Monthly Archives: July 2021
Cattlemen’s Days is still growing
Written on July 7, 2021 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Top names in ProRodeo are expected to ride for Gunnison’s big money GUNNISON, Colo. – The word is out about the Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeo. While many people knew about the gem of Colorado rodeos before, the 120th celebration helped set the record straight. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic kept fans away, the contestants showed Continue Reading »
Bullfighters put their skills to use
Written on July 6, 2021 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – Darran Robertson and Cody Emerson look at life inside the rodeo arena vastly different than most. When danger appears, they attack it. When a 1,600-pound bull charges, they return the favor, utilizing their athleticism and experiences to help themselves and others inside the arena escape harm’s way. It’s their nature; it’s their Continue Reading »
4-H still big in Gunnison County
Written on July 5, 2021 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – There are more than 2 million acres across Gunnison County, and about a tenth of those acres are used for agriculture. This is a home for farmers and ranchers and many others that care about agriculture. It’s the legacy left to many in Gunnison County, and it’s one of the many reasons Continue Reading »
Ropings honor Gunnison legacy
Written on July 3, 2021 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUNNISON, Colo. – COVID-19 reared its ugly head around the world in 2020, and the isolation and devastation was only part of the problem. For the Gunnison Roping Club, it meant an alteration to its traditional plans surrounding the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration, the biggest community event in all of the Gunnison Valley each year. Continue Reading »