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Samantha Johnston, 32, has been the regional advertising director for the <cite>Steamboat Pilot & Today</cite>, <cite>Craig Daily Press</cite> and <cite>Hayden Valley Press</cite> since January 2006. She previously worked as publisher of the <cite>Craig Daily Press</cite> for five years (2001-2006). Prior to that, she worked as <cite>Steamboat Pilot & Today</cite> classified advertising supervisor (1999-2000); and <cite>Craig Daily Press</cite> advertising manager (2000-2001). Johnston grew up in Steamboat Springs and graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with a degree in Technical Journalism. She received her MBA from Regis University in May 2007. Johnston is actively involved in the Steamboat Springs and Craig communities. She is a member of the Ski Town USA morning Rotary club and a Steamboat Springs Chamber Orchestra board member. Johnstons is a part-time firefigther and EMT with Craig Fire/Rescue. In her spare time, Johnston can be found racing IMCA Modifieds on area dirt tracks.

Recent stories

Winning isn’t always pretty

Bulldogs find a way to beat Rangely in three

By Samantha Johnston

October 14, 2005

If it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, then it has to be the size of the fight in the dog.

Local leaders chapter taking applications

By Samantha Johnston

July 20, 2005

Membership has its privileges.

Gone grillin’

Barbecue about more than just good food

By Samantha Johnston

July 14, 2005

Perhaps it’s the lure of a tasty burger or the smell that screams summertime. Whatever the reason, grilling is a popular summer pastime with appeal that lasts through a winter snowstorm.

Freedom flies

Flag Day elicits variety of emotions

By Samantha Johnston

June 13, 2005

Jim Meineke took his share of bullets fighting for the freedom of America. He came home to tell his story. For so many others, the story ends on foreign soil fighting for the freedoms to which all Americans are entitled.

Paving problems

Traveling asphalt companies scam homeowners

By Samantha Johnston

June 10, 2005

Scam artists offering low-price driveway paving services reportedly have made a trail through Moffat County, and this isn’t the first time.

Program offers advocacy for mothers

By Samantha Johnston

April 7, 2005

Kristine Pech is the mother of three healthy children, but she had no idea how much she didn’t know about motherhood until the fourth time around.

An F for civic duty

By Samantha Johnston

April 6, 2005

I was meeting with a client Tuesday who noticed my “I voted” sticker and asked me what I voted for. I was torn about whether to laugh or whether to be dumbfounded that a businessperson in our community had no idea that a city election was taking place.

Fine-tuned fellowship

By Samantha Johnston

March 18, 2005

Sandra Kruczek can think of few things that are more beautiful than friends sharing the experience of music together.

Help workers get out vote

By Samantha Johnston

August 9, 2004

I spoke to a 6-year-old at the courthouse last week, and asked her whether she knew what voting meant. She said, “Yes.” I asked her why she thought it would be important to vote, and her response made me smile.

Spicing things up

Local business wins Steamboat chili cook-off

By Samantha Johnston

August 9, 2004

Local business owners David and Nikora Myers know how to whip up a mean batch of pork green chili, and they’ve got the ski vacation to prove it.

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