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Routt County in photos: Feb. 21
Alexis Balgenorth, Lily Fox, Karly Lanning, Bailey Fricault and Mackenzie Copeland (not pictured) presented on Feb. 16 a donation of $435.25 to Jen Golden, of the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter. The money was raised during a bake sale Feb. 10 at Ace at the Curve. The girls hold the fundraiser annually. Last year's sale raised $275 for the shelter, where the girls occasionally volunteer. Submitted by: Steve Balgenorth
This powder hound named Otis was enjoying the snow while Jim Meyers and Annie Jeckel were snowshoeing on Emerald Mountain. Submitted by: Jim Meyers
Cook Chevrolet general manager Steve Dunklin cleans snow off cars at the west Steamboat Springs lot Tuesday afternoon.
Steamboat Springs' Cindy Derenzo braves the conditions along U.S. Highway 40 on Tuesday morning to get a cup of coffee. Pedestrians and commuters had to deal with heavy snow, slick roads and chilly conditions as another winter storm brought challenging conditions to the area.
Patti Zehner was all smiles as she headed to the bus stop Tuesday morning to catch a ride to Steamboat Ski Area. Zehner, and many other lucky skiers, were treated to several inches of fresh powder as another winter storm brought snow and cold to Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area.
Cook Chevrolet general manager Steve Dunklin cleans snow off cars at the west Steamboat Springs lot Tuesday afternoon.
Gaby Humpal, right, was killed Sunday in a plane crash at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Her daughter Sara, left, survived the crash and remained in serious condition Tuesday night at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora.
Steamboat was hit by a major winter storm that dropped temperatures and snow in the area — and on the dinosaur in front of the Western Convenience store on U.S. Highway 40 — but helped raise revenue for many local businesses.
Emily Krall has organized a day camp called Reading on Ranches, which will tie environmental education and literacy together.
Necco didn’t seem to mind the snow falling Tuesday morning as she lies in a yard on Logan Avenue in Old Town Steamboat Springs.
Monica McNeilly shovels snow out of her neighbor’s driveway in Old Town Steamboat Springs on Tuesday morning. Residents woke up to more snow as another winter storm passes through the area. A winter storm warning is in effect until noon Wednesday.
Hayden sophomore Daniel Engle pulls down a rebound in Tuesday night's district playoff game against Soroco in Hayden.
Soroco junior AJ Anderson drives toward the basket in the first half of Tuesday's district playoff game in Hayden.
Hayden junior Jorge Valdez hits a shot in the first half of Tuesday's district playoff game against Soroco in Hayden.
Hayden senior Hunter Johnston goes in for a layup in the first half of Tuesday's district playoff game against Soroco.
Hayden senior Hunter Johnston and Soroco junior Cody McCollum battle for a loose ball in the first half of Tuesday's district playoff game in Hayden.
Hayden senior Erin Koehler grabs a rebound during Tuesday night's district playoff game against Soroco in Hayden. The Tigers held on in the closing seconds of the thrilling contest to escape with a 52-51 victory.
Michelle Wilkie celebrates the Tigers' 52-51 win against the Soroco Rams in the opening game of the district tournament Tuesday night in Hayden.
Michelle Wilkie celebrates the Tigers' 52-51 win against the Soroco Rams in the opening game of the district tournament Tuesday night in Hayden.
Hayden senior Erin Koehler takes a shot during the first half of Tuesday night's district playoff game against Soroco in Hayden. The Tigers held on in the closing seconds of the thrilling contest to escape with a 52-51 victory.
Soroco's Shelby Miles takes a shot in the second half of Tuesday's district playoff game against Hayden. The Rams fell in a heartbreaker, 52-51.
Tiger Savannah Williams pulls down a rebound in the second half of Tuesday's district playoff game against Soroco in Hayden.
Hayden girls basketball fan Ryan Domson encourages the Tigers in a close game against the Soroco Rams in the district playoff game Tuesday in Hayden.




