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 Package information here.
- Box seating is offered to 2025 box holders first: More information here.
- Learn more about our Title Sponsor: First New Mexico Bank of Silver City
RODEO ENTRIES OPEN MONDAY in May.
We will be Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association sanctioned again in 2026.
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, and arena sign pricing has been updated. Returning sponsors will have the first opportunity to renew their 2025 package. However, 2026 sponsorships are not guaranteed until payment is received, and the due date is May 1.
We currently have a few sponsorship opportunities available — join the waitlist today!
Waitlist calls will begin May 5. To learn more about sponsorship packages, reserve box seatting, or arena signs, please email southwesthorsemans@hotmail.com, or call 575-574-2629.
- 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, only 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 – Information here.
For additional information contact our Rodeo Secretary, Kim Clark at 575-574-2629. We look forward to seeing you at the Rodeo!
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