Congratulations to the 2010 Rodeo Royalty 

 

Queen Ashley Soucie from Basalt

Queen Attendant Dani Brownell from Carbondale

Princess McKenzie Long from Rifle

Princess Madilyn Kuhl from Carbondale

Alternate Catilin Kinney

Once again we have a great group of young women who truly represent the spirit of our rodeo. 

          

Bike to the Rodeo

The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo, in partnership with the Town of Carbondale, RFTA and Garfield County, have built a ramp and a crosswalk to connect the Rio Grande Trail to the Gus Darien Arena Grounds. The new ramp is pictured here. States, Jeff Jackel, Director or Recreation for the Town of Carbondale “The work was completed last week just in time for the first Wild West Rodeo event. The idea behind creating this trail spur to the rodeo grounds entrance was to encourage more Carbondale citizens to either bike or walk to the Rodeo instead of driving. The Town has purchased an additional 20 space bike rack that now allows bicyclists to lock and secure their bikes upon their arrival. Garfield County is in the process of striping and signing the County Road 100 for safety reasons in letting approaching motorists know that there is a pedestrian/bike road crossing ahead of them and to use caution.

2010 Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Arena Parking Policy

The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWRA) Board and the Town of Carbondale has received a significant amount of feedback regarding the parking of vehicles around the arena fence and has enacted the following parking policy. 

Parking for the Thursday night rodeo will be allowed no earlier than 6:00am on the day of the rodeo.  All vehicles must be removed from the rodeo grounds by 12:00 noon on the Friday after the rodeo.  Vehicles that do not adhere to this policy will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

This policy was developed for numerous reasons. 

• Many vehicles were parked at the arena for the whole rodeo season last year.  This did not allow all spectators the opportunity to park along the fence.
• There are other events at the rodeo grounds during the summer other than the rodeo.  Spectators of these events were burdened with having to park around existing, empty vehicles.
• Many spectators wanted the Board to sell these spots along the fence for the whole rodeo season.  The Board feels strongly about making the opportunity affordable for all, which is why the Board chose not to create “premium” parking along the arena fence.
• Many of the vehicles that were left for the whole rodeo season in 2008 were vehicles that were not running, which made the arena grounds look like a junk yard.  The Board was not pleased with this appearance.
• Mowing and weed trimming along the arena perimeter fence by town staff is difficult with vehicles parked along the fence.

 

This policy is not meant to be focused on any individual or any group of people.  The Board would appreciate self-compliance with this new policy.  Please remember that the CWWRA Board is comprised of VOLUNTEERS and is trying to create the best event possible for everyone who attends.  Parking is an issue every year and we are trying to address it in a fair and direct manner with your cooperation. 

Questions regarding this policy can be directed to the Board.
Dave Weimer, President 618-6824
Mike Kennedy, Vice President 379-3907
Michael Durant, Treasurer 618-6983
Melanie Cardiff, Secretary 379-0809