The Yucca CowBelles have announced the winners of its 2023 raffles. The winner of this year’s brand quilt was Tony Karr of Artesia, above. Brand quilts have been made by the CowBelles and Wool Growers since around 1976. Members get together and begin making a new quilt each year in early spring to have it ready for the Eddy County Fair. The quilt is made possible due to the many families and businesses that purchase a brand membership. This membership allows their brand to be part of the quilt. All proceeds from the quilt raffle are used by the Yucca CowBelles as contributions to community organizations and service projects. “We cannot thank the community enough for all the continued support,” said the CowBelles. The winner of the sheep’s pelt was Lynann Bannister, below. Gift certificates for beef from Gregg’s Foods were also won by Terri Franco, Iris Reza, Guillermo Martinez, Amanda Paul and Margie Farris.
