Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin has been a publisher and author in Wyoming for 53 years. He formerly owned all or part interest in 20 different newspapers, magazines, print shops, ad agencies, and internet companies.
He is one of Wyoming's best-known columnists, having written a statewide column for more than 22 years and a local column for 38 years prior to that.
Sniffin has published six books including three Wyoming-themed coffee table books, called the Wyoming Trilogy. He lives in Lander with his wife Nancy.
Latest from Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin: Broncos Win Over Bills Was Game For The Ages
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "What a great game. A great many Wyoming fans cheered for both Denver and Buffalo. In the end, Denver won 33-30 in overtime but lost quarterback Bo Nix."
Bill SniffinJanuary 18, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Our Broncos Are Back! Wyoming Folks Are Avid Denver Football Fans
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Man, I love my Denver Broncos. They have given me so much pleasure over the past 56 years. The highs have been so great. And the lows have been, well, pretty doggone low. But I always supported my beloved donkeys."
Bill SniffinJanuary 10, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Wyo Economy Last Year Was Wonderful - Looking Ahead, 2026 Might Be Better
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “By all accounts, 2026 could be a watershed year for Wyoming when it comes to energy development and overall good times. Let’s hope so.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 03, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Looking Back At 2025 – Prominent Deaths & Continuing Energy Boom
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “This past year was full of incredibly good economic news and a lot of horrible news with the many deaths of important people plus more than our share of tragic deaths.”
Bill SniffinDecember 27, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Going to the Killpecker Sand Dunes Is Like Going To Another Planet
Bill Sniffin writes, "For all my Wyoming life, at the top of my bucket list, has been a visit to the huge Killpecker Sand Dunes north of Rock Springs. I finally made that trip in August. It was a wonderful trip and I wrote a big story about it for Cowboy State Daily."
Bill SniffinDecember 24, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Last Night Was The Longest Night Of Wyoming’s Year
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Although winter is now officially here, this date also means the days will be getting longer and the darkness of the nights will be getting shorter. Wonderful!”
Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2025
Bill Sniffin: A Love Letter To My Wife Nancy On Her Birthday
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “When you have spent 60 years with your best friend, the person you love, it is appropriate to write her a personal love letter. This is my best attempt.”
Bill SniffinDecember 13, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Holy Cow! Did A Quarter Of A Century Just Go By? Here Are Some Reflections
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Right now marks the end of the first quarter of the 21st century. Where does the time go? These past 25 years have been very very interesting.”
Bill SniffinDecember 03, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Bill, Del, And Barb Keep Shoshone Forest Going During Tough Times
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Dedicated-forest volunteers like Bill Lee, Del Nelson, and Barb Gustin just quietly do their jobs helping out. It is so appropriate that they get this recognition.”
Bill SniffinNovember 30, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Unique Wyoming Gifts Should Be On Your Gift List For Christmas This Year
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “What to buy for Christmas? How about items made in Wyoming by your friends and neighbors? Here is my annual list for you to consider.”
Bill SniffinNovember 26, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Is Where The Wild Things Are
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Badgers, bears, wolves, elk, deer, beavers, wild horses, plus just about every other critter. Here in Wyoming, we live in the wildest of places.”
Bill SniffinNovember 18, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Four Of Wyoming’s Television Icons Are Gone
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "If Wyoming had a Mount Rushmore for large Wyoming personalities who were on the national TV news constantly, it would be Al Simpson, Dick Cheney, Gerry Spence, and Foster Friess. All were constantly appearing on national TV programs in their prime."
Bill SniffinNovember 16, 2025