Three fishermen cruise past the mouth of the Mississippi River. Alice in Chains blares from an overhead speaker, blending with the slap of waves against the boat's hull. Offshore oil platforms grow ...

Blaine Linaweaver wrapped up roping Tuesday at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, and a few minutes later, the Californian was home. Tucked away in the corner of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds was his rodeo rig, a ...