ENMU slated to host College Daze Rodeo

Eastern New Mexico University will host 620 college rodeo athletes from 17 different colleges for three days of rodeo competition beginning Thursday for ENMU’s annual College Daze Rodeo.

In College Daze Rodeo events, the rodeo athletes to earn points with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) , according to ENMU rodeo coach Albert Flinn. The points qualify teams and individuals for finals competition at the end of the rodeo season, Flinn said.

The College Daze event will also feature a live performance by country music performer Will Banister after Friday’s night rodeo.

The Rodeo Daze events begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at ENMU’s Lewis-Cooper Arena, 2221 W 18th St, Portales.

The rodeo is the season debut for Greyhound athletes, who will have a five-rodeo fall season from Sept. 21 to Oct. 28.

Below is the lineup for the ENMU rodeo season:

• ENMU vs Sul Ross State : Sept. 21 - Sept. 23 located at Alpine, TX.

• ENMU vs Vernon College : Sept. 28 - Sept 30 located at Vernon, TX.

• ENMU vs Frank Phillips College : Oct. 12 - Oct. 14 located at Borger, TX.

• ENMU vs Texas Tech : Oct. 26 - 0ct. 28 located at Lubbock, TX.

According to the ENMU website, ticket prices for the College Daze Rodeo will be $10 for adults and free for children who are 12-year-old and under. Students with their ENMU identification card may also get free admission to the College Daze Rodeo.