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• Rodeo brings fun, economic boost

  July 13, 2011 11:34 PM

  It's time once again for the 71st Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. It brings in tens of thousands of fans from all over the country. This year is no exception. "Last year we had just over 27,000 (people) for the duration of the rodeo. This year we're expecting closer... more »

• Colorado Lawmakers Decline To Ban Some Rodeo Events

  January 25, 2011 7:21 AM

  DENVER (AP)-- Two rodeo events some consider cruel to animals appear unlikely to come under a state ban this year. A Colorado House committee voted Monday not to ban steer-tailingand horse-tripping. Both events are sometimes performed in Mexican-style rodeos called charreadas. Horse-tripping is when running horses are lassoed... more »

• Legislature may ban some rodeo events

  January 24, 2011 9:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Two rodeo events some consider cruel to animals are up for debate in the Colorado Legislature. A House committee planned to start work Monday on a bill outlawing steer-tailing and horse-tripping. Both events are sometimes performed in Mexican-style rodeos called charreadas. Several states have outlawed the... more »

• Pueblo native places in Miss Rodeo America contest

  December 6, 2010 12:57 PM

  Puebloan Kasie Pigg placed fifth in the annual Miss Rodeo America competition in Las Vegas yesterday. The crowning culminated a week's worth of competition featuring cowgirls from 28 states. Pigg is currently Miss Rodeo Colorado and is a graduate of Pueblo County High School and Texas Tech. ... more »

• Colorado State Fair finds missing beagle's owners Play Video

  September 2, 2010 8:04 PM

  A little beagle is becoming quite the spoiled pup at the Colorado State Fair. He was found lost last week and it turns out his master is a cowboy living hundreds of miles away. The beagle's name is Wiley and he's 9 months old. He's been getting the royal treatment... more »

• Monday at the Colorado State Fair

  August 30, 2010 8:28 AM

  The crowds will be smaller today, but the fun will be there for the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Here's what's happening: Cowboys Kickin' Cancer Fundraiser/50th PRCA Dodge Rodeo 7:00 pm Rodeo from Rodeo Arena Stage - $10 regular rodeo ticket $50 ticket for special St. Mary Corwin... more »

• No goat is safe with this family of rodeo kids Play Video

  August 17, 2010 5:07 PM

  "Ride her like you stole her!" Welcome to the Singleton family ranch in Southwest Pueblo, where four renowned rodeo kids saddle up. Meet 14-year old Courtney, her sister, 12-year old Kelsey, ten-year old brother Trevor, and the smallest of the bunch, their six-year old cousin Taylor. Taylor... more »

• Final ride for Little Britches Rodeo in Pueblo? Play Video

  July 26, 2010 6:49 PM

  Time is running out on a deal to keep the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo in Pueblo. The annual event kicked off Monday attracting thousands from all over the country. However, the rodeo may be skipping town if the city doesn't fork over more money to keep them here. "We're... more »

• Little Britches threatens to move from Pueblo

  July 22, 2010 7:27 PM

  The Little Britches Rodeo is threatening to move away from Pueblo. The rodeo moved to Pueblo from Colorado Springs five years ago and will happen next week. This summer the youth rodeo will have about 850 participants and is estimated to contribute about $2.5 million to Pueblo's economy. The... more »

• Rodeo attendance booms, but not everyone feels it Play Video

  July 18, 2010 12:51 AM

  The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a big draw this year. Over 25,000 people came through the doors this year, breaking recent attendance records. "Ticket sales are up 23.5% over the same time last year. It's a pretty exciting number." says rodeo director Mike Jorgensen. It's part of... more »

• Rodeo week is here!

  July 13, 2010 5:43 PM

  The 70th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo gets underway Wednesday night in Colorado Springs and to kick off the festivities the Annual Rodeo Parade is rolling along Tejon Street downtown tonight. The parade begins at 6:30 this evening and will travel south on Tejon from St. Vrain to... more »

• Colorado Springs stops for 50th Street Breakfast

  June 23, 2010 2:16 PM

  A huge amount of food was consumed in downtown Colorado Springs Wednesday at the 50th Colorado Springs Street Breakfast. Fort Carson soldiers cooked up eggs and pancakes for thousands. After breakfast 160 Range Riders set off for a five day trip into the mountains. This leads up to the... more »

• Deadline for discounts on Fair concerts approaches

  June 16, 2010 5:12 PM

  Time is running out for those who plan to see a concert at the Colorado State Fair to get a discount ticket. The lineup includes a variety stars like Charley Pride, America, Smokey Robinson and Queensyrche. The deadline for discount tickets is June 19, 2010, at midnight. The popular... more »

• Rodeo tickets on sale now

  June 1, 2010 12:50 PM

  Tickets are now on sale for the 70th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Events Center Arena in Colorado Springs, which happens next month. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days Ticket Information: Price: Adult - $25, $15, $10 Child (ages 2-12) - $7.50-$10; Saturday Matinee... more »

• Tickets on sale for State Fair concerts

  May 26, 2010 1:09 PM

  Tickets will go on sale June 5, for concerts and other kinds of entertainment at the Colorado State Fair . Entertainment ranges from roller derby, to rodeo, from Charley Pride to Smokey Robinson. Tickets range from $10 to $25. The fair runs from August 27 through September 6... more »

• State Fairgrounds sports new venue

  May 5, 2010 7:18 PM

  The Colorado State Fair has a new venue in which to present shows and other activities. It's a fabric tension structure that looks something like a high-tech tent. It's part of a partnership with Hansen WeatherPORT Corp . in Delta, Colorado. The sponsorship provides an 18,000 square foot building... more »

• Rodeo bull runs loose in Larimer County

  March 27, 2010 10:04 AM

  Larimer County authorities chased and tranquilized a rodeo bull that had been running loose for five hours. Sheriff's spokeswoman Eloise Campanella says the bull escaped Friday morning from a pasture northeast of Loveland and wandered several miles to southeast Fort Collins. An automated phone notification system warned area residents to... more »

• This weekends Horse Expo is a must go for horse lovers

  March 9, 2010 1:56 PM

  The annual Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will take place this weekend at the National Western Complex in Denver. The event hosted by the Colorado Horse Council starts Friday, March 12th and boasts many horse experts that will cover a multitude of equine related subjects from breaking a colt to veterinary... more »

• Friends, family remember rodeo cowboy Spencer Miller Play Video

  November 22, 2009 11:23 PM

  Spencer Miller was a young rodeo cowboy, just starting his professional roping career. His friends say his smile was contagious, but genuine. He loved his friends, his family, and his faith. Rob Alexander watched Spencer grow up, and remembers the times Spencer spent at his ranch outside of Calhan,... more »