“Reading the News,” by Erwin E. Smith, c. 1908 from The Library of Congress
We receive and come across all sorts of interesting information from a wide range of sources. Below, we gather some quick links to news stories, web features, and other items of interest gathered from the web, social media, and from you, the most recent posted first.
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Cowboy Poetry Week
Eighteenth annual: April 21-27, 2019
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“Tango Sed,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, December 11, 2018
“‘World’s smallest cow’ stuns owners days after giant steer Knickers went viral,” Daily Mirror, December 10, 2018
“If Santa Rode a Horse,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, December 7, 2018
“A George Phippen Cowboy Christmas,” by Bill Reynolds, Western Horseman, December 3, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with John Dofflemyer, Cowboy Crossroads, December 5, 2018
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“For his protest against rising tourism, Utah rancher lets his cows do the, uh, talking,” by Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune, December 7, 2018
“Dominant Bull Moose Shows Others Who’s Boss at Colorado Ranch,” yahoo.com, December 7, 2018
“Overlooked No More: Charley Parkhurst, Gold Rush Legend With a Hidden Identity,” by Tim Arango, New York Times, December, 2018
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“Goat Day,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, December 3, 2018
“Lawler Lions To Take Over Cowboy Poetry,” by Bob Fenske, nhtrib.com, December 1, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry at ND Cowboy Hall of Fame, part of Medora’s Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas!, bowmanextra.com, November 30, 2018
“‘Beyond the Next Ridge’ Tells True Cowboy Tales,” by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, November 28, 2018
“Women of the West: Merilyn Sustacha,” by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, November 27, 2018
“Elgin Student Wins Poetry Contest,” swoknews.com, November 26, 2018
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“Cowboy Mentality,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, November 26, 2018
“Lowman pens ‘And the Freight Trains Roll’,” by Linda Sailer, Dickinson Press, November 26, 2018
“Hats for all seasons,” by Gwen Petersen, The Fence Post, November 23, 2018
“Cowboy poetry gathering Dec. 7-8,” Wickenburg Sun, November 21, 2018
“Michael Martin Murphey keeping history alive,” By Katie Chicklinski-Cahill, Durango Herald, November 21, 2018
“Burned Out in 2017, A Rancher Confronts Wildfire—Again,” by Bryce Oates, Daily Yonder, November 20, 2018
“A Cowboy Christmas Carol,” by Josh Winquist, castanet.net, November 19, 2018
“Murphey headlining 2 nights of ‘Cowboy Christmas’ concerts at Lubbock’s Cactus,” by William Kerns, lubbockonline.com, November 18, 2018
“Ranch Hand Breakfast feeds more people than ever before,” kiitv.com, November 17, 2018
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“Grandpa Tommy Saved the World,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, November 13, 2018
Baxter Black’s new A Commotion of Rhyme book
“Cowboy volunteers ride to the rescue of horses and other animals from fire area,” by Melody Gutierrez, sfchronicle.com, November 10, 2018
“Tour Al Dunning’s Tack Room,” (video) Western Horseman, November 14, 2018
“The Top 10 signs of oncoming winter around the farmhouse,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, November 13, 2018
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“Saddle up on a weekend escape to a historic Arizona guest ranch (Ross Knox),” by Sharon Boorstin, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2018
“23rd Annual World Championship Ranch Rodeo,” by Karl Wehmhoener, myhighplains.com, November 7, 2018
“The Top 10 selling points for your old truck,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, November 6, 2018
“Holiday on the Ranch (Kent Rollins),” by José R. Ralat, Cowboys & Indians, November 5, 2018
“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with “Too Slim” of Riders In The Sky, , Cowboy Crossroads, November 5, 2018
“Peasants Hunting Pheasants,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, November 5, 2018
“Simmer and Shake,” by Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, November 3, 2018
“Kentucky farmer has ingenious way to round up his cows,” MSN.com, November 1, 2018
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“Ear Tag Identification,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, October 29, 2018
“Death of Ranch Hand Raises Important Legal Issues,” by Tiffany Dowell, agrilife.org, October 28, 2018
“Comstock To Host 13th Annual Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering,” by Don Schauda, sandhillsexpress.com, October 24, 2018
“25 Mysteries of the West,” by Jesse Hughey, Cowboys & Indians, October 5, 2018
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American Songster Radio with Dom Flemons: Black Cowboys season starts October 26, 2018
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“Hollenbecks receive ranch family honor,” Savanna Simmons, Tri-State Livestock News, October 23, 2018
“Deming Performing Arts Theater to host Mike Moutoux in concert on Saturday at Morgan Hall,” Deming Headlight, October 24, 2018
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“The Half Polled Rooty Toot,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, October 24, 2018
“Women of the West: Shawna Mahon,” by Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, October 24, 2018
“The Top Ten warnings about trick-or-treating at some farm houses,” by Mark Parker, Farm Talk, October 24, 2018
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“Cattle was important in early Florida,” by Susan Parker, staugustine.com, October 20, 2018
“Heritage Festival offers visitors a glimpse of Iron County tradition,” by JJ DeForest, St. George Spectrum & Daily News, October 20, 2018
“Cowboy artist’s exhibit celebrates movement, color and energy of the rodeo,” by Pamela Knudson, Grand Forks Herald, October 19, 2018
“Alzada show draws 125 despite weather,” ekalakaeagle.com, October 19, 2018
“The Man from Saba: Tommy Lee Jones,” by Gary Vorhes in 1992, Western Horseman, October 19, 2018
“The Making of a One-Piece Spur,” by Katie Frank, Western Horseman, October 17, 2018
“The Inaugural Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering: Music & Poetry,” by Anna Hedges, texashillcountry.com, October 17, 2018
“Apache Adams: Texas cowpuncher and storyteller,” (video) Western Horseman, October 19, 2018
“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Tom Russell, Cowboy Crossroads, October 16, 2018
“Locals bring artists to town to capture the vibrance of the small agricultural community of Faulkton, S.D.,” by Amanda Radke, Tri-State Livestock News, October 17, 2018
“Life of a rancher’s wife is not typical,” by Shanna Jordan, Bashaw Star, October 16, 2018
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“Hung Up in the Fence,” a poem in the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, October 15, 2018
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“Cowboy Crock Pot,” Kent Rollins (video), Western Horseman, October 2018
“Plenty of O-Pinin’ at 29th Annual Event,” The Sheet, October 13, 2018
“Boggsville Days,” by Bette McFarren, La Junta Tribune-Democrat, October 13, 2018
“Classic Reads from the Bunkhouse Bookshelf, Part One,” by Bill Reynolds, Western Horseman, September 26, 2018
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“Heber Valley Western Music and Cowboy Poetry Gathering,” Utah Stories, October 11, 2018
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“Alternative Dining and New Age Spa,” a poem in the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, October 10, 2018
“The Top 10 topics for the monthly farm/ranch staff meeting,” by Mark Parker, Farm Talk, October 9, 2018
“Yee-haw! Cowboys share poetry and prose at Western Slope Cowboy Gathering,”
by Cloie Sandlin, Beacon, October 7, 2018
“7 reasons to visit the West this winter,” by Suzanne Van Atten, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 6, 2018
“Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade,” (photos), Durango Herald, October 6, 2018
“Culture Days showcases depth of local culture in Stony Plain,” by Joshua Aldrich, Stony Plain Reporter, October 5, 2018
“Hereford tour showcases adaptability of the cattle to different environmental conditions,” by Rachel Gabel, The Fence Post, October 5, 2018
“Ohio man says rescued cow is a regular backseat passenger,” Associated Press, Yahoo, October 5, 2018
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In Our Thoughts: Dennis Gaines
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35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering- Tickets on Sale Now
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“Cowboy Poets And Musicians Honour Western Tradition,” by Cory Gialleonardo, highriveronline.com, September 30, 2018
“NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets,” southeastagnet.com, September 26, 2018
“Legendary Sire Dual Pep Dies at 33,” by Kelsey Pecsek Hruska and Molly Montag, Quarter Horse News, September 26, 2018
“Horses with Heritage,” by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, September 21, 2018
“Anatomy Of Beef Cattle,” beef2live.com, September 19, 2018
“Art Gallery: Charles Goodnight,” by Michele Powers Glaze, Cowboys & Indians, September 11, 2018
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“At the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Tall Tales, Resonant Rhymes,” by Chris Wohlwend, New York Times, September 26, 2018
“I Should’a Brought a Raincoat,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, September 25, 2018
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“Kick-off to Sierra Valley Art + Ag Trail, Plumas News, September 23, 2018
“Home of rare cattle protected,” TimesUnion, September 22, 2018
“‘Cowboy Bob’ Robert Dale Hagert,” OurayNews, September 22, 2018
“Stranded on I-94 with a load of cows,” by Katie Pinke, Agweek, September 21, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” Part Two with Joel Nelson, Cowboy Crossroads, September 19, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show, Oct. 7,” Ekalaka Eagle, September 21, 2018
“Russell, Ramblin’ Jack and a Night at the Opera,” by Chris Aaland, Durango Telegraph, September 20, 2018
“The thinking behind ‘Ride for the brand’,” by Jennifer Dorsey, Jackson Hole News & Guide, September 19, 2018
“Sask. author honoured for years of literary work,” by Jonathan Guignard, Global News, September 18, 2018
“Tee Cross Branding Traditions,” by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, September 17, 2018
“Real-World Solutions for Unwanted Horses,” by Christine Hamilton, Western Horseman, September 17, 2018
“Women on the auction block,” by Rae Price, WLJ, September 14, 2018
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“That Time Again,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, September 17, 2018
“Love and seasons,” by Jessie Veeder, Inforum, September 16, 2018
“Cowboy poets headed to Sweet Home Oct. 6,” by Alex Paul Sep, democratherald.com, September 14, 2018
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“For the love of the ranch,” by Jessica Claypole, Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 12, 2018
“14th Annual Not Just Cowboy Poetry and 6th Annual Apple Pie Throwdown,” Willits News, September 11, 2018
“The Top 10 excuses heard by veterinarians,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, September 11, 2018
“Florida Cattlemen Promoting Events,” Southeast AgNet Radio Network, September 11, 2018
“Photographer Christy Burleson Shoots Pendleton Round-Up,” by Kristin Brown, Cowboys & Indians, September 7, 2018
BC Cowboy Heritage Society Newsletter September, 2018
Cowboys & Indians 2018 NFR SWEEPSTAKES deadline September 30, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Joel Nelson, Cowboy Crossroads, September 5, 2018
“Lawn Clippings,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, September 10, 2018
“Country music, cowboy poetry provide enjoyable evening for Craig arts patrons at Luttrell Barn,” by Andy Bockelman, Craig Press, September 8, 2018
“You can’t put just one brand on Durango,” by Frank Lockwood, Durango Herald, September 8, 2018
“$3M Marana cattle fraud shatters friendship, puts 2 families on financial brink,” by Curt Prendergast, Arizona Daily Star, September 7, 2018
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Western Wordsmiths, the new site of the Western Wordsmiths chapter of the International Western Music Association
“The Chestnut Conundrum,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, September
6, 2018
Student Cowboy Poetry Contest, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (deadline November 1, 2018)
Cast Iron Care Tips by Kent Rollins, YouTube series
“The Top 10 ways to spot an out-of-towner at the coffee shop,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, September 5, 2018
“Cowboy and Drover Jubilee to celebrate Barkerville’s rich cowboy heritage,” by Lindsay Chung, Quesnel Observer, September 4, 2018
“From rookie to rancher: Learning how to be a cowgirl,” by Carrie Veselka, Progressive Cattleman, August 23, 2018
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“Labor Day on the Farm,” in the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, September 4, 2018
“Horses Handle Cattle Best,” by Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, August 16, 2018
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Eye on the West: Photography and the Contemporary West September 1-December 16, 2018 at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
“Cowboy Symposium celebrating 30th anniversary ,” by Ray Westbrook, A-J Media, August 31, 2018
“Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show, ” Ekalaka Eagle, August 31, 2018
“Cowboy Music And Poetry Gathering Announced At Lincoln Theater,” by BWW News Desk, August 29, 2018
“Lincoln Theater celebrates cowboy culture,” Napa Valley Register, August 29, 2018
“Finding Meaning,” by Skip Hellewell, lagunabeachindy.com, August 20, 2018
“Ranching and rodeo with the Wrights,” by Rod Miller, blog, August 20, 2018
“The Top 10 comments overheard on a cattlemen’s tour,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, August 28, 2018
“Museum Minute: Theodore Roosevelts’s Special Saddle,” by Kamila Kudelska, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, August 23, 2018
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“How Poetry Helped Sustain John McCain During His Years as a Prisoner of War,” by Olivia B. Waxman, Time, from April, 2018
“From the Horseman’s Mouth,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, August 24, 2018
“Centennial Celebration of the First Henry Stampede and Stockman’s Reunion,” by Ellen Carney, The Preston Citizen, August 24, 2018
“WILLA Award Winners & Finalists to be celebrated at this year’s conference,” Women Writing the West, August 22, 2018
“Ranch Horse News,” Western Horseman, Fall 2018
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“She Does the Books,” a poem, in the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, August 20, 2018
“Cowboy troubadour,” by Ollie Reed Jr., ABQJournal, August 19th, 2018
“Wild Horses, Wild Life In San Juan; Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo,” by Ashley Ludwig, patch.com, August 17, 2018
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“Central Coast musician shares California’s unsung country music legacy,” by Tom Wilmer, kcbx.org, August 16, 2018
“One Grand Celebration begins today,” heraldextra.com, August 16, 2018
“Naomi Katherine Camden,” Lewiston Tribune, August 15,2018
“Where’s the beef? How Coloradans are getting hooked on local meat,” by Haley Witt, gazette.com, August 15, 2018
“Calving Season: Coming of Age on a Montana Cattle Ranch,” by Nathan Reich, New York Times, August 14, 2018
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“Hoofbeats and paw prints and measuring time,” by Jessie Veeder, Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (blog), August 13, 2018
“The Canine Crew,” by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, (undated) posted August 13, 2018
“Historian and cowboy poet recounts good ol’ days of cattle drives on B.C. trail,” CBC News, August 11, 2018
“Fiddles and vittles; Cowboy gathering a peek back into the Old West,” by Tracy Harmon, Pueblo Chieftan, August 11, 2018
“Hay shortage leaves Texas ranchers scrambling for cattle feed,” by Bob Sechler,
American-Statesman, August 10, 2018
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35th annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering featured poets and musicians
“Paisley’s Cowboy Poetry a huge hit,” by S. Garrett Shaw, Lake County Examiner,
August 8, 2018
“Herd of cows help Florida police corner a fleeing suspect,” (video), The Guardian, August 8, 2018
“Beatties reopening Kay El Bar to guests,” by Kevin Cloe, Wickenburg Sun, August 8, 2018
“Federal agency studies unauthorized bridge in North Dakota,” The Associated Press, August 07, 2018
“Cowboy poets gather Aug. 9-11,” Daily Courier, August 2, 2018
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“Four Sixes cowboy Boots O’Neal to receive first-ever RHA Working Cowboy Award,” everythinglubbock.com, August 4, 2018
“An authentic way,” by Gwen Petersen, The Fence Post, August 3, 2018
“Rollin’ out good grub in Pinedale,” by Darius Larson, The Independent, August 3, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Amy Hale Auker, Cowboy Crossroads, August 1, 2018
“Crowds ‘buzz’ into annual Paisley Mosquito Festival,” by Michael Acosta, Lake County Examiner, August 1, 2018
“Best Fried Hush Puppies,” (a don’t-miss video; see the last few minutes), by Kent Rollins, YouTube, July 31, 2018
“National Day of the Cowboy makes first ride,” by Angel Carpenter, Blue Mountain Eagle, July 31, 2018
“Millard County Fair Aug. 8-11,” Millard County Chronicle Progress, July 31, 2018
“Outback,” the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, July 30, 2018
“Idaho Wildfire Burns 100,000 Acres, Displaces Thousands of Cattle,” by Wyatt Bechtel, Drovers, July 30, 2018
“In the Bunkhouse with Red Steagall,” by Kristin Brown, Cowboys & Indians, July 20, 2018
“It’s a dangerous business,” by Tayler Teichert, Progressive Cattleman, July 12, 2018
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“Plano Musician Braeden Paul,” by Jeff Campbell, Plano Magazine, July 17, 2018
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“Rancher, farmer, cowboy poet: meet the Salem man driving the mule team at the parade,” Ashley Stilson, Daily Herald, July 24, 2018
“The Top 10 trophies they ought to hand out at the county fair,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk, July 24, 2018
“The Roper’s Rule,” a poem, in the latest column by Baxter Black, baxterblack.com, July 23, 2018
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“Andy Hedges: Cowboy Songster & Poet Extolling the Virtues of the American West,” by Spring Sault, texashillcountry.com, July 20, 2018
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“Wink Ranch, May 2018,” by Dawn Wink, Dewdrops (blog), July 23, 2018
“Troubadours sing about America West at Luna Rossa Winery,” Deming Headlight, July 20, 2019
“The King Ranch,” (video) Western Horseman (at Facebook), July 20, 2018
“Treasures within Treasures — William Clark Letter,” by Nancy McClure, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, July 20, 2018
“Riverbend Live! brings two country acts to Winston,” by Erica Welch, The News-Review, July 20, 2018
“Kansas farmers react to ‘cow cuddling’ trend: ‘Holy cow’,” by Emily Younger, nrtoday.com, July 18, 2018
“Paisley Cowboy Poetry fundraiser kicks off Mosquito Festival,” by Kurt Liedtke, heraldandnews.com, July 19, 2018
“Fake News: ‘Cattle Crusher’ Post Goes Viral on Facebook,” by Wyatt Bechtel, Drovers,
July 18, 2018
“New Prairie City celebration honors Western lifestyle” by Angel Carpenter, Blue Mountain Eagle, July 17, 2018
“Civilized,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, July 16, 2018
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“Inside the Story: 14-year-old cowboy poet bringing back the Old West,” by Dan
Rascon, kutv.com, July 11, 2018
“Kelly Inducted into Utah Cowboy Hall of Fame,” wasatchwave.com, July 11, 2018
“A Flagship’s Proposed Slogan — ‘The World Needs More Cowboys’ — Draws Fire Out
West,” by Claire Hansen, The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 10, 2018
“Wanted: The Perfect Horse,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, July 6, 2018
“2018 Western Horseman Youth Art Contest Winners,” by Katie Frank, Western
Horseman, July 6, 2018
“Taking Note: Poetry Reading Is Up—Federal Survey Results,” by Sunil Iyengar,
NEA, June 7, 2018
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“A Close Call,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, July 9, 2018
“The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo,” by Christian Wallace, Texas Monthly, July, 2018
“A Hidden History of Black Cowboys, As Told By Dom Flemons…,” by Craig Havighurst, wmot.org, July 6, 2018
“Fiddling, harmonizing Quebe Sisters at Strand,” Village Soup, July 6, 2018
“Horses Had Dentists 3,000 Years Ago,” by Megan Gannon, National Geographic, July 2, 2018
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“The Last Cowboys: A Cattle-Ranching Family Fights to Survive,” by Simon Worrall, National Geographic, June 29, 2018
“Tornado damages ranches in Harding County, South Dakota,” tsln.com, June 29, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry is alive and kicking,” Flint Hills Media Project, June 2018
“Picture This!,” Elko Daily Free Press, June 29, 2018
“Poetry in (rodeo) motion,” Rodeo News, June, 2018
“31st Annual Gathering of Cowboy Poets Set for mid-August,” signalsaz.com, June 28, 2018
“Cowboy poetry at Westgate library,” by Brian Roche, wtvy.com, June 28, 2018
“Where’s the beef? Texas man accused of being all hat, no cattle,” by Patrick Johnston, Wichita Falls Times Record News, June 28, 2018
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“Value on tradition,” by Hunter Marrow, Hunter Marrow, The Argus Observer, June 22, 2018
“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Michael Martin Murphey, Cowboy Crossroads, June 19, 2018
“Saddle up! The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive rides into town…,” DailyMail.com, June 17, 2018
“Manhattanites keep Cowboy Poetry alive,” by Ann Olamiju, wibw.com, June 15, 2018
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“Cattle Couplets and Equine Quatrains,” by Rod Miller, Saddlebag Dispatches, Summer 2018.
“Bar D Chuckwagon celebrates 50th summer season,” by Katie Chicklinski-Cahill, Durango Herald, June 21, 2018
“Singing cowboy Ron Ball still wears the white hat,” by Claire Woodcock, Trail-Gazette, June 21, 2018
“Riverbend Live Just Over Two Weeks Away,” by Kyle Bailey, KQEN, June 21, 2018
“Stavely hosts 18th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering,” by Ian Gustafson, nantonnews.com, June 20, 2018
“2018 Legends and Legacies draws full crowd,” by Roger Cline, Big Spring Herald, June 20, 2018
“A Day to Remember,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, June 19, 2018
“Dryden performs original cowboy poetry at Arizona Heritage Center,” eacourier.com, June 19, 2018
“Working Ranch Cowboys Association: For the Greater Good,” by Savanna Simmons, tsln.com, June 18, 2018
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“Lies They Tell Writers, Part 44: Editors Love Enthusiasm.,” by Rod Miller (blog), June 18, 2018
“How ranchers in the West survive on their winnings from rodeo riding,” by Carson
Vaughan, Washington Post, June 15, 2018
“In Yellowstone, Heavy Lies the Stetson (on Kevin Costner’s Head),” by Carson
Vaughan, In These Times, June 14, 2018
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“The Role Of The Rodeo In A Changing West,” 1a.org, June 14, 2018
“Cowboying Up,” Durango Telegraph, June 14, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry [is] Earlier this year,” by Michael Acosta, Lake County Examiner, June 13, 2018
“Festival celebrates arts, culture,” Independent Enterprise, June 13, 2018
“Big Book of Buzzwords,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, June 12, 2018
“Louis L’Amour’s Legacy,” by Jesse Hughey, Cowboys & Indians, June 7, 2018
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“It isn’t always money that makes us rich,” by Jessie Veeder, Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (blog), June 11, 2018
“You Can’t Stop This Two-legged Ranch Dog From Working the Herd,” by Sara Brown, Drovers, June 7, 2018
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Rick Huff’s Best of the West Reviews, Summer 2018
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“Saddling up for Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest,” WIBW, June 8, 2018
“Chopper Cowboys,” by Katie Frank and Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, June 7,
2018
“End of May is payday for cattle ranchers,” by Gilroy Dispatch, June 6, 2018
“On D-Day anniversary, Nampa ceremony honors those ‘too young to shave,’” KTVB,
June 6, 2018
“Horsemen gather in Barriere from all over B.C. to enjoy Rendezvous 2018,” by Jill Hayward, Barriere Star Journal, June 5, 2018
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“Rim Country’s hidden gem – Dee Strickland Johnson, AKA ‘Buckshot Dot‘,” by Robin D. Bowen, Payson Roundup, June 5, 2018
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“Flynt and Frank,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, June 4, 2018
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering video
“Gardening season means secret manure stashes, friendly father-daughter rivalry,” by Jessie Veeder, Inforum, June 3, 2018
“Witness Footage of Cows Flying Through a Wyoming Tornado,” rock97online.com, May 29, 2018
“‘The Last Cowboys’ Review: Giving Good Rein,” by Andrew Graybill, Wall Street Journal,
May 25, 2018
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“Museum curator on archiving Will James’ art and writing: His ‘work should not be forgotten’,” by Anna Paige, Billings Gazette, June 1, 2018
“A Cowboy’s Crown,” by Katie Frank, Western Horseman, June 1, 2018 (from a 2016 article)
“Wylee Mitchell: Poetry in motion at rodeos,” by Anthony Mori, Elko Daily Free Press, May 31, 2018
“Medora, ND and Mt. Rushmore,” by Vic Anderson, eptrail.com, May 31, 2018
“Nevada authorities ask for help after 200+ cows missing,” Ag Daily, May 21, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Wallace McRae, Cowboy Crossroads, May 30, 2018
“Feedlot Cowboy,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, May 30, 2018
“The Top 10 hay-making challenges,” by Mark Parker, farmtalknewspaper.com, May 30, 2018
“Rare quadruplet calves born on central Minnesota farm,” by Robin Huebner, agweek.com, May 30, 2018
“Rancher Explores Cowboy Culture In Kazakhstan,” by Jerome McDonnell, wbez.org,
May 8, 2018
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2018 National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo and Chisholm Trail Western Music Show August 2-4, 2018, Abilene, Kansas
“Coyotes Conquered North America. Now They’re Heading South,” by JoAnna Klein, New York Times, May 24, 2018
“Tending the fields like a pioneer…,” by Murray Crawford, reddeeradvocate.com, May 23, 2018
“Open Air Art Day in New Raymer June 2,” South Platte Sentinel, May 22, 2018
“A tradition: Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering,” thedickinsonpress.com, May 21, 2018
“Marion C. Manwill 1930-2018,” heraldextra.com, May 20, 2018
“Coffee table book displays artists’ renderings of horses,” by Glenn Dromgoole, theeagle.com, May 20, 2018
“‘Black Cowboys’ and ‘The Best Country Blues You’ve Never Heard’ Chart New Trails
through Old-Time Music,” by Mark Reynolds, popmatters.com, May 18, 2018
“Riverbend Live Announces 2018 Season,” by Kyle Bailey, kqennewsradio.com, May 17, 2018
“Town: National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo” (video with Geff Dawson), eaglecomtv.net, May 14, 2018
“Celebrating the Colt,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, May 10, 2018
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“Livestock auction finds community helping youths,” Calaveras Enterprise, May 6, 2018
“Higher Education,” by Rod Miller, blog, May 5, 2018
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“Iconic Cap-K Ranch still going strong after 131 years as cattle operation,” by Scott Condon, Aspen Times, May 6, 2018
“Celebrate western heritage and the Air Force this week in Abilene,” by Nathaniel Ellsworth, Abilene Reporter-News, May 6, 2018
“Mom Leads Sons to Cattle Farming,” by Linda Williams, Lancaster Farming, May 4, 2018
“Exploring the impacts of a world without food animals,” farmanddairy.com, May 4, 2018
“Calving conundrums,” by Peggy Sanders, The Fence Post, May 4, 2018
“How the West was one at Abilene’s Western Heritage Classic,” by Greg Jaklewicz, Abilene Reporter-News, May 3, 2018
“Black Cowboys Are Real,” by Rory Doyle, Bitter Southerner, May 1, 2018
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“Never felt more like singing the blues: Gibson guitar firm files for bankruptcy,” by Edward Helmore, The Guardian, May 1, 2018
“25th Anniversary Cowboy Festival Gala” (video), sctv.com, May 1, 2018
“Our Amazing Grasslands~Schell Ranch” (video), USDA NRCS South Dakota,
April 30, 2018
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“Classified Ads (Interpreted),” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, April 30, 2018
“Mesquite Days returns to bring festivities to the Virgin Valley,” by Terell Wilkins, The Spectrum, April 30, 2018
“Stagecoach 2018: The 10 things we’ll remember about the festival,” by Vanessa Franko and Kelli Skye Fadroski, The Press-Enterprise, April 30, 2018
“Oklahoma wildfire causes significant cattle fatalities,” by Ashley Williams, globalmeatnews.com, April 28, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with John Erickson of “Hank the Cowdog” (audio), Cowboy Crossroads, April 26, 2018
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“My Baby, The Bull” By Darrell Arnold, Western Horseman, as written in December 1985, posted April 27, 2018
“Eight members of rodeo’s first family will compete in Clovis. A new book tells their story,” by Marek Warszawski, Fresno Bee, April 26, 2018
“Montana Playwrights Network Writer’s Challenge,” Helena Independent Record, April 25, 2018
“Western writers’ cookbook brings Old West and contemporary, home-style cooking together,” by Kristen Inbody, Great Falls Tribune, April 24, 2018
“Cowboy poet visits Whitecourt,” by Taryn Brandell, Whitecourt Star, April 23, 2018
“‘Black Cowboys’ Sheds Light On Overlooked Music Of African-Americans Who Went
West,” by Eric Westervelt, Here and Now, April 23, 2018
“Whitewood students learn about local Cowboy Poet,” (video) KEVN, April 18, 2018
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“Calving season and small triumphs,” by Jessie Veeder, Meanwhile, Back at the
Ranch (blog), April 23, 2018
“Stars Share Spotlight as Cowboy Festival Turns 25,” scvnews.com, April 22, 2018
“‘The Rider,’ starring a real rodeo horseman, is a breath of fresh prairie air for westerns,” by Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, April 18, 2018
“Suspect charged, arrested in million dollar cattle embezzlement case,” High Plains / Midwest Ag Journal, April 16, 2018
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“Just 14-years-old, this cowboy poet holds his own on the national stage,” by JaNae Francis, Standard-Examiner, April 21, 2018
“Winter Blues,” by Frank Gleeson (poem), Williams Lake Tribune, April 20, 2018
“A sign of the future in Morris: Cows + solar panels + fast electric car charger,” by Elizabeth Dunbar, mprnews.org, April 20, 2018
“A Cowboy’s Artist,” (on Bill Owen), Western Horseman, archived article posted April 20, 2018
“Flashback: Will Rogers’ Short Maguey,” by Dick Spencer III, Western Horseman, as written in April 1975, posted April 20, 2018
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“The Dude Wrangler,” by Dave Stamey, Facebook, April 19, 2018
“Dom Flemons Is Rewriting the American Songbook,” by Sriram Gopal, Washington City Paper, April 19, 2018
“Western Folklife Center presents Texas songster Andy Hedges,” Elko Daily Free Press, April 18, 2018
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“Ashley: Cowboy poet with Hill Country roots,” by Lindy Segall, Fredericksburg Standard, April 18, 2018
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“Q&A: Dom Flemons” (with video), by Kristin Brown, Cowboys & Indians, April 16, 2018
“For Nebraska cowboy poet R.P. Smith, the spirit of the West lives on in rhyme,” by Blake Ursch, Omaha World-Herald, April 16, 2018
“I Was Only Trying to Help,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, April 16, 2018
“Lies They Tell Writers, Part 44: Anyone can learn to write,” by Rod Miller, blog, April 16, 2018
“Al Jackson, a living legend,” by Cynthia Delaney, Elko Daily Free Press, April 14, 2018
“Bovines online: Farmers are using AI to help monitor cows,” by Ryan Nakashima, Yahoo! News, April 13, 2018
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“Dom Flemons,” (audio) by Ann Powers, World Cafe, April 12, 2018
“A Devastating Fall Couldn’t Keep This Rodeo ‘Rider’ Off Wild Horses,” by Terry
Gross, Fresh Air, April 10, 2018
“The New Head Catch,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, April 10, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Jerry Brooks (audio), Cowboy Crossroads, April 10, 2018
“Husband-and-Wife Work Crew,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, April 9, 2018
The Last Cowboys (forthcoming book)
“The Ranch at the End of the West,” by Mike Coppock, Cowboys & Indians, March 27,
2018
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“Neighbor Kelly,” by Jessie Veeder, Meanwhile…Back at the Ranch (blog), April 9,
2018
“Cowboy poet masters skill of storytelling,” by Ryan Soderlin, KMTV, April 9, 2018
“Quiet Pride” (about Shawn Cameron), by Jennifer Denison, Western Horseman, undated
“A Nevada Legacy,” (video) by John Wright, J.M. Capriola, undated
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Western Folklife Center seeks Programs Manager April 6, 2018
“Alaskan cowboys bring local beef to the table,” by Jennifer Tarnacki, Homer News, April 5, 2018
“Remembering the Queen of Cowboy Poetry,” by Chynna Lockett, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, April 5, 2018
“Drovers of the Chisholm Trail,” (video), Western Horseman, April 5, 2018
“A Love Story,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, April 4, 2018
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“April Events at the Dayton Library,” Waitsburg Times, April 5, 2018
“Poetry reading at Kingman library,” by Vanessa Espinoza, Daily Miner, April
5, 2018
“Cowboy poet releases new album,” by Tammy Rollie, Western Wheel, April 4, 2018
“On New Album, D.C. Musician Dom Flemons Shares the Lesser-Known History of
African American Cowboys,” by Stephanie Williams, dcmusicdownload.com, April 4,
2018
“Genoa celebrates Western Heritage April 27-29,” Record-Courier, April 3, 2018
“Herd of wild horses blocks Arizona road,” by Ben Hooper, upi.com, April 3, 2018
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“Hail and Farewell: Elizabeth Ebert, ‘Grand Dame of Cowboy Poetry,’ 1925-2018,”
by Simon Reichley, Melville House, April 4, 2018
“The Days When Cattle Were King and Barns Were Round,” by Jessica Hedges,
Branded in Ink, April 3, 2018
“For Cowboy Poets, One Topic is Taboo,” by Carson Vaughan, In These Times,
April 3, 2018
“Misty Morning Gathers,” Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, April 3, 2018
“GPS finds home on the range,” by Tyler Harris, Nebraska Farmer, March 29, 2018
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“Elizabeth Ebert, ‘Grand Dame of Cowboy Poetry,’ Dies at 93,” by Carson Vaughan, New York Times, April 1, 2018
“William S. Hart Park 2018 Events, ” by Johnathan Sanchez, The Signal, March 31, 2018
“Dude ranches of the Wild West,” by Jim Winnerman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 31, 2018
“For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection,” by Walter
Thompson-Hernández, New York Times, March 31, 2018
“In the Battle for the American West, the Cowboys Are Losing,” by Jim Carlton, Wall Street Journal, March 30, 2018
“6 artists added to the official Kansas Touring Roster,” The Emporia Gazette, March 30, 2018
“Glen Hollenbeck: Still riding for the G2 brand,” by Hannah Johlman, Tri-State Livestock News, March 29, 2018
“Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Celebrating Our Western Past,” The Magazine of Santa Clarita, March 29, 2018
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“Smooth to the Chute,” by Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, March 28, 2018
“A Celebration Among the Saguaros,” by Rod Miller, blog, March 28, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry Named Advocate of the Arts 2018,” Wasatch Wave, March 28, 2018
“Ranchers Get More Grazing Flexibility With New Program,” by Amanda Peacher, Wyoming Public Media, March 27, 2018
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“To live in these moments,” by Jessie Veeder, Back at the Ranch blog, March
26, 2018
“Flashback: An Old Ranch Custom,” by Luis B. Ortega, written February 1951,
Western Horseman, March 25, 2018
“…National Cowboy Museum showcases rarely seen oddities and outliers with
exhibit ‘Unlocking the Vault’,” by Brandy McDonnell, NewsOK, March 25, 2018
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2018 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering photos by Jessica Lifland, posted March
22, 2018
“My Favorite Book, Part 13,” by Rod Miller, blog, March 22, 2018
“The Top 10 indications spring is officially here,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalk,
March 20, 2018
“Experience Old Florida Folk Fest at Summer Crush Gary Roberts,” TCPalm, March
19, 2018
“Ranch Life: Dirty Boots and Hands,” by Wyatt Bechtel, drovers.com, March 17, 2018
“Western Oklahoma drought intensifying,” by Derrell S. Peel, Progressive Cattleman, March 14, 2018
“Writers present scholarship,” Payson Roundup, March 16, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Riders in the Sky (audio), Cowboy Crossroads, March 20, 2018
“A Pox on this Column,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, March 20, 2018
“Top Two Houston Steers Sell for $776,000; Reserve Sets World Record,” by Greg Henderson, agweb.com, March 19, 2018
Paul Zarzyski.com and “Butte”
Academy of Western Artists’ awards March 18, 2018
Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest
“Ranching on the Rocks,” Western Horseman (from 2012), March 19, 2018
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“Gads, gut hooks, and grapplin’ irons,” by Rod Miller, blog, March 13, 2018
“The Top 10 items you probably won’t find in town folks’ homes,” by Mark Parker, Farm Talk, March 13, 2018
“Lorraine,” by Baxter Black (a poem in the latest column), BaxterBlack.com, March 12, 2018
“A Time To Stay, A Time To Go” (video), by Baxter Black, drovers.com, March 12, 2018
“The Tragedy of Cattle Kate,” by Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian, March 12, 2018
Spirit of the West Radio with Hugh McLennan
Western Writers of America, Spur Award winners and finalists
“Crews continue work to contain wildfires that have burned more than 1.4
million acres across four states,” by Josh Wallace, newsok.com, March 10, 2017
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Western Writers of America Announces 2018 Spur Award Winners, prnewswire, March 9, 2018
“Elko, Nevada, Cowboy Poetry Festival brings out the best in all of us,” by Nadine Bailey, redding.com, March 9, 2018
“Cowboy Festival returning to the River City,” by Sean Brady, kamloopsthisweek.com, March 8, 2018 0
The Faces of the 34th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Western Foklife Center
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“Cowculations,” by Kelli Neubert, Western Horseman, March 7, 2018
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“Moapa Valley Days Events Planned For This Weekend,” by Maggie McMurray, Moapa Valley Progress, March 7, 2018
“Jekyll & Hide Cattle Company,” by Baxter Black (a poem in the latest column), BaxterBlack.com, March 6, 2018
“The Top 10 farm and ranch rarities,” by Mark Parker, FarmTalknewspaper.com,
March 6, 2018
“A year later, ranchers are healing after Kansas’ largest wildfire,” by Amy Bickel, hpj.com, March 5, 2018
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“Cowboys sold out the show,” by Teri Nehrenz, Mesquite Local News, March 2,
2018
“As Washington state looks for cleaner power, a Montana coal town faces an
uncertain future,” by Hal Bernton, Seattle Times, March 1, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry Festival a hit with families,” by David Nystrom, Prescott Valley
Tribune, February 28, 2018
“Eureka County 4-H Youth Share Journey Through Cowboy Poetry,” by Joelle Mackay, Eureka Sentinel, February 28, 2018|
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“Fractious Freight,” by Ross Hecox, Western Horseman, February 28, 2018
“Advice Column,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, February 27, 2018
“Wisdom from Down Under,” by Rod Miller (blog), February 26, 2018
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“EquiFest draws thousands of horse lovers to Kansas Expocentre,” by By Katie Moore, cjonline.com, February 25, 2018
“Ancient DNA rules out archeologists’ best bet for horse domestication,” by Cathleen O’Grady, arstechnica, February 25, 2018
“Watch what you pray for,” by Yvonne Hollenbeck, Tri-State Livestock News,
February 23, 2018
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“Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival,” The Glendale Star, February 22, 2018
“Pitching a wearable to make cattle farming more sustainable…,” by Jonathan Shiever, Yahoo! Finance, February 22, 2018
“Elko Basques teach us a lesson,” by Monika Madinabeitia, Elko Daily, February 22, 2018
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“Land lover,” by Josie Glassberg, Reno News, February 22, 2018
“Tunes on the Trail,” by Gene Fowler, TexasCoopPower.com, March 2018
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“Heifer’s Hood Ornament,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, February 20, 2018
“Rifters return to Society Hall,” Alamosa News, February 20, 2018
“Humor, Western zeal part of Spirit of the West,” by Daisy Perez, citizentribune.com, February 19, 2018
“At 21, FisherPoets comes of age,” Daily Astorian, February 19, 2018
“Teddy Roosevelt’s Saddle,” by Dick Spencer III, written January 1958, Western Horseman, February, 2018
“Lies They Tell Writers, Part 43: Read Aloud What You’ve Written,” by Rod Miller
(blog), February 17, 2018
“How a coalition of caretakers is keeping Wyoming’s ghost towns alive,” by Elise Schmelzer and Christine Peterson, Star-Tribune, February 17, 2018
BC Cowboy Heritage Society Newsletter February, 2018
“Everyone seemed to have enjoyed it,” by Brendan Kyle, 100milefreepress.net, February 16, 2018
“What Do Gender Relations Look Like in Rural America?,” by Kyle Young, thisisreno.com, February 16, 2018
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“Quick Q and A with Dom Flemons,” by Kathy Sands-Boehmer, Everything Sundry (blog), February 15, 2018
“Cowboy spirit to come alive in Ellensburg this weekend,” by Daisy Perez, Daily Record, February 15, 2018
“Western Fest,” Tacoma Weekly, February 15, 2018
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“Save American Poetry, Read a Cowboy,” by Max Ufberg, Pacific Standard, February 14, 2018
“Dom Flemons announces a double release,” by Pamm Tucker, Bluegrasstoday.com, February 14, 2018
“Enjoy an evening of cowboy poetry, music,” pvtrib.com, February 14, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Andy Wilkinson (audio), Cowboy Crossroads, February 13, 2018
“The Mountain,” by Baxter Black (a poem in the latest column), BaxterBlack.com, February 13, 2018
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“Gathering Hangover- Cochise Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2018,” by Jessica Hedges, Branded in Ink (blog), February 7, 2018
Kentrollins.com, blog, recipies, and more
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Guy William Logsdon, tulsaworld.com, February 8, 2018
“Cowboy Poetry with Pickles,” by Rod Miller, blog, February 8, 2018
“Pig Tales,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, February 6, 2018
“Woody Guthrie Expert, Educator Guy Logsdon Dies,” newson6.com, February 6, 2018
“One More Time,” by TJ Casey & Jim Reader; in honor of late Bill Stearns, Wyoming cowboy and Senior World Champion Bronc Rider, YouTube, February 4, 2018
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering YouTube channel.
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“Trail gone cold: Dusty Richards, Rod Miller (blog), January 23, 2018
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Cowby Arts and Gear Museum
“Moving the Remuda,” by Ross Hecox (photo blog), Western Horseman, January 22, 2018
“Country Artist and Cowboy Poet Receives National Golden Spur Award,” by Mary Beth Holm, Daily Toreador, January 22, 2018
“New brochure will highlight Elko art,” by Adella Harding, Elko Daily, January 22, 2018
“Time machine: Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum restores G.S. Garcia’s shop,” by Toni R. Milano, Elko Daily, January 20, 2018
“Cowboy poetry set to come to Payson with symposium, program,” by Shelby Slade, Daily Herald, January 19, 2018
“34th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering,” by Dennis Cassinelli, Mesquite Local News,
“Quirky places to eat on your next trip…,” by Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Time, January 19, 2018
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“Writing in My Sleep,” by Rod Miller, blog, January 17, 2018
“Braymer Bait,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, January 16, 2018
“Corb Lund and Ian Tyson: The Last cowboys,” by Mike Ross, gigcity.ca, January 14, 2018
“Red Steagall chosen for National Golden Spur Award,” by Ray Westbroom, lubbockonline.com, January 13, 2018
“Small Towns, Cowboy Charm,” Western Horseman, undated
“Trailing Cattle in the Snow,” Western Horseman, January 2018
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“Ranching by the signs,” by Rhonda Sedgwick Stearns, tsln.com, January 11, 2018
“Women Writing About the Wild: 25 Essential Authors,” Kathryn Aalto, outsideonline.com, January 9, 2018
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“Singer Ian Tyson on his early folk days and being inspired by Bob Dylan,” by Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail, January 8, 2018
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“Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges,” with Gary McMahan (audio), Cowboy Crossroads, January 9, 2018
“Things You Can Count On,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, January 8, 2018
“The Birth of the American Cowboy,” Christopher Knowlton excerpt, Delanceyplace.com,
January 8, 2018
“My Favorite Book, Part 12,” by Rod Miller, blog, January 8, 2018
“Cowboy Poets Ramble Back To Golden,” by Jean Lotus, patch.com, January 8, 2018
“Man arrested after allegedly stealing more than $8 million in cattle,” cbs7.com, January
8, 2018
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NCBA Cowboy Poetry Contest Finalists’ videos, vote through January 15, 2018
“Visiting Kansas’ Iconic ‘Home On The Range,’” by C.J. Janovy, Here and Now, January 3,
2018
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“21st Century Working Horses,” by William Reynolds, Western Horseman, January 2, 2018
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“2017 – A Year to Forget,” by Baxter Black (latest column), BaxterBlack.com, January 1, 2018
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, January 19-21, 2018
