Rodeo

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

FILE – Brody Cress, of Hillsdale, Wyo., competes in saddle bronc riding during the 129th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo…

January 29, 2026

Sports

Ignacio’s Mackey reflects on 2025 bull riding season

19-year-old made it to National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December

January 11, 2026

Columnists

Horse Sense and Common Sense; Taking the Panic Out of the Pandemic

safe, educate yourself, come together as a community

November 30, 2025

Sports

Country and western

Cowboy Gathering was an example of how to celebrate the West

October 26, 2025

Sports

From wild to mild, the West is here to stay

can respect progress and embrace Western heritage

September 28, 2025

Sports

Glass horses

One, tiny and fragile orphaned foal from Arizona made its mark on me

August 31, 2025

Sports

There is no “I” in Rodeo

takes a village for those we love to be successful in this sport

August 10, 2025

Sports

Rodeo high school finals winding down for locals

Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs represented in Wyoming

July 19, 2025

Sports

My mom jeans are Wranglers; what’s your superpower?

you to all rodeo moms for all you do

May 11, 2025

Local News

La Plata County seeks input on fairgrounds master plan

Planners will make recommendations for attainable improvements this year

August 5, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

August 3, 2024

Sports

No time can mean the best time

in rodeo and life is what you make of it

July 21, 2024

Sports

An exciting end to the Ute Mountain Roundup

half of Ute Mountain Roundup’s first-place performances came on night three

June 10, 2024

Gallery

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

Local News

To buck or not to buck: Powder River Rodeo finds the right job for the horse

putting the saddle on, John Franzen familiarizes himself with the horse’s personality

June 9, 2024

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo closes out with electric Saturday performances

Memorable weekend ends in style with big payouts

June 9, 2024

Local News

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

arena in Montezuma County named after beloved community member

June 8, 2024

Community

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo bonds people together

of community at rodeo inspires Cortez business owners attending Friday’s event

June 8, 2024

Gallery

Video: Montezuma-County rodeo star Amber Moore puts on show

Moore, a Lewis, Colorado native and 2015 champion, took center stage in the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo's barrel racing event…

June 8, 2024

Gallery

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

June 8, 2024

Sports

Montezuma County’s Amber Moore a fan favorite at Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Friday’s riders came from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

June 8, 2024

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

Three-day event celebrating 94 years as one of rodeo’s top regional fixtures

June 4, 2024

Sports

Ignacio’s Teryn McWhirter commits to rodeo at Ranger College

Ignacio senior specializes in breakaway roping

May 18, 2024