Quinten Hayden can still use our prayers. He has finally been transferred to Craig Hospital.
Quinten is vowing to walk again. The expenses have really been adding up since his car accident. Fruita Rim Rock Rodeo will be holding a fundraiser rodeo on May 11th. You can visit this link to see the video with more information and to get a quick update from Quinten himself. https://www.facebook.com/fruitarimrockrodeo/videos/395409684584463/?t=23
Carbondale Wild West Rodeo received a Grant for $5,000 recently from the Garfield County Discretionary funds. These grants are distributed quarterly.
The Town of Carbondale is also helping with some of the costs for the planned improvements.
The county grant and funds from the Town of Carbondale will be used for three much needed projects -- 1) Getting 110V power to the pavilion and concession area. 2) A new roping chute. 3) A storage shed for rodeo gear, shirts, vests, decorations, flags etc...
The One Arm Bandit, John Payne will once again entertain and thrill Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Fans. John plans on bringing two mustangs and a Zebra stallion for this 2019 appearance. The One Arm Bandit is always full of surprises and you won't want to miss this special entertainment on August 8.
Our condolences go out to the Zordel family at the passing of Tomie Zordel on February 11th. Tomie's family moved to Aspen from Kansas when he was little. He was a ranch hand and took care of many ranches around the Roaring Fork Valley. Tomie also worked for Aspen Skiing Company for many decades. Tomie was a long time fixture of the local rodeo scene. His antics as rodeo clown and his roping skills and horsemanship will long be remembered. Tommy also was one of the famed horse-mounted Pitkin County Sheriff's Posse members. RIP Tommy.
We are sending prayers to Quinten Hayden for a speedy full recovery. Quinten was injured in a bad rollover accident on February 17. We are thinking of you Quinten and family. You are a part of our rodeo family and we're all pulling for you.
It's not too late to join the many rodeo sponsors getting front row advertising at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo. Sponsorships make the rodeo possible. You'll want to be a part of the 15th Annual Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Series. For general information visit http://www.carbondalerodeo.com/sponsors and to see a list of our 2018 sponsors http://www.carbondalerodeo.com/all-sponsors-0 Previous year sponsors are given first rights of refusal.