The character of the treasure-hunting cowboy is inspired ... what we call in our group ‘sad beers’ after we don’t find it.” Heinen has been writing kids’ poetry for a year or so ...

She often travels to history events and conferences around the state to read her poetry about farm and ranch life in Montana, among other things.

The Tehama County Arts Council is gearing up for the 32nd Annual Cowboy Poetry Event to take place on Monday, April 14 in conjunction with this year’s Red Bluff Round Up Rodeo kick off. Council ...