Cowboy at Calf-Roping Contest Quemado New Mexico 1940

A cowboy leaves a barrier during a calf-roping contest at a rodeo in Quemado, New Mexico, in June 1940. Rodeos in the American Southwest showcase traditional skills developed by ranchers. Calf roping, a key event, requires speed and precision, and has roots in cattle ranching practices essential to the regions agricultural economy.

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