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Miss Turquoise Circuit is the offical ambassador for the Turquoise ProRodeo Circuit of the PRCA.
Miss Turquoise Circuit 2024
Tonantzín Candelaria
My name is Tonantzín Candelaria (pronounced Tow-nan-seen), and I am honored to serve as your 2025 Miss Turquoise Circuit! This title has been a long-standing dream of mine, and I am thrilled to officially represent the organization and the sport of rodeo. I am the 22-year-old daughter of Joaquin and Kyola Candelaria.
As a proud Native American, Chicana, and Hispanic woman, I carry the stories and strength of my heritage. My maternal clan is The Parrot clan from Laguna Pueblo and my paternal clan is Fox of the East clan from Santo Domingo Pueblo. My Hispanic roots run deep as a land grant heir of Atrisco Valley and Cubero, New Mexico, and I’m proud to be a fourth-generation Chicana. ¡Que viva Nuevo México!
Beyond celebrating my culture and the sport of rodeo, I also strive to honor my faith as a Christian. I represent my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and pray for His guidance to be the best role model I can be as I embrace this exciting journey. I know none of this would be possible without Him.
As MTC, I plan to attend as many Turquoise Circuit rodeos as possible being on the rodeo road promoting the vision, mission, and goals of the Professional Sport of Rodeo. From school visits, community engagements, rodeo appearances, sponsor visits, rodeo queen events, and more. I can’t wait to meet you all down the rodeo road. If you would like to have me attend your event, please contact mtcboard24@gmail.com.
Who Is Miss Turquoise Circuit?
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Miss Turquoise Circuit is a cowgirl who represents the sport of rodeo throughout Arizona and New Mexico as the official PR Rep of the Turquoise Circuit.
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Throughout her year as MTC, she will travel more than 15,000 miles between Arizona and New Mexico and make more than 50 appearances in front of more than 250,000 people.
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MTC is a talented, personable horsewoman with a vast knowledge of the sport of rodeo, the equine industry, and the States of Arizona and New Mexico.
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As the PR rep for the Turquoise Circuit, she will visit schools, nursing homes, make appearances on television or radio, and work at rodeos.
More Information
Jessica Nehrmeyer
Information about the Miss Turquoise Circuit Pageant
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The MTC Pageant is held in conjunction with the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo in Camp Verde, AZ.
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Contestants must reside in either Arizona or New Mexico and be between the ages of 18 and 26.
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MTC earns many prizes including a saddle, buckle, spurs, a scholarship and so much more!
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The pageant is under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 organization, Borderland Queen Enterprises, Inc. (BQE). As a fundraiser for the pageant, BQE organizes a clinic to help rodeo queens on their learning journey.
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For contestant information/packets, visit the Miss Turquoise Circuit Pageant or send an email to mtcboard24@gmail.com.
