Ranch cowboy fulfills his American dream

Jess Ramos Rodriguez honored as Sandhills Cowboy

Jul 3, 2023
Jul 3, 2023

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Jesus Manuel Ramos Rodriguez was born to Juan Ramos and Teldora Rodriquez in Ojinaga, Mexico Oct. 22, 1950. “Jesse” or “Jess” was an only child; his mother died when he was 8.

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Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts nine new members

The 18th Annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held June 10, at the 4-H Building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, Nebraska

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