What a way to end the rodeo season! For the eighth straight year, we were thrilled to be in Southern New Mexico for the annual Las Cruces rodeo, a four-performance spectacle of high-octane action.
The wild weekend kicked off with the adrenaline-fueled Ranch Rodeo. Ten teams of four went head-to-head in five challenging disciplines, including wild cow milking and team penning. This is always a thrilling night that sets the stage for the professional rodeo events.
Following the ranching intensity, the PRCA rodeo took over for two unforgettable nights. The Friday and Saturday performances drew fantastic crowds, but Saturday night was in a league of its own. As always, the line for tickets stretched on forever, and the energy from the packed arena was electric.
The rodeo itself was incredible, and the post-event concerts were the perfect way to cap off each night. A major highlight was catching Texas native Randall King, who put on a fantastic show on Saturday. Las Cruces never disappoints, and we’re already looking forward to doing it all again in 2026!
WINNERS
BAREBACK: Gauge McBride, 76 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Soul Sister, $1,822
STEER WRESTLING: McLane Arballo, 3.5 seconds, $1,622
TEAM ROPING: Kalai Nobriga/Myles John, 5.3 seconds, $1,702 each
SADDLE BRONC: Waitley Sharon, 82 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Joker, $1,980
TIE DOWN ROPING: Brody Stallard, 9.9 seconds, $1,967
BARREL RACING: Jana Bean, 15.67 seconds, $1,690
BULL RIDING: Patterson Starcher, 83 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Black Water Bayo, $2,783
