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Free for you from Hulu.com: Vera Cruz, director Robert Aldrich's two-fisted 1954 Western starring Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster as soldiers of fortune involved in a post-Civil War scheme to steal a stagecoach filled with Emperor Maximilian's gold. Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jack Elam and Cesar Romero co-star.

We're always interested when Wyman Meinzer puts out a new book - the Texas photographer's work reflects an obvious devotion to the Western landscape, particularly that of his home state. You can get a taste of his latest offering, "Under One Fence-The Waggoner Ranch Legacy," in this short but beautiful video (about 3:30).

Introducing: Under One Fence - The Waggoner Legacy from Wyman Meinzer on Vimeo.

From the publisher's description: "Imagine the jingling of spurs, the hiss of a rope, and a cowboy calling for his ride of the day...come along on this historic journey as Wyman introduces the Legacy of the Waggoner Ranch. Listen as Wyman takes you to a place that exudes the essence of the ranching legacy across Texas, if not the world. "

Visit www.wymanmeinzer.com for more details

Glee, Modern Family and Mad Men may have attracted more attention from viewers and handicappers during the days and weeks leading to last night's Emmy Awards. But the biggest winner of the evening turned out to be Temple Grandin, the uplifting story of the extraordinary woman who triumphed over autism to become an internationally renowned expert in humane livestock handling. The acclaimed HBO drama -- now available on DVD -- received a total of five awards: Outstanding Made For Television Movie, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Claire Danes), Outstanding Supporting Actor (David Strathairn) and Supporting Actress (Julia Ormond), and Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Movie (Mick Jackson). If you'd like to know more about the story behind the story: Chuck Restivo interviewed the real-life Temple Grandin for the September issue of Cowboys & Indians, and you can can read his story here.

Taos Pueblo will commemorate the history, the struggle, and the victory of Blue Lake on September 17th and 18th, 2010.

“We hope all our neighbors in the Taos Valley will plan to be with us as we celebrate this momentous event for the people of Taos Pueblo,” said Taos Pueblo Governor James A. Lujan.

"Blue Lake – A Symbol of Cultural Strength and Determination” will commence on Friday, September 17th with an opening mass at St. Jerome Church on Taos Pueblo, and an evening reception. 

The highlight events will take place on Saturday, September 18th with activities scheduled throughout the day in the plaza of Taos Pueblo’s historic village.

In this photo from 1970, President Nixon officially signed the documents returning 48,000 acres taken by President Theodore Roosevelt and designated as the Carson National Forest early in the twentieth century. Blue Lake was included in this return of Taos land. An additional 764 acres south of the ridge between Simpson Peak and Old Mike Peak and west of Blue Lake were transferred back to the Pueblo in 1996.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for our upcoming Jeff Bridges interview for the December issue.  In case you hand't seen it, this photo surfaced last week and gives us all a hint of things to come from Rooster and Mattie.