Geese swim through the icy waters of the Yampa River last weekend. Warming temperatures have brought the birds back to the area, but the ice in the water is still a reminder that we are still in winter's grip.
Published on March 31, 2008
Michael Morse soars off the top jumps during the winning run Sunday in the dual moguls competition at the U.S. Freestyle Championships at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Morse, a former Steamboat Springs resident, also won Saturday's moguls event.
Published on March 31, 2008
The new Steamboat Springs Community Center has more space for meals and additional activities for older adults.
Published on March 31, 2008
City officials are accepting nominations for the Steamboat Springs Heritage Award, which was first awarded to John Fetcher in 2000 and recognizes outstanding community citizenship in human service, open space preservation and community character. Nominations are due by April 11 to City Clerk Julie Jordan. Contact her at 871-8231 or jjordan@steamboatsprings.net for more information.
Published on March 31, 2008
Jim Stanko cuts a fresh bale of hay with an assist from an eager cow at his ranch just west of Steamboat Springs. As of Friday, seven of 85 cows on the Stanko Ranch already had given birth to calves.
Published on March 31, 2008
Michael Morse won the dual moguls competition Sunday at the U.S. Freestyle Championships at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Morse, a former Steamboat Springs resident, also won Saturday's moguls event.
Published on March 31, 2008
Steamboat Springs skier Emiko Torito soars Saturday during the moguls competition at the U.S. Freestyle National Championships. Torito won the event.
Published on March 31, 2008
Valerie Pfifer leans out of the window of her bus Wednesday while waiting to pick up students at Ridgeview Elementary School. Pfifer has been driving MCHS athletes for 26 years.
Published on March 31, 2008
Wendy and Jules Palyo
Published on March 30, 2008
Molly Look
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Jenny Wilson
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Simonne Oliver
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Harmon "Buck" Buckland
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Kim White
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Betty Leipold
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Kelly Anzalone
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Shawn Baumgartner
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Maddy Shaffrick
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Jessica Maynard
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PJ Wharton
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Chad Bedell
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Steve Green
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Kristi and Jeff Brown
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J.D. Hays
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Scott and Cindy MacGray
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Barbara Robinson
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Barb De Vries
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Ronna Autrey
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Jim Bronner
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Kimberly Rossi
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Ramsey Bernard
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Chuck and Lynn Abbott
Published on March 30, 2008
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for March 30, 2008.
Published on March 30, 2008
Stan Whittemore returns a volley during a match last week at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. Whittemore, who will turn 90 in June, is part of a group of seniors who play every weekday afternoon.
Published on March 30, 2008
John Fetcher, 96, returns a volley during a match Friday afternoon at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. Fetcher plays tennis twice a week with a group of seniors who have made tennis a part of their daily routine.
Published on March 30, 2008
John Fetcher, 96, laughs after dropping a shot just over the net. Fetcher plays twice a week at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 30, 2008
Dave Zabel, 72, changes the score during a match this week at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 30, 2008
Dave Zabel, 72, changes the score during a match this week at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 30, 2008
Alfred Kahn, 92, gets ready for the serve during a match at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 30, 2008
Wendy Hall
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Leyda & Ernesto Perez
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Kimberly Saari
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Erica Fogue
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Dan Smilkstein
Published on March 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Pio Utu volunteers his time to help student athletes at Steamboat Springs High School and Steamboat Springs Middle School. It's something that Utu started doing shortly after moving to Steamboat 25 years ago.
Published on March 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Coutrney Garth races Delta's Brooke Gardner for a loose ball Saturday in the Sailors' 10-0 victory against the Panthers. Steamboat returns to action Tuesday at home against Rifle.
Published on March 30, 2008
Crossan's M&A Market building in Yampa has been added to Routt County's list of historic places. The town of Yampa is hoping to restore the building.
Published on March 30, 2008
Second grader Christina Hathaway fires a shot toward the basket during the Christian Heritage School's March Madness reading program Friday.
Published on March 30, 2008
Tallak Myhre, a first grader at Christian Heritage School, contemplates a shot during the school's March Madness Reading Program. Students earned free throws for reading time and increased their chances of winning prizes based on how many shots they hit.
Published on March 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs freshman Hayley Brookshire spins around her defender Saturday before dashing toward the endline. Brookshire's efforts eventually resulted in a Sailors goal. She finished the game with three assists as the team ran up the score on Delta, 10-0.
Published on March 30, 2008
Christian Heritage School first-grader Kyle Case shoots for the basket as part of the school's March Madness reading program. Students earned free throws for reading time and increased their chances of winning prizes based on how many shots they hit.
Published on March 30, 2008
Derek Ruiz, a member of a Triple Crown team from Dakota Ridge, warms up in the on-deck circle during a game in the 11-year-old division in Steamboat Springs in 2007. The Triple Crown tournament is one of many popular attractions for summer tourists in Routt County, which could see a drop in summer sales tax revenue this year because of reduced spending that local government officials say could result from the downturn in the overall national economy.
Published on March 30, 2008
Sara Ferris
Published on March 30, 2008
Jim Fletcher works inside of his craft.
Published on March 30, 2008
Lucile's Creole Cafe on the west side of Steamboat Springs soon will be replaced by a burger restaurant owned by Rex Brice. Brice currently owns Mazzola's and Rex's American Grill & Bar.
Published on March 30, 2008
A dining and kitchen area inside a condo at the Highmark Resort at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Pam Vanatta of Prudential Steamboat Realty confirms that the plan is to offer a high-end boutique hotel opening in June.
Published on March 30, 2008
In Tuesday's municipal election, three candidates are vying for mayor and 10 are seeking a trustee seat on the Town Board.
Published on March 30, 2008
The Steamboat Smokehouse restaurant, shown here along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday afternoon, is one of many businesses in Steamboat Springs searching for additional employees.
Published on March 30, 2008
A balloon travels through the sky during the 27th annual Balloon Rodeo in 2007. The rodeo is one of many popular attractions for summer tourists in Routt County, which could see a drop in summer sales tax revenue this year because of reduced spending that local government officials say could result from the downturn in the overall national economy.
Published on March 30, 2008
The number of roles of tape as well as the amount of beer the builders have consumed is carefully documented.
Published on March 30, 2008
Lead builders Jim Fletcher, right, and Carl Reichenbach discuss the construction of their Cardboard Classic craft Thursday in an underground parking garage. Race day is Saturday.
Published on March 30, 2008
A juicy burger from Rex's American Grill & Bar waits to be devoured during the lunch hour at the restaurant in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. The owner of Rex's, Rex Brice, will open a burger restaurant where Lucile's Creole Cafe is located on the west side of town.
Published on March 30, 2008
Justin Peretz fires a shot at the basket during Christian Heritage School's March Madness reading program Friday.
Published on March 30, 2008
A calendar drawn inside the craft reminds the builders race day is approaching.
Published on March 30, 2008
Alan Krause
Published on March 30, 2008
The Porches of Steamboat neighborhood at the corner of Steamboat Boulevard and Rockies Way is maturing with the release this month of 17 townhomes in the All Seasons neighborhood. The townhomes in All Season are in the island at the right of the image.
Published on March 29, 2008
Lyn Halliday, left, and Sandy Evans Hall lead a discussion with local business owners about ways to expand and improve the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's Sustainable Business Program at Rex's American Grill & Bar in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 29, 2008
Former Steamboat skier Ryan St. Onge won the aerials competition Thursday at the U.S. Freestyle Championships at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.
Published on March 29, 2008
Susan Atwood, of The Legendary Ladies Inc., portrays Harriet Fish Backus during the Legendary Ladies of the West show at noon Friday at the United Methodist Church. The show was part of Women's History Month and was presented by the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
Published on March 29, 2008
Catherine Lykken, a friend of Arthur E. Anderson, was on hand when the first Arthur E. Anderson Impact Grant was awarded to the Routt County Council on Aging on Friday night at the city's new community center.
Published on March 29, 2008
The cast of Trading Bases: As-boat Extreme is photographed during practice at the Steamboat Mountain Theater on Wednesday night.
Published on March 28, 2008
Patti Zimmer practices her lines during a rehearsal for Trading Bases: As-boat Extreme at the Steamboat Mountain Theater on Wednesday night. Performances are scheduled for April 3, 4 and 5.
Published on March 28, 2008
Brian Harvey practices his lines during a rehearsal for "Trading Bases: As-Boat Extreme" at the Steamboat Mountain Theater on Wednesday night. Performances are scheduled for April 3 to 5.
Published on March 28, 2008
Todd Danielson practices his lines during a rehearsal for "Trading Bases: As-Boat Extreme" at the Steamboat Mountain Theater on Wednesday night. Performances are scheduled for April 3 to 5.
Published on March 28, 2008
Denver pop artist Rodney Wallace works with his camera in front of the K. Saari Gallery in downtown Steamboat Springs on March 21.
Published on March 28, 2008
New Orleans rock quintet The Radiators - known for creative genre mixing and marathon live shows - plays a free concert Saturday in Gondola Square. The group celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Published on March 28, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School band director James Knapp, left, plays trombone as he directs a practice with the school's jazz band on Wednesday morning.
Published on March 28, 2008
Hondo Anderson plays the trumpet during practice with the jazz band at Steamboat Springs High School on Wednesday morning.
Published on March 28, 2008
Kayla Haggarty, from left, Patricia Davie, Cassie Wilhelm, Clare Franklin, Nicole Zedeck and Jordan Broyhill display their medals after a skating competition in Denver. The next event is April 4 to 6 in Fort Collins.
Published on March 28, 2008
Developers went before the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission on Thursday for a pre-application review of the St. Cloud Resort & Spa. The project is proposed for the sites of the Clocktower Square, Xanadu Condominiums, Ski Time Square parking garage and the former site of the octagon buildings.
Published on March 28, 2008
Soroco's Katie Grett reaches to pass the baton to teammate Ceanna Rossi on Thursday as the track team worked through its last practice before its season-opening meet. The Rams travel Saturday to Cederedge for their first meet of the season.
Published on March 28, 2008
Firefighters with Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue battle thick smoke and heavy snow as they work to extinguish a structure fire in a building near a private residence on Routt County Road 33 outside Steamboat Springs on Thursday morning.
Published on March 28, 2008
Horses weather a spring snowstorm Thursday afternoon off Routt County Road 14 at Sidney Peak Ranch.
Published on March 28, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School students Karli Quarto, from right, Morgan Kragh and Adam Reed work on a project in the computer lab at the high school Wednesday morning. School officials plan to use education sales tax revenues to install software systems that will provide students remote access to educational computer programs and functions.
Published on March 27, 2008
Steamboat's Chase Grippa, front, gets bumped by a Summit defender during the Sailors' game at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday evening. Summit defeated Steamboat, 7-2.
Published on March 27, 2008
The Steamboat Springs Midget Major A team celebrates after winning the Spring Fling Tournament in Westminster. Steamboat went 5-0 in the tournament, outscoring its opponents, 25-6.
Published on March 27, 2008
Skier Michelle Marsh trades her ski boots for street shoes in the Meadows parking lot after a day on the slopes at the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on March 27, 2008
Smoke pours out from under the roof of a home on Logan Avenue on Wednesday afternoon as neighbors Tim Harris, left, and Mike Higgins help remove items before the fire department arrives. For story, see page 6.
Published on March 27, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighter Joe Oakland directs a stream of water at a fire in the attic of the home at 43 Logan Ave. in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on March 27, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighter Joe Oakland directs a stream of water at a fire in the attic of the home at 43 Logan Avenue in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on March 26, 2008
Cynthia Hankins and Terry Hankins
Published on March 26, 2008
Steamboat 700 Project Manager Danny Mulcahy, left, addresses housing and traffic concerns related to the proposed development west of Steamboat Springs during a talk hosted by Colorado Group Realty at the Tread of Pioneers Museum on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 26, 2008
Chase Grippa, right, looks past defender Joe Nerney during the Steamboat Springs High School lacrosse team's practice at Gardner Field on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 26, 2008
Friends Meghan Garrecht-Connelly, from left, Keagan Scronek and Lacey Lewis play during recess at Soda Creek Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 26, 2008
Eduardo Gallegos-Reyes
Published on March 26, 2008
Retired teacher and current Steamboat Springs High School basketball coach Kelly Meek speaks in strong support of the school's principal, Mike Knezevich, during the public comment section of the Steamboat Springs School Board's open meeting Monday night. The board voted Monday night to postpone a decision on Knezevich's contract until June 9.
Published on March 25, 2008
The Yampa River, seen here in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon, will see an increased flow rate during the next few months as a result of the melting snowpack.
Published on March 25, 2008
Peggy Dunning, left, and Lavon Cheek make use of the kitchen facilities to wash dishes after lunch at the new Steamboat Springs Community Center on Monday afternoon. Senior lunches are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Published on March 25, 2008
A motorist makes his way over a patched section of Routt County Road 14 outside of Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. County officials are hosting an open meeting today regarding potential county road improvements.
Published on March 25, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident David Dietrich lets his Labradors, Coho and Jackson, check out a trout he caught Sunday afternoon in the Yampa River downtown.
Published on March 24, 2008
Susanne Kane Bostrom is photographed with a vase of daffodils in the atrium at Alpine Floral in Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon. Bostrom, owner of Alpine Floral, helps organize the daffodil sale each year as a fundraiser for hospice care.
Published on March 24, 2008
Sophie Leeson, 6, scrounges for plastic eggs at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Volunteers hid more than 5,000 eggs this year for children to collect.
Published on March 23, 2008
The Easter Bunny arrives at Howelsen Hill to greet children at the Easter Egg Hunt.
Published on March 23, 2008
Ace Hardware employee Cooper Barnett, right, assists customer Sebastian Bradley at the store on the west end of Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Barnett is one of several employees who came to Ace after lengthy careers in other fields.
Published on March 23, 2008
Ace Hardware employee Terry Wattles works to restock a battery display at the store on the west end of Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 23, 2008
Ace Hardware employee Richard Dastyck works on a computer in his office at the store. Dastyck taught for almost 30 years and began working at Ace part-time after he retired.
Published on March 23, 2008
Steamboat resident Allen Belshaw runs across a bridge over the Yampa River on Friday while getting in three hours of training. Belshaw plans to run in a 50-mile race in June, then a 100-mile race in September.
Published on March 23, 2008
Glenwood Springs runner Mario Gonzalez, No. 22, is safe at second as Steamboat's Elliot Girard holds up the ball in Saturday's doubleheader at West Glenwood. Steamboat won the first game, 5-3, in eight innings. Glenwood won the second game, 22-7, in five innings.
Published on March 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Kylee Swiggart keeps her eye on the ball Saturday as the Sailors took six of seven matches from Glenwood Springs. Swiggart and Sara Bearss, playing as the team's No. 1 doubles pair, won their match 6-3, 6-1.
Published on March 23, 2008
Freshmen Tara Spitellie, left, and Coleman Holloway, center, explain their sludge project to judge Greg Binsfeld during science class at Steamboat Springs High School on Thursday morning. The students were tasked with using laboratory experiments to determine the identities of several substances that had been mixed together.
Published on March 23, 2008
Pedestrians make their way across Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
Local rancher Pete Wille talks about the wool industry on his sheep farm during a Cow Town Ranch Tour near Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
Local horse trainer Jason Patrick speaks to patrons on a Cow Town Ranch Tour at his facility near Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
A lamb looks for a meal from its mother in a pen at Pete Wille's ranch near Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Lisa Floyd reaches to return a ball Saturday as the Sailors beat up on Glenwood Springs. Floyd, the team's No. 1 singles player, won her match, 6-1, 6-2.
Published on March 23, 2008
Steamboat's Kelsey Pierson, right, moves the ball past Pine Creek High School's Sarah Falkenstein during the match between the two schools in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
Several members of the Steamboat Springs City Council enjoy an informal chat together at Harwigs in downtown Steamboat Springs on Tuesday night after the council's weekly meeting.
Published on March 23, 2008
Site preparation is under way at the First Tracks affordable housing development in Wildhorse Meadows. The development represents the bulk of building permits issued in February.
Published on March 23, 2008
A trio of cranes is busy at the site of Trailhead Lodge in Wildhorse Meadows this week. Business professor Glenn Mueller says real estate markets in Colorado mountain towns are relatively immune to the current national economy downturn.
Published on March 23, 2008
Henry Fabian goes for a run on Heavenly View Road on Saturday morning. Fabian hopes to run a full marathon in Ohio this summer.
Published on March 23, 2008
A line of cars makes its way toward South Routt County along Highway 131 outside of Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon.
Published on March 23, 2008
Editorial Cartoon for March 23, 2008
Published on March 23, 2008
Skiers get ready to ride the gondola at Steamboat Ski Area on Friday morning as a conditions board proclaims four new inches of snow at mid-mountain, bringing the total snowfall for the year to a new record of 450 inches.
Published on March 22, 2008
A patron at Tap House in downtown Steamboat Springs enjoys an NCAA tournament basketball game on a big-screen television during dinner Friday night.
Published on March 22, 2008
This house in downtown Steamboat Springs was buried in snow Jan. 23
Published on March 22, 2008
Rod Schrage
Published on March 22, 2008
Suzy Lord (formerly Williams)
Published on March 22, 2008
Pete Wither
Published on March 22, 2008
Sandy Evans Hall
Published on March 22, 2008
Ray Heid
Published on March 22, 2008
Winter Olympic medalist and Steamboat Springs resident Nelson Carmichael has a powder field to himself Jan. 9.
Published on March 22, 2008
A heavy duty snowblower clears snow from Steamboat Springs Airport on Jan. 23.
Published on March 22, 2008
Steamboat Ski Patrollers lead an avalanche awareness clinic.
Published on March 22, 2008
Palmer Hoyt enjoys a powder day after 9 inches of snow fell Dec. 26.
Published on March 22, 2008
Tom "T" Barr enjoys life on a bluebird day Feb. 29.
Published on March 22, 2008
Parts of the ski area were regraded before the season. Opening day was postponed from Nov. 21 to 30.
Published on March 22, 2008
The ski area reported measurable snow on 91 days since Oct. 18. Fifty-one of those days were 4 inches or more.
Published on March 22, 2008
The snow was so deep in late January that even proceeding through downtown stop signs became particularly risky.
Published on March 22, 2008
Emmy Barr can't help but smile on a deep powder day Jan. 14.
Published on March 22, 2008
A young egg hunter tromps through the hay at Howelsen Hill during a recent Easter Egg Hunt there. Today's 33rd annual city-sponsored Egg Hunt is at 11 a.m. at the base of Howelsen Hill.
Published on March 22, 2008
Lisa Erbes surfaces for a breath while swimming laps in a pool at the Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday morning. Rate increases go into effect April 1, and many members will see their rates double or even triple.
Published on March 22, 2008
This house at 443 Oak St. once was the home Dr. Frederick E. Willett, who came to Steamboat Springs in 1912 and practiced medicine in Routt County for 56 years. A March 13 article in the Steamboat Today incorrectly identified a home at 544 Oak St. as Willett's former residence.
Published on March 22, 2008
A reflection shows skiers gathering at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday morning as a small sign near the gondola entrance proclaims the total snowfall for the year to be a new record of 450 inches.
Published on March 21, 2008
The Steamboat Ski Area reported 4 inches of new snow this morning, establishing a new single-season snowfall record of 450 inches.
Published on March 21, 2008
Soda Creek Elementary School art teacher Susanmarie Oddo speaks with a reporter in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday morning about her own artwork, which currently is on display at Epilogue Book Company. Much of Oddo's art is inspired by her own students and her friends' children.
Published on March 21, 2008
Makayla Suriano-Husman takes a break from searching for eggs to roll in the hay during the 32nd Annual Egg Hunt on April 7, 2007, at Howelsen Hill. The children searched for eggs and also had a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, who arrived via the Barrows Chairlift down Howelsen Hill.
Published on March 21, 2008
A "sap pocket" is a sign of a beetle-invested tree. The pocket forms when the tree pushes sap out of the holes carved by burrowing beetles.
Published on March 21, 2008
The Steamboat Springs Peewee A team holds up its second-place state tournament banner Sunday. The team beat a Denver team in the semifinals, 3-1, before falling to the Mountain State Renegades, 7-1, in the championship game.
Published on March 21, 2008
Mac Marsh, center, signed his letter of intent to play football for Western State College of Colorado at Steamboat Springs High School on Thursday morning. Marsh's parents, Steve and Jeannie Marsh, from left, and coaches Lonn Clementson and Aaron Finch were all present to support Marsh as he signed the letter.
Published on March 21, 2008
Logger Zane Younglund cuts the limbs off a lodgepole pine at the Steamboat Ski Area in summer 2006. Ski area officials say Mount Werner's diverse forests will prevent widespread devastation from the beetle epidemic.
Published on March 21, 2008
The Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue plays today and Saturday at Mahogany Ridge.
Published on March 21, 2008
Lynn Harding and Bobby Redd take a break from cutting down lodgepole pines two summers ago at the Steamboat Ski Area. Ski area officials say there will be limited removal of beetle-killed trees this summer.
Published on March 21, 2008
Elijah Gerhard checks out the snow falling in downtown Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. Gerhard and his family are visiting Steamboat Springs from Plano, Texas. The National Weather Service forecast several inches of snow overnight Thursday, potentially enough for the Steamboat Ski Area to break its single-season snowfall record.
Published on March 21, 2008
New Jersey pop-rockers deSoL blend Latin roots and diverse musical tastes Saturday at Steamboat Mountain Theater.
Published on March 21, 2008
Ky-Mani Marley, who has transitioned to hip-hop from reggae roots, plays a free show Saturday in Gondola Square.
Published on March 21, 2008
The American Cancer Society plans to launch Road to Recovery, a volunteer-driven program that gives rides to area cancer patients free of charge. For more information or to volunteer, call (970) 242-2496 or e-mail judy.morehouse@cancer.org.
Published on March 20, 2008
Kimberly Griffis, top left, and Coy Trammell, bottom left, check out the Steamboat Ski Area as they ride a magic carpet lift near the base area Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 20, 2008
Susan Tedeschi is among the acts slated to perform during the first annual 'Springalicious' festival for the Steamboat Ski Area's closing weekend of the 2007-08 season, April 5 and 6.
Published on March 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School basketball players, from right, Ryan Shaw, Michael Vandahl, Alex Wood, Colby Kostur and Aaron Calkins have been named to the Western Slope All-League team. Vandahl, who also won "Player of the Year," Calkins and Kostur made the first team. Wood and Shaw were named honorable mention.
Published on March 20, 2008
Students flood through the front doors of Steamboat Springs High School after classes are dismissed on Wednesday afternoon. A school safety task force was formed Tuesday to coordinate preparedness plans for Routt County schools.
Published on March 20, 2008
Sandra Smyser is welcomed as the new Eagle County School District superintendent on Wednesday during a meeting at the school district's administration building in Eagle. Smyser currently is serving as interim superintendent of the Steamboat Springs School District and was a finalist for the full-time job.
Published on March 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Lisa Floyd returns a volley during Tuesday afternoon's match against Vail Mountain.
Published on March 19, 2008
Steamboat's Elise Anderson, right, handles the ball during the Sailors' game against Glenwood Springs at Gardner Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Sailors defeated Glenwood, 2-1.
Published on March 19, 2008
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar, left, and his brother, U.S. Representative John Salazar, speak to a group of local elected officials, community leaders and other members of the public in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday morning.
Published on March 19, 2008
Jan Willman, left, chats with Michael Hogue, center, and his wife Maureen as the couple buys a few bunches of daffodils to support Hospice & Palliative Care Services of Northwest Colorado VNA at Bamboo Market on Tuesday. Daffodils will be on sale Wednesday at Bamboo Market, Alpine Floral and Steamboat VNA.
Published on March 19, 2008
Todd Hagenbuch announces his candidacy for state House District 57 on the steps of the Routt County Courthouse in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 19, 2008
Skip Meier prepares to outfit a customer with ski rental equipment at the Christy Sports location at Clock Tower Square in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on March 19, 2008
City Council President Loui Antonucci and County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush discuss an issue during Monday's joint meeting between the Steamboat Springs City Council and the Routt County Board of Commissioners. Among the issues discussed at the meeting was the city's proposed 2 percent increase to its franchise fee with Atmos Energy.
Published on March 18, 2008
Tina Fry packs a box at the Routt County Clerk and Recorder's Office Monday afternoon. The office will be moving down the hall later this week as part of a renovation project at the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on March 18, 2008
Bob Litzau, right, and Bob Brown spent their St. Patrick's Day in the kitchen at the Holy Name Catholic Church. The pair have taken part in the corned beef and cabbage Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Dinner for more than two decades. This is the 49th year for the event in Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 18, 2008
Birgitta Lindgren and her father, Sven Wiik, recently returned from the Masters World Cup cross-country skiing championships in McCall, Idaho. Wiik claimed a pair of silver medals in his age group.
Published on March 18, 2008
Scott Maynard races to the bottom of the See Me run at Steamboat Ski Area. Maynard had the fastet raw time in the men's non-Alpine division.
Published on March 17, 2008
A lone fisherman takes advantage of a sunny day to brave the cold waters of the Yampa River in search of trout in downtown Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon.
Published on March 17, 2008
A classic-style Northern Indian restaurant, Bombay Grill, will open in this location in Wildhorse Marketplace during the summer.
Published on March 16, 2008
First-graders Gabe Aigner, left, and Zoe Crockett, right, practice reading with their teacher Janel Florquist during class at Soda Creek Elementary School in Steamboat Springs on Thursday morning.
Published on March 16, 2008
Hana Fiserova races up one of the final hills of Saturday's North Routt Coureur des Bois. Racers from across the country covered either a 45- or a 90-kilometer course using either freestyle or classic ski techniques.
Published on March 16, 2008
John Woodward,92, rounds a gate on the Bashor racecourse Friday on the first day of thisyear's NASTAR National Championship in Steamboat Springs. Woodward was the oldest man in this year's competition.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat's Bryce Peters passes the ball during Saturday's lacrosse game between the Sailors and Evergreen High School. Steamboat won, 10-8.
Published on March 16, 2008
Jeff Kozyea leads the fifth annual Routt County Leaderswhip Symposium at Olympian Hall on Monday.
Published on March 16, 2008
Nick Marzano
Published on March 16, 2008
First-graders, from right, Hudson Heil, Alicia Mitchell and Trace Walker practice reading during class at Soda Creek Elementary in Steamboat Springs on Thursday morning.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat skier Deborah Rose pushes toward the finish line in the fourth annual North Routtt Coureur des Bois on Saturday near the base of Hahn's Peak, which looms in the background.
Published on March 16, 2008
Todd Hagenbuch chats with other Routt County Democrats at the party's convention and assembly at Howelsen Hill on Saturday afternoon. Hagenbuch is expected announce his candidacy for House District 57 at a press conference Tuesday.
Published on March 16, 2008
Jackson Hole's Naomi Wain, 85, rounds a gate Friday during the opening day of the NASTAR National Championships at the Steamboat Ski Area. Wain was competing in the 85-89 age division.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat's Ian Anderson, right, breaks past an Evergreen defender during Saturday's game between the Sailors and Evergreen High School. Steamboat defeated Evergreen, 10-8, for its first win of the season.
Published on March 16, 2008
The second phase of The Porches is under construction on a site between Rockies Way and Mount Werner Road.
Published on March 16, 2008
Editorial cartoon for March 16, 2008.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat resident Tom Kennan, skiing freestyle, pushes to stay ahead of a pair of classic style skiers near the end of Saturday's North Routt Coureur des Bois. Nearly 150 competitors completed the event.
Published on March 16, 2008
Craig Mayor Don Jones speaks at Wal-Mart's grand opening in Craig in November 2007. On Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council discussed the future of big box retail in Steamboat Springs. A newly released economic development study showed Steamboat residents are divided in support for big box stores.
Published on March 16, 2008
Routt County Democrat Catherine Carson leads a discussion at the organization's convention in Olympian Hall at the Howelsen Hill Lodge on Saturday afternoon.
Published on March 16, 2008
John Woodward, 92, rounds a gate on the Bashor racecourse Friday on the first day of this year's NASTAR National Championship in Steamboat Springs. Woodward was the oldest man in this year's competition.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat boys lacrosse coach Bob Hiester leads his team from the sidelines during Saturday's game against Evergreen High School.
Published on March 16, 2008
Pekin ducklings snuggle in an enclosure at Flat Tops Ranch Supply in Phippsburg on Friday afternoon. The ducklings currently are on sale at the store along with baby chickens.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat's Mia Quick, left, and Battle Mountain's Kelly VanHee vie for possession of the ball during the match at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday. Battle Mountain defeated Steamboat, 2-0.
Published on March 16, 2008
Eleven-year-old Alex Stojda watches as his father Mike fine-tunes his skis prior to Friday's race at the NASTAR National Championships at Steamboat Ski Area. The races drew 1,100 athletes to Steamboat Springs looking for national titles.
Published on March 16, 2008
Michelle Avery
Published on March 16, 2008
A Steamboat Springs Police Department patrol car idles in Ski Time Square early Friday morning as Officer Scott Middleton questions witnesses after an incident near the Tugboat Grill & Pub.
Published on March 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs Police Officer Scott Middleton speaks with witnesses after an incident early Friday morning in Ski Time Square.
Published on March 16, 2008
Kevin Basik, a motivational speaker from Florida, humors a select group of students from Northwest Colorado who were attending the fifth annual Rout County Leadership Symposium on Monday.
Published on March 16, 2008
Tires with steel or carbide studs are used by bicycle enthusiasts interested in riding year-round regardless of the weather. The studs are intended to improve traction on slippery ice and snow.
Published on March 16, 2008
North Park student Kelsey Souza listens to another student during a discussion at the fifth annual Routt County Leadership Symposium. The symposium invited students from across Northwestern Colorado to come and listen to speakers, and discuss issues with their peers.
Published on March 16, 2008
Specialized boots such as this Lake MXZ302 Winter Mountain Shoe at the Orange Peel Bicycle Service shop in Steamboat Springs are worn by some riders who enjoy biking in cold, wintery conditions.
Published on March 16, 2008
Big Agnes Head of Warranty Chris Tamucci suits up for his bicycle commute home from work at the BAP! location in downtown Steamboat Springs on Friday afternoon. Tamucci rides his bike to work year-round despite adverse weather conditions.
Published on March 16, 2008
Published on March 16, 2008
Willow Fitzgerald, a student a the Lowell Whiteman School, takes notes during the fifth annual Routt County Leadership Symposium, which was held at Olympian Hall on Monday.
Published on March 16, 2008
American Legion Post Commander Bob Hayes presents certificates to Garrett Murchison and Caitlin Mahanna.
Published on March 15, 2008
The Sweden-Steamboat connection includes 16 students and two teachers from Sweden and the U.S. Pictured are Meghan Rabbitt, Steamboat; Emily Hannah, Steamboat; Ingrid Randell, Sweden; Martha Anderson, Steamboat; Jake Miller, Steamboat; Hugo Blomquist, Sweden; Viking Bjrk Fristrom, Sweden; teacher Sally Howard, Steamboat; teacher Marie Backlund, Sweden; Sam Harrelson, Steamboat; Brandon Krentz, Steamboat; John Wharton, Steamboat; Sara von Sydow, Sweden; Mallory Richey, Steamboat; Linnea Jonsson, Sweden; Johanna Tysell, Sweden; and Daniel Wessberger, Sweden. Tobias Laine, Sweden, is not pictured.
Published on March 15, 2008
Oak Creek Police Chief Russ Caterinicchio prepares paperwork for court cases in his office Friday afternoon. The Oak Creek Town Board rejected a proposal Thursday to disband the department.
Published on March 15, 2008
Ski racer Nic Sell streaks down the See Me race course Friday during the opening day of the NASTAR National Championships in Steamboat Springs. This is the third year the events has drawn the nation's top recreational skiers to the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area. More than 1,000 skiers and their families are visiting during the three days of competition and other activities.
Published on March 15, 2008
Steamboat Springs ski racer Jerry Taylor talks about Friday's race course with fellow skier James Black during the NASTAR National Championships.
Published on March 15, 2008
Steamboat Springs ski racer Jerry Taylor rounds a gate on the Vogue race course Friday morning during the NASTAR National Championships. The 72-year-old skier has taken part in the NASTAR championships, off and on, since 1975.
Published on March 15, 2008
Hayden's Garrett Murchison throws a towel in liue of a discus in the Hayden High School gymnasium Wednesday as the Tiger track and field team prepared for Saturday's season-opening meet in Delta.
Published on March 15, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Terica Arroyo tries to outrun junior Kelsey Pierson for a ground ball Thursday as the girls lacrosse team practiced in the snow. The team opens its season today as it travels to play Lewis-Palmer.
Published on March 15, 2008
Artist Sara Vanderbeek describes the process she uses to create her art at a reception at the Depot Art Center's Emerging Artists Gallery.
Published on March 14, 2008
Soprano Robin Follman, pictured, and tenor Mark Thomsen perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Depot Art Center as part of Colorado Mountain College's Jim Calaway Honor Series. The program features selections from "The Merry Widow," "Carmen" and "La Boheme."
Published on March 14, 2008
A painting by Maggie Fleming Mitchell
Published on March 14, 2008
A painting by Erika Garcy
Published on March 14, 2008
A painting by Christie Ginanni
Published on March 14, 2008
Artists Sara Vanderbeek, clockwise from front right, Erika Garcy, Christie Ginanni and Maggie Fleming Mitchell were the focus of attention during a reception in the Depot Art Center's Emerging Artist Gallery.
Published on March 14, 2008
A painting by Sara Vanderbeek
Published on March 14, 2008
Soprano Robin Follman, left, and tenor Mark Thomsen perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Depot Art Center as part of Colorado Mountain College's Jim Calaway Honor Series. The program features selections from "The Merry Widow," "Carmen" and "La Boheme."
Published on March 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs freshman Jackson Coe clears snow Thursday while the girls lacrosse team practices behind him. The boys took the field moments later in preperation for Saturday's home opening game against Evergreen.
Published on March 14, 2008
A wall of icicles shrouds the Interiors with Altitude building in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. With heavy snow forecast for the area this weekend, the Steamboat Ski Area stands poised to break the annual ski season snowfall record.
Published on March 14, 2008
Soda Creek Elementary kindergarten teacher Georgia Reust, right, gives handouts to Lauren Ehrlich, left, and her other students as class is dismissed on Thursday morning.
Published on March 14, 2008
Olympic ski racer AJ Kitt races at the NASTAR National Championships in Steamboat Springs a few years ago. Kitt and several other big-name skiers are expected to be the pacesetters for this year's championships. Racing begins Friday.
Published on March 13, 2008
Steamboat's Bill Demong, right, celebrates his third-place season finish in the Nordic combined World Cup after Sunday's event in Holmenkollen, Norway. Germany's Ronny Ackermann, center, won the overall title. Norway's Petter L. Tande, left, placed second.
Published on March 13, 2008
Burgess Creek, shown here near Ski Time Square on Tuesday afternoon, may see several improvements this summer, such as daylighting, which will involve diverting some of the creek's water out of a culvert and into a stream.
Published on March 13, 2008
Deb Schaffer ejects a spent shell casing from her shotgun while taking aim at another skeet on the Routt County Rifle Club's range west of Steamboat Springs on April 28, 2007. Rifle Club filed a lawsuit against Steamboat 700 because of a disputed property line.
Published on March 13, 2008
Local builder John Fielding discusses the possibility of private citizens presenting offers to move three small homes from the property of the Holy Name Catholic Church in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday morning. The homes are to be removed in preparation for the church's planned expansion.
Published on March 13, 2008
The Moffat County Commission found the city of Steamboat Springs in breach contract in regards to construction of the new Steamboat Transit site in Craig. The Commission voted to bill Steamboat about $150,000.
Published on March 13, 2008
Snowboarder Mac Carmony enjoys the spring-like conditions at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday afternoon. Warm weather and a blue sky have many skiers and riders thinking spring.
Published on March 12, 2008
Jordan Davidson, left, and his brother Seth discuss one of their group's projects, an electric car, at Steamboat Springs High School on Tuesday morning. The Davidsons are members of the high school's Science Olympiad team.
Published on March 12, 2008
Ski Time Square sales tax
Published on March 12, 2008
On March 8, the Hayden Middle School wrestling team placed first at its home tournament - the Northwest Colorado Invitational. Despite being plagued by sickness, Hayden Middle School proved strong with only about half its team. Steamboat placed second, and Meeker placed third. Nine schools participated. Pictured, front row: Nick Deluca; second row, from left: coach Dallas Robinson, manager Savannah Williams, manager Vicki Muhme, manager Tyanna Zabel, manager Kelsea DeBowes, Daniel Engle, Errol Ormesher and Chad Terry. Third row, from left, Coach Ty Camilletti, Will Valora, Michael Baumgartner, manager Amanda Warning, manager Belle Mazzola, T-Lane Mazzola, Nick Williams, Austin Cless, Greg Frentress and Coach Ty Zabel; back row, from left: Kaiden Decker, Josh St. Clair, Mark Doolin, Journey Vreeman, Jordan Ferrier and Nate Mack.
Published on March 12, 2008
The Sailors' Mia Quick, left, makes a move to break past a Moffat County defender during the match in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. The Sailors defeated the Bulldogs, 9-0.
Published on March 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs Middle School eighth-grader Krista Halsnes drives her dogsled carrying fellow eighth-grader Kailee Duryea on Tuesday around the school track. Students at the school were doing a little hands-on learning to coincide with an English unit in which they are reading books by Jack London. Students are about to read "Call of the Wild." Krista, a dogsled racer, volunteered to teach students about the sport and its history.
Published on March 12, 2008
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Sven Wiik picks up his mail at the downtown post office Monday morning. The U.S. Postal Service gave a presentation to the Steamboat Springs City Council on Monday night laying out a proposed move to a new location. Traffic and other concerns at the current location prompted Postal Service officials to start looking at alternative locations for the Steamboat Springs offices.
Published on March 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Shannon Ford and her daughter Ava used the extra hour of sunlight Monday to enjoy the spring-like weather. The family's pet, Elliemae, also seemed to enjoy the longer day and the warmer weather.
Published on March 11, 2008
Lisa Rolan, the new finance director for the city of Steamboat Springs, began work in her new role last week. Rolan came to Steamboat Springs from Columbia, S.C.
Published on March 11, 2008
Steamboat resident Brad Piske prepares to mail packages from the downtown post office in Steamboat Springs on Monday morning.The post office gave a presentation to Steamboat Springs City Council on Monday night laying out a proposed move to a new location. Traffic and other concerns at the current location prompted the post office officials to start looking at alternative locations.
Published on March 11, 2008
Using a greenhouse is one way to extend the growing season in Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 10, 2008
Steamboat skier Michael DeGrandis skies down the Steamboat Ski Area's VooDoo run mogul course Sunday in the dual moguls competition of the Junior Olympics.
Published on March 10, 2008
Soroco High School students, from left, Joey Kelly, 17, Amber Maes, 16, and Julia Luciano, 16, warm their hands on a grill outside the Ace at the Curve hardware store in Steamboat Springs. The three were part of a group of world history students selling hot dogs and chili to raise money for a trip to Chicago.
Published on March 10, 2008
Steamboat skiers Michael DeGrandis and Ryan Dyer face off in the fifth-place race of the dual moguls freestyle skiing competition Sunday at the Junior Olympics at Steamboat Ski Area. Dyer won the head-to-head matchup.
Published on March 10, 2008
Brian Tate, left, leads a pack of skiers during the North Routt Coureur des Bois cross-country skiing race at Steamboat Lake on March 17, 2007.
Published on March 10, 2008
Construction worker Julio Martinez puts the finishing touches on a series of window panes at the site of the new Steamboat Springs Community Center along U.S. Highway 40 on Friday afternoon.
Published on March 10, 2008
Colby Kostur, No. 20, of the Sailors gets fouled by No. 35 Chaz Vaughn of Pueblo West during action Friday in the Class 4A State Basketball Playoffs at Widefield High School in Colorado Springs. Pueblo West won, 67-61.
Published on March 9, 2008
The proposed St. Cloud Resort & Spa would occupy the space currently occupied by the Clocktower Square Penthouse Condominiums and other parcels, including the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. parking structure at the entrance to Ski Time Square.
Published on March 9, 2008
Sunray Meadows on Village Drive has been providing entry-level condominiums in the sub-$400,000 price range for the past five years. However, the last of the original developer sales have closed.
Published on March 9, 2008
Average occupational wages (hourly)
Published on March 9, 2008
Source: Land Title Guarantee Co.; Graphic: Allison Miriani/Staff
Published on March 9, 2008
Employees at Black Tie Ski Rentals constantly are reminded of what can and cannot be recycled.
Published on March 9, 2008
The panel of seven judges for Saturday's aerials event watches as a competitor soars off a jump late in the afternoon. The group rated 97 jumpers, 77 boys and 20 girls, on tricks and landing.
Published on March 9, 2008
Black Tie Ski Rentals employee Andrea Detwiler won a pass to Silverton Mountain for compiling the most employee green points.
Published on March 9, 2008
Ellen and Paul Bonnifield take the floor Friday night at the South Routt Social Dance at the Let's Dance Studio in Oak Creek.
Published on March 9, 2008
Black Tie Ski Rentals Director of Marketing Luke Staunton helped lead the green efforts at the ski rental delivery company in Steamboat Springs. Black Tie has received the Gold Planet Certification in the Sustainable Business Program for implementing many green practices, which include purchasing shirts made with organic cotton.
Published on March 9, 2008
Rep. Al White, R-Hayden, speaks about his state senate campaign Saturday at the Routt County Republicans' County Assembly.
Published on March 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs skier Tyler Saxe soars off a jump Saturday during the aerials competition at the Junior Olympics at Steamboat Ski Area. Saxe, one of three area competitors, finished 44th. The Junior Olympics resumes for its final day today with the dual moguls event.
Published on March 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coaches Kate Marshall, from left, Tony Lodico and Nick Dimerest dig out a landing area on the moguls course at VooDoo run Saturday at Steamboat Ski Area in preparation for today's dual moguls competition as the aerials competition continues lower on the mountain.
Published on March 9, 2008
Bruce Perry announces a skier Saturday while serving as the public address announcer at the Freestyle Junior Olympics at Steamboat Ski Area. Perry has been involved in freestyle skiing since the 1970s, first competing, then judging and now announcing.
Published on March 9, 2008
Lindsay Peny is pushed into a pool full of 35-degree water by Amy Pratt, right, as Heather Beck looks on. The ladies were participating in the fourth annual Penguin Plunge at Catamount Lake on Saturday, March 24, 2007. The annual fundraiser raised around $50,000 and benefits the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley.
Published on March 9, 2008
Bruce Carta gets some extra silver glitter added to his nose to supplement his 'Wizard of Oz' Tin Man costume before the fourth annual Penguin Plunge at Catamount Lake on Saturday, March 24, 2007. The annual fundraiser raised around $50,000 and benefits the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley.
Published on March 9, 2008
Jim Swiggart, center, after jumping in 34-degree water with the group "The Cold Medalists" during the 3rd annual Penguin Plunge at of the Catamount Ranch & Club swimming pool.
Published on March 9, 2008
Penguin Plunge participants from Lake Catamount Ranch and Club pose as synchronized swimmers at 2007's event.
Published on March 9, 2008
Steve Hilley plants cardboard penguins in the ice of the Catamount Lake swimming pool before the fourth annual Penguin Plunge on March 24, 2007. The annual fundraiser raised about $50,000 and benefits the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley.
Published on March 9, 2008
Colorado Mountain College President Dr. Bob Spuhler listens Thursday as CMC Alpine Campus professor of mathematics Stephen Craig talks about being named professor of the year for all eight campuses.
Published on March 9, 2008
Firefighters from the West Routt Fire Protection District extinguish a fire Friday afternoon at the Vista Verde Townhomes in Hayden.
Published on March 9, 2008
The 3rd Annual Penguin Plunge got under way when the first wave of jumpers the group "Dave's Dippers" - dressed as Oreo's and a carton of milk - entered the 34-degree water at Lake Catamount Ranch and Club.
Published on March 9, 2008
Steamboat's Stephen Wilson spins in the air after flying off the jump Saturday during the aerials segment of the Junior Olympics at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on March 9, 2008
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for March 9, 2008.
Published on March 9, 2008
Jumpers at the 2007 Penguin Plunge.
Published on March 9, 2008
A group of oil dippers at the Fourth Annual Penguin Plunge.
Published on March 9, 2008
Molly Killien
Published on March 9, 2008
The crowd of Steamboat fans was vocal, but the Sailors fell to the Pueblo West Cyclones, 67-61, in the Sweet 16 round at Widefield High School.
Published on March 8, 2008
George Krawzoff
Published on March 8, 2008
Steamboat players, from left, Isiah Forsyth, Darren Burke, Nelson Brassell and Connor Moore react to the closing seconds of the Sailors' loss to the Pueblo West Cyclones in the Sweet 16 round of Class 4A playoffs. With the loss, the Sailors' season is finished.
Published on March 8, 2008
It's a long way down for Trace Page on Friday afternoon after he launched himself into the air on a practice run for today's Junior Olympics aerials competition at Steamboat Ski Area. The ski area is close to breaking its record for snowfall.
Published on March 8, 2008
The largest Craig project is Western Skies, a collection of 149 single-family homes west of Ridgeview and north of Columbine Apartments being developed by Western Skies LLC. Different colors represent different construction phases. The orange section is the first construction phase, which has 22 home lots. Green is the second phase that expands the eventual neighborhood with 27 homes and a three-acre park. Yellow is the third phase. Purple is fourth phase, and blue is fifth phase.
Published on March 8, 2008
Head coach Kelly Meek gives his Sailors team some instructions during a second-half timeout, the Sailors fell to the Pueblo West Cyclones, 67-61, in the Sweet 16 game at Widefield High School.
Published on March 8, 2008
Steamboat skier Dalton Lee soars off the second jump Friday in the Junior Olympics single moguls competition. Lee was one of four Steamboat participants to advance to the finals, and he went on to finish ninth on the boys side.
Published on March 8, 2008
Steamboat skier Ryan Dyer prepares for the second jump of the Junior Olympics moguls competition Friday at Steamboat Ski Area. Dyer, who came in fourth, was the team's top finisher.
Published on March 8, 2008
Alex Wood, No. 24, battles Kyle Mabry, No. 25, of Pueblo West as Colby Kostur, No. 20, looks to get in the action during second-half play.
Published on March 8, 2008
Aaron Calkins pulls up for a jump shot during action in the Class 4A State Basetball Playoffs at Widefield High School in Security.
Published on March 8, 2008
Michael Vandahl, No. 22, drives to the hoop during action in the Class 4A State Basetball Playoffs at Widefield High School in Security. The Sailors fell to the Cyclones, 67-61
Published on March 8, 2008
Connor Moore of the Steamboat Sailors drives past Ryan Larson, No. 41, of Pueblo West, during playoff action, the Sailors came up short, falling to the Cyclones, 67-61
Published on March 8, 2008
Colby Kostur of the Steamboat Sailors drives to the hoop during action in the Class 4A State Basketball Playoffs at Widefield High School.
Published on March 8, 2008
Head coach Kelly Meek gives his Sailors team some instructions during a second-half timeout in the Sweet 16 4A State Basetball game at Widefield High School.
Published on March 8, 2008
Kelly Stanford
Published on March 8, 2008
A member of the honor guard pays his respects near the casket of Eric O'Hara at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 7, 2008
Bill Montag, center, watches as members of the honor guard deliver the casket of Montag's stepson, Eric O'Hara.
Published on March 7, 2008
Gregory O'Hara, left, carries a flag as he leaves a funeral service for his son Eric O'Hara at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Gregory O'Hara was accompanied by Katharine Connelly, right.
Published on March 7, 2008
Anchor Way Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Kevin King offers words of love and encouragement to family and friends of Eric O'Hara during a funeral at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 7, 2008
Terri Montag carries a flag while leaving a funeral service for her son, Eric O'Hara, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.
Published on March 7, 2008
Snow confined the Steamboat Springs girls soccer team to the gym Wednesday. The team's first game, set for Saturday, was postponed. The Sailors are scheduled to open Tuesday at home against Moffat County.
Published on March 7, 2008
A vehicle carrying Bill and Terri Montag leads a procession of mourners past rows of headstones at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver before a funeral for Terri's son, Eric O'Hara.
Published on March 7, 2008
Steamboat skier Michael Ricker looks to stomp a trick off the top kicker in the Bashor Terrain Park on Thursday during the 2008 Freestyle Junior Olympics slopestyle competition at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on March 7, 2008
Steamboat skier Conor Garrecht-Connelly does a rodeo off the bottom kicker in the Bashor Terrain Park on Thursday during the 2008 Freestyle Junior Olympics slopestyle competition at the Steamboat Ski Area. Events continue today with moguls on VooDoo.
Published on March 7, 2008
Members of an honor guard from the U.S. Army's Third Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division deliver the casket of their fellow soldier, Eric O'Hara, before a funeral at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 7, 2008
A member of the honor guard plays "Taps" on the bugle during a funeral for Eric O'Hara at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Thursday afternoon.
Published on March 7, 2008
Michael Glabicki performs with Rusted Root in Gondola Square on Thursday. The show is part of the Bud Light Rocks the 'Boat free concert series.
Published on March 7, 2008
Jeff Austin performs with Bill Nershi and Darol Anger in Gondola Square at 3 p.m. Saturday as part of the Bud Light Rocks the 'Boat free concert series.
Published on March 7, 2008
Larry Keel, seen here with his band Natural Bridge, traces bluegrass music to its traditional Irish roots. Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Keel said he was introduced to bluegrass at an early age.
Published on March 7, 2008
Paintings by local artist Susan Corser wait to be hung on the wall at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat on Monday morning.
Published on March 7, 2008
Local artist Bert Kempers discusses his paintings at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat on Monday morning.
Published on March 7, 2008
Traci Cameron practices with a sword during a belly dancing routine at the Northwest Ballet Studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Published on March 7, 2008
Molly Mintun, left, and Heidi Meshurel-Jolly practice with a swords during a belly dancing routine at the Northwest Ballet Studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Published on March 7, 2008
Courtney Anderson practices with a sword during a belly dancing routice at the Northwest Ballet Studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Published on March 7, 2008
From abandoned to seized, the Craig Police Department has picked up and sold about 150 vehicles in the past four years as part of the city's code enforcement. The department currently has four impounded vehicles up for closed-bid auction.
Published on March 7, 2008
Rick Meserve, The Neenan Company project manager for the Moffat County School District, presents the floor plans for the new middle school Wednesday at the Moffat County School District Administration Building. Meserve and school district officials took questions from the audience. The plans for the new building are scheduled to go before the state for approval in April.
Published on March 6, 2008
Key to new middle school layout: Blue: Classrooms Purple: Physical Education Light pink: Traffic areas Dark pink: Common areas Light pink: Storage/food service Dark gray: Existing facilities incorporated into new building Green: Library and media center Yellow: Faculty, staff and administration Note: Northern classroom wing is two-storied. The second floor will house seventh-grade students and the ground floor will contain eighth-grade students.
Published on March 6, 2008
Carolina Sarmiento shops at the Steamboat Trading Company in Ski Time Square on Wednesday afternoon. Businesses were notified Friday that Ski Time Square will be demolished this summer.
Published on March 6, 2008
Steamboat skier Chapman Geer takes a run down the halfpipe Wednesday during the 2008 Freestyle Junior Olympics halfpipe competition at the Steamboat Ski Area. Events continue today with the slopestyle competition in the Bashor Terrain Park.
Published on March 6, 2008
Miranda Schrock
Published on March 6, 2008
Hayden Police Officer Ed Corriveau works in his office Wednesday. Hayden residents met with officers Tuesday night to air grievances about local police.
Published on March 6, 2008
A car decorated with messages in memory of Eric O'Hara sits in Ski Time Square near the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel on Wednesday. Services for O'Hara were held at the nearby Sheraton Steamboat Resort. O'Hara, 24, a U.S. Army veteran, died in a Feb. 28 snow removal accident at the Grand.
Published on March 6, 2008
Raleigh Darcy plays at Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat on Jan. 26 during his birthday party. Darcy is one of several local children who have solicited donations for charitable causes in lieu of accepting presents at their parties.
Published on March 5, 2008
Oak Creek resident Brian Rogers voices his complaints about Oak Creek Police Chief Russ Caterinicchio on Tuesday night during a public meeting at Oak Creek Town Hall.
Published on March 5, 2008
Pre-Kindergartners, from left, Daniel Kempers, Dallas Whitmore and Jack Cashen enjoy an afternoon snack at the Discovery Learning Center in Steamboat Springs on Monday.
Published on March 5, 2008
Sophomore Kylee Swiggart is expected to fill the Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team's No. 1 doubles slot along with partner Sara Bearss when the team takes the court for the start of the 2008 season.
Published on March 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coach Timmy Meagher, left, Ryan Dyer and coach Nate Bird show off Dyer's Rocky Mountain Division overall dual moguls trophy last weekend in Telluride. Dyer will be one of 24 Steamboat athletes competing in this year's Freestyle Junior Olympics at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on March 5, 2008
District Wildlife Biologist Robert Skorkowsky, shown here at the US Forest Service offices in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon, recently won the Laurel Kagan Wiley Award for Excellence and Dedication in Wildlife Conservation.
Published on March 4, 2008
Aliyah Reimer, left, and Abby Linner enjoy their ice cream at the GrandKids Child Care Center in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. The ice cream was provided by the new Cold Stone Creamery, which is slated to open on the west side of Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on March 4, 2008
Mya Boehm has some fun with her ice cream at the GrandKids Child Care Center in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. The ice cream was provided by the new Cold Stone Creamery, which is slated to open on the west side of Steamboat Springs on Wednesday.
Published on March 4, 2008
Instructor Rebecca Potter leads a discussion in her Ethnic Literature course at the Colorado Mountain College campus in Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon.
Published on March 4, 2008
The Mexican poppies are beginning to bloom amid the saguaro cacti on South Mountain in Phoenix.
Published on March 4, 2008
New York Philharmonic clarinetist Mark Nuccio will play a fundraiser for Strings Music Festival on Thursday. Nuccio went with the orchestra to North Korea in late February. The trip marked the first time an American ensemble had traveled there.
Published on March 3, 2008
Corey Lincoln and Larah Sadar navigate a narrow channel between snow-capped rocks on the town stretch of the Yampa River Friday.
Published on March 3, 2008
Bryan Cottrell tunes a ski Sunday afternoon at Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare. Cottrell said the last month of ski season brings rentals if there is snow and repairs if there isn't any.
Published on March 3, 2008
Carrie McMahon, from left, Shaun Arthurs and Sandy Hicks pause for a moment as a regular stops in to give them a tip. A last appreciative act to thank them for all they'd done, he said.
Published on March 3, 2008
Dori McNeill, right, reaches out to tag Maddie Ruppel at the 17th annual Steamboat Pentathlon on Saturday.
Published on March 2, 2008
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for March 2, 2008.
Published on March 2, 2008
Stephan Herzog dives as he crosses the finish line Saturday in the 17th annual Steamboat Pentathlon. Herzog competed in the five-stage event with four teammates from his rugby team.
Published on March 2, 2008
Dan Hudspeth, left, reaches out to tag his teammate, Jim Lane, as he prepared to start the third leg of the Steamboat Pentathlon. Hudspeth and Lane formed "Team Binge and Purge."
Published on March 2, 2008
Kevin Anthony makes his way down the mountain at the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday morning. Anthony visited Steamboat Springs this week with the Sunshine Kids Foundation.
Published on March 2, 2008
Christopher Rodriguez rides a groomed run at the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday morning with the Sunshine Kids organization.
Published on March 2, 2008
Snowboarders Kevin Anthony, from left, Bobbi Bentz and Christopher Rodriguez ride the Christie Peak Express chairlift on Wednesday morning. Anthony and Rodriguez visited Steamboat Springs this week with the Sunshine Kids Foundation.
Published on March 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs' emergency whistle is shown in this undated photo.
Published on March 2, 2008
Perched on top of a wooden pole in the 800 block of Oak Street is a siren that sounds every day at noon.
Published on March 2, 2008
Sheraton Steamboat Resort employee Kaitlin Gallivan handles a customer inquiry on the phone at the hotel in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon. The Sheraton Steamboat Resort will shut its doors two days early this ski season to begin full-scale renovations.
Published on March 2, 2008
Yampa Valley Milling and Elevator Co. burned Feb. 28, 1958, on the site of what is now the Iron Horse Inn. Steamboat's emergency whistle, still heard every day at noon, called firefighters to the scene.
Published on March 2, 2008
Libby Jacobson reads a book in the Thunderhead Food Court at the Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday afternoon. The Steamboat Ski Area is planning to close as scheduled this season, on April 6.
Published on March 2, 2008
Lowell Whiteman Primary School student Eliza Leeson, 10, studies her winter survival guide this week during an overnight excursion near Pearl Lake State Park. The school's fifth- and sixth-graders learned how to build a fire, emergency shelters and first aid skills during the annual winter skills trip. Seventh- and eighth-graders spent a night at Steamboat Lake.
Published on March 2, 2008
Lowell Whiteman Primary School student Dylan Parsons, 11, lays out an emergency blanket to keep firewood dry this week during an overnight excursion near Pearl Lake State Park. The school's fifth- and sixth-graders learned how to build a fire, emergency shelters and first aid skills during the annual winter skills trip. Seventh- and eighth-graders spent a night at Steamboat Lake.
Published on March 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Aaron Calkins goes strong to the basket to score midway through the first half of Friday's 54-36 win against Fort Morgan. Winning the game advanced the Sailors to the Sweet 16 round of the Class 4A basketball playoffs.
Published on March 2, 2008
Hayden High School baseball coach Wayne DeLuca demonstrates hitting techniques to his team Friday. DeLuca and the Tigers will be taking the field this spring, the first Hayden High School baseball team to do so.
Published on March 2, 2008
Hayden High School's first baseball team practices in the gym Friday. The Tigers are anxious to get out of the gymnasium and onto a diamond to begin playing after a long battle to create the junior varsity team.
Published on March 2, 2008
Soroco High School freshman Tanya Zillacana sings "Amazing Grace" on Tuesday at the school.
Published on March 2, 2008
Men's standard course champion Michael Kloser pulls away from his transition station for the fourth leg of Saturday's Steamboat Pentathlon. Kloser won the division with a time of 1 hour, 46 minutes and 4 seconds.
Published on March 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Colby Kostur tries to force a shot through a trio of Fort Morgan defenders Friday in the first half of the Sailors 54-36 victory. Steamboat trailed the Mustangs 17-15 at the half, but outscored Fort Morgan by 16 points in the second half to advance to the sweet 16 of the Class 4A playoffs.
Published on March 1, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Ryan Shaw goes up to score an easy layup in the second half of Friday's 54-36 playoff win against Fort Morgan. The Sailors bounced back from a two-point halftime deficit to win the game and advance to next weekend's Sweet 16.
Published on March 1, 2008
Gallery 11 is one of more than a dozen consistent stops on the First Friday Artwalk.
Published on March 1, 2008
Eric O'Hara is pictured in his uniform in this undated photo. Services will be held Wednesday in Steamboat Springs.
Published on March 1, 2008
Larah Sadar and Corey Lincoln take advantage of mild Leap Day temperatures Friday to get in their second paddling session of the week. The National Weather Service is forecasting increasing cloudiness for today. For more on the Yampa River plan, see page 3.
Published on March 1, 2008
Treating stream bank erosion in Dr. Rich Weiss Park is among the recommendations in the draft of the Yampa River Structural Master Plan. The city is seeking public reaction to the plan.
Published on March 1, 2008
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton waits his turn at batting practice Tuesday in Tucson, Ariz.
Published on March 1, 2008
Nathan Ragan, left, and Trent Trask, both 11, spend part of their Blues Break spinning wool and learning to knit socks at the 4-H Fiber Arts Camp.
Published on March 1, 2008
