The legendary event opens its 23-day run on Friday, Jan. 17 with livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, live music, carnival midway, shopping, food, rodeos, and much more.

As they’ve done since the ’70s, stock show bosses watch over incubators in the main office waiting for the chipping and chirping to begin.

Editor’s note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is Librarian Emeritus of TTU Libraries. He can be reached ...

If you prefer your outdoor adventures to be a little less… unpredictable, Wickenburg boasts some truly spectacular hiking ...