Sailor Michael Lyon slides to gain possession of the ball during the matchup between Steamboat Springs and Summit at Gardner Field on Thursday evening.
Published on August 31, 2007
Sailor Kevin Bertrand, right, struggles past a Summit player during the matchup between Steamboat Springs and Summit at Gardner Field on Thursday evening.
Published on August 31, 2007
The More Barn, across from The Pines condominium complex on Pine Grove Road, will be the center of a 4-acre park that has been donated to the city of Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 31, 2007
Gary Baxter, owner of Dos Amigos in Ski Time Square, said he plans to close the restaurant Sept. 2 because of an uncertain future, declining traffic in the area and rising cost of business. The restaurant has been open since 1979.
Published on August 31, 2007
Try growing heirloom plants, such as this Native American sunflower that dates back to the late 1800s, in your garden next spring.
Published on August 31, 2007
Soroco freshman Pie Lombardi catches a pass during football practice Wedneaday at Soroco High School in Oak Creek.
Published on August 31, 2007
Soroco players JD Walorski, left, and Kyle Dimmitt work on a tackling drill during football practice at Soroco High School in Oak Creek on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on August 31, 2007
Beginning next week, several Routt National Forest campgrounds will be closed as a Forest Service contractor sprays trees with a pesticide officials say will prevent pine beetles from attacking the trees next spring.
Published on August 31, 2007
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Gen. Robin Olds salutes while being installed as commandant during ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1967. Olds died peacefully at his home in Steamboat Springs in June. He will be honored at the Wild West Air Fest on Saturday at Steamboat Springs Airport.
Published on August 31, 2007
Construction workers Brian Libby, left, and Kelvin Gales work to install giant tubing for the new water slides being built at the Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on August 31, 2007
Submissions for the fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Film Festival are due Sept. 14.
Published on August 31, 2007
Submissions for the fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Film Festival are due Sept. 14.
Published on August 31, 2007
Submissions for the fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Film Festival are due Sept. 14.
Published on August 31, 2007
Submissions for the fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Film Festival are due Sept. 14.
Published on August 31, 2007
Submissions for the fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Film Festival are due Sept. 14.
Published on August 31, 2007
Shoppers browse stalls at a previous Art on the Mountain event. The sixth annual Art on the Mountain event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Gondola Square.
Published on August 31, 2007
Teresa Steffen Greenlee accompanies one of her students on the piano during a violin lesson at her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on August 31, 2007
A rack of Pendleton vests awaits shoppers at a previous Art on the Mountain event. Local artist Linda Blazek will sell similar vests at the festival Saturday and Sunday in Gondola Square.
Published on August 31, 2007
Teresa Steffen Greenlee practices a duet with her student Willy Gunn during a violin lesson at her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Gunn was rehearsing for an upcoming recital.
Published on August 31, 2007
10-year-old violin student Willy Gunn practices a song during a violin lesson at Teresa Steffen Greenlee's studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Gunn was rehearsing for an upcoming recital.
Published on August 31, 2007
Violin student Willy Gunn, 10, listens to advice from his instructor, Teresa Steffen Greenlee, during a lesson in her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Gunn was rehearsing for an upcoming recital.
Published on August 31, 2007
Funk-rocking, five-piece 8traC will play Saturday at Mahogany Ridge.
Published on August 31, 2007
Paul Campbell works on a bike at the Orange Peel Bicycle Service shop in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday. The summer mountain biking season is slowly winding down as locals gear up for the coming ski season.
Published on August 30, 2007
Junior Holli Salazar spikes the ball during a practice at Hayden High School earlier this week. Salazar, and the Tigers, will take the court this Saturday.
Published on August 30, 2007
Hayden's Ryan Romine breaks up a pass during a drill at the Tigers football practice earlier this week. The Tigers are scheduled to face Coal Ridge at 7 p.m. Friday at home.
Published on August 30, 2007
Mitch Doolin rolls out of the pocket while running a play at the Hayden Tiger's practice earlier this week. The Tigers will open the season Friday night against Coal Ridge at home.
Published on August 30, 2007
Hayden Tigers coach Shawn Baumgartner feeds a play to the offensive unit during Tuesday's practice at Hayden High School. The Tigers will take on Coal Ridge on at 7 p.m. Friday at home.
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Hayden's Coy Letlow finds some running room to the outside during a team practice earlier this week at the high school. Letlow, and the Tigers, will open the season against at 7 p.m. Friday against Coal Ridge at home.
Published on August 30, 2007
Anita Hawkins, left, and her husband, Rob, shown here in front of their home on James Street in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon, are concerned about the City Council's possible steps to revise the historic preservation ordinance.
Published on August 30, 2007
Airplanes are the most efficient way to stock trout in remote mountain lakes like Capitol Lake near Aspen.
Published on August 30, 2007
Airplanes are the most efficient way to stock trout in remote mountain lakes like Capitol Lake near Aspen.
Published on August 30, 2007
Fingerling cutthroat trout are transported in a tank modified to fit into the back of a Cessna 185.
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A coal truck returns to the mine after dropping off a load of coal at the Hayden Station Power Plant along Routt County Road 27, also known as Twentymile Road, near Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on August 29, 2007
Senior outside hitter Heidi Lord, from left, sophomore setter Colleen King and junior middle blocker Maggie Kriz hope to lead their team to a league title this season at Steamboat Springs High School.
Published on August 29, 2007
Sophomore goalie Connor Birch dives to stop a ball during the Sailors' soccer practice at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on August 29, 2007
Steamboat Springs School District buses drive up Amethyst Drive on Monday afternoon, the first day of a new school year in Steamboat Springs. During the School Board meeting Monday night, a parent complained about parking and traffic issues during pick-up and drop-off at Strawberry Park Elementary School, which shares a parking lot with Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Published on August 29, 2007
Sir Sidney, a serval, naps with his owner Ken Koster's dog. The cat had been missing since Aug. 4, was found Monday night after the domesticated pet spent the past three weeks wandering around Steamboat Springs. The serval was reported missing by Koster of Alta, Wyo., after the animal escaped through a motor home window. It was found in the Deer Mountain Estates on Routt County Road 129 hunting mice in a field.
Published on August 29, 2007
Kindergarten student Liam Baxter looks at his mother, Michele Baxter, before heading into Sharon Clementson's classroom at the temporary Soda Creek Elementary School. "If he hadn't cried, I'd of been fine," said Michele Baxter, as she wiped tears from her eyes after dropping her son off at school.
Published on August 29, 2007
Doris Morrow and her daughter, Joey, check out the layout of the new Soda Creek Elementary School campus, a temporary set of modular classrooms dubbed "Camp Soda Creek," on Monday, the first day of school for the Steamboat Springs School District.
Published on August 29, 2007
Soda Creek Elementary School students gather in the gymnasium at the George P. Sauer Human Services Center Monday before being escorted to their temporary mobile classrooms on the first day of school.
Published on August 28, 2007
Today's school supplies still include many of the same items as back in the good old days, but with a few new twists. Today's hip kindergartner may have a few less Crayola colors to choose from, but the markers are washable.
Published on August 28, 2007
Steamboat Springs freshman Rachel Dobel listens to geography teacher Megan Hansen during the first day of classes Monday. It was back to business at the high school Monday with students returning for a new school year.
Published on August 28, 2007
A sharply dressed Mattison McQueen was ready to get back to work on Monday, the first day of school at Soda Creek Elementary School and across the Steamboat Springs School District. Mattison and her classmates arrived at "Camp Soda Creek," which will serve as the students' temporary school this year while a new building is built on the same site as the old Soda Creek school.
Published on August 28, 2007
Food Services specialist Bridget McNamara prepares for the lunch rush at Steamboat Springs Middle School on Monday.
Published on August 28, 2007
Steamboat Springs freshman Laura Bradfield listens to geography teacher Megan Hansen during the first day of classes Monday. It was back to business at the high school Monday with students returning for a new school year.
Published on August 28, 2007
First-grader Jack Roberts waits in line to tour Strawberry Park Elementary School during the first day of classes Monday.
Published on August 28, 2007
Students head for the buses Monday, following the first day of school at Steamboat Springs Middle School on Amethyst Drive.
Published on August 28, 2007
Steamboat Springs School District buses drive up Amethyst Drive on Monday afternoon, the first day of a new school year in Steamboat Springs. This year brings a new principal to Strawberry Park Elementary School and temporary classrooms to "Camp Soda Creek" downtown, where Soda Creek Elementary School students will attend classes while a new school is built.
Published on August 28, 2007
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority closed Monday morning on the purchase of Fish Creek Mobile Home Park, where residents will be given the opportunity to become landowners as well as homeowners. The Steamboat Springs City Council and Routt County Board of Commissioners discussed the purchase, from former park owners Bob and Audrey Enever, at a joint meeting Monday.
Published on August 28, 2007
The first day of school seemed to fly by for Steamboat Springs sophomore Sam Orton who took a seat in a hallway to enjoy a drink during the hectic lunch break at Steamboat Springs High School on Monday.
Published on August 28, 2007
Mallory Richey puts a notebook into her locker on the first day of classes at Steamboat Springs Middle School. Richey, and her classmates, opened a new school year on Monday when they returned to classes after the summer break.
Published on August 28, 2007
Cori Wright sells produce at the Farmers Market in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. The market attracts patrons to a variety of food and craft vendors each week during the summer.
Published on August 27, 2007
Soda Creek Elementary School students and parents toured the temporary school facility, dubbed "Camp Soda Creek" Sunday. Soda Creek Principal Judy Harris said the open house was a chance for students and parents to see their new surroundings before today, the first day of school.
Published on August 27, 2007
Shannon Day, 8, toured her new third-grade classroom Sunday during an open house at the temporary Soda Creek Elementary School facility.
Published on August 27, 2007
Strawberry Park Elementary students Eli Gerber, from left, Mayana Gibbs and Graham and Lilly Patterson play Sunday during a picnic to welcome back Montessori students.
Published on August 27, 2007
Sarah Fox
Published on August 26, 2007
Dot, a border collie owned by Marianne Sasak, waits to work a small herd of sheep on Sasak's ranch near Steamboat Springs on Friday morning. Sasak is the organizer for the upcoming sheep dog trials on the Stanko Ranch.
Published on August 26, 2007
Marianne Sasak works her border collie sheep dogs on a small herd of sheep at her ranch near Steamboat Springs on Friday morning. Sasak is the organizer for the upcoming sheep dog trials on the Stanko Ranch.
Published on August 26, 2007
Dot works to keep a sheep from straying from its grouping on Marianne Sasak's ranch near Steamboat Springs on Friday morning. Sasak is the organizer for the upcoming Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge, Sept. 1 to 3 on the Stanko Ranch.
Published on August 26, 2007
Dot, a border collie owned by Marianne Sasak, waits to work a small herd of sheep on Sasak's ranch near Steamboat Springs on Friday morning. Sasak is the organizer for the upcoming sheep dog trials on the Stanko Ranch.
Published on August 26, 2007
Multi-million-dollar homes are selling twice as fast year-to-date in 2007 as they did in 2006. Twenty-one homes valued at $1 million or more sold in July 2007 alone.
Published on August 26, 2007
The 41 condo owners at Wagonwheel in Stagecoach have invested $197,000 in rebuilding their front decks this summer. The intent is to keep pace with the increasing quality of new development in Stagecoach. The homeowners have a 10-year plan to continue improvements at a project that is more than 30 years old.
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Joe Roberts
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Discovery Learning Center kids, from left, Tyla Crisp, Maggie Miller, Laken Wiese and Kennedy Mattson play outdoors in a tent during the childcare center's annual Camp Out Day on Friday morning. Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien, co-chair of Gov. Bill Ritter's P-20 Education Coordinating Council, described the preschool years as the "sponge years" and stresses that education reform needs to start at the preschool level.
Published on August 26, 2007
Former Steamboat Springs resident Matt Karzen, left, runs along Turquoise Lake with his pacer Brian Widmann. Karzen finished in 29 hours, 28 minutes.
Published on August 26, 2007
A Flight For Life helicopter takes off near the an aid station on the course near the Winfield ghost town. The helicopter was dispatched for a runner with a medical emergency, but the runner was able to be transported by ambulance.
Published on August 26, 2007
Lucas Foley, 25, of Santa Clara runs along Turquoise Lake on Sunday morning, about seven miles from the finish line.
Published on August 26, 2007
Girls ages 2 to 4 line up for a race at Decker Park during Oak Creek's Labor Day celebration last year. This year's celebration is themed "The Good Old Days" and will incorporate old-time races including egg, peanut, bed, bartender and bicycle races down Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Published on August 26, 2007
Mike Ehrlich was the only Steamboat Springs resident to finish the Leadville Trail 100.
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Anton Krupicka finished the race first with a time of 16 hours, 14 minutes. The second place runner, Harry Harcrow of Woodland Park, finished more than three hours after Krupicka.
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Betsy Kalmeyer, left, and Jenna Gruben, say some supporting words to Steamboat resident Brenda Geister as she arrives at the Winfield ghost town aid station. Geister stopped racing after reaching the stop because of asthma.
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Don Adolf, 70, of Leadville crosses Lake Creek crossing near Twin Lakes.
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Rick Akin gets his wife, Jennifer Schubert-Akin, ready for the next leg of the race under threatening skies at the 40-mile mark.
Published on August 26, 2007
Spectators wait for runners Sunday morning at a scenic spot on Turquoise Lake near Leadville, about seven miles from the finish.
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Jennifer Schubert-Akin is greeted by her support team Saturday night at the Twin Lakes aid station. She missed the deadline for reaching the 60-mile mark, which meant she had to stop racing.
Published on August 26, 2007
While running up to Hope Pass, runners were treated to a series of rainbows that appeared after an afternoon rain storm near the 50-mile mark near the Winfield ghost town.
Published on August 26, 2007
Jennifer Schubert-Akin jogs down a rocky hill just before reaching the 40-mile mark aid station.
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Jennifer Schubert-Akin, left, keeps up with her pacer, Betsy Kalmeyer, after stopping at an aid station at the 50-mile mark.
Published on August 26, 2007
Leadville Trail 100 co-founders Merilee O'Neal and Ken Chlouber cheer on race participants as they cross the finish line. Chlouber came up with the idea of hosting an ultramarathon as an economic development tool for Leadville. The first race was in 1982, making this year the 25th anniversary of the race.
Published on August 26, 2007
Leadville Trail 100 participants walk through a meadow before ascending to Hope Pass, elevation 12,600 fe
Published on August 26, 2007
A 100-mile race can take a toll on a person's feet. Duct Tape is a popular method to deal with blisters during the race.
Published on August 26, 2007
Leadville Trail 100 founder Ken Chlouber, left, congratulates Steamboat Springs finisher Mike Ehrlich after he completed the race in 29 hours and 17 minutes Aug. 19.
Published on August 26, 2007
A runner makes his way through a swampy section of the course at the 40-mile mark near the town of Twin Lakes.
Published on August 26, 2007
Brian Franklin of Tulsa, Okla., waits for a friend along the side of the course near the 50-mile mark after he decided to quit racing. Despite running 50 miles, Franklin said he did not train for the ultramarathon.
Published on August 26, 2007
Betsy Kalmeyer says some inspirational words to Steamboat Springs Leadville Trail 100 participant Jennifer Schubert-Akin on Aug. 18 at an aid tent set up at the Winfield ghost town. Kalmeyer, an avid Steamboat runner herself, was Schubert-Akin's pacer during the next leg of the race
Published on August 26, 2007
Jennifer Schubert-Akin battled cramps and stomach pains throughout the race. That slowed her pace, and she missed the cut-off at the 60-mile mark, which ended her race.
Published on August 26, 2007
Each of the runners who complete the Leadville Trail 100 within the 30-hour time period receives a silver medal.
Published on August 26, 2007
Sailors' senior ball-carrier Jay Hanley, right, breaks past a cadre of Sun Devils defenders during Steamboat Springs' game against Kent Denver in Denver on Friday afternoon. The Sailors came away with the victory, 23-14.
Published on August 26, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School freshman Jack Burger returns a volley during a doubles match against Colorado Academy at the Steamboat Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon. The Sailors tennis team won, 5-2.
Published on August 26, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School sophomore Jordie Bernard returns a volley during a doubles match against Colorado Academy at the Steamboat Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon. The Sailors tennis team won, 5-2.
Published on August 26, 2007
Sailors' senior ball-carrier Jay Hanley, right, breaks past a cadre of Sun Devils defenders during Steamboat Springs' game against Kent Denver in Denver on Friday afternoon. The Sailors came away with the victory, 23-14.
Published on August 26, 2007
A fast snowmelt, characterized by short, intense periods of runoff, can dump high levels of sediment into rivers and streams, significantly impacting water quality. The Yampa River, shown here Saturday afternoon, has been affected by an earlier-than-normal peak snowpack this year.
Published on August 26, 2007
Teacher's aide Mia Anderson prepares some documents for the first day of school in the main office at Soda Creek Elementary's new location next to the George P. Sauer building in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon. School begins Monday for Soda Creek and Strawberry Park Elementary students.
Published on August 26, 2007
Heather Kline, owner of Lynx Funding in Oak Creek, talks about her building plan for a plot of land north of Oak Creek that she has been working to have annexed by the town at her office on Thursday afternoon. Although the town rejected her proposal in May, Kline is ready to present her revised plan in the near future.
Published on August 26, 2007
Heather Kline, owner of Lynx Funding in Oak Creek, shows off a building plan for a plot of land north of Oak Creek that she has been working to have annexed by the town at her office on Thursday afternoon. Although the town rejected her proposal in May, Kline is ready to present her revised plan in the near future.
Published on August 26, 2007
Heather Kline, owner of Lynx Funding in Oak Creek, points out some planned home lots on a plot of land north of Oak Creek on Thursday afternoon. Kline has been working to have the land annexed by the town. Although the town rejected her proposal in May, Kline is scheduled to present her revised proposal to the Oak Creek Planning Commission in September.
Published on August 26, 2007
A coal truck heads toward Xcel's Hayden Station power plant on a winding stretch of Routt County Road 27. Xcel plans to have trucks such as this one pull two trailers instead of one, which they say would cut the number of trucks on the road in half.
Published on August 26, 2007
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The Steamboat Laundry Building was named this month to the National Register of Historic Places. It houses two restaurants on the ground floor and five offices on the second floors.
Published on August 25, 2007
First-year Hayden School District teachers Catherine Stewart and Sonia Salberg get to know each other Friday during a new teacher workshop.
Published on August 25, 2007
Construction workers take down the Strings in the Mountains festival tent Thursday to make room for construction of a permanent pavilion that is expected to be complete by the end of May 2008.
Published on August 25, 2007
Sailors quarterback Austin Hinder, right, tries to escape a sack in the backfield by a Kent Denver defender during the first half of Steamboat's 23-14 victory.
Published on August 24, 2007
Sailors linebacker Ben Deline, left, tries to sack Kent Denver quarterback Kendall Early during the matchup between Steamboat Springs High School and Kent Denver High School in Denver on Friday afternoon. Steamboat came away with the victory, 23-14.
Published on August 24, 2007
Sailors wide receiver Nigel Hammond streaks toward the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of Steamboat's 23-14 win against Kent Denver High School in Denver on Friday afternoon.
Published on August 24, 2007
Raul Chavez of Aurora recorded a hole-in-one Aug. 17 at Catamount Ranch and Club. Chavez said he was so amazed he had to take a minute to catch his breath.
Published on August 24, 2007
Nigel Hammond runs back a kick-off return during the Sailors' pre-season football practice at Steamboat Springs High School on Thursday afternoon.
Published on August 24, 2007
Wildlife officials will hold a training session Saturday morning for Bear Aware volunteers. The program is being revived to help increase an understanding of how residents should deal with bears that are being forced into the city.
Published on August 24, 2007
Students in Mrs. Knott's first-grade class practice the pledge of allegiance Thursday during the first day of school at South Routt Elementary School.
Published on August 24, 2007
Dafne Arce, 15, and Patricia Richmond, 15, look for their class schedules Thursday during their first day of school at Soroco High School.
Published on August 24, 2007
Pato Banton brings his reggae sound to Howelsen Hill for the final performance of the Free Summer Concert Series at 5:30 p.m. today.
Published on August 24, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall aims to offer 24-hour coverage in the county, and has presented a request to the Routt County Board of Commissioners for an additional patrol deputy and animal control officer in order to meet that goal.
Published on August 24, 2007
Honeybees are an example of insects that can be either beneficial or pesty. Honeybees pollinate garden plants, but can become pests when they nest in the walls of homes.
Published on August 24, 2007
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar speaks to a group of local business leaders and government officials at Centennial Hall on Thursday afternoon about various ideas for health care reform. Salazar currently is touring Colorado during Congress' August recess.
Published on August 24, 2007
Photograph by Rod Hanna.
Published on August 24, 2007
Photograph by Rod Hanna.
Published on August 24, 2007
Photograph by Rod Hanna.
Published on August 24, 2007
Photograph by Rod Hanna.
Published on August 24, 2007
Barry Kleinbort leads a workshop at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon for students participating in the school's upcoming show, "An Evening of Cabaret."
Published on August 24, 2007
Singer Skie Ocasio listens to advice from instructors during a workshop at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon for students participating in the school's upcoming show, "An Evening of Cabaret."
Published on August 24, 2007
Performer Pam Peterson practices a song during a workshop at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon for students participating in the school's upcoming show, "An Evening of Cabaret."
Published on August 24, 2007
The 2007 Steamboat Springs girls softball captains, from left, Catie Winter, Darcy Hornstein, Mataya Flaharty and Ashton Palmer, are looking to improve on last season with a new coach and a renewed optimism for their growing, hard-working team.
Published on August 23, 2007
Zach Rosa, 10, rides his skateboard outdoors at the Howelsen Skate Park in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The City Council has not yet ruled out the option of building new facilities at Howelsen Hill and Old Town Hot Springs instead of a consolidated facility at Ski Town Fields.
Published on August 23, 2007
Chad Bowdre speaks to the incoming freshman class in the gymnasium at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday afternoon during an ice-breaker exercise at the Link Crew orientation program for new ninth graders.
Published on August 23, 2007
Steamboat Springs Police Department Sgt. Rich Brown, shown here with his patrol car Tuesday evening, is in charge of the city's participation in the statewide crackdown on drunken driving called "The Heat is On."
Published on August 23, 2007
A bear cub checks out a passer-by from a tree behind the Pilot Office Supply building in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on August 23, 2007
The incoming freshman class mills around the gymnasium at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday afternoon during an ice-breaker exercise at the Link Crew orientation program for new ninth graders.
Published on August 23, 2007
Members of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue work to extinguish the smoldering remains of an unoccupied rental cabin on the S-S Ranch along Hwy 129 on Tuesday afternoon. According to ranch owner David May, the cause of the blaze is still unclear but an accidental electrical or propane ignition are the most likely culprits. "It's an unfortunate incident," said May.
Published on August 22, 2007
Members of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue work to extinguish the smoldering remains of an unoccupied rental cabin on the S-S Ranch along Hwy 129 on Tuesday afternoon. According to ranch owner David May, the cause of the blaze is still unclear but an accidental electrical or propane ignition are the most likely culprits. "It's an unfortunate incident," said May.
Published on August 22, 2007
Mark Elliott works on his house in Old Town Steamboat Springs on Tuesday. Elliott has added about 2,700 square feet to the home, which was originally a 900-square-foot structure built as early as 1914. The city's Historic Preservation Advisory Commission reviewed Elliott's home. "We just walked through and they signed off on it," he said.
Published on August 22, 2007
Broomfield resident Derek Moore, 44, runs up the Fish Creek Falls trail near its junction with the Mountain View trail Sunday during the Continental Divide Trail Run, the last 2007 Steamboat Springs Running Series event to be held in Routt County.
Published on August 22, 2007
Colorado Mountain College student Corwin Bennett makes his way back to his room in Hill Hall on Tuesday afternoon after a long day of moving into the dorms. CMC students from out of town arrived today, while another large contingent of students is scheduled to check-in Friday morning.
Published on August 22, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School teachers, from left, Irene Alicot, Mike Brumbaugh, Kevin Murray, Eric Nilsson and Kristen Stemp work to prepare for the upcoming school year outside the high school in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on August 22, 2007
Marilyn Johnson will lead the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley as president while Karl Gills, chief executive officer of Yampa Valley Medical Center, serves as chairman of the foundation's board.
Published on August 21, 2007
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced The Sheraton Steamboat Resort Hotel at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will undergo a major renovation, with construction scheduled to begin in April 2008. Starwood purchased the hotel in May.
Published on August 21, 2007
Three-year-old Tyler Jacobs of Steamboat Springs gets thrown into a pool by day-camp counselor Liza Masters on Monday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the company that owns the hotel, has announced the hotel will undergo a major renovation.
Published on August 21, 2007
The flower bed outside the post office in downtown Steamboat Springs, shown here Saturday morning, is reaping the benefits of recent thunderstorms. The National Weather Service is forecasting clear skies through Wednesday.
Published on August 20, 2007
Steamboat Pacific and Craig Deportivo met for the championship of the Yampa Valley Soccer League on Sunday at Christian Heritage. Steamboat won, 3-1.
Published on August 20, 2007
Routt County Commissioners Nancy Stahoviak, from left, Diane Mitsch Bush and Doug Monger, with Hayden Mayor Pro-tem Chuck Grobe, sample and judge entries in a brownie contest Sunday at the Routt County Fair in Hayden. The judges unanimously selected a batch cooked by Tresa Moulton of Steamboat Springs as the winner. "Just to be sure, let me take another bite," Mitsch Bush joked.
Published on August 20, 2007
Laurie Southwick of Jayem, Wyo., points her partner in the right direction while preparing their horses for the Bobby Robinson Memorial Saddle Bronc Riding event Sunday at the Routt County Fair in Hayden.
Published on August 20, 2007
2007 Routt County Fair Queen Kelsey Samuelson sits astride Lightning, a quarterhorse and thoroughbred mixture, Sunday afternoon at the Routt County Fair in Hayden. Kelsey, 17, is about to begin her senior year at Soroco High School, after which she hopes to pursue a veterinary technician's degree at Glenwood Community College in Glenwood Springs. While Kelsey thought Sunday would be her last day as Fair Queen, she will hold onto the crown for a little while longer - due to judging difficulties, fair officials decided to postpone coronation of a 2008 queen until November.
Published on August 20, 2007
A uniquely colored young alpaca rests in the yard on Carol Collins' ranch near Stagecoach on Thursday afternoon. Alpacas are raised for their fleece which is shaved annually to make fibers for clothing and several other applications.
Published on August 19, 2007
Carol Collins shows off a sheared alpaca fleece on her ranch near Stagecoach on Thursday afternoon. Alpacas are raised for their fleece which is shaved annually to make fibers for clothing and several other applications.
Published on August 19, 2007
A young alpaca rests in the shade on Carol Collins' ranch near Stagecoach on Thursday afternoon. Alpacas are raised for their fleece which is shaved annually to make fibers for clothing and several other applications.
Published on August 19, 2007
Carol Collins watches over some female alpacas on her ranch near Stagecoach on Thursday afternoon. Alpacas are raised for their fleece which is shaved annually to make fibers for clothing and several other applications.
Published on August 19, 2007
A female adult alpaca mugs for the camera on Carol Collins' ranch near Stagecoach on Thursday afternoon. Alpacas are raised for their fleece which is shaved annually to make fibers for clothing and several other applications.
Published on August 19, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School sophomore Valdan Chase serves the ball during a practice for the boys tennis team Thursday at the Steamboat Tennis Center.
Published on August 19, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School junior Oren Pierce crushes the ball during a practice for the boys tennis team Thursday at the Steamboat Tennis Center.
Published on August 19, 2007
Rider Ryan Hilfiger soars through the sky during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
Published on August 19, 2007
Ryan Hilfiger pumps up the crowd during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
Published on August 19, 2007
Rider Chris Taylor tries to pump up the crowd during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
Published on August 19, 2007
Sarajane Rossi shows off her reserve grand champion market beef steer at the Routt County Junior Livestock Sale during the Routt County Fair on Saturday night in Hayden.
Published on August 19, 2007
A market swine waits to be auctioned off at the Routt County Junior Livestock Sale during the Routt County Fair on Saturday night in Hayden.
Published on August 19, 2007
Rider Chris Taylor takes off from a ramp before clearing a 70-foot gap on the way to the landing ramp during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
Published on August 19, 2007
A performer clears a 70-foot gap between the take-off and landing ramps during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
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A performer clears a 70-foot gap between the take-off and landing ramps during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
Published on August 19, 2007
A performer snags some air during the Planet Powersports Freestyle Motocross show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Friday night.
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Donald Davis, left, and Randy Macon discuss their objectives near the entrance to the Sulphur Cave on Howelsen Hill during an expedition to explore and document the cave Saturday morning in Steamboat Springs.
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Caver Mike Frazier of Colorado Springs emerges from the Sulphur Cave on Howelsen Hill during an expedition to explore and document the cave Saturday morning in Steamboat Springs.
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Dr. Fred Luiszer, left, and Dr. Norman Pace take a reading of air quality at the entrance to the Sulphur Cave on Howelsen Hill during an expedition to explore and document the cave Saturday morning in Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 19, 2007
Donald Davis shows off a collection of elemental sulfur on a rock near a spring source on Howelsen Hill on Saturday morning. Davis and a group of scientists and cavers met to explore the Sulphur Cave on the side of Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 19, 2007
Signs along Routt County Road 37 in Hayden give an understatement of the road's rough condition. The extension project to link the road with U.S. Highway 40 has been in the works for nearly three years, and there still is no end in sight.
Published on August 19, 2007
The Steamboat Springs City Council is considering extending the moratorium on demolition permits for old buildings such as this home at 428 Pine St., which was built in 1913.
Published on August 19, 2007
The former Steamboat Springs Bed and Breakfast, 442 Pine St., built in 1948, could be demolished within a month by its new owner. The city's Historic Preservation Advisory Commission recommended a 30-day waiting period before demolition, but after that period, the city's current historic preservation laws require no preservation action from the owner. The Steamboat Springs City Council will discuss a 90-day ban on historic demolition permits Tuesday.
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Joe Roberts.
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Jenn Wright
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Construction is just beginning to go vertical at Bear Lodge, on the corner of Village Drive and Medicine Springs Road. The developers have the luxury of releasing four units at a time in the 36-condominium building, to maximize return.
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The team proposing to redevelop the Ptarmigan Inn Hotel would construct 39 new luxury condominiums with 27 lock-off bedrooms that could be managed more like traditional hotel rooms.
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Mountain Temp Services employees, from right to left, Corey Voyek, Jeffrey Carrell and Tony Grant, shown here on Thursday afternoon, help direct the daily operations of the newest temp agency in Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 19, 2007
Joe Dover, left, and Michael Stewart struggle for possession of a passed football during pre-season practice at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on August 18, 2007
U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard addresses an estimated 40 residents Friday at a town hall meeting at the Craig City Council Chambers. Allard addressed a wide range of topics, from the war in Iraq to the Vermillion Basin.
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The last rays of sun disappear from the sky over a field of hay in rural Routt County on Thursday night.
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The new 78-inch Burgess Creek culvert sections are being delivered daily at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area as part of the urban renewal authority's public improvement projects. The culvert will be installed next week from Slopeside through the base area.
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The gondola building at Steamboat Ski Area, shown on Friday afternoon, houses offices for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., which operates the Steamboat Ski Area and is owned by Intrawest. On Aug. 10, Intrawest laid off six year-round Ski Corp. employees. An Intrawest official said the move was part of an effort to streamline the cost and operational efficiencies of the business.
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A herd of more than 180 elk have been sighted in the Yampa Valley from here along Routt County Road 35 near Sidney Peak and across the valley to the Priest Creek area.
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McCoy teenager Bailey Forster, 14, stands with her prize-winning ewe Thursday afternoon at the Routt County Fair in Hayden. The ewe, named Fancy, won the meat-breed ewe lamb contest at the fairgrounds.
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South Routt resident Jessica Rossi, 10, gets a handle on her 2-year-old goat, Tootsie, Thursday afternoon at the Routt County Fair. At left is Jessica's sister, 12-year-old Josie Rossi, with her pet goat, Curious.
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Sammy Stamp, 12, left, and Hadlie Quick, 12, bounce on a trampoline while waiting for dinner Wednesday evening in Steamboat Springs.
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Routt County youths line up with their animals for the meat-breed ewe lamb contest Thursday afternoon at the Routt County Fair in Hayden.
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School buses wait for the beginning of the school year at the school district's transportation center in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
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Ryan Serhant, who attended Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, will be the newest addition to the soap opera, "As the World Turns."
Published on August 17, 2007
The lemony flavor of sorrel makes it a great addition to almost any food, particularly salad.
Published on August 17, 2007
Small model wind turbines sit on a table as Gov. Bill Ritter speaks at the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center groundbreaking ceremony in Peetz on May 16.
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A view across fields and hillsides of the Roan Plateau this week. The plateau rises 3,500 feet above the Colorado River Valley, north of Rifle and Parachute and southwest of Routt County. The plateau, a battleground for land use debates about oil and gas drilling, with a fate yet to be decided, is home to a range of wildlife including mule deer, elk, mountain lions, bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
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Aspen trees stretch into the sky this week on the Roan Plateau, an area also filled with junipers, firs and oaks. U.S. Rep. John Salazar, a Manassa Democrat who represents Routt County and the plateau area in Garfield County - both part of Colorado's Third Congressional District - has spent months fighting to prevent drilling atop the Roan, as part of a sweeping energy bill that is now awaiting action in the U.S. Senate.
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Crews with Enterprise Products Partners construct the new Meeker Gas Plant on an isolated site surrounded by sagebrush and sprawling hills in rural Rio Blanco County. Enterprise is partnering with EnCana, a leading producer of natural gas and oil in North America, to build the plant. A second facility is scheduled for construction directly behind the plant shown above. In July, EnCana announced second-quarter revenues of more than $2.5 billion in 2007. The Meeker Gas Plant is accessed from Rio Blanco County Road 5, a growing industrial corridor between Meeker and Rifle that is increasingly filled with energy development facilities. Traffic along C.R. 5 can move slowly, as heavy, industrial-size semitrailers pack the windy, two-lane road.
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Craig Tomke shows off one of his pieces of wooden furniture at his store in Hayden on Wednesday afternoon. Tomke will be selling and displaying a variety of pieces at the upcoming Steamboat Springs Arts Council Studio Tour on Saturday.
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Lana McFadden works on one of her pieces at her gallery in Hayden on Wednesday afternoon. McFadden will be displaying a variety of artwork at the upcoming Steamboat Springs Arts Council Studio Tour on Saturday.
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Author and motivational speaker Cynthia Brian will sign copies of her books at Epilogue Book Co., 837 Lincoln Ave., beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. She also will present at a picnic lunch, tour and garden lecture at Yampa River Botanic Park on Tuesday afternoon.
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Lana McFadden shows off one of her paintings of a fiddler at her gallery in Hayden on Wednesday afternoon. McFadden will be displaying a variety of pieces at the upcoming Steamboat Springs Arts Council Studio Tour on Saturday.
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"Toolz House" by Susan Schiesser
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Members of the five-piece band Runnin' Late say they call their music "mountain grass," because it is bluegrass infused with other genres. Runnin' Late will perform at 9:30 p.m. today at Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill, 435 Lincoln Ave.
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The Emerald City Orchestra performs "Madama Butterfly" during a dress rehearsal Tuesday at Steamboat Springs High School.
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David Malis, left, plays Sharpless while Mark Thomsen plays Lt. Pinkerton during a dress rehearsal Tuesday at Steamboat Springs High School for Emerald City Opera's performance of 'Madama Butterfly,' which opens tonight.
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Kara Shay Thomson, playing Cio-Cio San, sings during a dress rehearsal Tuesday at Steamboat Springs High School for Emerald City Opera's performance of 'Madama Butterfly,' which opens tonight.
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Mark Thomsen, who plays Lt. Pinkerton, sings to Kara Shay Thomson, Cio-Cio San during a dress rehearsal Tuesday at Steamboat Springs High School for Emerald City Opera's performance of 'Madama Butterfly,' which opens tonight.
Published on August 17, 2007
Steamboat police are asking for help from the public in identifying two men suspected of breaking into at least a dozen unlocked cars on July 30 and 31. Det. Jerry Stabile said the two men are likely in their late teens or early 20s. The surveillance video came from the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel underground parking. "If anyone knows who these two young men are, we are asking they call (Routt County) Crime Stoppers or the police department," he said. The men allegedly stole thousands of dollars in electronic equipment from the cars, he said. Police took reports that cars were entered on Lincoln Avenue, Cornice Drive, Anglers Drive, Mount Werner Circle, Pine Grove Road and Storm Meadows Drive. If you have information, call 879-4345 or 870-6226.
Published on August 16, 2007
Steamboat police are asking for help from the public in identifying two men suspected of breaking into at least a dozen unlocked cars on July 30 and 31. Det. Jerry Stabile said the two men are likely in their late teens or early 20s. The surveillance video came from the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel underground parking. "If anyone knows who these two young men are, we are asking they call (Routt County) Crime Stoppers or the police department," he said. The men allegedly stole thousands of dollars in electronic equipment from the cars, he said. Police took reports that cars were entered on Lincoln Avenue, Cornice Drive, Anglers Drive, Mount Werner Circle, Pine Grove Road and Storm Meadows Drive. If you have information, call 879-4345 or 870-6226.
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Tim Nylen cycles past a grove of aspen trees on his way up to the top of Buffalo Pass during the seventh installment of the Town Challenge mountain biking series Wednesday evening in Steamboat Springs.
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Some of the empty commerical space in the Central Park Shopping Center in Steamboat Springs, shown here on Wednesday afternoon, may house a Dollar Tree retail establishment.
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Patsy Wilhelm
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Soda Creek Elementary Principal Judy Harris, left, grabs a box from mover Mack Mitchell while helping to move the school into its new home in portable buildings on the lawn of the George P. Sauer Building in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
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Cars drive along Colorado Highway 131 on Tuesday afternoon. A new shuttle service from South Routt County to Steamboat Springs could help alleviate traffic on the highway.
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Trent Gabel shows off a Hayden Tigers flag that he made for the home arts competition at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Wednesday afternoon.
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Canning is one of several categories for entry into the home arts competition at the Routt County Fair in Hayden. These canned vegetables were entered into the competition by Dee Graves on Wednesday afternoon.
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Sandy Kent rides her mountain bike on the side of Howelsen Hill, on her way to Emerald Mountain on Tuesday afternoon. Today, members of the Emerald Mountain Partnership are hosting an event celebrating a land exchange that will preserve more than 4,100 acres for public use on Emerald.
Published on August 16, 2007
A composite sketch of a Routt County Sheriff's Office detention deputy who is being investigated for an incident in Larimer County involving a teenage girl.
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Sisters Liz, left, and Emma Lyons, right, wait for their turn during the youth horse show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.
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Aleigh Aurin, 12, and her Quarter Horse, Rosey, prepare for western horsemanship classes at Tuesday's Routt County Fair. The Steamboat Springs resident was named open champion Sunday for both the English and Gymkhana divisons in the 11- to 13-year-old age group.
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Sailors at Sunday's MC Scow sailboat race at Steamboat Lake maneuver to the starting line of the Steamboat Scowboys' Regatta. From left, Craig and Lois Kocian, Steamboat Springs; Scott Cameron, Denver; Bill O'Halloran, Ft. Collins; and Woody Woodruff and Lynn Feiger, Minturn.
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Soda Creek Media Specialist Marty O'Leary gets a helping hand from mover Junior Herndon on Tuesday while moving books and other items from the old Soda Creek building into the school's temporary home at the George P. Sauer Human Services Center.
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A group of yellow wildflowers soak in the sun along a country road in north Routt County on Monday afternoon despite threatening thunderclouds in the background.
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Sisters Liz, left, and Emma Lyons, right, wait for their turn during the youth horse show at the Routt County Fair in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.
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Aleigh Aurin, 12, and her Quarter Horse, Rosey, prepare for western horsemanship classes at Tuesday's Routt County Fair. The Steamboat Springs resident was named open champion Sunday for both the English and Gymkhana divisons in the 11- to 13-year-old age group.
Published on August 15, 2007
Steamboat Springs quarterback Alex Wood pitches the ball to a teammate during the first official day of high school football practice. Football, soccer, volleyball, softball, cross country, tennis and cheerleading were all allowed to begin practice and kick off the fall season Monday.
Published on August 14, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School assistant Lonn Clementson gets a point across to sophomore Bryce Mayo during Monday's practice. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis and cheerleading were officially allowed to begin practice Monday.
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Thunderheads build over a freshly cut hay field near the power plant in Hayden Monday afternoon. The threatening clouds never materialized into a storm.
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Dozer, a Shih Tzu owned by Abi Velasquez, appears to be sticking its tongue out at the competition during a session at the Routt County Fair on Monday. Dozer was actually waiting for the command to come.
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Shannon Ragan and her dog, Beau look at the judge at the Routt County Fair's dog show Monday morning. Ragan's top results included a first in showmanship in the junior novice division.
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A golden lab named Kozak waits for his turn at the Routt County Fair Dog Show on Monday morning. Kozak and his owner, Bryanna McFadden, sitting in the background, took first place for obedience in the Novice A division and second place in showmanship in the senior open division. For story, see page 6.
Published on August 14, 2007
A semitrailer owned by excavating and drilling company D&D Enterprises sits in a ditch along U.S. Highway 40 west of Heritage Park on Monday morning, after being struck by a westbound Union Pacific coal train. Truck driver John Martin, 53, said he never saw the train coming as he attempted to turn onto U.S. 40, while the vehicle's 52-foot trailer extended over the railroad tracks.
Published on August 14, 2007
Traffic is reflected in the window of the former Shell gas station in downtown Steamboat Springs. The loss of two downtown convenience stores may have contributed to a drop in "miscellaneous retail" sales tax revenues in Old Town.
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Law enforcement and emergency personnel prepare a stretcher for Silver Spur resident Betsy Whitmore, 34, after an accident Monday morning on U.S. Highway 40 at Routt County Road 42. Whitmore was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center with minor injuries.
Published on August 13, 2007
Steamboat Springs goalie Jake Flax prepares to make a save in the championship game of the Steamboat Lacrosse Tournament. Steamboat eventually lost to Denver, 9-3.
Published on August 13, 2007
Jeff Lambart, 15, competes in the Steamboat Tennis Association Summer Championships at the Steamboat Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.
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Horse trainer Jason Patrick is recovering after fracturing his skull and eye socket in a horseback riding accident.
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Six-year-old Genevieve Hillmuth of Milner warms up her horse prior to a gymkhana horse show competition at the Routt County Fair on Sunday.
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Increased river flows on the Yampa meant decent tubing conditions for this group of tourists last week. It remains to be seen whether a recreational water right filed by the city several years ago will ever have a noticeable impact on the river flow in the Yampa River's downtown section.
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Randy Rudasics
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Jim Kelley, left, and his partner in Steamboat Barn Village, Bob Comes, watched Monday morning as excavating crews began building new roads in the development. The historic More Barn will be preserved in a four-acre park as the new subdivision takes shape.
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Jim Kelley, left, and his partner in Steamboat Barn Village, Bob Comes, watched Monday morning as excavating crews began building new roads in the development. The historic More Barn will be preserved in a four-acre park as the new subdivision takes shape.
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Chef and co-owner Brian Vaughn, left, and John Barnes, right, work to prepare food before the dinner rush at the new downtown restaurant, bistro c.v., in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
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The dining room of the new downtown restaurant, bistro c.v., awaits its first batch of evening patrons in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
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Chef and co-owner Brian Vaughn explains the sous vide process of cooking certain foods in the kitchen of his new restaurant, bistro c.v., in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
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Chef and co-owner Brian Vaughn discusses the menu choices in the dining room of his new restaurant, bistro c.v., in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jake Foss, 5, of Highlands Ranch takes a bite of a rib Saturday at the BBQ at the Summit in Dillon.
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A worker outside Strawberry Park Elementary School gathers chain-link fencing material on Friday afternoon.
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Dean Montgomery brushes sauce onto his ribs, which are about to be turned in for judging.
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Construction workers move dirt at the site of the new Soda Creek Elementary School in Old Town. Rising construction costs have forced the school district to make cuts in the project and to postpone - or possibly abandon - planned improvements at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
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One-year-old Wesley Foa chews smoked pulled pork Saturday made by Steamboat Springs resident Dean Montgomery at his Q Live Crew stand at the BBQ at the Summit in Dillon. Wesley's mother, Kory Foa, said her son is a good barbecue eater.
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One of the dozens of cancer survivors who participated in Friday and Saturday's Relay for Life event makes her way around the track at Steamboat Springs High School. Luther Berntson, co-chairman of the event, said 58 teams and more than 600 wallkers raised in excess of $188,000 for the American Cancer Society. "We were just blown away with the response from the community," Berntson said. "What impressed me was how many people were walking at any give time. The track was just full." The event included an emotional Luminaria Ceremony on Friday night. Participants walked throughout the night before a closing ceremony brought an end to the fundraiser Saturday morning. "Obviously, the No. 1 goal was to raise money for cancer research, but in addition to that, it was impressive to see the electricity going on amongst the participants. Everyone was laughing - it was like a big neighborhood party," Berntson said. "It was a very impressive night." For video footage of Relay for Life, visit steamboatpilot.com.
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Close friends and cancer survivors, Kay Wagner, left, and Lisa Wilderman, right, make their way around the track during the annual Relay for Life event at the Steamboat Springs High School track on Friday evening. The event raises tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research every year.
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Chris Peoples of Greenwood Village leads a pack of riders Saturday on U.S. Highway 40 between Rabbit Ears Pass and Kremmling. Peoples was participating in the Tour de Steamboat, a ride that went up Rabbit Ears Pass on U.S. Highway 40, Gore Pass on Colorado Highway 134 and finished on Yellow Jacket Pass on Routt County Road 14.
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Luke Brosterhous stands near a green at the Royal Thimpu Golf Club in Bhutan last summer. Brosterhous will return to the country this year with hopes of raising money to support the Bhutan Youth Golf Association.
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Bhutan is a place of cultural and scenic beauty. One of the country's most famous landmarks, theTaktshang Monastery or Tiger's Nest, combines both aspects.
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The Decehn Phodrang Monastery in Thimpu can be seen from the seventh hole of the Royal Thimpu Golf Club. Luke Brosterhous spent four months in Bhutan teaching young golfers about the game and Western culture.
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Steamboat's Michael Hurley tackles Vail's Brian Dalrymple during Saturday's rugby game in Steamboat. Steamboat went on to win, 42-14.
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Steamboat's Jake Flax, right, works for a shot at the Steamboat Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday. Steamboat won both of its games to advance to today's semifinals.
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Dean Montgomery displays his pulled pork that is about to be turned in for judging Saturday at the BBQ at the Summit in Dillon. The pork was ranked the fourth best at the competition.
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Karin Utterback-Normann discusses the possibility of future oil and gas exploration on her family's land west of Steamboat Springs at her home Thursday afternoon.
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Karin Utterback-Normann explains some of the challenges associated with negotiating future oil and gas exploration rights on her family's land west of Steamboat Springs.
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Pierce Grandchamp swims toward the shore after wake boarding.
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Craig Kennedy of Steamboat Springs helped organize the Second Annual Water Ski and Wake boarding Camp for People with Disabilities.
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Pat Williamson of Steamboat Springs smiles while wake boarding Wednesday at Bald Eagle Lake. Williamson said it was the most exciting thing she has done since she was crippled in a car accident.
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Niko Landeros, who will be a senior at Berthoud High School, gets air after hitting wake.
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Pierce Grandchamp, 13, of Highlands Ranch, sports goggles to keep the spray out of his eyes while he water skis Wednesday at Bald Eagle Lake.
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Niko Landeros, who will be a senior at Berthoud High School, holds tight while wake boarding at Bald Eagle Lake. Landeros was one of the people participating last week in the Second Annual Water Ski and Wake Boarding Camp for People with Disabilities.
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Stagecoach resident Joplyn Brittain, 9, tugs on her cowboy boots in preparation for a horsemanship clinic Friday. Brittain is one of 21 South Routt youth participating in the South Routt Bible Church's annual Horsemanship Bible Camp.
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Karissa Harves, 8, completes a cartwheel during a team cheer Friday while Dakota Bruner, front, and Joplyn Brittain watch. The girls choreographed a Christian cheer as part of the South Routt Bible Church Horsemanship BIble Camp.
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A field full of saleable items originally headed for the dump sits at the Home ReSource trailer outside the Milner Landfill on Thursday afternoon. Many items are sold at bargain prices to customers, thereby reducing the total amount of material ending up in the landfill.
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Jolie Lemoine shows off a field full of saleable items originally headed for the dump at the Home ReSource trailer outside the Milner Landfill on Thursday afternoon. Many items are sold at bargain prices to customers, thereby reducing the total amount of material ending up in the landfill.
Published on August 12, 2007
Jane, a 7-year-old Belgium draft horse, works once a week pulling a carriage around downtown Steamboat Springs driven by Justin Moore who owns and operates the Yampa Valley Carriage Company.
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Justin Moore, right, and his fiancee Becca Smith, left, drive a carriage down Howelsen Parkway on Thursday morning. Moore owns and operates the Yampa Valley Carriage Co., which offers downtown rides during the summer and sleigh rides on Mt. Werner in the winter.
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The Yampa Valley Carriage Co., which is owned and operated by Justin Moore, right, offers carriage rides to customers downtown during the summer months and sleigh rides on Mt. Werner in the winter months.
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Becca Smith, left, accompanies her fiancee, Justin Moore, right, on a carriage ride down Howelsen Parkway on Thursday morning. Moore owns and operates the Yampa Valley Carriage Co. which offers carriage rides downtown in the summer and sleigh rides on Mt. Werner during the winter.
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Justin Moore, owner of Yampa Valley Carriage Co., checks on his passengers during a brief carriage ride downtown on Thursday morning. Moore's fiancee, Becca Smith, right, helps out with the business and often accompanies his on rides.
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Charles Toye, 11, competes in the junior division of the Steamboat Tennis Association Summer Championships at the Steamboat Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.
Published on August 11, 2007
Donna Howell waits for the Steamboat Springs School Board to return from an executive session Friday morning in Centennial Hall. Many in the audience spoke in support of Howell. Later in the afternoon, Howell accepted a settlement package from the School Board and tendered her resignation, effective immediately.
Published on August 11, 2007
The deadly western water-hemlock can be found throughout Routt County.
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Greg Long, clockwise from top left, Jill Long, Laura Christensen, Torie Christensen and Brittany Long gather on the track at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday afternoon with quilts made by Greg and Laura's mother, Sherry Long, who died of brain cancer in 2004. The Long and Christensen families will be participating in the Relay for Life event this weekend in honor of Sherry's memory.
Published on August 10, 2007
Brittany Long, clockwise from top left, Greg Long, Jill Long, Laura Christensen and Torie Christensen gather on the track at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday afternoon with quilts made by Greg and Laura's mother, Sherry Long, who died of brain cancer in 2004. The Long and Christensen families will participate in the Relay for Life event today and Saturday to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Published on August 10, 2007
An unidentified man tends to his thriving lettuce patch in Yampa in the 1920s. Yampa was a pinnacle producer of lettuce and spinach crops.
Published on August 10, 2007
The deadly western water-hemlock can be found throughout Routt County.
Published on August 10, 2007
The Junior Livestock Sale is one of the annual events at the Routt County Fair, which kicks off today and runs through Aug. 19.
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Colorado Mountain College officials say stable tuition and expanded academic programs has spurred a 4 percent growth in full-time student enrollment at the 2-year college.
Published on August 10, 2007
The Steamboat Ski Area is selling the old chairs from the Preview, Headwall and Christie II lifts. Proceeds from the chairs, which cost $250, will be given to the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
Published on August 10, 2007
Mason Bates of the Falcons, right, and Cutter Pasternak, of the Buckeyes, battle for a loose ball during the Steamboat Youth Lacrosse summer league's grades 6 to 7 championship game Thursday afternoon. The Buckeyes came from behind in the final minutes of the game to win, 12-11. Pasternak, who finished with 9 ground balls, 2 goals and an assist, scored the game-winning goal. Bates finished with 6 ground balls, 4 goals and an assist. Thursday wrapped up three of SYL's four summer leagues. Play in the grades 4 to 5 summer league runs through Aug. 24.
Published on August 10, 2007
In advance of the Aug. 17 and 19 performances of "Madama Butterfly," Emerald City Opera will host an Opera Encounter/Opera Debacle from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Catamount Lake House. The free event includes a moderated panel discussion with the opera's principle singers and artistic staff and an opera spoof performance by the Colorado Madrigal Singers from Denver.
Published on August 10, 2007
A series of acrylics by local artisan Laura Wait hang in the K. Saari Gallery in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The gallery is scheduled to open for the first time this Friday evening.
Published on August 10, 2007
Local artisan Susan J. Thompson explains the process for creating some of her artwork in the K. Saari Gallery in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The gallery is scheduled to open for the first time this Friday evening.
Published on August 10, 2007
Local artisan Sue Hover Oehme explains the process for creating some of her painted paper artwork in the K. Saari Gallery in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The gallery is scheduled to open for the first time this Friday evening.
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Kimberly Conrad Saari pauses while speaking to a reporter in her new art gallery, K. Saari Gallery, in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The gallery is scheduled to open for the first time this Friday evening.
Published on August 10, 2007
Death and Resurrection, 2006 Scanograph By: Jo Ann Baker Paul
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Actresses, from left to right, Gracie Stockdale, Emily Stockdale and Emily Stout are all members of the cast for "Eleemosynary" which is a production by the Great American Laughing Stock at the Steamboat Mountain Theater this Friday and Saturday.
Published on August 10, 2007
Actresses, from left to right, Gracie Stockdale, Emily Stockdale and Emily Stout are all members of the cast for "Eleemosynary" which is a production by the Great American Laughing Stock at the Steamboat Mountain Theater this Friday and Saturday.
Published on August 10, 2007
Gracie Stockdale, standing, and her sister Emily, seated, are both members of the cast for "Eleemosynary" which is a production by the Great American Laughing Stock at the Steamboat Mountain Theater this Friday and Saturday.
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The Tao Jones band brings its horn-infused rock to Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill on Saturday at 10 p.m..
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Kathy Mattea, a Grammy-winning folk and country musician, will perform at the Strings in the Mountains Music Festival Park at 8 p.m. today.
Published on August 10, 2007
Land leasing fees for wind turbines are a welcome source of new income for ranchers and farmers near Peetz, where years of drought have stifled the agriculture industry. Landowners are not responsible for the upkeep of wind turbines, and typically receive several thousand dollars per year, per turbine, in leasing fees..
Published on August 10, 2007
Jody Buss, an attendant at the Cenex station in Peetz, points out the way to the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center which will become a major player in wind power production in Colorado and across the western United States.
Published on August 10, 2007
Local residents, government officials and members of the media gathered in Peetz on May 16 for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center, which will become a major player in wind power production in Colorado and across the western United States.
Published on August 10, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter speaks to local residents, government officials and members of the media gathered in Peetz on May 16 for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center.
Published on August 10, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter speaks to local residents, government officials and members of the media gathered in Peetz on May 16 for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center.
Published on August 10, 2007
Colorado's Director of Natural Resources Harris Sherman, left, and Tom Plant, director of Gov. Bill Ritter's energy office were on hand for the official groundbreaking ceremony at the Peetz Table Wind Energy Center in Peetz on May 16.
Published on August 10, 2007
Wind turbines, like this one near Peetz, rely on a seemingly endless supply of gusty winds to generate renewable power for nearby citizens and businesses.
Published on August 10, 2007
Wind turbines including this one are an increasingly common sight on horizons in Logan County, where a Florida-based company is leasing land from farmers to generate and sell wind power.
Published on August 10, 2007
Chuck Kutscher, a principal research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains a process used to test and improve tubes used to collect and transfer the sun's heat in a concentrated solar facility. The tubes run down the center of a parabolic trough of mirrors that reflect sunlight onto the tube.
Published on August 10, 2007
Chuck Kutscher, a principal research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains a process used to test and improve tubes used to collect and transfer the sun's heat in a concentrated solar facility. The tubes run down the center of a parabolic trough of mirrors that reflect sunlight onto the tube.
Published on August 10, 2007
Chuck Kutscher, a principal research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains a process used to test and improve tubes used to collect and transfer the sun's heat in a concentrated solar facility. The tubes run down the center of a parabolic trough of mirrors that reflect sunlight onto the tube.
Published on August 10, 2007
Marc Landry, a solar power technician at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains the process for creating thin-film solar technology in his lab July 20.
Published on August 10, 2007
Marc Landry, a solar power technician at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains the process for creating thin-film solar technology in his lab July 20.
Published on August 10, 2007
Marc Landry, a solar power technician at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, explains the process for creating thin-film solar technology on July 20.
Published on August 10, 2007
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden are working to improve photovoltaic cells that generate solar power, by creating an extremely thin layer of silicon particles that conduct electricity. Above, silicon particles are purified in a vacuum chamber at the Golden facility. Researchers apply heat and radio waves to adhere the silicon onto a thin layer of glass, creating a "thin-film" solar panel.
Published on August 10, 2007
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden are working to improve photovoltaic cells that generate solar power, by creating an extremely thin layer of silicon particles that conduct electricity. Above, silicon particles are purified in a vacuum chamber at the Golden facility. Researchers apply heat and radio waves to adhere the silicon onto a thin layer of glass, creating a "thin-film" solar panel.
Published on August 10, 2007
The Science & Technology Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden.
Published on August 10, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony.
Published on August 10, 2007
Rick Paine, a revenue manager with the Coors Brewing Co. in Golden, discusses his employer's process for turning some of their waste products, such as beer and yeast, into almost 2.1 million gallons of commercial ethanol fuel each year.
Published on August 10, 2007
Rick Paine, a revenue manager with the Coors Brewing Co. in Golden, discusses his employer's process for turning some of their waste products, such as beer and yeast, into almost 2.1 million gallons of commercial ethanol fuel each year.
Published on August 10, 2007
The two silver towers outside the Coors Brewing Co. facility in Golden turn some of the company's waste products, like beer and yeast, into almost 2.1 million gallons of commercial ethanol fuel each year.
Published on August 10, 2007
Rangler Smith, 9, and his dad Al, right, wait patiently for a bite while fishing at Dumont Lake on Tuesday as storm clouds roll in. The Smith family is visiting the Steamboat area from Littleton.
Published on August 9, 2007
Michael Weston hits out of the sand while practicing at the Haymaker Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon. Weston and the Sailors will open the season today in Battlement Mesa.
Published on August 9, 2007
Ranching, farming and recreation are only a handful of the hundreds of uses of land throughout Routt County. Some land, like this plot along Twentymile Road, is used for hay production each year.
Published on August 9, 2007
Taylor Miller-Freutel prepares a coffee drink behind the counter Wednesday at Starbucks on U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs. Starbucks is one of a handful of "formula" stores already operating successfully in the Steamboat area. The city is considering an ordinance that would make it more difficult for formula stores to open in downtown Steamboat.
Published on August 9, 2007
Yampa Valley Housing Authority director Donna Howell
Published on August 9, 2007
Brent Boyer has been named the Pilot & Today's new editor. He will replace Scott Stanford, who has been named advertising director.
Published on August 8, 2007
Scott Stanford has been named the Pilot & Today's new advertising director. He will replace Samantha Johnston, who has accepted a position with The Memorial Hospital in Craig.
Published on August 8, 2007
Tanner Foust, center, took X Games gold Sunday after a thrilling finish in the head-to-head Rally Car Racing Super Special. Ken Block, left, took silver, and defending champ Travis Pastrana, right, took bronze.
Published on August 8, 2007
Former Steamboat Springs resident Tanner Foust and co-driver Chrissie Beavis raced their Syms Racing-prepared Subaru Impreza WRX STI in the quarterfinal race of the X Games 13 Rally Car Racing Super Special on Sunday in Carson, Calif. Foust beat Rockstar Energy Drink teammate Andrew Pinker in the quarterfinal and went on to survive two more rounds to win gold.
Published on August 8, 2007
Former Steamboat Springs resident and driving instructor Tanner Foust (No. 34, on top), clears his Syms Racing-prepared Subaru Impreza WRX STI over the 70-foot gap jump during the quarterfinal race of the X Games 13 Rally Car Racing Super Special, Sunday in Carson, California. Foust beat Rockstar Energy Drink teammate Andrew Pinker (bottom) in the quarterfinal and went on to win the gold in the event.
Published on August 8, 2007
Ahmad Akkad leads a stretching session at an optional football conditioning camp Tuesday afternoon at Gardner Field. The camp is designed to help the players get in shape prior to the first official week of high school practice, which begins Monday.
Published on August 8, 2007
Bluegrass and folk legend Sam Bush strums a tune in a trainyard.
Published on August 8, 2007
Katrina Nanio, left, and Nick Huyser register to vote at the last minute of the last day to register for the elections in November 2004. Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland is at right. This year's election will feature expanded early voting hours and new polling locations.
Published on August 8, 2007
This serval, a medium-sized African cat, escaped from its owner in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. The cat is not thought to be a danger to humans, but officials are urging caution to anyone who may come in contact with it.
Published on August 8, 2007
A private plane lands on Bob Adams Field at the Steamboat Springs Airport in July. City officials showed strong support of ongoing studies of the airport Tuesday night.
Published on August 7, 2007
Cole Krahenbuhl performs a behind-the-back pushup during a football conditioning camp Tuesday afternoon. The football, soccer and volleyball teams are all holding conditioning camps this week in advance of the start of the first official week of high school sports, which begins Monday.
Published on August 7, 2007
The Yampa Valley Regional Airport, shown here Thursday, needs additional water to keep up with the airport's growth, Hayden officials say.
Published on August 7, 2007
Richard Figueroa, of California, surveys the rollover crash site of his 2002 Chevy Tahoe. Sgt. Jim Copley, of the Colorado State Patrol, said Figueroa took a curve too fast on U.S. Highway 40 near Rabbit Ears Pass and went off the road and down an embankment. Figueroa was traveling with his two sons, ages 10 and 13. All three were transported with minor injuries.
Published on August 7, 2007
Winery representative Stewart Vandenberg, left, pours a taste of wine for Tom Gray, right, during the annual Steamboat Wine Festival's Stroll of Steamboat event Friday evening on the courthouse lawn.
Published on August 7, 2007
Mike Sidinger, the county's Division Manager for Child and Adult Services, speaks to the Routt County Board of Commissioners during a presentation of funding plans for local family services in Steamboat Springs on Monday morning.
Published on August 7, 2007
Bob White, the county's director of human services, speaks to the Routt County Board of Commissioners during a presentation of funding plans for local family services in Steamboat Springs on Monday morning.
Published on August 7, 2007
The level of fire danger, as denoted on signs like this one on the west side of Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon, has decreased steadily during the past couple of weeks due to consistent afternoon rain showers.
Published on August 7, 2007
Dan Ingram finishes his work on a plane parked outside the Mountain Aircraft Maintenance hangar at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Monday afternoon. Consultants will tell city officials tonight that a runway expansion at the airport would yield profits.
Published on August 7, 2007
Rally Final
Published on August 6, 2007
There have been multiple reports of sightings of a mountain lion and her cub at the Promontory Condominiums in Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 6, 2007
Lexie Ruppel, left, and her mother, Jill, hike down the trail above Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs on Sunday afternoon. Cooler weather brought large crowds of locals and tourists to the bridge below the falls.
Published on August 6, 2007
The sun sets on Saturday evening just outside of Hayden. The sunset was seen peeking over the mountain tops on the ride back to Steamboat.
Published on August 6, 2007
Chuck Lovelace, left puts the finishing touches on the hood of his car while his uncle, Woody Woodring, looks on. Saturday evening at the Hayden Speedway marked the first time Lovelace had ever driven a race car.
Published on August 6, 2007
Chuck Lovelace, left, and his uncle Woody Woodring put the hood on their car at the Hayden Speedway on Saturday night. It was the first time Lovelace had been behind the wheel of a race car.
Published on August 6, 2007
Chuck Lovelace works on his car while his uncle Woody Woodring looks on Saturday night at the Hayden Speedway. It was the first time Lovelace has ever been behind the wheel of a racecar.
Published on August 6, 2007
Steamboat's Chris Baumann runs past a slew of Aspen players Saturday afternoon during the second half at Wagner Park in Aspen. The Gentlemen defeated visiting
Published on August 6, 2007
Steamboat's Able Varney, left, evades a tackle by Aspen Gentlemen Mark Williams Saturday during the first half at Wagner Park in Aspen. Aspen defeated visiting Steamboat 27-24.
Published on August 6, 2007
Suzie Mihal rides River Song Zydeco on Saturday during a horse show in Hayden.
Published on August 6, 2007
Gianetti knows his Ride for Your Life project is a small piece in the larger picture of raising awareness and funds for cancer research and cancer survivors. Gianetti and Steamboat's Marin Campbell depart Friday, the same day the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life starts at the Steamboat Springs High School.
Published on August 5, 2007
Gary Gianetti, 28, discusses his plans for departing Friday on a 50-day journey to attempt 50, 100-mile bike rides in each of the United States. Gianetti has made serious sacrifices with not only diligent training, but also with the year of planning and organizing leading up to the trip. The reasoning that drives Gianetti is his desire "to follow a dream to help other people be healthy."
Published on August 5, 2007
Gary Gianetti, seen here training Friday on River Road, has been tapering his rigorous workouts in preparation for an Aug. 18 Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Connecticut, the first of 50, 100-mile bike rides he hopes to complete in each of the 50 United States in the 50 following days.
Published on August 5, 2007
Stephen Thomas, 19, had one of the cleaner runs in the judged skateboard competition for all ages and abilities, sponsored by The Click, Saturday at the Howelsen Skate Park.
Published on August 5, 2007
Sam Lepper, 7, gets a little amplitude in the Howelsen Skate Park mini-ramp, Saturday during the beginner division of The Click-sponsored event.
Published on August 5, 2007
Stephen Thomas, 19, nails a crooked grind during his first of two runs in the advanced division of the skateboard competition, Saturday at the Howelsen Skate Park. Thomas had one of the cleaner runs in the judged competition for all ages and abilities, sponsored by The Click.
Published on August 5, 2007
Bruce Guettich and Peter Shunny will travel to Florida next week to compete in the World Footbag Championships.
Published on August 5, 2007
Peter Shunny, who has won the overall and doubles titles at past World Championships, worked on his net game while preparing for the World Championships earlier this week.
Published on August 5, 2007
Bruce Guettich powers the footbag over the net while preparing for the World Footbag Championships at Heritage Park this week.
Published on August 5, 2007
Pete Vargas crosses the Wild West Realy finish line with his team Rad's Lads . Rad's Lads was one of 128 teams to compete in the 195-mile relay from Fort Collins to Steamboat.
Published on August 5, 2007
Ft. Collins' Kyle Dyas nears the Thunderhead Peak finish of the scenic 12-mile course at Saturday morning's Mt. Werner Classic.
Published on August 5, 2007
Highlands Ranch resident Marlene Grooms nears the Thunderhead Peak finish of the scenic 12-mile course at Saturday morning's Mt. Werner Classic.
Published on August 5, 2007
Craig's Christine Knight cruises to the finish of the Mt. Werner Classic atop Thunderhead Peak, Saturday morning, and to her fourth consecutive Steamboat Spring Running Series win.
Published on August 5, 2007
Steamboat's Travis Mattern won Saturday morning's Mt. Werner Classic 12-mile race in one hour and 50 minutes.
Published on August 5, 2007
Winery representative Stewart Vandenberg, left, pours a taste of wine for Tom Gray, right, during the annual Steamboat Wine Festival's Stroll of Steamboat event on Friday evening on the courthouse lawn.
Published on August 5, 2007
Several bottles of wine wait to be tasted during the annual Steamboat Wine Festival's Stroll of Steamboat event on the courthouse lawn on Friday afternoon.
Published on August 5, 2007
Marc Bennett, wine manager at Central Park Liquor in Steamboat Springs, discusses wine with a representative from the J. Bookwalter winery in the Columbia Valley of Washington at the Steamboat Wine Festival's opening event Thursday, the Wine on the Mountain Kickoff Celebration.
Published on August 5, 2007
Dawn King, left, pours a taste of wine for Bernadette Aiello at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat on Friday afternoon during the annual Steamboat Wine Festival's Stroll of Steamboat.
Published on August 5, 2007
Marc Bennett, wine manager at Central Park Liquor in Steamboat Springs, samples Lot No. 21 from the J. Bookwalter winery in the Columbia Valley of Washington on Thursday at the Steamboat Wine Festival's opening event, the Wine on the Mountain Kickoff Celebration.
Published on August 5, 2007
Victoria Queen gives her glass of white wine a good sniff before trying it during the Steamboat Wine Festival's Stroll of Steamboat on Friday afternoon.
Published on August 5, 2007
Roland Blauer of Denver enjoys a glass of wine Thursday on Thunderhead at the Steamboat Wine Festival's opening event, the Wine on the Mountain Kickoff Celebration.
Published on August 5, 2007
Kyle Kolke, right, jumps out of a rack of clothes trying to spook his parents, Jeff and Kristin, while they enjoy a sunny afternoon sidewalk sale outside the F.M. Light store Friday on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 5, 2007
Eva Littlefield fills out a survey Thursday during a public downtown streetscapes meeting. She provided her opinions on how to better utilize the courthouse lawn.
Published on August 5, 2007
A bear walks across the front porch of a home located on the Sheraton Steamboat Golf Course this spring. The bear had climbed through a pet door to get to a trash can that was inside the garage.
Published on August 5, 2007
A young bear digs through a dumpster near a new shopping center in west Glenwood Springs earlier this summer. City, county and state officials recently have been fielding dozens of calls a day about bears in trash, in yards and sniffing around homes as bears search for food to fatten up before entering hibernation. Department of Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police Department officials are stepping up code enforcement in an effort to mitigate the city's bear problems.
Published on August 5, 2007
Frank "Smokey" Vandergrift, shown here Friday morning at Stagecoach State Park, is affectionately known as Ranger Smokey, and carries out a wide variety of fun and educational programs for children and adults at the park near Oak Creek. The programs are free, but a park entrance fee of $5 per car is required.
Published on August 5, 2007
Brian ray/staff Frank "Smokey" Vandergrift, a seasonal park interpreter at Stagecoach Reservoir State Park near Oak Creek, on Friday afternoon explains some of the educational programs he hosts at the park for children and adults during the summer months. The programs include the Junior Ranger series for children and young adults, nature hikes and "Ladies Learn to Fish" clinics.
Published on August 5, 2007
Published on August 5, 2007
A Great Pyrenees-mix, sheep herding dog watches over a band of sheep in the Routt National Forest Tuesday. The Forest Service allotes approximately 40,000 livestock to graze in the Routt National Forest each year.
Published on August 5, 2007
Sheep and cattle herders spend up to four months camped in the Routt National Forest in tents and trailers. Nicolas Poma Castro's living quarters, near Dumont Lake in the shadow of Rabbit Ears, is sparse, but the native of Peru said it's all he needs..
Published on August 5, 2007
A band of sheep graze near Dumont Lake this week. The Routt National Forest allotes more than 40,000 cattle and sheep to graze throughout the forest.
Published on August 5, 2007
Nicolas Poma Castro visits with Erik Taylor of the U.S. Forest Service Tuesday near Dumont Lake. Castro, a native of Peru, works July through October as a sheep herder in the Routt National Forest.
Published on August 5, 2007
The expansive kitchen in this home on Buffalo Pass near Steamboat Springs features stainless steel appliances and a spacious island counter.
Published on August 5, 2007
More than 1,000 bottles of wine reside in a cooled, humidified, grotto-like wine cellar at this huge home in the Priest Creek area east of Steamboat Springs.
Published on August 5, 2007
The great room in this huge home in the Priest Creek area east of Steamboat Springs features several windows for exceptional lighting, an open floor plan and an exquisite fireplace.
Published on August 5, 2007
The new owners of the Alpiner Lodge plan to restore the motel and focus on bringing in more business.
Published on August 5, 2007
Spectrum Jet Center employee Ryan Sackett fuels a jet on the tarmac at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Spectrum Jet Center has experienced large growth in corporate air traffic in the past two years.
Published on August 5, 2007
The Routt County Woolens, a company built to expell the virtues of locally producted items, plans to participate in new Northwest Colorado Products Program, which aims to connect local producers with local retailers.
Published on August 5, 2007
Wool produced in the Yampa Valley has taken on a new level with local retailers since the Routt County Woolens was formed. A new program called the Northwest Colorado Products Program aims to connect local producers with local retailers.
Published on August 5, 2007
The long anticipated sale of the 20-acre parcel surrounding the historical More Barn was consummated this month. The Jerry More family was able to acquire another historic Routt County ranch - Hereford Haven near Hayden - with the proceeds of the sale. Developer Bob Comes helped the More family with the transaction.
Published on August 5, 2007
Co-owner of Routt County Woolens Nancy Mucklow sits in the middle of the large range of products offered by her company. Mucklow plans to participate in the new Northwest Colorado Products Program, which aims to connect local producers with local retailers.
Published on August 5, 2007
Kasey Bohney, 5, tries to keep the falling rain drops off her head while wading at the beach on Stagecoach Reservoir on Friday morning. The rain eventually got the best of Bohney and her family as they retreated to the car.
Published on August 4, 2007
The Steamboat Springs High School volleyball team will be holding optional conditioning camps starting Monday.
Published on August 4, 2007
Samantha Johnston
Published on August 4, 2007
Wine glasses, ripe for the tasting, were set up for one of the many seminars at this year's Steamboat Wine Festival.
Published on August 4, 2007
Stephen Kautz talked about a variety of different prices wines during his presentation on wines for any budget and lifestyle at Steamboat Wine Festival on Friday.
Published on August 4, 2007
Frank McKenna takes in one of the samples during a seminar of wines for any budget and lifestyle presented by Stephen Kautz at Steamboat Wine Festival on Friday.
Published on August 4, 2007
John Fetcher, manager of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District and Stagecoach Dam manager Dan Ellertson, inspect the dam's hydroelectric plant after their regular Friday luncheon.
Published on August 4, 2007
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Sue Gallion will be featured at a special showing at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat Springs today. Gallion's work includes rug hooking, painting and ceramics.
Published on August 3, 2007
Steamboat painter Mike Tait sits in front of his work at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. Tait is one of three local artists who will be featured in the gallery during the month of August.
Published on August 3, 2007
Local artist Barb Gregoire uses sticks and other items she finds here in Steamboat to give her ceramic art work a unique look and feel. Gregoire is one of three featured artists who will host a showing at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat today.
Published on August 3, 2007
The work of local artists Mike Tait, Barb Gregoire and Sue Gallion will be featured in a special art showing this Friday night at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on August 3, 2007
Austin Ritzel performs a scene during the second act of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp's "Youth Festival" during a dress rehearsal. The public can enjoy the show at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Dancer Catherine Leslie performs during the dress rehearsal for the Perry-Mansfield Youth Festival. The show will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Dancer Nina Kuntz performs a dance in the first act during a dress rehearsal of the Perry-Mansfield production of "Youth Festival." The dancers, and actors will be back on stage at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Nina Kuntz prepares for the first act of the Perry-Mansfield "Youth Festival" prior to a dress rehearsal of the show earlier this week. The young dancers, and actors will be on stage tonight for the regular performance at 7:30 p.m. inside the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Known nationally as one of the longest-running Grateful Dead cover bands, Shakedown Street performs, in "Deadhead" fashion, today and Saturday at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.
Published on August 3, 2007
The award-winning Miami String Quartet will perform with John Sant'Ambrogio on Wednesday at the second to last Strings in the Mountains' concert of the season.
Published on August 3, 2007
The award-winning Miami String Quartet will perform with John Sant'Ambrogio on Wednesday at the second to last Strings in the Mountains' concert of the season.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Researchers at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area, shown here March 23, study everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin, shown here at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23, studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
The pine squirrel is one of numerous species living at Steamboat Ski Area, on Routt National Forest lands. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employees have donated more than $140,000 to local environmental efforts.
Published on August 3, 2007
Steamboat Ski Area employee Curtis Hufford helps skiers onto the Burgess Creek chairlift March 8. The Burgess Creek lift is powered entirely by wind energy credits. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond said conservation is important to ski area customers. "Their personal values are very focused on the environment," Diamond said.
Published on August 3, 2007
Signs such as this one, at Steamboat Ski Area's Burgess Creek chairlift, can be misleading - the lift is not actually powered by wind energy. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. bought wind energy credits that offset traditional power use.
Published on August 3, 2007
The Burgess Creek chairlift at the Steamboat Ski Area, shown here March 8, is powered entirely by wind energy credits. This winter, the ski area's new Christie Peak Express lift will also use renewable energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Skiers congregate around the base of the Sunshine Express lift at the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. The Sunshine Express lift is powered entirely by solar and wind energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Skiers congregate around the base of the Sunshine Express lift at the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. The Sunshine Express lift is powered entirely by solar and wind energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Empty ski lifts like this one at the Steamboat Ski Area may become a more common sight if global climate change forecasters are correct about the current warming trend.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain, with astounding views of the Maroon Bells, has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain, with astounding views of the Maroon Bells, has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are one of several attempts by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are among the several attempts by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The Routt County Pirates shake hands with Delta Slammers after losing the finals of the Special Olympics Colorado Western Area Regional Tournament on Wednesday in Grand Junction. Routt County finished its first appearance at the tournament in second place.
Published on August 3, 2007
Third baseman Scott Bjorgum makes a dash for home plate during the Routt County Pirates 4-3 win against the Palisade Bee Sting during the first round of Wednesday's Special Olympics Colorado Western Area Regional Tournament.
Published on August 3, 2007
Joshua Farris, 12, gets some help trying out his jumps using a pole and harness secured by coach Eddie Shipstad during a practice held by the Broadmoor Figure Skating Club from Colorado Springs on Thursday morning at the Howelsen Ice Arena. The skaters will be performing in free exhibitions in Steamboat Springs today and Saturday afternoon.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new tower that will house the tops of the water slides at the Old Town Hot Springs, shown here Thursday morning, is under construction along with the springs-heated leisure pools.
Published on August 3, 2007
Lesley Murphy, who was visiting from Newfoundland, Canada, plays on the banks of the Yampa River with her thee-year-old, second cousin Justin Crown. Recreation and use of the Yampa River is the topic of a public meeting tonight at Howelsen Hill Lodge.
Published on August 2, 2007
Ben Deringer and his dog, Tabasco, took a spin around an open lot in the Heritage Park subdivision Wednesday afternoon.
Published on August 2, 2007
Pre-schooler Maisie Wagner, who attends Discovery Learning Center, stopped by a bake sale at the Laurel Street School on Tuesday to buy some cookies. The young students at Laurel Street were selling the cookies, which had been baked by parents and decorated by the students, hoping to raise money for new toys at the school.
Published on August 2, 2007
David Gale finishes Wednesday's Town Challenge race. Gale finished with a time of 45 minutes, 27 seconds in the men's pro/open division.
Published on August 2, 2007
Swimmer of the Year awards were announced Tuesday evening at the end-of-season banquet for Team Lightning, Steamboat Springs' summer club youth swim team, in the following age divisions: Front row, from left, Keala Fraioli (8-and-under girls), Maddie Ruppel (11 to 12 girls), Frank Ruppel (8-and-under boys). Back row, Katie Brodie (9 to 10 girls), Amy Brodie (girls team high point winner), Lucy Franklin (13-and-up girls) and Penn Lukens (boys team high point winner). Not pictured, Willy Gunn (9 to 10 boys) and Cody Poirot (13-and-up boys). Awards were given for those swimmers who scored the most points for the team during the season. A handful of the swimmers represented Steamboat during the weekend, qualifying to compete at Colorado's junior Olympics meet in Grand Junction. "We were swimming against girls that had zone times and get to practice year-round, and we don't, so I think we did good," said Lucy Franklin, who swam the backstroke leg of the 13 to 14 girls, 400-meter medley relay team that finished 16th and the first leg of the 13 to 14 freestyle relay that took 14th. Emma Lichtenfels, who qualified individually in the 100-meter breaststroke, finished 22nd and the 9 to 10 girls, 200-meter freestyle relay finished ninth. "What a fantastic season - we have so much new blood and more and more kids getting exited about swimming," said Team Lightning head coach Essi Kenttala, who is still receiving calls from parents wanting to get their children on the team. "Getting fourth place of 16 teams at the Western Slope Championships, there's a lot to be proud of. Everyone has fun, and we have the best kids, parents and coaches and the support of (Old Town Hot Springs) - it really makes it a team sport."
Published on August 2, 2007
Sue White is all smiles before going to bat at the Routt County Pirates' final practice before heading to Wednesday's Special Olympics Colorado regional softball tournament in Grand Junction.
Published on August 2, 2007
Routt County Pirates' player Beverly Charlesworth (foreground) gets ready to bat as (from left to right) Scott Bjorgum, Jesse Rudnick and Tim McClenathan joke around while waiting their turn at practice Monday.
Published on August 2, 2007
The Routt County Pirates, a softball team of developmentally disabled adults, ages 16 and up, poses after their final practice at Whistler Park before heading to Wednesday's Special Olympics Colorado regional softball tournament. Back row, from left to right, coach Bill Frye, Tim McClenathan, Miles Barber, Jesse Rudnick, Misty Garcia, Rick Rapalee, coach Chris Kuxhaus. Front row, Sue White, Scott Bjorgum, Seth Sobeski, Beverly Charlesworth and Cortney Vogel.
Published on August 2, 2007
Marilyn Harris, 14, of Steamboat Springs reacts as a lock of her hair is clipped by Mountain Hair Studio stylist Kat Lish on Saturday at the Locks of Love "Hair Raiser" event at the Center for Sports Medicine. Locks of Love provides hairpieces to children younger than 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
Published on August 2, 2007
Seven Hayden eighth-graders are working on raising money to travel to Washington, D.C., for the People to People World Leadership Forum. From left, are Erin Koehler, Mallory McGowen, Brette Frentress, Jacie Temple, McCoy Howe and Aspen Zabel. Not pictured is Emily Mahanna.
Published on August 2, 2007
Hayden's Ben Fulton, 14, raced in three classes at the recent National Motosport Association Grand National Championships in Ponca City, Okla., reaching the 250 novice finals Saturday, where he finished 25th out of 140 riders.
Published on August 1, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Bryce Gordon stands on the podium after winning the junior expert men's division of the Shimano Grinder Hill Climb race at Sunday's Mountain States Cup event in Telluride.
Published on August 1, 2007
Kyle Lusk, of Mountain West Environments, uses a backhoe to dig trenches for a new irrigation system at Dry Creek Park. The town hopes to have one baseball field and an enclosed building finished by next summer. For story, see page 12.
Published on August 1, 2007
Ben Fulton, 14, races at the recent National Motosport Association Grand National Champion-ships in Ponca City, Okla., reaching the 250 novice finals Saturday, where he finished 25th out of 140 riders.
Published on August 1, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Nate Bird finished the men's expert 25 to 29 division of the Shimano Grinder Hill Climb race in first place to win the regional Mountain States Cup event Sunday in Telluride.
Published on August 1, 2007
The trickling waters of Soda Creek pass underneath the Yahmonite Bridge in Old Town Steamboat Springs as it makes its way to the Yampa River. The aging bridge, which allows traffic to pass over the river, may have to be closed until it can be repaired, which would not happen until next summer.
Published on August 1, 2007
Published on August 1, 2007
Patrick Maki with HP Rentals of Riverton, Wyo., off-loads 5,460 gallons of sewage at the Craig Wastewater Treatment Facility on Monday afternoon. Maki has been making six runs each week to Craig from a man-camp north of Baggs, Wyo., hauling wastewater for disposal.
Published on August 1, 2007
