Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2013
Ashlee Rose Mills
Eagle Nest

Ashlee Rose Mills is the 23 year old daughter of Lee and Jackie Mills of Eagle Nest New Mexico. She and her younger sister, Janna, are the fourth generation to grow up in the Moreno Valley. Ashlee Rose will graduate in May 2013 from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors degree in Criminology and a minor in psychology. She plans to attend law school, focusing on criminal law, and aims to one day become the Attorney General for the State of New Mexico. This goal is rooted in her desire to make a positive difference for victims of domestic violence, with emphasis on children and young adults.

Ashlee Rose anticipates that the title of Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2013 will be a door opener. It will provide her with the opportunity to educate people across the State of New Mexico and America on the family sport of rodeo.

Serving as the First Lady of Rodeo for the State of New Mexico, Ashlee Rose will strive to promote the state's uniqueness and enchanting spirit at PRCA rodeos and associated events in New Mexico and across the country.

You can email Ahlee at missrodeonm2013@yahoo.com

Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen 2012-2013
Kiana R. Elder
Rio Rancho

I am the fun 18 year young daughter of Keith and Lana Elder from Rio Rancho, New Mexico. I currently am anxiously awaiting the fall for my opportunity to attend the in-state college, New Mexico State University. At NMSU, I will be pursuing a major in Agriculture Education and Extension in order to reach my lifelong goal of being a high school agriculture teacher. With my deep roots in the western culture, I believe it is very important to share all my knowledge about the heritage of past, present, and future cowboys and cowgirls.
Aside from school, I also gain much of my knowledge through 4-H. As a member for 14 years I have found every aspect in 4-H to be not only beneficial for myself but for everyone who joins. A large amount of my free time is spent helping to produce projects, community service, camps, and educational seminars all hosted through 4-H.
Although I have vast amounts of fun in 4-H, my favorite activity is being with my horse, Spot. I have been a very active rider since the young age of five years old and have enjoyed riding ever since. Although Spot and I did not meet until seven years later, we both are very thankful for the friendship and love we have with one another. I believe that my horse Spot is a big part of what makes me who I am today.
I have strong values about God and family. I believe that when each one is nurtured and cared for enough they too will return the favor. With the love and support of my family I am able to conquer all doubts and fears and know my family is there the whole time. My strong and faithful beliefs in God gives me the ability to chase after all my loftiest dreams.
It is an honor to bet Miss Rodeo New Mexico Tee, and to share my love of rodeo with others. I find it is very important to be a great role model for young ladies across the state inspiring them to participate in rodeo. As an ambassador for rodeo I will make it my utmost important goal to share my culture, knowledge, and enthusiasm I have for the great sport of rodeo.

Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess 2012-2013
Taylor Harty-Moffatt
Radium Springs

Hello, my name is Taylor Harty-Moffatt! I am 12 years old, and live in Radium Springs, NM. I attend Picacho Middle School, and I am in the 7th grade! As Miss Rodeo New Mexico Princess, and an ambassador of Rodeo, I can encourage girls throughout the state to run for a Rodeo Queen Title, and to keep the tradition going! I also have the opportunity to encourage Rodeo, 4H, FFA, and fulfilling an education!
I compete in the Rodeo events Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Flag Racing, Goat Tying, and Steer Daubing. Hopefully by the end of this year I will be roping! My favorite subject in school is Math, because I live when I learn something new! I compete in the Southwestern Youth Rodeo Association, as well 4H rodeo. I am all about being family oriented and I also want to encourage that too! I hope to well represent the state as a Miss Rodeo New Mexico title-holder.

Miss Rodeo New Mexico Little Miss 2012-2013
Krysta Barajas
Grants

Hello. My name is Krysta Barajas, I am ten years old and I have lived in Grants my whole life. I am a straight-A 4th grade student from Mt. Taylor Elementary. I love to read and do math. I am the youngest in my family. My parents are Timo and Trish, my brother's name is Chito, and my sister's name is Drea. My last name is Barajas, in Spanish this means cards, so I guess you could say my name is Krysta Cards. My favorite pets are my two horses, Lightning and Goob, and my two Corgis, Dally and Chicka. My hobbies are rodeo, taking pictures, playing soccer, listening to music, singing in my school talent shows, 4H, and Zumba. I love spending time with my family and playing games with them.
I love to be Little Miss Rodeo NM because she is one of the faces of rodeo. I have a goal for myself. I love rodeo so much and I want to be able to teach and show others what rodeo is all about. Rodeo is not only fun, it also teaches responsibility. I not only have to keep my horses in shape and practice my events, but I have to make sure my hoses are also fed, kept clean, safe and healthy. Being Little Miss Rodeo NM (and someday Miss Rodeo NM) allows me to be the face of rodeo and helps me to reach my goal of showing all that rodeo has to offer.