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January 2010

Olde Ranger

by "Buck" Buchanan C&I's Poem of the Week for Jan. 5, 2010

Sherman Alexie talks serious fiction

Sherman Alexie talks serious fiction

The award-winning author's unique wordplay brings humor, wit to the literary scene

New Year's Eve party music picks from C&I staff

Listen to or download these festive tracks that staff members plan to turn up this New Year's.

Silver and Bone

Silver and Bone

Ann's Turquoise travels with style

Settling the Dust in Old Tascosa

Settling the Dust in Old Tascosa

Looking back at Old Tascosa: the Cowboy Capital of the Plains

Remembering Hank Thompson

Remembering Hank Thompson

The man who sold more than 60 million records and brought stomp to swing.

Laurie Pace's evolving imagery

Laurie Pace's evolving imagery

Artist's technique draws viewers into pareidolia

20Xtreme: Contemporary Cowboy Jeans

20Xtreme: Contemporary Cowboy Jeans

From Vintage Midnight to Faded Blue, Wrangler's got your color ready in the 20Xtreme line.

Coreen Cordova's collectable charm jewelry is timeless fashion

Coreen Cordova's collectable charm jewelry is timeless fashion

We asked this charming San Franciscan if the magic of charms is in the memories they hold, or is there more than meets the eye?

Joey Jemison talks saddlemaking

Joey Jemison talks saddlemaking

On of the names in superior saddlery discusses his craft, past and present

The Wilderness Warrior

The Wilderness Warrior

Roosevelt and his love of the West

Don't throw adobe in a clay house

Don't throw adobe in a clay house

Complex aromas of cassis, raspberry, and anise  make Clayhouse one of our picks for the new year.

An Encantado New Year's Eve Feast

An Encantado New Year's Eve Feast

Serve up a dazzling holiday feast with recipes from Santa Fe's luxury resort.

Brenn Hill

Brenn Hill

What’s a man got to do? Cowboy singer-songwriter Brenn Hill speaks from experience.  

Gypsy Soule Saddle Scholarship Auction

Gypsy Soule Saddle Scholarship Auction

Stylish saddle auctioned off to provide one lucky cowgirl at heart with a college scholarship

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Book review: Sherman Alexie's War Dances

Book review: Sherman Alexie's War Dances

Sherman Alexie's latest short story collection paints a more detailed picture of the author.

Artist spotlight: painter Brent Flory

Artist spotlight: painter Brent Flory

Utah's Brent Flory has an intimate connection with the West that shows through in his oil paintings.

Chipotle Chocolate Truffles

Chipotle Chocolate Truffles

The traditional flavor pairing of chocolate and chili with the novelty and sumptuousness of a truffle is hard to pass up.

Ski and stay guide: Aspen, Snowmass

Ski and stay guide: Aspen, Snowmass

This winter, head to Colorado for sumptuous luxury and powder galore in Aspen/Snowmass.

Santa Fe's San Miguel Chapel

Santa Fe's San Miguel Chapel

New Mexico’s first church and the oldest church structure in the USA undergoes a restoration.

Hercules' creamy, cheesy spinach

Serve this rich, cheesy dish as a side to grilled steak, pork chops, or as a wonderful sauce for pasta, rice, or cooked vegetables.

Guns and Roses from Double J Saddlery

Guns and Roses from Double J Saddlery

Double J's Guns and Roses accessory line is full of surprises.

New Gary Cooper Stamp Unveiled

New Gary Cooper Stamp Unveiled

Patritoic ceremony commemorates an American icon and beloved Western film star

Chipotle chocolate truffles

Bon-bons with something extra: a chipotle chile kick

The 36th Annual Cowboy Downhill Ski Rodeo

The 36th Annual Cowboy Downhill Ski Rodeo

Pro Rodeo cowboys, fans, and ski bums converge on Steamboat Springs for a wild ride

Rounding up the docket, one last time

Western artifact returns to Dodge City with help from FBI.

Chocolate Craving

Chocolate Craving

A love story suitable for Valentine’s Day — or any day that needs sweetening

Bret Bouda's Western Romance

The story of a Czech expat who fell in love with Glacier National Park.

Visiting Glacier National Park

Visiting Glacier National Park

Planning on celebrating the Glacier National Park centennial? Here's your trail guide for more than just hiking.

Coreen Cordova's San Francisco charm

Coreen Cordova's San Francisco charm

Coreen Cordova shares an insider’s itinerary of Fog City and talks about her inspired designs

John Ford documentary released on DVD

John Ford documentary released on DVD

Rare interviews and star comments shine light on Ford's filmmaking process and legendary personality

Red Steagall's In The Bunkhouse comes to RFD-TV

Red Steagall's In The Bunkhouse comes to RFD-TV

Cowboys & Indians Magazine Launching RFD-TV Series with Singer-Storyteller Red Steagall

Olympic hopeful Resi Stiegler has the scoop on Jackson Hole

Olympic hopeful Resi Stiegler has the scoop on Jackson Hole

The “cowgirl” Olympic skier from Jackson Hole talks about the 2010 Games, downhill skiing, and what’s great about growing up a world-champion’s daughter.

Morgan Freeman talks to C&I about horsemanship, his love of the West, and his newest film

Morgan Freeman talks to C&I about horsemanship, his love of the West, and his newest film

Once again saddling up with director Clint Eastwood, the renownedactor takes on the role of Nelson Mandela in Invictus.  

Mp3 playlist: Liberty Boots' Tony Benattar

Here's an inspiring sampling of what the company founder has been listening to lately.

Stunning jewelry commemorates Santa Fe's 400th anniversary

Stunning jewelry commemorates Santa Fe's 400th anniversary

As the City Different celebrates 400 years as a capital, two artists mark the occasion with special creations.

Nora's Coffeecake

Bring a bit of Jackson Hole back home with this superb coffeecake from Nora's Fish Creek Inn

Gingerbread Dan's custom wood brackets

Gingerbread Dan's custom wood brackets

These custom- made wooden brackets from Dan Phillips add flair to your bunkhouse.

Celebrate Santa Fe's 400th at the Palace of the Governors

Celebrate Santa Fe's 400th at the Palace of the Governors

Santa Fe Found exhibit and lecture series helps mark city's 400th anniversary

The West celebrated through Stamps

The West celebrated through Stamps

From High Noon to Howdy Doody — USPS commemorates Gary Cooper and other Western icons.

Get Lucky

Get Lucky

Old Gringo’s “Lucky” Chocolate boots

All-American Turquoise

All-American Turquoise

Exquisite work by Sammie Kescoli Begay features rare natural Nevada turquoise.

The Wild Bunch Rides Again at L.A.'s Million Dollar Theater

The Wild Bunch Rides Again at L.A.'s Million Dollar Theater

Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Screening of Director's Cut  at Downtown L.A.’s Million Dollar Theater

Nothing But Blue Sky in Refugio

Nothing But Blue Sky in Refugio

Cody Walker and the Blue Sky Girls know cowgirls just wanna have fun.

Lofty living in the Mile High City

Lofty living in the Mile High City

Modern technology and rustic refinement converge in this historic Denver loft.

January 2010 - Web Exclusives

January 2010 - Web Exclusives

From Santa Fe's 400th to the Cowboy Downhill, these web-only items cover the best of the West for January 2010.

All Things Cowboy

All Things Cowboy

California's Lucky Star is immerised in the Old West.

Bejeweled Belts

Bejeweled Belts

Dress up your denim in style with these stunning jeweled belts from DoubleStar.

Expert chocolate tasting tips

Expert chocolate tasting tips

How do the pros taste their chocolate? As slowly as possible.

Christie's is going first-class country

Christie's is going first-class country

The senior VP of the famous auction house talks about the December sale of its Western music memorabilia collection.

Live from Tennessee: Hal Holbrook

Live from Tennessee: Hal Holbrook

The veteran actor gets some Oscar buzz for his performance in That Evening Sun

Canada’s country music capital: A musical tour of Toronto

Canada’s country music capital: A musical tour of Toronto

Whether you're looking for a cool night spot or a matinee, Toronto's got the scene

Book Review: The Image Taker

Book Review: The Image Taker

New book looks beyond the iconic images to get a deeper look at one of the West's greatest photographers

High Noon Western Americana Antique Show & Sale's 20th anniversary

High Noon Western Americana Antique Show & Sale's 20th anniversary

The auction house celebrates two decades in January with high-ticket itemslike Maximilian I's saddle, Roy Rogers' Tournament of Roses saddle and more.

C&I playlist: great recent songs

While we can't review all the great country, Western, and Americana CDs out there, we can share some favorite recent songs.

Celebrating 400 years of Santa Fe history

Celebrating 400 years of Santa Fe history

First came the Indians, then the conquistadors, cowboys, and artists. Now comes the celebration.  

Views and Visions of the American West on display in Ft. Worth

Views and Visions of the American West on display in Ft. Worth

"Prints of the American West, 1820-1970" on view at Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum through January 2010.

Cowgirl Chef's Dreamy Brownies

Just one bite of these scrumptious brownies and you'll be sure its a dream come true.

Cowgirl Chef's Mexican Hot Chocolate

A hot mug of chocolate is great any time of year.

Pass the goat cheese, please

Pass the goat cheese, please

Farmstead goat cheeses of the West are showing up on tony tables everywhere.

Moo-ve over, cows - goat's milk is in style

Moo-ve over, cows - goat's milk is in style

A new kind of ice cream on the market may get your goat — milk, that is.

Catching up with cowboy troubador Don Edwards

Catching up with cowboy troubador Don Edwards

In our first lengthy discussion with him since our inaugural issue back in 1993, cowboy troubadour Don Edwards covers everything from Greek wisdom and Starbucks to living in the past and dying by gunshot. The only question left unanswered: What took us so long to call?  

Liberty Boots' Tony Benattar

Liberty Boots' Tony Benattar

C&I sits down with Liberty Boots' founder to talk about life, Liberty, and the pursuit of perfect rock-and-roll cowboy boots.

Celebrating 100 years of Glacier National Park

Celebrating 100 years of Glacier National Park

As ancient as Mother Earth but not a day over 100 — one of our favorite national parks celebrates an important birthday.

Wild West Watering Holes

Wild West Watering Holes

Old West saloons were often just as raw and rowdy as you'd expect

Nora's Fish Creek Inn is a Jackson Hole favorite

Nora's Fish Creek Inn is a Jackson Hole favorite

Outside Jackson Hole, this little place draws crowds and celebs with its big trout sign and popular brunch.

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