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National Western Stock Show to attract more than 700K over 16 days in Denver
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (470+ words) Colorado is known for many things, not least of which is its Western heritage. The 120th annual National Western Stock Show pays homage to our history with thousands of events, including rodeos, horse shows, a Wild West show, Western art exhibit,…...
Falcon wrestling puts on match to raise money for Grand Junction team after fatal bus crash
2+ week, 6+ day ago (663+ words) As Falcon wrestling head coach Robert Lovato rode on a bus to Grand Junction for a wrestling tournament this weekend, he reflected on his friendship with Central High School coach Clint Trujillo." "I remember when he was just a puppy,…...
ProRodeo Hall of Fame, PRCA in Colorado Springs consider move amid string of losses for the city
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1365+ words) Cheyenne, Wyo., could be the new home of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and'the'Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association'if'a bid from an out-of-state economic development corporation successfully woos the organization away from Colorado Springs.' A potential relocation is still far from certain,…...
Pioneer Rodeo brings mutton bustin' and car crushin' to the Norris Penrose Event Center
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (394+ words) Mutton bustin, mini bulls and motorsports. Thats a preview of whats planned at The Pioneer Rodeo this weekend at the Norris Penrose Event Center. On Friday and Saturday, athletes will compete in Colorado Pro-Rodeo Association events like bull riding, barrel…...
Pioneer Rodeo bringing mutton bustin', car crushin' to the Norris Penrose Event Center this weekend
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) The Pioneer: A New Reign on Rodeo will feature 60 contestants from 10 states competing in bull riding, barrel racing, roping and more. It's Friday and Saturday at Norris Penrose Event Center. Mutton bustin', mini bulls and motorsports. That's a preview of…...
Recent Air Force graduate Patrick Hoopes claims national title in pommel horse, spot on World Championships team
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (323+ words) Air Force senior Patrick Hoopes scores a 15.15 on the pommel horse against California at the Air Force Academy on Feb. 8. Hoopes is the first and only gymnast to break the 15-point barrier this season. Air Force's Patrick Hoopes takes a…...
Legendary Cutting Horse Stevie Rey Von Purchased by Theorem Ranch
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (318+ words) BIG TIMBER,Mont., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a history-making acquisition that reflects the growing national spotlight on Western performance horses, Kisha and Jason Itkin have purchased one of the most iconic stallions in cutting horse history from legendary breeders Alvin and…...
LETTERS: Rodeo animals are protected; who benefits from these changes?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (687+ words) A competitor in the bareback riding this month during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. A letter in the July 15 Gazette included some common misconceptions about the treatment of animals at…...
GUEST OPINION: It may be time for rodeos to be put out to pasture
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) The mountains, plains, and mesas of my home state of Colorado exemplify the great American West. But in 2025, when most people object to the idea of hurting animals for "fun," events like Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo still subject animals…...
Rodeo's All-Around World Champion Shad Mayfield donates to Texas flood relief before competing in Pikes Peak or Bust
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) Cowboy Christmas was a bit more somber for Shad Mayfield this year." Mayfield, the current Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's all-around world champion, won about $28,000 during Cowboy Christmas" or the stretch of rodeos that take place around the Fourth of July....