The Wild Wild West ProRodeo

Awwww…..the Wild Wild West ProRodeo in Silver City, New Mexico. I must say that this is one of my favorite rodeos to attend in my fair state. Last year I came as Miss Turquoise Circuit, but this year I was able to represent the Land of Enchantment as Miss Rodeo New Mexico and ‘hang-out’ with my good friend, MTC 2009 Audrey Hall of Yuma, Arizona. Carol Crosley and Pat Bearup, Chairman of the WWWPR Committee, were again so generous to host Audrey and myself as visiting royalty for the events. We signed autographs, thanked sponsors, and talked with everyone! At a couple of the Autograph Signings, we were able to spend time with some of the contract personnel of the PRCA rodeo; let me be the first to tell you-keep your eye on those Rodeo Clowns! John Harrison was extremely entertaining during any ‘down-time’ that we might have had, and those Bullfighters sure don’t cut queens any slack either! Thank you to John, Dusty, and Kenny for keeping us on our toes! Silver City hosted “Living Legend” Trevor Brazile as well as Will Lowe and many more that started their summer runs and what an outstanding rodeo the Classic ProRodeo Stock Contractor and the WWWPR Committee put on. The committee really utilized Audrey and I at the rodeo, chasing cattle out of the arena, talking with fans in the stands, and of course signing autographs!!! Hopefully I can make it back for the rodeo next year!!!

Why Hello there!

'High-fiving' the crowd!!! Man I love this job!!

Enjoying the rodeo with a PRCA Contestant; I wonder if he knows the 'get-out'?

My buddy, Audrey and me chowing down on some good 'ol Mexican Food!

We found some goodies at the Circle Heart Western Wear Store; Pat, that's not very nice!

Our friend, Carlos, enjoying the Exceptional Rodeo Thursday evening before the performance.

These are the people that REALLY make it possible to rodeo in Silver City. Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU!

A big Thank You to my sponsor, Dr. Snure!!!

PRCA Announcer Mike Mathis, Miss Turquoise Circuit Audrey Hall, and myself, with the next generation of cowboys! They were more excited than they looked.

What a crew if I ever saw one!!!

Yeah, I got her for looking too good in Wranglers in public. She will have a lot of time to think about it!

Chalk one up for New Mexico!

Believe it or not, I was on a roll!

I hope your not looking at my huge red spot on my forehead from my hat, because everyone there sure gave me heck about it!! Its not funny, us queens are sensitive about the topic!

The PRCA Hall of Famers, the Harris' and myself at the pre-rodeo reception. What wonderful people they are!

The two women that made our stay in Silver City so hospitable. Thank you both for all of your hardwork and dedication to the sport of rodeo and the western way of life!!

Happy Trails from the "gang" in Silver City, NM!!

Wild Wild West Fest!

The middle of May took me to Pueblo, Colorado, for a few reasons. The Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation co-hosted the Art & Beauty to Boot, where western art and famous boots were displayed for public viewing. The MRA Scholarship Foundation had a silent auction for signed memorabilia from Nolan Ryan! If you or someone you know would like to help the MRASF visit the Miss Rodeo America website at www.missrodeo.com for more information. I also made the trip up I-25 for the Wild Wild West Fest and PBR (Professional Bull Riders). With downtown Pueblo closed to vehicles, you could walk the bottom of your Justin Boots off looking at all the vendors who sold everything from purses to jewelry to chili to home décor. While there in Colorado, Mr. John Cavey and Ms. Pat Thompson took care of us like we were royalty! We were treated to what John said was “real” Italian food; I believe him since I couldn’t quite understand our waitor, but who knows? After we rolled ourselves out of the restaurant, we felt as if we didn’t have to eat another meal while we were in Colorado. John and Pat sure know how to take care of a couple of girls with huge appetites. Thank you to you both and everyone else who made our trip so memorable; trips like these really show me how blessed I am. Thank you to you all!!

Colleen and her mother were the best host family a girl could have! Thank you soo much for opening your hearts and your homes!!

The is the best lookin' group I've ever seen!

(My "Pueblo Mom", myself, Reanna Wadhams MRA Executive Director, DeAnna Power MRA Office Manager, and Charla Wacker MRVirginia)

Charla Wacker MRVirginia and I taking one of the many photo oppportunities that we had!

This little boy is wiser than his years! He already knows a pretty girl when he sees one.Good thinking lil' man.

And here is a man who sees a couple pretty girls and treats them like royalty! John, why are you making that face, you said "whatever you want", maybe he thought we wouldn't take him seriously.........yeah right!!

The Italian dinner! We had more plates on our table than room and man was it deliciouso!

Salute! to John and Pat for being wonderful hosts!!

I know what your thinking, 'girls can you not stay out of trouble for a minute!' My response is, we were in trouble for having too much fun!!!

Hey check out this huge load of......... ....DUCKS!!!!

The Ducky Race had more than 9,000 ducks! Individuals purchased tickets and received a duck with a lucky number, hoping that if their duck crossed the finish line in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place they could win a Ford Truck, a million dollars, or $5,000 in cash!

Myself, MRVirigina Charla Wacker, and MRColorado Audra Dobbs saying "Goodbye" atop the PBR Headquarters in Pueblo, Co!