Mike Lawrence
Reporter
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Mike Lawrence is the business and features reporter for the Pilot & Today. He began working at the paper on Oct. 31, 2005, as its city and county reporter. (His first story in Steamboat was about Halloween trick-or-treating on Lincoln Avenue.)
Mike has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a bachelor of arts in philosophy from St. Mary's College of Maryland. He has worked as a reporting intern at the Rocky Mountain News, Boulder Daily Camera, Longmont Times-Call, Gunnison Country Times and the Colorado Statesman, a weekly political newspaper based in Denver.
Mike's hometown is Dover, N.H. He enjoys hiking, reading, soccer, spending time with friends, listening to music, cheering for the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox and the three-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.
Recent Stories
Businesses, CDOT, contractors meet to talk about spring plans
After a fall season that has been nightmarish for some downtown businesses, talks are under way about how to better plan for effects of spring construction on Lincoln Avenue.
Engelken takes at-large City Council seat
Former councilman defeats Pietras for 2-year position
Former Steamboat Springs City Councilman Jim Engelken won a return to city leadership Tuesday, defeating political newcomer Kyle Pietras for the council's two-year, at-large seat.
Family hopes to open Ciao Gelato this month
Lynne Romeo gets passionate when talking about panini. Romeo and her family, including husband Massimo Erspamer and sons Mirko and Gabri Erspamer, are preparing to open an Italian-themed family restaurant, Ciao Gelato, later this month at Seventh and Yampa streets in Howelsen Place.
Business owners, police officers discuss shoplifting in Steamboat Springs
Detective Jerry Stabile, of the Steamboat Springs Police Department, said the number of reported shoplifting cases is slowly increasing in the city, from 22 in 2007 to 32 in 2008 and 31 so far this year, with the holidays and winter season ahead.
City Council candidates discuss local economy
Government hopefuls offer a variety of ideas to help stimulate area businesses
As local businesses struggle through shoulder season and downtown construction, Steamboat Springs City Council candidates are offering an array of ideas to boost the city's economy. Candidates mentioned more marketing dollars, improving local quality of life through affordable housing and open space programs, reviving the demolished Ski Time Square and talking with local business owners about their needs.
Shoplifting cases increase in Steamboat
Police offer techniques to secure inventory at seminars today
Detective Jerry Stabile said the number of reported shoplifting cases is slowly rising in the city. Stabile leads a second shoplifting seminar at 3:30 p.m. today at Centennial Hall on 10th Street.
Steamboat's Stacy Huffman named Young Professional of the Year
During the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 102nd annual meeting and luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ghost Ranch Saloon, Stacy Huffman will be presented the inaugural Young Professional of the Year award. The award is affiliated with the Young Professionals Network, which formed in late April and has more than 100 members. Huffman has been a member since the network's inception and recently was selected to serve as vice chairwoman of its board.
BAP named Business of the Year
Steamboat Springs-based outdoor gear and clothing retailer BAP, which also includes Big Agnes and Honey Stinger brands, will receive a Navigator Award for Business of the Year on Friday at the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 102nd annual meeting and luncheon.
Ben & Jerry's closes
Manager: Bad location, bad economy
The local Ben & Jerry's ice cream store has closed its doors in Wildhorse Marketplace. Manager Elizabeth Robinson said the store's last day in business was Sunday. Kerry Shea, property manager for Wildhorse Marketplace, said the closure is pending completion of lease negotiations, which are under way.
Rombergs, Fulton honored at awards event
Tread of Pioneers gives 2009 awards
Longtime Steamboat Springs residents Bud and Jane Romberg and the late Chuck Fulton, of Hayden, were honored Monday night with annual awards given to those who enrich the quality of life in the Yampa Valley.
Recent Photos
Jim Stanko, right, presents the 2009 Leckenby Pioneer Award to longtime Steamboat Springs residents Bud and Jane Romberg on Monday. Both former educators, the Rombergs have been involved for decades in numerous community services and activities.
Published on October 27, 2009
Jim Stanko, left, presents the 2009 Stanley L. Larson Award to family members of Chuck Fulton. From right are Fulton's son Vance Fulton, Terry Wattles, Vance Fulton's wife, Sue Fulton, and Chuck Fulton's daughter Rebecca Wattles. Chuck Fulton's son Lee Fulton, of Fort Collins, could not attend Monday night.
Published on October 27, 2009
Soda Creek Elementary School third-graders donated $175 to LIFT-UP of Routt County on Friday. The students earned the money by creating a craft business as part of a unit on economics. The students toured local businesses and sold crafts. LIFT-UP Executive Director David Freseman said he plans to use the money to help needy residents pay utility bills. "We're running low on utility assistance funds," he said.
Published on May 30, 2009
The line of people walking to Invesco Field on Thursday, to see Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for president, stretched far along Colfax Avenue, where protestors thronged closer to the stadium.
Published on August 29, 2008
Protestors of numerous causes make their voices heard Thursday afternoon outside Invesco Field in Denver, where crowds thronged like ants around an anthole in anticipation of Barack Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination for president.
Published on August 29, 2008
