Sports
Durango’s Shylene Drumm wins breakaway roping title at National High School Finals Rodeo
Ignacio’s Kodi Mae Rima and Cortez’ Brileigh Gordanier make impressive NHSFR debuts
Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe
Local News
July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington
Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region
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
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
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 Montezuma County Fairgrounds. (Courtesy of Jessica Nix)
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
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
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
Local News
Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation
Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed
Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement
Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez
The event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA
Kirtland man gets almost 14 years in shooting on Ute Mountain Ute reservation
Crime took place last summer at the Ute Mountain Ute Travel Center
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
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday
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
Before putting the saddle on, John Franzen familiarizes himself with the horse’s personality
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
Sense of community at rodeo inspires Cortez business owners attending Friday’s event
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 on Friday
Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage
Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado