Dustin Payne is the son of Vic Payne and the grandson of Ken Payne. After competing in years of high school rodeo and graduating from high school, Dustin entered his first year of college. More recently in January of 2001, Dustin has decided to take a shot at his own artistic abilities. Currently you can find him sculpting live in one of the three Mountain Trails Galleries. He hopes soon to be painting also.

Dustin was born in southern (Alamogordo) New Mexico in 1981 to parents filled with centuries of ranching heritage. He has been able to live that ranch life as well as becoming one of the best team ropers around. He has lived in Chromo, Colorado for the majority of his life, and like all who live there enjoys hunting, fishing, hik...