Candy Moulton
Candy Moulton has written 17 Western history books; co-edited a collection of short fiction and a two-volume encyclopedia; and written and produced several documentary films. She has four Spur Awards, plus many other awards from historical societies, museum associations, and press associations.
During her career of more than 50 years she has edited a weekly newspaper, two magazines, and is a past executive director of Western Writers of America.
Her passions are history, travel, and writing…all of which will be subjects for future articles for Cowboy State Daily
Candy's roots are deep in the Encampment area where she was reared on a ranch. She still lives in that same neighborhood with her husband Steve.
Latest from Candy Moulton
Candy Moulton: Robins, Bluebirds, Sandhill Cranes Are Signs Of Spring
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Robins, bluebirds, sandhill cranes, and pussy willows are all signs that it’s spring on Beaver Creek and it seemed to take a while to get here in spite of the fact that our winter was mild. With spring comes new beginnings and changes.”
Candy MoultonApril 29, 2025
Candy Moulton: Joseph Marshall III Completes His Circle
Candy Moulton writes: “Joseph Marshall III was a tremendous writer, an inspiring speaker, an imposing figure. And I’m grateful to say, a friend of mine, who was always so willing to share his Lakota ways and understanding.”
Candy MoultonApril 22, 2025
Candy Moulton: Two If By Sea, Get Ready For America's 250th In Wyoming
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, “July 4, 1776, marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence and America is preparing to commemorate the semiquincentennial (250 years). The lighting of two lanterns in some Wyoming courthouses Friday is the official start of the celebration in the Cowboy State.”
Candy MoultonApril 15, 2025
Candy Moulton: A Salute To The Many Ships To Wear The Name ‘USS Wyoming’
Candy writes: “For a land-locked state, Wyoming has its share of naval history, including two battleships that served in the Civil War, World War I and World War II. The USS Wyoming built 1912 had a silver tea service that is now in the collection at the Wyoming State Museum."
Candy MoultonApril 08, 2025
Candy Moulton: The Animal Snatching Wind Was No Match For The Sheriff's Office
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "The wind was howling when a St. Louis family stopped at a rest stop on Interstate 80 near Creston Junction (imagine that!). When the son got of the vehicle, his favorite animal Dog went flying in the wind. When it got the report, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office quickly launched a search and rescue operation."
Candy MoultonApril 01, 2025
Candy Moulton: Celebrating John Nesbitt – A Boy From The Country
Columnist Candy Moulton writes: “In his newly published autobiography Boy from the Country, John Nesbitt shares the hard, sometimes painful, stories of his growing up in rural poverty and how that shaped him into the writer he is.”
Candy MoultonMarch 25, 2025
Candy Moulton: When The Women Ran Jackson
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "A group of strong-willed women took over the town of Jackson in 1920 when the town elected an all-female town council. And the women quickly swept the town clean – both literally and figuratively."
Candy MoultonMarch 18, 2025
Candy Moulton: Off The Grid, At Least Temporarily
“We had no power for 22 hours in Saratoga and Encampment this weekend. I thought briefly about the things I could do with no power – like clean the house – but I successfully resisted that opportunity. And the outage pales in comparison to the 25-year outage that once happened here.”
Candy MoultonMarch 11, 2025
Candy Moulton: All Aboard! Let’s Get Amtrak Back
Candy writes: “Next to traveling on a wagon, taking a ride on a train very well may be my favorite mode of transportation.”
Candy MoultonMarch 05, 2025
Candy Moulton: How A Steel Tycoon And A Wyoming Cowboy Left Library Legacies
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "The Carnegie name is recognized across the country for the library network Andrew Carnegie funded. But in Campbell County, Wyoming, an old cowboy, George Amos, left his own legacy to the community."
Candy MoultonFebruary 25, 2025
Candy Moulton: Standing Strong in the 307
Columnist Candy Moulton writes: “I have covered many accidents and life-threatening situations. At every scene I’ve seen the professionals like EMTs, law enforcement, volunteers, and regular people doing extraordinary things."
Candy MoultonFebruary 18, 2025
Candy Moulton: What's Inside The American Windmill Museum
Candy Moulton writes: “Lubbock, Texas, has some similarities to places in Wyoming – the wind always seems to blow! That makes it the perfect place for the American Windmill Museum.”
Candy MoultonFebruary 11, 2025