SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Upgrading the Prescott Frontier Days(R) Justin Room

Episode Date: August 25, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!Being known as “the Audie Murphy of Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo” is just one of the accolades attributed to PFD volunteer Steve Blair, a long-time supporter and donor for the rodeo. He and PFD Facilities Manager Mike Alderete, a hero to PFD rodeo contestants and stock handlers for his consistently exceptional arena work, joined forces to upgrade the Justin Room where our guest rodeo contestants rest and receive medical attention. In addition to his other contributions, in 2025 Steve took on the chairman duties for the Justin Room, the 1950’s-era block building formerly known as the jockey room, that was... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/upgrading-the-prescott-frontier-days-justin-room/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. Being known as the Audi Murphy of Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo is just one of the accolades attributed to PFD volunteer Steve Blair, a longtime supporter and donor for the rodeo. He and PFD Facilities Manager Mike Aldery, a hero to PFD rodeo contestants and stock handlers for his consistently exceptional arena work, join forces to upgrade the Justin Room where our guest rodeo contestants rest and receive medical attention. In addition to his other contributions, in 2025 Steve took on the chairman duties for the Justin Room, the 1950s-era block building formerly known as the Jockey Room, that was sorely in need of an overhaul. He and Mike started with the warm-up area behind the bucking shoots by deep cleaning it, then Mike and Steve's son David Pinzola spent weeks inside the Justin Room painting, fixing leaks, reconfiguring the cabinets, and repairing or replacing furniture.

Steve replaced old appliances and added a freezer to hold ice for injuries. He added a TV for live streaming the rodeo while Mike overhauled the showers and bathrooms, much of it on their own dime. Although these humble, dignified men received countless compliments for their efforts, Steve would characteristically tell people he was just doing his job, while Mike was determined to present a professional appearance to the rodeo talent that visited. PFD Arena Director Robbie Long said, The best compliment I ever heard was from Mrs. Karen Vold.

The matriarch of the Vold family and our rodeo came over to me and commented on how things were so well kept up this year. The Justin Sports Medicine crew and numerous contestants also made it known they were impressed with the changes and thankful for the continued support of the arena team. Thank you, Steve and Mike, for making the Justin Room a more comfortable rest stop for our guest contestants and arena crew. Your care makes all the difference. Read more stories from dining, entertainment, recreation, and travel on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD 2-No.