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2017 Pioneer Sponsor

• Ag Expo Schedule, Page 6 • Vendor List, Page 13

March 24 & 25

Roosevelt County Fairgrounds

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Friday & Saturday March 24-25

2017 Pioneer Sponsor

Roosevelt County Fairgrounds www.nmagexpo.com

Seminars and Demonstrations Sugar Cane Aphid Management “Preparing for Sugarcane Aphid in 2017: What did We Learn in 2016?”

“Creative Touches”

“Alternative Crop Options”

Glenda Belcher Curry County Home Economist McAlister Room, JLCC Friday, 10 a.m.

Dr. Calvin Trostle Extension Agronomist, Texas Agri-Life Pavilion Art Room Friday, 11 a.m.

Beef Calf Program

Ag Policy Listening Session

Pavilion Art Room Friday, 9:30 a.m.

Evaluating Dryland Corn Dr. Calvin Trostle Extension Agronomist, Texas Agri-Life

“NMSU ACES High, Value Added Beef Calf Program” Dr. Craig Gifford NMSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

Pavilion Art Room, Friday 2 p.m.

Pavilion Art Room Friday, 1 p.m

Gardening & Food Production “Improving Quality of Life Through Plants: Gardening and Food Production in Eastern New Mexico

Dr. Lesley Judd ENMU Ag. Professor

DIY Horsemanship Clinics

Rolando Flores, Dean of ACES/NMSU Jeff Witte, Director NMDA McAlister Room, JLCC Friday, 3 p.m

“It’s a Piece of Cake”

Pavilion Arena Saturday 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Glenda Belcher Curry County Home Economist McAlister Room, JLCC Saturday 10 a.m.

Vegetable Gardening

Rotary Lunch/Mounted Shooting

Suzette, Chelsea and Sterling Howard Melrose, NM Horse Trainers

McAlister Room, JLCC Friday, 3 p.m

Managing Horse Health Dr. Logan Potts Clovis Veterinary Hospital McAlister Room, JLCC Saturday, 1 p.m

“Vitamin Rich Vegetables Straight from Your Garden and Cloning Your Own Vegetables”

Smoked pork chops and Kathy Hollmann-Elsworth all the trimmings served World Champion Mounted Curt Jaynes by Portales Rotary Club Shooter & Friends

GardenSource Nursery & Landscaping McAlister Room, JLCC Saturday, 1:30 p.m

Jake Lopez CC Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m

Outdoor Arena Friday, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m

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Ag Expo celebrates 25 years March 24 & 25, 2017 in Portales, NM

A lot has changed over the last quarter century in agriculture on the High Plains and New Mexico Ag Expo has been there to Vendors will be located in the Roosevelt County Events arena, chronicle it all. with as many as 100 booths expected. The hours of the show are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The New Mexico Ag Expo, sponsored by Plateau, will celebrate No admission and no parking fees are charged. its 25th anniversary when it opens March 24-25 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Portales. Organizers are working to add Educational programs are varied with sessions on sugarcane aphids special touches to mark the occasion while welcoming back the in sorghum, Evaluating Dryland Corn Production, Alternative favorite parts of the annual event.

Row Crops and Beef Cattle. Saturday will be devoted to various sessions on horse training and equine health along with home “Ag Expo was a tremendous idea 25 years ago when it started economist programs from Curry County Home Economist and we want to recognize those founders this year,” said Ag Expo Glenda Belcher. ENMU Agriculture Professor Lesley Judd will Chairperson Casey Peacock. hold a Friday afternoon gardening session and then on Saturday, Curt Jaynes of GardenSource nursery will hold a Saturday Founders felt like businesses in Portales could benefit from afternoon gardening session. having an agricultural trade show each year and at the same time producers and agri-business owners would have a forum to Other activities include the antique tractor displays, parades and showcase the latest products and techniques. games, a working chuck wagon camp and a mounted shooter demonstration. On Saturday and Sunday the Tumbleweed While the Roosevelt County Chamber has taken responsibility for Classic Working Dog Trial will be held, with some of the top cow organizing the promotion and setup of Ag Expo from the start, dogs in the region competing. the Roosevelt County Extension Service has been an invaluable partner in providing the educational and technical parts of the People won’t want to miss the Portales Rotary Club pork chop show. luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Jake Lopez Community Center. At noon a special program recognizing the A special opportunity will occur this year as the New Mexico State Expo’s 25th anniversary will be held during the luncheon.

University Rolando Flores, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and Jeff Witte, Secretary The Roosevelt County Events Arena, where the main show is of Agriculture will be on hand for a “Listening Session,” at 3 p.m. held is large enough to accommodate the entire show indoors, Friday, March 24 in the Jake Lopez Community Building. The including large equipment, making the event both vendor and two are hoping to gain input from local producers toward future visitor friendly. policy and direction.

Vendor booth space is still available. For applications a complete “This is an excellent opportunity for anyone involved in New schedule or more information about vendor booths, sponsorship Mexico agriculture to have a direct discussion with two institutions or attendance call (800) 635-8036, email the Expo at chamber@ that dramatically impact the future of agriculture in this state,” portales.com or visit the website at www.nmagexpo.com. said Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Agriculture Agent.

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NM Ag Expo History

The New Mexico Ag Expo was conceived by Barry Barkley, A steering committee was formed in 1992. Some of the members an employee of C&S Oil, Inc, in Portales, N.M., Barkley had included: Dallan Sanders, Barry Barkley, Gary Wiley, Floyd participated in similar shows in Tulare, Calif.

McAlister, Chase Gentry, Randy McCasland, Bud Strong, Nancy Gentry and Winston Cox. He approached Gary Wiley, a member of Roosevelt County Board of Economic Development and Dallan Sanders, who was The first show was held March 4-5, 1993, at the Roosevelt County serving as director at the time, about having an annual agriculture Fairgrounds. There were 75 exhibitors at the first two-day show. trade show in Portales.

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New Mexico Ag Expo 2017 Schedule of Events Friday, March 24 9:00

Expo & Exhibits Open

9:30

“Preparing for sugarcane aphid in 2017: What did we learn in 2016?”

Dr. Pat Porter TAMU Extension Entomologist Art Room, Idsinga Pavilion (1 CEU)

10:00

“Creative Touches” Glenda Belcher Curry County Home Economist McAlister Room, JLCC

11:00

“Alternative Crop Options for Eastern NM” Dr. Calvin Trostle Extension Agronomist Texas Agri-Life Art Room, Idsinga Pavilion (1 CEU) Mounted Shooting Demonstration Kathy Hollmann-Ellsworth World Champion Mounted Shooter Outdoor Arena

3:00

5:00 8:00

Tumbleweed Classic Cow Dog Trial (All Day) Sanctioned by Southwest Cattledog Association

9:00

Expo & exhibits open

10:00

“DIY Horsemanship” Suzette, Chelsea, and Sterling Howard Melrose, NM Idsinga Pavilion

10:00

“It’s a Piece of Cake” Glenda Belcher Curry County Home Economist McAlister Room, JLCC

Chuck Wagon Lunch Portales Rotary Club

12:00

25th Anniversary Ceremony Jake Lopez Comm. Bldg.

1:00

“Evaluating Dryland Corn Production in Eastern NM” Dr. Calvin Trostle Extension Agronomist Texas Agri-Life Art Room, Idsinga Pavilion (1 CEU)

1:30

Mounted Shooting Demonstration Kathy Hollmann-Ellsworth World Champion Mounted Shooter Outdoor Arena

2:00

Antique Tractor Games “NMSU ACES High – Value Added Beef Calf Program” Dr. Craig Gifford NMSU Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Art Room, Idsinga Pavilion Antique Tractor Parade

3:00

“Improving Quality of Life Through Plants: Gardening and Food Production in Eastern New Mexico” Dr. Lesley Judd ENMU Agriculture Professor McAlister Room, JLCC

Expo Closes

Saturday, March 25

Antique Tractor Parade Midway 11:00 to 2:00

Listening Session with NMSU and NMDA Rolando Flores, Dean of ACES Jeff Witte, Director of NMDA New Mexico State University Jake Lopez Community Bldg.

Antique Tractor Games Midway 12:00

Antique Tractor Parade Midway

1:00

“Managing Horse Health with Dr. Potts” Dr. Logan Potts Clovis Veterinary Hospital Art Room, Idsinga Pavilion

1:30

“DIY Horsemanship” Suzette, Chelsea, and Sterling Howard Melrose, NM Idsinga Pavilion

1:30

“Vitamin Rich Vegetables Straight from Your Garden and Cloning your Own Vegetables” Curt Jaynes Garden Source Nursery & Landscaping McAlister Room, JLCC

2:00

Antique Tractor Parade

3:00

Expo Closes

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Horses featured at the 25th Anniversary Ag Expo The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo will feature If you are looking for a new sport with your horse come multiple opportunities for horse enthusiasts to learn and watch World Champion Mounted Shooter Kathy about training, health care, and taking on a new sport. Hollmann-Ellsworth presenting a Mounted Shooting Demonstration at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 24th in The horse activities will start on Saturday, March 25th the outdoor arena. Mounted Shooting continues to gain at 10 a.m. with Trainer Suzette Howard presenting popularity around the country so don’t miss out on this “DIY Horsemanship – What to do at home between opportunity to learn more about the sport. training sessions.” “The activities horse people do with their horses are endless; however, we all have one thing Wrapping up our horse activities will be Dr. Logan in common, we are all training our horses when we are Potts, Clovis Veterinary Clinic presenting “Managing with them.

Horse Health with Dr. Potts”. This will be a great session to help horse owners learn about the health issues From the time we spend feeding them to riding, we are that affect their horses. Dr. Potts will be speaking at 1:00 training them how to behave in our presence” says Suzette on Saturday, March 25th in the Art Room located in the Howard. With over 20 years of horse experience, Suzette Idsinga Pavilion north of the Roosevelt County Event will be presenting how to work with your own horses Arena. when not using a trainer. Points that will be covered are a balance of general safety, care, ground work, riding, “Horses are cherished and used extensively here in the and confident horsemanship.

High Plains and these programs will help anyone wanting to learn more about training and caring for horses,” said The afternoon session will feature Chelsea Howard Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Ag Agent. on Saturday, March 25th at 1:30 pm. Chelsea will be demonstrating English riding and show jumping. She New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/ will be discussing how to start and continue learning equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and proper English flat work, safety with jumping, and the the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. importance of understanding your horse under saddle and on the ground. Chelsea has been an English trainer for the last 10 years. Prior to that she has shown English for 15 years in Southern California. Jumping is a beautiful and enjoyable style of riding as long as safety comes first.

“DIY Horsemanship – What to do at home between training sessions.” for multiple disciplines will be held in the Idsinga Pavilion north of the Roosevelt County Event Arena.

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Rotary Chuckwagon Barbecue

One of the most mouth-watering traditions at the New support of Rotary Park in Portales, sponsoring students Mexico Ag Expo is the Chuckwagon Barbecue held 11 to Rotary’s leadership camp RYLA and participation in a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24 and sponsored by the the Rotary Foundation’s major project PolioPlus.

Portales Rotary Club.

There is no admission to the grounds or any of the Club members bring two barbecue pits to the fairgrounds events during the two-day run of the Expo, sponsored each year and start the real wood fire early in the morning. by Plateau. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By late morning they’re cooking up platters of smoky on Friday, March 24 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, pork chops that melt in your mouth.

March 25.

Along with the pork chops are served potato salad, beans, For applications or more information about vendor rolls, dessert and drink for just $12. booths or attendance call (800) 635-8036, email the Expo at chamber@portales.com or visit the all-new website at The event serves as the club’s biggest fundraiser of the nmagexpo.com year. The proceeds fund a variety of local youth initiatives,

Fun and Creative ideas for the Home to be Featured at 25th Ag Expo The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo is proud to feature “Creative Touches” and “It’s a Piece of Cake” presented by Glenda Belcher, Curry County Extension Home Economist. Glenda will bring two fun programs for those creative souls in the community that love to make items for friends and family.

Do you have closets full of shirts that need a new lease on life? Glenda will offer Creative Touches at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 24th. This program will provide creative ideas on transforming men’s shirts into fashionable new designs.

will provide quick ways to turn purchased items into fun new desserts.

“Glenda draws big crowds every year for her Christmas Program in Clovis. We are extremely fortunate to capture her talents for two days at this year’s Ag Expo,” said Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Ag Agent.

Creative Touches will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 24th in the McAlister Room located in the Jake Lopez Community Bldg. It’s a Piece of Cake will be at 10 am on Saturday, March 25th in the McAlister Room located in the Jake Lopez Community Bldg.

Do you need a quick dessert for a potluck or small New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/ gathering of friends? On Saturday, March 25th at 10 am. equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and Glenda will offer “It’s a Piece of Cake” This fun program the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

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Locally Grown and Gardening to be featured at the 25th Annual Ag Expo The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo will feature two local speakers discussing the latest trends in gardening and how quality of life can be improved with growing plants!

The opening discussion will feature Dr. Lesley Judd, ENMU Agriculture Professor at 3 p.m. March 24th in the McAlister Room. Dr. Judd will present “Improving Quality of Life Through Plants: Gardening and Food Production in Eastern New Mexico.”

She will discuss easy ways to incorporate home gardening into your lifestyle. Dr. Judd will also discuss the nutritional benefits of fresh vegetables and simple ways to reduce and recycle through composting.

On Saturday Ag Expo attendees will have the opportunity to hear Curt Jaynes from GardenSource present “Vitamin Rich Vegetables Straight from Your Garden and Cloning your Own Vegetables.” Curt’s discussion will cover topics that have gained a great deal of media attention around the country.

Home grown vegetables and locally sourced food is in great demand and Curt will provide great insight into how to take advantage of this healthy activity. He will also present advice on how to tackle home gardening and incorporate methods for greater success.

“We have the opportunity to hear from two wonderful resources about the benefits of gardening and home food production here at the local level,” said Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Ag Agent.

New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

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Tumbleweed Classic Dog Trials return to Expo The Tumbleweed Classic Dog Trials is back for the meeting and continues as long as necessary.

25th annual New Mexico Ag Expo.

Clayton says while the event is serious business for According to promoter Amanda Clayton of Portales, handlers vying for qualifying points, people not familiar the event, sanctioned by the Southwest Cattledog with dog trials will enjoy watching the event. Those Association, was organized to promote the working dog handlers who aren’t members of the SWCDA can still enter but will be required to follow cattledog in eastern New Mexico and West SWCDA rules.

Texas. The event is specifically for dogs that work cattle for a living and the trials “It’s something new, it’s something will use cattle in the outdoor arena at the different,” said Clayton. “It shows the bond Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. that’s present between the handler and the dog.”

The event will be held both Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 with There is no admission to the grounds or any separate trials each day. Daily entry fee is $100 with $60 paid back in awards, one for every four of the events during the two-day run of the Expo or on entries. Classes are Open, Ranch, Nursery and novice. Sunday for the dog trials. The Ag Expo will run from Average winners will receive buckles and awards will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. For more information call given through third place in each class.

(800) 635-8036, email the Expo at chamber@portales.

The event starts at 8 a.m. each day with an open handler com or visit the website at nmagexpo.com.

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Chuckwagons to set up at Ag Expo

They’ll be circling the wagons and greasing up the old strong cowboy coffee available throughout the Expo.

Dutch oven at the 25th annual New Mexico Ag Expo sponsored by Plateau on March 24-25.

There is no admission to the grounds or any of the seminars or demonstrations during the two-day run of the Portales native Jim Standifer will be acting as wagonmaster Expo, sponsored by Plateau. The show will run from 9 as several wagons from around the area are expected to a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. pull in and make camp on the Ag Expo grounds for the on Saturday, March 25. two-day show.

For applications or more information about vendor Folks will get a chance to learn more about how cowboys booths or attendance call (800) 635-8036, email the Expo in the Old West got their fast food fix. The cooks will be at chamber@portales.com or visit the all-new website at demonstrating the techniques and tools using an open nmagexpo.com fire and simple ingredients. Of course they’ll have some

Evaluating Sugarcane Aphid options for Sorghum Production in 2017

The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo will present information that can assist producers in making this crop “Preparing for sugarcane aphid in 2017: What did we more productive will be greatly welcomed,” said Patrick learn in 2016?” with Dr. Pat Porter, Texas Agri-life Kircher, Roosevelt County Ag Agent.

Extension Entomologist.

This program is approved for one Continuing Education Dr. Porter will look at how the aphid population Unit (CEU) with NMDA. Preparing for sugarcane aphid developed in 2016 and the research that was implemented in 2017: What did we learn in 2016? will start at 9:30 to combat the aphid. He will discuss treatment options, a.m. on Friday, March 24th in the Art Room located in methods, and products available to producers. Dr. Porter the Idsinga Pavilion north of the Roosevelt County Event will also discuss some of the emerging information on Arena. hybrid tolerance to the sugarcane aphid.

New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/ “Grain Sorghum has been a mainstay crop in our area equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and for decades but the sugarcane aphid has dramatically the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. impacted the ability of producers to be profitable. Any

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Alternative Crop Options for the High Plains

The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo will proudly corn has been used on and off for 100 years in this area, feature two seminars presented by Dr. Calvin Trostle, but it has again gained interest from producers due to Texas Agri-Life Agronomist. price and providing an alternative to grain sorghum.

Dr. Trostle will discuss management, seeding rates, and Dr. Trostle will address some of the issues and varieties that have shown promise so far. “In this day opportunities facing producers in 2017. He will first and age producers need every advantage possible and look at “Alternative Crop Options for Eastern New looking at alternative crop options will provide that Mexico”. Cover crops are being used and encouraged opportunity,” said Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County much more often than in the past, but management Ag Agent. Both of these programs are approved for one of cover crops does have challenges. Dr. Trostle will Continuing Education Unit with NMDA. add more material to the discussion currently taking place on cover crops and discuss their feasibility here in Alternative crop options will start at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 24th in the Art Room located in the eastern New Mexico.

Idsinga Pavilion north of the Roosevelt County Event In his second talk, Dr. Trostle will look at “Dryland Arena.

Corn Production in eastern New Mexico.” Dryland New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

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2017 New Mexico Ag Expo Vendors A&T Trailers, LLC

800 East Elbe Street Portales, NM, 88130 5758251242 5758256336 aandttrailers@outlook.com

Ag New Mexico Farm Credit

1310 Picacho Hills Dr. Las Cruces, NM, 88007 (575) 647-4430 calley.satriana@farmcreditbank.com

Alltech Inc.

451 County Rd10 Clovis, NM, 88101 (575) 218-6223 apatranella@alltech.com

Audra Brown

Dasilveira Southwest

712 Industrial Blvd Madisonville, TX, 77864 936-349-1900 936-349-0753 rebecca_roberts@dasilveira.com

Eastern Colorado Seeds LLC PO Box 546 Burlington, CO, 80807 (719) 346-9351 (877) 217-9156 sales@ecseeds.com

Farm Credit of New Mexico

PO Box 94330 Albuquerque, NM, 87199 505841048 Shacey.sullivan@famcreditnm.com

2400 S. Roosevelt Rd. 1 Portales, NM, 88130 (575) 760-0457 (575) 760-0457 greenninja@yucca.net

Frontier Hybrids, Inc.

Browning Seed Inc.

Habitat for Humanity

3101 I-27 Frontage #1 Plainview, TX, 79072 roy@browningseed.com

C & S, Inc.

P.O. Box 177 Abernathy, TX, 79311 (806) 298-2595 billy@frontierhybrids.com

620 W 1st st Portales, NM, 88130 (575) 359-1344 habitatrcc@yahoo.com

300 W. First Street Portales, NM 88130 (575) 356-4496 (575) 356-8635 aidsinga@candsoil.com

J + A Manufacturing

Cattle Concepts & Consulting LLC

King Ag Aviation, Inc.

16211 FM 14 Tyler, TX, 75706 (903) 360-2190 ccctylertx@gmail.com

Curtis & Curtis Seed

Drawer ''L'' Pixley, CA, 93256 (559) 757-1704 japixley@aol.com

PO Box 189 Sudan, TX, 79371 (806) 946-3399 (806) 946-3659 kingagsudan1@gmail.com

4500 N. Prince Clovis, NM, 88101 (575) 762-4759 mark@curtisseedcom

Mixer Center

Cutco Cutlery

MULTI SEAL & Filter Blaster Dealer (Jones Enterprises)

(716) 790-7181 events@cutco.com

990 E S loop Stephenville, TX , 76401 albert@mixercenter.com

332 Douglas St Hereford, TX, 79045 (806) 241-8380 gojonesenterprises@gmail.com

NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) 050 Highway 467 Portales, NM, 88130 (505) 761-4405 (855) 538-6003 Theresa.Nelson@nm.usda.gov

Panhandle Implement Co, Inc. 1495 S. Kingwood PO Box 193 Hereford, TX, 79045 (806) 202-6049 (806) 435-2013 luke@panhandleimplement.com

PBI Parlor Systems 43214 D US 70 Portales, NM, 88130 (575) 356-8785 pbiparlorsys@yucca.net

RPC CPAs + Consultants, LLP 910 Colonial Parkway Clovis, NM, 88101 (575) 769-2841 (505) 884-6719 mgorena@rpcllp.com

Sorhum Partners

9706 N FM 1729 Idalou, TX, 79329 (806) 777-6873 pthornton@chromatininc.com

Transportation Rental & Sales, Inc. 3531 2nd St. SW Albuquerque, NM, 87105 (505) 877-1615 (505) 873-3140 jtmccready@trscinc.com

Udder Comfort International Inc. 1005 Upland Ct NE Albuquerque, NM, 87112 (505) 818-7446 allanting34@outlook.com

Vernon Sales

2216 Fairway Terrace Clovis, NM, 88101 (575) 799-3215 donna.labatt@gmail.com

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Agriculture Listening Session set for 25th Annual NM Ag Expo

The 25th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo will proudly feature a listening session with Rolando Flores, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and Jeff Witte, Secretary of Agriculture, to discuss the needs and issues faced by the Agriculture industry.

Dean Flores and Secretary of Agriculture Witte, are teaming up to have a series of Agriculture Listening Sessions to determine where New Mexico State University and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture can better assist agriculture producers.

“This is an excellent opportunity for anyone involved with New Mexico agriculture to have a direct discussion with two institutions that dramatically impact the future of agriculture in this state,” says Patrick Kircher, Roosevelt County Agriculture Agent.

For more information about this great opportunity contact the Roosevelt County Extension Office at 3564417 or email roosevelt@nmsu.edu.

New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and The listening session will be held in the Jake Lopez the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

Community Bldg., in Portales, at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 24th.

Stock Trailer to be Given Away

A 14-foot stock trailer is given away each year at the New 18 years old. The winner must agree to possess the trailer Mexico Ag Expo. To register for the drawing, merely for a specific amount of time and must agree to leave the attend this year’s show and visit vendors. sponsor logos on the trailer for 10 years.

Tickets to enter the trailer giveaway may be obtained at the gate or the information table, located at the south end of the Roosevelt County Events Arena. Visitors must take the tickets to the booths marked “get punched here.”

There is no admission to the grounds or any of the events during the two-day run of the Expo, sponsored

by Plateau. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. For more information, call the Roosevelt Once you have validated your entry with the required County Chamber of Commerce at (575) 356-8541 or punches drop the entry into ballot boxes located at the (800) 635-8036, or email the Expo at chamber@portales. main entry to the Events Arena. com. You can also check out the Ag Expo website at www.nmagexpo.com.

To be eligible to win the trailer, entrants must be at least

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