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Win a Trip – Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Winter Sweepstakes

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Because I would love to win, my selfish side hesitates to share this opportunity but my better half wins out. The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding a Winter Sweepstakes for a free getaway to the Duke City.

 

The Albuquerque Getaway Sweepstakes Package for two includes:

  • $200 Visa Card that can be used for airfare, gas or shopping  

 

Enter the Albuquerque Getaway Sweepstakes before February 28, 2010 at http://www.itsatrip.org/sweepstakes_winter/default.aspx.

In previous posts I’ve shared many of the attractions and activities Albuquerque offers visitors. Native American arts and cultures, science, history, nature, shopping, sports, gaming, unique Southwestern dining – a multitude of days and nights can be filled with fascinating and fun options. I’ve made my entry in the sweepstakes.

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Valentine Re-mailing – Loveland, Colorado

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From Loveland With Love

Loveland Valentine Mailbox - B Can it really be time to think about sending Valentine cards? Volunteers in The Sweetheart City of Loveland, Colorado are gearing up for their busiest weeks of the year. Since 1947 the Loveland program has re-mailed more than 12 million Valentines with special cachets and verses – the largest postmark re-mailing program in the world. The Loveland Chamber of Commerce operates the program in partnership with the Loveland Post Office which creates a special annual cancellation.

Each year a pictorial and love verse are selected from dozens of entries. The art for this year’s cachet was designed by Teresa Boynton. Wearing a cowboy get-up "Dan Cupid" aims his arrow to send the 2010 message written by Stan Griep, image

  “Love From Cupid’s Arrow

     Comes Straight ‘n’ True

     From Loveland, Colorado

     Direct to You!”

Over 200,000 Valentines from every state and 100+ countries will arrive in Loveland. Beginning at 9am, Feb. 1st more than 60 volunteers will gather to hand stamp the cupid cachet and love verse  – a true labor of love.

The 2010 "Official Loveland Valentine Card" designed by Tracie Jenkins and produced by the Chamber of Commerce can be ordered by calling 970-667-6311, on the web or in Northern Colorado retail outlets.image

Wanda Quist wrote the 2010 card verse:

“Sending this greeting on Cupid’s dart

From the City of Loveland, a city with heart.

Hoping this message fills your heart too

Here’s a Happy Valentine Wish for  you!

To receive the Loveland cancellation and Valentine cachet, enclose pre-addressed cards affixed with the proper postage in a larger envelope and mail 1st class to:

Postmaster – Attention Valentines

446 E. 29th St.                                            

Loveland, CO 80538-9998                   

Loveland Heart Sculpture The cards are removed from the larger envelope at the Post Office. To ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day 2010, foreign mail must be received in Loveland by February 3,  U.S. destined mail by February 8, and in-state Colorado by February 11. Many Colorado King Soopers and City Market stores have Loveland Valentine Re-mailing boxes where you can drop off your pre-stamped and addressed cards. Be sure to attach the correct postage on your cards.

Add a little extra love from Loveland to your Valentines this year.

The 2010 cachet and card courtesy Loveland Chamber of Commerce

National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 24, 2010

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Sunday – January 24,  2010

The sixteenth and final day of the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Religious Services:    

  • Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Service

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails   
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events: 

NWSS - Draft Horses

  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes
  • Sheep Shearing Contest, (Junior , Intermediate and Pro)
  • Stock Dog Trials (Open Sheep Competition)
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes Featuring Feed Team Race Finals, Open 6-Horse Hitch & 8-Horse Hitch and Heavy Weight Pull – Ticketed Event
  • Stock Dog Trials (Final Open Sheep Competition)
  • Equine Therapy Demonstrations & Interactive ProgramsNWSS - Mutton Bustin'

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • PRCA ProRodeo – Rodeo Finals featuring Westernaires, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

 

That’s it for this year; see you back in Denver January2011 for the 105th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo.

 

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 23, 2010

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Saturday – January 23,  2010

Watch the stock dog trials, bison sale, the mule parade hitch or one of three rodeos scheduled today at the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Saturday Stock Shows:    NWSS- Lamb Judging

  • Junior Ewe Lamb Showmanship (Meat & Wool Breeds)
  • Open Prospect Steer Show
  • Breeding Sheep Shows (Wool Breeds, Natural Colored)Texas Longhorn Youth Halter Show
  • Texas Longhorn Show (Haltered)

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails   
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events: 

  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance
  • Stock Dog Trials (Cattle Finals) – Stockyards
  • Stock Dog Trials (Intermediate Sheep Competition)
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes Featuring Feed Team Race, 4-Horse Hitch and Middle Weight Pull – Ticketed Event
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Featuring Feed Team Race, North American 6-Horse Hitch World Championship Finals & Mule ParaNWSS - Cattle Showde Hitch – Ticketed Event

Sales: 

  • National Highland Sale
  • National Gold Trophy Bison Sale
  • Miniature Hereford World Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 11am – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires and Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin
  • 3:30pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires and Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin
  • 8pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires and Frontier Airlines Mutton BustNWSS - Barebackin

 

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

 

 

 

 

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 22, 2010

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Friday – January 22,  2010

The auction of National Junior Livestock occurs at 6:30pm today at the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Friday Stock Shows:   

  • Miniature Hereford World Show  Bison
  • National Bison Judging
  • National Highland Show
  • Breeding Sheep Shows (Meat Breeds)
  • Texas Longhorn Show (Unhaltered)
  • Open Prospect Heifer Show
  • Yak Halter Show

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails   NWSS - Stick Horse Rodeo
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events: 

  • Draft Horse & Mule Halter Classes
  • Stock Dog Trials (Cattle Preliminaries)
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes
  • Tractor Races
  • Sheep Lead Competition
  • Dog Agility Games
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Classes Featuring Feed Team Race, North American 6-Hitch Classic Series Finals and Light Weight Pull – Ticketed EventNWSS - Junior Auction

Sales:

  • Auction of Junior Livestock Champions

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 2pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires
  • 7:30pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Freestyle Bullfight, Westernaires, Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

Photos courtesy National Western Stock Show

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 21, 2010

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Thursday – January 21,  2010

the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Thursday Stock Shows:   NWSS - Yaks

  • National Tarentaise Show
  • Stock Dog Sale Preview
  • Junior Market Beef Show
  • Yak Pen Show
  • Highland Junior Breeding Heifer Show followed by Highland Market Steer and Prospect Calves Show

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the shNWSS - Dancing Horse 2ow:

  • Pony Trails  
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events: 

  • Draft Horse Halter Classes
  • An Evening of Dancing Horses – Ticketed Event
  • Chuckwagon Celebrity Beef Cook-Off
  • Tractor Races
  • Draft Horse & Mule Performance Log Skid Race
  • American Junior Highland Association Junior Challenge
  • North American Classic Six-Horse Hitch FinalsNWSS - Draft Horses

Sales:

  • Second Annual Stock Dog Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 10:30am – PRCA ProRodeo – Featuring Westernaires and Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin
  • 7:00pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Freestyle Bullfight, Westernaires, Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 20, 2010

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Wednesday – January 20,  2010

The 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo honors 4-H members and leaders today. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Wednesday Stock Shows:  NWSS - Swine2

  • Simmental Female Show
  • Junior Market Swine Show
  • National Western Commercial Heifer Show followed by CCA Producers’ Show
  • Junior Market Beef Showmanship
  • Junior Market Swine Championship Selection

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails  
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events:

  • Open Horse Show Performance Classes
  • Tractor Races
  • Andis Cattle Grooming Demonstration
  • American Junior Highland Cattle Association Activities
  • NARHA Demonstration
  • Equine Therapy Demonstrations & Interactive Programs
  • Pfizer Stockman’s Night Barbeque NWSS - Dancing Horse 3
  • An Evening of Dancing Horses – Ticketed Event

Sales:

  • Bellringer Commercial Female Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 2pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires, 4-H Day
  • 7:30pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Freestyle Bullfight, Westernaires, Mutton Bustin, Conservationist of the Year Award

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 19, 2010

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Tuesday – January 19,  2010

Super Dogs, stick horses and swine shine today at the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. There’s still lots of action to come. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Tuesday Stock Shows: 

  • Pens of 3 & 5 Prospect Calves Show
  • Simmental Jr Breeding Heifer Show/Simmental Bull Show
  • Junior Market Swine ShowmanshipNWSS - Swine

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails  
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events:

  • Open Horse Show Performance Classes
  • Tractor Races
  • Super Dogs Pat & Chat
  • CSU Institute for Livestock & the Environment
  • Dog Fly Ball Games
  • Super Dogs – Ticketed EventNWSS - Mutton Bustin'

Sales:

  • Pens of 3 & 5 Prospect Calves Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 2pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires and FFA Heifer Wrangle
  • 7:30pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires, FFA Heifer Wrangle, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

Photos courtesy National Western Stock Show

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 18, 2010

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Monday – January 18,  2010

Today begins the last full week of the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. There’s still lots of action to come. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.NWSS - The Yards 3

Monday Stock Shows: 

  • National ROE Charolais Show
  • Simmental Pen of Heifers Show
  • Piedmontese Show
  • National Shorthorn PACE Female Show followed by Open Shorthorn Plus Show
  • American Galloway Show

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails 
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events:NWSS - Grand Prix2

  • Hunter/Jumper Classes
  • Colorado Water–Cities and Farms Can Live Together
  • Super Dogs – Ticketed Event
  • Tractor Races
  • Wild West Diet for Today’s Healthy Lifestyles
  • SuperDogs Pat & Chat
  • $40,000 Jack Daniel’s Grand Prix – Ticketed Event

Sales:

  • Salers Junior Breeding Heifer Show/35th National Salers Open Show
  • Simmental Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 2pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Westernaires and Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin
  • 6pm – Martin Luther King African-American Heritage Rodeo of Champions featuring announcer Sam Howry, Oklahoma Relay Race, Ladies’ Steer Undecorating, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

 

 

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National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado – Jan. 17, 2010

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Sunday – January 17,  2010

Lots of stock shows, sales and entertainment today at the 104th Annual National Western Stock Show, Horse Show and Rodeo. Check the NWSS schedule web pages for times and locations.

Sunday Stock Shows: 

  • Simmental Pen of Bulls Show
  • Jr MaineTainer Breeding Heifers/Open MaineTainer Show/Jr Maine-Anjou Breeding Heifers/Open Maine-Anjou Show
  • Chianina/Chiangus/Chimaine Pen of Bulls/Females Show
  • Junior Market Lamb Show NWSS - Sheep Judging
  • National Salers Futurity Bull Show
  • National Salers Pen Show
  • National Shorthorn Junior Heifer and Junior Shorthorn Plus Heifer Show followed by National Shorthorn PACE Bull Show

Awards:

  • Collegiate Judging Contest Awards

Contests:

  • Collegiate Meats Judging Contest-Swift & Co
  • Junior Market Lamb Championship Selection

Religious Services:

  • Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Service/National Western Founders Memorial Service

Especially for Youth – these events run throughout the show:

  • Pony Trails 
  • Petting Zoo
  • Youth Art Show
  • Stick Horse Grand Prix
  • CSU Ag Adventure at Children’s Ranchland  

Exhibitions, Classes, Programs and Events:NWSS - Wild West 2

  • Hunter/Jumper Classes 
  • National Shorthorn Sale Cattle Parade
  • Chianina/Chiangus Sale Cattle Evaluation
  • Wild West Show Preview
  • Wild West Show – Ticketed Event 
  • Junior Market Lamb Championship Selection
  • Jumper Classes

Sales:

  • National Shorthorn Sale
  • ACA Peak of Performance & Style Sale
  • National Charolais Sale
  • 35th National Salers Sale

In the Coliseum – Ticketed Event:

  • 2pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Catch-A-Calf Contest and Westernaires
  • 6:30pm – PRCA ProRodeo – featuring Canadian Livestock Man of the Year Award, Catch-A-Calf , Mutton Bustin

Also check out the ongoing livestock exhibits, Hall of Education, the Coors Western Art Exhibit and the hundreds of exhibitors that make the National Western the largest consumer show of the year in Colorado.

 

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