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Durango Planning Director Greg Hoch says he felt "political pressure" from city officials to approve the 681-acre Three Springs development in 2004.

Published on April 20, 2008

Tim Zink, general manager for the 681-acre Three Springs development in Durango, talks about the site April 10. "It took us a long time to get gas, water and other improvements installed," he said. "You don't understand the amount of money that's underneath this dirt."

Published on April 20, 2008

Tim Zink, general manager of the 681-acre Three Springs development that was annexed into Durango in 2004, talks about the annexation process in a conference room on the site April 10. "We basically had to prove our case that this was going to be a good thing for the city of Durango," he said.

Published on April 20, 2008

Durango senior planner Tim McHarg says the city's Three Spring development, annexed in 2004, got a significant boost from a new hospital and commercial district that already were on the site and spurred the community's growth.

Published on April 20, 2008

Tim Zink, of the Three Springs development in Durango, uses a model of the site to explain its new urbanism planning style, which is designed to reduce off-site car trips with pedestrian-friendly features, parks, commercial districts and other features.

Published on April 20, 2008

Laura Wait displays a mix of paintings and written text in one of her many art books.

Published on April 18, 2008

Brandon Marr plays on stage during the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band's performance Tuesday evening.

Published on April 18, 2008

Derek Blake plays on stage during the Jazz Band's performance Tuesday evening.

Published on April 18, 2008

Nicole Idzahl warms up before rehearsal with her African dancing troupe at the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.

Published on April 18, 2008

Laura Wait arranges pages on a frame in her Steamboat Springs studio. The work is part of a new book art series centered on chess.

Published on April 18, 2008

Local artist Laura Wait discusses her work on a new style of book art in her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday morning.

Published on April 18, 2008

Construction crews work to complete the stonework and other projects near the hot springs pools at Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. The Hot Springs Board of Directors voted last week to defer the new construction fee and seek other ways to raise money for the next phase of construction, which may include expansion of the fitness portion of the recreation center.

Published on April 17, 2008

Steamboat's Tyler Ostrom, left, makes contact with a Battle Mountain defender during the game at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Steamboat defeated Battle Mountain, 12-6.

Published on April 16, 2008

Hangar Gift Shop owner Ben Gero works behind the counter at his store in Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.

Published on April 13, 2008

Severe Needs Paraprofessional Heidi Mueller uses a Tango assistive technology device to communicate with first-grader Jack English during lunchtime at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Friday.

Published on April 13, 2008

Minturn interim Town Manager Gary Suiter points out several key features on a model of a development proposed by Ginn Resorts on land near Minturn that currently is at the center of a battle about annexation.

Published on April 13, 2008

Minturn resident Frank Lorenti, shown here in his home on April 2, 2008, recently submitted a petition to the Town of Minturn requesting a vote by citizens to decide the future of the proposed annexation of several thousand acres owned by Ginn Resorts.

Published on April 13, 2008

Scenic vistas are visible all around from the property currently under consideration for annexation near Minturn.

Published on April 13, 2008

Strawberry Park Elementary School first-grader Jack English enjoys swinging by himself on the playground at the school in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

Published on April 13, 2008

Steamboat's John Burrow, left, works toward the goal during the Sailors' game against Mountain Range High School at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Steamboat defeated Mountain Range, 9-4.

Published on April 13, 2008