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Alien City Showdown
YCLC ON THE TRAIL...
For immediate release: January 18, 2021
Showmanship is a tough contest; not only is the animal exhibited under critique, but so is the showman. Judges at the ENMSF Alien City Showdown scanned the ring for things such as appropriate dress, eye contact and body language, spacing and courteousness in the ring, temperament of animal, composure, and show stick etiquette to name a few.
Entry into the contest was by renewing or paying $25.00, which are the yearly dues of an NMCGA Junior member. Junior members benefit from exclusive scholarship opportunities, showmanship contests, the Stockman magazine monthly subscription and potential future internships with NMCGA. Thirty-eight exhibitors from New Mexico and Texas participated in the event, and of that group twenty were new junior members. NMCGA is continually striving to engage the youth of New Mexico as the association looks to the future.
“Everyone at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair appreciates the support of New Mexico Cattle Growers’,” says Mike Corn, ENMSF Beef Superintendent. “From the showmanship contest to help with getting quality judges for our kids.”
Novice division winner, Breylin Rubio is the 11 year old son of Michael and Christy Rubio of Maxwell. In addition to steers, he also exhibits meat rabbits and would like to start with lambs in the coming year. His favorite show of the year is the Colfax County Fair, and his dream show is the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO.
Junior division winner, Preslie Cavett is the daughter of Chris Cavett of Lubbock, TX and Dusti Cavett of Ray Farms in House. She shows an array of animals including: pigs, goats, lambs, heifers and steers. A goal she has set for herself in 2021 is to win the New Mexico State Fair with one or all of her animals. Her dream show would be the Arizona National in Phoenix, AZ.
Senior division winner, Paiton Owensby is the 18 year old daughter of Seth and Dawna Owensby of Des Moines. She is a freshman at Redlands Community College in El Reno, OK; where she is active on the collegiate judging team. Her dream show would be the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
“We were very happy with this year’s turnout at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, and look forward to more showmanship contests in 2021.” said Randell Major, NMCGA President.
Taylor Riggins
New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association
Office Phone: 505-247-0584
Email: taylor@nmagriculture.org
For immediate release: January 18, 2021
- During the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, three New Mexico students were awarded showmanship honors by New Mexico Cattle Growers Association. The contest was held in Roswell on October 8, 2020.
- Showmanship winners were selected in the: novice, junior and senior divisions of the cattle show. Cost to enter the contest was $25.00; NMCGA junior member dues.
- Division winners were recognized at the Legacy Awards Presentation during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention held via Zoom on December 18, 2020. Each winner received a belt buckle with their name.
Showmanship is a tough contest; not only is the animal exhibited under critique, but so is the showman. Judges at the ENMSF Alien City Showdown scanned the ring for things such as appropriate dress, eye contact and body language, spacing and courteousness in the ring, temperament of animal, composure, and show stick etiquette to name a few.
Entry into the contest was by renewing or paying $25.00, which are the yearly dues of an NMCGA Junior member. Junior members benefit from exclusive scholarship opportunities, showmanship contests, the Stockman magazine monthly subscription and potential future internships with NMCGA. Thirty-eight exhibitors from New Mexico and Texas participated in the event, and of that group twenty were new junior members. NMCGA is continually striving to engage the youth of New Mexico as the association looks to the future.
“Everyone at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair appreciates the support of New Mexico Cattle Growers’,” says Mike Corn, ENMSF Beef Superintendent. “From the showmanship contest to help with getting quality judges for our kids.”
Novice division winner, Breylin Rubio is the 11 year old son of Michael and Christy Rubio of Maxwell. In addition to steers, he also exhibits meat rabbits and would like to start with lambs in the coming year. His favorite show of the year is the Colfax County Fair, and his dream show is the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO.
Junior division winner, Preslie Cavett is the daughter of Chris Cavett of Lubbock, TX and Dusti Cavett of Ray Farms in House. She shows an array of animals including: pigs, goats, lambs, heifers and steers. A goal she has set for herself in 2021 is to win the New Mexico State Fair with one or all of her animals. Her dream show would be the Arizona National in Phoenix, AZ.
Senior division winner, Paiton Owensby is the 18 year old daughter of Seth and Dawna Owensby of Des Moines. She is a freshman at Redlands Community College in El Reno, OK; where she is active on the collegiate judging team. Her dream show would be the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
“We were very happy with this year’s turnout at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, and look forward to more showmanship contests in 2021.” said Randell Major, NMCGA President.
Taylor Riggins
New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association
Office Phone: 505-247-0584
Email: taylor@nmagriculture.org
6th Annual Latino Farmer Conference
Please register here: https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/ingles.php
** All webinars will be presented in Spanish**
** All webinars will be presented in Spanish**
The mission of New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association is to advance and protect the cattle industry of New Mexico, work toward solutions of cattle industry problems, promote the well being of the industry, provide an official and united voice on issues of importance to the cattle producers and feeders, and to create and maintain an economic climate that will provide members of the Association the opportunity to obtain optimum return on their investments within the free enterprise system."
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New Mexico CowBelles
The premier women's ag organization promoting the NM beef industry. www.newmexicocowbelles.org/
The premier women's ag organization promoting the NM beef industry. www.newmexicocowbelles.org/

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2021 New Mexico Legislative Session
The First Session of the 55th Legislature
January 4, 2021 - January 15 - Legislation may be pre-filed
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January 19 - Opening day (noon)
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