Well, it soon will be upon us again. With covid, drought, high hay costs and low cattle prices, “What” you may ask, is about to hit us again? While not nearly as oppressive as the above list,...

Much of the work we undertake as individuals and businesses is to identify logical next steps in the work that we do, or at least be aware of them in order to make informed and helpful decisions....

For a two week period, the focus in the region is football, as that sport nears its end. The four smallest classifications played their semifinals last weekend, while the three largest classes are...

The leaves on the gambel oak are some of the last to go. They stubbornly hang on through rain and freezing weather, even after turning. They are testament to the toughness of the plant in general ...

“Old Jim didn’t have any enemies, just a lot of friends who didn’t like him.” I caught that line from an old movie on TV the other night. You know, the kind of movie that’s on at two in the...

Another State tournament is in the books, as volleyball took center stage last weekend. The region was very well represented at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs and quite a bit of...

Another round of state hardware was awarded over the past weekend, as gymnastics took its turn in the spotlight. While no area squad factored into the team title chase, a number of strong performances...

Writers occasionally develop something called writers block. In cowboy terms that means you can’t think of nuthin’ to say. Different writers do different things to get rid of it. Some go to a...

Dear Public Utilities Commission, It is my understanding that your office regulates the cost of certain commodities in my state. I also understand that all one must do to get permission to raise...

As people of faith, we like to imagine that there is a template we can engage that represents our best hope and understanding of this divine dance to which we have graciously been invited. Austere...

With the calendar flipping to November and the days continuing to get shorter, more champions are being crowned in many sports. Cross country was the latest to hand out hardware last weekend. Rocky...

“OK, somebody’s got to be the first to go,” the rancher said to the group of cows and calves milling in front of the gate as he pushed his horse into the herd. Normally, his words meant that one...

There are moments in many of our lives that, upon reflection, lead us to conclude that we simply were in the right place at the right time for whatever transpired. It’s important to distinguish such...

As the calendar turns to the final full week of October, the fall athletic season nears its conclusion. Another round of State championships are in the books, with softball handing out hardware last w...

I used to hate when people would say to me like “You’re going to miss this,” “don’t blink,” or “the days are long but the years are short.” I remember a friend saying something along...

Calf and Kid. Ever notice they both sound, when pronounced, like both begin with the same letter? Given my spelling prowess (spell check said prowuse was wrong), I may have actually interchanged the...

It can be hard for people to find themselves outside of their accustomed elements. To be removed from the known and cast into the unknown, sometimes with little notice or fanfare, can be, well ...

Softball postseason took a starring role last week, as regional competitions were held across the State. This weekend will see the state tournaments take the spotlight. Lamar, La Junta, Sterling and B...

Much is said about the family ranch and the family farm. Those reassuring words “the family ranch” describe a future for our industry. There is another segment of the cattle industry where family...