2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (210+ words) The opening edition of our special podcast series "More than a Rodeo, presented in partnership with Santa Maria Elks Recreation, is available on Spotify now." To celebrate the return of the rodeo, we helped produce a six-part podcast series"focused…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (244+ words) "Gonzo" Gonzalez passes out flags on Alisal Road prior to the start of the Rancheros Visitadores parade on Saturday. The parade brought horseback riders together from throughout the area for a celebration of history, culture, and the cowboy spirit. Michael…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1371+ words) The 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo queen candidates Saturday night at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. They are, from left, Morgan Fasse, Annabella Williams, Reiyna Sarin, and Savannah Salcido. The 2026 Elks Rodeo queen candidates pose with Elks queen committee chairman Peter…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (979+ words) Lompoc resident and Allan Hanock College rodeo team member Luke Stamper participates in a steer wrestling event. Stamper will be competing at the Jim Glines Memorial College Rodeo this weekend. Santa Maria resident and Allan Hancock College rodeo club member…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (398+ words) The Santa Maria Elks Xtreme Bulls Event will return to this year's Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on May 27, and organizers are gearing of for a full slate of events and competitions through May 31. Tickets for the Xtreme Bulls event went…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (398+ words) The Santa Maria Elks Xtreme Bulls Event will return to this year's Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on May 27, and organizers are gearing of for a full slate of events and competitions through May 31. Tickets for the Xtreme Bulls event went…...