2026 Rodeo Information


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 went on sale May 16.

  • General Admission: $15 Advance | $20 Gate
    • 4 and under are free | Box seating was pre-sold in packages
    • Ticket Outlets:
      • Circle Heart Western Wear (cash) & First Financial Credit Union (cash) in Silver City
      • Circle S Western Emporium (cash) in Deming & Smith Ford (cash) in Lordsburg
  • 4 and under are free | No online ticket sales | Reserved Box seating was pre-sold in packages (they are not sold indivdually!)
  • 2026 Sponsor Package information here.
  • Box seating was pre-sold in packages; and was offered to 2025 box holders first: More information here. There are NO reserved box seating packages left.
  • Learn more about our Title Sponsor:
Friday Night SponsorsSaturday Night Sponsors
First Financial Credit Union &
Wranglers Bar & Grill
Freeport McMoRan &
The Brown Boys at Werner Tire

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 for $2 round trip from 6 to 10 pm. Rodeo parking is very limited!

Mutton Bustin‘ signups are done in person at Circle Heart. There are new procedures for signups in 2026; new age group, new lottery drawing for entries, and more. Call for information at 575-534-0905.


2026 Rodeo Sponsor list!

  • Title Sponsor – First New Mexico Bank of Silver City
  • Friday Night Sponsors – Wrangler’s Bar & Grill and First Financial Credit Union
  • Saturday Night Sponsors – Freeport McMoRan and The Brown Boys at Werner Tire
  • Barrel Racing – Amplified Therapy
  • Ranch Bronc Riding – Hidalgo Medical Services
  • Bull Riding – Southwest Horseman’s Assoc
  • Team Roping – James Hamilton Construction
  • Bareback Riding – Zia Access Healthcare
  • Saddle Bronc – Edward Jones – Vlad Gnilozubov
  • Tie Down Roping – Arenas Valley Animal Clinic
  • Breakaway Roping – Runyan Construction
  • Youth Sponsor – Circle Heart
  • Calf Scramble – Silver City Radio KNFT
  • Exceptional Rodeo – Humphries Enterprise
  • Truck Sponsor – Smith Ford
  • Tractor Sponsor – RJK Equipment
  • Feed Sponsor – Country Girls Nursery & Feed
  • EMS Services – Gila Regional Medical Center
  • Traffic Control – James Hamilton Construction
  • On-Call-Veterinarian – Arenas Valley Animal Clinic
  • On-Site-Electrician – WSI Inc.

Special appreciation to Corre Caminos, Silver Power Sports, Little Toad Creek Brewery, John Lashley, Lone Mountain 4-H, Copper Country Dumpsters, and all of our wonderful food and goods vendors.

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.


  • 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 with separate perfs each night. Enter with Casper Baca Rodeo Co at 505-966-6735. ***** 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: Children 4 and under are free.
  • 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 both days. Contact P.D. Wilkerson at 575-519-8670. Agreement and deposit required in May.
  • Q: How do I enter my child in the Mutton Bustin’?
    • Mutton Bustin’ signups are done in person at Circle Heart. There are new procedures for signups in 2026; new age group, new lottery drawing for entries, and more. Call for information at 575-534-0905.
  • Q: Can I purchase my rodeo tickets with a credit card?
    • Answer: YES, only at Circle Heart Western Wear. Other locations 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 was pre-sold to 2025 box holders first, then we went to our wait list. If boxes are available here is some Information.

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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