Steamboat Springs

Non-native Species Runs Amok in Yampa Valley

Written by Brent Cranium Friday, 04 April 2008

Cranes From Vail, Snowmass Breed with Locals, Create Resistant Hybrid Strain

In a large-scale illustration of unintended consequences, a new resistant hybrid crane is overtaking the Yampa Valley. Professor Seymour Biggassi, head of CMC's ornithology department, believes that a new strain of crane has evolved in the Yampa Valley, the result of unintended interbreeding between local cranes and visitors from Vail and Snowmass.

Flocks of cranes can be seen nesting on the Sleeping Giant.

"If you know what to look for, it really is quite easy to distinguish between the two varieties of crane," said Biggassi. "Cranes native to the Yampa Valley can be identified by their ability to fold themselves up and move from place to place on their own wheels. The species found in the Vail Valley are much larger and lack this ability. Many of the cranes you now see are of the larger Vail variety. The males are easily identified by their huge counterweights. The one at the ski mountain is even building a new...

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Music: Let's Hear It For Reckless Development

Written by Marginally Hairy Friday, 04 April 2008

The days are winding down for the World Infamous Slugboat Saloon, Beanery and Pickup Joint.  The dancers still swing but soon, so will the wrecking ball, which is one sure way to get the patrons to leave after last call.  And as they have for the past two decades, and as they will for years to come, the band Reckless Development is bringing their act to town.  "We're trying to do for Steamboat Springs what we're already doing for Vail.  We've left our mark on many cities and towns across our great and growing country," says bassist Phillip Openspace.

Reckless Development brings their floor raising, dirt bustin', back ho'n, nail driving sound to the Slugboat Saloon for one last rockin' weekend before the blastin' begins!

Reckless Development is currently touring in support of their new album, "Raze Your Consciousness," which includes the hit single, "I-Beam Me Up, Scottie."  "Even after all these years, our fan base is still building," says drummer Digger Komatsu.  "We hope that trend will continue."  Komatsu says he used many unconventional pieces of equipment to create the...

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