Ski Haus employee Greg Jansen helps, from left, Alexis Aquirre, Ann Ghent and Meg Ryan with snowshoeing gear Tuesday afternoon. The extended family members were visiting Steamboat Springs for a getaway from several areas of the country.
Published on December 31, 2009
Painter Adam Zabel is a featured artist this month at the Artists’ Gallery. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday
Published on December 31, 2009
Wyatt, front, and Chance Enger take a wild ride down Moffat Avenue in Oak Creek on Monday afternoon. The street’s steep pitch and a lack of traffic make it a perfect place for sledding.
Published on December 31, 2009
Photographer Joseph Cosby, fiber artist Wendy Kowynia and painter Adam Zabel will be featured this month at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on December 31, 2009
Photograph by Joseph Cosby
Published on December 31, 2009
The work of photographer Joseph Cosby will be featured this month at the Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on December 31, 2009
A Continental Airlines jet arrives at Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Tuesday.
Published on December 31, 2009
Photograph by Joseph Cosby
Published on December 31, 2009
Art by Wendy Kowynia
Published on December 31, 2009
Art by Wendy Kowynia
Published on December 31, 2009
Painting by Adam Zabel
Published on December 31, 2009
Painting by Adam Zabel
Published on December 31, 2009
Fiber artist Wendy Kowynia’s work will be on display this month at the Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat Springs.
Published on December 31, 2009
Local bluegrass and folk rock group Missed the Boat, pictured, and Blue Sun provide folk and rock music at Ghost Ranch Saloon, 56 Seventh St., at 9 p.m. today. Pay $5 to get in the door. Call 879-9898.
Published on December 31, 2009
A sign pointing the way to the city's Christmas tree recycling area is framed by the branches of trees that already have been dropped off in front of the Howelsen Ice Arena parking lot. Residents can drop off trees until mid-February.
Published on December 30, 2009
West Routt firefighters check for hot spots after a mobile home burned Tuesday in Hayden.
Published on December 30, 2009
West Routt firefighters check for hot spots after a mobile home burned Tuesday in Hayden.
Published on December 30, 2009
West Routt firefighters check for hot spots after a mobile home burned Tuesday in Hayden.
Published on December 30, 2009
Steamboat Ski Area will help usher in the new year with a fireworks celebration starting at about 7 p.m. Thursday.
Published on December 30, 2009
Passengers arriving at Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Tuesday said security procedures in the airports where they began their travels seemed routine in the wake of the Christmas Day bombing attempt on a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit. Security screening at YVRA appeared to be going smoothly at midday.
Published on December 30, 2009
A pile of Christmas trees sits in front of the Howelsen Ice Arena parking lot Tuesday afternoon. Residents can drop off their trees until mid-February.
Published on December 30, 2009
West Routt firefighters check for hot spots after a mobile home burned to the ground this morning in the Meadow Village Trailer Park. Carmen Northrop, 88, was overcome by smoke inside the home and died of smoke inhalation.
Published on December 29, 2009
The A.W. Salisbury Ranch in North Routt County was homesteaded in 1881 and straddles the Little Snake River.
Published on December 29, 2009
Oak Creek Public Works Department employee Rocky Wisecup works on an underdrain along South Sharp Street in Oak Creek on Monday. Water leaking from the pipe has flooded parts of the street and has left an icy mess in its wake.
Published on December 29, 2009
Water leaking from a underdrain is redirected in front of the old Methodist church at 301 S. Sharp St. as Oak Creek Public Works Department employees work on repairing the problem.
Published on December 29, 2009
A full pack of skiers and snowboarders ride the Christie Peak Express chairlift at Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday. Holiday crowds flocked to the ski area all weekend. The Pony Express lift opens today as more snow is expected to hit by Thursday. See the full story on page 5.
Published on December 28, 2009
Carrots aren’t easy to grow in the Yampa Valley, but a little dedication can produce some excellent — and tasty — results.
Published on December 28, 2009
Mike Antonishen flies down the course Sunday during his first Town Challenge race at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 28, 2009
Rob Zehner cuts around a gate Sunday at Steamboat Ski Area during a Town Challenge giant slalom race. Zehner, twice a NASTAR overall national champion, won the race.
Published on December 28, 2009
Oak Creek public works employee Brian Wilson clears ice out of a channel along Sharp Street in Oak Creek on Saturday so water from a leaking town water pipe could flow to a drain.
Published on December 28, 2009
Tom Leeson
Published on December 28, 2009
The Aging Well Calendar Journal features 60 photos of active older adults in Northwest Colorado. The design allows users to begin recording goals, accomplishments and reflections during any time of the year while utilizing the entire journal.
Published on December 28, 2009
Members of team Yogaslacker haul themselves to the top of the 4,068-foot Jebel Hafeet mountain in the United Arab Emirates during the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge earlier this month.
Published on December 27, 2009
John Fetcher, a local icon, water expert, ski area creator and North Routt County rancher, died Feb. 6 at age 97.
Published on December 27, 2009
Mike Maudlin pauses to collect his thoughts May 24 while speaking at a memorial service for Chris Corna. Maudlin worked with Corna at Slopeside Grill, which Corna owned at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 27, 2009
Jim Temple talks about the early days of the Storm Mountain Ski Area during a 2007 interview at his home outside of Boulder. Temple died Feb. 9 at age 82.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steamboat 700 Principal and Project Manager Danny Mulcahy addresses members of the Steamboat Springs City Council on Oct. 13 after the council voted, 4-3, to approve the annexation of the project west of the city.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steamboat Springs City Council members Cari Hermacinski and Loui Antonucci celebrate Nov. 3 after learning Hermacinski beat her opponent, Kevin Bennett, in the Steamboat Springs City Council District 1 race.
Published on December 27, 2009
Glenwood Springs wrestler Noe Perez tries to fend off Soroco's Lauryn Bruggink on Dec. 19 in the 103-pound semifinals. Bruggink won the match with a pin before winning the tournament one match later.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School head football coach Aaron Finch celebrates with his players after the Nov. 28 win against Pueblo Central. The Sailors went on to play Valor Christian in the state championship game Dec. 5. Steamboat lost the game, 41-14.
Published on December 27, 2009
Austin Hinder celebrates with coach Aaron Finch after Hinder threw a touchdown pass to Jack Spady during the Aug. 29 game against Holy Family. The Sailors went on to play Valor Christian in the state championship game Dec. 5. Steamboat lost the game, 41-14.
Published on December 27, 2009
Rebecca and Kade Green enjoy a Valentine's Day party in February at Strawberry Park Elementary School, in this photo taken by teacher Lesa Scoppa. Kade was rescued from Fish Creek Falls in June after he fell in the water. The body of Rebecca Green, who fell in trying to save her son, was recovered June 30.
Published on December 27, 2009
Vehicles clog the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 40 on Sept. 29 during rush hour. Work on U.S. 40 in the fall tied up traffic and hurt some downtown businesses.
Published on December 27, 2009
Kade Green is visited by his grandfather after Kade, 8, was rescued from alongside Fish Creek under the upper falls in June. Kade's mother, Rebecca, fell in trying to save him. Her body was recovered June 30.
Published on December 27, 2009
Racers in the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge prepare to set sail on a sea kayaking stage of the race earlier this month.
Published on December 27, 2009
Garrett Oleson of Slifer Design puts the finishing touches on Edgemont this week.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steamboat Springs rugby player Steve “Zog” Herzog plays during a 2008 rugby game. Herzog died late Wednesday from complications from a sinus infection.
Published on December 27, 2009
Moose Mountain Trading Co. owner Jenny Wall, left, talks with employee Karen Lewer, who handles the business’s Internet sales, as she goes through recent orders. Erin Bentley, in the background, works on her computer after taking a sale over the phone.
Published on December 27, 2009
Laina Weinman, a junior staff member for the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs, has been working with students, including Christopher Fisher, to create two or three quilts, which will be delivered to an orphanage in Mexico.
Published on December 27, 2009
The beautiful star cluster called M35 will play a roll in several celestial events in 2010. Two planets, a comet and the totally eclipsed moon will appear beside this star cluster, located at the feet of the Gemini Twins. In this photo from 2008, the red planet Mars was captured beside M35.
Published on December 27, 2009
Laina Weinman, a junior staff member for the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs, helps Danielle Cooke, left, and Aubrie Moothart with squares for a quilt the group is making. The group is making two or three quilts, which will be delivered to an orphanage in Mexico as a gift.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steve "Zog" Herzog raises his arms during a toga party at Sunpies Bistro. Herzog, a well known 49-year-old Steamboat Springs rugby player, died Wednesday from complications related to a sinus infection. A memorial service is being planned for sometime in January.
Published on December 27, 2009
Stephen Andreae
Published on December 27, 2009
During a total solar eclipse, the sun’s faint outer atmosphere, or corona, becomes visible, as seen in this photo of a total eclipse in Mexico on July 10, 1991. This year’s total solar eclipse will be visible only from the South Pacific. The next total solar eclipse for the continental USA won’t occur until Aug. 21, 2017.
Published on December 27, 2009
On Dec. 21, 2010, a total lunar eclipse will be visible from all of North America. The reddish color seen in this photo of the Feb. 20, 2008, eclipse is caused by sunlight refracting through Earth's atmosphere and falling on the moon. Colorado won't experience another complete total lunar eclipse until April 15, 2014.
Published on December 27, 2009
Edgemont will maintain a guest condominium this winter to host visits from prospective buyers.
Published on December 27, 2009
Eric Meyer gets ready for the sea kayaking stage of the race earlier this month in the United Arab Emirates.
Published on December 27, 2009
Karen Lewer adds a page to the book recording Internet orders in December.
Published on December 27, 2009
The team at Moose Mountain Trading Co. has been busy setting up a Web site and selling items around the world. The group includes, clockwise from the front, webmaster Debbie Baum, owner Jenny Wall and the sales team of Erin Bentley and Karen Lewer.
Published on December 27, 2009
Team Yogaslacker makes its way across the Arabian desert earlier this month in the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge. Steamboat’s Eric Meyer joined the team for the six-day adventure race.
Published on December 27, 2009
Stephanie Fairchild and Angela Ashby, of Prudential Steamboat Realty, admire the views of the Stampede ski trail from a three-bedroom condominium at Edgemont that is on the market for $3.27 million. The developers closed their first six condos at the project this week for nearly a combined $13 million.
Published on December 27, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School junior Isiah Mendoza-Forsyth goes up for a shot during the Dec. 10 game against Summit High School. The Steamboat boys and girls teams will play at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. 11 as part of the Denver Nuggets Prep Pro Series.
Published on December 27, 2009
The Rocky Mountain Cheer squad for the 2009 fall season was coached by Summer McParland.
Published on December 26, 2009
North Routt Community Charter School sixth-grader Maddie King plays kickball Thursday during physical education.
Published on December 26, 2009
North Routt Community Charter School teacher Katrina Wellman-Machut reads a story to her students Thursday.
Published on December 26, 2009
North Routt Community Charter School second-grader Zane Worrell, left, and first-grader Emmitt Meyring play Thursday during a break from class.
Published on December 26, 2009
Kirsty Peters plays Audrey Rose during a rehearsal for “Eccentricities of a Butterfly” in the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. She was practicing for the 2009 Picnic Theatre Festival, which returns this summer.
Published on December 26, 2009
Christmas lights adorn downtown Steamboat Springs on Wednesday evening. The city plans to install new lighting next year.
Published on December 26, 2009
Steamboat Ski Area ski instructor Peter Thrane skis alongside his class last winter. The ski area has renewed its Kids Fly Free program, which began in 2001.
Published on December 26, 2009
Bill Bowes made this plaque for the entry to Portia Mansfield’s historic cabin.
Published on December 26, 2009
Portia Mansfield’s 60-year-old cabin in Strawberry Park rarely goes unrented.
Published on December 26, 2009
Steamboat Springs resident Lauri Aigner dishes up smiles during Friday’s Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors Community Christmas Dinner at the community center.
Published on December 26, 2009
Camie Jo Conner, 12, opens a gift in front of her family tree Friday in her home. Several families from her and her mother’s church worked together to drum up donations to give the Conners a Christmas they never thought they’d have.
Published on December 26, 2009
Fort Collins dub-hop group Peace Officer employs four emcees and one singer to play live hip-hop-fueled, reggae-influenced music with a message. The band plays Thursday at Mahogany Ridge for New Year’s Eve.
Published on December 25, 2009
DJ Logic is an acclaimed mixer of jazz, funk and soul influences. He plays Saturday at The Tap House Sports Grill. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Published on December 25, 2009
Country singer Kathy Mattea performed Tuesday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort in a holiday concert put on by the Strings Music Festival.
Published on December 25, 2009
Jeret Peterson and Lacy Schnoor celebrate by spraying a little Champagne after winning the aerial event at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Steamboat Springs on Thursday. Both skiers secured a spot at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the victory. For more about the trials, see page 25.
Published on December 25, 2009
Hillary Rice, an organizer with the Homeless Animal Rescue Team rescued Hilary, a red-haired border collie mix.
Published on December 25, 2009
Megan Morgan’s “The Steamboat Springs Coloring Book” went on sale at Epilogue Book Co. at the end of November.
Published on December 25, 2009
U.S. Freestyle Team veteran Jeret Peterson celebrates after taking the lead in the freestyle aerial event at 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Steamboat Ski Area Thursday. Peterson's score held up as he won the competition and won a spot on the men's aerial team that will compete in Vancouver next February.
Published on December 25, 2009
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Lacy Schnoor reacts after she learned that she had won the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Steamboat Ski Area Thursday morning. The victory mean's Schnoor will have a place at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Published on December 25, 2009
Brothers Dylan, left, and Corey Rice watch as a beagle named Katie gives their mom Hillary Rice a lick Tuesday at the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter. Katie is one of 14 dogs Hillary Rice has rescued as an organizer for Homeless Animal Rescue Team.
Published on December 25, 2009
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Jeret Peterson nails his first jump during the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials at the Steamboat Ski Area. Peterson beat out Dylan Ferguson and Steamboat Springs favorite Ryan St. Onge to win the event.
Published on December 25, 2009
Ryan St. Onge competes at the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials at the Steamboat Ski Area. St. Onge finished third behind winner Jeret Peterson.
Published on December 25, 2009
Hometown favorite Ryan St. Onge, who lived in Steamboat Springs during high school, competes at the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials at the Steamboat Ski Area. St. Onge finished third behind winner Jeret Peterson and second-place finisher Dylan Ferguson.
Published on December 25, 2009
Jeret Peterson celebrates after taking the lead in the freestyle aerial event Thursday.
Published on December 25, 2009
Lacy Schnoor competes at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday. Schnoor topped second-place finisher Ashley Caldwell and third-place finisher Emily Cook to win the event and earn an automatic berth to February’s Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Published on December 25, 2009
Jeret Peterson and Lacy Schnoor celebrate by spraying champagne after winning the freestyle aerial event at the U.S. Olympic Team Trails in Steamboat Springs Thursday. Both skiers secured a spot at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver with the victory.
Published on December 24, 2009
Police investigate a two-vehicle accident while Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters load a woman into an ambulance after extricating her from a vehicle Wednesday night on Elk River Road across from the Copper Ridge Business Park.
Published on December 24, 2009
Bryon Wilson gets sideways Wednesday at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Trials moguls event at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 24, 2009
The city is contracting with Olivia Murray, of Mountain High Catering, for ticket sales and food concessions at Howelsen Hill. Murray co-owns the catering service with Christy Patterson.
Published on December 24, 2009
Fritz Aurin, owner of the Steamboat Smokehouse, offered to cook any turkeys or hams people wanted to donate for the annual community Christmas Dinner. This year, Aurin said he will prepare 24 turkeys and 10 hams for the dinner, which will be held at the Steamboat Springs Community Center on Christmas Day.
Published on December 24, 2009
Jeremy Cota rockets through the moguls field Wednesday on Voo Doo ski run at Steamboat Ski Area during the Olympic Trials moguls event. Cota finished second, just missing out on an automatic bid to the 2010 Olympics.
Published on December 24, 2009
Hannah Kearney makes her way down Voo Doo ski run at Steamboat Ski Area on Wednesday during the Olympic Trials in Steamboat Springs. Kearney won the event, claiming a spot in the 2010 Olympics.
Published on December 24, 2009
Emiko Torito spreads her arms wide after pulling into a back flip off the bottom kicker of Voo Doo ski run at Steamboat Ski Area. Torito, a Lowell Whiteman School graduate, finished second in the event, just missing an automatic bid to the 2010 Olympics.
Published on December 24, 2009
Mike Morse flies over a jump on Voo Doo ski run. Hundreds of fans lined the course to cheer.
Published on December 24, 2009
Eliza Outtrim competes Wednesday in the Olympic Trials.
Published on December 24, 2009
Air passengers pick up their bags Dec. 17 at Yampa Valley Regional Airport, where officials are takings steps to ensure things run smoothly during a busy holiday season.
Published on December 24, 2009
The works displayed at the new RED Contemporary art gallery in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort include those by Monroe Hodder, an internationally recognized abstract painter.
Published on December 24, 2009
Patrick Deneen flies off the bottom jump on the Voo Doo moguls course Wednesday at the Steamboat Ski Area. Deneen won the men's moguls event at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, earning a spot in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Published on December 23, 2009
Johnny Spillane finished third in the jumping portion of the Nordic combined competition but overcame his 9-second deficit in the 10km cross-country ski race to win the event and clinch an Olympic berth.
Published on December 23, 2009
U.S. Ski Team member Bill Demong jumps through falling snow during the U.S. Olympic Team Trial's Nordic combined race Wednesday in Steamboat Springs. Demong posted the best points-based jump of the morning and finished third in the final results.
Published on December 23, 2009
Todd Lodwick landed a jump of 123 meters Wednesday — the longest of the day at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Nordic combined event at Howelsen Hill.
Published on December 23, 2009
Steamboat Springs Nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick soars off the ski jump at Steamboat Springs' Howelsen Hill on Wednesday. Lodwick had the longest jump of the day but finished second to teammate Johnny Spillane in the final results.
Published on December 23, 2009
Team Trials Nordic combined race at Howelsen Hill on Wednesday. Spillane's victory clinched his spot on the U.S. team.
Published on December 23, 2009
Johnny Spillane waves to the crowd at Howelsen Hill after winning the Nodic combined event Wednesday. Spillane is a Steamboat Springs native.
Published on December 23, 2009
Johnny Spillane, middle, stands on the podium after winning the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Nordic combined race at Howelsen Hill today. Second-place finisher Todd Lodwick, left, and third-place finisher Bill Demong, right, join him.
Published on December 23, 2009
Steamboat Springs' Johnny Spillane steps onto the podium at Howelsen Hill after winning the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Nordic combined race Wednesday.
Published on December 23, 2009
Rogue Resources owner Mike Miller operates a piece of logging machinery in the summer at the Seedhouse Campground in North Routt County.
Published on December 23, 2009
Bryon Wilson cruises down the Voo Doo moguls course Monday while training for the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials at Steamboat Ski Area. Wilson, of Butte, Mont., will be a favorite in the men’s moguls event after a second-place showing in Finland.
Published on December 23, 2009
U.S. Ski Team member Will Gregorak races to a first-place finish Tuesday during the Holiday Classic at Howelsen Hill.
Published on December 23, 2009
Nordic combined skier Nick Hendrickson launches into the air on Howelsen Hill’s big jump Tuesday afternoon during training for today’s 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials. Jumping in the event is slated to begin with training at 8:30 a.m. and competition at 9 a.m. The 10-kilometer Nordic combined race begins at 11:30 a.m. The winner will earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.
Published on December 23, 2009
Steamboat Springs Nordic combined skier Bryan Fletcher takes flight off of Howelsen Hill's big jump during open training Tuesday afternoon. Fletcher, and about 20 other skiers, will be hoping to land a spot on for the 2010 Olympic Games today during the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials. Jumping will begin with training at 8:30 a.m., the competitive jump is scheduled for 9 a.m. and the 10-kilometer cross-country race will start at 11:30 a.m.
Published on December 23, 2009
U.S. Ski Team members Taylor Fletcher, left, and his brother Bryan, right, test out the cross-country course at the rodeo grounds at Howelsen Hill on Tuesday with Bill Demong. The National Weather Service’s Grand Junction office is forecasting a couple of inches of snow during today’s 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials in Steamboat Springs.
Published on December 23, 2009
Lauretta Martinez's mobile home continued to smoke as Oak Creek Fire Protection District Chief Chuck Wisecup surveyed the damage Tuesday night. Wisecup said the unit is likely a complete loss.
Published on December 23, 2009
Oak Creek Fire Protection District firefighters worked to contain a fire reportedly started by a propane torch at 400 Willow Bend, Unit 2, in Oak Creek on Tuesday evening.
Published on December 23, 2009
Oak Creek Fire Protection District Chief Chuck Wisecup looks at the destroyed mobile home on Willow Bend Court after firefighters extinguished a blaze reportedly set by a man attempting to unfreeze pipes with a hand-held blow torch. Wisecup said the unit is likely a complete loss.
Published on December 23, 2009
Published on December 23, 2009
U.S. Ski Team member Brett Camerota looks to his landing after taking off the big jump at Howelsen Hill on Tuesday.
Published on December 23, 2009
Steamboat Springs ski racer Max Marno races through a gate on the face of Howelsen Hill en route to an eighth-place finish in the men’s Alpine slalom race at Monday’s Holiday Classic at Howelsen Hill. The race was won by Ryan Wilson, from the West, and the women's race was won by Katie Hartman from the University of Colorado. Steamboat’s Anna Marno was fifth, Christina Roberts was seventh. and Shane McLean was tenth. Racing will continue today with the final men’s and women’s slaloms.
Published on December 22, 2009
Repairs to a slide-prone stretch of the Cog Road north of Hayden are now due to be completed by the second or third week in January.
Published on December 22, 2009
Steamboat Springs mogul skier Mike Morse hits the top air on the Voo Doo mogul course Monday afternoon during training for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The U.S. Freestyle Team's top athletes are in town today, to begin preparing for the trials, which will reward the top skiers in men's and women's moguls, men's and women's aerials and Nordic combined with a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team that will compete next February.
Published on December 22, 2009
The next generation of U.S. Winter Olympians will take center stage in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday and Thursday for the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team Trials. With automatic berths to Vancouver, British Columbia, on the line, our country’s best moguls, aerials and Nordic combined skiers will look to replicate what Ryan St. Onge, pictured above, did on the slopes of Howelsen Hill just four years ago: celebrate the realization of their athletic dreams.
Published on December 22, 2009
Published on December 22, 2009
Published on December 22, 2009
Telluride mogul skier Joe Discoe hits the top air on the Voo Doo mogul course Monday afternoon during training for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The U.S. Freestyle Team's top athletes are in town today, to begin preparing for the trials, which will reward the top skiers in men's and women's moguls, men's and women's aerials and Nordic combined with a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team that will compete next February.
Published on December 22, 2009
Matthew Dennis uses a hand pump to inflate a basketball Monday at Bud Werner Memorial Library, where local volunteers are collecting donations of unused, unwrapped gifts for local children and teenagers as part of a Toys for Tots drive. Volunteers will accept donations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday.
Published on December 22, 2009
Published on December 22, 2009
The Diamond Window Cabin was built between 1904 and 1906 by Park “P.J.” Gardner and his wife, Ada May, beside the path of modern Routt County Road 14. The above photos are featured in a calendar showing the restoration of the cabin.
Published on December 22, 2009
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member David Babic works on his tricks on the Voo Doo mogul course Monday afternoon during training for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The U.S. Freestyle Team's top athletes are in town today, to begin preparing for the trials, which will reward the top skiers in men's and women's moguls, men's and women's aerials and Nordic combined with a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team that will compete next February.
Published on December 22, 2009
Austin Hinder
Published on December 21, 2009
Eden Mayer, 5, left, and Gregory Rubalcaba, 7, skate Sunday with Santa Claus during an event at the Oak Creek Ice Rink.
Published on December 21, 2009
Members of the United Methodist Church in Steamboat Springs and visitors attend a Candlelight Christmas Eve in 2008. Churches across Routt County will hold holiday services this week.
Published on December 21, 2009
Grant Bayless takes a photo of his son, Carson, 6, and Santa on Sunday afternoon at the Steamboat Ski Area. Carson unloaded his wish list on Santa. Included were a castle and a pirate ship.
Published on December 21, 2009
Grant Bayless takes a photo of his son, Carson, 6, and Santa on Sunday afternoon at the Steamboat Ski Area. Carson unloaded his wish list on Santa. Included were a castle and a pirate ship.
Published on December 21, 2009
Abby Nitzken, 9, reaches out to pet a reindeer Sunday afternoon at the Steamboat Ski Area. Santa brought a few raindeer to the base of the gondola and took orders for the big day from eager children.
Published on December 21, 2009
Marina Marlens races down the giant slalom course at Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday during the Holiday Classic. The races continue today at Howelsen Hill.
Published on December 21, 2009
Winter Park skier Sarah Williams launches a cloud of powder Sunday during the women’s giant slalom event at the Steamboat Ski Area. The three-day Holiday Classic wraps up today with a series of slalom races at Howelsen Hill.
Published on December 21, 2009
Steamboat skier Katie Hostetler cuts around a gate Sunday during a giant slalom event at the Steamboat Ski area.
Published on December 21, 2009
Aspen skier Sara Andrews flies down the giant slalom run at the Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday.
Published on December 21, 2009
Tyla Crisp, 7, discusses what she'd like for Christmas with Santa on Sunday. Santa skated with children during an event at the Oak Creek Ice Rink.
Published on December 21, 2009
Steamboat ski Cassady Daley tries to keep her balance as she makes her way down the giant slalom course at the Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday.
Published on December 21, 2009
Hayden's Chad Terry puts the squeeze on his opponent in the third-place match of Saturday's West Grand Invitational in Kremmling. Terry lost in the semifinals but won his next two matches to finish third in the event.
Published on December 20, 2009
Glenwood Springs wrestler Noe Perez tries to fend off Soroco's Lauryn Bruggink on Saturday in the 103-pound semifinals. Bruggink won the match with a pin before winning the tournament one match later.
Published on December 20, 2009
Hayden's Treyben Letlow pushes for the pin in the semifinal round of Saturday's West Grand Invitational wrestling tournament in Kremmling. Letlow got the pin in that match and then another in the finals to win the 215-pound weight class.
Published on December 20, 2009
Lauryn Bruggink tries to role her opponent over in the 103-pound finals of the West Grand Invitational on Saturday in Kremmling. Bruggink won the match with a pin and claimed her first high school tournament championship.
Published on December 20, 2009
Soroco’s David Strait wrestles in the semifinals Saturday in Kremmling. He won the match and pinned his opponent in the finals to win the 140-pound weight division.
Published on December 20, 2009
Patrick Meyer works his way up the climbing wall in Steamboat Springs Middle School on Wednesday night at one of the twice-weekly climbing nights.
Published on December 20, 2009
Rob Hawkins describes Friday how a recently installed fixture on the roof of the Phippsburg post office building is used to heat water for the building. Solar panels also produce electricity.
Published on December 20, 2009
A chef prepares food at Saketumi Steamboat. Owner Kier Delany is opening another restaurant in Kona, Hawaii.
Published on December 20, 2009
A maze of pipes fills the basement for the mechanical systems in Rob Hawkins’ building in Phippsburg.
Published on December 20, 2009
Mike Arnold clings to the climbing wall at Steamboat Springs Middle School. Arnold is a regular at the twice-weekly climbing night hosted at the school’s rock climbing wall.
Published on December 20, 2009
Jackie Kuusinen shows first-timers Annie Bendon and Chris Freed how to properly prepare to climb Wednesday night at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Published on December 20, 2009
Katie Carter, a 2003 Steamboat Springs High School graduate, works with girls during a volleyball camp Saturday at the high school. The camp continues today.
Published on December 20, 2009
Steamboat Springs skier Ali Pougiales skis through the gates Saturday during her first run at the Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup women’s giant slalom on the Sitz/See Me course at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 20, 2009
Joe Kracum, base area redevelopment coordinator, said plans for future development of the promenade for 2010 include extending the promenade from Torian Plum Plaza to Bear River Bar & Grill.
Published on December 20, 2009
Joe Kracum, base area redevelopment coordinator, talks about plans for future development of the promenade at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Plans for 2010 include extending the promenade from Torian Plum Plaza to Bear River Bar & Grill.
Published on December 20, 2009
Landon Wendler, 9, watches the Santa puppet as Bud Werner Memorial Library Youth Services Librarian Sarah Kostin provides narration for “The Night Before Christmas” during “Santa’s Workshop,” presented by the Optimist Club of Steamboat Springs at the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs. Janice Rogers is holding her 6-month-old great grandson, Conner Hinkle, who is dressed as Santa during the show.
Published on December 20, 2009
MaKayla Woods paints a pine cone Saturday during “Santa’s Workshop,” presented by the Optimist Club of Steamboat Springs at the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs. The free event included opportunities for children and their families to give to five local and national organizations.
Published on December 20, 2009
Saketumi Steamboat owner Kier Delaney is putting the finishing touches on another restaurant located in Kona, Hawaii. The restaurant will be similar to the one in Steamboat Springs but without the chilly winter weather.
Published on December 20, 2009
Three Steamboat locals, Kier Delaney, from left, Kris Cannon and Akira Hasegawa, catch a sunset on the shores of Kona, Hawaii, where Delaney is opening Saketumi Kona, a sister restaurant to Saketumi Steamboat. Cannon will be the restaurant’s general manager, and Hasegawa will be a sushi chef. Delaney said he is shooting for a New Year’s Eve opening.
Published on December 20, 2009
The new Wildhorse Gondola, when it opens early next year, will link two luxury condominium projects, Trailhead Lodge and One Steamboat Place, which helped boost November real estate transactions to nearly $90 million.
Published on December 20, 2009
Lauren Norelle and Bradley Jay Klingenberg
Published on December 20, 2009
Katie Carter and Hector Gutierrez
Published on December 20, 2009
Army Pvt. Donald R. Dillon receives a pin during a graduation ceremony from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Published on December 20, 2009
Each box of 10 cards features five Indian-inspired designs by Diane Cionni.
Published on December 20, 2009
For the past several weeks, Steamboat Springs artist Diane Cionni, bottom right, has worked with designer Christy Borden and students and teachers from The Lowell Whiteman School to sell cards inspired by a sabbatical Cionni took to India in 2008. Proceeds from card sales benefit impoverished children in Serampore, India.
Published on December 20, 2009
Rob Hawkins describes the large tanks in the basement that store the heated water.
Published on December 20, 2009
Vacation Club Membership sales at One Steamboat Place helped to drive $15 million in fractional sales in November.
Published on December 20, 2009
Kellie Nelson
Published on December 20, 2009
Steamboat skier Sarah White races to the bottom of Howelsen Hill on Friday. White won the high school alpine slalom event, leading the way for a Sailors' sweep of the podium.
Published on December 19, 2009
The Yampa Valley Boys play their favorite Western Christmas songs in a concert at 7 p.m. today at the Depot Art Center. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for members of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and free for children ages 12 and younger.
Published on December 19, 2009
Steamboat’s Sam Glaisher flies down Howelsen Hill in the second run of Friday’s high school Alpine skiing slalom event. Glaisher recorded the fastest time in each of the two rounds and easily won the event.
Published on December 19, 2009
Ahmad Akkad is hoping to offer more social options for the 18- to 21-year-old crowd with House of Hookah, which he opened on Ninth Street downtown about a month ago.
Published on December 19, 2009
Todd Park Mohr, frontman of the blues rock band Big Head Todd & the Monsters, credits an early love of blues and a diverse set of influences for his band's varied sound. Big Head Todd & the Monsters play a free concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Gondola Square.
Published on December 19, 2009
Blues rock group Big Head Todd & the Monsters plays a free concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Gondola Square. The show is connected to the U.S. Olympic Trials in freestyle and Nordic combined skiing.
Published on December 19, 2009
Steamboat Springs photographer Kim Keith paints a black and white photo Dec. 12 at the Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat. Keith, painter Susan Jackson and geode artist Leo Atkinson are doing demonstrations today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gallery.
Published on December 19, 2009
Gondola Pub and Grill bar manager Michael Ruby pours a round for customers Friday afternoon. The local branch of the Colorado Workforce Center reported that more people are finding jobs as the ski season ramps up, though the unemployment rate in Routt County still increased from October to November.
Published on December 19, 2009
Yampa Valley Boys' Steve Jones and John Fisher perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. today at the Depot Art Center.
Published on December 19, 2009
Boxes of food from a Soda Creek Elementary School food drive are ready to be sorted Thursday at LIFT-UP of Routt County.
Published on December 18, 2009
Katie Carter, a 2003 Steamboat Springs High School graduate, will put on a volleyball camp Saturday and Sunday along with her husband, Hector Gutierrez, and high school coach Wendy Hall. Carter, who played at UCLA and professionally in Spain, just came off of her rookie year on the AVP beach volleyball circuit.
Published on December 18, 2009
An American Airlines jet originating from Chicago lands Thursday at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The flight was the first to arrive as part of winter air service.
Published on December 18, 2009
David Capote
Published on December 18, 2009
Mixed media pieces by Lelija Roy.
Published on December 18, 2009
Eduardo Capote
Published on December 18, 2009
Hayden proposed sidewalk project
Published on December 18, 2009
Country, folk and gospel singer Kathy Mattea performs a holiday concert for Strings Music Festival at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. Read an interview with Mattea on page 22 of Explore Steamboat.
Published on December 18, 2009
Kimberly Saari will host her first big showing since closing her downtown Steamboat Springs location. “Recharged” will be held at the K. Saari at Vertical Arts gallery, 690 Marketplace Plaza, Suite 1, today through Jan. 9. The opening reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Published on December 18, 2009
Fiber art sculptor by Beth Banning.
Published on December 18, 2009
Country singer and multiple Grammy winner Kathy Mattea performs a holiday concert in a rare acoustic setting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. Strings Music Festival is presenting the concert. A fundraiser with Mattea for the 2010 Strings season is at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Published on December 18, 2009
Kathy Mattea performs a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. Mattea has earned two Grammy awards for her country, folk, gospel and bluegrass music.
Published on December 18, 2009
Circus performer and clown Jim Jackson presents "A Nose to Space" at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. The family-oriented show is presented by Strings Music Festival.
Published on December 18, 2009
A sidewalk proposed in Hayden would run along South Poplar Street from Harvest Drive to South Harvest Drive. The project has been delayed because it requires a Colorado Department of Transportation historical clearance because of the more than 100-year-old barn that sits adjacent to the property.
Published on December 18, 2009
Yampa Valley Regional Airport Assistant Airport Manager Dean Smith, left, visits with Tim and Susan Dunlop, of DeKalb, Ill., as they walk to the terminal Thursday after getting off an American Airlines flight that arrived on time from Chicago. The jet launched the arrival of ski season air service at the airport.
Published on December 18, 2009
Paintings by wildlife artist Ken Carlson are featured this winter at Steamboat Art Museum. The show is the first public display of the paintings, which are from private collections.
Published on December 17, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Matthia Duryea fights for a loose ball during Saturday's game against Green River. Both the Steamboat and Hayden boys and girls teams leave today for a tournament in Green River, Wyo.
Published on December 17, 2009
Jon Wade stands along Yampa Street where the plaques for Steamboat Springs’ Walk of Olympians will be placed early next summer. Wade said he hopes to have nine plaques spoken for by the end of next week so that they can be displayed at an Olympic send-off planned for Feb. 5 at Howelsen Hill.
Published on December 17, 2009
Deborah Kay Eck
Published on December 17, 2009
Community members, from left, David Nagel, Susan Krall, Diann Ritschard, Jo Stanko and Cynthia Rozell discuss constitutional amendment reform during a Colorado’s Future seminar Wednesday at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. The group is hosting meetings with civic leaders across the state to talk about possible changes to how initiatives are placed on Colorado ballots.
Published on December 17, 2009
A painting of a red squirrel by wildlife artist Ken Carlson.
Published on December 17, 2009
Ken Carlson's painting of mallards is one of many from a Wyoming ranch owner's private collection that will be on display through the winter at the Steamboat Art Museum.
Published on December 17, 2009
A painting of green-winged teal by wildlife artist Ken Carlson. The work is one of 44 pieces from private collections on display through the winter at the Steamboat Art Museum.
Published on December 17, 2009
This depiction of a grizzly is one of 44 paintings on display through the winter at Steamboat Art Museum. The work, created by wildlife painter Ken Carlson, has never before been on public display.
Published on December 17, 2009
A painting of caribou by Ken Carlson.
Published on December 17, 2009
This painting of a grouse by Ken Carlson is one of three images of the types of that bird found in a show at the Steamboat Art Museum. Carlson's work is on display through April 10.
Published on December 17, 2009
A depiction of a bobcat by wildlife painter Ken Carlson.
Published on December 17, 2009
In some paintings Ken Carlson abstracts the landscape, making the wildlife subject stand out. That technique is seen in this Carlson painting of a black bear.
Published on December 17, 2009
Bighorn sheep by wildlife painter Ken Carlson.
Published on December 17, 2009
Among the 44 paintings by Ken Carlson on display at the Steamboat Art Museum are depictions are different kinds of bighorn sheep.
Published on December 17, 2009
Sue Petrillo and her daughter Angie found the Yule Log on Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Routt County Justice Center.
Published on December 16, 2009
A stray coon hound found Monday running in traffic on Lincoln Avenue models the 2010 Routt County pet license, which is used by the city of Steamboat Springs and soon will be available from some local veterinarians.
Published on December 16, 2009
Debra Hinsvark
Published on December 16, 2009
Keith Dady
Published on December 16, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School freshman Dane Dixson skis through the gates Tuesday night at Howelsen Hill. The Steamboat Alpine team will start competition Friday.
Published on December 16, 2009
The Steamboat Springs Figure Skating Club will host a one-hour exhibition Dec. 30 at Howelsen Ice Arena.
Published on December 16, 2009
Nashville, Tenn., guitarist Brent Rowan will take to the stage with Linda Davis, Lang Scott and Hillary Scott for the Community Acoustic Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Priest Creek Ballroom at The Steamboat Grand.
Published on December 16, 2009
A snowcat works last week to prepare the mogul course on the Voo Doo ski trail at Steamboat Ski Area. Ski area officials plan to double the amount of skiable terrain by Saturday. The Sundown Express and Elkhead lifts are scheduled to open Thursday, with the Sunshine Express and South Peak lifts following suit Saturday.
Published on December 16, 2009
Australian freestyle skier Karinya Turnbull tests out the new mogul course on Voo Doo at Steamboat Ski Area on Monday. Andy Wirth, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. senior vice president of sales and marketing, told a gathering of local businesses that Steamboat is positioned very favorably in the resort marketplace for when tourism begins to rebound.
Published on December 15, 2009
Vickie Clark, Routt County Department of Human Services director, responds to Routt County manager Tom Sullivan during a meeting with county commissioners Monday afternoon. Clark said the Department of Human Services is expanding coverage in South Routt County, where the department also has a large caseload.
Published on December 15, 2009
Nancy Engelken is leaving her post as the city’s community housing coordinator at the end of the year to become the new executive director of Housing Colorado. Engelken is shown here at a Yampa Valley Housing Authority luncheon last week.
Published on December 15, 2009
Orion’s big hunting dog, Canis Major, has the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius, marking his nose. In fact, Sirius also is known as “the Dog Star.” Look for Canis Major rising in our southeastern sky in the early evening this month.
Published on December 15, 2009
Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak was honored by Colorado Counties Inc. with the group’s distinguished service award at its winter conference two weeks ago. Stahoviak received the award for her longtime service to Northwest Colorado.
Published on December 14, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Morgan Cox sets up a shot during a photo shoot Friday as part of her senior project.
Published on December 14, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Andrew O'Leary-Brennan is restoring a '66 Ford Mustang coupe for his senior project.
Published on December 14, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Morgan Cox photographs Vanessa Hoff as part of her senior project.
Published on December 14, 2009
Emily Lovett films a camper Sunday at the Steamboat Nordic Center in Steamboat Springs. Lovett and Katie Lindquist host the annual two-day camp that draws about 100 athletes a day.
Published on December 14, 2009
Jeanette Lucille Compagno Iacovetto
Published on December 13, 2009
Yampa Valley Housing Authority board president Ed MacArthur, right, also recognized former city council members Steve Ivancie, left, and Loui Antonucci.
Published on December 13, 2009
Kathi Meyer is recognized Thursday during a Yampa Valley Housing Authority meeting at the Routt County Courthouse for her years of service in dealing with affordable housing.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out boys and girls bracket
Published on December 13, 2009
Mimi Wiencke races Saturday in the Race to the Cup snowboarding event at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. Wiencke, who spent four years training with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, won the event despite sustaining a nasty fall earlier in the day.
Published on December 13, 2009
Soroco's Alex Estes fights for a rebound Saturday as the Rams beat Vail Christian, 48-42.
Published on December 13, 2009
Jure Hafner, right, races against Matthew Carter in the final round of the Race to the Cup snowboarding event in Steamboat Springs.
Published on December 13, 2009
Matthew Carter, of Canada, races Saturday in the Race to the Cup snowboarding event at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. Carter won the men’s division.
Published on December 13, 2009
Jagna Marczulajtis-Walczak, right, races against Mimi Wiencke in the semifinal round of the Race to the Cup snowboarding event in Steamboat Springs. Wiencke won the round and advanced to the finals where she eventually won again.
Published on December 13, 2009
Mimi Wiencke cuts around a corner at Howelsen Hill on Saturday during the second day of parallel giant slalom at the Race to the Cup snowboarding event.
Published on December 13, 2009
Jim McCreight finished his first Ironman Triathlon in 12 hours, 56 minutes and 53 seconds. He hopes to shave at least an hour off his time when he returns to the desert for next year’s event.
Published on December 13, 2009
McCreight rides during the 112-mile bicycle section of the Ironman Arizona. McCreight said he lost about 20 pounds as he trained two years for the event, but he said that doesn’t represent the dramatic change in his health and that he worked to eat more nutritious and lower his body fat while preparing for the big race.
Published on December 13, 2009
Jim McCreight runs during last month’s Ironman Arizona. The race included 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 miles of running. He finished in less than 13 hours.
Published on December 13, 2009
Dr. Jim McCreight crosses the finish line of his first Ironman Triathlon in Tempe, Ariz. McCreight, a Steamboat dentist, started training for the grueling event nearly two years ago. He plans to return next year and now dreams of someday earning a spot in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
Published on December 13, 2009
Caro practices his drums inside his Steamboat Springs home.
Published on December 13, 2009
Dan Caro, a New Orleans-based drummer living in Steamboat, practices his drums inside his home. A fire took both his hands when he was 2 years old. After several surgeries, he’s gained enough use of his hands to play the drums. He will give a talk at the library Tuesday.
Published on December 13, 2009
Dan Caro, a New Orleans-based drummer now living in Steamboat Springs, practices his drums inside his home. At age 2, Caro was badly burned in a fire, losing both of his hands. The musician and author has not let his adversities set him back. Caro will talk and play at Bud Werner Memorial Library on Tuesday.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs senior Johnathon Ricker places a sticker on “The Wall of Fame,” a banner marked with the names of students and the colleges they have been accepted by. Career and college counselor Danica Moss hopes the banner will be filled with stickers by the end of the school year.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs senior Sarah White works on the computer inside the office of career and college counselor Danica Moss at the high school.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs senior Catherine Koroulis talks to career and college counselor Danica Moss about her college options Tuesday.
Published on December 13, 2009
LIFT-UP of Routt County volunteer Candace Noriega loads a cart with bread for the food bank Friday.
Published on December 13, 2009
The staff from Creekside Cafe marches in Saturday’s Merry Mainstreet parade.
Published on December 13, 2009
Irene Nelson carries a pair of antique wooden skis Saturday during Merry Mainstreet.
Published on December 13, 2009
Karen Covillo and her chihuahuas, from left, Panda, Sydnie and Onzlow, were among the participants in the Merry Mainstreet parade downtown Saturday.
Published on December 13, 2009
“Tres” John Holloway III is opening the T Bar, which will offer wine, beer, sandwiches and small plates in what used to be the Fetcher Base Ski Patrol building at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 13, 2009
Danielle Hubler and her husband, Jeff, are remodeling the building next to the Space Station gas station to open 7th Street Liquor.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School junior Jake Bearss lets the puck fly during the first period of Saturday's game against Mullen. Steamboat beat Mullen, 4-0.
Published on December 13, 2009
Willy Gunn and Jace Smith are members of the Steamboat Springs Youth Orchestra. The group plays regularly at community events, and performed during 100th anniversary of the Depot Art Center. The youth orchestra's holiday concert is at 7 p.m. Monday in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Published on December 13, 2009
Ryan Beard and Whitney Bell
Published on December 13, 2009
Oak Creek Hockey Association player Jacob Hange skates with the puck during a warm-up before practice at the Oak Creek Ice Rink on Thursday evening.
Published on December 13, 2009
Oak Creek Hockey Association player Stephen Heron, right, passes the puck to assistant coach Drew Moon during a warm-up at a practice Thursday evening.
Published on December 13, 2009
Tenor saxophone player Brandon Marr practices with the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band earlier this week. The Jazz band will perform Wednesday at the high school.
Published on December 13, 2009
Percussionist Kyle Kounorsky practices with the Jazz Band. The band will be performing traditional jazz tunes and some modern music and holiday selections during its Wednesday night concert.
Published on December 13, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Colleen King puts up a shot during the third quarter of Saturday's game against Green River High School.
Published on December 13, 2009
Saxophone player Marcie Tracy-Norris practices with the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band.
Published on December 13, 2009
Sean Fairlie plays during the Jazz Band practice earlier this week.
Published on December 13, 2009
Jessie Wallace plays a solo during Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band practice. The group was preparing for the Wednesday concert at the high school. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Published on December 13, 2009
Trumpet player Mike Makens practices with the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band practice. Makens is one of five players from small schools and one of 10 trumpet players to be selected for All-State honors.
Published on December 13, 2009
Guitarist Connor Birch practices with the Jazz Band.
Published on December 13, 2009
Guitarist Noah Pfaff lays down a tune during a solo while practicing with the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band.
Published on December 13, 2009
Wendy DuBord
Published on December 13, 2009
Soroco's Lindsay Miles puts up a shot Friday in a home game against Hayden. The Rams lost for the first time this season, falling 60-38.
Published on December 12, 2009
A pack of Hayden and Soroco players reach for a rebound Friday night in Oak Creek. Though the Rams came down with this one, they were on the short end of the stick most of the night as Hayden took advantage of its superior size to grab a 60-38 victory.
Published on December 12, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Matthia Duryea puts up a shot during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against D’Evelyn High School. The girls lost, 66-47.
Published on December 12, 2009
Hayden sophomore Erin Koehler puts up a shot Friday against Soroco. Koehler scored 10 while her sister added 15. Their presence inside the paint proved decisive as the Tigers rolled over the Rams, 60-38.
Published on December 12, 2009
Michelle Gorgone, a graduate of The Lowell Whiteman School and former member of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, rounds a gate at Howelsen Hill during Friday night’s Race to the Cup parallel giant slalom race. Gorgone qualified for the finals but was knocked out by Poland’s Jagn Marczulajtis-Walczak in the first round.
Published on December 12, 2009
Kirsten Williams plays the violin at the 100th anniversary of the building housing the Depot Art Center. Williams is a member of the Steamboat Springs Youth Orchestra, which plays regularly at community events. The group has its holiday concert at 7 p.m. Monday in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Published on December 12, 2009
Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out brackets for Friday, Dec. 11
Published on December 12, 2009
Dutch snowboarder Nicolien Sauerbreij clears a gate at Howelsen Hill on Friday night en route to winning the Race to the Cup parallel giant slalom race. Sauerbreij stopped in Steamboat Springs to compete in the NorAm level event as a way to prepare for a pair of World Cup races next week in Telluride.
Published on December 12, 2009
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” opera performers, clockwise from top left, Claire Cox, Cheryl Hardy-Moore, Lark Skov, Dan Ragan and Tanner Visnick will perform at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church, 736 Oak St.
Published on December 12, 2009
Michelle Gorgone, a Lowell Whiteman School graduate and former member of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, rounds a gate at Howelsen Hill during Friday night’s Race to the Cup parallel giant slalom race. Gorgone qualified for the finals but was knocked out by Poland’s Jagn Marczulajtis-Walczak in the first round.
Published on December 12, 2009
Dutch snowboarder Nicolien Sauerbreij clears a gate at Howelsen Hill Friday night en route to winning the Race to the Cup parallel giant slalom race. Sauerbreij stopped in Steamboat Springs to compete in the NorAm level event as a way to prepare for a pair of World Cup races next week in Telluride.
Published on December 12, 2009
Marine Corps General James Mattis, the commanding general of U.S. Joint Forces Command, addressed a group of Steamboat Springs Police Department officers, city officials and guests in Centennial Hall during a presentation Thursday.
Published on December 12, 2009
Marine Corps General James Mattis, left, received a plaque from Steamboat Springs Police Capt. Joel Rae during Mattis’ visit to Steamboat Springs on Thursday. The plaque included a Police Department badge with four stars, a Steamboat belt buckle, silver spurs and the inscription, “No Better Friend — No Worse Enemy.” Mattis used the phrase when Rae served under him in operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Published on December 12, 2009
Swedish snowboarder Daniel Biveson topped American Chris Klug in the finals of Friday night's Race to the Cup to take top honors in the parallel giant slalom race. Friday night's race drew a top international field of racers who were looking to warm up for World Cup events next week in Telluride.
Published on December 12, 2009
Marine Corps General James Mattis, left, presented Steamboat Springs Police Department Capt. Joel Rae with a plaque with a KA-BAR knife during Mattis’ visit to Steamboat on Thursday. Nearly 20 years ago, Rae served under Mattis as a Marine scout sniper.
Published on December 12, 2009
Local author Kathi Guler will hold a book signing for her recently released work, “A Land Beyond Ravens,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Epilogue Book Co.
Published on December 12, 2009
Swedish snowboarder Daniel Biveson topped American Chris Klug in the finals of Friday night’s Race to the Cup to take top honors in the parallel giant slalom race. Friday night’s race drew a top international field of racers who were looking to warm up for World Cup events next week in Telluride.
Published on December 12, 2009
Hayden's Brette Frentress and Soroco's Corey Snyder fight over a ball in the middle of the lane Friday night in Oak Creek.
Published on December 12, 2009
Published on December 11, 2009
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory employee Kiki Adams prepares apples for caramel at the downtown Steamboat Springs store Thursday afternoon.
Published on December 11, 2009
Kathie Johnson
Published on December 11, 2009
Marie Carmichael leads a rehearsal Wednesday of the Mountain Madrigal Singers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The group will perform at 7 p.m. today.
Published on December 11, 2009
Eric Martinez, a musician who lives in Denver and plays with the Georgia rock band Bloodkin, plays bass with The Dyrty Byrds. The four-man jam session project performs at 10 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub.
Published on December 11, 2009
Amanda Fordyce, left, and Iris George pose for a Girls of Steamboat Calendar shoot. The calendar is being released tonight at a party at the Depot Art Center.
Published on December 11, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Eric Trousil is the only returning starter from last year’s team and will have a much bigger role this year.
Published on December 11, 2009
Khyle McCann, center, shows a skier how the Aspen Skiing Co.’s new automated gate system works at the base of Aspen Mountain. Skiers and snowboarders no longer have to show their pass to a lift operator. The pass can be left in a pocket; it’s scanned automatically and the gate opens to let them through.
Published on December 11, 2009
Heather Richey, left, and Hilary Spillane are part of the Girls of Steamboat Calendar.
Published on December 11, 2009
Loel Hoyle, right, and Joe Becker rehearse Wednesday night at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The Mountain Madrigal Singers will perform at 7 p.m. today at the church.
Published on December 11, 2009
Jack Burger, one of the few Sailors with experience on the high school’s Nordic skiing team, leads the pack Thursday during the team’s practice. The squad starts its season Saturday in Leadville.
Published on December 11, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School junior Isiah Mendoza-Forsyth goes up for a shot during the first half of Thursday's game against Summit High School.
Published on December 11, 2009
Eric Martinez, a musician who lives in Denver and plays with the Georgia rock band Bloodkin, plays bass with The Dyrty Byrds. The four-man jam session project performs at 10 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub.
Published on December 11, 2009
Jam and rock band Smooth Money Gesture plays today and Saturday at The Tugboat Grill & Pub. Cover is $5 at the door.
Published on December 11, 2009
Noreen Moore is leaving her position with the Routt County Economic Development Cooperative where she helped start groups that include Mainstreet Steamboat Springs and Ignite Steamboat.
Published on December 10, 2009
Local Artisans of Steamboat members, from left, Katy Vaughn, Nicolette Powell and Maureen McQuillin will be featuring their products from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Token Threads.
Published on December 10, 2009
Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out girls bracket
Published on December 10, 2009
Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out boys bracket
Published on December 10, 2009
Post office employee Don Ciavarra helps customer Michael Condie at the Sundance Plaza branch of the U.S. Postal Service. The post office reports that retail postal service there will end Jan. 15, and post office box service there could end March 15.
Published on December 10, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School head basketball coach Luke DeWolfe talks to his players during practice Wednesday. The boys team starts the Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out at 6:30 p.m. today against Summit in the Kelly Meek Gymnasium.
Published on December 10, 2009
Under a Blood Red Sky, a U2 tribute band, play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Steamboat Grand.
Published on December 10, 2009
Kent Eriksen sits in a sit-ski he created for adaptive skier Chris Klebl, who is a top-three adaptive skier in the world. Most sit-skis are made of aluminum, but this one is made of titanium.
Published on December 9, 2009
Marc Romero, a former member of the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team, speaks with second- and third-grade students at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Tuesday morning.
Published on December 9, 2009
Marc Romero, a former member of the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team, speaks with second- and third-grade students at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Tuesday morning.
Published on December 9, 2009
Fee impacts
Published on December 9, 2009
Leitner Poma of America employee Richard Dalrymple works in the snow Tuesday on the new Wildhorse gondola that will shuttle passengers from Trailhead Lodge to One Steamboat Place at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 9, 2009
Senior Steamboat Springs High School football player Carl Steele is congratulated by head coach Aaron Finch during Tuesday’s banquet at The Steamboat Grand.
Published on December 9, 2009
Senior Steamboat Springs High School football players laugh as Carl Steele introduces and jokes with assistant coach Jerry Stabile (not pictured) during Tuesday night’s end-of-season banquet at The Steamboat Grand.
Published on December 9, 2009
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. baker Jean Wernig again created a gingerbread house, which is on display in the front window at Steamboat Ski & Sport downtown in Howelsen Place.
Published on December 9, 2009
Marc Romero, a former member of the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team, speaks with second- and third-grade students at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Tuesday morning after his presentation about adaptive skiing.
Published on December 9, 2009
Gymnasts Julia Gibbs, from left, Emily Groves, Maggie McElhiney and Taylor Rogers just returned from the Level 5 Gymnastics USA Junior Olympic Championships. Maggie won the all-round title for the 13-year-old division. She also had first-place finishes in the floor, bars and beam. She was third in the vault.
Published on December 8, 2009
Brian Haynes, and his dog Sierra make their way through the falling snow in downtown Steamboat Springs on Monday afternoon. A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. today. The National Weather Service expects between 8 and 16 inches of snow to fall in and around Steamboat by the time the storm system pushes out of the region.
Published on December 8, 2009
Snow blows across River Road just outside of Steamboat Springs. A winter snowstorm, which is expected to bring between eight and 16 inches of snow to the area by Tuesday afternoon, could make riving conditions in the country treacherous.
Published on December 8, 2009
Geese do their best to find shelter from falling snow and falling temperatures along the banks of the Yampa River Monday afternoon. The geese will need to weather a winter snowstorm, which is expected to bring between 8 and 16 inches of snow to the area by Tuesday afternoon.
Published on December 8, 2009
Throughout the past century, the annual Geminid meteor shower has been gaining in strength and could put on a fine display the night of Dec. 13 and morning of Dec. 14. In this image, taken from Brasstown Bald mountain in north Georgia in 1985, a bright Geminid meteor streaked across a one-hour time exposure of the northern sky.
Published on December 8, 2009
Taylor Fletcher
Published on December 7, 2009
Mick Dierdorff
Published on December 7, 2009
Michelle Gorgone
Published on December 7, 2009
Jana Lindsey
Published on December 7, 2009
Matt Ladley
Published on December 7, 2009
Brett Denney
Published on December 7, 2009
Nick Hendrickson
Published on December 7, 2009
Maddy Schaffrick
Published on December 7, 2009
Justin Reiter
Published on December 7, 2009
Darren Ratcliffe
Published on December 7, 2009
Ryan St. Onge
Published on December 7, 2009
Mike Morse
Published on December 7, 2009
Emiko Torito
Published on December 7, 2009
Jeremy Cota
Published on December 7, 2009
Eliza Outtrim
Published on December 7, 2009
Eliza Outtrim
Published on December 7, 2009
Vic Wild
Published on December 7, 2009
Tyler Jewell
Published on December 7, 2009
Alex Miller
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Bryan Fletcher
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Todd Lodwick
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Bill Demong
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Johnny Spillane
Published on December 7, 2009
Linda Archuleta, from left, and Laurie Hallenbeck, encourage Hayden resident Sue Fulton to keep bidding on a Christmas tree during the third-annual Hayden Christmas Tree Festival. The event, held Sunday at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall raised nearly $5,000 for area organizations.
Published on December 7, 2009
Austin Moore flashes a smile to his camcorder-laden mom Sunday while wrestling Archer Bosick during the youth wrestling tournament at Steamboat Springs High School. Archer went on to win the match by points.
Published on December 7, 2009
Poinsettias are the most popular holiday plant, and they prefer bright, indirect light and moist soil. Keep them away from drafty areas and from the hot places in your home such as fireplaces and radiator vents.
Published on December 7, 2009
This year’s Christian Heritage School Christmas Alive program takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the school. The event, in its fifth year, was created to allow the school to give back to the community, music and drama teacher Christel Houston said.
Published on December 7, 2009
Tallak Myhre wrestles Sunday at the Steamboat Springs Wrestling Club's home meet, which attracted nearly 200 wrestlers from the region.
Published on December 7, 2009
Tristen Opper, 9, tries to fling the puck past 8-year-old Rye Kirchner on Sunday evening at the ice rink at Steamboat II. The pair were joined by Zoe Kirchner, 11, and Jack Nathan, 9, in a late-afternoon skate that included more tackling and horseplay than hockey or figure skating.
Published on December 7, 2009
Brielle Hutton, 1, walks toward Christmas trees at the third annual Hayden Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Christmas Tree Festival, allows local organizations to design trees, wreaths and centerpieces to raise money before the holidays.
Published on December 7, 2009
Auctioneer Ken Kawcak solicits bids during the third-annual Hayden Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Christmas Tree Festival, allows local organizations to design trees, wreaths and centerpieces to raise money before the holidays.
Published on December 7, 2009
Valor Christian’s Matt Corral sheds a pair of Steamboat defenders Saturday during the Class 3A state championship football game in Aurora. The Eagles had too many big plays for Steamboat to stay close and went on to win the game, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
Bonfiglio Drug owner David Bonfiglio talks Thursday about the business climate in Oak Creek.
Published on December 6, 2009
Austin Hinder reacts after Saturday's 3A state championship game loss to Valor Christian.
Published on December 6, 2009
Race had 1,000 copies produced of the Animal Dreamzzz CD.
Published on December 6, 2009
Thirty single-family homes like this one in River Place are advertised for rent this week. Rentals are languishing on the market as employment here softens.
Published on December 6, 2009
The Laura and Gary Frey home was on the market for six days before it went under contract, a rarity in this market. The sale closed for $740,000 on Dec. 1.
Published on December 6, 2009
Residents of River Place enjoy the use of a community house including a communal kitchen, children’s play room, fitness room and guest rooms.
Published on December 6, 2009
Valor Christian's Charzell Vickers jumps to grab and interception in front of Steamboat's Jack Spady on Saturday in the state championship football game in Aurora. Steamboat lost, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat's Michael Savory, right, leads a pack of defenders toward Valor Christian quarterback Brock Berglund on Saturday in the Class 3A state championship football game in Aurora. Steamboat lost, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
Austin Hinder's grandfather Jim Hanifan consoles Hinder during the final seconds of Saturday's loss to Valor Christian in the championship game. After graduating high school, Hinder will be attending the University of California, Berkeley, where his grandfather played and led the nation in receiving in 1954. Hanifan also is in the school's hall of fame and coached in the National Football League.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs freshman Michael Yost throws up his arm in celebration after a Steamboat touchdown in Saturday's Class 3A state championship game in Aurora. That score wasn't enough and the Sailors lost, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School seniors Garret Ehrick, left, and Claire Tegl watch the final minutes of Saturday's 3A state championship football game against Valor Christian in Aurora. Steamboat lost, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
U.S Ski team member Bode Miller leans into a turn as he comes into one of the steeper sections of the downhill course Saturday during the Birds of Prey World Cup downhill race at Beaver Creek. Miller finished in fourth place.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat quarterback Austin Hinder is sacked in Saturday's state championship football game. Steamboat lost to Valor Christian, 41-14.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Joe Dover sits on the bench with an ankle injury he suffered during the Nov. 28 game against Pueblo Central that kept him from playing most of Saturday's championship game against Valor Christian.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs head football coach Aaron Finch talks to his players after Saturday's loss to Valor Christian.
Published on December 6, 2009
Michael Mann closes in on Steamboat quarterback Austin Hinder on Saturday during the Class 3A state championship game.
Published on December 6, 2009
Valor Christian quarterback Brock Berglund, left, talks with Steamboat Springs quarterback Austin Hinder after Saturday's game.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat's Mitch Lekarczyk wraps up Valor Christian quarterback Brock Berglund on Saturday in the 3A state championship football game in Aurora.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat seniors Bryce Mayo, left, and Austin Hinder mourn Saturday’s 41-14 loss in the Class 3A state championship football game.
Published on December 6, 2009
Connor Brown flies off a rail Friday at Lil’ Rodeo.
Published on December 6, 2009
Scott Tomaro rides over a rail in the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park.
Published on December 6, 2009
Conor Garrech gets air off a jump in the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park at Steamboat Ski Area.
Published on December 6, 2009
Matt Duffy rides over a rail at the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park at Steamboat Ski Area on Friday.
Published on December 6, 2009
A ball goes through senior Jack Spady's hands during the second half of the 3A state championship game against Valor Christian.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School football fans react to a touchdown by Valor Christian during the second half of the 3A state championship game.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs senior Joe Dover walks to the locker room after it is clear he will not be playing in Saturday's championship game because of an injury.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School junior Michael Savory takes down Valor Christian's Ryan Nu'u.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs coach Aaron Finch addresses players and fans following Saturday’s 41-14 loss to Valor Christian in the Class 3A state championship game in Aurora.
Published on December 6, 2009
Adam Smith, left, and Elijah Mueller do simultaneous flips off a kicker in the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park near the base of Steamboat Ski Area. The park was a feature added to the resort for the first time last year and has become a very welcome place for snowboarders and skiers to spend their time while they wait for more snow and eventually larger terrain parks.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School senior Mitch Lekarczyk, left, played in his last football game as a Sailor on Saturday alongside junior Peter Schuette. The team took on Valor Christian in the Class 3A state championship game at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. The Sailors lost, 41-14, ending the season 13-1 overall.
Published on December 6, 2009
Caroline Tynelius-Deering watches her son Matteus, 2, eat a muffin Thursday at Mugshot Coffee Shop in Oak Creek.
Published on December 6, 2009
Steamboat Springs resident Kristen Race recently launched Smart Dreamzzz, a business that provides tools to help children fall asleep and stay asleep, relaxed and happy.
Published on December 6, 2009
Erica Adams holds her baby girl Harlo Paytn Adams born Dec.1 in the new Family Birth Place at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Published on December 6, 2009
Tony Counts holds his newborn son, Cooper, on Thursday at the Family Birth Place at Yampa Valley Medical Center. His wife, Kelda, gave birth to their son Wednesday.
Published on December 6, 2009
Jan Fritz, director of cancer services at YVMC, listens to oncologist Allen Cohn, M.D., of YVMC and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, talk about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's report Thursday at YVMC.
Published on December 6, 2009
Jan Fritz, director of cancer services at YVMC, listens to oncologist Allen Cohn, M.D., of YVMC and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, talk about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's report Thursday at YVMC.
Published on December 6, 2009
Yampa Valley Medical Center radiologist J.D. Gilliland, MD, is one of several local doctors who question a recent study recommending women ages 50 to 74 have breast cancer screenings every two years.
Published on December 6, 2009
Jon Casson
Published on December 6, 2009
Austin Hinder reacts after today's championship game loss to Valor Christian at Legacy Stadium in Aurora.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs Sailor Joe Dover before today's game started. Dover was injured and unable to play in the state title game against Valor Christian at Aurora's Legacy Stadium.
Published on December 5, 2009
Hayden High School students perform “The Curious Savage,” a comedy, for fellow students Friday afternoon. The final performance of the play is at 7 p.m. today at Hayden High School.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs elementary school students cheer outside the high school during a send-off for the football team Friday.
Published on December 5, 2009
Wells Fargo employees take a break from work to send off the Steamboat Springs High School football team Friday afternoon.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School cheerleaders and football players gather in the gym for a state championship game send-off Friday at the school.
Published on December 5, 2009
Flute player Mary Beth Norris stands by a display at the Bud Werner Memorial Library about the history of the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, which she helped found. The orchestra plays at 8 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Steamboat Christian Center.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School football players have lunch in the gym before leaving for today's state championship game in Aurora.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School football players load the bus during a state championship game send-off Friday at the school. The Sailors play Valor Christian for the Class 3A state football championship at 2:30 p.m. today at Legacy Stadium in Aurora.
Published on December 5, 2009
Manmade snow helped Steamboat Ski Area open last month, but skiers and riders are hoping for a big helping of natural snow with the next storm cycle.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs boys basketball beat Roaring Fork, 60-52, Friday.
Published on December 5, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School football players walk through the commons area during a state championship game send-off Friday at the school.
Published on December 5, 2009
The Rossi family’s R&R Land and Livestock near Yampa is featured in John Fielder’s latest book, “Ranches of Colorado.”
Published on December 5, 2009
The second full moon in any calendar month is called a blue moon. December will have two full moons, on Dec. 2 and 31. This time of year, it isn’t unusual to see a multicolored ring, or halo, caused by atmospheric ice crystals, around the full moon. Last December’s full moon had a halo around it, as seen in this image.
Published on December 5, 2009
Hayden wrestling coach Ty Camilletti demonstrates a move in practice Tuesday.
Published on December 5, 2009
Holiday Dessert Bake-off
Published on December 4, 2009
The Steamboat Springs High School football takes on Valor Christian in the class 3a state championship game.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School football senior captains, clockwise from top left, Austin Hinder, Jack Spady, Carl Steele, Joe Dover and Mitch Lekarcyzk.
Published on December 4, 2009
Rae Rouse, left, and Paula Bridges
Published on December 4, 2009
Cherie Miller
Published on December 4, 2009
Robin Gilmore
Published on December 4, 2009
Tibby Speare
Published on December 4, 2009
Jean Aplerti
Published on December 4, 2009
Charlie Epp
Published on December 4, 2009
Chris Sachs
Published on December 4, 2009
Katie Chase
Published on December 4, 2009
Beth Banning
Published on December 4, 2009
Lisa Beck
Published on December 4, 2009
Maura Karow
Published on December 4, 2009
Evana Stanonik
Published on December 4, 2009
Erin Boyer
Published on December 4, 2009
Susie Lee
Published on December 4, 2009
Susie Lee
Published on December 4, 2009
Susan Albers
Published on December 4, 2009
Becky List-Bergeron
Published on December 4, 2009
Crystal Staepel
Published on December 4, 2009
Jean Colby
Published on December 4, 2009
Shari Copeland
Published on December 4, 2009
Shari Copeland
Published on December 4, 2009
Cara Iacovetto
Published on December 4, 2009
Craig Sutherland
Published on December 4, 2009
Vince Coleman
Published on December 4, 2009
JoAnn Lathrop
Published on December 4, 2009
Dawn Obrecht
Published on December 4, 2009
Todd Pollert
Published on December 4, 2009
Tracy & Adi DelliQuadri
Published on December 4, 2009
Nancy Mucklow
Published on December 4, 2009
Susan Engle
Published on December 4, 2009
Roberta Rundell
Published on December 4, 2009
George Morris
Published on December 4, 2009
Amber Hanley
Published on December 4, 2009
Maggie Zaback
Published on December 4, 2009
Mike Diemer
Published on December 4, 2009
Sandy Fisher
Published on December 4, 2009
Sally TeStrake
Published on December 4, 2009
Martin, Candice, & Greta
Published on December 4, 2009
Lisa Williams
Published on December 4, 2009
Dianne Stoyko
Published on December 4, 2009
Hanna Kurowski
Published on December 4, 2009
Sherryl Brown
Published on December 4, 2009
Narghiza
Published on December 4, 2009
Heather Savalox
Published on December 4, 2009
Sam Samlowski
Published on December 4, 2009
Sam Samlowski
Published on December 4, 2009
Michael Kenney
Published on December 4, 2009
Michael Kenney
Published on December 4, 2009
Alta Kaster
Published on December 4, 2009
Nicole LeCuyer
Published on December 4, 2009
Aunt Grace's Dessert by Rae Rouse
Published on December 4, 2009
Aunt Olga's Maple Nut Drops by Cherie Miller
Published on December 4, 2009
Lemon Dessert by Robin Gilmore
Published on December 4, 2009
Rugeleh by Tibby Speare
Published on December 4, 2009
Galaktoboureko by Tibby Speare
Published on December 4, 2009
Cranberry Muffins by Jean Alperti
Published on December 4, 2009
Cherry Walnut Brownies by Charlie Epp
Published on December 4, 2009
Apple Cranberry Sour Cream Streusel by Chris Sachs
Published on December 4, 2009
Swedish Apple Pie by Katie Chase
Published on December 4, 2009
Chai Vanilla Snowballs by Beth Banning
Published on December 4, 2009
Swedish Toffees by Lisa Beck
Published on December 4, 2009
Mudda Mint Pie by Maura Karow
Published on December 4, 2009
Starlight Double Delight Cake by Evan Stanonik
Published on December 4, 2009
White Chocolate Berry Trifle by Evana Stanonik
Published on December 4, 2009
Delectable Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies by Evana Stanonik
Published on December 4, 2009
Wreath Cookies by Susie Lee
Published on December 4, 2009
Pecan Praline Cookies by Susan Albers
Published on December 4, 2009
Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Dessert by Becky List-Bergeron
Published on December 4, 2009
Chokecherry White Chocolate Cookies by Crystal Staepel
Published on December 4, 2009
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake by Jean Colby
Published on December 4, 2009
Amish Sugar Cookies by Jean Colby
Published on December 4, 2009
Amaretto Cheesecake by Shari Copeland
Published on December 4, 2009
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding by Cara Iacovetto
Published on December 4, 2009
Orange Biscotti by Craig Sutherland
Published on December 4, 2009
Chocolate Cashew Tart by Vince Coleman
Published on December 4, 2009
Praline Pumpkin Torte by JoAnn Lathrop
Published on December 4, 2009
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pecan Craisins by Dawn Obrecht
Published on December 4, 2009
Tollhouse Delights by Todd Pollert
Published on December 4, 2009
Pfefferneuse Cookies by Tracy & Adi DelliQuadri
Published on December 4, 2009
Sylvia's Soft Ginger Cookies by Nancy Mucklow
Published on December 4, 2009
Chocolate Chip Bars by Susan Engle
Published on December 4, 2009
Almond Strip by Roberta Rundell
Published on December 4, 2009
Death by Chocolate by George Morris
Published on December 4, 2009
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Tart by Amber Hanley
Published on December 4, 2009
Santa's Red Velvet by Maggie Zaback
Published on December 4, 2009
Fudge Pie by Lisa Williams
Published on December 4, 2009
Maple Walnut Brownies by Lisa Williams
Published on December 4, 2009
Cranberry Coffee Cake
Published on December 4, 2009
Pumpkin Bars by Lisa Williams
Published on December 4, 2009
Apple Rum Raisin Crumb by Mike Diemer
Published on December 4, 2009
Swedish Pepparkakor by Sandy Fisher
Published on December 4, 2009
Irma's Frosted Eggnog Logs
Published on December 4, 2009
Rainbow Cookies by Martin, Candice, & Greta
Published on December 4, 2009
Bavarian Apple Tart by Dianne Stoyko
Published on December 4, 2009
Chocolate Bon Bons by Dianne Stoyko
Published on December 4, 2009
Fresh Fruit Tart by Hanna Kurowski
Published on December 4, 2009
Hazelnut Brownies by Sherryl Brown
Published on December 4, 2009
Chocolate Dip Cookies by Narghiza
Published on December 4, 2009
Sweet Abalone by Narghiza
Published on December 4, 2009
Pumpkin Cupcakes by Heather Savalox
Published on December 4, 2009
Frosted Sugar Cookies by Heather Savalox
Published on December 4, 2009
Tiramisu by Sam Samlowski
Published on December 4, 2009
Michael's Chocolate Chip Cookies by Michael Kenney
Published on December 4, 2009
Sureva's Pineapple Upsidedown Cake by Alta Kaster
Published on December 4, 2009
Lemon Tart by Nicole Le Cuyer
Published on December 4, 2009
Switzerland’s Didier Cuche finished second Thursday in Beaver Creek.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball player Colleen King, shown in January’s game against Moffat County, returns to the Sailors squad this year. The team is hoping to take the league title this year.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School cheerleaders cheer during the Nov. 13 football game. The Sailors will compete at state at 6:08 p.m. Saturday in Denver.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs freshman Aaron Higgins, left, wrestles sophomore Grant Mader on Thursday during practice at Steamboat Springs High School. The wrestling team will start its season Saturday at a tournament in Middle Park.
Published on December 4, 2009
Holy Name Catholic Church office assistant Carol Ward fills out a deposit slip Thursday for money not taken from the church.
Published on December 4, 2009
In addition to cash and checks, Holy Name Catholic Church’s Father Ernest Bayer says grocery store gift cards were stolen from a locked cabinet in the church office.
Published on December 4, 2009
In addition to cash and checks, Holy Name Catholic Church’s Father Ernest Bayer says grocery store gift cards were stolen from a locked cabinet in the church office.
Published on December 4, 2009
The Steamboat Springs Orchestra plays its annual holiday concert at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at Steamboat Christian Center. Here, music director Ernest Richardson leads the orchestra after a bow after its season-opening concert in the fall at Strings Music Pavilion.
Published on December 4, 2009
Azteca Taqueria owners Jim Ruggiero, left, and Jonas Gabriel have added their restaurant to the First Friday Artwalk lineup.
Published on December 4, 2009
Danny Shafer and The Unknown Americans play their last show in Steamboat Springs on Saturday at The Boathouse Pub. Shafer recently released a solo CD and his Americana band is parting ways. The show is free.
Published on December 4, 2009
Jon Demel, executive chef at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, checks out the holiday treats Thursday during the first Holiday Dessert Bake-off at the Steamboat Pilot & Today offices.
Published on December 4, 2009
Roots band Boulder Acoustic Society plays Thursday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.
Published on December 4, 2009
Blues guitarist and singer Tab Benoit plays at 9 p.m. Saturday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat resident Tom Heilner skis in April 2008 on Buffalo Pass, an area that filmmaker Warren Miller featured in his 2006 production “Off the Grid.” The Yampa Valley Film Board is revitalizing efforts to attract media production to Northwest Colorado.
Published on December 4, 2009
This is “Stagecoach Reservoir” by Rebecca Pauvert. Her paintings and photography are featured in today’s First Friday Artwalk at The Epicurean Charcuterie and Cafe. The Epicurean is one of four new venues for the monthly event.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs defensive coordinator Lonn Clementson has the Sailors defense ready to take on the Valor Christian Eagles in the Class 3A state title game Saturday.
Published on December 4, 2009
Mark Andersen
Published on December 4, 2009
Ray Heid, of Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, unsaddles after a winter trail ride in 2006. The ranch decided not to increase its prices this winter.
Published on December 4, 2009
Shannon Newby, right, and Katie Chase give 11-month-old Riley Noel Meisegeier a treat at the first Holiday Dessert Bake-off at the Steamboat Pilot & Today offices.
Published on December 4, 2009
Steamboat Springs Youth Program Coordinator Jen Travis shows her 5-year-old daughter Lucy a forested cake made by Travis’ co-worker Madeline Mason for a going away party Thursday at Steamboat Smokehouse. Travis, who has worked for the city for 11 years, is taking a position as a support services supervisor with the U.S. Forest Service.
Published on December 4, 2009
Clockwise from top left: Jack Spady takes a knee in 2004; members of the 2003 sixth-grade Steamboat football program shake hands; the Red Raiders sixth-grade football team in 2003; players on a Steamboat football team in 2004; Austin Hinder shows off his arm at Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
Published on December 4, 2009
The 2009 Steambat Springs High School football team is, back row, from left: Coach Mike McCannon, coach Mike Appel, coach Lance Pugh, coach David May, Carl Steele, Andy Aranyosi, Kevin Gower, Jack Verploeg, Michael Savory, Jacob Manning, Austin Hinder, Jack Spady, Keenan Starbuck, Connor Landusky, Cody Harris, Hunter Willis, Jakob Voigt, Ben Custer, coach Aaron Finch, coach Seth Ball and coach Corey Heinz. Middle row, from left: Coach Steve DeLine, coach Jerry Stabile, Joe Dover, Darian Buelter, Mitch Lekarczyk, Bryce Mayo, Drew Dummit, Dylan Pivarnik, Sam Robards, Tanner Anderson, Jeff Sloan, Peter Schuette, coach Lonn Clementson and manager Nicolas Hessenberger. Front row, from left: Lucas Stover, Tucker Allen, Tyler Samlowski, Jackson Coe, Rusty Andres, Evan Hornstein, Michael Yost and Jake Miller.
Published on December 4, 2009
Valor Christian junior quarterback Brock Berglund fires off a pass during the Eagles’ Nov. 21 Class 3A state quarterfinal football game against visiting Glenwood Springs.
Published on December 4, 2009
Defensive coordinator Lonn Clementson talks with his players after a short walkthrough Monday evening at Gardner Field.
Published on December 4, 2009
Hayden senior Rachael Koehler drives to the basket Tuesday during basketball practice in Hayden. The team starts its season today at a tournament in Meeker.
Published on December 3, 2009
Jens Owen
Published on December 3, 2009
"Just Like Yesterday" by Zanobia
Published on December 3, 2009
A painting by Zanobia. The local painter's Abracadabra Gallery is one of 24 venues included in the December First Friday Artwalk.
Published on December 3, 2009
"Hiking Mt. Werner" by Rebecca Pauvert
Published on December 3, 2009
"Stagecoach Reservoir" by Rebecca Pauvert. Paintings and photography by Pauvert are featured in December's First Friday Artwalk at The Epicurean Cafe. The Epicurean is one of four new venues for the monthly event.
Published on December 3, 2009
Photo by Kim Keith
Published on December 3, 2009
Photo by Kim Keith
Published on December 3, 2009
Sculptor Leo Atkinson
Published on December 3, 2009
Sculptor Leo Atkinson
Published on December 3, 2009
Painting by Susan Gill Jackson
Published on December 3, 2009
Painting by Susan Gill Jackson
Published on December 3, 2009
Steamboat Springs High School juniors Patrick Weston, from left, Shelby Struble and Michael Savory create a flier during leadership class to inform students about the Spirit Bus. For $10, students can take the bus to the state championship football game against Valor Christian on Saturday in Aurora.
Published on December 3, 2009
Routt County plow truck driver Leonard Auter, who has been with the county for 28 years, will not see as much overtime pay this winter because of budget cuts.
Published on December 3, 2009
Painter Susan Gill Jackson, left, and photographer Kim Keith will be featured along with sculptor Leo Atkinson this month at the Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on December 3, 2009
Lucianne Myhre, who teaches the Steamboat Springs High School leadership class, spoke to students Tuesday about upcoming projects. Three groups will complete community service projects before Christmas as part of the class.
Published on December 3, 2009
Comedian Jay Leno reads a record entry from the Steamboat Pilot & Today during his Monday show.
Published on December 3, 2009
Routt County plow truck driver Leonard Auter, who has been with the county for 28 years, will not see as much overtime pay this winter because of budget cuts. The reduced hours also mean some unpaved roads in the county will be plowed less often.
Published on December 3, 2009
"Just Like Yesterday" by Zanobia. The local painter's Abracadabra Gallery is one of 24 venues included in the December First Friday Artwalk.
Published on December 3, 2009
A painting by Zanobia. The local painter's Abracadabra Gallery is one of 24 venues included in the December First Friday Artwalk.
Published on December 3, 2009
"Hiking Mt. Werner" by Rebecca Pauvert. Paintings and photography by Pauvert are featured in December on First Friday Artwalk at The Epicurean Cafe. The Epicurean is one of four new venues for the monthly event.
Published on December 3, 2009
"Stagecoach Reservoir" by Rebecca Pauvert. Paintings and photography by Pauvert are featured in December on First Friday Artwalk at The Epicurean Cafe. The Epicurean is one of four new venues for the monthly event.
Published on December 3, 2009
The moon looks as though it is touching a low hill near Steamboat Springs on Monday evening.
Published on December 2, 2009
Soroco senior Cody Miles drives past a Hayden defender during Tuesday night’s game in Oak Creek. The Tigers and Rams faced off in the cross-county showdown with the Tigers taking the 46-37 win.
Published on December 2, 2009
Hayden junior Ben Williams lays the ball into the basket in the first half of Tuesday night’s 46-37 win against the Soroco Rams in Oak Creek. The two faced off in a cross-county showdown during the first game of the season.
Published on December 2, 2009
Tasty treats such as these provided by Lisa Ciraldo-Freese, one of this year’s judges and owner of the Chocolate Soup Pastry Café, will be featured during the first Holiday Dessert Bake-Off. The bake-off will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Steamboat Pilot & Today offices.
Published on December 2, 2009
The Jim and Mary Scott home on Twentymile Road is up on blocks waiting for a new foundation on the same site. The former Southside School, built in 1913, is not leaving its original site.
Published on December 2, 2009
Lodging by the numbers
Published on December 1, 2009
Todd Lodwick, who won two Nordic combined gold medals at the World Championships last winter, likes to spend the fall hunting in the woods of Buffalo Pass.
Published on December 1, 2009
Marianne Osteen swims through the naturally heated waters of the Old Town Hot Springs lap pool Monday afternoon despite the chilly weather outside.
Published on December 1, 2009
Chef Tyson Jolliffe cuts meat for a beef and broccoli dish that will be served later this week in the Steamboat Springs School District. Nutritional Services Director Max Huppert and his staff are preparing all meals from scratch this month for the district.
Published on December 1, 2009
Soroco’s A.J. Anderson lays the ball in Saturday during a practice at Soroco High School. The Rams boys basketball team starts its season at 7:30 p.m. today at home against Hayden.
Published on December 1, 2009
Steamboat Springs School District Nutritional Services Director Max Huppert will create all the entrees on the school menu from scratch this month. He says the district has made an effort in the past to make many entrees from scratch, but this December, he’s preparing all of the meals from scratch.
Published on December 1, 2009
Steamboat Springs School District Nutritional Services Director Max Huppert will create all the entrees on the school district menu from scratch this December. Huppert and his staff are trying to make as much food from fresh ingredients as possible this month.
Published on December 1, 2009
Baker Bonnie Hansen helps prepare food inside the Steamboat Springs School District kitchen. Steamboat Springs School District Nutritional Services Director Max Huppert says the district already makes many of its menu items from scratch, but this December, all of the meals will be made from scratch.
Published on December 1, 2009
Author Dori Duckels DeCamillis will be in Steamboat Springs from Dec. 20 to 25 to promote her new book, "My Steamboat — A Ski Town Childhood."
Published on December 1, 2009
A snow gun coats the slopes of Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat Springs. The blue sky dominated Monday’s weather, but forecasts are calling for a 20 percent chance of snow Wednesday night into Thursday.
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Old-fashioned Pot Roast
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Old-fashioned Pot Roast
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Old-fashioned Pot Roast
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Meredith Herndon
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White Chicken Chili by Meredith Herndon
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Spinach Quesadilla Wedges by Elaine Dermody
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Jayne Hill
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Old-fashioned Pot Roast
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Fitness Director Simonne Oliver motivates her students to dig deeper during a spinning class at Old Town Hot Springs.
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Elise Hinton pumps her way through one of the hard-driving spinning classes offered by Simonne Oliver, fitness director at Old Town Hot Springs.
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A spinning class at Old Town Hot Springs
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Andy WIrth
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At Home in Steamboat Springs Editor Allison Miriani
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Olympic hopeful Erica Mueller
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Lynne Masters performs the wedding ceremony for Marlene Horace Fisher and John K. Fisher at Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs on July 11, 2009. Masters specializes in unusual weddings. She has done weddings in hot air balloons and even performed a surprise wedding after a baseball game.
Published on December 1, 2009
Stewart and Tammy Schmitt listen as Lynne Masters reads during their wedding ceremony at the Howelsen Hill baseball field complex in downtown Steamboat Springs. The couple traveled to Steamboat Springs from Tulsa, Okla., to watch Tammy Schmitt’s son play in a Triple Crown baseball tournament. Things didn’t go well for the Tulsa Lookouts in their game, but spirits were high after the game as the ceremony broke out at home plate.
Published on December 1, 2009
Mike Quirk leans down to kiss his bride, Alissa, after being married while in a hot air balloon basket at the 28th annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo in Steamboat Springs. The couple, who hail from Denver, read their vows over the public address system, shared a kiss and were launched into the air. Alissa tossed her bouquet over the side of the basket just before their balloon drifted over Bald Eagle Lake. Lynne Masters did not perform this ceremony, but she has performed weddings in hot air balloons.
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World Champion Nordic combined skier Johnny Spillane is at home on the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs. Spillane not only enjoys fly-fishing, but he also guides when he has time.
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Olympian Bill Demong stands in a river near his home in Utah. Like his Nordic combined teammates, Demong also enjoys getting outside and fishing when he has a chance.
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The units at One Steamboat Place offer inviting fireplaces and well-designed living spaces.
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The living space inside Trailhead Lodge is roomy and open. The kitchen opens up into a great room with a walk-out deck and mountain views.
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The kitchen inside this Edgemont unit features top of the line appliances and an area with enough space to whip up a culinary masterpiece or a late-night snack.
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Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding
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Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding
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Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding
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Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding
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The master bedroom inside this Edgemont unit comes complete with its own bathroom, fireplace and a view of the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area.
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Andy Wirth
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Elaine Dermody
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Bathrooms at One Steamboat Place come complete with top of the line fixtures and countertops that scream luxury living.
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Valerie Appell
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Gordy and Jean Wren. In 1948, Gordy became the first American to ski jump more than 300 feet. He also was crowned the national giant slalom champion that same year.
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Bill and Judith Emerson have turned their kitchen into the perfect playground. The retired couple enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties in their Steamboat Springs home. Now they are sharing the recipe for their delicious chocolate bread pudding.
Published on December 1, 2009
C.W. (Bill) Davis
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