Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2014 Alexandria Tapia

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The 24 year old miss Alexandria Tapia from Santa Fe, New Mexico, was crowned as Miss Rodeo New Mexico at the Clovis Rodeo last June. She is this first Santa Fe native to hold the title since 1969.
Alexandria has a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University in History, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Government. She enjoys hunting and the outdoors as well as riding with friends and family.
Miss Tapia has enjoyed representing the sport of rodeo with various titles since she was fifteen.
With her Degrees and experiences she has gained from traveling her state she plans to fulfill her goal of being an ambassador for her state. Alexandria will compete for Miss Rodeo America in December of 2014.

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