In March and April, drought was steadily growing in the Wet Mountain Valley region – week after dry and windy week. The snowpack totals continued to fall at a level not seen since the horrific drought of 2002 that caused ranchers to sell herds across the region as grass failed to grow. The fear among many of the locals was that drought and wildfire would be the star of the short summer months. But for the time being, Mother Nature has staged a remarkable comeback. On Tuesday, June 3, locals who woke up early enough were greeted by the sight of white, snow-capped peaks as a storm Monday night dumped 1.5 inches of rain on much of the Valley and snow for the highest points…