Casey Clapsaddle works on his computer at the Bud Werner Library on Monday afternoon. Clapsaddle, who owns his own river restoration and hydrologic consulting company, said he has been spending a lot of time at the library since it reopened a few weeks ago.
Published on September 30, 2008
Jane Harris speaks about journaling during a post-lunch speech put on by the Routt County Council on Aging. The lecture was part of the Monday Speaker Series, and it drew about 20 people.
Published on September 30, 2008
Steamboat Springs Sports Coordinator Kit Rice passed away Sunday at the Yampa Valley Medical Center of what an autopsy revealed was a blood clot in her lungs.
Published on September 30, 2008
Robert Jonathan MacFarlane
Published on September 30, 2008
Those aren't snowboards Ski Haus's Doug Steadman is holding. That's one pair of K2 Hell Bent skis. In case you didn't know, they are full rocker. Trust us.
Published on September 30, 2008
Detention deputy Michelle Richardson destrubutes medications to inmates inside the Routt County Jail on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Gary Wall is battling the Routt County Board of Commissioners about projected overages in his 2008 budget. Some of the overages are in the detention department, where Wall said understaffing has necessitated a great amount of overtime.
Published on September 30, 2008
Changing fall colors and golden aspens mix with red beetle-killed lodgepole pine trees Friday along Colorado State Highway 131 near Toponas in South Routt County.
Published on September 29, 2008
Novelist Elizabeth Strout speaks to a packed room Saturday at the 16th annual Literary Sojourn held at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Published on September 29, 2008
Attendees of the 16th annual Literary Sojourn listen to novelist Elizabeth Strout conclude her talk Saturday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Published on September 29, 2008
Kit Rice
Published on September 29, 2008
Early-morning light highlights the changing fall aspens Friday at the base of Rabbit Ears.
Published on September 29, 2008
TIC founder Ron McKenzie is pictured in the welding lab at the TIC training facility in January 2007.
Published on September 28, 2008
Felix Longoria, of Texas, does surveyor training work Thursday at the TIC training facility in Steamboat Springs. TIC and Kiewit Corp. officials expect a merger to go through by year's end.
Published on September 28, 2008
The Henry home features a circular driveway on brick pavers, edged by groves of planted trees that give the family virtual invisibility from Meadowbrook Circle.
Published on September 28, 2008
Routt County Sales Volume
Published on September 28, 2008
Realtor Steve Downs, of Steamboat Village Brokers, said he has seen other markets that were more worrisome than Steamboat's and that he watched them eventually recover.
Published on September 28, 2008
The back yard of the Henry home on Meadowbrook Circle borders Fish Creek. The property features its own recirculating creek with a pair of multi-tiered waterfalls.
Published on September 28, 2008
Eugene Buchanan waits in his kayak late last month as members of his Peruvian expedition lower a raft filled with supplies into the Colca Canyon. The water in the canyon was higher and colder than they'd expected, slowing the eight-member team and preventing them from navigating all 20 of the canyon's unexplored miles. Buchanan was the only one with a kayak, but the cold waters prevented his fellow explorers from swimming along beside him.
Published on September 28, 2008
Steamboat kayaking enthusiast Eugene Buchanan, bottom right, poses with his team in Colca Canyon in Peru. The canyon is one of the deepest in the world, with peaks ranging from 10,000- to 17,000-feet on both sides.
Published on September 28, 2008
Buchanan said the main goal of his expedition in Colca Canyon in Peru was to navigate 20 miles of unexplored wilderness. The group also was on the lookout for the hidden treasures of the Incan empire. While El Dorado eluded the team, they did find eight ancient South American mummies in a cave while hiking after six days in the canyon.
Published on September 28, 2008
Steamboat's Eugene Buchanan prepares to drop into Peru's Colca Canyon in his kayak late last month. Buchanan traveled to Peru with an expedition that had hoped to trek 20 miles of the canyon that never had before been traveled. The group, consisting mostly of Polish explorers, made it six miles, but they had to climb out after food and supplies ran low on the sixth day.
Published on September 28, 2008
A vehicle leaves Oak Creek and heads toward Steamboat Springs via Colorado Highway 131 on Friday. About half of South Routt residents commute to Steamboat for work, according to the South Routt Transit Needs and Feasibility Study. The South Routt Transit Working Group will convene Tuesday to discuss alternative transportation options for South Routt.
Published on September 28, 2008
Soroco senior Mike Davis streaks down the field for the Rams' first touchdown Saturday. Soroco grabbed a 30-20 lead in the third quarter against Plateau Valley, but couldn't hang on, falling, 42-30.
Published on September 28, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Joe Dover makes a catch Thursday against Palisade. The Sailors lost, 39-14. Steamboat looks to regroup Friday against Rifle.
Published on September 28, 2008
Todd Lodwick trains near Strawberry Park earlier this week. Lodwick is coming off a strong camp in Norway, and he appears to be on track to regain a spot with the national team this season.
Published on September 28, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Andrew White battles Eagle Valley High School senior Luis Corral for control of the ball Saturday in Steamboat. Eagle Valley beat Steamboat, 2-1.
Published on September 28, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 28
Published on September 28, 2008
Rock Creek Academy Director Dawn Mutchelknaus says continued community support will keep the charter school going.
Published on September 28, 2008
Rock Creek Academy third-grader Bailee Boles, of Burns, reads a book at school Friday morning. Computers play an integral park in the curriculum at the school, but traditional books still are used.
Published on September 28, 2008
Each student at Rock Creek Academy has his or her own computer workstation loaded with grade-specific curriculum.
Published on September 28, 2008
Rock Creek Academy teacher Becky Ingle works with students at the charter school in McCoy on Friday. Seven students are enrolled in the school's first year.
Published on September 28, 2008
Eight-year-old Teagan Ludwick, of Steamboat Springs, reads a book next to a story-time room window at Bud Werner Memorial Library on Thursday.
Published on September 28, 2008
A plaque located on what now is the main entrance to the building displays the hospital's designation on the Routt County Register of Historic Places.
Published on September 28, 2008
Three-year-old Eileen Cashen plays a reading computer game using a mouse designed for children at the Bud Werner Memorial Library on Thursday.
Published on September 28, 2008
Nancy Montieth, a medical assistant with Yampa Valley Medical Associates, gets ready to head home after a day of work Wednesday in the historic Solandt Memorial Hospital building.
Published on September 28, 2008
The hospital's board members hope to make repairs to the elevator to make the building handicap accessible.
Published on September 28, 2008
Solandt Memorial Hospital Board President Kathy Hockin stands under elm trees surrounding the historic Hayden building, which is slated for a $700,000 improvement project.
Published on September 28, 2008
Future owners of units at First Tracks at Wildhorse Meadows take a hardhat tour at the First Tracks construction site Friday afternoon. The Steamboat Springs School District is working with Wildhorse developers to create housing opportunities for school district employees.
Published on September 28, 2008
Published on September 28, 2008
Ralph Whittum, of Steamboat Springs, is eager to return to his Peace Corps post in the African country of Cameroon.
Published on September 27, 2008
Published on September 27, 2008
Janel Moore prepares what she will read Thursday during the Off the Beaten Path Poetry Slam.
Published on September 27, 2008
The words of Janel Moore will come to life Thursday during the Off the Beaten Path Poetry Slam. The slam will give local poets a chance to match their words with other poets from around Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 27, 2008
Poet Janel Moore will bring her words, and her ability to deliver those words to an audience, to the Off the Beaten Path Poetry Slam on Oct. 2.
Published on September 27, 2008
Soroco senior Katrina Maes, left, and freshman Lindsay Miles get high to try to block a Plateau Valley attack Friday night. Thanks to a scrappy defense and consistent play, the Rams won their first match of the season, beating the Cowboys in four games.
Published on September 27, 2008
Oak Creek is seeking $37,490 in grant funds to finance accessibility improvements to the South Routt Community Center.
Published on September 27, 2008
Mike Lewis, of Rite Way Construction, works on a remodel job Wednesday at the Iron Horse Inn. The city is spending about $81,000 to make nine of 51 units more livable in the short-term.
Published on September 27, 2008
Jennifer Paoli plays with her 1-year-old daughter, Matty, outside her home in the Steamboat II subdivision. Paoli converted the home's garage to make extra space for the Toddler Learning Center and created a playground in the front yard, so the children would have more room.
Published on September 27, 2008
Craig Fire/Rescue bought two new wildland/urban interface engines last month. The engines were purchased using funds from Department of Local Affairs grants and a mil levy increase that voters approved in November 2006.
Published on September 27, 2008
Steamboat's Dustin Siegiel makes a tackle against Palisade on Thursday.
Published on September 26, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School's Derek Morris makes a tackle during Thursday's 39-14 loss against No. 2 Palisade.
Published on September 26, 2008
Routt County Elections Deputy Kim Bonner processes voter registrations and mail-in ballots Thursday in the county's elections office.
Published on September 26, 2008
On Thursday, Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland holds one of the bipartisan election signs that have been made available to raise awareness of registering and voting early in 2008. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 6.
Published on September 26, 2008
Michael Kole stitches a custom leather watch band Thursday in front of his shop, Michael Kole Designs, near Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue. Kole has had his shop in Steamboat for about two years and said he has been working with leather since he was 6 years old.
Published on September 26, 2008
Last year's Hayden High School seniors, the class of 2008, show their Tiger spirit during the school's homecoming parade in October 2007. This year's Hayden homecoming events start today.
Published on September 26, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Jeff Coates has a bagel and coffee Thursday afternoon outside Steaming Bean Coffee. Todd Moore, the owner of the Steaming Bean, has decided to put the coffee shop up for sale.
Published on September 26, 2008
This year's Soup Bowl Supper benefits Partners in Routt County, which will bring in an AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer.
Published on September 26, 2008
"Pele," by Regina Benson.
Published on September 26, 2008
"Hard Rain." Surface design artist Regina Benson uses a variety of techniques to alter the appearance of cloth. Her "rusting" technique is shown here. Benson will lead a presentation of various fabric design swatches at 10 a.m. Saturday at Colorado Mountain College's Bogue Hall.
Published on September 26, 2008
AmeriCorp staffer Allison Holt, left, Steamboat Clay Artisan Barb Gregoire, middle, and Partners in Routt County Exectuive Director Libby Foster are pictured with the some of the bowls that will be available at Wednesday's Soup Bowl Supper.
Published on September 26, 2008
"5-Shawl"
Published on September 26, 2008
This year's Soup Bowl Supper benefits Partners in Routt County, which will bring in an AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer.
Published on September 26, 2008
"Baltic Seaside," by Colorado Surface Design Association representative Regina Benson
Published on September 26, 2008
Steamboat Clay Artisan and event volunteer Barb Gregoire sits in her kiln, which is used to fire the bowls for the Soup Bowl Supper.
Published on September 26, 2008
Eroded Message
Published on September 26, 2008
Dunes by Regina Benson
Published on September 26, 2008
An example of weaving that has been painted and dyed by local surface design artist Wendy Kowynia.
Published on September 26, 2008
By Wendy Kowynia
Published on September 26, 2008
Local rock/folk/bluegrass outfit Missed the Boat - pictured, from left, Brian Joyce (bass), Ryan Cox (guitar, vocals), Pat Waters (drums), Andrew Henry (mandolin, vocals) and Peter Hall (harmonica, vocals) - plays a free show Saturday at Mahogany Ridge.
Published on September 26, 2008
John Fairlie, Steamboat Springs Orchestra executive director, rehearses with Gary Foss for the ensemble's 2007-08 season opening concert. Foss will be featured in the orchestra's 2008-09 season opener.
Published on September 26, 2008
Ernest Richardson, music director of the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, works through a piece of music during an April rehearsal. Richardson joins the orchestra's string quartet Wednesday at the orchestra's annual evening at Harwigs.
Published on September 26, 2008
James Belk puts the bat on the balll during the opening day of the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs on July 21. Belk was playing for the Colorado Crush baseball team out of Fort Collins.
Published on September 25, 2008
Luke Brosterhous stands near a green at the Royal Thimpu Golf Club in Bhutan in the summer 0f 2007. Brosterhous earned a shot to play with a group of other top pros from Colorado in October as part of the PGA's Western Chapter Match Cup.
Published on September 25, 2008
The Sailors line up on offense during Friday night's game against Eagle Valley at Gardner Field. The Sailors will travel to Palisade tonight to race the Bulldogs in a rare mid-week contest.
Published on September 25, 2008
Hayden resident Jan Leslie has written two history books and began volunteering at the Hayden Heritage Center in 2005.
Published on September 25, 2008
Published on September 25, 2008
Ken Brenner is not concerned about trailing Al White by $55,000 in fundraising, saying the campaign is about issues.
Published on September 25, 2008
Rep. Al White, R-Hayden, stands behind cardboard cutouts of himself to get the attention of motorists Sept. 16 along Mount Werner Road. White said he has used the technique in all of his past campaigns. "In politics, if you make people smile, you're accomplishing something," he said. White is running for the state Senate against Steamboat Springs Democrat Ken Brenner.
Published on September 25, 2008
Steamboat School District Facilities Director Rick Denney does some concrete finishing work Wednesday at the new Strawberry Park Elementary School playground. Denney said the installation of the final surface material will begin next week and be completed the following week, weather permitting.
Published on September 25, 2008
14th Judicial District Attorney candidate Tammy Stewart speaks Wednesday during a candidate forum hosted by First Impressions of Routt County at the Courthouse.
Published on September 25, 2008
People attend the First Impressions of Routt County candidates forum Wednesday at the Routt County Courthouse. Candidates discussed issues affecting children and families in Colorado.
Published on September 25, 2008
The Creek View Townhomes sit on the western side of Hayden. Developers Stef and Louis Nijsten have moved into one of the units.
Published on September 24, 2008
The first section of Hayden's Creek View development is nearly finished. Real estate agent Annette Hall shows off a kitchen in one of the townhomes Tuesday. Developers Louis and Stef Nijsten, who live next door to this unit, plan to rent out some of the homes.
Published on September 24, 2008
Suzanne Schlicht
Published on September 24, 2008
The parcel of land proposed for development is between the Steamboat Christian Center and Bald Eagle Lake along U.S. Highway 40.
Published on September 24, 2008
Martin Javalera cleans new lunchroom tables Tuesday inside the new Soda Creek Elementary School. Furniture is being moved into the building this week, and the school is on schedule for an Oct. 6 opening. Soda Creek principal Judy Harris said volunteers are needed to help prepare the school for students.
Published on September 24, 2008
Interim co-principals Celia Dunham, left, and Michele Miller will replace Brenda Barr as principals of Strawberry Park Elementary School this year. Barr is leaving to take a job with the Colorado Department of Education.
Published on September 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs school officials anticipate an Oct. 6 opening for the new Soda Creek Elementary School (background), although the school's new all-access playground won't be ready for use.
Published on September 23, 2008
A sign warns drivers of road construction on Yahmonite above the intersection of Ninth and Aspen streets. Crews are replacing the water line and the old bridge that used to cross Soda Creek.
Published on September 23, 2008
Workers prepare to pour concrete in Soda Creek where the Yahmonite Bridge once stood. The construction project, which encompasses Ninth and Aspen streets and part of Yahmonite will replace water lines and the bridge, which was ruled unsafe and was in need of replacement last year.
Published on September 23, 2008
Omar Bautista waits on Ryan Tritz, as he holds his son, Gavin. Tritz was at the Cantina with his wife, Jenny (not shown in photograph), Monday afternoon. The owners of the Cantina recently responded to a survey addressing their employees' wages and benefits.
Published on September 23, 2008
Steamboat Springs golfers Kaelen Gunderson, Jace Hvambsal, Scott Ptach, Ben Von Thaden and Alan Capistron stand on the practice range at the Catamount Ranch & Club last week. Gunderson, Ptach, Von Thaden and Capistron will all play in today's regional tournament in Aspen.
Published on September 23, 2008
Scott Stanford
Published on September 22, 2008
Martin Bohn, of Heber, Utah, putts Sunday in the Steamboat Open disc golf tournament at Steamboat Ski Area. Bohn finished second in the Open division behind Evan Brummer, who dominated the weekend's action to win by 18 strokes.
Published on September 22, 2008
A.J. Kolarsick, of Steamboat Springs, throws a disc Sunday at the Thunderhead Disc Golf Course at Steamboat Ski Area. Kolarsick competed in the open division of the Steamboat Open tournament. The event attracted 61 players from six states.
Published on September 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Eugene Buchanan, left, watches his 9-year-old daughter walk on a barrel during Saturday's Community Barbecue and Barn Dance.
Published on September 22, 2008
Routt County United Way members display their giant thermometer tracking this year's fundraising goal of $600,000. Last year, the group raised $590,000 for health and human services in Routt County.
Published on September 22, 2008
A simple blood test can help you and your doctor make an assessment of overall bodily health, as well as detect possible medical problems.
Published on September 22, 2008
Sixth-grader Danny LaPointe climbs a rock face Friday surrounded by fall aspens in Butcherknife Canyon. Danny was climbing with Steamboat Springs Middle School classmates from science teacher Matt Tredway's class.
Published on September 22, 2008
The Black-eyed Susan will bring you splashes of orange, red and gold colors late in the season.
Published on September 22, 2008
Ghost Ranch Saloon co-owner Amy Garris plans to use her past experiences as a musician to make the new downtown music venue a desirable destination for big acts.
Published on September 21, 2008
An artist's rendering of the completed building.
Published on September 21, 2008
General Contractor Jon Sherman works inside the Ghost Ranch Saloon, which will offer music and late-night food.
Published on September 21, 2008
Soroco junior Cody Miles tries to dump a Nucla tackler Saturday in Oak Creek as the Rams win their homecoming game, 55-22. Miles had a hand in all eight of Soroco's touchdowns, throwing for four and running for four more.
Published on September 21, 2008
Soroco's Bobby Mason, front, and Ben Straight try to drag down Nucla's freshman quarterback, Destry Smith, on Saturday. The Rams had six sacks in the 57-22 homecoming victory.
Published on September 21, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Joe Dover sees open field ahead as he takes the first of three kick runbacks for touchdowns in the first half of play Sept. 12 in Cortez. Steamboat won, 60-20.
Published on September 21, 2008
Soroco senior Sarajane Rossi blasts a kill past a pair of Meeker defenders Saturday afternoon in Oak Creek. Rossi and the Rams won the second game of the match but couldn't maintain that momentum, falling, 25-15, 16-25, 25-4, 25-16.
Published on September 21, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Tony Rende heads the ball toward the goal Saturday during Steamboat's match against Palisade at Gardner Field. Steamboat won, 4-0.
Published on September 21, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Daniel Wright jumps to get control of the ball Saturday during Steamboat's match against Palisade at Gardner Field. Steamboat won, 4-0.
Published on September 21, 2008
Anna Marno, 15, reaches to help as Shane McLean, 16, tries to balance on a strap strung between two trees at the base of Howelsen Hill on Thursday afternoon.
Published on September 21, 2008
Sailors runner John Cutter pushes toward the finish line Saturday during the Moffat County Invite in Craig. Cutter helped the boy's team to a second-place finish. The girls claimed the top spot, placing five runners in the top 11.
Published on September 21, 2008
Connor Bernard, 15, left, and Sam Glaisher, 16, work in the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's weight room at Howelsen Hill on Thursday afternoon. The club's alpine director, Deb Armstrong, said her athletes are preparing for the coming ski season with a combination of strength and short-burst agility drills. Those exercises are more fine-tuned than the general fitness routines the group followed through the spring and summer.
Published on September 21, 2008
Paula Ford works out Friday at The Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Steamboat Springs. Ford said she had knee surgery in July to repair damage from last ski season. She hopes to be ready for the slopes again when Mount Werner opens Nov. 26.
Published on September 21, 2008
Sarah White, 14, tries to stay in her skiing crouch as she jumps over hurdles Thursday afternoon at the base of Howelsen Hill.
Published on September 21, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 21, 2008.
Published on September 21, 2008
Keynote speaker Randy Udall speaks Saturday at the Sustainability Summit of Northwest Colorado held at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Published on September 21, 2008
Water roars down the spillway at Stagecoach Reservoir in June. Regional water experts warn that potential oil shale development would have huge water demands.
Published on September 21, 2008
Hayden sixth-grader Tate Montieth holds up an instrument to measure wind speed Thursday at the base of the Thunderhead Express lift at Steamboat Ski Area. Tate was one of 15 students from Robin Bush's class who spent the day taking measurements and learning about weather with Storm Peak scientists.
Published on September 21, 2008
Ian McCubbin, a staff research scientist at Storm Peak Lab, explains to students a graph showing carbon dioxide data. The staff scientists led sixth-graders in a three-part lesson about weather science.
Published on September 21, 2008
Record snowfall was recorded last year at Steamboat Ski Area. Residents are using everything from skunk cabbage to beavers to forecast this year's snowfall.
Published on September 21, 2008
Steamboat's Kacey Bull goes for a spike against Eagle Valley's Shelby Wright during Saturday's game in Eagle-Vail.
Published on September 21, 2008
Sarajane Rossi and Mike Davis stand front and center Saturday in Oak Creek after they were named Soroco's homcoming king and queen. The crowning festivites took place before the Rams' football game, which they won, 57-22, against Nucla.
Published on September 21, 2008
The planet Uranus and its five largest moons were imaged together through the historic 60-inch telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory near Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2007.
Published on September 21, 2008
The Drunken Onion chef Ben Stroock mixes in the spices for his chili.
Published on September 21, 2008
Drunken Onion chef Ben Stroock holds a container of red beans for his chili.
Published on September 21, 2008
The Drunken Onion's Red Bean and Beef Chili.
Published on September 21, 2008
Melanie and Garrett Simons' 3,649-square-foot house is listed for sale for $1.75 million.
Published on September 21, 2008
The owners of the modern farmhouse in the Park Place development bucked the prevailing trend in Steamboat and opted for a painted brick fireplace.
Published on September 21, 2008
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission will consider a proposal Sept. 25 to replace these aging duplexes with two live work buildings promised to achieve LEED gold green certification.
Published on September 21, 2008
Ghost Ranch Saloon co-owner Amy Garris plans to use her past experiences as a musician to make the new downtown music venue a desirable destination for big acts.
Published on September 21, 2008
Steamboat Springs shortstop Sarah Hill runs down Delta's Hannah Howard on Friday during a doubleheader at Howelsen Hill.
Published on September 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs' Joe Dover pulls in a pass in the second quarter of Friday night's football game against the Eagle Valley Devils at Gardner Field. The catch set up a touchdown a few minutes later that gave the Sailors the lead. Steamboat won the game, 35-14.
Published on September 20, 2008
Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder directs traffic downfield, while attempting to complete a pass in the first half of Friday night's game against Eagle Valley. The Sailors defeated the Devils, 35-14.
Published on September 20, 2008
Patrick Brusven skates Friday afternoon at the Steamboat Skate Park. The Steamboat City Council has decided to reduce its funding for a new skate park from $555,000 to $300,000.
Published on September 20, 2008
Christina Haxton poses with her horse, Jack. Haxton, who recently moved to Steamboat Springs, uses horses to teach professionals how to improve their work relationships.
Published on September 20, 2008
First-graders Wade Fortson and Tyla Johnson scale the new climbing wall at South Routt Elementary School on Friday.
Published on September 20, 2008
Moffat County's Natasha Romney, left, and Alisha Camp try to block a swing from Steamboat's Kacey Bull on Thursday in Steamboat. The Sailors won the rivalry matchup, defeating Moffat County in three games.
Published on September 19, 2008
Luke Farney, 14, of Steamboat Springs, takes a kayak nose-first into a private pond Sunday near Colorado Highway 131, just south of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 19, 2008
A still frame from Martin's film.
Published on September 19, 2008
A still frame from Mike Martin's film.
Published on September 19, 2008
A still frames from Mike Martin's film for the Steamboat Mountain Film Festival.
Published on September 19, 2008
A still frame from Mike Martin's film
Published on September 19, 2008
A still frame from Mike Martin's film for the Steamboat Mountain Film Festival shot last year on Mount Werner.
Published on September 19, 2008
Beatle Kill members Ben Wilcox, Jesse Calhoon, Phil Taber and Mike Kusy.
Published on September 19, 2008
Fields After Haying
Published on September 19, 2008
Sunset Reflections
Published on September 19, 2008
String Board Theory guitar player Tyler Kimball practices with the band.
Published on September 19, 2008
Tyler Kimball, right, and Jeff Barlow play their acoustics while Kendra Sullivan does homework.
Published on September 19, 2008
Yampa Street between Fifth and Sixth streets will be closed through Monday for repaving, weather permitting.
Published on September 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Jasper Gantick does some school work during a free period after lunch Thursday in the school's commons area. Eighty-five percent of the school's students rated the school A or B in a recent Harris Interactive survey.
Published on September 19, 2008
Shane Smith, right, Sal Ocano, middle, and Bob Syperreck, with Rocky Mountain Enterprises, install HotTape crosswalk striping Thursday at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Published on September 19, 2008
Tyler Scholl, 7, runs hard to the finish line Saturday during the Roadkill Run in Kremmling.
Published on September 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior Gracie Stockdale serves the ball Sept. 11 during a match against Glenwood Springs. Steamboat plays Moffat County today at 6:30 p.m. in the Kelly Meek Gymnasium.
Published on September 18, 2008
The Lithia Springs is located between the Fairview neighborhood and the Steamboat Springs Transit bus barns along 13th Street.
Published on September 18, 2008
Vandals knocked off a concrete ornament from a monument at the entrance to the Lithia Springs.
Published on September 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs sixth-graders participate in a game Wednesday during Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Science School at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Published on September 18, 2008
Steamboat Springs sixth-graders participate in a game Wednesday during Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Science School at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Published on September 18, 2008
A luminous moon highlights the spreading colors of oncoming fall Wednesday morning near the bike trail at Fetcher Pond.
Published on September 18, 2008
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps crew member Brant Wolfgram stacks beetle-killed lodgepole pine Tuesday at the Dumont Lake Campground on Rabbit Ears Pass. The Youth Corps has been partnering with the Forest Service during the summer to remove hazard trees from area campgrounds. The Forest Service Pike Hotshot crew based out of Monument was assisting with tree removal Tuesday on Rabbit Ears.
Published on September 17, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall, right, and Undersheriff David Bustos attend a budget discussion Tuesday in the Commissioners Hearing Room.
Published on September 17, 2008
Routt County Commissioners Nancy Stahoviak, left, and Diane Mitsch Bush listen to Sheriff Gary Wall speak during a budget discussion Tuesday in the Commissioners Hearing Room.
Published on September 17, 2008
Len Zanni, co-owner of Big Agnes and marketing director for Honey Stinger, and teammate Max Taam got the opportunity of a lifetime last weekend in Snowmass. The pair teamed up with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and won the first 12-hours of Snowmass.
Published on September 17, 2008
David and his sister Avi Thiel check out the Denver Broncos Super Bowl trophies at Gardner Field Monday afternoon along with their mother Katy. Ring of Fame member Billy Thompson, mascot Miles and several Broncos cheerleaders stopped in Steamboat Monday afternoon to help promote the team and visit with fans on the Western Slope.
Published on September 16, 2008
Six-year-old Anna Long runs after her ball at the Old Town Hot Springs Pool on Monday afternoon. The pool was a popular place as warm autumn weather drew locals and tourists to the downtown attraction.
Published on September 16, 2008
Denver Broncos mascot Miles hands a football back to Jackson Metzler after signing it Monday afternoon at Gardner Field. Miles was in town along with Ring of Fame member Billy Thompson and members of the Denver Broncos cheerleading squad, helping to promote the 2-0 Broncos.
Published on September 16, 2008
Routt County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Miles De Young carries a grow light used to cultivate marijuana out of the garage of a home in the 28100 block of Routt County Road 41A in the Hilton Gulch area south of Steamboat Springs. The Sheriff's Office started processing the scene early Monday morning.
Published on September 16, 2008
Routt County Sheriff's Office Dep. Clark Kreger checks out a small room used to grow marijuana in the garage of a home in the 28100 block of Routt County Road 41A in the Hilton Gulch area south of Steamboat Springs. Kreger and Dep. Shawn Hockaday uncovered the operation after the homeowner, who was renting out the property, alerted law enforcement officers.
Published on September 16, 2008
Routt County Sheriff's Office Dep. Clark Kreger checks out a small room used to grow marijuana in the garage of a home in the 28100 block of Routt County Road 41A in the Hilton Gulch area south of Steamboat Springs. Kreger and Dep. Shawn Hockaday uncovered the operation after the homeowner, who was renting out the property, alerted law enforcement officers.
Published on September 16, 2008
Members of the CreekDog soccer team celebrate after winning the Mountain Madness Soccer Tournament in Steamboat Springs on Sunday.
Published on September 16, 2008
Mike Tuttle, Ridge Erection general foreman, installs bracings Monday morning for long-spanned bar joists at the Craig Middle School site. The bracings are designed to increase the roof's structural integrity. Construction of the new middle school's one-story sixth-grade wing began Sept. 2.
Published on September 16, 2008
Cancer survivors, from left, Sandy Jenny, Jason Sear, Bev Engel and Keith Leifer participate in the Survivor Walk during the Steamboat Springs American Cancer Society Relay For Life in August at Steamboat Springs High School.
Published on September 15, 2008
Ken Block kicks up some dirt with his Subaru while taking a turn Sunday at the Superspecial stage at the Hayden Speedway.
Published on September 15, 2008
Rally Colorado fans watch as Travis Pastrana hits a jump Sunday at the Superspecial stage at the Hayden Speedway.
Published on September 15, 2008
Steamboat Springs youths, from right, Katy Floyd, 6, Megan Garcia, 12, and Willoe Maynard, 12, keep the rubber duckies moving down the Yampa River on Saturday morning during the 21st annual YVMC Auxiliary Rubber Ducky Race. Proceeds from the adopted ducks went to Yampa Valley Medical Center special projects.
Published on September 15, 2008
If you look closely, you can follow the baseball game in the sky tonight.
Published on September 14, 2008
Published on September 14, 2008
Craftsman Alan Butts creates fine qualify antler products and sells them from his home in McCoy. Butt's center of operation is the Antler House, a small workshop located adjacent to his home.
Published on September 14, 2008
A pair of homes in Red Hawk Village at Stagecoach have been listed for "short sale." The process involves the mortgage lender agreeing to allow a sale to take place and settling for less than the value of the loan.
Published on September 14, 2008
The Tugboat Grill & Pub will stand alone this winter after the building formerly housing Lupo's was torn down for redevelopment.
Published on September 14, 2008
Atira Group promises to tear down the Thunderhead Condominiums and clean up the site by the beginning of ski season.
Published on September 14, 2008
Hayden senior Kylee Sweetser swings for a kill Saturday as Hayden beat Vail Christian in three games. The victory bumped the Tigers' record to 8-1.
Published on September 14, 2008
Ed Viesturs makes his way up the north face of Annapurna in Nepal. Annapurna was the last mountain he needed to climb to have summited all 14 of the world's peaks taller than 8,000 meters. He achieved his goal in 2005, after two unsuccessful attempts.
Published on September 14, 2008
Chris Davenport, right, and Stian Hagen stand atop Eiger Summit in Switzerland. Davenport traveled for challenges in the Alps after climbing and skiing down all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains.
Published on September 14, 2008
Ed Viesturs skis across a frozen lake on Baffin Island above the Arctic Circle in Canada. Viesturs said he's semi-retired after climbing the world's 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, and he now is planning to ski to the South Pole.
Published on September 14, 2008
Ed Viesturs climbs near the peak of Manaslu, the eighth tallest mountain in the world. Viesturs and backcountry skier Chris Davenport spoke Friday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center about their adventures around the world.
Published on September 14, 2008
Leslee Hampel and Fred Hampel run Saturday in the "Run Rabbit Run" Steamboat 50 ultra marathon trail race. The pair finished the 50-mile trek in 12 hours, 23 minutes.
Published on September 14, 2008
Jake Herman, left, and Frank Anello, both of Denver, jog down the Steamboat Ski Area near the Thunderhead Express chairlift Saturday evening as they near the end of the "Run Rabbit Run" Steamboat 50 ultra marathon. Ryan Burch, of Greeley, won the race in 8 hours, 31 minutes. Steamboat's Jenna Gruben was first on the women's side, finishing in 9:57.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School third baseman Tyra Monger throws the ball to first base Saturday during the first inning of the first game against Eagle Valley at Howelsen Hill fields.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School first baseman Darcy Hornstein takes a swing during the first inning of the first game Saturday against Eagle Valley at Howelsen Hill fields. Steamboat lost both games, 18-1 and 14-0.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Blake Eddington tries to get by Centaurus High School goalie Ben Thomson on Saturday at Gardner Field.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Christopher Holmquist tries to get by Centaurus High School freshman Max Xiong on Saturday at Gardner Field.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior Tony Rende pushes past Centaurus High School senior Carlos Gomez on Saturday at Gardner Field. Steamboat won, 2-0.
Published on September 14, 2008
A poster near the desk of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. human resources recruiter Jim Kosky advertises employment opportunities with the ski area. Ski Corp. has had to find creative solutions to attract seasonal workers in light of caps to federal H-2B visas.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Nancy Working, right, enjoys chili and beer Saturday with her sister Cindy Jeruss, who was visiting from California. The two were attending the South Meets Old West Festival at 12th and Yampa streets.
Published on September 14, 2008
Gordon Sterling, of Yampa, spins Wyoming square dancer Kathie Kline while dancing Saturday at the South Meets Old West Festival at 12th and Yampa streets.
Published on September 14, 2008
Fran Pelletier sprinkles sugar on locally made blueberry scones before they are baked in the cafeteria ovens at Steamboat Springs High School.
Published on September 14, 2008
Max Huppert, director of nutritional services for the Steamboat Springs School District, fillets fresh salmon for student lunches last week at Steamboat Springs High School.
Published on September 14, 2008
The 465,000-square-foot One Steamboat Place project at the base of the Steambaot Ski Area makes up nearly a quarter of the square footage under open permits. The project's building-use tax deposit was $2.9 million.
Published on September 14, 2008
A section of sewer pipe sits in the alley between Virginia and Williams streets in Oak Creek. Officials are optimistic that the Oak Creek's sewer line rehabilitation project will be completed before the ground freezes for winter.
Published on September 14, 2008
Kevin Kleckler, who heads the Babson-Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center in Hayden, teaches welding safety during the first night of class last week. The vocational technology center begins moving into its new $1.6-million addition later this week.
Published on September 14, 2008
Steamboat Springs Middle School students pass through the halls Wednesday afternoon between classes. The school has implemented a trimester calendar for the school year and a flexible schedule geared toward meeting the academic needs of individual students.
Published on September 13, 2008
Library docent Tom Hopp give Judith and Bill Emerson a tour of the new library addition. Hopp is showing the couple a custom-made table made with wormy maple and featuring a center design of real stones.
Published on September 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs nanny Cheryl Stevens helps 18-month-old Caroline Bennan, left, and her three-year-old sister Claire with a reading program at the library.
Published on September 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs resident Brittany Ladd reads to her two-year-old son Killian on Friday at the library.
Published on September 13, 2008
A compass is embedded in the floor of the library along with a topographic map of Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 13, 2008
Bud Werner Memorial Library patrons visit in a sitting area overlooking the Yampa River and downtown Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 13, 2008
Chad Fleischer of Steamboat Springs reads to his 2-year-old son Jonah on Friday in the children's section at the Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Published on September 13, 2008
Bud Werner Memorial Library patrons fill the entryway of the first floor entrance Friday during the opening of the library addition.
Published on September 13, 2008
Large windows and red brick are prominent features of the exterior.
Published on September 13, 2008
J.J. Macchia, 5, practices his reading in a bay window at the newly expanded Bud Werner Memorial Library, which opened its doors to the public Friday.
Published on September 13, 2008
Hayden High School sophomore Treyben Letlow celebrates after scoring during the first quarter in Friday night's game against Grand Valley. Hayden won, 28-7.
Published on September 13, 2008
Bud Werner Memorial Library patrons use the new computers set up in the new library addition Friday.
Published on September 13, 2008
Steamboat's Joe Dover sees open field ahead as he takes the first of three kick runbacks for touchdowns in the first half Friday night in Cortez. Steamboat won, 60-20.
Published on September 13, 2008
Steamboat Springs running back Joe Dover breaks loose for a good gain in the first quarter at Montezuma-Cortez Panther Field on Friday. Steamboat won, 60-20.
Published on September 13, 2008
Steamboat's Austin Hinder finds a hole up the middle for a good run against the Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers on Friday night.
Published on September 13, 2008
Don't miss out on Colorado's beautiful fall colors.
Published on September 13, 2008
Matt Blue, of Denver, fills up his truck Thursday at Bob's Downtown Conoco in Steamboat Springs. Some residents have questioned why local gas prices haven't decreased as dramatically as gas prices in other cities and states.
Published on September 13, 2008
Routt County Habitat for Humanity director Shelly Flannery
Published on September 12, 2008
Frontier Airlines announced plans Thursday to begin daily ski-season flights between Denver and Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden starting in December.
Published on September 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School junior setter Colleen King celebrates with teammates Thursday after defeating Glenwood Springs High School, 3-1.
Published on September 12, 2008
The 2008 Rally Colorado kicks off tonight with a rally car display at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Racing takes place all day Saturday and Sunday on county roads in the west part of the county.
Published on September 12, 2008
Part-time Steamboat Springs resident Jan Dring rides her bike Thursday along the Mounter Werner Road and AprÃs Ski Way traffic circle.
Published on September 12, 2008
Lisa Archer Leach, vice president of the Routt County Humane Society, and Lee Smith of NRC Broadcasting, join Maggie Smith artist and co-president of the Routt County Humane Society on the front step of The Portfolio Collection. Maggie used one of local photographer Jim Steinberg's photographs to fashion her dog for the Art Unleashed fundraiser for the Humane Society.
Published on September 12, 2008
Ski mountaineer Chris Davenport throws up a 54, at the top of his 54th and final mountain peak over 14,000 feet.
Published on September 12, 2008
Ed Viesturs has climbed the tallest mountains in the world without supplemental oxygen.
Published on September 12, 2008
Climber Ed Viesturs on the summit of Manaslu, which at 8,163 meters is the eighth highest peak in the world. Viesturs presents a slideshow for his 18-year attempt to climb the world's tallest mountains at 6:30 p.m. today at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Published on September 12, 2008
Climber Ed Viesturs on the summit of Manaslu, which at 8,163 meters is the eighth highest peak in the world. Viesturs presents a slideshow for his 18-year attempt to climb the world's tallest mountains at 6:30 p.m. today at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Published on September 12, 2008
Blues/rock trio Back Door Slam are Davy Knowles, left, Adam Jones and Ross Doyle. The three will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub.
Published on September 12, 2008
On the One members Jesse Molloy, left, and John Staten plan to hold a "high-energy, funky, throw-down dance party" at Magogany Ridge when the band performs at 10 p.m. today.
Published on September 12, 2008
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association employees, from left, Valarie Mahaney and Cindy Florchak provide information Wednesday to Steamboat visitors, from right, Rita Mason, Mitze Fruge and Ralph Mason, of Texas.
Published on September 11, 2008
Fire crews were dispatched to this house in the 40500 block of Steamboat Drive at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Published on September 11, 2008
Fire crews were dispatched to this house in the 40500 block of Steamboat Drive, in the center of the Steamboat II subdivision, about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The house and garage were nearly engulfed when crews from Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue arrived, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Struble said. No injuries occurred in the blaze.
Published on September 11, 2008
Steamboat Springs pilot Eric Smith pushes a plane into his hangar Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Airport.
Published on September 11, 2008
Chris Davenport stands at the top of 14,130-foot Capitol Peak before a ski descent on the newly minted South Face Davenport/Beidleman Route on April 20, 2006.
Published on September 11, 2008
Trooper Rick Kaspar of the Colorado State Patrol, left, talks with trooper D.C. Kerker at the scene of a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon on Routt County Road 129. The driver of the jeep, Richard Stremel, of Clark, was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center with a broken femur and broken ankle. The State Patrol cited Stremel for careless driving because he entered the oncoming lane and struck a Routt County Road and Bridge Department gravel truck.
Published on September 11, 2008
Firefighter Leighton White battles a blaze at 40557 Steamboat Drive early Wednesday morning in Steamboat II. The quick-moving fire apparently began in the garage, but it had spread to other parts of the home by the time firefighters arrived.
Published on September 11, 2008
Firefighter Chuck Cerasoli battles a blaze as smoke billows from the garage of a home in the 40500 block of Steamboat Drive, in Steamboat II on Sept. 10. The house and garage were nearly engulfed when crews from Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue arrived, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Struble said. No injuries occurred in the blaze.
Published on September 11, 2008
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Rick Kaspar takes photos at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Routt County Road 129 on Wednesday afternoon. The driver of the jeep was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center by ambulance.
Published on September 10, 2008
Fire crews were dispatched to this house in the 40500 block of Steamboat Drive, in the center of the Steamboat II subdivision, at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The house and garage were nearly fully engulfed when crews from Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue arrived, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Struble said. No injuries occurred in the blaze.
Published on September 10, 2008
Brenda Steuer
Published on September 10, 2008
Deborah Loper
Published on September 10, 2008
Robert Edelbrock
Published on September 10, 2008
Erica Gale talks with Gully Stanford, director of partnerships for College in Colorado, which helps students plan for and pay for their college educations.
Published on September 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs police officer Kevin Craig uses a radar gun to check the speed of traffic on Maple Street in front of Steamboat Springs High School. The Steamboat Springs City Council was briefed on the Police Department's speed limit enforcement strategies at a meeting Tuesday night.
Published on September 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs police officer Kevin Craig writes a ticket on Fish Creek Falls Road on Tuesday.
Published on September 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs shortstop Sarah Hill stops a grounder during the Sailors' 20-0 loss to Basalt on Tuesday night at Howelsen Hill. The girls will be back on the diamond at 11 a.m. Saturday for a doubleheader against Eagle Valley.
Published on September 10, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School boys soccer coach Rob Bohlmann talks to his players after Tuesday's game. The Sailors beat the Moffat County Bulldogs, 6-0, with help from a hat trick from junior Tony Rende.
Published on September 10, 2008
Craig Mayor Don Jones celebrates the grand opening of the city's Wal-Mart Supercenter this spring. Steamboat Springs city officials are again discussing the possibility of a big box retail store in west Steamboat as a means of curbing sales tax leakage.
Published on September 9, 2008
Two-year-old Kelsey Cariveau takes advantage of Monday's fair weather to play on the jungle gym at the base of Howelsen Hill.
Published on September 9, 2008
This group of Aspen trees in the Sanctuary is already starting to show signs of the changing seasons. With lower nighttime temperatures, it is only a matter of time before the Aspens reveal their fall colors.
Published on September 9, 2008
Zack Carter, of Steamboat Springs, rides on the ramps at the Howelsen Skate Park last week. Blue sky and warm temperatures allowed Carter to get out and work on a few of his tricks.
Published on September 8, 2008
Hayden sophomore Graig Medvesk has been rotating at quarterback with senior Mitchel Doolin this season. Hayden may turn to the pass more in the next several weeks as it tries to generate a more consistent offense.
Published on September 8, 2008
Participants learn to salsa at the fourth annual Festival of the Americas in downtown Steamboat Springs on Sept. 15, 2007.
Published on September 8, 2008
Dr. Rosanne Iversen, left, will present a free health program called "My Climb for Breast Cancer Prevention" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Published on September 8, 2008
Steamboat Springs School District Director of Facilities Rick Denney, left, and Finance Director Dale Mellor take their turn flipping burgers during a picnic for all district employees Sept. 4. A city half-cent sales tax for education is heading to the ballot this November, with millions of dollars in annual revenue at stake.
Published on September 7, 2008
Ron Pannesi throws a disc at the basket on the No. 13 hole of the Thunderhead Disc Golf Course Thursday evening. The trees marked with the blue dots are likely to be gone next summer when the Steamboat Ski Area deals with dangerous beetle kill trees in the area.
Published on September 7, 2008
Kum & Go replaced Weston's Country Corner on Aug. 12 along Colorado Highway 131 in Yampa. Store general manager Jennifer Coop said South Routt residents already are enjoying the new, open feel of the gas station and convenience store.
Published on September 7, 2008
Jason Ruemelin tries to toss in a short putt Thursday afternoon at the Thunderhead Disc Golf course at the Steamboat Ski Area. The course was established as the only 18-hole basketed course in Routt County last year, but it won't return next summer, as the area it's laid out on will be managed to get rid of unsafe beetle-kill trees.
Published on September 7, 2008
Tatum Lombardi tries to tip a ball back to the Paonia side of the net Saturday as the Rams played the Eagles. Soroco lost the match despite winning the first game. The Rams are now 0-2 on the season.
Published on September 7, 2008
Students and teachers can enjoy the large, open rooms and windows of the new Soda Creek building.
Published on September 7, 2008
Soroco sophomore Jacob Hange cuts through the line Saturday to score the Rams' first touchdown. He scored two on the day, but Soroco couldn't hang with Longmont Christian's powerful running game and lost, 28-24.
Published on September 7, 2008
Todd Ficken, project manager for the school district, talks about one of the classrooms in the new Soda Creek Elementary School. The building is undergoing final inspections and will be ready for the children by the Oct. 6 move-in.
Published on September 7, 2008
A new classroom is ready for the arrival of students and teachers next month. Each classroom has a tiled area in the entryway near cubbyholes for the students' jackets and boots. Electrical outlets and Internet jacks line the walls and are ready for the installation of flatscreen televisions and computers.
Published on September 7, 2008
Delta quarterback Austin Watson, left, flees Steamboat Springs defensive players Alex Wood, center, and Andy Aranyosi late in the second half of Friday night's contest at Gardner Field. Steamboat won the game, 29-5.
Published on September 7, 2008
A relief above the cafeteria at the new Soda Creek Elementary School depicts the mountains that surround Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 7, 2008
A state of the art kitchen at the new Soda Creek Elementary School is waiting for the students to arrive. They will be at the school when it opens on Oct. 6
Published on September 7, 2008
The exterior of the new Soda Creek Elementary School is nearly complete. In the next few weeks crews will be finishing some landscaping and by October it will be ready for students.
Published on September 7, 2008
A fireplace separates the media room from the cafeteria at the new Soda Creek Elementary School. Furniture will be installed at the end of the month.
Published on September 7, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School senior Brittany Long surges toward the finish line Saturday morning behind Strawberry Park Elementary School.
Published on September 7, 2008
Tasha, left, and Barbara Burnett load purchases into the trunk of their car at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Craig. The retail giant is the first big box store in Craig.
Published on September 7, 2008
Three Forks Ranch manager Jay Linderman discusses a painting by Wayne Cooper. The 7-by-17-foot piece is one of about half a dozen housed in the Three Forks guest lodge. Linderman led a tour of the ranch's art collection Thursday for supporters of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.
Published on September 7, 2008
The Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts is the heart of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. It's the sight of many shows, and it houses the council's offices.
Published on September 7, 2008
Marion Kahn, executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, was on hand at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts on Aug. 29 for an opening.
Published on September 7, 2008
Steamboat Springs Arts Council board of directors member Kelly Anzalone eyes a Larry Smothers painting in the hallway of the Three Forks Ranch guest lodge. The ranch hosted a tour of the lodge and its extensive Western art collection on Thursday as a fundraiser for the Arts Council.
Published on September 7, 2008
Claire Cox and her dad, event host Bill Cox, bottom right, and Dennis and Pam Kinder, an orchestra board member, enjoyed the chamber and jazz music at the friendraiser
Published on September 7, 2008
Claire Cox, 12, and Tanner Visnick, 10, members of Steamboat Strings Orchestra youth program, delighted the audience with several pieces for flute and cello.
Published on September 7, 2008
Nancy Merrill, Mimi Littman, event host Kathy Cox and Gisela Garrison attend a recent "friendraiser" in August at Kathy, Claire and Bill Cox's Creek Ranch home. The event raised more than $6,000 for the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, the only resident symphony in any ski resort in the U.S. The 2008-09 orchestra performance season is set to kick off at 8 p.m. Oct. 4, with the first concert at the new Strings Music Pavilion.
Published on September 7, 2008
The sun will cross the equator heading south at 9:44 a.m. Sept. 22 marking the end of northern hemisphere summer and the beginning of fall.
Published on September 7, 2008
Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder breaks away in the first quarter of Friday night's football game at Gardner Field. Dover scored a touchdown on the run to give the Sailors an early advantage in the contest.
Published on September 7, 2008
A fireplace separates the media room from the cafeteria at the new Soda Creek Elementary School. Furniture will be installed at the end of the month.
Published on September 7, 2008
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 7, 2008.
Published on September 7, 2008
Lights shine on the turf field at Steamboat Springs High School on Friday night, when Sailors football hosted the Delta Panthers. In May 2006, the Education Fund Board contributed $250,000 to the field's construction, spurring a debate about the use of sales tax dollars earmarked for education.
Published on September 7, 2008
Published on September 7, 2008
Katie Searcy, left, helps Michael Calhoun, of Craig, at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Craig.
Published on September 7, 2008
A front-end loader moves volcanic rock in a pit owned by Bratton Enterprises in extreme southern Routt County. The pit provides decorative rock and scoria.
Published on September 7, 2008
Bratton holds a piece of lava rock in his hand at the pit he runs in extreme south Routt County.
Published on September 7, 2008
Jim Bratton, owner of Bratton Enterprises, stands on a ridge overlooking his operations at the pit a few miles from McCoy. Bratton Enterprises ships decorative lava rock around the country and provides the scoria used by the Routt County Road and Bridge Department to keep our roads safe in the winter.
Published on September 7, 2008
Work on the portion of Howelsen Place facing Yampa Street is further along than its counterpart building facing Lincoln Avenue.
Published on September 7, 2008
The developers of Howelsen Place say they have 10 commercial tenants in place, with five of them intending to open in time for the holidays.
Published on September 7, 2008
Hayden senior Logan Foster closes in on Roaring Forks running back Soren Phibbs as fellow senior Coy Letlow clings to his ankles, and a slew of Tigers flock to help. Hayden had no trouble scoring points in the game, but the Tigers' defense led them in the first half, helping them to a 34-13 win.
Published on September 6, 2008
Steamboat Springs junior Joe Dover runs away from Delta defender Robert Simpson in the first quarter of Friday night's home opener at Gardner Field. The Sailors scored on the drive to take a lead the team never would relinquish. The Sailors won the game, 29-5.
Published on September 6, 2008
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by his pen name Avi, speaks to students at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Friday about his work as a children's author.
Published on September 6, 2008
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by his pen name Avi, spoke to a packed room of students at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Friday about his work as a children's author. Wortis has written more than 70 books for young readers including "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" and "Nothing But the Truth," which both won the Newbery Honor, and "Crispin: The Cross of the Lead," which was awarded the Newbery Medal.
Published on September 6, 2008
Cheri Trousil, Humble Ranch's executive director, feeds a group of llamas used for therapy at the ranch.
Published on September 6, 2008
Cheri Trousil, executive director of the Humble Ranch, stands with one of the many horses used for therapy. The eighth annual Humble Ranch Education and Therapy Center fundraiser is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Humble Ranch. There will be a silent auction, a Humble Horse Parade and items available for purchase.
Published on September 6, 2008
Cheri Trousil pets two miniature horses at the Humble Ranch located near Steamboat Springs. For more on Humble Ranch, see page 4.
Published on September 6, 2008
Jeanne Upbin, Nina Darlington and Patty Zimmer, owners of the new Yoga Center of Steamboat, will open their doors Sunday. The new Yoga Center of Steamboat is located at the former location of Yoga Rx Studio.
Published on September 6, 2008
Kindergartner Luz Tarango listens to her teacher during art class Thursday at Strawberry Park Elementary School. The Steamboat Springs School District is seeing a growth of only six students this year.
Published on September 5, 2008
Artist Robin Clow layered pieces of glass to mimic rock formations she has seen in Routt County.
Published on September 5, 2008
For Clow working with glass is a process of experimentation. She says she learns from her mistakes, tests with colors and textures and thinks the process makes her a better artist.
Published on September 5, 2008
Artist Robin Clow created this glass bowl by melting different layers of glass on top of one another. The final product is a one-of-a-kind glass bowl filled with multiple colors and images.
Published on September 5, 2008
Artist Robin Clow creates uniquely colored and shaped strands of glass in her Steamboat Springs studio. She uses the strands to create her own artwork.
Published on September 5, 2008
Artist Robin Clow layered glass to create this colorful dish.
Published on September 5, 2008
Glass Artist Robin Clow will feature her work in "Free Falling: Taking the Journey," a show scheduled to open today at the Depot Art Center. The artist talk will begin at 4 p.m. followed by an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m.
Published on September 5, 2008
Painter Susan Schiesser's art will be featured this month at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat as part of the First Friday ArtWalk.
Published on September 5, 2008
The moon is framed by the branches of a tree along the Yampa River southeast of Steamboat Springs on Wednesday evening. Clear blue sky and the setting sun provided a colorful backdrop for the crescent moon.
Published on September 5, 2008
West Grand senior Renea Ellison, No. 6, tries to squeeze a ball past Soroco's Ceanna Rossi, No. 13, Sarajane Rossi, No. 9, and Corey Snyder, No. 8. Soroco lost to the Mustangs on Thursday night, falling in three games.
Published on September 5, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior receiver Alex Wood celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a first quarter pass play against Laramie, Wyo., on Aug. 29 at Deti Field.
Published on September 5, 2008
High school senior Audrey Young discusses Edith Wharton's works with Advanced Placement English teacher Joanne "Doc" Lasko during the first week of classes at the Lowell Whiteman School.
Published on September 5, 2008
Patricia Walsh, left, and Susan Schiesser will display this work during September at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. The pair have called their show "Something Wild."
Published on September 5, 2008
Painter Patricia Walsh's art will be featured this month at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat as part of First Friday ArtWalk. Walsh's work will be displayed alongside that of artist Susan Schiesser.
Published on September 5, 2008
Painter Susan Schiesser's art will be featured this month as part of the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat's First Friday ArtWalk. Schiesser's work will be displayed alongside that of artist Patricia Walsh in a show they call "Something Wild."
Published on September 5, 2008
The Denver-based Oakhurst plays "bluegrass with a rock 'n' roll swagger" today at Mahogany Ridge. The show starts around 10 p.m. The band features Chris Budin, from left, A.P. Hill, Johnny James Qualley, Zach Daniels and Adam Smith.
Published on September 5, 2008
Wes Fout plays guitar with the Amputators at a Wednesday night practice.
Published on September 5, 2008
Singer Keith Thibodeau plays harmonica with his band, Amputators, in a room off drummer Pete Owen's garage.
Published on September 5, 2008
Noah LePlante runs through a song at an Amputators band practice Wednesday. The band plays Saturday at The Tap House and hopes to have its debut album ready to go in the next couple of weeks.
Published on September 5, 2008
Parent Information Committee Chairwoman Nancy Mucklow addresses a group of more than 30 parents during the first meeting of the year. Mucklow also said the group has the largest budget in recent memory with more than $6,000 to fund projects at the high school.
Published on September 4, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School golfer Scott Ptach sends the ball toward the green at Haymaker Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon. The Sailors hosted more than 12 teams from across the region during the 18-hole prep tournament.
Published on September 4, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School golfer Alan Capistron chips onto the No. 10 green at the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs. Capistron led the team to 2nd place in Wednesday's home meet.
Published on September 4, 2008
Steamboat Springs High School Principal Kevin Taulman, right, addresses the first Parent Information Committee meeting of the year Wednesday. Taulman updated the group of more than 30 parents about test schedules and upcoming events.
Published on September 4, 2008
Melissa Requist, 10, will be published in the November issue of the international Montessori magazine Tomorrow's Child. Melissa has been enrolled in Montessori programs since she was 20 months old.
Published on September 4, 2008
Crops lie in a rancher's field in South Routt County a few miles east of McCoy. With winter quickly approaching, ranchers are working to cut, rake and bail before winter weather arrives.
Published on September 4, 2008
First-grader Jonah Marshall learns the etiquette of using the bathrooms during his first day at Hayden Valley Elementary School.
Published on September 3, 2008
Nick Smith hits a ramp on his BMX bike at the Howelsen Hill Skate Park on Tuesday afternoon in Steamboat Springs. The day started out cloudy and cold, but by early afternoon, the mountain air had given way to blue sky and high-flying tricks.
Published on September 3, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Blake Eddington takes a pass from a teammate during the second half of a contest against Glenwood Springs on Tuesday night. The Sailors won, 2-0.
Published on September 3, 2008
Tom Koerper, of St. Louis, hangs drywall Thursday morning at the Hampton Inn and Suites of Steamboat Springs. The hotel is converting an old lobby into five additional rooms.
Published on September 2, 2008
Residents fill Main Street in Oak Creek after Monday's Labor Day Parade. The weather cooperated as residents and onlookers stayed dry during the event.
Published on September 2, 2008
Oak Creek native Bob Hageman walks the American flag down Main Street during the Labor Day Parade on Monday in Oak Creek.
Published on September 2, 2008
Hayden High School science teacher Dean Massey talks Tuesday while sitting next to Fluffy, a taxidermy project completed last year by one of his students.
Published on September 2, 2008
2008 Labor Day Coal Queen Dakota Wisecup, left, and Coal Princess Brittney Romero wave to the crowd Monday during the Oak Creek Labor Day Parade.
Published on September 2, 2008
Lynn and Andy Picking run with their dog, Lola, on Sunday in the 10K at 10,000.
Published on September 1, 2008
Jaxton Mortenson, 4, holds the United States flag as the national anthem is played Sunday at the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Professional Bull Riding event in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 1, 2008
Andrew Soucie flies high Sunday after being bucked from the back of Jiggs at the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Professional Bull Riding event in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 1, 2008
Mike Lee rides War Dance in the short round of Sunday's Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Professional Bull Riding event in Steamboat Springs. Lee won the event, netting more than $6,000 in the process.
Published on September 1, 2008
Matt Dunsmore soars from the back of Crazy Legs on Sunday at the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Professional Bull Riding event in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 1, 2008
Children hop onto a train conducted by Trenton Wixom at the Oak Creek Labor Day celebration in Decker Park during a rare sunny moment Sunday afternoon.
Published on September 1, 2008
Lise Andersen, of Colorado Springs, herds sheep Saturday morning with her dog, Mo, during the fifth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge at the Stanko Ranch.
Published on September 1, 2008
From left, Cheryl Flagg, Doris Swift and Margrit Kipfer practice a Tai Chi sequence at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. They are among residents in Routt and Moffat counties who have benefited from Tai Chi classes offered by the VNA's Aging Well program.
Published on September 1, 2008
Wild raspberries make the perfect ingredient for a late-summer dessert, jam or jelly.
Published on September 1, 2008
Paint-covered Hayden High School freshman Mallory McGowen paints rocks Friday on the Cog overlooking Hayden. Mallory and other freshmen helped revive an old Hayden school tradition - making a giant 'H' visible from town - that had been dormant since 1991.
Published on September 1, 2008
