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: Learning To Lean Into Wyoming’s Most Powerful Force -- Mighty Wind
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "If you are going to live in Wyoming, sooner or later you have to make peace with the wind. Because the wind is going to live with you whether you like it or not. It was here first."
Bill SniffinMarch 14, 2026
Bill Sniffin: From Wayne Newton To The Gulf Of America - Our Wanderlust Winter
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "For years it has seemed like a pretty good idea to escape Wyoming for a few winter months and head somewhere warmer, places like Las Vegas or Dallas. After all, it’s a great way to get away from the cold."
Bill SniffinMarch 07, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Everybody Has A Smelly Dumpster-Diving Story, Right? Here Is Ours
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “On a hot summer day in a picnic area next to Flaming Gorge, my wife and I found ourselves digging through garbage in dumpsters. Yikes.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Smells Permeate Our Lives — Fresh Sage Is My Favorite Wyoming Odor
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “With a last name like Sniffin, it was probably inevitable that someday I would write a column about smells. Today is that day. My favorite is the odor of sagebrush after a fresh rain. I also love the odor of grilled steak!”
Bill SniffinFebruary 21, 2026
Bill Sniffin: W. Edwards Deming, Wyoming Genius Who Taught World About Quality
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Ed Deming grew up on a dry farm near Powell. And yet he changed the world. Those early tough years helped frame his business genius.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 14, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Hell Isn’t Freezing Over? Where Is Normal Wyoming Winter Hiding?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming has not seen a winter this mild in 50 years. It was 60 degrees this past week in Lander. Amazing.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 07, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Snowmobiling Is A Sport Perfect For Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Snowmobiling is a wonderful winter activity in the Cowboy State. There are trails everywhere. And you can stay toasty warm while doing it.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 31, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Winter Is A Good Time To Watch All-Time Best Wyoming-Themed Movies
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming is featured in many of the best movies ever made. Here is my list of the best. Please check them out. You will not regret it.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 24, 2026
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