Steamboat Pilot & Today

Fog rises off the chilly waters of the Yampa River on Thursday morning as crews from Nordic Excavating continue to work on a restoration project along the Yampa. Photo by John F. Russell

Under the 13th Street bridge. Submitted by: Matt Helm

On the bridge by the Depot Art Center. Submitted by: Matt Helm

A milk cow pokes its head out of the door of a barn at the Moonhill Dairy in North Routt County. Moonhill farmer John Weibel is hoping to have his cheese-making facility designated as an agricultural building, rather than a commercial one, by the Routt County Regional Building Department. John F. Russell/file

Moonhill Dairy farmer John Weibel is hoping to have his cheese-making facility designated as an agricultural building, rather than a commercial one, by the Routt County Regional Building Department. John F. Russell/file

Ranch hand Raul Erivez brings cows (and one bull) in from a nearby pasture at the Rockin J Pastures. The cows are used to produce milk for the Moonhill Dairy, which is owned and operated by John Weibel and Lisa Sadler. John F. Russell/file

Lisa Sadler, co-owner of the Moonhill Dairy, milks a cow on the North Routt County ranch owned by her partner, John Weibel. John F. Russell/file

This rabbit was in our yard in Yampa and made his home under a Steamboat Today paper pallet with logs on top. After seeing no residue from eating and catching him eating pine needles right off the tree, we had to do something. He's right out the side window, so it's easy to watch and take pictures. We tossed out some celery, carrots and he finally went to town on the alfalfa, which is now of course easy to see he's doing well. We are keeping him going until he leaves. Submitted by: Don Asta

These shots are of a snowy sunrise, with the sun coming up behind the ski area. You can see the runs in the background. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

These shots are of a snowy sunrise, with the sun coming up behind the ski area. You can see the runs in the background. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

This herd of elk is frequently seen along Elk River Road, in front of Sleeping Giant. There were congregating Friday morning, as the sun was coming up. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

This herd of elk is frequently seen along Elk River Road, in front of Sleeping Giant. There were congregating Friday morning, as the sun was coming up. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

This herd of elk is frequently seen along Elk River Road, in front of Sleeping Giant. There were congregating Friday morning, as the sun was coming up. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

The CU Buffoons, a men's a cappella group from the University of Colorado Boulder, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Colorado Mountain College auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and free for children younger than 10. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Springs High School Alpine ski racer McKenzie Millard finished fourth overall in Thursday's slalom event at Beaver Creek. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Springs High School Alpine ski racer Andreas Foulk skied a strong second run Thursday and took third place overall on the boys side in Beaver Creek. Courtesy photo

Steamboat Springs High School Alpine ski racers MacKenzie Millard, from left, Mariah Hoots and Anna Woodfield hang out and have fun before their first slalom run in Beaver Creek. Courtesy photo

Soroco guard Matt Regan takes aim for a 3-point shot with four seconds remaining Friday against Paonia. He connected, lifting the Rams to a 71-70 win against the Eagles. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Nic Paxton celebrates Soroco's 71-70 win Friday night against Paonia. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Soroco's Ryan Jeep swats a ball late in Friday's win against Paonia.

Soroco's Shelby Meyer breaks free from a gang of Paonia defenders Friday. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Soroco's Jacey Schlegel goes up for a layup Friday against Paonia. Photo by Joel Reichenberger