Wild West Air Fest emcee Mike Forney looks up at a smiley face written in the sky by skywriter Steve Oliver above Steamboat Springs Airport in August 2008. The photo, taken by Matt Stensland, was one of several Steamboat Pilot & Today images that earned a Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters award at a ceremony Friday night in Denver.
Published on February 28, 2009
Meeker High School senior Janea Kindall tries to get a shot up and around Hayden's Rachael Koehler on Friday in the district tournament in Meeker. The Tigers lost for the second time this season, falling to today's district third-place game.
Published on February 28, 2009
Hayden High School junior Murphy Smartt looks to pass to Zach Engle in Friday's 55-52 loss to Plateau Valley in the district tournament. The Tigers lost the game after grabbing a 10-point second-quarter lead.
Published on February 28, 2009
Hayden sophomore Graig Medvesk throws his hands to his head after Billy Zehner's 3-point shot rims out at the buzzer in Friday's 55-52 loss to Plateau Valley at the district tournament in Meeker. The Tigers will play for third place in the tournament today at 11:30 a.m.
Published on February 28, 2009
Cantina Mexican Restaurant cook Sergio Esquivel prepares a dish in the kitchen Friday. Cantina owner Kristi Brown said business in January was down about 6 percent compared to last year.
Published on February 28, 2009
The "SmartWool Vikings" participate in the 2008 Penguin Plunge, an event presented by the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley to benefit Yampa Valley Medical Center. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100 to jump into an icy pool at Catamount Ranch & Club. Team registration for this year's event - scheduled for noon March 28 - is due March 16.
Published on February 28, 2009
Cantina Mexican Restaurant cook Sergio Esquivel squeezes lime onto a Mexican salad Friday afternoon in the restaurant's kitchen. Cantina owner Kristi Brown says business has been down compared to last year, but she is optimistic about business for the rest of the ski season.
Published on February 28, 2009
The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District announced Friday its opposition to Shell Oil's request for water rights on the Yampa River. The towns of Yampa and Oak Creek also have expressed opposition.
Published on February 28, 2009
