Ron Alsbaugh believes a good, old-fashioned handshake is just as good as a signed contract. It’s what pretty much brought him to Santa Fe as the stock contractor of the mini-bull riding event for the ...

Clarence Minetti left some big footprints in the Santa Maria Valley, especially with his involvement in the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. Thousands of tiny feet followed in those footsteps Thursday in the ...

The 75th annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade kicked off Thursday morning with the traditional Clarence Minetti Mini Rodeo. “It’s awesome,” said Elks Recreation president Peter Sterling. “It’s ...

A young barrel rider bears a determined face during compeition at the Santa Maria Elks Mini Rodeo on Thursday. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) Thousands of flag-waving students filled the stands ...

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo kicks off this Thursday with the Minetti Mini Rodeo, and the big show kicking off that night. Get ready for the rodeo by getting caught up on all of the stories that you ...

Rocky Mountain Mini Broncs was established in 2009 by Donnie and Jackie Hayes. Their two children, Kaitlynn & Keenan worked with their parents to grow the company. The Hayden, Colo., rough stock ...

A barrel racer makes a turn during last year’s Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. Organizers announced Wednesday that the rodeo and parade are being postponed until the fall due to the coronavirus. (Janene ...