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‘Not a better job in the world’: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo announcers grateful to work event in first-time partnership
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (776+ words) The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo doesn’t officially begin until the announcers’ booming voices are heard across the grandstands at Norris-Penrose Event Center. The announcers not only inform the audience about each event, but also drive…...
‘Injury is part of the sport’: How athletes are staying safe at NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and beyond
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (770+ words) Hayden Welch rode his first bull at 4 years old and is still not intimidated by the rodeo arena. A second-generation bull rider, he has learned the art of not just being physically ready but mentally ready, too. “It’s just faith…...
Cheyenne Frontier Days kicks off 10-day run
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1196+ words) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Calling a shot is a difficult feat to perform, no matter the venue or, typically, the stakes on the line. It takes gumption, guts and whatever other descriptor one might apply. When one comes through at the highest…...
Rodeo to showcase Colorado’s historic cowboy and cowgirl culture
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (391+ words) Residents and visitors to Colorado Springs know how to “grab the bull by the horns” and enjoy their free time with rodeo-centric activity! From the annual NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo to the Penrose Heritage Museum…...
Tim McGraw, Professional Bull Riders to perform at Falcon Stadium in America 250 event this summer
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) America’s upcoming milestone birthday will be celebrated at Falcon Stadium with four million pounds of specialized dirt, 30 of the world’s top bull riders and a concert from a three-time Grammy Award winner. The United States Space Force and PBR (Professional…...
EDITORIAL: Cowboys’ move is Colorado’s loss
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (601+ words) After more than 75 years of calling Colorado home, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association appears to be packing up its operations and ProRodeo Hall of Fame and moving to Wyoming. The all-but-official move to Cheyenne will mark the end of a…...
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame takes big step toward leaving Colorado Springs
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (973+ words) The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is one major step closer to leaving Colorado Springs. The PRCA’s board of directors on Monday night approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding to “seriously consider” relocating its headquarters along with the ProRodeo Hall of…...
PRCA Board of Directors vote to relocate headquarters out of Colorado Springs
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) It appears that the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will no longer call Colorado Springs home, according to a news release and several reports. The PRCA’s board of directors approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding to “seriously consider” relocating the organization’s…...
National Western Stock Show breaks attendance record
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (514+ words) The 120th year of the National Western Stock Show was a bucking success, breaking the previous attendance record set in 2006. “This year was bigger than ever, and Denver came together to celebrate the Western way of life, helping us crush the…...
PHOTOS: The National Western Stock Show 4-H Day Pro Rodeo Tournament
6+ mon, 12+ min ago (181+ words) Colorado Springs Gazette Second phase of major multi-year improvement project starts on South Academy Construction activity quieted this winter on South Academy Boulevard, but work will ramp up this weekend as Colorado Springs embarks on the second half of a…...