcare specialist. Responsibilities: Disease management programs, clinical evaluations, equipment set-up (including ventilators) and education. Be the Dr.’s eyes in the home setting. RN, LPN, RRT, CRT licensed as applicable. Pediatric experience preferred. Great personality with strong work ethic needed. Competitive salary, benefits and career paths. Drug free workplace. EOE.

Giovanni’s currently seeking one experienced line cook. Apply in person between 2-5 pm, Wednesday - Saturday, 127 11th Street.

Professional, flexible PT / FT benefited position for front desk assistant; ability to multi-task & pleasant phone etiquette essential! Medical office experience and Spanish speaking preferred. Fax cover letter and resume 870-6441

We are accepting applications for line cooks servers and hosts. Please apply in person Tuesday through Saturday at 2165 Pine Grove Road at the back door between 2-6pm.

Three Peaks Grill

�� POWDER PURSUITS Snowboard and Ski Sale Friday and Saturday. Rock bottom prices, bring your dimes, quarters and nickels. Snowboards, Skis, Bindings, Outerwear, Goggles, Gloves, Hats, T-Shirts. The Grand Hotel. 970-879-9086

Baby Sale! Infants girls to age 18 month, womes size 10-12, baby equipment, maternity clothes. 3 go carts, all items in excellent condition! Friday 8-1, Saturday 7-9, 720 Evans St(Fairview).

Garage Sale Friday 8-12 and Saturday 7-10 at 40310 Anchor Way. Snowblower, Grills, Girls Clothes, Girls Soccer and Snowboard Equipment, Toys, Housewares, Tables, and Much More!

SPEECH COACH (or Co-coaches) SSHS. Media Paraprofessional SSMS. Special Ed. Paraprofessional SPE. Please complete district classified application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

Total Service PHD specializes in Plumbing, Heating, Sewer & Drain service work only. Very very busy in these tough economic times. Applicant must have substantial plumbing & heating experience. Must live within 25 minutes of Steamboat. Long hours good pay & benefits for the right person. E-mail resume or 1 page letter describing qualifications to: info@totalservicephd.com

The Pet Resort in Yampa is taking applications for: FT / PT Shift Supervisor / Kennel worker. Good work ethic and respect for animals a must. Call for an appointment 638-0242.

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Good Grass Hay for Sale. Small square bales. Local Steamboat Hay. Weed Free. Please contact: 303-493-1852

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Now Hiring Shift Managers, We are seeking career minded motivated individuals to help manage Quick Service Restaurants. We offer: -Competitive Pay -Benefits -Paid Training -401K -Paid Vacation -Unlimited Opportunities for Growth and Personal Development Based on Performance. We offer more opportunities for people to find the challenges they want and the recognition they deserve. If you’re ready to match challenge with opportunity, come join our team. Preferred candidates will have previous management experience and demonstrated growth in personal and professional development. Please email resume to ApplyingForPosition@Hotmail.com or fax 719-573-9404

RIO GRANDE

Seeking Kitchen manager, full time with competitive salary adn benefits. Please email resume to carmen@riograndemexican.com and nick@riograndemexican.com. We are accepting applications for PM line cooks. Some Spanish a plus. Please apply within.

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STEAMBOAT: Clean and New studio apartment available. utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, First, last, security. References required. $725 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)819-3135 STEAMBOAT:Caretakers apartment in luxury home available. $950 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1 ba upper mountain privacy , views, pet OK $890 pay- gas only 846-8145

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STEAMBOAT:Large 2BD, 1BA apartment, Laundry facilities. NS, NP, Completely remodeled! New carpet, paint, cabinets and appliances, $1,200 monthly. 928-486-2070 CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA apartment, all appliances, NS, pets negotiable, 1st & security. $850 per month includes all utilities. Joe 846-3542

Now hiring retail associate, weekends and part time. Sales experience helpful but not necessary. Apply in person! Zing, 345 Lincoln Avenue.

STEAMBOAT:Advocates Building Peaceful Communities’ caretaker unit: 2BD, 1BA, WD, NS. Reduced rent in exchange for services. Must have interest in victim advocacy. 879-2034.

7-ELEVEN

OAK CREEK:$350 JULY MOVE IN SPECIAL! Nice studio apartment, NS, NP, $650 mo includes utilities, direct TV, first deposit, 970.819.2849

IS NOW HIRING: FT / PT SALES ASSOCIATES & ASSISTANT MANAGERS. COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS. APPLY IN PERSON AT 7-ELEVEN OFF HWY 40

Landscape Maintenance, 5 days a week possible. Odd jobs and errands. References please. $15 per hour. Call 879-5720 or 734-7069

STEAMBOAT:New 1 Bedroom on Mountain near bike path and bus. Furnished. Utilities, Wi-Fi, Satellite included. WD, NS, NP $900. 970.734.7933 CRAIG: DOWNTOWN Large 2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments.Furnished, parking, laundry facilities. All electric kitchens including DW, disposals. Small pets ok. Call (970)824-7120 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1 ba upper mountain privacy , views, pet OK $890 pay- gas only 846-8145 STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 CRAIG:Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, NP, NS, utilities included, Background check required $700 plus deposit, 699 Russell St, Craig 276-4144

STEAMBOAT:This place feels like Home! 2 OR 3 bdrm, 1ba, unfurnished, NS, NP, $1,400 , 1st, and last mo, super location, on Oak St, off street parking, newly remodeled, WD hookups, call Moser & Assoc 970-879-2839

STEAMBOAT:SKI IN SKI OUT, 2BD, 2BA Storm Meadows, $1750 +Electric, NS, NP, Yr lease negotiable. 846-8284. STEAMBOAT:Need 1 person to share 3bdrm, 2ba condo - 2 clean, laid-back people. NS, NP; $520, first & dep. 970-846-6391 STEAMBOAT: Scandinavian Lodge 2BD, 1.5BA, Ski - In Ski - Out, furnished, including utilities, WD, FP, Pool, NP. $1450 846-8907 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1.5ba, Walton Village. Furnished, WD, NS, NP, $950 month, $950 damage. Available August 1st. Year lease. (303)588-9449 or (303)517-2227

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STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished Ridgecrest! 2BD, 2BA, bus, ski, mountain views, deck, hottubs, WD, NS, NP, utilities, internet, garage, storage, $1,395. 719-648-5789 STEAMBOAT: Meadows 2 BD / 1 BA, Nicely Furnished, Hardwood Floors, New Carpet, HUGE GARAGE, Top Floor, Quiet, On Bus Route, Walk to Gondola, WD, NP, $1195. Central Park Management - 970-879-3294, 303-929-8443 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA, on bus, vaulted ceiling, WD, 1 car heated garage, included heat water & cable. Call Mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, bus-route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1100 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921

STEAMBOAT:Creekside Condo. 2 bed, 2 bath, garage, WD. New Alder, slate, granite, hardwood. $1200 + util. Rent negotiable! NP. 846-3855 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Fully Furnished, Mountain, Screened deck, Heated Garage, Fireplace, NS, NP, WD, Flexible Term, $1400 Karen 970-819-9051.

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STEAMBOAT:Sunny corner unit, 2bd, 2bath, Available NOW, walkout patio to pool, tennis. 1st, last, NS, partially furnished $1200. 970-879-6528

CRAIG:1 BD and 2 BD, available in August, WD in apartment, NP, background check. Pick up application at 615 Riford Rd #5G, 824-2772

STEAMBOAT:3 Bed, 3ba, Clocktower Sq. $2000 incl util. Fully furnished, hot tub, BBQ, WD. 6 month lease. Jen 415-350-7726

STEAMBOAT:Cabin for rent, 1BD + loft at River Bend. Pet ok, low utilities. Available now. $875 monthly 970-846-9340 STEAMBOAT:Private home garden Apt, quiet, sunny 2bd walk-out WD, DW, NS, NP $1150-Utilities, wireless Inc 1st Dep 846-0261 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA includes ALL utilizes, cable, internet. Parking for 1 car, partially furnished. 1st, last, deposit. $1300 month 970-879-5936 STEAMBOAT: Heart of Downtown Steamboat, 1BD, 1BA. Unfuirnished apartment. NS, NP, $850 per month plus utilities. Call 970-453-2992

STEAMBOAT:Large 3bd, 3ba Willett Heights Condo on Tamarack, two-floor end unit, lots of windows, WD, fireplace, ns, np, $1,450 monthly, available August 1, 970-879-0496

STEAMBOAT:Newly painted, furnished, North Star Effeciency condo, on mt, on bus route, cable, HT, Sauna, trash, WD, NS, NP, $850 + utilities, 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484

STEAMBOAT:Remodeled, very clean, 1BD, at Storm Meadows. Furnished, NS, NP, Nice location $875 mo, utilitIes included. 846-1002 STEAMBOAT: Totally gutted and remodeled, High End Finishes $900 NS, NP, Pool, WD. Available Immediately! 846-6444 STEAMBOAT: 2 and 3 bedroom condo’s. Fully furnished on mountain with garages. Sorry no pets, no smoking, VERY REASONABLE! (970)871-6762 STEAMBOAT:Available NOW! Downtown 2Bd, 1Ba with wd, np, $1250 call 846-8247, long term rental, view online www.steamboatliving.com

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Shadow Run, bus-route. Available July 1st. WD, storage. Utilities included. NS, NP. $1200, 819-4301

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, WD, cable, internet included, NS, NP, fully furnished, on mountain. Pool, hot tub, bus route. First, security. $1,250. 819-2804 STEAMBOAT:*ONE MONTH FREE!* Clean 2 bd, mountain views, unfurnished, WD, cable, utilities, garage, NP, Lease, FP, $1,395 (317)695-3426

STEAMBOAT:Spacious! 3BD, 3BA, Fish Creek Falls Neighborhood. Bus, 2 car garage, Great room + Den. NS, Available August $2000 (970)846-6332

STEAMBOAT Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, $975, or owner lease option to buy, 970-819-2233

STEAMBOAT:2bd, loft, 1ba, furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus, $1200 month. NP, NS. Call Bill at 879-2854.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, NS, NP, Downtown, partially furnished, $900 utilities included, 846-5698.

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1BA duplex on mountain. Large deck opens to fenced backyard...great for dogs! Available 7/1/09. $1200 mo + utilities. 970-846-9069

STEAMBOAT:Quail Run 2bd, 2ba, top floor corner furnished WD, FP, garage, 2 decks. 210-426-7000 STEAMBOAT:Mountain 1bd, 1ba remodeled, furnished, views, pool, hot tubs, free bus. NS, NP. 1st, last + deposit. August 1st, $975. 970-846-5425 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1,250 plus utilities, First, Last, Security (719)338-4763

STEAMBOAT: Views! 2 BD 1BA nicely furnished Villas @ Walton Creek, garage FP WD deck NS NP $1,250mo lesliefiji@frii.com 970-879-0080

STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek 2BD + Den, includeds trash, snow plow, gas, water, sewer & most heat $1395 NP, NS. Call 846-5551

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA 2 Story End unit on mtn. WD, Gas Fireplace, balcony, cable, views, awesome location. NP, NS $1875, negotiable. 8/1. 819-6675

STEAMBOAT: 1 and 2 bedrooms condos. Furnished, On Mountain and Bus. Available immediately. Lease. No Pets. $750 to $1,400. 970-879-8161

STEAMBOAT:1BD + Office, 1BA. Newly remodeled, WD, pets OK. Quiet loaction, furnishings available. $1,000 month includes utilities, and internet. 970-846-4267

STEAMBOAT:Fully furnished 2bd, 2bath on the mtn with hot tubs, pool, and tennis court. NP, NS $1450 month. High Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty, Ted Hoffman 970-846-1031

STEAMBOAT:Completely remodeled 2BD, 1BA. NS, NP, $1,000 + utility. Close to bus route, on site laundry facility. Susan Ross 970-819-2300

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STEAMBOAT:New, Beautifully Furnished Sunray Condo. Centrally located, 2BD 2BA, WD, FP, Garage, Utilities, Cable included, $1,500 monthly. NS, NP, 970-879-2149

STEAMBOAT:Mustang Run. Spacious & immaculate 3 bdrm., 2ba. on bus route. Garage, furnished, all utilities (including cable) $2,100 mo., 1 year. NP, NS. 1st, last, security deposit. 303-987-2287 or RickGowins@qwest.net

STEAMBOAT:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished WD, NS, NP, Mountain Views. Monthly, seasonal, yearly.$1650 (970)871-6016 846-7400

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1200. 304-552-3607

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, new carpet, new stove, new paint. Year lease, Deposit. $850 970-871-1802 Please leave message.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, beautiful views, very quiet environment!, covered parking! Fully furnished, cable, gas, water, and trash included. $1,100 per month. Call Drew 970-291-9101

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STEAMBOAT: Downtown, MOVE-IN NOW! Unfurnished, clean, cozy, 2BR 1BA. New carpet, paint, tile. No pets. $975.00 Year Lease 9 7 0 - 7 3 4 - 4 9 1 9 http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/269 3405

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 2BA Walton Creek, Lease length Negotiable, Pool, Hot Tub, partially furnished, storage. Available 08/01 $1,150 NS, NP, WD. 970-846-7587

STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $900 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. (970)879-2373

STEAMBOAT:1BD, garage, WD, FP. Remodeled, new carpet, storage, parking, ski mountain views, bus. Cable, trash, water included. NS, NP, Reference, Lease, Deposit. $1095 970-846-7275

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STEAMBOAT: 3bd, 1.5 bath, Fenced Yard, walk to town. Gas fireplace, DOGS WELCOME. $1,500. First, last, deposit. July 1st. 970-846-3859

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STEAMBOAT:All Inclusive PackagesMonthly Leases Includes: Wireless Internet, Local Phone, Basic Cable and Utilities. Fully Furnished, Dog Friendly 2Bedroom, 2Bath From $1,200; 1Bedroom, 1Bath From $800; housing@steamboat.com (970) 871-5140 or 877-264-2628

STEAMBOAT:1BD, beautifully remodeled Timbers Condo. New floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, great views, MUST SEE! $950, Available now! 802-310-1135

STEAMBOAT:Almost new 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage. NP, NS. $1400 month plus electric. Lisa Ruffino 970-879-5100 ext 30

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STEAMBOAT:New 1BD Downtown, NS, WD, DW 1 vehicle. Pet negotiable $1100 includes utilities Available 08/1. 970-879-5507

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA, furnished, hot tub, pool, July 1, $1100 negotiable monthly rent (610) 945-7281

STEAMBOAT:Storm Meadow Club C Rare opportunity to rent furnished 1BD, 1BA, upscale amenities, flexible terms.. Valerie Lish RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1082.

STEAMBOAT:APT FOR RENT, West End Village, 603-275-6832, dog ok, all util., WD and internet 1 bdrm- 1st, last, $850 month

STEAMBOAT: Sunny, Quiet, Furnished studio Downtown with garage. Excellent location, Available Now. NS $1000 All utilities included 871-1681 or 846-8026

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STEAMBOAT:Riverside Duplex 2BD, 1BA, 1 car garage, clean, No big dogs, NS, low utilities. Available Now. 1st, Deposit $900 970-824-8935 OAK CREEK:Brand New 1/2 Duplex for Rent 3BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, all appliances included, central vacuum. NS, Pet negotiable. Sierra View, $1495 monthly + utilities. Call Joe 846-3542

STEAMBOAT:Clean 2bd, 2ba, 1 Car Attached Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet. WD in Unit. Available Now; $1375 Mth 879-4529

STEAMBOAT:8-1 Unfurnished, clean, sunny, bright LARGE 4BR 3BA office, family room, mud room, woodstove, garage, yard, great views, LOW UTILITIES. $2100 970-734-4919 http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/204 80104

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $950. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1B, Riverside Duplex fenced yard, water ,trash included, pet possible, Year lease, 1st, deposit, Available 08/01, $1100 846-5904

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STEAMBOAT:Large 2bd, 1ba duplex on mountain. NS, Pet considered, WD, one year lease, $1325 month, including all utilities. Available 8/1. (760)473-3907 STEAMBOAT:Sunny, Spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, bus route, walk to town. Laundry & mud room, heated garage, low utilities. (970)871-0961

STEAMBOAT:Downtown next to Butcherknife Park. 1 Month FREE Rent. Furnished 3BD, 1BA, HUGE Yard, short or long term, pet negotiable, NS, WD, $1800 plus utilities. 970-819-5169 Ask about Rent to own.

STEAMBOAT:Duplex, 3 BD, 2BA, mountain, fireplace, deck, spa, view, quiet, walk to the lifts, bus, DW, WD, NS, pets negotiable. July 1st, $1,450 mo. 1st, Lst, Sec. 402-817-9471 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. WD, NP, $1100 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT:Duplex, 3BD, 2BA, fenced yard, new carpet - paint. DW, WD, NS, NP, bus. Available now. $1,250 mo. 1st, Last, Security. References. Possible Sale or Rent2Own. 402-817-9471 STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1100 month + utilities. 970-879-9038 STEAMBOAT:3 bd, 2.5 ba, furnished, garage, hot tub, fenced yard, $2000 mo, +utilites, NP, NS, Available 8/1, 846-6420 STEAMBOAT:Spacious 3bd, 2.5 ba, 1,800 sq ft, quiet neighborhood on mountain, near shopping, bus, and skiing, WD, NS, $1,700 970-871-1711 STEAMBOAT:New 3bdm, 2.5ba; Between town and Mountain, 2 car garage, Great Views of Emerald, Mt Werner AND down valley, NS, Pets negotiable. $2,200 970-819-1890 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Furnished, garage, WD, views, fenced yard, pets negotiable, NS. $1500+utilities, First, last, security. Long term. 846-3111. Details www.westworks.us/rental STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA Utilities paid, furnished, in town, not on bus, private, clean, 1700sq.ft., 2-vehicle maximum, full laundry $1800 (970)879-6702 STEAMBOAT:LARGE 2BR, 2BA on mountain, WD, DW, pet ok, large yard, $1400, 303-378-9903

STEAMBOAT:Great Landlords seeking Great Tenants! Newer 3BD Downton home with garage. 4BD Mountain home with garage and awesome views! 846.3353

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA $1800 monthly, new carpet new paint, some new appliances. “Face Lift”. 620 Oak, Available July 1st 879-3301 STEAMBOAT: Incredible views above Strawberry Park on 7 acres, 10 minutes to town on paved roads. 3bedroom, den, 3.5bath home. New carpets, hardwoods. 2 fireplaces. South facing. Fabulous decking. Hike, snowshoe, xx-ski from house to National Forest. Available July 15. Lease - Security required. $2200 mo. Call 401-486-1644 or 401-465-4130. See details at http://sodacreekhouse.blogspot.com/. STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 3BD, 2BA $2250 + deposit. 5BD, 3BA (includes 1BD APT) $3000 + deposit, acreage, pets? Paul 970-879-1086, 970-846-9783 STEAMBOAT:Cute Old Town home. 3BD, 1BA Hardwood floors, gas stove, WD, Pets considered. $1700 month plus utilities. Available immediately. 970-870-2866

STEAMBOAT:$1200 PER MONTH LETS YOU ENJOY UNBELIEVABLE SUNSETS 3BD, 2BA home in quite neighborhood wd first, last, security No smoking, drugs. Sunrises also come with this home. 879-0655 STEAMBOAT:County, 12 miles on 20-Mile Rd. Large 2+ bd, 1 ba, WD. On school bus route. Pets Neg. NS. $1250 + Dep. 879-2868.

STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED-NICE 1BR, 1 BA ON RANCH, WD, includes utilites, TV, 20 minutes to town. One person. NS, NP, $895. 870-6423

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA mountain location. Attached 2 car garage, deck, fenced backyard, enclosed parking for RV, views! $1950 mth. 846 9529. STEAMBOAT:Beautifully furnished 3BD, 2BA, 3795 Whistler RD, Long term rental available, Hot Tub, NS, NP. $1699 month + utilities. 405-301-0411 STEAMBOAT:Log Home Blacktail Estates 3BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage, 5 acres, office & family room. $1,500 - $2,000 Depending 805-748-7258

STEAMBOAT:Family home, 3BD, 3BA between town & mountain, views, large family room, granite, stainless steel, 2-car, NS, NP, $2,100. First, last, deposit (970) 846-9496

STAGECOACH: Home in Friendly neighborhood with Cul-de-sac, 5BD, 3BA, 2-Car Garage, For Rent, For Sale - Lease Option. $2,300 970-736-0031 STEAMBOAT:3Bdrm, 3.5Ba 2,900 sq.ft. Downtown, New. Luxurious open floor plan, garage, decks, family room, office, storage, WD, NS, pets, lease, $2,200. 970.846.3868 YAMPA:4bed 2bath, large kitchen, plenty storage, NS, pets negotiable, $1,200, 846-9803 STEAMBOAT:Old Town Home, 3BD, 2BA, Gas fireplace, WD, NS, Pets OK, 1st and security. $1600 month, 846-4705

Newly remodeled 5Bed, 3Bath, familyroom, 2 woodstoves, 800 sqft.shop, 3-acres, 8-miles from town, horses OK, Pets neg. LEASE TO OWN, $2100 Mo, 720-733-7803 STEAMBOAT:New 3BD, 2.5BA, 1 car garage for Rent, Lease to Own or Sale! Potential Owner Finance. Call Marc at 970-846-6480

STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED, GARAGE, PARKING SPOT, GAMEROOM, FIREPLACE, ENTRAN HEATING, WD. Near Yampa River! Prefer lease, NS, NP, $1950, month+utilities, 1st, Security. 714-475-8210

STEAMBOAT:Blacktail, 3bd, 2ba, WD, heated garage, CLOSE to town, 10 acres, NS, dogs negotiable, $1,650 month. 415-868-9675 or 415-860-9663 CRAIG:Newer, 3BD, 2BA, 20 acres, 2 and 1 car garages. Pole barn, cross fenced. Available 8/15/09. $1,700 monthly 970-824-3956, 303-589-4646 STEAMBOAT:4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, pets okay. Furnished, $3,000 includes utilities. Flexible terms, call for appointment. (970)871-6898

MAYBELL: 3BR, 2BA. Fenced back yard. Pets negoitable. NS. $900 monthly + security deposit. Available now. Call Lisa 970-824-7000

HAYDEN:Horse property, 3BD, 2BA, 36 acres. Barn. Available immediately. NS $1650 Month Call 970-406-1620

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful House on Lynx Pass 2300sqft. Seeking Quality Renter, price negotiable for Right Person. 970-736-0890 or 970-846-1525 STEAMBOAT:Never-lived-in, brand new home, 5 minutes from downtown. 4bd, 3.5ba, views, decks, school bus route, nice yard, private. NP, NS. $3,500 month + utilities. Corey 970-846-3782 Email: bryna@organic-marketing.com.

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STEAMBOAT:Downtown by High School. Great views. Unfurnished, 3bedroom, + Den, 2bath, 2 car garage. 1,726 sq. ft., pet considered, available July, lease, ns. $1,800-2,000 monthly. Axis West Realty 970879.8171or www.AxisWestRealty.com

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HAYDEN:Large 1bd, 1ba with master bedroom 15X15, new paint, carpet, pets ok, $650 month + utilities. Available 07/01/09 846-0794

STEAMBOAT:Live & Work Downtown, 1,200 sqft apartment, new bathroom, 1,000 sqft garage, 10ft door. $1,500 mo 846-9753

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STEAMBOAT: Huge 1BD above garage. 2BD -5BD negotiable house. Both spectacular views, decks, NS. $1200$2000. Call 970-879-0514 or 970-879-9168

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA newer-home. 2 car garage, spacious kitchen, FP, WD. Mountain, bus route, landscaped, Jacuzzi tub. $2150 month. 970-846-5004, 870-6410 STEAMBOAT:Old Town! 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, WD, NS, pet neg. Built in 2000, 1500 sf finished up, 900 sf unfin garden level. Great landlords (I promise). $2100 + util. 1st + sec dep. 1 yr term. Avail. 7/1 Contact 520-8th-st@comcast.net.

STEAMBOAT:1 BD COTTAGE, 502 1/2 Pine Street, includes water and trash, $750 mo. Available now. NP, NS, 719-576-9930 YAMPA:Cute 2Bed, 1Bath home, Huge yard, beautifully remodeled kitchen, NP, NS, WD. $1000 month. First, last, security. 970-846-6891 or 970-846-3763

STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261 OAK CREEK:RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH Park, Remodeled 1400 sq.ft., 4 Bedroom doublewide $950 month. 875-0700. Beautiful fenced yard!

STEAMBOAT:Like new 4bdrm, 4bath, two car garage, high-end finishes, great location, close to mtn and bike trail. $2500 month. High Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty, Ted Hoffman 970-846-1031

STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE NOW, $1,200 Monthly, 2 bedroom plus loft, 1 bath home, pets, close to bus, skiing. Large deck, views. 970-819-6930

STEAMBOAT:Newly remodeled Woodbridge townhome, 3 bdr 2.5 bth, 2 decks and a garage. WD, fully furnished, NS, NP, on bus route. available July 1st. $1,800+ utilities, call 970-846-7695

STEAMBOAT:Beautifully restored cottage, 9th & Oak Street, downtown. 1BD, 1BA, WD, NS. First, last, security utilities. Available 07/01 $1250. 879-1453.

STEAMBOAT:EARN FREE RENT 1 SEQUOIA, 2 bed corner unit, lots of light, just remodeled brand new floors & walls, updated appliances, pool, hottub, $1050 negotiable 970-846-6943

HAYDEN:Spectacular home in Hayden for rent. 4BDR 3BATH, 3000 sq ft with att dbl gar. Open floor plan, in-flr heat, 500 sq ft custom log deck, two laundries, oversized kitchen with dbl ovens, custom closets, undgr sprinkler. We are looking for neat, clean, responsible renters ONLY! Lease and deposit required. $2000 mo. Call Amy 846-7044. AVAILABLE NOW!

STEAMBOAT:Available now! Starting at $1200 per month, lease negotiable. Upgraded Whistler 2bd, 1ba, sunny end unit, beautiful views. New tile, carpet, paint, maple cabinets, granite counters! Deck, WD, pool, hot tub, bus line. NS, NP, no partiers! (970)879-5141, (970)846-4240.

HAYDEN:3BD, 1BA, Fenced yard, separate garage, workspace, extra parking. WD, Snowblower. Pets welcome. Available NOW $1,200 month 970-846-8077

STEAMBOAT:Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA on bus route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease. 1st, last, deposit $1300 month + utilities. Call 970-222-0913

STEAMBOAT:House to share 3BD, 2BA, + garage in old town, Fully furnished, remodeled, close to schools & trails, WD, dog ok, $1000 utilities included, single or couple only. Available August 1st 970-355-9403 STEAMBOAT: Old Town Location, 3bd, 1ba, unfurnished, gas fireplace insert, WD, large yard, Pets negotiable $1350.00 879-1982 STAGECOACH:Available July 1st, newer 3bd, 2ba, 2-car garage in South Shore overlooking Reservoir. Year lease, NS, pets negotiable. $1550 month + deposit. 846.9591. STEAMBOAT: Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD + caretaker. 20 minutes from downtown. NS. $2400 month. 970-879-8814 STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $2,195 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551

STEAMBOAT:2000sf, 4bd 4ba, between town and mountain. WD. Furnished. Free internet & cable. Mountain view from upper deck. $1,800 monthly 879-5433 STEAMBOAT:Woodbridge Sunny, convenient 3BD, 2½ BA, tile countertops, 2 decks, heated garage, gas fireplace, bus route. WD, DW, NS, NP. $1,500 mo. 879-6200, Ext. 16. STEAMBOAT:2bd 2ba, deck, hot tub, pool, bus route, wd, utilities included, furniture available, flexible lease, $1075 mo., 1st, security only! 819-2593 STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3 BD, 2.5 BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,700 month, 2 car garage, no smoking (303)904-2377

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $1950 monthly. 970-846-6423.

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STEAMBOAT:Great Room Overlooking Valley! Private Bath, Furnished Townhome, WD, DW, WiFi. $750 includes utilities. Available Now! Lease or Monthly. 970-846-0440

HAYDEN:Valleyview Work OR Live. Large 1150 sqft 2BD, 2BA + 1150 sqft heated storage with overhead door. Great views! New construction. $1500 month. 819-1788 or 870-0169

HAYDEN:Rooms available in Hayden. Long-term rentals $400 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-276-2079

STEAMBOAT:NEWER TOWNHOME, 2br, 2ba 1152 sqft Westend Village, great location, quiet neighborhood with open space, sunny end unit. $1500,846-2141 RENT TO OWN OPTION. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Indian Meadows. Remodeled, 2 story, gas FP, cable, water, snow removal, hardwood floors, WD, NS, pets considered. $1150 1st, Security. 970-846-7435 STEAMBOAT:JUNE FREE!! 2bd 1ba Whistler Unit. Recent partial renovation. Last, deposit only. Includes several utilities and amenities. $1300 month (970)596-9884

STEAMBOAT:Sunny room, private bath, Stylish, clean, townhome, Quiet, private! Garage, WD, dishwasher, Fireplace, decks, NS, NP, $650 month includes cable, hi-speed internet, 846-2294 Partially furnished bedroom with bath. On bus route, fishcreek area. Must like children. $450.00 incl. util 819-0153 or 871-1318 avail now. STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom in new house for rent. All utilities included. WD, Direct TV. $575 Call in the evenings. 870-2944 STEAMBOAT:1BR available, downtown starting 08/05. Walk to town. Clean, Laid back, responsible person wanted, NS, NP. $450 plus utilities. 970-291-9593

HAYDEN:2BD, 1.5BA, FREE July rent! Fireplace, heated garage, beautiful views from atop hospital hill, WD, NS, NP, $1100 month, 1st & Security. (970) 756-6298 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, bus route. WD, DW, pet negotiable, NS. $1,250 month. First, Last, Deposit, June FREE. Tim 846-1605 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1100 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451. HAYDEN:2BD Townhome, $775 monthly + utilities, NS, NP: 2BD Duplex, $700 monthly + utilities, NS, NP, Both Available 07/01. 970-879-1200

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful! 3 bd, 3ba+ loft, office and gameroom. Approx 2100 sqft completely remodeled Kitchen, baths, carpet, new appliances. NS, Pets considered, $1,800 Mo Includes Heat, cable, water. You only pay elec. Swim in our Pool this summer! (970) 819-8777 STEAMBOAT:Clubhouse Drive 2Bed, 3Bath, 1600 sqft gas FP, hot tub on private deck off master BDRM. 2 car garage, furnished. $1,500 month + utilities. First, Last, Deposit, 602-768-3497

STEAMBOAT:2 rooms in 3bd, 2bth on mountain. dogs ok! $500 month + 1/3 utilities. Call Brett 720-373-0013

STEAMBOAT: Great Commercial Space for your Business! HWY 40 Frontage, with parking and excellent exposure, on the creek with ski mountain views, Chuck Armbruster 970-846-5655 Steamboat Village Brokers, Easy to Preview!

STEAMBOAT:700 sqft Warehouse with 250 sqft loft, #11, Yampa Valley Business Park, 2464 Downhill Drive, $725 per month total. 879-1708

STEAMBOAT: A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839 STEAMBOAT:1,500SF shop with well appointed office. Knotty pine built-in cabinets, workstations. 10’x10’ garage door. 2200SF shop with dock height. 846.4733

STEAMBOAT:Quail Run Townhome, 3 Bedroom. Furnished, on Mountain, and Bus. Available immediately. Lease. No Pets, includes most utilities. $2,100. 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:JUNE RENT FREE! Bright, Sunny, & Clean 2BD, 1BA corner unit available immediately, fully furnished, mountain, bus route, recently update, pool, hot tub, NS, NP, 1st, last security. $1200 some utilities included. 970-846-4965

STEAMBOAT: Prime Downtown Location in Historic Professional Office Building! 1,050 sf first class finished space including 3 offices and 5 work stations located at 141 9th Street. Call Ryan at 970-819-2742

STEAMBOAT:Rooms for rent in beautiful 4BD Townhome, NS, NP. $650 monthly per room includes all utilities & internet, on bus route, between downtown and mountain. (970)846-6423

STEAMBOAT:Successful Oak St. location for lease, Fall ‘09. 1476 sq. ft. plus storage. Good parking. $22/sq. ft. NNN. 879-1756 STEAMBOAT:Centrally located office space available with top quality finishes, shared kitchen and bathroom. 146-6,000SF starting at $375. 879.9133 STEAMBOAT:Brand new Oak St prime location. 2350 main floor sq. footage available now for tenant finish. $25sq. ft. NNN 879-1756 STEAMBOAT: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft. For further info Call Janet 879-0642 or 846-6962

STEAMBOAT:Furnished room available. On bus route, WD, internet, cable. $675 includes utilities. No lease or deposits required. Laura 871-7638, 870-1430.

STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA in 2BD 2BA Quail Run Condo, $600 includes utilities WD, NS, NP, hot tub, bus route, 846-9527

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STEAMBOAT:Roommate wanted to share nice home. Close to bus route and bike path, great views. NP, NS. $500.00 a month plus utilities. Available 7/1. Call 970-819-6128. STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom for rent in brand new Ranch house on 15 acres, WD. $700 monthly. 970-331-4576 STEAMBOAT:Roommate wanted to share 3 bd 2 bath house. wd, no pets. $600 month + utilities. 970-846-7110

STEAMBOAT:1107 Lincoln Avenue. Three-room suite. Discrete private parking, all utilities, DSL, conference room, kitchen. Ideal for insurance, real estate, professional, or construction offices. 970-879-6200, Ext. 16.

STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom with private bath for rent in Fairview Addition. $500.00 per month plus utilities. Available 8/1. Call 819-0501

STEAMBOAT: RETAIL: Center of Downtown 1,200-3,500sqft Boutique Retail, Food Service Restaurant? Flexible Terms. OFFICE: Prestigious location center of Downtown 700-1400sqft, Tenant finish allowance, Call Jon Sanders 970.870.0552

STEAMBOAT:1BD in 3BD trailer in Dream Island $400 monthly, short term ok. Call 970-846-6429

STEAMBOAT:Next to Yacht Club, 8th and Yampa on the river. Huge yard, Parking, flexible terms, price negotiable. Jon Sanders 970-870-0552

STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE NOW! New Riverfront commercial unit, Below Market Rent. 1400sf with two large internet ready offices with windows, warehse, garage, storage, receiving bay, good signage, parking, kitchen, bathroom, riverside patio, near bikepath. 970-846-3289 kath@evodesign.biz STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT: Office or Retail 5th and Yampa. 750-1700sqft. Terms negotiable, Month to Month? Ample parking, great signage. Jon Sanders (970)870-0552 STEAMBOAT:Warehouse: Live or Work 2,000 sq.ft. 3 phase power, fire alarm, sprinkler, large swing and overhead doors, internet, passive solar. Tenant finish, built to suite. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667

STEAMBOAT:Executive Office Suites Available at the Historic Old Pilot Building Great downtown location with full amenities: Phone System, Wireless Internet, Cable TV, Conference Room, and Kitchen. Contact Rhianna at (970)875-0999

CRAIG:Approx 1000 sq ft. shop with bathroom and water $700 month, call REMAX 824-7000

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STEAMBOAT:Office Suites Available for Immediate Occupancy. Conference room accessible. Long/short term available. Starting at $400 per month. All inclusive Call Bruce 846-0262 STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $375 month + cam. Garage Bay with office. $600 month + cam. 970-846-4267

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HAYDEN/STEAMBOAT: Airport Garages, Spring Special! Own a heated 12’ x 22’ storage unit for cars, home or business. $39,900 now $24,900 on a limited # of units. On site shuttle/clubhouse and manager. Rentals also available. AirportGarages.com (970)879-4440 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT! 10x10 $50 month, 10x15 $75 month and 10x20 $100 month. 970-879-1065 STEAMBOAT: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful full turn key 1BD condo at the Sheraton. Sleeps 6, Available 4th of July week. Cancellation Special! vrbo.com/1866 (970)870-9768 STEAMBOAT:Summer rental in new custom timber frame home near Whistler Park & open space. Top quality finishes, 3BR, 2BA, Garage, huge patio & views. Pics at www.vrbo.com listing #249226. $1,495 wk $3,250 mo. Nelson 970-846-8338

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STEAMBOAT:Furnished Herbage Townhome, 3bd, 3ba. On mountain on bus route. $1,800 monthly includes heat, water, cable. NS, NP. Available 6-1. 303-525-9102

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STEAMBOAT:Entrepreneurs seeking office space for new - growing business check out Bogue Enterprise Center at CMC. Great rates, one year leases, copy center, meeting rooms, SCORE counseling available. Call 870-4491 STEAMBOAT: BEAR RIVER CENTER- Beautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space 960SF. Call Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294

HAYDEN: 3100 sq ft warehouse with office and full bath/shower – 2 12X14 foot truck doors and man doors on either side. Could divide. New, landscaped and ready to lease @ $10.80 per foot ($2800mo) negotiable. Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676.

STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473

Sale or Lease! Antlers Bar & Cafe. Fixtures, furniture, blue-sky, artwork, collectibles. Historic! Restored! $295,000. Upper Yampa Realty 9 7 0 - 7 3 6 - 8 4 5 4 www.SteamboatVailCorridor.com

POSSIBLY THE BEST: 2660 s.f. A+ building. Lots of light and parking. Rent possible. For price: MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839 Commercial Retail in Downtown Steamboat Offered at $899,000 #125768 Excellent commercial retail building in the center of downtown. Extensively remodeled exterior and interior. Used as art gallery for over 10 years. High traffic area would make a great showroom. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Warehouse for sale. Very clean, Wescoin Ridge Unit A#2. 1015 sqft, bathroom, office, 160 sqft storage above. $297,000 Call: 970-879-8202

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2 Businesses + land. 3 acres Industrial, Private, Future Developement Potential, Residence and Office, Shop, Exhisting Self Storage. Possible Owner Financing. 970-879-5036 RIVERFRONT, Live work, lower level warehouse with office, kitchen, full bath, patio. 3 bd, 2 ba, condo up. $534,000, 846-5761

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Log Home on Five Acres

4BD, 1.75BA, 2300sf, new appliances, new carpet, horse corral, Hay shed, good water, great views! Mid $200’s. See web site for full description: http://ricks-place-online.net or call 970-629-5397

Make your money work for you. Consider a commercial lease with option in professional office space from 800 to 6000SF. 846.4733

Ranch Condo Offered at $450,000 #124088 Spectacular views and setting. Recently updated 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo with over 1300 sq ft and 1-car attached garage. Extensive amenities - pool, hot tubs, convention area, shuttle, sauna & more. Quiet location but minutes to it all. Call Caroline Wellford at (970)875-2414 or (970)846-6668 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Fish Creek Falls Condo Offered at $210,000 #125769 Enjoy incredible views from your balcony of Sleeping Giant and Emerald Mountain. This large, oversized one bedroom condominium has had many new upgrades including being professionally painted, new carpet throughout, new electric stove, new countertops and fantastic new lighting. All of these upgrades and the price hasn’t changed! Fish Creek Falls is located on the bus line, has very low HOA dues and allows dogs. Seller will include a brand new stackable washer and dryer with an accepted offer. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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PENDING- LOCAL STARTER OR INVESTOR CONDO MLS#124806 One Bedroom, dogs allowed. Low dues. Washer, dryer. Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/57622

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Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA $300,000. Owner will Finance. 440-666-6008

Fabulous FSBO 1900sqft 3BD, 2.5BA + family room / 4th BD, 1/2 duplex on mountain, 1 car garage, Completely remodeled. For more info log on to www.steamboatduplex.com or call 879-5833. Asking $609,900

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The Aspens at Walton Creek Offered at $265,000 #125142 Brand new subdivision near the base of the Ski Area on the free bus route. This 1 BD/1 BA upstairs unit has views of the Ski Area and Emerald Mtn. Custom tile work, hardwood floors, stainless package, thick granite counter tops, and even a ceiling fan. Owners may have a pet. Call Tim Boehm at (970)846-7873 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Live, Vacation, Rent this Beautiful 1BD 800SqFt DeerCreek Property. GARAGE, and Spectacular Ski Mountain Views! Recently updated with all NEW Hardwood floors, Karastan Carpet, Bathroom tile & Sliding Glass Doors. LOW HOA! Covered Breezeway Entrance, Assigned parking, Basement Storage, Mossrock Fireplace, Walk - In closet, WD, 2 Decks, Bus, Pets. Priced BELOW Assessed Value! Brokers Welcome! $295,000 Call 970-846-7275

Affordable Walton Creek 2BD, 2BA. No Banks required, owner will finance, low down $! $249,000 Roy Powell 970-846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

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Beautiful South Valley Home on 35+ Acres Offered at $1,599,995 #124719 Just remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on over 35 acres in the beautiful South Valley. Enjoy the expansive views as you sit in your hot tub, or entertain in the brand new kitchen and family area, recording studio, 12-car garage. Large outbuilding for all of the toys. Only 15 minutes from downtown Steamboat. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Secluded acreage! Large new home, apt, garage, shop, office, shed, pond, creek. Near Yampa. $845,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.Colorado-Ranches.com

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Quality Quail Run, only $369,000. 2BD, 2BA, garage, like new condition. Vacant, easy to show. Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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STEAMBOAT:New custom home near Whistler Park & open space. Top quality finishes, 3BR, 2BA, garage, huge patio, views & fully furnished. Pics at www.vrbo.com listing #249226. $3,250 mo. Available now through Sept. 30. 970-846-8338

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Pines at Ore House Offered at $320,000 #125114 A Quiet 1 BD/1 BA with a private garden level patio. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, Starbucks, the Yampa River Core Trail, and its on the bus route. Conveniently located between town and mountain with a hot tub, low assoc. dues, no stairs, and owners may have a pet. Call Tim Boehm at (970)846-7873 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Move-in Ready Offered at $935,000 #124912 This is a turn-key property (fully furnished) known as the Moose Lodge. It has been owned by one family and kept in great shape with little usage the last couple of years. Property is being sold as is; seller will entertain all reasonable offers to sell. Very motivated! Call Bob Bomeisl at (970)846-3046 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Move-in Ready, 3BD, 2BA, 1-car home located within walking distance of downtown Steamboat. Master bath with Whirpool tub and double sink vanity, gas-fireplace 2-decks, extra parking, corner lot, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, on bus-route, bike-path, great views! No HOA, no lot rent. Pioneer Village $430,000 Directions: HWY-40, 1/2 mile west of 13th St, Across from new Community Center, Rt on Conestoga Circle top of hill, brown house on left, 1467 (970)871-4880 (970)819-0347

Walk to Town, Trails, and School – 2,606 SF Offered at $775,000 #125655 3 BR’s plus exercise room & 3.5 bath. Listen to Spring Creek from your deck. Walk to Springs Creek Trail. Kids, walk to all three schools. Mature landscaping makes for private nights watching wildlife. Open cathedral tongue and groove ceiling in family room is warm and romantic. Granite counters in kitchen and media/bar room. The master is huge. RV storage, 2 car heated garage with workbench and NO COVENANTS. This home is a Steamboat dream comes true. Call Michelle Diehl at (970)846-1086 www.SteamboatDream.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

HAYDEN: Large Family Home with 2,492 Sqft, 3BD, 2BA, Interior remodeled. Includes: woodstove, deck, hot tub, and oversize Garage. $349,500 Bear River Realty 276-3392

Economical, wonderful, in town; beautiful mature grounds; minute’s walk to river, downtown. 2bd, 2ba home plus detached guesthouse. MLS 124942.www.steamboathomeforsale.com. 970-734-7113.

Gorgeous Game Trails Offered at $1,495,000 #125657 Breathtaking and panoramic views are what you will enjoy every day from this beautiful mountain contemporary home. 4000 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus loft, office/library, family room and bonus room. Impeccable quality on 35 acres only 4 miles from town. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Home for Sale in Steamboat II, In a great neighborhood, 3bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, wood stove, hot tub, storage sheds, FSBO, $420,000, 879-6579 Dignified Mountain Abode Offered at $1,675,000 #124176 Newly built and exquisite in every manner, this Cimarron townhome gives you 5 bedrooms on three levels. Upgrades include shower & bath enclosures, security system, ceiling fans throughout, custom fireplace stonework and a quaint entry hall cubby. The finishing touches include Giallo Venizianno granite and knotty alder cabinetry, trim and doors. Within walking distance to the slopes, you’ll enjoy every minute that this 3,000+ sq ft villa has to offer. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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STEAMBOAT: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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$10,000 Finders Fee offered! See those details on www.coloradomtnhome.homestead.com. 4 + B, 3BTH lake view home. 970-819-1562 to schedule showing. Exquisite Home in Mountain View Estates Offered at $2,750,000 #123772 Luxurious residence perfectly situated between downtown and mountain. Excellent craftsmanship and rich interior details in this warm and inviting 5,343 sq ft estate with 5 bdrms, 3-car garage, spacious great room, main level master, family room, office and caretaker suite. This home is exquisitely landscaped and backs to Fish Creek. Call Colleen de Jong at (970)846-5569 Colleen@PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

3 BR on Walton Creek, trees, views, 2.75 bath, quartz counters, on-demand water heater. FSBO. $579,000. Please, no brokers. 734 5020

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OLD TOWN GEM 157 Hill Street

Absolutely Charming 1930’s home. 3BD, 2BA. Only 4 block walk to town. Large master suite. Butcher Knife Creek steps from your door. FSBO $789,000. 970-871-0709 or 970-846-3690 BrokerDirectCo.com/#111581 4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, & furnished. $790,000 Call for appointment. (970)871-6898 Price Reduced! New home, 2BA, 3BD, 2 Car garage on large lot! Gain instant equity! 980 E 9th, Craig. 970-629-5427 Sensational Setting Nestled in the Aspens Offered at $1,349,000 #125387 View the night lights of Steamboat while unwinding in your hot tub. This home has gorgeous finishes and generous natural light. Private location generous with expansive remodel! This Colorado dream home can be yours for a realistic price of only $1,349,000. The location is magic! Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty Million Dollar Views! Offered at $419,000 Enjoy spectacular views of the Zirkels from this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in North Routt. This home has had extensive upgrades throughout including a brand new kitchen with Hickory cabinets, a dual fuel oven, all stainless steel appliances and a new roof. The two car garage has plenty of room for all of your toys. Very easy to show and priced to sell. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Stagecoach 3BD, 2.5BA, garage, 2300 sqft, stream in back, beautiful Views. $419,000. Room to expand, lease option! Call 970-846-1525 Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000 #125698 Possibly the best views of the mountain can be seen from this 5 bedroom/ 7 bath home. The master suite is on the main level with its own office and walk out to a private hot tub. A large family room, wine cellar, great storage and incredible craftsmanship can be found in this new luxury home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Big Home, Big Yard! 4Bd, 3Ba, available 1Bd rental space, Oak Creek. Hot-tub. Decks. $294,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.UpperYampaRealty.com HOMES BELOW $300,000 Built on your lot, Stagecoach-Steamboat, PDC Construction. 736-0890 or 846-1525

FSBO, exceptionally nice, updated home, 1860 sq ft, 4 BD, 2 BA. All new windows, new kitchen, family room, A/C, 2 car garage, Large, fenced yard, sprinkler system, two storage sheds. Spacious decks. 1281 Crest Drive, Craig. $244,900 Brokers welcome = 3% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739

20+ Acre Architectural Masterpiece Offered at $5,950,000 #125618 Custom built home on 20+ acres! This property has 360-degree panoramic views of the Steamboat Ski Area and the Yampa River Valley. Only a short 2 miles from town, quality accents include trussed wood ceilings, alder trim & doors and a mix of granite, marble and onyx stonework in the kitchen and bathrooms. With 350 ft of Yampa River frontage, this is a truly unique home situated on an irreplaceable piece of land. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty SilverSpur Masterpiece, custom finishes and extras gallore. 4BD, 3.5BA, easy show any time, unbeatable price! Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661.

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Priced For a Quick Sale! Offered at $298,000 #125646 Just remodeled in 2009, a 3BD+/2BA home with large detached garage on 3.9 acres covered with mature Aspens, no beetle kill here. A great location in the subdivision with panoramic views. This would be a perfect multi-family recreational retreat or snowmobiler’s dream home, 25 minutes away from Steamboat and only 5 miles to one of the top snowmobiling destinations in Colorado. New carpet, wood floors, tile, wood doors, base & case installed with no need to haul water (great well). Call Tim Boehm at (970)846-7873 Prudential Steamboat Realty 3,000+ square foot home, only $540,000, lovely setting on 1.73 acres, lots of extras! Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 846-1661

Big Valley Ranch Home Offered at $2,250,000 #123162 A spectacular 35-acre site in Big Valley Ranch with panoramic views and over 5,700 square feet of living space. 4+ bedrooms including a main level master, a grand living room with picture windows and a kitchen fit for a chef. Features include extensive custom woodwork and a 3-car garage. Paved roads and a 1,500 acre common area with a pond and trails throughout make this property a complete escape. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Back on the Market with a $20,000 price reduction! Offered at $759,000 #125547 Immaculate Single Family Home offering the ultimate location close to Whistler Park, minutes from the Ski Area, and easy access to the Core Trail. Interior offers a great open floor plan with vaulted T&G wood ceilings. Home is warm and charming with luxury appointments that include new appliances, hickory cabinetry, slate flooring, slate shower surrounds, and beautifully landscaped yard. Filled with brand new mountain furnishings and accessories. Offered turn-key. Truly a MUST SEE residence. Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty Hayden Home Offered at $350,000 #124970 Gorgeously remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hayden located in excellent family neighborhood. Remodeled in 2008 with bamboo floors, granite countertops, new flooring, cabinets and trim throughout. Fenced yard and large deck with sweeping valley views. Call Colleen de Jong at (970)846-5569 Colleen@PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Brand new, 3BD 2 BA Home in Craig, buyer tax credit with purchase, owner financing available, seller willing to negotiate. Ken 846.4472 Walk to the Slopes! Offered at $1,190,000 #123431. Excellent location and ski area views from this single-family home in desirable Landings neighborhood located just two blocks from the Gondola. Gorgeously decorated five bedroom, four bath home featuring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace and 2 spacious decks with outstanding views. The HOA takes care of the exterior maintenance so you can enjoy life! Call Colleen de Jong at (970)846-5569 Colleen @ PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Ski Town Realty, Bruce Tormey, Realtor BruceT34@yahoo.com (970)846-8867

Chateau at Bear Creek Back on the Market! WOW! Was $1,100,000 NOW $899,000! #125702 Beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath townhome located on a pond and a short distance to the base of the ski area. Enjoy exceptional views of Mount Werner from your large wrap around deck. Like new with high-end finishes throughout including granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, natural stone and travertine bathrooms, wet bar with wine fridge and copper sink... New carpet, paint... the works!! Southern exposure provides excellent light throughout the home. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature garden. Priced to sell!! Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Steamboat - approx 2100 Sq feet, 3 bd, 3ba+ loft office and gameroom. Completely remodeled Kitchen, baths, carpet, new appliances. Great porch, steps away from the pool. Motivated Seller FSBO (970) 819-8777

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$465,500 MOVE IN READY! MLS#125821 Newly remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. Open and modern, privacy, views, 1/3 acre, master suite, three car garage. Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/67633

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Luxury Home in the Sanctuary Offered at $3,979,000 #125699 This home overlooks the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course with amazing views of the mountain and valley. This 5 bedroom/ 6 bath home backs up to 38 acres of green space. In addition, a 1 bedroom/ 1 bath caretakers unit completes this estate. The master suite has a private deck, fireplace and oversized his and her closets. A gourmet kitchen, covered deck and media room top off this amazing home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

West Acres - 2bd, 1ba, Very Clean, updated! New furnace, wood stove, sheds, large deck, fenced yard, dogs o.k. Brokers welcome. $35,000, 819-4377 2003 Mobil Home for sale. 3bd 2ba on big lot. New carpet inside, new deck and concret parking area. $115,000. (970)629-2380 to inquire.

Townhome with 2 Separate Living Areas Offered at $465,000 #125204 A large 3 bedroom/3bath townhome with two separate living areas on a private drive. The views include the Yampa River, Emerald Mtn., Sleeping Giant, Buffalo Pass, the Rodeo, Ski Jump and all of Downtowm. The interior was thoroughly remodeled in the Fall 07. Ride, walk, stroll or roll to restaurants, shops the Yampa River Core, or just enjoy the Hot Springs at the end of the street. Call Tim Boehm at (970)846-7873 Prudential Steamboat Realty Chateau at Bear Creek Back on the Market! WOW! Was $1,100,000 NOW $899,000! #125702 Beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath townhome located on a pond and a short distance to the base of the ski area. Enjoy exceptional views of Mount Werner from your large wrap around deck. Like new with high-end finishes throughout including granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, natural stone and travertine bathrooms, wet bar with wine fridge and copper sink... New carpet, paint... the works!! Southern exposure provides excellent light throughout the home. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature garden. Priced to sell!! Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty FSBO: Old Fish Creek, Downtown views, 1850sf, 3Bdrm, 2Bath, with Loft and unfinished Bsmnt. New roof ‘08, 3+ parking spaces, 300sf deck. $435,000, 846-4799

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TOWNHOME on MOUNTAIN $389,000

Steamboat, approx 2100 Sq feet, 3 bd, 3ba+ loft office and gameroom. Completely remodeled Kitchen, baths, carpet, new appliances. Great porch, steps away from the pool. Won’t last long at this price! FSBO (970)819-8777 Larger for Less! 2,636 SF Offered at $656,000 #125529 4 br-4.5 bath Waterford townhome with 2 car garage just blocks from the Steamboat Springs Ski Area. Pool outside your back deck. Completely remodeled and looks, feels, smells brand new. Pets allowed. Perfect second home for two families it is so large. Stainless appliances, granite, slate, tongue and grove ceilings, rocked fireplace, trawled walls, neutral Berber carpet, and more…. See virtual tour at: http://www.tourfactory.com/517262 Are you ready for the mountains? Call Michelle Diehl at (970)846-1086 www.SteamboatDream.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

40 Acres by Elk Springs in Western Moffat County, CR access, tower close by, excellent hunting area, $40,000, Tom Tucker Realty 970-878-4596 Ready to build, 5.3 acre LPS lot. Surrounded by 190 acres of preserved land. Bordering Flying Diamond Ranch, Ag Status, water, good hay. Just off expanded HWY 131, elevated, private setting. Stunning views of ski area. Flat building site, no envelope. FSBO $235,000. 970-819-5353 Multiple Home-sites! 4+/-acres adjoining Oak Creek. Best opportunity to have horses in town. Trailer. $180,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.Colorado-Ranches.com 40 ACRES East North CRAIG $100,000, Owner finance 6.5% with $5000 down, $673.95 mo, elec and roads, 970-640-8723 Ready to build owner finance 40 acres E.N. Craig, 64x40 pole barn. Older motorhome, electricity, septic, water, phone, $190,000. $20,000 down, approx. $1,930 per month, 970-640-8723

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Stately Sanctuary Residence Offered at $4,795,000 #124689 With stone siding, cedar wood accents and 8,600 square feet, this home encompasses luxurious mountain living at its finest. This lodge-inspired masterpiece sits along the 16th fairway of the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club with 7 bedrooms, a designated office and 6.5 bathrooms, including a fully equipped two-bedroom guest apartment that adjoins the main house. An outdoor grilling station and heated stone patio create an idyllic backyard setting. Call Cam Boyd at (970)846-8100 or Pam Vanatta at (970)291-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com or www.SteamboatEstates.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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LOWEST PRICED HOME IN BLACKTAIL ESTATES, Priced under recent appraisel, FSBO, 2bd, 2ba, on 5 acres with 2.5 acres in haymeadow, horse friendly neighborhood, remodeled with new windows and red wood decks, slate entry, travertine master bath and much more! 360 degree views, passive solar design, NO HOA’s! 970-819-5632, $589, 995.

LOG HOME & CABIN PACKAGE - 1757sqft $60,900.00; 615sqft - $31,900. Many other models available. 719-686-0404 or visit www.highcountryloghomes.NET

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Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $2,175,000 #125774 This 4 bedroom / 4 ½ bath home has panoramic views from the valley to downtown. The house overlooks the Rollingstone Golf Course and comes with a transferable golf membership. Easy living with a main floor master and his/her walk-in closets. Eat-in country kitchen has a sitting area and fireplace. 3 bedrooms on the lower level have access to a covered deck and large family room with wet bar. Great storage, 1000+ square feet of unfinished space, water features, and a spacious office with a private bath complete this special home. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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3BD, 2.5BA, corner unit with garage in Riverplace. Core trail and River access. Clubhouse, close to ski mountain, low dues, lease possible. All serious offers considered. FSBO 970-846-0864

Creek Ranch! Starting at $275,000 #124506, 124746, 125183 & #116434 Creek Ranch is a land preservation subdivision. Owners have access to 2,400 acres for horseback riding, hiking, skiing, hunting and fishing. More than 3 miles of Trout Creek meander through the valley and 4 ponds are scattered throughout. Ranch headquarters include an authentic main ranch house, a barn, large arena and ample horse pasture all for owner use. Call Cam Boyd at (970)846-8100 or Pam Vanatta at (970)291-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com or www.SteamboatEstates.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Nice Building Site! By Owner, All Utilities with fees paid. Mountain views, Oak Creek, $56,500 870-0266, petnum@hotmail.com To Request photos.

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Exclusive Sidney Peak Ranch Offered at $750,000 #125488 Located 10 minutes from downtown Steamboat but a world away, Sidney Peak Ranch offers only 32 lots ranging from 40-50 acres. The stocked fish pond, 32-stall barn Equestrian center, 1200 acre conservation easement plus miles riding, and hiking trails make this the place you want to call home. Ranch 5 is 40.15 acres and offers a beautiful 6 acre flat building site. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs, Howelsen and Emerald mountains in your back yard. $300,000 970-826-0307

The Perfect Lot Offered at $925,000 #123513 Beautiful, private lot in Mountain View Estates. Flat building site with panoramic views from the Ski Area to Emerald Mountain. One of the few lots remaining in this highly desirable neighborhood located between town and the ski area. This larger lot is .91 acres. Call Colleen de Jong at (970)846-5569 Colleen@PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Spectacular View Lot Under 400K Offered at $395,000 #125368 Fabulous treed lot with views to Buff Pass and Mt. Werner. Lots of pine, aspen and oak on property at the top of the subdivision. Very private spectacular lot 10 minutes from everything. Call Bob Bomeisl at (970)846-3046 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Silver Spur - Phase 3 Mountain to Flat Top Views, 1/2 acre Corner lot, Great family neighborhood. FSBO $250,000 970-846-4633

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MOUNTAIN TOP HOME 35 ACRES 360 Degree views, LOWEST PRICE IN STEAMBOAT! 3000SqFt, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Custom Woodwork, Bamboo floors, Granite counters, 3 car garage, 1800sqft of Patio’s. Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real Estate 846-8081 or 879-1212

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It’s Here - The Perfect Building Lot Offered at $450,000 #125650 Ready to build on complete with a well and roughed in driveway. This perfect country lot has a flat building site, gorgeous trees and sweet views. Privacy in a peaceful aspen grove setting. Enjoy lots of elbow room to romp. Horses allowed. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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YAMPA RANCH, 320 ACRES, WATER RIGHTS, IRRIGATED HAYFIELDS, PONDS, CREEK, HIGH-END ‘08 REMODELED, 5BD, 3BA, $3,499,000.00, MOUNTAIN WEST R.E., 970-476-0500

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FSBO: 4BR, 2BA, Large Garage / Shop, 58 fenced Acres, Three Springs, One Pond. $525,000 with incentives. Call Arlan 970-846-3681

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2 lots with permit ready plans for unique 4000sqft homes. $995,000 Owner 619-977-6606

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WANTED:3BR Duplex, TH or SF Downtown or on mtn to trade for 2BR, 2B Lodge unit, beautifully updated including heated tile floors. Short walk or shuttle to base, nicest pool on the mtn! Onsite mgt and great rental income. 970-222-3095

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Country Family Home- 2,400 sq.ft., 3 bdrms/2 full baths, kitchen/dining/living room & laundry room. 20 acres or 60 acres. 970-824-7330

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Cheapest lot in SS city limits, 1.89 acres, Zoned Residential, Subdivision Potential. JV-Subordinate-TradePrice Reduced $20,000. NOW $169,000, Ron Wendler CGR 875-2914

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City Meeker Montrose Pueblo Rifle Vail Salt Lake City Vernal Casper Cheyenne Jackson Rock Springs

Today Hi Lo W 80 49 t 87 56 t 88 61 t 83 55 t 72 42 t 84 64 t 82 53 pc 82 53 t 74 55 t 77 42 t 78 54 t

Hi 81 84 88 85 67 88 86 86 79 75 79

Fri. Lo W 51 t 55 t 59 t 54 t 40 t 66 t 57 t 54 t 57 t 44 t 52 t

NATIONAL CITIES

Today Today City Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Miami 88 78 t Albuquerque 92 67 t Minneapolis 78 62 pc Atlanta 92 66 s New York City 78 68 r Boston 72 63 r 98 71 pc Chicago 74 57 pc Oklahoma City Philadelphia 82 64 t Dallas 100 76 s Phoenix 106 86 t Detroit 70 57 c Reno 94 63 t Houston 99 77 t San Francisco 78 57 pc Kansas City 83 68 t Seattle 84 54 s Las Vegas 100 79 t 84 65 t Los Angeles 80 64 pc Washington, D.C. Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Source: SteamboatWeather.com

Sun and Moon:

Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today

(7,000 ft to 9,000 ft)

REGIONAL WEATHER Jackson 77/42

Salt Lake City 84/64

Moab 88/62

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Casper 82/53

Steamboat Springs 75/47

Grand Junction 89/60 Durango 86/55

Cheyenne 74/55

Denver 82/58 Colorado Springs 86/57 Pueblo 88/61

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0.00" 0.00" 13.89"

5:41 a.m. 8:41 p.m. 5:03 p.m. 1:50 a.m.

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Last

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July 15

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First

July 21

July 28

ACCUWEATHER UV INDEX TODAY TM

Higher index numbers indicate greater eye and skin exposure to ultraviolet rays.

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0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme

Area Flow Level Boulder Creek .............164 ............low Clear Ck/Golden .........747 ..........med. S. Platte/Bailey ............232 ............low Lower Poudre .............1180 ........med.

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STREAM FLOWS

Area Flow Level Brown's Canyon .........2400 ........med. Gore Canyon..............3990..........high Yampa R./Steamboat ..606 ............low Green R./Green R.....10600 ........high

WEATHER TRIVIATM

What is the record high temperature for the United States in July?

A: 134(F) at Death Valley, Calif., on July 10, 1913

City Aspen Boulder Colorado Spgs Craig Denver Durango Eagle Fort Collins Grand Junction Glenwood Spgs Leadville

REGIONAL CITIES

83 43 83 43

Precipitation:

ROUTT COUNTY FORECAST

Today: Some sun, then clouds, a t-storm in the afternoon. Highs 68 to 75. 0" New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) Tonight: An evening t-storm; otherwise, clouds breaking. Lows 43 to 49. 0" New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) Tomorrow: A couple of afternoon thunderstorms around. Highs 69 to 77. 0" New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft)

ALMANAC

Steamboat through 5 p.m. yesterday

RF: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, cloudiness, sunshine intenisty, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body. Shown is the highest temperature for each day

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