Los Alamos High School 2022 graduate Rosalie Martinez was presented with a $3,500 scholarship from the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association at the New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals in Lovington last weekend. She also received the NMHSRA Spirit Award, which is chosen by the board of directors and is awarded to a graduating senior. This award is given for participation (years of involvement, fund raising and association activity, multiple event member, cheerful and positive involvement, effort, passion, and dedication). Martinez was competing during commencement ceremonies. Her parents are Gilbert and Bernadette Martinez of Canjilon. Courtesy photo
New Mexico High School Rodeo Association State Finals Results
Rosalie Martinez
Los Alamos High School, 12th grade, daughter of Gilbert and Berna Martinez: 7th pole bending, 13th barrels and breakaway roping contestant
Bayler Faulkner
Escalante Mid/High School, 11th grade, daughter of Shane and Sage Faulker: 6th barrels
Monte Faulkner
Escalante Mid/High School, 10th grade, son of Shane and Sage Faulkner: State Champion saddle bronc rider, national qualifier
Keelin Faulkner
Escalante Mid/High School, 11th grade, daughter of Shane and Sage Faulkner: breakaway contestant
New Mexico Junior High School Rodeo Association State Finals Results
Addison Tixier
Coronado Middle School, daughter of Trey and Hollie Tixier:3rd light rifle, national qualifier, 8th Ribbon Roping, 11th girls goat tying
Wacey Trujillo
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy, 8th grade, daughter of Tanner and Lenni Trujillo: State Champion Girls Breakaway, national qualifier, State Champion Girls Goat Tying, national qualifier, State Champion ribbon roping, national qualifier, Reserve Champion All Around Cowgirl, 7th team Roping.
Teagan Trujillo
Aspen Elementary, 6th grade, daughter of Tanner and Lenni Trujillo: 3rd girls goat tying, national qualifier, 17th breakaway, Ribbon Roping contestant
Stetson Trujillo
Los Alamos Middle School, 8th grade, son of Cody and Ronda Trujillo: State Champion boys goat tying, national qualifier, 4th Chute Dogging, national Qualifier, 5th light rifle, 7th Team roping, 9th Calf Roping
Reed Trujillo
Pinon Elementary, 6th grade, son of Cody and Ronda Trujillo: 6th boys goat tying, 13th chute dogging, light rifle contestant
Miguel Jesus Martinez
Chama Middle School, son of Daniel and Tara Martinez: Reserve Champion bull rider, national qualifier
Congratulations to all the contestants and good luck as you go on to National Finals!