Saddle up! It time for the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

The 85th anniversary of one of the longest-standing events un Cortez again takes center stage at the Bob Banks Memorial Arena as the Ute Mountain Ute Roundup Rodeo comes to life Thursday through Saturday. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the Four Corners will compete for a win, and about 4,000 tickets are expected to be sold.

Schedule of events

Friday, June 12

8 a.m.: Second annual Rob Yates Memorial Golf Tournament at the Conquistador Golf Course

7 p.m.: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo, followed by the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Dance at the American Legion in Cortez

Saturday, June 13

1 p.m.: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Parade on Main Street in Cortez

7 p.m.: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night” at the Mountezuma County Fairgrounds, followed by the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Dance at the American Legion in Cortez

Note: For a detailed contestant list, daily schedule and updated winners’ scores, pick up the daily sheets available at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds during the event on June 11-13.