Monthly Archives: June 2025

PECOS, Texas – A month ago, Cole Franks was in the Utah mountains exchanging vows with his wife, Dustie. On Saturday night, he was riding one of the top bucking horses in ProRodeo, matching moves with Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Secret’s Out for 90.5 points to win the bareback riding title at the West of  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Unseasonably mild temperatures didn’t cool the action inside Buck Jackson Arena during Friday’s third performance of the West of the Pecos Rodeo. The “World’s First Rodeo” featured three 91-point rides, two of which came in bull riding by two of the top cowboys in the discipline, eight-time world champion Stetson Wright –  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – The excitement is building, and the anticipation has spread across the Gunnison Valley. It’s time for the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration, and 125 years of history will envelop not only the town but also the region. This is an opportunity for locals to gather together and enjoy the fellowship of one another  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Ryder Sanford called them a speed bump. When the 2024 regular season came to a close Sept. 30, they were agony. After finishing the 2023 campaign as the Resistol Rookie of the Year and qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo, Sanford was on his way back to being one of the top  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – When the winter and spring were a little colder than usual, team ropers Andrew Ward and Jake Long were eager for the calendar to change into the summer. Despite an unusually mile night temperature-wise during Wednesday’s opening performance, Ward and Long got hot and own the second-round and aggregate leads at the  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Organizers of the “World’s First Rodeo” are doubling the fun for fans this year. For the first time in recent memory, and possibly in the sport’s history, the West of the Pecos Rodeo will feature two announcers emceeing the event horseback during the exposition, set for 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25-Saturday, June  Continue Reading »

ALVA, Okla. – A student’s education doesn’t end with graduation. No, a good student is always learning, always craving a chance to be better. Even as his sophomore year has wrapped, Northwestern Oklahoma State University cowboy Colter Snook added a few more lessons to his notebook over the past week at the College National Finals  Continue Reading »

BIG SPRING, Texas – There’s a bit of a different pace to the way Bill Tutor goes to work as a rodeo cowboy. He’s not nearly as rushed as he was just a few years ago, when he was chasing every dollar possible across North America. He might be in Howard County, Texas, one night,  Continue Reading »

BIG SPRING, Texas – Lindsey Baker first started competing inside the Surge Energy Rodeo Bowl as a college student at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Now living in Alpine, Texas, she’s returned for the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. “I’ve always wanted to do good in the Rodeo Bowl, so this is exciting  Continue Reading »

BIG SPRING, Texas – With two little ones eager to start competing in rodeo, it was only natural that Bray Armes turned his attention to them. A three-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier who just missed out on making it a fourth straight time in 2015, Armes and his wife, Neelley, met through the sport. They  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – The gateway to rodeo’s history is getting a facelift. Reeves County has made upgrades to the new entrance to Buck Jackson Arena, home of the West of the Pecos Rodeo, which will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25-Saturday, June 28. The changes are two-fold: The picturesque entryway will provide a  Continue Reading »

BIG SPRING, Texas – Over the past few years, organizers of this community’s annual rodeo have done things to make it a better experience for everyone involved. They want contestants to choose to be town for the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19-Saturday, June 21, at the Surge  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Family trips ring a little differently in the world of rodeo. Take Summer and Seth Boyd, who don’t rightfully take vacations with their daughters, but they’re always traveling together. In fact, they’ll be in Reeves County in a  week for the West of the Pecos Rodeo, set for 8 p.m. Wednesday, June  Continue Reading »

Rodeo clown is a proven factor in entertainment at Estes Park rodeo ESTES PARK, Colo. – At his core, Justin Rumford is an entertainer. He has a comedian’s wit and perfect timing, whether it’s telling stories on his back porch or recording a podcast or standing in front of a crowd of thousands. His medium  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Noah Krepps and Clay Heger are the first responders for rodeo. Just like firefighters, police and paramedics, they ignore the instinct to run from danger. Instead, they head right for it. They put themselves in harm’s way in order to keep everyone else safe. No, they don’t carry a badge or cruise  Continue Reading »

Winget always ready and willing to help cowboys get down the road The gate of Ryan Winget’s walk is uniquely his. It’s not a swagger, but there’s energy to it. It’s a stride that identifies him, but the reasons for it have never defined him. Born two and a half months early, Winget has had  Continue Reading »

BIG SPRING, Texas – Folks in this neck of the woods are proud of the 91-year history of the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo. Organizers have worked tirelessly over the years to bring a top-tier event to town every June. They want the annual event to be a showcase of tremendous talent, which will  Continue Reading »

PECOS, Texas – Being athletic and agile has been a trademark for Allan Dessel. That talent is why he first became a bullfighter, following in the footsteps of his father. He utilized those skills to work in the business of his dreams, professional rodeo. He was good, selected to work several championship events. He was  Continue Reading »

GUNNISON, Colo. – Volunteers who help produce the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration know it takes great teamwork to pull off something of that magnitude. From working with the carnival to organizing the 4H and FFA exhibits to partnering with the rodeo contract personnel to so many others in the Gunnison Valley, little happens without synergy.  Continue Reading »

ALVA, Okla. – The College National Finals Rodeo is a time to shine, but it’s also a week of redemption for some. Take Northwestern Oklahoma State University cowboy Emmett Edler, who returns to the intercollegiate championship after a less-than-stellar finale a year ago. He knows this is an opportunity, and he’s focused on the best  Continue Reading »

Andy Seiler announces his passion for Estes Park and the Rooftop ESTES PARK, Colo. – The first time Andy Seiler arrived in Estes Park, he was immediately taken in by its beauty. It’s hard to find a place with as much eloquence, a touch of grace with what looks to be within reach of the  Continue Reading »