Laughlin Stampede beginning tonight

Wednesday, March 28, 2001 | 9:30 a.m.

Cowboys and cowgirls looking for big-time rodeo action in a relaxed environment will feel right at home in Laughlin when the sport's top competitors saddle up and ride tonight in the seventh annual Laughlin River Stampede PRCA Rodeo.

The rodeo, which runs through Sunday, is the sixth stop on the PRCA Wrangler ProRodeo Tour. It will feature 600 riders testing their skills in a quest for more than $200,000 in prize money.

Ticket prices for adults are $10 today and Thursday ($18 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call (800) 4-LAUGHLIN or visit www.visitlaughlin.com

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