Published on October 19, 2008
South Routt Elementary School students leave school Friday afternoon. Concerns about student safety on the streets surrounding the school have increased since the September opening of the adjacent South Routt Early Learning Center, which includes more than 50 students in its 3- and 4-year-old programs.
Published on October 19, 2008
K2 as seen from Concordia glacier in Pakistan. Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer traveled to climb K2 this summer and was on the mountain when falls and avalanches claimed 11 lives. K2 is the second tallest mountain in the world, but it is considered the most difficult to climb. It has claimed nearly one life for every three that have reached its summit.
Published on October 19, 2008
South Routt Elementary School kindergartner Jonny Baker walks across Main Street in Yampa after school Friday. Yampa Town Board members recently approved funds for the painting of crosswalks and permanent school-zone markings, which should help control traffic and allow students to cross the street more safely.
Published on October 19, 2008
Eric Meyer sits atop Mount Everest in 2004. Meyer, who grew up climbing in Montana and Wyoming, topped Everest and also attempted another 8,000-meter peak before traveling this summer to attempt to climb K2 in Pakistan. He said it's difficult even to compare Everest to K2. The latter is considered the most difficult mountain in the world.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs senior Charlie Smith volleys a ball at the net during Saturday morning's match for third place at the 2008 State 4A High School Tennis Championships in Pueblo. Steamboat won the match.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat Springs sophomore Jack Burger reacts after winning third place at the 2008 State 4A High School Tennis Championships at Pueblo City Park on Saturday.
Published on October 19, 2008
The town of Hayden will spend as much as $40,000 this coming year to make repairs to Vista Verde Drive.
Published on October 19, 2008
The Sailors girls, center, await the start of their race Saturday at Confluence Park.
Published on October 19, 2008
Steamboat harrier Charlie Stoddard coaxes his body toward the finish line Saturday in Delta. Stoddard battled an injured hip on his way to placing 30th in the District 5 high school cross country regional meet.
Published on October 19, 2008
Yampa Valley Medical Center Occupational Therapist Beth Staunton administers observational exams at children's 18- and 24-month wellness screenings. She said detecting an autism spectrum disorder before a child reaches 4 years old can improve the chances of that child being able to handle the challenges of the condition later in life.
Published on October 19, 2008
Isaac Waters participates in a Yampa Valley Autism Program activity.
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Steamboat Springs High School senior Kacey Bull spikes the ball during the team's Saturday match against Palisade High School.
Published on October 19, 2008
Nate Bird works last weekend to prepare food for Kris Cannon during the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race.
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Ben James, right, and Armando Arceo sit next to each other during a bus ride. Ben and Armando participate in the Yampa Valley Autism Program.
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Racers descend down a gentle slope toward the main camping area last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah.
Published on October 19, 2008
Nate Bird runs to service Kris Cannon's bike as she skids to a stop after the first lap in the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race. Bird, Kelly Boniface and Tad Huser worked through the day and the night to keep Cannon and her bike up and running. It paid off with a second place finish in the women's solo division.
Published on October 19, 2008
Kelly Boniface and Nate Bird help Kris Cannon step away from her bike for the first time in nearly 24 hours last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah.
Published on October 19, 2008
Kelly Boniface, right, helps as Kris Cannon guzzles Red Bull last weekend at the 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike race in Utah. The race streched from noon to noon, but for many, it was won and lost during the long and cold night hours.
Published on October 19, 2008
Strawberry Park Elementary School and Steamboat Springs Middle School students ride the bus home after school Thursday.
Published on October 19, 2008
Hayden Valley Elementary School fifth-grader Makenzie Fry practices her reading in the school's library Wednesday.
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Hayden Valley Elementary School fifth-grader Samuel Newman works on his reading with parent volunteer Sharon Johnson on Wednesday.
Published on October 19, 2008
"Keep A breast of the Issues" by Julia Patterson
Published on October 19, 2008
You might see meteors, like this one in 2006, streaking through the familiar constellation of Orion the Hunter this week during the annual Orionid meteor shower. The action peaks before sunrise Tuesday morning.
Published on October 19, 2008
Two Colorado developers propose to redevelop the Ptarmigan Inn into a seven-story building that would comprise 57 slopeside condominiums.
Published on October 19, 2008
Tim Smith, left, and Andrey Chebanyuk work on building an expanded ski valet tent area Thursday at the Ptarmigan Inn.
Published on October 19, 2008
Annie's Home Consignments owner Annie Tisch says business has been growing steadily since opening, despite a struggling economy.
Published on October 19, 2008
Annie's Home Consignments owner Annie Tisch talks to customers Jack Doyle and Jenny Gentry on Thursday at the store.
Published on October 19, 2008
The land for The Bridges at Steamboat is just west of U.S. Highway 40 and south of River Place. Before the development could go forward, the city would have to annex the parcel.
Published on October 19, 2008
The Grippa family has operated Midwest Electric Systems in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years. Pictured are, from right, Bob, Chase and Fred Grippa.
Published on October 19, 2008
One-year-old Branson Boyce shakes hands with Doak Walker Care Center resident Lila Rider on Thursday morning when children enrolled at the neighboring GrandKids Child Care Center visited residents. Tentative plans call for relocating the nursing home about two miles from the hospital on the southern edge of Steamboat Springs.
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