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Volume 14, Number 33| Sept. 22 - Sept. 28, 2022
Ropin' 'em up! Photo by Paula Mayer
On Sept. 10-11, Roaring Fork Ranch Roping held its 12th annual ranch roping contest. In this photo, local Bailey Griebel shows us why you don't mess with a cowgirl! Her two teammates roped their assigned cow and Bailey is securing it. Ranch roping is based on the handling of cattle the way it would be done on a ranch if an animal needed doctoring. With its roots in the "vaquero" tradition, contestants score points for their calm, quiet skill while handling livestock. Paula Mayer's work in 2021 lassoed first place for Best Photography Portfolio at the Colorado Press Association's annual awards banquet. Details on page 2...
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