LOVINGTON, N.M. – If Jake McClure Arena had a trophy case, it would be full of awards for this year’s Lea County Fair and Rodeo. The annual event, now in its 80th year, is a two-time nominee for Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year, having received those bids each of the[...]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appears in the July 2015 issue of Women’s Pro Rodeo News, the official publication of the WPRA. It is republished on this site with the approval of the WPRN. Meghan Johnson has never really considered moving to Colorado, but competing in the Centennial State has been pretty nice. “My mom always[...]

LOVINGTON, N.M. – From rising stars to an “American Idol” to a Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the 2015 Lea County Fair and Rodeo will have the perfect mix for fairgoers. “I think our lineup is exciting and is holding to the standards that we’ve developed over the past few years,” said Corey[...]

DODGE CITY, Kan. – While it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community and more to put on the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. “There’s no possible way this event goes on without the number of volunteers and the great support we get from this community,” said Dr. R.C. Trotter, chairman of[...]

GUYMON, Okla. – There are things in this world that people want to see many times over. The Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo is one of those for rodeo funnyman Cody Sosebee. He returns for this year’s festivities, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday,[...]

DODGE CITY, Kan. – Cody Cavanaugh, Mike Keiper and Josh Mertens have different thoughts on horsepower than most who are involved with the 2015 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. They are an integral part of Wisconsin Freestyle Motocross, which will be one of the featured pieces of entertainment during the five performances of the rodeo, set[...]

LOVINGTON, N.M. – Eight decades ago, Jake McClure was the dominant calf roper in rodeo; the Lea County, N.M., cowboy had revolutionized his event and had earned titles at the most prestigious events in the game. His hometown event, the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, was established in his heyday. This August, the exposition will[...]