Smedley,

I have lived in Bozeman since 1970! I have a degree in fine art from Montana State University.

It's a beautiful mountain setting with large valley, rivers, ski areas, a great University that brings in more cultural connections than other towns our size.

I have not read this entire thread, but I will and send you a PM.

The politics in Bozeman are generally more liberal than what you are imagining. (It is not the stereotype gun-toting place you imagine).

Alice