Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
John Elway’s Wild Night at ‘The Smiling Moose’ in Greeley
From 1982 to 2002, the Denver Broncos held training camp at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. For many of those years, John Elway was a regular at a local watering hole called The Smiling Moose.
Located less than a mile from the team's practice facility, "The Moose" was a favorite hangout for Elway and his offensive lineman...
Colorado Carnivore Cracks Top 20 in ‘Major League Eating’ World Rankings
Move over, Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kabayashi, there's a carnivore from Colorado gunning for the Mustard Belt.
Tuesday, competitive eaters from all over the world will vie for the coveted belt at the annual 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, including an upstart challenger from the Front Range...
Amazing Video Profiles Wyoming Man Who Underwent ‘Face Transplant’ Surgery
Newcastle, Wyoming, resident Andy Sandness made national news this week when he became the first person to receive a face transplant from the Mayo Clinic.
While you may have read his story, you've never seen it quite like this.
Today, the Mayo Clinic released an amazing short film documenting Sandness' remarkable road to recovery after his face was disfigured in a failed suicide attempt in his tee
Fort Collins Ranked Among The Five Best Cities For ‘Raising a Rock Star’
Although Fort Collins has yet to produce any "major" rock stars, the area is a fertile ground for music and the arts.
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Pictures: 1897-1901
As we gear up for the 120th annual "Daddy of 'em All", here's a look back at the very first Cheyenne Frontier Day celebration in 1897 (it was originally a one day event).
Colonel Edward Slack was the owner and editor of The Cheyenne Leader, the prominent local newspaper of its day...
Colorado Competitive Eater Sets Sights on ‘Mustard Belt’ at Hot Dog Eating Contest
Colorado native Josh Miller will vie for the coveted "Mustard Belt" at the Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Pitchman Throwdown: Jake Jabs vs. Tom Shane [Poll]
If you grew up anywhere on the front range, you've known these guys for years.
Tom Shane is your friend in the diamond business. When he's not flying to Antwerp to hand pick the shiniest diamonds on the planet, he's hanging out weekdays until 8, Saturdays and Sundays until 5...
Why Cheyenne Can Thank Greeley For Frontier Days
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the "Daddy of 'Em All", Cheyenne Frontier Days. But did you know, Cheyenne Frontier Days would have never happened were it not for the town of Greeley, Colorado?
According to an Empire Magazine article published in 1997 and later recounted in the Denver Post, the idea for the first Cheyenne Frontier Days was hatched when two local businessman atte
10 Reasons Why Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater is The Worst Concert Venue in Colorado
I’ve been going to concerts at Fiddler’s Green since I was a teenager. It was a terrible venue then and it’s even worse now.
Admittedly, we’re spoiled to have Red Rocks nearby. But even if we weren’t so close to the world’s greatest music venue, Fiddler’s would still suck.
Here are 10 reasons why Fiddler’s Gre...
What Does Casper Have in Common With Fort Collins, Colorado?
What does Casper, Wyoming, have in common with Fort Collins, Colorado?
The two cities, located 222 miles apart on Interstate 25, share a unique history. They were both named after members of the Collins family.
Fort Collins was established in 1862, when soldiers from Fort Laramie in Wyoming were sent to protect travelers on the Overland Stage and Cherokee Trail...