Rodeo

Sports

Mancos’ Quincy Morgan-Montoya earns reserve all-around champion at College National Finals Rodeo

New Mexico Junior College sophomore continues to shine on the national rodeo scene

June 28, 2026

Local News

Behind rodeo opener: Veterans carry America’s flag into Montezuma County arena

Meticulous preparation, spot-on timing and a dose of patriotism make for a dazzling display

June 16, 2026

Sports

Colorado’s Jacoby Campbell lives on the edge as bareback rider

2025 UMR rodeo champ battles through the one of the sport’s most unforgiving events

June 15, 2026

Gallery

Photos: Ute Mountain Rodeo wraps up exciting weekend

Delta, Colorado’s Rachel Huerkamp circles the barrels as part of her Ute Mountain Rodeo-winning ride on Friday night at the…

June 14, 2026

Sports

UMR Rodeo celebrates Freedom 250 with riveting performances

Tight races at the top in several events, Thursday night rides hold up for big prize money

June 14, 2026

Sports

Colorado cowboy Traven Sharon making College NFR a family affair

University of Wyoming rider using UMR rodeo as final tuneup for college all-around cowboy pursuits

June 14, 2026

Local News

Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here’s the weekend rundown

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo weekend expects thousands

June 9, 2026

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo revved up for proud performances in Freedom 250

NFR, local circuit talent ready to take to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds arena on June 11 to 13

June 7, 2026

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

August 3, 2024

An exciting end to the Ute Mountain Roundup

Over half of Ute Mountain Roundup’s first-place performances came on night three

June 10, 2024

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo closes out with electric Saturday performances

Memorable weekend ends in style with big payouts

June 9, 2024

To buck or not to buck: Powder River Rodeo finds the right job for the horse

Before putting the saddle on, John Franzen familiarizes himself with the horse’s personality

June 9, 2024

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

Rodeo arena in Montezuma County named after beloved community member

June 8, 2024

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo bonds people together

Sense of community at rodeo inspires Cortez business owners attending Friday’s event

June 8, 2024

Video: Montezuma-County rodeo star Amber Moore puts on show

Moore, a Lewis, Colorado native and 2015 champion, took center stage in the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo's barrel racing event…

June 8, 2024

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

June 8, 2024

Montezuma County’s Amber Moore a fan favorite at Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Friday’s riders came from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

June 8, 2024

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

Three-day event celebrating 94 years as one of rodeo’s top regional fixtures

June 4, 2024

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo to light up the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

The rodeo will once again promise exciting events for the whole family

May 20, 2024

A Colorado rodeo legend clinches one more title: his name in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame

CJ Trujillo in the tack room at his ranch below Dunckley Pass. The 1981 PRCA World Champion in Bareback Riding,…

October 21, 2023

Morgan-Montoya of Mancos High lassos third place at national rodeo

Hesperus cowgirl closes out her week in Wyoming

July 26, 2023

Lady Jay lassos third place at national rodeo

Morgan-Montoya bids to be best in goat-tying

July 25, 2023