Stories for November 20, 2009
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Routt jobless rate rises in October
6.1% of labor force was unemployed, up from 5.9% in September
Routt County's unemployment stood at 6.1 percent in October, up from 5.9 percent in September, according to state figures released today. The number of people in the county's labor force continues to decrease. Statewide, unemployment fell from 7 percent in September to 6.9 percent in October.
Steamboat Movie Times, March 12-18
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Charlie Bates: Singers take ‘Alleluia’ to ‘Amen’
In her pre-concert address at the Yampa Valley Singers’ performance Tuesday, chorus director Marie Carmichael expressed pleasure at the sight of the over-flowing crowd gathered for this music event, the first of the holiday season.
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat Springs receives $1M grant for tree removal
The city of Steamboat Springs has received a $1 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Colorado State Forest Service for removal of trees that present a wildfire risk in the Steamboat area.
Mike Lawrence: Base-area bouillabaisse
As Steamboat Ski Area prepares for Scholarship Day on Wednesday, there’s a lot going on around the resort’s base that has nothing to do with skis or snowboards.
Sunlight Mountain Resort opening day set for Dec. 4
Sunlight Mountain Resort is sitting pretty with recent snow storms that have blessed the region. But even with a top mountain depth reported at 16 inches Tuesday, Marketing Manager Dylan Lewis was reluctant to say whether the resort would open early.
Steamboat football prepares for showdown with Windsor
At least for the moment, things are back to normal for the Steamboat Springs High School football team. With a week separating the team from its first-round Class 3A playoff victory against Berthoud, and on the eve of its second-round showdown with Windsor, Steamboat coach Aaron Finch said this week feels more like the rest of them.
Euforquestra comes to Steamboat with its world-influenced sound
The Fort Collins-based jam band Euforquestra started out its decade-long life as a four-piece, mostly rock-styled band called Euphoria. The band plays at 10 p.m. today and Saturday.
Growth spurt spurs Sailors football senior
Jack Spady instrumental on both sides of the ball
Ask the various people surrounding the Steamboat Springs High School football program for their favorite Jack Spady highlight and there’s little chance you’ll get the same answer from any two people.
BAFW party Wednesday features 3 bands and 2 DJs
Local rock band Lower Concentration is the opening act for BAFW’s season-opening party, an event starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday that features three bands and two DJs.