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Pueblo County nonprofit uses rodeo to fight addiction stigma in cowboy culture
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (373+ words) PUEBLO " A Pueblo County nonprofit is working to change the stigma around addiction in cowboy culture " and this weekend, it's doing it with bull riding, barrel racing, and live music. Sober Cowboy, founded by Lacey Singleton, connects cowboys, rodeo athletes,…...
As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (652+ words) There's just one possible hitch: Conservative state lawmakers in Wyoming who balk at government funding for private enterprise. Enough of them could scuttle a $15 million state enticement for the PRCA to seal the deal. Just like in pro rodeo, the…...
Southern Colorado rodeo community reacts to PRCA's plan to move headquarters to Wyoming
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is preparing to move its headquarters out of Colorado Springs after decades in the city. The organization's board has approved a non-binding agreement that would relocate the PRCA headquarters to…...
Seven things to know about the 2026 National Western Stock Show
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (177+ words) DENVER, Colo. " The 120th annual National Western Stock Show (NWSS) begins on Saturday, January 10. It's a celebration of western culture and features rodeos, horse shows, a hall of vendors and a lot of mutton bustin'. Roughly 700, 000 people typically attend each year…...
PRCA Board of Directors vote to relocate headquarters out of Colorado Springs
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Board of Directors approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding to "seriously consider" relocating the organization's headquarters from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Last year, a development group in Cheyenne approached…...
PRCA and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame may leave Colorado Springs
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS " The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are exploring a potential relocation from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne, Wyoming, after calling the city home since 1979. Paul Woody, the PRCA's chief marketing officer, confirmed that a…...
It's Rodeo Season in the Pikes Peak Region, here's what you need to know about the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (864+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Rodeo season is here in Colorado, and one of the historic and culturally important rodeos of the season will be happening in Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is set to open the chutes…...
Introducing the 'Exceptional Rodeo' for the first time at the Colorado State Fair
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) " For the first time ever, the Exceptional Rodeo is at the Colorado State Fair. This rodeo is unique, it's a chance for people of all abilities to participate in a fun fair activity. "Exceptional Rodeo is a…...
First Guns and Hoses City Slickers Ranch Rodeo happening this weekend
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) First responders and military members will be putting their rodeo skills to the test this weekend. The first Guns & Hoses City Slickers Ranch Rodeo is happening at the Norris Penrose Events Center. First responders and military members will be putting…...
Winners of the 2025 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
10+ mon, 15+ hour ago (271+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " After days of competing, the winners of the 2025 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo have been announced! The Top 3 from each Championship round are listed below: 1. Nick Pelke, Mondovi, WI, 86 points on Captain…...