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Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here's the weekend rundown
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (581+ words) Those attending the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo this weekend are encouraged to show off their Western flair as the event returns to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez for its 96th year. Whether adorning country boots or roaring thunderously from the…...
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo revved up for proud performances in Freedom 250
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (346+ words) CORTEZ " Eight events, many over in just eight seconds, have become an iconic part of an early summer tradition in the Four Corners. The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo takes on another level this week, as the sport takes center stage…...
Hi Country team takes first place in Ranch Rodeo at Montezuma County Fair
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (234+ words) The Montezuma County Fairgrounds on Friday hosted the 2025 Ranch Rodeo, a competition that pit eight teams of ranch hands against others as they completed the tasks of calf branding, the scramble and wild cow milking. The three events are timed....
The magic of UMR " Mancos" Kim follows rodeo dream
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) CORTEZ " While the Wright's dominated the leaderboard, perhaps the evening's most meaningful moment occurred after the final event, when a young cowboy waited patiently in a long line of fans hoping to meet his heroes. Brax (Jihun) Kim, a foreign…...
Knapp's winding road leads him back to Ute Mountain Roundup
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (733+ words) CORTEZ " Few on the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association circuit have experienced quite the highs and lows that Albuquerque native Scottie Knapp has faced during his decade-plus career riding bulls. Just last July, Knapp feared that he had broken his neck…...
Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo ignites the weekend
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (451+ words) CORTEZ " 95 years and still growing " the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo competitors made sure that the fans wouldn't have to wait long to see some incredible action. Last year, it took until Saturday before the fans witnessed a successful eight-second bull…...
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (343+ words) The 95th annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event, once again kicks off summer at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds from Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14, delivering three nights of high-energy competition and family-friendly entertainment. The first night…...