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Whitehorse makes history with Ty Murray Invitational win
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (808+ words) Special to the Times | Truman Begaye Keyshawn Whitehorse is awarded a championship buckle and a sculpture after winning the Ty Murray Invitational at The Pit on Sunday afternoon. Posted by Navajo Times | Apr 2, 2026 | Sports | By Lee Begaye Special to the…...
Whitehorse takes lead with 90.15 ride in Round 2 at Ty Murray Invitational
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (849+ words) Special to the Times | Lee Begaye Keyshawn Whitehorse of McCracken Spring, Utah, celebrates after completing his ride on Saturday night at The Pit in Albuquerque. Whitehorse rode Magic Hunter, a bovine owned by Martinez Bucking Bulls LLC, for 90.15 points. Posted…...
NFR: Derrick Begay looking to create some early momentum with heeling partner Colter Todd
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (1126+ words) Posted by Quentin Jodie | Dec 4, 2025 | Rodeo | The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo gets underway today at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Din" team roper Derrick Begay secured his 12th NFR qualification by having one of his best seasons in…...
Cajuan Cleveland brings Miss Indian Rodeo crown back to Navajo Nation
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (740+ words) Special to the Times | Lee BegayeNewly crowned Miss Indian Rodeo Cajuan Cleveland leads the opening ceremony of the third round at the 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Posted by Navajo Times | Oct 18, 2025 | Rodeo | By Lee Begaye Special to…...
Northern Navajo Fair: Dennison Boone, Cassidy Begay capture all-around crowns
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1053+ words) Navajo Times | Quentin JodieCrownpoint cowgirl Cassidy Begay maneuvers a turn during the ladies barrel racing at the 112th Annual Northern Navajo Fair Open Rodeo on Sunday afternoon in Shiprock. Begay captured the women's all-around thanks to a first-place finish in the…...
Bailey Bates comes up clutch at Governor’s Cup, earns NFBR qualification
6+ mon, 4+ hour ago (808+ words) Posted by Quentin Jodie | Oct 2, 2025 | Rodeo | Before the Governor's Cup, Bailey Bates was roughly $19,000 out of making her first National Finals Breakaway Roping. She was one of handful ropers trying to make their case of reaching the NFBR, which will…...
Whoa, Nelly! 30-year-old Lane Granger mounts a comeback, wins Cody Jesus Invite
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1082+ words) Special to the Times | Lee BegayeRare Metals, Ariz., cowboy Lane Granger clinched the overall title with an 87-point ride at the 2025 Cody Jesus Invitational at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena in Window Rock on Monday night. Posted by Quentin Jodie | Sep…...
Wild Thing closes with a pair of 90-plus rides
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1261+ words) Special to the Times | Truman BegayeChinle bull rider Robbie Taylor captured the 2025 Wild Thing Championship Bullriding crown with a 94-point ride at Red Rock Park on Saturday night. Taylor tied the Wild Thing and arena record with that score. Posted…...
All-around champions earn redemption at Kayenta Fourth of July Rodeo
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1068+ words) Navajo Times | Quentin JodieVanderwagen, N.M. cowboy Braydon Boyd captured the men's all-around title at the 2025 Kayenta Fourth of July Rodeo on Saturday night. Boyd placed in the tie-down, steer wrestling and team roping events. Posted by Quentin Jodie | Jul 10, 2025 | Rodeo | The…...
National champ: NMSU’s Brad Moreno wins all-around crown
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (907+ words) Posted by Quentin Jodie | Jun 26, 2025 | Rodeo | By Quentin Jodie Navajo Times CROWNPOINT " New Mexico State University cowboy Brad Moreno took the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo by storm. Moreno captured the men's all-around crown in Casper, Wyoming by accumulating 255 points during…...