Miss Rodeo New Mexico candidates

Young ladies have traveled from across New Mexico to compete in the Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageant this week.

The pageant is part of Pioneer Days, and competitions have been scheduled thoughout the week.  They will participate in a fashion show, and will be judged on speech, horsemanship, and rodeo knowledge. 

Winners will be announced at the Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena on Saturday.

Little Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2007-2008

Name: Shylyn Rae Baca

Age: 10

From: Belen

Horse: Pepper

What would winning Little Miss Rodeo mean to you?

It would mean a lot to me. I’d go to a lot of parades and show them who I am.

What is one rule/law you would change?

(Fewer) chores. I don’t like chores.

Name: Maia Jasmine McFall

Age: 11

From: Angel Fire

Horse: Woody

What would winning Little Miss Rodeo mean to you?

It has always been a goal of mine to be Little Miss Rodeo New Mexico, and one day I want to be Miss Rodeo America.

What is one rule/law you would change?

(More) trust from adults. They don’t need to watch us all of the time.

Name: Sidney Sanchez

Age: 11

From: Belen

Horse: Taquita

What would winning Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen mean to you?

Setting a wonderful example for all girls in rodeo, and teaching those all around about rodeo.

What is one rule/law you would change?

In the contest, starched pants.

Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess 2007-2008

Name: Kylie Novak

Age: 12

From: Los Alamos

Horse: Cowgirl and Blondie

What would winning Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen mean to you?

That I get the opportunity to represent New Mexico, and to show people the sport of rodeo is fun. (I also want) to show them how your friends are your family here.

What is one rule/law you would change?

It should be illegal to smoke around minors.

Name: Gabriella (Gabby) Smith-Baker

Age: 14

From: Roswell

Horse: Fuenos “Dreamer”

What would winning Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess mean to you?

It’s just a great experience just to be able to do this. But winning it? You get to tour the state of New Mexico, learn more about the great sport of rodeo, meet new people along the way, and you get to teach the  public about rodeo. That to me would be just wonderful.

What rule or law would you change?

Iwould want to be able to stay up later.

Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen 2007-2008

Name: Shadoe Dawn Petty

Age: 18

From: Roswell

Horse: A Real Smooth Chick

What would winning Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen mean to you?

It would be an awesome opportunity to travel throughout the state, meet all different kinds of people, and have new experiences. Also, to be a positive role model for the younger kids, and get them more involved in the rodeo.

What is one rule/law you would change?

I would be stricter on DWIs.

Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2009
Name: Brooklynn Dawn Chester
Age: 22
From: Carlsbad
Horse: Pistol
What would winning Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen mean to you?
For me personally it means achieving goals I had set for myself.
What is one rule/law you would change?
The driving age on farms and ranches.

Pageant Schedule
Today
Horsemanship competition — 8 a.m., Mounted Patrol Arena (open to public)
Horsemanship and rodeo interviews — 2-4 p.m. (private)
Friday
Personality interviews — 2-4:30 p.m., Comfort Inn on Mabry. (private)
Saturday
Coronation and Awards luncheon — 1 p.m. Clovis Civic Center. (reservation and ticket required)
Announcement of 2008-2009 Royalty — 7:30 p.m. Curry County Mounted Partol Arena.