February 2013

February 19th, 2013

AG FEST

L to R: Soon to be named, Jeff Witte, Director/Secretary of Agriculture of NM, Rick Iannucci, Executive Director with Cowboy Up! participant Eric Yorty and Cowboy Up! Graduate Chris Chaisson (front).

Ag Fest is hosted by New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau and coincides with NM Legislative Session in Santa Fe.  It showcases food and agriculture products from NM, as well as being a great setting to mix and mingle with legislators, state capitol staff and elected officials.

February 21st, 2013

VETERANS DAY AT THE ROUNDHOUSE

Horses For Heroes - NM, Inc. Cowboy Up! was out at the round house to honor World War II Veterans!  Military & Veterans' Day at the Legislature is presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services and Military Affairs to encourage military personnel and veterans to attend the Legislative Session to discuss concerns with their legislators.  

Major General Franklin Miles with Horses For Heroes - NM, Inc. Executive Director Rick Iannucci & Brian Johnson US Army (ret.). As a member of the Military Order of World Wars for 24 years, Miles has worked relentlessly to instill the ideals of patriotism, good citizenship and service to our country's youth. Miles served as the National Commander in Chief of MOWW from 1997 to 1998.