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Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo

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

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

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

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

Photos: Ute Mountain Rodeo wraps up exciting weekend

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…

UMR Rodeo celebrates Freedom 250 with riveting performances

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

Colorado cowboy Traven Sharon making College NFR a family affair

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

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

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

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez

The event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA

An exciting end to the Ute Mountain Roundup

An exciting end to the Ute Mountain Roundup

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

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo closes out with electric Saturday performances

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo closes out with electric Saturday performances

Memorable weekend ends in style with big payouts

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

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

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

Rodeo arena in Montezuma County named after beloved community member

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo bonds people together

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo bonds people together

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

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

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…

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

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

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

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

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo to light up the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo to light up the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

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

Ute Mountain Roundup honors first responders as rodeo starts in Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup honors first responders as rodeo starts in Cortez

The evening kicks off with a touching tribute to hometown heroes

Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo opens with a flourish in Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo opens with a flourish in Cortez

Arena records fall as Stetson Wright and family kick off rodeo

Ute Mountain Roundup will light up Montezuma fairgrounds

Ute Mountain Roundup will light up Montezuma fairgrounds

The UMR will feature world champion, live music and carnival; parade is Saturday

Cowboy golf shines at Rob Yates Memorial Tournament

Cowboy golf shines at Rob Yates Memorial Tournament

Team Lovett captures title in annual Ute Mountain Roundup tournament

Ute Mountain Roundup closes with big crowd and payout

Ute Mountain Roundup closes with big crowd and payout

World champion Stetson Wright is big winner

Fun times at the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo in Cortez

Fun times at the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo in Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo on Thursday night at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

World champ Stetson Wright highlights Cortez rodeo’s opening night

World champ Stetson Wright highlights Cortez rodeo’s opening night

The 92nd Ute Mountain Roundup spurs into action Thursday, will conclude Saturday