Memory Catcher

I am fortunate to be able to claim we have 4 generations volunteering at the rodeo. My son Steve has been on the board of directors for 3 years. His volunteer hours using his electrical skills would be hard to put a number to because he often flys under the radar. We...

I have been with the Rodeo for a number of years to give back. WE are one big happy family of volunteers. As a front of the house ticket taker, we have met folks from all over the world, from infants to the older and wiser person, and true cowboys and women. WE can...

My father A .Lee "Al" Moore, Jr. and his Team Roping partner Ed Hitchcock. "2 Phoenix businessmen who loved to Team Rope" 1st Go Prescott, 1986 photo James Fain ~ Posey Nash

I grew up in southern Arizona on the Santa Lucia and the Sopori ranches in the 50's & early 60's. "Jefe" of the Santa Lucia was Mr. Richard Merchant. Mr. Merchant won the calf-roping championship at Madison Square Garden in 1923, in Calgary in 1927, 1928, and 1930...

On June 29, 2022 we attended the rodeo on a very rainy day. The riders/performers all took it in stride and still gave us a wonderful show, in spite of the downpour and puddles. What made it all so magical was the rainbow and the beautiful sky! - Linda Thompson  

I have shared before that my being the Rodeo Chairman from 1967 to 1971 has indelible memories of those times. During the Celebration of Junior Bonner in 2022 I gave many interviews regarding the struggles and ultimate success we had during my time as Chairman. I am...

We have taken our girls to the rodeo every year since they were little. Now our granddaughter gets to experience the same beauty of community and sweet memories. -Steve & Jennifer Myers

On July 2, 2018, I had the privilege of bearing witness to an unforgettable moment in rodeo history. I aid the rodeo marketing efforts so I had back of house access. After a Monday evening’s exhilarating rodeo event, we all congregated at the campsite to unwind with a...