Author: By JOANNE DAVIDSON Special to The Denver Gazette
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Citizen of the West Matt Mead celebrated at National Western Stock Show
Chief among the reasons that former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead was selected to be the 2023 Citizen of the West was his deep respect for the land and the inhabitants of it. What might not have factored in — but became abundantly clear during Monday night’s Citizen of the West Dinner — is his ability to respect…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon celebrates rural, urban ways of life
When U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke Friday at the Boots ‘n Business Luncheon, his remarks centered on how essential it is that farmers and ranchers thrive, and how 20% of all American jobs are connected to agriculture. He also praised the sponsoring Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and National Western Stock Show, along…
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An artful start to Stock Show’s special events
The 30th Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale returned Tuesday with the traditional Red Carpet Reception, a by-invitation soiree where some 900 guests gathered for drinks, dinner and the opportunity to have first crack at purchasing the paintings, sculptures and furniture created by 75 artists whose work celebrates the American West. Proceeds from the Red…