The 2026 Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royalty Court Queen Jewel Jaramillo, Princess Annaka Preston, Sweetheart Jennifer Miera and Jr. Sweetheart Gaia Jakulewicz. Courtesy/LAC
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COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County held the 4th Annual Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royalty Court Competition on May 16.
The competition had seven registrants: two for Jr. Sweetheart, one for Sweetheart, one for Princess, and three for Queen. Each contestant gave a formal speech before a panel of judges and spectators; each contestant had a personal interview with the judges and competed in a horsemanship contest.
Crowned Court for 2026:
- Queen: Jewel Jaramillo;
- Princess – Annaka Preston;
- Sweetheart – Jennifer Miera; and
- Jr. Sweetheart – Gaia Jakulewicz.
They were all crowned Saturday, May 16, by judges Courtney Gurule and Rebekah Fefino.
The 2026 Northern New Mexico Royalty Court will be presented this evening, June 12 at the Los Alamos Summer Concert and will present throughout the series to help promote the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo, scheduled to be held Aug. 7-9, 2026.