Monthly Archives: July 2016
Cali cowboys cruise to the top
Written on July 9, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Every young man that grew up in rodeo has had a dream to compete in the sport’s super bowl, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Heeler Dugan Kelly of Paso Robles, Calif., has accomplished that goal six times in a career that began 18 seasons ago. He’s hoping to return to Las Continue Reading »
Rodeo known as one of the best
Written on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Not many people outside this region know of Lovington, nor do they understand much about the community of hard-working folks. ProRodeo cowboys and cowgirls do, and they look forward to arriving every summer for the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 13, at Jake McClure Continue Reading »
Momentum going for Schlegel
Written on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Sometimes momentum swings in the right direction, and that’s the case for bareback rider Joel Schlegel. He is having the best season of his career with more than $20,400 in earnings; more than half that came last week when he won the championship in Cody, Wyo., and pocketed $10,500 in the Continue Reading »
Payne brings a charge to Roundup
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – John Payne nearly died 43 years ago. He was electrocuted, fell 25 feet to what could have been a certain death, then revived by his work partner. It was an event that changed his life that led to the amputation of his right arm. It has defined him in more positive Continue Reading »
Jones slides into Rooftop lead
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – K.C. Jones won’t win a title at the Rooftop Rodeo this year, but that didn’t stop the Colorado-born cowboy from making his way to Estes Park. On Wednesday night, the Decatur, Texas, cowboy wrestled his steer to the turf in 4.4 seconds to take the first-round lead in steer wrestling for Continue Reading »
Community enjoys PBR event
Written on July 4, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – The landscape of the Oklahoma Panhandle can be rugged, but so are the people that make it their home. They work hard and are proud. That’s exactly why they deserve some world-class events that make their way to Guymon, like the Kasey Hayes & Stormy Wing Invitational PBR BlueDEF Velocity Tour event, Continue Reading »
Concerts hit to the heart of fair
Written on July 4, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Over the last few years, the Lea County Fair and Rodeo has hung its hat on having the perfect combination of concerts to go with its annual exposition. The 2016 edition is no different, with six nights of great shows headlining the full fair experience in Lovington. “I’m excited that there was Continue Reading »
Tuckness wins at home
Written on July 1, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
CODY, Wyo. – Dusty Tuckness knows Stampede Park as well as anyone. He grew up around the storied arena, home to much of rodeo’s history. Raised along the Greybull River half an hour south in Meeteetse, Wyo., the 30-year-old bullfighter has spent plenty of time inside the arena; that includes the last 13 years in Continue Reading »
Rooftop Rodeo ready for action
Written on July 1, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Over the last year, volunteers have been busy planning, scheduling and decorating the biggest party of the year in Estes Park. It’s not balloons and candles on a cake, but it may as well be: The award-winning and prestigious Rooftop Rodeo is celebrating its 90th birthday during six world-class performances, set Continue Reading »
Isley bringing comedy to Dodge
Written on July 1, 2016 at 12:00 am, by Ted
DODGE CITY, Kan. – For a man who spends much of his life on the rodeo trail, entertainer Keith Isley feels right at home inside the arena. “I thoroughly enjoy watching people have a good time and enjoy what I do or what I say,” said Isley, 58, now in his 24th year in ProRodeo. Continue Reading »