First New Mexico Bank, Wild Wild West Rodeo | June 5 & 6, 2026
2026 Rodeo Information:
The annual First New Mexico Bank, Wild Wild West Rodeo will be held with Casper Baca Rodeo Company at the Southwest Horseman’s Arena, 2 Caballero Road, Silver City, NM.
Tickets go on sale in May.
- General admission tickets: $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.
- Ticket Outlets: Circle Heart Western Wear, Circle S Western Emporium, Smith Ford, First Financial Credit Union Silver City
- 2026 Sponsor Packages will be available soon.
- Box seating is offered to 2025 box holders FIRST. If boxes are available there is a wait list call 575-574-2629.
- Learn more about our Title Sponsor: First New Mexico Bank of Silver City
ENTRIES OPEN MONDAY in May.
Gates open at 5 pm with the rodeo starting at 7 pm. Make plans to ride the Corre Caminos bus from the Grant County Veterans Business & Conference Center every night.
No Mutton Bustin’ in 2026 – Stay tuned as we are working an alternative event!
2026 Rodeo Sponsor list!
- Title Sponsor – First New Mexico Bank of Silver City
- Friday Night Sponsor –
- Saturday Night Sponsor –
- Barrel Racing –
- Bull Riding –
- Team Roping –
- Bareback Riding –
- Saddle Bronc –
- Tie Down Roping –
- Steer Wrestling –
- Breakaway Roping –
- Mutton Bustin’ –
- Calf Scramble –
- Exceptional Rodeo –
Special appreciation to RJK Equipment, Corre Caminos, Smith Ford, and Lone Mountain 4-H.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: 2026 Packages, box seating, arena sign, and more pricing coming soon.
We do have a few sponsorships available. Please contact southwesthorsemans@hotmail.com to discuss a sponsorship package and reserve your box seats. (SPONSOR PACKAGES WILL BE CHANGING IN 2026!)
- For RODEO ENTRY information contact Casper Baca Rodeo at 505-966-6735
- For RODEO info contact Rodeo Secretary, Kim Clark @ 575-574-2629
- For RODEO vendor information contact PD Wilkerson at 575-519-8670
- For Southwest Horseman’s Assoc info contact Ryan McCauley at 575-654-4030
- Email southwesthorsemans@hotmail.com
Common Questions:
- Q: How do I enter the rodeo?
- Answer: Our rodeo is an open rodeo. Enter with Casper Baca Rodeo Co at 505-966-6735. New in 2025 – NO walk up entries.
- Q: Any special rodeo ground rules.
- Answer: Yes, the arena gate will be closed during each Barrel Racing run.
- Q: How can I volunteer?
- Answer: We would love to have you as a volunteer for our rodeo. We need ticket takers, folks to help clean up, runners, etc. These are non-paid positions. However, for a job well done, with multiple hours contributed, you will get a free ticket to the rodeo.
- Q: Do I have to purchase a ticket for my infant?
- Answer: Not if they are 5 years old and under.
- Q: How do I become a vendor?
- Answer: We ensure that we have a variety of vendors; no one selling the same thing. We have events happening starting on Friday through Saturday. The charge is $200 – $150 for the week. Contact P.D. Wilkerson at 575-519-8670. Agreement and deposit required in May.
- Q: How do I enter my child in the
Mutton Busting?- Answer: No mutton busting in 2026. Stay tuned for an alternative event.
- Q: Can I purchase my rodeo tickets with a credit card?
- Answer: YES, at Circle Heart Western Wear. Other locations, including ticket counter onsite, will only take CASH.
- Q: What do I need to know to take photographs at the rodeo?
- Answer: You may take photographs for your OWN PERSONAL USE.
- Q: How do I get box seating?
- Answer: Box seating for the rodeo may be available. Box seating is offered to 2025 box holders FIRST. If boxes are available there is a wait list call 575-574-2629.
For additional information contact our Rodeo Secretary, Kim Clark. We look forward to seeing you at the Rodeo!
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