Routt County in photos: Sept. 5, 2015
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilot Jim Sherry pilots his Vans RV-8 over the Yampa Valley on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilots hold a briefing before Saturday's flight.
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A plywood and paint sculpture by Patrick Marold, “Berry Husk,” stands in the commons area of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building.
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The Rocky Mountain Renegades perform Saturday during Wild West Air Fest.
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Bob Freeman performs Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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The season for cattle drives at Wolf Mtn Ranch. Submitted by Mark Ruckman.
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"Gates of Evangeline," by Hester Young
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View from our home on RCR 35. Submitted by Louise Brainard.
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Brittany Lynn Wiseman and Randy E. Jordan
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilots fly over Steamboat Springs on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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Aubrey Wilkey submitted this picture of a buck that surprised her right outside her front door.
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Storm clouds south of Steamboat near Sidney tonight Submitted by Gail Hanley.
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Hayden senior Garrett Camilletti tries to shrug off the tackle attempt of Merino's Brennon Miller during Saturday's game.
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Hayden sophomore Keyen Camilletti grabs the jersey of Merino's Dylan Clifford on a tackle attempt during Saturday's game. Merino defeated the Tigers 58-0 in their season opener.
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Moffat County High School's Kayla Pinnt makes a hard turn during the barrel racing segment of Ridin' & Riggin' Days at the Moffat County Fair. Kayla and younger sister Quinn will be joining the MCHS rodeo team this year.
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Volunteers scoop up the remaining contestants from the waters of the Yampa River near Loudy-Simpson following the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Rubber Ducky Race.
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Hayden senior Garrett Camilletti carries the football in the first half against Merino on Saturday in Hayden.
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Storm clouds south of Steamboat near Sidney tonight Submitted by Gail Hanley.
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A mixed media painting by Christian Dore, “Flight,” hangs in the east hallway of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building.
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilots fly over Steamboat Springs on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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A porcelain vase made by Jennifer McCurdy, “Flame Vessel,” is on display in the second floor of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building.
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilots fly over Steamboat Springs on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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Merino quarterback Remington Canfield barely escapes the sack attempt of Hayden's Christian Carson during Saturday's game.
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Craig Middle School students show their Bulldog spirit in front of the Moffat County Booster Club's rig Friday night during halftime of the Moffat County High School varsity football game against Rifle.
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"The Black House," by Peter May
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A steel sculpture by Kathy Caricoff, “Poetry in Motion,” stands outside the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building's north entrance.
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Barry Hancock performs Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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About 350 rubber ducks take the plunge into the Yampa River off the Ranney Street bridge Saturday morning with the help of Craig Fire/Rescue volunteers.
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Storm clouds south of Steamboat near Sidney tonight Submitted by Gail Hanley.
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Hamilton's Samantha Pearce and her equine partner gallop into the Moffat County Fairgrounds arena during the summer's Black Mountain Junior Rodeo series. Pearce is among 14 who will be competing for the Moffat County High School team starting this weekend.
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Merino sophomore quarterback Remington Canfield escapes the grasp of Hayden senior Judd Magee for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener in Hayden.
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Hayden's Christian Carson is surrounded by Merino defenders on a rush attempt in the first half.
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Moffat County High School's Kinlie and Kasen Brennise get ready prior to the Steamboat Pro Rodeo series this summer. The siblings have competed in multiple rodeo events this year and for many years before that, ready for another fall with the MCHS team.
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Sunset from 9/1/15 Submitted by Gail Hanley.
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People watch the Wild West Air Fest performers Saturday in front of an AT-28.
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Spectators cheer from the banks of the Yampa River near Loudy-Simpson Park as the yellow entrants of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Rubber Ducky Race head to the finish line Saturday morning.
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Sunset from 9/1/15 Submitted by Gail Hanley.
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Moffat County High School students cheer on the varsity football team Friday night at the Bulldog Proving Grounds. The crowd provided boundless energy during a tough game for Moffat County against Rifle, with cheerleaders and the MCHS band program adding their spirit.
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A pastel painting by Pat Sheeran Darrett, “Early Morning Priests and Nuns,” hangs in the second floor hallway of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building.
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Rocky Mountain Renegades pilots fly over Steamboat Springs on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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The runners of Craig Middle School show off their medals following the Rawlins Invitational Saturday morning. In the first event of the season, CMS finished four girls and boy in the top 15: Liberty Hippely, Emma Jones, Breeanna Meats, Halle Hamilton and Coltyn Terry.
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Hayden sophomore backup quarterback Keyen Camilletti attempts a pass against Merino during Saturday's season opener in Hayden.
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Hayden junior Christian Carson fights through Merino defenders for a few extra yards during Saturday's season opener in Hayden.
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The Bitter Fire southwest of Maybell, pictured here Friday, was contained Saturday at about 700 acres.
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Hayden senior Garrett Camilletti tries to run through Merino sophomore Dylan Holman during Saturday's game.
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The Rubber Ducky Beauty Pageant for Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association — following the Rubber Ducky Race Saturday morning — features entries from Yampa Valley Bank, Bank of the San Juans, Bank of Colorado, The Memorial Hospital and Grant Mortuary. Cook Chevrolet also offered sponsorship for the day's activities.
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Hayden sophomore Garrett St. Clair tries to bring down Merino receiver Logan Redabaugh.
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Kathy Simpson's “Escape with Attitude” hangs in the east hallway of the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig campus main building.
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Nora Melby of Fort Collins watches a plane with her dad Peter on Saturday during the Wild West Air Fest.
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