Rodeo Tamaya returns to Santa Ana Pueblo for summer Thursdays
Rodeo Tamaya returned to Santa Ana Pueblo for Thursday nights, with ticket sales funding horse rescue work and drawing summer traffic to The Stables at Tamaya.
Rodeo Tamaya returned to Santa Ana Pueblo as a weekly summer draw, giving Sandoval County residents and visitors a close-to-home Thursday night outing that also feeds money back into horse rehabilitation. The series began June 11 and is scheduled to run through Aug. 13, with public rodeos set for 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday at The Stables at Tamaya, part of Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa.
The setup gives the event a dual purpose that reaches beyond entertainment. Tamaya Horse Rehab says all ticket proceeds support its horse rehabilitation program, linking each rodeo admission to the care of rescued animals. Hyatt’s Tamaya Experiences page says the nonprofit has rescued more than 100 horses since it began, and KOAT has described the group as helping horses neglected or abandoned elsewhere in New Mexico.
That mix of tourism and rescue work makes the rodeo more than a one-night spectacle. The Stables at Tamaya is operated in partnership with Hyatt Regency Tamaya and also offers horseback rides, turning the property into a summer destination where a rodeo crowd can spend the evening and, potentially, bring business to the broader Santa Ana Pueblo area. A related event listing places the venue at 1300 Tuyuna Trail in Santa Ana Pueblo.
Tamaya Horse Rehab has framed the series as a return to the state’s ranching and Western traditions, and earlier material from the organization describes the rodeo format as including grand entry, steer roping, team roping, barrel racing and kid-friendly stick pony races. That familiar lineup suggests the series is built for repeat attendance, especially for families looking for a regular outdoor option during the summer months.
For Sandoval County, the value is practical as much as cultural. A recurring rodeo on Thursday nights can keep visitors on the south end of the county, encourage spending at nearby businesses and give local residents a reliable event that does not require a long drive. At the same time, the program helps sustain a nonprofit centered on animal rescue and rehabilitation, a combination that fits Santa Ana Pueblo’s role as both a visitor destination and a community institution.
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