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Pat Christenson is seen in his office in March 2017 in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 1, 2022 - 4:46 pm

Updated December 1, 2022 - 5:23 pm

Las Vegas Events President Pat Christenson joins us for Live at 4:45 from Day 1 of the 2022 National Finals Rodeo.

Known for bringing iconic events to Las Vegas since the 1980’s, Christenson talks about the impact of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on the city as the event kicks off a 10-day run at the Thomas and Mack Center.

Tonight through Dec. 10, the Review-Journal will be interviewing a rodeo personality at 4:45 p.m., streamed live on lvrj.com.

Rodeo events kick off each night at 5:45 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack.

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By John Katsilometes / RJ

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By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

October 23, 2024 - 11:58 am

Las Vegas Events says the free NFR Express will serve 24 Las Vegas resorts on 14 routes to and from the Thomas & Mack Center in December.

Reigning rodeo champion ends season, won’t compete in Las Vegas

By Ed Graney / RJ

August 1, 2024 - 12:19 pm

Stetson Wright, an eight-time PRCA world champion, won’t compete in this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas while recovering from hamstring surgery.

World’s richest rodeo gets even richer in Las Vegas through 2035

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

June 18, 2024 - 7:09 pm

The National Finals Rodeo is committed to staying in Las Vegas through 2035 with payouts to contestants and stock contractors growing annually.

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MGM Grand lands a superstar on ascent for December show

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 3, 2024 - 12:15 pm

Lainey Wilson is set to perform at MGM Grand Garden, side-saddle with the National Finals Rodeo at nearby Thomas & Mack Center.

Could the NFR shift to A’s Las Vegas ballpark?

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 23, 2024 - 8:58 am

The 10-day event, with a $11.5 million prize purse, has sold out 360 consecutive performances at the Thomas & Mack Center.

National Finals Rodeo will be held in Vegas for many years to come

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

April 9, 2024 - 4:46 pm

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved an extension to its contract with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

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3-time NFR team roper dies at age 30

By Las Vegas Review-Journal / RJ

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3 takeaways from NFR: Injured Wright still savors 5th straight title

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 17, 2023 - 4:46 pm

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2023 NFR Las Vegas 10th go-round results

By Las Vegas Review-Journal / RJ

December 17, 2023 - 8:51 am

Here are the 10th go-round results from the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.