Rodeo

The short round of the Eastern Navajo Fair on Sunday afternoon had a topsy-turvy feel to it in the men’s timed events.

The finale of 32nd Annual Wild Thing Championship Bullriding was one to remember. Though some fans had left Red Rock Park a little too early on Saturday night, the remaining Wild Thing enthusiasts were treated to a pair of 90-plus rides.

The recent 2025 Kayenta Fourth of July Rodeo produced some first-time winners earlier this month.

The Native American rodeo community is mourning the passing of Navajo bull rider Spud Jones.

The winners of the men’s and women’s all-round champions at the 2025 Kayenta Fourth of July Rodeo were seeking out redemption in their respective ways on Saturday night.