Colorado's Yampa Valley is rich with history, from the prehistoric volcanic plugs that dot the landscape, to the stories of Colorado Ute Indians who called this land home, and to the ranchers who have sought to tame these high plains to nurture fat calves and happy cows. These two short stories, "The Cow," and "Fixing Fence," give a small insight into the lives of those who cherish this land and the critters upon it.