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F.M. Light and Sons Weather Phone Line

Did you know that you can check the weather easily using our phone line? Simply call the number below, and you’ll get an update on the weather in Steamboat Springs, CO. Compliments of F.M. Light and Sons!

Western Wear: Vintage Advertisements from F.M. Light and Sons

The past is so interesting. Whenever I’m feeling a bit nostalgic, I search through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. In the early days, the paper to read was the Routt County Sentinel. You can browse through it to your hearts content in the comfort of your home. I enjoy searching for F.M. Light and Sons, […]

Railroad Revival Tour: Take a Train and Listen to the Best!

The romance of trains is realized by everyone. When paired with the thrill of music, you’ve got The Railroad Revival Tour of 2012.   “Railroad Revival Tour is an experience that transcends typical music tours or festivals and glorifies the historical romance between music and trains under the setting of the great American landscape. This […]

F.M. Light Western Update: Wild Horse, Wild Ride: New Documentary

Have you heard of Wild Horse, Wild Ride? I hadn’t until just now, when I watched the trailer for this new documentary. What a story it has to tell! Anyone who has an interest in horses will love this movie. Here’s the idea: 100 people are given 100 days to train a completely wild mustang […]

We Will Never Forget: 9/11 Tribute

Despite that tragedy, we have proven to be a country that pulls itself up by its bootstraps, works together, and rises from the ashes. We must never forget those innocent folks who died that Tuesday morning in September, and we must never forget those who sacrificed their lives to save them. Forgetting would be to […]

Newest Lightning Rider from F.M. Light and Sons

Introducing the newest Lightning Rider: Victoria! We’re glad you enjoyed your ride on Lightning, Victoria. Thank you so much for sending us your picture – we appreciate it! Hope you had a great weekend in Steamboat over Labor Day weekend! Do you have a picture to share? Share below and you’ll be added to our […]

The Virginian: 50th Anniversary

You just can’t forget some characters. Especially when they’re tough, hard-working, generous, humble cowboys. One such character is “The Virginian,” the foreman of the Shiloh Ranch. The show’s name is the same as the character – The Virginian ran for nine seasons from 1962-1971, and is TV’s third longest running western (second only to Bonanza […]

Cowboys & Indians Photo Shoot

Who doesn’t love a look behind-the-scenes? We’re a fan of being in the know. So we figured you would be, too. Cowboys & Indians Magazine gave us a sneak preview of their fall fashion photo shoot. It’s full of cowboy hats, turquoise jewelry, broom skirts, leather, gorgeous cowboy boots and glamorous cowboys and cowgirls. All […]

Labor Day: History and Traditions

What began as a strike for labor unions has turned into a day to celebrate the end of summer. What will you do this Labor Day? Here are a few traditional ideas to celebrate: Go on a mini-vacation: You have an extra day off – why not put it to good use? Visit your favorite […]