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Rodeo

  • Rodeo team does well in Alamo

    Submitted Photo ARTESIAThe Artesia High School rodeo team had a solid outing April 17-19 at the Alamogordo Rodeo. The team of Taylor Puckett and Tad Menefee finished second in the Team Roping event, while Bradley Brittain and Blake Milligan placed fourth and sixth respectively in Bull Riding. Brittany Herring also had a ... more »

  • Herring tops in Clovis

    Submitted Photo ARTESIABrittany Herring took first-place prize money and a Stan Smith Ultimate saddle from Cactus April 24-26 at the Fifth Annual Joe’s Boot Shop Roping in Clovis. The event included a pro-match roping, open tie-down roping and a numbered calf roping, along with open and numbered breakaway roping. The first competition, held ... more »

  • First-place ride

    Submitted Photo ARTESIABlake Milligan rode bull No. 514 of Bucking H Rodeo Company to a second go-around first-place finish during the Artesia High School rodeo team’s first event of the spring season this past weekend in Farmington. The Artesia team had an overall good showing in the second go-around. Milligan finished first in the ... more »

  • Lending a hand

    Submitted ARTESIAGeorge Tomochak stays alert, ready to step in if necessary during the bull riding clinic conducted by Adriano Moraes this weekend at the Artesia Horse Council Arena. Tomochak recently began bullfighting and was a welcome aid to the young riders participating in the clinic.

  • AHS bull riders learn the ropes

    Jessica Carner By: Jessica CarnerDaily Press EditorThe Artesia High School rodeo team’s bull riders had a rare opportunity to gain knowledge of the sport from one of its best this weekend when three-time PBR and two-time NFR champion bull rider Adriano Moraes came to town to provide the young riders with a little hands-on instruction. Moraes ... more »