Colorado

Colorado Cowboy Takes Lead in Tie-Down Roping at National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
[Jan. 16, 2009] The rodeo at the 103rd National Western Stock Show got underway on Saturday with contestants making their first appearance here. By Susan Kanode

Third Time's a Charm for Brian Canter at National Western
[Jan. 15, 2009] DENVER, Colo. - After competing at the Denver Chute Out for three consecutive years, Brian Canter finally left here with the championship. By Susan Kanode

Colorado Bull Riders Dominate PBR Event at National Western
[Jan. 14, 2009] DENVER, Colo.- Colorado bull riding fans couldn’t have been any happier at the second performance of the Denver Chute-Out.

They got to see two of their own go to the top of the leader board in hopes of keeping the championship in the state. Josh Koschel from Greeley, won the first round of competition with an 89-point effort on a bull owned by Dillon and H.D. Page. The ride was worth $4,898. By Susan Kanode

87 is Magic Number at National Western Stock Show Bull Riding
[Jan. 13, 2009] DENVER, Colo. - A year ago during the first performance of the Professional Bull Riders' Denver Chute Out, Nick Landreneau was the leader.

The Welsh, La., bull rider had similar success at this year’s event but is sharing the top spot with two other bull riders. J.B. Mauney, from Mooresville, N.C., and Mark Lopes, from Jackson, Calif., also had 87-point rides. By Susan Kanode

Competition Underway at National Western Stock Show Rodeo
[Jan. 11, 2009] The rodeo at the 103rd National Western Stock Show got underway on Saturday with contestants making their first appearance here. By Susan Kanode

PBR Superstars to Attend Top Minor-League Events in January!!!
[Jan. 3, 2009] Beginning on January 12, northern Colorado residents will have a chance to witness several of the PBR’s superstars in action at two stops on the 2009 Professional Bull Riders Minor-League tour. “The Mile High City,” Denver, and Pueblo, home to PBR Headquarters, will play host to these two premiere events. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

Mohegan Sun makes PBR's Kody Lostroh the new million dollar man
[Oct. 19, 2008] Lostroh's win at the BFTS event in Uncasville, Conn. puts the Colorado kid over the $1 million mark in PBR career earnings By Mary Rudloff

Glenwood Springs High School grad named Miss Rodeo Colorado
[Jul. 14, 2008] Ever since she was 4 years old, Audra Dobbs wanted to be Miss Rodeo Colorado. Her dream came true on June 28 when she was crowned at the annual Greeley Stampede rodeo.

Brush Rodeo rebounds after early rainout
[Jul. 7, 2008] Although the 2008 Brush Rodeo got off to a rocky start due to poor weather Wednesday, the final night of the 54th annual event was quite literally a blast.

Rodeo participation similar to 2007
[Jun. 26, 2008] Although participation may be slightly down this year, the 2008 Brush Rodeo is expected to remain Colorado’s biggest pro rodeo. During the final Brush Rodeo Association Board meeting Tuesday, President Steve Treadway said about 400 participants had registered by Monday for this year’s rodeo.

Tickets available for big ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction weekend
[Jun. 2, 2008] July 11th-12th Colorado Springs, CO By Courtesy PRCA

Granby - Flying Heels Rodeo kicks off Saturday and Sunday
[May 24, 2008] Colorado - Back by popular demand, the world-renowned Westernaires will be performing Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, during the first events of the 2008 Flying Heels Rodeo Series at the arena in Granby.

PBR goin' wild on Pueblo
[May 9, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, in conjunction with the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, the city, county and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo officially announced the creation of the Wild Wild West Fest, a five-day festival next May...

Denver, CO - Elizabeth Stampede amateur events have new name
[Apr. 23, 2008] An annual gathering of aspiring professional cowboys, cowgirls and thrillseekers for some friendly competition evolved into the Elizabeth Stampede more than 20 years ago and continues to rally the community around two full weekends celebrating the western lifestyle.