ESTES PARK, Colo. – Ross Griffin and Tyler Griffin share a last name and a passion for competing in rodeo. That’s about all they have in common, other than taking the lead Wednesday during the opening night of the 2022.

GUNNISON, Colo. – When Jackson Irby reflects on his youth, he points to the lessons he gained while showing exhibits at the annual Cattlemen’s Days celebration. He learned through leathering projects and cake decorating before he started showing pigs, steers.