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The ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association is an independent non-profit, charitable organization recognized
by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an eligible 501(c)(3) entity. The mission of the Association
is to promote Sul Ross State University and to raise funds to be disbursed to deserving Agricultural
students and rodeo participants by the University. Neither the Board, nor the membership, of the
Association has any part in the selection of scholarship recipients. Membership to the Association
is open to all individuals interested in the mission and activities of the Association.
Membership is $50 annually. New or renewal memberships can be sent to:
ANRS & Rodeo Exes Treasurer
PO Box 539
Fort Stockton, Texas 79735
Additional information regarding the Association can be obtained from the same address.
James came to Sul Ross from Baird, Texas, and was a member of the Sul Ross Rodeo Team in 1949, as a Bull Rider. He was leading the region when his coach discovered that his grades were not quite good enough for him to compete at the National Finals. Harley May agreed to ride in this place and to give him the buckle if he won. Jim is still proud owner of the coveted buckle. He was however on the 1951 NIRA Championship Team.
James and Gene Newman owned the San Angelo Livestock Auction from 1958-1960. He began ranching in Alpine in 1960, on property leased from the Neville Haynes ranch. In 1965 he bought the property and moved to Fort Davis. Since that time he and his family have operated, owned and leased property in several locations in West Texas.
James has been on the Board of Directors of the Fort Davis State Bank since 1962, and is presently Chairman of the Board. He also served on the National Limousin Association Board of Directors from 1978-1986. He raises registered and commercial Limousin cattle of exceptional quality,
James is an outstanding supporter of Sul Ross – serving on the Sul Ross Ag Advisory Board. He has given generously of his time and has donated livestock for the betterment of the Sul Ross livestock program. His ranches have participated in the Sul Ross Bull Test and the “Hoof to Hook” steer program.
Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor which can be bestowed on an individual by the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association. This honor is for ANRS graduates or friends and recognizes those who have represented the Association, the ANRS Department, or Sul Ross State University with distinction through their personal and/or professional achievements which brought honor to our University. Nominations may be submitted by any member at any time. The ANRS & Rodeo Exes Board of Directors will periodically review nominations and determines inductees into the Hall of Fame. Inductions are not necessarily held annually, but rather when a sufficient pool of inductees is obtained. The induction ceremony is at the Annual Reunion held the last weekend of July in Alpine.
Make a nomination for a deservation individual for induction into the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Hall of Fame!
There is certainly room among these fine individuals for additional honorees. Please give some consideration to nominating a deserving individual for induction into the Hall of Fame.
