Weld County, Colorado, Commissioners Vote Against Rodeo/Horse Racing Arena!

January 2005

On December 7, 2005, following more than five hours of testimony, a permit for the construction of a rodeo arena and horse racing track was denied by Weld County, Colorado, commissioners. Introduced in March 2005, this project proposal infuriated local residents, who rallied together to voice concerns about issues such as increased traffic, pollution, and environmental repercussions. PETA wrote a letter to the Board of Commissioners and prompted attendance at the hearing.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind