{"id":21846,"date":"2025-06-12T15:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo-brings-prca-action-family-fun-to-cortez\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:09:11","slug":"ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo-brings-prca-action-family-fun-to-cortez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo-brings-prca-action-family-fun-to-cortez\/","title":{"rendered":"Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Each June, the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo kicks off summer in Southwest Colorado. (Jerry McBride\/Durango Herald)<\/span>Jerry McBride<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The first night of the rodeo kicks started at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and featuring top cowboys and cowgirls in events like bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and more.<\/p>\n

Each evening includes mutton bustin\u2019 for children ages 3 through 7 and weighing under 50 pounds. Stick horse races, open to young participants, will have signups before each performance.<\/p>\n

The rodeo will also have a theme for each night. Thursday is Family Night with discounted tickets and a celebration of 4-H youths. Friday honors military members with a special opening ceremony and Saturday will highlight Future Farmer\u2019s of America, recognizing the vital role of these organizations in agriculture.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe truly believe that these organizations serve as the backbone of our community and country,\u201d Madelaine Gaskey told The<\/em> Journal<\/em>. \u201cThese youths are the future of agriculture and ag business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rob Yates Memorial Golf Tournament at Conquistador Golf Course will be held Friday, and registration for teams is now full.<\/p>\n

Nightly after-parties will be held at Blondie\u2019s Trophy Room tent, offering family-friendly music from local bands, including JR Stafford on Thursday, Sean DeLand on Friday and Sitton Shotgun on Saturday. Coors and Pendleton Whiskey will be available for adults.<\/p>\n

Rodeo tickets, which include concert admission, are available online<\/a> at www.utemountainroundup.org.<\/p>\n

Opening ceremonies, led by announcer Marc Hogue and featuring the Frog X Parachute Team, will set the stage for each performance. The Frazier Carnival will provide rides and food each evening as well. Tickets are free for children three and under on a parent\u2019s lap, with discounted rates for those 12 and under. Adult tickets apply for ages 13 and up.<\/p>\n

The Ute Mountain Roundup, a Cortez tradition since 1930, has invested over $250,000 in fairgrounds infrastructure over the past 15 years, earning accolades as the area\u2019s best annual event for five consecutive years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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