Holli Salazar throws the shot put at the Class 2A state track meet in Pueblo in May. Salazar won the event, her throw of 41 feet, 7 3/4 inches having been good enough to win not just her class, but any of the classes in the state.
Published on June 22, 2008
Routt County Athletes of the Year Ramsey Bernard, left, and Holli Salazar pose on the farm of Greg and Gail Haight near Steamboat Springs. Bernard, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School, dominated his way to the Class 4A No. 1 singles state title, winning the tournament without dropping a set. Salazar, who was a junior at Hayden High School, won the Class 2A state shot put championship. She also earned all-league honors in basketball and volleyball.
Published on June 22, 2008
Zack Carter competes Saturday in the Click Summer Skateboard series at the Howelsen Hill skatepark in Steamboat Springs. The 19-year old skater moved to Steamboat from Los Angeles during the winter to snowboard, but he plans to stay for the summer months.
Published on June 22, 2008
Kort Hathhorn of Craig skates Saturday in the Click Summer Skateboard contest.
Published on June 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs rugby team flanker Erik Wernig catches a ball from a line-out Saturday at Gardner Field. Steamboat beat Aspen, 20-17.
Published on June 22, 2008
Ian White, a participant in the Community Cultivation program at the Yampa River Botanic Park, cuts away parts of dead daffodils Thursday. The Community Cultivation, a new program this year, works with disabled and at-risk youths to develop vocational and social skills by tending a plot at the park. Fruits and vegetables raised there will be sold at the MainStreet Farmers Market later this season.
Published on June 22, 2008
State Sen. Jack Taylor of Steamboat Springs served for 16 years at the state Capitol in Denver. Looking back on his legislative career, Taylor cited a bill that will promote a permanent source of funding for tourism promotion as his proudest achievement.
Published on June 22, 2008
State Sen. Jack Taylor, R-Steamboat Springs, discusses his career in public service Tuesday at his Strawberry Park home.
Published on June 22, 2008
Rosanne Iversen summited Mount Shasta on Thursday with a group of 35 breast cancer survivors and supporters.
Published on June 22, 2008
Steamboat Springs Arts Council Executive Director Marion Kahn was one of four people from Steamboat Springs to attend the June 12 to 14 National Performing Arts Convention in Denver.
Published on June 22, 2008
Rosanne Iversen hikes the Spring Creek Trail on June 6 in preparation for summiting Mount Shasta.
Published on June 22, 2008
Bennett Gamber prepares to kick off on his bike Thursday as a part of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's youth mountain biking program. The eight-week course drew 85 riders ranging in age from 7 to 10.
Published on June 22, 2008
Biking coach Jon Casson talks to members of his group about bike safety before hitting the trails Thursday morning near Howelsen Hill. The group was a part of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's new youth mountain biking program, which will run for eight weeks during the summer.
Published on June 22, 2008
Longtime South Routt County residents Paul and Ellen Bonnifield dance in the food line Saturday at Phippsburg Community Park during the town's centennial celebration.
Published on June 22, 2008
Editorial cartoon for June 22, 2008.
Published on June 22, 2008
The $4.3 million Strings Pavilion replaces the Strings Tent, which stood in the same spot as the new venue for 15 years. The new hall seats more than 500 people.
Published on June 22, 2008
A stage with room for 45 musicians, a green room, backstage storage and rehearsal space, air-conditioning and top-notch acoustics are among the amenities of the Strings Pavilion, which will be open for free public viewing July 1.
Published on June 22, 2008
Workers are busy putting the finishing touches on the inside of the new pavilion for the Strings Music Festival.
Published on June 22, 2008
Sonja Macys
Published on June 22, 2008
Despite appearances, developers confirm the First Tracks deed-restricted housing project is on schedule to be completed sooner than nearby Trailhead Lodge. Excavation work currently is under way and a spokesman for Resort Ventures West said the exterior of the building will be taking shape by late summer.
Published on June 22, 2008
David Esptein, right, of Historic Routt County congratulates the Comes family for helping conserve the historic More Barn.
Published on June 22, 2008
Trailhead Lodge at Wildhorse Meadows is among the new projects triggering the nearby First Tracks deed-restricted housing project.
Published on June 22, 2008
For North Routt County rancher John Fetcher, shown in 2008, keeping bees is more of a hobby, but the honey produced is great with breakfast.
Published on June 22, 2008
John Fetcher points to the honeycomb being made by bees in one of his four hives.
Published on June 22, 2008
Part-time Steamboat resident Arlene Austin models the Pseudosoc, half-socks made of nylon and spandex.
Published on June 22, 2008
Arlene Austin applies moisturizer to her feet before putting on the Pseudosoc.
Published on June 22, 2008
