Photos for January 2007

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Soroco High School sophomore Sarajane Rossi goes up for a shot against Vail Christian Saints senior Danielle Cavanaugh on Tuesday night at Soroco High School. The Soroco Rams won 77-51.

Published on January 31, 2007

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City of Steamboat Springs employee David VanWinkle tunes up a 1938 crawler tractor while his colleague, David Girty, operates a more modern tractor to push snow to the top of a pile at the city's snow storage area. The nearly 70-year-old crawler tractor was donated to the city by the Appel family and it will be used in the Diamond Hitch Parade during this year's Winter Carnival.

Published on January 31, 2007

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Dale Johnson, owner of Yampa Valley Sound Company in Steamboat, discusses different options for high-definition TVs and what channels are broadcast using a HDTV signal in the Steamboat area.

Published on January 31, 2007

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Citizens for a Community Recreation Center Chairwoman JoEllen Heydon plays with her 3-year-old son Ian, left, and 5-year-old daughter Madeline on Tuesday afternoon at her Steamboat home, before heading to a Steamboat Springs City Council meeting that included discussion of local recreation services. Heydon said her children are the main reason she decided to become an advocate for expanding recreation services in Steamboat.

Published on January 31, 2007

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Sara Pugh, 13, of the Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club, practices Monday for Oak Creek's centennial ice show. The show is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.

Published on January 30, 2007

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Master weaver Jacque Hart, jewelry designer Melanie Guerra and photographer Kim Keith open their month-long show titled "Visual Poetry" on Friday at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on January 30, 2007

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Brothers Bryan Fletcher, left, and Taylor Fletcher recently learned they're headed to world championship events to represent the United States in Nordic combined.

Published on January 30, 2007

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Steamboat Springs firefighters Matt Newman (front to back), Brian Shively and Joe Oakland compete in the hose race during the 16th annual National Firefighters Ski Race at the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday. Twenty teams of firefighters - wearing full protective gear - put their skills to the test while carrying a 50-foot hose through the course. The Steamboat team posted the fastest time of the day, but a complex scoring system gave the win to a team from Laramie, Wyo.

Published on January 30, 2007

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Published on January 29, 2007

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The Lowell Whiteman School Spanish teacher Alex Moore, center, talks to his students about a 28-day trip the freshman, sophomore and junior students will be taking to Bolivia. The Bolivia trip is one of five trips that the Lowell Whiteman School students will be taking.

Published on January 29, 2007

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Steamboat resident Ariana Whitney crosses through green "Emerald City" streamers Sunday at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center, after completing a 5-kilometer course to help raise funds for Advocates Against Battering and Abuse.

Published on January 29, 2007

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Tommy Mewborn, 3, gets his skis on track Sunday at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center. Tommy completed a 5-kilometer course to help raise funds for Advocates Against Battering and Abuse. More than 100 people participated in Sunday's event, which had a "Winter Land of Oz" theme complete with costumes and a yellow brick road at the finish line.

Published on January 29, 2007

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Chris Burandt spent recent weeks training at Chris Brown's property west of Steamboat Springs. Brown and Clayton Stassart captured some amazing footage of the practice sessions and behind-the-scenes action at Winter X for "Slednecks 10," an upcoming film they are presenting through their production company, Compound Films.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Kremmling's Chris Burandt learned his first backflip on this jump at The Compound, a private terrain facility west of Steamboat Springs, just over a week ago. Burandt took the backflips he dialed during weeks of local practice along with a complete bag of tricks to Winter X, where he won the elimination event and is the favorite heading into tonight's four-man, head-to-head finals.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Kyle Armbrust airs it out during a practice jump session on Monday before heading to compete in Snowmobile Freestyle at Winter X Games 11 in Aspen. The Anchorage, Alaska native just missed tonight's semifinals, finishing in sixth place at Thursday's elimination event.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Stopping to smell the flowers is one thing most South Routt residents dont do enough, Oak Creek historian Mike Yurich said after viewing Jerry Caires' "South Routt."

Published on January 28, 2007

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Oak Creek's sign welcoming visitors is one of the first things visitors are greeted with entering the town's limits. Several of Oak Creek's sites are featured in a short film about South Routt County.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs School District Nutritional Services Director Teresa Wise cuts a hard-boiled egg for the salad bar at the high school Wednesday. Wise said the salad bar and prepared chicken salads are popular items.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs junior Austin Pivarnik hands Bonnie Hansen money for milk during Wednesday's mid-morning snack break. Nutritional Services Department Director Teresa Wise believes the snack break is good for growing high school students.

Published on January 28, 2007

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The Elk River Ranch also includes a Western saloon building, which houses an antique bar from Montana. The ranch is unusual among Western ranches for its proximity to a commercial airport and major ski area.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs sophomore Kerry Timmerman fends off a Pueblo County player Saturday night at Howelsen Ice Arena. The Sailors lost 1-2. It was their second straight loss after a six-game winning streak.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs junior Aaron Calkins draws a foul going up against six-foot, seven-inch tall Glenwood Springs senior Ryan Foraker. Calkins scored 23 points in Steamboat's 56-54 win.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs junior Michael Vandahl looks for an open man during the second half Saturday night. Steamboat beat Glenwood Springs 56-54.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Josie Pacana

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs senior Shannon King avoids getting blocked by a Glenwood Springs player Saturday night. The Sailors lost 28-51.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Peter Parsons has created a map that gives directions to some of the powder stashes at the Steamboat Ski Area. The Stash Pirates map is transparent and can be laid over a trail map to find the exact stash locations.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs freshman Colleen King goes up for a shot against a Glenwood Springs player Saturday night.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Ruth Dombrowski speaks to Main Street Steamboat Springs members about economic initiatives during the organization's annual meeting Tuesday morning in Centennial Hall.

Published on January 28, 2007

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The Elk River Ranch (formerly known as the Harrington Ranch) sold late last year for $9.8 million. It includes a modern home and a historic ranch house built in 1894.

Published on January 28, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Middle School sixth-grader Dane Koepfer plays lob ball during physical education class Friday in the gym. Another gym may be built to meet community demand.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Curtis Green with The Horsley Company out of Ogden, Utah, tests new baggage screening equipment installed at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport expansion.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Dennis Foland with TLC Carpet One lays tile Wednesday in the new Yampa Valley Regional Airport ticketing area. His co-worker Adrian Dunton carts in another load of tile behind him.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Tim Winter, Routt County's building and plant director, describes how construction is progressing on the new Routt County Justice Center. He said construction is on schedule and should be completed by September.

Published on January 27, 2007

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On Wednesday, workers were laying tile and installing lighting at the new ticketing and gift shop area at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The airport expansion could be completed by Feb. 12.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Routt County Manager Tom Sullivan looks at an area outside the building that is sealed off with plastic so it can be heated while workers lay brick.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Tim Winter, Routt County's building and plant director, steps down a ladder in an elevator shaft to access the tunnel where it connects to the Routt County Justice Center. The general contractor building the Justice Center will ultimately be responsible for fixing the leak, which Winter said is due to an installation error.

Published on January 27, 2007

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The tunnel slopes downward from each side, making the middle of the tunnel the lowest point. A pump has been placed in the middle to pump out water that is leaking into the tunnel.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Tim Winter, Routt County's building and plant director, describes how water is leaking into the tunnel that was built to transport inmates from the Routt County Jail to the Routt County Justice Center. County officials consider the leak a minor setback in the construction of the $13.4 million Justice Center.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Steamboat Springs junior Jake Stanford tries to get past Pine Creek High School senior Jarrod Saunders during the third period Friday night at Howelsen Ice Arena.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Steamboat Springs junior Cody Fritz gets taken down by Pine Creek High School senior Jarrod Saunders during the third period Friday night at Howelsen Ice Arena. Pine Creek beat Steamboat, 4-2.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Jason Kvols, a 16-year-old junior at Steamboat Springs High School, orders horse Sunny to slide during his winning ride at the National Western Stock Show in Denver this year. Kvols said the slide was 38 feet.

Published on January 27, 2007

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A number of businesses and organizations have committed money to expand the vocational education facilities at Hayden High School. Pictured in the welding lab at the TIC training facility is TIC founder Ron McKenzie and Mountain Valley Bank director Don Silva. TIC has donated $60,000 for the building project and Mountain Valley Bank has committed to $30,000.

Published on January 27, 2007

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Robert Carl, left, and Mario Profeta finish their lunch Friday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center, which is located next to the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Pending final approval by the Steamboat Springs City Council, library officials could begin construction of the expansion in June, potentially leaving Steamboat Springs without a community center for months.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Firefighters, from left, Matt Newman, Brian Shively and Joe Oakland discuss strategy for the upcoming hose race during the 16th Annual National Firefighters Ski Race at the Steamboat Ski Area on Jan. 26. Twenty teams of three firefighters, wearing full turnout protective gear, put their skills to the test while carrying a 50-foot length 1 3/4" hose through the racecourse.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Todd Kelly of Stagecoach let his dogs Scooter, left, and Murphy out of the car near the 13th Street Bridge on Thursday, and the dogs headed down to the Yampa River. Scooter climbs a sheet of ice where the ducks had been sitting in the sun.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Cyndy Kinnecom

Published on January 26, 2007

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Cyndy Kinnecom's tattoo

Published on January 26, 2007

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Watercolor painting by Mary Levingston. Her paintings currently are being exhibited at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat and at the Steamboat Art Museum.

Published on January 26, 2007

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"Falls," watercolor by Mary Levingston.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Watercolor painting by Mary Levingston.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Published on January 26, 2007

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Watercolor painting by Mary Levingston.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Watercolor painting by Mary Levingston.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Steamboat Springs' Houston Mader grabs a hold of Rifle's Mario Navarro's leg during Thursday night's 135-pound weight class match. Mader won the match.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Watercolor painting by Mary Levingston.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Cat Power "The Greatest"

Published on January 26, 2007

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Alice Klauzer, first president and director emeritus of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, presented former executive director of the Arts Council Nancy Kramer with a parting gift from council affiliates Thursday at Kramer's retirement reception.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Steamboat resident Meghan Francois reads on a couch Thursday in the corner of the Bud Werner Memorial Library. The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission reviewed plans Thursday night for a library expansion.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Dr. Djo Bi is visiting Steamboat Springs from the Ivory Coast of Africa, where he was trained to be a master drummer.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Colorado Mountain College Alpine Campus resort management professor Terry Hunter discusses the recent remodel of Monson Hall. The hall used to be a dormitory and was then used for storage. The resort management, ski and snowboard business, outdoor education and health service programs are now housed in the building. Also pictured is Cho Schram, assistant general manager at Steamboat Resorts.

Published on January 26, 2007

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Published on January 26, 2007

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Published on January 26, 2007

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Various artists "Putumayo Presents Paris"

Published on January 26, 2007

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Author Tim Sandlin will be signing copies of his book, "Jimi Hendrix Turns Eighty," at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Susan and Mike Bunn of Hayden are $355,000 richer after winning the $35 Million Cash Spectacular scratch game. Susan Bunn bought the ticket Tuesday at the Hayden Kum & Go and drove to Denver on Wednesday to retrieve the prize.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Violinist Benny Kim and pianist Anne Epperson will perform at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Colorado Mountain College Alpine Campus students Trevor Demo, left, and Ben Kraft practice base repair Wednesday on snowboards in Steve Hoots' ski tuning class. The class is held in the ski tuning room in the recently remodeled Monson Hall. The former dormitory and storage area is now home to the resort management, ski and snowboard business, outdoor education and health services programs.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Mark Drake and one of his players embrace after a win. Drake says the relationships he built with his players is what defines his coaching career.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Mark Drake's players carry him off the field after a playoff win in 2003.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Mark Drake coached Steamboat Springs High School football for 35 years. He retired in 2004 and is being inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 24 in Denver.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Former Sailors head football coach Mark Drake congratulates one of his players. The longtime coach is being inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in March.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Mark Drake keeps a close eye on the action during his final game as the Sailors' coach - a Nov. 22, 2003, loss against Florence in the state semifinals. Bob Harris, Drake's longtime assistant, stands downfield.

Published on January 25, 2007

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A rendering of an aerial view of the proposed expansion to Bud Werner Memorial Library. Lincoln Avenue is in the foreground, and the existing library is at the right. Local voters approved the $11.4 million expansion in 2005.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps members take a mid-morning break after planting hundreds of trees in September in the Hinman burn area in North Routt County.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Molly Look is improving at Denver Children's Hospital.

Published on January 25, 2007

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Oak Creek billing clerk Vivian Johnson works Wednesday afternoon in Oak Creek Town Hall. The Oak Creek Town Board will meet tonight to consider whether to give $8,800 in raises to Johnson and Town Clerk Karen Halterman.

Published on January 25, 2007

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County officials toured the Routt County Jail on Tuesday to discuss building repairs and maintenance. Pictured are, from front, Routt County Sheriff's Lt. Dara Frick, Sheriff Gary Wall, Routt County Manager Tom Sullivan and Routt County Maintenance Supervisor Albert Winograsky. Not pictured is Routt County Building and Plant Director Tim Winter, who also was involved in the discussions.

Published on January 24, 2007

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Fred Hughes uses a chainsaw to cut timber Monday. The wood was used to help shore up the More Barn, which has developed into a landmark symbol in Steamboat Springs. A roof beam collapsed at the barn, and an effort is being made to stabilize it before it can undergo a $150,000 refurbishment later this year. Dana Carl of D.C. Enterprises looks out the loft door of the historic barn with Gunnar Hughes.

Published on January 24, 2007

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Light leaks in from the roof of the More Barn on Monday after a beam failed. Dana Carl and Fred Hughes used jacks set on scaffolding to stabilize the roof before installing new supports. It uses a temporary solution before work on the $150,000 refurbishment begins later this year.

Published on January 24, 2007

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Hayden resident Jim Folley turned his hobby into a business when he opened Hayden's first framing shop, Hayden Mat and Frame, 117 W. Jefferson Ave. The store is open during the evening Tuesday through Friday and during the day on Saturdays.

Published on January 24, 2007

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Jenn Wright

Published on January 23, 2007

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Students walk out of the Steamboat Springs High School after school let out Monday. Tonight, the Steamboat Springs City Council will hear a Strategic Transition Plan for youth and teen programs, presented by officials with the city's Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services department.

Published on January 23, 2007

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Strawberry Park Elementary School first grader Alex Poulter waits for first grader Tristen Opper to finish scooping fruit onto his tray Monday during lunch.

Published on January 23, 2007

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Frost covers the limbs of an aspen tree near the Catamount Ranch & Club golf course Monday morning.

Published on January 23, 2007

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Steamboat's Erica Damon kicks up the powder while competing in last weekend's Rocky Mountain Division freestyle meet at the Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on January 23, 2007

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Gov. Bill Ritter spoke at the Yacht Club restaurant in Steamboat Springs on Sunday to thank Routt County voters for their support and lay out his goal's for improving education, health care and renewable energy use in the state.

Published on January 22, 2007

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Nate Pickens

Published on January 22, 2007

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Published on January 22, 2007

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The Freddy Jones Band will perform at the base of Steamboat Ski Area on March 10 as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series.

Published on January 22, 2007

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Bettie Pierce enjoys a visit with her good friend Sidnie the Chihuahua at the Doak Walker Care Center. Sidnie, her friend Onzlo and owner Karen Covillo visit the center every week through the Heeling Friends program.

Published on January 22, 2007

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African drum instructor Dr. Djo Bi, who originally is from the Ivory Coast, will be teaching two master drum classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Published on January 22, 2007

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Steamboat's Lizzie Stoll looks at the scoreboard Saturday during the Sailors 48-32 loss against Battle Mountain in Eagle-Vail.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Cameron Fritz takes the puck down the ice during the Sailors match against the Coronado hockey team Saturday. The Sailors won, 6-1, with Coronado scoring only in the opening seconds of the match.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Swanson said Thomas A. Edison air conditioners were a popular item when his family owned the True Value store in Batavia, Ill.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Soldiers in the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps lived in this garage on Third Street while training in Steamboat during World War II.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Marne Interactive Productions, of Denver, sends one to five actors to private murder mystery parties to play the important characters and to facilitate the evening.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Marne Interactive Productions, of Denver, sends one to five actors to private murder mystery parties to play the important characters and to facilitate the evening.

Published on January 21, 2007

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New home owner Corine Schweikert receives a hug from Lynne Paschal on Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting celebration for six families that participated in a self-help housing program funded by the Yampa Valley Housing Authority and a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The homes are located on Grandview Street above the ice rink in Oak Creek.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Murder mystery parties are increasing in popularity in Steamboat Springs and across the country. You can host one yourself with kits available online or hire a professional company such as Marne Interactive Productions, of Denver.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Hayden High School principal Troy Zabel pokes his head out of the school's office Monday during the lunch period. Zabel said an attendance policy instituted this school year has been successful at keeping kids in school.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Joe Roberts' editorial cartoon for Jan. 21, 2007.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Ace at the Curve owner Dennis Swanson says the atmosphere inside the family-owned hardware store has not changed much in the 60 years his family has been in the business. His parents bought the family's first hardware store in 1946 in Batavia, Ill. Swanson opened his Steamboat store in 1984.

Published on January 21, 2007

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Published on January 21, 2007

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Teresa Stoffle, race coordinator, on the radio with the next group of racers out from the pit area for the next heat.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Wes Selby, #155 a Grandby, left, and Eric Potter of Johnstown dead even in the first heat of the Semi-Pro Stock race Saturday at the Hayden Speedway.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Snocross racers sprint into the first turn at Saturday's races held at the Hayden Speedway vying for that lead position.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Steamboat Springs' Cameron Petet hits the jumper in the first half of Friday night's basketball game against Eagle Valley at home.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Tim Ascher's game-winning goal sails by Lewis-Palmer goalie Michael Hitesman in the overtime period of Steamboat's Friday night game before a packed crowd at the Howelsen Ice Arena. Steamboat beat Lewis-Palmer 5-4. Steamboat hosts Coronado at 1:15 p.m., today.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Colleen King pushes the ball up court against Eagle Valley Friday night. The Sailors won the game, their first win of the season, 48-36.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Tanner Stillwell drives the ball inside during the Sailors game against Eagle Valley Friday night in Steamboat.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Eagle Valley's Jeanette Baker and Steamboat's Colleen King battle for a loose ball in the second half of Friday's game in Steamboat Springs. King recovered the ball and the Sailors won the game, 48-36.

Published on January 20, 2007

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Steamboat Springs High School Leadership Class members from right, senior Molly Willard, sophomores Taylor Miller-Freutel and Nicole Rende and senior Lucy Froemmling clean and wash vehicles for Horizons during the 21st annual Day of Caring in May. The event was organized by the United Way.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Steam rises from the hot pools Friday at the Old Town Hot Springs recreation center. Recreation officials said Thursday the hot pools would very likely be closed from April to November for renovations.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Steamboat Springs skier Abe Maynard cruises through the moguls on Voo Doo run Friday afternoon. Maynard won the men's division of the event, which was the first of three mogul competitions in this weekend's Rocky Mountain Division meet at the Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Developer Chris Wittemyer said the Stagecoach Marketplace, when it is built, will have a "nice ranch/country store feel to it." Construction may begin as soon as this summer, he said.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Tommy Domingo sails off one of the jumps at the new terrain park under the Howelsen Hill lights Wednesday night. The terrain park now is complete and has a variety of rails, jumps and half-pipe areas for snowboarders to enjoy.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Tyler Jacobs tries his luck at the Ping-Pong toss Thursday at the Kids Carnival. The Steamboat Springs High School Leadership Class held the carnival for preschool through second-grade children at the high school.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Brett Buckles launches off a jump while preparing for the Winter X Games, where she will compete in women's skiercross.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Shoppers pound the sidewalks, moving from store, to store during a big shopping day in November.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Gov. Bill Ritter visits with residents during the Democratic rally on the Routt County Courthouse lawn prior to the November election.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Emlee Daisy of Young Tracks bobbed for apples and came up with one on her second try. The annual Kids Carnival put on by the Steamboat Springs High School Leadership Class was held Thursday at the high school for preschool through 2nd grade students.

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Rugged Peaks," oil on linen by Jean Perry.

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Rugged Peaks," oil on linen by Jean Perry. She and Curtis Zabel have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 19, 2007

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The Tao Jones will perform Saturday night at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Author Mary Zalmanek is giving a lecture on how to recapture the spark in your love life Wednesday as part of Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Enrichment Program.

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Winter on Fish Creek," oil on linen by Jean Perry. Perry and Curtis Zabel have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center today from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Published on January 19, 2007

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"Silent Partner," bronze sculpture by Curtis Zabel. Zabel and Jean Perry have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center today from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Ryan Lee

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Fall Colors," oil on linen by Jean Perry.

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Golden Reflections," oil on linen by Jean Perry.

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Lazy Days," bronze sculpture by Curtis Zabel. He and Jean Perry have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Ryan Lee's tattoo

Published on January 19, 2007

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"Fall Colors," oil on linen by Jean Perry. She and Curtis Zabel have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Cellist John Sant'Ambrogio, soprano singer Keri Rusthoi and pianist Marie Carmichael will perform tonight at the United Methodist Church as part of Emerald City Opera's Resident Artist Spotlight Series.

Published on January 19, 2007

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Allison Plean

Published on January 19, 2007

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"The Rockies," oil on linen by Jean Perry. Perry and Curtis Zabel have an opening reception at the Depot Art Center today from 5 to 7 p.m.

Published on January 18, 2007

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Published on January 18, 2007

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Spencer Petersen produces his longest jump on the K-25 during the Hitchens Brothers' Wednesday Night Jump Series at Howelsen Hill on Wednesday.

Published on January 18, 2007

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The seven-race Mountain States Snowmobile Race Series kicks off Saturday at the Hayden Speedway. The races will feature a variety of professional, semi-pro and amateur riders of all ages and abilities.

Published on January 18, 2007

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Cold temperatures didn't deter skiers from hitting the slopes at the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday. According to Colorado Ski Country USA, Colorado ski resorts are outpacing last year's number of skier visits.

Published on January 18, 2007

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Switzerland's Simon Schoch rips down the parallel slalom course in Arosa, Switzerland on Wednesday. Schoch beat his brother, Philipp, in the finals to win the event.

Published on January 18, 2007

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The Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association's Bantam A team went 3-0-1 and won its division at the Ice Battle In Boulder tournament last weekend.

Published on January 18, 2007

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James Thompson, a bareback rider from Mandan, N.D., takes a spill Tuesday during the 33rd annual Cowboy Downhill. Behind him is Josh Luger, a bareback rider from Fort Yates, N.D.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Scott Montague keeps his tips pointed downhill Tuesday after going off the jump at the 33rd annual Cowboy Downhill at the Steamboat Ski Area. Fifty-seven cowboys competed in the popular event.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Joe Gunderson, a bareback rider from White, S.D., was determined to finish the Cowboy Downhill course Tuesday. He finished the run without his skis. Fifty-seven members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competed in this year's event.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Longtime Hayden resident Kathy Hockin has opened the Family Fitness Center in the basement of the historic Solandt Memorial Hospital in Hayden. It's Hayden's first commercial gym, and Hockin said she wanted to create an affordable, healthy and fun exercise environment for the family.

Published on January 17, 2007

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A view of a snow-lined, icy Yampa River along River Road.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Hayden's Mitch VeDepo, in the 125-pound class, attempts to escape the hold of his Meeker opponent, Pat Love, during the Tigers' home dual against the Meeker Cowboys on Tuesday night. VeDepo went on to pin his opponent in the third period.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Larry Carter, of Marshall, Mo., lands hard and Bo Casper, of Fort Scott, Kan., anticipates the jump at the 33rd annual Cowboy Downhill on Tuesday at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Larry Carter, front, of Marshall, Mo., does his best to stick the landing during Tuesday's Cowboy Downhill at the Steamboat Ski Area. Behind him is Bo Casper, of Fort Scott, Kan.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Hayden's Mitch Doolin gains three points against a Meeker opponent during Tuesday night's home match. Doolin won the match, 15-7.

Published on January 17, 2007

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Preliminary drawings for the new Strings in the Mountains Music Festival pavilion show the roofline created by large "bowstring trusses" that would evoke the bridge and strings of a violin or cello.

Published on January 16, 2007

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The Maxwell/Squire Building, Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue, is being restored to look as it did in 1908, the year it was built.

Published on January 16, 2007

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Tyler McDonald relishes what little warmth the sun provided Monday as waits for the bus at the Gondola Transit Center.

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Jesse Brittain of Brittain Remodeling works outside in temperatures well below zero Monday. The cold spell is expected to ease today and throughout the rest of the week.

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Steamboat Springs ski racer Anna Anderson rips through the slalom gates in a race earlier this winter in Steamboat Springs. Anderson was one of five Steamboat girls that finished in the top 25 of a giant slalom race in Aspen last week.

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Rancher Larry Monger uses his tractor to drop bales of hay for his cattle early Monday morning, when temperatures dipped as low as 27 below zero in parts of Routt County.

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Steamboat Springs ski racer Jimmy Hostetler pushes a gate out of the way during a slalom race in Steamboat Springs earlier this winter. Hostetler led the Sailors in a giant slalom race last week in Aspen.

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Steamboat Ski Area employee Carlos Gutierrez stays as bundled as he can while operating the Preview chairlift Monday. The ski area's lift operators rotated between the lift line and the lift hut every 15 minutes, allowing them a chance to thaw out.

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Samantha Cretney, 9, checks on her frustrated father, Matt Cretney, as he uses a neighbor's truck to try to jump-start three other vehicles Monday morning in Milner. Monday's frigid weather created car problems for residents across the county.

Published on January 16, 2007

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Justin Iacovetto takes the reins on a sleigh ride at Howelsen Hill last year. The sleigh ride at the Iacovettos' Saddleback Ranch last weekend impressed even a Yampa Valley old-timer like Tom Ross.

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Betty Barnes of Hayden, front, and Nancy Dennager of Missouri clean up last March during a Hayden Congregational Church mission trip to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans.

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Preliminary drawings for the new Strings in the Mountains Music Festival pavilion show the roofline created by large "bowstring trusses" that would evoke the bridge and strings of a violin or cello.

Published on January 15, 2007

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The Maxwell/Squire Building, Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue, is being restored to look as it did in 1908, the year it was built.

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Ethan Labriola, 8, right, with Hannah Kline, 8, head up the hill one more time to sled on a hill next to Silver Spur. The temperature was two degrees, and their cheeks were getting cold.

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Kelly Timberman of Mills, Wyo., passes Shannon Jacoby of Malakoff, Texas, during a previous Cowboy Downhill event. This year's festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on Headwall and feature PRCA cowboys and the Denver Broncos cheerleaders.

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Joe Roberts' editorial cartoon for Jan. 14, 2007

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Sailor Brittany Long looks for an open teammate during last nights game against Palisade at home.

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Steamboat's Cameron Petet drives on Palisade's Kevin Collette during last nights game winning, 70-20, at home.

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Sailor Colby Kostur puts one it up for two after rebounding the shot during last nights 70-60 win against the Palisade Bulldogs.

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Steamboat's Gracie Stockdale drives to the basket at Saturday's game against Palisade at home. Palisade won, 55-37.

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Sailor Alex Wood drawing the foul on a lay-up from Palisade's #12 Hank Stewart during last nights home game. Steamboat won 70-60.

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Matt Hill is looking forward to the start of high school track season and another shot at breaking several longstanding distance records. Hill has spent the past year training and competing at regional events to improve his time.

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Matt Hill is looking forward to the start of high school track season and another shot at breaking several longstanding distance records. Hill has spent the past year training and competing at regional events to improve his time.

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Matt Hill is looking forward to the start of high school track season and another shot at breaking several longstanding distance records. Hill has spent the past year training and competing at regional events to improve his time.

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Irene Nelson shows off a winter coat she wore in her younger years, as seen in the photographs behind her.

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Participants and volunteers for the Vectra Bank All Mountain Ski Camp pose for a photo Saturday at the top of the Steamboat Ski Area gondola.

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Stan Roberson skis down to the Christie II lift Saturday at the Steamboat Ski Area. Roberson is an adaptive ski instructor for Wintergreen Ski Resort in Virginia.

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Irene Nelson relaxes in her Fairview home, which she decorated herself.

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Dr. Sandy MacDonald, director of NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory interviews with Bill Geist for CBS News Sunday Morning after speaking at the 2007 Weather Summit at the Steamboat Grand on Tuesday.

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Bob Emerson, former U.S. Disabled Ski Team member and volunteer Adaptive Adventures instructor, carves a turn down Vagabond on Saturday morning.

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David Hanson waxes his ski before the first day of the four-day adaptive ski camp that began Saturday at the Steamboat Ski Area.

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Steamboat Springs School Superintendent Donna Howell talks with finance director Dale Mellor about plans for the new Soda Creek Elementary School.

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Steamboat Springs High School junior Ashley Lopez smiles when she draws a question for a speech she delivered during a tournament Saturday. Felllow student Brian Dionne also drew questions during the extemporaneous event.

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Michael and Suzy Holloran stand on their property along the Yampa River on Colo. Highway 131 south of Steamboat Springs. Michael Holloran has publicly questioned a watershed protection ordinance currently considered by the Steamboat Springs City Council.

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Karen Bertollini, the art teacher at Soroco Middle School and High School, shows her seventh and eighth grade students photographs taken by high school students. The photos are part of a special exhibit capturing the history of the South Routt area.

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Bethany Leu, right, and Amanda Wilson of the Soroco High School Drama Club portray early South Routt settlers. The drama members performed as part of an exhibit at the high school celebrating the lives and history of South Routt.

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Ashley Bekx of Windom, Minn., is lowered to the ground by Steamboat Ski Patrol members Friday afternoon. Bekx and fellow snowboarder Sarah Welsch (already on the ground) spent three hours on the Storm Peak Express lift after it broke down Friday moring. The pair passed time by singing songs and talking about lunch.

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Soda Creek Elementary School art teacher Susanmarie Oddo visits with students Thursday. School district representatives are in the process of determing how to spend money raised through a recently passed mill levy to attract and retain quality teachers and support staff.

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Soda Creek Elementary School art teacher Susanmarie Oddo visits with students Thursday. School district representatives are in the process of determing how to spend money raised through a recently passed mill levy to attract and retain quality teachers and support staff.

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Sisco Biberos, caretaker for Holy Name Church, uses a leaf blower to remove snow from the sidewalk in front of the church Friday afternoon.

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Steamboat Ski Area patroller Tim Fetcher moves gear during the evacuation of riders on the Storm Peak Express lift Friday morning.

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Robert Herrington, of Raleigh N.C., walks away from a lift after being lowered by members of the Steamboat Ski Patrol. Herrington was happy to be back on the ground, and happy with the professionalism of the ski patrol through the ordeal.

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Steamboat Springs Alpine ski racer Jimmy Hostetler led the way for the Steamboat boys at the Aspen High School giant slalom races held Friday at Aspen Highlands. He finished fifth overall with a combined time of 1 minute and 21.34 seconds. Wiley Thayer and Ben Paley also scored for the Sailors, finishing respectively, in 11th and 18th place overall. Their scores catapulted Steamboat to a fourth-place team finish. Summit again edged out Aspen for the team win, followed by Battle Mountain in third. On the girls' side, Steamboat's Erika Walters, Jamie Gay, Anna Anderson and Hanna Berglund all finished within one second of one another. Walter's finished in 20th, Gay and Anderson tied at 21st and Berglund was 23rd. The girls finished in sixth place as a team. Summit also won for the girls, followed by Aspen (2) and Battle Mountain (3). Aspen's Wiley Maple has yet to lose a high school race and added another win to his collection.

Published on January 12, 2007

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Giro G10 MX helmet

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Descente DNA Uncle Herbert jacket

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DC Allegiance snowboard boots with double BOA system

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Nordic Afterburner Alpine skis

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Grivel Racing Wing ice tool

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Oakley Evolution Lite jacket

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Garmont Endorphin freerando boot and Naxo nx02 Alpine touring binding

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Carolyn Fisher, a bartender at Cottonwood Grill, whipped up some drinks that look fancy for the holidays. From left, the Curly Bamboo, a cosmopolitan and the Creamsicle.

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A Spanish coffee at Cottonwood Grill is garnished with a mint leaf and candied cranberry.

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Harwig's L'apogee chef Ryan Hoth prepares his Noisette D'elan, which is an elk chop.

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Harwig's L'apogee chef Ryan Hoth's Noisette D'elan (Elk Chop)

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Harwig's L'apogee chef Ryan Hoth prepares his Noisette D'elan, which is an elk chop.

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Harwig's L'apogee chef Ryan Hoth prepares his Noisette D'elan, which is an elk chop.

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Harwigs/L'apogee Chef Ryan Hoth prepares his Noisette D'elan, which is an elk chop.

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Roll-back Teaser, step three.

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Roll-back Teaser, step one.

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Roll-back Teaser, step two.

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Child's pose, step one. For relaxing and restoring.

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Child's pose, step two.

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Becky Holloran of Steamboat Pilates and Fitness Studio, doing the Plank.

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Vance Halvorson

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Headless (mfg portrait), 2000, by Michael Joo (American, b. Korea, 1966). Urethane foam, vinyl plastic, styrene plastic, stainless steel wire, and neodium magnets; dimensions variable. Collection of Vicki and Kent Logan; fractional and promised gift to the Denver Art Museum.

Published on January 12, 2007

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Mount Fuji and Miho no Matsubara (detail), c.1765, Edo period, Japan, by Soga Shohaku (1730-1781). Folding screen with ink, pigment, and gold on paper. Lent by the Kimiko and John Powers Collection.

Published on January 12, 2007

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Box, late 19th century, artist not known, Maori culture, New Zealand, Polynesia. Wood, shell; L 13-1/2 x W 8 x D 11 in.

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Pierced Vase Form, 1997, by Hubert Candelario (b. 1965), San Felipe Pueblo. Clay; H 11-1/2 in., diam. 9-1/2 in. Denver Art Museum; gift of Virginia Vogel Mattern.

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Denver Art Museum's new Frederic C. Hamilton Building

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Alice models how flawlessly gold has made a comeback with her interlinked necklace and matching earrings. The snap-front cardigan ($169 at Chez Nous) has brought back the batwing look from the '80s with a hip twist that is more cutting edge than its predecessor. The band at the waist of the sweater anchors the look. Randy demonstrates the elegance of his J. Garcia Limited Edition tie from Allen's Clothing. The tie will add a little extra class to his balcony at the opera.

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Alice and Randy Klauzer

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Jake can simultaneously hold his hair up and his suitcase down with this traveling outfit from Token Threads. This button down shirt and jeans will also serve him well as he follows Chrissie around Las Vegas' unaffordable boutiques.

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Chrissie's sensuous red dress represents Las Vegas club couture with its breathable design and moveable fabric that accentuates her figure and her tantalizing dance moves. Let's just hope Chrissie packs some comfortable shoes to accommodate her tired feet as they take her poolside the next morning.

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Steamboat Kids' selection of trendy clothing gives the children versatility with a fun and fashionable edge.

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The Quiksilver company was created for young-minded people who have built their working lives around the surf and the snow. So what better laid-back, lifestyle-driven apparel to take you from the mountains to the beaches of Mexico in timeless style and comfort?

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"The Devil Wears Prada," by Lauren Weisberger, was turned into a movie.

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"Beneath a Marble Sky" by John Shor

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"The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Haruku Mirakami

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"West With the Night" by Beryl Markham

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The cowhide-covered chaise in this condominium at the Highmark was designer Michael Buccino's solution to converting a small nook into a sanctuary in which to relax in the privacy of the master bedroom.

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At the client's request, Ann Butcher of Bunkhouse Interiors created a special place in this home off Fish Creek Falls Road for future grandchildren to play at an antique picnic table.

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Toni Lombardi

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Charlie Stoddard

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Caterina Mader

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Carter Moore

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Lane Shipley

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Miriam Pensack

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Miner Allen Meckley.

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Shop mechanics Ty Reed, front, and Danny Green enjoy a laugh while working inside the maintenance shop at Twentymile Coal Co. While many of the employees at the mine work underground mining coal, others maintain machinery or hold above-ground jobs.

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Lamps and hats line a shelf at Twentymile Coal Co.

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Miner Dan Kemry gets ready for his shift. Miners hang their clothing when they aren't working so it stays dry.

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The Twentymile Coal Co. near Steamboat Springs produced 9.6 million tons of coal in 2005.

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Bill Bennett Jr. has worked for 11 years on utility maintenance crews at Twentymile. "It can be pretty tough at times," he said about his job. "But when that longwall runs like it should, it's incredible what that thing can do in a day."

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A bulldozer works on a mountain of coal at Twentymile Coal Co. near Steamboat Springs. The coal is transferred to the surface by conveyor belts, and then bulldozers move the coal so that it can be loaded on train cars.

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Cami Bunn

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Dick Ryan

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Cars line up along Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Cars line up along Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Verne Lundquist (blue shirt) gives the play by play with analyst Todd Blackledge for CBS at an SEC Championship.

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David Feherty, left, and Verne Lundquist announce for CBS at the PGA Championship in 2006.

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Schroeder's artwork often takes on a very practical application. Here, a chandelier lights a dining room table.

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One Schroeder creation features aspen branches and leaves. Each leaf was hand-cut from steel and is detailed right down to individual veins.

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Pete Schroeder has designed and built many custom stove hoods in homes in Steamboat Springs.

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Pete Schroeder crafts items for homes out of steel.

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Laurie Good, who is the vice president of accounting at Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., dresses as Lady Luck, right.

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Kyle Taulman shows off his pirate costume and ship during the downtown Halloween stroll.

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A child is cozy in a dragon costume during the downtown Halloween stroll on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Chef Marco Pauvert of The Epicurean prepares turkey for Routt County's annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by United Way.

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Billy Kidd, left, and Paul Berge, at the 2006 Ski Ball at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

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Routt County residents gather at the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.

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Joe Kelly hits the powder on Nov. 29.

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Millie and Gardner Flanigan at the 2006 Ski Ball. The ball is a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.

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John Centner, left, Karl Bunker, Angela Catterson and Rex Brice pose before resuming their lottery ticket duties at Tango & Cash at Three Peaks Grill.

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Donna Howell (representing Tim Townsend), Jane Denning, Jeff Swoyer (representing Dan Callahan), Lynaia South and Dustin Carfield split the $7,000 grand prize at the Tango & Cash event, which is a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club.

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Developer Jim Cook and son Coleman Cook, a Realtor with Colorado Group Realty, welcome locals to Jim's Yampa Street office.

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Kaetlin Jensvold, front, and Sharon Pace-Ward at Jim Cook's downtown mixer.

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Jim and Jill Leary and Penny Fletcher review plans showcasing three of the newest developments that will transform downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Ruth Dombrowski talks to Jim and Jill Leary at an event hosted by Jim Cook to showcase his new Alpenglow, Howelsen Place and Riverwalk projects.

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Janet Borden, left, Lowell Whiteman Head of School Nancy Spillane and Tracy Parchetta helped chaperone the field trip.

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Gavin Graham, right, shows Max, a first-grader from Lowell Whiteman Primary School, a snake during an educational field trip put on by Tropical Rockies. The students were learning about live coral reefs, snakes, lizards and starfish during the hands-on experience.

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Gavin Graham talks to students from Lowell Whiteman Primary School during an educational field trip put on by Tropical Rockies. The students were learning about live coral reefs, snakes, lizards and starfish during the hands-on experience.

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Bill Hamil, owner of Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co., and his wife, Lauren Hamil, attended the Oct. 27 fundraiser.

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Sheriff-elect Gary Wall and Margery Callahan take a break from socializing at the fifth annual Bust of Steamboat.

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Steamboat Springs City Council Member Paul Strong and Barbara "Bobbi" Galina at the Bust of Steamboat event.

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Anne Hood, left, and Vicki Marsden show off their smiles and matching cowboy hats at Three Peaks Grill.

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Beth Aurin leads Larry the Camel out of the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. The camel was there as part of the Picture Your Pet with Santa fundraiser for the Routt County Humane Society.

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At Home in Steamboat Springs, Winter 2007

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Jeff Henderson's tattoo

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Jeff and Donna Henderson

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Steamboat Sailor Houston Mader escapes from his Delta opponent during the triangle meet at home also with Battle Mountain. Mader won his match with seconds left after a takedown followed by a near-fall Thursday night.

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After a one-year hiatus, the popular Green Mountain Ice Fishing Conest returns on Saturday to the town of Heeney.

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Steamboat Springs Middle School Student Council students, from left, Camille Sachs, 13, Katie Hitchcock, 13, Ashley Mannon, 13, and 2002 SSHS graduate Lennae Jenkins remove money from one of eight jugs used for fundraising. The middle school held a contest among eight teams, and the team that collected the most change won a Ben & Jerry's ice cream party, The money raised will be sent with Jenkins when she returns to Zambia. The First National Bank matched the middle school's funds up to $500, giving Jenkins more than $1,000 to help fight poverty in Africa through education.

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Author Ann Louise Ramsey will sign copies of her latest book, "Me, the Tree," from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. She also will lead a craft for children.

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Skiers and riders take a break from the mountain at Slopeside on Thursday. Meteorologists expected a winter storm to arrive in Steamboat today.

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Steamboat's Craig Kennedy makes some turns near the top of the Steamboat Ski Area gondola at last year's adaptive ski camp. Kennedy, founder of Access Anything, is helping bring the Vectra Bank All Mountain Ski Camp back to Steamboat, today through Tuesday.

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Industrial arts teacher Johnny Walker celebrates the end of the quarter with his students by making piña coladas with power tools. Here he uses a saw to cut a pineapple.

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Buster Keaton as a small-town movie projectionist in the film "Sherlock Jr." It will be presented Wednesday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater and be accompanied by live music from The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.

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"Red Fern #2," painted steel statue by Christopher Oar

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Allison Plean

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"Come Hither," pastel on paper by Janice Lawrence

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Buster Keaton and his sweetheart Kathryn McGuire are dressed as up-to-date Hollywood stars in the dream sequence of the silent film comedy "Sherlock Jr." It will be presented Wednesday at the Steamboat Mountain Theater and be accompanied by live music from The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.

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Rose Hill Drive is a rock 'n' roll power trio who is performing tonight in the tent at the base of Steamboat Ski Area as part of Ski Jam.

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Jay-Z Kingdom Come

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Mos Def True Magic

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"White Flowers," pastel on paper by Janice Lawrence

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Tenacious D The Pick Of Destiny

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Wood burning by Brian Leach

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"Stargazer Lily," pastel on paper by Janice Lawrence. This will be the 2007 Easter Seal and will be mailed to 15 million houses. Lawrence is represented by Schiesser Gallery and will have an opening Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. Lawrence's work will remain on exhibit through Jan. 31.

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The Laurie Berkner Band is one of the most popular bands in the children's music scene. They will perform at a sold-out show in the tent at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

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"Breeze," painted steel statue by Christopher Oar

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The music tent located in the lower gondola parking lot will have to find a new home with construction of One Steamboat Place expected to begin this year.

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Chix with Stix, a women's adult hockey team, begins the new year on the right skate as they dominate the Cliffhangers, 4-0, on Saturday.

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Steamboat Springs Josh Wylie carves a turn around a gate during last weekend's Race to the Cup, a World Championship qualifier, at Howelsen Hill. Wylie is one of seven riders with ties to Steamboat competing in the World Championships in Arosa, Switzerland.

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Former Steamboat Springs City Council president Ken Brenner.

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Soroco Middle School art teacher Karen Bertollini critiques a photograph taken by one of her students. Her seventh- and eighth-grade students are learning how to use Adobe Photoshop, and Bertollini wanted to see if they could tell the difference between altered images and the originals.

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A sign marks a trailhead on Rabbit Ears Pass. Friends of the Routt Backcountry have installed new signs along recreation areas on the pass.

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Oak Creek business owner Heather Kline hopes to build 17 homes on a 24-acre parcel just north of town. But that project could be in jeopardy if the Oak Creek Town Board won't annex the land.

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Steambaot Springs Aaron Calkins pulls down a rebound in the first half of Tuesday night's basketball game against Moffat County in Steamboat.

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David Bustos was sworn in as Routt County's new Undersheriff on Tuesday.

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The Steamboat Sheraton Resort is one of the assets for sale at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. Manager Chuck Porter said they are shooting for a sale announcement by the end of this month.

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Hayden's Bryan Richards goes up for a shot against Soroco's Cody Miles during the first half of Wednesday night's game at Soroco High School. Despite a second-half rally by the Hayden Tigers, the Soroco Rams won, 49-44.

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Kent Crofts, left, and Marty Cowell plant cottonwood and willow trees at the Better View Business Park on Routt County Road 33 on Monday. Because the area is a wetlands, it was easy for the men to dig through the frozen top layer and plant in the moist earth underneath.

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New Routt County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush, center, smiles as she is sworn into office Tuesday morning by Routt County Court Judge James Garrecht. At right is Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland, who is holding Mitsch Bush's Confirmation Bible - dated 1959 - and a copy of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

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Routt County Search and Rescue will be featured in TV segments to be filmed this week by CNN and NBC. The upcoming shows will cover issues such as winter wilderness survival and avalanche awareness.

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New Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall, left, shakes the hand of Routt County Chief Judge Michael O'Hara during a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Pictured with Wall is girlfriend Jenny Wilson.

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Steamboat Springs Gracie Stockdale drives under the basket during Tuesday night's game against Moffat County. The Bulldogs won the game, 55-16.

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Susan Dellinger was appointed president of the Steamboat Springs City Council on Jan. 9, 2007.

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New County Commissioner Diane MItsch Bush is sworn in Tuesday at the Routt County Courthouse Annex.

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August's Perseid meteor shower doesn't always coincide with a spectacular auroral display, as it did in 2000, but the 60-plus meteors per hour that it produces is enough to keep most sky watchers up all night.

Published on January 9, 2007

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Local skier Nicole Lewis may have found some good snow this weekend at the Steamboat Ski Area, but rest assured she doesn't know about Tom Ross' favorite stash on Rabbit Ears Pass.

Published on January 9, 2007

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Work continued Monday on a new warehouse in Copper Ridge Business Park. The City Council will discuss a proposal tonight that would require developers of commercial properties to provide residential units based on the number of jobs the commercial development would create.

Published on January 9, 2007

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Devon Schildge, 10, goes after a shot blocked by goalie Peyton Trask, 11, on a homemade ice rink at Yahmonite Street and The Boulevard. Neighborhood children and adults use the rink for fun.

Published on January 8, 2007

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LIFT-UP assistant manager Nancy Mayer throws a bag of clothes onto a pile of donations for the thrift store Friday at the Lufkin LIFT-UP Center. LIFT-UP is inviting the community to attend an open house on Wednesday to celebrate the new building, which also is home to a food bank.

Published on January 8, 2007

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People browse through the clothing on Friday at the new thrift store in the Lufkin LIFT-UP Center. LIFT-UP is inviting the community to attend an open house on Wednesday to celebrate the new building, which is also home to a food bank.

Published on January 8, 2007

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Tyler Jewell's fist place finish on Saturday's Race to the Cup Giant Slalom race at Howelsen Hill advanced him to the World Cup.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Soroco's Bryan Spaeth #33 with a quick drive down the center for two during Saturday's game against Plateau Valley at home in an 85-49 loss.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Soroco Rams Glenda Long drives on her Plateau Valley opponent toward the basket drawing the foul. Saturday the Rams lost 70-39 at home with their next game Tuesday against county rivals the Hayden Tigers at home with girls varsity at 5:30 and boys varsity at 7 p.m.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Steamboat's Shannon King plays tight defense as Glenwood's Sharaya Selsor drives to the basket during Saturday night's game. The Demons won, 36-24.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Substitute teacher Sandi Crouch works with second-graders at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Thursday. Steamboat raised the pay for substitutes, which has helped with its shortage, but administrators from Steamboat, Hayden and South Routt said they could always use more subs.

Published on January 7, 2007

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The sled dogs that Red Runner Dog Sled Tours transport from Milner to their tour site at Stagecoach can get a little anxious once the harnesses are laid out and they know it's time to run.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Carol Bloodworth, owner of Red Runner Dog Sled Tours, drives her ten-dog team to break through the fresh powder on trails she takes guests on at Stagecoach State Park.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Red Runner guide Daryl Gruet, left, lets Vicki MacMillan try her hand at mushing a sled dog team during a tour along the south end of Stagecoach State Park.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Sen. Jack Taylor, R-Steamboat Springs, stands in one of his favorite rooms at the state Capitol building in Denver earlier this year.

Published on January 7, 2007

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A Horizons volunteer, right, assists a client with special needs at Steamboat Ski Area.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Guest cabins at Marabou will be built among mature cottonwood trees. Developer Jeff Temple said the ranch would adhere to sustainable building practices including the use of solar and wind-powered electricity. Homeowners who agree to follow sustainable practices will be offered a $10,000 incentive.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Customers fill the dining area of the HDN Paradise Grill on Thursday at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden while server April Lester heads to a table. The new restaurant is one of several additions that airport officials think will bring in more revenue to the airport.

Published on January 7, 2007

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An artist rendering of the ticketing area in the renovated Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Construction of the second phase of a three-phase expansion is nearly complete.

Published on January 7, 2007

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The level of finish and furnishings at the Marabou "mountain camp" lounge at the base of the ski area are indicative of what owners can expect at community buildings at the ranch.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Pilot Sam Haslem stands next to the Steamboat Springs Composite Squadron's Cessna Turbo 182, a single-engine aircraft owned by the U.S. Air Force and used by local Civil Air Patrol pilots. Haslem used the plane to search for motorists who were stranded by a blizzard in southeast Colorado.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Nick Spooner and Drew Davis of Atlanta check out a flask in the gift shop Thursday at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Pilot Sam Haslem stands next to a Cessna Turbo 182 used by the Civil Air Patrol.

Published on January 7, 2007

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Steamboat Springs guard Michael Vandahl hits a second half layup during Friday night's game against Rifle.

Published on January 6, 2007

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U.S. Ski team member, and former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club member, Michelle Gorgone races through a gate during Friday night's parallel slalom. The race was part on the World Championships qualifier that drew Olympic- and national-level racers to Steamboat Springs. The event will continue today with a parallel giant slalom race with the qualifier in the morning and finals from noon until 2 p.m.

Published on January 6, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Ashley Nice races around a gate during the qualifing run for a Race to the Cup parallel slalom Friday night at Howelsen Hill. The event was part of the World Championship Qualifier, which will continue this morning with a parallel giant slalom race. The finals are scheduled to begin at noon.

Published on January 6, 2007

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Eleven-year-old Trey Ward, of Madison, Ala. waits for a bus on Lincoln to take him to the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday morning. Ward and his family were spending the week in Steamboat and were excited about the chance to ski some fresh snow Friday.

Published on January 6, 2007

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"The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron.

Published on January 6, 2007

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Richard "Festus" Hagins instructs Hayden High School senior Tyler Manzanares on taking apart a diesel engine in October during a new heavy equipment and diesel mechanics course. Also pictured are juniors Chris DeBowes, left, and Josh Ehlers. The Hayden School District and Hayden Economic Development Council are looking for money to expand the vocational building and program.

Published on January 6, 2007

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Local skier Nicole Lewis finds a nice rock drop with a soft landing after a new storm left 9 inches of fresh powder at Steamboat Ski Area. The storm brought the first significant amount of snow to Steamboat Springs since Christmas Eve. It also dumped 8 inches on Denver and southeastern Colorado. For the story, see page 11.

Published on January 6, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Sailor Gracie Stockdale drives under the basket but can't find an opening against Rifle's tough defense. The Sailors lost the game, 54-27.

Published on January 6, 2007

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American Airlines passengers deplane Thursday at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. A second wave of Steamboat Springs visitors has begun to arrive, and local lodging properties expect to remain busy through the weekend.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Shea Hurley, a 2004 Steamboat Springs High School graduate, sits on an Armored Security Vehicle in Iraq. Hurley is back home on a two-week break from his duties in Iraq with the Wyoming Army National Guard.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Anne Rooney, right, has been teaching English to Tania Carbajal since May 2006. Comunidad Integrada is looking for additional volunteers willing to spend time each week teaching English to immigrants.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Steamboat Springs' Jenny Allen races down the slalom course in Bashor Bowl on Thursday during a high school ski race. Allen started last in the first run, but put together two fast runs to win the event.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Steamboat Springs ski racer Ian Landy makes his way down the Bashor slalom course during a high school ski meet at the Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Soda Creek Elementary School fourth-graders enjoy their recess Thursday. The school will be torn down later this year and replaced by a new one on the same site.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Darcy Trask teaches four scrapbooking classes at the Steamboat Arts and Crafts Gym. She helps students organize their memories into books that archive people's personal history.

Published on January 5, 2007

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South Austin Jug Band will perform at both the Music Fest and the Ski Jam this week.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Whitewater Ramble plays at 10 p.m. Saturday at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Bill Sanders, RC Dieckhoff and Susan Gill Jackson hang and place their artwork for the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat's first art show.

Published on January 5, 2007

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This is one of Bill Sander's shino glaze teapots. His work will be featured this month in the front gallery of the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Plein air painting by Susan Gill Jackson. Her paintings will be featured this month in the front gallery of the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Donald Dillon

Published on January 5, 2007

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"Archimedes Soda Creek," pastel painting by RC Dieckhoff. A retrospective of his work will be featured this month in the front gallery at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Donald Dillon's tattoo

Published on January 5, 2007

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Obstetrics nurses Stephanie Manck, right, and Allison Geisler check on a newborn baby in the Special Care Nursery at Yampa Valley Medical Center on Thursday. The hospital had a record number - 430 - births in 2006.

Published on January 5, 2007

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"Chicago Tribune Building," pastel painting by RC Dieckhoff. A retrospective of his work will be featured this month at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.

Published on January 5, 2007

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Steamboat Springs' Lizzie Stoll practices a layup while coach John Ameen watches.

Published on January 4, 2007

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Steamboat Springs hockey player Jim Terry moves the puck up the ice during practice Wednesday afternoon. Terry and the Sailors return to action against Cheyenne Mountain, last year's state runner-up, Friday in Colorado Springs.

Published on January 4, 2007

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People line up along the sidewalk at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday afater a suspected gas leak forced the evacuation of the Old Town Square shopping center. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Bob Struble said there was no gas leak, and shoppers were allowed back into the center's stores by noon.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Smoke pours out from under the roof of a home on Uncochief Circle on Tuesday. Fire officials said the fire was contained to an upstairs room, and the cause is still under investigation.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Chris Boyce of Distinctive Tent Rentals helps set up the Music Tent in the Gondola parking lot at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday. The tent will be the site of numerous concerts during the next couple of weeks.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Liana Martin holds daughter Joanna Marie Almeida with father Joseph Almeida by her side. Joanna was born Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Yampa Valley Medical Center being the first to be born in 2007 at the hospital.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Piper Watson and her adopted shelter dog, Red, play outside Tuesday. Red's excitement made it difficult for Watson to toss the Frisbee before he leapt to take it from her hand.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue was called to a report of a structure fire at this home on Uncochief Circle Tuesday. Fire Chief Bob Struble, left, and firefighter Matt Mathisen position the ladder onto the home's roof. No one was home at the time of the incident.

Published on January 3, 2007

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Cole Wendlend, 11, rides "The Wave" along Lincoln Avenue on Friday. The Wave, a skateboard-like device, was one of Cole's Christmas presents.

Published on January 2, 2007

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Former Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employee Mark Rydberg will become the budget and finance director for the Moffat County School District in Craig beginning next week. Rydberg also is a former U.S. Forest Service employee in Steamboat.

Published on January 2, 2007

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Kona Ward, general manager of the Hampton Inn and Suites of Steamboat Springs, takes a reservation over the phone last week. The 24-year-old Ward credits Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus hotel and resort management program for his immediate success in the real world. CMC officials are discussing a program partnership with the University of Delaware.

Published on January 1, 2007

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Moe and Craig Schifter take advantage of Friday's warm weather for a jog near Stagecoach Reservoir. While one visitor to Steamboat Springs on Sunday said he hopes to exercise more in 2007, many people said their resolutions are year-round - not just tied to the holiday.

Published on January 1, 2007