Author Archives: Chris

New Lightning Rider – Sequoia

Meet Sequoia, or newest Lightning Rider!   She traveled all the way from Winter Park, Florida! It looks like she made it just in time the for snow. Thank you so much for sharing your picture. We love to see visitors having a good time with Lightning. Happy December, and yeehaw! Would you like to […]

New Lone Ranger Trailer

We have written about the New Lone Ranger movie before. But, we can’t seem to get across quite how excited we are. This trailer will help – it’s the newest, and makes us want to see the movie as soon as possible (too bad it doesn’t open until July 3rd, 2013). We hope you enjoy […]

What to do on New Years Eve (in Steamboat Springs, CO)

It’s time to ring in another year. And, what better place to celebrate a new beginning that in Steamboat Springs! Use this calendar to discover all the events in Steamboat in which you can take part. Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show Time: December 31, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm Place: 2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat […]

A Very Exciting Christmas Gift

We hope you had a very merry Christmas, everyone! I stumbled across this video of a little girl being surprised on Christmas morning. She received a very special gift – a pony! We think it’s one of the best gifts a girl could receive: a best friend. It’s a very heartwarming video; take a minute […]

Merry Christmas from F.M. Light and Sons

We hope you have a wonderful day full of blessings and happiness. Enjoy this special day, and Merry Christmas! “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11

A Yellow Sign from F.M. Light and Sons | Western Wear in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Have you seen our yellow and black signs? There are over 100 of them throughout the Colorado landscape on the way to Steamboat Springs, and they advertise anything from Levis, cowboy boots and hats, and any kind of western wear you can imagine (click here for more history of the signs). Our favorite thing is […]

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Merry Christmas from F.M. Light and Sons! You can read the poem yourself, or hear it read aloud by playing the video below. Either way, enjoy this fantastic poem on this Christmas Eve! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not […]

Big News for F.M. Light: a Change in Ownership

We have a big announcement to make: F.M. Light and Sons has a new owner. Don’t worry, it’s still in the family; Lindsay Dillenbeck represents the 5th generation to own the store!  She and her husband, Chris, assumed ownership of the store from her father, Ty, in September. The Steamboat Pilot and Today wrote an […]

Merry MainStreet Holiday Celebration

Join us in Steamboat Springs for the annual Merry MainStreet Celebration! Saturday, December 14th, 2012. Lincoln Avenue will be closed from 5:30 – 7:30pm for the festivities! Open Houses: Our store will be all decorated up, and our help will be wearing Christmas attire. There will be cookies, beverages, and activities for the kids! Holiday […]

Two Weeks ’til Christmas – A Cowboy Poem

Do you procrastinate until the last minute to buy your Christmas presents? Check out this poem about cowboys that get too busy to do any of their Christmas shopping. Two Weeks -Till Christmas It’s two weeks ‘till Christmas, and you can sure bet, That cowboys have not done their shopping as yet. -Cause time sure […]