Monthly Archives: July 2025

ESTES PARK, Colo. – Of the 4 million visitors who arrive in this resort town from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this is an opportunity to take in the scenery and enjoy some recuperation. There was no relaxing for John Douch. He was on a business trip and at work for another day in consecutive  Continue Reading »

ESTES PARK, Colo. – Stetson Wright continues to set a standard for rodeo excellence. He’s an eight-time world champion, five of which came in the all-around race. He’s also a two-time bull riding titlist and earned the saddle bronc riding gold four seasons ago. Oh, and he’s just 25 years old, and he’s been on  Continue Reading »

ESTES PARK, Colo. – When “Smokey and the Bandit” came out 48 years ago, the lyrics to the title track were, “We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.” The plot centered around a couple of truckers who were bootlegging Coors beer on a quick deadline, but the same  Continue Reading »

LOVINGTON, N.M. – The sport of rodeo has taken Justin Rumford around the world. Raised in a family that has been involved in the game since before he was born, he has a keen understanding of every aspect, from the competition involved to the entertainment value for fans. It’s as much about showmanship as it  Continue Reading »

Halstead eager to entertain enthusiastic crowds that energize rodeo GOODING, Idaho – The first time Dennis Halstead arrived in Gooding County, he quickly realized there was something magical with the community’s marquee event. His second venture five years ago solidified it. There’s just something special about the community tucked in southern Idaho just a few  Continue Reading »

DODGE CITY, Kan. – The sounds of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo are changing. For the first time in nearly two decades, the biggest rodeo in Kansas will add a second announcer to compliment veteran emcee Boyd Polhamus. Roundup will add the soothing sounds of Andy Seiler to this year’s event, set for 7:45 p.m. Wednesday,  Continue Reading »