The Navajo Nation has two young cowboys riding into history. Spud Jones and Derrick Begay have reached the pinnacle of professional rodeo, competing for the next week in the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Navajo Parks and Recreation Department Manager Ray Russell beams with pride at the prospect of seeing two Navajo cowboys competing in the “Big Show.” In addition to the Navajo competitors, Russell is also happy with the nomination of Dave James as Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Committeeman of the Year. “We have two of our own in the national finals. The intent was to get some of our Navajo rodeo athletes to that level and now we’re beginning to see that,” he said. Beyond the two Navajo cowboys making their mark in Vegas this week, the PRCA has always recognized the Navajo fans as the best in the business....
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Navajo cowboys traveling to Las Vegas to make their mark at National Finals Rodeo
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The Navajo Nation has two young cowboys riding into history. Spud Jones and Derrick Begay have reached the pinnacle of professional rodeo, competing for the next week in the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Navajo Parks and Recreation Department Manager Ray Russell beams with pride at the prospect of seeing two Navajo cowboys competing in the “Big Show.” In addition to the Navajo competitors, Russell is also happy with the nomination of Dave James as Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Committeeman of the Year. “We have two of our own in the national finals. The intent was to get some of our Navajo rodeo athletes to that level and now we’re beginning to see that,” he said. Beyond the two Navajo cowboys making their mark in Vegas this week, the PRCA has always recognized the Navajo fans as the best in the business....
The Navajo Nation has two young cowboys riding into history. Spud Jones and Derrick Begay have reached the pinnacle of professional rodeo, competing for the next week in the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Navajo Parks and Recreation Department Manager Ray Russell beams with pride at the prospect of seeing two Navajo cowboys competing in the “Big Show.” In addition to the Navajo competitors, Russell is also happy with the nomination of Dave James as Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Committeeman of the Year. “We have two of our own in the national finals. The intent was to get some of our Navajo rodeo athletes to that level and now we’re beginning to see that,” he said. Beyond the two Navajo cowboys making their mark in Vegas this week, the PRCA has always recognized the Navajo fans as the best in the business....
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