Tag: National Western Scholarship Trust
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Say What? Understanding the auctioneer’s song
To a city-person’s ears, an auctioneer’s holler is an unending string of gibberish. But to livestock buyers and sellers, it’s a soliloquy of promise. Legendary Colorado auctioneer John Korrey, who just completed his 20th year pitching the junior market champions at the National Western Stock Show, gave Denver Gazette readers the key to interpreting an…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon draws political, business leaders to celebrate Stock Show
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If Denver’s government, corporate, agriculture and social leaders were seemingly nowhere to be found for a good part of Friday, don’t be mistaken — they weren’t playing hooky or shirking their duties. Chances are they were at the National Western Events Center for the annual Boots ‘n Business Luncheon. This popular prelude to the 118th…
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Citizen of the West Matt Mead celebrated at National Western Stock Show
Chief among the reasons that former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead was selected to be the 2023 Citizen of the West was his deep respect for the land and the inhabitants of it. What might not have factored in — but became abundantly clear during Monday night’s Citizen of the West Dinner — is his ability to respect…
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An artful start to Stock Show’s special events
The 30th Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale returned Tuesday with the traditional Red Carpet Reception, a by-invitation soiree where some 900 guests gathered for drinks, dinner and the opportunity to have first crack at purchasing the paintings, sculptures and furniture created by 75 artists whose work celebrates the American West. Proceeds from the Red…
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Western Stock Show Association brings on J.J. Ament to board
The National Western Stock Show board of directors tabbed Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO J.J. Ament to join the board of the The Western Stock Show Association. The Chamber and the Stock Show go back to the event’s inaugural year in 1906, when chamber officials co-founded it. The chamber bills itself as the oldest business…