American Cowboy Magazine Receives 2015 Western Heritage Award for Outstanding Magazine Article

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has selected “Not for Sale”—written by American Cowboy’s Editor-in-Chief, Bob Welch—as the 2015 Outstanding Magazine Article recipient of this year’s Western Heritage Awards. The article was originally published in the October/November 2014 issue of American Cowboy and features the victory of southeastern Colorado’s ranching community over the United States Army in a modern-day fight to preserve their land, their livelihood, and their families. “Of course, receiving the Western Heritage Award is extremely humbling,” said Welch in response to the recognition. “However, I’m more humbled by the chance to tell the story of these ingenious and tenacious ranchers. They were smart in their tactics, steadfast in their approach, and committed to save their land. Their story serves as an example to anyone facing any kind of challenge. Some might say that the cowboy has become merely a symbol—even a myth. But the men and women in this story prove that the American cowboy is alive and well, still pointing the herd toward greener pastures.” Welch will be presented with the award on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Patrick Wayne and Ethan Wayne will be the Masters of Ceremonies for the event...more

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