Soroco running back Bryan Spaeth takes advantage of a block to find some room in the second half of Friday night's homecoming game against Paonia. After falling behind, 19-0, the Rams made a late run, but lost, 19-13.
Published on September 30, 2006
Steamboat Springs senior Tanner Stillwell tries to fend off two Bulldog defenders Friday during the Sailors' 21-9 victory over Moffat County.
Published on September 30, 2006
Hayden resident Kathy Kuegler writes in her checkbook while Hayden Mercantile owner Bill Hayden mans the checkout Friday. The Town of Hayden has seen significant increases in money generated by sales tax.
Published on September 30, 2006
Mark Bryden sits outside the Stock Bridge Center while doing volunteer work with co-workers Friday. Bryden was named interim manager of Steamboat Springs-based SmartWool after the company announced Friday its president, Chip Coe, would retire.
Published on September 30, 2006
Homecoming queen Toni Lombardi and king Bryan Spaeth were all smiles after being crowned at half time. Unfortunately, the Paonia Eagles ruined the homecoming celebration by beating the Rams in volleyball and football.
Published on September 30, 2006
An elk enjoys a fall day in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Published on September 30, 2006
Senior Tanner Stillwell tries to fend off two Bulldog defenders Friday during the Sailors' victory over Craig in Moffat County.
Published on September 30, 2006
Steamboat Springs golfer Paul Berry drives on the No. 9 hole at the Haymaker Golf Course earlier this season. The state tournament begins Monday at Haymaker.
Published on September 29, 2006
Friends of the Yampa volunteer David Moulton helps other volunteers with maintenance on the kayak course on Thursday. More than 20 volunteers spent time adjusting cables for kayak gates, aligning poles and sprucing up the area.
Published on September 29, 2006
A cabin stands in the Spring Creek area. The cabin's owner wanted to add the area to the development's master plan and build a single-family dwelling, but city planners denied four urban boundary extension proposals at their meeting Thursday night.
Published on September 29, 2006
Michelle Hess, Strawberry Park Elementary School's music teacher, and students Tatum Wall, left, and Libby Lukens, both 7, test out new African drums. Money from the music budget, school budget and PTIC budget were used to purchase more than 20 drums.
Published on September 29, 2006
Nurse Janice Poirot administers Robert Jones' annual flu shot as his wife, Evelyn, waits her turn at the VNA on Thursday.
Published on September 29, 2006
Rabbi Joseph Goldman speaks during the third community meeting of "Exploring the Sacred" on Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Goldman was part of a six-member panel of religious leaders that included, from right, Kerry Hart of the Baha'i Faith,Tim Olmstead of the Buddist Center of Steamboat and Deacon John Franklin of Holy Name Catholic Church.
Published on September 29, 2006
The best time to plant garlic to obtain larger bulbs is now. Use the outer cloves of the garlic bulb, and set them about 1 inch deep into the ground and about 3 inches apart. They will be ready to harvest when the leaves begin to turn yellow, usually in early September.
Published on September 29, 2006
All ages were learning how to square dance at the Downtown Hoedown on Saturday.
Published on September 29, 2006
Alan Vasquez will be performing many different instruments at the same time by looping them tonight at the Old Town Pub.
Published on September 29, 2006
Ghostowne will be performing country rock Saturday night at The Tugboat Grill & Pub in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 29, 2006
Nina Rogers plays Shirley Valentine in a one-woman play about a middle-aged Manchester housewife who rediscovers herself and pursues her dreams after her children have moved out of the house. She will be performing this play tonight and Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 29, 2006
Nina Rogers plays Shirley Valentine in a one-woman play about a middle-aged Manchester housewife who rediscovers herself and pursues her dreams after her children have moved out of the house. She will be performing this play tonight and Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 29, 2006
Nina Rogers plays Shirley Valentine in a one-woman play about a middle-aged Manchester housewife who rediscovers herself and pursues her dreams after her children have moved out of the house. She will be performing this play tonight and Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 29, 2006
Nina Rogers plays Shirley Valentine in a one-woman play about a middle-aged Manchester housewife who rediscovers herself and pursues her dreams after her children have moved out of the house. She will be performing this play tonight and Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 29, 2006
About 20 members of the Steamboat Clay Artisans brought 10 wheels to Blue Sky Pottery to hand make the 300 bowls that will be used Wednesday at the Soup Bowl Supper.
Published on September 29, 2006
These are some of the handcrafted soup bowls that were made by members of Steamboat Clay Artisans for the fifth annual Soup Bowl Supper on Wednesday.
Published on September 29, 2006
These are some of the handcrafted soup bowls that were made by members of Steamboat Clay Artisans for the fifth annual Soup Bowl Supper on Wednesday.
Published on September 29, 2006
These are some of the handcrafted soup bowls that were made by members of Steamboat Clay Artisans for the fifth annual Soup Bowl Supper on Wednesday.
Published on September 29, 2006
Steamboat Springs runners Matt Hill, Charlie Stoddard, Lee Wren, Bryce Gordon and Sam Chovan. On Saturday, the boys team finished first at a meet in Moffat County.
Published on September 28, 2006
Judy Siettmann, a substitute teacher for Mrs. RobertsÕ fifth-grade Strawberry Park Elementary School class, watches as students work on their assignments Wednesday.
Published on September 28, 2006
Democratic candidate for Routt County sheriff Gary Wall speaks at a candidate forum about early childhood education issues, hosted Wednesday by First Impressions of Routt County. Seated at left is Garrett Wiggins, the Republican candidate for sheriff. Seated at right is Dick Klumker, the Republican candidate for Routt County assessor.
Published on September 28, 2006
Some of Steamboat's top tennis players are older than 50 and came out to open the Timeless Tennis clinics last week. People taking part included Wanda Brehmer, Susie Allen, Alfred Kahn, Cal Myers, Karen Connell, Clay Hanger, John Fetcher, Stan Whittemore, Patty Kreutz and Barb Campbell
Published on September 27, 2006
Steamboat's Max Hamil makes a move around Moffat County's Robbie Herring on Tuesday at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig. Steamboat Springs beat the Bulldogs, 3-0.
Published on September 27, 2006
A dead antelope lies in a field Monday off Routt County Road 65. Division of Wildlife officers are investigating the apparent poaching of six antelope and two deer that they think occurred Sunday evening.
Published on September 27, 2006
Jen O'Brien, an employee for the city of Steamboat Springs, replaces tree lights along Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday. By replacing the old 1/2-watt bulbs with 1-watt bulbs, Main Street should see a brighter downtown.
Published on September 27, 2006
A redheaded woodpecker was busy pecking away at a tree near Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp on Tuesday.
Published on September 27, 2006
Middle school students Abby Kissane, left, from Steamboat Springs and Morgan Carricio, from Hayden, both 11, write in their journals after attending one of four topics on their first day of hands-on learning in an outdoor environment at Science Camp on Tuesday. This week, Steamboat and Hayden sixth grade students were enrolled in the science camp at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Published on September 27, 2006
A bicyclist rides past the intersection of Amethyst Drive and Spring Creek Road Tuesday. Thursday night, the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission will discuss a proposed eight-lot subdivision, called Prospect Heights, on the vacant lot shown. A small sign is planted in the ground where development would occur.
Published on September 27, 2006
Gary Wall
Published on September 27, 2006
Afternoon light bathes Butcherknife Creek, putting brilliant fall colors on display.
Published on September 27, 2006
Discovery Learning Center preschoolers, from left, Maddie Steele, Ava Scarborough and Dillon Harlan are all smiles Monday afternoon during outside play time.
Published on September 26, 2006
The view out the windshield of a front-end loader driven by excavator Marv Shively on Monday on the Yampa River near Routt County Road 14F. As part of a riverbank restoration project, Shively dug loads of plants and reeds from the island downstream and re-planted them on the riverbank to reduce erosion and improve the riparian habitat. The island will be fully removed next year.
Published on September 26, 2006
Bill Chase, left, directs a front-end loader driven by Marv Shively, Monday afternoon on the banks of the Yampa River near Routt County Road 14F. Chase, Shively and excavator Billy Jankoski installed loads of riparian plants along the riverbank, as part of a restoration project along a mile of the river.
Published on September 26, 2006
Mike Kenney walks along the Yampa River Core Trail with Ivy Kenney on Monday afternoon. Warm temperatures allowed many people to get out and enjoy the autumn colors.
Published on September 26, 2006
Steamboat Springs resident Tim Calkins takes advantage of a warm autumn afternoon Monday to do some fly fishing on the Yampa River.
Published on September 26, 2006
Jenna Gruben takes a turn on the downhill of the 7.2-mile Emerald Mountain portion of the annual Run for Literacy race Sunday. Jenna second place time was 1:01:53.
Published on September 25, 2006
8th grade running back Isaiah Forsyth, 13, eludes his Meeker opponent on his way to a touchdown during their game Saturday. The 8th grade lost, 16-22.
Published on September 25, 2006
Hikers Meg Montgomery, left, Darcy Trask and Sadie reach the quarry overlook viewing a snow-dusted Mt. Werner on Sunday
Published on September 25, 2006
Students and faculty of The Lowell Whiteman School gather in the main building's atrium for morning announcements and poetry reading. This year's enrollment at the private, college preparatory school is a record 108 students.
Published on September 24, 2006
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter, a former Denver District Attorney, is all smiles at a campaign stop in Sugar City, east of Pueblo, on Labor Day weekend.
Published on September 24, 2006
Congressman Bob Beauprez anounces his Colorado Accountability Pledge at a press conference earlier this month in Denver.
Published on September 24, 2006
Greenridge Mountaineers Dancers square dance on 12th Street during Saturday's second annual Downtown Hoedown.
Published on September 24, 2006
George Trujillo, with his granddaughter, Justice Sales, 5, at the Chili Challenge on Saturday. When Sales asked if any of Trujillo's chili was left, Trujillo replied, "it's all gone." Trujillo won the People's Choice Award for his chili entry.
Published on September 24, 2006
Ramsey Bernard returns a volley during his 6-4, 6-2 match against his Evergreen opponent.
Published on September 24, 2006
Lizzie Stoll goes for the dig during the third match against Delta to help send the game into a fourth match. The Sailors took control after the fourth match, winning in five games, 23-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-8.
Published on September 24, 2006
Andrew Comrie-Picard slides around a muddy corner during a practice run for the Colorado Cog Rally Friday. Racing begins Saturday at 8 a.m.
Published on September 24, 2006
Driver Brian Scott accelerates through a curve during a practice run for this weekend's Colorado Cog Rally. Racing will begin Saturday at 8 a.m., and there are several prime spectator viewing areas around the town of Hayden.
Published on September 24, 2006
Kevin Nemec of CACTOFAB starts another project inside his garge where his designs and builds rails and jumps for snowboarders, motocross riders and skateboarders.
Published on September 24, 2006
Nemec at work with his TIG welder in his Cactofab workshop in Stagecoach.
Published on September 24, 2006
CMC students use a rail built by Cactofab (Kevin Nemec) they installed below the campus parking lot for eager snowboarders at the beginning of the season.
Published on September 24, 2006
Kevin "Cactus" Nemec hits a motocross ramp of his own design at a double secret North Routt location.
Published on September 24, 2006
Cactofab tackled the project of fixing and expanding the skateboard park at Howelsen Hill in the summer 2004 The project included building a steel skeleton for the new ramps.
Published on September 24, 2006
Birthday Club: Wyatt Enger, Age: 2, Sept. 17
Published on September 24, 2006
Friends & Neighbors: John La, the owner of the Galaxy Restaurant and Panda Garden Restaurant in Steamboat Springs, was invited to a luncheon with President Bush at the Denver mansion of Charlie Gallagher on July 21. Bush spoke about the importance of keeping troops in Iraq and the November election.
Published on September 24, 2006
Friends & Neighbors: The United States Bowling Congress and Colorado Bowling Association proudly recognized Wendy Hicks as an honorary member of the Colorado State USBC Bowling Association for outstanding service and dedication. The award was presented on September 16, 2006, as part of the CSBA annual Jamboree and Hall of Fame Banquet.
Published on September 24, 2006
Kent Eriksen and his wife, Katie Lindquist-Eriksen, stand with Eriksen's custom-made road and mountain bikes. Eriksen now has his own line of bikes with the Kent Eriksen Cycles logo on them.
Published on September 24, 2006
An Edwards-based development team, the Atira Group, has acquired the Bear Claw III multi-family residential development site. The parcel of land is just outside the southern boundary of the Steamboat Ski Area, offering true ski-in, ski-out access.
Published on September 24, 2006
Members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and the U.S. Forest Service dig into the soil to plant seedlines in North Routt. The 2002 Hinman fires burned nearly 15,000 acres, leaving expanses of the forest in need of revegetation.
Published on September 24, 2006
Craig Kasten employee of the Routt National Forest adds one of the 66,000 seedlings to revegetate the area in Diamond Park devastated by the Hinman fire three years ago.
Published on September 24, 2006
Members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps take a mid-morning break after planting hundreds of trees early Tuesday morning. From left, Katie McGurk, Cameron Hensley, group leader Nathan Forrest, Becca Berzof, Gabe Rogers and Tina Lee talk about their summer experience building trail and planting trees.
Published on September 24, 2006
The Rocky Mountain Youth Corps sets up camp beneath a wooden shelter at the Seedhouse Group Campground in North Routt. The group was excited about the size and amenities at the site.
Published on September 24, 2006
Forests have the ability to bounce back from blowdowns, beetle epidemics and fire. Here, natural seedlings have popped through the soil, as the Routt National Forest seeks to rebound from an intense 2002 fire that ravaged thousands of acres.
Published on September 24, 2006
A new seedling is ready to tackle the winter ahead. The Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and the U.S. Forest Service worked together to plant 66,000 Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pines in a part of the forest burned during the Himan fires of 2002.
Published on September 24, 2006
An open cooler shows some of the food the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps members are eating during their two-week stint in North Routt.
Published on September 24, 2006
U.S. Forest Service employee Steve Orange holds up a seedling. More than 65,000 seedlines are being planted this fall to help revegetate the Routt National Forest.
Published on September 24, 2006
A natural seedling hides by a rock and a pile of now. In the background, workers plant seedlings to help revegitate the Routt National Forest. In 60 years, this area destroyed during the 1997 blowdown and the 2002 Hinman fire will look like a mature forest, officials said.
Published on September 24, 2006
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps member Cameron Hensley of Chicago plants a seedling in an area of the Routt National Forest destroyed in the 2000 Hinman fire.
Published on September 24, 2006
U.S. Forest Service supervisory forester Andy Cadenhead checks in with the progress being made on the revegetation of the Routt National Forest in after the 2002 Hinman fire. Cadenhead thanked the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps for its help during the past two weeks.
Published on September 24, 2006
Fall returns to the Seedhouse are in North Routt on county road 64.
Published on September 24, 2006
Truning aspens along a hillside gives Stagecoach area residents fall colors right out their windows.
Published on September 24, 2006
Overlooking the Whiteman School Campus, Aspens are starting to turn and blanket the area with yellows and golds.
Published on September 24, 2006
Aspen leaves after falling from their summer perch on a vehicle window shows a closeup of the deep yellow colors they change to during fall.
Published on September 24, 2006
A window through turning Aspens to the south viewing Lost Ranger Peak in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Published on September 24, 2006
A window through turning Aspens to the south viewing Lost Ranger Peak in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Published on September 24, 2006
Brillant red broad leave shrubs in the area of Spring Creek against a start of a yellow and green fall change of color.
Published on September 24, 2006
A spectacular way to view turning aspens while lying beneath and looking up in to a clear blue sky gives a whole different viewing perspective of fall.
Published on September 24, 2006
Tom Palmer
Published on September 24, 2006
Published on September 24, 2006
Brian Burger returns a volley during the Sailors No. 1 doubles match against Aspen on Friday afternoon. Burger and teammate Brian Aragon won their point, 6-1, 6-3, and the Sailors won the match, 5-2.
Published on September 23, 2006
Soroco librarian and Colorado Online Learning instructor Brenda Little receives a glass mouse award from Dr. Tim Snyder on Thursday. Snyder is executive director of COL and recognized Little and the South Routt schools for their commitment to COL classes.
Published on September 23, 2006
The Rehder Building at 803 Lincoln Ave. was recently gifted to the city of Steamboat Springs. A local artists' organization wants to use the space for a museum.
Published on September 23, 2006
Rally car driver Travis Pastrana, who won gold at the X Games for completing a double backflip on a motorcycle, rounds a corner during a practice lap for the Colorado Cog Rally. The event will take place in and around Hayden this weekend.
Published on September 23, 2006
Steamboat Springs' Heidi Lord pounds the ball over the net during Steamboat's match against Palisade on Friday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Sailors in three matches, 25-16, 25-13 and 25-21. For game recap, see Sunday's Steamboat Pilot & Today.
Published on September 23, 2006
The second annual Downtown Hoedown hosts its first Chili Challenge from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Little Toots Park.
Published on September 22, 2006
Tony Counts up front with vocals for "It's only a Bill" rehearsing for the Reality Town U.S.A. performing at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Incubation," will be part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
This piece was made by Kristin Woodbury and will be part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Knight," by Theresa Haberkorn. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Secret Agents," digital print by Lisa Michot and papier-mache mice. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Mousegrrl," digital print by Lisa Michot and papier-mache mice. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"His Memory 1," painting by Leslie Aguillard. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Other Woman Lingerie," painting by Leslie Aguillard. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Does this Armor Make My Butt Look Big?" a wood block by Theresa Haberkorn. This piece is part of the "High Heels in Wet Pavement: Impressions of Second-generation Feminists" art show that opens tonight at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Maternal Legends," house made out of Milar. It is a compilation of many different woman's work centered around the feminism theme. It is shaped like a house because women have always expressed themselves through their homes.
Published on September 22, 2006
Leslie Ryan and Carole Persons in their ugliest bridesmaid and prom dresses.
Published on September 22, 2006
Pictured here from left to right is Debbie Hoing, Elizabeth Bertasius, Jill Murphy Long, Leslie Ryan, Carole Persons and Carol Forney in their ugliest bridesmaid and prom dresses.
Published on September 22, 2006
"Permission to Party," by Jill Murphy Long. The Ugliest Bridesmaid and Prom Dress Contest and Party at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore on Sept. 29 will give guests insight to many of the party ideas contained in the book.
Published on September 22, 2006
Yo, Flaco! will be bringing their unique brand of hip-hop to Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill tonight and Saturday with two emcees and a six-piece band.
Published on September 22, 2006
Soroco junior Amanda Wilson goes up for a kill during Thursday's match against North Park. Soroco fell in straight sets and play West Grand tonight in Kremmling.
Published on September 22, 2006
Timberline employee Nick Gustafson stains a shed at the Selbe Apartments on Thursday. All day, 28 SmartWool and Timberline employees from Silverthorne participated in the first-ever Servapalooza, helping senior citizens at the Manor House Apartments and Selbe Apartments. Volunteers did outside paintings, parking lot and window repairs and individual home projects for the tenants.
Published on September 22, 2006
SmartWool employee Holly Wilson helps Betty Craig in her home at the Manor House Apartments on Thursday.
Published on September 22, 2006
'Foundations of Steamboat: The Fetcher Family' exhibit is on display at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. From left are Anne, Sydney, Molly, Gael, Jay and John Fetcher. In front is Gertrude Fetcher.
Published on September 22, 2006
Jeff Simms installs one of 23 banners Thursday that will hang at each Lincoln Avenue intersection from Third to 13th streets. The banners are funded by the city and were requested by Mainstreet Steamboat Springs to define the downtown district as Historic Mainstreet Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 22, 2006
A break in the clouds reveals a snow-covered Storm Peak at Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday.
Published on September 22, 2006
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club jumper Brett Denney climbs up the in-run of the K-68 jump at Howelsen Hill.
Published on September 21, 2006
The annual Run for Literacy 7.25-mile run, 5-kilometer run and race/walk and First Impressions Tot Trot is Sunday. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Steamboat Pilot & Today, and pre-registration is at Christy Sports until noon Friday. The race starts at 9:30 a.m.
Published on September 21, 2006
Trent Trask, 10, looks for his brother's pinwheel design among the 1,000 made by students and young adults in Routt County who participated in the Wheels for Peace project that is displayed on the courthouse lawn.
Published on September 21, 2006
The Yampa River near Maybell in June. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, which includes eight counties on the Front Range and in northeastern Colorado, has received preliminary findings from a study examining the feasibility of transferring Yampa River water across the Continental Divide.
Published on September 21, 2006
Ken Brenner
Published on September 20, 2006
Steamboat Springs' Kevin Bertrand knocks a ball out of the air during Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to Battle Mountain.
Published on September 20, 2006
Sixth-grade students Hunter Burton and Haley Piske, both 11, learn about diversity by counting the different types of plant life in a two-foot area this week during Science School.
Published on September 20, 2006
Hunter Gansmann, 11, plays a game to learn about how bears forage for food and how many bears can live in one habitat area. Steamboat Springs Middle School sixth-grade students are attending the annual week-long Science School camp held at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Published on September 20, 2006
Ryan Karin loads the first of seven cords of wood Tuesday in the English Creek area in North Routt. He uses the wood in his fireplace to get through the winter. Equipped with a chain saw and plenty of wood in the Blowdown area, he cut truck-lengths for chopping at home.
Published on September 20, 2006
George Rohrich, chief executive officer at The Memorial Hospital in Craig, has implemented a series of changes in his five months on the job. The changes, designed to do everything from boost staff morale to bolster sagging finances, have brought stability to a hospital that was shaken months ago by the claims of a former chief of staff.
Published on September 19, 2006
Emergency room physician David Cionni checks out a patient's X-rays and other information using a new digital computer system that links different parts of the hospital for better patient care.
Published on September 19, 2006
Deb MacIntyre works out on a bike during a therapy session at the Doak Walker Care Center with physical therapist Christy Kopischke. In addition to full-time nursing care, the center also offers short-term care for people such as MacIntyre, who is recovering after breaking her back in a horseback riding accident.
Published on September 19, 2006
Respiratory therapist Shirley Wilson checks out patient Susan Boller during her stay at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Respiratory therapists provide a number of services that touch a wide range of patients at the hospital.
Published on September 19, 2006
Members of Judi Hunt's "teachers choice" class participate in yoga at Trapper Fitness Center in August.
Published on September 19, 2006
Dr. Allen Cohn, a visiting oncologist from the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Denver, right, visits with patient Delmar Coyner during a routine checkup at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Published on September 19, 2006
Registered nurses Dawn Leipold, right, and Cindy Meade check charts for new RN graduates Bonnie Macfarland, left, and Jill Anstett at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Published on September 19, 2006
Marilyn Hehr, nursing program director at Colorado Northwestern Community College, talks with nursing instructor Sandy Harding before the start of classes at the college this fall.
Published on September 19, 2006
David Reed, at Steamboat Mental Health, helps patients deal with depression.
Published on September 19, 2006
Lorraine Gonzales, from left, Joann Hudish, dentist Jerry Thalken, Lyndi McDermott, DJ Barger and Misty Schulze, front, make up the staff at the Northwest Colorado Dental Coalition clinic in Craig.
Published on September 19, 2006
Morgan Parrish, a hearing specialist with The Hearing Aid Office, peers into client Don Smith's ear. Hearing aid specialists say with the new technology available in the industry, it's important that clients ask a lot of questions to understand the product they are purchasing.
Published on September 19, 2006
john henry/staff Chiropractor Allan German of Craig Chiropractic adjusts Amy Doolin on Aug. 29. German said the philosophy of chiropractic medicine is that the body was meant to heal from within and that adjustments help this process. "Your body needs to move to feel better," German said.
Published on September 19, 2006
Mary Gills, a neonatal nurse practitioner at Yampa Valley Medical Center, tends to infant Ethan Vasquez. Ethan was born six weeks early and weighed a little more than 3 pounds.
Published on September 19, 2006
Dr. Brian Siegel is director of Yampa Valley Medical Center Pain Management Service. He is a board certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist.
Published on September 19, 2006
Melissa (Davis) Baumgartner, a physical therapist at The Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, works on Rosemarie Smith's passive range of motion in the ankle joint.
Published on September 19, 2006
Dr. Allen Cohn, a visiting oncologist from the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Denver, right, visits with patient Delmar Coyner during a routine checkup at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Published on September 19, 2006
Steamboat Springs Middle School shop teacher Johnny Walker took a group of students to PeaceJam on Saturday in Denver. They are, front row, from left, Camille Sachs, Kailee Duryea, Laura Bradfield, Kayleigh Esswein and Kayla Stack. Back row, Jack Massey, Jeffrey Gay, Laina Weinman and Michael Savory. Not pictured are Owen McIntosh, Shea O'Brien and sophomore Jamie Gay.
Published on September 18, 2006
Animals graze in a field at the base of Rabbit Ears Pass near U.S. Highway 40. The Routt County Cooperative Extension Office is working with the Department of Agriculture on a voluntary program, asking owners to register their animals to help the department track diseases and chart food production.
Published on September 18, 2006
Planners of the redevelopment at the base of Steamboat Ski Area are considering installing a roundabout at this intersection leading into Ski Time Square. The building pictured is Steamboat Trading Co., and not seen at right is The Tugboat Grill & Pub. Planners are hosting an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Centennial Hall.
Published on September 18, 2006
Steamboat, which slipped to 11th last fall, jumped to ninth this year in SKI Magazine's poll of the top ski resorts in North America
Published on September 18, 2006
Routt County United Way held its fundraising kickoff Monday the Routt County Courthouse lawn. Last year, the agency brought in $530,000. This year's goal is $550,000. Routt County United Way has a list of nearly 40 agencies and programs it supports and helps fund throughout the county.
Published on September 18, 2006
A black bear grips a crabapple tree behind Rinn Chiropractic Center last week. Bears are beginning to feed more heavily as winter approaches.
Published on September 18, 2006
Published on September 18, 2006
Snow covers the leaves overlooking Lake Catamount on Rabbit Ears Pass on Saturday. Winter driving conditions existed on the pass during the weekend, and several motorists were pulled over on U.S. Highway 40 because of icy roads, poor visibility and heavy traffic. Multiple accidents were reported Saturday but local agencies reported no serious accidents.
Published on September 18, 2006
Peyton Belton, 6, tries on skates with his father, Scott Belton, at the Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association's annual Hockey Swap at Howelsen Hill on Sunday. Peyton will now able to join the Mites hockey team this year.
Published on September 18, 2006
Into the West and Romicks Home Collection have combined at Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Owner Jace Romick, left, and his wife, Kim, hold their son, August, and daughter, Addison. Next to them, from left, are Sarah May, Betty Hillard, Nina Kaupp, Amy Ruminsky and Richard Eberhart.
Published on September 17, 2006
Furnishings from Into The West and Romicks Home Collection have found a new home at Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Published on September 17, 2006
Whole ownership and fractional ownership residents of The Porches enjoy the use of a large community building and a pool, above and below. The architecture of the building evokes a Western barn.
Published on September 17, 2006
Whole ownership and fractional ownership residents of The Porches enjoy the use of a large community building and a pool, above and below. The architecture of the building evokes a Western barn.
Published on September 17, 2006
Whole ownership and fractional ownership residents of The Porches enjoy the use of a large community building and a pool, above and below. The architecture of the building evokes a Western barn.
Published on September 17, 2006
Whole ownership and fractional ownership residents of The Porches enjoy the use of a large community building and a pool, above and below. The architecture of the building evokes a Western barn.
Published on September 17, 2006
Fractional ownership buyers at The Porches acquire complete furnishing and kitchen packages. A reserve fund ensures that furnishings and accessories are replaced as they begin to wear.
Published on September 17, 2006
Volunteers with Routt County Search and Rescue use avalanche beacons during a training exercise. Search and Rescue is one of the primary responders when a person or people are lost or injured in the area.
Published on September 17, 2006
Routt County Search and Rescue members save a man who fell in the Fish Creek Falls area in 2004. Search and Rescue responds year-round to emergencies. Its only fundraiser is Sept. 26 at the Bear River Bar and Grill.
Published on September 17, 2006
Routt County Search and Rescue member Tim O'Brien sits in one of the vehicles the organization uses when dispatched.
Published on September 17, 2006
Steamboat Springs Junior Brandon Gorney tries to motivate his teammates from the sideline of Friday night's game.
Published on September 17, 2006
Lizzy Stoll keeps the ball in play with a save during the Sailors' match-up with the Fruita Monument Wildcats on Saturday.
Published on September 17, 2006
Katy Gary slams one of nine kills during their home matchup with Fruita Monument Wildcats on Saturday. The Sailors lost in three straight matches.
Published on September 17, 2006
Roseanne Paul finds herself a long way from Iowa on the rocky descent from Hahn's Peak.
Published on September 17, 2006
Steamboat Lake Outfitters head ATV guide Brad Somers gives a little background history at the site of the Iron Springs gold mine on Hahn's Peak during a Thursday commercial tour.
Published on September 17, 2006
A group of intrepid ATV riders at Steamboat Lake Outfitters prepare for their trip up Hahn's Peak on Thursday as clouds loom in the background.
Published on September 17, 2006
Brian Lowerr returns muddied and grinning from an ATV tour up Hahn's Peak.
Published on September 17, 2006
Winter made its first appearance Saturday, when several inches of snow piled on Rabbit Ears Pass, causing numerous minor accidents.
Published on September 17, 2006
Mexican professional dancers Marta and Edgar Duarte of Craig perform on stage at the third annual Northwestern Colorado Mexican Independence Day celebration Saturday at West Lincoln Park.
Published on September 17, 2006
Bart Kounovsky and his son, Carter, 11, check their ticket at the starting area of the 19th annual Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday. The race, a fundraiser for the Yampa Valley Medical Center Auxiliary, was cancelled because of safety concerns and weather conditions.
Published on September 17, 2006
Steamboat Springs High School students Chase Grippa, left, and Heidi Lord set up a microscope in class last week. Amendment 39, to be put to voters in November, would require all public school districts in Colorado to spend at least 65 percent of operational expenditures on classroom instruction. Many local educators oppose the measure.
Published on September 17, 2006
Snow blankets the trails at the Steamboat Ski Area on Saturday. The wintry weekend storm caused numerous accidents on Rabbit Ears Pass, but weather forecasters expect temperatures to return to more autumn-like levels by midweek.
Published on September 17, 2006
Steamboat Springs Middle School eighth-grader Kayleigh Esswein tests the pinwheel she built in class. About 700 local students are making the projects as part of the Pinwheels for Peace public art project. The pinwheels will be displayed this week on the Routt County Courthouse lawn.
Published on September 17, 2006
A pinwheel design team of Matt Binsfeld, from left, Sean Geisler and Neil Harris work on their project during class at Steamboat Springs Middle School last week.
Published on September 17, 2006
Mike Medsker fends off a host of Steamboat Springs defenders during Eagle Valley's 16-6 victory over the Sailors.
Published on September 16, 2006
The colors are changing at the top of Buffalo Pass. Cooler temperatures have turned the hills around Steamboat Springs into a patchwork of green, yellow and orange.
Published on September 16, 2006
People gather in Denver on Sept. 9 to raise awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. North Routt resident Kathy Regan wants to help individuals who have FASD or suspect their children may have the disorder.
Published on September 16, 2006
A car crosses the train tracks at Fifth Street on Friday afternoon. City officials in Steamboat Springs have begun conversations with Union Pacific Railroad on ways to improve crossings within city limits, including the crossing at the Fish Creek Mobile Home Park. There have been nine accidents at that crossing since 1975, including two this year.
Published on September 16, 2006
The new, improved Gardner Field at Steamboat Springs High School will be rededicated tonight at halftime of the Sailors' game against Eagle Valley. Family members of Clarence Gardner will be present for the dedication.
Published on September 15, 2006
Brock Webster pulls his son, Olin, 2, home. Webster said he uses his bike for most of his transportation around town.
Published on September 15, 2006
Luann Bomberger, 53, of Highlands Ranch, sustained serious injuries Wednesday afternoon when the minivan she was driving hit a boulder on U.S. Highway 40 near mile marker 143. Colorado State Patrol said Bomberger was under the influence of alcohol and prescription medications at the time of the accident. She was not wearing a seat belt. Bomberger was listed in serious condition at a Denver hospital Thursday.
Published on September 15, 2006
Mem Shannon and The Membership will be playing Delta blues tonight and Saturday night at The Tugboat Grill & Pub in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 15, 2006
Members of the Steamboat Red tennis team, winners of this weekend's 3.5 seniors division of the CTA District Championship, are, from left: Barbara Ross, Janet Liefer, Sandy Jenny, Kathi Ayers, Faith Detwiler, Lola Schlapkohl, Donna Randolph, Bonnie Baggenstoss and Libby Robbins. Ann Bradley is not pictured.
Published on September 14, 2006
This piece of land, between Eighth and Ninth streets in downtown Steamboat Springs, has been selected as a possible site for a future parking garage. Although parking has long been an issue in downtown Steamboat, construction of a parking garage could still be years away.
Published on September 14, 2006
Jimmy Thielen, 5, tries to get a drink of water from a forceful drinking fountain during his sister's ball game at Howelsen Hill on Tuesday.
Published on September 14, 2006
Doak Walker Care Center residents enjoy a fashion show Wednesday during their pie social. Models Angela Silvernail, front, Laura Oslowski and Mac McEntee walk down a Sunshine Room runway. Dress styles ranged from the 1940s to the '80s, and they were part of a collection from Betty Leipold.
Published on September 14, 2006
The Yampa River Botanic Gardens draws many who come to photograph the area as well as walk the paths taking them from one spectacular area to the next.
Published on September 14, 2006
This photo by John F. Russell was chosen as one of three to submit in the "best feature photo" category of the 2005-06 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Published on September 14, 2006
Steamboat's Miguel Lomeli, No. 17, scored two goals in the first half of Tuesday night's match against the Eagle Valley Demons.
Published on September 13, 2006
Sailor Melissa Walsh hits a single over third base, advancing a runner home during the Sailors' second game of a double header with Delta Tuesday night at Vanatta Field. The Sailors will host Eagle Valley at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Published on September 13, 2006
Ninth-grade IPS Science Flight class students Jack Verploeg, from left, Ian Anderson, Jeff Dawes, all 14, and Colorado State University graduate student Cara Cummings observe the infrared camera and motion exhibits on Tuesday at Steamboat Springs Middle School. The high school freshmen returned to the middle school to experience the Little Shop of Physics tour they missed last year because of weather.
Published on September 13, 2006
This year's Rubber Ducky Race will take place on the Yampa River at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The race benefits the Yampa Valley Medical Center Auxiliary and the proceeds this year will go to the hospital's Obstetrics Department and the Family Waiting Area.
Published on September 13, 2006
Steamboat Springs Fire and Rescue personnel carry Robert Pensack from the accident scene Tuesday morning after Pensack's pickup was struck by a train. The accident, at Mount Werner Road and Routt County Road 14, left Pensack with serious injuries.
Published on September 13, 2006
Volunteer artists Donny Leavitt, from left, Susan Jackson and Robert Dieckoff paint directional signs on the sidewalk at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday. Sidewalk improvements are a major concern for downtown business owners and would be one of the projects likely to be completed with funds from a proposed downtown urban renewal authority. On Tuesday, the City Council decided not to approve preliminary funding, and members said more information is needed before moving forward with plans for a new tax district in the downtown area of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 13, 2006
Aleigh Aurin and Katie Thielemann, both 11, celebrate after Steamboat Springs Middle School was closed because of a power outage Monday. Fritz Aurin, Aleigh's father, hangs his head because he had to cancel his golf game to pick up his daughter from school.
Published on September 11, 2006
More than 50 residents gathered at the Yampa River Botanic Park on Monday to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Published on September 11, 2006
Butch Boucher putts on the eighth green Sunday at the Haymaker Golf Course on the final day of the Steamboat Springs Combined Club Championship. Boucher won the men's title and D.J. Edwards finished on top in the women's.
Published on September 11, 2006
Frontier Airlines announced plans last week to expand its Denver-based fleet and offer service to as many as 18 Rocky Mountain destinations. Ski Corp. and Frontier officials have met to discuss adding the Yampa Valley Regional Airport as a destination.
Published on September 11, 2006
Steamboat's David Comeau takes the ball upfield against two Rifle defenders Saturday. Steamboat moved to 2-0 in Western Slope League play with its 2-1 win.
Published on September 10, 2006
Rain dampened festivities at the West Coast Holiday gathering of Porsche 356 owners, but it didn't keep curious passersby away from the dozens of classic sports cars lined up near the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on September 10, 2006
Joe Pete LoRusso, from left, Peggy O'Reilly, Tom Corl and Dave Wallace share a laugh Sept. 2 at the Steamboat Springs Airport after O'Reilly's 7,000th jump.
Published on September 10, 2006
Joe Pete LoRusso lands, grabbing the U.S. flag before it touches the ground, Sept. 2 at the Steamboat Springs Airport. The skydive session was part of kick off events for the Labor Day Weekend Wild West Air Fest. Dave Wallace lands in background.
Published on September 10, 2006
Steamboat Springs alum Joel Adams practices with his CU Buffaloes teammates recently.
Published on September 10, 2006
Steamboat Springs sophomore Charlie Stoddard races near the bottom of Howelsen Hill. Stoddard placed third overall in Saturday's Steamboat Invitational.
Published on September 10, 2006
Steamboat Springs seventh grader Conner Jones throws a wooden model airplane toward a turf runway Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Airport.
Published on September 10, 2006
Steamboat Springs seventh graders, from right, Rebekah Coyner and Shivani Desai test their flying skills using a flight simulator program. The students spent Wednesday morning at the Steamboat Springs airport during Spreading Wings Day, which provided an introduction to the many aspects of flying.
Published on September 10, 2006
Alejandero Rodriguez welds a beam while working on the new Routt County Courthouse earlier this week. Work crews are busy trying to finish the exterior of the project before winter arrives.
Published on September 10, 2006
Rain dampened festivities at the West Coast Holiday gathering of Porsche 356 owners, but it didn't keep curious passersby away from the dozens of classic sports cars lined up near the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on September 10, 2006
Tim Winter, Routt County building and plant director and project manager of the new justice center project, lays boards across a small stretch of water at the bottom of a tunnel leading from the Routt County Jail to the new justice center during a tour last week. When finished, the tunnel will be used to transfer inmates between the two buildings.
Published on September 10, 2006
A youth baseball team from Missouri takes part in the Triple Crown World Series Parade of Teams earlier this summer in Steamboat Springs. The economic impact a new regional sports complex would have on the region is the focus of a study to be conducted by a Denver-based firm.
Published on September 10, 2006
Pictured here are the dancers from last year's Mexican Independence Day celebration. The 12 girls this year will be wearing traditional Mexican dresses from these nine different states: China Poblana, Guerrero, Charra, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Sonora, Jalisco, Adelita and Chiapas.
Published on September 9, 2006
The original Thunderhead Lodge was completed in 1968 and was emblematic of the "arrival" of the Steamboat winter resort on the regional scene.
Published on September 9, 2006
Frontier airline announced last week that it would purchase 10 new 74-passenger turbo-prop planes to launch regional Denver-based service to as many as 18 destinations in the "underserved markets and the Rocky Mountain Region," according to a news release.
Published on September 9, 2006
Mary Jane Oring and Roy Pedderson stroll down Lincoln Avenue Friday afternoon despite a steady drizzle of rain.
Published on September 9, 2006
Hayden Police Chief Jody Lenahan announced he is retiring from the police department after 32 years of service.
Published on September 9, 2006
Ron Hetherington cleans and buffs his 1962 Porsche. Hetherington, who lives in Denver, was in town the High Country Holiday Porsche 356 Car Show and Conference.
Published on September 9, 2006
Kylee Sweetser hammers the ball over the net during Hayden's 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-20 victory over Soroco on Friday night.
Published on September 9, 2006
Ranch Rendezvous Day begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on September 8, 2006
Lindsey Lambek restocks a vending machine at the Steamboat Springs middle school Wednesday afternoon. Lambek said the machine has only had nutritious drinks for the past couple of years.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Hickory Bridge," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
"March Snow," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Edge of Woods," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Hay Barn," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Lincoln Park," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Abbey Light," painting by Donald Berry who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Photograph by Jessica Klein Maynard who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27. The opening reception is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Studio Gallery 27 in Ski Time Square.
Published on September 8, 2006
Mike Tyson takes a break after training in the boxing ring in the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last weekend.
Published on September 8, 2006
Pictured here is Megan Loots, Jodie Jensen and Christie Hollis getting down at Club Light in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
Published on September 8, 2006
Allison Plean's painful yet cute new shoes bought at a boutique at the Aladdin Casino.
Published on September 8, 2006
Leslie Hollis, Christie Hollis and Jodie Jensen catch some rays by the pool at the Aladdin Casino on Saturday.
Published on September 8, 2006
Jennifer Hollis is crowned by her sister Christie Hollis in her hotel room at the Aladdin Casino before going out to celebrate her bachlorette party in Las Vegas.
Published on September 8, 2006
"Abbey Light," painting by Donald Berry, who is being represented by Studio Gallery 27.
Published on September 8, 2006
Jay Whaley holds the branch from a cotton wood that has been infected by marssonina leaf spot fungus. The fungus is impacting as many as 30 percent of cotton wood trees in Routt County, but will not kill trees.
Published on September 8, 2006
The leafs of this tree have been infected with the3 marssonina leaf spot fungus. The fungus is impacting as many as 30 percent of cotton wood trees in Routt County, but will not kill trees.
Published on September 8, 2006
Michelle Ideus painted this piece for Humble Ranch's sixth annual fundraiser. The three horses in the background represent Buster, Jan and Rev, who passed away this year.
Published on September 8, 2006
Olivia Rose enjoys a soft serve ice cream cone while swinging outside The Place, an ice cream and smoothie shop, located next to Orange Peel bicycle shop.
Published on September 8, 2006
Steamboat Springs golfer Michael Weston chips onto the green at the Haymaker Golf Course on Wednesday. The Sailors hosted schools from across the region during the high school tournament.
Published on September 7, 2006
Students listen to teacher Jenny Gabriel during their American literature class at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday. Early indiciations are that student enrollment in the Steamboat Springs School District has increased since the end of the 2005-06 school year.
Published on September 7, 2006
Pilot Ed Huber explains the mechanics of flying to Steamboat Springs Middle School seventh-graders Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Airport. The event was part of the airport's "Spreading Wings" tour. For more, see the Education page in Sunday's Steamboat Pilot & Today.
Published on September 7, 2006
Giles Charle, left, and David Siller talk about being released from the Routt County Jail on Wednesday evening.
Published on September 7, 2006
Giles Charle, left, and David Siller walk out of the Routt County Jail free men on Wednesday. The men were serving six-month jail sentences for stealing fruit, but their sentences were reduced Wednesday evening and they were released.
Published on September 7, 2006
Duckles Construction employee Rich Chenowith cuts through rebar Tuesday while demolishing the bridge on Pine Street between Ninth and 10th streets.
Published on September 6, 2006
Steamboat Springs High School cross-country runners, from left, junior T.J. Anderson, sophomore Charlie Stoddard, seniors Matt Hill and Lee Wren and coach Glen Light practice Tuesday on a time-trial course around Strawberry Park Elementary School.
Published on September 6, 2006
District Attorney Bonnie Roesink, center, and Assistant District Attorney Kerry St. James talk to a crowd at the Routt County commissioners meeting Tuesday. Several community members attended the meeting to confront the two about the jail sentences given to two Rainbow Family of Living Light gatherers who pleaded guilty to stealing fruit from a local business.
Published on September 6, 2006
Kindergartners' gym shoes fill a cabinet in Melany Neton's classroom.
Published on September 6, 2006
Kindergarten teacher Christine Epp reads to her students after lunch.
Published on September 6, 2006
Kindergartners Emily Gomez, left, and Jacqueline Santos play during the first day of school in teacher Melany Neton's class.
Published on September 6, 2006
Dylan Huntley checks out a couple of turtles during his first day of kindergarten at Hayden Valley Elementary School.
Published on September 6, 2006
Kindergarten teacher Christine Epp leads her students back to the classroom Tuesday during the first day of all-day kindergarten at Hayden Valley Elementary School.
Published on September 6, 2006
Mike Bailey.
Published on September 5, 2006
Mike Bailey sits in his car in a mud pit during last year's Moffat County Mud Madness. This year's event will be held in memory of Bailey, who died in an accident east of Hayden in February.
Published on September 5, 2006
Richard Oberwitte powers through the mud during the 2005 Moffat County Mud Madness event at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig. This year's event, held in memory of former organizer Mike Bailey, is Saturday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Laura meerkatz/staff Rep. Al White, left, and Sen. Jack Taylor throw candy to children during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman, police Officer Chris Tritz and police Chief Linda Koile kiss Bella the pig as part of a fundraiser for the town's Labor Day Committee on Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Girls ages 2 to 4 line up for a race at Decker Park during Oak Creek's Labor Day celebration Monday. Children competed in races with other kids their age, and candy and prizes were awarded to the winners. For the story, see Page 10.
Published on September 5, 2006
A 4-year-old Oak Creek boy runs in a race during Oak Creek's Labor Day festivities at Decker Park on Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
A 1-year-old Oak Creek boy races to win candy during the town's Labor Day celebration Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Girls ages 2 to 4 line up for a race at Decker Park during Oak Creek's Labor Day celebration. Children competed in races based on age groups, and winners were awarded candy and prizes.
Published on September 5, 2006
Published on September 5, 2006
Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman gives Bella, a 750-pound pig, an extra smooch during the town's Labor Day festivities Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman, police officer Chris Tritz and police Chief Linda Koile kiss Bella the pig as part of a fundraiser for the town's Labor Day committee.
Published on September 5, 2006
Bella the 750-pound pig got kisses from Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman, police officer Chris Tritz and police Chief Linda Koile as part of a fundraiser for the town's Labor Day committee.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of people lined Main Street in Oak Creek to watch the Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of people lined Main Street in Oak Creek to watch the Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Children wait with candy bags ready as the first floats approach during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Garrett Wiggins, the Republican candidate for Routt County sheriff, drives in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Garrett Wiggins, the Republican candidate for Routt County sheriff, rides down Main Street during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Gary Wall, the Democratic candidate for Routt County Sheriff, marches in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Rep. Al White and Sen. Jack Taylor throw candy to children during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Rep. Al White and Sen. Jack Taylor throw candy to children during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
The Shriners were among several groups that participated in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
The Routt County Republicans float makes its way down Main Street during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
The Routt County Republicans float makes its way down Main Street during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Spectators pause to say the Pledge of Allegiance during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday. Hundreds of people lined Main Street to watch the parade.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of people lined Main Street in Oak Creek to watch the Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Veterans carry the flags during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Routt County Fire/Rescue members participate in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
The Routt County Democrats took the title for the best political float in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Members of Let's Dance Studio wave from their float during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Girls from Let's Dance studio wave from their float during Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Chelsea's Restaurant won the prize for the best vintage motorcycle in Oak Creek's Labor Day parade.Hundreds of people lined Main Street in Oak Creek to watch the floats.
Published on September 5, 2006
Longtime Oak Creek residents Pearl Weber and Jake Schwan were the grand marshals for Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street to watch Oak Creek's Labor Day parade Monday.
Published on September 5, 2006
Four-year-old Jace Booco holds on to a sheep during a break in the action at the Steamboat Springs Bull Bash on Sunday. Future bull riders Booco and Clay Mende, entertained the audience between go-rounds.
Published on September 4, 2006
Ryan McConnel of Cortez hangs on to a fast-spinning bull during the long go-round at Sunday's Steamboat Springs Rocky Mountain Bull Bash. The event was won by Gardendale, Texas, cowboy Laddan Ledbetter, who led after the first go and was the only cowboy to ride his bull in the short go-round.
Published on September 4, 2006
Stock dog handler Llona Brandenburg of Hemet, Calif., directs her border collie, Sweet, during the third annual Steamboat Springs Stock Dog Challenge on Sunday.
Published on September 4, 2006
Finn Russell, 4, spends a Friday afternoon fishing at Stagecoach Reservoir with his father, Keith Russell.
Published on September 4, 2006
Jason Malone. of San Antonio, Texas, gets bucked high in the air by Todd Steinbach bull Milkman in the first go round at the Steamboat Springs Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Sunday afternoon.
Published on September 4, 2006
Paraglider Bill Strong launches off Mt. Werner Friday.
Published on September 3, 2006
Ken Grubbs, flying high above the Yampa Valley, just after taking off from the top of Mt. Werner on Friday.
Published on September 3, 2006
Gunnison's Tony Sitts puts his legs in his harness just after take-off from atop Storm Peak.
Published on September 3, 2006
Steamboat Sailors girls softball pitcher Christie Fieldings delivers a pitch to a hitter for the Lyons Lions during a tournament in Grandby on Saturday.
Published on September 3, 2006
Leigh Thielen manages to touch second base and escape a tag from Akron's Lindsey Miller during the Sailors' third game of a tournament in Grandby on Saturday.
Published on September 3, 2006
Katie Carter, captain of UCLA's volleyball team and former Sailors standout.
Published on September 3, 2006
Steamboat sophomore Daniel Wright goes for a loose ball in Steamboat's game against Vail Mountain School on Saturday. The Sailors won, 2-1.
Published on September 3, 2006
Steamboat senior David Comeau gets by a Vail Mountain School defender during the Sailors' Saturday game. Steamboat beat Vail Mountain, 2-1.
Published on September 3, 2006
Kam Carter, left, of Laramie High School tackles running back Jay Hanley of Steamboat Springs High School during Friday's game at Deti Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. Despite struggling on special teams, the Sailors beat Laramie, 53-35.
Published on September 3, 2006
Soroco High School sophomore Paul Books catches some major air Friday as he hits a jump-off. Dave Fisher, background left, is working to create a dirt jumping and BMX-style track to connect to the town's Around the Town Trail.
Published on September 3, 2006
Youth Program Specialist Alexis Wolf holds a large group meeting at "the igloo," where the Afterschool Action program is held.
Published on September 3, 2006
Soda Creek Elementary School students enter school Thursday morning to start another day of learning. In November, Steamboat voters will decide whether to fund a large-scale elementary school building initiative, which has a cost of nearly $30 million, spread over 20 years and funded by local property taxes.
Published on September 3, 2006
Five young Hayden readers are the first recipients of the Bern Giannini Young Reader Award. Pictured are, from left, award presenter Karen Brown, Mackenzie Fry, Heather Nereson, Morgan Carrico and Hayden librarian Ana Lash. The award winners not pictured are Justin Erwin and Christian Carson.
Published on September 3, 2006
Lance Pugh teaches about medical treatment during a new medical prep class at Steamboat Springs High School. Also added to the curriculum this year is a design technology class.
Published on September 3, 2006
Lance Pugh listens to a student during class. Pugh is teaching the new medical prep class that is part of a cooperative and long term vocational program. It is designed to be a two-year course that will introduce students to all the health related professions and give them some practical experience in the field.
Published on September 3, 2006
Veteran Jim Stanko directs a group of American Legion members presenting flags during a tribute to U.S. troops and thier families at Saturday's Wild West Air Fest.
Published on September 3, 2006
New homes in The Sanctuary are in position to soak up the winter sun on a south-facing ridge above Fish Creek.
Published on September 3, 2006
The Sanctuary subdivision describes an arc around the eastern edge of the Sheraton Steamboat Golf Course. The Nordic ski bridge crossing Fish Creek is visible in the foreground.
Published on September 3, 2006
The Baer lake home is tucked into a wooded corner of Anglers Drive and offers enough water to justify owning a small canoe and a fly rod.
Published on September 3, 2006
The sun-filled living room in the Baer Lake home features a large stone fireplace and wood interior.
Published on September 3, 2006
An artist rendering shows the interior of the terminal addition at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on September 3, 2006
Work continues on the new terminal addition Wednesday at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on September 3, 2006
An artist rendering shows the terminal addition at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on September 3, 2006
Gary Burman
Published on September 3, 2006
Cameron McKenzie took this photo while mountain biking down Mount Werner after a ride that started on Rabbit Ears Pass on Aug. 27 with his friend Philip. He said the colors were amazing and that the photo does not do them justice.
Published on September 3, 2006
Chris Weatherly-White, a plastic surgeon from Steamboat Springs, operates on a child during a trip to Vietnam in May. Weatherly-White was among three local medical professionals to make the trip with Operation Smile.
Published on September 3, 2006
Kathy McKinley carries a child out of the operating room after surgery for a cleft lip. McKinley, a Steamboat Springs operating nurse, was among three Steamboat residents who traveled to Vietnam in May to assist Operation Smile.
Published on September 3, 2006
The third annual Stock Dog Challenge sheepdog trials will kick off today with a demonstration during the art show at 3 p.m. at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on September 2, 2006
Summer storm clouds roll over the top of Mount Werner earlier this week, reminding residentsl that summer is still alive in the Yampa Valley.
Published on September 2, 2006
Straightline Outdoor Sports owner Bruce Lee gives Curt Stenmark a helping hand finding his size at the downtown Steamboat Springs sidewalk sale Friday morning.
Published on September 2, 2006
Ryan Simms, of Backdoor Sports, unloads tubes this summer. The commercial tubing season will draw to a close this weekend.
Published on September 2, 2006
Chuck McElwee and Carolyn Doran check out a T-28 trainer at the Steamboat Springs Airport Friday. The plane is in town as part of the Wild West Air Fest, which will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More than 25 vintage planes, and a handful of vintage cars are expected to be at the airport as part of the show.
Published on September 2, 2006
Christopher Ashby, 6, and Niya the boxer sit on their front porch with Bambi the Chihuahua after her return home.
Published on September 2, 2006
David Siller, 27, of Wayne, Pa., was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing food out of a dumpster.
Published on September 2, 2006
Giles Charle, 24, of Somersworth, N.H., was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing food out of a dumpster.
Published on September 2, 2006
Berengere Naidenkin performs during the opening night of Circus Chimera on Friday night in the Meadows Parking Lot in Steamboat Springs. The circus will be in town through Monday, and performances are 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today and 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
Published on September 2, 2006
Texas, a 5-year-old Pomeranian, performs for Christian Heritage School students during lunch Thursday. The performance was to promote Circus Chimera performances at the Meadows Parking Area September 1 to 4 .
Published on September 1, 2006
David Hudspeth, backhoe operator for Slope Maintenance, makes his way down Vogue ski run Thursday. Hudspeth was digging a trench from the top of the hill to rep-lace pipelines that supply air and water to snowmaking guns throughout the ski area.
Published on September 1, 2006
Ben Absmeier, a mechanic from Grand Junction, services the suspension on a snowcat at the slope maintenance department Thursday. Slope maintenance crews are wrapping up on servicing all vehicles, sleds and snowmaking equipment for the 2006/2007 ski season.
Published on September 1, 2006
Kathy St. George, right, takes in the view from the porch of her new home in Fox Creek Village on Hilltop Parkway. The Yampa Valley Housing Authority hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new affordable housing development Thursday afternoon. Beside St. George is Lynn Finkbohner and Lynn's 11-year-old daughter Sydney, at left. At center is Nikki Vande Velde, 11, a friend of Sydney. The Finkbohner's will also live at Fox Creek, in unit 4F. "We can wave to each other from our porches," St. George said.
Published on September 1, 2006
Bobbi the clown, with her sidekick Texas, a performing Pomeranian, stops by Christian Heritage School. Bobbi will perform at the Steamboat Springs Sidewalk Sale this weekend.
Published on September 1, 2006
"Abstract Illegible," handmade book by Laura Wait. The pages are mixed media: acrylic paint, ink, using stencils and paste on Arches Cover paper and Mylar. Handwriting words are employed as imagery, with textual reference, but not necessarily legible. The abstract shapes are similar to the word shapes.
Published on September 1, 2006
"Abstract Illegible," handmade book by Laura Wait. The pages are mixed media: acrylic paint, ink, using stencils and paste on Arches Cover paper and Mylar. Handwriting words are employed as imagery, with textual reference, but not necessarily legible. The abstract shapes are similar to the word shapes.
Published on September 1, 2006
"Bricks and Trains," handmade multi media book by Laura Wait. The original manuscript is by Wait, a memoir of time spend in London, England, when she was studying bookbinding. The manuscript is handwritten on pages painted with acrylic, with brick motifs applied with a specifically made brayer. Each book (there are seven varied editions) has two color monoprints and six etchings, inspired by drawings when she lived in England in the late 1970's. The monoprints are unique to each book, although they have related imagery. Six etching are printed on Japanese Udaban paper.
Published on September 1, 2006
"Bricks and Trains," handmade multi media book by Laura Wait. The original manuscript is by Wait, a memoir of time spend in London, England, when she was studying bookbinding. The manuscript is handwritten on pages painted with acrylic, with brick motifs applied with a specifically made brayer. Each book (there are seven varied editions) has two color monoprints and six etchings, inspired by drawings when she lived in England in the late 1970's. The monoprints are unique to each book, although they have related imagery. Six etching are printed on Japanese Udaban paper.
Published on September 1, 2006
"Bricks and Trains," handmade multi media book by Laura Wait. The original manuscript is by Wait, a memoir of time spend in London, England, when she was studying bookbinding. The manuscript is handwritten on pages painted with acrylic, with brick motifs applied with a specifically made brayer. Each book (there are seven varied editions) has two color monoprints and six etchings, inspired by drawings when she lived in England in the late 1970's. The monoprints are unique to each book, although they have related imagery. Six etching are printed on Japanese Udaban paper.
Published on September 1, 2006
A page from "X, letter of danger, sex, and the unknown," handmade book by Laura Wait. Collographs and paste stencils were used to create shapes throughout the book. Multimedia painting on BFK rives paper using acrylic, paste, Akua color, ink on top of prints of woodcuts and text from "In the Garden." Layers of handwriting created using a ruling pen and traditional pointed pen.
Published on September 1, 2006
A page from "X, letter of danger, sex, and the unknown," handmade book by Laura Wait. Collographs and paste stencils were used to create shapes throughout the book. Multimedia painting on BFK rives paper using acrylic, paste, Akua color, ink on top of prints of woodcuts and text from "In the Garden." Layers of handwriting created using a ruling pen and traditional pointed pen.
Published on September 1, 2006
The cover of "X, letter of danger, sex, and the unknown," handmade book by Laura Wait. Collographs and paste stencils were used to create shapes throughout the book. Multimedia painting on BFK rives paper using acrylic, paste, Akua color, ink on top of prints of woodcuts and text from "In the Garden." Layers of handwriting created using a ruling pen and traditional pointed pen.
Published on September 1, 2006
A page from "X, letter of danger, sex, and the unknown," handmade book by Laura Wait. Collographs and paste stencils were used to create shapes throughout the book. Multimedia painting on BFK rives paper using acrylic, paste, Akua color, ink on top of prints of woodcuts and text from "In the Garden." Layers of handwriting created using a ruling pen and traditional pointed pen.
Published on September 1, 2006
A page from "X, letter of danger, sex, and the unknown," handmade book by Laura Wait. Collographs and paste stencils were used to create shapes throughout the book. Multimedia painting on BFK rives paper using acrylic, paste, Akua color, ink on top of prints of woodcuts and text from "In the Garden." Layers of handwriting created using a ruling pen and traditional pointed pen.
Published on September 1, 2006
The inside of "In the Garden," handmade book by Laura Wait. Six full spread woodcuts illustrate the book, along with collographs on alternating pages. The text of the book is an alternate story of Adam and Eve, written by the artist and printed with wood type on a Takach etching press using Akua-color. The pages are also toned by hand-coloring.
Published on September 1, 2006
The cover of "In the Garden," handmade book by Laura Wait. The binding is sewn on a concertina with green linen thread. The cover is a simplified style binding with a green leather spine stamped in gold and wood boards, covered in rubbings made from woodcuts.
Published on September 1, 2006
Little Hercules will be playing at The Tugboat Grill & Pub this weekend. The Tugboat is where they played their first paid gig nine years ago.
Published on September 1, 2006
Little Hercules will be playing at The Tugboat Grill & Pub this weekend. The Tugboat is where they played their first paid gig nine years ago.
Published on September 1, 2006
Jimmy Thackery will be playing a South Routt and North Routt show this weekend. He has been in the blues business for 40 years.
Published on September 1, 2006
Jimmy Thackery will be playing a South Routt and North Routt show this weekend. He has been in the blues business for 40 years.
Published on September 1, 2006
One of the performers in The Rocky Horror Show that will be held in the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek this weekend.
Published on September 1, 2006
One of the performers in The Rocky Horror Show that will be held in the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek this weekend.
Published on September 1, 2006
Barbi Bonfiglio is the artistic director and director of the musical theater production of The Rocky Horror Show this weekend at the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek. She has wanted to produce this show since she opened the theater.
Published on September 1, 2006
One of the performers in The Rocky Horror Show that will be held in the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek this weekend.
Published on September 1, 2006
Maria Jensen is the narrator in this weekend's theater production of The Rocky Horror Show at the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek.
Published on September 1, 2006
