Author Archives: Chris

Bicycling.com USA Pro Cycling Stage 4 Recap – Joe Lindsay and Frankie Andreu

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge was a huge success. Anyone who watched the race can tell you it was filled with excitement, energy and dramatic finishes. Everyone at F.M. Light and Sons enjoyed the race – especially because we were able to meet some amazing people. Bicycling.com did the stage 4 recap in our store, […]

Francis Aubry: Skimmer of the Plains

800 miles in 5 days, 15 hours Francois X. Aubry was a short man; at 5′ 2″ he wasn’t very imposing. But, he was the greatest speed and distance rider in the history of the United States.   Francis Aubry, called “Little Aubry”, was restless by nature – energetic and agile. The Albuquerque Tribune stated […]

Welcome

F.M. Light & Sons is Steamboat Springs’ historic clothing store and special place where customers enjoy a step back into the old west while browsing among many original fixtures from one hundred years ago. [cincopa AIFAEZamaKZE] Outfitting the West since 1905, F.M. Light & Sons is the oldest retail store in the area and is […]

The Declaration of Independence: Read Aloud for the 4th of July

Old Traditions, Rekindled Early July 4th celebrations weren’t that different from our own – with a few exceptions. Some revelry included mock funerals and effigy burning (click here to read more history of Independence Day celebrations). While we don’t believe effigies should be burned, or statues smelted down, we believe some traditions should be rekindled. […]

History: Early July 4th Celebrations

In the past, celebrations of the 4th of July weren’t all that different from today. Here are some interesting facts you might not know about this national holiday: The Declaration of Independence was read aloud every 4th. You can do the same by clicking here! The first 4th of July celebration took place on July […]