PRORODEO Sports News February Digital Edition

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy in Colorado Springs. PRCA photo by Emily Hilton

Wyoming Legislature. In Decem ber, the Cheyenne LEADS Board of Directors voted to commit $15 million from its reserves as matching funds toward the proj ect. Additional public and private funding sources will be pursued to support development of the campus and surrounding district. “This announcement reflects both Wyoming’s legacy and its future,” said Betsey Hale, CEO of Cheyenne LEADS. “Rodeo is woven into the fabric of our state, and welcoming the PRCA, its headquarters, and the Hall of Fame to Cheyenne is a natural fit. The Cheyenne LEADS Board strongly believes in this oppor tunity and voted to invest $15 million as a show of commitment. We look forward to partnering with the City of Cheyenne, Lara mie County, along with the PRCA, and other stakeholders to bring this visionary campus to life.” The future PRCA campus will house administrative offices, the Hall of Fame, and the Museum of the American Cowboy, creating a centralized home that honors the sport’s legacy while supporting innovation, education, and fan engagement. Additional details regarding funding, design, and development timelines will be released as the project moves forward. About the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) The Professional Rodeo Cow boys Association (PRCA) is the oldest and largest professional rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The recognized leader in professional rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry in every area, from improving working conditions for contes tants and monitoring livestock welfare, to boosting entertain ment value and promoting sponsors. The PRCA also proudly supports youth rodeo with our ed ucational Youth Camps program and financial assistance to young standouts preparing to enter the professional ranks.

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