It was a long and stressful week for the animals shown at the Rio Arriba County Fair but some contestants found a way to console each other. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Enjoying the Rio Arriba County Fair together Saturday are, from left, Chloe Blackburn, Liliam Schmidt, Silvia Stanek and Emilia Blackburn. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
POULTRY
Grand Champion – Joaquin Suazo
Reserve Champion – Joaquin Suazo
Showmanship – Sylvia Stanek
Silvia Stanek shows off her Showmanship belt buckle, her ribbons and of course, her three White Silkie chickens Saturday at the Rio Arriba County Fair. Courtesy photo
Nicholas Booton earned a first place ribbon for his chicken. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Competing in the Round Robin Lamb Competition Saturday are, from left. Wyatt Braithwaite, Bryce Sanders, Andrea Thronas and Paige Trujillo. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Tiffani Archuleta, far right took Grand Champion and County Bred in the Steer Competion and Albino Archuleta, center, took County Bred Producer. Photo by Mike O’Neill
LAMB
Grand Champion – Wyatt Braithwaite
Reserve Champion – Bryce Sanders
Showmanship – Wyatt Braithwaite
County Bred – Wyatt Braithwaite
County Bred Producer – MaceyBel Lamb Productions
SWINE
Grand Champion – Clay Conley
Reserve Champion – Clay Conley
Showmanship – Bryce Sanders
GOAT
Grand Champion – Wyatt Braithwaite
Reserve Champion – Wyatt Braithwaite
Showmanship – Wyatt Braithwaite
County Bred – Wyatt Braithwaite
County Bred Producer – Tomas Atencio
‘I’m ready to go home’ Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Logan Tafoya of Chama with his goats at the Rio Arriba County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Poultry, ribbons and Grand Champion Award belonging to Joaquin Suazo. Photo by Los Alamos Reporter.com
As the sign so beautifully says, this is Lily Montoya’s rabbit Spinkle. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
RABBIT
Grand Champion – Marriah Johnson
Reserve Champion – Emilio Gallegos
Showmanship – Marriah Johnson
STEER
Grand Champion – Tiffani Archuleta
Reserve Champion – Bryce Sanders
Showmanship – Wyatt Braithwaite
County Bred – Tiffani Archuleta
County Bred Producer – Albino Archuleta
COW/CALF PAIR
Champion – Andrea Thronas
Derek Rodriguez with his rabbit. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Joselyn and Jaiden Bejarano worry about the cows in the mid-day sun. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
HEIFER
Grand Champion – Wyatt Braithwaite
Reserve Champion – Emilee Maestas
County Bred – Emilee Maestas
Showmanship – Wyatt Braithwaite
Cadin Hansel with his goat. Photo by Mike O’Neill
Waiting patiently for the ice cream social to begin. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Some of the weaving on display Saturday at the Rio Arriba County Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Nicholas Booton, left, and Derek Rodriguez take time to check out the baked goods winners. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
COOKIES
1. Paige Trujillo
2. Belita Martinez
COFFEE CAKE
1. Derek Rodriguez
2. Stetson Trujillo
QUICK LOAF BREAD
1. Olivia Suazo
2. Reed Trujillo
BROWNIES
1. Sam Prada
2. Chantel Bibeault
EMPANADAS, TURNOVERS, SCONES
1. Belita Martinez
2. Sierra Archuleta
YEAST BREAD, ANY KIND
1. Audreana Archuleta
2. Aaliyah Trujillo
MUFFINS
1. Stetson Trujillo
2. Chantel Bibeault
BUTTER CAKE ICED
1. Paige Trujillo
2. Alexandria Booton
8” OR 9” FRUIT PIE
1. Macey Martinez
2. Kimberly Prada
FUDGE/CANDY
1. Olivia Suazo
2. Audreana Maestas
Alexandria Booton’s iced butter cake earned a second place ribbon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Macey Martinez’s fruit pie earned a first place ribbon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Some of the decorated cakes on show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com