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NEW MEXICO STOCKMAN P.O. Box 7127, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-243-9515 Fax: 505-349-3060 E-mail: caren­@aaalivestock.com

Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association nmcga20@gmail.com P.O. Box 850, Moriarty NM 87035 Office: 505.247.0584 , Fax: 505.842.1766 Physical Location: 809 First Street, Moriarty NM 87035 Pres­i­dent, Bronson Corn

DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message

by Bronson Corn, President

12 Just the Facts ... & Then Some

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. nmwgi@nmagriculture.org P.O. Box 850, Moriarty NM 87035 Office: 505.247.0584 , Fax: 505.842.1766 Physical Location 809 First Street, Moriarty NM 87035 President, Antonio Manzanares

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 19 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 22 News Update: Purina $20,000 in Scholarships; Court Shuts Down Utility Rate Hike 30 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

by Don Bullis

n New Mexico Federal Lands Council newmexicofederallandscouncil@gmail.com 3417 Avenida Charada NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 President, Ty Bays

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33 Riding Herd

EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING

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Publisher: Caren Cowan Publisher Emeritus: Chuck Stocks Advertising Representatives: Chris Martinez Melinda Martinez Contributing Editors: Carol Wilson Callie Gnatkowski-Gibson Howard Hutchinson Lee Pitts

38 Collectors Corner

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39 View From the Backside

by Barry Denton

40 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

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42 In Memoriam 50 Marketplace 52 Seedstock Guide 54 Real Estate Guide 66 In The Arena

Chris Martinez at 505-243-9515 or chris@aaalivestock.com

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14 NMSU to Host Youth Ranch Management Camp June 9-14 17 2024 NMCGA Heritage Buckle Contest 21 The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Announces Dr. Rick Machen as Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Director

by Howard Hutchinson

28 The Vieth Family Uses Modern Technology on Their Innovative Dairy Farm Source: Dairy Farmers of America

34 SEC Chair Drags Climate Rule Across the Finish Line Despite Objections from Commissioners

by Amanda Gerut, This story was originally featured on Fortune.com

35 Red States Slap SEC’s Latest Climate Rule With Legal Challenge Within Hours of It Going Live

by Nick Pope, originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation

36 New Financial Management Course for US Farmers and Ranchers Created Source: Noble Foundation

37 Remembering Linda Davis, Best Cowboy on the Place

by Sherry Robinson, All She Wrote, Rio Grande Sun

46 Nominations Open for National Golden Spur and Working Cowboy Awards 47 Remove the Guesswork From Choosing the Best Fly Control for Cattle Source: Purina

48 Biden 30x30 Land Grab Now Totals 24 Million Acres Source: Protect The Harvest

50 Reducing Mature Weight and Increasing Cow Productivity

by Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist / Cow Calf Corner

60 New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Mid-Year Meeting 62 New Mexico Junior High Rodeo Association – Haize Price

by Julie Carter

65 Efforts Underway to Save Sequoias; Anti-Foresty Groups Sue to Block Projects

by Nick Smith, Healthy Forests, Heathy Communities

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Bronson Corn NMCGA President

Bronson Corn President Roswell Tom Paterson President-Elect Luna Dave Kenneke NW Vice President Cimarron Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr SW Vice President Datil Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Becky King-Spindle Vice President at Large Moriarty Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Loren Patterson Immediate Past President Corona Randell Major Past President

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Family

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e in the agriculture community are a tight knit family, we go through struggles in our day-to-day lives that most people can’t fathom. Like a family, there are times when we don’t see eye to eye.

Sometimes our neighbors look at us and wonder why are you doing it like that? Sometimes we have petty arguments with each other. Sometimes we say things that we don’t mean. Most of us are competitive, which can be a good and a bad thing. The good part about it is that we always strive to do better, but the bad part is that sometimes our emotions get the best of us. Does this sound like your family?

With that being said, there is nobody you want in your corner more than your family! I think the rest of the country has learned this valuable lesson from those of us in agriculture.

When tragedy strikes we stick together. I’m not talking about helping each other out every now and again, I’m talking about being there and readily doing what is needed! The ranching community put together one of the largest donations ever seen, and it was directed to those affected by the fire in Texas and Oklahoma. When hell hit, God showed up in a truly powerful way! Only 1.5 percent of the American population feeds the other 98.5 percent, and that 1.5 percent showed up in force.

I personally know several families that were affected by this fire, and they all on multiple occasions stated that to see the sheer volume of help in the form of feed, supplies, and warm bodies that showed up to help in such a short amount of time could only be explained as a God thing! All of us Cowboys and Cowgirls couldn’t do what we do without faith, our faith in our family, our faith in our community, and our faith in God! For those of you who have graciously donated your time or your resources, I think I speak for all of those in Texas and Oklahoma who have received help by saying thank you, and God bless you. I’m going to steal a line from three of my friends that lost nearly all their ranches, and just over 200 cows to the fire, “The saying ‘Panhandle Strong’ is so true, but it’s not just here in the Panhandle, it’s everywhere! We in the agriculture community take care of each other, and that’s just what’s happening”.

Please continue to pray for all those affected by these fires. Pray for them mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.

God Bless and Y’all! Have a Good’un!

Bronson Corn

Bronson Corn, NMCGA President

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

Mexican Wolf Compensation on a New Course; New Funding Available

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he Mexican wolf/Livestock Coexistence Council is no more. The County Livestock Loss Authority (CLLA) is now handling livestock damages from Mexican wolves in New Mexico. Through a joint powers agreement, Catron, Sierra and Socorro Counties formed the CLLA in late 2022. The CLLA has a board of five members.

The directors are Audrey McQueen, Catron County; Jim Paxton, Chairman, Sierra County; Ray Martinez, Socorro County; Tom Paterson, livestock industry representative; and Nelson Shirley, non-governmental organization representative.

There are three forms of compensation that the CLLA will pay for Mexican wolf damages to livestock in New Mexico. The CLLA will pay for confirmed and probable wolf depredations (kills and injuries), for indirect damages (such as decreased conception rates, decreased weaning weights and missing cattle) and for conflict avoidance.

Applications are being revised but are available at cllanm.org.

Since it was formed in 2022, the CLLA has worked to estimate annual damages from Mexican wolves in New Mexico and to raise the funds to pay for those damages.

Initially, each of the three counties contributed $100,000. Limited federal funds are available annually through a grant process.

During the 2024 New Mexico legislative session, the CLLA worked with legislators on funding. The legislature approved $1.5 million to cover fiscal years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

“While this is not nearly enough,” said CLLA Chair Jim Paxton, “it is more money than we have had to pay for wolf problems in two decades.”

During its March 18, 2024 board meeting, the CLLA adopted the following payment protocol: 1. CLLA payment protocol: a. First Tier: i. Subject to funds, all confirmed and probable depredations will be paid. ii. Administration will be paid first from federal funds and second from County or other funds, which will reserve State funds for probable depredations and indirect damages. iii. Conflict avoidance from federal funds will be paid. Scrutiny of proposals and oversight on implementation are crucial; needs to be done by someone with knowledge and experience. Do not award on a rolling basis. b. Second Tier: i. At year end, determine funds remaining for payment of indirect damages.

Allocate them per the Coexistence Council formula until such time as the funds exceed an estimate of those actual damages. At that point, pay based on each category.

ii. The minimum payment for someone entitled to indirect damages should be the value of one calf.

2. To verify and avoid overpayment: a. CLLA should request that an applicant specify whether the applicant has applied for LIP payments on missing cattle. Applicants should consent to allow CLLA to confirm with FSA status on LIP payments. b. Applicants should further consent to allow CLLA to confirm livestock numbers with relevant county, state and federal agencies. c. Applicants should confirm whether they are receiving conflict avoidance payments from other sources such as RCPP or Defenders of Wildlife and consent to allow CLLA to confirm.

Visit clla.org for more information.

Claims for indirect damages, formerly known as pay for presence damages, are due

by June 1, 2024. These are for 2023 losses and will be paid in early 2025.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Reported in Three States The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported on March 25, 2024 that a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) may be a cause of the illness reported in Kansas and Texas. HPAI causes serious illness in birds that can spread rapidly, resulting in high death rates in different species of birds.

Since that announcement there is a report of the disease in Eastern New Mexico.

Many questions remain. Information is limited. Regardless, there is no evidence of HPAI in other livestock, including beef cattle.

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is no evidence that this strain of HPAI can spread from mammal to mammal. Infection is from the wild, migratory birds, through water or feed t hat infected birds contaminate.

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The SBFB recommends these safety protocols for beef cattle producers.

1. Monitor your cattle for the symptoms listed above. If you see those symptoms, promptly alert your veterinarian.

2. Watch for dead birds on your operations. If you see dead birds, promptly alert your veterinarian and ask for directions on handling and removal.

3. To the extent that HPAI is spread through consumption of water or feed that infected birds contaminate, keep livestock watering facilities and feed bunks clean. Avoid livestock drinking from water that wild, migratory birds use.

Dairy producers report that only a relatively small percentage of their cattle are affected, typically older cows in mid- to late-lactation. Dry cows and heifers are not showing signs of illness. Symptoms vary but affected cattle may exhibit reduced milk production, an unexpected drop in feed intake, thick, colostrum-like milk, diarrhea and/or tacky feces, dehydration and mild respiratory symptoms. The cattle recover, although milk production may be slow to resume.

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notified by April 22. The camp will invite 30 participants, with three openings reserved for out-of-state applicants. Scholarship opportunities will be available to applicants who are invited. The registration fee of $400 or payment arrangement is due on or before June 2.

“Going to camp was a life-changing ew Mexico State University Coop- experience for 27 New Mexico youth. erative Extension Service will host They didn’t participate in recreational the New Mexico Youth Ranch Man- activities and crafts, but received colagement Camp, June 9-14, at the CS Ranch lege-level instruction in managing a in Cimarron, New Mexico. The camp is ranch,” said Sid Gordon, NMSU Extenopen to all youth, ages 15-19, who want to sion agriculture agent and NMYRMC learn more about ranch management. The co-chair with Jack Blandford, Luna application deadline is April 15.

County Extension program director.

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care, breeding management, industry strategies, marketing tools, economics, natural resource management and rangeland monitoring. A majority of these presentations also will provide hands-on experiences. On the final day of the camp, each participant will be part of a team and give a ranch plan presentation.

“The collaboration between Extension specialists, county Extension agents and members of the ranching industry provides an opportunity for youth to learn about the many aspects of ranching,” Gordon said.

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but it has a chance to begin again. The resil- Unfinished business: centerpiece for the ience of the folks who make those vast ANCW Region 6 meeting discussed and grasslands of Texas and Oklahoma home is deadline by the next meeting. Welda Grider, unmatched.

Michelle Stephens and Venita Shaw will be They will make it, and largely in part attending the meeting and the Chuckwagon because we took the time to “love thy CowBelles will finance their accommodaneighbor”. tion. New Business: the group donated $500 Hoping you all have a wet spring, in “Lunch Money” to Chris’s Kitchen, 212 E. Broadway St, Fritch TX 79036 for the hay – Michelle Greeman haulers and fire fighters battling the recent President, NMCB fires in Texas. The group will send $25 for Pat Nolan Scholarship in Quinna Stephens he Yucca CowBelles and Wool Growers name, Quinna was a CowBelle in the 70s. She met February 27, 2024, in Artesia. passed away in February. Discussion on supMeeting was called to order by Presi- porting a local child for the show season or dent Joan Kincaid. Lauren Marbach led the possibly doing an add-on at the end of the Pledge of Allegiance and Mary Kay McCol- fair sale occurred. Also discussed: where the lum read the CowBelle Creed. The minutes semiannual donations should be sent Paws were read, and one correction was made, and & Stripes, animal rescue that matches Veterapproved. Tricia Monk gave the Treasurer’s ans with support dogs. Next meeting will be Report. Addyson Folmar presented her held at the First Baptist Church in Mounspeech for District V FFA Contest, and it was tainair, with Historian Dixie Boyle to speak amazing! Addy is a Senior this year and has on Joe J Brazil and his beautiful artwork. The been competing in Public Speaking in group appreciated Theresa Crouse for Artesia FFA for five years. She has been Dis- demonstrating card making. Submitted by trict 5 Champion every year! Her message Welda Grider was detailed and informative on issues that The Powderhorn CattleWomen met affect Agriculture and all society. She is and March 14 in the Baptist Fellowship Hall in will be an amazing asset to Agriculture on Fort Sumner with Ann Sleep and Mary so many levels! A variety of items were McClain as hostesses with six members brought for the NM theme basket to go to present. President Ann called the meeting to Region VI meeting in Las Cruces in April. order and lead group in the Invocation, The group decided to send $100 to the State Pledge, and Creed. Mary read the minutes Treasurer for the meeting. Lindsey Waldrop and they were approved. Carol gave the Treaencouraged everyone to attend as it is going surers report, and it was accepted. The group to be a lot of fun. Mary Kay McCollum pre- adjourned to the Billy the Kid Museum for sented two choices for name tags and the a tour then back to the church for the blue name tag won. A Birthday card was sent meeting. Ann discussed the cost to attend to Owaissa Heimann for her 98th Birthday. ANCW Region VI in Las Cruces. The group A wonderful article about her life and will need to provide a centerpiece to be aucamazing legacy was in the Feb, issue of the tioned off. Ann will talk to Aspen Achen, Jim New Mexico Stockman magazine. Grammy’s Lyssy, Darin Burns, and Tim Sweet for items House donations were collected and deliv- from Fort Sumner for the centerpiece. It was ered. Some very nice door prizes were decided to advance Ann $500 to help defray received by almost everyone. The March the costs of ANCW. Mary read the letters to meeting will be at Carol Gutierrez’s home to and from the Beef Council asking and work on Brand Quilt after which Lunch at receiving help with the cost of the beef for Mayhill Café and shopping is planned. The Old Fort Days BBQ. Also, a short report on meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. State Rep- the Legislature passes and fails. Our next resentative Jimmy Mason and his wife Bunny meeting will be April 11 at Sarabelle Key’s were the guests. Jimmy spoke about the State home. The meeting adjourned. Submitted by Legislative session. All enjoyed lunch Mary McClain, Sec together after the program at La Herradura The Mesilla Valley CowBelles met at Restaurant. Respectfully submitted, Tina Salud! de Mesilla March 15, 2024, with sixKincaid, Secretary members present. Discussion of the Region The Chuckwagon CowBelles met March VI meeting, including the door prizes and 12 at the First Baptist Church of Mountainair. Center pieces to donate. It was decided that The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. Janet and Fita will put together two. Several

by President Welda Grider. The group was of the local have registered. President led in the CowBelles’ Creed, the Pledge of Gretchen sent to the membership a request Allegiance and the CowBelles’ Invocation. for donations to be sent as one check from

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his phrase has been on my mind quite a bit as of late. As everyone knows, our neighbors in the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma were devastated by several wildfires in mid-March. Grass and forage is gone, huge losses of livestock, and in some cases whole ranch headquarters. But in places, some pockets of grass remain, some livestock made it out untouched by flames, and homes and barns are still standing. However, overall, the losses are more than I can fathom, and I’m not sure that I care to begin imagining it. Not because I don’t care, but I don’t think that I can. For those living it, I offer my prayers of condolence, strength, and for rain to replenish your ground.

As for neighbors, they have come out in droves. They have donated hay, calf milk replacer, opened their barns and pens, fed doggie calves, paid for fuel and meals for pick-ups and semis hauling the goods, first responders who came to help to those in need.

Do we know them? Sure – some are our actual neighbors down the road, family from across the state line, friends of friends, people we know from college, or from industry gatherings. Others, we don’t know them at all, but they answered the call, “Love thy neighbor.”

People from far and wide have all pitched in to help our neighbors in the Panhandle. It has been one of the most moving and touching things I’ve ever seen. And it’s not the first time. When agriculture folks are in trouble, word spreads and we come running. Social media posts, emails, text messages, and phone calls get things moving. It’s truly amazing how quickly it all comes together, and how organized it all is.

The recovery efforts are far from over. It’s going to be a while before things are “back to normal”. And some things may never be,

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Mesilla Valley CowBelles. Sponsorship letters have been passed around town including to Salud. Spring Ag in the Classroom and Ag Awareness activities have not begun as of yet, but sure to come. Submitted by Janet Witte New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. As a reminder, please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every month. Have a great year!

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2024 NMCGA Heritage Buckle Contest

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he New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) has announced the 2024 Heritage Buckle Contest to tell the stories of New Mexico’s youth involved in agriculture and highlights the importance of generational ties to land and livestock.

“Our youth hold the keys to the future of agricultural,” says Amanda Culbertson, NMCGA Promotions and Marketing Committee Chairman. “Our youth are great inventors and have a vested interest in our industry. NMCGA wants to help tell their stories and new ideas for our ranching way of life. We believe the Heritage contest showcases our diverse industry and the families

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who make their livings at the end of the dirt road.”

Youth, ages 9 to 15 years, in all 33 counties of New Mexico are eligible to apply, but previous winners will not be selected to receive honors. Entries require a 200- to 500-word essay response to the prompt: “What new tradition would you like to see implemented in today’s agriculture?” Essay submission deadline is May 7, 2024.

NMCGA board members, county fair board members, and award sponsors will collaborate in deciding the final winners from each county. County winners will receive a belt buckle and a one-year junior

membership to NMCGA. All county winners will then be automatically advanced to the Statewide Heritage Contest, where their essay submissions could earn them a $1,000 scholarship funded through the NMCGA Promotions & Marketing Committee. The state-wide winner and their family will be awarded and recognized as special guests during the 2024 Joint Stockmen’s Convention which will be held in December.

To enter please visit www.nmagriculture.org or call the NMCGA office at 505.247.0584.

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LOBO’S GET “FUELED FOR SUCCESS” AT BANQUET The New Mexico Beef Council (NMBC) sponsored the University of New Mexico’s Fuel for Success Banquet at the Rudy Davalos Basketball Center on February 26th. Nearly 400 student-athletes were in attendance. The evening included a presentation by nationally recognized sports dietitian Amy Goodson, MS, RD, LD, CSSD, followed by a delicious New York Strip plated steak dinner provided by the NMBC. Amy provided the student-athletes tips on Fueling for Success during training, competition, and recovery. She shared valuable information on the importance of fueling the body with a focus on highquality protein, such as beef, to improve athletic performance, increase strength levels and lean muscle mass. She also provided practical fueling schedules for athletes based on when and how hard they train and practice. All attendees were invited to join the Sports Nutrition Game Plan. This free online sports nutrition platform provides sports nutrition videos, handouts, meal plans, fueling schedules, and an opportunity to work with a sports dietitian intern. Kate Schulz RDN, LD, LMNT

is NMBC’s consulting dietitian and shared, “this was an exceptional opportunity for UNM’s student-athletes to not only learn from Amy in person, but then have access to a free online resource geared towards fueling them for success on and off the field”. Each student athlete received “BEEF. It’s What’s for Dinner” swag with a water bottle and stickers, beef recipes, potholders, and steak seasoned beef jerky.

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Smiling students enjoying their steak dinner.

Students enjoyed Amy’s enthusiastic and humor filled presentation.

Liz Roche, NMBC’s administrative assistant, speaker Amy Goodson and NMBC’s consulting dietitian, Kate Schulz.

400 students filled the Rudy Davalos Basketball Center.

REMEMBERING LINDA DAVIS Linda Mitchell Davis was shaped by one of New Mexico’s most storied ranches and left her indelible mark on another.

While still a young child, she accompanied her father, Albert K. Mitchell, on his rounds as manager of Tucumcari’s Bell Ranch, which traces its origins back to an 1824 Mexican land grant.

“The first year I went out with the (Bell) wagon and brought my favorite book, ‘Peter Rabbit,’” Davis told the late cowboy/writer Stephen Zimmer during an interview for a 2007 Western Horseman magazine article. “When we rode back in the

evening, the cowboys would sit and read it with me, but pretty soon they got tired of it, so they started reading to me from their copies of ‘Ranch Romances.’”

After marrying Les Davis in 1953, Davis moved to Cimarron’s CS Ranch, which had been founded in 1873 by Les’ maternal grandfather, Frank Springer.

For the rest of her days, she lived and worked at the CS — with Les, until his death in 2001, and with their children and grandchildren. Along the way, she became not only one of the most respected ranchers in New Mexico but also in the American West and more distant places.

Davis died on Feb. 18 at her home on the CS

Ranch. She was 93. Survivors include four sons, two daughters and their families.

“Linda was known throughout the United States and other parts of the world,” said Jeff Witte, director/secretary of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. “The things she did for agriculture went well beyond (New Mexico’s) borders and her fence line. She was really dedicated to making sure there was a good future in ranching.”

We fondly remember Linda for her contributions to our industry over the years. Linda served as the New Mexico Director to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board from 1986-1994, and on the NMBC from 1994-2000. 

To learn more visit www.NMBeef.com 1209 Mountain Road Place NE, Suite C  Albuquerque, NM 87110  505-841-9407  www.NMBeef.com

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PROSTART INVITATIONAL SHOWCASES UP AND COMING STATE CULINARIANS New Mexico culinary students came together on March 13th to participate in the ProStart Invitational Competition sponsored by the NM ProStart National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. This annual event was

Patty Waid, NMBC Education Coordinator, and Tom Bertelli, Beef Specialst, greeted students at the NMBC booth.

held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. High School student teams competed in one of two categories: Management or

Silver City prepared ribeye steak.

Culinary. Awards were presented to the winning teams in first, second and third places.

Additional awards are provided to the Educator of the Year and for overall highest points for a school’s management and culinary teams. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

MANAGEMENT COMPETITION

PROSTART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

• First Place: Carlsbad High School

• Eleanor McAlpine, Volcano Vista

• Second Place: Cloudcroft High School

High School, Albuquerque

• Third Place: Taos High School

HOSPITALITY CUP-HIGHEST OVERALL POINTS IN COMPETITION

CULINARY COMPETITION • First Place: Taos High School • Second Place: Carlsbad High School

The Carlsbad High School team celebrates winning 1st Place in Management and 2nd Place in Culinary. Congratulations to Amanda Hale, Culinary Arts Instructor, and team.

Michaela Aycock, Carsbad HS culinary student, received roses from her family.

• Carlsbad High School Management

• Third Place: Albuquerque High School

and Culinary teams

The New Mexico Beef Council was a key sponsor of the ProStart Invitational and provided denim tote bags full of culinary-related items to all the winning teams. During the school year, NMBC continues their support by providing “Beef Grants” to ProStart teachers. This enables culinary teachers to include beef as part of their meat classes, and incorporate Beef into their competition efforts. All the winning schools are Beef Grant recipients. NMBC is proud to support the teachers and these future culinarians! 

MEET YOUR NEW MEXICO BEEF COUNCIL Joel Van Dam is the dairy representative on the NMBC. He and his wife, Jaimie, own Route 77 Dairy in Clovis where they are raising their three boys: 11-year-old Lane, 8-year-old Tate and 5-year-old Rhett. Joel’s family has been dairy farming since 1948 in South Dakota, California, Utah and New Mexico. Milking 4,000 cows daily, Route 77 also breeds 25-30% of their cows for beef. The Van Dams raise their own heifers. Joel boasts, “my three sons love to bottle feed the babies.” He is optimistic about the future, but still sees challenges with the drought and local market conditions. Joel’s favorite dairy products? He loves pepper jack cheese and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Filet mignon is his favorite beef dish. 

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April 27 United Dairy Women’s “Dairy Nights and Can-Am Lights” Clovis, NM

May 4 Shiprock Marathon Shiprock, NM

June 6-8 Dairy Producers of NM Meeting Ruidoso, NM

April 26-28 National ProStart Invitational Baltimore, MD

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May 19-25 US Beef Academy Corona Ranch, NM

June 9-11 NM CattleGrower’s Summer Meeting Ruidoso, NM June 9-14 Youth Ranch Management Camp CS Ranch, NM

NMBC DIRECTORS: Joe Chavez

VICE CHAIRPERSON

May 13-June 14 Dairy Consortium Clovis, NM

May 22-24 USMEF Spring Conference Kansas City, MO

DIRECTORS:

NEW MEXICO BEEF COUNCIL 2023-2024 DIRECTORS

Dr. Jean Hertzman, NMSU HRTM (left) and Patty Waid, NMBC Education Coordinator (right) congratulate Eleanor McAlpine, Volcano Vista HS Culinary Arts Instructor (center), as she was recognized as Culinary Educator of the Year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHAIRPERSON

Cole Gardner (Producer)

Chloe Hinchcliffe, Albuquerque HS culinary student, was cheered on by her father and grandparents.

Her team won 3rd Place in the culinary competition.

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Sarah Fitzgerald

Joel Van Dam

Belinda Lavender

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Dina Chacon-Reitzel Justin Knight (Producer) 505-841-9407 505-490-3455

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR Boe Lopez (Feeder) 505-469-9055 FEDERATION DIRECTOR Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952 USMEF DIRECTOR Kenneth McKenzie (Producer) 575-760-3260

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KRIRM is in superior hands under the direc- forward to working with Rick to further The King Ranch tion of Dr. Machen. advance the Institutes’ Mission of Sustaining can speak for us all at TAMUK that we our ranching heritage through education, Institute for Ranch notIonly wish him the best in this leadership innovation, and outreach. role, but he also has our complete confidence Rick knows what is needed to meet our Management as he leads the mission of the KRIRM mission and we will look forward to his leadAnnounces Dr. Rick forward in the years ahead,” says Dr. Shad ership in attracting, further developing, and Dean of the College of Agriculture helping place these rising ranch managers in Machen as Robert Nelson, at TAMUK. important positions across the nation.” ▫ John Alexander, Chairman of the InstiJ. Kleberg, Jr. and tute’s Management Council added “During his many years of service, Dr. “Rick” Machen, Helen C. Kleberg has earned the confidence of the King Ranch Endowed Director Institute’s Management Council. We look ®

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he King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management is pleased to announce that Dr. Rick Machen has accepted the position as the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Director. Dr. Machen was hired in June 2016 by KRIRM and has held the position of the Paul C. Genho Endowed Chair in Ranch Management. As a professor, Dr. Machen has worked closely with graduate students, teaches a variety of classes, and cooperates in the development and conduct of the Institute’s outreach program.

Dr. Machen received a Bachelor of Science from Angelo State University, a Master of Science at Texas A&M University in College Station, and a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition. He began his career with a beef cattle research appointment with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science at Ona. In 1989, he returned to Texas to pursue his passion for teaching and natural resource management as an Extension Specialist located in West Texas, eventually settling in Uvalde. For almost three decades he provided leadership in regional and statewide learning opportunities for the Extension Service.

“The entire leadership team at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) and across the Dick & Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture & Natural Resources is so very pleased to have Dr. Richard ‘Rick’ Machen move into the role as the Executive Director of the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management.

“He knows this space extremely well and is a proven leader in his field. He will continue to bless the lives of graduate students trained in this program but be at the forefront of making critical decisions to drive the strategic initiatives to build and strengthen the Ranch Management program.

I have been fortunate to see the diligent work he has done thus far, and I know that the

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ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALES, INC.

NEWS UPDATE

by Labradoodle Bennington, III

& ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION TRUCKING, INC.

900 North Garden · P.O. Box 2041 Roswell, New Mexico 88201 575-622-5580 www.roswelllivestockauction.com CATTLE SALES: MONDAYS • HORSE SALES

BENNY WOOTON CELL 575-626-4754 SMILEY WOOTON CELL 575-626-6253 Producers hauling cattle to Roswell Livestock New Mexico Receiving Stations need to call our toll-free number for a Transportation Permit number before leaving home.

The Hauling Permit number 1-800-748-1541 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Trucks are available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day

Roswell livestock Auction Receiving stAtions ATTENTION RECEIVNG STATION CUSTOMERS, To be able to schedule trucking, all cattle need to be permitted by 1:00 p.m.

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20 Bar Livestock Highway #90 at NM #3 – East side of highway. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Smiley Wooton, 575-622-5580 office, 575626-6253 cell.

PECOS, TX Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday. For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575-8409544 or Smiley Wooton 575-626-6253. Receiving cattle every Sunday.

VAN HORN, TX 800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Courthouse. Bob Kinford, 432/284-1553. Receiving cattle 1st & 3rd Sundays.

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Purina Animal Nutrition is Offering $20,000 in Scholarships

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urina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has opened its scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and furthering their educations.

Now, along with undergraduate students, current high school seniors who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine and/or poultry, are eligible to apply for one of four $5,000 scholarships. Along with the impact animal agriculture has had on their lives, desired applicants will be able to demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement and have a clear vision for their future.

Scholarship applications will be accepted March 18 through April 17. Awardees will receive their scholarship funds for the Fall 2024 semester at their current or anticipated educational institution. The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic semester/term and undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.

To learn more about the Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship and apply today, visit https://www.purinamills.com/scholarship

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NM High Court Shuts Down Utility’s $5m Rate Hike to Comply With ETA

by Piñon Post

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he New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled on a contentious matter concerning Southwestern Public Service Co.’s proposal to impose an additional charge on its customers, aiming to garner over $5 million in a span of three years.

This proposed charge, known as a rate rider, was intended to offset the costs associated with augmenting the utility’s renewable energy output as a shift from traditional fossil fuel sources, mandated by the state’s Green New Deal, also known as the Energy Transition Act (ETA).

In New Mexico, the fully Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham-appointed Public Regulation Commission (PRC) oversees electricity tariffs. In 2021, the Southwestern Public Service Co. approached the PRC with a request to introduce this rate rider, positioning it as a necessary step toward fulfilling the state’s mandate

for increased renewable energy production.

New Mexico’s legislative framework mandates a significant push toward so-called “renewable” energy, setting strict guidelines for utilities to follow.

However, the PRC turned down this request, citing a need for concrete evidence from Southwestern Public Service Co. regarding their specific plans to invest in or develop new renewable energy projects with the proceeds from the proposed rate hike.

The state’s highest court has now affirmed the PRC’s decision, providing clarity on the issue. The court’s judgment underscored that the legislation encouraging the shift toward renewable energy was designed to promote the actual development and acquisition of clean energy resources.

The justices pointed out that the utility company’s proposal failed to demonstrate how it would contribute to expanding renewable energy infrastructure, thus falling short of the legislative intent behind financial incentives for a “clean” energy transition.

With utilities unable to increase rates for costly new mandates, it is unclear what utilities will be forced to do if no rate hikes are granted due to the apparent steep requirements mandated by the state.

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For Sale - a Bridge To Global Cooling or Saving the Planet Through Clean Fuels

creating a computer model to track every fuel’s lifecycle to include indirect land use change, all stages of fuel and feedstock production and distribution, feedstock generation or extraction through the distribution, delivery, and use of the finished fuel by the consumer, including consideration of storage, transportation, and combustion.

New Mexico legislators proposing one such law said we will use the Greenhouse

by Howard Hutchinson gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use egislative Efforts on Clean Fuels in Technologies Model (GREET) to calcuStandards late various fuel life cycles. The Department Legislation is now making the of Energy (DOE) used the American rounds of state legislatures setting up the Academy of Science (AOS) to create the means to create a carbon credit market GREET. The AOS received development process to support reducing or removing funding from Breakthrough Energy (BE) greenhouse gas emissions associated with and contracted with Argonne Lab to develop transportation fuels. The process creates GREET. credits for fuels that reduce the quantity of The New Mexico legislation like laws in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of fuel California, Oregon and Washington call for energy. reducing “the carbon intensity of transporThe measurement is expressed in grams tation fuels used in the state by at least twenty of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule percent below 2018 carbon intensity levels by of fuel lifecycle. 3.6 megajoules equals 1 kilo- 2030 and at least thirty percent below 2018 watt hour. This calculation is used to carbon intensity levels by 2040. ” establish the carbon intensity for each transOpponents of the New Mexico legislation portation fuel that then would generate a argued this would result in an increase of standard. forty to eighty cents per gallon in fuel costs.

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because biofuels and other energy sources would be partially subsidized, any increase in costs would be offset to the consumers.

Major oil companies, electric utilities and alternative energy producers supported the legislation. Those companies would receive credits for reductions in carbon intensity below the standards.

Any producer of transportation fuels produced or imported into the state that did not meet the standards would have to purchase credits to offset their fuels exceeding the standards. This on its face indicates there would be increases in fuel costs.

False Promises or Outright Lies?

The Art of Bait and Switch The bait consists of legislation to set up the so-called clean fuel credit markets and create clean fuel standards that promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions leading to the halt of global warming.

To take a close look at what the legislation does and does not do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this article focuses on diesel fuels.

Diesel is at the heart of our economy.

Farming, mining, construction, and transportation all depend on this fuel to provide the basics of modern society. Sponsors and proponents pointed to biodiesel as one

example of the economic benefits the state could realize if the legislation was passed.

Petroleum diesel outperforms biodiesel in many ways.

“Thermal efficiency translates into better mileage and improved fuel economy for vehicles and equipment powered by diesel. Here’s why: ЇЇ Higher Thermal Efficiency: Diesel engines are inherently more thermally efficient due to their higher compression ratios. This means that they can convert a greater percentage of the fuel’s energy into useful work, such as moving a vehicle or operating machinery; ЇЇ Better Fuel Economy: Because diesel engines are more efficient, they require less fuel to produce the same amount of power. This leads to lower fuel consumption and longer driving ranges for diesel-powered vehicles; ЇЇ Ideal for Heavy-Duty Applications: Diesel’s energy efficiency makes it the preferred choice for heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and industrial machinery that require substantial power and endurance.

100 percent biodiesel (B100) is expensive to produce and does not have the same energy density and therefore the perfor-

mance is much less than that of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel tends to jell in cold weather and does not have the equivalent fuel efficiency.

B5 (5 percent biodiesel/95 percent petroleum diesel) is what is currently available at most commercial pumps. B20 (20 percent biodiesel/80 percent petroleum diesel) is used by some fleet operators.

Life cycle analysis completed by Argonne National Laboratory found that greenhouse gas emissions for B100 are 74 percent lower than those from petroleum diesel.

This is somewhat deceptive since the tailpipe emissions are close to the same from burning biodiesel or petroleum diesel. The DOE calculations assume for the use of B100

much of the CO2 emissions are recovered by the soybean plants producing the feedstock.

This also does not consider the increase of the number of acres of soybean crops that would be required to convert to total biodiesel use.

Basically, the diesel emission issue has already been addressed. “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1996, set up a tiered regulation system to gradually roll in limits on toxins and greenhouse gases from diesel emissions, culminating in reductions of NOx and hydrocarbons by at least 90 percent through improvements in engine design and reducing the concentration of toxins in the diesel itself, over the course of several years (‘Emissions Standards- Nonroad Diesel Engines,’ 2013).”

While the bait is deceptive the switch has the potential of being detrimental to the environment and economy. These proposals neglect to divulge the end game being proposed by the global elites who only rely on fear driven by defective and deceptive computer modeling and view humans as a plague on the planet.

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The Secretarial disaster designation makes ranchers and farmers in the primary counties eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance, provided eligibility requirements are met. Ranchers and farmers have eight months from the date

of the Secretarial disaster designation to apply for emergency loans.

The FSA considers each emergency loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of production losses and the security and repayment ability of the operator.

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The Vieth Family Uses Modern Technology On Their Innovative Dairy Farm Source: Dairy Farmers of America

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or more than five years, Scott Vieth, to enjoy while she waits the five minutes it owner of Scott Vieth Dairy, Windthorst, takes to be milked. Some cheeky ladies even Texas, had been dreaming of a more try to come back through before they’re efficient way to milk his 550 Holstein cows. ready to get an extra snack.

His dream came to life in the form of a Tailored with the cows’ comfort in mind, 100,000-square foot tunnel vent barn com- Scott’s barn lets his herd do as they please. plete with nine milking robots. Housed in They’re free to eat, drink, rest or be milked. their own mini buildings and spread evenly This setup makes the cows, and their farmer, throughout the barn, the milking robots are happy. protected from the elements and are posi“Because the cows come and go as they tioned to create the most efficiency. With a please, it’s stress-free for them,” Scott says. robot always close at hand — or hoof — the “Which means they can make more milk.” cows choose when they get milked, no matter Keeping the Cows Comfortable where they are in the barn.

“What’s different about my setup is that Before building his dream barn, Scott was you essentially don’t need a traditional milking his cows in the same parlor his parlor,” Scott says. “Rather than having to parents, Jerry and Margie, used when they herd the cows into the parlor twice a day to built the dairy in 1972. Although the parlor get milked, they come and go as they please, had been upgraded over the years, it was due as many times as they want.” for an update when Scott bought his dad out A milking robot resembles a tall metal in 2018. cabinet with an arm that extends to do the “My parlor was getting outdated, and we’re milking. The cows never see the actual robot very seasonal here in Texas,” Scott says. “So, because each robot is walled off from them. not only did I add the robots, but I upgraded Sporting collars decked out with sensors that the entire facility by building the new barn.” track each cow individually, the robot knows “It’s more climate-controlled, which really which cow is which. helps with the heat of Texas summers,” he When a cow is ready to be milked, she says. “Even in the winter, if it’s 20 degrees enters the pen, and the robot gets to work. outside and you walk in there, it’s going to While the robot milks the cow, a feeding box be 40 degrees, so 20 degrees warmer. That’s swivels out to give her a small amount of feed a huge asset.”

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Both Scott’s cows and his four full-time employees appreciate the barn that stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Besides the temperature-controlled barn, Scott takes other measures to keep his cows comfortable. The barn is outfitted with more than 25 commercial fans overhead and soakers in the feed lanes to keep the cows cool in the intense Texas heat.

“The fans are programmed,” Scott says.

“When it gets to a certain temperature, they kick on a little higher. When it gets over about 80 degrees, the soakers will kick on to mist the cows and keep them cool.”

Also dotted throughout the barn are large, circular brushes. The cows use these brushes to scratch their ears, massage their behinds or to just stay clean. The mechanical brush starts whirring and spinning when a cow nudges it, and she’s free to scratch, massage and rub to her heart’s content.

When the cows want to rest, they have individual water beds to lay on, topped with fresh composted manure as bedding.

One Efficient Dairy Farm As a mostly one-man show, Scott invests in technology to keep his dairy running efficiently. Besides the milking robots, he also has an automated feed pusher and manure scraper.

“The way the industry is changing, you’re either in or you’re out,” Scott says. “It’s key to be innovative and progressive.”

Nobody ever said cows were clean eaters, and these messy ladies move their feed around a lot. Pushing the feedback in place manually again and again takes a lot of labor, but it’s necessary to keep the barn clean and reduce food waste. Scott tries to automate labor where possible, and, in this case, he uses an automatic feed pusher. Like a rounder and stouter R2-D2, Scott’s bright red automatic feed pusher, spins down the feed lanes,

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Underfoot, a manure scrapper runs automatically, keeping the barn clean. It moves slowly enough along the floor that the cows step over it if they’re nearby. The manure goes into a pit and a manure press pushes out all the water to dry it completely. The dried manure is then recycled and used for the cows’ bedding, spread on Scott’s 600 acres of crops or sold to a local mushroom farm for fertilizer.

The final piece of automated technology that has changed the way Scott works is the cow’s rumination collars. The collars do so much more than communicate with the milking robot — they also give Scott realtime data and insights about each cow.

“I love them,” Scott says. “The collars help you find sick cows a day or two earlier. You’ll also know when cows are in heat without spending a lot of man hours watching them.

To me, it’s a game-changer.”

Scott can access the information he needs to make the best decisions for his herd using an app on his phone connected to the collars.

“I can see when my cows are milking,” he says. “When I’m working in the barn, I can enter information in the app right then and have it updated immediately.”

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A Bright Future

NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES Situated on a hill overlooking other & OLD TIMERS dairies and farms as far as you can see, Scott’s operation is both work and home. The brick

by Don Bullis, house his parents built on the dairy, just New Mexico Author donbullis@msn.com down the road from where Scott’s grandpa’s dairy once sat, Scott now calls his.

With only so much space available, Scott’s brand-new barn ended up being positioned just 40 yards from his house. There’s enough ames Bermuda “Jim” Carlyle was born in space for a dirt drive between — but that’s Trumbull County, Ohio, around 1861. about it.

He left home at a young age and by the “It’s very convenient. With the robots, the time he reached his teens he was working on cows are being milked 24/7, and if there’s an the buffalo hunting ranges of West Texas. In alarm, it’s nice to just be able to walk right the summer of 1874 he participated in the out the door, go assess the problem and fix second battle at the Adobe Walls in which it. It can be midnight or one or two in the thirty men—famed lawman Bat Masterson morning; you just never know.” among them—and one woman, held off an As a third-generation dairy farmer, Scott alleged one-thousand Comanche, Kiowa and takes pride in continuing his family’s legacy Cheyenne Indians led by Chief Quanah with a focus on innovation, technology and Parker. Carlyle’s name appears on the monan eye for the future. ument there as Bermuda Carlile. It must have Scott’s son, Haven, 19, currently attends been a pretty exciting event for a 13- or Texas Tech University, where he’s studying 14-year-old boy. kinesiology and hopes to coach baseball or The route he took after that is not known, football professionally one day. He grew up but by November of 1880, during the waning on the dairy, but while he doesn’t have plans days of the Lincoln County War, Carlyle was currently to return to take over, he helps out living in the thriving gold mining town of when he’s home with whatever is needed — White Oaks, New Mexico, and working as a hauling manure in the fields, putting blacksmith. William Bonney (Billy the Kid) compost out for bedding in the barn or was making a general nuisance of himself, feeding the calves. and Patrick F. Garrett had just been elected “You’ve got to keep up with times,” Scott sheriff of Lincoln County on a campaign says. “But the next generation also has to promise to halt Bonney’s criminal career. want to participate and take over.”

Recall that Bonney was a fugitive and had “With the robots and the barn, if my son been since before he escaped from a burning wanted to come back, this is something that house in Lincoln in the summer of 1878. He might be a little more intriguing for him,” he made his living by rustling and petty theft. says. “I’ve got something state-of-the-art In late November 1880, Bonney along compared to something that’s old and out- with Billy Wilson and Dave Rudabaugh, and dated. It’s something he could fall back on. perhaps others, stole a herd of horses and Right now, it’s probably not in his plans, but drove them into White Oaks. The nuances that could change.” of ownership of the animals could be overlooked because of the great demand for mounts; gold had been discovered there the year before. The burglary of a couple of local stores could not, however, be tolerated. A local deputy, Will Hudgin, and a small posse took up the trail of Billy and his friends, believing them to be the burglars. In the gunfight that followed, Bonney and Wilson both had their horses shot from under them and they were obliged to run for their lives.

The outlaws rode back into White Oaks on November 30 and Bonney, or one of his toadies, took a shot at another deputy named James Redman on the White Oaks main street. They may have mistaken Redman for Hudgin.

Carlyle, who also served as a Lincoln County deputy sheriff, organized a 12-man

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Lincoln County Deputy Killed Near Corona: 1880 posse that pursued the miscreants. The chase ended about 40 miles to the north at the Greathouse and Kuch ranch—a saloon and way station for travelers—on the White Oaks-Las Vegas Road, near the present-day town of Corona. The outlaws had the better of the situation; they were inside the saloon where it was warm, and the posse was outside in the cold. Snow covered the ground and the temperature stood at below freezing.

A Greathouse and Kuch employee, Joe Steck, became an intermediary between the two groups. It was agreed that “Whiskey Jim” Greathouse —who acquired his nickname name by illegally selling liquor to Indians— would join the posse as a hostage if a representative of the law would enter the saloon and discuss the situation with Bonney.

Carlyle agreed and traded places with Greathouse. By late evening the deputy had not returned and the other possemen became concerned. They sent a note into the house saying that if Carlyle was not promptly released, they would shoot Greathouse.

Shortly afterward, a shot was heard from outside and what happened next has been the source of debate from that day to this.

One story is that Carlyle heard the shot and thinking his posse had killed Greathouse, he dived out a window to save his own life, only to be shot to death by Bonney and the outlaws. Bonney’s version of events agreed that Carlyle jumped out the window after the first shot was fired, but Bonney claimed the deputy, who had been drinking heavily with the outlaws, was shot and killed by the members of his own posse. Bonney said they thought Carlyle was attacking them.

The posse withdrew after Carlyle was shot, leaving his body where it fell in the snow. An hour or so later, the outlaws also fled the scene. Carlyle’s body was frozen stiff when Joe Steck found it at daybreak. Another White Oaks posse, this one led by Will Hudgin, burned the road ranch to the ground the following day.

It was never learned who fired the shot that created the circumstances leading to Deputy Carlyle’s death.

Sheriff Pat Garrett arrested William H. Bonney at Stinking Springs, east of Fort 2

Sumner a month or so after Carlyle’s death.

Garrett killed Bonney on July 14, 1881.

Greathouse was arrested in March 1881 and charged as an accessory to Carlyle’s murder. He was released on bond two days later. In December 1881, after rustling 40 head of cattle from Joel Fowler of Socorro, Fowler shot Greathouse to death in the San Mateo Mountains, west of Socorro.

Dave Rudabaugh was killed in Mexico in 1886.

Billy Wilson was later convicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to Leavenworth Prison in Kansas, from which he escaped.

President Grover Cleveland pardoned him in 1896 at the behest of Pat Garrett. One source says Wilson later became sheriff of Terrell County, Texas. A drunken cowboy killed him there in 1911. Most important is that Wilson was born in 1861 in Trumbull County, Ohio. Carlyle and Wilson may have attended school together as children. That might explain why Carlyle was willing to go into the saloon, among the outlaws, in the first place.

Whatever the reason, the result was that Jim Carlyle’s career on the western frontier ended before he’d reached his 21st birthday.

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At least one source believed that the law officers may not have been sheriff ’s deputies, but deputies of the White Oaks town marshal. It is unlikely that all members of the posse were sworn deputies.

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Whiskey Jim was also known as “Arkansas Jack.”

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RANCH FOOD & FODDER

by Deanna Dickinson McCall

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t is spring and springtime always is a time of new beginnings to me. Everything is turning green and there’s always so much to do. From calving to marking calves, turning out on Government leases, preparing for irrigation and just plain old maintenance. If you are a gardener, I know your hands are just itching to get busy with that, too.

I am always looking for different recipes, something new and bright to go along with the season. We eat Italian, Mexican, European, and even Oriental based dishes here at home in addition to good old American recipes passed from generation to generation.

I like to change things up sometimes, and not just have the usual meat, taters and veggie dinner. It does seem the more you try new things the more likely you’ll enjoy eating at home. Particularly if what you are making

isn’t found on a menu near you. Besides, it isn’t always convenient to drive miles to go eat out. Not when you can have a tasty, nutritious recipe like this on the table in half an hour or less.

This is a variation of a recipe that was off a soy sauce bottle. It has no oysters in it, despite the name! The original recipe was supposed to be from old San Fransico, CA. back in the days when there was a lot of beef and Chinese folks who were new to our country. It really is a pretty fast recipe, despite the ingredient list and I’ve even used leftover, cooked steak in it. It is a great way to use some of those less tender steaks since the meat is sliced so thin. I’ve also sliced cube steak thin to use, it takes the marinade really well. You marinate the meat overnight in the refrigerator, it will just develop more flavor and be ready to go when you come in to start cooking supper.

Feel free to add mushrooms or vegetables.

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Beef with Oyster Sauce Ingredients: For the Beef Marinade: 12 ounces thinly sliced beef 1 TBS water 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp oil 1 TBS oyster sauce For the Sauce: 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 TBS oyster sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp soy sauce Other Ingredients: 2 TBS oil (divided) 1 tsp minced ginger or 1 tsp dry ginger 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 white or yellow onion (sliced thin)

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Over medium heat, add the remaining oil, and the sliced onion. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the minced garlic. Cook for 15 seconds.

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RIDING HERD

by Lee Pitts

Brain Shrinkage Syndrome

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read some news recently that should concern everyone with half a brain. Did you know that since animals, and I’m including humans here, became domesticated their brains have shrunk in size? The news is troubling because studies have confirmed that there is a high correlation between brain size and intelligence. This means that as animals have become more domesticated they have become dumber.

Horse’s brains have shrunk 16 percent since they became domesticated, pig brains have shrunk a shocking 34 percent, dog brains have shrunk somewhere between 10 and 30 percent since they were first tamed and human brains have atrophied 10 percent over the last 30,000 years or so.

In addition to being dumber this Shrinkage Syndrome has other symptoms including docility, floppy ears, altered tails and smaller teeth. I certainly know my teeth have gotten smaller and my ears more floppy.

You don’t have to look any further to confirm these findings than Arizona cow country where it might take a section of ground to support one cow. In such wild and raw country it’s common to find feral cows that haven’t been domesticated by man and these untamed cows have used their additional brain size to outsmart man and remain in their uncivilized state, thus avoiding becoming someone’s hamburger. Often the only way to catch such cows is to send crazy cowboys, whose brains have not been shrunk by domestication, out to catch them.

We have only ourselves to blame for all this stupidity because humans are “self-domesticated”. One of the definitions of “domesticated” is “the process of making someone fond of, and good at, home life and all that it involves”. I think this means that every time a husband does the dishes because his wife told him to, his brain has shrunk

and he got a little more ignorant, even if you didn’t think that was possible.

In addition to wives, man has clearly been domesticated by dogs. Every time you see a six foot tall guy walking a purse dog, stopping frequently to watch as their dog poops, that man has shrunk the brain and lowered the IQ of all future generations. So guys, cut it out. Just who is the “master” here? Your dog is making you look stupid. (Even more so than usual.)

The only thing humans can do to stop this dumbing down and further brain shrinkage is to become less domesticated and stop doing what your spouse, your dog or your government tells you to do. We must be more rebellious. Stop eating with a knife and fork and eat with your hands instead. Don’t apologize or try to hide a belch or passing gas. Stop mowing the lawn or anything else that makes you appear cultivated. And for gosh sakes, quit buying or riding in those little toy cars called EV’s (electric vehicles) that look like they belong on a ride at Disneyland. Buy the biggest one-ton pickup you can find and infuriate the greenies by driving through nice quiet neighborhoods and letting your Cummins scream at two a.m.

I used to make fun of those guys who

walk around with jeans that look like they have five rolls of nickels in one pocket and a pipe wrench in the other, whose pants look like they could fall off at any minute. Now I realize those guys are just being less domesticated, which is a good thing. The same for those senior citizen females who dye their hair pink and green. Ditto those guys who are sporting Mohawks or big buns of hair on top their head. Such actions could go a long way towards stopping future brain shrinkage.

Cowboys, who have a rebellious streak anyway, should ditch the familiar grey cowboy hat and start wearing either a black one or a ball cap that’s turned around backwards. Henceforth wear only square toed cowboy boots and stuff your jeans inside your boots that should be at least two feet tall.

Cowboys should only date bad-to-the-bone cowgirls and cowgirls should quit looking for Mr. Right and instead marry their horse.

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SEC Chair Drags Climate Rule Across the Finish Line Despite Objections From Commissioners

by Amanda Gerut This story was originally featured on Fortune.com

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he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a raft of new climate change risk disclosure requirements on March 6 in a 3-2 vote that is nearly certain to see a legal challenge. Even at 886 pages, the final rule is an Ozempic-treated version of the initial proposal, with some of the most controversial components clipped out.

Commissioner Hester Pierce, who voted against the final rule, said its fundamental flaw was that it would allow for “special treatment” for investors that prioritize climate data and, thus, would claim disproportionate time in disclosures and “management and directors’ brain space.”

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treatment,” said Pierce. She also said some disclosures about climate risks,” said Gensler. climate data was tantamount to “high-priced “In this context, [the SEC] has a role to play guesses” and that adopting the rule could with regard to climate-related disclosures.” amount to the SEC acting to “spam investors The new rule, the full text of which has with the commission’s pet topic of the day: yet to be released to the public, will standardclimate.” ize companies’ annual disclosures about Since the rule was initially introduced in climate risk and require them in annual 2022, the landscape around environmental, reports, said Gensler. Previously, investors social, and governance issues—even use of relied on companies to voluntarily produce the term “ESG”—has shifted dramatically. some of the data included in the rule through Some of the largest asset management firms, various sources or as the result of pressure including JPMorgan Asset Management, from investor groups or shareholder State Street, and Pimco have exited some of proposals. the most inf luential investor climate The SEC’s rule will standardize the set of coalitions. disclosures and metrics that supporters of The rule has drawn both support and the rule say will give investors a way to easily criticism, eliciting more than 15,000 compare and track how closely companies comment letters. The SEC, in proposing the are hewing to their low-carbon transition rule, relied on investor participation in those plans—and how companies are factoring in groups as support for its rationale that inves- the use of carbon offsets and renewable-entors were seeking the commission to act on ergy certificates in meeting its climate and climate-risk disclosure. transition goals.

SEC chairman Gary Gensler in his The final rule the SEC adopted will remarks noted the rules the SEC was adopt- require data on climate-related risks that are ing were “grounded in materiality,” a concept “reasonably likely to materially impact” busithe Supreme Court articulated the meaning ness strategy, results of operations, or of in the 1970s and 1980s, he added. financial conditions, along with the gover“There are far more investors making nance and management of risks, said Erik investment decisions informed by climate Gerding, director of the SEC’s Division of risk and far more companies are making Corporation Finance. Companies will also have to include the effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions in their financial statements, he said.

The final rule scrubbed some of the most controversial portions of the initial proposal, including requiring a company to offer up explanations about the level of climate expertise on the board and requiring disclosures about so-called Scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions. The SEC defined Scope 3 emissions as indirect greenhouse gas emissions that result from sources a company doesn’t own or control, like those related to buying and selling goods from third parties and transporting them, or employees’ business travel.

Losing Scope 3 from the rule is a loss for investors, said Sarah Merricks, former chief of staff at the U.S. Green Building Council and current co-founder and chief of strategy for The Global Network for Zero. “The watering down of Scope 3 emissions elimination in regulations and plans, including the SEC climate disclosure rules, and the very definition of net zero” is a deeply concerning trend, said Merricks in a statement to Fortune.

“Without mandates for Scope 3 emissions disclosure, investors are getting an incomplete picture of an organization’s sustainability progress; the value chain pro-

duces the majority of most businesses’ “While the administration and the SEC emissions,” she said. have made some changes to the proposed “While I understand that the SEC may be rule, what they have released today is still concerned about the potential legal chal- wildly in defect and illegal and unconstitulenges a Scope 3 disclosure mandate could tional, and that’s why we are taking the bring, we are less than six years away from action that we are taking today,” Morrisey Paris Agreement targets and have no time to said during remarks announcing the suit. waste.”

“We believe that we are going to proceed in Pierce said the final rule was so different court and prevail. The Biden administration that it should have been proposed again for has once again gone on the attack against comment and should have grappled with the America’s energy industry. It actually may be different legal jurisdictions that have one of their most egregious attempts yet, but emerged given rules in the European Union this time, they’re not using the [Environmenand California. tal Protection Agency] as their tool of choice.”

The final rule approved is a weakened version of the SEC’s March 2022 proposal.

Nevertheless, many opponents contend that it is still illegal or needlessly onerous, or both, while some critics from the Left have criticized the SEC for dropping some of the most aggressive provisions included in the proposal.

The final rule mandates medium-sized and large companies to report emissions attributable to the electricity they use to power their business operations starting in fiscal years 2026 and 2028, respectively. The

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The SEC moved earlier that day to finalize new rules legally requiring certain public companies to report climate-related risks to their businesses and disclose data on the greenhouse gas emissions that their business operations directly generate.

A group of 10 Republican state attorneys general is suing the Biden administration over the rule, arguing that it is an unconstitutional attempt to impose climate regulation through the back door using an agency that does not have much to do with climate-related rulemaking.

The challenge was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and is being co-led by Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The attorneys general for Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wyoming, and Virginia are also involved in the suit.

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The rule also requires relevant companies to report their organizational climate goals, such as plans to ditch fossil fuels. The agency opted to make these requirements legally binding, meaning that corporations could be exposed to legal liability if they misreport their emissions.

The agency dropped a provision in the initial proposal that would have required certain public corporations to disclose the indirect emissions caused by their businesses, including those generated along supply chains and by the use of final products.

“The Commission undertakes rulemaking consistent with its authorities and laws governing the administrative process and will vigorously defend the final climate risk disclosure rules in court,” a spokesperson for the SEC told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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Noble will design and develop a suite of educational, skill-building products incorporating both Noble-developed and Ranching for Profit content. The first Noble product benefiting from this relationship, Noble Business Essentials, is scheduled to be launched in June 2024.

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Remembering Linda Davis, Best Cowboy on the Place

gear, the CS turned for the better,” he once said. Linda and Les raised six children, who grew up working on the ranch. “All of them are deeply rooted in agriculture,” said Linda.

When I visited the Davises, the CS was still a far-flung operation with deeded and leased lands from Springer to Raton. (It’s bad manners to ask ranchers how much land they

by Sherry Robinson, All She Wrote, Rio Grande Sun own.) It included both cow-calf and yearling f ranchers had royalty, operations. In the former, a Linda Davis would mother cow produces one have worn a crown. calf a year for sale. In the She grew up on legendary latter, ranchers buy calves, ranches in northeastern graze them for three to six New Mexico, began months, and sell them. The riding a horse as a toddler, CS also had hay farming, and operated the historic hunting licenses, Quarter CS Ranch with husband Horses and race horses, and Les. He said she was the leased fishing on Eagle Nest best cowboy on the place.

Lake, built by the Springer Linda died at home on brothers, to the state. The her beloved land on Feb. family sold the lake to the 18. She was 93. state in 2002.

Born to Albert and Like many ranchers, Linda Davis Julia Mitchell on July 11, Linda had great respect for 1930, Linda was the Hereford cattle. They’re fourth generation to grow up on the Teques- smart and hardy and know how to act in big quite Ranch near Mosquero in Harding country, Linda explained.

County. In 1931, Albert, a well-known cat“They get out and cover the country and tleman, became manager of the massive Bell utilize the grass. They’re not that fond of Ranch in San Miguel County.

“I’ve always known how to ride,” she said.

As a tot, she sat in front of her grandfather on the saddle. “I remember vividly getting my own horse at three years old.”

Her mother died in 1934. Linda told me in an interview in 1991, “I was basically raised by cowboys.” When she became a mother later on, and her daughters wanted to wear ruffles, it was unfamiliar territory.

Linda could cook, but mainly she worked on the ranch with the men until 1947.

“I would say my dad was probably ahead of his time. My dad had this attitude I was going to grow up on a ranch and learn to do everything,” she said.

Linda studied agricultural science at Cornell University and in 1953 married Les Davis. His grandfather, Frank Springer, started the CS Ranch in 1873 when he became a lawyer for the Maxwell Land Grant Co. Frank named the ranch near Cimarron for his brother, Charles Springer. In 1881, Frank bought Hereford cattle, the ranch’s foundation stock.

Les had grown up in Philadelphia. As a Dartmouth College student he was curious about his mother’s family ranch. Frank, who had no children, urged Les to come out. Les stayed.

“When she arrived at the ranch with her

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being close to their neighbor. You can mix them up in a herd, and they’ll pick out their own calves. They’re good mothers, very protective. They have a seventh sense about weather.”

Her obituary said, “She was always happiest on the back of a good sorrel horse working Hereford cattle.”

Linda was honored many times, including New Mexico Cattleman of the Year, 1990; National Golden Spur Award, 1992; National Cowgirl Hall of Fame,1995; and with Les (who died in 2001), Hall of Great Westerners, 2000. She was New Mexico’s first representative on the National Beef Board. For decades, her license plate read MRSBEEF. At 70 she became an EMT and served with the Cimarron Volunteer Ambulance.

Pause a moment now and remember Linda Davis, a great lady of the West SHERRY ROBINSON is a long-time New Mexico journalist and author whose work has earned awards from nine communications organizations. She graduated from the University of New Mexico and began her career in 1975 on the Navajo Reservation.

She has worked for newspapers, television, and the University of New Mexico, where she edited the awardwinning research magazine, Quantum. She is the author of Apache Voices and El Malpais, Mt. Taylor and the Zuni Mountains.

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their collections would not sell for much if Keep in mind, there is more to collecting the collection suddenly needed to be sold. than just buying items. It’s also about learnCOLLECTORS That is fine—if you are collecting for the sake ing, the thrill of the hunt while searching for CORNER of collecting. Reminds me of the old story of treasures, that warm feeling of satisfaction

by Jim Olson the guy who collected leaves, he really when you find something special, the camathought he was raking it in! raderie with other collectors and, if you’ve People often say the main difference collected well, you may even get some monbetween a collector and a hoarder is a matter etary reward from your collection later on if of discrimination. There’s a lot of truth in you decide to sell. that! An advanced collector always looks to Here are 10 basics to remember while buy the best that they can. But remember, collecting: everyone has to start somewhere.

1) Start small and collect what you like.

While in the early stages of building a As you progress, your tastes and knowledge collection, collectors seem to focus on will evolve and refine. volume. This isn’t necessarily a bad idea. It 2) Quality is important. can actually be a great way to learn more 3) Things made to be collectible—rarely about what they’re collecting. Talking about are. This includes pretty much all kinds of hat should we be looking for when learning, it’s smart to find out as much as commemorative and mass produced items. i t c o m e s t o p u r c h a s i n g you can about what you’re collecting. Talk 4) If your “collectible” says “Made in collectibles? with reputable dealers, meet other collectors, China” or “Made in Taiwan” on it — it’s not Well — buy what appeals to you! Buy join clubs if you can, and read lots of books. a collectible. It is a decor item, or even a what you like. Buy what speaks to your heart. It’s smarter to use $100 to buy books on your cheap knock-off.

If you are collecting with the intent that collection topic (and really read them) than 5) There is a difference between collecteventually, it is also an investment, then it it is to spend that same $100 on a single item, ibles and decor. Decor is rarely collectible, may behoove you to become more educated not knowing what you are doing. When but collectibles can sometimes make great about what you are buying — and buy the you’re ready to buy, always aim for the best decor. best you can! Read on. quality within your budget range.

6) Things that have survived a long period “Collectible” means different things to “I believe that everyone collects. I think of time and remain in good condition are different people. There are many “collectors” collecting is in our blood as humans,” generally sought after. out there, but at the end of the day, most of – Lynda Resnick, entrepreneur.

7) Condition is usually a big factor of value. Restoration is generally not desirable in most cases.

8) Rarity (or uniqueness) is also a big factor of value. Things whereby only a few have survived the test of time, or items that stand apart are generally sought after.

9) Things do not have to be old to be colFIBERGLASS TANKS lectible. Contemporary art by well-known artists is a prime example. Beware of fads however.

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by Barry Denton

Magnificent George!

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cannot think of anyone that has given more for this country than our first President and hero of the American Revolution, George Washington.

What he pulled off by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night and defeating the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey is still nothing short of a miracle. That one surprise move by General Washington turned the tide of the war for the colonists.

Many books have been written on his self less and numerous services to this country. However, I want to tell you about one very vital contribution that he made that did not have anything to do with his military service. The fame he had gained from his military exploits did help him secure this deal.

One thing that was very important to Mr. Washington was his farm known as Mt. Vernon. After the war he sought to rebuild his farm which had been devastated by wartime inflation, scarcity of essentials, and crop failure during the eight years that he had been at war.

Because of it he was cash strapped and needed some help rebuilding his income. Mr. Washington believed that the one thing that would help in a large way would be a good quality mule.

A good mule eats about a third less per day than a horse of the same size. He also requires much less water and can carry a light load about twenty four hours without it.

On average a team of horses could plow about 12 acres of ground in a day, but a team of mules could plow about 16 acres per day.

While some donkeys had been imported to America back in the 1630s the quality of the mules produced in the colonies were very poor.

George Washington knew that the world’s best donkeys were in Spain and controlled

by King Charles III. He tried for four years to get in touch with King Charles III to no avail.

Finally, William Carmichael, the US use, by breeding him to his best mares. He Charge D’Affaires at the Spanish Court, let also took on outside mares at the rate of 5 King Charles III know about Washington’s guineas per season. interest in the Spanish donkeys. Thomas Thus began the first serious breeding of Jefferson who was then the US Foreign Min- good quality American mules in America. ister to France stated, “The king was thrilled For instance, according to General Washingto order two of the very best to be procured ton’s own records in 1785, Mount Vernon and sent to General Washington as his mark had 132 horses for field work. By the time of of respect.”

Washington’s death in 1799, Mount Vernon King Charles III to ensure that at least one had 63 mules and just 27 horses. of them would get there in good health sent The farm had once again become profittwo Spanish Jacks separately. able and farmers recognized the advantage Unfortunately, one of the jacks died on of working mules. Mules continued growing the voyage across the Atlantic. It took one in popularity among southern farmers at an month to get the remaining jack from the amazing rate. east coast to Mt. Vernon.

Pretty soon lumbermen, freighters, and After arriving at Mt. Vernon, the remain- miners started using the amazing mule as ing jack named “Royal Gift” did not seem to well. have much interest in breeding. Mr. WashNot only is George Washington the, ington’s overseer John Fairfax figured out “Father Of Our Country”, he is also the father that by bringing the jack two mares at once of the, “American Mule.” instead of just one, he got much more interested in doing his job.

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BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning says, Obama administration, says the proposed “The impacts of a changing climate and rule, “is designed and will have the effect of increased use [of public lands] are here today. helping to push that culture change away And if the BLM intends to fulfill its promise from industrial uses and towards more conto the American people and to future gener- servation-minded management of the public

by Frank Dubois ations, we need the tools to respond.” lands.”

The enviros are right with her. Danielle The BLM says that designating ACECs is Murray, with the Conservation Lands Foun- “a principal tool for protecting important dation, says, “For nearly 40 years, the agency natural, cultural and scenic resources on the has largely focused on resource extraction public lands the BLM manages.” and other multiple uses but neglected conWith the new emphasis on them, you servation, recreation, wildlife, fragile better get ready for those new ACECs. In the watersheds and cultural resource protection last year alone BLM has identified 85 parcels in partnership with tribes who have stew- comprising 2.2 million acres as ACECs. arded these lands for centuries. This Go to the Land Use Planning section of rulemaking gives the BLM an opportunity FLPMA (202), and under (d) you will find to rebalance its priorities and develop an that the Secretary shall “give priority the inclusive conservation approach.” designation and protection of areas of critiThe proposed rule also sets up a new con- cal environmental concern.” servation leasing system which would allow Go to the Definitions section of FLPMA nonprofit groups to acquire leases on BLM (103) and the very first term defined is ACEC: &E news recently had an article lands for up to 10 years.

The term “areas of critical environmental addressing the BLM’s rule change on The article says they expect this rule to concern” means areas within the public lands conservation and their new emphasis be finalized in April. where special management attention is on designating Areas of Critical EnvironSo what does this new rule and placing a required (when such areas are developed or mental Concern (ACECs). priority on ACECs mean? used or where no development is required) to Released last March, BLM says the rule Bret Birdsong, a law professor at the Uni- protect and prevent irreparable damage to emphasizes conservation and makes it as versity of Nevada is quoted as saying the important historic, cultural, or scenic values, important as livestock grazing and energy BLM is “undergoing culture change.” The fish and wildlife resources or other natural development. professor, who worked at Interior during the systems or processes, or to protect life and NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS

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BLM website (blm.gov) and in the search tab fact, combined with the Birdsong quote, led Only one thing tops this and that is the enter ACEC. There you will find the most me to thinking BLM was concerned these President’s authority to designate national recent instructions to the field “Clarification “lands with wilderness characteristics” des- monuments. More on that next month. and Interim Guidance for Consideration of ignations were on shaky legal ground, and Until next time, be a nuisance to the devil Areas of Critical Environmental Concern that would be a positive development. The and don’t forget to check that cinch.

Designations in Resource Management more I thought about it, though, I don’t Plans and Amendments.” There you will also believe that was the case. The “lands with Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture find BLM Manual 1613-Areas of Critical wilderness characteristics” designation has from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The Environmental Concern, which provides 22 certain mandatory criteria that a parcel must Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is pages of direction on how to identify and meet. The BLM found this to be to be too the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship and The designate these areas. confining and would prevent them from DuBois Western Heritage Foundation I’m sure you will find the whole thing a reaching their desired amount of acreage to joyful experience. be removed from multiple use. So they chose Finally, one thing Professor Birdsong said the more broadly defined ACEC.

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George Henry Mendoza, III, a New kind, humble, compassionate, and had a numerous cousins.

Mexico Livestock Inspector, died unexpect- smile that was contagious. He will be deeply Former New Mexico State Senator Mary edly on February 24, 2024 at the age of 55 in missed by family, friends, and by all who had Jane Garcia, passed away peacefully on his home located in Moriarty. the honor to have known him.

January 5, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, George is survived by his father; his wife, Joseph “Joe” Stubblefield III, 81, Ama- at age 87. As a Member of the New Mexico Corinne; his former wife Shannon Cain and rillo, Texas passed away on February 16, Senate, Garcia represented the 36th District their daughters Taylor and Kacie; his sister, 2024, in Amarillo. for 24 years, from 1988 to 2012, serving as Michelle Benson (Jeff Benson); and several Joe was born on December 7, 1942, in Majority Whip from 1996 to 2012. She will aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by Hale Center, to Joseph Stubblefield II and be deeply missed by her large and loving his mother and his beloved horse, Minnie Elizabeth (Gibson) Stubblefield. Joe family, her treasured friends, and colleagues, Honeybee. attended school and graduated from Hale and by the communities and organizations George was born in Roswell, New Mexico Center High School. He went on to receive that she assisted during her lifelong commiton July 29, 1968 to George Mendoza, Jr. and his bachelor’s degree at West Texas A&M ment to public service.

Susan Mendoza. He graduated from Burgess University.

Mary Jane Garcia was born in Doña Ana, High School located in El Paso, Texas in 1986 He was a long-time resident of Amarillo, New Mexico, in 1936. At the time of her and successfully completed the New Mexico Texas. Joe was self-employed working as an passing, former Senator Garcia was the last Law Enforcement Academy located in Santa Agriculture Financial Consultant. He living survivor of ten children born to Isaac Fe, NM in 2005. He proudly served the New married Peggy Green and they have shared Cuaron Garcia and Victoria Madrid Garcia Mexico Livestock Board since 2004 and 35 beautiful years together. of the village of Doña Ana. She graduated recently received the New Mexico Cattle Joe was a kind, friendly, entertaining man from Las Cruces Union High School in May Growers’ Association 2023 Livestock Inspec- who loved to tell a long story, strike up a of 1955. Garcia earned an Associate degree tor of the Year award. conversation, and give a history lesson or from City College of San Francisco in 1957.

George was the best of the best when it two. He was a true cowboy enjoying roping, She furthered her education at New Mexico came to being a husband, son, cowboy, and riding, fishing, and spending time at his State University, earning a B.I.S. in 1981, a friend. He was a proud father of his beautiful home in Colorado.

B.A. in Anthropology in 1983, and a M.A. in daughters. He was always willing to lend any Those left to cherish his memories are Anthropology in 1986. rancher or friend a helping hand when wife Peggy Stubblefield, Amarillo; two stepFormer Senator Garcia’s dedication to needed and was known as a talented welder sons Keith Todd, Amarillo; and Kris civil service was greatly inspired by her which he enjoyed doing in his free time.

Stubblefield and wife (Allison), Elkhart, travels abroad. She traveled extensively George loved listening to all types of Texas; several grandchildren; two sisters, Joe throughout Europe, the Middle East, Far music including country, 80’s, rap, rock, and Beth Shackelford and husband Dick, San East Asia, the USSR, Southeast Africa, Egypt, Christian rock. He was an amazing dancer, Angelo, Texas, and Rita Dye of Colorado; and South America, and Mexico.

Former Senator Garcia lived for four years in Madrid, Spain, and six years in Saigon, Vietnam. While in Madrid, she worked as an Interpreter and Translator for a USAF Captain. She also procured contracts for local entertainers at the Officers Club of the Hotel Balboa in downtown Madrid and worked at Torrejon Air Force Base for the

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NCOIC, Military Pay Section. in saving Nuestra Senora de Candelaria While in Saigon, she worked with a Catholic Church from demolition at the private contractor as a part of what is known heart of the village of Doña Ana. as the largest military construction project Former Senator Garcia received numerin history. She also served with the Red Cross ous awards and accolades for the tremendous during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. impact she had on the communities and When former Senator Garcia returned causes she helped. In the year 2000, she home to New Mexico after her time in received Animal Protection New Mexico’s Vietnam, she made her mark as an accom- Executive Director’s Milagro Award for displished businesswoman. In the 1970s, she tinguished achievement in assuring the and her sister Elodia Garcia opened, owned, humane treatment of animals. Former and operated Billy the Kid Gift Shop on the Senator Garcia was such a magnificent Plaza in Old Mesilla, New Mexico. champion for animals that APNM later The gift shop specialized in world-wide named a Milagro Award for her, beginning folk art, as well as Native American arts and in 2007. The Mary Jane Garcia Champion crafts. Garcia traveled abroad regularly to for Animals Award, for exceptional leaderMexico, South America, Africa, Egypt, and ship, courage, and persistence in the face of Spain on buying trips for the shop. For many opposition, resulting in positive change for years starting in 1980, Garcia was a co-owner animals, has been presented to three winners of the family-owned business, Victoria’s since the award was created.

Lounge and Nightclub, a popular gathering In 2005, she received the Lifetime space for Las Cruces locals and members of Achievement Award in Santa Fe at the 33rd the surrounding communities. annual Heritage Preservation Awards CereMany of Garcia’s most commendable mony for her work toward the preservation achievements are from her time as a state of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and senator. Former Senator Garcia fought for communities in New Mexico. In 2011, she the protection of children and families, was honored with the Reg Weaver Human introducing, and passing Megan’s Law, the and Civil Rights Award, an honor bestowed Deadly Child Abuse Act, the Family Vio- by the NEA, which recognized Garcia as a lence Act, and the Missing Children’s Act. champion for children.

Her community service extended across Those who knew former Senator Garcia many areas of advocacy to include at-risk best will miss her kind and caring nature, her youth programs, animal rights, border love for storytelling, the contagious warmth health issues, education, historic preserva- of her laughter, her insistence on calling tion projects, human trafficking, subdivision, friends and family members by their lifelong and welfare reform.

Former Senator Garcia was a cultural and historic preservationist who worked for decades to preserve the history of her beloved community, the Village of Doña Ana. In 1985, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez from the Diocese of Las Cruces appointed Garcia as Director of the Doña Ana Church Conservation Committee. Garcia was also a catalyst in the founding of the Doña Ana Village Historic Preservation Committee, an organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage. Under her leadership and guidance, DAVHPC played an integral role

nicknames, and her knack for making someone feel like the most important person in a room full of people.

Former Senator Mary Jane Garcia is survived by her sister-in-law, Erlinda Garcia; her brother in-law, Mike Gonzales, Sr., and her niece, Barbara Winn, who was raised as her sister. She is also survived by numerous extended-family members including more than thirty-five nieces and nephews, and many beloved cousins.

James “Jimmy” Robert Burns, a third-generation rancher from Nara Visa, passed away on February 24, 2024, at his family ranch. He was 64 years old. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, and he will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.

Jimmy was raised on the ranch and graduated from Amistad High School in 1978. He attended TSTI in Amarillo, where he earned a welding certification. Jimmy and Liz were married in 1982 and shared 41 years of marriage, raising a family and working the ranch together after Liz retired from teaching.

He is survived by his wife Liz Burns, son Derek Burns and wife Keri; daughter Ashlee Fairbank and husband Ryan; grandchildren Eva, Braxton, Wyatt, Rex, Grace, Grant, and Claire. His brother John Burns, sisters Barbara Stoll, Kellee Clark, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

As a cattleman, Jimmy built a commercial cattle herd that is considered to be one of the best around. He worked hard to care for his

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ranching operation and his cattle, and that spouses, and great-grandchildren were his returned to Ft. Bragg where he was a food hard work showed in the quality of calves he pride and joy. inspector in the morning, and an assistant produced each year. Jimmy loved the ranchRaymond is survived by his wife, Gi Gi, in the veterinary clinic in the afternoon. In ing lifestyle, being horseback, and working his two daughters Jackie Duplantis (Todd), all of his military service he was a leader in with his friends and family around the ranch Tucumcari; and Jennifer Faust, Portales; and the class. While at Ft. Bragg he completed and in the branding pen. Jimmy will be his grandchildren Bret Faust, Jarret Faust course work for an MS in business and missed as a good neighbor and friend.

(Tori), Jay Faust, Teagan Faust, Layton Faust, economics.

Jimmy’s grandchildren were the joy of his Joshua Sanchez (Monica), Mikaela Sanchez, In 1968 he returned to a position of agrilife. He ran races with them, played football and Ryan Sanchez, and four great-grandchil- culture loan officer at First National Bank. and basketball, taught them how to ride dren with one on the way.

Tom created one of the largest agricultural horses and drive the feed truck. He was a Warren “Tom” Husted passed away on loan portfolios in the region. His clients proud and loving “Papa” to all his February 26, 2024 at the VA Medical Center included leading people in the agricultural, grandchildren. in Tucson, Arizona. Tom was born in Tucson feedlot and ranching enterprises such as Jimmy’s legacy will live on through the on July 7, 1942, to Warren and Eva Husted. John Wayne, Lewis Johnson and Ralph enduring influence he had on all who had His childhood and early school years were Wingfield. the privilege of knowing him. He was a kind, spent in Collidge, Arizona, where his father He married his U of A livestock judging gentle and patient man and had many friends. was involved in meat processing and team member, Karen Kay Kinkaid, who In lieu of flowers, the family requests ranching. became his 55-year life time partner in the memorial donations be made to the Nara He is survived by his wife of 55 years cattle ranching, horse breeding and horse Visa Community Center P.O. Box 123 Nara Karen, brother Jerry, Paris, Kentucky and racing world. Tom was active in the Tucson Visa, NM 88430 in honor of Jimmy and Liz’s sister Cathy Giesy, Tubac, Arizona and Lions Club and did outreach to their partner stewardship and commitment to the Nara several cousins.

Lions Clubs in Sonora, Mexico. He was on Visa community.

The family moved to Tucson in 1953, Tom the board of directors for the Mountain Raymond Frank Parker was born Febru- graduated from Catalina High School in Oyster Club for 25 years. He was particularly ary 23, 1947, in Boise City, Oklahoma to 1960. He received his Bachelor of Science active with the MO art show and served on Aaron and Edna Parker. When Raymond degree from the University of Arizona with their jury committee for their annual show was in the 5th grade, the family moved back a major in animal science and pre-veterinary and sale. to the ranch in Quay Valley. medicine in 1964. He received his MS degree In 1972 he received an offer from his bank Raymond graduated from Tucumcari in animal nutrition. He was one of the early clients, Alicia and Lee Fisher to become the High School in 1965. He attended NMSU researchers involved in the study of process- managing partner for the Agua Nuevo where he earned two degrees, one in Ag Busi- ing grain to most effectively promote weight Ranch near Sasabe, Sonora. He continued in ness and the other in Accounting. It was here gain on feedlot cattle. this position for 25 years which included that he met his wife of 56 years, Gloria Gene To expand his knowledge of the agricul- purchasing and exporting cattle to the US. “Gi Gi” Hughes. Together they raised two tural world throughout his high school and He involved the ranch in the support of the daughters, Jacqueline (Jackie) and Jennifer college years he worked as a wrangler on a Sasabe, Sonora school. During this same in Tucumcari. dude ranch, a cowboy for the historic X9 time period Tom and his family leased and Raymond worked for the Federal Land Ranch, owned by Henry Jackson; the Rose- operated the Mirador Ranch near Sasabe, Bank, which later became Farm Credit Ser- mont Ranch owned by Jack Greenway; and Arizona. vices, for 28 years. He served four counties general horse work for the Gill Cattle ComIn 1989 Tom and Karen purchased the in Northeastern New Mexico where he made pany’s Lightening, a horse and stud farm. Buckhorn Ranch out of Douglas, AZ. They many friends and business associates. After Tom’s primary focus was the handling and started developing a herd of crossbred Red retirement, Raymond started his own care of their stallions, many of which were Angus and Red Brahman cattle under the appraisal business. foundational in the quarter horse world and mentorship of their friend Tom Hunt Sr., Raymond was active in the Tucumcari especially quarter horses racing.

Patagonia. They continued breeding some and Quay County communities as a 52-year He was on the U of A livestock judging race horses and crossbreeding to create a member of the Tucumcari Elks Lodge #1172. team, he became top horse judge in the mountain ranch horse to work cattle in He served as the Elks Cerebral Palsy chair- national judging competition. He also rough country. Throughout their ranching man for many years. He also served on the worked in the U of A meats lab as a meat career they also raised good working cattle Quay County Fair Board for over 20 years. cutter. Upon graduation from the U of A he dogs, primarily Blue Heelers.

In addition, he served as treasurer of The was employed by First National Bank of In 2019 they sold the Buckhorn and purTucumcari FFA Alumni and Supporters Arizona in Tucson and trained as an agricul- chased the San Pedro River Ranch out of Chapter. tural loan officer.

Benson, Arizona where they continued a In his spare time, Raymond enjoyed In 1967 he was drafted into the Army and similar breeding program. working wood. He made furniture and toys stationed at Ft. Bliss for basic training, where Throughout his career Karen called him for his family and grandchildren. He also he served as a platoon leader. He was trained her Renaissance Man/Cowboy for his love of spent time helping 4-H members with their as an Army Medic at Ft. Sam Huston with science, literature, history, music, and art. woodworking projects. Raymond invested some specialization in treating burn victims Throughout his life he read extensively on in the 4-H and FFA youth with monetary of the Vietnam War. all of these topics and many more, reading support and by driving them to judging comHe was assigned to Ft. Bragg as a medic and ranching were his passions. petitions and other activities. and then to food inspection school in A Celebration of Life will be held on SatRaymond’s children, grandchildren, their Chicago for the Army food supply. He urday, April 27, 2024, at The Red Barn - 711

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North Madison Ave. Benson. Exiting North and Robert Nelson, Dimmitt; Anessa and of I - 10 and Ocotillo Exit. Entrance road is Stan Friemel, Umbarger; Ben Jr. and Janelle across the street from Denny’s and on the Scott, Dimmitt. Molly leaves a legacy south side of the RV park. The service will through her adoring grandchildren: Klay be at 12:00 p.m. with a luncheon to follow. and Tori Clearman, Morgan and Travis Donations can be made to the charity of Wiebold, Tristan Nelson, Amber Hunter, your choice, or to: Horse’n Around Rescue, Caroline and Clementine Myrick, Clayton ATTN: Theresa C Warren, PO Box 698, Her- and Collier Friemel, Holly and Schuyler eford, AZ. 85615, www.horsenaroundrescue. Taylor, Kenzie Leann Scott, Chelsea and org Randall Johnston and great-grandchildren: Molly Ellen Scott, beloved daughter of Kennedy, Jensen, and Karlee Clearman and Harley and Estelle Davis, was born in Ama- Colton Johnston. Additionally, Molly is surrillo, Texas, on April 22, 1942, and peacefully vived by her best friend and sister Rochelle departed this life on March 8, 2024, at the Wylie, a brother Gus Davis and many pre“Right at Home” group care home in Canyon, cious nieces and nephews.

Texas at the age of eighty-one years.

The family would like to extend a heartAffectionately known as Molly, Mom, felt thank you to Molly’s exceptional Me-Me, she was a devoted and faithful caregivers and their dedication to her over servant, a farmer’s wife, mother of three, the past couple of years. Their kindness and grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie commitment have made a world of differand friend to many. ence in her life, and the family is truly Molly’s carefree childhood included skip- grateful for their invaluable support and love ping with her siblings and cousins to for Molly.

Thompson Park and swimming pool in Molly Ellen Scott will be remembered for Amarillo. Around the age of 15, her family’s her enduring love, generous spirit, and the journey brought them to Hereford. During countless lives she touched with her warmth Molly and her sisters’ teenage years, they and grace. May she rest in eternal peace. enjoyed rodeo dances and the timeless tunes of Elvis Presley. In her early 20s, Molly met Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ her sweetheart in Hereford, and on May 22, Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable 1965, Molly and Ben exchanged wedding foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies vows. practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., In 1973, Molly and Ben made their home and P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New in Dimmitt, where they raised their family, Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its worked the land, ran cattle, Ben continued readers. If families & friends would like to see more his farm and ranch real estate business, and detail, verbatim¢ pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10 per word. they embraced a life filled with love.

Molly had a passion for gardening, harvesting, feeding her people, and creating a comfortable home for her family. Her green thumb extended to her work in flower shops in both Hereford and Dimmitt, where she collaborated with many dear friends to bring beauty to families, homes, and businesses.

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Nominations Open for National Golden Spur and Working Cowboy Awards

person by the ranching and livestock industries,” explained Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Ranching Heritage Association and National Ranching Heritage Center. “The addition of the RHA Working Cowboy Award has allowed the industry to recognize those folks who take care of livestock on a daily basis.”

utors. One recipient is chosen annually from this national pool. The winner is recognized at the National Golden Spur Award Honors event in Lubbock, Texas, and honored with the “The Rancher” bronze-sculpture presentation piece.

National Golden Spur Award

The Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) Working Cowboy Award recognizes outstanding individuals who make a living primarily in the saddle, caring for livestock and the land on a daily basis. The recipient must be skilled in all aspects of ranch work and respected by the ranch crew and ranching community.

The RHA Working Cowboy Award recipient is selected by a committee of ranching peers from nominations received. One recipient is chosen annually from this national pool. The winner is recognized at the National Golden Spur Award Honors event in Lubbock, Texas, and presented with a pair of custom spurs and a $5,000 cash award.

For additional information about the awards, past recipients, and 2024 event, visit goldenspurhonors.com.

The National Golden Spur Award is presented in recognition of exceptional accomplishments by an individual. Established in 1978, the award has been conferred upon iconic industry leaders whose unparalleled devotion to land and livestock has earned them notable respect and admiration from their peers.

Presentation of the National Golden Spur ominations are now open for the Award is a joint annual recognition given by National Golden Spur Award and the six of the leading national and state ranching Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) and livestock organizations: American Working Cowboy Award.

Quarter Horse Association, National CattleNominations can be submitted at golden- men’s Foundation, Ranching Heritage spurhonors.com or paper forms can be Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Associadownloaded from the site and mailed. Nom- tion, Texas Farm Bureau, and Texas and inations for 2024 recipients will be open Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. through May 1.

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Remove the Guesswork From Choosing the Best Fly Control for Cattle Source: Purina

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esky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps.

When uncontrolled, horn flies can punish cattle with as many as 120,000 bites per day.

During peak timeframes, as many as 4,000 horn flies can call a cow’s hide home. At 30 blood meals daily, that adds up to 120,000 bites per cow. These bites are not only irritating your cows, but they’re also biting away at your potential profits. Horn flies account for up to an estimated $1 billion in losses annually for the U.S. cattle industry.

“Early season fly control for cattle goes a long way in keeping populations under control all season long,” says Elizabeth Belew, Ph.D., cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition.

Consider these four methods of f ly control as you turn cattle out onto spring pasture: 1. Feed-through An effective and convenient way to deliver horn fly control for cattle throughout fly season is by feeding a mineral containing an insect growth regulator (IGR).

A feed-through mineral is an excellent option for all classes of cattle out on pasture because they regularly consume a quality mineral to meet their nutrient needs.

“As cattle consume mineral with IGR, it passes through the animal and into fresh manure, where female adult horn flies lay their eggs,” says Belew. “The IGR prevents pupae from developing into biting adult flies.”

For best results, feed 30 days before the last frost of spring through 30 days after the first frost in the fall.

“Ensure cattle are consuming mineral at target levels,” says Belew. “Appropriate mineral intake ensures cattle get the targeted level of IGR, which helps them receive full horn fly control.”

2. Insecticide-impregnated ear tags Ear tags containing insecticide release small amounts of chemicals over time to control flies.

“This is ideal for implementation if cattle already need to be processed for tasks like vaccinations, deworming or pregnancy checks,” says Belew.

Tags must be replaced when insecticide is depleted, usually 2–4 months after application. Using fly tags with stocker cattle can be viable because the grazing season falls within the efficacy period of the insecticide.

Tags should be removed at the end of fly season.

Follow manufacturer recommendations and rotate tag insecticides as needed to mitigate fly resistance.

3. Pour-ons and on-animal sprays “A great option for immediate fly relief is to use a pour-on or spray,” says Belew.

These liquid substances are usually applied directly on an animal’s backline. The chemical is absorbed and circulates through the animal’s system.

Pour-ons and on-animal sprays control f lies for up to 30 days before requiring another application. It will require several applications to provide control all season long. You can apply pour-ons and on-animal sprays while cattle are grazing, but it works better if they are confined to a smaller area during application, like a catch pen or alley.

“This method works best as a supplemental fly control method during spikes in fly numbers,” says Belew.

4. Dust bags, backrubs and oilers The most effective method for forced-use situations where cattle must frequently enter an area like a water or feeding site are dust bags, backrubs or oilers. A powder or liquid substance is applied with hand shakers or self-treatment dust bags.

“Using this method of fly control does require frequent device checks to keep insec-

ticide stocked,” says Belew.

Free-choice implementation can take 2–3 weeks for cattle to adopt and might not provide equal protection throughout the herd, leaving some cattle more vulnerable.

Dust bags, backrubs and oilers can better suit situations where cattle have less space to roam, such as an open lot or small grass traps.

“Other methods like baits, area and residual sprays are difficult to use in range settings and are best used in barns or a confinement setting,” says Belew.

The best way to beat the buzz?

Develop a multi-pronged f ly control approach to fit your operation. Use a feedthrough option like Purina® Wind and Rain® Fly Control mineral in tandem with other fly control methods for season-long protection.

Taking this type of approach can ensure fewer flies are biting into your profit while leading to better milk production and heavier weaning weights.

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Biden 30×30 Land Grab Now Totals 24 Million Acres

Source: Protect The Harvest esulting from President Joe Biden signing Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, 30 x 30, the federal government has created lofty goals for “restoring” land, water, and wildlife in the U.S. Also known as “America the Beautiful,” the 30×30 initiative is a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) led effort. Its goal is to “Connect and conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030 for the sake of our economy, our health, and our well-being.”

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Government Snares 12.5 Million Acres in 2023, Doubling to 24 Million Washington, D.C. based liberal think tank Center for American Progress (CAP)

was quick to praise and promote the “pres- ЇЇ 917,618 acres for the Ancestral ervation” done by 30×30 in 2023. A CAP Footprints of the Grand Canyon report boasted that 30×30 “conserved” more National Park in Arizona; than 12.5 million acres in the U.S. for 2023, ЇЇ 506,814 acres for Avi Kwa Arne bringing the total land accrued to nearly 24 National Monument in Nevada; million acres thus far “conserved.” CAP also ЇЇ 6,672 acres for the Castner Range touted the $18 billion in taxpayer dollars National Monument in Texas; used for 30×30 “conservation” efforts. ЇЇ 5.7 acres for the Emmett Till and An American Stewards of Liberty article Mamie Till-Mobley National listed the largest chunks of lands included in Monument across Chicago and 2023’s 12.5 million acres: Mississippi.

Not included in the $18 billion total refЇЇ 10,600,000 acres for Western Arctic protections by closing oil and gas erenced above is the $1.7 billion for the first leasing in Alaska; round of the Inflation Reduction Act grantees for farm bill conservation programs ЇЇ 325,000 acres for Chaco Canyon mineral withdrawal in New Mexico; announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2023. Inflation ЇЇ 242,000 acres nationwide for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Wetland Reduction Act awards are given for “cliConservation projects; mate-smart agriculture and conservation,” according to CAP. ЇЇ 223,504 acres for mineral withdrawal in Minnesota’s national forest; CAP’s report strongly recommends America keep charging forward with 30×30, ЇЇ 130,000 acres for lease relinquishments in Montana’s national forest. stating: “…administration should not be shy As part of his 2023 30×30 efforts, Biden in utilizing every tool at its disposal as it also created and/or restored seven national approaches 2024. Doing so will put commumonuments, pulling approximately 3.5 nities first and keep the country on track million acres into the “protection” of 30×30. toward achieving 30×30.” Sadly, CAP and Through the creation of four new monu- the Biden administration blatantly disregard ments, Biden is “protecting” almost two 30×30’s significant downsides that adversely million acres, according to the CAP report. impact all Americans.

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Creating Challenges for American Agriculture The American ranching community is incurring the most significant downside from the 30×30 land grab. On a larger scale, every American will be impacted by the harm to ranching. Limitations on federally managed public grazing lands that have no other productive use will reduce the volume of food produced in the U.S., especially beef.

In April 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a proposed rule change titled Strengthening the Stewardship of America’s Public Land, according to a Protect The Harvest Article on government limiting access to public lands. The rule change is a byproduct of 30×30. It is in direct conflict with the longstanding multiple-use mandate applied to public lands.

The multiple-use mandate provides grazing allotments to ranchers for livestock use. BLM’s new rule alters the way productive elements of rural economies across the country function. The use of public lands for mining, grazing, logging, and gas and oil leases is beneficial to the nation’s economy, rural communities, consumers, national security, and food independence. Apparently, as unelected bureaucrats, BLM leadership and staff have no concerns engaging in a massive land grab to promote the underlying anti-agriculture 30×30 message.

The so-called “sustainability” effort of U.S. public lands to produce nutritious, 30×30 tackles is a non-issue created by envi- safe, abundant, high-quality, affordable, and ronmental extremists a n d accessible animal protein foods is critical for vegan-agenda-driven animal rights activists. America n food securit y a nd food Caught in this ideological assault are Amer- independence. ican ranchers who have taken sustainability seriously for generations and are much better Looking to the Future natural resource stewards than government Damage has been done by the 30×30 bureaucrats. The responsibility for resources effort, and it’s not something Americans had and their wise use is reflected in how ranch- a say in creating. According to BLM, Amerers take care of their grazing allotments, ica’s total land mass is 2.4 billion acres. To according to a Protect The Harvest article date, the Biden administration has conserved on ranching in the West. Many grazing allot- 24 million, about one percent, which is added ments have been cared for and used by the to land already being conserved. same families for generations. This is in To achieve the lofty 30×30 goals, the contrast to the narrative that agriculture amount required to hit the optimal target opposes sustainability. suggests land equal to double the size of Unfortunately, according to the same Texas will be needed. If that estimate is even Protect The Harvest article on the BLM lim- close to being accurate, that’s many millions iting access to public lands, the number of of acres, necessitating confiscation of some livestock grazed on federally managed lands private lands. has declined by more than 70 percent since That doesn’t sound like A Free and Fed the 1970s. Thankfully, due to improved America™ to us – it sounds like a tyrannically cattle genetics, ranchers produce more beef oriented government led by elites who don’t now with fewer cattle while using fewer know how to do much more than consolidate resources. their power and create edicts such as 30×30, Roughly 40 percent of the nation’s beef which do not serve the best interests of “we cattle and 50 percent of sheep spend time on the people.” federally managed land, which will become an increasingly larger issue if the volume of available land continues to dwindle as more is placed in conservation, off limits to Americans, including ranchers. The economy will suffer, as DOI numbers indicate that $1.5 billion is contributed annually to the U.S. economy from federally managed lands.

Feeding the growing population is a global effort that will be affected by the reduction of public lands in America. The world population is expected to increase to as many as 10 billion people by 2050. The use

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by Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist / Cow Calf Corner

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he increasing mature weight of United States beef cows is concerning. Larger cows have higher nutrient requirements.

Improving the efficiency, sustainability and profit potential of commercial cow calf production involves reducing feed costs while improving pounds of calf weaned. Reducing the mature weight of beef cows has a favorable impact on feed costs.

Cumulative weight weaned throughout a cow’s life in production is the result of total pounds of calves weaned and will be higher for cows that annually calve earlier, wean a healthy calf, and avoid being culled as a result of reproductive fa i lu re , u nsou nd ne s s a nd bad disposition.

The Role of Selection and Mating Mature cow size can be effectively controlled through sire selection. Mature cow weight is a high heritability trait with literature estimates ranging from 35 to 70 percent. Selection pressure applied to Mature Weight Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in sire selection should be an effective means of changing mature weight.

Fertility is low in heritability with estimates ranging from 0 to 15 percent.

Selection pressure, based on additive genetic merit alone, results in very slow progress in improving fertility.

Fertility is more largely influenced by nutritional environment and non-additive genetic merit. Non-additive genetic merit (or gene combination value) is the result of mating decisions.

The mating decision to crossbreed generates hybrid vigor (or heterosis) because of the gene combination value created by combining alleles from two (or more) different breeds at loci across the genome. Considerable research by various State Agriculture Experiment

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Stations and the USDA has clearly demonstrated the potential for increasing beef cow productivity through crossbreeding. Accumulated experimental data indicates pounds of calf weaned per cow can be increased by as much as 25% in well designed, systematic crossbreeding programs involving Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn. Approximately half of this increase in total production is dependent upon use of the crossbred cow to take advantage of heterosis for fertility, reproductive fitness, longevity and maternal performance.

Crossbreeding is a mating system that provides the commercial producer the opportunity to increase the cumulative weight weaned throughout a cow’s lifetime in production. A well-planned crossbreeding system requires a high level of management to reap maximum benefits.

The same breeding principles should be applied to the selection of breeding stock for a crossbreeding program that would be used for a purebred program. In both cases, the use of genetically superior breeding stock will result in offspring with better performance levels.

Once the decision has been made as to which breeds to include in a crossbreeding program, selection pressure should be applied based on the additive genetic merit (EPDs) of traits of primary economic importance.

Bottomline Improving mature cow size and productivity can be accomplished in tandem through selection and mating decisions.

Sire selection can be an effective means to reduce the mature size of a cowherd.

Total pounds of calf weaned during the productive lifetime of a cow can be improved by a well-planned crossbreeding system.

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James Sammons III Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma & Missouri Broker

214.701.1970 jamessammons.com jsammons@briggsfreeman.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd. | 4th Floor Dallas, Texas 75219 Ranch and Land Division

Terrell land & livesTock company 575/447-6041 Tye C. Terrell, Jr.

P.O. Box 3188, Los Lunas, NM 87031

We Know New Mexico Selling NM ranches for close to 50 Years

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Lifetime rancher who is familiar with federal land management policies

SIDWELL FARM & RANCH REALTY, LLC Tom Sidwell, Qualifying Broker 6237 State Highway 209, Tucumcari, NM 88401 • 575-403-6903 tom@sidwellfarmandranch.com • www.sidwellfarmandranch.com

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SCOTT MCNALLY www.ranchesnm.com 575/622-5867 575/420-1237 Ranch Sales & Appraisals

SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920

■ CAPROCK MOUNTAIN/VAN METER RANCHES Lordsburg, NM 546 AYL cow-calf operation consists of two adjoining BLM allotments totaling 75 +/- Sections 48,178 +/Total acres 3,445 +/- deeded acres 34,452 +/- acres of BLM, 10,281 +/- acres of state land the carrying capacity is 546 AYL plus 5 horses w/ two separate headquarters w/barns & corrals, facilities included, silencer cattle chute, scales, semi-load chute & multiple pens with feed bunks, 40’ x 60’ barn plus a commodity barn 9 wells; 5 electric submersibles, 3 solar wells, one windmill, one spring & 12 dirt tanks, 100,000 gallons of water storage 26 miles of pipeline that connects to each well 12 pastures & 5 traps, 5 sets of working corrals strategically placed on the ranches.

Black Angus & black baldy running age cows, Angus bulls, bred replacement heifers & equipment was negotiated.

Sale Price Undisclosed.

PRIVATE TREATY SALE SOLD !

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www.chassmiddleton.com 5016 122nd STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79424 • 806-763-5331 Sam Middleton 817-304-0504 • Charlie Middleton 806-786-0313 Jim Welles 505-967-6562 • Dwain Nunez 505-263-7868

THE SAND CAMP RANCH (PRICE REDUCED) The Sand Camp Ranch is a quality

desert ranch with an excellent grass cover and above average improvements. Located in southern Chaves County east of the productive Pecos River Valley. The ranch is comprised of 2,380 +/- deeded acres, 6,074 NM State Lease Acres, 23,653 Federal BLM Lease Acres and 480 acres Uncontrolled, 32,107 +/- total acres (50.17 Sections). Grazing Capacity set by a Section 3 BLM grazing permit at 405 Animal Units Yearlong. The ranch is watered by five primary wells and an extensive pipeline system. This ranch is ready to go, no deferred maintenance. Price: $3,672,000. This one of the better ranches in the area. It is nicely improved and well-watered. You won’t find anything comparable for the price. Call or email for a brochure and an appointment to come take a look.

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■ BERRENDA CREEK RANCH — 231 AYL, 51± section cattle ranch — Hillsboro, NM. 32,870± total acres, 120± deeded acres, 23,646± acres of BLM, 9104± acres of NM state land, 12 wells, 9 dirt tanks, 1 spring, 3 pastures, 165,000 gallons of water storage. Priced at $1,432,200

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EIGHT MILE DRAW LAND 740 ± Acres of unimproved native grassland located four miles west of Roswell in the Six Mile Hill area with frontage along U.S. Highway 70/380. This parcel is fenced on three sides and adjoins 120 acres of additional land that may be purchased. Great investment. $600 per acre.

Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com

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Brad DeSpain 520-429-2806 Paul Ramirez 520-241-3333

RANCHES/FARMS *AUCTION* 472+/- Acre Organic Apple Orchard offered in 5 Tracts Tract 1 – 158+/- Acre with approximately 131 ac of trees, 24,075+/- s.f. of apple processing facilities, cold storage, retail center, two homes, & wells.

Tract 2 – Spacious 3 BR, 2 Bath residence on 1.7+/- Acre Tract 3 – 6 6+/- Acre with approximately 59 acre of trees, and new well.

Tract 4 – 145 +/- Acre, with approximately 125 acre of trees, mfg home, and well.

Tract 5 – 100+/- Acre, with approximately 96 acre of trees and well.

Auction to be held April 4, 2024, Online and live. Don’t miss the opportunity to own all or part of this great property.

Contact Paul Ramirez for auction details and Harry Owens for property details.

*REDUCED*1883.45+/- Acres, McNeal, AZ – Frontier Roads.

Good access, 2 registered wells, dirt tanks, fully fenced. Current owner runs 80+/- head seasonally $941,725 Reduced to $847,552 Call Paul Ramirez 520-241-3333.

150+/- Acre Farm, Willcox, AZ – 120 Acre full circle pivot with two wells. Ideal location for hay, pecans, pistachios, wine grape cultivation or other crops. Good water, productive soil. Convenient access to I-10. $525,000 *PENDING* 305+/- Acres of Land on Ash Creek Pearce, AZ – Excellent potential for agricultural development, qualifies for organic farming, cleared of Mesquites in 2010, good prospect for pecans, wine grapes, corn, cotton, hay.

FAA approved landing strip, two domestic wells, fenced and cross fenced. Ask about the solar options available with this property. $457,000

guardrail and steel corrals with crowding tub, squeeze and scale.

250 gpm irrigation well with 20 HP motor and 13,500+/- gallons of storage. Runs about 40 head of cattle. $750,000 *SOLD* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – 112.8 +/- Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of pasture, 3,700+/- ac of sublease, 14 +/- ac of farm fields, HQ on State Land. 2nd mfg home on deeded. 2 sets of good steel pipe corrals $1.9M

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HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *SOLD* ONLINE AUCTION, Pearce, AZ - Four offerings located in the grasslands at the foot of the beautiful Dragoon Mountains.

Sold prior to Auction Lot 1 featured stunning, custom 3 BD, 2 BA territorial style home on 5.5 +/-. Sold Prior to Auction Lots 3, and 4 included 3 vacant, 1+ acre land parcels for a total of 3+/- acres each. Sold at Auction Lot 2 – 3- 1+/- acre lots for a total of 3+/- acres.

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*NEW* Farm - Apache Grove, AZ – 335+/- total acres along the scenic Gila River. 120+/- *SOLD* 98+/- Deeded Acre acres of decreed water rights. Farm, Bonita, AZ – Great farm 0.14+/- Acre Building Lot, MarPivot and pastures planted in in a picture-perfect setting! Two icopa, AZ – A great opportunity to Bermuda. Owner runs 150 head. small pivots with 35 acres of own a corner lot in the desirable One bedroom apartment over water rights. 3 BR, 2 BA Shultz community of Tortosa. Ideal for a garage/office, 30’ x 150’steel mfg home; 3-sided hay/machine small builder or buyer wishing to barn, plus smaller steel barn, shed, 1,560+/- s.f. shop, hay build their dream custom home. shop/feed room/tack room, shed, Connex box, nice set of One of only two lots available in the area, the excellent corrals, lot is adwith squeeze WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR other joining this one. chute, calf table RANCHES AND FARMS. Utilities to the and scale. Must lot, back block If you are thinking about selling your Ranch or see! $2.5M wall in place.

Farm, we would appreciate the opportunity to $110,000 talk to you about listing your property.

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Ben G. Scott – Broker Krystal M. Nelson – NM QB 800-933-9698 5:00 a.m./10:00 p.m.

RANCH & FARM REAL ESTATE We need listings on all types of ag properties large or small!

■ NEW LISTING! HEART OF CATTLE COUNTRY – Clayton, NM area – 8,858.63+/- Deeded, 1,003.34+/- Leased purchased acres, 160+/- ac. State Lease, watered by a large spring, numerous wells & pipeline w/a large income stream from CO₂ production, new grasslands CRP program, wind lease & possibility of carbon sequestering income in addition to income from livestock production & hunting.

■ NEW LISTING! CONSIDER TRADE FOR HOME IN THE AMARIILO, TEXAS AREA – Clayton, NM area – 80 acres deeded w/large, nice mobile home in good condition, secluded yet accessible in Harding Co., NM. ■ PRICE REDUCED! YESO EAST RANCH – De Baca Co., NM - Hwy. 60 frontage. 6,307± deeded, 1,556± State Lease and 40± uncontrolled acres. Terrain is gently rolling with good grass and is divided into three pastures. Wildlife includes antelope, some mule deer, quail, etc. The ranch has good improvements (including home) convenient access and has been well managed.

■ UNION CO., NM – Just out of Clayton, NM, 2 sections +/- located on pvmt. complete with two ½ mile +/- sprinklers & irrigation wells w/an addtl. large feedyard & one section of land irrigated by four ¼ mile sprinklers & irrigation wells. Two sections or the feedyard w/irrigated section can be purchased together or separately.

■ VAUGHAN RIVER RANCH – 11,628.76 ac. +/- deeded - a scenic, live water ranch on the Pecos River south of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. Excellent example of a southwestern cattle ranch with wildlife to boot all within minutes of the convenience of town. Call us to take a look!

■ UNION CO., NM – This 1,966 +/- acre ranch located just south of Clayton, New Mexico is in some of the most soughtafter grazing land in the Continental U.S.A. The ranch will be excellent for a yearling operation, with high quality grass, good fences and water.

■ KB RANCH – Kenney Co., TX – KB Ranch is a low fenced 802 +/- acre property that is surrounded by large ranches. The ranch has abundant whitetail and is also populated with turkey, dove, quail, hogs and varmint species. Axis are in the area and have been occasionally seen. The ranch lies approximately 9 miles south of Bracketville on TX 131 and is accessed by all weather Standart Road.

■ COLFAX COUNTY NM GETAWAY – 1,482.90 ac.+/grassland (1,193.59 ac. +/- Deeded, 289.31 ac. State Lease), great location near all types of mountain recreation.

■ ANGUS, NM – 250 +/- acres with over a 1/2 mile of NM 48 frontage. Elevations from 6,800 to 7,200 feet. Two springs along a creek. Ideal for future development or build your own getaway home.

■ GREER CO., OK – Choice 480 ac. tract of choice farmland located just south & east Mangum, OK. Please call for details!

■ CLAYTON, NM – a 16.75 ac. RV park located approximately 2 mi. south of Clayton on the east side of Hwy. 87 with 34 RV spaces, water supplied from the City of Clayton, a domestic well to provide water for a pond on the property with an office and men’s and women’s restrooms and showers. 44 acres may be purchased adjoining this property for additional development.

the BRAND that sells the LAND. THE 44 BAR RANCH SUBSTANITAL WATER RIGHTS CATTLE, ELK, MULE DEER, ANTELOPE 18,601± TOTAL ACRES - 6,750± DEEDED ACRES SIERRA COUNTY, NM - $7,850,000

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DOUBLE BAR R RANCH, NOGALES, AZ — 110 deeded, w/12,224 NF Grazing land, runs 380 yearlong, Great improvements, high rain area. Priced at $3,500,000

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000 I have many qualified Buyers looking for Ranches. Give me a call Patronize Our Advertisers

OUR BROKERS: Keli Cox • 575-937-4616 Nick Cortese • 575-760-3818 Kelly Sparks • 575-760-9214 Rye Richardson • 575-430-0777

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If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call ...

Sam Hubbell, Qualifying Broker 520-609-2546

Gomez Ranch Rio Arriba County, NM

The Gomez Ranch is superbly located in NM Big Game Unite 2B. Lying between the Rosa Mesa and Ensenada Mesa Wildlife areas, it offers premiere Mule Deer and Elk habitat and hunting opportunities.

The property is multidimensional, with income streams from grazing, hunting, and in conjunction with the associated use of the surface by mineral development.

6094 +/- deeded acres 3908 +/- acres State Lease 16,061 +/- acres BLM

$5,100,000

Laura Riley (505) 330-3984

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O’NEILL LAND, llc P.O. Box 145, Cimarron, NM 87714 • 575/376-2341 • Fax: 575/376-2347 land@swranches.com • www.swranches.com

MAXWELL FARM, 140+/- deeded acres with 103.75 +/- irrigable acres of Class A water shares.

Property has a domestic water meter also utilized for livestock.

Currently a flood irrigation system but would suit installing a pivot. Property is bounded on the south with SHW 505 and the west with Rufuge Rd, on the east with the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. $320,000 MIAMI DREAM, 14.70 +/deeded acres. Approx 1,583 sq ft 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Real country living with barn wood siding, porches, recent remodel for remote workspace. Irrigation and horse facilities, 57 Wampler St., Miami, NM $370,000 $345,000

BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax County, Moreno Valley 594.38 +/- deeded acres, accessed off blacktop between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. Historic headquarters.

Currently used as summer grazing, pond and trees accessed off

county road on rear of property as well. Presented “ASIS” New Survey, $4,000,000 $3,800,000 SPRINGER VIEW, 29.70 +/deeded acres. Large house being remodeled, shop, trees, old irrigation pond. All back off highway with great southern aspect. 311 Hwy 56, Colfax County. $209,000 $205,000

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MAXWELL, 408.90 +/- Deeded Acres. 143.05 Irrigable Acres/ Shares with TL pivot covering approximately 80 acres, with balance dry land. Property has one water meter used for livestock, but could support a home as well. There are two troughs located in the middle of the property.

Electricity for pivot is back toward the middle of the property as well.

Property has highway frontage on NM 505 and Highline Rd, a County Rd. Back up to Maxwell Wildlife area. Colfax County, NM.$599,000

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Men’s Team #2 Women’s Team #10 Men’s All Around Brad Moreno #4 Sherrick Sanborn #5 Saddle Bronc Riding #2 Zach Dallas #8 Noel Johnson Steer Wrestling #1 Nathan Clark #5 Sherrick Sanborn Bull Riding #8 Caleb Griego

Team Roping Header #7 Brad Moreno #10 Meason Ybarra Team Roping Heeler #6 Wade Hatch #8 Cody Detweiler #14 Lucas Cruz Barrel Racing #6 Anne Alexander Goat Tying #12 Avery Ledesma

Lost cattle, pasture, and improvements in wildfires Need a home for 800 Head or Less Bred Heifers and Cows. Easy care, no calves only adult cattle, and Cake broke.

Currie Smith 806-674-6366 or currie@acsmith.com

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ALBUQUERQUE AREA EQUIPMENT AUCTION April 13, 2024 @ 8:30am Live Webcast Auction

Items will be located at 507 Boundary Court SE, Albuquerque, NM

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Mid-Year Meeting | Ruidoso Convention Center | June 9-11, 2024

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 12:00pm

Day at the Races | Ruidoso Downs Race Track

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Memorial Golf Tournament | The Links Golf Course

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Welcome Reception | MCM Elegante Lodge Patio - Tell Runyan

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New Mexico CowBelles Meeting

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Opening General Session & Welcome

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NMLB - State Meat Inspection & 2025 Legislative Priorities

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Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc. Meeting NMCGA Junior Cattle Grower Meeting

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State Veterinarian - Update and Issues

10:15am

New Mexico Beef Council Meeting

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Feed Better, Feed Less: The financial pinch of a 20% range cube - Charles Eckel, Lyssy & Eckel Feeds

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Joint Luncheon

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New Mexico Livestock Board Meeting NMCGA Membership Portal Training

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USDA FSA Programs

3:00pm

NM Sheep & Goat Council Meeting

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NM Rural Water Assoc. - Wells 101

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Junior Recreation

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NM Wool Growers Membership Meeting

4:15pm 5:00pm

Office of the State Engineer - Windmill Permitting NMCGA Policy Session

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Attitude Adjustment

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Joint Awards Dinner and Dance - Tell Runyan Band

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 8:30-11:30am

Worship Service Natural Resources Session

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NMCGA Allied Industries Committee Meeting

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Brush Bullet - What to Expect - Wes Avent

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Litigation and Federal Legislation Meeting

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Emergency Preparedness

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“Gun Laws, Gun Trusts and your 2nd Amendment Rights“

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Joint Luncheon NMCGA Board of Directors Meeting

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New Mexico Junior High Rodeo Association – Haize Price

by Julie Carter t 14, he’s an old soul in 5-1/2 feet of wiry pure country and born-to-be cowboy. Haize Price has a winning grin and at any point of the day if you’re looking for him, he’ll be in his happy place – outside doing something somewhere, usually with a rope, horses, cattle and maybe even his hunting dogs.

This well-rounded handy 8th grader works four rodeo events –Tie Down Roping, Chute Dogging, Team Roping and Ribbon Roping. He dropped the Breakaway Roping this year in order to declare his points in the

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where he currently competes.

He added Chute Dogging to his event list this year. Since he has gained a couple pounds and at least two inches in height, he’s having some fun with it, but doesn’t see himself moving onto the regular steer wrestling in high school.

“I don’t think I could get off a horse going that fast,” he laughs. He is looking forward to adding Cutting and Reined Cow Horse next year when he hits the high school rodeo level.

Haize is growing up on the Angell Diamond O Cattle Company, otherwise known as the Rimrock Ranch south of Cuervo, New Mexico, where he is homeschooled with his mom Chell as headmistress.

He keeps his lessons done well ahead of schedule so he can spend more time helping his dad Chris on the ranch, riding colts and sometimes doing some coyote or mountain lion hunting.

His canine buddies Bella, Trinity, Rogue and Happy treed a lion for Haize this winter and have now gone from just being a feeding chore to getting his full admiration and attention. He also regularly feeds 60-70 wild turkeys, a chore he gladly took over from the prior resident, Judy Scott.

His other “hobby” he says is ranch rodeo.

“I really love practicing and competing in the WRCA Youth Ranch Rodeos with my friends.

My team members are Dawson Mathis, Rayce Griggs and Bryce Stone.”

He spends all the hours he can in the arena practicing with his older brother

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Stoney. He said he’s going to really miss Stoney when he’s gone to college after this year because, “I’m going to lose my header.” He also practices with his buddy and team roping partner Rayce Griggs, who lives about 25 miles away, alternating arenas to share the travel time. He said it was his dad who taught him to rope, and practice sessions usually include the whole family at the arena.

Haize is pretty clear that he doesn’t believe in luck, but he does believe in “practice harder, work harder,” he said. He spends 2-3 hours a day practicing, between roping in the arena, tying at the post and of course, roping the dummy.

Practice happens every other day or so in the winter, but as the days get longer and rodeo season gets closer, he’ll go to everyday practice. “We’ve got arena lights, so we get lots of nighttime practice.”

Haize qualified for the Junior High Nationals last year in the Ribbon Roping with Anistyn Abel and the Breakaway Roping where he got a performance win with a 2.19 second run.

“That felt pretty good,” he recalls. Haize rides a 15-year-old roan mare named Strawberry in the Tie-Down Roping and he heels off a black 9-year-old mare named Windy Peppercorn.

The Price family consensus is that it doesn’t take much to keep Haize happy. The simple things of ranch and rodeo keep him motivated. Haize says he’s the happiest doing all that with his family and friends. He’s primed and ready for the spring season of Junior High rodeos.

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Efforts Underway to Save Sequoias, Anti-Forestry Groups Sue to Block Projects

by Nick Smith, Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities.

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rom 2020 to 2021, the Castle and Windy Fires in California combined to burn 154,000 acres of National Forest System lands (excluding designated Wilderness areas). Both fires caused extensive deforestation. Half of the acres burned in the Castle Fire alone resulted in 100 percent tree mortality, and notably, it burned through ten giant sequoia groves.

Together, the fires killed as many as 11,000 Sequoia trees, and in just two years, incinerated 20 percent of the forests’ largest and oldest trees. The fires also burned large areas of wildlife habitat for vulnerable, oldgrowth dependent species, including the California spotted owl and Pacific fisher.

The director of science and conservation planning for Save the Redwoods League described the urgent need to save California’s iconic Giant Seqouia: “This is an emergency...If we were in the process of losing 20 percent of the Grand Canyon — or the Library of Congress, for that matter — we would expect people in positions of power to spring into action. We shouldn’t expect anything less with our beloved giant sequoia.”

In response to the fires, the U.S. Forest Service authorized the Castle Fire Ecological Restoration Project and the Windy Fire Restoration to restore the forests, promote a healthy ecosystem, promote resilient forest conditions and establish and maintain low fuel conditions. It would also remove dead and dying trees that would otherwise fuel the next big wildfire.

It’s just the latest effort to save forests in the southern Sierra Nevada, where 85 percent of pine has already died.

Despite the accelerating destruction to old growth and wildlife habitat in a short period of time, anti-forestry groups recently filed lawsuits to stop the Castle and Windy restoration projects from being implemented.

The groups allege the Forest Service failed to conduct sufficient environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act. They claim the losses of giant sequoia are ‘exaggerated,’ and the severe wildfires are

helping to “restore forest areas that have concerned with the loss of 20 percent of the recovered naturally for millennia without area’s giant sequoias, because 80 percent of logging.” Yet many forests in this era of them did not die. But that assumes these mega-fires are not recovering naturally. overstocked, unhealthy and fire-prone According to a reforestation manager at forests will not see any more severe fire, ever.

American forests: Others, like registered professional forester “Wildfires have existed and benefited this Jeff Gletne understand the risk of doing landscape for many thousands of years. But nothing: the fires that we’ve been seeing in the last five “It is sickening to see the results of the fires. to 10 years are outside of the natural range And as a forester, all that fuel remaining on of variation. We’re concerned because fires site is also very frightening. Because if we are increasing in intensity and size, and in don’t treat these fuels, Mother Nature certhose scars we are unlikely to see trees nat- tainly will.” urally regenerating.”

One anti-forestry attorney said he wasn’t

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First Rodeo of the Season for Spring HS and Jr. HS Season in New Mexico

odeo families gathered in Lovington, New Mexico for the first spring rodeo of the season, and it was everything a spring rodeo should be. Fresh horses, spring winds, and handy kids from all over New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas and Colorado.

If you have kids thinking about Junior or high school rodeo, all the information should be up on the website: www.NMHSRA.com.

Congratulations to everyone for showing up, rodeoing, supporting the kids and having fun in the wind. Sure hope everyone had safe trips home in that wind! We burnt twice the fuel we normally do on our trip home. See you at the next one!

Hooper attle Company www.hoopercattlecompany.com

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— Registered Herefords & Black Angus —

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9/25/23 205 D. W.W.

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01/15/23

67

635

595

101

2.51

-0.6

52

90

30

n/a

3134

15

HORNED 01/16/23

79

665

574

98

2.64

1.8

47

76

26

50

3169

75

POLLED

01/27/23

78

650

611

102

2.70

1

47

77

28

51

3178

PB

ANGUS

01/27/23

72

665

612

104

2.74

0.8

68

115

27

n/a

3181

18

ANGUS

01/31/23

77

555

575

98

2.34

2.1

65

119

23

n/a

3202

18

ANGUS

02/03/23

75

605

624

108

2.59

3.2

75

134

26

n/a

3211

18

ANGUS

02/08/23

79

615

641

111

2.69

4.4

75

133

23

n/a

3213

7

POLLED

02/09/23

79

585

607

101

2.65

2.1

58

93

25

54

3214

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02/10/23

66

525

528

90

2.31

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45

83

28

n/a

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02/11/23

77

535

540

92

2.37

0.8

61

103

22

n/a

3224

75

POLLED

02/23/23

75

540

526

94

2.74

3.2

48

81

26

50

3302

03

POLLED

03/03/23

87

560

551

92

2.96

1.2

47

74

18

42

3304

03

POLLED

03/08/23

78

525

558

91

2.85

0.6

44

70

19

41

3305

PB

ANGUS

03/12/23

73

540

571

99

2.74

1.2

60

109

27

n/a

3307

18

ANGUS

03/15/23

78

475

561

93

2.45

1.9

62

116

24

n/a

3308

7

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89

555

649

100

3.19

2.9

64

99

32

64

3309

7

1307

03/18/23

85

550

646

106

3.16

3.4

64

104

29

61

3311

R

3148

03/20/23

80

465

515

100

2.46

0.6

49

88

27

n/a

*ANGUS (10) *POLLED (5) *HORNED (3)

10 ANGUS, 3 HORNED HEREFORDS, 5 POLLED HEREFORDS & 34 ANGUS & HEREFORD HEIFERS AVAILABLE VIEW BULLS AT WWW.HOOPERCATTLECOMPANY.COM

EPDs & TPR Records available on all cattle.

Range-raised, rugged, rock-footed at over 7,600 ft. elevation.

Bulls & Open & Bred Females For Sale Private Treaty at the Ranch GUARANTEED SOUND & FERTILE

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New Mexico High School Rodeo Results Lovington, NM — March 22-24 All-Around Cowgirl -Addison Kinzer All-Around Cowboy - Gunnar Tipton Barrel Racing - Dannilyn Barela Saddle Bronc - Kaden Miranda Bull Riding - Slade Thompson Goat Tying - Wacey Trujillo Tie Down Roping- Braxton McKinley Breakaway - Ava Packouz Pole Bending - Cacie Sherburne Steer Wrestling - Tydon Tsosie Team Roping - Dax Sullivan/Irvin Varela Boys Cutting - Chris Carson Girls Cutting - Caydence Roberts Reined Cow Horse - Danli Valdez Trap Shooting - Kassidy Lightfoot Light Rifle - Zoey Cline

New Mexico Junior High School Rodeo Results Lovington, NM — March 22-24 All Around Cowgirl - Amy Biebelle All Around Cowboy - Catch Roberts Barrel Racing - Channing Robinson Bull Riding - Catch Roberts Steer Saddlebronc Bronc - Tate West Boys Goat Tying - Tyan Gonzales Girls Goat Tying - Teagan Trujillo Steer Bareback - Tate West Ribbon Roping - Kayden Sherburne/ Shanley Thompson Calf Roping - Trip Saulsberry Girls Breakaway - Isabel Tuchscherer Boys Breakaway - Tyan Gonzales Pole Bending - Magdalena Hazle Chute Dogging - Reed Trujillo Team Roping - Rayse Griggs/Haize Price Light Rifle - Macklee Cain

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1ST COLUMN Kassidy Lightfoot (top) Kaden Miranda (2nd) Riley Ybarra (3rd) Ava Packouz (4th)

3RD COLUMN Caydence Roberts (top) Kayden Sherburn, Shanley Thompson (2nd) Daniel Jacskon (3rd) Ellie Powel (4th)

2ND COLUMN Macklee Cain (top) Tipton Gryder (2nd) Tyan Gonzales (3rd)

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Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . 50 L & H Manufacturing . . . . 50 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . 52 Lazy J&G Sales . . . . . . . . . 51 Lonestar Stockyards, . . 32, 39 Lyssy & Eckel Feeds . . . . . 14 Manzano Angus . . . . . . . 53 McPherson Heifer Bulls . . . 53 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . 25, 50 Monfette Construction Co. . . . . 29, 51 NAIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 NM Federal Lands Council . 64 NM Purina Dealers . . . . . . 72 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . 29, 40, 41, 48 No-Bull Enterprises LLC . . . 48

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O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . 58 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Olson Land and Cattle . . . 54 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . . . . . 54 Perez Cattle Company . . . . 52 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Punchy Cattle Company 31, 63 Republic Ranches, LLC . . . 55 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . . . . 51

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Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Roswell Livestock Auction. 22 Running Creek Ranch . . . . 54 Rusty’s Weigh Scales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . 53 Sci-Agra Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Select Sires Member Cooperative . . . . . . . . . 53 Sidwell Farm/Ranch Realty 55 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . 40, 52 Sowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Steel Structures . . . . . . . . 51 Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Mike Harriet, Datil, NM

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Lance Bussard, Lipscomb TX

“I knew Grau bulls were making a difference all these years, but I didn’t know how much.

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Irvin Boyd, Eunice, NM

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