Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico - TLBNM

09/05/2026

The 2026 New Mexico State Fair Texas Longhorn Show will be September 19th & 20th

09/04/2026

For Sale 🚨

BEAUTIFUL RED & WHITE TEXAS LONGHORN HEIFER

Strong pedigree. Beautiful horn set. Outstanding young female.

Take a look at this striking red-and-white Texas Longhorn heifer, born June 20, 2025. She is a beautiful young female with an eye-catching color pattern, a clean feminine head, excellent horn direction and an impressive pedigree to back it all up.

She is sired by Point Not, tracing back to Point Mark, Clear Point. Her dam is XC Bubbles, bringing in XC Rio Andy and JP Rio Grande.

She has the kind of look that catches your eye immediately, and as a young female, she offers someone the opportunity to watch her develop while adding a desirable color pattern and proven Longhorn genetics to their program.

DOB: 6/20/2025
S*x: Heifer
Color: Red & White
Sire: Point Not
Dam: XC Bubbles 88.5 TTT
Grade: Registered
Location: Los Lunas NM

A very attractive young female with lots to offer a serious Longhorn program.

With a legendary pedigree like hers you get conformation ,horn, body, color, and milking ability.

I am happy to answer any questions or share my knowledge of this amazing breed of cattle. (505) 401-9331

https://www.arrowheadcattlecompany.com/Default.aspx?AnimalID=160937&Name=535Heifer&sid=35

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

What Is the Purpose of the NMSF Texas Longhorn Show?

When people attend a show, they often think the judges are simply picking the “prettiest” animal. In reality, a show is about evaluating structural correctness, functionality, and breed standards—the traits that help preserve the Texas Longhorn for generations to come.

Judges carefully evaluate each animal from the ground up, looking at things such as:

* Sound feet and leg structure
* Proper hoof shape and angle
* Correct hock and rear leg conformation
* Body balance and muscling
* Breed character and horn development
* Overall soundness and athletic ability

An animal with strong structural correctness is more likely to remain healthy, travel efficiently, reproduce successfully, and have a long, productive life. These evaluations help breeders make informed decisions that improve the breed while preserving the unique characteristics that make the Texas Longhorn so special.

The diagrams below illustrate some of the structural traits judges evaluate in the show ring.

Join the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico (TLBNM) at the New Mexico State Fair on September 19–20 to watch some of the finest Texas Longhorns compete. Whether you’re an experienced breeder or seeing Longhorns for the first time, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how these incredible cattle are evaluated and why preserving sound genetics matters.

We look forward to seeing you there!
-EB

07/24/2026

Dear Fellow Longhorn Breeders.
On behalf of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico, I want to personally invite all of you show folks to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair Texas Longhorn Show - September 19th & 20th!
It's a DOUBLE SHOW this year - one show Saturday and one show Sunday. Make sure when you enter, you enter for BOTH shows.
Quick heads up: ENTRIES CLOSE AT THE END OF THIS MONTH!
Please share and help get the word out! Whether you are bringing cattle or just coming to support, we would love to have you there.
You can find entry information on the New Mexico State Fair website. https://statefair.exponm.com If you need help with entries, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We hope to see you and your Longhorns in Albuquerque!

-Elijah Baca: TLBNM Director (505) 401-9331

Dustin Brewer: President (505)660-3061

Terry Whalen: (505)238-8166

https://statefair.exponm.com/p/participate/competitions/livestock-shows

Welcome to the New Mexico State Fair, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join us Sept 4 - 14, 2025.

07/19/2026

Entries are open 🛑

Entries for the 2026 New Mexico Texas Longhorn Show are open. Here is a step by step video to help you out if it is your first time.

My phone number is (505) 401-9331 if you have any questions regarding the show.

07/19/2026

Entries are open 🛑

Entries for the 2026 New Mexico Texas Longhorn Show are open. They close at the end of the month so make sure you get everything in. The main two reminders are that each animal can only be entered in the haltered or non-haltered not both and read the premium book, all entries are final, they do not issue any refunds. Also a friendly reminder that safety is our top priority so please bring your easy to handle animals. Our main goal is to help promote the breed and have a great time. Dates of the show is Sep 19-20!

07/16/2026

Texas Longhorns are very smart and social animals. They can easily recognize individual people, learn their names, follow voice commands, and tell their herd-mates apart just by the sound of their moos.

Research shows cows can recognize individual human faces and link them to familiar voices.

They are highly trainable. Farmers and ranchers often train oxen and cattle to respond to voice commands like "come," "stop," or directions to turn.

If you call a Longhorn by name every day (especially at feeding time), they will learn to look at you and respond when they hear it.

07/13/2026

The time has finally come, entries for the 2026 New Mexico Texas Longhorn Show are open. They close at the end of the month so make sure you get everything in. The main two reminders are that each animal can only be entered in the haltered or non-haltered not both and read the premium book, all entries are final, they do not issue any refunds. Also a friendly reminder that safety is our top priority so please bring your easy to handle animals. Our main goal is to help promote the breed and have a great time. Dates of the show is Sep 19-20!

https://statefair.exponm.com/p/participate/competitions/livestock-shows