February 2024
Tim Ford
While economists are still debating whether the Fed has achieved a soft landing, the big news in real estate throughout 2023 was the lack of inventory and a decrease in sales volume. It is a bit of a chicken and egg question, but interest rates are…
February 2024
Angie Ripple
Each month we ask the community to share their opinions, and their ‘beefs’ in our Letter to the Editor or What’s Your Beef? section. We are looking to increase our community engagement this year by publishing many more of your…
February 2024
Steve McGann
Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley are beautiful landscapes. Yet, every exit from the Valley contains its own scenic delights. East over Bozeman Pass to Paradise Valley and the Absarokas, west over the Tobacco Root foothills to Homestake and Butte. But…
February 2024
Rachel Phillips
In December 1918, Prohibition went into effect in Montana. Interestingly, anti-liquor laws were introduced and ultimately revoked earlier in the Big Sky State than in the nation as a whole. In Montana, Prohibition lasted from the end of 1918 until…
February 2024
Crystal Alegria
Samuel Lewis came to Bozeman, Montana Territory in 1868 or 1869 and set up a barber’s chair in the Northern Pacific Hotel, where he waited on tables to pay his board, and worked behind his barber’s chair between meals. He eventually…
February 2024
Kevin Brustuen
Starting on February 22, Bozeman Actors Theatre (BAT) is featuring Born With Teeth, a new play by Liz Duffy Adams. This innovative play features a series of spirited conversations and debates between two young playwrights: William Shakespeare and…
February 2024
Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity, Inclusion, and Independence
In Bozeman, in 1974, a small but mighty community of parents and special education teachers was forming. They came together hoping to create meaningful opportunities for their children and students with Down syndrome and other developmental…
February 2024
Mars Fagin
This month, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of all-ages date ideas for readers who are interested in spending some time with a special someone. That could be a partner, a roommate, a friend, or even a classmate! If that…
January 2024
Angie Ripple
Thank you for picking up the 199th issue of Bozeman Magazine! The beginning of a new year has always tended to bring me a renewed sense of hope. Hope for a future brighter than where we’ve already been, hope that things will go our way……
January 2024
Tim Ford
Happy New Year! I hope that 2023 was a joy-filled and rich year for you. As we look towards 2024, many are making resolutions and goals for the New Year. For those with aspirations of real estate in their future, it’s a perfect time to come up…