Today's Sports

The San Miguel/Mora County Fair horse show, held Aug. 7-8, drew a number of spectators and participants ranging in age from 8 to 19 years old. The horse show’s organizers credit volunteer helpers and participants’ parents for helping to make the event a success.

After cracking the top five in the National Physique Committee’s Austin Nationals this month, Larry Gonzales opted out of his usual meal — boneless, skinless boiled chicken breasts — and treated himself to not one, but two slices of cheesecake.

More than 100 golfers are due to compete in the annual  Pendaries Pro-Am tournament, set to begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the Pendaries Golf Course in Rociada.

Entering its sixth year, the Pendaries Pro-Am has — through the help of sponsors — raised more than $20,000 for charity, said local golf pro Larry Webb.

For the first three years, the Rotary Club administered the tourney’s donation. The past two years, it’s been the Adele Ilfeld Foundation. Much of the proceeds have benefitted indigent health care funding, Webb said.

“Perseverance,” the professional boxing card set for Friday, Aug. 28, at the Wilson Complex, is taking shape, and Las Vegas’ Crespin siblings now know their opponents.

Amanda Crespin, 18, will make her professional debut against fellow 126-pounder Shannon Sangre of Los Lunas, boxing promoter Lenny Fresquez Productions announced late this past week. Sangre is also new to the pro ranks.