Bill Van Ness with the elk he hunted Sept. 9 at Buffalo Pass.
Published on September 30, 2007
Local resident Gary Gianetti cruises toward Steamboat Springs along U.S. Highway 40 in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon. Gianetti is trying to complete a 100-mile ride in each of the 50 states in 50 consecutive days.
Published on September 30, 2007
Local residents Dan Lemmer, left, and Gary Gianetti cruise towards Steamboat Springs along US 40 on Tuesday afternoon. Gianetti is trying to complete a 100-mile ride in each of the 50 states in 50 consecutive days.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steamboat's Katy Gary gets focused between points during the Sailors' match against Delta in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.The Sailors came back to win, 23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-9.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steamboat's Katy Gary pops the ball over the net during the Sailors' match against Delta in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. The Sailors came back to win, 23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-9.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steamboat's Vladan Chase returns a serve during the Sailors' match against Kent Denver at the Steamboat Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon. Steamboat lost to Kent Denver, 6-1.
Published on September 30, 2007
Last year, the Steamboat Springs-Glenwood Springs boys soccer rivalry saw each team take home a win on its opponent's pitch. This year, the home field ruled.
Published on September 30, 2007
Brett and Kay Brooks salvaged belt buckles that they have won throughout the years in rodeo competitions. They consider the buckles some of their most prized possessions and hope they will be able to restore the buckles, which were damaged in the fire.
Published on September 30, 2007
The extent of the damage from the fire is visible from the main entrance to the Brooks' home. A piano sits next to the stairway.
Published on September 30, 2007
Brett and Kay Brooks say the heat from the fire was so intense that it melted the appliances in their kitchen.
Published on September 30, 2007
Brett and Kay Brooks sit with their dog Sammy, who survived the Sept. 16 fire that destroyed their Hayden home.
Published on September 30, 2007
Local resident Steve Elkins uses a map to illustrate the route included in his proposal for a new bypass road to help alleviate traffic issues throughout downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steve Elkins describes the route included in his proposal for a new bypass road to help alleviate traffic issues in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School students, from left, Andrew Kinnecom, Austin Ritzel and Evan Depuy work on a project in the Media Center on Friday afternoon.
Published on September 30, 2007
Joe Roberts.
Published on September 30, 2007
Moderate needs resources teacher Bill Spyker, left, and gifted education resource teacher Lisa Ruff, right, help Steamboat Springs High School student Casey Green in the Media Center at the high school Friday afternoon. The Steamboat Springs School District completed student assessments Friday to identify Gifted and Talented students. Curriculum and Instructor Director JoAnne Hilton-Gabeler said she hopes to increase the number of GT students in the district from 4 percent to about 7 percent.
Published on September 30, 2007
A new ram statue sits in the lobby of Soroco High School in Oak Creek on Thursday afternoon. The statue was recently donated to the school.
Published on September 30, 2007
Published on September 30, 2007
Soroco High School Principal Dr. James Chamberlin shows off the school's new ram statue in the lobby area Thursday afternoon in Oak Creek. A student contest was held to name the statue, and "Roco" was selected from a pool of about 25 submissions.
Published on September 30, 2007
The 17 girls in Steamboat Springs Girl Scout Troop 311 recently toured a house under construction at Sydney Peak Ranch, courtesy of Jeff Koepfer with Cogswell Construction. The girls learned how a house is built, wisely and efficiently.
Published on September 30, 2007
Andrew Lemley, 3, goes off-road without training wheels at his home in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 30, 2007
Stephanie Loomis, a physical therapist at Steamboat Spine and Sports Physical Therapy in Steamboat Springs, is a cancer survivor. Loomis, who finished her chemotherapy treatments at the end of July, said the experience has changed how she views life and has taught her to take things a little easier.
Published on September 30, 2007
GGs Coffee Shop, at 745 E. Jefferson Ave. in Hayden, is hard to miss as you drive into Hayden from the east. Built in the 1970s, the building originally housed a burger joint but in recent years has sat abandoned.
Published on September 30, 2007
Zach Engle, from right, GGs Coffee Shop co-owner Bonnie Girton and Rachel Zirkle chat with a customer Wednesday morning. The shop recently opened in Hayden.
Published on September 30, 2007
Steamboat Springs receiver Matthew Lettunich, left, grabs a touchdown catch past a Moffat County defender during the first half of the rivalry game at Gardner Field on Friday night. Steamboat won, 40-24.
Published on September 29, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter listens to Sandy Orgoglioso as she asks a question about immigration during the question-and-answer portion of his visit Friday.
Published on September 29, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter speaks to a crowd Friday morning at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig. The governor spoke to a crowd of representatives from Moffat and Routt counties at a town hall meeting.
Published on September 29, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter speaks to a crowd Friday morning at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig. The governor spoke to a crowd of representatives from Moffat and Routt counties at a town hall meeting.
Published on September 29, 2007
Steamboat's Colleen King sets the ball for a teammate during the game against Palisade in Steamboat Springs on Friday night. The Sailors won the match, 3-1.
Published on September 29, 2007
A group of Steamboat Middle School students summited Torreys Peak on Sept. 21. The students were led by sixth-grade teacher Matt Tredway and Nepalese sherpa Cehring Dorje, a nine-time Mount Everest summiter.
Published on September 29, 2007
A dead black widow spider that bit 15-year-old Mike Makens is displayed at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on September 29, 2007
Mike Makens, a 15-year-old high school student, rests in his room at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon after suffering a bite from a black widow spider in his home.
Published on September 29, 2007
Steamboat's Nigel Hammond races around the end for a big gain during the first half of the rivalry game at Gardner Field on Friday night.
Published on September 29, 2007
Buses line up to collect students outside Steamboat Springs Middle School on Friday afternoon. School bus service to Strawberry Park Road will return next week after requests from parents.
Published on September 29, 2007
Drew Mitchell, with Premier Helicopters of Broomfield, pilots a helicopter over the Yampa River on Thursday afternoon. Mitchell is the instructor for Northwest Colorado Community College's new helicopter flight training program.
Published on September 28, 2007
Jarrod Hange, right, and Sean Price work on a project in a computer lab at Soroco High School in Oak Creek on Thursday afternoon. Hayden and South Routt school districts each have only one contested school board seat in this fall's election.
Published on September 28, 2007
A Steamboat Springs police officer checks out Steamboat Springs High School after a bomb threat was called in Thursday morning.
Published on September 28, 2007
Drew Mitchell, with Premier Helicopters of Broomfield, pilots a helicopter west over the Yampa River on Thursday afternoon. Northwest Colorado Community College has teamed up with Premier to offer helicopter flight instruction to people in the area. The college was giving promotional flights Thursday out of Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on September 28, 2007
Routt County Clerk's Office employees Cat Schasfrick, right, and Connie Strasheim help a citizen at the new Routt County Justice Center in Steamboat Springs on Thursday morning. The court system is expanding its hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, to give the public an extra hour of access to the clerks.
Published on September 28, 2007
Luz Cisneros
Published on September 28, 2007
Hayden Tigers defensive back Jake Walker attempts to pull in a tipped ball during Hayden's 6-3 win against Paonia in Hayden on Friday night. Walker wasn't able to get to the ball before it hit the ground, but the Tigers won the game anyway.
Published on September 28, 2007
Steamboat Springs linebacker Matthew Lettunich fights his way through the Palisade line Friday night. Steamboat faces Moffat County at 7 p.m. today.
Published on September 28, 2007
Steamboat Springs golfers Billy Taylor, Kaelen Gunderson, Scott Ptach and Michael Weston will tee off at the state high school golf championships in Broomfield on Monday. The team is coming off a strong showing at the regional tournament, where the Sailors were second.
Published on September 28, 2007
A piece from the collection "Possible Futures" by Bruce Wilhelm, which will go on display tonight along with the "Jinah China" collection at K. Saari Gallery, 837 Lincoln Ave.
Published on September 28, 2007
Work by Jonah Skurky-Thomas and Micah Bell. The "Jinah China" and "Possible Futures" gallery show opening is at 6 p.m. today at K. Saari Gallery, 837 Lincoln Ave.
Published on September 28, 2007
Work by Jonah Skurky-Thomas and Micah Bell. The "Jinah China" and "Possible Futures" gallery show opening is at 6 p.m. today at K. Saari Gallery, 837 Lincoln Ave.
Published on September 28, 2007
Work by Jonah Skurky-Thomas and Micah Bell. The "Jinah China" and "Possible Futures" gallery show opening is at 6 p.m. today at K. Saari Gallery, 837 Lincoln Ave.
Published on September 28, 2007
Bluegrass band Head for the Hills was slated to play at Mahogany Ridge on Saturday, but canceled at the last minute due to a family emergency.
Published on September 28, 2007
The colors from a brilliant sunset fade into night as the moon rises into the evening sky Monday in the Yampa Valley.
Published on September 27, 2007
Dave Strang watches as 11-year-olds Quinn Cain, middle, and Patrick Milne practice at Strang's new X-Factor Hockey Development Center off Downhill Drive.
Published on September 27, 2007
Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak, left, moderates a Wednesday forum of candidates for Steamboat Springs City Council and Steamboat Springs School Board. Hosted by First Impressions of Routt County, the focus of the forum was early childhood education - but topics of discussion ranged from housing to growth. At right is Stephanie Howle, director of First Impressions.
Published on September 27, 2007
Gloria Gossard, who attended Wednesday's dedication, donated the 120-acre parcel of land to the city in 1999.
Published on September 27, 2007
About 40 local officials and friends of Gloria Gossard attend a dedication ceremony at Gloria Gossard Park on Emerald Mountain on Wednesday.
Published on September 27, 2007
A construction crane hovers above the Alpenglow development in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. In a tense meeting Wednesday night, city officials expressed their intent to cut ties with the Routt County Regional Building Department.
Published on September 27, 2007
The City Council discussion Tuesday night about traffic issues in the city showed resolving transportation problems could be a long, difficult process.
Published on September 26, 2007
Low-lying clouds cover the Yampa Valley floor Tuesday morning, revealing only the top of Sleeping Giant. The clouds broke later in the day, ending a days-long storm system that inundated the region with rain and even a little snow at higher elevations.
Published on September 26, 2007
Don Morgan and Lydia Rader have lunch Monday at The Haven Assisted Living Center. Plans for an addition at The Haven call for larger kitchen and dining areas. A groundbreaking could take place as early as this fall.
Published on September 26, 2007
Moffat County's Tracy Mendoza, left, tries to break past Steamboat's Sam Glaisher, right, with the soccer ball during the matchup between Steamboat Springs and Moffat County at Gardner Field on Tuesday evening. Steamboat pulled away with the victory, 6-0.
Published on September 26, 2007
Sailors player Timmy Rabbitt, center, tries to control the soccer ball in front of Moffat County defender Tracy Mendoza during the matchup between Steamboat Springs and Moffat County at Gardner Field on Tuesday evening. Steamboat pulled away with the victory, 6-0.
Published on September 26, 2007
Taylor Anderson, left, talks to his mother, Debbie, at the University of Colorado booth during the annual college admissions fair at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday evening.
Published on September 26, 2007
Mary Brown, representing Xcel Energy, speaks to the Routt County Board of Commissioners in front of a room filled with people Monday night at the Routt County Courthouse Annex. Xcel was seeking approval from the county to build a rail spur east of Hayden to supply the Hayden Station power plant with coal.
Published on September 25, 2007
Emotions were running high in front of a large crowd at the Steamboat Springs High School gym Monday night. Steamboat's Katy Gary celebrated a point after the home team took a commanding lead in the fifth, and deciding game against Moffat County. But in the end it was the Bulldogs that were smiling after winning the match.
Published on September 25, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Heidi Lord hammers the ball over the net during the Sailors' match against the Moffat County Bulldogs on Monday night. Steamboat fell to Moffat County in five hard-fought games.
Published on September 25, 2007
Seasons clashed Monday morning when snow dusted the slopes surrounding the fall aspen groves at higher elevations at the Steamboat Ski Area. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.
Published on September 25, 2007
A fresh dusting of snow covers the ground on and around the Ski Patrol headquarters at the top of Sunshine Peak, where elevation is 10,384 feet. Steamboat Ski Area opens Nov. 21.
Published on September 25, 2007
Cynthia Ruzicka and her daughter Liz, 5, walk through Monday's wet weather. Liz, who is a kindergartner at Strawberry Park Elementary, had just got off the school bus and the pair was headed home to get out of the Steamboat's soggy weather.
Published on September 25, 2007
Hayden Mayor Joseph Schminkey on Thursday announced he was resigning as the town's mayor. Schminkey is pictured at his business, Ironhorse Automotive, which he is leasing out.
Published on September 25, 2007
Donnie Hayes examines a propane tank that exploded on his property Monday just outside of Hayden. The explosion could be heard throughout town, but no one was hurt.
Published on September 25, 2007
Traffic flows out of downtown Steamboat Springs Monday afternoon. Tonight the Steamboat Springs City Council will discuss downtown traffic and bypass issues with city planning staff and the public, at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall.
Published on September 25, 2007
A group of fans watch a rally car whiz by on the road below during the 10th stage of the Rally Colorado Race outside of Hayden on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 24, 2007
Heidi Mitzelfeld, a seasonal employee of the Carpenter Ranch, walks through a pasture near where a proposed rail spur would be built on the ranch.
Published on September 24, 2007
Heidi Mitzelfeld, a seasonal employee at the Carpenter Ranch, stands in front of the area where a proposed rail spur will cut across the ranch. Heidi is concerned that some of the older trees that line the aging spur will be cut down to make room for grading that will make the train overpass possible.
Published on September 24, 2007
Heidi Mitzelfeld, a season employee of the Carpenter Ranch, sits on a log near where a proposed rail spur will be built on the ranch.
Published on September 24, 2007
Heidi Mitzelfeld, a seasonal employee at the Carpenter Ranch, points out where a proposed rail spur would cross U.S. Highway 40. The wall needed to raise the track above the highway would cut across the eastern part of the ranch.
Published on September 24, 2007
Alexis Len, 11, with Donyek, 6, and Kobe, 18 months. The two dogs ran away from home on Tuesday, and ended up stranded in the Elk River. Kobe, who wasn't injured, stayed by Donyek's side until help came from several Routt County residents and Sheriff's deputies. (courtesy/Maribeth Len)
Published on September 24, 2007
On Tuesday, the Len family's yellow lab/golden retriever mix, Donyek, fell into the Elk River and broke both front wrists.
Published on September 24, 2007
Dee Graves, shown here on her ranch in north Routt County on Friday afternoon, has recently begun teaching a workshop called "Horsemanship Fundamentals - Five Elements."
Published on September 23, 2007
Cheron Ferland, a wildlife biologist for the US Forest Service, cinches down a western saddle on a horse at Dee Graves' ranch in north Routt County on Friday afternoon during a workshop session. Graves (not pictured) has recently begun teaching a workshop called "Horsemanship Fundamentals - Five Elements."
Published on September 23, 2007
Cheron Ferland, a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Forest Service, cinches a western saddle on a horse at Dee Graves' ranch in north Routt County on Friday afternoon during a workshop session. Graves (not pictured) has recently begun teaching a workshop called "Horsemanship Fundamentals - Five Elements."
Published on September 23, 2007
The 19 home sites surrounding Lake Agnes are an in-holding in the National Forest.
Published on September 23, 2007
The average price of a condominium here in the first half of 2007 was a relatively modest $379,000 when compared to $791,000 in Park City, Utah; and $955,000 in Vail. That trend may change within two years when condo projects under construction begin to close on sale contracts.
Published on September 23, 2007
Philadelphia Eagles fans, from left, Alex Margolis, Pat McDermott, Jeff "Frodo" Taylor, Joanna Martinelli and Jonathan Marks watch a game in at Tap House.
Published on September 23, 2007
Tap House bartender Monica Lee pours shots during Monday Night Football.
Published on September 23, 2007
Philadelphia Eagles fans, from left, Alex Margolis, Jonathan Marks and Pat McDermott react to a failed Philadelphia scoring drive during Monday night's game at Tap House.
Published on September 23, 2007
Bar owners say Monday Night Football brings in a much needed crowd during the off-season.
Published on September 23, 2007
Steamboat Springs junior Brittany Long helped the Steamboat girls to a fourth-place finish Saturday at the Moffat County Invitational cross-country meet in Craig. Steamboat finished behind Moffat in first, Green River in second and Uintah in third. The Steamboat boys took third behind Green River in first and Moffat in second.
Published on September 23, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School Sailor Jay Troucile returns a volley during a match at the Steamboat Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on September 23, 2007
Steamboat's Sam Glaisher dashes downfield with the ball during a soccer match between Steamboat Springs and Palisade at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. The Sailors won, 8-0.
Published on September 23, 2007
Max Marno, left, and Alex Bartlett vie for possession of the ball during a soccer match between Steamboat Springs and Palisade at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. The Sailors won, 8-0.
Published on September 23, 2007
Routt County Road 14 is one of several roads in the county that stands to see serious improvements in the next few years if the ballot issue regarding road work funding is approved by voters in November.
Published on September 23, 2007
A freshly poured beer awaits a consumer at the Steamboat Brewers' Festival at the Torian Plum in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 23, 2007
Catherine Yrisarri dances with friends while dressed as a bottle of tequila during the Steamboat Brewers' Festival at the Torian Plum in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 23, 2007
Nathan Bretthauer, left, and Cory Forster serve freshly poured beers during the Steamboat Brewers' Festival at the Torian Plum in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Both men were at the festival representing Wolf Rock Brewery in Keystone.
Published on September 23, 2007
Soroco High School students cheer during the school's homecoming game against West Grand in Oak Creek on Friday night. The South Routt and Hayden school districts have seen a decline in enrollment numbers, which means a decline in state funding.
Published on September 23, 2007
From left, Jerry Sisk of Brighton, Michael Averley of Brighton, Gene Byrne of Fruita, Lance Blumberg of Louisville, shooter Michael Sisk of Steamboat Springs, Eric Swanson of Phoenix and Andreas Sauerbrey of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 23, 2007
Soroco High School junior Robert Anderson takes the field before Saturday night's homecoming game against West Grand in Oak Creek. Although the Rams lost, 43-0, spirits were high as homecoming royalty was introduced at half-time.
Published on September 23, 2007
Division of Wildlife employee Kathleen Tadvick gives tips to new female shotgunners during the Cast and Blast event at the Routt County Rifle Club outside Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 23, 2007
Renee Dayne takes aim with a shotgun during the Division of Wildlife's Cast and Blast event at the Routt County Rifle Club's shooting range outside of Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 23, 2007
Division of Wildlife employee Kathleen Tadvick, left, helps Kaya Baumgartner take aim with a shotgun during the Division of Wildlife's Cast and Blast event at the Routt County Rifle Club's shooting range outside of Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 23, 2007
An instructor uses litmus paper to test the pH of a water sample for a lesson about the chemical properties of river water during the Yampa Valley Science School at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp outside Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on September 23, 2007
Sixth graders Hunter Anderson, right, and Senceray Kelley collect bugs in a meadow at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp outside Steamboat Springs on Wednesday during the Yampa Valley Science School.
Published on September 23, 2007
A group of middle school students participate in a lesson about the chemical properties of river water during the Yampa Valley Science School at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp outside Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on September 23, 2007
Published on September 23, 2007
Oak Creek police officer Eileen Rossi, right, speaks with tow truck operator Richard Wisecup in downtown Oak Creek on Wednesday afternoon. Rossi is currently training the town's new part-time officer, Erik Foster. The Oak Creek Town Board also recently hired a new police chief, New Jersey native Dr. Russell P. Caterinicchio, to replace former chief Linda Koile.
Published on September 23, 2007
Kerry Hart
Published on September 23, 2007
Crews with Leitner-Poma of America used a special twin-engine, heavy-lifting Sikorsky-Erickson S-64 Skycrane helicopter to lift and set 19 towers and cross-arms in two hours for the new six-passenger Christie Peak Express chairlift at the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday.
Published on September 22, 2007
Eva Hermacinski, 4, plays on the playground at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon during the Candidates' Picnic event.
Published on September 22, 2007
Hayden back Russell Waugh breaks through the Paonia defense for a second half touchdown during the Tigers thrilling 6-3 victory against the Eagles.
Published on September 22, 2007
The Routt County Sheriff's Office this week donated this vehicle, repossessed and spruced up after a drug arrest, to the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, which will use it for educational anti-drug programs in schools and at parades and public events.
Published on September 22, 2007
Muhammad Ali Hasan, at center with sunglasses and no hat, speaks to residents at the Routt Shootout fundraiser Sept. 15. Hasan might challenge state Rep. Al White, R-Winter Park, for the Republican nomination to state Senate District 8 in 2008.
Published on September 22, 2007
Christie Digital employees Daniel Carrasco, left, and Billy Woolsey, right, work to install new digital projectors at the Carmike Cinemas Chief Plaza 4 in downtown Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on September 22, 2007
Sherri Lawton, widow of the late Staff Sgt. Mark A. Evans-Lawton, receives a wooden case for the American flag during an August 2006 ceremony honoring her husband and renaming the Craig American Legion Post after him. Sherri Lawton, a former Hayden resident, is asking the community to contact their state lawmakers in hopes of stopping a Flagstaff, Ariz., distributor from selling anti-war T-shirts decorated with the names of fallen Iraq veterans.
Published on September 21, 2007
Sailors player Ashton Palmer takes a cut at a pitch during the game between Steamboat Springs and Aspen at Howelsen Hill on Thursday afternoon. The Steamboat Springs High School softball team had a tough home loss Thursday against Aspen, a team it had one of its closest games with last season. Aspen came out with strong offense in the first inning, to put Steamboat in an 11-run hole. Aspen held on to win, 18-5. "The first two innings we were a little sketched, but after the first two, we rocked it," said Steamboat catcher Ashton Palmer, whose team held Aspen to three runs in the last two innings. Mataya Flaharty got Steamboat on the board early. And after knocking a triple in the fifth inning, Darcy Hornstein scored for the Sailors along with Palmer and Kirsten Delaney, who scored twice. Hornstein started the game on the mound and Delaney notched two strikeouts in relief. "They're coming back with a fight - we just have to get it together in the first few innings," Steamboat coach Maggie Garcia said. "Our bats are finally coming around and we're learning to run bases and everyone is finally sliding." Steamboat next plays a doubleheader against Rifle, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Soroco High School.
Published on September 21, 2007
Steamboat's Katy Gary hits the ball past Glenwood's Kelly Lawson during Thursday night's game. The Sailors won in five games, 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 21-25, 15-10.
Published on September 21, 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 Aug. 23. After a meeting Wednesday, the Oak Creek Planning Commission said they needed more information before moving forward with the project.
Published on September 21, 2007
A cloud of dust rises off of a pile of coal at the Twentymile Coal Company as a front end loader moves it from one place to another in December 2006. The company has been cited for failing to file an acceptable emergency response plan.
Published on September 21, 2007
Employment Specialist Jackie Mitchell works in her office at the Steamboat Workforce Center in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2007
A look inside the heavily-modified inside of the Subaru WRX STI belonging to Subaru Rally Team USA drivers Travis Pastrana and Christian Edstrom. Pastrana trails Andrew Pinker by a single point in the Rally America Championship Tour standings heading into this weekend's
Published on September 21, 2007
Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block is currently in third place overall heading into Saturday and Sunday's Rally Colorado race, the eighth of nine Rally America Championship Tour events.
Published on September 21, 2007
Irv Edelman shows off a traditional shofar instrument on the deck of his home in Steamboat Springs on Thursday evening. The Jewish community observes Yom Kippur for 24 hours beginning at sundown today.
Published on September 21, 2007
Rick Bear, Joe Ghiglia and Chris Koebnick play with Bandanna, back when "The Blues Brothers" was still relatively new.
Published on September 21, 2007
ONDA plays at 10 p.m. today at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.
Published on September 21, 2007
A pile of unfinished birdhouses sits on display at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2007
A collection of art and craft supplies commonly used by kids during the "Create a Craft" events at the Steamboat Arts and Crafts gym sit on display at the gym in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2007
A collection of art and craft supplies commonly used by kids during the "Create a Craft" events at the Steamboat Arts and Crafts gym sit on display at the gym in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2007
A collection of art and craft supplies commonly used by kids during the "Create a Craft" events at the Steamboat Arts and Crafts gym sit on display at the gym in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2007
Instructor Kari Rusthoi demonstrates the proper use of a fan during Youth Performance Workshop at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshops are designed to provide the key skills involved in music and theater performances.
Published on September 21, 2007
Performer Malia Fraioli sings a part during the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts.
Published on September 21, 2007
Performer Kassidy Fischer sings a piece of music during Youth Performance Workshop at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshops are designed to provide the key skills involved in music and theatre performances.
Published on September 21, 2007
Instructor Marie Carmichael works with young singers at the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop, which was being held at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshop covers the key skills involved in the music and Theater.
Published on September 21, 2007
Instructor Marie Carmichael works with young singers at the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop, which was being held at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshop covers the key skills involved in the music and Theater.
Published on September 21, 2007
Performer Keala Fraioli listens to instructors during the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop. The series covers the key skills involved in music and theater performance.
Published on September 21, 2007
Performer Kassidy Fischer practices using a fan during the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshops are designed to provide the key skills involved in music and theater performances.
Published on September 21, 2007
Performer Kassidy Fischer practices using a fan during the Emerald City Opera Youth Performance Workshop at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts. The workshops are designed to provide the key skills involved in music and theatre performances.
Published on September 21, 2007
Alaskan rider Kyle Armbrust perfects some freestyle moves this winter at the Compound private ranch west of Steamboat Springs. Armbrust can be seen riding in the locally-produced, "Slednecks X," which debuts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 20, 2007
Alaskan rider Kyle Armbrust perfects some freestyle moves this winter at the Compound private ranch west of Steamboat Springs. Armbrust can be seen riding in the locally-produced "Slednecks X," which debuts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 20, 2007
Canadian rider Ross Mercer set a snowmobile distance record (260 feet) in March at The Compound private ranch west of Steamboat Springs. Mercer's quest to break the record is documented in "Slednecks X," which will debut locally at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on September 20, 2007
A large swath of displaced mud dominates the view from Valerie Perea's plot of land in the Tree Haus subdivision near Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. A mudslide washed away part of Perea's property on Sept. 6. A broken water pipe may be partly to blame for the mudslide.
Published on September 20, 2007
Heather Nereson's poncho won a grand champion ribbon in the heritage arts category at this year's Colorado State Fair.
Published on September 20, 2007
Hannah Barkey, 13, won a grand champion ribbon at the Colorado State Fair for a series of pieces entered in the heritage arts category. Her meticulously executed paper cuttings are examples of a traditional Polish craft called Wycinanki
Published on September 20, 2007
Steamboat Springs City Councilman Ken Brenner, left, and Routt County Commissioner Doug Monger team up to serve cups of ice cream to patrons at the 18th annual Soroco Ram Fan Booster Club Chili Cook-off at Soroco High School in Oak Creek on Wednesday.
Published on September 20, 2007
Structures begin to take shape on the construction site of the new Soda Creek Elementary School in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Until the school is completed, classes are being held in portable buildings near the George P. Sauer building.
Published on September 20, 2007
Michael Weston, clockwise from left, Kaelen Gundersen, Billy Taylor and Scott Ptach will represent Steamboat Springs High School this week in Cortez at the regionals golf tournament.
Published on September 19, 2007
Sandra Smyser
Published on September 19, 2007
Several students from Soroco High School gather to discuss strategy during a timeout at the annual powder puff football game in Oak Creek on Tuesday night. The game is part of the school's "Prepare for Total Ramination" homecoming week celebration.
Published on September 19, 2007
Lindy Early, the front office person at the Hotel Bristol, sweeps up leaves knocked off of trees by last Sunday's storm, which brought rain, hail and strong winds to the area.
Published on September 18, 2007
The Steamboat Springs City Council will discuss ordinances approving the purchase and financing of the Iron Horse Inn, located just off U.S. Highway 40 east of downtown Steamboat. The city is hoping to purchase the property to provide affordable rental housing options.
Published on September 18, 2007
Hayden Superintendent Mike Luppes points to the aging boiler system at the high school and middle school campus. The district recently signed a lease-purchase agreement with McKinstry Industries to accept new boilers and other energy efficiency items for free, but anticipated energy savings will be given to McKinstry.
Published on September 18, 2007
Workers repair a fiber optic line that was damaged Monday in an alley in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Published on September 18, 2007
J.D. Lanite with Sturgeon Electric works to repair a fiber optic line that was damaged Monday in an alley in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Published on September 18, 2007
The city of Steamboat Springs is exploring the possibility of building affordable housing on the Bear River Parcel, which is located behind the Routt County Jail. The area used to be a sewer lagoon.
Published on September 18, 2007
Published on September 17, 2007
David Lucero tries his luck casting flies on the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. The same sunny weather that brought Lucero to the river prompted numerous Steamboat residents to attend the Rubber Ducky Race, Chili Challenge and Festival of the Americas on Saturday.
Published on September 17, 2007
About 300 soup bowls were made for Tuesday's Soup Bowl Supper, sponsored by the Steamboat Clay Artisans.
Published on September 17, 2007
Barb Gregoire, of Milner, washed about 300 bowls Sunday with fellow Steamboat Artisan potters in preparation for Tuesday's Soup Bowl Supper. For $20, participants receive a hand-made bowl to keep, along with soup, bread, drinks and desert donated from local restaraunts.
Published on September 17, 2007
Marble-sized hail fell in Steamboat Springs Sunday afternoon as severe weather moved through the area.
Published on September 17, 2007
A Steamboat Springs Police Department vehicle was damaged by a falling tree limb Sunday when severe weather moved through the area.
Published on September 17, 2007
Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana won the 2006 Rally Colorado. He narrowly trails Andrew Pinker in the overall Rally America National Championship tour series standings and will be looking to repeat at this weekend's race outside of Hayden.
Published on September 16, 2007
Tanner Foust and co-driver Scott Crouch had a successful race at last year's Rally Colorado until the layers of mud caused their Subaru's rear suspension to fail on the last stage. They rolled down a hill, destroyed the car and did not finish. Foust is determined to return to his "home course," starting Saturday, for a Rally America win.
Published on September 16, 2007
Former Steamboat Springs resident Tanner Foust, center, took X Games gold Aug. 5 after beating second-place finisher Ken Block, left, and third-place finisher Travis Pastrana, right, in the Rally Car Racing Super Special. All three drivers will be at it again Saturday at Rally Colorado, looking for the top spot in the Rally America Championship Tour. Currently Andrew PInker leads the tour, followed closely by Pastrana (2nd), Block (3rd) and Foust (4th).
Published on September 16, 2007
Samantha Sigle, a runner from Boulder, crosses the finish line of the Steamboat 50 Ultra Marathon on Mount Werner in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Sigle was the first female to finish the grueling 50-mile trail race.
Published on September 16, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School tennis player Jeff Lambart returns a volley during a singles match against Greeley West at the Steamboat Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 16, 2007
Sailors juniors Kacey Bull, left, and Maggie Kriz go up for a block in Steamboat's win in four games against Eagle Valley on Saturday in Gypsum.
Published on September 16, 2007
Denver-based runner Eric Truhe makes his way down the final stretch of the inaugural Steamboat 50 Ultra Marathon on Mount Werner in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Truhe took fourth place in the grueling 50-mile trail race.
Published on September 16, 2007
State Rep. Al White, R-Winter Park, bought a $160,000 townhome in this complex on Vista Verde Drive in Hayden in September 2006. White, who has announced his candidacy for District 8 of the state Senate, has come under criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike, who claim he bought the condo only to establish residency in the district. White called it a "lame argument."
Published on September 16, 2007
State Rep. Al White, R-Winter Park, bought this townhome on Vista Verde Drive in Hayden in September 2006 for $160,000. White, who has announced his candidacy for District 8 of the state Senate, has come under criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike, who claim he bought the condo only to establish residency in the district. White called that a "lame argument."
Published on September 16, 2007
Marci Kinzie, left, processes a lunch sale transaction on an automated computer system for Steamboat Springs High School student Bryce Mayo, center, while Dorothy Harmant waits her turn Friday morning.
Published on September 16, 2007
Participants learn to salsa dance at the fourth annual Festival of the Americas in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 16, 2007
Rafael Biere enjoys a ride on a mechanical bull at the fourth annual Festival of the Americas in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 16, 2007
Linda White ladles some chili for a patron at the Chili Challenge during the Downtown Hoedown in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 16, 2007
A pot of chilli simmers as it is served at the Chuckwagon Chilli Challenge in Steamboat Springs on Saturday.
Published on September 16, 2007
Pat Sharp, right, holds up a sign posting the winning numbers for the 20th annual Rubber Ducky Race near the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. More than 130 participants received prizes in the event.
Published on September 16, 2007
More than 2200 yellow rubber toy ducks floated downstream on the Yampa River between the Fifth Street and 13th Street bridges during the 20th annual Rubber Ducky Race in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on September 16, 2007
Tom Lake wades in the Yampa River as he collects some of the 2200 yellow rubber ducks floating downstream during the 20th annual Rubber Ducky Race in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on September 16, 2007
Eleven-year-old Savannah McKendrick helps toss a few floundering yellow rubber ducks back into the current after falling into the Yampa River on Saturday morning during the annual Rubber Ducky Race.
Published on September 16, 2007
Harry Pigler watches as the first few yellow rubber ducks begin to float past Charlie's Hole on the Yampa River during the 20th annual Rubber Ducky Race in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on September 16, 2007
Spectators on the 13th Street bridge and workers with nets and buckets in the Yampa River below wait for a mass of 2200 yellow rubber ducks to make their way downstream during the 20th annual Rubber Ducky Race in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on September 16, 2007
Hayden High School junior Levi Hallock works on an engine Thursday during a diesel mechanics class in the district's Vocational Education Facility.
Published on September 16, 2007
Hayden High School students, from left, Erik Sundberg, Levi Hallock, Kyle Barratt, Chase Salazar, Chris Miner and Mat Brown work on an engine Thursday during their diesel mechanics class. School officials hope to expand vocational courses to more students when the district's Career and Technical Education Facility expands.
Published on September 16, 2007
Hayden High School junior Bryson Scott performs a "can test" as part of his diesel mechanics class. The test demonstrates whether students can follow a blueprint to assemble a machine part.
Published on September 16, 2007
Longtime Toponas residents gather for a photo at the Toponas Community Club.
Published on September 16, 2007
Toponas Community Club President Mary Jean Perry, right, waits to serve people desserts along with lifelong Toponas resident Ramona Kirby on Monday during an unveiling of the restored Toponas Community Club building. The children picking out their deserts are Millie Delaney, 10, from left, Mattie Rossi, 7, and Carl Rossi, 10.
Published on September 16, 2007
Joe Roberts
Published on September 16, 2007
Janna Marxuach
Published on September 16, 2007
Sally Wilkinson of Steamboat Springs walks down a downtown Lincoln Avenue sidewalk holding a shopping bag from The Homesteader. Steamboat's total sales volume of $41,365,775 in July was higher than that of Breckenridge, Vail and Glenwood, but behind that of Aspen.
Published on September 16, 2007
Fish Creek runs along the north boundary of the Selbe property. The rear of Fish Creek at Sundance commercial center is visible on the opposite bank.
Published on September 16, 2007
The Selbe property is tucked out of sight in a small forest immediately east of the Safeway grocery store. The husband-and-wife development team of Peter and Kim Kreissig have acquired the land and say they envision creating an arts neighborhood consisting of condominiums mixed with low-intensity commercial buildings.
Published on September 16, 2007
Wally Waldman of Illinois checks out Steamboat T-shirts Thursday at Design of the Times in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 16, 2007
Molly Goldberg of Illinois checks out the sweet treats Thursday at Fuzziwig's Candy Factory on Lincoln Avenue. Owner Matt Cardille said this summer has been great for his business. For July, he estimated he sold between 300 and 400 ice creams a day. Despite construction projects, reduced lodgings, the loss of two convenience stores and less Triple Crown teams, downtown sales rose in July.
Published on September 16, 2007
Steamboat Springs' Ramsey Bernard returns a shot against Boulder's Devon Belcher. Bernard won the match, 7-5, 6-3, helping the Sailors improve their record to 5-0 this season.
Published on September 15, 2007
Steamboat Springs freshman Jack Burger returns a volley during Friday afternoon's match with Boulder. Steamboat won the match, 4-3, to improve to 5-0 this season. The squad will face Greeley West today at noon.
Published on September 15, 2007
Steamboat Springs tennis player Mirko Esparmer returns a volley during the No. 4 doubles match against Boulder on Friday afternoon. Esparmer and teammate Vladen Chase won the match and helped the Sailors improve to 5-0 this season.
Published on September 15, 2007
United Way employees, local citizens and children from the Holy Name Preschool gather on the lawn of the Routt County Courthouse in Steamboat Springs on Friday morning to kick off the charity's annual fundraising campaign.
Published on September 15, 2007
Piles of construction materials sit at the Gondola Transit Center near the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday afternoon. Public infrastructure projects at the base are under budget and on schedule, project coordinator Joe Kracum said Friday.
Published on September 15, 2007
Chris Zinn, left, and his son Luke, 3, watch a passing coal train thunder by Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon. The Zinn family travels to Steamboat Springs regularly from their home in Clark to visit the river and watch the trains.
Published on September 15, 2007
Max, an injured Great Pyrenees, rests at the Pet Kare Clinic in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon following surgery to repair his broken jaw.
Published on September 15, 2007
Dr. Erick Egger, the senior small animal orthopedic surgeon at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, shows X-ray images of the jawbone of Max, an injured Great Pyrenees. Veterinarians think the dog was shot and left for dead in the Routt National Forest.
Published on September 15, 2007
Campus Supervisor Dennis Hensen offers up a visitor's name badge at Steamboat Springs High School on Thursday afternoon. Name badges and visitor sign-in logs are two important ways that office staff keeps tabs on campus security.
Published on September 15, 2007
Adrienne Wisniewski, with Windemere Landscape & Garden Center, gives some flowers a needed drink Thursday afternoon after the water ban was lifted for the west side of Steamboat Springs. "We'll definitely be here until closing watering," Wisniewski said.
Published on September 14, 2007
Steamboat Springs Lisa Floyd hammers the ball over the net during a match against Battle Mountain on Thursday night in Steamboat Springs. Steamboat lost the match, 25-15, 25-18, 25-23.
Published on September 14, 2007
Routt County Combined Courts judicial court assistant Bobbe Marshall, left, talks to George Watts while dusting off a clock Thursday before it is moved to the new Routt County Justice Center.
Published on September 14, 2007
Sunrise at Marabou Ranch brings in a few bucks. Marabou is located just west of Steamboat on the Elk River near the Sleeping Giant.
Published on September 14, 2007
George Trujillo won the People's Choice Award for the chili he shared with his granddaughter, Justice Sales, then 5, at the Chili Challenge last year. More than 30 entries are expected for this year's event, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Toots Park.
Published on September 14, 2007
A road grader scrapes mud and dirt from Routt County Road 14 on Thursday in front of the spot where a mudslide occurred Sept. 7. The Yampa Valley Electric Association is investigating the cause of the slide.
Published on September 14, 2007
Phoebe Fulkerson's "Old Town" series captures Steamboat Springs landmarks in oil sketches.
Published on September 14, 2007
Lance Whitner's part of the exhibit, "My Dad's Garden," remembers the plant and food life from her North Carolina childhood.
Published on September 14, 2007
David Patterson selectively focuses his photos to reveal the transient nature of memory, as seen here in "Colorado State Route 14."
Published on September 14, 2007
Mary Beth Norris plays her flute.
Published on September 14, 2007
Flutist Mary Beth Norris.
Published on September 14, 2007
Steamboat Springs Orchestra executive director and bassoonist John Fairlie practices with orchestra member Gary Foss.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Art by Martha Chapa.
Published on September 14, 2007
Kort McCumber will play with recording partner Jim Gilmour at 10 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub.
Published on September 14, 2007
Adrienne Wisniewski, with Windemere Landscape & Garden Center, gives some flowers a needed drink Thursday afternoon after the water ban was lifted for the west side of Steamboat Springs. "We'll definitely be here until closing watering," Wisniewski said.
Published on September 13, 2007
Hayden 23-year-old Jake Booco won a prize saddle after he wrapped up a season bull riding championship at the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association State Finals on Sunday in Grand Junction.
Published on September 13, 2007
Hayden's Jake Booco leaves the chute on Spotted Dog in the third go-around of the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association State Finals on Sunday in Grand Junction. Booco was bucked off during the ride but held on to win in the overall bull riding standings.
Published on September 13, 2007
Larry the camel is greeted by a throng of Steamboat Springs Middle School students Wednesday morning. Larry visited the school as part of a reward for student participation in positive behavior lessons. Principal Tim Bishop and Assistant Principal Jerry Buelter dressed up in colorful genie outfits for the occassion.
Published on September 13, 2007
People explore the Routt County Justice Center for the first time Wednesday during a building dedication ceremony and open house. Court offices will begin moving into the new building this weekend.
Published on September 13, 2007
Creekside Cafe was one of more than 300 businesses that were impacted by water problems Wednesday. The business had to turn away customers because of a water main that was broken late Tuesday afternoon.
Published on September 13, 2007
A hearse carrying 1-year-old Brianna Simon enters Steamboat Springs Cemetery on Wednesday. Family and friends attended a private memorial service for Brianna, whose mother, Luz Devina Cisneros, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Published on September 13, 2007
Army National Guard warrant officer Will Sharp touches the rotor of a Black Hawk UH-60 medevac helicopter Tuesday at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Sharp, who is based out of Cheyenne, Wyo., was training Tuesday to fly the helicopter in the mountains. The helicopter's crew, which included National Guard crew chief Bowen Brammeier and Capt. Theron Ritzman, stopped in Steamboat for lunch.
Published on September 13, 2007
Steamboat Springs resident Reid Lewis takes a case of bottled water while city employee Rebecca Pappas looks on. City officials expect the no-use water ban to remain in effect at least until this afternoon.
Published on September 13, 2007
Assistant City Manager Wendy DuBord talks on the phone while reviewing a news release with Routt County Emergency Management Director Chuck Vale on Wednesday morning at an incident command center set up at Centennial Hall to deal with water problems in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 12, 2007
Assistant City Manager Wendy DuBord talks on the phone while reviewing a news release with Routt County Emergency Management Director Chuck Vale on Wednesday morning at an incident command center set up at Centennial Hall to deal with water problems in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 12, 2007
The Steamboat Red women's tennis team repeated as Colorado state champions by winning the 3.5 seniors division at this weekend's USTA Colorado District Championships in Englewood to earn a berth to the sectional championships Sept. 28 in Boise, Idaho. From left to right are Bonnie Baggenstoss, Dusi Sunila, Donna Randolph, Kathi Ayres, Maria Pixley, Libby Robbins, Janet Liefer and Lola Schlapkohl. Not Pictured are Barbara Ross and Sandy Jenny.
Published on September 12, 2007
Steamboat Springs Danilo Farias kicks the ball downfield during the Sailors 1-0 victory over Eagle Valley Tuesday night at Gardner Field.
Published on September 12, 2007
Steamboat Springs Max Marno streaks down the field in the first half of Tuesday's game against Eagle Valley at Gardner Field. Marno scored the game-winning goal in the first half.
Published on September 12, 2007
Steamboat's Blake Eddington looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the Sailors' 1-0 victory against Eagle Valley on Tuesday night at Gardner Field. Steamboat scored early and held on to pick up the team's first victory of the season in front of hometown fans.
Published on September 12, 2007
A construction worker walks past an area flooded by broken water main at the Bud Werner Library construction site. Public Works Director Jim Weber said construction workers hit the main while searching for it with an excavator. The incident is expected to leave residents in west Steamboat Springs without water until Thursday.
Published on September 12, 2007
If downtown property owners vote in favor of funding the downtown business improvement district in November, revenues would be used to address downtown business concerns including parking and beautification projects. The Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday committed to contributing $14,000 to the district in lieu of taxes if the measure passes in November.
Published on September 12, 2007
Leellen Koroulis, top left, is strongly opposed to the state implementing a National Animal Identification System for 4-H and FFA families with livstock. Although the program is designed to help the state track communicable diseases, Koroulis thinks the program is invasive and unnecessary. Koroulis is pictured at her Clark ranch with her family and animals, from top left, Amber Blazek, Ed the horse, Andie Baker and Catharine Koroulis. Below are Bradley Blazek and Chester Black the sheep.
Published on September 12, 2007
Haselden Construction carpenter foreman Dave Colvin works at the Soda Creek Elementary School job site Tuesday morning. Steam-boat Springs School District officials are looking for ways to make up for $300,000 in cost overruns for district construction projects.
Published on September 12, 2007
Former New York City firefighter Kevin Nerney fights back tears during a ceremony Tuesday honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More than 30 people showed up for the tribute at Yampa River Botanic Park that marked the sixth anniversary of the attacks on New York's World Trade Center. Many people in the crowd were from or had ties to New York City. "It's important to honor the memories of these people. Their families and friends have not forgotten them, and we shouldn't either," said Perry Ninger, who lived in New York and worked across the street from the World Trade Center before moving to Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 12, 2007
Colorado Department of Transportation crews Monday clear the scene of a fatal accident on Rabbit Ears Pass. A woman died late Sunday night after a semitrailer driven by her husband rolled over and caught fire on U.S. Highway 40 at mile marker 141. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the accident. The husband was taken to Yampa Valley Medical Center for moderate burns.
Published on September 11, 2007
Crews Monday clear the scene of a fatal accident on Rabbit Ears Pass. Witnesses at the scene said the semi's driver tried to pull the passenger, his wife, out of the cab after the crash Sunday night.
Published on September 11, 2007
Steamboat Springs senior Michael Lyon runs through drills during the Sailors practice Monday evening at Gardner Field. Steamboat will host unbeaten Eagle Valley at 5:45 p.m. today.
Published on September 11, 2007
Carissa Unrein teaches the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at the North Routt Community Charter School in Clark on Thursday morning.
Published on September 11, 2007
Third-grader Will Anderson works on an assignment during class at North Routt Charter School in Clark on Thursday morning. Students are embracing expeditionary learning by experiencing outdoor adventures.
Published on September 11, 2007
A huge bank of glass window panes let light in from the ceiling of the entrance area of the new Routt County Justice Center building during a tour of the facility Friday morning. The center will be unveiled in a dedication ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Published on September 11, 2007
Extensive office space at the new Justice Center building nears completion during a tour of the facility on Friday morning.
Published on September 11, 2007
A beautiful view is visible from a nearly completed judge's chambers room at the new Justice Center building during a tour of the facility on Friday morning.
Published on September 11, 2007
A new courtroom nears completion in the new Justice Center building during a tour of the facility on Friday morning.
Published on September 11, 2007
Tim Winter talks about the plans to move courthouse employees into the new Justice Center building this month during a tour of the facility on Friday morning.
Published on September 11, 2007
Colorado Department of Transportation crews Monday clear the scene of a fatal accident on Rabbit Ears Pass. A woman died late Sunday night after a semitrailer driven by her husband rolled over and caught fire, on U.S. Highway 40 at mile marker 141. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the accident. The pass was closed to traffic for a few hours this morning, and is now open for vehicles.
Published on September 10, 2007
Colorado Department of Transportation crews Monday clear the scene of a fatal accident on Rabbit Ears Pass. A woman died early Monday morning after a semitrailer driven by her husband rolled over and caught fire, on U.S. Highway 40 at mile marker 141. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the accident. The pass was closed to traffic for a few hours this morning, and is now open for vehicles.
Published on September 10, 2007
A muddy hillside on River Road, shown here Sunday morning, is all that remains from a Thursday night mudslide. County officials claim the slide was caused by heavy rainfall last week, but the property's owner believes Yampa Valley Electric Association trenching is to blame.
Published on September 10, 2007
Cash Meyring, left, and Noel Airoldi fish for toys in a tub of soapy water at the Laurel Street Preschool in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 10, 2007
Hot springs water is pumped from a well into the Heart Spring at Old Town Hot Springs as construction workers construct a pool in the background. A $3.5 million renovation project is on schedule for a Christmas finish.
Published on September 10, 2007
Steamboat Springs resident Kyle Terry, 25, crashed his car into an apartment at 890 Walton Pond Circle early Sunday morning. Terry received only minor injuries in the crash, and none of the five people in the apartment were injured despite sleeping only a few feet away from the point of impact.
Published on September 10, 2007
The Roulette wheel spins at the Horizons' Casino Night.
Published on September 10, 2007
Steamboat Sailors runner Alyssa Walter races in a cross-country meet at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Walter finished the girls' division race in 21st place.
Published on September 9, 2007
Steamboat Sailors runner Brittany Long races in a cross-country meet at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Long finished the girls' division race in 18th place.
Published on September 9, 2007
Steamboat Sailors runner Sam Chovan races in a cross-country meet at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Chovan finished the boys division race in fourth place.
Published on September 9, 2007
Steamboat Sailors runner Charlie Stoddard races in a cross-country meet at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Stoddard finished the boys division race in third place.
Published on September 9, 2007
The frustration shows on the face of senior linebacker Matthew Lettunich in the second half of Friday night's 28-10 loss to Palisade at Gardner field.
Published on September 9, 2007
Bookkeeper Yoko Ondrejka, left, and librarian Shanne Moore help run the Oak Creek Public Library under their new director Sylvia Dennis (not pictured).
Published on September 9, 2007
A Steamboat defender, left, gets his helmet knocked off while tackling a Hayden ball carrier during the game between the Hayden High School varsity team and Steamboat Springs High School's junior varsity team at Gardner Field on Saturday afternoon. Hayden came away with the victory, 47-20.
Published on September 9, 2007
The Oak Creek Public Library, shown here on Aug. 31, 2007, is part of the South Routt Library District which recently hired a new director, Sylvia Dennis (not pictured).
Published on September 9, 2007
Dave Summers reflected back on a recent nine-day guided bow hunting trip from the Del's Triangle 3 camp near the base of Mount Shield. "It was an incredible, different hunt -- you're in their element," the Versailles, Ky., resident said, glad to bring home enough harvested elk to stock his freezer.
Published on September 9, 2007
The Oak Creek Public Library, shown here on Aug. 31, 2007, is part of the South Routt Library District which recently hired a new director, Sylvia Dennis (not pictured).
Published on September 9, 2007
Hayden back Jake Walker, center, avoids a tackle by Steamboat defender Mitchell Lekarczyk during the game between the Hayden High School varsity team and Steamboat Springs High School's junior varsity team at Gardner Field on Saturday afternoon. Hayden came away with the victory, 47-20.
Published on September 9, 2007
Dave Summers, from Versailles, Ky., came out for a nine-day guided bow hunting trip recently with guides from Clark-based Del's Triangle 3 Ranch, seen here searching for an 11-member elk herd near the base of Mount Shield. Summers harvested a 5-by-5 antlered elk on Sept. 1.
Published on September 9, 2007
An exposed flintlock hammer accents the action on this vintage muzzle-loading rifle belonging to Paul Yonekawa. The muzzle-loading rifle hunting season for big game opened Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Hayden's Jake Walker, left, catches Sailors defender Derek Morris with a stiff arm while rushing the ball during the game between the Hayden High School varsity team and Steamboat Springs High School's junior varsity team at Gardner Field on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 9, 2007
Several muzzle-loading round balls and sit with their wadding pieces in a loader belonging to Paul Yonekawa. The muzzle-loading rifle hunting season for big game opened Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Paul Yonekawa uses his collection of new and vintage muzzle-loading rifles and gear, shown here on Saturday afternoon, to hunt big game in and around Routt County. The muzzle-loading rifle hunting season for big game opened Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
An elk is spotted roaming in the forest. Fall marks the beginning of hunting season.
Published on September 9, 2007
Yampa Valley High School students Becki Taylor, right, and Rae Steele do some research during class at the George P. Sauer building in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 9, 2007
Yampa Valley High School teacher Karla Setter helps the students in her class work out a weekly schedule during class at the George P. Sauer building in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 9, 2007
Kindergarteners Garrett Zinn, right, and Jack Tracy listen to a lesson about the letter "A" at the North Routt Community Charter School on Thursday morning.
Published on September 9, 2007
Kindergartener Samantha Kucera listens to a lesson about the letter "A" at the North Routt Community Charter School on Thursday morning.
Published on September 9, 2007
Kindergarten teacher Missy Beirne gives a lesson on the letter "A" at the North Routt Community Charter School on Thursday morning.
Published on September 9, 2007
Published on September 9, 2007
Joe Roberts
Published on September 9, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall has a discussion with the Routt County Board of Commissioners during a meeting in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on September 9, 2007
Summer Laws talks about the upcoming Festival of the America's outside the library in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Laws helped organize the fourth annual Festival of the America's which will take place this Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Judith Lopez shows off a few dance moves at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Lopez will share her traditional Mexican folklore dance with others at the fourth annual Festival of the America's on Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Judith Lopez shows off a few dance moves at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Lopez will share her traditional Mexican folklore dance with others at the fourth annual Festival of the America's on Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Judith Lopez shows off a few dance moves at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Lopez will share her traditional Mexican folklore dance with others at the fourth annual Festival of the America's on Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Judith Lopez shows off a few dance moves at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Lopez will share her traditional Mexican folklore dance with others at the fourth annual Festival of the America's on Saturday.
Published on September 9, 2007
Linda Laughlin
Published on September 9, 2007
Barn Village at Steamboat developers Jim Kelley and Bob Comes were anticipating a successful reservation event at groundbreaking last month. A third member of the development team, Eric McAfee, was not present.
Published on September 9, 2007
Travis Benzing, owner of Steamboat Detailing, washes an Audi at his shop in the Copper Ridge Business Park on Thursday afternoon. Benzing started his business in 2002 and it has grown steadily since.
Published on September 9, 2007
Travis Benzing, owner of Steamboat Detailing, washes an Audi at his shop in the Copper Ridge Business Park on Thursday afternoon. Benzing recently worked as part of a team that restored the first Air Force One.
Published on September 9, 2007
Steamboat Springs Nigel Hammond returns a punt in the fourth quarter of Friday night's league opener against Palisade at Gardner Field. The visiting Bulldogs handed Steamboat a 28-10 loss in the game.
Published on September 8, 2007
Gordon Lazar, front, a junior at the Lowell Whiteman School, and classmate Max Marno listen to teacher Chuck Rosemand during U.S history class Friday morning. Students returned to class Monday, begining a new school year.
Published on September 8, 2007
Routt County Road 14 was blocked off Friday after a mudslide came down a hillside directly below the Tree Haus neighborhood.
Published on September 8, 2007
tom ross/staff A band of desert bighorn sheep browses in Moffat County's Echo Park on its way to the Green River. The sheep walked right through a National Park Service Campground in Dinosaur National Monument.
Published on September 8, 2007
Qdoba Mexican Grill at Central Park Plaza in Steamboat Springs was unable to serve liquor Friday after being slapped with a five-day suspension for violating a June 15 police alcohol compliance check. Four of the days are being held in abeyance and one day was actively served. Mother's Deli in Ski Time Square had its liquor license suspended for 33 days as the result of failing the same compliance check. Additional days were tacked on from a previous violation.
Published on September 8, 2007
Routt County Sheriff's Office patrol and jail deputies escort 33-year-old Luz Devina Cisneros from her advisement hearing Friday at the Routt County Courthouse. Cisneros is being charged with the murder of her daughter, 1-year-old Brianna Simon.
Published on September 8, 2007
Brianna Simon, in an undated photo, died Thursday morning.
Published on September 8, 2007
The arrest photo of Luz Cisneros provided by Routt County Jail.
Published on September 8, 2007
Steamboat Springs High School volleyball player Lisa Floyd drops a shot over the reach of two Summit High School blockers during a Thursday night match. The sailors won in three games.
Published on September 7, 2007
Battle Mountain's Alberto Ramirez and Steamboat fullback Kevin Bertrand scrap for a loose ball Thursday night at Gardner field. Battle Mountain won the game, 5-0.
Published on September 7, 2007
Battle Mountain's Davey DeChant, left, buried this shot near the far post past Steamboat goalkeeper Connor Birch and streaking fullback Kevin Bertrand in the first half of the Sailors' game, Thursday night to go up 2-0. Battle Mountain held on to win, 5-0.
Published on September 7, 2007
Steamboat Springs golfer Billy Taylor tees off at the ninth hole Thursday at Yampa Valley Golf Course. He scored an 85.
Published on September 7, 2007
The Routt County Planning Commission recommended for approval Xcel Energy's application for a rail spur near Hayden. The proposal will go before the Routt County Board of Commissioners at 6 p.m. Sept. 24.
Published on September 7, 2007
A 62-year-old West Virginia man was arrested Wednesday evening on U.S. Highway 40 near Dream Island Plaza on suspicion of felony menacing after he threatened a driver in Grand County with a gun during a road rage incident. Colorado State Patrol Sgt. Scott Elliott said David L. Jones was driving a Ford F-350 Super Duty near U.S. 40 and Colorado 14 in Grand County when Jones allegedly pulled a revolver on another driver during a verbal argument. The other driver was not injured, but he or she did call police to report the incident after Jones left, he said. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies spotted Jones' vehicle near Mount Werner Road and U.S. 40 shortly after the incident and pulled Jones over, he said. Officers found a revolver, several rifles and four open containers of vodka in Jones' vehicle. Two dogs that also were in the vehicle were taken to the animal shelter. Steamboat Springs police also assisted with the incident.
Published on September 7, 2007
Steamboat Springs Police Department Det. Jerry Stabile, left, talks with two other investigators in front of a Walton Pond Apartments building Thursday afternoon. Police say they are investigating an incident that led to the death of a baby girl. Police Capt. Joel Rae said more information would be available this morning.
Published on September 7, 2007
A truck drives over a section of Routt County Road 14, south of Colorado 131, on Wednesday. Routt County will ask voters in November to approve additional property tax revenues to fund road improvements throughout the county. Commissioner Doug Monger said a future "total restoration" of C.R. 14 is "a major ingredient of the road program we're doing."
Published on September 7, 2007
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Ceramic boxes made by local artist Bill Sanders sit on display at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. The pieces are part of the gallery's new show, "Vernacular," which opens today.
Published on September 7, 2007
Local artist Laura Wait discusses her paintings on display at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat on Tuesday. The pieces are part of the gallery's new show, "Vernacular," which opens today.
Published on September 7, 2007
Local artist Bill Sanders discusses his display of ceramic art pieces at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat on Tuesday. The pieces are part of the gallery's new show, "Vernacular," which opens today.
Published on September 7, 2007
Corey Kopischke will show his landscape photos, including "Sleeping Giant" at the opening reception for the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat's new exhibit, "Vernacular."
Published on September 7, 2007
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A pencil drawing by Jeanne Willman, who shares the gallery space this month with Suzy Pattillo.
Published on September 7, 2007
Jeanne Willman's painting, "The Meadow" will be on display at Yampa's Leisure Mountain Studio through the end of September.
Published on September 7, 2007
American Relay hosts a CD release party at 10 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub.
Published on September 7, 2007
Blues duo American Relay hopes to bring rock 'n' roll to their hometown of Steamboat on Saturday during their CD release party.
Published on September 7, 2007
Linda Liman's kitchen at her home in the Old Town area of Steamboat Springs, shown here on Tuesday afternoon, will be one of several stops on the fourth annual Strings in the Mountains Kitchen Tour this weekend.
Published on September 7, 2007
Linda Liman's kitchen at her home in the Old Town area of Steamboat Springs, shown here on Tuesday afternoon, will be one of several stops on the fourth annual Strings in the Mountains Kitchen Tour this weekend.
Published on September 7, 2007
Linda Liman's kitchen at her home in the Old Town area of Steamboat Springs, shown here on Tuesday afternoon, will be one of several stops on the fourth annual Strings in the Mountains Kitchen Tour this weekend.
Published on September 7, 2007
Linda Liman's kitchen at her home in the Old Town area of Steamboat Springs, shown here on Tuesday afternoon, will be one of several stops on the fourth annual Strings in the Mountains Kitchen Tour this weekend.
Published on September 7, 2007
Steamboat Springs golfer Kaelen Gunderson chips out of the sand trap on the No. 8 hole at the Haymaker Golf course Wednesday afternoon.
Published on September 6, 2007
Steamboat Springs golfer Billy Taylor chips onto the green at the Haymaker golf course during Wednesday's home tournament.
Published on September 6, 2007
Steamboat Springs golfer Billy Taylor celebrates after hitting a birdie putt on the No. 9 green at the Haymaker golf course during Wednesday's home tournament.
Published on September 6, 2007
Sailor Michael Weston watches his tee shot soar down the No. 9 fairway of the Haymaker Golf course Wednesday afternoon. Weston and his Steamboat Springs High School teammates hosted more than a dozen other teams from around the state during the annual Steamboat Invitational.
Published on September 6, 2007
Pepper, a 5-year-old Labrador retriever-pit bull mix, was killed Monday at Dumont Lake in the Routt National Forest by five Great Pyrenees sheep guard dogs.
Published on September 6, 2007
A pack of Great Pyrenees dogs, like the one shown here, attacked and killed a 5-year-old Labrador retriever-pit bull mix Monday near Dumont Lake. The attack prompted Forest Service officials to warn the public about the presence of the guard dogs, which are bred to protect large flocks of sheep from predators.
Published on September 6, 2007
Routt County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Hockaday executes a livestock inspection checkpoint stop near the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 131 on Wednesday afternoon. The checkpoint was intended to ensure that livestock are transported with the necessary paperwork and that diseased animals are not introduced into the area.
Published on September 6, 2007
Construction employees work to stabilize and restore the More Barn in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The project for the restoration of the barn was recently awarded to Fox Construction.
Published on September 6, 2007
Vandals defaced several signs and businesses in the Ski Time Square area early Wednesday morning. Steamboat Springs police officers arrested two suspects later Wednesday.
Published on September 6, 2007
A pronghorn keeps watch of his herd in a field near Strawberry Park Elementary on Tuesday afternoon. The herd of pronghorn has been making regular appearances near Routt County 36 in Strawberry Park all summer.
Published on September 5, 2007
Chris and Rachel Leftwich and their 2-year-old twins Zakk, left, and James are among families that have benefited from the VNA's Nurse-Family Partnership program. Wendy Bower, RN, visited the family regularly, easing their transition into parenting with information and advice.
Published on September 5, 2007
Traffic leaves the Strawberry Park campus Tuesday after school. While traffic seemed to flow pretty easy on this day, the elementary school will be making changes to address parents' concerns after several high-traffic days last week.
Published on September 5, 2007
Hayden Valley Elementary School first-graders Patrick Hunter and Mathew Irvine enjoy a break from the books on the first day of school Tuesday.
Published on September 5, 2007
Routt County Deputy Kurtis Luster explains the benefits of adding winches to Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles during a meeting with the Routt County Board of Commissioners in downtown Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on September 5, 2007
Excavation work for the new Resort Group office building is underway near the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Snapdragon Way. Taco Bell/Kentucky Fried Chicken is visible to the west of the foundation.
Published on September 4, 2007
Tia Kavanaugh, 6, relaxes in a swimming hole on the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. The sunny Labor Day holiday brought several families outdoors in Steamboat to enjoy the weather.
Published on September 4, 2007
Megan Kelliher, 9, gets her face painted at Decker Park in Oak Creek on Monday afternoon. A wide variety of vendors, including face painters, showed up to entertain the crowds at Oak Creek's annual Labor Day celebration.
Published on September 4, 2007
The Routt County Democrats' float sits parked on Main Street in Oak Creek following the annual Labor Day parade on Monday morning.
Published on September 4, 2007
Natasha Plantiko sells wind chimes and other pieces of artwork at a booth in Decker Park on Monday afternoon. Residents from all over Routt County gathered in Oak Creek for the town's annual Labor Day celebration.
Published on September 4, 2007
Aryn Kresl spikes the volleyball during a game at Decker Park on Monday afternoon. Kids and adults alike gathered at Decker Park for Oak Creek's annual Labor Day celebration.
Published on September 4, 2007
A crowd of Routt County residents gather at Decker Park in Oak Creek on Monday afternoon for the town's annual Labor Day celebration and festivities.
Published on September 4, 2007
Makenna Knez dashes toward her mom during a race with other 6-year-old girls at Decker Park in Oak Creek on Monday afternoon. Knez won the race, which was part of Oak Creek's annual Labor Day celebration.
Published on September 4, 2007
Ominous clouds lurk above the sunset late last week off Routt County Road 42 west of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 3, 2007
Hoards of parked cars crowd side streets in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Numerous construction projects and other causes of congestion downtown have put the squeeze on available parking spots.
Published on September 3, 2007
Gardendale, Texas, resident Bonner Bolton explodes out of the gates at Sunday's Rocky Mountain Bull Bash. He rode Full Throttle to the second-highest opening go-around score of 81 points to advance to the top 10 short go-around, where he finished fifth overall.
Published on September 3, 2007
Gardendale, Texas, resident Bonner Bolton explodes out of the gates at Sunday's Rocky Mountain Bull Bash. He rode Full Throttle to the second-highest opening go-around score of 81 points to advance to the top 10 short go-around, where he finished fifth overall.
Published on September 3, 2007
Greeley's Josh Ehlers rides Wild Cat Kalsen in the opening "long go" round of the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash on Sunday at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, part of the Professional Bull Riders' U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Challenger Tour.
Published on September 3, 2007
Tristan Smith, 11, and Trevor Smith, 8, guide toy planes down a string toward their targets. The "landing simulation" was part of an educational display at the 2007 Wild West Air Fest, which ended Sunday at Steamboat Springs Airport on Routt County Road 129.
Published on September 3, 2007
Fred Riley, a visitor from Virginia, tries his luck casting for trout in a cold spring-fed pond in the Bear River Corridor near Yampa on Wednesday morning. Anglers can see the trout they are after through the crystal-clear water of the pristine pond.
Published on September 2, 2007
Breath-taking scenic views, like this one of Bear Lake, and outdoor recreational oportunities abound in the Bear River Corridor near Yampa. The area, which is managed by the Forest Service's Yampa ranger district, also boasts numerous dispersed camp sites as well as developed campgrounds.
Published on September 2, 2007
An airplane taxis towards the runway at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning during the Wild West Air Fest. The festival continues Sunday with numerous vintage planes available for viewing.
Published on September 2, 2007
A helicopter takes off from the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning for a sight-seeing tour during the Wild West Air Fest.
Published on September 2, 2007
Seven-year-old Caitlin Smith checks out the Wild West Air Fest from a toy aircraft Saturday.
Published on September 2, 2007
The cockpit of a vintage 1945 Supermarine aircraft at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning during the Wild West Air Fest.
Published on September 2, 2007
Sam Pyo is reflected in a propeller as he checks out a vintage aircraft during the Wild West Air Fest on the tarmac at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday.
Published on September 2, 2007
Ben, a border collie owned by Emil Luedecke of Zephyr, Texas, competes at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke, from Zephyr, Texas, leaves the field with his border collie, Ben, after competing at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke from Zephyr, Texas, uses a special whistle to give calls to his border collie, Ben (not pictured), as they compete at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke from Zephyr, Texas, uses a special whistle to give calls to his border collie, Ben (not pictured), as they compete at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
A small herd of sheep keep watch for threats from a working border collie at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues on today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Joe Roberts
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat's Colleen King sets the ball during Saturday's Demon Invitational volleyball tournament playing Grand Junction Central in Glenwood Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat's Lizzie Stoll, left, consoles teammate Kasey Bull after losing the first game, 31-29, against Grand Junction Central at the Demon Invitational volleyball tournament in Glenwood Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Tennis professional Andy Caress recently joined the staff of the Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Soroco Rams quarterback Cody Miles gets ready to run over a Glenwood Springs defender while rushing the ball during Soroco's 24-0 victory Saturday against the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek.
Published on September 2, 2007
Soroco Rams defender Alex Estes grabs an interception during the second quarter of Soroco's 24-0 victory over the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Glenwood Springs' quarterback Kevin Flore, left, gets sacked for a loss by Soroco defender JD Walorski during the matchup between the Soroco Rams and the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad on Saturday in Oak Creek.
Published on September 2, 2007
Soroco Rams player Levi Gonzales grabs a touchdown pass during the third quarter of Soroco's 24-0 victory against the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat's Michael Lyon kicks the ball away from Vail Mountain's Tony Ryerson Saturday in East Vail.
Published on September 2, 2007
South Routt School District Superintendent Kelly Reed inspects the coal chute that feeds the coal-fired boiler system at South Routt High School. The School Board is asking voters to approve a bond issue on the November ballot to replace the district's aging boilers.
Published on September 2, 2007
The coal-fired boiler system that heats the South Routt middle and high schools was installed in the late 1970s with technology from the 1950s. Superintendent Kelly Reed is asking voters to approve a $1.57 million bond issue to replace the system.
Published on September 2, 2007
South Routt School District Superintendent Kelly Reed inspects the coal chute that feeds the coal-fired boiler system at South Routt High School. The School Board is asking voters to approve a bond issue on the November ballot to replace the district's aging boilers.
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat Springs middle schooler Lucas Krey fills out paperwork between classes during the first week of school. A jump in the number of students has forced the school to find room to grow.
Published on September 2, 2007
The Sheraton Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs has announced plans for a complete redesign and upgrade of the resort.
Published on September 2, 2007
The Stanko Ranch overlooks the Yampa River just west of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Jo Stanko herds bulls on her family's ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Jim Stanko represents the third generation on his centennial ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Cowbos gather cows and calves on the centennial Stanko ranch in June 2007.
Published on September 2, 2007
The 100-year-old Monger Ranch is on Routt County Road 44 in the lower Elk River Valley.
Published on September 2, 2007
Rancher Mary Kay Monger
Published on September 2, 2007
Rancher Larry Monger keeps mother cows from their bawling calves on branding day in June.
Published on September 2, 2007
Mark Monger and Shannon Hurley coax a calf into the corral at the centennial Monger Ranch west of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road 44.
Published on September 2, 2007
Fish Creek Mobile Home Park is nestled between the snow-packed slopes of Mount Werner, and the scenic banks of the Yampa River with easy access to the Yampa River Botanic Park and the Yampa River Core Trail. The Yampa Valley Housing Authority has received a $7,000 grant from the Steamboat Springs chapter of a statewide Realtors organization that will go toward closing costs associated with the purchase of the park.
Published on September 2, 2007
Several Ski Time Square businesses, shown here in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon, are slated for demolition and redevelopment by The Atira Group starting next summer.
Published on September 2, 2007
Hayden's Zathan Bark carries the ball during the fourth quarter of the Tigers' game against the Coal Ridge Titans on Friday in Hayden. Bark had 117 rushing yards on the night as the Tigers shut out the Titans, 26-0, in their season opener.
Published on September 1, 2007
As the scoreboard in the background counts down the final minute of the game between Hayden and Coal Ridge on Friday night, coach Bob Harris watches the Tigers finish out their season opening 26-0 shutout victory against the Coal Ridge Titans.
Published on September 1, 2007
Steamboat Springs linebacker Cody Harris makes a tackle on Laramie fullback Paul Geesey during Friday night's game at Gardner Field. Laramie won the game, 33-7, to hand Steamboat its first loss of the season.
Published on September 1, 2007
Jason Malone of San Antonio, Texas, gets bucked high in the air by Todd Steinbach bull Milkman in the first go round at the Steamboat Springs Rocky Mountain Bull Bash on Sunday afternoon.
Published on September 1, 2007
Lowell Whiteman Primary School students end their first week of school with an awards ceremony. Students, parents and staff celebrated the new school year last week with a three-day camping trip.
Published on September 1, 2007
Col. Charles McGee, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, and military flight instructor Ethel Meyer Finley appeared at the Wild West Air Fest in 2005 and discussed their experiences in World War II. The 2007 Wild West Air Fest is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday at Steamboat Springs Airport on Routt County Road 129.
Published on September 1, 2007
Construction workers with heavy equipment work to regrade and improve the base area at the bottom of the Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 1, 2007
Oak Creek Fire Protection District Chief Chuck Wisecup shows off a 1937 Chevy fire truck outside the fire station during Oak Creek Fireman's Day on Friday afternoon.
Published on September 1, 2007
Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder looks for a receiver downfield during the first half of Friday night's football game against Laramie High School. The Sailors fell to the Plainsmen, 33-7.
Published on September 1, 2007
