Steamboat Pilot & Today

The Belton family saw a rarity at the ranch they lease along Routt County Road 129 when their 9-year-old Angus Hereford cross cow gave birth to two heifers and a bull April 22. Photo by Matt Stensland

The three calves were born April 22 in North Routt. The odds of triplet calves being born has been reported as one in 100,000, and Lee Meyring, a veterinarian at Steamboat Veterinary Hospital, said he never has heard of triplet calves being born in Routt County. Photo by Matt Stensland

One of the calves nurses Wednesday at the Beltons' ranch along Routt County Road 129. Photo by Matt Stensland

Routt County Environmental Health specialist Jason Striker changes out the filter of an air quality monitor Thursday on top of the Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs. County commissioners are planning to add sensors on the roof and in western Routt County capable of detecting oil and gas emissions. Photo by Scott Franz

Routt County Environmental Health specialist Jason Striker changes out the filter of an air quality monitor Thursday on top of the Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs. County commissioners are planning to add sensors on the roof and in western Routt County capable of detecting oil and gas emissions. Photo by Scott Franz

John Kole shows off the Airhead Na Pali stand-up paddleboard in front of One Stop Ski Shop. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The Sage One fly rod is available at Straightline Sports in downtown Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The Asolo Bullet GTX boots and Fits socks can make for a comfortable day hiking. They are available at Straightline Sports in downtown Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The G4 Guide Stockingfoot waders and Simms Rivertek Boa boots ensure dry warmth in cold Rocky Mountain rivers and streams. They're available at Steamboat Flyfisher in downtown Steamboat Springs. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The moon is big, wait until tomorrow. Submitted by Matthew Grasse Matthew Grasse / Courtesy

Tyler Brown pitches his last game for Steamboat Springs High School. Harvey Lyon/Courtesy

Horse and friends. Submitted by Matthew Grasse Matthew Grasse / Courtesy

North Routt resident and candidate forum organizer BJ Vale raises her hand on Saturday at the North Routt Candidate Forum to ask a question of Jessica Garrow, a candidate for 3rd Congressional District CU regent. Photo by Nicole Inglis

This site near the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Weiss Drive on Steamboat Springs’ south side is being eyed for a multistory apartment building. Photo by Tom Ross

Steamboat's Ben Wharton, left, and Christian Ramirez celebrate after a goal Saturday against Denver East. The Sailors won the game, 9-4. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's John Wharton and Ben Wharton celebrate a goal Saturday during the Sailors 9-4 victory against Denver East. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Penn Lukens raises his arms after Steamboat's 9-4 playoff victory on Saturday. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Wilber Ranieri launches a shot against Denver East on Saturday. Steamboat won the game, 9-4. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Christian Ramirez raises his arm after a Sailors goal on Saturday. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Ben Wharton throws the ball by the Denver East goalie Saturday. He scored on the play. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat Springs senior Aleck Gantick calls to the crowd late in Saturday's 9-4 playoff victory against Denver East. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Wilber Ranieri tosses the ball ahead to Tyler Scott on Saturday. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Christian Ramirez lets out a scream after his team's 9-4 playoff victory against Denver East. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Steamboat's Wilber Ranieri launches a shot against Denver East on Saturday. Steamboat won the game, 9-4. Photo by Joel Reichenberger