Author: Matthew Braun
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GUEST OPINION: It may be time for rodeos to be put out to pasture
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The mountains, plains, and mesas of my home state of Colorado exemplify the great American West. But in 2025, when most people object to the idea of hurting animals for “fun,” events like Pikes Peak…
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GUEST OPINION: It may be time for rodeos to be put out to pasture
The mountains, plains, and mesas of my home state of Colorado exemplify the great American West. But in 2025, when most people object to the idea of hurting animals for “fun,” events like Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo still subject animals to intentional abuse—and that’s nothing to celebrate. Horses and cattle in rodeos are routinely…
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GUEST COLUMN: Stop the cruelty; vote for 308, 309
As a proud Denverite (I live in Thornton, to be exact), I often brag about our region’s natural beauty, rich cultural history, vibrant arts and craft beer scene, love of our sports teams and endless things to do. Most importantly, the people stand out — kind but not naïve, traditional but pragmatic. That’s why I’m…