We are sad to say that due to the current recession we will be unable to host Chama Cowboy Days 2009. Many of our sponsors were unable to provide enough money for the events due to the tough economy. We are looking forward to Chama Cowboy Days 2010, hope to see you there!

The group Scotty & The Silver Screen Ranch-hands putting on a show. Members from left to right are: Gary Melton, Scott Finch, Jimmy Hamilton and Ron Grimes.


Manny & Teru from Llano, Texas, performing at the High Country Friday Night.



Don Hurich performing cowboy poetry at the High Country Restaurant Friday night.



Linda Kirkpatrick and Frank Roberts performing at the High Country Restaurant on Friday night.



Joe Wells and Frank Roberts performing cowboy poetry and cowboy music at the High Country Restaurant on Friday night.

On Saturday, Chama Cowboy Days held its first Ranch Horse Competition. Below you will find photos of the events.
























On Saturday there was an Open Mic contest and all of the groups from Friday night joined in!



Frank Roberts and the group Scotty & The Silver Screen Ranch-hands doing a little jam.



Joe Wells performing some cowboy poetry.



Kevin cruising around in a great eco-friendly car from our friends at Zangara Dodge.




Ron Grimes portraying Pat Garret.










After the open mic there was a jam session with some of the guys, for those that happened to stay and enjoy, it was one of the best parts of the weekend!



















Following the Jam Session there was a Saturday Night Family Dance.

On Sunday there was Cowboy Church served up by Pastor Corey, and then the Great Train Robbery.



















We are looking forward to Chama Cowboy Days in 2009!

Chama Cowboy Days
July 25-27, 2008
Schedule of Events

Friday, July 25th
Barbeque & Concert Sponsored by High Country Restaurant
Location: High Country Restaurant
Barbeque @ 6 p.m.
Music @ 8 p.m.
Barbeque buffet tickets: $23 per person
Concert tickets: $12 per person
Kids under 5 FREE
Featuring music by Cowboy and Spanish Guitarists, Manny & Teru from Llano, Texas and Cowboy and Ballad Music by Linda Kirkpatrick and the Sunset Seranade (Linda Kirkpatrick, Joe Wells and Frank Roberts) out of Leakey, Texas.
Special added attraction: Scot Finch Trio, Cowboy Music out of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Tickets available at the door.


Saturday, July 26th
Open Poetry & Music Session
Starting at 12 noon
Location: Chama Arena
Open mic performances by Cowboy Poets, Musicians and Storytellers. Fun for the whole family. Featuring performances by “Wild Bill” McKay, “Hayduke” Don Hurich, and Western & Bluegrass band, Wing and a Prayer. Entry is FREE.

Film Screening
Gathering Remnants: A Tribute to the Working Cowboy by Kendall Nelson
Showtimes: 3 p.m Location: Community Center (corner of 4th & Pine Streets)
Tickets: $2 adults, 50 cents kids

Ranch Horse Competition
Signup 7:30am
Starting @ 9 a.m.
Entry Fee $25 per entry, All entrants receive commemorative coffee cup
Location: Chama Arena
Final day of competition and judging. Awards ceremony will commence at the Dance on Saturday evening at the Community Center.

Dance & Awards Ceremony
7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center
$12 per couple, $7 per single, kids under 12 FREE!
Music by Country Heat
Refreshments available

Sunday, July 27th
Cowboy Church
9 a.m.
Location: Fairgrounds
Gospel presented by Pastor Cory Dryden
Bluegrass Gospel Music by Wing and a Prayer. You don’t want to miss this spiritual worship experience!

The Great Train Robbery
Train departs at 11 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m.
Admission: $49 adults, $25 children (11 and Under)
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a special train: The Great Train Robbery! We heard tell there’d be a good, old-fashioned shoot-out between the Good Guys and the Bad Guys. Make sure to buy tickets early- seats sell out quickly for the special trains. Picnic lunch is provided. Call C&TR at 1-888-CUMBRES or buy online at www.cumbrestoltec.com.

For Horse Clinic and Ranch Horse Competition Entry, contact Bill McKay at 576-756-1085, or stop by Wild Bill’s Trading Post in Chama.

Chama Cowboy Days
July 25-27, 2008
Schedule of Events

Friday, July 25th
Barbeque & Concert Sponsored by High Country Restaurant
Location: High Country Restaurant
Barbeque @ 6 p.m.
Music @ 8 p.m.
Barbeque buffet tickets: $23 per person
Concert tickets: $12 per person
Kids under 5 FREE
Featuring music by Cowboy and Spanish Guitarists, Manny & Teru from Llano, Texas and Cowboy and Ballad Music by Linda Kirkpatrick and the Sunset Seranade (Linda Kirkpatrick, Joe Wells and Frank Roberts) out of Leakey, Texas.
Special added attraction: Scot Finch Trio, Cowboy Music out of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Tickets available at the door.


Saturday, July 26th
Open Poetry & Music Session
Starting at 12 noon
Location: Chama Arena
Open mic performances by Cowboy Poets, Musicians and Storytellers. Fun for the whole family. Featuring performances by “Wild Bill” McKay, “Hayduke” Don Hurich, and Western & Bluegrass band, Wing and a Prayer. Entry is FREE.

Film Screening
Gathering Remnants: A Tribute to the Working Cowboy by Kendall Nelson
Showtimes: 3 p.m Location: Community Center (corner of 4th & Pine Streets)
Tickets: $2 adults, 50 cents kids

Ranch Horse Competition
Signup 7:30am
Starting @ 9 a.m.
Entry Fee $25 per entry, All entrants receive commemorative coffee cup
Location: Chama Arena
Final day of competition and judging. Awards ceremony will commence at the Dance on Saturday evening at the Community Center.

Dance & Awards Ceremony
7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center
$12 per couple, $7 per single, kids under 12 FREE!
Music by Country Heat
Refreshments available

Sunday, July 27th
Cowboy Church
9 a.m.
Location: Fairgrounds
Gospel presented by Pastor Cory Dryden
Bluegrass Gospel Music by Wing and a Prayer. You don’t want to miss this spiritual worship experience!

The Great Train Robbery
Train departs at 11 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m.
Admission: $49 adults, $25 children (11 and Under)
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a special train: The Great Train Robbery! We heard tell there’d be a good, old-fashioned shoot-out between the Good Guys and the Bad Guys. Make sure to buy tickets early- seats sell out quickly for the special trains. Picnic lunch is provided. Call C&TR at 1-888-CUMBRES or buy online at www.cumbrestoltec.com.

For Horse Clinic and Ranch Horse Competition Entry, contact Bill McKay at 576-756-1085, or stop by Wild Bill’s Trading Post in Chama.

Chama Cowboy Days
July 25-27, 2008
Schedule of Events

Friday, July 25th
Barbeque & Concert Sponsored by High Country Restaurant
Location: High Country Restaurant
Barbeque @ 6 p.m.
Music @ 8 p.m.
Barbeque buffet tickets: $23 per person
Concert tickets: $12 per person
Kids under 5 FREE
Featuring music by Cowboy and Spanish Guitarists, Manny & Teru from Llano, Texas and Cowboy and Ballad Music by Linda Kirkpatrick and the Sunset Seranade (Linda Kirkpatrick, Joe Wells and Frank Roberts) out of Leakey, Texas.
Special added attraction: Scot Finch Trio, Cowboy Music out of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Tickets available at the door.


Saturday, July 26th
Ranch Horse Competition

The Ranch Horse Competition will be held on Saturday only. To sign up for the Ranch Horse Competition you need to be present at Gallegos Park by 7:30am the day of the competition. The competition will start at 9:00am on Saturday.

The competition will include but not limited to the following events, they are listed in no particular order:

1. Gate Ride Through
2. Ground Tie
3. Roping
4. Rope and Drag
5. Reining
6. Obstacle Course
7. Fence Work
8. Get the Mail

If you wish to join the Ranch Horse Competition, please contact Bill McKay at 575-756-1085.

Chama Cowboy Days
July 25-27, 2008
Schedule of Events

Friday, July 25th
Open Poetry & Music Session
Starting @ 1 p.m.
Location: Chama Arena (behind the Branding Iron Motel)
Open mic performances by Cowboy Poets, Musicians and Storytellers. Fun for the whole family. Featuring performances by “Wild Bill” McKay, “Hayduke” Don Hurich, and Western & Bluegrass band, Wing and a Prayer. Entry is FREE.

Horse Clinic- Day 1
Starting @ 10 a.m.
Location: Chama Arena
Karen Brown of “Only Natural Training” offers a 2 day horse and rider clinic focusing on problem solving. Maximum of 12 clinic participants. Karen is a published author and expert trainer. Her list of clients is very large and she maintains an almost year-long waiting list. She works with an emphasis on "natural horsemanship" techniques. This clinic is an excellent opportunity for beginning and experienced riders alike. Trainers are encouraged to attend. Parelli, Hunt and Dorrance followers will appreciate Karens' style and methods. The cost is $350 per participant. Monitoring is FREE! This is an excellent value- Karen’s expertise usually brings upwards of $2000 for 2 day clinics.

Film Screening
Gathering Remnants: A Tribute to the Working Cowboy by Kendall Nelson
Showtimes: 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Location: Community Center (corner of 4th & Pine Streets)
Tickets: $2 adults, 50 cents kids
Filmmaker Kendall Nelson invites you to explore one of the most culturally significant icons of the American West— the cowboy.
In this artful documentary, filmed throughout Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas, today’s cowboys reflect on a timeless lifestyle and share the inner-workings of their personalities, quirks, and most intimate beliefs. Gathering Remnants is a 50 minute documentary filmed in color and shot in Anamorphic Widescreen.

Ranch Horse Competition- Round 1
Starting @ 1 p.m.
Location: Chama Arena
Entry Fee: $25 per person
Details of this judged competition and awards will be posted on www.chamacowboydays.com. All competitors will be given a commemorative gift.

Also on Friday:
Performance by Jicarilla Native Dance Troupe

Barbeque & Concert Sponsored by High Country Restaurant
Location: High Country Restaurant
Barbeque @ 6 p.m.
Music @ 8 p.m.
Barbeque buffet tickets: $20 per person
Concert tickets: $12 per person
Kids under 5 FREE
Featuring music by Cowboy and Spanish Guitarists, Manny & Teru from Llano, Texas and Cowboy and Ballad Music by Linda Kirkpatrick and the Sunset Seranade (Linda Kirkpatrick, Joe Wells and Frank Roberts) out of Leakey, Texas.
Limited seating is available. Advance ticket purchase available at High Country.


Saturday, July 26th
Open Poetry & Music Session
Starting at 1 p.m.
Location: Chama Arena
Open mic performances by Cowboy Poets, Musicians and Storytellers. Fun for the whole family. Featuring performances by “Wild Bill” McKay, “Hayduke” Don Hurich, and Western & Bluegrass band, Wing and a Prayer. Entry is FREE.

Horse Clinic- Day 2
Starting @ 10 a.m.
Location: Chama Arena

Film Screening
Gathering Remnants: A Tribute to the Working Cowboy by Kendall Nelson
Showtimes: 12 p.m. and 4 p.mLocation: Community Center (corner of 4th & Pine Streets)
Tickets: $2 adults, 50 cents kids

Ranch Horse Competition- Finals
Starting @ 1 p.m.
Location: Chama Arena
Final day of competition and judging. Awards ceremony will commence at the Dance on Saturday evening at the Community Center.

Also on Saturday:
Performance by Jicarilla Native Dance Troupe
Stick Horse Extreme Cowboy Race: Fun & Friendly Competition for Kids! Races in 2 age groups: 6 & Under and 7-10. Prizes for all kids!
Dutch Oven Cooking and Horse Packing demonstration by Leon Harms.

Dance & Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center
$12 per couple, $7 per single, kids under 12 FREE!
Music by Country Heat
Ranch Horse Competition Awards @ 7:30
Refreshments catered by High Country Restaurant

Sunday, July 27th
Cowboy Church
9 a.m.
Location: Fairgrounds
Gospel presented by Pastor Cory Dryden
Bluegrass Gospel Music by Wing and a Prayer. You don’t want to miss this spiritual worship experience!

The Great Train Robbery
Train departs at 11 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m.
Admission: $49 adults, $25 children (11 and Under)
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a special train: The Great Train Robbery! We heard tell there’d be a good, old-fashioned shoot-out between the Good Guys and the Bad Guys. Make sure to buy tickets early- seats sell out quickly for the special trains. Picnic lunch is provided. Call C&TR at 1-888-CUMBRES or buy online at www.cumbrestoltec.com.

For Horse Clinic and Ranch Horse Competition Entry, contact Bill McKay at 756-1085, or stop by Wild Bill’s Trading Post in Chama.

1. List of Events – Friday

a. Open Poetry Session
Musicians, poets,storytellers. Free Movie screening @ venue to be determined
b. Horse Training Clinic- day1
Karen Brown of “Only Natural Training”
c. First Round Ranch Horse Competition
Chama Arena (Judges and Arena help)
d. Music and Barbecue Sponsored by the High Country Restaurant
Cowboy and Spanish Guitar Music By Manny & "Teru" (Manny & Teri Duarte) from Llano, Texas and Cowboy and Ballad Music by Linda Kirkpatrick and the Sunset Seranade (Linda Kirkpatrick, Joe Wells and Frank Roberts) out of Leakey, Texas.

2. List of Events-Saturday

a.Open Poetry Session
Musicians, poets, storytellers
b. Horse Training Clinic- day2
c. Finals Ranch Horse Competition
d. Dance and Awards at the Chama Community Center, music by Country Heat, Beer Garden sponsored by the High Country Restaurant.

3. List of Events- Sunday
a. Cowboy church
b. CTRR Special Train
“Great Train Hold-up”

The Picture for the poster is donated by Kendall Nelson (Gathering Remnants)
Movie is also donated by Kendall Nelson

We are looking for volunteers and sponsors to help with this project, Please visit the Administrative Forum on this site.

More information to come..

Train Robbery...Seeking re-enactors for the program. We prefer locals to participate. Must be teams of 2 and able to attend meetings and several practice sessions. Contact Bill at 575-756-1085.

Karen Brown Training clinic....The object will be a "problem solving" clinic for horse and rider. The max participants are 12 horse/riders. Karen is a published author and expert trainer. Her list of clients is very large and she maintains an almost year-long waiting list. She works with an emphasis on "natural horsemanship" techniques. This clinic is an excellent opportunity  for  even the most experienced rider, allowing them to enhance  their already accomplished abilities, down to the beginning rider looking to improve their relationship with their "best friend". Trainers are encouraged to attend. Monitoring is "Free"!!! Parelli, Hunt and Dorrance followers will appreciate Karens' style and methods. This is  an extraordinary value. Most clinics of this type, with a trainer of Ms. Browns' caliber would cost upwards of $2000 for the two full day sessions.

Newly added Event "The Stick Horse Extreme Cowboy Race", 2 groups of kids 6 and under, and 7-10. Held on Saturday, July 26th.

3 tentative performances of a Jicarilla  Native Dance Troupe...(tentative as of tonight), Friday and Saturday.

We will also have vendors for the event. If you wish to be a vendor for the event please contact us at 575-756-1085.

There will also be a dutch oven cooking and a horse packing demonstration on Saturday by Leon Harms.