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Pikes Peak Range Riders promote Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, Girls of the West ambassador duties
Summary
Volunteers with the Pikes Peak Range Riders presented details about the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, described community outreach and youth programs and encouraged residents to attend June events and the July rodeo at Norris Penrose Event Center.
Volunteers and organizers of the Pikes Peak Range Riders presented the history and community programming of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo to the Fountain City Council on May 27, and invited residents to attend events starting June 18 and the rodeo July 8–12.
Greg Budwein, executive secretary for the Range Riders, described the organization’s origins and programs, including Ladigo, a 45‑acre therapeutic riding facility. Laurie Carroll, vice president of the rodeo board, described volunteer support and charitable giving linked to the rodeo. Corlys Palmer outlined the Girl of the West program and introduced this year’s ambassador, Emma Considine.
Emma Considine, the 2025 Girl of the West, said the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo will host more than 250 contestants competing for more than $1 million in prize money at the Norris Penrose Event Center, and that the schedule includes seven performances, including matinees and evening shows. She listed community‑themed nights honoring military and first‑responder units. Organizers said free garage parking and shuttle service will be available and encouraged early arrival and use of vendor and fan‑zone activities.
Why it matters: the rodeo is a long‑running community event supporting military families and local charities; organizers emphasized youth programs, therapeutic riding inclusion and outreach appearances around the region. No council action was required or taken on the presentation.
Logistics and outreach: the Range Riders asked the council to publicize the June 18 Western Street Breakfast and the July 8–12 rodeo and noted tickets are available at pikespeakorubst.org. Budwein and Carroll thanked council members for their time and noted the organization’s volunteer corps exceeds 400 people and the rodeo has drawn visitors from outside Colorado in past years.
No decisions or votes were taken on the presentation.
