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.