The Vaquero

This cattle herder has his origins in Spain and is the precursor of the American cowboy. As the methodology of driving cattle was refined in Mexico and thus remained a cultural mainstay in the Southwest, the bronze statue is a symbol paying homage to the way of life in these parts. He was created by Mike Hamby in 2008 and is a part of the collection of bronze sculptures on Main Street. (Submitted by Briahna Renee)