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Mexico · MexicoCharrería is the national sport of Mexico — and a family tradition for Sonoma winemakers Juan and Miriam Puentes. Loosely translated as “horsemanship,” charrería predates the American rodeo and traces its roots to the 1600s, when Spanish conquistadors introduced horses, cattle, and ranching culture to Mexico. “These were tricks and other things that they would use to handle cattle back in the haciendas,” Juan says of skills like roping, horse ha…Read Article
'Every Weekend We’re Booked': Meet Sonoma’s Winemaking Charrería Champions
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Pandemic · Sonoma CountyOn sweltering days, of which there are plenty in these parts, the interior of Mongos Ice House in Montgomery, Texas, stays dark and cool behind big, reflective glass windows. Video gambling machines line the walls, cigarette smoke hovers in the air, and the crowd at this strip-mall dive 50 miles north of Houston leans local but friendly, in a Texas way. Mounted on a post by the bar is a bell with a handwritten sign: “Ring the bell, buy a round f…Read Article
She Was a Hero Nurse During the Pandemic. Five Years Later, Her Business Unraveled in a Sonoma County Scandal
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Bodega Bay · Bodega BayDiscover the hidden treasures of Bodega Bay. From stunning beaches to delicious seafood, this coastal destination has something for everyone. Find more gems in the charming town of Bodega Bay here. On the way While heading to the coast, make a pit stop in Valley Ford for coffee (or a tasty breakfast burrito) at the Estero Cafe. And for the road, grab a brown paper bag of the homemade teriyaki beef jerky next door at the Valley Ford Market — it’s…Read Article
A Day Trip to Bodega Bay: Best Restaurants, Beaches and Chowder
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