A crowded parking lot Tuesday shows another busy day at the downtown U.S. Post Office, at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue. The Steamboat Springs City Council is considering moving the post office, which could allow the city to place recreation facilities on the site. Tuesday night, in a meeting intended to prioritize goals for the coming year, the council tentatively scheduled a recreation discussion for mid-April.
Published on February 28, 2007
Sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist, a Steamboat Springs resident, will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in April in North Carolina.
Published on February 28, 2007
Dan Atkins and his son Danny, 7, are pictured in the Steamboat Gymnastics Center in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday. Atkins and his business currently are in the process of being evicted from their location on Eighth Street.
Published on February 28, 2007
ConAgra Foods has recalled all Peter Pan brand peanut butter with product numbers starting with "2111." Consumers are encouraged to destroy the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Published on February 28, 2007
Steamboat resident Chris Ward became sick after consuming Peter Pan brand peanut butter that was tainted with Salmonella and missed three weeks of work as a result. The brand's parent company, ConAgra Foods, has since recalled all Peter Pan peanut butter with product codes beginning in "2111".
Published on February 28, 2007
Amy Fleischer of New Port, Mass., walks through heavy snowfall in downtown Steamboat Springs on Monday. The Steamboat area is under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. Thursday. As much as 20 inches of snow is forecast for downtown Steamboat, with higher amounts possible for the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 28, 2007
Randall Reed, right, owner of Planet Powersports, stands in the showroom of his west Steamboat Springs store with John Centner. Reed recently hired Centner as president of Colorado operations for his larger holding company, World Class Automotive Group.
Published on February 27, 2007
The Kelley family - Randy, Mary and son David - won a prize for their period costumes at the Wooden Ski Rendezvous in Columbine on Feb. 24.
Published on February 27, 2007
Drahota Constructions' Landon Hawkins controls traffic along a street in front of the Alpenglow development site in downtown Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. The project is one of several that will change the face of downtown. Tonight, the Steamboat Springs City Council will attempt to prioritize economic, housing and growth issues related to Steamboat's construction boom.
Published on February 27, 2007
Steamboat Olympian, Nelson Carmichael, skis waist deep powder through the trees after a series of storms drops three feet of snow in the past three days at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday, February 26, 2007. Photo/Larry Pierce
Published on February 26, 2007
Steamboat local,Cathy Wiedemer, enjoys waist deep powder through the trees after a series of storms drops three feet of snow in the past three days at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday, February 26, 2007. Photo/Larry Pierce
Published on February 26, 2007
Steamboat Olympian, Nelson Carmichael, blasts a powder pillow through the trees after a series of storms drops three feet of snow in the past three days at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday, February 26, 2007. Photo/Larry Pierce
Published on February 26, 2007
Steamboat local, Joe Kelly, enjoys waist deep powder through the trees after a series of storms drops three feet of snow in the past three days at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday, February 26, 2007. Photo/Larry Pierce
Published on February 26, 2007
Steamboat Olympian, Nelson Carmichael, enjoys waist deep powder through the trees after a series of storms drops three feet of snow in the past three days at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday, February 26, 2007. Photo/Larry Pierce
Published on February 26, 2007
Steamboat resident Ruth Furbush relaxes and enjoys the warmth of the hot pool at the Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation facility in downtown Steamboat Springs on Sunday.
Published on February 26, 2007
Rebecca Lea donated 16 inches of her hair to Locks of Love in memory of her father who died of lung cancer in 2000.
Published on February 26, 2007
Snow was blown off of Gardner field on Sunday, clearing the way for spring sports that started practice Tuesday. The field will be used for multiple teams throughout the season.
Published on February 26, 2007
Corey Snyder, right, and Ashleigh Poteet, both 13 years old, cross-country ski across Stagecoach Reservoir with their classmates from Soroco Middle School during Winter Studies Day at Stagecoach State Park on Wednesday.
Published on February 25, 2007
Jennifer DuBois, a junior at Hayden High School, talks with classmates as she rubs ink into the etchings on her plexiglass printing plate Tuesday. DuBois' printing plate depicts the Edison Public School where her great-grandmother taught after it was constructed in Hayden in 1900.
Published on February 25, 2007
Steamboat's Lorin Paley took a second-place women's open win in the sprint classic event at the 2006 U.S. Telemark Nationals at Big Mountain Ski Resort, Mont., to earn her a spot on the U.S. Telemark Team development squad. Paley has been thirsting for a first-place win this year and has been instrumental in gathering the support to bring the U.S. Nationals to Steamboat later this week.
Published on February 25, 2007
Sam Harrelson spots his 360 landing at Howelsen Hill on Wednesday at one of the Winter Sports Club telemark ski program's bi-weekly practices.
Published on February 25, 2007
Seven-year-old Max Powers gets a little air on the bump course at Howelsen Hill Wednesday, practicing with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Telemark Program.
Published on February 25, 2007
Steamboat's Colby Kostur, right, dribbles past Montrose defender Patrick Stevens during the Sailors' playoff game at Steamboat Springs High School on Saturday. Steamboat pulled away with the victory, 70-59.
Published on February 25, 2007
Steamboat Springs guard Michael Vandahl, right, breaks past Montrose defender Josh Hansen on his way to the basket during the Sailors' playoff game at Steamboat Springs High School on Saturday. Steamboat pulled away with the victory, 70-59.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ellana Williams, 13, pictured here at the Howelsen Ice Arena on Thursday, is the best goalie in her age group for both boys and girls. She currently plays on the girls U12 and U14 teams, as well as the Peewee boys team.
Published on February 25, 2007
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 25, 2007.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ashley Herzog, 5, does Yoga with her mother, Jennifer, at their home in South Routt County on Feb. 22. Ashley is a special needs student who will be enrolling in kindergarten at South Routt Elementary School next school year.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ashley Herzog is a special needs child who is intensely fascinated by the world around her. She does not hesitate to investigate things such as cameras that pique her interest. Her mother, Jennifer, says she will need extra attention from a special education instructor next fall when she enrolls in kindergarten at South Routt Elementary School.
Published on February 25, 2007
WorldWest LLC General Manager Suzanne Schlicht, left, was named the Newspaper Person of the Year Saturday at the annual Colorado Press Association Awards Banquet. Steamboat Pilot & Today Publisher Bryna Larsen presented Schlicht with the award.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ten-day-old Jayme Brungardt, right, rests in the arms of her mother, Melissa, on Wednesday at the family's home. Jayme was born Feb. 15 with a condition known as autoimmune hemolytic anemia and severe case of jaundice, which required a blood transfusion. Jayme's brother Bradley, siting on the lap of the children's father, Blake, had a similar condition when he was born 19 months ago.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ten-day-old Jayme Brungardt rests in the arms of her mother, Melissa, on Wednesday at the family's home. Jayme was born Feb. 15, and within hours, doctors realized she needed an emergency blood transfusion because of a low number of red blood cells. Colorado State Patrol had to transport the needed blood through closed roads Feb. 16 in whiteout conditions caused by snow.
Published on February 25, 2007
Ten-day-old Jayme Brungardt gets to be with her family at home after Colorado State Patrol coordinated a multi-faceted relay effort to transport blood from Children's Hospital in Denver to Yampa Valley Medical Center for an emergency blood transfusion Feb. 16. "I don't think (doctors) let us in on how serious it really was," Melissa Brungardt said.
Published on February 25, 2007
Construction crews have worked through the winter on the main lodge at Marabou, a luxury ranch preservation community overlooking the Elk River west of Steamboat Springs. The most expensive of the 6-acre home sites at Marabou is now listed at $6.25 million.
Published on February 25, 2007
Construction crews have worked through the winter on the main lodge at Marabou, a luxury ranch preservation community overlooking the Elk River west of Steamboat Springs. The most expensive of the 6-acre home sites at Marabou is now listed at $6.25 million.
Published on February 25, 2007
Eagle Airport Garages, under the same ownership as Hayden Airport Garages, offers owners a plush lounge in which to wait for shuttles to the terminal.
Published on February 25, 2007
Hayden Airport Garages allow vacation homeowners to purchase a garage in which to store their cars close to Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Prices begin at $39,900.
Published on February 25, 2007
Brandon Mustagog, a 10-year-old student at Strawberry Park Elementary, enjoys the Steamboat Springs School District's Blues Break by sliding down a snow-covered hill on his belly during the Steamboat Youth Program's afternoon outing at the Spring Creek Trail on Friday.
Published on February 24, 2007
John F. Russell, photographer for the Steamboat Pilot & Today, won a second-place award at the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters Awards banquet Friday in the Feature Photo category for "Pronghorn," a photo of pronghorn antelope. The Pilot & Today staff won 20 honors at the banquet.
Published on February 24, 2007
Steamboat resident Tammy Lake, carrying her 2-year-old son Michael, heads up a snowshoe trail off Fairview Drive last week. The Bureau of Land Management formally closed on a more than 4,100-acre Emerald Mountain parcel Thursday.
Published on February 24, 2007
The Hayden School Board named the new vocational center the Babson Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center during Wednesday's meeting. Members of the Babson Carpenter board attended Wednesday's meeting. Key players in the fundraising effort for the vocational building are from bottom left, School Board member and Babson Carpenter board president Kurt Frentress, Hayden Economic Development Committee president Jack Giessinger and Babson Carpenter member Ken Gibbon. Back left, Superintendent Mike Luppes, Secondary principal Troy Zabel, district career and technical education director Kevin Kleckler, Babson Carpenter board member Mike Flanders and Babson Carpenter member Mona Weaver.
Published on February 23, 2007
Jody Anagnos, founder of Blue Dog Events, is coordinating the Steamboat Brewers' Festival that will be held Sept. 22 in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 23, 2007
Long-time residents and tennis players Marcia Pomietlasz, left, and Peggy Berglund play a doubles game with friends on the indoor courts at The Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 23, 2007
French tarragon is one of the best herbs for savory cooking. The underside of the leaves release a bittersweet, peppery flavor with an undertone of anise.
Published on February 23, 2007
A federal official told the Steamboat Springs Airport Steering Committee on Thursday that closing the Bob Adams Airport is possible, but would be expensive. The city would have to repay grant monies received from the FAA throughout the years that have gone into airport improvements.
Published on February 23, 2007
Steamboat Sailors basketball players Aaron Calkins, left, and Garrett Brew, right participate in a drill during practice in the Steamboat Springs High School gym Thursday. The Sailors are preparing for their upcoming playoff game Saturday.
Published on February 23, 2007
"Glacier Passage," photograph by Thomas D. Mangelsen, taken in the Kenai Mountains in Alaska.
Published on February 23, 2007
"Song Dogs," photograph by Thomas D. Mangelsen, taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.
Published on February 23, 2007
Photograph by Thomas D. Mangelsen. He will be signing copies of his new coffee table book tonight at the Images of Nature gallery from 5 to 9 p.m.
Published on February 23, 2007
The Adam Ezra Group will perform at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Saturday night.
Published on February 23, 2007
The Adam Ezra Group will perform at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill on Saturday night.
Published on February 23, 2007
Brian Alpart, aka DJ Also Starring, spins records every Friday night at the Old Town Pub.
Published on February 23, 2007
Tread of Pioneers Museum curator Katie Peck wears white cotton gloves when handling photographs. She will discuss the importance of writing pertinent details about the picture on the back of photographs with an archival pen to pass the information on to future generations.
Published on February 23, 2007
Brian Alpart, aka DJ Also Starring, is kickin' back in his studio with more than 3,000 of his records.
Published on February 23, 2007
Tread of Pioneers Museum curator Katie Peck demonstrates the correct way to preserve textiles for future generations.
Published on February 23, 2007
Chloe Marcellus practices poi spinning at the Depot Art Center on Monday night.
Published on February 23, 2007
Chloe Marcellus and Laura Leigh Farley practice spinning different types of poi Monday night at the Depot Art Center.
Published on February 23, 2007
Among the events on the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 2007 calendar is the return of the Steamboat Mountain Brewfest - or at least a modified version of it.
Published on February 22, 2007
Harper Danielson, 2, takes a stroll with her parents, Todd Danielson, left, and Jen Hussey along the Yampa River Core Trail in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on February 22, 2007
The community of Oak Creek in southern Routt County is growing rapidly but is having difficulties managing and funding the expansion.
Published on February 22, 2007
Victoria Muhme, a sixth-grader at Hayden Middle School, shows off her science fair project about various tooth decay prevention methods at Hayden Middle School on Tuesday.
Published on February 22, 2007
The Steamboat Springs City Council approved the 2007 rates for the Haymaker Golf Course at Tuesday night's meeting.
Published on February 22, 2007
Hayden freshman Murphy Smartt, left, and junior Brad Parrott, right, participate in a drill during the Hayden Tigers' afternoon basketball practice at Hayden High School on Tuesday.
Published on February 21, 2007
Jordan Williams, left, and Andy Sperl participate in a drill during the Hayden Tigers' afternoon basketball practice at Hayden High School on Tuesday.
Published on February 21, 2007
Chelsea's Restaurant on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs closed unexpectedly after eight months in business.
Published on February 21, 2007
The cool waters of the Yampa River offered Steamboat Springs resident Urs Bradley a chance to get out and hook some trout Monday afternoon.
Published on February 21, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall listens to public comments during a forum hosted by the Routt County Commissioners to discuss Wall's decision to end the county's funding for the GRAMNET drug task force.
Published on February 21, 2007
Garrett Wiggins listens to public comments during a forum hosted by the Routt County Commissioners to discuss Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's decision to end the county's funding for the GRAMNET drug task force.
Published on February 21, 2007
Eight-year-old Sofia Whitefields pulls her 3-year-old sister Annalise up a hill during a skiing outing at Howelsen Hill Monday morning. The sisters were vacationing in Steamboat along with the rest of their family. They live in Fort Collins.
Published on February 20, 2007
Former Steamboat Springs naturopathic practitioner Jim Dailey could continue his practice if the state legislature passes a proposed bill that would allow qualified naturopathic practitioners to not only obtain licenses in Colorado, but to treat and diagnose patients.
Published on February 20, 2007
Steamboat's legendary champagne powder and the world-class skiing it creates is the subject of an episode of a Weather Channel TV show called "Epic Conditions." The Steamboat episode airs March 4 at 7 p.m.
Published on February 20, 2007
A totaled Dodge Durango sits on a tow truck on U.S. Highway 40 near Mount Harris, between Milner and Hayden, Monday evening. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Brett Hilling said the Durango's driver, a man in his mid-30s whose identification could not be confirmed Monday evening, drifted into oncoming traffic due to icy conditions and collided head-on with a semi truck.
Published on February 20, 2007
Steamboat Springs junior Aaron Calkins goes up for a shot during the first half of Tuesday night's game. The Sailors will play the winner of Montrose and Summit on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Kelly Meek Gymnasium.
Published on February 19, 2007
Steamboat Springs junior Michael Vandahl drives to the basket during the second half of Tuesday night's game against Delta. The Sailors finished the season 19-3 and found out Sunday that they were awarded a No. 2 seed in their region, a top 8 seed overall and a first round bye. The Sailors will play the winner of the Montrose and Summit game on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Kelly Meek Gymnasium.
Published on February 19, 2007
Rich Evans, head fishing guide with Straightline Outdoor Sports, demonstrates that it's possible to land large trout on a fly during the winter months in Steamboat Springs. Tonight, Colorado Trout Unlimited hosts a public forum at Howelsen Lodge to discuss fishery preservation and water issues on the Yampa River.
Published on February 19, 2007
The Steamboat Springs starters spent the final minutes of Friday night's game against Battle Mountain on the bench. However, the team hasn't had a lot of time to rest this season en route to a 14-0 league record and a 19-3 overall mark.
Published on February 18, 2007
Soroco senior Joel Schlegel, right, won a close third-place match, 2-1, against Grand Valley's Jared Tonder at the CHSAA 2A State Wrestling Tournament in Denver on Saturday.
Published on February 18, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Houston Mader defeated Broomfield's Eric Mortensen to advance to the third-place match.
Published on February 18, 2007
Steamboat Springs coach Kelly Meek watches Friday night's game from the sideline. The veteran coach helped guide the Sailors to a 14-0 league record this year, and the team was 19-3 overall.
Published on February 18, 2007
The Steamboat Springs starters spent the final minutes of Friday night's game against Battle Mountain on the bench. However, the team hasn't had a lot of time to rest this season en route to a 14-0 league record and a 19-3 overall mark.
Published on February 18, 2007
Amy Flint
Published on February 18, 2007
Kyle Taulman, left, and Remy St. Pierre show off their new sit-skis last week. Thanks to the new skis provided by Horizons Specialized Services, the boys can now enjoy days on the slopes with their families.
Published on February 18, 2007
Lynn Sullivan snowshoes up the road to the quarry near Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs. The much-anticipated Emerald Mountain land swap is expected to become official at the end of this week.
Published on February 18, 2007
Soda Creek Elementary School students file out of the building and onto school buses to begin their Blues Break on Friday afternoon. The school district's week-long Blues Break is one of several vacations that could change in future years.
Published on February 18, 2007
Hayden 140-pound wrestler Mitch Doolin, bottom, lost the fifth-place match of the CHSAA 2A State Wrestling Tournament Saturday in Denver to Dove Creek's Denny Beanland.
Published on February 18, 2007
Hayden wrestler Mitch Doolin, left, lost his semifinal match to Rocky Ford's Roy Farris in the semifinal consolation match of Saturday's CHSAA 2A State Wrestling Tournament. Doolin went on to take sixth place in the 140-pound class.
Published on February 18, 2007
Town & Country Properties broker associate Rebecca Bailey, right, and owners Kerry and Dave Eaton brave Friday's blowing snow and high winds in front of thier downtown Oak Creek business. All three broker associates live in Stagecoach and specialize in the South Routt market.
Published on February 18, 2007
Jen Peterson and Lexi Ruppel were two of four Steamboat Springs High School FBLA members to be crowned champions at the district FBLA competition in Grand Junction. Kylee Swiggart and Dustin Buccino also won in their respective events.
Published on February 18, 2007
10th Street elevation of The Victoria.
Published on February 18, 2007
Members of the Steamboat Springs FBLA chapter pose during the district competition earlier this month in Grand Junction. Steamboat fared well and will send several competitors to state in April.
Published on February 18, 2007
Lincoln Avenue and Tenth Street, looking southeast. Construction on The Victoria is on scheduled to begin in March. The new building would replace a small liquor store at Lincoln Avenue and Tenth Street.
Published on February 18, 2007
Passengers deplane a Continental Houston flight Tuesday at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The number of departing passengers at Yampa Valley Regional Airport was off .5 percent in December 2006. However, preliminary figures for January project passenger traffic will grow by 16 percent from January 2006.
Published on February 18, 2007
Earl Cole marshals in a Continental Houston flight to the gate Tuesday at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on February 18, 2007
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. Kid's Vacation Center instructor Hannah McGowan leads a group of young students to the junior skier area Friday at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 17, 2007
Soroco 130-pound wrestler Joel Schlegel, right, defeated Center's Luis Salazar to advance to the semifinals of the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament in Denver. Schlegel lost in his semifinal match against Burlington's Chris Penny.
Published on February 17, 2007
Steamboat Springs Cameron Petet shoots over Battle Mountain's Adam Jorck in the second half of Friday night's game in Steamboat. The Sailors won the game, 77-54, capping off an undefeated league season at 14-0. The team was 19-3 overall.
Published on February 17, 2007
Steamboat Springs Lizzie Stoll drives to the basket during Friday night's game against Battle Mountain in Steamboat. The Sailors (2-18) defeated the Huskies, 55-46, to finish the season on a winning note.
Published on February 17, 2007
Hayden wrestler Coy Letlow, bottom, lost to Rocky Ford wrestler Jacob Jurney in Friday's state quarterfinals.
Published on February 17, 2007
Gondola cars rock in the wind Friday at the Steamboat Ski Area. Many lifts at the ski area, including the gondola, were closed because of high winds.
Published on February 17, 2007
Steamboat Springs 135-pound wrestler Houston Mader, left, defeats Josh Lucero from Fountain-Fort Carson to advance to the semifinals of the Class 4A State Wrestling Tournament in Denver on Friday. Mader lost in his semifinal match against Northridge's Justin Gonzales.
Published on February 17, 2007
Cars park along the side of U.S. Highway 40 just east of Steamboat Springs on Friday. Rabbit Ears Pass was closed for several hours Friday afternoon because of high winds and hazardous driving conditions.
Published on February 17, 2007
A snowplow clears snow from U.S. Highway 40 on Friday morning near the base of Rabbit Ears Pass.
Published on February 17, 2007
A truck comes down Rabbit Ears Pass, which was closed Friday morning due to high winds and blowing snow.
Published on February 17, 2007
A Colorado Department of Transportation worker tells motorists Friday that U.S. Highway 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass is closed because of adverse weather conditions.
Published on February 17, 2007
Retired avalanche forecaster Art Judson took this photograph Tuesday of an avalanche path on Saddle Mountain, south of Steamboat Lake. Judson said the fracture was 1 to 2 feet deep and the slide packed enough punch that it could have destroyed a wood-framed building.
Published on February 17, 2007
A Colorado Department of Transportation worker tells motorists Friday that U.S. Highway 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass is closed because of adverse weather conditions.
Published on February 16, 2007
Published on February 16, 2007
Hayden 160-pound wrestler Jake Magee struggles to break free from Stratton's David Brachtenbach in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA 2A State Wrestling Tournament at the Pepsi Center. Brachtenbach beat Magee, 6-1, pushing Magee into today's single-elimination consolation bracket.
Published on February 16, 2007
Steamboat Springs 135-pound wrestler Houston Mader, right, survived a close match with Niwot's Jeff Lambert in the first round of the CHSAA 4A State Wrestling Tournament in Denver. Mader won, 5-4, to advance to today's quarterfinals.
Published on February 16, 2007
Severe-needs aide Marsha Davidson works with first-grader David Temorez at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Thursday morning. The Steamboat Springs School Board voted Monday to raise all staff salaries to the 2006-07 mean salary level.
Published on February 16, 2007
Local skier Palmer Hoyt enjoys some of the new powder Steamboat received during the past two days.
Published on February 16, 2007
Today is Brian Berndt's last day as the assistant director of planning services for the city of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 16, 2007
Kindergartner John Hannaway and his classmates bounce through the hallways of Strawberry Park Elementary School on Thursday as part of a lesson about the heart in Christine Gautreaux's class.
Published on February 16, 2007
Steamboat Springs firefighters, from left, Scott Hetrick, Brian Shively and Matt Mathisen talk in the garage of the Mountain Fire Station after returning from a call. Cramped fire station facilities are spurring discussions between the Steamboat Springs City Council and fire district officials about building a new facility.
Published on February 16, 2007
Paulie Anderson is acting in "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Rusty de Lucia, right, and Cesare F. Rosati are both directing and acting in "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Cesare F. Rosati is directing and acting in "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Hayden 160-pound wrestler Jake Magee struggles to break free from Stratton's David Brachtenbach in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA 2A State Wrestling Tournament at the Pepsi Center. Brachtenbach beat Magee, 6-1, pushing Magee into today's single-elimination consolation bracket.
Published on February 16, 2007
Tyler Morger is acting in "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Patty Zimmer is acting in "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Rusty de Lucia is directing four of the short plays in the "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" She is also acting in the production that will begin Thursday night.
Published on February 16, 2007
Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band will play a free show at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the base of the ski area.
Published on February 16, 2007
Chad Hollister and Steve Benson of The Chad Hollister Band, will perform at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater on Saturday night.
Published on February 16, 2007
"He Always Wanted To Be An Astronaut," mixed media by Troy DeRose. His work is being represented by Schiesser Gallery in Ski Time Square.
Published on February 16, 2007
Jasen Phelps
Published on February 16, 2007
Jasen Phelps' tattoo
Published on February 16, 2007
Ooooo, shiny beads.
Published on February 16, 2007
February's featured artists at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, (from left) weaver Jacque Hart, jewelry designer Melanie Guerra and photographer Kim Keith, hosted an afternoon of artists insights and demonstrations this past Saturday. The gallery artists will continue to host artist talks and demonstrations regularly. For a list of events, visit www.SteamboatGallery.com or call the gallery at 879-4744.
Published on February 16, 2007
Detail shot of "Fidelis," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
Detail shot of "Fidelis," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
"Fidelis," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
"Europe in 1810," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
"Troy Portrait," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
"Human Genome Project," mixed media by Troy DeRose.
Published on February 16, 2007
"On A Limb," mixed media by Troy DeRose. His work is being represented by Schiesser Gallery in Ski Time Square.
Published on February 16, 2007
"I Still Look To You," mixed media by Troy DeRose. His work is being represented by Schiesser Gallery in Ski Time Square.
Published on February 16, 2007
Cesare F. Rosati, Seth Bograd, Eileen Jones, Patty Zimmer, Paulie Anderson and Michelle Hess make up part of the cast of "Games People Play: The One Acts Are Back!" that will begin Thursday night at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 16, 2007
Paul Hamburger, right, and Zack Borngraver help Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna construct his outdoor bar made from blocks of ice. Corna said he has been building the ice bar for 12 years. Originally, the bar was made with 500 blocks of ice, but it has gotten bigger throughout the years, and he now uses 3,000 blocks of ice.
Published on February 15, 2007
Doak Walker Care Center resident Genevieve Pietig shows off her freshly painted red fingernails Wednesday morning. The women - and even some of the male residents - at the center were treated to massages, manicures, make-up and hand treatments free of charge for Valentine's Day by Bear River Spa and employees at the center.
Published on February 15, 2007
Jenna Cook pushes a bag onto the conveyor belt behind the new ticketing area at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Thursday. While passengers were moving smoothly through the terminal, some of their bags were not. It was one of the bugs airport officials discovered when the new ticketing area was opened to passengers. Airport officials think the problem will be remedied once the new baggage drop-off area opens and the last airline finishes moving into the new space.
Published on February 15, 2007
Bear River Spa employee Magdalena Pillow gives Doak Walker Care Center resident Ann Wichern a manicure at the center as part of its Valentine's Day activities.
Published on February 15, 2007
Steamboat Springs senior Cameron Petet goes up for a layup against Delta High School's Thomas Beccue during the first half of the Sailors' 66-44 win Tuesday night. The victory was Steamboat's 16th straight win.
Published on February 14, 2007
Steamboat resident Jeff Troeger rides his bike through downtown on Tuesday afternoon. Troeger, who teaches at Colorado Mountain College, commutes on his bike year-round.
Published on February 14, 2007
Commercial Cleaning Services owner Bill Rogers polishes the light fixtures Tuesday in the new ticketing area at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on February 14, 2007
Alton Adjmul of Commercial Cleaning Services cleans the glass above the door entering the new ticketing area at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on February 14, 2007
Lloyd Blake of Commercial Cleaning Services cleans the tile floor Tuesday inside the new Yampa Valley Regional Airport check-in area. Airport officials expect to open the area to passengers Thursday.
Published on February 14, 2007
Commercial Cleaning Services owner Montine Rogers cleans the drinking fountains in the new ticketing area at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The expanded terminal is scheduled to serve its first departing passengers Thursday.
Published on February 14, 2007
Skiers take a gondola ride toward Thunderhead at the Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday. Among the many skiers on the mountain this week is a group of skiers from around the world who are part of the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians.
Published on February 14, 2007
Routt County Planner Mary Alice Page-Allen, the new president of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority, said Monday that tonight's conversation with the Steamboat Springs City Council needs to clarify how affordable housing will be developed in Steamboat.
Published on February 13, 2007
The Steamboat Springs High School skiing band epitomizes the qualities that make Steamboat, Steamboat, as it performs on Lincoln Avenue during the Winter Carnival Parade.
Published on February 13, 2007
Warm afternoon light pours through windows of the Bud Werner Memorial Library on Monday afternoon, creating the perfect place for Chris Garrison, the lead cook at Ragnar's, to catch up on some reading. Garrison's choice of reading material: Cook's Illustrated.
Published on February 13, 2007
Routt County Planner Mary Alice Page-Allen is the new president of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority.
Published on February 12, 2007
Professional Gelende jumper Erik Wilson warms up before heading up to the top of Howelsen Hill's big hill for a qualifying round of the Pro Alpine Ski Flying Finals on Saturday. Unlike its Nordic cousin, Gelende jumpers use traditional Alpine equipment normally used in downhill skiing. Unfortunately, Sunday's finals were canceled because of wet, rainy weather that made the jumps unsafe.
Published on February 12, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School hockey team will face Air Academy in the state playoffs Friday. The Sailors lost to the Kadets, 1-0, during their Feb. 3 matchup.
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Community members grab a bite to eat at last year's Taquiza. Comunidad Integrada will host the second annual event Friday to bring locals and immigrants together.
Published on February 12, 2007
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skiers ski down Howelsen Hill holding red flares as part of a torchlight parade Saturday during the Night Extravaganza.
Published on February 12, 2007
Fireworks fill the sky Saturday night over Howelsen Hill during the Night Extravaganza. For more, see page 40.
Published on February 12, 2007
David Chase Scully has employed the 12,000 square feet in his new showroom at Chase Oriental Rug Co. to create ample space around furniture groupings, making them more attractive to the eye.
Published on February 11, 2007
Bill Gilbert, who started the International Muzzle-loading Biathlon 33 years ago, tucks down the hill to the shooting bout area at Saturday's race.
Published on February 11, 2007
Michael "Woody" Bieron fires a shot at his target Saturday afternoon during the Muzzle Loading Biathlon at Howelsen Hill.
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Race director Paul Yonekawa readies his skis.
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Participants at the 33rd annual International Muzzle-loading Biathlon take aim at homemade targets made of salt dough.
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Muzzle Loading Biathlon participants take aim and fire at their targets.
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Muzzle-loading Biathlon organizer Paul Yonekawa cruises past the spectators.
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Participants at Saturday's muzzle-loading biathlon event, from left to right, Yoshi Yonekawa, Dan and Charley Williams and Gary Hertzog, move from the shooting bout area back to the cross-country race course.
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Bill Gilbert, creator of the International Muzzle-loading Biathlon, explains the finer points of the exposed hammer flintlock muzzle-loader he made twenty years ago.
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Ryan Fralick of Hayden Middle School leads her group on a trail during Yampa Valley Science School last year.
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ShyAnn Williams, 10, observes the contents of her depositing jug during Yampa Valley Science School last September. The future of the two-week education program for local students is in question because of funding problems.
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Redith White Kahn
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James Edward Marek
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Soroco Rams senior Bryan Spaeth goes up for a shot against Meeker's Chantry Ross on Saturday night at Soroco High School.
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Soroco Rams senior Bryan Spaeth breaks away with a steal during the second half Saturday night at Soroco High School.
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Steamboat Springs junior Houston Mader holds onto Montezuma-Cortez's Jesse Johnson in the third round of the 135-pound Class 4A regional championship match on Saturday at Ralston Valley High School. Mader held on for a 3-0 win and a regional title.
Published on February 11, 2007
Greg Long and his wife, Jill Murphy Long, play a game of tackle football with the family's golden retriever in the backyard of their Steamboat Springs home.
Published on February 11, 2007
Greg Long and his wife, Jill Murphy Long, play a game of tackle football with the family's golden retriever in the backyard of their Steamboat Springs home.
Published on February 11, 2007
Greg Long and his wife, Jill Murphy Long, play a game of tackle football along with the family's golden retriever in the backyard of their Steamboat Springs home. Jill says goofy games, like an afternoon spent rolling around in the snow, helps keep the spark in the couple's marriage.
Published on February 11, 2007
Greg Long and his wife, Jill Murphy Long, play a game of tackle football with the family's golden retriever in the backyard of their Steamboat Springs home.
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Dads kick up snow as they pull their kids during the 25-yard Dog and Dad Dash. For more photos, see page 12A or visit www.steamboatpilot.com.
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Slade Schmidt, 4, is pulled by his dog, Rocky, during the 25-yard Dog and Dad Dash.
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Peter Bollenbacher, 9, launches off a ramp during the Donkey Jump competition.
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Dominique Katthain, 8, left, leads with her partner Kathleen O'Connell, 8, during the Three-Legged Race.
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Jesse Laughlin, 10, leads the pack during the 75-yard dash.
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City planning commissioners praised the entry design for the proposed Trailhead Lodge this week. However, they were less pleased with the north elevation (not shown) of the 176,000-square-foot building, and they tabled further consideration of the project until Feb. 22.
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Finn O'Connell recovers from a spill after flying over 37 feet from a ramp during the Donkey Jump.
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Adam Elmers rides down Lincoln Avenue on a shovel pulled by a galloping horse during the Shovel Race.
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Plows begin removing the snow from Lincoln Avenue after Saturday's street events.
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Spectators line Lincoln Avenue to watch the Winter Carnival street events.
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Yampa River water flows down the spillway below Stagecoach Reservoir Dam. The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District is proposing a plan to set aside 2,000 acre-feet of the reservoir's water for augmentation against possible future water shortages.
Published on February 11, 2007
Greg Long and his wife, Jill Murphy Long, have been married for 17 years. They said a big key to their success is finding time to spend together as a couple.
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Erin Vargas gives Little Viking Waverly Gebhart a few last words of encouragement before she speeds down the inrun before launching off Howelsen's bump jump Friday afternoon during the Winter Carnival Bumps, Jumps and K18 Ski Jumping.
Published on February 10, 2007
Moffat County sophomore Alicia Nelson swats at her opponent's ball during the Bulldogs' 82-17 home victory against Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 10, 2007
Six-year-old Anthony Vazquez hits the bump jump at the base of Howelsen Hill Friday afternoon during a special Winter Carnival ski jumping event.
Published on February 10, 2007
A work by a previous student of Allen's, from an "Art in the Environment" class in the state of Washington.
Published on February 10, 2007
A snow sculpture made in Antarctica by internationally known artist Andy Goldsworthy, who provided the inspiration for Allen's upcoming class at CMC.
Published on February 10, 2007
Max Gamber, 8, passes a gate during the Winter Carnival Soda Pop Slalom on Friday morning at the Steamboat Ski Area. Max earned a silver medal in the event with a time of 27.45 seconds. Nearly 300 kids in fifth grade or younger participated in the race.
Published on February 10, 2007
Gunnar Gilbertson, 4, persuaded his father, Chris, to wear the ribbon Gunnar was awarded after taking part in the "Bumps, Jumps and K18 Ski Jumping" event at Winter Carnival on Friday. Chris Gilbertson is a coach with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team.
Published on February 10, 2007
Steamboat Springs freshman Cody Harris tries to get free from Montrose's Chaz Staggs in the first round of the Class 4A Regional wrestling tournament at Ralston Valley High School on Friday. Harris lost the match but won his next to remain alive in the tournament.
Published on February 10, 2007
Senior Cameron Petet, right, swipes for a rebound Friday during Steamboat Springs' game against the Bulldogs at Moffat County High School. The Sailors defeated the Bulldogs, 59-47.
Published on February 10, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School's Aaron Calkins paced the Sailors with 22 points in Steamboat's victory against rival Moffat County earlier this season. The two teams square off again tonight in Craig.
Published on February 9, 2007
High school students Robert Sorenson, right, and Paul Innes carve snow into a sculpture along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday.
Published on February 9, 2007
Steamboat Springs firefighters work inside the cab of a semi truck that rolled over and slid into the backyard of a home in Heritage Park on Thursday night along U.S. Highway 40. No one was injured in the accident.
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High school students Lauren Marias, right, Katy Gary, Tara Conlin and Miranda Schrock finish a few last-minute details to their snow sculpture during the Winter Carnival snow-sculpting contest along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday.
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Mike Pinder's Tattoo
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"Autumn Majesty," bronze sculpture by Curtis Zabel at West Lincoln Park along the Yampa River.
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"Antonio," bronze sculpture by Wayne Salge on Old Town Square.
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"Bear," stainless and water-cut marble sculpture by Jim Selbe at the Depot Art Center.
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Alexis DeLaCruz and The Claw.
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Dean - Host of Sushi Party 7.
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Melinda, Jill, Alexis, Meg and Alli at Sushi Party 7.
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Burton snowboard circa 1990
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Memorabilia from some of Steamboat's Olympians
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The museum also displays the evolution of the ski boot. This boot was worn in the 1920s through the 1940s.
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An Olympic sweater worn by John Steele at the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics.
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One of the original Howelsen Hill chairs from what was once the longest single span ski lift in the United States.
Published on February 9, 2007
Kip Strean's dream team of local musicians will perform a Neil Young tribute concert Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Mountain Theater.
Published on February 9, 2007
Steamboat Springs Orchestra member Bonnie Murray plays the violin during a performance. The Orchestra will present "A Valentine Soiree" at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Depot Art Center.
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The original lighted man suit on display at the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
Published on February 9, 2007
Steamboat Springs senior Lane Shipley was all smiles Wednesday morning after signing his letter of intent to play football for Dartmouth next season. Shipley's father John, mother Barb and coaches Aaron Finch, Lonn Clementson and Mike Appel were all on hand to celebrate.
Published on February 8, 2007
Diane Moore, executive director of Advocates Against Battering and Abuse, works in her office Wednesday where an easel holds a to-do list, which includes the creation of a "safe haven." Advocates is applying for a grant to establish a safe haven facility for child visitations and exchanges between estranged or abusive parents.
Published on February 8, 2007
Routt County Cooperative Extension Service Director C.J. Mucklow will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from Colorado State University this weekend.
Published on February 8, 2007
The 94th Winter Carnival officially began Wednesday night with the Opening Ceremonies held in Olympian Hall at the Howelsen Hill Lodge. Tom Whiddon, master of ceremonies for the evening, interviews Jon Banks, the Lighted Man, in front of the Winter Carnival queen, attendants, Little Princesses and their families. Billy Kidd also was introduced as the grand marshal. Today's events kick off at 4:30 p.m. with the Cross-Country Obstacle Race at Howelsen Hill.
Published on February 8, 2007
Darby Switzer cleans his station wagon at the Hill Top Car Wash on Wednesday afternoon. Warm temperatures and a clear mountain sky had car owners lined up for their chance at the car wash.
Published on February 8, 2007
Hayden Tigers junior Jordan Williams runs past West Grand's Mackenzie Widener during the first half Tuesday night at Hayden High School.
Published on February 7, 2007
Hayden Tigers sophomore Kylee Sweetser commits a foul during a steal attempt against a West Grand Lady Mustang during the second half Tuesday night at Hayden High School.
Published on February 7, 2007
Hayden Tigers senior Jennifer Epp drives to the hoop during the second half of the Tigers' match against the West Grand Lady Mustangs on Tuesday night at Hayden High School.
Published on February 7, 2007
Terri Montag looks at silent auction items with her granddaughter Abi Berlet, 5, during a spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser for Molly Look on Tuesday night at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Fundraiser organizers expected 400 people to attend the event.
Published on February 7, 2007
Steamboat Springs band director Ken Crombie marches alongside his seventh- and eighth-grade students, who were playing the school song while skiing. The marching band members were training for the traditional march in the Winter Carnival parade. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Lincoln Avenue.
Published on February 7, 2007
Steamboat Springs sixth-grader Halle Bramer takes a swing at a Wiffle Ball during a game of snowshoe baseball Tuesday afternoon at the school. Rocky Mountain Youth Corps volunteers were at the school for Outdoor Education Day. Sixth-graders spent the day building snow caves, sledding and skiing at Howelsen Hill, and some went ice climbing at Fish Creek Falls.
Published on February 7, 2007
Strawberry Park Elementary School student Max Luber struggles to swallow a Tylenol on Tuesday in the nurse's office. Health aide Beth Stevens said she saw 36 sick students Tuesday at the school. Luber was complaining of a fever and an earache.
Published on February 7, 2007
Food specialists Vicki Vitek (foreground) and Mary Jane Price serve students at Strawberry Park Elementary School their choice of hamburgers or chicken patties Monday. There are concerns about moving lunchtime from the school's gym to the arcade.
Published on February 5, 2007
A computer-generated image of the proposed expansion of Bud Werner Memorial Library. The view faces the library from the east, just in front of Soda Creek, with Lincoln Avenue to the right and the Yampa River on the left. The Steamboat Springs City Council could give final approval of the expansion's design and layout at its meeting tonight.
Published on February 5, 2007
Strawberry Park Elementary School Principal Mark MacHale returned from an out-of-town reading conference Monday morning to find his office overflowing with balloons. And it wasn't even his birthday.
Published on February 5, 2007
An annoyed Willy Wonka, played by Chris Zirkle, pushes the head of gum-lover Violet Beauregard (played by Asia Patlis) back during Friday's performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the Hayden High School auditorium. The play, performed Friday and Saturday, starred Hayden children and adults.
Published on February 4, 2007
Students from The Lowell Whiteman Primary School work on building a fire on the school's annual backcountry survival class, which begins today in North Routt. Fifth through eighth-graders will learn more about hypothermia, avalanche safety and general survival skills in case of a backcountry emergency.
Published on February 4, 2007
Jim McCreight, right, talks with students at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. McCreight, along with his wife and partner, Wendy, have started the McCreight Smile Foundation. The Smile Foundation is designed to provide victims of domestic violence with dental care.
Published on February 4, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Jack Dysart returns a salute to the Sideboys, while being "piped over the side," a Navy tradition for those going ashore for the last time. Dysart was given a formal retirement ceremony Jan. 7 on the flight deck of the USS Midway in San Diego. Dysart served 40 years in the Navy.
Published on February 4, 2007
Mike McCannon, a fitness coach at Forever Fit of Steamboat Springs, helps Hal Noyes achieve his goal of leg pressing 700 pounds.
Published on February 4, 2007
A view of One Steamboat Place from AprÃs Ski Way.
Published on February 4, 2007
The view to the southwest from the South Face chairlift shows One Steamboat Place in relation to the existing gondola building. The elevation drawings are by CCY Architects.
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Steamboat snowboarder Spencer Tamblyn enjoys Champagne Powder at the Steamboat Ski Area.
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Maria Grevsgaard raises her arms in victory as she crosses the finish line during the mass start Nordic race at the University of Denver Invitational on Saturday at Howelsen Hill.
Published on February 4, 2007
Hayden wrestler Zed Wheelock tries to turn over Soroco's Justin Iacovetto during the pair's match-up in the 112-pound class of the dual match Saturday at Soroco High School.
Published on February 4, 2007
Snorri Einarsson, No. 147, came from behind in a finish sprint to claim first place in the 15-kilometer Nordic classic race at the University of Denver Invitational at Howelsen Hill on Saturday.
Published on February 4, 2007
Snorri Einarsson screams in celebration as he crosses the finish line in first place during the University of Denver Invitational Nordic event held at Howelsen Hill on Saturday.
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Brandon Williams, left, and Jake Stanford collide at center ice during Saturday's game between Air Academy and Steamboat Springs High School at Howelsen Ice Arena. Air Academy beat Steamboat, 1-0.
Published on February 4, 2007
Patty Stewart, Jen Sliney and Mike Brennan, from left, head to the starting line Saturday for the Oak Creek Centennial Winter Fest short distance winter relay race.
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Steamboat Springs Middle School theater teacher Rusty deLucia prepares her musical theater students for a game during class Friday morning. DeLucia said students learn a lot of basic life skills through drama.
Published on February 4, 2007
Nearly two years after a near-fatal illness and the loss of her right leg, Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak continues to serve her community. Stahoviak, who turns 60 next month, said her health is stable.
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Steamboat Springs Middle School students Meghan Lukens, left, and Kaitlyn McNamara play the roles of bank robbers during Rusty deLucia's new musical theater class Friday morning.
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Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club member Patricia Davie, 8, skates during free skate.
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Patty Stewart tries to push down Babe Peckham during the cross-country leg of the relay race.
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Oak Creek Kodiaks Kyle Dimmitt crashes into the Crested Butte goalie during the Winter Fest hockey match. Oak Creek lost the game, 2-8.
Published on February 4, 2007
Mike Brennan finishes his final lap around the ice skating rank, with his team finishing second in the short-distance winter relay race. Brennan said he and his teammates were just trying to have a good time in Oak Creek by participating in Winter Fest, and were "just mixing it up" by dressing in costume.
Published on February 4, 2007
Ronni Adrian of Oak Creek talks to her daughter Ryli, 3, during the learn-to-skate program sponsored by the Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club at the Oak Creek Ice Rink.
Published on February 4, 2007
Ten-year-old Leah Walorski, left, and Mattie Rossi, 6, jump into deep snow behind the Oak Creek ice rink during a hockey game being played as part of the Oak Creek Centennial Winter Fest. Winter Fest organizer Mike Yurich said the events Saturday were part of Oak Creek's yearlong centennial birthday celebration.
Published on February 4, 2007
Ten students from Paraguay and their chaperone, Ingrid Nielsen, middle front, have adjusted well to life and classes in Steamboat Springs. Those students are: front row, left to right, Alicia Kawazoe, Antonela Rodriguez, Nielsen, Rosa Salinas and Carmen Bartrina. Back row, left to right, Rodrigo Bracho, Jose Talavera, Diego Valenzuela, Marco Canete and Stephan Soutter. Not pictured is Marisol Ureta. The group arrived Jan. 4 and will leave Feb. 28.
Published on February 4, 2007
Former Soroco High School student Courtney Long recently received the prestigious American FFA Degree during a national convention in October. Long was vice president of her FFA chapter and plans to run for state office in June.
Published on February 4, 2007
Kip Strean
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Taylor Owen, No. 35, and No. 22 Madeline Schaffrick compete in Snowboard Cross.
Published on February 3, 2007
Skiers and riders at the slopestyle event were rewarded with a smooth ride down the rainbow rail in the Mavericks Terrain Park after surviving two big kickers and one intimidating step-up jump.
Published on February 3, 2007
The SI Kids Next Snow Search brought a slew of young international competitors, like Cameron Schuster, 13, from Whistler, British Columbia.
Published on February 3, 2007
Jesse Wells, 12, of Jay Peak, Vt., tries to keep from biting off his tongue while holding this grab during Friday's superpipe event at the Next Snow Search "All-Stars" event at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 3, 2007
Hayden Tiger senior Emily Whiteman puts up a shot against Soroco's Bailey Carrell during the first half Friday night at Hayden High School. Hayden won 55-35.
Published on February 3, 2007
"Love and Loneliness," mixed media by Virginia Unseld. This inspired Dagny McKinley to write her short story, "Pray," that was one of 13 winners of the Words of Art Contest.
Published on February 3, 2007
Sarah MacCarthy of Steamboat Springs and the University of Utah competes in the 5-kilometer Nordic skate race hosted by the University of Denver at Howelsen Hill Friday. Classic style racing resumes this morning for collegians and junior skiers.
Published on February 3, 2007
Steamboat Springs Middle School students Hunter Gansmann, left, and Shealie Jenkins examine a pinecone. Eric Lovgren, wildfire mitigation specialist for Eagle County, was talking to the sixth graders about forests and wildfires.
Published on February 3, 2007
Margaret "Poogie" Dawes has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Hazie Werner Award for Excellence.
Published on February 3, 2007
Strawberry Park Elementary School students launch 100 paper airplanes to celebrate 100 days of school on Friday in the arcade. Second-grader Carson Russell came up with the idea and said he stayed up past his bedtime Thursday night to finish making the airplanes.
Published on February 3, 2007
If the current spate of cold wather seems to have shrunk your world to a 10-foot by 8-foot room, you may be suffering from cabin fever.
Published on February 3, 2007
Shannon Hanley
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Steamboat local Nicole Lewis crusies through a stand of aspens Thursday at the Steamboat Ski Area. The ski resort was hit with more than a foot of snow during the past two days.
Published on February 2, 2007
Paul Bonnifield, JT Thorup, Molly Handley and Dave Simmons will appear in this weekend's performance of "Midnight at the O.C. Corral" at the Paradigm Theater in Oak Creek.
Published on February 2, 2007
Ray Tischina, of Chicago, left, has eight seconds to reach the other side of Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, at least according to a crosswalk signal timer. Money from a potential downtown taxation district could go toward intersection upgrades that would make crossing downtown streets easier for pedestrians.
Published on February 2, 2007
The 11th annual Steamboat Springs High School Dance Showcase is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Published on February 2, 2007
The 11th annual Steamboat Springs High School Dance Showcase is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Published on February 2, 2007
Stereo Sisters: Jacquie and Allison
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Skip Warnke, Holden Young, Billy Franklin and Eric Rolls will open for the Andreas Kapsalis Trio Monday night at the Depot Art Center.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Red Dirt Mountain," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Summer fields," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Cottonwoods," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Trail Through The Aspen," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Mountain Brook," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Journeys," bronze sculpture by Gary Price.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Mid Pup 2," bronze sculpture by Gary Price. Price will have new work exhibited at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Circle of Peace," bronze sculpture by Gary Price. Price will have new work exhibited at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Gallery in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Mountain Aspen," oil painting by Richard Galusha. Galusha will have 35 new paintings at the Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs. The opening reception is tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Published on February 2, 2007
Eight piece tea set, by Kathy Thayer.
Published on February 2, 2007
Anita Pajon's shino tumblers.
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Jody Elston's fantasy mug.
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Mug by Patti Retz.
Published on February 2, 2007
Blue tea bowls by Deb Babcock.
Published on February 2, 2007
Leaf footed wine cup, by Deb Babcock. It is part of the Steamboat Clay Artisans' "Here's to Mud in Yer Eye: A Celebration of Handmade Drinking Vessels" exhibit. The opening reception is tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Sky Pottery in the Pine Grove Center
Published on February 2, 2007
Deb Babcock's poppy teacup. It is part of the Steamboat Clay Artisans' "Here's to Mud in Yer Eye: A Celebration of Handmade Drinking Vessels" exhibit. The opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Blue Sky Pottery in the Pine Grove Center.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Nature's Friends," bronze sculpture by Gary Price.
Published on February 2, 2007
"Fireweed at Trapper's Lake," oil painting by Richard Galusha.
Published on February 2, 2007
Emerald City Opera's Outstanding Artist Recital Series is featuring pianist Tien Hsieh in a private home at Lake Catamount on Wednesday. Cafe Diva will provide wine, champagne and appetizers at the concert.
Published on February 2, 2007
Sandra Visnack, tri-county executive director for Grand Futures Prevention Coalition, is stepping down from her position at the end of the month. Visnack was the Routt County Grand Futures Prevention Coalition director for three years before becoming executive director for the Routt, Moffat and Grand county organizations.
Published on February 2, 2007
Bill Auer swims laps through the fog in the outdoor lap pool Thursday at the Old Town Hot Springs. Recreation consultants hired by the city met with City Council members, citizen groups and members of the local media Thursday to discuss recreation facility needs.
Published on February 2, 2007
Steamboat Springs Quartet violinist Bonnie Murray and cellist John Sant'Ambrogio rehearse Thursday afternoon at the Steamboat Art Museum, 807 Lincoln Ave. They, along with Teresa Steffen Greenlee and Mary Anne Fairlie, were playing Beethoven's "Smile Through Tears." The group's rehearsals are open to the public every Tuesday starting at 12:15 p.m.
Published on February 2, 2007
Daniel Hanin
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Molly Look
Published on February 1, 2007
Willy Wonka, played by Chris Zirkle, left, tells the Golden Ticket winners, including Charlie, played by Liam Delaney, about the magic of his chocolate river during Wednesday's rehearsal.
Published on February 1, 2007
Routt County Human Services receptionist Ruth Ann Mewborn talks on the phone Wednesday at the office on Sixth Street in Steamboat Springs. Mewborn said she is the first person people talk to when inquiring about health services offered by the agency.
Published on February 1, 2007
The Illig family from Rochester, N.Y., takes a break underneath the Billy Kidd statue, which was covered with some fresh powder Wednesday morning, at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. The ski area reported more than 8 inches of snow fell from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 1, 2007
Jacob Austin bends a turn around a pylon at Howelsen Hill on Wednesday. It was the last day of a Little Toots ski class hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. A new session starts next week. Call 879-0695 for information.
Published on February 1, 2007
