COLLABORATION OF LAND USERS IS SHOWING OFF THEIR HARD WORK AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNICATION.  The Ruby Valley is known for its beautiful views, lush alfalfa fields, world-class fisheries, plethora of working ranches, and really kind, hardworking folks. More than half the...

RANGE RIDERS IN THE UPPER RUBY CONTINUE A MONTANA RANCHING TRADITION. “So why the heck do you want to do a story on us?” That was the first thing that Tel Miller said, other than a kind hello, as we...

RANCHERS : THE LOCAL CONSERVATIONISTS Story and Photos by August Schield Ranchers are the local conservationists in the Ruby Valley. Here, conservation isn’t only a part of the culture, but also a part of the community. Meet Rick Sandru and...

Ruby Valley: good beef, good beer, good people “We were waiting and waiting for this place to open,” said Kali,  serving up a pint of pale ale at Ruby Valley Brew. Born and raised in Montana, Kali moved to the...

The Value of Agriculture: Welcome to the Ruby Valley Story and Photos by August Schield In Montana, people are bound together by a common landscape. It is the single most underlying substance that all life shares. Air and animals. People...