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Table of contents FOU R STAT ES AG EX PO BOA R D M EM B ERS

executive director

Radiance Beals

P.O. Box 3758, Durango, Colorado 81302 (970) 529-3486 info@fourstatesagexpo.com www.FourStatesAgExpo.com The Board of Directors is a volunteer board that works many hours to make this show happen.

president Spark Reed

vice president Hardy Tozer

treasure Cindy Clare

secretary Kristi Ross Jan Gilbert Becky Bell

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Sponsors Letter Welcome Volunteers Training Clinics Stock Dogs

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Schedule Ag Future Ag Summit Ag Activities Youth in Agriculture Entertainment

Map and Vendors

M I SS I O N : To provide a forum for agricultural producers, suppliers and consumers in the Four Corners Region, that will showcase new agricultural technology, offer innovative ideas and advance effective production and marketing of traditional, specialized and alternative agricultural products through education, demonstration and promotion. c r e at e d b y

chief executive officer

Douglas Bennett Carrie Cass v.p. of newspaper advertising David Habrat director of creative services Tad Smith special sections editor Hunter Harrell advertising sales representatives Abby Feldman, Amy Baird, Joe Nelson, Kelly Bulkley, Teressa Nelson, Tana Bowen, Emily Campana v.p. of finance and operations

Ballantine Communications Inc. uses reasonable effort to include accurate and up-to-date information for its special magazine publications. However, all information comes from a variety of sources and may change at any time for any reason. To verify specific information, refer to the organization or business noted. To view the online version of this guide, visit: www.durangoherald.com

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H SPONSORS

Special thanks

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I have always thought it was important to be involved with the Ag Expo. There is no better time than now. If agriculture is in your heart, the Four States Ag Expo deserves your support.

- tom hooten

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ur loyal supporters and newer boosters contributed time, effort, materials and financial support to help the Board deliver the 37th annual Four States Agricultural Exposition. In return, we’ve publicized their enterprises and contributions. Always and above all, we give our sponsors our respect and heartfelt gratitude for contributing to our agricultural show.

The following sponsors are in no specific level of sponsorship order.

Southwest Ag, Inc.

Valley Feed & Ranch Supply

Stotz Equipment

Green Lynx Farms

The Journal

Dolores County

American AgCredit

Millwood Junction Restaurant

Miller International Inc.

Bonnie Layton Southwest Realty

Montezuma School to Farm Project

Carol Click with RE/MAX Holgate’s

Empire Electric Association Inc.

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Farmers Online Network

Clutter Farms

Brennan Oil

Marti Spitzer with RE/MAX

Ute Mountain Roundup

Trista Heaton with RE/MAX

Lucas Performance Horses

Silverado Ranches

Mancos Valley Vet

Dairy Queen

P&D Grocery

Dominos

Dolores State Bank

First National Bank Cortez

Kiwanis

Cortez Milling

Four Corners Community Bank

Jacee Apple, FF Handbags

Dolores Market

City Market

Absolute Bakery

Walmart

Vectra Bank

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WELCOME H LETTER FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

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Ag Expo is newer bigger, better and tons of fun!

We H The Board and volunteer crew is ready to help you have the most successful year yet – so let’s get started!

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have several new and different exhibits to introduce this year and a large variety of new and continued education. The 2019 show will bring you closer to agriculture, and what the Four States Ag Expo is all about! The Board and I, again, extend our thanks to you, the community, for the continued success of this annual event. To the farmers, ranchers, 4-H and FFA members, implement dealers, all vendors, sponsors and volunteers: Without your continued participation, donations and time, we would not be a viable venue. We appreciate you!

We are excited once again to offer the following:

1 Youth Education 2 New Technology and Equipment 3 Educational Seminars I look forward to seeing you!

Spark Reed President

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Spring show attracts people of all ages H Every March, more than 10,000 people visit Cortez, Colorado for the Four States Agricultural Exposition.

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articipants, both young and old, get hands-on educational experiences with the latest products in agriculture, and enjoy competitions, demonstrations and entertainment. With clinics taught by well-known horse trainers and conservation courses in classroom-settings, each visitor will leave with a little more knowledge and know-how.

Though educational, this family event is full of fun. There is crowdpleasing entertainment for everyone including musical guests, AKC sanctioned farm and trick dog trials and an ice cream eating contest.

There’s so much to do, it’s hard to know where to start. This guide will help participants learn more about our classes, clinicians, entertainers,

events and impact, as well as the future of farming in the Four Corners.

Browse the schedule on pages 9-11 for a complete list of activities.

Volunteers can assist attendees at every turn. Parking is free in designated spots, and horse shuttles will be available to transport visitors from the ticket gate to the booth and event areas.

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VOLUNTEERS H

Executive director relies on helping hands DOZ ENS OF VOLUNTE ERS, TH OUSA NDS O F H OU RS

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he Four States Ag Expo takes thousands of hours to organize, and Executive Director Radiance Beals is grateful for her volunteer Board of Directors and the dozens of other volunteers that help her manage specific tasks, like coordinating children’s events or scheduling entertainment.

Because Four States Ag Expo is a nonprofit organization, the show’s success depends entirely on the partners, sponsors and volunteers.

Each group works toward the nonprofit’s mission to provide a forum for agricultural businesses, producers, suppliers and consumers across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. The Board assists Beals with planning the event by recruiting

clinicians, entertainment, sponsors and additional volunteers.

The additional volunteers provide directions for both attendees and participants, drive shuttles and assist consigners, exhibitors, sponsors and vendors with preparing and dismantling their booths.

Before volunteers begin setting up, Beals is already planning next year’s event. While answering questions,

guiding volunteers and managing the show, Beals begins scouting for new clinicians, demonstrations, entertainment and volunteers.

But the vendors and volunteers are not the only stars of the show.

The thousands of men, women and children that attend the expo annually provide continued support for agriculture, communities and vocational education in the Four Corners.

GET I N V O LV E D Volunteers receive special rewards. If you are interested in supporting this event, please reach out to find more information about volunteer opportunities. volunteer@ fourstatesexpo.com (970) 529-3486

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H CLINICS

Professionals share horsemanship skills ENTERTAINME NT ME E TS EDUCATI O N I N EXCI TI N G DE M O N ST RAT I O N S

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ith a wide range of ranchers and riders in our region, our clinics always attract a crowd at the Four States Ag Expo. Each guest offers education and instruction during their scheduled presentations.

These professionals help individuals work with their horses and answer questions from participants.

Our lineup this year includes Brandi Lyons, Larry Whitesell and Mustang Maddy. Learn a little more about each of them below.

BRA N D I LYO N S

LA R RY W H I T ES ELL

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Brandi Lyons is a certified horse trainer and traveling clinician from Scottsdale, Arizona. She has worked with horses alongside her father, John Lyons, for 18 years, and is excited to return to the Four States Ag Expo to demonstrate conditioned response training methods to riders.

She carries on the Lyons legacy by teaching people how to respect and work with their horse using gentle training methods. Lyons enjoys helping people build the relationship they want with their horse, and working with individuals to achieve their personal goals.

Whether working on ranch sorting or trail riding, Lyons makes the learning process fun and easy for riders of all ages and experience levels. She gives detailed instructions and showcases them step-by-step during demonstrations.

“Everyone should enjoy what they do,” Lyons said. “Feeling good about helping others and enjoying our work; there is nothing better than the life of a trainer.”

Larry Whitesell worked more than 30 years to understand the motion and emotion of horses. Today, he owns and operates a training barn, Whitesell Gaited Horse, in Cookeville, Tennessee.

The keys to his training methods are patience and practice. Because horses express emotion by tensing up, Whitesell teaches riders to calm the horse and communicate with subtle cues.

When he is not teaching clinics in Cookeville, Whitsell travels to perform demonstrations on balance, lightness, improving gait, developing flexibility and more. He focuses on fundamentals and building a strong foundation of skills through classical training methods which strengthen the correct muscles for a natural gait, which is safe, soft and smooth.

Whitsell is looking forward to helping people and their horses.

“Each horse is like a puzzle,” he said.

“I work to find out what his issues are, and what the horse needs to be more easily able to do the job the rider is asking as well as enjoy it.”

Madison Shambaugh, known professionally as Mustang Maddy, has always been especially attracted to horses with a wild spirit. The young trainer from Telluride believes that a true understanding lies not in what riders can teach the horse, but what the horse can teach the rider. She dedicated most of her life to learning the skills needed to tame wild horses – and has successfully trained a zebra.

After winning awards for shows and her techniques, she developed and organized several training programs for other riders online.

The courses are part of Mustang Maddy Academy, which includes programs featuring exercises, focused training tips, step-by-step guides and immersive learning opportunities on her ranch.

One of her programs, “5 Golden Rules to Horse-Human Connection” focuses on problem-solving in a way that honors the free will, fears, instincts and learning patterns of the horse.

Shambaugh wants to teach others to motivate their horse and avoid forceful techniques, which can cause trauma.

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Trainers share herding techniques, tips

COM P ETITION D E MONSTRATES D O GS’ NATU RA L A B I L I T I ES, I N ST I N CTS

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bout seven years ago, the Four States Ag Expo incorporated stock dog clinics into the annual event. Over the years, we invited trainers to help ranchers work with their dogs. This year is no exception, as Cathy Sumeracki, Mia Stovall and Kris Read return to perform demonstrations with their working dogs and livestock. And this year, the team will host AKC sanctioned herding tests and trials. Though registration for participants is closed, this event is always available to spectate at the three-day Ag Expo.

Ag Expo attendees can catch Stock Dog demonstrations Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. in the Stock Dog Arena. The AKC Trials will be Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Main Arena. Dogs will demonstrate their abil-

ity to move and control sheep and geese by fetching and driving. Herding Trials are competitive, and dogs will be scored on their herding abilities according to test level, course type and livestock type.

Handlers must work as a team and focus on versatility, control and movement.

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For safety all of the animals at our show, Four States Ag Expo does not allow dogs entry, unless they are participating in instinct testing or herding trials. Participants should enter with their dog at the south gate behind the grandstands.

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MAIN PAVILION t booth number 5 SWAG 6 Montezuma Land Conservancy 7 Horizon Environmental 8 Ray of Sunshine Fudge 9 Four Corners Surfacing Solutions 10 Exit Reality Home & Ranch 11 Orchard Mountain 12 doTerra 13 Southwestern Cowbelles & Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association 14 Remax 15 Synder Snickey Snacks 16 Cutco 17 Waddell & Reed 18 SWIIM Systems

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36 Mesa Verde National Park 37 Rodgers log homes 38 Stone Sand & Gravel 39 Pleasant Journey Alpacas 40 SWAG 41 Montezuma County Democrats 43 Fence Whisperer 44 Shaw Solar 45 Friends of the NRA 46 Empire Electric Association 47 CNC Ag Solutions 49 Ucolo Drilling LLC 52 IFA 53 Hodyiak Wildlife Solutions 54 SWAG 55 Redd Summit Advisors 56 Green Lynx Farms

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Kitchen Ute Mountain High School Rodeo OUTSIDE 701 Creeds #1 BBQ 703 Four Corners Antique Power 704 Four Corners Antique Power 705 Four Corners Antique Power 706 Four Corners Antique Power 708 Four Corners Trailers and SWAG 709 Four Corners Trailers and SWAG 710 Four Corners Trailers and SWAG 712 Ucolo Drilling LLC 713 Stotz 714 Stotz

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Random Chicken Chasing Gates and Vendors Open Stock Dog Events Roping dummies set up Children’s Ag Learning Facility (CALF) The Weed Symposium - Read more on page 15.

Donnie Johnson Ag-Ceptional Rodeo Nolan King Mustang Maddy demonstration as part of the Ag-Ceptional Rodeo (public is welcome to spectate) Thistledown Pedal Tractor Pull – Two classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5, 6 & 7 year olds Brandi Lyons - see online schedule for details.

Tyler Willbanks: Farming with horses for the hobbyist or small farm Larry Whitesell: First of a progressive clinic on groundwork for gait and under saddle for gait

Main Pavilion Montezuma County Fairgrounds Stock Dog Arena Grounds CALF Barn Ag Summit Room Main Stage Equestrian Arena Main Stage Equestrian Arena Main Stage Stotz Equipment Booths #58–#61 Equestrian Arena Draft Horse Arena Equestrian Arena

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Gates and Vendors Open Random Chicken Chasing Children’s Ag Learning Facility (CALF) Roping dummies set up Stock Dog Events Stock Dog AKC Trials 2019 Southwest District Judging Contests: Ag Mechanics, Farm Business Management, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Milk Quality and Products, Veterinary Science 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest - Read more on page 17.

4-H and FFA Livestock Judging, Lunch and Reasons and Awards - Read more on page 17.

Ag Mechanics Brandi Lyons - see online schedule for details Donnie Johnson Tyler Willbanks: Farming with horses for the commercial producer.

Larry Whitesell: Second of a progressive clinic on groundwork for gait and under saddle for gait Slim McWilliams Mustang Maddy: Meet the Mustangs Lynne Bell Lewis Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5,6 & 7 year olds Larry Whitesell: Third of a progressive clinic on groundwork for gait and under saddle for gait Southwest Singers Brandi Lyons - see online schedule for details Wanda Martin

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Event Show Ring AG Summit Room Grounds Equestrian Arena Main Stage Draft Horse Arena Equestrian Arena Main Stage Equestrian Arena Main Stage Stotz Equipment Booths #58–#61 Equestrian Arena Main Stage Equestrian Arena Main Stage

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Tyler Willbanks and Dave Harwood: Multiple Horse Hitch Demo Video Presentation on Olga Little: A female burro packer Mustang Maddy: Unlocking the secrets to bridleless riding Ice Cream Eating Contest

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9 am – 5 pm Random Chicken Chasing 7–9 am Check in for Blow ‘n’ Go Beef Show 9 am – until finished Blow ‘n’ Go Beef Show 9 am – 5 pm Gates and Vendors Open 9 am – 5 pm Children’s Ag Learning Facility (CALF) 9 am – pm Roping dummies set up 9 am – 5 pm Stock Dog Events 9 am – 3 pm Stock Dog AKC Trials 9–10:30 am Mustang Maddy: The five golden rules to the horse-human connection 9–10:50 am Hemp Update and Panel Discussion - Read more on page 15.

9:30 am – 3 pm Kid’s Event: Branding Aspen Cross Cuts 9:30–11 am Linda Carter and Friends 10 am Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds & 5,6 & 7 year olds 10:40–11:50 am Larry Whitesell: Working on softness and balance to correct gait problems 11 am – Noon Tyler Willbanks: Homesteading with horses 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Lynne Lewis Noon – 1:10 pm Brandi Lyons - see online schedule for details 12:30-1:30 pm Carrie Padgett: Planning for an uncertain future in the Colorado River Basin 12:30–1:30 pm Slim McWilliams 1:20–2:20 pm Mustang Maddy: Ground work for success 1:45–2:45 pm Donnie Johnson 2 pm Aaron Preator: 4-H Fitting class, starting in showmanship and animal selection

2 pm Finals for Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5, 6 & 7 year olds 2-3 pm Mark Harris and Ryan Patton: Farm and Ranch Succession Planning 2–3:40 pm Brandi Lyons - see online schedule for details 3–3:45 pm Southwest Singers 3 pm Tyler Willbanks and Dave Harwood:

Draft Horse Pull showcasing the different strengths of powerful breeds 3:50–5 pm Larry Whitesell: How working on softness and balance correct gait problems 4–5 pm Thistledown

Main Pavilion Show Ring Show Ring Montezuma County Fairgrounds CALF Barn Grounds Stock Dog Arena Main Arena Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Grounds Booth # 716 Main Stage Stozs Equipment Booths #58–#61 Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Main Stage Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Main Stage Equestrian Arena Main Stage Show Ring (Location subject to change, check Information Booth) Stotz Equipment Booths #58–#61 Ag Summit Room Equestrian Arena Main Stage Main Arena

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H AG FUTURE

Beyond the fields and food stands

T ECH NOLOGY ADVAN CES A L L TYP ES O F AGR I CU LT U RA L O P E RAT I O N S It’s easy to look at the tech industry and think its increasing influence makes the world go round, yet something closer to the core of the Earth is driving the American economy.

The agricultural industry plays a large role in a nation’s economic development and prosperity. From the earliest days in the Four Corners, agriculture has been a crucial role in culture and tradition.

Generations of cowboys, farmers, pioneers and natives took initiatives to be selfsufficient in the rural landscape, and those traditions carry on, even in the modern age.

Agriculture extends beyond the fields and local food stands. The industry provides both food and raw materials, eventually creating demand for goods produced in non-agricultural sectors. These resources impact supply chains and other markets globally.

A strong agriculture base influences other employment sectors like food manufacturing, biotechnology, hospitality, machinery building and much more, while a weak agriculture can adversely affect those sectors.

However, as technology improves,

agriculture markets adapt to change and find better ways operate in a sustainable way. Innovations and inventions like farm drones, solar-powered moisture sensors and tractors equipped with GPS have helped farmers conserve water and improve yields. Other online tools, like Planning Profits, can help producers examine price and yield forecasts to determine how much of each crop to plant.

Explore the new technology and techniques emerging in the Four States by talking with vendors. For a list of vendors and map, see pages 10-11.

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E D U C AT I O N H

Expo hosts annual Ag Summit PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS, Q&A SESSIONS AND CLASSES TO EARN CERTIFICATION

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he expo schedule is full of learning opportunities for agriculture professionals.

The Ag Summit is an annual program that provides educational seminars, information sessions and certification classes for both small producers and large-scale operations during the Four States Ag Expo.

The Board and volunteers coordinate with Colorado State University Extension staff to provide Ag Expo attendees question and answer sessions as well as classes to earn certifications at a low cost.

In years past, the Ag Summit focused on hot topics in the Southwest like drought and weed management, land and crop management, raising livestock and marketing agriculture businesses.

This year, the Ag Summit will include the following:

THE HEMP UPDATE AND PANEL DISCUSSION features a presentation

by Dr. Abdel Berrada from Mesa Verde Ag Solutions full of research highlights, rules and regulations, markets, suppliers and processors followed by a discussion with businesses and producers led by Dr. Katie Russell from CSU-Southwestern Colorado Research Center.

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HOMESTEADING WITH HORSES is an informal program taught by Tyler Willbanks. He will talk about the benefits and costs of using horses in agriculture, and discuss the

things needed to house a horse on the homestead. Willbanks and Dave Harwood will also do demonstrations with draft horses.

Check the schedule on pages 12-13 for more information.

THE WEED SYMPOSIUM is an annual educational workshop that offers continued education credits and license renewal for Colorado and New Mexico holding commercial and private pesticide applicator licenses. The Symposium offers all seven core credits and takes places Thursday, March 14.

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OLGA LITTLE was a famous female burro packer from the Four Corners.

The Four States Ag Expo is proud to offer a video presentation about her heroic efforts to deliver supplies to remote mines.

“Agriculture was the first occupation of man, and as it embraces the whole earth, it is the foundation of all other industries.”

- Edward W. Stewart

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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. “All Core Credits” Thia Walker, CSU Extension Pesticide Specialist 1:15-2:15 p.m. “Biological Controls on Rangeland” Dan Bea, Palisade Insectary 2:25-3:25 p.m. “Pesticide Use Plans and Halogeton Control” Gus Westerman, CSU Extension Dolores County 3:35-4-35 p.m. “Weed Management and Control in Irrigated Pastures and Grass Hay Fields” Tom Hooten, CSU Extension Montezuma County

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Win prizes at the show A L PHA BET S EARCH

PHOTO SCAVE NG E R HUNT!

Find all the ABC’s at the Ag Expo. Please use only one item or letter per booth. (For children 6 and under.)

Take fun photos with people around the Four States Ag Expo. Post five or more photos on The Four States Ag Expo Facebook Page to win a prize. To claim a prize, come to the information booth.

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Fun for the whole family P ROGRAM FOCUS ES ON CRA FTI NG FU N, N EW EX P E R I E N C ES

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large percentage of the crowd at the Four States Agricultural Exposition is under 16 years old, and it isn’t solely because they get in for free. The Ag Expo focuses on providing quality educational experiences, entertainment and events for children too.

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For the fourth year, leaders from the Montezuma School-to-Farm Project will organize the hands-on opportunities for school-aged children at the Children’s Agricultural Learning Facility (CALF). CALF is open to the public during the three-day event.

Field trips to the Ag Expo are scheduled for groups of first graders from across the county. During those organized sessions, agricultural experts and community leaders will set up booths and demonstrations to cover topics like soil types, water conservation and animal science. Volunteers guide small groups of children through these hands-on learning experiences and answer questions.

The Ag-Ceptional Rodeo allows children with disabilities to participate in modified rodeo events like roping, riding and barrel racing. The event is modeled after the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association Exceptional Rodeo.

As the event moves into its third year, volunteers look forward to its growth. The event is Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Equestrian Arena.

SOUT HWEST DISTR ICT CA R E E R DEVELOPM E NT E VE NTS Each year, the Four States Ag Expo hosts the Southwest District Career Development Events to prepare regional 4-H and FFA members for state competitions. Contests begin Friday. Regional 4-H and FFA members ages 8 to 18 may enter contests in these categories: Livestock, horse, floriculture, veterinary science, ag mechanics, farm business management and milk.

OT H E R E V E N TS There’s more fun and friendly competition scattered throughout the weekend. Compete in the Pedal Tractor Pull hosted by Stotz Equipment Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Participate in the Ice Cream Eating Contest Friday from 5-6 p.m. The Blow and Go Beef Show beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday provides youth interested in showing animals the opportunity to practice in an arena and learn grooming techniques. Try Chicken Chasing in the Main Pavilion.

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TH E TE N TAT IV E SCHEDUL E: 8-8:30 a.m. Registration and Card pickup 8:30-9 a.m. Final Instructions

9 a.m. Judging 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Reasons 3:30 p.m. Critique and Awards

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Enjoy concerts from regional musicians SC H E DU LE Thursday, March 14 10-11:30 a.m.

Donny Johnson 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m.

Nolan King 1-2 p.m.

Thistledown

Friday, March 15

10-11:30 Donnie Johnson 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m.

Slim McWilliams 1-2 p.m.

Lynne Belle Lewis 2:15-3 p.m.

Southwest Singers 3:15-4:15 Wanda Martin

Saturday, March 16 10-11 a.m.

Linda Carter & Friends 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Lynne Belle Lewis 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Slim McWilliams 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Donnie Johnson 3-3:45 p.m.

Southwest Singers 4-5 p.m.

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ince live music has been a part of our show for years, our entertainers are part of the volunteer family. They dedicate their time to performing original songs inspired by their life in the Four Corners and old favorites.

D ON N Y J O H N SO N “TROU BA D OU R ” Donny Johnson is a solo country, gospel and Americana artist from Lubbock, Texas. Now, he calls Cortez home, and travels to sing and play guitar. Musicians like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and George Jones inspire him. Listen to Johnson perform on the Main Building Stage Thursday and Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. and Saturday from 1:45-2:45 p.m.

WA N DA M A RT I N Local cowgirl and musician, Wanda Martin enjoys entertaining crowds with country songs and ballads.

To see Martin perform, visit the Main Building Stage Friday from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

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LY N N E B ELL LEW I S Local wrangler Lynne Bell Lewis loves to sing and perform original content about life in the Southwest and riding horses. She yodels along to her songs as she plucks guitar strings. See her perform Friday from 1-2 p.m. and Saturday from 11:15-12:15 p.m.

LI N DA CA RT ER & F R I E N DS Linda Carter is an Illinois farm girl who found her home in Colorado.

Joined by friends and musicians from the Four Corners, Linda will perform vintage country, bluegrass and Americana music. Catch their show Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

SOU T H W EST SI N GERS For over 10 years, this ensemble has performed amazing arrangements of Gilbert and Sullivan, traditional American music and old-fashioned

country songs, classical pieces and well-loved hymns. Watch the group perform Friday from 2:15-3 p.m. and Saturday from 3-3:45 p.m.

S LI M McW I LLI AMS Growing up as a farmhand in Wyoming, Slim McWilliams learned old cowboy songs and few chords on the guitar. Now, he writes his own songs while around a campfire or in the cab of his pickup while on the Rodeo Trail. See him perform Friday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

NO LAN K I NG Nolan King is a self-taught guitar player, singer and yodeler. He’s also a ballroom and latin dance instructor.

He has performed in Fort Worth Stockyards with the Cowtown Opry.

Catch him at the expo Thursday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

TH I STLED OW N With John Beezley on guitar and clawhammer banjo, Megg Heath on the autoharp and Joe Bowman on mandolin, this group’s musical mastery attracts a crowd. Each member of the band sings while playing acoustic music like folk, country, blues and calypso. See the band perform Thursday from 1-2 p.m. and Saturday from 4-5 p.m.

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