Casa Grande rodeo grounds get valuable upgrades
by Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch
Spectators to the upcoming celebration for the city and neighboring tribal communities will notice an improved arena to enjoy the events.
At Ed Hooper Rodeo Park, a metal covering will keep sun — and rain — off the crowd. Casa Grande City Manager Larry Rains, who also sits on the committee for the Cowboy Days & O’Odham Tash, said the newly covered bleachers are just one example of the relationship between the city and the tribes.