Paul Inglefield, of Steamboat Springs, fishes Thursday afternoon with his dog Zoe near the Sarvis Creek and Yampa River confluence.
Published on October 31, 2008
Scott Kallase (werewolf), Jess Heaney (vampire), Cody Walker (ghoul) and Josh Thompson (Grim Reaper) are just a few of the scary characters you can expect to run into at the Screamboat 10: Chamber of Horrors haunted house, which will take place at Monson Hall from 6 to 10 p.m. today. For story, see page 11.
Published on October 31, 2008
Division of Wildlife Officer Mike Swaro looks out across the Yampa Valley early Saturday morning from the top of Duffy Mountain.
Published on October 31, 2008
Division of Wildlife Officer Mike Swaro reads from notes on his hand about his next stop Saturday morning. Swaro said he knows it's hunting season when his hand is covered in ink.
Published on October 31, 2008
District Wildlife Manager Mike Swaro, left, interviews Mike Pierce, of Sutter, Calif., about his kill in Fuhr Gulch. Pierce says he's been coming to the area to hunt with friends for about five years.
Published on October 31, 2008
Mike Swaro, Colorado Division of Wildlife district wildlife manager, talks with young hunters Levi Wolfe, right, 13, and Travis Meyers, 12, about their kills during a DOW-sponsored youth hunt Saturday. The DOW holds the hunts to teach children about the value of hunting. It was the first time the boys had been big-game hunting.
Published on October 31, 2008
Fort Collins reggae band Dub Skin, led in part by drummer Cory Eberhard, plays today at Mahogany Ridge.
Published on October 31, 2008
Brian Alpart, or DJ Also Starring, provides hip-hop and pop music for Old Town Pub's Halloween festivities. He'll use the three turntables - one more than his usual set - seen behind him here.
Published on October 31, 2008
Colin Farrell, left, stars as "Jimmy Egan" and Edward Norton stars as "Ray Tierney" in New Line Cinema's "Pride and Glory."
Published on October 31, 2008
"Scary Moving: Night of the Living Dead Realtor," will be performed at 6 and 9 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 p.m. Nov. 8.
Published on October 31, 2008
Pamela Peretz, special events coordinator for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, makes a banner for the Festival O' Pumpkins. The festival is scheduled to take place on the courthouse lawn starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Published on October 31, 2008
Tania Demerdjian eats Kelly Anzalone's brains Tuesday night during rehearsal at The Lowell Whiteman School.
Published on October 31, 2008
Banjo player Andy Pratt rehearses with, from right, Matt Stoddard, Patty Zimmer and Eva Littlefield.
Published on October 31, 2008
Texas honky-tonk band Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash play Thursday at the Old Town Pub. Mark Stuart, who is pictured here second from the left, said he chose the name in part to feed off of Cash's swagger.
Published on October 31, 2008
Soroco's Ceanna Rossi, Shelby Miles and Lauryn Bruggink watch as the Rams lead starts to slip in Tuesday night's district pigtail playoff game with Plateau Valley High School in Oak Creek. The Rams won the first two games of the match, but dropped the final three, losing to the Cowboys in a heartbreaking 3-2 match.
Published on October 31, 2008
Steamboat Springs defensive coordinator Lonn Clementson runs down the Glenwood Springs offense during practice earlier this week. The key for the Sailors will be to shut down Glenwood Springs' top-rated quarterback, Dakota Stonehouse, when the two teams meet tonight at Gardner Field.
Published on October 31, 2008
Jimmy Westlake, who is a driving force behind the scenes at Screamboat 10: Chamber of Horrors, says the annual haunted house is a lot of work, but it also is a great place for the students to bond. He said it provides a fun Halloween outlet for students and Steamboat Springs residents.
Published on October 31, 2008
Work continues on the Hayden police station, which will be financed by Alpine Bank.
Published on October 30, 2008
The Screamboat 10 haunted house will continue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday in Monson Hall, at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus.
Published on October 30, 2008
United States Geological Survey hydrologic technician Kevin Murphy measures the Yampa River gauge height Wednesday at the Fifth Street Bridge. Murphy was conducting water quality measurements, which are done four time a year.
Published on October 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs Republican Laura Case holds her eight-year-old son, Kyle, while applauding during a speech by U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Schaffer on Wednesday at Old Town Pub.
Published on October 30, 2008
Routt County residents welcome Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Schaffer on Wednesday at Old Town Pub.
Published on October 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder tosses a few passes at Gardner Field on Tuesday before the start of practice. Hinder, a junior, already is receiving interest from coaches at major universities around the country.
Published on October 29, 2008
The members of the Steamboat Springs Bantam A team include, back row, from left, Michael Samuelson, Zach Watts, Jarret Walt and Coach John Worden. Middle row, from left are head coach John Munshaw, assistant Russ Cagnoni, John Wharton, Brady Bender, Alex Elliott, Mason Bates, Errik Hill and assistant David Hill. Front row , from left, are Tyler Scott, Christian Ramirez, Ryan Cagnoni, Jace Worden and assistant John Lupori
Published on October 29, 2008
The National Weather Service will honor Hayden residents Beth and John Sundberg on Saturday for their 36 years of service.
Published on October 29, 2008
The Kiwanis Club of Steamboat Springs, represented by former president Ben Russell, left, and board member Ben Romberg, right, present a check to Kim Martin, director of the Young Tracks Preschool & Childcare Center. The money was spent on equipment for the children, including two new $1,400 strollers that seat six infants each.
Published on October 29, 2008
Published on October 29, 2008
Ninth graders Sara Pugh, Aimee Lotz and Melodie Houston get "I voted Stickers" from history and government teacher Melissa Weisberg, who dressed like Sarah Palin, after voting at Christian Heritage School's mock election Tuesday afternoon.
Published on October 29, 2008
Steamboat Springs firefighter Michael Arce uses a high-pressure hose to put out a small grass fire near Conestoga Circle in Steamboat Springs late Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Bob Struble said children playing with a lighter started the fire, which quickly was put out. "They learned their lesson," Struble said about the children.
Published on October 29, 2008
Hayden Police Chief Ray Birch is serving his second tour in Iraq with the Air Force Reserves. He has been in the country since summer and expects to return in February.
Published on October 28, 2008
The lines of lane markers near Third Street and Lincoln Avenue were set up to help drivers navigate the complicated traffic zone. However, some drivers have been unable to avoid accidents in the area. On Monday, three cars ran into one another, after a car stopped to turn into the Old Town Hot Springs.
Published on October 28, 2008
Ken Anders, the project manager for Hurst & Burr Mechanical overseeing the South Routt School District's new heating system, explains how the recently installed biomass boilers will provide heat once the system comes on line later this week. The school moved away from coal-fired boilers last spring. The schools spent the summer retrofitting the campus in Oak Creek with a newer environmentally friendly system that uses heat pumps and biomass to fuel the school's heating systems.
Published on October 28, 2008
Pipes leading to a geothermal heat-exchange system in a vocational technology classroom near the Soroco High School building are one of the few outward signs of the school's move from coal to more environmentally friendly ways of heating buildings.
Published on October 28, 2008
Tina Fry, county recording supervisor, stamps a mail-in ballot that was dropped off Monday by Susan Hoffner at the Routt County Courthouse. With Election Day just one week away, Routt County residents are taking advantage of early voting and the mail to cast their votes.
Published on October 28, 2008
Firefighters try to put out flames coming from the roof of a house that caught on fire Saturday evening in Stagecoach.
Published on October 27, 2008
Ducks scour for food Saturday at the pond in Lincoln Park, which contains the Sweet Water and Lake springs.
Published on October 27, 2008
Cars descend Rabbit Ears Pass on U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday afternoon. The Colorado Transportation Finance and Implementation Panel will make stops in Craig and Steamboat Springs this week to talk with community leaders about the months ahead.
Published on October 27, 2008
Bob Schaffer
Published on October 27, 2008
Pat Roberts stirs a large pot of boiling king crab legs Friday night at the Moffat County Fairgrounds before the start of Crabfest 2008. Roberts and his wife, Ann Marie, manned the cooking pots at the annual Craig Chamber of Commerce fundraiser.
Published on October 27, 2008
Hayden senior Mitchell Vedepo, left, lays a hit on West Grand's Connor Widener while fellow senior Jeremy Engle drags him to the ground Friday as the Tigers won their final football game of the season, 47-12.
Published on October 27, 2008
George Kidder helps Gail Severson put on her crab hat before Crabfest 2008, which was held Friday night at the Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Kidder and Severson were two of the volunteers who helped serve at the event, with Kidder wielding a meat tenderizer as a king crab leg crusher and Severson bringing attendees drinks, cocktails and beer.
Published on October 27, 2008
Diners enjoy their dinner of king crab legs, potatoes, corn-on-the-cob and biscuits Friday night at Crabfest 2008. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Craig Chamber of Commerce. This year, diners were able to get seconds and thirds at the buffet.
Published on October 27, 2008
Civil Air Patrol cadet Garrett Pohlman salutes the flag Tuesday after a meeting at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Squadron leader Billy Kinder said he hopes more students join Steamboat Springs CAP, which meets twice a month.
Published on October 26, 2008
Civil Air Patrol Captain Bob Del Valle, right, inspects a plane with cadets Scott Powers, left, and Erik Powers on Saturday at the Steamboat Springs Airport. Students who join CAP have the opportunity to attend encampment, earn their license and fly the program's Cessna 182 on a weekly basis.
Published on October 26, 2008
Published on October 26, 2008
Published on October 26, 2008
Katherine Knapp, of Steamboat Springs, visits with John Evans, who was skiing dressed like Santa Claus last Christmas at the Steamboat Ski Area. Some worry the economy will limit tourist occupancy this year, but others predict the difference won't be noticeable.
Published on October 26, 2008
A South Routt School District school bus drives down Sagebrush Trail on Friday in Stagecoach. New school bus routes could be added if a Stagecoach charter school joins the district.
Published on October 26, 2008
South Routt Elementary School kindergartner Ava Morgan gets off the bus Friday near her Stagecoach home to meet her mother, Megan Morgan. Stagecoach parents soon could have the choice of sending their children to a charter school.
Published on October 26, 2008
Steamboat Springs Police Sgt. Dale Coyner briefs officers, clockwise from right, Tom Munden, John McCartin and Bill Stucker on Friday at the police department. The economy could have effects on increased criminal activity, Sheriff Gary Wall said.
Published on October 26, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Brittany Long pushes through her final strides of the 5,000 meter Class 4A Colorado State Girls Cross Country Championship on Saturday in Fort Collins. Long, the only girls runner for the Sailors, finished in 81st place.
Published on October 26, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior John Cutter tries to hold off several racers near the finish of the Class 4A Colorado State Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Fort Collins. Cutter finished the race in 36th place.
Published on October 26, 2008
Mick Dierdorff is on the cusp of becoming a top-level snowboardcross rider. But the Steamboat Springs High School senior took time away from dryland training this year to play football for the first time in four years.
Published on October 26, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 26, 2008.
Published on October 26, 2008
Look for Algol, the Demon Star, in autumn's northeast sky during the early evening hours, just below the familiar W-shaped star pattern of Cassiopeia's Chair.
Published on October 26, 2008
The Depot Art Center is one of several downtown Steamboat Springs locations that is rumored to be haunted. Marion Kahn, executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, said she's heard stories about people seeing lights in the building's basement after hours. "I work a lot of late nights, and I've never felt anything but friendly spirits here," Kahn said.
Published on October 26, 2008
This eerie image reminded Tread of Pioneers Museum Assistant Katy Taylor of a ghost story about Laura Monson, who supposedly haunted her family's house long after her death. Occupants of the house said they noticed one of the home's antique rocking chairs - in which Monson spent much of her time after a crippling car accident - moving as though someone was sitting in it. The incidents continued on windless days into the 1970s, when someone got rid of the chair, Taylor said.
Published on October 26, 2008
Tread of Pioneers Museum presents readings of ghost stories from Steamboat Springs and surrounding areas at noon and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Event organizers Katy Taylor and Candice Lombardo said haunting stories abound in Routt County's historic buildings.
Published on October 26, 2008
The Royal Hotel is home to Yampa's most prevalent ghost story. The spirit of a man named Rufus - who either died from the flu or was murdered, according to variations of the story - is said to roam the hotel's rooms and hallways. Some Yampa residents, including Leisure Mountain Studio owner Debbie Johnson, say they have felt Rufus' presence elsewhere in town.
Published on October 26, 2008
Veterinarian Courtney Diehl unloads equipment from her portable clinic.
Published on October 26, 2008
Veterinarian Courtney Diehl takes an X-ray of Dundee on Oct. 7 at a ranch southeast of Steamboat Springs. Diehl started her Routt County practice in September.
Published on October 26, 2008
Courtney Diehl examines the horse's X-ray using portable equipment.
Published on October 26, 2008
Veterinarian Courtney Diehl takes an X-ray of Dundee on Oct. 7 at a ranch southeast of Steamboat Springs with the help of Jake Kleman. Diehl started her Routt County practice in September.
Published on October 26, 2008
Construction workers for GE Johnson are remodeling the future St. Cloud Mountain Club in Torian Plum Plaza. Its members will receive parking and ski valet service at both ends of a day on the slopes.
Published on October 26, 2008
An artist rendering of the interior of the St. Cloud Mountain Club.
Published on October 26, 2008
The Oak Creek Cemetery overlooks the Flat Tops. Charlie Norris said this was one of his favorite features of his job.
Published on October 26, 2008
Charlie Norris looks over the Oak Creek Cemetery on Friday with his wife, Mary Ruth Norris. Charlie Norris has been the cemetery's caretaker for 18 years but recently decided to submit his resignation after suffering injuries from a tractor accident. His son and son-in-law have submitted applications to take over his position.
Published on October 26, 2008
Climbers make their way up the steep slope of K2 in Pakistan earlier this summer. Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer was one of 22 who left the mountain's upper-most camp early Aug. 1. He spent much of the next three days using his high-altitude medical expertise to assist climbers who had been trapped high on the mountain, some as long as two days.
Published on October 26, 2008
A long line of climbers makes its way through the Bottleneck on Aug. 1 on the upper reaches of K2. A slow start and the ominous look of the icy overhang that haunts that section of the climb persuaded Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer to turn back. Avalanches swept down through the section later that night, trapping many above the perilous choke point and leading to 11 deaths.
Published on October 26, 2008
Firefighters try to put down flames coming from the roof of a house that caught on fire Saturday evening in Stagecoach.
Published on October 25, 2008
Longtime Routt County resident John Fetcher visits with former Colorado governor Roy Romer, left, and U.S. Rep. Ken Salazar, middle, in October 2008 outside The Shack Cafe. Romer and Salazar stopped by Steamboat during an Early Vote RV Tour.
Published on October 25, 2008
Over the Moon sells fashion jewelry and accessories. 601 Lincoln Ave., No. 104. Shayna Cooke, owner, 970-819-7481.
Published on October 25, 2008
Jeanne Upbin, Patty Zimmer and Nina Darlington, owners of the Yoga Center of Steamboat, opened their doors this fall. The new Yoga Center of Steamboat is at the former Bear River Center location of the Yoga Rx Studio.
Published on October 25, 2008
"It's so great for the body and so great for the mind. Maybe it's just stress relief or finding new ways of moving and feeling and treating people." - Yoga instructor Becky Holloran, who teaches a Core Power Yoga class at Steamboat Pilates, Yoga & Fitness Studio
Published on October 25, 2008
Victoria Strohmeyer, who has been teaching yoga in Steamboat since 1992, has been a leader in the practice, passing it along to new generations of instructors and making sure yoga has a base in Steamboat.
Published on October 25, 2008
A grand spiral staircase connects this home from top to bottom. The hard wood and iron finishes also make this unique staircase a focal point of the home.
Published on October 25, 2008
Built high in the hills of The Sanctuary subdivision in Steamboat Springs, the house offers breathtaking views, traditional touches and a modern feel.
Published on October 25, 2008
A full-sized bar is near the full-sized recreation room of The Sanctuary residence.
Published on October 25, 2008
A large open kitchen provides plenty of space, along with top-of-the-line appliances, to attract any culinary desire. Designed for those who like to entertain, the kitchen features a round island and a bar that looks out into the living room of the 7,000-square-foot home.
Published on October 25, 2008
This kitchen is designed for those who like to entertain. A large bar provides plenty of room to sit down while dinner is being prepared in this user-friendly kitchen featuring two sinks - one in the bar and one in the island.
Published on October 25, 2008
This Sanctuary home is filled with small details like the modern sink found in the guest half-bathroom, the granite countertops and one-of-a-kind wall treatments.
Published on October 25, 2008
A gas fireplace and hardwood floors are key features of the master bedroom. The large corner windows provide breathtaking views that will remind the owners why they wanted to live in Steamboat Springs in the first place.
Published on October 25, 2008
The home also offers more intimate spaces, like this foyer created as a meeting place.
Published on October 25, 2008
Big windows invite the sun into this luxury home and allow the owner to take in stunning views that include Mount Werner and the surrounding hillsides of the Yampa Valley.
Published on October 25, 2008
Former Steamboat Powdercats videographer/photographer Dave Genchi has made gradual progress since arriving at Project Walk's Carlsbad, Calif., facility in mid-November of last year, where he is recovering from a December 2006 snowboarding accident. Visit www.davidgenchi.com for updates.
Published on October 25, 2008
Steamboat Powdercats guide Bill Murphy laughs while visiting with clients between runs during a trip into the backcountry.
Published on October 25, 2008
Lunchtime with Steamboat Powdercats means stopping at a remote cabin nestled in the backcountry for some home-cooked food, lively conversation and a few minutes to warm the toes before getting back to the slopes.
Published on October 25, 2008
Powdercats guide Bill Murphy revels in a bit of the 2007-08 snowpack - the largest recorded in Powdercats' 27-year history.
Published on October 25, 2008
Todd Dills drives a snowcat up a road in the Buffalo Pass backcountry last winter. Dills, a guide with Steamboat Powdercats, takes his turn driving the cat and guiding skiers through the untracked runs.
Published on October 25, 2008
Todd Rowen, a dentist from Delaware, plows through a meadow filled with knee-deep powder during a trip with Steamboat Powdercats last winter.
Published on October 25, 2008
Bob Gibson takes in some Yampa Valley powder during a backcountry trip last winter with Steamboat Powdercats. The backcountry trips feature lots of trees, snow and fun.
Published on October 25, 2008
Deep blue sky and aspen trees coated in white snow are typical sights on a Steamboat Powdercats trip. So are deep powder and challenging runs led by some of the top guides in Steamboat Springs.
Published on October 25, 2008
Intrawest and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. officials say resort operations will not be affected by the refinancing of Intrawest's debt.
Published on October 25, 2008
Blue sky and fresh powder greeted Steamboat Powdercats guide Todd Dills during last year's epic season in Steamboat Springs. The forgiving powder provides the perfect playground for expert skiers such as Dills, and a good time for skiers with less experience.
Published on October 25, 2008
Hayden senior Coy Letlow stretches for the end zone Friday as the Tigers wrapped up their home schedule. Letlow came up a yard short on the play but had little trouble plowing in on the next one. He ran for 115 yards and two scores in the first half as Hayden routed West Grand, 47-12.
Published on October 25, 2008
Jan Marie Jouflas, owner of Wolcott Yacht Club, where you can find a good burger and a cold beer, has some great stories about the old days in the town just down the road from gated communities and private golf clubs.
Published on October 25, 2008
Ian Herrick, left, and Kevin McArdle listen to guide Jakob Egly, far right, as he explains some of the geography and history of the canyon.
Published on October 25, 2008
Part-time Steamboat area resident Barbara Haselman screams high above the Alkali Canyon during a trip with Zip Adventures near Wolcott.
Published on October 25, 2008
Zip Adventures guide Jason Leach secures a safety line just before 13-year-old Sylvie Sapidin steps over a canyon wall on a journey that will carry her more than 100 feet above Alkali Creek near Wolcott. Zip Adventures is celebrating its first full year of operation.
Published on October 25, 2008
Dr. Rosanne Iversen
Published on October 25, 2008
Marnie Smith demonstrates a two-legged tuck jump. See workout tip below.
Published on October 25, 2008
When it's time to build and hone those larger muscles, SSWSC Alpine head coach Anje Worrell and head J3 coach Marnie Smith (pictured) take the Breakfast Club crews to the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena south stands for a little Stallone workout, Steamboat style, with steep concrete bleachers taking place of the famed Philadelphia "Rocky Steps." The club's intense one-hour workouts kick off with a light 10- to 15-minute jog followed by dynamic leg stretches (think butt-kicks, high knee skips, straight leg kicks, back pedals and lateral shuffles). Smith then wraps the early risers through the bleachers with a plyometrics routine.
Published on October 25, 2008
Recommended products ¤ Organic Cough and Sore Throat Drops in Purely Peppermint, $2.99 for 24 drops Organix's USDA-certified organic lozenges contain familiar ingredients, including menthol, as well as more exotic components such as slippery elm and marshmallow root. ¤ Oscillococcinum, $8.29 for 3 doses Boiron's Oscillococcinum, which touts itself as "Nature's #1 Flu Medicine," targets flu-like symptoms of fever, chills, body aches and pains. Its active ingredient, anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum, is an extract of duck heart and liver. ¤ Coldcalm, $10.69 for 30 doses Boiron's Coldcalm targets cold symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and sore throat. Its active ingredients include extracts taken from diverse sources including onions, honeybees and several perennials. ¤ Echinacea Zinc Herbalozenge, $2.59 for 15 In addition to containing Echinacea, an herbal supplement often touted to ward off infection and lessen the severity of colds, Zand's lozenges are sweetened only with brown rice syrup and contain no artificial sweeteners.
Published on October 25, 2008
Beers sampled by At Home writer Margaret Hair.
Published on October 25, 2008
Ben Stroock, owner of The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen, prepares food his kitchen.
Published on October 25, 2008
Blackened chicken with lemon-chive aioli, seared herbed polenta cakes and grilled asparagus.
Published on October 25, 2008
Ben Stroock, owner of The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen, makes and sells food to be reheated at home. Stroock offers customization, saying, "People can create their own great meal from my menu."
Published on October 25, 2008
At Home in Steamboat Springs Editor Allison Miriani
Published on October 25, 2008
Rex Brice, from left, Lynne Marr, Sandy Evans Hall and Bettina Brice
Published on October 25, 2008
Election judge Joni Moss hands a voter an access code for an electronic voting machine Friday at the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on October 25, 2008
Molly Orr and Moose Barrows
Published on October 25, 2008
Cabbie Rich Van De Carr plays a blue guitar in a blue car. The cab runs on hybrid energy, but Van De Carr runs on blues power.
Published on October 25, 2008
David and Gina Zedeck
Published on October 25, 2008
Michael Collins of Steamboat tv18 displays the trip up for auction.
Published on October 25, 2008
Harper Louden of Steamboat tv18 displays the trip up for auction.
Published on October 25, 2008
Andy and Barbara Stofan
Published on October 25, 2008
Auctioneer Jim Swiggart
Published on October 25, 2008
Paul Montoya and Michelle Krasilinec
Published on October 25, 2008
Ron Branish with his grandchildren Megan, right, and Evie.
Published on October 25, 2008
Kim Strasheim, from left, Courtney Kerrigan, Marcia Graham and Pat Gustafson
Published on October 25, 2008
Jeff Olson, from left, Suzie Hawkins, and Lou and Donna Rice
Published on October 25, 2008
The Ski Town USA Classic golf tournament was held June 27 and 28. An auction the night of June 27 at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort raised money for the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley. Attending, from left, were Alice Lewis, Diane Tarnoff and Mary Jo Wiedel.
Published on October 25, 2008
Little Jack Taylor
Published on October 25, 2008
Published on October 25, 2008
The peaceful surroundings of the upper Yampa Valley provide a calming backdrop for instructor Becky Holloran.
Published on October 25, 2008
Mackenzie Holmberg, 12, of Steamboat Springs, walks out of a dressing room wearing a potential costume at Celebrations on Thursday, which drew reactions from Celebrations owner Sandy Pugh, from left, friend Emily Heiner and mother Lani Holmberg.
Published on October 24, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club J4 alpine skiers participate in an agility and team-building activity using a large rubber ball Thursday at Howelsen Hill. The young athletes likely have another month of dryland training before hitting the slopes.
Published on October 24, 2008
Members of the Steamboat Springs High School cross-country team warm up Wednesday on the track. The team will travel to Fort Collins for Saturday's state meet.
Published on October 24, 2008
Hayden Marketplace merchandise includes textiles by Connie Todd.
Published on October 24, 2008
Hayden Marketplace merchandise includes jewelry crafted by Hayden resident Ann Copeland.
Published on October 24, 2008
Hayden Marketplace owners include Andrea Wheat, from left, Dana Haskins and Joyce Lee Petersen.
Published on October 24, 2008
A Wind Twister crafted by Janet Erickson, a guest member at the Hayden Marketplace, hangs in a window at the Hayden store.
Published on October 24, 2008
Jonny Mosely does a run at the Steamboat Ski Area last season for Warren Miller's "Children of Winter." The movie premiers in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday and Thursday.
Published on October 24, 2008
Sammy Carlson skis a rail at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Ore. during the 2007-08 ski season. Carlson was filming for Warren Miller's "Children of Winter." The film plays in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday and Thursday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Published on October 24, 2008
Warren MIller filmed at Silverton Mountain from Feb. 27 to March 3, 2008.
Published on October 24, 2008
Todd Anders Johnson plays drums and sings for his band, Salem. The Latin-influenced group plays in support of its new CD on Saturday at Mahogany Ridge.
Published on October 24, 2008
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet dancers Stephen Straub, from left, Katherine Eberle, Eric Chase and Samantha Klanac perform part of choreographer Twyla Tharp's "Sweet Fields." The company performs the piece Saturday at Steamboat Springs High School, and Chase leads a dance master class in ballet today at Northwest Ballet Studio.
Published on October 24, 2008
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company dancer Katherine Eberle performs part of Jorma Elo's work, "1st Flash." The company performs the piece at Steamboat Springs High School on Saturday.
Published on October 24, 2008
Ken Brenner
Published on October 23, 2008
Steamboat Pilot & Today editor Brent Boyer
Published on October 23, 2008
The Steamboat Springs eighth-grade football team finished the season 5-4, but they made progress in preparing for high school football.
Published on October 23, 2008
The Steamboat Springs High School volleyball team is preparing for the district tournament Saturday at Eagle Valley. The top two teams will advance to the regional tournament.
Published on October 23, 2008
Al White
Published on October 23, 2008
Wisconsin hunter Todd Babcock shops for maps Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Division of Wildlife Office.
Published on October 23, 2008
City workers took down the infamous noon siren from its unsturdy perch, a wooden pole near Eighth and Oak streets, Tuesday morning.
Published on October 23, 2008
Strawberry Park Elementary School kindergartner Jojo Vertrees gives Smokey Bear a hug Wednesday afternoon in her classroom. Routt National Forest information specialists Marci Kinzie and John Cunningham, who put on the Smokey suit, stopped by the classroom to teach the students about the forest.
Published on October 23, 2008
A blast of winter weather left a fresh coating of snow in the Yampa Valley. The chilly reminder that winter is not far away could be seen on the steep slopes of Sleeping Giant on Wednesday morning.
Published on October 23, 2008
Soroco senior Sarajane Rossi digs a ball during Tuesday night's district playoff pigtail game against Plateau Valley High School in Oak Creek. The Rams won the first two games of the match, but couldn't put the Cowboys away. Plateau Valley rallied to win the match, 3-2.
Published on October 22, 2008
Soroco's Ceanna Rossi, Shelby Miles and Lauryn Bruggink react as the Rams lead starts to slip in Tuesday night's district pigtail playoff game with Plateau Valley High School in Oak Creek. The Rams won the first two games of the match but dropped the final three, losing to the Cowboys in a heartbreaking 3-2 match.
Published on October 22, 2008
A piece of machinery dismantles the Thunderhead Lodge on Tuesday at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. The lodge is one of the last Ski Town Square building being demolished to make way for proposed redevelopment by Atira Group.
Published on October 22, 2008
Colorado State Patrol Trooper David Kerker investigates a one-car accident on Rabbit Ears Pass on Tuesday afternoon. The driver lost control of his pickup, which left the road and rolled several times before coming to a stop about 150 feet from the road. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Published on October 22, 2008
Congressman Mark Udall speaks to supporters during a campaign stop Tuesday at Backcountry Provisions. Udall visited Steamboat Springs on the first day of a tour of the Western Slope with Congressman John Salazar, pictured in front wearing a cowboy hat.
Published on October 22, 2008
Soroco senior Katrina Maes blocks a shot in the first game of the night against the Plateau Valley Cowboys in Oak Creek. Soroco started out hot, winning the first two games in the district tournament pigtail match but couldn't hold off a late rally by the Cowboys. Plateau Valley ended up winning the match, 3-2.
Published on October 22, 2008
Colorado State Patrol Trooper David Kerker investigates a one-car accident on Rabbit Ears Pass this afternoon. The driver lost control of his pickup, which left the road and rolled several times before coming to a stop approximately 150 feet from the highway. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Published on October 21, 2008
John Sandelin, county's oldest native, dies at 98.
Published on October 21, 2008
Republican State Sen. Jack Taylor, R-Steamboat Springs, repairs a sign showing the Routt County Republicans' support for candidates John McCain and Sarah Palin in front of an office building on U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat Springs. The sign has been the target of repeated vandalism. Taylor, and and Vance Halvorson, chairman of the Routt County Republican Central Committee, have replaced or repaired the sign several times in the past couple of weeks.
Published on October 21, 2008
Volunteers, left to right, Torey Wodnik, Audrey Kruse, Diane Carter and Beth Wendler seem to be backed by presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday while urging passing motorists to go vote Monday on the first day of early voting in Steamboat Springs. The volunteers, who were all with the Obama Campaign, held up signs, including one depicting Obama himself, for Democratic candidates and a few that simply reminded people they could go vote.
Published on October 21, 2008
Hailey Archuleta, from left, Shelby Archuleta and Brisha Archuleta, of Hayden, learned after the June frost how to grow an enormous pumpkin, squash and tomatoes.
Published on October 20, 2008
In addition to fitness, local ski veterans point to lessons, such as those offered at the Steamboat Ski Area, as important in helping older skiers and riders prevent injury and get the most out of their sport.
Published on October 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs School Board Vice President Denise Connelly campaigns Saturday at City Market for the renewal of the half-cent sales tax.
Published on October 20, 2008
Anglers flyfish Saturday afternoon at the Stagecoach Reservoir tailwaters of the Yampa River.
Published on October 20, 2008
Eight-year-old Riley Noble picks up his first-place ribbon and pumpkin Saturday at the Pumpkin Festival awards ceremony.
Published on October 20, 2008
Eight-month-old Daniel McLaughlin sits on the ground after finishing painting pumpkins Saturday during the 18th annual Pumpkin Festival at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena. Daniel was at the event with his dad, Don McLaughlin.
Published on October 20, 2008
Kelly Boniface and Nate Bird help Kris Cannon step away from her bike for the first time in nearly 24 hours last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah.
Published on October 19, 2008
Kelly Boniface, right, helps as Kris Cannon guzzles Red Bull last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah. The race streched from noon to noon, but for many, it was won and lost during the long and cold night hours.
Published on October 19, 2008
Strawberry Park Elementary School and Steamboat Springs Middle School students ride the bus home after school Thursday.
Published on October 19, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School fifth-grader Makenzie Fry practices her reading in the school's library Wednesday.
Published on October 19, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School fifth-grader Samuel Newman works on his reading with parent volunteer Sharon Johnson on Wednesday.
Published on October 19, 2008
"Keep A breast of the Issues" by Julia Patterson
Published on October 19, 2008
You might see meteors, like this one in 2006, streaking through the familiar constellation of Orion the Hunter this week during the annual Orionid meteor shower. The action peaks before sunrise Tuesday morning.
Published on October 19, 2008
Two Colorado developers propose to redevelop the Ptarmigan Inn into a seven-story building that would comprise 57 slopeside condominiums.
Published on October 19, 2008
Tim Smith, left, and Andrey Chebanyuk work on building an expanded ski valet tent area Thursday at the Ptarmigan Inn.
Published on October 19, 2008
Annie's Home Consignments owner Annie Tisch says business has been growing steadily since opening, despite a struggling economy.
Published on October 19, 2008
Annie's Home Consignments owner Annie Tisch talks to customers Jack Doyle and Jenny Gentry on Thursday at the store.
Published on October 19, 2008
The land for The Bridges at Steamboat is just west of U.S. Highway 40 and south of River Place. Before the development could go forward, the city would have to annex the parcel.
Published on October 19, 2008
The Grippa family has operated Midwest Electric Systems in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years. Pictured are, from right, Bob, Chase and Fred Grippa.
Published on October 19, 2008
One-year-old Branson Boyce shakes hands with Doak Walker Care Center resident Lila Rider on Thursday morning when children enrolled at the neighboring GrandKids Child Care Center visited residents. Tentative plans call for relocating the nursing home about two miles from the hospital on the southern edge of Steamboat Springs.
Published on October 19, 2008
Published on October 19, 2008
South Routt Elementary School students leave school Friday afternoon. Concerns about student safety on the streets surrounding the school have increased since the September opening of the adjacent South Routt Early Learning Center, which includes more than 50 students in its 3- and 4-year-old programs.
Published on October 19, 2008
K2 as seen from Concordia glacier in Pakistan. Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer traveled to climb K2 this summer and was on the mountain when falls and avalanches claimed 11 lives. K2 is the second tallest mountain in the world, but it is considered the most difficult to climb. It has claimed nearly one life for every three that have reached its summit.
Published on October 19, 2008
South Routt Elementary School kindergartner Jonny Baker walks across Main Street in Yampa after school Friday. Yampa Town Board members recently approved funds for the painting of crosswalks and permanent school-zone markings, which should help control traffic and allow students to cross the street more safely.
Published on October 19, 2008
Eric Meyer sits atop Mount Everest in 2004. Meyer, who grew up climbing in Montana and Wyoming, topped Everest and also attempted another 8,000-meter peak before traveling this summer to attempt to climb K2 in Pakistan. He said it's difficult even to compare Everest to K2. The latter is considered the most difficult mountain in the world.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Charlie Smith volleys a ball at the net during Saturday morning's match for third place at the 2008 State 4A High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo. Steamboat won the match.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs sophomore Jack Burger reacts after winning third place at the 2008 State 4A High School Tennis Championships at Pueblo City Park on Saturday.
Published on October 19, 2008
The town of Hayden will spend as much as $40,000 this coming year to make repairs to Vista Verde Drive.
Published on October 19, 2008
The Sailors girls, center, await the start of their race Saturday at Confluence Park.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat harrier Charlie Stoddard coaxes his body toward the finish line Saturday in Delta. Stoddard battled an injured hip on his way to placing 30th in the District 5 high school cross country regional meet.
Published on October 19, 2008
Yampa Valley Medical Center Occupational Therapist Beth Staunton administers observational exams at children's 18- and 24-month wellness screenings. She said detecting an autism spectrum disorder before a child reaches 4 years old can improve the chances of that child being able to handle the challenges of the condition later in life.
Published on October 19, 2008
Isaac Waters participates in a Yampa Valley Autism Program activity.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Kacey Bull spikes the ball during the team's Saturday match against Palisade High School.
Published on October 19, 2008
Nate Bird works last weekend to prepare food for Kris Cannon during the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race.
Published on October 19, 2008
Ben James, right, and Armando Arceo sit next to each other during a bus ride. Ben and Armando participate in the Yampa Valley Autism Program.
Published on October 19, 2008
Racers descend down a gentle slope toward the main camping area last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah.
Published on October 19, 2008
Nate Bird runs to service Kris Cannon's bike as she skids to a stop after the first lap in the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race. Bird, Kelly Boniface and Tad Huser worked through the day and the night to keep Cannon and her bike up and running. It paid off with a second place finish in the women's solo division.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Fraser Egan steps past the Moffat County High School defensive line for a touchdown Friday in the 43-7 win against the Bulldogs.
Published on October 18, 2008
The Sailors defense swarms the Bulldogs' Jordan Wilson during Friday night's win in Craig. The Sailors overtook the home team, 43-7, in the rivalry game.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Jeff Lambart returns a volley during a playback match against Fossil Ridge's Chad Orlich on Friday afternoon at the Colorado State High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo.
Published on October 18, 2008
Jane Ramage, of Medford, Ore., looks Friday afternoon at a domestic abuse awareness display set up in front of the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs Jeff Lambart celebrates after winning a playback match against Fossil Ridge's Chad Orlich on Friday afternoon at the Colorado State High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo. Lambart won the match but lost to Niwot's Stephen Lammers later in the day.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Jeff Lambart fires a shot in a match against Fossil Ridge's Chad Orlich on Friday afternoon at the Colorado State High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' senior Charlie Smith returns a volley in a match against Longmont's No.1 doubles team Friday afternoon at the State High School Tennis Championship in Pueblo. Smith and partner Jack Burger won the match earning the right to play for third place in today's finals.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs Jack Burger returns a volley during a state semifinal match against Kent Denver on Friday morning at Pueblo City Park. Steamboat lost the match but battled back later in the afternoon to earn a shot at third place in today's finals.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Alex Gibbs smashes the ball in a match against Fountain Valley during Friday's state high school tennis championships.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Mirko Erspamer returns the ball in a match against Fountain Valley during Friday's state high school tennis championships at Pueblo City Park. Erspamer, and partner Alex Gibbs, won the match, but they were knocked out of the tournament later in the afternoon.
Published on October 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Vladan Chase returns a volley against Kent Denver's No. 4 doubles team during a match Friday morning at Pueblo City Park during the State High School Tennis Championships.
Published on October 18, 2008
Cam Boyd and Colleen de Jong, with Prudential Steamboat Realty, swing picks Friday while working on landscaping in front of a Routt County Habitat for Humanity house nearing completion in West End Village. Also pictured is Jack Carter.
Published on October 18, 2008
Michelle Diehl installs insulation on pipes while working in the crawl space of the Routt County Habitat for Humanity with Diane Carter.
Published on October 18, 2008
Eric Ballard, a student at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus, does some early-season snowboarding on a patch of man-made snow Thursday at Howelsen Hill. Snowmakers are testing equipment at Howelsen but will not begin full-on snowmaking operations until Nov. 1.
Published on October 18, 2008
Jane Ramage, of Medford, Ore., looks Friday afternoon at a domestic abuse awareness display set up in front of the Routt County Courthouse.
Published on October 18, 2008
Community members attend a candidates' forum Friday evening at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Published on October 18, 2008
The soon-to-be-completed connection of Routt County Road 37 to U.S. Highway 40 will create easier access to Dry Creek Village.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs Middle School student Jesus Herrera bowls Thursday afternoon at the Snow Bowl during a Teen After School Club outing.
Published on October 17, 2008
The new owners of the Yacht Club building are proposing creating a 1,170-square-foot deck on a roof overlooking the Yampa River.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. lift-maintenance workers Mark Emery, left, and Robert Vaughn ride up the gondola cable Thursday morning after performing maintenance on the line. Emery and Vaughn are part of the four-man "High Mountain Rangers" gondola maintenance crew. The ski area opens in 40 days.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School's Blake Eddington boots a direct kick Thursday at the Moffat County goal. Eddington's goal in the second half helped the Sailors come back from three goals down in the final 10 minutes to tie the Bulldogs.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs No. 1 singles player Jamey Swiggart topped Pueblo Centennial senior Ben Rode in his opening match at the State High School Tennis Tournament Thursday. Swiggart lost in the quarterfinals to Cheyenne Mountain's John Adams.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs No. 3 singles player Jeff Lambart returns a shot during the opening day of the State High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo. Lambart lost his opening round match to Kent Denver's Frazier Cavness, but he is hoping the favorite will win today and pull him back into the tournament today.
Published on October 17, 2008
Zach Williams, with Peak Construction, cuts a board Thursday at Bud Werner Memorial Library, which is utilizing lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for remodeling.
Published on October 17, 2008
Alex Gibbs returns a volley during an opening-round match against Greeley West's Chase Yoder and Bo Brynteson in the No. 2 doubles bracket. Gibbs, and teammate Mirko Erspamer (shown in background), won the match but lost in the quarterfinals.
Published on October 17, 2008
Jack Burger celebrates after winning a point in Thursday's quarterfinal match against Greeley West at Pueblo City Park. Burger and his teammate, Charlie Smith, beat the Greeley team, 6-3, 6-7 and 7-5 (5), to advance to today's semifinal match against Kent Denver.
Published on October 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters tend to a fire that destroyed a cabin Wednesday evening along Routt County Road 36, about 1 mile from Strawberry Park Hot Springs.
Published on October 17, 2008
Chris LaPlante, of Denver punk-influenced ska band P-Nuckle, is confident his group will provide a "poppin' night" today at the Old Town Pub.
Published on October 17, 2008
Worried Men bass player Willie Samuelson practices Tuesday evening.
Published on October 17, 2008
Worried Men drummer Pat Waters practices Tuesday evening.
Published on October 17, 2008
Worried Men guitar and mandolin player Randy Kelley, left, and Jon Gibbs practice Tuesday evening. Worried Men will play classic rock covers at 10 p.m. today at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.
Published on October 17, 2008
Work from four current or former Steamboat Springs residents is featured this month in the Depot Art Center's Emerging Artists Gallery. Pictured here is a landscape painting by Liz Kuzmkowski.
Published on October 17, 2008
This painting, "Saturn Retrograde," is one of seven works by Patrick McCannon featured in this month's exhibition at the Depot Art Center's Emerging Artists Gallery. McCannon said the show has inspired him to start painting more often.
Published on October 17, 2008
Acting student Lark Skov watches Maggie Carrigan do an acting exercise Tuesday at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Published on October 17, 2008
Rusty de Lucia talks to acting students, from left, Caleigh Greene, Lark Skov, Reina Salky and Maggie Carrigan on Tuesday at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Published on October 17, 2008
Worried Men members, from left, Willie Samuelson, Randy Kelley, Jon Gibbs and Pat Waters are pictured in their rehearsal room.
Published on October 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School soccer players return from a run Wednesday afternoon up the Spring Creek Trail.
Published on October 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters remove the driver of a truck that was hauling trash Wednesday afternoon.
Published on October 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters work to remove an injured man from a truck that was hauling a Dumpster on U.S. Highway 40 before it rolled Wednesday.
Published on October 16, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School fourth-grader Mallory Ormesher, center, practices cheerleading Wednesday with the help of classmates at the school.
Published on October 16, 2008
A fox passes through the Spring Creek Trail on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on October 16, 2008
Pine Street resident Larry Guss and his wife, Jackie Grimaldi, are opposed to sidewalks on their street because it could mean trees would have to be removed.
Published on October 16, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters work to remove an injured man from a truck that was hauling trash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 40.
Published on October 15, 2008
Grand County Republican Randy Baumgardner listens to his House District 57 seat opponent, Phippsburg Democrat Todd Hagenbuch, speak during a forum hosted by the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club on Tuesday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Published on October 15, 2008
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employee Brian Crowe touches up a sign Tuesday at the entrance to Gondola Square.
Published on October 15, 2008
Mirko Erspamer returns a volley during the regional tennis tournament at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs last week. Erspamer and his No. 2 doubles partner, Alex Gibbs, will play for the state title this week at the 2008 4A Boys State High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo.
Published on October 15, 2008
The 2008 Steamboat Springs High School boys tennis team stands inside the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs after winning last weekend's regional tournament. The team sent 11 players to this weekend's state tournament at Pueblo City Park.
Published on October 15, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall sits next to Sgt. Miles DeYoung while attending a Tuesday budget hearing with the Routt County Board of Commissioners.
Published on October 15, 2008
Nancy Wirth concentrates at the Depot Art Center on Tuesday during a djembe drum class taught by Abdoul Doumbia. The class was presented by the Steamboat Springs African Dance and Drum Ensemble.
Published on October 15, 2008
Republican Elizabeth Oldham listens to Democrat Tammy Stewart speak Tuesday during a forum hosted by the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The two are running for district attorney of the 14th Judicial District.
Published on October 15, 2008
October's harvest moon rises over the horizon Tuesday evening.
Published on October 15, 2008
Olivia Wright browses through a book inside the new teen reading room at the Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs. The library kicked off Teen Read Week with a Pizza and Pages event Monday. Teens are invited to vote for their favorite books throughout the week, and they also are offered amnesty from overdue fines if they go to the library during the week. Teen Read Week is an annual national event organized by the American Library Association to encourage teens to read for fun.
Published on October 14, 2008
This year's awards podium at the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships in Lake Placid included three athletes with strong ties to Steamboat Springs. Steamboat native Johnny Spillane, center, won the event, followed by former resident Bill Demong, left, in second and another Steamboat local, Todd Lodwick, in third.
Published on October 14, 2008
Volunteers Carol O'Hare and Kelly Wilson hang flags and McCain-Palin signs in the newly opened McCain campaign office located at 401 Lincoln Avenue.
Published on October 14, 2008
Archaeologists theorize that ancient Puebloan structures such as Hovenweep Castle, which admit light through windows at the solstices and equinoxes, were used as calendars to guide planting and harvesting of crops.
Published on October 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School Homecoming King, Weston Kim, and Queen, Kacey Bull, wave to the crowd after being crowned at halftime at Friday night's homecoming game.
Published on October 13, 2008
Kris Cannon celebrates with her support team, hugging Kelly Boniface and high-fiving Nate Bird, moments after discovering she had finished second place in the women's solo division of the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race.
Published on October 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club nordic skiers Spencer Petersen, 12, right, and Gretchen Burkholder, 12, left, roller ski along the Core Trail on Friday during a training run with coaches Todd Wilson and Kathryn Elkins.
Published on October 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Yves Patty talks his son Wylie through a shot at the Routt County Rifle Club on Saturday, which was the first day of elk rifle season.
Published on October 13, 2008
October's full moon traditionally is called the Harvest Moon. This year's Harvest Moon will occur Tuesday night.
Published on October 12, 2008
Calcon employee Steve Wisniewski installs drywall inside Howelsen Place on Monday morning in downtown Steamboat Springs. Industry insiders say the construction field could be headed for a slowdown.
Published on October 12, 2008
Developers of First Tracks, the affordable housing component in Wildhorse Meadows, are asking city officials to change the affordable housing rules to allow business owners to buy the units and rent them to their employees.
Published on October 12, 2008
Fourteen of the 47 units at First Tracks in the Wildhorse Meadows development are under contract.
Published on October 12, 2008
Nate Bird clings to a Honey Stinger canopy Saturday at the 24 Hours of Moab race in Utah. Bird, who traveled to the race to help support Steamboat Springs competitor Kris Cannon, had a similar experience the night before, when he had to hang on to the tent he was sleeping in to keep it from collapsing. Strong winds slammed the races early hours before finally relenting Saturday evening.
Published on October 12, 2008
Mount Werner looms in the background as Ivelin Dimitrou, of Steamboat Springs, tees off at Haymaker Golf Course on Thursday afternoon. Haymaker and the rest of Steamboat's golf courses will close in the next month, but all say there is plenty of time to squeeze in a few good rounds.
Published on October 12, 2008
Competitors in the 14th annual 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race sprint away from the start line Saturday. Racers had to finish a short course on foot before hopping on their bikes, a device designed to help separate the field early in the race.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Nate Bird turns his back Saturday at the 24 Hours of Moab race in Utah as a fierce gust of wind drives sand through the camp of Steamboat competitor Kris Cannon. Strong winds assaulted the campground and the race through most of the day, finally dying down in the early evening.
Published on October 12, 2008
Tomas Skoda tees off Thursday at Haymaker Golf Course. Haymaker golf pro Hank Franks said the course plays differently in the day fall than it does during wetter summer months. The brown and muted vegetation along with more firm greens make for a more European Links style experience.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Kacey Bull spikes the ball Saturday during Steamboat's match against Eagle Valley.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Blake Eddington kicks the ball Saturday against Rifle at Emerald Park.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Grant Murray hits a game-winning header Saturday against Rifle at Emerald Park.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School soccer players Grant Murray, from right, Daniel Wright and Blake Eddington celebrate after scoring the winning goal against Rifle in overtime Saturday.
Published on October 12, 2008
In 2006, the Town Board rescinded portions of Oak Creek's municipal code relating to TIPS certification for alcohol servers.
Published on October 12, 2008
Black Mountain Tavern employee Ryan Adrian makes a drink Friday afternoon. Oak Creek officials are proposing alcohol servers once again be required to be TIPS certified.
Published on October 12, 2008
Vladen Chase hits the ball during his doubles match Saturday at The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Published on October 12, 2008
Paley poses with some of the materials she will use to build a biodiesel reactor. In an effort to be eco-friendly, Paley has salvaged many of the parts from Home ReSource at the Milner Landfill.
Published on October 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Lorin Paley unrolls the plans for her senior project, which is to convert cooking oil into a sustainable biodiesel. Her shop teacher, Johnny Walker, is supervising the project.
Published on October 12, 2008
Jackie Mitchell, an employment specialist with Colorado Work Force, recently has been busy as the employment market continues to tighten.
Published on October 12, 2008
Demolition continues at Ski Time Square, but some wonder whether a sluggish economy will bring redevelopment to a halt.
Published on October 12, 2008
Strawberry Park Elementary School third-grader Miles Buchan types on his keyboard, which has been altered to make it easier for Miles to distinguish the keys.
Published on October 12, 2008
Fourth-grader Ellie Zwak works on her math at Strawberry Park Elementary School by counting plastic monkeys on a light box. Severe needs paraprofessional Barb Smith helps Ellie with her work.
Published on October 12, 2008
Third-grader Miles Buchan uses a magnifier to assist him with completing an assignment at Strawberry Park Elementary School. The magnifier is one of the adaptive devices used for children with disabilities at the school.
Published on October 12, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 12, 2008.
Published on October 12, 2008
Shayna Cooke
Published on October 12, 2008
Kona offers a wide selection of beers, all labeled and boxed to remind customers where it's created.
Published on October 12, 2008
Rich and Wendy Tucciarone may have been cold, but they looked at home inside the beer cooler at Arctic Liquors. The couple was in Steamboat last week and stopped in to check out the store's selection and placement of Kona's bottled beers.
Published on October 12, 2008
Mirko Erspamer returns a volley during a match in Friday's regional tennis tournament at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. Erspamer and No. 2 doubles partner Alex Gibbs topped Hotchkiss in the semifinals to earn a shot in today's championship match. Play begins at 10 a.m.
Published on October 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Alex Gibbs keeps his eye on the goal during a semifinal round of the Regional Tennis Tournament on Friday afternoon at the Tennis Center. Gibbs and partner Mirko Erspamer advanced to the championship round.
Published on October 11, 2008
Hayden's Holli Salazar hits through the block of Soroco sisters Sarajane and Ceanna Rossi during Friday night's showdown in Hayden. The Tigers won the match in three games.
Published on October 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior running back Joe Dover runs toward the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of Friday night's homecoming game against Battle Mountain. The Sailors defeated the Huskies, 62-19.
Published on October 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighter Matt Mathisen douses hot spots Friday at a wildfire that burned about one acre of grass and threatened a home and barn in the 28000 block of Routt County Road 41A on Friday afternoon.
Published on October 11, 2008
Cary Kamperschroer teaches drumming, rhythms and gumboot dance to, from left, Lucas Rowse, Brandon DeShazer, Kolton Voeltzel and Cole Morgan on Friday at the Northwest Ballet Studio. Late registration for the Boys Only Workshop eight-week series will be open until Oct. 17.
Published on October 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School students participate in the Friday afternoon homecoming parade down Lincoln Avenue.
Published on October 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School sophomores ride their class float down Lincoln Avenue on Friday during the homecoming parade.
Published on October 11, 2008
After last winter's heavy snow damaged the structural integrity of the roof at the Oak Creek Ice Rink, the town is working to fix it in time for this year's hockey season.
Published on October 11, 2008
Hayden police officer Ed Corriveau works in his office in March. The town's police department continues to operate out of the back of Hayden Town Hall.
Published on October 11, 2008
Sophomore Chris Barounos and Freshman Luke Farny won the No. 2 doubles championship at Niwot junior varsity tennis tournament last weekend.
Published on October 10, 2008
Senior Andrew Balvanz swings during the Niwot junior varsity tennis tournament.
Published on October 10, 2008
Steamboat Spring High School football team practices Thursday at Gardner Field. Steamboat's homecoming game is at 7 p.m. tonight against Battle Mountain.
Published on October 10, 2008
Soda Creek Elementary School first-grader Ethan Hansen makes a dog biscuit during an after-school activity Thursday at the Igloo.
Published on October 10, 2008
Jennifer Travis, youth services coordinator for the city of Steamboat Springs, passes out a snack Thursday to second-grader Anna Nell at the Igloo, on Howelsen Parkway, where after-school programs now take place.
Published on October 10, 2008
A windmill keeps time with Mother Nature on Wednesday afternoon near Fish Creek Falls Road.
Published on October 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs residents, from front, Pam Geppert and Joanie King ride across the bridge over the Yampa River at Rich Weiss Park during their lunch break Thursday afternoon.
Published on October 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs Middle School seventh-grader Max May plays with a cat Thursday while volunteering at the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter.
Published on October 10, 2008
"Two Ballerinas," depicting members of the Golden Dragon Acrobats in their performance this summer for Strings Music Festival, is one of the pieces photographer Joseph Cosby has on display at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on October 10, 2008
"Magnolias at Night," by photographer Joseph Cosby.
Published on October 10, 2008
Photographer Joseph Cosby said he focuses his work on people and colors found outside the United States. This photo, "Abuelita," was taken in Central America. Cosby is one of several new artists at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on October 10, 2008
Inspiring author Lizzie Larock takes notes during a writing workshop Wednesday at Epilogue Book Co.
Published on October 10, 2008
Jill Murphy Long, author of "Skiing With God," speaks to aspiring authors, from right, Wendy Petefish, Lizzie Larock and Holly Wilde on Wednesday during a Get Published! Your Byline on Books and Articles seminar at Epilogue Book Co. Long is holding the workshops Wednesdays.
Published on October 10, 2008
ONDA will play at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.
Published on October 10, 2008
Keri Rusthoi goes through some music during a rehearsal of the Steamboat Springs Youth Choir.
Published on October 10, 2008
Director Keri Rusthoi goes over the details with the Steamboat Springs Youth Choir during a rehearsal earlier this week.
Published on October 10, 2008
Andrea Clark belts out a note during a rehearsal for the Steamboat Springs Youth Choir earlier this week. The group of aspiring singers falls under the outreach umbrella of the Emerald City Opera.
Published on October 10, 2008
The young and enthusiastic voices of the Steamboat Springs Youth Choir are being guided by director Keri Rusthoi.
Published on October 10, 2008
Jeff Morehead with Ajak's Custom Carpentry cuts a piece of trim Wednesday afternoon for the Trillium House under construction at the Yampa River Botanic Park. General contractor Jack White said the building should be completed by mid-November.
Published on October 9, 2008
Tim McCarthy, front, and Kevin Schneider with Emerald Mountain Energy install a 3.5 kilowatt photovoltaic system Wednesday afternoon on the roof of the Trillium House under construction at the Yampa River Botanic Park.
Published on October 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Jeff Lambart returns a volley against Silver Creek's Phil Milspaugh on the opening day of last year's state 4A high school tennis championships at Pueblo City Park. Lambart will be looking to get back to state this weekend when Steamboat Springs High School hosts the regional tennis tournament at the Tennis Center at Steamboat.
Published on October 9, 2008
Steamboat's championship U10 soccer team. Front row, from left: Nolan Connell, Tyler Terranova, Ross VanHara, guest coach Tony Roberts, Carson Russell, Andrew Mitchell and Zach Cohen. Middle Row, from left: Matthew Singer, Sean Patten, Alexander Coffey, Will McConnell, Evan Barbier, Andrew McCawley, Cruz Archuleta and Jett Seymour. Back row, from left: coaches Dave Terranova, Andy Cohen and John Seymour.
Published on October 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Laura Sehnert walks dogs Eider, front, and Rico on Wednesday at Rita Valentine Park.
Published on October 9, 2008
Interim City Manager Wendy DuBord works in her office Wednesday afternoon. DuBord is acting as interim Steamboat Springs city manager during the interview process to recruit a new manager.
Published on October 9, 2008
Bill Martorano at Orange Peel works on Kris Cannon's bike Monday, preparing it for this weekend's 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race. Cannon is being sponsored in the solo division by Honey Stinger, Backcountry Provisions and Orange Peel. She's packing along an extra bike, five pairs of sunglasses and an answer to nearly anything that could go wrong during the 24-hour endurance race.
Published on October 9, 2008
Kris Cannon grimaces Wednesday as Jeremy Kassib, a massage therapist at Gentle Strength Therapeutic Massage in Steamboat Springs, works to relax her knee. Cannon said the deep massages have been instrumental in her recovery from a knee injury suffered earlier this summer. The treatment Wednesday was one of her final stops before heading to Utah for this weekend's 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race.
Published on October 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Kris Cannon works Tuesday through one of her final workouts before Saturday's start to the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race. Cannon has raced the Moab event once before but will tackle it solo for the first time this year.
Published on October 9, 2008
Cynthia Hankins
Published on October 9, 2008
Terry Hankins
Published on October 9, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Blake Eddington celebrates after scoring a goal early in the first half of Tuesday night's soccer game against Battle Mountain. The Sailors held on to win the game, 2-1, despite a late run by the Huskies.
Published on October 8, 2008
The gallery waits behind the 18th green Tuesday during the final round of the 4A high school state golf championships. Yampa Valley Golf Course was the backdrop for more than 80 of Colorado's best high school golfers
Published on October 8, 2008
Community members attend Tuesday's public comment portion of City Council's daylong budget meeting.
Published on October 8, 2008
Republican Colorado Senate candidate Al White listens to Democratic candidate Ken Brenner speak during a forum hosted by the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club on Tuesday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Published on October 8, 2008
Carol Smith urges voters to register across the street from the downtown post office Monday morning. Megan Moore-Kemp, who was with her infant son Mason, took a few minutes to sit down with volunteer Paul Hands and fill out the paperwork. Monday was the last day to register.
Published on October 8, 2008
John Kerst, president and chief executive of Yampa Valley Bank, speaks Tuesday during the public comment portion of City Council's daylong budget discussions.
Published on October 8, 2008
The city will host a public discussion of conceptual plans for Rita Valentine Park on Wednesday evening at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. The 75-acre park is between Anglers Drive and Hilltop Parkway.
Published on October 7, 2008
Krista Metzler chats with Lizzie Mathey, a paraprofessional during lunch Monday at the recently finished Soda Creek Elementary School. Students, teachers and volunteers were thrilled to get into the new school, which finally opened on Monday.
Published on October 7, 2008
The new cafeteria at Soda Creek was bustling Monday at lunchtime as students got their first taste of the new school and how the lunch routine will work.
Published on October 7, 2008
Isabel Smith plays hop scotch at the new Soda Creek Elementray School. Students and teachers opened classes Monday at the new school.
Published on October 7, 2008
Third grader Tehya Johnson stacks cups during recess on the new playground at the recently completed Soda Creek Elementary School Monday afternoon. Students and teachers seemed to be excited to be back.
Published on October 7, 2008
Jenna Kramer and her mom, Stacey, cross the street en route to Soda Creek Elementary School on Monday morning. Monday marked the first day of classes for students and teachers at the new school.
Published on October 7, 2008
Wyndham Clark, a Valor Christian freshman, eyes his putt on the 18th green Monday. Clark leads the 4A high school golf state championships after the first round, carding a 66 in his 18 holes of work.
Published on October 7, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Kaelen Gunderson tees off on hole No. 16 Monday at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Gunderson's round of 74 earned him a tie for sixth-place heading into today's final round.
Published on October 7, 2008
Justin Neilsen of Rogue Resources uses a chain saw to clear the trunks of dead pine trees that were removed from the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday. The ski area feared the trees, most of which fell victim to the pine beetle epidemic, presented a hazard to skiers and hikers in the area.
Published on October 7, 2008
Kellen Baker, of Core Boar, inspects the Tuesday evening installation of an antique barber shop pole at what soon will be the 10th Street Barber Shop, in The Victoria at 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue. The barber shop's owners, Barb and Kenny Porteous, said the barber shop pole was salvaged from an old shop in Minnesota, and they had it restored. They said the shop is expected to open in about three weeks.
Published on October 6, 2008
A city bus drives along U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday afternoon.
Published on October 6, 2008
Ducks and geese congregate Saturday afternoon at Lake Catamount.
Published on October 6, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Marco Ross-Bryant is ready to make first tracks on his mountain bike and snowboard in one day as he ascends the Steamboat Ski Area after the first snow dusted the mountain with less than an inch Sunday.
Published on October 6, 2008
Scott Ptach
Published on October 5, 2008
Kaelen Gunderson
Published on October 5, 2008
Kaelen Gunderson takes a shot from a bunker.
Published on October 5, 2008
Scott Ptach hits a shot from the fairway Thursday at the Steamboat Golf Club.
Published on October 5, 2008
Scott Ptach watches Kaelen Gunderson tee off during practice at the Steamboat Golf Club.
Published on October 5, 2008
Scott Ptach, left. and Kaelen Gunderson will play in the Monday and Tuesday state tournament at the Yampa Valley Golf Course in Craig.
Published on October 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School golfers Scott Ptach, right, and Kaelen Gunderson walk down the fairway during an afternoon rain shower Thursday at Steamboat Golf Club.
Published on October 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior Devin Wilkinson tries to tap a ball past Rifle's Amber Lyons, No. 5, Saturday evening in Steamboat.
Published on October 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior Colleen King, left, and senior Maggie Kriz go up to block Rifle's Morgan Patrick on Saturday in Steamboat. The Sailors beat the Bears in three quick games, 25-7, 25-15, 25-13.
Published on October 5, 2008
"The Grapes of Wrath," by John Steinbeck, stands on display in the window at Epilogue Book Co. as an example of a book that once was banned because of its controversial content.
Published on October 5, 2008
Joshua Karzen, of Epilogue Book Co., discusses banned books from the perspective of Thomas Jefferson on Friday as part of an event concluding Banned Book Week. Banned Book Week has been observed since 1982.
Published on October 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Joy Rasmussen reaches for the wall Saturday morning at the end of her swimming training at Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat. Rasmussen plans to compete next weekend in the Hawaii IronMan Triathlon, which she said will be the pinnacle of her 10 years in the sport.
Published on October 5, 2008
Joy Rasmussen speeds down U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday morning in her final training ride before heading to Hawaii for the IronMan Triathlon. Rasmussen qualified for the event at a race in Europe last year and said she hopes to finish in the top 10 of her age group.
Published on October 5, 2008
Published on October 5, 2008
This is the view you would have if you face the Northeast sky at about 9 p.m. in early October. The fuzzy smudge called M31 actually is the Andromeda Galaxy, the most distant object visible to the unaided human eye.
Published on October 5, 2008
The record sleeve for Styx's The Grand Illusion.
Published on October 5, 2008
Tara Chavarria
Published on October 5, 2008
Kate Sunderland, a media specialist at Soda Creek Elementary School, arranges boxes Monday afternoon inside the new school. Teachers and parents already have started making the move from Camp Soda Creek to the new facility just down the street.
Published on October 5, 2008
Record albums may be a thing of the past, but Elvis Costello still is a favorite on the TV at Noddles & More in Steamboat Springs.
Published on October 5, 2008
Carl Steidtmann
Published on October 5, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 5, 2008.
Published on October 5, 2008
Plant species at the prescribed burn site include bitterbrush, sagebrush, oak brush and serviceberry.
Published on October 5, 2008
A controlled burn by the Bureau of Land Management will clear out 915 acres of vegetation next spring at Blacktail Mountain next to Stagecoach Reservoir.
Published on October 5, 2008
When Barkely Robinson's client Mary Salabounis insisted on looking only at Steamboat properties that are bicycle-friendly, Robinson, of Prudential Steamboat Realty, knew just the right mode of transportation.
Published on October 5, 2008
Saddle Ridge subdivision Developer Todd Gilbertson spent more than $85,000 installing a large solar panel to power entrance lighting and landscape irrigation pumps at the rural development about 8.5 miles west of Steamboat Springs.
Published on October 5, 2008
Developer Todd Gilbertson and Listing Broker Sue Stempel, of Romick and Associates, admire the views of Mount Werner from one of the 35-acre building lots at Saddle Ridge.
Published on October 5, 2008
Mountain Valley Bank Teller Joann Washburn finishes business with customer Stephani Silva at the bank Thursday.
Published on October 5, 2008
Mountain Valley Bank Teller Claudia Milano counts $100 bills at the bank Thursday.
Published on October 5, 2008
Hayden High School freshman Erin Koehler blocks the ball during Friday night's match against Rangely. Hayden lost the match, winning one of four games.
Published on October 4, 2008
Hayden High School senior Ethan Armstrong tries to push past a Rangely player during first half of Friday's homecoming game.
Published on October 4, 2008
Steamboat Springs artist Johnny Walker created this floral piece as part of the Creative Community Project using items from Home ReSource.
Published on October 4, 2008
Hayden High School sophomore Treyben Letlow celebrates after scoring during the first quarter in Friday night's game against Grand Valley.
Published on October 4, 2008
Hayden High School senior Mitchell Vedepo flips the ball after scoring during the first half of Friday's homecoming game against Rangely. The Tigers won, 47-7.
Published on October 4, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School students wave orange streamers and march toward the Hayden High School sophomore parade float Friday afternoon during the homecoming parade.
Published on October 4, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Michael Turner had a close encounter with this moose while hiking on Mount Werner on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on October 4, 2008
Work on One Steamboat Place progresses with the aspen peaking and the scheduled start of ski season 54 days away. The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. held its job fair Friday.
Published on October 4, 2008
Green, red and yellow colors canvas the hillsides of Buffalo Pass on Monday before sunset.
Published on October 4, 2008
Barack Obama campaign Routt County Field Organizer Dylan Roberts watches Democrat vice presidential candidate Joe Biden during a Democrat viewing party Thursday night at Sunpie's Bistro.
Published on October 3, 2008
Routt County Republican Robin Somerville reacts to a comment by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin during a Republican viewing party Thursday night at Storm Mountain Ranch.
Published on October 3, 2008
Hayden American Legion Post 89 members Larry Pederson, left, and Ron Nereson work Tuesday on the foundation for a new flagpole being placed at the Hayden High School football field.
Published on October 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs Middle School student Marley Loomis looks back toward the camera while climbing Mount Huron, a 14er in Summit County. Marley was joined by classmates last month on the trip organized by the Everything Outdoor Steamboat organization.
Published on October 3, 2008
Olympic skiers Nelson Carmichael, left, and Caroline Lalive take in the fall colors while mountain biking the Spring Creek Trail on Thursday morning.
Published on October 3, 2008
Glaze ingredients line the shelves at Julie Anderson's studio.
Published on October 3, 2008
Julie Anderson will also hold a six-week pottery wheel class at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym beginning Oct. 7.
Published on October 3, 2008
Steamboat artist Julie Anderson will hold a pottery throwing demonstration during the First Friday ArtWalk from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym.
Published on October 3, 2008
Steamboat artist Julie Anderson works on a clay jar Wednesday at her studio.
Published on October 3, 2008
Steamboat artist Julie Anderson works on a clay jar Wednesday at her studio.
Published on October 3, 2008
Former local MC Souleye returns to Steamboat Springs with his band, San Francisco-based live electronica group BLVD.
Published on October 3, 2008
Former local Holden Young returns to Steamboat Springs on Saturday with his jazz/rock/funk trio. They appear with Fort Collins trio The Grip.
Published on October 3, 2008
The Grip drummer Stu Crair compiled the jazz/funk/rock trio's influences. The group plays Saturday at Mahogany with HY3.
Published on October 3, 2008
Hill says he tries to preserve Western ranching values in his songs, which are taken largely from his and other people's experiences.
Published on October 3, 2008
Brenn Hill returns to the Yampa Valley this weekend for a concert and trail ride benefiting the Routt County 4-H Scholarship Fund.
Published on October 3, 2008
Marshall Ulrich runs east along U.S. Highway 40 toward Steamboat Springs on Wednesday. Ulrich is attempting a record-setting run across the U.S. in 45 days.
Published on October 2, 2008
2006 Steamboat Springs High School graduate Tara King is the starting setter for Mesa State College in Grand Junction. King leads the Mavs in assists at 8.3 a game.
Published on October 2, 2008
Tammie Hintze folds T-shirts on Tuesday afternoon at the gift shop in the Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Kevin Stokes watches during practice Wednesday evening at Gardner Field.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Kevin Stokes attempts to block a kick during practice Wednesday evening at Gardner Field. Stokes is returning to the team after spending most of this season on the sideline with a knee injury.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Kevin Stokes returns to the Sailors football team after tearing his ACL in the spring and enduring months of intense physical therapy. The senior hopes to bring more aggression to the team's defense as he gradually grows stronger and is integrated back into team play.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs City Planner and Green Team coordinator Bob Keenan sits with the community cell phone and battery recycling containers located at City Hall.
Published on October 2, 2008
Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman is pictured Sept. 1 at Oak Creek's Labor Day celebration, wearing a "Tazed and Confused" shirt she had made after a July 19 incident in which she was stunned with a Taser by a police officer at her home. The District Attorney's Office on Wednesday dropped all charges filed against Rodeman relating to the incident.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Kevin Stokes stretches before practice Wednesday evening at Gardner Field. Stokes is returning to the team after spending most of this season on the sideline with a knee injury.
Published on October 2, 2008
Caroline Lalive asks Jon Perrego about a baseball book he read as a part of Lauri Bradt's fourth- and fifth-grade class at the Christian Heritage School on Tuesday.
Published on October 2, 2008
Olympic skier Caroline Lalive signed autographs after she quizzed students in Lauri Bradt's fourth- and fifth-grade class as part of a book report project at the Christian Heritage School on Tuesday.
Published on October 2, 2008
Steamboat Springs residents Jane Grogan, right, and Doris Swift practice Tai Chi on Tuesday morning in front of a window at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Published on October 2, 2008
Sharon Clever, a supervisor and 911 coordinator for Routt County Communications, works at her desk Tuesday morning in the communications office located in the basement of the Routt County Sheriff's Office.
Published on October 1, 2008
Hayden High School students attend history teacher Ty Zabel's class Tuesday afternoon dressed in camouflage for "Camo Day" to show school spirit during homecoming week. The Chili Cook Off is from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the school's cafeteria.
Published on October 1, 2008
Hayden High School volleyball players practice last week in the school's gym. Under first-year coach Greg Johnson, the Tigers have a 10-3 record.
Published on October 1, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Andrew White, left, and Christopher Holmquist defend the goal against a Battle Mountain High School player Tuesday in Eagle-Vail.
Published on October 1, 2008
Lauren Ehrlich tosses a piece of bread into the Yampa River on Tuesday afternoon as part of a Tashlikh ceremony in Steamboat Springs. During Rosh Hashanah afternoon, it is customary to walk to a river or spring and recite special prayers at a Tashlikh ceremony. The traditional ceremony requires that pockets are emptied of all bread or cookie crumbs and cast into the water. This is symbolic of casting off sins and beginning the Jewish New Year with a clean slate.
Published on October 1, 2008
