“Jared and Adam Molzahn keep Eddie Herring from falling off a ledge overlooking Ruby Canyon on the Colorado River while riding ATVs and geocaching,” wrote Linda Molzahn. who sent in this photo.

Abby Landmeier of Grand Junction spent six weeks in Turkey as part of Rotary’s Group Study Exchange Program for young professionals ages 25–40. In this photo taken in Cappodocia, Turkey, are from left, Kathryn Grosscup from Glenwood Springs, Megan Fisher from Colorado Springs, Erica Lewis Kennedy from Montrose, Landmeier of Grand Junction and Rotarian team leader Jane Hammud from Colorado Springs. The group learned about nonprofits, government and the culture of Turkey. Learn about the rotary program at http://www.rotary.org.

Rodd and Amy Taylor got their photo taken with Miranda Lambert at Country Jam in June.

The Grand Mesa Thunder 9–10 girls Little League team were the district and state champions. Pictured in the front row are Kayla Wright, Jessalyn Herrera, Shay Otero, Cloey Campbell, Nicole Roberts, Kelty Key, Sierra Dunham, Ashleigh Satterfield, Jaeda Coppers, Mikayla Sturns and Erica Broderson. In the back row are manager Kristi Couter, coach Shaun Satterfield and coach Brandi Power.

Lynne Klish and Sandy Klein, teachers for the Good News Club at Orchard Mesa Lincoln Elementary School, gave out information and free books at club booth at the Mesa County Fair in July.

Grand Junction Soccer Club and Gump’s LLC sent seven local girls, coaches and two parents on an 11-day soccer tour near Sao Paulo, Brazil, from June 17–28. This photo was taken at the girl’s first game and the local school children came to watch, the emailed photo submission said. Pictured in the bottom row from left are coach Nick Gumpert, Brier Youngfleish, Allyson Kissel and Marisa Edmondson. In the top row are coach JR Fernandes, a Brazilian coach whose name was not available, India Hilty, Samantha Melchor, Nicole Harkreader, Karina Beldoy and coach Julio. The parents who accompanied the team were Bill Hilty and Jill Rimmey, who sent in this photo.

The Western Slope ATV Association pauses for a photo after laying several tons of rock on a work project at a creek crossing above Monument Lake on Grand Mesa this summer. Member Kellie Park took this photo.

Ron and Mary McDonald took this photo of their grandchildren Cadogan and Eleri Wheat , while the two were visiting from Montana in July. “ I love that they were both up in the air” in this photo, said the emailed submission.

Brittlynn Jade O’Dell, 9, won first place in the 20-and-under golf tournament on July 5 at Broken Tee Golf Course in Englewood.  Brittlynn was first out of 13 girls and was the only girl from Grand Junction, according to the photo submission. Brittlynn’s father Brian took this photo, which was sent in by her moter, Jody O’Dell.

Flower Motor Co. and its partners Ram Truck, Business Link and Dodge donated $6,000 toward the Montrose County Fair & Rodeo’s 2012 CPRA Rodeo that was July 20–21. Pictured here from left to write are Tracy Baldwin, Amanda Seymour, Wes Goza, Fritz Flower , Kendall Franks and John Gibson. Ashley Watson, kneeling, presents a Montrose County Fair & Rodeo poster to Flower.

This is the Grand Junction veterans’ team that participated in the 2012 Golden Age Games. The team received seven medals and the special Challenge Award at the games in St. Louis. Pictured standing from right to left are Kurt Dangler, Jackie Johnson, VA coach Henry Bullock, David Murphy, Nancy Carbajal, Swan Johnson, Tom Jenkins, Chuck Ackerman, Joe Replogle and Darrel Chapman. Seated are Emma Folnsbee, Don Jenkins, Al Atkinsen and Lee Uhey. Sue Chapman took and sent in this photo.

The Mavs 11u team won the Steamboat Mountain Magic Tournament that took place June 22–24 in Steamboat Springs. Pictured from left to right in the bottom row are Carson Crone, JD Daniel, Sebo Campbell and Ryan Kirby. In the middle row are Beau Thornton, Levi Prall, Marcus Lee, Stevenson Reynolds and Christian Hafey. In the back row are coach Myk Thornton, coach Corey Hafey, manager Trent Prall and coach Chuck Daniel. Sue Rodda took this photo, which was sent in by Lucy Reynolds.

These National Park Service photos were taken during the Independence Monument climb on the Fourth of July in Colorado National Monument. “Freedom Flies High!” wrote Page Merrifeld with the monument. Photo courtesy of National Park Service

This National Park Service photos was taken during the Independence Monument climb on the Fourth of July in Colorado National Monument. “Freedom Flies High!” wrote Page Merrifeld with the monument.

Caole Lowry, Tracy LaFebre, Brena Davis, Liz Hochevar, Jana Gerow and TJ Stephens dressed as suffragettes for the Fourth of July parade. Hochevar submitted this photo.

Jesse, Ginny and Kaylani get some time with Hercules a miniature horse during the Itty Bitty day camp offered by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado this summer. There were 20 kids ages 4–7 who attended the camp for grieving children that had the theme Giddy Up Grief. “Kids explored their feelings through activities like storytelling, a stick horse rodeo, a trail ride and some time with miniature horses. The activities were designed to be fun and interactive for the children but also provided the opportunity for the kids to express their grief and see other kids coping with loss,” said the email submission from Alyssa Hampson with Hospice. Hannah Cunningham took this photo.

Sam reads with an adult volunteer. Robin Owen took this photo.

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Harry Roatcap waits for his helicopter ride with Gateway Canyon Air Tours. The ride was a gift for Roatcap’s 80th birthday. This photo was taken by Jean Roatcap.

Metal junk artists Cindy Beckage and Fred Powell made this snowman in December. They brought it out in June “in hopes that the sign might bring some relief in Colorado,” wrote Shirley Powell, who sent in this photo.

A girl shows off her catch during Huck Finn Days at Ridgway State Park. It was a 15 1/2-inch brown. Joann York, the park photographer, took this photo that was sent in by park volunteer Steve Burnick.

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Toni Woodrum of Ridgway paints one of the gardens that was featured in the 21 annual Garden Tour in Palisade that benefited the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens.

Shirley Bauman holds onto Brian Mahoney as they get ready to take a ride for Bauman’s birthday in May. Bauman’s daughter Gretchen Richardson, took this photo.

Grand Mesa Chorus members entertained the fans at the Grand Junction Rockies game on June 24. “What an excellent experience! Loved it!” wrote Sue Chapman who sent in this photo, which was taken by Colette Mayers.

Kurt Neuwswanger took this photo of the smoky sunset on June 18. Neuswanger took this photo from U.S. Highway 50 near the county line.

“Big Guy Ritter getting ready for opening day,” wrote Val Ritter about this photo.

Doug Levinson, principal at Scenic Elementary School, sent in this photo taken the final day of the last school year in May. Students are forming the letters WHBN, which stand for “work hard be nice.” This photo was taken by Yanowhich Studios from the top of a ladder on a Grand Junction Fire Department truck.

These are the grand champions of the Pro Bono Project of Mesa County Inc.’s “The Big LAWBowlski” at Orchard Mesa Lanes. Pictured from left are Richard Caul, Ray Hailey, Joel Soronen and Jim Giese. “The Pro Bono Project is a local nonprofit that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and victims of domestic violence,” wrote Karen Detmers, who took this photo and is the director of the project.