Fred Riley, a visitor from Virginia, tries his luck casting for trout in a cold spring-fed pond in the Bear River Corridor near Yampa on Wednesday morning. Anglers can see the trout they are after through the crystal-clear water of the pristine pond.
Published on September 2, 2007
Breath-taking scenic views, like this one of Bear Lake, and outdoor recreational oportunities abound in the Bear River Corridor near Yampa. The area, which is managed by the Forest Service's Yampa ranger district, also boasts numerous dispersed camp sites as well as developed campgrounds.
Published on September 2, 2007
An airplane taxis towards the runway at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning during the Wild West Air Fest. The festival continues Sunday with numerous vintage planes available for viewing.
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A helicopter takes off from the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning for a sight-seeing tour during the Wild West Air Fest.
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Seven-year-old Caitlin Smith checks out the Wild West Air Fest from a toy aircraft Saturday.
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The cockpit of a vintage 1945 Supermarine aircraft at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday morning during the Wild West Air Fest.
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Sam Pyo is reflected in a propeller as he checks out a vintage aircraft during the Wild West Air Fest on the tarmac at the Steamboat Springs Airport on Saturday.
Published on September 2, 2007
Ben, a border collie owned by Emil Luedecke of Zephyr, Texas, competes at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke, from Zephyr, Texas, leaves the field with his border collie, Ben, after competing at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke from Zephyr, Texas, uses a special whistle to give calls to his border collie, Ben (not pictured), as they compete at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon.
Published on September 2, 2007
Dog handler Emil Luedecke from Zephyr, Texas, uses a special whistle to give calls to his border collie, Ben (not pictured), as they compete at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
A small herd of sheep keep watch for threats from a working border collie at the Stanko Ranch during the fourth annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The event continues on today and Monday at the ranch on Twentymile Road.
Published on September 2, 2007
Joe Roberts
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Steamboat's Colleen King sets the ball during Saturday's Demon Invitational volleyball tournament playing Grand Junction Central in Glenwood Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat's Lizzie Stoll, left, consoles teammate Kasey Bull after losing the first game, 31-29, against Grand Junction Central at the Demon Invitational volleyball tournament in Glenwood Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Tennis professional Andy Caress recently joined the staff of the Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs.
Published on September 2, 2007
Soroco Rams quarterback Cody Miles gets ready to run over a Glenwood Springs defender while rushing the ball during Soroco's 24-0 victory Saturday against the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek.
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Soroco Rams defender Alex Estes grabs an interception during the second quarter of Soroco's 24-0 victory over the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.
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Glenwood Springs' quarterback Kevin Flore, left, gets sacked for a loss by Soroco defender JD Walorski during the matchup between the Soroco Rams and the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad on Saturday in Oak Creek.
Published on September 2, 2007
Soroco Rams player Levi Gonzales grabs a touchdown pass during the third quarter of Soroco's 24-0 victory against the Glenwood Springs High School junior varsity squad in Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.
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Steamboat's Michael Lyon kicks the ball away from Vail Mountain's Tony Ryerson Saturday in East Vail.
Published on September 2, 2007
South Routt School District Superintendent Kelly Reed inspects the coal chute that feeds the coal-fired boiler system at South Routt High School. The School Board is asking voters to approve a bond issue on the November ballot to replace the district's aging boilers.
Published on September 2, 2007
The coal-fired boiler system that heats the South Routt middle and high schools was installed in the late 1970s with technology from the 1950s. Superintendent Kelly Reed is asking voters to approve a $1.57 million bond issue to replace the system.
Published on September 2, 2007
South Routt School District Superintendent Kelly Reed inspects the coal chute that feeds the coal-fired boiler system at South Routt High School. The School Board is asking voters to approve a bond issue on the November ballot to replace the district's aging boilers.
Published on September 2, 2007
Steamboat Springs middle schooler Lucas Krey fills out paperwork between classes during the first week of school. A jump in the number of students has forced the school to find room to grow.
Published on September 2, 2007
The Sheraton Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs has announced plans for a complete redesign and upgrade of the resort.
Published on September 2, 2007
The Stanko Ranch overlooks the Yampa River just west of Steamboat Springs.
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Jo Stanko herds bulls on her family's ranch on Twentymile Road.
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Jim Stanko represents the third generation on his centennial ranch on Twentymile Road.
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Cowbos gather cows and calves on the centennial Stanko ranch in June 2007.
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The 100-year-old Monger Ranch is on Routt County Road 44 in the lower Elk River Valley.
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Rancher Mary Kay Monger
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Rancher Larry Monger keeps mother cows from their bawling calves on branding day in June.
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Mark Monger and Shannon Hurley coax a calf into the corral at the centennial Monger Ranch west of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road 44.
Published on September 2, 2007
Fish Creek Mobile Home Park is nestled between the snow-packed slopes of Mount Werner, and the scenic banks of the Yampa River with easy access to the Yampa River Botanic Park and the Yampa River Core Trail. The Yampa Valley Housing Authority has received a $7,000 grant from the Steamboat Springs chapter of a statewide Realtors organization that will go toward closing costs associated with the purchase of the park.
Published on September 2, 2007
Several Ski Time Square businesses, shown here in Steamboat Springs on Thursday afternoon, are slated for demolition and redevelopment by The Atira Group starting next summer.
Published on September 2, 2007
