Tag: national western stock show
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EDITORIAL: A stock show for the record books — and a showcase for rural Colorado
The historic National Western Stock Show is the one place the ranchers and farmers who feed the rest of Colorado get to strut their stuff on a statewide stage. It should go without saying they have earned their 16 days in the limelight at the annual Denver event, which concluded last weekend after setting new…
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National Western Stock Show breaks attendance record
The 120th year of the National Western Stock Show was a bucking success, breaking the previous attendance record set in 2006. “This year was bigger than ever, and Denver came together to celebrate the Western way of life, helping us crush the all-time attendance record,” said Wes Allison, first-year president and CEO of the NWSS,…
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New National Western Stock Show CEO Wes Allison rides into first year with high ambitions
The National Western Stock Show’s new President and CEO Wes Allison grabbed the reins of a renewed era for one of the nation’s largest stock shows, which rides back into action this week in Denver. On Tuesday, the new stock show leader ushered in a fresh motto for the 120th year of the NWSS: “We…
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Horse herpes outbreak could impact National Western Stock Show in January
An equine herpes outbreak could impact the National Western Stock Show in January. Stock Show officials said they are monitoring the situation closely. The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office announced the outbreak on Nov. 21, following barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma over the past several weeks. Horses traveled to or from the…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: National Western Stock Show and more
Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo at the Colorado Convention Center and more.
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9 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Brown Palace steer, Wolf Bonfire Bash, Broadmoor Roaring Twenties and more
FRIDAY One of the most unusual events during National Western Stock Show for 78 years: the Grand Champion Steer walks the red carpet through the lobby of Denver’s regal Brown Palace Hotel just in time for high tea. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations for free general admission. A VIP viewing and barbeque luncheon $150. After…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
FRIDAY One of the most unique annual events during National Western Stock Show for 78 years: the Grand Champion Steer walks the red carpet through the lobby of Denver’s regal Brown Palace Hotel just in time for high tea. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations for free general admission. A VIP viewing and barbeque luncheon $150.…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: National Western Stock Show, Bear Creek theater and more
THURSDAY-JAN. 21 It’s time for the Colorado Old West tradition National Western Stock Show, kicking off at noon Thursday with 30 impressive Longhorn cattle being herded through downtown Denver near Union Station with cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, bands, floats and spectators in jeans and cowboy boots, too. Starting Saturday, days and nights of pro rodeo,…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-JAN. 21 It’s time for the Colorado Old West tradition National Western Stock Show, kicking off at noon Thursday with 30 impressive Longhorn cattle herded through downtown Denver near Union Station with cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, bands, floats and spectators in jeans and cowboy boots, too. Starting Saturday, days and nights of pro rodeo, 118…