Rodeo cowpokes show kids the ropes at Cortez library

Wednesday, Jun 6, 2018 6:12 PM Updated Wednesday, Jun. 6, 2018 6:39 PM

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo hosts free library event

Wade Charles, a member of the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee, gives kids lessons in roping while American Bullfighting team member Kris Furr helps them into the saddle outside the Cortez Public Library on Wednesday. Each child accompanied by an adult got a free ticket to the rodeo, which starts Thursday. The rodeo carnival at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds is open Wednesday from 5-10 p.m.

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Kids posed for pictures on a metal horse outside the Cortez Public Library as part of Wednesdayâ€™s free rodeo activities, under the supervision of American Bullfighter Kris Furr.

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Rodeo Schedule

Wednesday, June 6

10 a.m.:

Free kids rodeo event at Cortez Public Library.

5 p.m.:

Frazier Carnival opens at Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Unlimited ride wristbands are $20.

Thursday, June 7

5-10 p.m.:

Carnival opens.

7 P.m.:

Military Appreciation Night rodeo begins at Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Adult tickets are $16 online or $18 cash only. Child tickets are $12 online or $14 at the gate.

Friday, June 8

7 a.m.:

Breakfast and signup for Rob Yates Memorial Cowboy Golf Tournament at Conquistador Golf Course. Call Marti Spitzer at 970-739-0447 or Micah Rudowsky at 970-565-9208 for information.

8 a.m.:

Tournament begins.

5-11 p.m.:

Carnival opens.

7 p.m.:

First Responder Night rodeo begins.

Saturday, June 9

1 p.m.:

Rodeo parade begins on Montezuma Avenue, Cortez. Entry forms are available at the Colorado Welcome Center. The deadline for entries is June 8.

5 p.m.-12 a.m.:

Carnival opens.

7 p.m.:

Rodeo Heritage Night rodeo begins.

Sunday, June 10

1-6 p.m.:

Carnival opens.

For tickets and information, go to

utemountainroundup.org