Eduardo Capote took the stand as the final witness in his own defense Monday, bringing an end to the fifth day of testimony in the Steamboat Springs assault trial. After closing arguments today, the assault trial of Eduardo and David Capote will go to the jury.

Commuter van service between South Routt and Steamboat Springs could begin as soon as next month. The Routt County Board of Commissioners today is expected to consider offering the contract for the service to national firm VPSI.

When 18th century French astronomer and comet-hunter Charles Messier aimed his telescope at the middle star in the Sword of Orion, he thought he might have discovered a new comet. To Messier?s dismay, it turned out to be a false alarm.

The city of Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center, to discuss last year?s regulation monitoring, education and enforcement efforts on the Yampa River.

The Record for Feb. 7

As difficult as it was to get up from the couch Sunday to reheat a plate of nachos during a spectacular Super Bowl between New Orleans and Indianapolis, it was even more difficult to turn our backs on the flat panel during the commercial breaks.