Michael Ortega and Dominic Silva start another year at Mesalands

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Photo courtesy of Dan Hubbell Photography. Michael Ortega and Dominc Silva of Los Lunas, NM, at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY. They finished 19th in the nation in team roping.

TUCUMCARI, NM (08/23/2011)(readMedia)-- Michael Ortega of Jarales, NM, and Dominc Silva of Los Lunas, NM, both 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, Wyoming, in June. Seven out of the eight students finished top 25 in the nation.

Ortega and Silva had their first taste of nationals competing in team roping and finished 19th in the nation.

"Michael and Dominic had some impressive runs at nationals. They 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.