Amy Jo Fields Colorado Springs Death: Former Rodeo Queen Remembered
Colorado’s rodeo community is mourning Amy Jo Fields, the 2007 Miss Rodeo Colorado, whose passing has prompted tributes from people who knew her as a horsewoman, mother, friend, and supporter of young people.
For those who met her at rodeos, fairs, and community events, Fields represented much more than a pageant title. She brought warmth and enthusiasm to the western traditions that shaped her life.
The Miss Rodeo Colorado Pageant shared a remembrance honoring her kindness, generous spirit, and ability to make others feel welcome. Its message also offered condolences to her son, parents, family, and friends as they grieve her loss.
Amy Jo Fields and Her Rodeo Career
Fields had deep roots in Colorado’s rodeo community long before becoming Miss Rodeo Colorado in 2007. She served as the 2003 El Paso County Fair Queen and was named the 2005 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Girl of the West. She was also involved with the Pikes Peak Rangerettes, gaining experience and friendships that remained important throughout her life.
As Miss Rodeo Colorado, Fields traveled, met families, and encouraged younger women interested in horses and rodeo. She later represented Colorado at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant, finishing among the top five contestants. A 2008 report in The Gazette described her excitement about the competition and her work with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
She also continued to share her experience with others. In 2022, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo listed her as a clinician for a Girl of the West workshop, helping prospective contestants prepare for interviews, appearances, and other responsibilities.
Community Tributes After Her Passing
The news of Amy Jo Fields’ death has been particularly painful for people connected to Colorado Springs and the surrounding rodeo community. The Miss Rodeo Colorado Pageant recalled her appearance as Dorothy in the 2007 fashion show, a moment remembered for its humor and personality.
Reports about her death say she had been battling neuroendocrine cancer for five months. While the illness has become part of the news surrounding her passing, the tributes have focused heavily on her life, her relationships, and her contributions to others.
Fields also supported agriculture and youth livestock programs. According to a recent report, the El Paso County Junior Livestock Sale community recognized her as its 2026 Friend of the Junior Livestock Sale. Her involvement included supporting young participants in 4 H and FFA activities.
Remembering Amy Jo Fields Beyond the Crown
Fields built a professional life alongside her commitment to western heritage. She worked in rodeo administration and later served in communications for El Paso County, helping inform residents about local programs and events.
Her roles brought her into contact with residents, event organizers, young riders, and families throughout the Colorado Springs area.
Yet the memories now being shared extend well beyond her employment or awards. Those who knew her remember the connections she made, the encouragement she offered, and the enthusiasm she brought to community gatherings.
For her son, parents, relatives, and friends, this loss is deeply personal. For Colorado’s rodeo community, it marks the passing of someone who represented its traditions with pride.
Amy Jo Fields will be remembered not simply for wearing the Miss Rodeo Colorado crown, but for the people she helped, the friendships she built, and the kindness she left behind.