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Helldorado Days events to move to Symphony Park in May

Helldorado Days, Las Vegas’ longest- running civic event, announced Tuesday that its 2014 festivities will take place May 15-18 at a new location near The Smith Center, on Symphony Park Avenue and Grand Central Parkway.

Shada Brazile no stranger to NFR

The National Finals Rodeo has been a way of life for Shari Rivera and Shada Brazile. The mother and daughter have been coming to Las Vegas for years.

Gearing up for National Finals Rodeo

The 2013 National Finals Rodeo kicks off Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus and runs through Dec. 14.

Veteran steer wrestler Martin aims to win first world title at NFR

Since falling short of the final qualifying spot for the National Finals Rodeo by $626 in 2008, steer wrestler Casey Martin has used the experience to help fuel his rise to the top of his sport.

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NFR-related events and activities

Beyond the National Finals Rodeo’s nightly performances are a variety of things to see and do to enhance your NFR experience.

2013 National Finals Rodeo qualifiers

Following are breakdowns of each championship on the line at the 2013 National Finals Rodeo, with the list of qualifiers in each event, along with overviews of each title race and event descriptions.

Elko steer wrestler Eldridge thrilled to fulfill NFR dream

Walking onto the floor at the Thomas &Mack Center last year in front of a sellout crowd of more than 18,000 at the National Finals Rodeo, Elko native Dakota Eldridge vowed not to return to the NFR unless he was competing in it.

Mauney finally claims first world title

Bull rider J.B. Mauney’s last name is pronounced “Mooh-nee,” but he might want to change it to money after his clutch performance at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals at the Thomas &Mack Center.

Bang for the buck: Rodeo bulls sell to new breed of owners

Buying rodeo bulls is not just for cowboys and ranchers anymore. Taking a page from the race horse industry, rodeo bull-breeding companies are marketing to buyers outside of the traditional rural ranch setting.

PHOTOS: PBR World Finals underway

The Professional Bull Riders World Finals opened at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday night.

Two-time reigning PBR champ Alves out to hold off Mauney

The 20th anniversary of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Las Vegas is shaping up as a showdown between two-time defending world champion Silvano Alves and surging former PBR World Finals event champion J.B. Mauney.

No bull: Rider finally gets best of Bushwacker

A cowboy named J.B. Mauney climbed aboard the back of a bull named Bushwacker — the bull “no man can ride” — and rode for 8 seconds.

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