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True West’s Best of the West 2009 Winners

by twadmin | Jan 1, 2009

Here are the winners of our "2009 Best of the West." Sit back and see if your pick made the list. Best Living Photographer of 2009 David...

Cowpuncher Rembrandt

by Meghan Saar | Dec 23, 2008

Edward Borein seemed to be Rembrandt reincarnated. A master during the great age of etching in the 17th century, Rembrandt’s oeuvre resulted in some...

Election Report

by Johnny D. Boggs | Dec 11, 2008

America swears in her 44th president on January 20. In the spirit of change, scandal, reconciliation, hope, pork-barrel spending, phone solicitors,...

Worst Turkeys of the West

by Johnny D. Boggs | Nov 1, 2008

Writing about Western history as a not-by-a-damn-sight Robert Utley, traveling across the West as a not-by-a-damn-sight Candy Moulton, absorbing...

Retreat at the Homestead Ranch

by Candy Moulton | Nov 1, 2008

The first night Duaine Hagen spent at the Homestead Ranch was not exactly pleasant. He, a friend and a cousin reached the high elevation Wyoming...

History, Not For Sale

by Meghan Saar | Nov 1, 2008

“BC&S Yard Sale” stated the subject line of an e-mail sent to me from Daniel Buck. I had been working with Dan on final touches for his and Anne...

Preservation: Hold the Fort

by Mark Boardman | Nov 1, 2008

HOLD THE FORT A modern renaissance continues at the Indian Wars-era Fort Reno in central Oklahoma—thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. The 55...

Centennial Winchester Sells High

by Meghan Saar | Nov 1, 2008

Before he charged San Juan Hill with his Rough Riders or became the 26th president of the United States, a 22-year-old Theodore Roosevelt ordered...

Sheriff’s Sale

by Phil Spangenberger | Nov 1, 2008

“Quien es?” asked the lone figure standing in the dim-lit doorway. Instantly, two shots rang out from a darkened room, ending the life of one of the...