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Colfax County Fair Association Post Office Box 502

Springer, New Mexico 87747 Dear Friends and Neighbors: On behalf of the Colfax County Fair Association Board of Directors, I want to welcome all of you to the 2015 Colfax County Fair and Rodeo. This is my final year as president of the Colfax County Fair Association (CCFA). I have truly enjoyed serving as the president of the association for the past two years. It has been an honor to work with a great group of dedicated individuals that comprise the CCFA Board of Directors. Over the past two years, the CCFA has made big strides in improvements to the fair grounds. We have erected a new exhibit building, the Laird Pavilion, and have plans to continue to improve this building with new restrooms and a small kitchen facility. We could not have done this without the tremendous financial support of the Laird Foundation, many other Individuals, local Ranches and Businesses from across the County. Please enjoy your visit to the fair and rodeo this year. Be sure to visit the Laird Pavilion and see the great display of talent in our County. The theme of the Fair this year is Cowboy Boots and Country Roots. The theme celebrates our great western history and deep family roots that make Colfax County one of the best places in the State and World to live. We have a great rodeo lined up, some new events for your entertainment, and don’t forget to attend the Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday night. My sincere appreciation and thanks to the CCFA Board of Directors for their hard work and dedication. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the fair. Sincerely, Landon Newton

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MONDAY, AUGUST 3 6PM Queen Contest, Maxwell School Auditorium Modeling, Interview, Speech TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 10AM Queen Contest, Fairgrounds Arena, Horsemanship 10PM Quiet WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 7:30AM Horse Show Entries, East Arena Gate 8-10AM Quilt Show Entries, Exhibit Hall 8:30AM Horse Show 9AM Display Booths Set Up 10:30AM Quilt Judging 5PM Exhibit Hall Closes 10PM Quiet THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 7AM-12PM Livestock Check In 8-10AM Indoor Exhibit Registration 11AM-12PM Swine Weigh In 1-2PM Cattle, Sheep, Goats Weigh In 3-4PM Commercial Vendors Set Up - Exhibit Hall 4:30-7PM Exhibit Hall Open 6PM Swine Judging 10PM Quiet FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 8AM Sheep and Goats Judging 9:30AM-7PM Exhibit Hall Open 11:30AM Poultry and Rabbits Judging 1PM Cattle Judging Round Robin Showmanship Contest 1PM Doubles Horseshoe Tournament Contact Leo Laumbach (575) 447-7046 1:30-6PM Vermejo 4-H Blood Drive* 3PM Pet Show Registration Pet Show will follow the Round Robin 5:30PM Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament Contact Patches Trujillo (505) 980-1977 7PM Rodeo - 6x6 Rodeo Company See Rodeo Page for Events 9PM-12AM Dance, Colfax Reunion, Location-Springer Rec Center $6/person 12:30AM Quiet

Colfax County Master Gardeners demonstrations Indoor Exhibit Building

Brand the Wall, Red Barn—$20/brand Friday-after shows, Saturday—various times

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 7:30AM Fallen Heroes Run/Walk, City Hall 8AM Rodeo Slack 9AM Exhibit Hall Open Knights of Columbus Cake Walk 9:30AM-2PM Vermejo 4-H Blood Drive* 9:45AM Parade Registration 10 AM Pie, Cake, & Coffee, Methodist Church 10:15AM Kid’s Parade Judged 10:30AM Colfax County Parade Line-Up 10:45AM Kid’s Parade Starts 11AM Colfax County Fair Parade 11AM-1PM Bar-B-Q served, Miller-Lark Barn, $6 1PM Rodeo - 6x6 Rodeo Company See Rodeo Page for Events 1PM People’s Choice Quilt Voting Closes 1:30PM Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament

Contact Apaches Trujillo (505) 980-1977 3PM Exhibit Hall Closes 4:30-5:30PM Exhibits Released from Exhibit Hall 7:30 PM Jr Livestock Sale, Miller-Lark Barn 9PM-12AM Dance, Colfax Reunion, Location-Springer Rec Center $6/person 12:30 AM Quiet SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 8AM Cowboy Church, All Welcome Clean up of Exhibit Hall & Fair Grounds Arrangements for Shipping Sold Animals 9AM Livestock Released with Permission of Supers and Livestock Inspector. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8AM Cow Dog Trials Contact Garland King (505) 360-0295 Camping fee - $25.00

GROUNDS ADMISSION (After 1PM Friday and after 7AM Saturday) Regular Admission…..……………..…….…… $8.00 Seniors (Ages 65 and Up)……..….………... $5.00 Youth (Ages 6 to 14)...….………..………….. $5.00 Children 5 & under……………..………………. FREE

Saturday BBQ………………………...... $6.00/plate Sponsored by NRA Whittington Center

*Make appointment for Blood Drive with

Melissa Cruz at 643-9210

EVENTS SCHEDULE

2015 COLFAX COUNTY FAIR & RODEO August 3-9, Springer, New Mexico

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Clay Jackson

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JoAnn Jackson

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2015 COLFAX COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS:

President……………………. Landon Newton Co-Secretaries…………........ Boe Lopez 1st Vice-president…………...Randy Casper …..……… Marlene Nystul 2nd Vice-president…………. Jeff Burton Treasurer…………….……..Troy Sauble

MEMBERS:

Barbara Arko Garland King Steve Ross Patrick & Carmella Berry Sara Kowalski Troy Sauble Landon Berry Lee Mills Truman Smith Leslie Blakney Landon Newton Apaches Trujillo Jeff Burton Jaime Nystul Deanna Trujillo Randy Casper Marlene Nystul Mike E. Vigil Hidalgo Chavez Sr. Butch Priest Joy & John Weisdorfer Corky & Cathy Fernandez April Riggs April & Andy Yates Ernie Jesperson Boe Lopez A HUGE Thank You to all the 2014 Quilt Show volunteers, superintendent, and judges, Indoor Exhibit volunteers, superintendents, and judges, and the Livestock superintendents. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts! Thanks to Springer Electric Coop, Maxwell Schools, Cimarron Schools, and Colfax County for the use of meeting rooms. “The Colfax County Fair Association does not discriminate against any individual based on race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental handicap or serious medical condition.”

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Born and raised in Raton, NM, Ernie and Bev Johnson have always been active members of Colfax County. As a young man, Ernie drove a delivery truck for Wonder Bread for 10 years. Then he became a delivery man for Meadow Gold delivering milk products. After 22 years of delivering to the schools, all the kids knew when the chocolate milk was coming! A short time after retiring from Meadow Gold, Ernie decided to go back to work by joining his wife, Bev, in driving a school bus. Before becoming a school bus driver, Bev attended beauty school in Albuquerque, NM. She then worked as a beautician for a few years. After driving for 39 years, Bev is a professional; although Ernie is coming in close behind her after driving for a total of 10 years now. They both truly enjoy seeing the kids every day; it keeps them young.

As young adults Ernie and Bev were married in Raton, NM on September 11th, 1964. They have been married for 51 years! Following their marriage

they had 3 great kids; Scott Johnson of “Do-It Right Electric”, Shad Johnson whom you may remember from KRTN radio, and Shana Burton who is a school teacher at Springer Elementary School. All of their children were active members of 4-H and FFA in Colfax County. While their children were growing up, Ernie and Bev were also active in Colfax County. Ernie was a member of the Colfax County Fair Board for many years and was president some of that time. During his time as president, he lead the board to making many improvements around the Colfax County Fairgrounds including welding various materials around the grounds, painting the arena, and putting in new water lines. Bev also did her part as a baking leader for 2 years. All in all Ernie and Bev have been a part of Colfax County for many years; they have made many friends in this county, especially Ernie. He knows no strangers; he truly enjoyed his time on the fair-board making life-long friends and visiting with everyone.

Today Ernie and Bev still enjoy their time at the Colfax County Fair by supporting their grandkids and all the kids from their bus routes. They will always be a part of this wonderful time and will always provide love and support for all the people involved!

2015 Colfax County Fair & Rodeo

Grand MarshalErnie and Bev Johnson

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Frank and Jeannie Burton have lived in the area for over 40 years and are honored to represent Colfax County as the Grand Marshals for the 2015 County Fair. Frank and Jeannie moved to Colfax County as a young couple, just starting their family. Frank was originally from Melrose, NM and Jeannie (Floyd) was from Raton. They courted and married while attending college at NMSU in Las Cruces. After living in Colorado for a few years, they moved to Black Lake in the early summer of 1970. They continued to move around the area a bit before buying some land in Antelope Valley and establishing a working ranch. They chose rural northeastern New Mexico as their home and quickly became involved in the various activities that climax at the Colfax County Fair each fall. Their children have always been involved in 4H and FFA projects and have exhibited their work. Jeannie has also exhibited handicrafts and gardening entries throughout the years. Frank served on the Colfax County Fair Board for a number of years and has always lent a helping hand during livestock weigh-in and at other times during fair week. Frank has also helped to encourage and maintain a strong structure for the Colfax County Jr. Livestock Sale which is among the most successful livestock sales in the state. Jeannie has helped check in indoor exhibits for many years and always enjoys getting an up-close view of other people’s handiwork. Frank and Jeannie both look forward to fair week each year as a time to see their long time neighbors and friends and share in the excitement of the Colfax County Fair.

Frank and Jeannie Burton

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Grand Marshal

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Jessica Rae Pittman

2014-2015 COLFAX COUNTY FAIR & RODEO QUEEN

I'm Jessica Rae Pittman, daughter of Marlene and Jerry Pittman and granddaughter of Judy and Dave Hughes. I live in Cimarron, New Mexico, where I have resided for all but my first two years of life. I am the 2014-15 Colfax County Fair & Rodeo Queen, which has been an honor. As Queen, I assisted in the fair stock dog show, working calves in and out of the arena. I baked and helped with fundraisers at the bi-annual auctions to raise money for our cause. I had the privilege to hand out awards at the annual Colfax County 4H banquet in the fall. Most recently, I attended the "Riding on Faith" bull riders' camp in Maxwell, representing the CCFA and having a faith building experience as I witnessed that event.

My family has been behind me, supporting me, cheering me on, and encouraging me during this wonderful journey. I thank them for believing in me and going with me, as I follow my dreams. My dear friend and coach, Janna Mills, has been by my side as well, as she has been for many years. Her support and help have been a Godsend. Ms. Jeannie Barnes has been generous with encouragement and I appreciate her so much. I thank the Fair Board and the residents of Colfax County for this wonderful honor, for believing in me, and for helping me accomplish this task, with honor.

I want to encourage the girls who are running for, or thinking of running for, a Colfax County royalty crown. Follow your dream!! Don't be intimidated or afraid to just jump in and try it. This rural lifestyle we know and love is a lifestyle of honor...keep it alive! I will help you any way I can and I'll be your cheerleader.

For more information about the Colfax County Fair & Rodeo Royalty Program please contact Joy Weisdorfer at (575) 447-1038

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