Every year the Rodeo de Santa Fe brings big time rodeo action – with top cowboys and cowgirls, stock contractors, specialty acts, barrel men, and more – to northern New Mexico during the month of June. Hard core rodeo enthusiasts will tell you, it’s one of the best live shows in the state, and still remains one of the top 60 PRCA Rodeos in the nation.

As a PRCA sanctioned rodeo, all competitive events are included, including individual and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle and bareback bronc riding and bull fighting. But it’s not all heavy competition. Fun for the entire family is had at the Rodeo de Santa Fe, with Mutton Bustin’ and youth barrel racing two of the top favorites.

Throw in the carnival midway, vendors, concessions, and beer and wine available in all seating areas, and you’ve got the makings of a memorable family excursion.…