June / July 2014 New Mexico Farm & Ranch

™ ® June/July 2014

Volume 71, No. 6

Scholarship Recipients Announced

by Dalene Hodnett, Director of Communications and Media Relations We’ve all seen the statistics about how our nation’s farmers and ranchers are declining in numbers while the world’s population is rising. A common concern is how we will feed 9 billion people by 2050 if, for example, the average age of a New Mexico agriculturist is currently 57. One of the answers is by educating the future about the importance of food production. This year’s New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau scholarship recipients are well on their way to being part of the answer.

LynnMarie Jarratt, (upper right photo) received the John Augustine Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and is headed to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology to study Biotechnological Engineering. “I believe that pursuing the blending of emerging technologies with biological processes will provide a path to a greater quality of life and security for my community and our society as a whole,” said Jarratt.

Raised near Los Lunas on a dairy owned by her mother, Janet Jarratt, a NMF&LB State Board member, LynnMarie writes “Even if I work in a field not directly aiding agriculture, I will always understand and love the principals and ethics instilled in me from my agricultural upbringing. As the third generation on our family farm, I appreciate how much agriculture has evolved, from the horse-drawn plow of my grandfather to the no-till drill and laser services we use today. One of the greatest threats to agriculture today comes from the naivety of people who do not understand farming, where their food comes from ofrthe ancillary benefits to wildlife

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IDEAS AND ELBOW GREASE

The President’s Column

By Michael S. White, President

So What Went Wrong In the aftermath of the Organ Mountains being designated a National Monument by President Obama through the Antiquities Act, many are asking what went wrong? Didn’t people understand that when land is acquired by the Federal Government that the tax base shrinks and there is less revenue for the state? Don’t they know that attendance at National Monuments has been in a steady rate of decline and that it will never meet projected revenue expectations? Were they aware that ranchers pay fees to use the land for grazing but that grazing becomes unfeasible when lands are managed for preservation?

The answer is yes, a portion of the population knew those things, but they were overwhelmed by a vocal, well-funded minority.

Led by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, this minority convinced law makers that the majority of residents wanted the monument. This was patently false. A survey conducted by the Las Cruces Sun News – after the monument had been designated, showed that 52% of respondents did not favor the monument, while only 45% did. Of those who did favor the monument, a poll by GOAL Advocacy showed that two-thirds of them wanted the designation to be achieved through the legislative process rather than through presidential proclamation. But when the politicians are on your payroll, it’s easy to convince them. Jeff Steinborn, State Representative for the Las Cruces area, is the NMWA’s Southern NM Director. Nathan Small, a Las Cruces City Councilor, is the Wilderness Protection Coordinator for NMWA. Bill Soules, a NM Senator for the Dona Ana County area, is the brother of David Soules, a member of the NMWA Board of Directors. (The Soules family is very politically active – their sister Merrie Lee Soules ran in the Democratic Primary for PRC Commissioner but lost to Sandy Farm & Ranch Page 2

Jones). Senator Martin Heinrich was Chairman of the NMWA in 2001, and in 2012 his campaign received its largest donation ($154,374) from the League of Conservation Voters.

Not only is the NMWA well-connected, they are well funded. With revenue in excess of $1 million for 2013, they could afford countless television, radio and newspaper commercials. When Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel visited Las Cruces for a listening session, the NMWA bused in “stakeholders” from Silver City, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. One million dollars buys a lot of activism.

Dona Ana County Farm & Livestock Bureau and their President, Bud Deerman, are to be commended for their efforts to push back against the monument designation. Members wrote letters to the editor, attended meetings to voice the concerns of local farmers and ranchers, and met with radio talk show hosts and newspaper editors to spread awareness of the issues. NMF&LB funded full page ads in the newspaper and contributed to a radio campaign that encouraged like-minded citizens to call their local law-makers. State office staff coordinated countless meetings with Mesilla Valley ranchers and farmers, served as guests on numerous radio talk shows, and managed social media efforts to sound the alarm about the consequences of a monument designation.

Residents were made aware that the land use plan would threaten the existence of ranching, would cause public safety concerns since current dams along the Organ Mountains watershed could not be managed with modern equipment and that designation would open a corridor for increased drug smuggling along the border. But in the end it came down to a president with a pen. “I have preserved more than 3 million acres of public lands for future generations, and I am not done,” said President Obama during his statement prior to signing the proclamation.

So what’s next? The NMWA is not satisfied with the naming of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monuments.

Next on their list is Otero Mesa. From the NMWA website “Our campaign to protect Otero Mesa has been ongoing since 2001, when the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance helped form the Coalition for Otero Mesa, a broad coalition of hunters, ranchers, conservationists, and state leaders. The Coalition has led the way in preserving this last great desert grassland as our nation’s next National Monument, a designation the President can proclaim

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THE AG AGENDA

By Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation -------------------------------------------

Agriculture’s Time in the Sun Ladies and gentlemen, start your grills!

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations, family reunions, neighborhood gatherings and any other excuse to get together and enjoy the summertime foods we love. I’m partial to a thick beef rib eye, and somehow it seems to taste even better if it has those crosshatched grill marks on both sides.

Summer is the perfect time to recognize the abundance provided by America’s farmers and ranchers. Tomato vines are dripping with fruit. The corn is ripe and sweet. Seasonal ice cream stands are open.

Agricultural bounty is all around us.

Independence Day As we celebrate our nation’s 238th birthday, the words of the document that established the United States as a new nation – the Declaration of Independence – seem especially applicable to farmers and ranchers. The Continental Congress wrote, “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Nothing is more essential to life than food and, therefore, agriculture.

Farmers and ranchers have a special appreciation for liberty – the freedom to be productive and profitable. Also, it’s much easier to pursue happiness when you are free from hunger.

While we celebrate the declaration of American independence from Britain, it is also fitting to recognize how farmers and ranchers, who produce the bounty we enjoy, also give us our personal independence. Because farmers have chosen to work the land for a living, others are free to pursue other careers and interests – whatever constitutes their personal pursuit of happiness.

United States of Agriculture Sometimes it seems that Americans aren’t very united in our views about food, or the farmers and ranchers who provide our food security. There is much healthy June/July 2014

debate about what we should eat, how it should be produced, etc. It is because of our abundant food supply and farmers’ amazing productivity that we are able to have those debates. If we didn’t live in the land of plenty, and plenty of choices, our national conversation would be very different than it is today.

We can and should have those debates, but let’s also recognize how food brings us together, especially at certain times of the year. Let’s celebrate the things that make us uniquely American, such as our love for a pie made from fresh summer berries or that burger on the grill. Let’s also remember to thank the farmers and ranchers who work and face risks that would keep most people awake at night, so all of us can fill our picnic plates.

Happy birthday, America!

In Remembrance

Louis Oliver, 89 passed away June 2, 2014 at Gila Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born April 14, 1925 in Balmorhea, Texas. On May 16, 1949 he married Myrtle Sullivan in Hotsprings, NM. Following their marriage they ranched with Louis’ parents, Dan and Loree Oliver, in Pie Town, NM. From there they moved to Cliff where Louis owned and operated a gas station, started a well drilling business and continued ranching operations in Pie Town and Quemado. They lived and worked in Cliff for 18 years. While in Cliff, Louis and Myrtle bought a ranch in the Mimbres Valley in 1971. In the following years they ran the family ranch as well as owning and operating a well drilling business. Louis loved to hunt lions and to spend time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was a longtime member of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau State Board. He is survived by his loving wife Myrtle of the ranch in the Mimbres Valley, daughters; Nina Biebelle and husband Randy of Corona, NM and Sudi Colby and husband Dean of Los Angeles, CA., grandchildren Wayne Oliver (Breena) of Texas, Brandon Biebelle (Shay) of Mimbres, Kelly Bradymire (Jeremiah) of Hawaii. Also surviving him are his great-grandchildren Daniel, Wyatt, Colton, and Dillion Oliver, Clair and Amy Biebelle, and numerous cousins and niece, Dana Duncan (Hoffman). He is preceded in death by his son Danny Oliver.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation of your choice in Louis’ memory.

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Worker’s Compensation Insurance - The Truth

by Chad Smith, NMF&LB CEO

New Mexico’s farmers, ranchers and dairy producers are facing confusion about the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act and whether or not agricultural businesses are exempt. Part of the confusion stems from the way the law is written. Part of it is due to a deliberate misinformation campaign initiated by the Center on Law and Poverty.

According to “A Guidebook for Employers in New Mexico,” published by the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration, “Farm and ranch laborers are specifically exempted from coverage if they spend the majority of their time in actual growing and harvesting produce, meat or dairy products.” It is clear by this statement that the majority of New Mexico’s agricultural employers are not required by law to participate in Workers’ Comp. However many agricultural employers do provide health care for their employees. Often

these are long-term workers who are treated more like family members and may have worked at the farm, dairy or ranch for decades.

The confusion began when a New Mexico District Court declared the agricultural exemption unconstitutional. The Center on Law and Poverty jumped on this bandwagon and distributed letters claiming that agricultural workers must now be covered. This is disingenuous. The lawyers at the Center on Law and Poverty know just as well as we do that district court judges do not make, or overturn, laws. The statute set forth by the state’s constitution stands until altered through the legislative process.

Regardless of the letters and press releases generated by activist organizations hailing the activities of activist judges, the law, as detailed by the constitution of the great state of New Mexico, remains the law.

Scholarship Winners Continued provided by agriculture. I will always be a knowledgeable advocate for a profitable agriculture and rural industry.”

Also the recipient of the John Augustine Scholarship, Brannick Sweetser, (upper left photo), will attend Texas A&M University this fall with the intention of eventually receiving his PhD in Agricultural Economics. “Throughout my upbringing I have been constantly immersed in agriculture. I grew up on a small farm and have been an active member in 4-H and FFA.” Brannick’s parents, John and Candie Sweetser own a farm near Deming and John is a NMF&LB State Board member. Brannick says “Through my experiences in these endeavors I have decided to pursue a career in Agricultural Economics. I would like to help others make wise economic decisions to help the agricultural industry prosper. My goal is to help young people pursue agricultural careers like myself and help assist the industry. Agriculture has been a big part of my life and I want to continue to stay in this very important Farm & Ranch Page 4

field of work.”

Angelique Amado, (pictured on cover page, bottom left), recipient of a $500 scholarship, plans to study Chemistry at New Mexico State University. As a chemist, Angelique plans to “Be of assistance through research and in conducting experiments to genetically modify crops. Genetically modifying crops can cause the crop to grow in harsher environments, grow larger as well as faster, and benefit the farmer by being able to grow more on the same amount of land. This would lower the farmer’s cost for resources such as fertilizer, water, pesticides, etc.”

While our other recipients are embarking on their college journey this coming fall, Elizabeth Pantoja, (pictured on cover page, bottom right) is well on her way to earning her degree in Agriculture Education from Eastern New Mexico University. Elizabeth expects to graduate next May and has been a consistent member of the ENMU Dean’s List. She believes that as an

agriculture educator “Ensuring that students not only learn but also understand what the agricultural industry is will be the biggest promotion of the industry. There is nothing in this world more useful than an open mind willing to learn and that learns all that is made available to them. Growing up I realized that educators are the least appreciated members of society, but they are also those who give the most to ensure this world is educated.

I’m choosing to go into the agricultural education field because it ties in two of the most vital aspects we have in this world. To be able to educate youth about the importance of agriculture and education will be of the utmost benefit to society.”

Congratulations to all of our recipients.

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Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Update

by Danielle Lowry, Chair

This has been a busy year so far for the YF&R committee. We met in Ruidoso in April for a planning weekend/ retreat. The committee set some great goals for the next year as well as some 5 year goals. We drafted a set of guidelines for officers/committee members and plan to have these finalized by annual meeting. We are looking for some more members for our committee, and we would really like to get YF&R groups started in several of the counties! We would like to get some really energetic and hard working young farmers and ranchers to participate in our group. If you are interested in becoming a committee member or starting a YF&R group in your county, please give one of us a call and we will get you all of the information and help you need.

Our committee members kept very busy during summer conference! We

want to thank everyone for your donations to and participation in the cake walk and silent auction. We kicked off our raffle during the conference and we will be drawing for these amazing prizes at Ag Fest in February. Tickets will be available through your county boards, or you can contact any of the committee members to purchase tickets.

This year the committee hosted a breakout session at the Summer Conference. We chose to do an interactive leadership strength training. After learning what our strengths and weaknesses are we will be able to better work together in our counties and committees. Our committee is looking forward to exploring different options for breakout sessions next year, possibly tackling some of the current issues and legislation.

While enjoying this warm weather jackets might be the furthest thing from your mind, but now is a great time to order your NMF&LB jackets!

The YF&R committee is selling these jackets for $60. If you would like to order one, please send me an email at danielle.lowry@aol.com.

Again, you for your continued support of the Young Farmers and Ranchers committee.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

The following family farms, ranches and individuals gave a combined donation of $1,000 to host the registration portion of our Summer Conference.

Thank you so much for your support.

Socorro County Farm Bureau Snake Ranch Farm Stores ™ Richard T. Ritter, CPA Harris Farms Fite Ranch B&B Kloss Farms Tigner Cattle Company T & M Cattle

Traci Curry shares NMAITC resources with Haley Montes. Margene Harris, Tammy Wier, Carlina Harris and Earlene Ellett enjoy the WLC Luncheon. Sharon King, Dennis Harris and Anita Hand talk politics while Kelli Goodpasture and Shelly Hathorn talk shop.

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The Dinner and Dance portion of the Summer Conference was a big hit. It started off with a Cake Walk Fundraiser that benefitted the Young Farmer & Rancher Committee. Supporters donated 25 cakes and participants, seen above paid $2.00 for a chance to win a cake. YF&R earned $485 and the walkers had a great time. The band was enjoyed by Brian and Lyn Greene (upper left), Tammy and James Wier (upper right), Dee and Krystie Wear (right), and Sean Reagan and his fiancee Katie Dunn (left).

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau would like to say THANKS! Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply partnered with Purina to sponsor the Dance at the Summer Conference.

We appreciate all you do for New Mexico’s Farmers and Ranchers.

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Thank You Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for sponsoring the Audio portion of the Summer Conference.

We appreciate your support.

Women’s Leadership Committee Fundraiser Quilt “Land of Enchantment” is the theme for this year’s WLC fundraiser quilt. “We are so excited about the quilt we have to raffle this year, it is gorgeous and we know it will be popular with those who have purchased tickets in the past,” said Anita Hand, Chair of the WLC. Donna Barnitz and Colleen Konetzni have again produced a work of art that reflects farming and ranching in our fair state.

Tickets for the quilt are $5 each or three for $10 and the winning ticket will be drawn at AgFest in Santa Fe on Tuesday, February 17th.

Proceeds from the raffle help fund participation in the various Women’s Leadership Committee activities such as Boot Camp, the AFBF WLC national meeting and the Women in Ag Leadership Conference.

The WLC also uses these funds to support the Ronald McDonald House during the annual “Our Food Link” event. Tickets are available from several WLC members, County Presidents, and Regional Directors. Tickets will also be available at the NMF&LB Annual Meeting in November as well as AgFest.

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New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau

PHOTO CONTEST! Featuring the faces and families of New Mexico farms and ranches.

First place will win a YETI Tundra 65 Quart Cooler valued at $400, second place will win a 16 GB Mini iPad valued at $250, and third place will win a Coleman Roadtrip propane grill valued at $150.

The contest will run July 1 through August 15, winners will be announced on August 18th.

Please go to nmflb.org for details.

NMF&LB staff and their immediate family are not eligible.

NMF&LB Announces New Employee NM Farm and Livestock Bureau is excited to announce that Zachary Riley is the new Director of Government Affairs and Regional Director. “Before working as a lobbyist for agricultural organizations, Zach was on the side of agriculture during his tenure with U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce. While with Pearce he worked on many special projects to insure that production agriculture remains a part of our state’s landscape, all the while helping protect private property rights,” Chad Smith, NMFLB CEO. Zach was raised on a family ranch in south eastern New Mexico and graduated from Wayland Baptist University where he studied business and political science. “I’m excited about representing the members of New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau.

As a FFA member and 4-H Ambassador, I have a passion for agriculture and am looking forward to a long career with this organization,” said Zach.

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Don’t let the next generation of New Mexico farmers and ranchers disappear.

Renew your membership today!

To learn more about New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau membership benefits go to www.nmflb.org or contact Theresa Widner, Director of Membership at 575-532-4703.

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A Guest Editorial by Aron Balok

There is a fine line between, “not being a quitter” and “not knowing when to quit.” I think Americans are more and more slipping from the former into the latter. I have read that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing, over and over and expecting different results. Our Government gives us many shining examples of just that. The endangered species act is one, as is our education system. I have given a lot of thought to both. Unfortunately, both are examples of not knowing when to quit, but the main problem is that we only attempt solutions that involve the Government.

Take education, I have long felt that teachers are underpaid.

Teachers should earn over $100,000 a year. Teaching jobs should be highly sought and teachers should be easily replaced.

This would attract the best and brightest to the profession and make them accountable to produce results. This is where it falls apart. How do you make them accountable? Test scores? How can you compare test scores from kids that may or may not be getting help at home? You can take the brightest student around and if he or she doesn’t have parents that support them, they will not do well. So any attempts to overhaul our education system have been doomed to fail, because we are asking our teachers to raise kids for us. They can’t!

Then we have our old friend the endangered species act or ESA, as it has come to be known. I think we can all agree with the basic concept - if we can keep from hurting a species as we go about our lives, we should try our best not to hurt it. What this law doesn’t take into account is what is really happening to the species. The assumption is that an imperiled species is only endangered because of man. Never mind that it may be on its last evolutionary leg, we must save it! The fact is, it may not be saveable! What is worse, the ESA has become nothing more than a club, used to beat society over the head with, wielded by groups seeking to profit from making a political statement.

Both issues have taken on a life of their own. Nobody is willing to face facts and admit that what has been done is not working and that spending more tax dollars does not equal success. I don’t see an end in sight. Nobody is going to make that call, that some students should fail and that some species will go extinct.

What’s even worse, nobody is willing to lay claim to a failed plan. “The plan was good, BUT….” My dad was fond of saying “everyone has a good idea, that won’t work.” That doesn’t apply to government; they have all the best plans that only fail due to someone else. We, as Americans must be willing to admit when we we’re wrong and be willing to take action to fix the problem and stop pointing fingers and placing blame. We are the solution, not a government program! I am reminded of the cartoon character, Homer Simpson, when he lamented “this is everyone’s fault but mine….”

But once again, I’m just arguing with the wind.

Save the Date!

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau will host our Annual Meeting at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, November 20-21, 2014.

Hope to see you there!

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Office: (575) 622-4416 Mobile: (575) 626-7828 Email: cwaide@dfn.com

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Dennis Gallegos (505) 685-0717

Registered Polled Herefords

Bloodlines are of the following: Remittal Sally, Remittal Governor, Victor & SHF King

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SALT CREEK CATTLE & GENETICS LLC

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Cell: 405-274-9338 billy@oksaltcreek.com

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CRAIG INDEPENDENT TIRE CO., INC 19236 HIGHWAY 314 BELEN, NM 87002-8240 (505) 864-1366

561 ALLEN AYRES RD W ESTANCIA, NM 87016-8007 (505) 384-2811

MESILLA VALLEY COMMERCIAL TIRE 6375 WEST PICACHO LAS CRUCES, NM 88007 (505) 524-3548

GARFIELD GARAGE, INC.

8885 HIGHWAY 187 GARFIELD, NM 87936-9800 (575) 267-4756

COBURN AUTOMOTIVE

TINLEY-TEE TIRE CO.

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new (Pssstttt... Check out our in the Classroom has created logos Ag al tion Na anization,

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NMAITC 2014 Workshop on Wheels Tues & Wed, July 29 & 30 in Clovis and Portales Day 1- Meet the Ag Experts: Workshops, Presenters, Speakers

Current classroom teachers can register at nmaitc. org/workshops

Educators will learn how to do agriculture-based hands-on activities designed for K-12 classrooms.

Day 2- Charter Bus Ag-Related Tours

Educators will visit a dairy, livestock auction, and learn about peanut grading and processing.

Registration is $20.

This workshop will give educators the opportunity to meet community members that want to connect and share their area of expertise of agriculture using lessons, activities and tours.

WRONG cont. from page 2 without Congressional legislation by invoking the American Antiquities Act.” Followed by the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area, a 46,000-acre portion of Taos County in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Also in their sights – the proposed Chaco Canyon Wilderness. The list goes on and on.

What can we do? First we need to elect politicians who understand our issues. It’s easy to get busy, ignore the process, and then try to educate whomever gets elected, but as we’ve seen that doesn’t work very well. It’s better to elect one of our own. Secondly, we need to be proactive at the beginning of the process instead of being behind the curve as in the past.

So please become aware of these types of movements in your own community. Get involved, get social, become an activist! Together we can prevent initiatives which hurt our industry and our way of life.

Please note that Jim Lane’s contract expired on May 31, 2014, at which time we elected not to renew. Although Mr. Lane no longer represents NMF&LB we would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his previous work on our behalf regarding Endangered Species Act issues.

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Hershey, Pennsylvania Here We Come! The New Mexico Ag Teach-

er of the Year, Annette Candelaria-Joyner and Renee Greenwald, a program assistant from the Sierra County Extension Office will be attending the 2014 NAITC conference. They will learn “The Sweet Story of Agriculture” AND also bring valuable information back to share with New Mexico teachers.

Both will be making useful contributions to upcoming newsletters!

Sign up to receive our e-newsletter at http://www.nmaitc.org/ nmaitc_newsletters.php so you can stay up-to-date with NMAITC!

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David Sterrett, Member Since 1995

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New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Member BENEFIT: 15% DISCOUNT OFF OF ALL SERVICES Fast - No Appointment Needed

EMPLOYEE SERVICE BENEFITS at JIFFY LUBE • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reduced downtime (most vehicles can be serviced in 10 to 15 minutes) 21 Locations in the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area 3 Locations in Santa Fe and 1 in Pojoaque 3 Locations in Las Cruces and 3 in Farmington Simply show your member ID to receive the discount Manufacturers service recommendations review based on vehicles current mileage.

Vehicle maintenance history simplifies record keeping (available at any store) Trained technicians certified by Jiffy Lube International, Inc. ASE training programs Jiffy Lube uses top quality products that meet or exceed vehicle warranty requirements Free fluid refills between oil changes Other services provided at Jiffy Lube include, Transmissions services, Radiator services, Tire Rotations, Belts (most cars), Fuel Filters (most cars), Fuel System Cleaning, Air Filters, Wiper Blades, Light Bulb replacement (most), Gear Box fluid replacement.

Discount pricing on auto glass replacement through our sister company Technaglass.

To obtain glass at the employee price simply call 505-974-1863 for a quote and to schedule an appointment.

Jiffy Lube properly disposes all waste products in accordance with EPA regulations. Waste oil is collected and sent for recycle or reuse in industry.

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Here’s to bringing up the sun.

Here’s to muddy boots and grease-stained hands.

Here’s to caring for this great land.

Here’s to protecting what you live for.

We’re proud of our agricultural roots, and proud to be the insurance company so many families rely on to protect them from the unexpected. Here’s to protecting you and all you do.

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ISSN 0028-6192 2220 N. TELSHOR BLVD. • LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 575.532.4700 • FAX: 575.532.4710 PUBLISHER: New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau New Mexico Farm & Ranch is published monthly. Yearly subscription is $24.00.

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U.S. Postage PAID, bulk rate, PERMIT #31, Las Cruces, NM 88001. FORWARDING/RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED, ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED. OFFICERS Michael White President, Dexter Craig Ogden 1st Vice President, Loving Larry Reagan 2nd Vice President, Ft. Sumner Farm & Ranch Page 20

Chad Smith Chief Executive Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Donnie Bidegain, Tucumcari Greg Daviet, Las Cruces Jim Ellett, Hope Duane Frost, Claunch Anita Hand, Datil Leon Hemann, McDonald Brad Houston, Roswell George Jackson, Lordsburg Janet Jarratt, Los Lunas Deena Kinman, Elida Boe Lopez, Springer Danielle Lowry, Albuquerque Donald Martinez, El Rito Steve Myrick, Clovis Tommy Ortiz, Las Vegas Troy Sauble, Maxwell Paula Sichler, San Antonio John Sweetser, Deming Jim Taylor, Albuquerque Tom Wilton, Ft. Sumner John York, Mimbres

REGIONAL DIRECTORS Joel Alderete, Roswell Benjie Segovia, Las Cruces Zach Riley, Albuquerque Theresa Widner Director of Membership Services Carmen Macias Comptroller Dalene Hodnett Director of Communications and Media Relations Traci Curry Director, Ag in the Classroom Traci Tuttle-van der Ploeg Coordinator, Ag in the Classroom Anita Hand, Chair Women’s Leadership Committee Danielle Lowry, Chair Young Farmer & Rancher Committee

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