I recently had occasion to drive from Westcliffe, CO to Helena, Montana.   As I was entering the county in which Helena is located there were views of mountains ahead and a large highway sign that read: “You Are Now In PRIME BEEF Country”.   Although, I am sure there are large numbers of cattle in Montana, it struck me as interesting since there was not a cow in sight.   I couldn’t help reflect on how this sign would be just as well suited to our own Wet Mountain Valley.  Prime BEEF country to me is the Maytag Mountain Ranch and the many other ranches that line our valley.   And as for mountains, the Sangres are much more majestic than the Rocky Mountains that form the backdrop for Helena.  So as I was driving into Helena, I couldn’t help but appreciate, once again, the beauty and richness of the Valley that I call home and the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a Ranch such as the Maytag Mountain Ranch.  Our Ranch Managers work hard to maintain the organic certification and our beef is second to none.   So, although Helena may be Prime Beef country, the Wet Mountain Valley in the heart of Colorado and the Maytag Mountain Ranch easily claim this fame also.