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WINTER X

January 27th, 2011, 5:30 pm by

It’s time for the Winter X Games. Shaun White promise a new 1080, who know what else will happen this weekend. Christian and reporters Brian Gomez and Dena Rosenberry are up in Aspen catch what’s what. Check out the gallery of Christian’s snaps and check Gazette.com for latest stories.

Madison Bailey, 16, of Basalt, Colo., competes during the United States of America Snowboarding Association Rail Jam qualifier in the X Fest Snow Park in the shadows of the ESPN Winter X Games 15 at Aspen's Buttermilk Mountain Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Some great moments from the weekend

December 6th, 2010, 11:51 am by

The staff was busy this weekend covering a lot of events and they captured some great moments.

The Manitou Springs cheerleading team reacts to taking second place in the CHSAA 3A State Spirit Competition at the Denver Coliseum on Saturday, Dec. 4 2010. ( The Gazette, Brandon Iwamoto)

Becca Roodhuyzen holds an upward-facing dog poise while doing a sun salutation during Yoga for Give Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the Stargazers Theatre. About 75 yogis practiced some or all 108 sun salutations as a fundraiser for the Women's Resource Agency in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Air Academy's Connor Henricks skates against Cheyenne Mountain's Kevin Davis (10) Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Sertich Ice Center. (The Gazette, Kevin Kreck)

Thousands lined Tejon Street in Colorado Springs on a chilly evening on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 to watch the annual Festival of Lights Parade wind it's way downtown. (Gazette, Bryan Oller)

Brian Beaman, foreground, on his way to winning the finals of the 10m Men's Air Pistol competition at the 2010 Winter Airgun Championships Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Mark Reis)

Do their best at making a silly portrait Trinity Polk, 10, left, and Breanna McAfee, back center, and her children Sam, 5, James, 6, and Corynn, 9, back right, have their portrait taken by Richard Stamats. Four local photographers, including Stamats, right, donated their time on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 taking portraits of people and families that are clients of Ecumenical Social Ministries and Catholic Charities at First Presbyterian Church as part of Day of Photography, which is Saturday. (Gazette, Bryan Oller)

Air Force's Todd Fletchter scraps for the ball with Evansville's Kavon Lacey during the second half of a game. Air Force defeated Evansville 57-56 on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Clune Arena. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)

Although he died in 1902, Winfield Scott Stratton was the guest of honor at Holiday Tea with Stratton at the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center on Sunday, December 5, 2010. Stratton, played by historical portrayer Richard Marold, talked about his life in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett )

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Community Appreciation Day at the Olympic Training Center.

June 27th, 2010, 2:01 pm by

A lot of fun and lots of people to see during Community Appreciation Day at the Olympic Training Center. Bryan stopped by to check it out. Take a look at what he found at our gallery.

Zech and Randi Flaugh playing with their daughter Autumn as they wait for an autogaph from an Olympian. A large continuous crowd explored the grounds of the Olympic Training Center on Saturday, June 26, 2010 watching Olympic sports demonstrations and meeting several Olympic athletes. The USOC wanted to pay a tribute to it's hometown and to Olympic Day, which is celebrated on June 23 around the world, with a Community Appreciation Day celebration. Bryan Oller, The Gazette

A fan poses with Olympian Rachael Flatt as many took the opportunity to explore the grounds of the Olympic Training Center on Saturday, June 26, 2010 watching Olympic sports demonstrations and meeting several Olympic athletes. The USOC wanted to pay a tribute to it's hometown and to Olympic Day, which is celebrated on June 23 around the world, with a Community Appreciation Day celebration. Bryan Oller, The Gazette

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Weekends get busy

April 11th, 2010, 4:10 pm by

The weekends can get very busy for the photo staff. Here is a small sampling of the events we went to this weekend. From the Colorado Springs All City High School Step Show and Dance Competition, the Colorado Springs Classic Criterium, the Glenn Peterson Track Invitational , Divide Mayoral Inauguration to the ISU Synchronized Skating Championships.

What did you all go to this weekend? Did you shoot great photos? If you would like to share, send them to photo@gazette.com.

Even though he was already elected as mayor of Divide, Spright, was still handing out kisses. The three-legged pitbull mix rescue dog, greeted just about everyone who came to his mayoral inauguration on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was giving a big kiss to Roni Gordon, who campaigned for him. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Olympic Images

February 18th, 2010, 7:06 am by

Some great photos from the Winter Games being made. Here are a few to check out.

Smiley Pool/ Houston Chonicle

John Leyba/ The Denver Post

Seattle Times

The Los Angeles Times

Associated Press

Zuma Press

Sport Illustrated/Time Magazine

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Home of Olympians

February 15th, 2010, 11:29 am by

Christian got a chance to visit  the Howelson Hill ski area in Steamboat Springs and see what makes Olympians.

More photos.

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January 26th, 2010, 4:01 pm by

After winning the US National Figure Skating Championships, local skater Rachael Flatt was honored by her classmates and teachers at a school assembly. Flatt will compete at the Vancouver Olympic Games next month. So be sure to stay tuned  to see how she does.

RACHAEL FLATT

Rachael Flatt reacts Tuesday, January 26, 2010 as teachers and students applaud after they watched a replay of the long program that won her the gold medal at the National Figure Skating Championships. Mark Reis, The Gazette

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