“Virtual horse shows are becoming as perfect a substitute as possible to continue competing in the show ring this spring.”
The coronavirus health concerns and stay-at-home government mandates have heavily impacted horse shows. Continue reading →
Answers In Great Hereafter
“Time just slips way but where did it come from and where does it go?”
Annual Memorial Day weekend tradition always brings such sad reflection of long ago. Continue reading →
Government Funding For Reducing Wild Horse Populations Draws Ire From Humane Interests
Wild horses living in natural habitat or confined to public holding facilities continue a highly controversial issue.
Discussions have become more heated with the coronavirus imposed health and economy shutdown. Continue reading →
Flash Flooding Real Danger
“Keep the throttle to the floor and don’t dare let up on the gas.”
Passenger advice was emphatically demanding as flashflood waters rolled up over the hood splashing harshly on the windshield. Continue reading →
Appreciation Recognition Given By Morris County 4-H Foundation
With postponement of the Morris County 4-H Foundation’s spring banquet due to coronavirus, honorees to be recognized during that program have been announced.
“Growth in the Morris County 4-H Foundation assistance has been through annual giving with incentive recognitions,” said Larry Johnson, foundation president. Continue reading →
Alta Vista Farmer Strong Centenarian Proud Family Man Vividly Reflects Wartime Service
“He’s only one out of nearly six million living to such maturity.”
Carrol Joy of Alta Vista is unique. Continue reading →
Work Continues Through Decades
“Going to grass sure takes a lot more help and time than it used to.”
Eighteen mounted cowboys and cowgirls were ready shortly after daylight. Continue reading →
Closing Wild Mustang Holding Facilities To Public Draws Alarm
“The wild mustangs are lonely all cooped up in manmade captivity.”
Government stay-at-home orders and social distancing due to coronavirus COVID-19 have long term mustang holding facilities closed to the public. Continue reading →
Up Long Before Sunrise, Alta Vista Native Still Going Strong Serving Rural Hometown
“It’s four in the morning need to be at work an hour down the road, tire is flat, oil’s low.”
No worry Virgil Ziegler is at McDiffett Service on Main Street in Alta Vista ready to help out. Continue reading →
Retired Army Sergeant First Class Extends Lifetime Roping Aspirations Through Devout Rodeo Family
“Strongest faith encompassed in contagious enthusiasm for the cowboy way of life to be heartfelt embedded into his beloved family.”
Albert De La Garza grew up a cowboy, now living his lifelong dream. Only to be surpassed by loving adoration of his wife, three children and the Lord Jesus Christ. Continue reading →