Steamboat Pilot & Today

Jake Woller runs Sunday in the Mountain Madness half-marathon in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Angela Treiterer runs Sunday in the Mountain Madness half-marathon in Steamboat Springs. The race drew about 150 runners for a dash along the Yampa River. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Luke Kelley wrestles a steer Sunday at the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Whit Gates tries to get milk from a cow into his bottle Sunday during the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Whit Gates ties up a steer Sunday during the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Kirby Berger watches as the cow he just roped shows a considerable amount of displeasure during Sunday's ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

A line of cowboys wait for their turn during Sunday's ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Pete Danco tackles a steer on Sunday during the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Luke Kelley, left, Shea Meeks and Ty Pryor try to tackle and tie up a steer Sunday during the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Kaden Moore, 6, left, and Riley Mahon, 1, take in the ranch rodeo in Steamboat Springs on Sunday. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

On Saturday, the first of three Heritage Concerts will be featured at Strings Music Festival. Thang Dao, shown here, is the choreographer of “Dance & Camaraderie.” Courtesy photo

Firefighters battle a blaze Saturday night near Colowyo Coal Co. The fire was reported at about 7:45 p.m. and had scorched an estimated 80 acres by about 8:30 p.m. Officials reported it was fully contained late Saturday night. Photo by Bridget Manley

Beautiful flower in front of Hayden Pilates. Submitted by: Candice Martin

Caterpillar eating some floral munchies in front of the Wildhorse Salon. Submitted by: Candice Martin

Succulents and lil orange beauties. Submitted by: Candice Martin

Sun setting over Sleeping Giant's head. Submitted by: Ollie Ballard

The sun sets behind a blanket of smoke Saturday just west of Steamboat Springs. Temperatures in Steamboat are forecast to reach the 90s for much of the week as the fire danger remains very high. Photo by Scott Franz

Pete Van De Carr plays his guitar Sunday to pass the time during another slow day at Backdoor Sports. Van De Carr and other river outfitters stand to lose tens of thousands of dollars this summer because of the Yampa River’s closure, but they are adjusting to life after tubing. Photo by Scott Franz

A fire that started Saturday afternoon in the Medicine Bow National Forest near Woods Landing, Wyo., has consumed 2,000 acres and was growing Sunday night. The Squirrel Creek Fire is northeast of Routt County’s border with Wyoming and is burning beetle-killed timber. The fire’s rapid growth Sunday forced evacuations, according to a website being updated by the U.S. Forest Service. The website said several fire engines, a Type II attack crew, and air resources were actively fighting the fire. The cause was unknown. Meg Boyer