PRCA Athletes Set for Rodeo El Paso's Return to the Borderland

Nestled along the Texas-Mexico border at the base of the Franklin Mountains, El Paso is known for its unique blend of Western heritage, cultural diversity, and year-round sunshine. The city's history reflects centuries of Indigenous, Spanish, and frontier influences, creating a rich cultural landscape that distinguishes it from other Texas destinations.

El Paso also holds a significant place in rodeo history. The region's deep ranching roots helped shape the development of rodeo in the Southwest, with generations of cowboys and cattlemen contributing to traditions that remain an important part of the area's identity today. Rodeo El Paso continues that legacy by bringing professional rodeo competition to the Borderland. 

Rodeo El Paso brought together more than 250 contestants from the United States, Canada and Mexico for three days of PRCA and WPRA competition at the El Paso County Coliseum. The annual event continues to grow as one of the premier rodeos in the Borderland, showcasing the region's deep ranching heritage while providing contestants an opportunity to earn valuable money toward circuit and world standings.

The El Paso PRCA Rodeo concluded June 21 with standout performances across the arena and more than $82,000 paid out to contestants. Texas Circuit cowboy Lane Webb earned the all-around title with $1,208 won in tie-down roping and team roping.

In the roughstock events, Bradlee Miller topped the bareback riding with an 88.5-point ride on Hi Lo ProRodeo's American Hustle to earn $2,304. Chase Brooks claimed the saddle bronc riding title with 82.5 points on Dolly's Rocker for $2,431, while Scottie Knapp led the bull riding with an 87-point ride on Dr. No worth $2,879.

Bray Armes won the steer wrestling with a 3.7-second run, collecting $2,011. In team roping, Joshua Torres and Creed West stopped the clock in 4.6 seconds to claim the average and $1,634 each. Max Mathis captured the tie-down roping title with a 9.2-second run worth $2,508.

Jymmy Cox posted the fastest barrel racing time of the rodeo, stopping the clock in 14.35 seconds to earn $2,123. The breakaway roping featured a three-way tie for the championship as Neelley Armes, Breely Armes, and Blaize Deere each turned in 2.4-second runs to split first-place money, earning $2,200 apiece.

The three-day PRCA and WPRA event paid out a total of $82,156. Rodeo El Paso was produced by Hi Lo ProRodeo, with subcontractors JJ Miller, Bode Baize, and Quade Hiatt contributing livestock and production support.