Steamboat Pilot & Today

I saw these "semi hairless" foxes while walking downtown Wednesday. Submitted by: Gail Hanley

I saw these "semi hairless" foxes while walking downtown Wednesday. Submitted by: Gail Hanley

I saw these "semi hairless" foxes while walking downtown Wednesday. Submitted by: Gail Hanley

Christopher Hill opens the Seminars at Steamboat 2012 season with a talk on the challenges and opportunities for foreign policy after the election. Hill was U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Korea, Poland and Macedonia and is now the dean of the School of International Studies at Denver University. The Seminars is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Joseph Cosby / Courtesy

Buffalo Pass. Submitted by: Michelle Mackey

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Thursday's sunset. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Thursday's sunset. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Thursday's sunset. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

LDM Global marketing and customer service manager Sarah Nunham, front, and accountant Amy Maxwell work out of a condo Wednesday near Mount Werner. LDM Global CEO Chris O’Reilly said he plans to expand his location-neutral business by doubling the staff and establishing a permanent headquarters in Steamboat. Photo by Scott Franz

Longtime radio icon Brian Harvey talks about his upcoming move to a new station and life on the radio in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell

Longtime radio icon Brian Harvey talks about his upcoming move to a new station and life on the radio in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell

Chris and Larry Appel are pictured with their four grandchildren, clockwise from bottom right, Abi, Maya, Madison and Christian. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters put out a fire Thursday afternoon along U.S. Highway 40 on the west edge of Steamboat. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, but similar fires have been caused by cigarettes thrown from cars. Photo by Matt Stensland

Marley Hammer, 16, and Dixie are headed to Wyoming for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Hammer, a rising junior at Soroco High School, will compete in pole bending. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Marley Hammer, 16, and Dixie are headed to Wyoming for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Hammer, a rising junior at Soroco High School, will compete in pole bending. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

No one was hurt and there did not appear to be any damage after a Florida-based jet went off the end of the runway while landing Thursday at Steamboat Springs Airport. Airport Manager Mel Baker said the airport was closed for about 30 minutes while the plane was towed off the dirt, which serves as a safety area. Jay O'Hare / Courtesy

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches a pass Thursday during an informal workout on the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. Graham stopped by to work out with a group of high school players and Sailors coach Lonn Clementson. Photo by John F. Russell

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham talks about hand position with high school players Thursday morning during an informal workout on the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. Photo by John F. Russell

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches a pass during an informal workout Thursday on the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. Graham stopped by to work out with a group of high school players and Sailors coach Lonn Clementson. Photo by John F. Russell

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham visits with high school players Thursday morning during an informal workout on the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. Photo by John F. Russell

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches a pass during an informal workout Thursday morning on the field in front of Steamboat Springs High School. Graham stopped by to work out with a group of high school players and Sailors coach Lonn Clementson. Photo by John F. Russell

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham goes up against Steamboat Springs High School football coach Lonn Clementson on Thursday morning during an informal workout on the field in front of the Steamboat Springs High School. Several high school players also were on hand hoping to learn a thing or two from the All-Pro tight end. Photo by John F. Russell

Firefighters work at a car crash that occurred at about 6:20 p.m. Thursday at Walton Creek Road and South Lincoln Avenue. The crash occurred when a driver turned onto Walton Creek Road and was hit by an oncoming car. No one was injured. Photo by Tom Ross

Firefighters work at a car crash that occurred at about 6:20 p.m. Thursday at Walton Creek Road and South Lincoln Avenue. The crash occurred when a driver turned onto Walton Creek Road and was hit by an oncoming car. No one was injured. Photo by Tom Ross

Firefighters work at a car crash that occurred at about 6:20 p.m. Thursday at Walton Creek Road and South Lincoln Avenue. The crash occurred when a driver turned onto Walton Creek Road and was hit by an oncoming car. No one was injured. Photo by Tom Ross

Contemporary front-porch musician Jed Clampit will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse in North Routt County. Photo by John F. Russell

Contemporary front-porch musician Jed Clampit will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse in North Routt County. Photo by John F. Russell

Contemporary front-porch musician Jed Clampit will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse in North Routt County. Photo by John F. Russell

Trampled by Turtles, a bluegrass and indie-folk band from Minnesota, plays the Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series on Friday night. Gates open at 5 p.m., and LIFT-UP of Routt County will be collecting food donations at the entrance. Boulder’s Holden Young Trio will open at about 6 p.m. Courtesy/Pieter M. van Hattem

Bruce Beckum walks his dogs Daisy, left, and Max on Wednesday afternoon along the Yampa River Core Trail in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell