Articles
The Art of Fundraising
Hockey great Wayne Gretzky once said: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” That could be the mantra for everyone working to raise funds for the nonprofit community in Routt County.
Sweet Sixteen
When Renee first founded EDS, there was a real void in consistent, comprehensive dance training in Steamboat Springs. Inspired by dancers who had moved to town with strong training and experience, she felt called to create something that could match their passion.
A Clark Christmas 1954
It was Thanksgiving afternoon, a Currier and Ives kind of day. Snow sifted down onto an already deep pack. Houses were fragrant with turkey roasting for the evening meal. Cattle stood immobile in the snow, as close to the barns as fences allowed. Only the children were restless and at loose ends—pesky and obstreperous.
Eclipse Outlaw Chase
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many is a single, once-in-a-lifetime photograph worth—especially one taken beneath the shadow of a total solar eclipse?
A Horse is a Horse, of Course
Back in the day, nobody blinked at a horse riding in for a drink at a bar—or even clopping straight down Main Street.
When the Stars Align
Bonfire Dub was born in 2007, with soulful lyrics, a blend of reggae, folk and rock, and a commitment to uplift audiences. Nearly two decades later, the group continues to create music that lift the spirit.
Illumination
A glow emanates from K.C. Cannon's art—well, not just in her work, but in her way of moving through the world. “There is a sense of wonder for life that has captivated me since childhood, growing up in a family of creatives,” she said.
In the Studio with Connie Saddlemire
Saddlemire’s creative world is an experience of layered depth, visually and philosophically.
Getting Mellow with Music
In the past two decades, new studies have explored alternative approaches to alleviating the pain of mental health disorders, gaining credibility in the scientific community and showing real-life benefits for patients. I’m talking about the fields of art therapy and music therapy.
Wildhorse Cinema & Arts
In February 2025, Undiscovered Earth took over the lease at the six-plex movie theater in Wildhorse Plaza, renaming the space Wildhorse Cinema & Arts, and reimagining what it means to be a cultural gathering place in the Yampa Valley.
A Ranching Community
EARLE HAMMOND had worked outdoors all his life, and his sixty years had left his sinewy body lean and slightly bent. His hands were big and gnarled, and he had the habit of scratching the backs of them while he talked.
The Power of Art
Steamboat Springs is a place where art thrives—not only through world-class exhibitions but through a deep-rooted encouragement of participation. Here, creativity is not just something to observe but something to experience.