Raised In The West Magazine

09/08/2025

The story of Herb and Susan Russell in our latest issue of RITW is a tender one. Herb was born on the ranch he still lives on at Nye - 102 years ago! Susan is 97. The couple have been married for 77 years! We shared the link to their story on a handful of community pages and it's been read over 1000x just in the last couple of days! If you haven't grabbed our latest issue, here's their story!

The ancestors of the Russell and Rich families are as hardy as the century-old apple trees still growing on the Russell Ranch. Both families immigrated to the area in the early 1900’s - homesteading at a time when success would come only with hard work, determination and sacrifice.

09/07/2025

Love this!!! Our graphic designer Melanie Fabrizius designed this year's Bobcat t-shirt! Her design was chosen over dozens of others. Not only is she that good, and we're very proud of her, she's a Cat fan!! Go Cats! And Go Mel!! Video taken by Mel's sister Fabrizius Ryan

09/03/2025

We need your help?!! We just published our 25th issue and we promise - it's a good one! And now we have to start thinking about our November issue. We're hoping to feature a couple of really authentic good guys/gals - you know, the ones that are the first to arrive when help is needed. The ones that volunteer hours and hours to everything from 4-H and FFA to helping out at school. The ones that organize a harvest team when a neighboring farmer needs help or when a rancher loses their fence line to fire. The behind the scenes worker bees that make sure the rodeo, or the fair, or the community event happens. Do you know who I'm talking about? Message me. I'd like to meet them!

Photo for attention: By the amazing: BonaFide Cowboy

08/26/2025

Carbon County, you blew through our first distribution! We restocked today, so you can find us in Red Lodge at Beartooth Market, & Roosevelt Center and in Joliet at Cool Water Jewelry of Montana , Oswald Farms Beef and 212 Bar and Grill. Pick up a copy soon - they are going fast!

08/26/2025

In 1909 seven Stillwater County women set out to raise enough funds to build a much needed school in Absarokee. Today, another hand full of Absarokee women are trying to save that same school from demolition. Check out this story on Save the Sandstone. We published a story on their fight in our February issue. The battle continues. You can help them win!

A group of five women in Absarokee are working to preserve the historic Sandstone School, which was built in 1910 and closed in 2019.

08/20/2025

We're getting a lot of comments about the cover of our new issue. My sister said it's because the girl and the dog remind readers of someone - themselves, their daughter, their wife. We all know a girl and her dog! She said the dog reminded her of her childhood dog, Willie. "It brought a lot of memories back to me," she said. "Thanks for that!" Well...the words out. Our cover girl is Kenzie Holmberg, who is also the subject of one of our stories. She's an incredible photographer and her story of resilience and steadfastness will inspire you. She also joined me as the photographer when we interviewed Herb and Susan Russell (also in this issue.) If you haven't picked up our latest issue, it's on stands now. I think you'll like it! BonaFide Cowboy

08/17/2025

It's here! And we've covered Yellowstone County and Yellowstone Valley from Huntley to Big Timber. Our 25th issue just hit the stands! Find it in Big Timber at: Gusts of Big Timber , Sonny Todd Real Estate Thistle Creek & Meats of Montana, In Columbus at: 307 Bar, Grill & Casino Columbus IGA & Stillwater Family Pharmacy & Home on the Yellowstone. In Park City at: Cenex Zip Trip. In Laurel at: Laurel Town & Country. In Billings at: Shipton's Big R, Billings Logan International Airport , St Vincent Hospital & Nutra-Lix, Inc. In Huntley Blue Cat Bar & Grill . Carbon County, we're coming you're way tomorrow!!

08/14/2025

Awww, isn't that too bad...

Feel good story of the day. 😊😊😊

08/12/2025

That feeling I get when I know we did a great job! There's nothing like it! Great articles, great photos and a great team to put it all together! We're celebrating our 25th issue. Watch for it, in your mailbox, at your favorite distribution spot, online. Coming soon!

05/28/2025

Check out Jean's recipes in the latest issue of RITW, or find them online at raisedinthewest.com

05/26/2025

To the brave that gave their lives for our freedom, we honor you, we thank you and we will not forget you! God Bless America!

05/20/2025

What an honor to be selected for this award! Thanks so much!! Congrats to all of the inductees!

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2025 HONOREES!! THE INDUCTION BANQUET WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025 AT THE BILLINGS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER. REFER TO OUR WEBSITE AT MONTANAPRORODEO.ORG FOR CONTACT INFORMATION.