As the last Beefmaster bull left Chico Basin Ranch, tears rolled down the checks of Phillips family members as they closed not only a huge part of their heritage, but an era in Colorado ranching.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles ...