Being married to a cattle rancher, I have lived and worked in rural communities in Texas and Arizona for more than 35 years. Though I had my own careers – from working with a racehorse trainer in Texas, to spending eight years as the Principal and only teacher of a one-room, K-12 school in Sonoita, AZ – I was also involved with the day-to-day operations of the ranches my husband managed. I have been active and involved in the communities where w...