The Last Stand
Latest Photos by Brian Ray
Tim Zink, general manager for the 681-acre Three Springs development in Durango, talks about the site April 10. "It took us a long time to get gas, water and other improvements installed," he said. "You don't understand the amount of money that's underneath this dirt."
Tim Zink, general manager of the 681-acre Three Springs development that was annexed into Durango in 2004, talks about the annexation process in a conference room on the site April 10. "We basically had to prove our case that this was going to be a good thing for the city of Durango," he said.
Durango senior planner Tim McHarg says the city’s Three Spring development, annexed in 2004, got a significant boost from a new hospital and commercial district that already were on the site and spurred the community’s growth.
Tim Zink, of the Three Springs development in Durango, uses a model of the site to explain its new urbanism planning style, which is designed to reduce off-site car trips with pedestrian-friendly features, parks, commercial districts and other features.
Durango Planning Director Greg Hoch says he felt “political pressure” from city officials to approve the 681-acre Three Springs development in 2004.
Brandon Marr plays on stage during the Steamboat Springs High School Jazz Band’s performance Tuesday evening.
Derek Blake plays on stage during the Jazz Band’s performance Tuesday evening.
Nicole Idzahl warms up before rehearsal with her African dancing troupe at the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday evening.
Local artist Laura Wait discusses her work on a new style of book art in her studio in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday morning.
Laura Wait displays a mix of paintings and written text in one of her many art books.
Laura Wait arranges pages on a frame in her Steamboat Springs studio. The work is part of a new book art series centered on chess.
Construction crews work to complete the stonework and other projects near the hot springs pools at Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. The Hot Springs Board of Directors voted last week to defer the new construction fee and seek other ways to raise money for the next phase of construction, which may include expansion of the fitness portion of the recreation center.
Steamboat’s Tyler Ostrom, left, makes contact with a Battle Mountain defender during the game at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday afternoon. Steamboat defeated Battle Mountain, 12-6.
Hangar Gift Shop owner Ben Gero works behind the counter at his store in Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.
One mud season perk is Burger Night on Thursdays at Old Town Pub. All burgers are half-price from 5 to 10 p.m. Served at one temperature, with fries.
The Yampa River, shown here in south Routt County, along with the Elk River, may experience what Routt County Emergency Management Director Chuck Vale describes as “high water” in the coming months as snow runoff and rain combine to flood the waterways.
Severe Needs Paraprofessional Heidi Mueller uses a Tango assistive technology device to communicate with first-grader Jack English during lunchtime at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Friday.
Strawberry Park Elementary School first-grader Jack English enjoys swinging by himself on the playground at the school in Steamboat Springs on Friday.
Steamboat’s John Burrow, left, works toward the goal during the Sailors’ game against Mountain Range High School at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Steamboat defeated Mountain Range, 9-4.
Judy Trujillo works the short-order grill behind an ornately decorated breakfast bar at the Turntable restaurant in Minturn. Many local residents are concerned the annexation of land planned for a large luxury housing development, golf course and private ski area will destroy the town’s true character and sense of nostalgia.
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