The Custer County Cattlewomen are proud to announce that Sara Shields has been honored as the 2025 Colorado CattleWoman of the Year, recognizing her lifelong dedication to the beef industry, agricultural education, and land conservation. A third-generation rancher, Sara carries forward the legacy of her familyâs San Isabel Ranch, homesteaded in 1872 by her great-grandfather here in Westcliffe. From a young age, she was horseback and active in every aspect of ranch lifeâfrom animal health and irrigation to haying and range management. Sara is a graduate of Colorado State University, where she earned a bachelorâs degree in Equine Science and a masterâs in Beef Industry Leadership. Her professional journey began with the Nebraska Cattlemenâs Association, where she lobbied on behalf of agricultural and rural communities…