KC Peterson starts another year at Mesalands

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Photo courtesy of Dan Hubbell Photography. KC Peterson of Animas, NM, at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY. He finished 19th in the nation in bareback riding.

TUCUMCARI, NM (08/23/2011)(readMedia)-- KC Peterson of Animas, NM, has started back to college at Mesalands Community College, competing another year on the Mesalands Rodeo Team.

Last year Mesalands brought home the Grand Canyon Regional Championship title. The Team also sent eight students to compete at the 2011 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY, in June. Seven out of the eight students finished top 25 in the nation.

Peterson competed at nationals for the first time in bareback riding and finished 19th in the nation.

"KC had some impressive runs at nationals. He did a great job!" C.J. Aragon, Mesalands Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach said.

The Mesalands Community College Rodeo Team will kick of the 2011-2012 season at home when they host the first Grand Canyon Regional Rodeo of the year, September 16-17, 2011 at the Quay County Fairgrounds.