First New Mexico Bank, Wild Wild West Rodeo | June 5 & 6, 2026
2025 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.
- Box seating is only available with sponsor packages. 2026 Packages will be available soon!
- 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.
Saturday, May: Mutton Bustin’ entries get started at Circle Heart Western Wear. Parents and guardians must register their 2–6-year-old contestant, in person and sign a waiver, at Circle Heart Western Wear. Limited to the first 15 entries on Friday night and 15 entries on Saturday night.
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: An arena sign sponsorship includes box seating for both nights of the rodeo from $550 to $1000. Bucking chute and event sponsorships start from $1000 to $1400 and performance sponsorships start from $1500 to $5000.
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 information contact Rodeo Chairman, T.B.D.
- For RODEO vendor information contact PD Wilkerson at 575-519-8670
- For media relations contact Kim Clark 575-574-2629
- For Southwest Horseman’s Assoc info contact Ryan McCauley at
- 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: We don’t have a hard and fast rule for this. Per the rodeo chairman, “If they are 5 and younger, and will be sitting in a seat they need a ticket, if they will be sitting on your lap, no ticket needed.”
- 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 – $300 for the week. Contact P.D. Wilkerson at 575-519-8670.
- Q: How do I enter my child in the Mutton Busting?
- Answer: Sign up location will be Circle Heart Western Wear. There are only 15 slots for each night. Parents or legal guardian must sign a waiver, in person, to enter their child. NO PHONE CALLS! Rules are handed out when registering.
- Q: Can I purchase my rodeo tickets with a credit card?
- Answer: T.B.D. we are hoping to implement Square pay point this year.
- 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 is only available with a sponsor package purchase. These sponsor packages start at $550, most packages average $1,000 -$1,400 (event and nightly sponsorships).
For additional information contact our Rodeo Chairman, Mike Rocco. We look forward to seeing you at the Rodeo!
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