'Twas the Night before Christmas...

A poem for the season, shared by former MSTLA President, Kevin Trigueiro and family.

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Randy Witte to head Mountain States Association

The Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association has elected Randy Witte president for 2011. A longtime Longhorn producer, Witte is also a director of ITLA. He and his wife Marsha are also recipients of the prestigious ITLA Unsung Heroes Award for 2010--in recognition of their years of tireless service to the members of MSTLA and the Longhorn industry. Their volunteer efforts have included chairing the Heart of the Rockies Texas Longhorn show each summer in Colorado and hosting the highly popular pre-show party at their Red Ink Ranch near Peyton, Colo.

Before his retirement a few years ago, Randy was publisher of Western Horseman magazine, where he had spent 29 years. Before that he headed the Rodeo News Bureau and served as editor of Rodeo Sports News at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. His considerable creative skills have been utilized in behalf of not only the Texas Longhorn industry but also the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, the country's largest stock show.

The 2011 MSTLA officers and directors shown above are (l to r): Randy Witte; past president and director Kevin Trigueiro; Gary Cole; vice president Barbara Fillmore; John Nelson; Stan Searle; treasurer Darlene Nelson, and secretary Joe Brundage. Not pictured is director Greg Evans.

The 2011 schedule of events for the Mountain States affiliate includes the annual show, to be held in June. A field day and a variety of presentations and programs throughout the year will help members market live cattle and beef, develop cattle photography skills, evaluate cattle, and learn more about the history of the Longhorn breed. For membership or event information, contact Darlene Nelson at clovrblm@ezlink.com.

Longhorns, Yodeling and Snakes, oh my!

Well, we had another great gathering of the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association this past weekend. We enjoyed stories around the table from the past year, even some incredible ones including huge rattlesnakes :). time did not allow for yodelling, although we thanked John Nelson for the offer. And be sure to ask him about diamonds another time. Here's just a few unposed candids from around the table. Hope to see you at the next meeting!