Rodeo

Cajuan Cleveland stood beneath the bright arena spotlights of the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, taking in the moment after a long week of competition and a quiet triumph after a year of preparation.

Two rounds into the Indian National Finals Rodeo, Navajo contestants have made their presence felt inside the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, stacking up wins and top finishes across nearly every major event.

Round 1 of the Indian National Finals Rodeo is in the books, and several Diné contestants made their mark on the opening day inside the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center.

The 2025 Indian Nationals Finals Rodeo gets underway on Tuesday afternoon with the opening round performance at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The all-around titles at the 112th Annual Northern Navajo Fair Open Rodeo were decided on the final day of the three-day rodeo.