El Vaquero Monument
Location
Roswell, New Mexico in Cahoon Park. The park is currently under renovation to create an area called "Lest We Forget" where monumental bronze sculptures will be installed. This sculpture is temporarily displayed at the Roswell Public Library.
Size
1.2 Life Size
Client
Spring River Corridor Foundation (SRCF)
Commission Objective
SRCF commissioned a series of five larger-than-life size monuments recognizing the various cultures contributing to the development of the city of Roswell. The figure of the "El Vaquero" represents an 1890's era Hispanic cowboy ready to rope a horse for the days' work. Ranching, cattle and sheep, were significant industries in southeastern New Mexico that advanced the expansion of Roswell.
