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Why isn't Rodeo our State Sport?

Apparently Rodeo IS the state sport in both Texas and Wyoming, according to a recent article in the Valencia County News Bulletin.

bull rider Why isn't it so here in New Mexico? All over my neck of the woods (Bosque Farms, in Valencia County) rodeo is a way of life for a huge segment of the population. Rodeos, barrel racing competition, and ropings are happening on an almost daily basis, at the Bosque Farms Arena and the two different arenas at the Valencia County Fairgrounds in Belen, not to mention at dozens of other arenas all over the rural parts of the state.

barrel racer Hundreds, if not thousands of New Mexico teens and youngster participate in 4-H rodeo projects and competitions, with many earning rodeo scholarships to college. Hundreds more compete in National High School rodeo, and last year, four New Mexico young people qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Rodeo is a great spectator sport, with plenty of exciting events to ogle, from bull-riding and barrel racing to roping and goat-tying.

What is our state sport here in New Mexico, anyway?

Have we got one? If not, what say we start a petition to name "rodeo" our state sport?

Posted by Laura Warden on 07/09/2009 07:12 PM

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