Mamadou Niass Photo by John F. Russell
Adama Dia Photo by John F. Russell
Abdoulaye Sow Photo by John F. Russell
Moussa Ouattara Photo by John F. Russell
Micailou Sall was one of the first African immigrants to arrive in Steamboat Springs in 2001. Hailing from Mauritania, Sall has two sons who live in Steamboat Springs and works at Kum & Go and Walmart to help support his parents and sometimes his brother back in Africa. Photo by John F. Russell
Moussa Ba holds up photos of his wife and family that were taken in Africa. Although the climate in Steamboat Springs is drastically different from his home, Ba said, “I’m a snow guy now.” Photo by John F. Russell
Mamadou Niass looks at pictures of his family members still living in Africa. He said he hopes to return someday to Mauritania to see his extended family and visit the village that once was his home. Photo by John F. Russell
Adama Dia
Local African immigrant Mamadou Niass sent his home village, Sorimiale, Mauritania, shipping containers filled with donated items like bikes, mattresses and televisions. Courtesy
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