Cheyenne Council Approved Annexation for Rodeo Hall
The city approved 652 acres of land to host the future Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame and Museum.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Rodeo
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The Cheyenne City Council voted to annex 652.67 acres of land to create the 780-acre Hitching Post District. This development will serve as the new home for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame and Museum, which is relocating from Colorado Springs.
Why it matters
The annexation allows Cheyenne to secure a major cultural institution that celebrates the American Cowboy. The move is expected to drive significant commercial development, including new restaurants and hotels, at the busy intersection of Interstate 25 and Interstate 80.
The new facility in the Hitching Post District will double the current footprint of the Colorado Springs site that has operated since 1979. The land, which was used for sheep grazing for 100 years, is now zoned as a Business Park.
The players
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
This organization sanctions professional rodeo events across the United States and manages the Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.
Cheyenne City Council
This local governing body is responsible for passing ordinances and managing land use policy for the city of Cheyenne.
Cheyenne LEADS
This is a private, non-profit economic development organization focused on job growth and business expansion in the Cheyenne region.
Doug Samuelson
He is an official who provided testimony to the Public Services Committee regarding the land development plans.
The details
City officials approved the necessary ordinances and land use maps to support the development. The project is backed by contributions from local taxpayers, Cheyenne LEADS, and various government entities, with infrastructure plans including road upgrades to the nearby diverging diamond interchange.
Timeline
The PRCA facility opened in Colorado Springs in 1979.
Doug Samuelson addressed the Public Services Committee on September 21, 2026.
The City Council approved the annexation and associated ordinances on October 12, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The relocation to the Hitching Post District marks a departure from the institution's 47-year residency at its current facility in Colorado Springs. This expansion signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape for major Western heritage tourism and events.
Residents can expect future construction traffic and long-term infrastructure improvements at the Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 interchange. Taxpayers in Laramie County are among the contributors funding the development of the new district.
The takeaway
This development transforms a century of agricultural land into a major commercial and cultural hub for Cheyenne. Visitors and residents should track the upcoming road upgrades as the Hitching Post District begins its multi-phase construction process.
Further reading
Learn more about local events at the /sports/rodeo/ page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cap City News.
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