Cowboys & Indians January 2022

C&I Movie Awards Stay tuned for the winners of our annual C&I Movie Awards in 2022 — and see how our favorite westerns compare to the other big award shows this season. More Yellowstone The much-anticipated fourth season of Paramount Network’s hit series Yellowstone premiered November 7. Keep up with all the Dutton family drama and more at cowboysindians.com. Fashion Predictions Every year brings new trends, new styles. As Western fashion filters more and more into the mainstream aesthetic, don’t miss out on our favorite looks from authentic Western brands. Western Shopping As disruptions to the global supply chain ripple across all industries, it’s never been more important to support your favorite retailers. Learn more at cowboysindians.com/retailresource. Extra! Extra! Are you subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Post? Receive the best news of the West in your inbox every…

RHONDA REINHART, WRITER My favorite thing about interviewing HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier was discovering that they are just as charming as they appear on their home makeover show, Home Town. Their personalities aren’t put on for TV, and their chemistry isn’t due to the magic of editing. My other favorite thing was that even though I was the interviewer, Ben was the one who asked the first question in our conversation. I realize now how brilliant a choice it was for the network to give him his own talk show. Ben’s Workshop is technically a carpentry show, but it’s the human interaction that gives the show its heart — a sentiment that also applies to the design-centric but touching Home Town. MIKE D’AVELLO, PHOTOGRAPHER I have always been drawn to small…

IN EVERY JANUARY ISSUE FOR YEARS now, C&I has highlighted some of our favorite Western books, albums, TV shows, and films of late. The annual roundup of recommendations arose out of a desire to give readers entertainment options to explore between the holiday season and the breakneck beginning of a new year. We take a lot of satisfaction in sharing the books, movies, TV shows, and music we love. While the list is largely drawn from the new crop of stuff that’s been getting a lot of attention, there are always some old gems recently discovered. Whatever makes the list, we hope the inspiration will launch mini book clubs, send folks down song-streaming rabbit holes, and catalyze cozy binge-watching sessions. It’s a bit of a curatorial power trip; I’ll admit. Every time…

The Year of Michael Greyeyes Thank you so much for the best cover story/picture since [1998] (when Michael Greyeyes was last on the cover). I’ll bet you saw an increase in subscriptions when his fans learned he would be on the cover again. He is humble and smart and gracious and a superb actor, not to mention that he’s the best-looking man in the universe. Why don’t you think about a monthly column all about him just for his legions of fans? Because it is definitely the year of Michael Greyeyes! Thank you again. I bought three copies of this issue [August/September 2021] and subscribed for two years because of it. —Patty Story, Atlanta From The Artist I am thrilled! The August/September issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine has just arrived and it contains…

Once the holiday season dwindles down, it’s time for some much-needed rest and relaxation. The late winter season calls for styles in cool blues and darker hues, while the weather ushers in heavy blankets, warm drinks, and crackling fires. With fur coats, beaded mittens, and hand-knit wools, hibernation season sounds awfully cozy. www.vogtsilversmiths.com…

Situated in southwestern Colorado, Pagosa Springs is a little town at the base of the Continental Divide. Nicknamed the Jewel of the San Juans, it’s surrounded by magnificent mountain views and millions of acres of wilderness. Agents at Galles Properties, which was founded in 2002 and is home to Pagosa Springs’ top producing real estate team, say homeowners will discover a way of life they never knew existed — a best-kept secret in the Rocky Mountain State. “They choose Pagosa Springs because of the quality of life, the four seasons, the hundreds of thousands of acres of national forest, the small community feel, friendly people, the natural beauty, and all of the activities we have,” says Galles Properties broker Brent Christians. “It’s not commercialized yet, which is great, although I think…