Chelsea Carroll, front, and Korey Wermager of Boulder, Colo., slide down the deck of the superpipe after the Men's Snowboarding Superpipe competition was called after the first run because of heavy snow on the third day of the Aspen 2016 X Games Saturday, Jan.30, 2016, at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)
The 2016 photos of the year chosen by Gazette photographers Mark Reis, Christian Murdock, Jerilee Bennett and Stacie Scott.
Chelsea Carroll, front, and Korey Wermager of Boulder, Colo., slide down the deck of the superpipe after the Men’s Snowboarding Superpipe competition was called after the first run because of heavy snow on the third day of the Aspen 2016 X Games Saturday, Jan.30, 2016, at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)CSPD officers Eric Reed, left, and E. Ohle carry a motorist from his car after he became stranded in a flooded intersection at Wilamette Place and Tiajuana Street Monday afternoon, August 29, 2016. Obscured in this photo is Colorado Springs community service officer Mattew Barnett, who aided in the rescue. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Beth Allan, dressed as Prince, crashes into the cold pond at the finishline Sunday, April 24, 2016, during the 48th annual Spring Splash on the final day of the 2015-2016 ski season at Winter Park. The annual event is the oldest pond skim in Colorado. Mary Jane will stay open until May 7. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)The Olympic Synchronized Swimming team from Egypt competes in the Free Routine final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Russia won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Denver quarterback Peyton Manning hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Woodland Park High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Michael DeWall arrived at his office Thursday morning, May 12, 2016, to find it filled with shredded paper and sticky notes. Seniors were allowed into the school overnight Wednesday night to pull off a number of senior pranks. Students, teachers and staff arrived at the school Thursday morning to find the results of their shenanigans. Photo gallery at Gazette.com Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Monday’s storms left fresh snow on Pikes Peak and standing water all around town. Jim McCall is reflected in a puddle at the Mesa Road overlook after stopping to take a photo of the fresh snow Tuesday, August 30, 2016. McCall is in the process of moving from Manitou Springs to Oklahoma and wanted to take a photo before leaving town. This and other Gazette photos are available for purchase at bit.ly/gazettephotos Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)The wind blows the fake snow into the air as Red Wing goalie Petr Mrazek defends the Detroit goal during the third period of the 2016 Stadium Series Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Coors Field in Denver. The Red Wings won 5-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas make angels in the confetti following Denver’s 20-18 win in the AFC Championship game against New England Patriots Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Mesa Ridge’s Samuel Freeman jumps into the arms of his Coach, Rob Braaten, and celebrates his win after competing in the 4A 145 lb. class during the finals matches for the Colorado Wrestling State Championships at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette. (STACIE SCOTT)A plush toy used for coaches challenges flies past US wrestler Frank Molinaro after he was injured during 65kg wrestling action Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Pine Creek’s Tanner Toussaint cheers with teammates after winning the Pine Creek and Broomfield 4A football state championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)John Hartley teaches bee enthusiasts about proper maintenance, handling, structure and appearance of a beehive at a home in Larkspur on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)First Step Preschool students wait for their graduation to begin at the Xfinity Roller Sports Arena on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. First Step Preschool in Black Forest abruptly shut its doors last week just two weeks before graduation. Parents raised about $1,500 and received other donations to hold a graduation for the kids. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette. (STACIE SCOTT)Nika Bylerly, 6, stirs the Fountain Riding and Roping Club mascot “Tigger†down Tejon Street while Isa Fox, 4, walks beside her during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo. The rodeo begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday at the Norris-Penrose Event Center. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)A snowboarder dresses up for opening day at Arapahoe Basin Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, on the first day of skiing in Colorado. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Lewis-Palmer celebrates after defeating Holy Family 3-0 in the 4A Colorado state volleyball tournament finals Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Denver Coliseum. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Maki Ishicu runs through new fallen snow Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016, over the John Blair Bridge along 30th Street near Mesa Road. Sunny skies melted much of the overnight snowfall in Colorado Springs and temperatures should hit the 60âs and 70âs later in the week. The 1880âs era stone bridge was built by John Blair, a landscape gardener who planned the original parks for Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)The Pikes Peak AdAmAn Club has been a Pikes Peak tradition since 1922. The group of mountaineers climb the east face of Pikes Peak and launch a fireworks display at the summit to usher in the New Year. (Mark Reis)Members of Ft. Carson’s 4th Infantry Division Salute Battery fire a volley for the arrival of Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter during a change of command fo the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command during a ceremony Friday, May 13, 2016 at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Graduates of the Rocky Mountain Lineman School held an unusual graduation ceremony Friday, April 29, 2016, giving a 2-hour demonstration of their skills before commencement at their Pikes Peak Community College campus. The 24 graduates demonstrated “hurt man rescue,” “cross arm changeout” and “transformer changeout” techniques. Organizers said the display would happen despite the weather conditions Friday because climbing poles in bad weather is fully expected in the field. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Location: 11999 state Highway 150 Mosca, CO 81146 www.nps.gov. The tallest dunes in North America, what else needs to be said. Experience the vast landscape through hiking, sand sledding, wildlife watching and more. (STACIE SCOTT, THE GAZETTE)US riders compete in the Team Pursuit final against Great Britain Saturday August 13, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team of Sarah Hammer, Kelly Catlin, Chloe Digest and Jennifer Valence won the Silver Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)6. Drive to a 14,000 Summit Not a drive for the faint of heart, Pikes Peak Highway will take you cliffside to the summit of “America’s Mountain.” Traffic moves slowly up steep grades and switchbacks often flanked by huge drops. You’ll want to tackle this one in a car that’s in good condition with great brakes. Another road that will take you to a different fourteener summit is the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in America. It makes the Pikes Peak Highway look like a pristine avenue. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Menorahs of all shapes and sizes are lit by those attending a Hanukkah service at the Temple Beit Torah. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Seniors dance into the sunset in the corridor between buildings at Palmer Ridge High School Friday, May 6, 2016, during the annual Senior Sunset, Senior Bridge Dance at Monument high school. The class of 2016 graduates Saturday, May 20, 2016, at The Broadmoor World Arena. The Gazette will be covering 60 area graduations this year including Palmer Ridge’s. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Farrier John Nieman of Elbert moves around a horse while trimming the animal’s feet Monday, December 15, 2015, at the Norris-Penrose Event Center stables. Nieman said he has some clients whose horses he works on every four weeks and some who go 16 weeks between visits. He said that horses feet tend to slow down in their growth in the winter months. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Hikers watch the moon rise from atop Pulpit Rock Sunday evening, November 13, 2016. The overnight âsupermoonâ was especially âsuperâ because itâs the closest full moon to Earth since 1948. The moon wonât be this close to the earth again until 2034. The moonâs orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical so sometimes it is closer and sometimes itâs farther away. When the moon is full as it makes its closest pass to Earth it is known as a supermoon. Photo by Mark Reis, The GazetteA summer storm rolls in over Colorado Springs on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances. At the end of his race, Yair Magana jumps over a stack of burning wood on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The races were held over the weekend at Ft. Carson for the public. ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY (photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)City of Colorado Springs employee Jeremy Kizewski was busy Wednesday, October 26, 2016 helping with the big job of blowing fallen leaves from the heavily tree-lined streets of Evergreen Cemetery. The leaves were blown onto grassy areas of the cemetery where they will be picked up and mulched by a crew from Brightview Landscaping. Andre Perkins with Brightview said that during the growing months it takes a crew of nine to mow and trim weekly around the nearly 100,000 headstones in the cemetery. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette2. The aspen leaves begin to change colors, with some of the best options in the Pikes Peak region. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)There’s a pot of gold, or gold Aspens, under an rainbow at the Continental Divide on Independence Pass on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)The aspen leaves shimmer under the sun at Maroon Lake in Aspen on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Despite a remote spot and an ominous moniker — “Deadly Bells,” meant as a warning to climbers of the two fourteeners — Maroon Bells is purportedly the “most photographed view in the U.S.” Motor access is limited and a shuttle outside Aspen is the best bet. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Leslie McWilliams of Colorado Springs jumps from boulder to boulder in an aspen grove Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, on Guanella Pass near Georgetown, Colo. The aspens on the northside of the pass were green to yellow to red. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)A skier drops into double black Patrol Bowl on the top of Chair 9 Sunday, March 27, 2016, on a bluebird day at Loveland Ski Area. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)US wrestler Kyle Snyder, a Coronado High School graduate, gets a thumb in the eye from Romania’s Albert Saratov during their 97kg quarterfinal Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Kylee D’Angelo feels her newly shaved head as she is cheered on by friends during Bald for Bucks at Rampart High School on Friday, February 26, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette. (STACIE SCOTT)Rodeo clown Keith Isley gets ready in his trailer Wednesday, July 13, 2016, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Jermaine Frye’s niece, Skylar Reeves, 5, pauses before a photo of her uncle before a candlelight vigil for the Cimarron Hills Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on November 4. Frye died October 29, a day after being released from the hospital for treatment of a work-related injury he sustained during training. Gazette file photo.Adam Field, kisses his daughter, Annabella,5, before waiting for the ceremony that will grant him U.S. citizenship. Field is from Ireland. A Naturalization Ceremony for 31 people from 21 countries to become U. S. citizens, was held at PPLD 21c Thursday morning, July 7, 2016. Carol Lawrence, The Gazette (CAROL LAWRENCE)After nine months in Afghanistan, Sgt. Patrician Nunez (right) gives a big kiss to her husband, Spec. Adrian Ramos, while their family took photos after a Ft. Carson homecoming. Nunez was one of about 95 Ft. Carson soldiers made it home in time for Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 20, 2016. The soldiers are from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and were deployed in February to Afghanistan. photo by Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Air Academy High School graduate Riley Rodriguez points to fellow grads in the audience after receiving her diploma Thursday May 19, 2016 at Clune Arena on the Air Force Academy. She was one of the 342 that graduated from the high school located on academy grounds. For photo galleries of Air Force Academy and other local graduations, go to gazettedev.gazette.com/graduation. CAROL LAWRENCE,THE GAZETTE (CAROL LAWRENCE)Mike Grupp and Sarah Nash (right to left) watch fireworks over the bandshell at the Fourth on the Third Star-Spangled Salute at Ft. Caron on Sunday, July 3, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)Bob Einspahr waits outside the Colorado Jet Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on September 17, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Steve Bedigian shouts “freedom” from his “freedom tower” on his property in the Hartsel Flats area on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Ken Haynes flies an Inspire 1 pro drone east off 21st Street near Gold Hill Mesa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. Haynes’ business, AGL Drone Services, provides a variety of services like aerial progress photos, property perspective, and video streaming. He also has a private pilot license. Haynes thinks people that fly drones need to be qualified and careful. Carol Lawrence, The Gazette (Carol Lawrence)The sun sets over the mountains near Greeley on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Fifth graders from the Vanguard School reenact a scene from the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, which took place during the Civil War, at the school on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Discovery Canyon golfer Luke Trujillo is pictured at The Club at Flying Horse on Friday, September 30, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Joe Parsons jumps above the lights during the Snowmobile Freestyle competition on the second day of the Aspen 2016 X Games Friday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. Parsons took the gold with a score of 90.00. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)A Bluet Damselfly casts a tiny shadow on the blade of a plant growing in one of the ponds at Fountain Creek Regional Park on Thursday, July 7, 2016. ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)Smokey the Bear rises above the crowd at the Labor Day balloon festival in Memorial Park. photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Around 2000 soldiers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Ft. Carson marched through Monument Valley Park to the Marian House Soup Kitchen with backpacks full of presents for those in need on Friday, December 4, 2015. Some of the soldiers started the march at Dorchester Park and some had started the evening before and slept in the park. The soldiers bought the items they brought to give away out of their own pockets. JERILEE BENNETT/THE GAZETTE (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Cory Santiago (left) was having the time of his life thanks to a collaboration between the Air Force Academy and the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Thursday, October 27, 2016 with a collaboration .Cory’s wish was to play a baseball game in a stadium. Cory not only treated to a baseball game in his honor, but his teammates were all Minions and Disney characters. Santiago has a life-threatening digestive disorder. Cory’s big sister, Leila Santiago (right), got play in the game, also. photo by Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Runners cross the finishline Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, during the fifth annual Waldo Waldo 5k through downtown Colorado Springs. The event was raised money for Rocky Mountain Field Institute and the Trails and Open Space Coalition. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)After being gone for nine months, Maximillian Bass meets her dad, Spec. Michael Bass, for the first time. Genevieve Bass (top) and Constantine bass (left) waste no time climbing up on their dad. About 95 Ft. Carson soldiers made it home in time for Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The soldiers are from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and were deployed in February to Afghanistan. photo by Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)An emotional Benjamin Stallmann squeezes Paul Solomon into a hug after the Air Force Academy Class of 2016 Graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Richard Griffin of Florissant poses for photos outside the Colorado Jet Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on September 17, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump juggles baby cousins Evelyn Kate Keane, 6-months-old, and Kellen Campbell, 3-months-old, following his speech at the Gallogly Events Center at UCCS on Friday, July 29, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Jay Combs brought her dog “Bear” with her to walk across the stage and receive her diploma during Colorado College’s Commencement for the class of 2016 Monday, May 16, 2016 on the Armstrong Quadrangle on campus. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)This owl and owlet nest may look like it’s in the middle of the woods, but it was actually in a bank parking lot. photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Lane Malouff , 30, runs out of tree after climbing a pine tree more than 3 stories tall at the corner of Lelaray St. and Eagle View Dr.. Malouff was trying to evade being arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Dept. on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Malouff sat in the tree for five hours, before finally being coaxed down. Because there was suspicion of him having a weapon, the SWAT team and a Tactical Rescue Vehicle were sent out. According to court records, Malouff had warrants in numerous cases, all outside of El Paso County. Most of his charges are in Alamosa County with his most serious charge being attempted murder. (photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The races were held over the weekend at Ft. Carson for the public. (photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)A majestic Great Blue Heron was dining on the fish in a Monument Valley Park pond on Monday, March 28, 2016. Great Blue Herons are native to Colorado with some of them migrating and others staying all year. Rookeries or breeding colonies can be seen in our region east of I-25 on Fountain Creek or Fountain Creek Regional Park. They feed primarily on small fish, swallowing them whole, head first, so the scales don’t get them stuck. (photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Carson Bird, Air Forceâs 2007 All-American defensive back, kisses his wife Brittany Bird before flipping the coin toss as the Falcons honorary captain Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, before the game against Georgia State at Falcon Stadium on Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Bird has lost his left leg as he is fighting a rare form of bone cancer called Chondrosarcoma. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)A view of Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Feb. 7, 2016Aging Peyton Manning and powerful defense end Super Bowl droughtManning, in his final game, rode one of NFL history’s most violent and stingy defenses to victory over Cam Newton and the Panthers. The victory ended the Broncos long vacation from ruling the NFL. The victory also placed on display a team built by Bronco godfather John Elway. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)US Fencer Gerek Meinhardt, right, takes on Italyâs Daniele Garozzo in Team Foil competition Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team took the Bronze Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gets past Broncos safety Darien Stewart and linebacker Corey Nelson (left to right) to score a touchdown during the second quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Larry Motter kisses his wife of 47 years, Darnly, at their Colorado Springs home Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2016. Larry suffered a head injury on Feb. 13, 1977 when the family was hit by a drunk driver in South Dakota. Darnly has been taking care of him while raising their family for the last 39 years. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Patrick Monahan and Train perform Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, during the American Kickoff concert at Falcon Stadium. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Whiteout and blizzard conditions have closed I-25 in both directions from Monument. A Colorado State Trooper blocks the southbound onramp for I-25 in Monument, Colorado on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. (photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)A Canada goose makes a contortionist move while preening on one leg on a pond rock at Fountain Creek Regional Park on Thursday, July 7, 2016. ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)A Cottontail rabbit chows on one of the plants growing next to a trail at Fountain Creek Regional Park on Thursday, July 7, 2016. ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)Air Academy’s Maria Mettler is the Gazette Girls’ Cross Country Peak Performer of the Year, pictured at Holmes Middle School on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Artist Karen Hitt paints a landscape in oil paints in Garden of the Gods, Thursday Sept. 15, 2016. She travels the country painting mostly plein air, a French term meaning “open (in full) air”. Her webisite is: http://www.anoriginalhitt.com/ Carol lawrence, the gazetteRacer Blake Fuller felt so good about slice over a minute of the record in his car’s category, that he almost flew off of his car. He took first in the Electric-Electric Production category at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday, June 26, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette)Broncos linebacker Von Miller grabs Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of Denver’s 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)A view of Lake Dorothy from South Arapaho Peak in the Indian Peaks Wilderness on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Switchbacks defender Josh Phillips heads the ball over Arizona United SC forward Long Tan during the first half Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Switchbacks Stadium in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)
