Rob Douglas spent 10 years as a political commentator and radio talk show host for ABC Radio and Hearst-Argyle Television, following an earlier career as a Washington, D.C., private detective. He is a full-time Steamboat Springs resident and the editor of IdentityTheft.info. His column appears Fridays on page 2 of the Steamboat Today.
Published on February 29, 2008
Fellow Steamboat Springs High School graduates, from left, Spc. Tony Haight, Sgt. Eric O'Hara and Spc. Patrick McMahon, all serving in Third Brigade of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, reunited Oct. 24 at Forward Operating Base Speicher before departing Iraq.
Published on February 29, 2008
Steamboat Springs Police Department Officer Scott Middleton, top right, looks up at the roof of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel on Thursday afternoon. Steamboat High School graduate Eric O'Hara, 24, not pictured, was pronounced dead at the hotel after falling six stories from the roof while clearing snow.
Published on February 29, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School basketball coach Kelly Meek talks with his team during the Sailors' practice in Steamboat on Thursday afternoon. The Sailors face the Fort Morgan Mustangs at 7 p.m. today in the gym at Steamboat Springs High School for the second round of Class 4A playoffs.
Published on February 29, 2008
Mississippi rock band Absylom Rising plays Monday and Tuesday at the Tugboat.
Published on February 29, 2008
Majka Burhardt's new book, "Vertical Ethiopia: Climbing Toward Possibility in the Horn of Africa," explores the landscape through climbing and seeks to point out the difference between percetions of Ethiopia and the country's real potential.
Published on February 29, 2008
Majka Burhardt climbs in Northern Ethiopia while researching her book, which was released in collaboration with an Ethiopian publishing company.
Published on February 29, 2008
Locals in Northern Ethiopia, from Majka Burhardt's new book, "Vertical Ethiopia." Burhardt will discuss the difference in perception and reality of the African nation for Epilogue Book Co.'s Outdoor Author Series.
Published on February 29, 2008
Josh Karzen displays a selection of books included in the Epilogue Outdoor Author Series at Epilogue Bookstore in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 29, 2008
Local artist Diane Cionni discusses her paintings at her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Cionni will have a solo show at the K. Saari Gallery downtown starting March 7.
Published on February 29, 2008
Local artist Diane Cionni, shown here outside her studio on Tuesday afternoon, will have a solo show at the K. Saari Gallery downtown starting on Friday, March 7.
Published on February 29, 2008
Rob Douglas' column appears in the Steamboat Pilot & Today every Friday.
Published on February 28, 2008
John Ungefug, from left, Jessica Hogue, Cassie Gore and Austin Hill are the national qualifying team for the Moffat County High School DECA program. The four will compete at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta on April 26 to 30.
Published on February 28, 2008
Robert Libbee, owner of Quality Plus One-Hour Photo, poses Wednesday in his store with some old and new cameras. Libbee is a photographer who thinks keeping hard copies of photos is important in maintaining images for the long term. "I'm not in the picture business; I'm in the memory business," he said.
Published on February 28, 2008
Paul Robbins died Saturday at his home from an apparent heart attack. Robbins was a journalist who covered skiing for more than 30 years. He was instrumental in the growth of the Nordic Combined program and helped bring World Cup events to Steamboat.
Published on February 28, 2008
Alex Wood, left, looks to the basket past defender Charles Wood during the Sailors' basketball practice in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. The Sailors will host a second round playoff game against Fort Morgan at 7 p.m. Friday.
Published on February 28, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School freshman Randall Nelson is shown here after basketball practice Jan. 10. A social mixer and tennis exhibition will be held March 2 at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs to help the Nelson family pay legal bills.
Published on February 28, 2008
Local residents, clockwise from left, Sharon Glover, Sue Carter, Mike Zopf, Linda Lewis and Catherine Carson show off a collection of reusable shopping bags that will be sold for $1 each by Yampa Valley Recycles in an effort to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags in the local area.
Published on February 28, 2008
A stand of trees crusted with snow and ice provide a scenic background for a lone skier pausing before skiing down Rudi's Run at the Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday.
Published on February 28, 2008
CMC Alpine Ski Team member Blake Barnes finished 18th at Friday's giant slalom race at the USCSA Western Regional Championships in McCall, Idaho, to help the men's team qualify for the upcoming USCSA National Championships in Maine.
Published on February 27, 2008
The Colorado Mountain College men's Alpine ski team that qualified in McCall, Idaho, on Saturday for the upcoming USCSA National Championships at the Western Regional Championships includes, from left, Shoko Tanaka, Jaymes Elkins, Christian Herzog, Jacob Chiaverotti and Blake Barnes.
Published on February 27, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School alumni Keaton Covillo will attend the International Institute for Vocal Arts this summer to study opera. The four-week program accepts only 40 to 50 students annually throughout the world.
Published on February 27, 2008
Mike Pustai, left, and Chris Corna work to place ice blocks which will form the floor of the annual ice bar at Slopeside Grill. Spring break crowds will be able to enjoy live music at the outdoor bar Saturday.
Published on February 27, 2008
With snow and ice frozen in his beard, Ed Urbanski checks the snow conditions on the High Noon trail at the Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday afternoon. The ski area recorded 399 inches of snow at mid-mountain as of 5 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Published on February 27, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School sophomore Paula Ninger was one of four Forensics team members to qualify for the state tournament, March 14 and 15 at Chaparral High School in Parker. Senior Ashley Lopez, junior Blaise Holden and sophomore Parker Stegmaier also qualified for the tournament.
Published on February 26, 2008
Floridian Ron Meredith, right, makes a purchase at the Steamboat Trading Co. in Ski Time Square on Monday afternoon. The city of Steamboat Springs is sponsoring and administering a base area retail study to identify the amount, scale and mix of retail and other commercial space needed to accommodate demand at the ski base.
Published on February 26, 2008
Last week's total lunar eclipse was compromised by clouds, but they helped set the stage for this dramatic shot from local astronomer Jimmy Westlake, a professor at Colorado Mountain College. Here, Westlake captured the "Snow Moon over Stagecoach State Park, showing a lunar halo, a vertical pillar and a pair of eclipse moon-dogs straddling the overexposed image of the eclipsed moon." Westlake said he used a 16mm lens set at f2.8 on a Fuji Finepix S2 digital camera for a 30-second exposure.
Published on February 26, 2008
Jasmine Bellinger, 14, gets some help with adaptive skiing from Steamboat Ski Area instructors Carol Ives, left, and Damon Butler on Monday afternoon. Jasmine is visiting Steamboat Springs this week with the Sunshine Kids organization.
Published on February 26, 2008
Kindergartners Jack Colfer, left, and Kevin Kaster play in a toy car on the playground at Soda Creek Elementary School in November 2007. Steamboat Springs School District officials are using an online survey to gather input on all-day kindergarten.
Published on February 25, 2008
Patient Samuel Wilson, a part-time Steamboat Springs resident, gets a much-welcomed visit from Poudre as part of the Heeling Friends program Thursday afternoon at the Yampa Valley Medical Center. Poudre and owner Cathy Shryock visit patients at the medical center on a regular schedule, helping to spread a little healing cheer.
Published on February 25, 2008
Janna Hoza
Published on February 25, 2008
Discovery Canyon's Nick Adams takes down Justin Iacovetto in the Class 2A 112-pound finals Saturday night, a feat only one other wrestler had accomplished prior to the final.
Published on February 24, 2008
Soroco junior Justin Iacovetto receives his second-place award after falling to Discovery Canyon's Nick Adams in the Class 2A 112-pound finals Saturday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Published on February 24, 2008
Soroco senior Dennis Morgan takes home second place in the Class 2A 189-pound state wrestling championship final Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver, losing to Burlington's Mike Satterly, 5-0.
Published on February 24, 2008
Soroco senior Dennis Morgan and Burlington's Mike Satterly battle in the 189-pound state wrestling championship final Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Satterly won 5-0.
Published on February 24, 2008
Lena Barker blows a bubble with her gum as she rides a lift up Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs during ski jumping practice Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 24, 2008
Grant Pound, executive director of Colorado Art Ranch, plans to bring seven artists to Steamboat Springs to create works loosely related to land stewardship.
Published on February 24, 2008
Mary O'Connell, 13, gets ready to land on Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs during ski jumping practice Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 24, 2008
Rebecca Dybas
Published on February 24, 2008
Jean Paul Caouette of Oak Creek, better known as Jean the Weatherman, sets off on his recent research trip to the Arctic Circle. Caouette sports traditional Native American garb, pieces of which have been passed down in his family for generations.
Published on February 24, 2008
The middle "star" in Orion's Sword is actually an enormous complex of gas, dust and stars known as M42 or the Great Orion Nebula. Our own sun probably formed from a similar nebula nearly 5-billion years ago.
Published on February 24, 2008
Published on February 24, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School's college and career adviser Gayle Dudley discusses the responsibilities of students and their parents in securing financial aid for college.
Published on February 24, 2008
A vehicle makes its way through the intersection at 13th Street and U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on February 24, 2008
Local citizens gathered at the new location of the Integrated Community Intercultural Center in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday night.
Published on February 24, 2008
Workers on Thursday were installing silos at the wood pellet plant in Kremmling. When completed, the plant will utilize 100,000 to 150,000 tons of dead and dying beetle-kill trees a year.
Published on February 24, 2008
Confluence Energy co-owner Mark Mathis has been stockpiling lodgepole pines this winter at a piece of property in Kremmling, where he is building a wood pellet production facility. Mathis is hopeful the new plant will be turning the beetle-killed timber into pellets once it is finished in four weeks.
Published on February 24, 2008
Published on February 24, 2008
Published on February 24, 2008
Sales director Mark Murrell invites prospective buyers for the ski-in/ski-out condominiums in Edgemont Ridge to visit the new sales center in the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Published on February 24, 2008
The 54 single-family building lots on Hayden's east side in Dry Creek Village were carefully designed so none of the new homes will back up to another. Just across the southern property line is the riparian zone along Dry Creek itself.
Published on February 24, 2008
Sarah Ford helps guests with their skis as they unload the gondola Thursday at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 24, 2008
Lindsey Caddey moves a lever to take a cargo car off the gondola line Thursday at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 24, 2008
Australia natives Sarah Ford, left, and Lindsey Caddey chat during work Thursday in the Gondola Building at Steamboat Ski Area. The two are able to work in the United States using H-2B visas.
Published on February 24, 2008
Australia natives Sarah Ford, left, and Lindsey Caddey chat during work Thursday in the Gondola Building at Steamboat Ski Area. The two are able to work in the United States using H-2B visas.
Published on February 24, 2008
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Feb. 24, 2008.
Published on February 24, 2008
Soroco senior Dennis Morgan and Burlington's Mike Satterly battle in the 189-pound state wrestling championship final, which Satterly won, 5-0.
Published on February 24, 2008
Hayden junior Coy Letlow lost his Saturday consolation semifinal to Byers' Steven Turecek but battled back to beat Wray's Paul Campfield in overtime for fifth place in the 189-pound class.
Published on February 24, 2008
Steamboat's Houston Mader lost the fifth-place match to Delta's Tyler Gieck in the Class 4A state wrestling tournament consolation bracket to take sixth in the 140-pound class.
Published on February 24, 2008
From left, Michael Ward, Aleck Gantick, Erik Lynch, Jake Barker, Austin Reed, Ben Berend, Cliff Field and Mary O'Connell stand outside of Mountain Cuts after getting their new hairdos. The eight members are off to J-2 Junior Olympics in Michigan on Monday.
Published on February 24, 2008
Kathleen O'Connell sticks her landing on Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs during ski jumping practice Wednesday afternoon. O'Connell has qualified for the upcoming Ski Jumping Nordic Combined Junior Olympics in Ishpeming, Mich.
Published on February 24, 2008
Soroco senior Dennis Morgan after his quarterfinal win.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat's Houston Mader handily defeated Broomfield's Mick Ramsey to keep his hopes for a podium finish alive in the 4A consolation bracket.
Published on February 23, 2008
Soroco's Justin Iacovetto, left, who qualified for tonight's Class 2A 112-pound state wrestling championship final, congratulates senior teammate Levi Gonzales after his overtime quarterfinal win Friday at 125 pounds.
Published on February 23, 2008
Soroco senior Levi Gonzales celebrates his overtime victory over Wiggins' Dillon McCombs (sitting, dejected and crying) in the 2A state championship 125-pound quarterfinals as the referee signifies Gonzales two winning takedown points.
Published on February 23, 2008
Hayden junior Coy Letlow advanced to the Class 2A 189-pound state wrestling championship semifinals, where he lost to Burlington's Mike Satterly.
Published on February 23, 2008
Soroco junior Levi Gonzales scores two crucial, last-second takedown points to send his Friday state championship quarterfinal with Wiggins' Dillon McCombs into overtime (where Gonzales won) as the timing assistant taps the referee and regulation time expires.
Published on February 23, 2008
Hayden junior Mitch Doolin advanced to the Class 2A 145-pound state wrestling championship semifinals, where he lost to Paonia's Justin Smith.
Published on February 23, 2008
Justin Iacovetto celebrates after his semifinal win.
Published on February 23, 2008
Bartender Sean Regan pours a beer at the Old Town Pub in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Liza Stout competes in the state high school classic cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 23, 2008
Dave McKnight, pastor at Concordia Lutheran Church, is the first chaplain for the Steamboat Springs Police Department.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Melissa Krause competes in the state high school classic cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Kyle Steitz competes in the state high school classic cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Ben Paley competes in the state high school giant slalom skiing championship race at the Steamboat Ski Area in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 23, 2008
District Wildlife Manager Libbie Miller of the Division of WIldlife assists South Routt Middle School student Eric Hanes on Friday in his first ice fishing lesson. Hanes was one of 50 South Routt students who participated in Winter Studies Day.
Published on February 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Hanna Berglund competes in the state high school giant slalom skiing championship race at the Steamboat Ski Area in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Published on February 23, 2008
South Routt Middle School student Ethan Woods works on a snow shelter Friday under the guidance of middle school staff Elisha Colson and Dan Kohler; and student Jeff Cardenas at Stagecoach State Park.
Published on February 23, 2008
South Routt Middle School student Kenny Morris works on a snow shelter Friday under the guidance of middle school teacher Dan Kohler at Stagecoach State Park. Morris was one of about 50 South Routt students participating in Winter Studies Day.
Published on February 23, 2008
Soroco High School's Levi Gonzales celebrates his overtime victory Friday against Wiggins' Dillon McCombs in the Class 2A state wrestling championship 125-pound quarterfinals. The referee signals Gonzales' two winning takedown points.
Published on February 22, 2008
Pamela Jean Williams
Published on February 22, 2008
Terri Dawn Moody Fatka
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs businessman Kevin Nerney stands outside Jade Summit and its upstairs bar, the Pirates Pub, which he runs with his wife, Kathy Nerney. The city has prohibited Kevin Nerney from entering the establishment during business hours.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Jasper Gantick competes in the state high school cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday, February 21, 2008.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Mary Rose competes in the state high school cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, CO on Thursday, February 21, 2008.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Melissa Krause competes in the state high school cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, CO on Thursday, February 21, 2008.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Lexie Ruppel competes in the state high school cross-country skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, CO on Thursday, February 21, 2008.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat senior Houston Mader defeated Falcon sophomore Jose Cos, 4-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat senior Houston Mader defeated Falcon sophomore Jose Cos, 4-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Hayden junior Mitch Doolin pinned Cheyenne Wells' James Dwyer in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Soroco junior Justin Iacovetto defeated Sedgwick County's Trevor Herrick, 7-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Soroco junior Justin Iacovetto defeated Sedgwick County's Trevor Herrick, 7-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Soroco junior Justin Iacovetto defeated Sedgwick County's Trevor Herrick, 7-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Soroco junior Justin Iacovetto defeated Sedgwick County's Trevor Herrick, 7-2, in the first round of Thursday's CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Published on February 22, 2008
Clients in the Humble Ranch Education & Therapy Mini Camp program feed vegetables to a llama at the ranch in July 2007.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs businessman Kevin Nerney talks on a phone outside a tent he hopes will provide shelter from the elements near the jade Summit and the upstairs bar the Pirates Pub, which he runs along with his wife Kathy Nerney. Kathy Nerney was awarded a liquor license last week, however, a provision forbids her husband from being present at either establishment during business hours. He plans to do business outside because of the order.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Jasper Gantick competes in the state high school Nordic skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Mary Rose competes in the state high school Nordic skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs businessman Kevin Nerney stands outside the jade Summit and the upstairs bar the Pirates Pub, which he runs along with his wife Kathy Nerney. Kathy Nerney was awarded a liquor license last week, however, a provision forbids her husband from being present at either establishment during business hours. He plans to do business outside because of the order.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Lexie Ruppel competes in the state high school Nordic skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Melissa Krause competes in the state high school Nordic skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Linnea Dixson competes in the state high school alpine skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School skier Kris Allen competes in the state high school Alpine skiing championship race at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 22, 2008
Mountains of snow are reflected in the window as Idaho Springs resident Becky Wilson watches the state high school Alpine skiing championships at Howelsen Hill on Thursday afternoon.
Published on February 22, 2008
"Embracing Autumn" by Jeanne MacKenzie
Published on February 22, 2008
"Embraced by the Western Sky" by Nancy Boren
Published on February 22, 2008
"Hidden Stream" by Linda Lillegraven
Published on February 22, 2008
"Med 10-Sided Red Geode" glass by Georgian Kalow
Published on February 22, 2008
"Willow in Winter" by Jeanne MacKenzie
Published on February 22, 2008
This coin pearl, citrine, labradorite, green zicron garnet and gold vermeil necklace by Cate Potyen is part of the "Women of the Wild Horse" exhibit opening today at Wild Horse Gallery at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Published on February 22, 2008
Local artist Dona Steele in front of a display of her paintings in the Emerging Artists Gallery inside the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 22, 2008
Local artist Dona Steele stands near a display of her paintings in the Emerging Artists Gallery inside the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 22, 2008
Caitlin Scanlon hosts trivia Wednesday nights at Tap House.
Published on February 22, 2008
Adverse, a rapper from Salt Lake City, performs tonight at Wired Lounge with local hip-hop acts B_Where and Ocelot.
Published on February 22, 2008
DJ Also Starring (Brian Alpart) performs every Thursday for Ladies Night at Tap House.
Published on February 22, 2008
Adverse, a rapper from Salt Lake City, performs tonight at Wired Lounge with local hip-hop acts B_Where and Ocelot.
Published on February 22, 2008
American Relay is the most recent band to play at Tap House. Their packed show came after a string of smaller crowds.
Published on February 22, 2008
City Manager Alan Lanning listens to comments during the Steamboat Springs City Council meeting at Centennial Hall on Tuesday night.
Published on February 21, 2008
The acoustic glass in the new Strings in the Mountains pavilion frames the view of Emerald Mountain. This winter's heavy snow has set back construction, but music festival organizers are confident they'll make their late June opening.
Published on February 21, 2008
A painting by Dona Steele hangs in the Emerging Artists Gallery inside the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 21, 2008
Steamboat's Jon Winkelblech gets ready to take a shot on goal during practice at the Howelsen Ice Arena in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 21, 2008
Soroco High School Principal James Chamberlin
Published on February 21, 2008
Food service employee Robin Dorr slices pizza in the kitchen at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday morning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled 143 million pounds of beef, and about 120 pounds remain in the South Routt and Hayden school districts. The meat will be disposed of.
Published on February 21, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skier Sophie Leonard finishes third in her division at the final Rocky Mountain Nordic junior Olympic qualifying race of the season Saturday at the Durango Nordic Center.
Published on February 20, 2008
After charging skiers and riders at Steamboat Ski Area on Saturday, an injured bull moose was put down by wildlife officials.
Published on February 20, 2008
Kathy Nerney listens as Steamboat Springs City Council members respond to her questioning of a condition in the new liquor license for the Jade Summit and Pirate's Pub businesses she runs with her husband, Kevin Nerney. The provision forbids Kevin Nerney from being present at either establishment during business hours.
Published on February 20, 2008
A lone skier crests the ridge on top of Howelsen Hill as an American flag waves in the breeze on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School freshman Ben Massey leaves school after class Tuesday afternoon. The draft of the Steamboat Springs School District's 2008-09 calendar gives students Martin Luther King Jr. Day off and creates more five-day weeks.
Published on February 20, 2008
Veteran school bus driver Jim Stockton chats with students while waiting to pick up more students at the high school Monday afternoon. The Steamboat Springs School Board voted Monday night on whether to give "hard-to-fill" positions in the school district a pay increase next year. Some of the positions that have been difficult for the district to fill include those of bus drivers, custodians and maintenance staff.
Published on February 19, 2008
The downtown Steamboat Springs area is filled with a number of historic homes. The city's Historic Preservation Policy Review Committee is close to writing a historic preservation ordinance that would replace existing policies and regulate the redevelopment of some properties in neighborhoods such as this one.
Published on February 19, 2008
Gazing at the moon with your sweetheart is a romantic experience on typical nights. Wednesday's lunar eclipse offers an even more romantic opportunity.
Published on February 19, 2008
At its meeting tonight, The Steamboat Springs City Council will consider adopting design standards for areas outside the mountain base and downtown area. The adoption may include more relaxed design standards for affordable housing.
Published on February 19, 2008
Homeowner John Fielding has been working on a project to remodel his home in Old Town for more than five years. He understands that when the home is completed it will look different than the one he started with, but he also thinks it will complement other nearby homes such as the Crawford house. The city's Historic Preservation Policy Review Committee is close to writing a historic preservation ordinance that would replace existing policies and regulate the redevelopment of properties such as this one.
Published on February 19, 2008
The rolling waters of the Yampa River that flow through downtown Steamboat Springs provide an abundance of recreational activities for visitors and locals. A Soup Session lecture and discussion on the Yampa River presented by Yampatika will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill Lodge.
Published on February 18, 2008
Fog covers the Yampa Valley below the Flat Tops Wilderness area Friday.
Published on February 18, 2008
Tread of Pioneers will offer tips for preserving family heirlooms, such as photos, books and clothing, in a free workshop Tuesday.
Published on February 18, 2008
Diver Genevieve Bradley hold her form while competing in the finals of the 4A diving championships. Bradley finished higher than any other underclassman at the event.
Published on February 18, 2008
Steamboat resident and Moffat County swim team diver Genevieve Bradley prepares to dive Saturday in the 4A state championships. Bradley finished seventh after entering the event ranked 28th.
Published on February 18, 2008
Despite challenges as a quadriplegic, Robert Fry, who passed away in January, volunteered many hours promoting programs helping others with disabilities.
Published on February 18, 2008
Joy, right, and Gabriel Daigle stand behind their counter at the Mom and Pop's Coffee Shop. They have owned 18 businesses since leaving their lives as Louisiana shrimpers and fishermen, including Wild West Barbeque and a mini-golf course in Craig.
Published on February 18, 2008
The Highmark development sits vacant at the corner of Apres Ski Way and Village Drive in Steamboat Springs on Nov. 29, 2007.
Published on February 17, 2008
The south elevations of the buildings in Sundance North are designed to evoke individual storefronts. The second story is devoted to two- and three-bedroom residential condominiums.
Published on February 17, 2008
Construction employees work on a building in The Village at Steamboat Development in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Revenue from the city's building use tax nearly tripled in 2007 due to the city's ongoing construction.
Published on February 17, 2008
Construction workers were busy with a new phase of the Village at Steamboat late last week.
Published on February 17, 2008
"Do You Know this Photo?" The Tread of Pioneers Museum will offer a free gift to anyone who has information about the identity of this 10th Mountain Division Soldier. Call 879-2214.
Published on February 17, 2008
Steamboat's Connor Moore shoots against Eagle Valley's Scott House during Saturday's game in Gypsum. The Sailors cruised past the Devils, 58-37.
Published on February 17, 2008
Skiers and riders load Christie Peak Express chairlift at Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 17, 2008
Steamboat's Cody Fritz lifted a well-placed shot past Liberty goalkeeper T.J. Hill on Saturday during the second period of the Sailors' 6-0 win to close their regular season and head into Friday's first-round playoff game.
Published on February 17, 2008
Steamboat's Miranda Schrock was one of nine seniors on the Steamboat Springs hockey team playing in their final game at Howelsen Ice Arena on Saturday in a 6-0 shutout win against Liberty.
Published on February 17, 2008
Houston Mader, bottom, wrestles with top-ranked 140-pounder Justin Samora from Montezuma-Cortez during regional competition Saturday at Moffat County High School. Samora defeated Mader, 4-2.
Published on February 17, 2008
Houston Mader, bottom, wrestles with top-ranked 140-pounder Justin Samora from Montezuma-Cortez during regional competition Saturday at Moffat County High School. Although Mader took second place at the regional meet, he still qualified for the state meet in Denver on Thursday.
Published on February 17, 2008
Tom Thurston with one of his dogs.
Published on February 17, 2008
Tom Thurston and his 12-dog team leave the Lincoln, Mont., checkpoint at this week's 350-mile Race to the Sky, which Thurston won two hours ahead of the next team.
Published on February 17, 2008
Published on February 17, 2008
Lakewood's James Howe, right, and Englewood's Bart Sheldrake near the finish of the 45K Steamboat Ski Marathon on Saturday morning at the Lake Catamount Touring Center.
Published on February 17, 2008
Second graders Tyra Whitmore and Kianna Whitmore play on a piece of equipment during recess Friday at Strawberry Park Elementary School.
Published on February 17, 2008
Tucker Olson, who won the Nordic Challenge Series 5K race Saturday morning at the Lake Catamount Touring Center, handed off some water to Avon's Peter Williams, who was racing in the Steamboat Ski Marathon 45K.
Published on February 17, 2008
Shawn Scholl, left, and Ben Barbier sprint to the finish of the Steamboat Ski Marathon on Saturday morning at the Lake Catamount Touring Center.
Published on February 17, 2008
Shawn Gienger, a cook at Soda Creek Pizza, prepares a pizza prior to Friday's lunch rush. Rising wholesale costs of flour, cheese and tomatoes are straining the budgets of local pizza parlors.
Published on February 17, 2008
Strawberry Park Elementary School student Caroline Wilson, left, and Steamboat Springs Middle School student Hannah Barkey won Mac laptops for their posters as part of the national "Spread the Word - Not the Flu!" contest. The posters aim to educate the public about the dangers of contracting influenza and explain how the public can help prevent a flu outbreak.
Published on February 17, 2008
The Mugshot owner Jane Sindell puts baked goods into cooling racks at her coffeshop Friday in Oak Creek. Sindell, who plans to open a wine bar at the same location, was granted a liquor license Thursday by the Oak Creek Town Board.
Published on February 17, 2008
Cam Mayhue, left, and Heather White ride the gondola at Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 17, 2008
Resident Susan Marshall and co-author Jane Jelenko sign their book, "Changing Lanes: Road Maps to Midlife Renewal." They'll be at Off the Beaten Path from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday to sign the book, which profiles life shifts from four Routt County residents.
Published on February 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Michael Vandahl drives through several Moffat County defenders in the third quarter of Friday night's game in Steamboat Springs. The Sailors won, 54-41
Published on February 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs sophomore Gracie Stockdale moves the ball upcourt during Friday night's game against Moffat County in Steamboat.
Published on February 16, 2008
A Steamboat Springs firefighter exits the scene of a home explosion in Oak Creek on Wednesday morning after helping clear debris from the area. The blast, which resulted in the death of Oak Creek resident Dennis Eugene Harris, likely was caused by a propane leak.
Published on February 16, 2008
Snowboarders enjoy clear, sunny weather Friday on Storm Peak Express chairlift at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 16, 2008
The Hammers and the Neus from Ottumwa and Carroll, Iowa, respectively, took advantage of one of the first sunny apres ski days of the season Friday outside Bear River Grill. Pictured are Darci Hammer, from left, Eric Neu, Lois Neu and Chuck Hammer.
Published on February 15, 2008
An artist works on an intricate batik dyed cloth design at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Published on February 15, 2008
Diana Childs shows off one of her batik dyed cloth designs at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Published on February 15, 2008
A freshly dyed cloth sits drying at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym on Tuesday evening.
Published on February 15, 2008
A sash hangs on a prom dress in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 15, 2008
Rusted Root
Published on February 15, 2008
Martin Sexton will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater. In a tour supporting his 2007 release, "Seeds," Sexton comes through Colorado fresh off a gig on Mayercraft 2008.
Published on February 15, 2008
The Radiators
Published on February 15, 2008
Ky-Mani Marley
Published on February 15, 2008
Strawberry Park and Soda Creek elementary school students have begun a "Penny Drop" fundraising effort to collect change and raise money for new playgrounds, accessible to all children, at the two schools. The competition began Feb. 11 and concludes Feb. 22, with a cumulative fundraising goal of $7,000. Pictured is the collection display at Strawberry Park, with jugs for each grade.
Published on February 15, 2008
An old prom dress hangs in the window of a home in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 15, 2008
Cathy Vogelaar, owner of Steamboat Floral and Gifts, and her employees kept busy Thursday morning making sure every detail was perfect for several afternoon Valentine's Day deliveries.
Published on February 15, 2008
Jeff Austin
Published on February 15, 2008
Devon Allman's Honeytribe
Published on February 15, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Ryan Shaw drives to the basket during the Sailors' 81-29 win against Delta last week. The Sailors will put their 17-2 (11-0 WSL) record on the line Friday against Moffat County. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. at the high school.
Published on February 15, 2008
Cowboy Mouth
Published on February 15, 2008
A dog left homeless by a house explosion in Oak Creek on Wednesday morning waits patiently as firefighters work to extinguish hot spots at the homesite.
Published on February 14, 2008
A Steamboat Springs firefighter hustles to assist in removing debris from the site of a home explosion in Oak Creek on Wednesday morning. The blast and subsequent fiery collapse killed one male occupant in the house.
Published on February 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek Fire Protection District firefighters work to remove debris from the site of a home explosion in Oak Creek on Wednesday morning. The blast and subsequent fiery collapse killed one male occupant in the house.
Published on February 14, 2008
An Oak Creek Fire Protection District firefighter pauses while shoveling snow and debris from the site of a home explosion in Oak Creek on Wednesday morning. The blast and subsequent fiery collapse killed one male occupant in the house.
Published on February 14, 2008
Steamboat's Jonny Stevens, right, breaks past a Battle Mountain defender during a hockey game at Howelsen Ice Arena in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on February 14, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall, left, and his attorney, Ron Smith, walk from the Routt County Sheriff's Office to the Routt County Justice Center on Wednesday morning.
Published on February 14, 2008
Steve Aigner, shown here in the Steamboat Pilot & Today offices on Tuesday morning, recently was tapped to succeed Maggie Berglund as community organizer of the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley.
Published on February 14, 2008
This home at 208 Carbon Ave. in Oak Creek exploded this morning. A man who was inside the house is presumed dead. The cause of the blast was likely a propane tank explosion, an Oak Creek fire official said.
Published on February 13, 2008
Greg Creamer and his youngsters take a break from chores outside their home on Seedhouse Road on Sunday in North Routt County. Pictured are Colton, from left, Carina and Grace.
Published on February 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skier Max Scrimgeour races at Saturday's mass-start skate race at the Aspen Nordic Center. Scrimgeour, who took home a pair of second-place finishes in the J3 Boys division of the Rocky Mountain Nordic races, was one of more than 50 Steamboat skiers to participate in this weekend's Aspen Nordic Festival races.
Published on February 13, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School kindergartner Dominic Lenahan tries to get up after taking a spill while cross-country skiing outside of the school Tuesday. The kindergartners have been skiing once a week as part of a unit in physical education.
Published on February 13, 2008
Triple Crown Sports wants to use the baseball fields at Emerald Park in Steamboat Springs for its summer tournaments.
Published on February 13, 2008
Genna Bradley, a Steamboat Springs diver who competes for Moffat County High School, competes at a meet earlier this season. Bradley won the 1-meter diving competition at last week's Western Regional Championships, and will compete at the state meet this weekend in Fort Collins.
Published on February 12, 2008
Buck Mountain overlooks Diamond Park in North Routt County, where a history of extreme wind storms and wildfire have played a role in reshaping the future of the Routt National Forest.
Published on February 12, 2008
Workers position boards over the broken-out windows of a home on Ski Trail Lane in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at the house Saturday.
Published on February 12, 2008
Hayden High School junior Levi Hallock works on an engine last semester during a diesel mechanics class in the district's vocational education facility. District officials say they are about $300,000 short on funds for a $1.9 million expansion of the vocational building.
Published on February 12, 2008
Two workers clear deep snow from the roof of a building in Ski Time Square in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon.
Published on February 12, 2008
A crew works to clear the snowpack from the roof of a condominium building near the Steamboat Ski Area in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. As season-to-date snowfall passed the historical average of 331 inches last week, calls to snow removal businesses have increased.
Published on February 12, 2008
Sasha Nelson sews a quilt Saturday at Pam Designs in Craig for the 13th Annual Art Walk and Second Annual Taste of Chocolate. Nelson, who exhibited her quilts at the store, was one of many local artists that displayed their work along Yampa Avenue.
Published on February 11, 2008
Paul Brassell tries to hit targets with a black powder rifle during the biathlon event at Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on February 11, 2008
Cameron Colombo, 6, flies off the ramp during the Donkey Jump event on Lincoln Avenue during the 95th annual Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on February 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Adam Eimers rides his shovel down Lincoln Avenue on Sunday during the Winter Carnival Shovel Race. Steamboat rancher Shawn Yeager towed Eimers down the street with his horse.
Published on February 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Cory McConnell loses a ski after a hard landing Sunday at Howelsen Hill.
Published on February 11, 2008
Rolf Wilson of Bozeman, Mont., participates in the Alpine Ski Flying Championship on Sunday at Howelsen Hill. Wilson tied his world record jump of 111.5 meters.
Published on February 11, 2008
A large group of pedestrians make their way across the street near the intersection of Mt. Werner Circle and Apres Ski Way in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on February 11, 2008
Steamboat's Aaron Calkins breaks to the basket during the Sailors' 54-45 victory against the Bulldogs in Steamboat Springs on Saturday evening. Calkins left the game in the fourth quarter after an apparent ankle injury.
Published on February 10, 2008
Steamboat's Michael Vandahl, left, elevates over Palisade defender Jose Quintana during the Sailors' 54-45 victory against the Bulldogs in Steamboat Springs on Saturday evening.
Published on February 10, 2008
The Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association U-19 girls team surrounds the 2008 ADELE Sportsmanship award winners who were announced Saturday at the Howelsen Ice Arena and included (left to right, holding flowers) Meghan Lukens, Marley Loomis and Jessica Fox.
Published on February 10, 2008
Steamboat's Marley Loomis moves the puck down the ice during the match between the Steamboat U-12 team and Colorado Select U-12 Blue team at Howelsen Ice Arena in Steamboat on Satuday afternoon. The game was part of the Adele Dombrowski Tournament.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cameron Burney
Published on February 10, 2008
Cameron Burney takes a shot.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cameron Burney drives to the basket in a game earlier this year. Burney, a junior guard at Alaska Anchorage, overcame early troubles to excel in Alaska.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cameron Burney puts up a shot.
Published on February 10, 2008
While Cameron Burney isn't the focal point on offense, the junior guard has become Alaska Anchorage's most versatile defender. With his size, Seawolves coach Rusty Osborne said Burney guards a number of positions on the court.
Published on February 10, 2008
Steamboat's Marley Loomis moves the puck down the ice during the match between the Steamboat U-12 team and Colorado Select U-12 Blue team at Howelsen Ice Arena in Steamboat on Satuday afternoon. The game was part of the Adele Dombrowski Tournament.
Published on February 10, 2008
Sebastion Elkins, 8, was one of about 15 Strawberry Park Elementary School students who cross-country skied to school Thursday along Butcherknife Trail.
Published on February 10, 2008
The Ski to School program encourages students to find alternate modes of transportation to help the environment.
Published on February 10, 2008
About 15 students cross-country skied to school along Butcherknife Trail on Thursday. The Ski to School program promotes healthy life habits of daily exercise.
Published on February 10, 2008
Sebastion Elkins, 8, was one of about 15 Strawberry Park Elementary School students who cross country skied to school along Bucher Knife Trail on Thursday. The Ski to School program promotes healthy life habits of daily exercise. Students are also encouraged to find alternate modes of transportation of transportation to help the environment.
Published on February 10, 2008
Daisy Anderson, the last black widow of the Civil War, may be the most well-known black resident of Routt County. Anderson gazes at flowers in this undated photo.
Published on February 10, 2008
Joe Parsons, Winter X Games 12 Snowmobile Freestyle silver medalist, backflips the 75-foot jump at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena on Friday night at the Red Bull/SCS Sledstyle show.
Published on February 10, 2008
Ernie Graham, a coal miner, was the brother of Daisy Williams. He holds a bouquet of flowers in this undated photo.
Published on February 10, 2008
Heath Frisby, left, and Joe Parsons sign autographs at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in Steamboat Springs on Saturday following their sledstyle demonstration during Winter Carnival.
Published on February 10, 2008
Skiing icon Glen Plake, left, and Scott Flower, right, help Cole Puckett over the jump ramp on Lincoln Avenue during Winter Carnival on Saturday.
Published on February 10, 2008
Two horses get a break from the action during the 95th annual Winter Carnival on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on February 10, 2008
Amber Elliott tosses her ring in the bucket while being towed by a horse down Lincoln Avenue on Saturday morning for the 95th annual Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 10, 2008
Routt County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Yonekawa makes his way through the biathalon course at Howelsen Hill during the 95th annual Winter Carnival on Saturday.
Published on February 10, 2008
Zach Savage gets towed by a horse down Lincoln Avenue on Saturday while holding onto a shovel for the Winter Carnival Shovel Race event.
Published on February 10, 2008
Tyler Berka, 6, climbs a tree for a better view of the festivities on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning during the 95th annual Winter Carnival.
Published on February 10, 2008
Skiing icon Glen Plake observes the festivities on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning during the 95th annual Winter Carnival.
Published on February 10, 2008
Carla Portigal demonstrates the use of a full spectrum light for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder at the Steamboat Mental Health offices Friday afternoon.
Published on February 10, 2008
Locals gather on horseback and on skis to participate in the 95th annual Winter Carnival on Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.
Published on February 10, 2008
Skiing icon Glen Plake, left, and Scott Flower, right, help Cole Puckett jump the ramp on Lincoln Avenue during the Winter Carnival on Saturday.
Published on February 10, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 10, 2008.
Published on February 10, 2008
A group of Oak Creek residents and business owners has begun circulating a petition listing complaints against the Oak Creek Police Department, claiming increased law enforcement is reducing downtown traffic and hurting local businesses.
Published on February 10, 2008
A herd of elk eats hay laid out for cattle on a ranch near Haymaker Golf Course east of Steamboat Springs earlier this winter.
Published on February 10, 2008
Mike Middleton, a district wildlife manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, discusses the troubles elk herds have caused for ranchers near the Elk River on Thursday afternoon.
Published on February 10, 2008
Mike Middleton, a district wildlife manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, tries to spot elk mixed in a with a group of horses on a ranch near the Elk River on Thursday afternoon.
Published on February 10, 2008
Darcy Horath
Published on February 10, 2008
Seared Maine Diver Scallops are one of the chef's favorite items on the menu at Cafe Diva restaurant in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cookies and treats, such as this canine-safe birthday cake, tempt dogs of all sizes at the new Pupcakes Barkery business in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 10, 2008
Published on February 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs developer Brian Olson proposes to build 200 market-rate condominiums and 30 affordable units on 7.5 acres off U.S. Highway 40, between downtown and the ski mountain. Olson successfully developed The Pines condominiums across the highway in 2005 and 2006.
Published on February 10, 2008
The condominiums at Trailside Village would offer easy access to the Yampa River Core Trail, mass transit and grocery shopping. They would be built immediately south of the Staples office supply store in the Steamboat Crossing commercial center.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cookies and treats like these heart-shaped goodies tempt dogs of all sizes at the new Pupcakes Barkery business in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 10, 2008
Casey Smith, left, and his wife, Melanie, show off their three dogs, from left, Dawson, Daisy and Suzanna at the new Pupcakes Barkery business in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 10, 2008
Cookies and treats like these meat-flavored goodies tempt dogs of all sizes at the new Pupcakes Barkery business in Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 10, 2008
Daisy the dog takes a break from salivating over fresh baked treats at the new Pupcakes Barkery business in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on February 10, 2008
Gina Grether races down the face of Howelsen Hill on Friday night during the Winter Carnival Dual Slalom Bicycle Race. The Winter Carnival Street Events begin today at 9 a.m. on Lincoln Avenue.
Published on February 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs Connor Moore and Delta's Austin Watson battle for a rebound in the second half of Friday night's game at Steamboat Springs High School. Sailors won, 81-29.
Published on February 9, 2008
Soroco's Alex Estes, left, takes the ball to the rim over Hayden defender Murphy Smartt during the Rams' game against the Tigers in Oak Creek on Friday night. Tigers won, 65-55.
Published on February 9, 2008
Cowboy Mouth, one of the bands featured in the 2008 Bud Light Rocks the 'Boat free concert series, plays March 1 in Gondola Square. The concerts, which start at 3 p.m., are presented by Bud Light and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.
Published on February 9, 2008
David Carr, of Baton Rouge, La., reaches for a bag at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Dec. 28, 2006. Starting May 5, United Airlines will begin charging an additional fee for extra checked baggage.
Published on February 9, 2008
Trey Seymour, 7, skis around the obstacle course Thursday afternoon at Howelsen Hill during the Winter Carnival Cross-Country Obstacle Race. Aside from the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday night, the race was the first event of the 95th annual Winter Carnival.
Published on February 9, 2008
Schaefer Outfitter business owner Rick Grant spends some time on the phone at the company's current warehouse in Steamboat Springs on Thursday. The company will relocate to New Mexico citing the cost of doing business in Steamboat as the primary cause for the move.
Published on February 8, 2008
Housing consultant Peter Smirniotopoulos speaks during a presentation about the proposed Steamboat 700 development at a hearing with the Routt County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission.
Published on February 8, 2008
A commissioned sculpture awaits additional clay detailing from its creator, local artist Sandy P. Graves, at the Artist's Gallery of Steamboat on Tuesday morning.
Published on February 8, 2008
Local artist Sandy P. Graves prepares a handful of clay before applying it to a commissioned sculpture at the Artist's Gallery of Steamboat on Tuesday morning.
Published on February 8, 2008
Local artist Sandy P. Graves works on a commissioned sculpture at the Artist's Gallery of Steamboat on Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday morning.
Published on February 8, 2008
Tiffany Christopher Trio plays at 9:30 p.m. today at The Tap House. Pictured, front woman Christopher gets excited about playing guitar.
Published on February 8, 2008
Proceeds from a dance and live music benefit concert tonight will go to Harry, left, Heathre, center, Alex (baby) and Trent Naused, pictured here. Heathre Naused was injured in a Nov. 14 car accident, and gave birth to Alex soon after while in hospital care.
Published on February 8, 2008
"Jebus" band members, from left, Russell Funke, Kevin Williams, David Willis and Brett Johnson, are photographed in the library at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on February 8, 2008
A lone snowmobiler supervises the construction of snow jumping ramps at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in Steamboat Springs on Thursday night in preparation for the 95th Winter Carnival's weekend activities.
Published on February 8, 2008
Trey Seymour, 7, skis around the course Thursday afternoon at Howelsen Hill during the Winter Carnival Cross-Country Obstacle Race. Aside from the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday night, the race was the first event of the 95th annual Winter Carnival.
Published on February 8, 2008
Katy Floyd, 6, skis across the finish line Thursday afternoon at Howelsen Hill during the Winter Carnival Cross-Country Obstacle Race.
Published on February 8, 2008
Seven- and eight-year-olds take off from the starting line Thursday afternoon at Howelsen Hill during the Winter Carnival Cross-Country Obstacle Race.
Published on February 8, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School basketball team head coach Kelly Meek talks to his players during practice Thursday at Steamboat Springs High School. The Sailors are seeking to avoid complacency during the rest of their season, as they prepare to face Delta at 7:30 p.m. today and Palisade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at home.
Published on February 8, 2008
Extreme ski legend Glen Plake will be in Steamboat Springs this weekend for Winter Carnival. Just look for the tall Mohawk at Winter Carnival street events and Sunday at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 8, 2008
Published on February 7, 2008
Coaches, parents and siblings stand by as Steamboat Springs High School senior Ben DeLine, center, signs his letter of intent to play football for Colorado State University this fall.
Published on February 7, 2008
This rendering shows ideas for a future city center in the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation west of downtown Steamboat Springs. The Routt County Commissioners will review the development's pre-application at 6 p.m. today.
Published on February 7, 2008
Rich Pugsley, right, directs a heavy equipment operator dumping snow into a frame to form a snow block for a snow sculpture in downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on February 7, 2008
Workers at Howelsen Hill fight gusting winds while rolling up a length of blue fencing material Wednesday. Winds were blowing in Steamboat Springs throughout the afternoon and, at Howelsen, even blew over a section of scaffolding holding banners for Winter Carnival events. The harsh weather is expected to continue with a snowstorm forecast for tonight. Watch a video of Steamboat residents reacting to the weather on the Web, at www.steamboatpilot.com.
Published on February 7, 2008
A young deer watches people pass outside an office building in the Steamboat Square business complex just east of downtown Steamboat Springs earlier this week. Some animals have been forced into a more urban setting in search of food. This animal normally would feed on the tall grass located on a nearby hillside. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is continuing to closely monitor winter conditions in Northwest Colorado to determine if feeding operations will become necessary for deer, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep. Continuing snowfall has made conditions worse in some areas, but biologists aren't yet calling for a full-scale feeding operation as is occurring in the Gunnison Basin.
Published on February 7, 2008
Makenna Keyek, left, receives a rose from Caroline Bohlmann as she is introduced with the royalty at the opening ceremony for the 95th annual Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday night.
Published on February 7, 2008
Paul Strong, left, collects straw poll ballots at the Routt County Republican caucus location in the Courthouse Annex in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday night.
Published on February 6, 2008
Routt County Democratic Precinct Committee Person Marlyn Myers, top right in blue turtleneck, explains the straw polling process to caucus-goers at the Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday night.
Published on February 6, 2008
Steamboat Springs Jamey Swiggart has been making a name for himself on the courts. The Colorado Tennis Association recently honored Swiggart with the John Hough Award, which recognizes sportsmanship, leadership and achievement.
Published on February 6, 2008
McCoy's Abbey, left, and Belle Horn show their Rambouillet sheep at the National Western Stock Show. Belle received eighth place and Abbey took ninth in the Junior Rambouillet Ewe Show. The girls were among a handful of Routt County area residents that took home awards from the recent show in Denver.
Published on February 6, 2008
Routt County Democratic Precinct Committee person Marlyn Myers, top right in blue turtleneck, explains the straw polling process to caucus-goers at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday night.
Published on February 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Ron Shively shovels snow off his house on Merritt Street on Monday afternoon. Heavy winter storms have been keeping people busy clearing snow from the driveways and roofs of many local homes.
Published on February 5, 2008
After a day of powder on Mount Werner Monday, passengers wait for a bus at the transit center at the Steamboat Ski Area. Steamboat Springs Transit followed a record-setting 2007 with all-time high ridership numbers in January.
Published on February 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs' first Winter Carnival ski jumping competition was held on the sunlit hill in the background on a jump built with $50 of lumber. By 1915, the second Winter Carnival had moved to the south side of the Yampa River, where a new jump had been built on the hill above the pasture where a captive elk herd was kept. It would become known as Howelsen Hill.
Published on February 5, 2008
Construction rises behind the historic Butterfly Barn located near the back of the Meadows Parking lot. The city of Steamboat Springs will consider a proposal from the developers of Wildhorse Meadows at tonight's meeting that would allow the barn to stay.
Published on February 5, 2008
Bob Steele, precinct coordinator for the Routt County Democratic Party, checks out packets that will be handed out at the 2008 Democratic Caucus. The Routt County Democratic and Republican caucuses will take place tonight.
Published on February 5, 2008
Routt County Precinct map
Published on February 4, 2008
Dennis Jensen of Atlanta cruises down the tubing hill at Howelsen Hill on Sunday afternoon.
Published on February 4, 2008
A coal train crosses Fifth Street at the entrance to Howelsen Park on a snowy Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Grand Junction on Sunday predicted between 12 and 18 inches of snow would fall in Steamboat Springs by midnight today, with 2 to 3 feet accumulating in the mountains.
Published on February 4, 2008
Jeanette Symons and her daughter Jennie pose in front of her Cessna Citation C-525 business jet last summer at Steamboat Springs Airport. Symons and her family typically used the plane to commute between Steamboat Springs and San Francisco. Jennie was not on the plane when it crashed in Maine.
Published on February 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School's Ski Band performs on Lincoln Avenue at Winter Carnival.
Published on February 3, 2008
Winter Carnival Queen Melissa Krause
Published on February 3, 2008
High school students Robert Sorenson, right, and Paul Innes carve snow into a sculpture along Lincoln Avenue in 2007.
Published on February 3, 2008
Spectators line Lincoln Avenue to watch the Winter Carnival street events.
Published on February 3, 2008
Bill Gilbert explains the finer points of the exposed hammer flintlock muzzle-loader, which he made 20 years ago, at the International Muzzle-loading Biathlon.
Published on February 3, 2008
2008 Winter Carnival Button design by Karyn Savory
Published on February 3, 2008
Red Bull sledstyle rider Heath Frisby wows crowds at a January Red Bull/SCS Sledstyle demonstration in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., that will be making its way to Steamboat Springs for Winter Carnival performances, Feb. 8 and 9 at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.
Published on February 3, 2008
Max Gamber, passes a gate during the Winter Carnival Soda Pop Slalom at Steamboat Ski Area. Max earned a silver medal in the event with a time of 27.45 seconds. Nearly 300 children in fifth grade or younger participated in the race.
Published on February 3, 2008
Rick Wilhelm and family are the grand marshals for this year's Winter Carnival.
Published on February 3, 2008
Hayden's Caitlin Mahanna dribbles the ball down the court during the Tigers' game against the Plateau Valley Cowboy Girls in Hayden on Saturday night. The Cowboy Girls defeated the Tigers, 59-49.
Published on February 3, 2008
Erik Summers, left, and Nikolas Kocik play in a padded circle at Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat on Jan. 26 during a birthday party for Raleigh Darcy.
Published on February 3, 2008
Dominique Katthain, left, leads with her partner Kathleen O'Connell during the Three-Legged Race.
Published on February 3, 2008
Rick DeVos
Published on February 3, 2008
Girls from Tasaru Girls Rescue Center taking a break while shopping for supplies in Narok. Mary Walker, a Routt County resident, has volunteered with the center since summer 2007.
Published on February 3, 2008
A street in Narok.
Published on February 3, 2008
Hayden's Chuck Hines takes the ball to the hoop during the Tigers' game against the Plateau Valley Cowboys in Hayden on Saturday night. The Cowboys defeated the Tigers, 75-72.
Published on February 3, 2008
Before a flawed presidential election, Narok was a bustling Kenyan outpost. After results came in that President Mwai Kibaki had won the election, commerce in Narok slammed to a halt during the day, and violence erupted at night.
Published on February 3, 2008
Winter Carnival Map
Published on February 3, 2008
Jeanette Symons sits in cockpit of her Cessana Citation C-525 last summer at the Steamboat Springs airport. Symons normally used the plane to commute between Steamboat Springs residence and another home in San Francisco.
Published on February 3, 2008
A lodgepole pines silhouetted by the sun in the Ted's Ridge area at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 3, 2008
Dead lodgepole pines are common in the Ted's Ridge area at the Steamboat Ski Area. Ski area and Routt National Forest officials hoped to save patches of pines along scenic areas, in campgrounds and throughout the ski area.
Published on February 3, 2008
Dead lodgepole pines such as this one are scattered throughout the Ted's Ridge area at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior biathletes Evan Weinman, front, and Wesley Park shoot clean at a Colorado Biathlon Club mass-start race Jan 26 at Snow Mountain Ranch near Fraser. Weinman won the 3K sprint in the boys ages 11 to 12 division, and Park took a close second.
Published on February 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs biathlete Emily Hannah shoots 50-meter targets with a .22-caliber rifle at a Colorado Biathlon Club race at Snow Mountain Ranch on Dec. 17, 2007.
Published on February 3, 2008
The Yampa Ranger District was recently awarded the Regional Forester's Award for Ranger District of the Year. Showing off their honor Thursday are staff members John Anarella, from left, Lee Duerksen, Oscar Martinez, Ric Ondrejka, Sam Duerkdsen, Melissa Miller and Penny Lundgren.
Published on February 3, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 3
Published on February 3, 2008
Fifth-grader Olivia Williams competes in a cross-country skiing lap during a quadathlon at Strawberry Park Elementary School in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 3, 2008
Corbin Brundridge, left, competes in a skate skiing lap during a quadathlon at Strawberry Park Elementary School in Steamboat Springs on Thursday.
Published on February 3, 2008
One of Steamboat's most characteristic events, part of the draw for the event is a chance at unbridled silliness as seen in this photo.
Published on February 3, 2008
Winter Carnival took on an annual theme in 1955 to make it easier to choose costumes for the Winter Carnival Parade. In 1976, the theme was "1876 - The Way It Was." The theme for 1977, "Steamboat Springs - The Way It Is," was more proactive.
Published on February 3, 2008
Since its first year in 1914, ski races and jumping events have been the backbone of the carnival. Here, the winners of the 1979 Soda Pop Slalom pose for a photo.
Published on February 3, 2008
The Steamboat Ski Band makes its way down Lincoln Avenue in 1957. By this point, the band is no longer tied together and pulled down the street by a truck, as it was in its beginning years.
Published on February 3, 2008
The Fair Exchange building at Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs will be the new location of the Off the Beaten Path Bookstore when it moves from its current location on Seventh Street.
Published on February 3, 2008
Bill Payne of the Colorado Department of Transportation discusses the challenges facing radar systems at mountain airports across Colorado during the Airline Partners Summit in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday morning.
Published on February 3, 2008
Ed Johns checks out the book selection at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. The bookstore will be moving to a new location on Ninth Street in March.
Published on February 3, 2008
Tentative elevation drawings for the expanded Holy Name Catholic Church reflect an entirely new look for the building that was built in 1964 and dedicated in 1965.
Published on February 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Jeanette Symons and her 10-year-old son died Friday in a plane crash near Augusta, Maine. In an interview with the Steamboat Pilot & Today last summer, Symons described her Cessna Citation jet as the family's "minivan."
Published on February 2, 2008
Lee Bernson gets ready to blow snow from his driveway on Apres Ski Way in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Ella Walker, 3, gets a boost into the snowy air while swimming at the Old Town Hot Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Kellyrae Rupp escapes the wintry weather by reading a book while working out at the Old Town Hot Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Low visibility and snowpacked roads impeded traffic Friday and caused various minor accidents around Steamboat Springs.
Published on February 2, 2008
Craig Bistrong shovels accumulated snow from the sidewalk outside bistro c.v. in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Sandra Hernandez braves the winter weather as she pushes shopping carts in from the parking lot at the Safeway grocery store in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Cathy Wiedemer makes first tracks through nearly two feet of fresh snow that fell at the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday. The storm put the ski area past the 300-inch snowfall mark for the season.
Published on February 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs local Joe Kelly plows through chest-deep snow Friday at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on February 2, 2008
Robin Crossan, right, listens to a comment from Denise Connelly during the Steamboat Springs School Board's day-long workshop at the George P. Sauer Human Services Building on Friday afternoon.
Published on February 2, 2008
Aspen senior defensiveman Ricky Frias, right, protects the puck as he gets surrounded by Steamboat defensive players during the second period Friday at the Aspen Recreation Center. Aspen defeated Steamboat, 4-1.
Published on February 2, 2008
Steamboat's Gracie Stockdale, left, shoots a jumper over a Rifle defender during the Sailors' game against the Bears in Steamboat Springs on Friday night. The Sailors lost to the Bears, 54-21.
Published on February 2, 2008
Steamboat's Colby Kostur, right, sinks a jumper over a Rifle defender during the Sailors' game against the Bears in Steamboat Springs on Friday night. The Sailors defeated the Bears, 74-50.
Published on February 2, 2008
Published on February 2, 2008
Carrie Elkin will play at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Steinberg Pavilion at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. Tickets cost $15.
Published on February 1, 2008
Bass-baritone Ashraf Sewailam performs at 7 p.m. Thursday for the Outstanding Artist Recital Series, presented by Emerald City Opera.
Published on February 1, 2008
Rusty de Lucia, left, and Michael Brumbaugh listen to an audition for "The Full Monty" on Tuesday night at Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on February 1, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Haley O'Brien has her singing abilities tested by pianist Marie Carmichael on Tuesday night at Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on February 1, 2008
Rusty de Lucia, left, and Michael Brumbaugh listen to an audition for "The Full Monty" on Tuesday night at Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on February 1, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Rachel Ivancie, right, and junior Haley O'Brien audition for parts in "The Full Monty" on Tuesday night at Steamboat Mountain Theater. "The Full Monty" is scheduled to be the theater's final production before it is demolished in the upcoming overhaul of Ski Time Square.
Published on February 1, 2008
The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, the Depot Art Center and K. Saari Gallery all are on the schedule for the First Friday Art Walk, from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Published on February 1, 2008
The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, the Depot Art Center and K. Saari Gallery all are on the schedule for the First Friday Art Walk, from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Published on February 1, 2008
The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, the Depot Art Center and K. Saari Gallery all are on the schedule for the First Friday Art Walk, from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Published on February 1, 2008
Hayden's Treyben Letlow, left, grimaces as he tries to escape a hold by Moffat County's Lyle Schaffner during a wrestling meet in Hayden on Thursday night. Letlow eventually pinned Schaffner to win the match.
Published on February 1, 2008
Mark Garcia grills his lunch outside the Iron Horse Inn in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. The city is seeking proposals from private firms for a management plan for the inn.
Published on February 1, 2008
Crowds line Lincoln Avenue during the parade from the 1966 Winter Carnival. The Tread of Pioneers Museum will show historic Winter Carnival footage at noon and 5:30 p.m. today at Centennial Hall.
Published on February 1, 2008
Linda Laughlin, shown here in the emerging artists' gallery that she started at the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Thursday, acts as the Visual Arts Director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. The council unveiled its new mission at its annual meeting Wednesday.
Published on February 1, 2008
