We’ve all learned about the First Thanksgiving. We’ve become almost numb to decorations that include turkeys that are wearing pilgrim clothing. Eventually our enjoyment of Thanksgiving Day can be drowned out by all the white noise from the stories and kitsch. So here area a few random facts about Thanksgiving that we found amusing. Maybe it’ll break up […]
Lucchese makes some of the best footwear. Wearing the right boots can affect your mood and your ability to take charge in life. If you agree with this fact, then you’ll enjoy reading this post for confirmation of your belief. If you’re not quite convinced that wearing the right clothes help make life doable, then […]
Black Friday is traditionally a day to discover amazing sales. This year is no different. We thought you should get great deals on the western wear you love. 4 Day Black Friday Sale Buy 1 item, 2nd item 50% Off!* Friday, November 29rd – Monday, December 2nd *Second item of equal or lesser value View […]
Here at F.M. Light and Sons, we obviously love all things western. This isn’t just because the wild west was wild, or because it is full of adventure and discovery. It’s because the men and the women of the old west were strong folks who knew how to get things done. They had a code […]
During the Great Depression, Frank Light took his store on the road. Everyone was struggling to put food on the table, and Frank knew he needed to do something drastic if the store was going to stay in business. A man of action, Frank Light didn’t want to sit and wait for ranchers to come […]
Our yellow roadsigns are famous. The bright yellow bastions that have welcomed visitors for 90 years are historical markers. Each one is numbered and registered in the state of Colorado. What does it take to keep them beautiful? It takes a whole lot of work! For generations, ancestors of F.M. Light have hit the road to take […]
We love it when we see brides wearing cowboy boots. It shows that they stick with their personality, and they’re not afraid to be different. And, why not? No one really even sees your cowboy boots except for you. Why not choose something a little sassy? We met this sassy western bride when we were […]
Steamboat Springs is a ranch town. It’s good to remember our roots and the men and women who made a life here in this beautiful Yampa Valley. So, F.M. Light and Sons was proud to sponsor a few western-themed events this summer and fall! Yampa Street Live Goes Western Each month through the summer, Yampa […]
USA Pro Cycling Challenge F.M. Light and Sons sponsored the USA Pro Cycling Challenge this year. This race brings professional riders from across the world to destinations all over Colorado. Many of these riders just finished the Tour de France! Here are the winners of this stage on the podium (that’s sprint winner Peter Sagan […]
This year, as usual, we began the process of repainting our yellow signs (each year we handle 1/3 of the signs). It takes quite a lot of work to keep these historic signs from falling apart (read about the yellow sign fixing process here). After all, they are out in the wind and rain 24/7. […]
