ENMU to host U.S. Bank Family Weekend - Agricultural Day Tailgate

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Published: 27 September 2023 27 September 2023

ENMUFamWeekEastern New Mexico University to host U.S. Bank Family Weekend and Annual Agricultural Day Tailgate sponsored by NM Farm and Livestock Bureau

Portales, NM – September 27, 2023 – Eastern New Mexico University will welcome over 100 families this weekend for their annual U.S. Bank Family Weekend.

Highlights from this year’s US Bank Family Weekend include a family weekend BBQ with the president, the Rally on Main weekend events, a Saturday morning mix and mingle with ENMU faculty and staff, the annual family weekend tailgate party, and admission to the football game vs. Angelo State.



As part of U.S. Bank Family Weekend, U.S. Bank gives away three scholarships, a $1000, $500, and $250 scholarship for the spring 2024 semester. Winners will be selected during the football game on Saturday night.

The 2023 Ag Day tailgate, sponsored by the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, before the ENMU vs. Angelo State football game on Saturday afternoon at the ENMU Football Tailgate lot.

The annual Ag Day tailgate event is hosted by the ENMU Department of Agriculture, Food Science, and Kinesiology and is sponsored by NM Farm and Livestock Bureau; it features the Williamson Livestock Ranch Petting Zoo and several other agricultural businesses from around Eastern New Mexico who will have displays set up during the tailgate.

NM Farm and Livestock Bureau sponsored 100 tickets for 4-H members in Roosevelt County to use to attend the ENMU football game vs. Angelo State.

“We appreciate the business and community support as we welcome back the families of our students,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. “I hope our families and friends enjoy the ENMU hospitality and spirit. The weekend is packed with activities that you don’t want to miss. “

For more information on US Bank Family Weekend, visit enmu.edu/FamilyWeekend.

For more information on ENMU Ag Day, sponsored by the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, visit enmu.edu/AgDay.

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