Pecos rodeo to feature 2 emcees
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 […]
Tutor claims Big Spring buckle
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, […]
Baker ropes lead at Rodeo Bowl
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 […]
Armes raises family in rodeo
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 […]
Updates coming to Pecos arena
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 […]
Family has tricks for Pecos rodeo
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 […]
Buckles bring new shine to rodeo
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 […]
Rumford to shake Rooftop
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 […]
Heger, Krepps are lifesavers
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 […]
He’s rodeo’s Most Wanted
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 […]
Rodeo to change dates in 2026
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 […]
Dessel dancing his way to Pecos
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 […]
Donors help parade stay on task
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. […]
Rangers trio ready for CNFR
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 […]
Rodeo’s sounds are incredible
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 […]
Pecos increases rodeo’s purse
PECOS, Texas – This west Texas community of nearly 15,000 folks is about to experience a population explosion. The reason is the West of the Pecos Rodeo, the World’s First Rodeo and home of some of the greatest competition in Western sports. The history tells a brilliant tale, but the future might be even brighter, […]
Bullfighters bring savvy to rodeo
BIG SPRING, Texas – That’s not makeup on the faces of Clay Heger and Noah Krepps. It’s greasepaint, a longstanding tradition for rodeo clowns and bullfighters who work at such places as the Big Spring Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19-Saturday, June 21, at the Surge Energy Rodeo Bowl. Krepps […]
Mini rodeo brings focus on youth
GUNNISON, Colo. – Bucking horses run in the blood of the Hayes family from Hayden, a community of 1,900 in northwest Colorado. Kaitlynn Hayes was just 9 years old when she got the idea for her business, which now operates as Rocky Mountain Mini Broncs & Bulls/KH Bucking horses. She’s a producer and has been […]
Carr athletes shine in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas – The greatest athletes stand on their own talents and how they battle through competition. Historical figures like Babe Ruth, Wilt Chamberlain and Roger Staubach have stood the test of time. Their exploits in their arenas of work are parts of lore, along with the championship resumes they built. Rodeo has its […]
History lives in Gunnison
Cattlemen’s Days honoring its 125th consecutive celebration GUNNISON, Colo. – For folks in the Gunnison Valley, the word “continuous” is as important as that first cup of coffee in the morning. This is home to the longest-running continuous rodeo in Colorado and one of the oldest events of its kind in the United States. This […]
Hospitality, support big for rodeo
BIG SPRING, Texas – There are certain things about west Texas that will likely always be part of its lore. The climate is dry, the terrain rugged. It takes a resilient soul to toil in it. It’s where the West was initially developed, the former Mexican Territory. From here, settlers expanded beyond and found their […]
Boyds have tricks for Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas – Emmie and Jinsen Boyd do things about which most adults wouldn’t dream. Emmie is 9, older than Jinsen by two years, and they perform before large crowds at a young age. In the arena with their mom, Summer, the Boyds are prolific horsewomen who showcase their talents and enthrall audiences across […]
Gunnison has Golden opportunity
GUNNISON, Colo. – Even before he could walk, Michael Albers was making his mark on medical history. “He was the first baby in the world they were able to expand T cells, and he opened the portal for all the other children fighting leukemia,” said his mother, Shelley Albers, who pointed out that Michael’s T […]
Buckaloo, Harrison finding stride
GUYMON, Okla. – Bubba Buckaloo and Joseph Harrison don’t really rodeo like they used to. The team ropers – and neighbors in southern Oklahoma near Lake Texhoma – have other priorities in their lives. Both train horses, and that accomplishes a couple of things: It allows both to stay closer to home while also making […]