KImberly Stenerson, left, and Andra Hansen steam and shape customers’ cowboy hats and wrap gift boxes at F.M. Light and Sons on Friday. Although some say it signals the start of the holiday shopping season, Steamboat retailers don’t see the influx of bargain shoppers on Black Friday that metro areas often experience.

Published on November 22, 2009

Nordic skiers enjoy soft skating conditions at Bruce’s Trail on Rabbit Ears Pass on Sunday. The Steamboat Ski Touring Center also is open with 3.5 kilometers of trails in town.

Published on November 18, 2009

A worker for Haselden Construction completes final details Thursday on the plaza entrance to One Steamboat Place. The public plaza and several shops are on schedule to open with the ski area Nov. 25.

Published on November 15, 2009

One Steamboat Place owners' lounge manager Matt Huisking, left, and Resort Manager Todd Moore spent part of their Thursday breaking down boxes for recycling as crews continued to move furniture into the 465,000-square foot luxury condominium project.

Published on November 15, 2009

A public fire pit in the plaza outside One Steamboat Place will warm skiers on the way to and from the Steamboat gondola.

Published on November 15, 2009

Lea Croteau of Steamboat Springs has borrowed and driven a different car every day since July 6 so that she can blog about it at 365drive.blogspot.com. On Nov. 10 it was a well-traveled Volvo GLT turbo wagon with a strangely folding third row of seats.

Published on November 14, 2009

The relocation of Routt County Road 27 recently was completed. Crews, about ready to stop for the winter, will resume work in April.

Published on November 12, 2009

Crews worked Wednesday to complete bridge abutments and foundations for the U.S. Highway 40 railroad overpass, which is part of the Xcel Energy project to reconstruct a rail spur to transport coal to the Hayden Station Power Plant

Published on November 12, 2009

Crews from Duckels Construction began work on the New Victory Highway near West Acres Mobile Home Park over the weekend. Neighbors say they really want to put a halt to the road. But city officials say they committed to the new arterial road a long time ago.

Published on November 10, 2009

A modest band of man-made snow has been stockpiled at the top of the Vogue Trail at Steamboat Ski Area in anticipation of opening day, just 15 days away.

Published on November 10, 2009

Ken and Travis Carpenter watch as earth-moving equipment working on the New Victory Highway rumbles past their West Acres home Monday.

Published on November 10, 2009

Crews from Duckels Construction began work on the New Victory Highway near West Acres Mobile Home Park during the weekend.

Published on November 10, 2009

The just completed Rocky Peak Village off Hilltop Parkway notched its first sale this week. Lori Thompson told an audience at the Steamboat Grand Thursday that the average sales price of townhomes and condominiums increased through the third quarter.

Published on November 8, 2009

Local author Dagny McKinley’s new book, “Wild Hearts: Dog Sledding in the Rockies,” chronicles her adventures leading tours at Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works near Milner.

Published on November 7, 2009

Harriet Freiberger and Ken Proper will release their new history book to the public from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Bud Werner Memorial Library. The book contrasts current photographs with historic views of the same locations.

Published on November 3, 2009

The home of Mike Kortas and Nina Darlington, part of the original Eckstein Ranch, was built in 1935 and recently renovated. The 13-acre property on 13th Street includes 31 platted lots.

Published on November 1, 2009

Charlie Hill, left, and Scott Clementson share a hug after the Steamboat Springs High School football team won the 1979 state championship. This season marks the 30th anniversary of that team.

Published on November 1, 2009

The property includes an historic home moved to the site from Old Town Steamboat Springs to save it from demolition.

Published on November 1, 2009

When Mike Kortas, a stone mason by trade, decided to build a garage/deck addition on his historic ranch house. He used the same split river rock used in the original 1935 construction.

Published on November 1, 2009

Unbridled wind gusts toppled an information kiosk in Torian Plum Plaza on Wednesday morning.

Published on October 29, 2009