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Carbon County proclaims May 31–June 6 'Western Week' to support Black Diamond Rodeo

Carbon County Commission · May 7, 2026

Summary

The Carbon County Commission adopted a proclamation recognizing 05/31/2026–06/06/2026 as Western Week to support the Black Diamond Rodeo, citing archival materials showing the rodeo’s origins in 1937; commissioners voted to adopt the proclamation unanimously.

Courtney Cox presented a proclamation asking the Carbon County Commission to declare the week of 05/31/2026–06/06/2026 as Western Week in support of the Black Diamond Rodeo and read archival evidence tying the event to at least 1937. "What we found is that in 1937, the rodeo officially got its start," Cox said, summarizing newspaper clippings and a 1952 parade video that document the rodeo’s long local history.

Cox said the proclamation was intended to revive a longstanding county tradition and to encourage countywide events, decorations, and participation in western‑themed activities around the annual rodeo. The commission adopted the proclamation after a motion to approve (recorded as moved by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Jensen); the motion passed. The proclamation text encourages residents and businesses to celebrate the week and extends official support to the Black Diamond Rodeo's organizers.

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