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CIBOLA COUNTY – Planningstarted in late March for the annualFourth of July festivities, includingthe traditional parade.
“So many people come ‘home’for the Fourth of July to visit fam-ily and friends,” said Star Gonza-les, Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of Commerce director.“Here the Fourth is the big event of
the summer for most residents.”She pointed out that this year’stheme is: Stars and Stripes Forever.
The Grants’ Rodeo Associationand the chamber coordinate threedays of family-friendly activities.Some events are held in Grants andall rodeo activities are held at therodeo grounds, west of Highway53 on the road to San Rafael, saidthe chamber director.
“It really takes a lot of hard work
by many people to make theFourth of July a successful event,”noted Gonzales. “We are gratefulfor all the community memberswho help with the parade, espe-cially the Quadrathlon committee.”
“The Grants’ rodeo is the oldestcontinuously-held Fourth of Julycelebration in the state,” acknowl-edged Jamie Holton, long-time
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GRA member. “For 85 years the rodeo associationhas provided leadership for the parade and the cham-ber has assisted with the event.”
She highlighted this year’s rodeo theme: ToughEnough to Wear Pink. “One of our association vice-presidents, Harold Matthews, recently passed awayfrom cancer,” explained Holton. “It was his idea todedicate this year’s rodeo proceeds to support cancerresearch.”
“The weekend brings generations of people togetherand it’s like a big party,” noted one parade organizer.
“It’s like a big family reunion – people who haven’tseen each other for years stop and talk on the side-walks, wave at familiar faces in the parade and enjoythe hometown atmosphere,” agreed the chamber di-rector.
“There are usually 80-100 parade entries,” ex-plained Bob Clark, chamber board member. “Withthis year’s theme there will be lots of U.S. flags every-where downtown. We expect more than 30 floats willcompete for first, second and third place.”
The three-member judging panel will award topprizes of $175, $100 and $50 respetively to the win-ning floats. The judges’ decisions will be based on
how well the entry represents this year’s theme, over-all appearance, attention to decorating details and thedesign’s intricacy, according to Clark.
On Saturday and Sunday mornings more than twodozen vendors will offer passersby everything fromarts and crafts to turkey burgers plus information fromnumerous community non-profit groups, according toGonzales. She pointed out there will be live entertain-ment each day and booths will close in the late after-noon to allow time fans to drive out to the rodeogrounds where events will be held all three days.
The parade, which starts at 9 a.m. on Mondaymorning, July 4, is just one part of the weekend. Thistraditional display of Cibola County pride is followedby family-friendly activities in the downtown parks.The festive day will draw to an end at the Coyote delMalpais Golf Course with live music, food and theever-popular fireworks.
“I can’t think of a safer way to celebrate the holi-day,” said Gonzales. “The fireworks start at dusk andlast about 30 minutes. The golf course is the perfectplace because the fire department is there to ensuresafety and the greens are a much better place to shootoff fireworks than in someone’s backyard.”
Last year hundreds of people gathered to watch thedisplay, according to the chamber director. Shepointed out that this is the third year for the profes-sional fireworks’ display.
The city and the rodeo association welcome com-munity members to the three-day celebration. “Peopleof all ages are guaranteed fun and excitement at thisyear's event,” promised organizers.
For information on the schedule of holiday eventscall the chamber at 287-4802 and for information onrodeo events visit [email protected] andhttp://www.grantsrodeo.com/
833 E. Santa Fe Ave.
287-7946
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Friday, July 1• Team roping, 6 p.m.Buckles awarded to high money header and heeler
#10 and # 11.Three for 60 a team, or three for 30 aman.
Enter at 6 p.m., start roping at 7 p.m.Roping competition information: 287-3405 or 1-505-
409-1645
Saturday July 2• NBHA Open Barrel Race, 11 a.m. For entry forms: www.grantsrodeo.com or
www.nmnbha.comLate entry fees accepted Saturday, July 2, 7 - 9 a.m.For more information: 285-6311 or 285-5772• 18 and under Junior Rough Stock, 7 p.m.Buckle to event winners in: Sheep riding, calf riding,
steer riding, bull riding, bareback riding and saddlebronc.
Late entries accepted from 5-7 p.m.Entry forms www.grantsrodeo.com or call 1-505-634-
1484.
Sunday, July 3• 18 and under Junior Timed Events, 9 a.m.All-Around Saddle awards to boy and girl in each
age group.Late entries accepted from 7-8:00 a.m. No entries will be accepted after the rodeo starts.Entry formswww.grantsrodeo.com or call 1-505-634-
1484
Monday, July 4 • Open Rodeo, at 1:30 and 7 p.m.Saddle bronc, bareback riding, bull riding and novice
bull riding, $75.13 and under steer riding, $45, nine and under calf
riding, $35.Mutton busting (50 pounds and less) $20, calf rop-
ing, $75, breakaway roping, $75.Steer wrestling, $75, 4-D barrel racing, $55.
Team roping, $40 per man enter two times. Kids! Shoe Scramble.Slack will be after first performance.Entries open June 21 from 6-10 p.m. and each night
until slots are filled.Entry information: 1-970-739-3851
or 1-970-769-3243Email entry to:
Stock provided byCrossroads Ranch Rodeo Company
Pueblo Country will be playing Friday and Saturdayevenings at the Cow Palace, 9 p.m.
From I-40 take Exit 81, Highway 53 south. Rodeogrounds offer 100 livestock stalls.
This is a “Tough Enough ToWear Pink Weekend” event.
Proceeds from this program will be used to providemammograms at Cibola General Hospital in Grants.
For more information visit: www.grantsrodeo.com
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The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerceannual Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled for July2-4 at City Hall Park, West Santa Fe Avenue and IronAvenue in Grants.
Saturday, July 2, noon - 5 p.m.• “Over the Limit” band performs, sponsored by
Dancing Eagle Casino• Vendor booths open• Face-painting• Kids! games
Sunday, July 3, noon – 5 p.m.• “Common Ground” band performs• Vendor booths open• Face-painting• Kids! games
Monday, July 4, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.• “Red, White and Blue Parade”, line-up at 8 a.m. at
the intersection of Wayne and High Streets.• Parade starts at 9 a.m. and the route will be east
on Santa Fe Avenue and then north on First Street.• Cheerleaders and dance teams perform in City Hall
Park immediately after the parade, approximately10:30 a.m.
• Vendor booths open• Kids! games• “Power Drive” band performs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Live entertainment at Coyote Del Malpais Golf
Course, 6 – 9 p.m., includes hotdogs and beveragesfor sale.
• Fireworks! display at golf course, beginning atdusk. Display is open to the public and is sponsored bythe City of Grants and Cibola County.
Schedule: Chamber of Commerce
Fourth of Julyfireworks’ displays
planned forIndependence Day
Grants
The City of Grants is hosting its annual fireworks!display at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course,2001 George Hanosh Blvd., in Grants. Live enter-tainment, food and beverages will be availablestarting at 6 p.m. and the fireworks are scheduledto begin around dusk, which is close to 9 p.m., ac-cording to Star Gonzales, Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of Commerce director. For more informa-tion call 287-4802.
Pueblo of Acoma
A fireworks! show by Zambellli Fireworks! Interna-tionale will begin at dusk. The event will be heldnorth of the rodeo grounds. Seating capacity is1,500 and there is no entrance fee. For more infor-mation call 1-505-552-6017.
Pueblo of Laguna
Day-long activities begin at 7 a.m. at the K!AwaikaCenter and include free admission. The governor!saddress is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the fireworks!display begins at dusk, shortly after 9 p.m. For moreinformation call 1-505-552-7243.
(505) 287-5101Barbara L. Cregger
FAX: 285-9892NM WATTS: 1-800-753-7475
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Fire Restrictions in PlaceThe Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching
and it!s time to remind everyone that possessionand use of fireworks is illegal on public lands! TheBureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexicohas issued a Fire Prevention Order, stating that it isillegal to carry, discharge or otherwise use fireworkson BLM-managed lands. Fireworks are only one ofthe causes of wildfires, especially on rangelands—the order also prohibits incendiarybullets, tracer ammunition, and ex-ploding targets; and burning, ignit-ing or causing any tire, wire,magnesium, plastic or any otherhazardous or explosive material.
Cibola County Emergency Man-ager Tony Boyd is stressing resi-dents to NOT use Fireworks due tothe extreme conditions. Boyd is suggesting resi-dents attend public displays to help reduce the pos-sibility of firework related fires. Grants has alreadyhad a couple small fires where they found fireworksto be the cause.
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CIBOLA COUNTY - RussDouglas is a fine wine that getsbetter with age, and he is now theGrand Marshall for the Fourth ofJuly parade. Douglas, a charmingand ageless man, has been a longtime Grants resident and a very ac-tive community member. He tookthe time to share his long story ofhow he came to Grants and themany activities he’s participated inand created over the years.
Douglas was born in Clifton,
Colorado, and raised in GrandJunction. His father was a carsalesman, and his mother a stay athome mom. Before coming toGrants, Douglas lobbied in severalstates, including Washington D.C.as well as being a national speaker.“I loved it. It allowed me to travel,and I love to travel. I got to seesome really great historicalthings,” explained Douglas. Hehas worn many hats in the jobworld, but his job as a realtor iswhat brought him to Grants. Dou-glas has participated in many or-
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— RUSS DOUGLAS —— RUSS DOUGLAS —
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ganizations in the area, as well as creating some of
his own. He helped organize a women’s softball team
when he first arrived in 1959 that competed with
teams from all over the state. He went to work at
Kerr-McGee Recreation in 1960 and was president of
the company for six years. He organized and started
his own paper for the company named the ‘Plateau
Partyline.’ He is a WWII Veteran and is currently the
Commander at the V.F.W. posts. He was an avid par-
ticipant in the Booster Club at Grants High and was
an announcer for many years at the Grants High
Football games. He has run for city council and
county commissioner several times. He participated
in Youth and Loyalty Day in the 80’s and was active
in helping with Cub Scouts. To add to the stack of
hats Douglas wears, he also managed to make a name
for himself in acting and singing. He’s participated in
many plays in the community with what was known
as Cracker Barrel Playhouse Productions starring in
plays such as Mary Mary, The Life of Helen Keller,
The night of January 16th and The Christmas Story.
Though many believe no one quite deserves the title
Grand Marshall as much as Douglas does, Douglas
says otherwise. “ I never really tried to do any of this
stuff. It just happened, and these are the things that
make me happy. They are my livelihood, and have
built the life I live. I have many great stories from all
of them,” smiled Douglas. “I’m happy to do it, but
I’m just a guy with lots of good stories.”
Though Douglas is retired, he has no itch to sit
around. Douglas is active in the Bi-County Fair, sings
for his church, and attends Karaoke night occasion-
ally at Sky City Casino. He is married, and still travels
regularly. Aside from collecting stories, Douglas will
be happy participating as Grand Marshall at the Pa-
rade, and hopes to see his fellow community mem-
bers there. He is still out looking for things to do to
be able to give back to community, but somehow can
never find the time to do all the things he would like
to do.
Douglas as a volunteer Reserve
Officer for the sheriff!s department.
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CIBOLA COUNTY – Lost oftentimes, in rodeo cel-ebrations, is a proper nod to their origins.
What began as a competitive sport that arose out ofthe working practices of cattle herding in Spain andMexico, blossomed in the new world, including intothe conclave of what is now Cibola County. Heck,many of the words used in rodeo – lasso, corral, chaps,stampede and mustang included – have Spanish lan-guage roots, to further cement this association.
So, for this year’s Fourth of July parade, the word“charro” lets residents of the County expound upon
AND NOW FEATURING
By Ron GonzalesBeacon Staff Writer
— CHARRO GARCILAZO —— CHARRO GARCILAZO —
Charro Tomas Garcilazo Continued on Page 14
this further. As in, Tomás Garcilazo, a “charro” (or
traditional horseman from Mexico) will bring his su-
perior horsemanship to the 4th of July parade in
Grants, which begins at 9 a.m.
“He’s amazing,” Grants/Cibola County Chamber
of Commerce executive director Star Gonzales said.
“The actual horses he uses are breathtaking and beau-
tiful and he can do things with a rope that nobody has
ever done. We’re thrilled to have an act of his caliber
coming to our area.”
Garcilazo’s training in “la charreria” began in his
native Mexico City, where he commenced as the third
generation in his family to do so. Those humble be-
ginnings have allowed him to travel the world, per-
forming his dazzling rope artistry and mastery in
locales like Germany, France, Italy and Holland, as
well as all over the United States.
An internet search for reviews of his perform-
ances 7reveal that wherever Garcilazo goes, he is
met with dropped jaws. Writer Ross Hecox wrote,
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“the diminutive charro is not only skilled with a loop,but his horsemanship is excellent. His palomino, withits mane reaching nearly to the ground, performs theentire routine (without a bridle), loping, spinning andstanding calmly while Tomás twirls his loops.”
Grants Rodeo Association member Jamie Holton iswell aware of Garcilazo’s skill as well, and hopes thathis appearance in the Grants area can lead to more ofthe like.
“I hope that some day we can have a Mexican-typerodeo here, a day during the 4th of July celebration,where the charros and other Mexican riders can showhow differently they do things from here,” Holtonsaid.
Garcilazo often performs with young family mem-bers, and Gonzales feels that this is certainly in linewith his approachable nature. Whether or not he’ll beable to impart some of his knowledge towards CibolaCounty’s charritos is unknown, but Holton said thata man of his stature can serve as a role model foryouth in attendance; 4H practitioners included buteven those that are not.
“From personal experience, kids I’ve known thathave been involved in 4H have become teachers andlawyers,” she said. “But our rodeo has always beengeared for all children. Our focus has always been onwhat we can do for the kids.”
Following his appearance in Grants, and other U.S.performances, Garcilazo is slated to spend 10 days inSao Paolo, Brazil, making his stop in Cibola Countya must-see event.
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CIBOLA COUNTY - Are you tough enough towear pink? Matt Matthews, vice president of theGrants Rodeo Association was and wore it with pride.Harold E. “Matt” Matthews died on June 1 from can-cer and was laid to rest in a pink western shirt.
‘Unconventional’ is a term that comes to mind whendescribing Matthews life. Not only did he buck thenotion that the color pink didn’t quite represent thecolor of clothing the bull riders and steer wrestlerswore; but by the way he came to love rodeo.
The first rodeo Matt attended was the BoysvilleRodeo held at a baseball field in upper Michigan.
According to his wife Patsy Matthews, Matt’s love
for the Rodeo came from the pageantry, odor andsmells.
He wrote in an unpublished essay, “Never saw somany people dressed in western boots, hats, shirts,every color in the rainbow and horses black, bay, pintoand appaloosa, oh man the excitement. The odor‘Whoa Nelly’ hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn smellmixed with leather and horse and cattle odors. Youeither loved it of got sick and left,” Matt loved it.
Matthews wore western boots, wranglers and snapshirts topped with a Stetson hat to school which wassorta out of place in the Midwest town he grew up in.He wrote that he remembers his grandfather saying,“don’t worry about what people say they are not buy-ing your clothes and anyway they have to live with
Grants Rodeo highlights the ‘ToughEnough to Wear Pink’ theme
By Bob TenequerBeacon Staff Writer
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their thoughts.”As a fitting tribute to one of their own, whose battle
with cancer and his undying love for rodeo exempli-fied the meaning of the event the Grants Rodeo As-sociation choose the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink(TWWP) theme for the overall 87th Annual July 4thCelebration, Wild West Days Rodeo.
Norene Canada, Grants Rodeo Association volun-teer, said the TWWP idea came about last year whenthe rodeo committee was discussing plans for thisyear’s event. We had heard stories many stories aboutrodeo families that were impacted by cancer and howthey were organizing “Are You Tough Enough toWear Pink,” challenges to broaden the awareness ofearly detection of the disease and to support familiesin need.
Little did the committee know at the time that theirVice President, Matt Matthew would be diagnosedwith cancer. After they found out all the committeemembers said “let’s do this,” Canada said.
Two weeks before his death, Matthews picked uphis Wrangler pin stripped pink shirt, embroidered
HAROLD E. “MATT” MATTHEWS
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with a pink ribbon, Canada re-
members. He was planning on
wearing the shirt at this year’s
rodeo, she said.
Canada said that in support of
the Grants Rodeo Association’s ef-
fort in promoting the Tough
Enough to Wear Pink theme the
committee wants everyone who at-
tends the rodeo to wear pink.
Ms. Matthews said that Matt still
worked the rodeo grounds even
after he found out he had cancer.
She recalled him saying that if
he knew he was going to live this
long he would have taken better
care of himself when he was
young.
Before moving to Grants, Mr.
Matthews helped organize the 4-H
rodeo in Albuquerque, N.M. for 14
years.
“Tough Enough to Wear Pink”
was created by Terry Wheatley, an
entrepreneur and cancer survivor,
as a challenge to the cowboys and
cowgirls to wear pink apparel to
bring attention to the early detec-
tion and cure to breast cancer.
The challenge was introduced
during the Wrangler National Fi-
nals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada
in 2004.
According to Canada this years’
rodeo overall theme: “Are You
Tough Enough to Wear Pink,” is
being organized by the barrel rac-
ers and will be on prominent dis-
play at all rodeo events, at the
parade, and there will even be a
pink horse.
The proceeds raised during the
rodeo will go to the Cibola Gen-
eral Hospital. The funds will help
individuals who do not have health
insurance or any other the means
for paying for the costs of a mam-
mogram. After the event Grants
Rodeo Association President,
Richard Jones will make a presen-
tation to the hospital.
Since May 19th, the public lands managed by the
Bureau of Land Management’s Albuquerque District
including Cibola County have been under fire restric-
tions. Due to continued high temperatures, low rain-
fall and humidity, and gusty winds, the BLM has
added to those fire restrictions, effective Wednesday,
June 29, 2011, to help prevent wildfires and ensure
public and firefighter safety.
The increased restrictions include a prohibition on
all off-road travel throughout the District and no fires
allowed in established campfire rings and grills at
Datil Well and Joe Skeen Campgrounds, and the So-
corro Nature Area.
Effective at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011,
and until rescinded, the following acts are prohibited:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire,
campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. The use of
petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices,
provided such devices meet the fire underwriter’s
specifications for safety, is allowed.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or
building.
3. Discharging fireworks or using an explosive re-
quiring fuse blasting caps.
4. Operating a chainsaw without an approved spark
arrester and without a chemically pressurized fire ex-
tinguisher of not less than eight-ounce capacity by
weight, and one round point shovel. The extinguisher
will be with the equipment operator. The shovel may
be kept with fueling supplies but readily available for
use.
5. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch
with open flame, except within an area that is barren
or cleared of all flammable materials at least 10 feet
on all sides from equipment.
6. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads, ex-
cept when parking in an area devoid of vegetation
within 10 feet of the roadway.
These restrictions have been coordinated with other
land management agencies, the New Mexico State
Forestry Division, and affected counties.
Fire Prevention Orders are available at each District
Office and will be posted to http://www.publi-
clands.org/firenews/NM.php. As this year’s busy fire
season continues, additional restrictions or closures
may be necessary; check for updates at www.nmfire-
info.com
Questions regarding this order, or temporary road
closures, should be addressed to the BLM Fire Man-
agement Officer, Todd Richards, at (505)761-8769 or
the Albuquerque District Office at (505)761-8700.
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