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New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) has been the voice of the beef industry since 1914. With the continued dedication and support of numerous generations of livestock producers, the Association is able to carry out the work of advocating for, defending and growing the future of the agricultural community. The legacy of our association spans over 100 years. Through entries received during the Heritage Buckle Contest we are encouraged that this legacy will continue for another 100. 2021 is the inaugural year of the contest and we can’t think of a better way to encourage and thank the youth in all 33 counties for their appreciation of this lifestyle. Youth are one of the most critical components of our futures on the land.
Individual county winners were presented with a belt buckle and a one year junior membership to NMCGA. An overall state Heritage award winner will be announced during the 2022 Joint Stockmen’s Convention held December 14-17 at Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship during the December 16th Family Luncheon.
Individual county winners were presented with a belt buckle and a one year junior membership to NMCGA. An overall state Heritage award winner will be announced during the 2022 Joint Stockmen’s Convention held December 14-17 at Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship during the December 16th Family Luncheon.
2022 County Fair Schedule -
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JULY
Chaves County
July 24-30 Bernalillo County July 25-29 Colfax County July 25-31 Eddy County July 26-30 Rio Arriba County July 27-31 Dona Ana County July 28-30 Lea County July 29 - August 6 |
AUGUST
Lincoln County
August 1-6 Santa Fe County August 3-6 Sandoval County August 3-7 Harding County August 4-6 Guadalupe County August 5-7 San Juan County August 6 -14 Torrance County August 9-12 Quay County August 10-13 Union County August 10-13 |
AUGUST CONTINUED... Mora & San Miguel County Augut 10-14 DeBaca County August 11-13 Los Alamos County August 12-17 Curry County August 15-20 Taos County August 19-21 Roosevelt County August 21-28 Valencia County August 21-28 Hidalgo County August 25-28 |
SEPTEMBER
McKinley & Cibola County
September 1-5 NM State Fair September 8-18 Otero County September 21-24 Grant County September 22-24 Shiprock Junior Livestock Show September 22-24 Southern NM State Fair September 28-October 2 Socorro County September 31 - October 4 |
OCTOBER
Eastern NM State Fair
October 2-8 Sierra County October 5-9 Southwestern NM State Fair October 5-9 |
2022 -
*RED denotes 2021 Statewide Heritage Winner
CountyBernalillo
Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Dona Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Los Alamos Lea Luna Lincoln McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt Sandoval San Juan San Miguel Santa Fe Sierra Socorro Taos Torrance Union Valencia |
Award Sponsor-
Flying V Ranch Bronson & Barbara Corn Congresswoman Yvette Herrell Major Ranch Realty AG NM Farm Credit Singleton Ranches Senator Crystal R. Diamond Waypath Employee Benefits Spur Ranch Cattle Co, LLC Nolberto Hernandez Culbertson - Whatley Ranch Tobosa Belles Chapter AG NM Farm Credit Waypath Employee Benefits Tamara G. Hurt CPA, PC Kendal & Chelsea Wilson AG NM Farm Credit AG NM Farm Credit Cross D Ranch NMCGA Past Presidents Dave & Cindy Kenneke Pat & Cindy Boone Dennise Bridgers Dustin Johnson AG NM Farm Credit Bill King Ranch Committee to Elect Rebecca Dow Dale & Rep. Gail Armstrong AG NM Farm Credit - Copeland & Sons, LLC Representative Gail Armstrong |
Heritage Winners-
- Luke Gray - - - Payton Henry Austin Roberson - Sam McDonald Jacee Armijo - - - Kolbi Henard - - - - - Charmaynn Hall - - Declan Padget - - - - - - Macklee Cain - - |
Past Statewide Winners -
*Statewide winners are chosen from the overall county winners to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
(L-R): Trey, Kyleigh, Sheila and McKennon Stephenson.
Kyleigh was the 2021 Roosevelt County winner, sponsored by Pat & Cindy Boone.
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