Colfax Junior Rodeo brings 180 competitors

Austin Herrera of Soap Lake gets a handle on his critter for a win in the intermediate boys chutedogging event Sunday.

The two-day Colfax Junior Rodeo at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds brought 180 contestants for the two days. Competition at the event, which marked its 40-year edition, was in five different age divisions from Little People (5 & under), Peewees (6-8), Juniors 9-11), Intermediates (12-14) and Seniors (15-18).

Winners received custom-made buckles which are purchased by the Colfax Junior Rodeo group from donations made by local businesses and supporters.

Event winners are as follo...