HITTING THE DIRT The only girl to participate in the mutton bustin’ competition falls off near the start of the ride. Macall Becker, 6, of Wellman ended with the best time in the competition LPR photos by Mary Elizabeth Davis TEAM ROPING A horse-and-rider pair start the pursuit as part of the team roping competition Thursday evening at the annual Lamesa Rodeo PRESENTING THE COLORS Riders present the United States and Texas fl ags at the start of the fi rst night of rodeo action at the rodeo arena. NEW QUEEN Gretchen Proctor (left), the 2020 Lamesa Rodeo Queen, hugs Audrey McElwee, 12,