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12 To The Point by Caren Cowan

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by Frank DuBois

47 In Memoriam 51 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 53 On The Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black

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35 Who Was Pat Nowlin? by Marianne E. Rose, New Mexico CowBelles Historian, with LeAnn Smith

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Pat Boone NMCGA President

Greetings all,

Pat Boone President Elida

uly has been a busy, hot month and I, for one, am glad it is over. I believe most of the state set records for consecutive days over a 100 degrees. Scattered showers and a few heavier rains have brought meager relief for most of us. The anxiously awaited monsoon season is about upon us, and I pray that all of you will receive ample rains, and grow grass for winter and get your tanks filled sooner than later.

Tom Sidwell President-Elect Quay

The last week in July the Legislative Finance Committee met in Ruidoso and heard presentations from representatives of our agriculture industry on issues facing us in today’s world.

Jack Chatfield Vice President at Large Mosquero

First past NMCGA president and former state land commissioner Bill Humphries talked to the committee about the Interstate Streams Commission’s application to appropriate more surface water to ensure adequate habitat protection for the Arkansas River Shiner. This issue is complicated and difficult to understand, but Bill did a great job of presenting our concerns to the committee.

Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington Blair Clavel NE Vice President Roy Jeff Bilberry SE Vice President Elida Randell Major SW Vice President Magdalena Shacey Sullivan (Russell) Secretary/Treasurer Albuquerque Jose J. Varela Lopéz Past President La Cieneguilla

The next day Mike Casabonne talked to the Committee about the seemingly endless government regulations that weigh us down and make it difficult to operate. He also had a good presentation about how we as ag producers are price takers, not price makers. Truly good testimonies from our fellow producers given on our behalf. Thank you to Bill and Craig, and all the other producers who testified, and to Anthony Parra and NMDA for putting it together. Some county fairs are already going on with more to be happening in August. We hope to be out and about at some of them, talking the issues and hopefully attracting some new members. As each year passes, it seems the obstacles and issues seem to be greater in number, and more threatening to our way of life. We need all the help we can get. We in agriculture in New Mexico no longer are exempt from workers compensation coverage for our employees. You need to call your insurance agent and purchase your coverage as soon as possible. We are still working to try and get more clear understanding of the process. Go to our website, www.nmagriculture. org for the latest on this and other happenings. We will be having our fall board meeting in Albuquerque on September 9. We will be having a wall branding at the office as it seems some of the most recent presidents have not placed their brand on the office wall. Make plans to join us. Prayers for rain for all of us. Until next time,

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when you file a claim, you should probably expect that your rates will go up and/or your current policy will be cancelled and you will be forced into the high risk pool. We have heard of rates in that pool as high as $38/$100. When you have workers’ comp coverage, you should not pay any medical expenses out of pocket. All claims must be reported to your insurer as soon as possible. If you do make direct medical payments, there is little likelihood that you will recover them. Your employers’ liability insurance will no longer cover injured employee medical payments. There may be significant savings when you drop that coverage and move to workers’ comp. Be sure and discuss this with your insurance agent. Your agent should also be able to assist ranch or farm owners in exempting themselves from workers’ comp coverage. Remember, if you have two exempt owners, partners or company officers, a third person employed will trigger the need for workers’ comp coverage. The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) and others continue to work on this issue. The Association and other groups are also exploring setting up its own self-insured fund in order to be able to control costs for our membership. If this

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captured by Indians while traveling by wagon along the Santa Fe Trail. Although he located the mother, daughter and nanny, they had already perished. After a short tenure as a Scout, Kronig purchased the Fort Barclay Trading Post on the Santa Fe Trail adjacent to the land he

later purchased that became the Hashknife Ranch. Dogie’s grandmother, Fannie, was born in the Trading Post. She married Frank Jones, a civil engineer, who surveyed the right-of-way for the Santa Fe Railroad. Their son, Dogie’s father, was a veterinarian and a well-known and successful rodeo judge who got his start in the Tex Austin Wild West Show that performed in the U.S. and Europe during World War I. He also judged at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo, Chicago and other major rodeos. Dogie was born in 1926 on New Mexico’s Tex Austin Ranch in Pecos. He still maintains a daily record of his life, which carries back with the diaries of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dogie treasures all of these works which detail many lives, weather, drought and rains back to 1856. The diaries have gone into the New Mexico State Archives. With the beginning of World War II, Dogie joined the armed forces as a Navy Seaman on the aircraft carrier USS Copahee in the South Pacific. After the War Dogie returned to New Mexico and leased the Hashknife Ranch, which he later purchased, from his grandmother. There have been five generations of the Jones family on the Hashknife Ranch, at the western end of Watrous that hides under a monstrous red barn. continued on page 22 >>

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In 1997, the American Quarter Horse Association honored both men with the Legacy Award, a recognition for their 56 continuous years of registering Quarter Horses. Horses like King Moore by King, Old Sorrel grandson, Little Huero, Les Glo, Skipa Star and Colonel Freckles heavily influenced the Harrison breeding program. If you visit Memorial Hall at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, you will see the niche which honors and perpetuates the memory of D. J. Harrison and Dan J. Harrison, Jr. In Western Horseman’s Legends, Volume 5, which features outstanding stallions and mares that have had a significant impact on the Quarter Horse breed, Skipa Star is featured. Our deceased stallion Skipastarsky, an own son of Skipa Star, was the 1983 AQHA High Point Jr. Heeling Horse, among many other accomplishments and sired 151 foals.

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In the early 1960s the Hashknife horse operation began in earnest with the focus on breeding quality ranch horses. Dogie says he was blessed to be located in the midst of some of the top horsemen of the time. Many of these horsemen were involved in a new association that was only 12 years old. It was called the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). The Hashknife’s first AQHA stallion was out of Wyona Que, a Shoemaker mare carrying the bloodlines of the great Peter McQue. Wyona Que had a purple pedigree and was both a race and a performance horse. Ranch horses in the mid-twentieth century worked all week on the ranch, raced on the bush tracks on Saturday, and pulled the family buggy to church on Sunday. Other great horsemen in the elite group that Dogie worked with included Hank Wiescamp, Jack Klye, Buster Welch and Leroy Webb, all now members of the AQHA Hall of Fame. There have been several Hashknife bred horses that have distinguished themselves in the relatively new National Versatility Ranch Horse Association (NVRHA). The Jones’ support of the NVRHA program dates back to the Association’s founding. Four NVRHA events have been held on the Hashknife to date under the direction of Curtis Jones, Dogie’s son, who also served on the NVRHA board member representing New Mexico. Dogie says that his horses are a reflection of his life. Had he been a golfer or a tennis player, he would have had the same passions. Yet, he says that he has not reached his goal, except that after his lifetime, his work will continue long after he is gone. Hank Wiescamp once said, “When a man reaches his goal, his is going backwards.” Sources: American Quarter Horse Association; Dave Currin, National Versatility Ranch Horse Association; Charles Padilla, Today’s Horse Magazine

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n mid July 14 students successfully completed the first intermediate Artistic Silversmithing course for advanced level engravers offered at Mesalands Community College. During this weeklong workshop, students learned theories and practices of more advanced custom design and engraving techniques. This course was taught by three highly experienced engravers, including Eddy Mardis, Silversmithing Faculty Member at Mesalands, Russell Yates, and Shawn Didyoung. The Artistic Silversmithing Program at Mesalands is designed to teach students the fabricating and engraving of bits, spurs, buckles, and jewelry that are used in traditional western culture. This new intermediate course, listed as ART 293I: Special Topic in Silversmithing, was specifically developed for skill enrichment. Students learned drawing and design, leaf structures, single and multiple wire inlay, and different styles of scrolls. “The course went exceptionally well. I’ve been impressed by what the students have been able to achieve and master in only one week of work. Many of the students in this class have been making various items for 20 years or more and a number of them are full time makers,” Mardis said. “We had three top instructors each teaching very unique techniques in their expertise of engraving.” Mardis said he developed this advanced silversmithing course to help students learn three different areas of engraving. Mardis taught English scroll engraving and Didyoung taught point shading. Yates instructed students on the inlay of precious metals, such as gold and silver. Yates, who is a world-renowned fabricator and engraver, has been involved in silversmithing for nearly 25 years. He was the 2009 Academy of Western Artists (AWA) Adolph Bayers Spur Maker

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he brand new Legacy Ranch Horse Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Prescott, Arizona, Rodeo Grounds. For the first time in history, three of Arizona’s largest, most historic ranches – the K4 Ranch, Campwood Cattle Company, and O RO Ranch – have teamed up to present a unique offering of using horses carrying the brands of ranches with over 300 combined years of tradition. The sale is being held in conjunction with Olsen’s Equifest Arizona, a three-day equine extravaganza that includes barrel racing, horsemanship clinic by Buster McLaury, vet clinics, trade show, and more, all open free to the public. The offering of 35 horses includes broke ranch horses, roping and ranch prospects, broodmares, and yearlings. All have been raised by these traditional working cattle ranches on some of the roughest, rockiest country northern Arizona has to offer. “These horses know how to adapt,” Rick Kieckhefer, K4 manager says. “They get around on rough terrain, and they’ve done it all, from working big herds of cattle, to dragging calves to the fire, to packing ranch kids around after they’re retired.” The K4 Ranch, established by the Kieckhefer family in 1941, runs 2,500 cows on 185,000 acres, and has been raising registered Quar ter Horses for racing, performance and ranch work since 1943. The nucleus of Campwood Cattle Company is the 7 Up Ranch, which was established in the late 1800s and runs more than 2,400 mother cows and stockers on 134,000 acres. The current horse program was begun over 20 years ago. The history of the O RO Ranch dates back to the early 1800s and the 100,000-acre Spanish Land Grant known as the Baca Float #5. Now comprised of 257,000 acres and 5,000 head of cattle, the ranch has been breeding Quarter Horses since the American Quarter Horse Association was formed in 1940. Horses in the sale offering will be shown in the fairgrounds arena the afternoon of the sale, with a rope horse demo at 2:30 p.m., arena dry work demo at 3:30 p.m., and ranch horse demo (branding and sorting) at 4:30 p.m. The sale begins at 6:30 p.m. Sale is being managed by D&D Equine Services, L.L.C., & Rick Machado will be the auctioneer. More info at www.ranchhorsesale.com or call 520/360-9524, or email Legacyhorsesale@icloud.com

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outheastern New Mexico has always been home for Jeff Bilberry, who was elected Southeastern Regional Vice President of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) in December. The fourth-generation rancher, who works as co-General Manager, along with Alex Carone, of Singleton Ranches in New Mexico today lives about 45 miles northwest of the ranch near Kenna where he grew up. Bilberry oversees the Bojax, Lobo, and Agua Verde Ranches, where he and his crew run a commercial cow/calf operation, maintaining about 10,000 mother cows. Quarter horses are raised on the Singletons’ San Cristobal Ranch near Santa Fe for use on all of the ranches, with a very limited outside

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Maximum Civil Penalties for Environmental Violations Set to Dramatically Increase

Through an interim final rule effective August 1, 2016, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is increasing the maximum daily penalties it may assess for environmental violations that occurred any time after November 2, 2015. Any violation of an environmental statute enforced by the EPA, i.e., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, RCRA, CERCLA and EPCRA, may now have a penalty that is up to 150 percent higher than the previous daily maximum. For example, a Class I violation of EPCRA carries a statutory maximum penalty of $25,000 under 42 U.S.C. 11045(a). Now, the maximum daily civil penalty for that violation is $53,907. The increase in maximum penalties is a result of the 2015 amendment to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (the “Act”). The amendment requires federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties with an initial one-time “catch-up” adjustment so that the new maximums will take effect by August 1, 2016. Beginning January 15, 2017, agencies will also be required to make annual, rather than quadrennial, adjustments for inflation. The adjustment is calculated by multiplying the originally enacted maximum penalty amount, or the amount last adjusted by statute, by the difference between the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) during the month of October 2015 and the CPI-U for the month of October during the year that the penalty was enacted or last adjusted. The Act does provide, however, that the “catch-up” adjustment shall not exceed 150 percent of the penalty that was in effect on November 2, 2015. If the adjustment exceeds 150 percent, then the 150 percent value will be the new maximum penalty. The results of the EPA’s calculations and new maximum daily penalties can be found in Table 2 of 40 C.F.R. Section 19.4: Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments. This maximum daily penalty increase will undoubtedly impact settlement negotiations, and resolving alleged environmental violations with the EPA will become even more costly and potentially more contested and time consuming. The EPA suggests that the new rule will not necessarily change the civil penalties that it chooses to impose, but nevertheless will have the overall impact of making environmental violations more costly and challenging to defend and resolve. Furthermore, state agencies responsible for environmental enforcement may now choose to increase their own maximum penalties to keep pace with the EPA. The potential for substantially higher maximum daily penalties may also cause the EPA to reevaluate how it chooses to enforce environmental statutes, and the agency will certainly have more bargaining power when it comes to assessing penalties.

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ot too long ago my dad was looking through some old papers and came across a newspaper article with Bessie Ake and Alvera Benton. I can’t remember what the article was about. I think it was announcing new officers for our local. If you know either of these ladies then you know that newspaper article was really old. I looked at that photo for a long time and thought about all the wisdom that generation had and how they embraced the challenges of their time, whether it was standing up for what they believed in or embracing the change that was bound to happen. Fast forward to today, we can still

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Corriente CowBelles nominated Preston Stone for New Mexico CowBelles Man of the Year. Preston Stone has been a longtime rancher in Capitan and has never been shy to stand up for what is right while advocating for rural residents and agriculture. Most recently Preston has been the voice of District 1 on the Lincoln County Commission where his duties have gone far beyond his expertise in agriculture to meeting our rural counties needs in every area from medical services to garbage collection. You’ll often find Preston and his wife and longtime CowBelle member Willa on the road to meetings throughout the Southwest to go above his duty to the residents of our rural area as our voice and representative. Over the years Preston has served on many boards including he Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District, Otero County Electric, and the Capitan

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Municipal School Board in each capacity with President Nancy Phelps presiding at advocating for the ranchers and rural resi- 12 noon in Johnny B’s Restaurant in TorC dents. He and Willa have two children; with 11 members and two guests present. Tracey lives in Montana where she is a suc- Nancy read the CowBelle Prayer; all recited cessful insurance claims adjuster and Troy the Pledge; and then Nancy read the Cowwho lives with his family on the Stone Belle Creed. Self-introductions were given Ranch continuing the family legacy. Since all around for the benefit of guests. The Corriente CowBelles began Preston has secretary’s report was approved as read always been eager to help promote the and the treasurer’s report was approved beef industry by helping with numerous and filed. Nancy reported on the mid-sumfund raisers, service activities, educational mer meeting in Ruidoso encouraging all to programs, and more. Preston’s dedication become more involved in the legislative to agriculture, the beef industry, and rural area of agriculture. The Chamiza local gives residents of our county and state are much the largest amount in scholarship funds and appreciated by the Corriente CowBelles. He encouraged all to sell tickets for the beef is a true champion for our industry and drawing which supports the local’s schollifestyle. Submitted Ashley Ivins arship. This brought about discussion of Chamiza CowBelles met on July 7, 2016 how to decide who gets a chance to pur-

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very year, the New Mexico CowBelles accepts applications from CowBelles and the children of CowBelles for scholarships to be used toward college education in an agriculture career. The three to four scholarships each year are funded through donations and could use your help to encourage our youth to get into or stay in agriculture. Some newer CowBelles may not know who Pat Nowlin was and what a tremendous contribution she made to New Mexico CowBelles and to the creation of The Cowbelles. Florence Enid “Pat” Brown was born August 14, 1904, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Carl and Maude Lee Brown. The family moved with Pat, her two sisters and two brothers to Bisbee, Arizona. She attended high school in Bisbee and met her future husband, James Phillip Nowlin, there. They were married August 17, 1927. They spent their first 27 years together, ranching with family and for themselves in Arizona. The first state CowBelles group was

formed in Arizona on October 17, 1939, to dren, Jack and promote the beef industry. At that time it Le Ann, moved consisted of ranchers’ wives and daughters to the ghost and women who owned their own cattle t o w n of and brand. Pat Nowlin was secretary/trea- Dawson, New surer and founder, with Mattie Cowan and Mexico, where others, of the first CowBelles chapter in Phil became 1939 in Douglas, Arizona. Arizona State ranch manager CowBelles was organized in 1947 with f o r P h e l p s Mattie and Pat serving as president and Dodge. Pat secretary treasurer. drove the Women from other states visited Arizona school bus. In and went home to start CowBelles groups 1 9 5 7, s h e Enid “Pat” Brown Nowlin where they lived. The American National helped orgaCowBelles (ANCW), later to become Amer- nize New Mexico CowBelles and was the ican National CattleWomen, was founded first State President. She also founded the in 1952. In 1953, Pat Nowlin served as the first local chapter of New Mexico CowBelles. Secretary/Treasurer to the American In 1979 Pat was New Mexico CowBelle of National CowBelles President, Mattie the Year. She was also very active in serving Cowan. on many committees at the state and local Pat attended the last American National level. Cowbelles meeting in early 1986 in San Among her many accomplishments Antonio, Texas where she spoke against the outside of CowBelles, Pat was the Cimarron name change. She was the only original Village Counselor and a member of the CowBelle at the meeting. Caren Cowan, Home Extension Club for 52 years. She was Mattie’s granddaughter, and Barbara Ste- part of two study groups, Sorosis and the venson Jackson, daughter of past American Antique Study Group. For 35 years she was National CowBelles Pat Stevenson also par- a member of the Cimarron United Methodticipated in the meeting. ist Church and United Methodist Women. In 1954, the Nowlins and their two chil- The Nowlins owned a dry goods store in

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Stone Named New Mexico CowBelles’ Man of the Year

Electric Cooperative, and Capitan Municipal School Board. He and his wife Willa (a long-time CowBelle), have two children: Tracey, who lives in Montana and works as an insurance adjuster; and Troy, who lives and works with his family on the Stone Ranch.

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reston Stone, Capitan, was named the New Mexico CowBelles’ (NMCB’s) 2016 Man of the Year at the group’s recent Mid-Year Meeting, held in Ruidoso. (I to r) Ashley Martin-Ivins, President Corriente CowBelles, who nominated Preston; Preston Stone; Anita Hand, New Mexico CowBelle President

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“We are pleased to honor Preston with this much-deserved award,” said NMCB President Anita Hand, Datil. “His dedication to agriculture, the beef industry, and the New Mexico CowBelles is much appreciated.” by Alyssa Canobbio, Fox News.com Stone, a long-time Capitan area rancher, was nominated for the award by the Corri.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said ente CowBelles. His nomination recognizes in Vienna in mid July that air conditioners and refrigerators are as big of his willingness to stand up and advocate for rural residents and agriculture, both locally a threat to life as the threat of terrorism and across the state. He has also helped the posed by groups like the Islamic State. Corriente CowBelles with countless fundThe Washington Examiner reported that raisers, service activities and educational Kerry was in Vienna to amend the 1987 programs. “He is a true champion for our Montreal Protocol that would phase out industry and lifestyle,” the group hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, from basic concluded. household and commercial appliances like Stone currently serves on the Lincoln air conditioners, refrigerators, and County Commission, and over the years has inhalers. “As we were working together on the served the community on many boards including the Upper Hondo Soil and Water challenge of [ISIS] and terrorism,” Kerry said, Conservation District, the Otero County “It’s hard for some people to grasp it, but what we–you–are doing here right now is of equal importance because it has the ability to literally save life on the planet NOWLIN << continued from page 36 itself.” Cimarron between 1961 and 1974. For Kerry said that most of the substances seven years, Pat commuted between banned in the Montreal Protocol have Dawson and the store until the family increased the use of HFCs and claimed that moved to Cimarron in 1968. She was the the coolant was thousands of times more first woman president of the New Mexico potent than CO . He added that the increase Municipal League, a municipal judge for 20 of HFCs has led to the trend of global years and a magistrate judge for six. Every climate change. year the Nowlins held an Easter egg hunt “The use of hydrofluorocarbons is unforfor their children and those of their ranch tunately growing,” Kerry said. “Already, the hands. In addition they hosted a senior class HFCs use in refrigerators, air conditioners, breakfast for the Cimarron High School and other items are emitting an entire students every graduation. gigaton of carbon dioxide-equivalent polHer husband, Phil preceded her in death lution into the atmosphere annually. Now, in September of 1985. Pat Nowlin joined her if that sounds like a lot, my friends, it’s husband on October 3, 1996. because it is. It’s the equivalent to emissions The Memorial Scholarship Fund was from nearly 300 coal-fired power plants created in Pat Nowlin’s name by New every single year.” Mexico CowBelles in 1998. It is an appropriMembers of the Montreal Protocol have ate honor to a woman who did so much for met their obligations and have aided in the women in the beef industry and who sup- shrinking of the hole in the ozone, as well ported the education of the younger as created jobs and improved the quality of generations. life, Kerry said.

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s I travel around the state and visit with stakeholders I get varying reactions to the practice of letting (some) wildfires burn as opposed to implementing full and immediate suppression tactics. Responses range from supportive, to skeptical, to completely opposed to the practice. All reactions are understandable given the short and long term history of wildfires in New Mexico. Moreover, it is almost expected that individual perspectives may change when the fire is burning in the backyard versus 100 miles away. Given the ever changing and sometimes contentious nature of how wildfires are managed, I thought I’d take this opportunity to discuss a current and ongoing issue faced by federal land managers as they consider

how to manage forested landscapes now and in the future. ‘Managing wildfire for resource benefits’ and similar characterizations such as ‘managing wildfire for multiple objectives’ is a wildland fire policy largely employed by the Forest Service, but also used by other federal agencies. The name for this policy has changed through the years and subsequently has a host of nicknames such as ‘let it burn’ and ‘prescribed natural fire’ and ‘wildland fire use.’ The rationale behind the policy reflects on the ill-conceived, turn of the previous century idea that all wildfires are ‘bad’ and should be suppressed, despite the fact that much of the forested West is a fire-prone and adapted landscape. However, managers also recognize that unlike 10,000 years ago, there are now numerous human, social, and economic values associated with forest lands that, depending on circumstances, may be threatened by the hazards of wildfire, not to mention the precarious challenge of extreme fire behavior resulting from hazardous fuels following decades of fire suppression. Subsequently, fire suppression efforts and tactics are still an important response to wildfires. In fact, based on federal policy guidelines, the only fires that can be managed for ‘resource

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to see more forest management projects involving trees being cut and processed into wood products, but that continues to be a slow process with an exceptionally limited footprint. Allowing some fires to burn under pre-determined objectives (e.g., low and moderate severity) seems to be a step in the right direction versus 100 percent suppression. Currently (7/15/16) there are ten fires in NM being managed for ‘multiple resource benefits/objectives’ and a handful more in Arizona. Some of these fires have been burning since early May. In New Mexico, the names of these larger fires include: North Fire 42,000 acres; McKenna Fire 10,000 acres; Spur Fire 2900 acres; Turkey Fire 6800 acres; School Fire 5900 acres; and Timber Fire 4250 acres. It is relevant to note, however, that all of these fires are located in the southwest portion of the state (i.e., Gila and Cibola National Forests), with the exception of the Big Hat Fire on the Valles Caldera (~235 acres), where there are large tracks of forests and relatively few people. In total, there are 65,000 wildfire acres in NM that are currently being managed for multiple resource benefits. This represents significant acreage that research suggests will burn with equal or less severity should a wildfire re-burn the same area within the next 10± years. Ecologically and economically this policy is supported by science and appears reasonable.

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NEW MEXICO LIVESTOCK BOARD by William Bunce Executive Director

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ver the course of the last year, there have been frequent discussions, both formal and informal, both measured and robust, regarding some policies of the New Mexico Livestock Board. For the most part, topics have focused on the balance of law enforcement personnel vs. brand inspection personnel, personal safety equipment and training. The following comments and notes are not, nor intended to be final rules or policy. They are however, reflective of many good thoughts, respectful disagreement at times, and at the very least to communicate that serious consideration is given to concerns. During our June 1st Board meeting, 10 recommendations were made to NMLB’s Board of Directors. –On behalf of the law enforcement committee meeting held earlier, they were presented by Board Member Kevin Elfering, followed by discussion on each. They are listed below, and to the degree they can be or have been addressed, the current status of each.

Recommendation 1: The full time employee (FTE) personnel ratio between Livestock Inspectors (Certified Law Enforcement) and Brand Inspectors was recommended to be 2/3 Brand Inspector and 1/3 Livestock Inspector. There are currently 22 brand inspector positions (45 percent) and 27 livestock inspector (CLE) positions (55 percent). There are also, contract inspectors who work on call, and on an as-needed basis. These contract inspectors are not law enforcement positions. In the not too distant past every inspector was a certified law enforcement officer. At present, it is approximately a 50/50 ratio. Current policy is to review each position that becomes open and is being filled, as to the need for law enforcement duties or not. These duties include arrests, criminal investigations, road stops, execu-

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tion of search/seizure warrants, etc. If that position has not required law enforcement in the past or those duties can be fulfilled by another inspector from within the district, then the recommendation will be made to change the classification. All reclassifications of positions must be approved by both the State Personnel Office and the Governor’s Office. They cannot nor should they be, frequently changed back and forth. Since the June board meeting, two vacant positions that were previously law enforcement have been advertised as brand inspector. Recommendation 2: Agency Policy should be modified that the use of bullet proof vest and other equipment be at discretion of area supervisor. Current policy is for the individual inspector and the Area Supervisor to make the final determination on the wearing of vests and other (non-lethal) equipment, within the respective area of assigned responsibility. When conducting law enforcement activities such as road stops, warrants, etc, use of body armor is not optional. If the inspector is in control of their immediate surroundings, the inspector has the discretion as to its use. Recommendation 3: District Lines, consolidating districts 9, 26, and 24. There have been requests to consider this consolidation by a few individuals, and there have been other producers voicing their objections to consolidation as well. In addition, there have been requests to reinstate the district line that was removed in 2000 or 2001 between Espanola and Santa Fe. Much more input and meetings with livestock producers will be necessary to understand the ramifications of changing district lines in this Area. Recommendation 4: Training procedures for animal abuse investigations. The committee had no specific recommendations. This is one of the reasons supporting the need for certified law enforcement officers. Currently, training is conducted for all livestock inspectors as to proper procedures necessary to investigate animal abuse complaints. Recommendation 5: Once a permanent State Veterinarian is appointed, ascertain need for training of field personnel in

animal disease identification. Inspectors play a vital role in assisting the State Veterinarian in protecting the industry from foreign animal diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth and other regulatory diseases such as Trichomoniasis. Current standards are for inspectors to be cross trained as animal health technicians. With the number of new employees we currently have, this training is a priority. Recommendation 6: Titles of Livestock Inspector I and Livestock Inspector II should remain as they are. There are no plans to change designations or statutes. Recommendation 7: No delegation of authority to other agencies and Livestock Board be lead agency in livestock issues: There seems to be consensus on this issue. Theft and cruelty cases are at times, first reported to other local law enforcement agencies. We need a well-trained law enforcement component, as a primary component of NMLB, capable of taking these cases on and conducting a complete and accurate investigation, which would put winnable cases in front of the district attorneys. Current animal cruelty laws require that the livestock board determine what are commonly accepted animal husbandry and rodeo practices and not animal cruelty. We must not delegate this authority. Coordinating with federal agencies is also critical to insure that state laws and regulations are adhered to. Recommendation 8: Establish a standing law enforcement committee: Current procedure is for affected individuals or industry associations to bring their concerns to the Governor-appointed livestock board. To represent the livestock industry in this manner is one of the main functions of the appointed livestock board. To establish a standing Law Enforcement Committee we would need to first define the specific duties of that committee and how that fits into the appointed board’s responsibility. Recommendation 9: Better coordination and jurisdictional guidelines with federal agencies: There seems to be consensus on this issue as well. Key relations with agencies such as BLM, USDA Forest Service, USDAAPHIS and USDA- GIPSA and the Sovereign Nations are critical to our effectiveness.

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fter a six-month nationwide search, a new state veterinarian has been named for New Mexico. Ralph Zimmerman, DVM, will lead the Office of the State Veterinarian after seven years as head veterinarian at the Albuquerque Biopark Zoo. The Office of the State Veterinarian resides within the New Mexico Livestock Board. Zimmerman and his staff of field veterinarians will work with the Livestock Board and various other government and private-sector partners to ensure that New Mexico remains free of diseases affecting livestock. The office is critical in responding to and ending outbreaks like the equine herpesvirus outbreak that occurred at a southern NM racetrack earlier this year. “In addition to his scientific background and expertise in both regulatory medicine and private practice, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive experience in personnel management and public relations to this key position in the State of New Mexico,” said Bill Bunce, executive director of the New Mexico Livestock Board. “We all look forward to working cohesively on the myriad of state, domestic, and international issues that impact our livestock industry.” Throughout his career, Zimmerman has worked with animals both small and large, including dairy and beef cattle, horses, goats, and more. He graduated at the top of his class at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He first moved to New Mexico in 1987. Zimmerman’s first day as state veterinarian will be August 15. He said his goal is to have open, honest communication with the state’s livestock producers. “My job is to protect and promote the New Mexico livestock industry, and I intend to meet with the different producer groups to get a feel for what their needs are, and how the New Mexico Livestock Board and the State Veterinarian can better meet them,” Zimmerman said. “We may not

always agree, but an open dialogue, with all treated evenly and respectfully, will better serve the industry’s needs.” New Mexico’s livestock sector is the top contributor to the state’s agricultural economy. The sale of New Mexico-produced, unprocessed livestock products (including meat animals, milk, wool, mohair, and honey) amounted to nearly $3 billion in 2014, the most recent year for which such data are available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That figure becomes larger when some of these items are processed into high-value products, such as when milk is turned into cheese and when wool is spun into yarn. The Office of the State Veterinarian plays a critical role within the New Mexico Livestock Board, the mission of which is to prevent disease in and theft of livestock in New Mexico. The Livestock Board’s 60 full-time inspectors and another 60 full- and part-time deputies patrol and perform inspections around the state to accomplish this mission.

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taken up with Interior Secretary Jewell and her trip to Utah, what she did while there and speculation about what this all means. A group of enviros, five native american tribes and others have requested the President designate a 1.9 million-acre swath of land in the corner of Utah as the Bears Ears National Monument. The proposal also calls for some co-management areas to be run by the tribes. During the same week of Jewell’s visit, Congressman Rob Bishop and the rest of the Utah delegation completed three years of work and introduced the Public Lands Initiative to protect 1.4 million acres in the same area by designating them as National Conservation Areas or Special Management Areas. During her tour of the area, Secretary Jewell said she was “shocked at the lack of protection for many of these assets”, but the Governor, the entire Utah delegation and many local entities oppose the monument, and instead support the Public Lands Initiative. After reviewing all this and the public hearings held by Secretary Jewell, I have the following takeaways: ЇЇ One mayor is quoted as saying a new President could “rescind” the monument designation. That is incorrect. A 1938 AG’s Opinion says that while the Antiquities Act grants the President the authority to “proclaim” a national monument, nothing within the Act grants the authority to revoke or eliminate a monument. ЇЇ How ironic is it that the Salt Lake Tribune feels the Public Lands Initiative fails because it was so influenced by locally elected officials. ЇЇ Utah’s Governor says there is still time for a legislative fix. He’s right, but Senate Democrats and Obama would have to get on board, and that is highly unlikely. ЇЇ There are many tools the administration could use to administratively protect these areas. The current BLM Director is quoted as saying no matter the outcome of the visit, more resources should be devoted to the effort. However, these tools require time - public input and NEPA documents - which the Obama adm. doesn’t have. And besides, they aren’t as flashy as a Proclamation and won’t add to Obama’s “legacy”. ЇЇ During her confirmation hearings and at previous “visits” of this type Sally Jewell has always said there must be a “consensus” in favor of a monument. I

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restrictions on federal land. One final observation would be this National Monument thing is a ruse. The Antiquities Act became law in 1906. Since then the following laws have been enacted: Historic Sites Act of 1935, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, Archeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) of 1974, Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979, and the Native American Graves Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) of 1990. Review those statutes and you will see the Secretary of Interior has an abundance of authority to survey, identify, study and preserve any site or object of archeological significance. A National Monument designation is not necessary to protect these areas, as all the agencies have to do is implement existing law. That’s why I say the whole National Monument movement is nothing but a ruse to take more federal land out of multiple use management. Till next time, be a nuisance to the devil and don’t forget to check that cinch. Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship and The DuBois Western Heritage Foundation

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Portable Corrals Make Cattle Work Easier by Heather Smith Thomas

f cattle are on large pastures, portable corrals can make management practices more feasible, according to Kip Lukasiewicz, DVM (Sandhills Cattle Consultants, Production Animal Consultation). “In my early cow-calf practice in Ainsworth, Nebraska we did a lot of preg-checking, Bangs vaccinations, etc. Our work was done out on ranches, and I got to see many portable corral systems. Most ranchers utilized portable panels and pulled a panel carrier out to the pasture when gathering cattle,” says Dr. Kip. “Some would set up a circular pen, and sort calves back out to the pasture from that pen, and leave cows in. We’d preg-check the cows and turn them out. That worked, but was never as efficient as 2 circular pens. Some people set the portable corral along a pasture fence, to use for a wing to guide cattle into the corral. Actually, you can set a corral up anywhere, even in the middle of a huge pasture. It’s easy to guide cattle to a corral if you handle them properly.”

OK CORRAL – Dr. Kip helped design the OK portable corral system, now used on many ranches. Todd Perkins, General Manager of Titan West, Inc. in Kansas, the company that manufactures this system, says there are several versions. “Today we make the OK Junior corral which holds up to 50 cows, the OK Original, which holds 80 to 100 cows, and the OK Senior, which holds 160 to 200 cows,” says Perkins. “Big is not always better, however, and a person should select the size that best fits their needs. The larger corrals take more labor to set up. The OK Original is still the most popular. One person can set it up in 10 minutes, and 2 people can do it in 5 minutes. You don’t have to unhook from your pickup unless you want to. You just pull into the pasture, swing open the gate system to create the corral and are ready to gather cattle,” says Perkins. “About 3 years ago we came out with an extension to this system called the Corral Buddy. It can make any OK corral larger, or can be a small portable corral all by itself” he explains. “The OK corral creates 2 pens of equal size. You can sort cattle from one pen to the other. It has a load-out area where you can

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load a stock trailer or semi, or put cattle into a working chute or a portable tub. The OK Original and the Senior both have a compartment right behind the gooseneck stem, like a trailer, and you can haul a sick animal, saddle horse or 4-wheeler in that compartment,” Perkins says. “If you are always gathering 160 to 200 cattle, the Senior size is the way to go. But you can take the Original Corral and use two 12-foot panels to make it 50 percent bigger. If there’s only one time of year that you need to be able to handle 150 head, you are better off to select the Original and take a couple extra portable panels on the day you’d gather that many cattle,” he explains. “We also build permanent corral systems, like we did for the University Research Ranch near Salmon, Idaho. But a rancher could get a lot of money tied up in that kind of system, and if a person needs to be able to work cattle in multiple locations, why not buy a portable system and take it to all those locations.” RAWHIDE PORTABLE CORRAL – Cassey Wilson (Marketing) says John McDonald developed the Rawhide system after working with cattle and rodeo livestock. He formed his company in Abilene, Kansas 13 years ago to create an easier way to put up corrals than haul panels around—after back surgery (and his children going off to college) left him trying to do cattle work by himself and without the strength he once had. He thought panels on wheels would be a lot easier to move around than trying to carry them. Today, John and his wife Mary run this family business with help from their children. He created a new design in 2010, the Rawhide Processor. “This one is different from his first design,” says Wilson. “It is a gooseneck hitch system with permanent transport wheels, and a permanent sheeted working alley,” she says. The Rawhide Processor comes in 3 sizes: standard, large and super large.

Rawhide portable corral with chute.

“The Standard model is great for small herds, with a 40 to 50 cow/calf capacity. The Large Processor is the most popular; this corral system holds 80 to 100 cow/calf pairs. The Super Large system holds 140 cow/calf pairs,” says Wilson. The newer design is versatile and easy to use. “The adjustable alley can accommodate whatever size cattle are being worked—it is adjustable from 30 inches wide down to 16 inches—and you can make this adjustment manually or hydraulically. A head gate can be mounted on the end of the alley, for on-site processing. Another option is a self-contained loading chute.” All gates are wide enough to drive a pickup truck through the corral and out the opposite end, if you want to lure cattle into a corral with feed. “There are also ‘man-pass’ gates installed in four of the panels. These allow people to go into and out of the corrals without having to climb over panels—which makes it easier and safer,” Wilson says. The panels can be rearranged to create multiple smaller pens, for sorting. “This set-up was created to be easy for one person to set up, manipulating panels into any desired configuration—one big pen, two, or even three or four pens for sorting. You can add equipment, or take it away, as needed,” explains Wilson. DIAMOND W CORRALS – These systems are created by Burlington Welding LLC (Cherokee, Oklahoma). Tish Zahnter (Marketing) says their portable working chute and alleyway and their Diamond W Corral sorting system have become very popular, along with another innovation called “the Wing” that can be set up in various configurations. “Our working chute and alleyway is 8½ feet wide in transport position, with a hydraulic lift on a gooseneck hitch. It lifts up to 9½ feet high for working cattle. In transport position the unit has 14 inches of clearance above the ground (with a hydraulic lift on the axle to raise it up). You can also raise the wheel and tires 2 inches off the ground if you have to change a flat tire without a jack,” says Zahnter. The lifts for the gooseneck hitch and the axle lift are powered with a 12-volt hydraulic pump with control switches—one for the hitch and one for the axle lift. “A solar panel keeps the battery charged, but there’s also a set of battery cables for backup in case the solar panel can’t keep up with usage,” she explains.

The chute itself is made by Cowco, Inc. and has a side squeeze on the head gate, with right and left side exit panels. “There is also a palpation cage behind the chute, with a rolling tail gate behind it, creating a safe area for the person doing preg-checking. The chute and the palpation cage have rubber flooring,” says Zahnter. The alleyway is adjustable; the left side can be moved—to adjust from 18-inch width up to 36 inches. “There is a catwalk on the left side. The right side has a gate with spring-loaded latch so a person can release cattle if needed. A flop gate in the alley allows c at tl e to p ass forward but keeps them from backing out. The sides of the alley are sheet metal, 5 feet tall. The rear of the unit consists of two 8-foot gates (one on each side) that can swing back and tie into other corral systems,” she says. “The 6 foot alley is 33 feet long, with 16

gates. On each end of the alley there are two sets of double 6-foot gates, and 4 sorting pens. This portable corral on wheels can be set up on any type of terrain or

(above) Super Large Rawhide portable corral with multiple sorting pens. (left) OK Corral setup still hooked to a pickup.

uneven ground, and two 10-foot gates allow you to drive though the corral to lure cattle in with a feed truck,” she says. The “Wing” system can be extended outward, or set up as 2 pens. It has a 6 by 6-foot cage in the back with fold-down floor. This can be used for carrying hay or a

4-wheeler when you go out to round up cattle. The floor ties the bottom part together for transport, and folds up out of the way (with the aid of a 1900-pound winch) when the system is set up out in the field. MANY ADVANTAGES WITH PORTABLE CORRALS – Using portable facilities to gather and load cattle to transport from distant pastures is a great management tool. Portable facilities also create more options for cattle management, not having to bring cattle all the way home for utilizing AI, vaccinating calves ahead of weaning, utilizing two-stage weaning with nose flaps, etc. “Even a small operation could afford these if two or three neighbors partner together,” says Dr. Kip. In many regions neighbors work together when processing cattle anyway, and they could partner on a good portable corral set-up. Many ranchers rent pasture or lease a ranch, and don’t want to build a permanent facility on a place they may not be using a few years from now. In these situations a portable corral system is the way to go.

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State Land Office FY 16 Financial Results Turmoil in oil & gas industry continues to impact revenues significantly; Decline in revenues will have serious impact on fulfilling state budget commitments

tate Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn today announced the New Mexico State Land Office’s Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 16) financial results. June 30 marked the end of FY 16 and the Land Office’s overall revenue for this period totaled $495,449,348. This amount reflects the combination of two funds – the Land Maintenance Fund and the Land Grant Permanent Fund. The Land Maintenance Fund is comprised of revenue generated through renewable sources such as grazing fees, rights-of-way, bonus sales and business leases on State Trust Lands, and the Land Grant Permanent Fund is the recipient of royalties generated from oil, gas and mineral extraction. In contrast with FY 15 revenue of nearly $739 million, total revenue to the two funds in FY 16 fell by more than $243 million to $495,449,348. This represents an overall revenue decrease of 32 percent. “The decline in revenues generated by the State Land Office has a direct correlation with fulfilling our state’s budget commitments,” said Commissioner Dunn.

“Based on Land Office projections and the impacts of the oil and gas industry downturn – not only on royalties, but also on gross receipts and other taxes – I predicted in February that the state would have a larger budget shortfall this year than previously anticipated. Unfortunately, my predictions have proven to be accurate.” A recent report from the Legislative Finance Committee shows a shortfall of nearly $200 million for FY 16, and there are estimates that FY 17 revenue will be insufficient to meet the state’s budget demands. “With less revenue on the table than previously anticipated, the state’s budgets for FY 16 and FY 17 will need to be adjusted by the Governor and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Dunn. “The people of New Mexico deserve to know the full story about our state’s fiscal health and how our elected leaders are planning to address these budget shortfalls.” Turmoil in the oil and gas industry over the past year has significantly impacted revenues to the State Land Office and, in turn, the state’s General Fund. The Land Office alone has seen a 37 percent decrease in oil, gas and mineral royalties to the Land Grant Permanent Fund, from royalties of $669,366,326 in FY 15 to $419,744,447 in FY 16. In Fiscal Year 2015, the oil and gas industry contributed nearly 94 percent of

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CALLING ALL EDDY COUNTY STOCKMEN

Due to a number of stock related issues a number of Eddy County Stock producers would like a reorganization of the Eddy County Stockman’s Association. A reorganization meeting is going to be held August 18th at 7:00 pm in the meeting room of the Eddy County Extension Office, 1304 West Stevens Carlsbad. If there is an interest we will move forward with this effort. There are lots of issues that an organized cooperative effort will make business better for all producers. If you cannot attend this meeting please call the Extension office (575.887.6595) and voice if you support such an effort or not.

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IN MEMORIAM << cont. from page 47 second language, taught at various elementary, junior and high schools in the United States and Costa Rica, was an Arts and Sciences advisor for Kansas State University (KSU), curriculum design specialist at KSU and went on to serve as an education consultant for web-based training in California and Mississippi. She excelled in all her professional activities. In addition, Sandy served her community by helping with Meals on Wheels and other programs through the United Methodist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. She will always be remembered for her tremendous energy, strength and love-giving personality. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Dr. Rolando Flores; her daughters, Andrea Cristina Flores and her family and Ana Catalina Flores-Rau, with husband, Shu; and her two grandchildren; siblings Susan (Knowlton) and Rohit Trivedi, Ted M. and Lucretia Knowlton, and sister-in-law Linda E. Knowlton. She also left behind an extended family. Mary Helen Jones Skeen, 89, Picacho passed away on July 15, 2016. Mary was born December 19, 1926, in Roswell, NM. The daughter of Amos Dee and Portia Beard Jones, Mary grew up on the Jones ranch near Tatum, noted for Debouillet sheep, a breed originating in the United States and perfected by Mr. Jones. Mary married Joseph R. Skeen, also from Roswell, on November 17, 1945. They shared a wonderful 58 years together. Mary and Joe moved to the Buckhorn Ranch, south of Picacho, in 1951 where they raised sheep and cattle. Mary served on the Hondo Valley School Board, was a member of the NM Wool Growers’ Association and the National Federation of Republican Women. She supported the Assurance Home for Children in Roswell for homeless and at-risk youngsters. An experienced ranch woman, Mary served a number of years on the Council for Agriculture Research Extension and Teaching (CARET). She was recognized as Sheepwoman of the Year in 2009 by the NM Wool Growers and was featured in the Stockman magazine. A true lady, Mary was equally at home on the ranch and in Washington, D.C where she would join Joe, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from NM’s 2nd District from 1981 through 2003. She was passionate about family and ranching. Her gracious charm and keen wit will be sorely missed. She is survived by her children, Mary Elisa and Mikell Lee, daughter-in-law Gail Skeen, three grandchildren, Ross Livingston, Tyler and Clint Skeen, great-grandson, Lane

Skeen, her loving and beloved brother, Ralls “Punch” Jones, cousin Genevieve Yoder Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Skeen, son James Hardin Skeen; siblings Ladye Dee Jones Remmele, Dorothy Elizabeth Jones, and Amos Dixon Jones. Bobby Pierce, 62, Edgewood, died at home June 29, 2016, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1953, in Clovis, to Jack and Janet Pierce. He married Pamela Terry on June 9, 1973. He worker for the NM Livestock Board for 28 years as an inspector and as Deputy Director when he moved to Edgewood, he loved his job. Bobby was a devoted husband, and Papa. He loved his family and would’ve given them to the moon. Bobby is survived by his wife Pam; three children, Kristi Weaver (Dan) Odessa, Texas; Stacey Pierce, Albuquerque; Robbie Pierce, Edgewood; his parents Jack and Janet Pierce, two brothers Donny Pierce (Linda) Odessa, Terry Pierce (Qwen), Clovis, and his mother-in-law Laquita Terry. He is also survived by seven grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews who adored him and he them. Bobby is preceded in death by his brother Billy, his grandparents Floyd and Lorene Martin and Fred and Lois Pierce. José M. Serna, 73, Las Cruces, entered eternal rest on June 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1943 in Alamogordo to Francisco and Elvira Marquez Serna, and was a member of the Shrine & Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe. José was a talented high school athlete, and enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. In 1960, at just 17 years old, José survived a horrific car accident which nearly ended his life. He sustained severe injuries but did not slow down as he relied on crutches to walk during his graduation from Alamogordo High School in 1961, with his senior quote, “I’m Gonna Be a Wheel Some Day.” When José was 15, he met a young girl from Bent. He made her his wife and mother of their four daughters. José and Betty Jo (Telles) were married in 1965 at Saint Francis de Paula Catholic Church in Tularosa, and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 28, 2015. Soon after their marriage José and Betty Jo moved to Albuquerque where he attended the University of NM, then moved back to Tularosa and Alamogordo, completing his Bachelors of Science in Mathematics in 1970. Over the years, José moved his family between Tularosa, Alamogordo and White Rock while working at Holloman Air

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IMARRON – Going to camp this summer for 27 New Mexico youth was a life changing experience. They didn’t participate in recreational activities and crafts, but received college-level instruction in managing a ranch. During New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp the high school age students were introduced to the many aspects of running a business, specifically a ranch, from financial statements to marketing strategies, from producing quality beef to managing natural resources and wildlife. “We are proud to offer this one-of-akind program for the future cattle producers of our state,” said Jon Boren, NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences associate dean and director of the Cooperative Extension Service. “The collaboration between our Extension specialists, county Extension agents and members of the ranching industry has provided an opportunity for the youth to learn about the many aspects of ranching.” All Things BEEF was the theme of the first day of the New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp. Dina Chacón-Reitzel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Beef Council, set the stage for BEEF Day by providing the participants with an overview of the beef industry. Dina explained how consumer demand and preferences drive this dynamic and challenging industry. “If these young people are a demonstration of what is in store for our industry, the future looks bright,” said Dina Chacón-Reitzel, executive director of the New Mexico Beef Council, a major sponsor of the Youth Ranch Management Camp.

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eatless Monday…what kind of person would think something like that up? The same kind of people who would support Breathless Tuesday, Whistleless Wednesday or Jalapeñoless Cinco de Mayo? It is the same cloudy-headed, “we know what is best for you.” starry-eyed finger-shakers that have brought us rubber chickens and the Ice Age of the 70s. Surveys and trials that support this whole Wizard of Oz Magic Show are based on this contention: “…going meatless once a week MAY reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, (MAYBE) cardiovascular disease, (MAYBE) diabetes and (MAYBE) obesity…and (MAYBE) help reduce our carbon footprint and (MAYBE) save precious resources (MAYBE) like fossil fuels and (MAYBE) fresh water.” Backed by such phrases as: “…convincing evidence…” “…limited but suggestive evidence,” “…research suggests…” “…this may be in part…” are used to qualify claims that have not been proven. It’s called “Pop Science.” The Meatless Monday Mafia have chosen MEAT as the victim, for many reasons. The biggest is that the vast percent of our population has no clue

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Quemado, NM • hubbell@wildblue.net

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T. Lane Grau – 575.760.6336 – tlgrau@hotmail.com Colten Grau – 575.760.4510 – colten_g@hotmail.com

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

1680 CR 37 Grady, New Mexico 88120

BULL SALE

GARY MANFORD 505/508-2399 – 505/414-7558

Gardner Family | www.manzanoangus.com Bill 505-705-2856 | Cole 575-910-5952 | Clayton 505-934-8742 Estancia & Yeso, New Mexico

March 10, 2017

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october 1, 2016 140 bUlLs 10 a.m. • Producers Auction • San Angelo, TX

CANDY TRUJILLO Capitan, N.M. 575/354-2682 1-800/333-9007, ext. 6712 Semen Sales AI Supplies AI Service

Ranch raised • Performance & Trich tested Carcass info • Free delivery available

Need a job? Red Doc Farm is looking for a farm hand or ranch hand in Valencia County. Minimum qualifications: valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug test. Please call Emilio Sanchez at 505-507-7781 if interested.

SINCE 1962

Lorenzo Lasater 325.656.9126 lorenzo@isabeefmasters.com

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NGUS FARMS 22nd Annual Bull & Heifer Sale Saturday, March 18, 2017 – Canyon, Texas 27951 South U.S. Hwy. 87, Canyon, TX 79015-6515 Richmond Hales • 806/488-2471 • Cell. 806/679-1919 Rick Hales • 806/655-3815 • Cell. 806/679-9303

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RED ANGUS

Bulls & Replacement Heifers 575-318-4086 2022 N. Turner, Hobbs, NM 88240

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For contact information on a Breeder near you call:

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432-283-1141

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Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd.

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GRAU

CHAROLAIS HEIFERS & BULLS FOR SALE 575-760-7304 WESLEY GRAU

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To a pasture near you

Ranch-Raised ANGUS Bulls for Ranchers Since 1955

Annual Bull Sale February 11, 2017

Bulls - Females - Embryos - Semen

at the Ranch NE of Estelline, TX

1-806/344-7444

M.L. Bradley, 806/888-1062 Fax: 806/888-1010 • Cell: 940/585-6471

1-877/2-BAR-ANG Hereford, Texas JOHNSTEVE THAMES KNOLL & LAURASTEVE KNOLL WWW.2BARANGUS.COM

Bulls & Bred Heifers, Private Treaty Roy, & Trudy Hartzog – Owners 806/825-2711 • 806/225-7230 806/470-2508 • 806/225-7231 FARWELL, TEXAS

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Charolais & Angus Bulls

TREY WOOD 806/789-7312 CLARK WOOD 806/828-6249 • 806/786-2078

Producers of Quality & Performance Tested Brahman Bulls & Heifers “Beef-type American Gray Brahmans, Herefords, Gelbvieh & F-1s.” Available at All Times Loren & Joanne Pratt 44996 W. Papago Road Maricopa, AZ 85139 520/568-2811 AUGUST 2016

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Foundation Herd of the Beefmaster Breed

The 6 Essentials The Dale Lasater Ranch Matheson, CO

RANCH RAISED

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719-541-2855 • Alex Lasater: 210-872-1117 lasater@rmi.net • DaleLasaterRanch.com

WINSTON, NEW MEXICO Russell and Trudy Freeman

575/743-6904

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Call us for ALL your Brangus needs!

P.O. Box 955, Capitan NM 88316 • Cell: 575.365.6356 • Ranch: 575.653.4842 • email: taterfire@hotmail.com David & Norma Brennand Piñon, NM 88344 575/687-2185

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AUGUST 2016

Feeding Quality Forums set for August

eeding cattle is dynamic. Always evolving, always adapting to weather, markets, technology, scientific studies and shifts in consumer demand. That’s why those who drive the supply train for grain-finished beef gather each summer for a day to compare notes and update their knowledge base. The Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) will convene August 23 in Grand Island, Neb., and August 25 in Amarillo, Texas. Since the first forums in 2006, dual locations held two days apart provide easy travel distance for most of the Plains and Midwestern cattle feeding belt. “Topics for the Forum target issues cattlemen are currently dealing with,” says Jill Dunkel, editor for cosponsor Feedlot magazine and head coordinator for the event. “In addition to hearing from industry experts, the meeting offers a great opportunity to visit with other cattle feeders and learn how they are addressing these issues in their own businesses.” When it’s all about a quality product and strong bottom line, the chance for cattlemen to bounce ideas off each other and ask questions on current issues can be a big asset. “It’s designed to be a one-day meeting packed with information relative to current industry issues,” Dunkel says. The agenda for each of the sections is identical, kicking off with past favorite Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company. His unique, worldwide perspective on the grain and livestock markets and the factors affecting them has traditionally been top rated. Other presentations by beef industry experts will include a critique and next steps for the USDA yield grading system, feeder cattle health and antibiotics, how to know when cattle are done and finally, how external influences impact the industry.

Event Sponsors: Zoetis, Roto-mix, Feedlot Magazine, Micronutrients and Certified Angus Beef (CAB). Attendance by advance reservation until all seats are taken, & remains at the same $50 level as in years past for all registrations by August 7. As space allows, late reservations will be accepted at $75. Sign-in time is 9:30 a.m.; fee includes a CAB lunch honoring 2016 FQF Industry Achievement Award winner Larry Corah. Online registration at feedingqualityforum.com, or please call Marilyn Conley at 800/225-2333 or email her at mconley@certifiedangusbeef.com

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WALKER & MARTIN RANCH SALES Santa Fe

Denver

www.RiverRanches.com Greg Walker (720) 441-3131 Greg@RiverRanches.com Robert Martin (505) 603-9140 Robert@RiverRanches.com

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

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

TyecTerrell@yahoo.com

We Know New Mexico Selling ranches for (over) 40 Years

MAJOR RANCH REALTY RANDELL MAJOR Qualifying Broker

rmajor@majorranches.com www.majorranches.com

Cell: 575-838-3016 Office: 575-854-2150 Fax: 575-854-2150

P.O. Box 244 585 La Hinca Road Magdalena, NM 87825

Sam Middleton

SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920 Farm - Ranch Sales & Appraisals www.chassmiddleton.com 1507 13TH STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 • (806) 763-5331

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Nancy A. Belt, Broker Cell 520-221-0807 Office 520-455-0633

Committed To Always Working Hard For You!

RANCHES/FARMS *NEW* OW Ranch, Near Payson, AZ +/- 72 Deeded acre USFS inholding in the Tonto National Forest. 150 head seasonal USFS Permit June – Oct. Historic residence, guest house, foreman’s home, barns, immaculately maintained. Two – live, year round trout streams and ponds. Stunning meadow setting with majestic ponderosa pines. Sophisticated western charm at its best. $3.9M *REDUCED* 90 Head, Agua Fria Ranch, Quemado, NM – This is a scenic mid-size ranch with great prospects. Operating as a private hunting retreat, & a purebred Angus & Paint horse ranch. +/-1200 deeded acres, +/-80 acres of NM lease, & +/5220 acres BLM. 4BR, 2BA, mfg. home. Trophy elk, antelope, deer. Elk & mule deer permits. Candidate for a conservation easement or land exchange with the BLM. $1,490,000 *PENDING* 1450+/- Head Ranch, Vicksburg, AZ – Solid desert ranch ready to go with great improvements and excellent access. 442.54+/- deeded acres, 21,814+/- acres State lease, and 257,000 +/- acres BLM grazing permit. Includes HQ with nice home, bunkhouse, tack house, workshop, and horse corrals; 17 corrals with wells; shipping corrals with hydraulic squeeze and tub. Has consistently run 500 +/- head yearlong but is Rated at 1450 head. $1,498,400

PENDING

*PENDING* 207+/- Acre Farm, Benson, AZ – 165 +/- acres of tillable land, currently 115 ac in irrigated pasture, fenced and cross fenced for cattle. Carrying capacity one to two head per irrigated acre depending upon management. Includes home, equipment shed, work shop, barn, shipping corrals. Shallow wells

PENDING

110’ to 160’ deep two domestic wells. Close to I-10. $1,200,000 *SOLD* 65+/- Acre Farm, Benson, AZ – 800 gpm well with a 450 gpm pump irrigating 23+/acres of Bermuda pasture. Custom 3BR, 2 BA Home with hickory cabinetry in the kitchen, wrap around 11’ porch, large workshop with concrete floor, equipment shed and fish pond stocked with large mouth bass. $610,000 $550,000

SOLD

272+/- Acres, San Simon, AZ – Parcel 1, 222+/- acres of cleared land. Parcel 2, 50+/- acres with 5 acres of producing Pistachio trees. 8 New shallow wells. Call Harry Owens 602-526-4965. $600,000 *PENDING* +/-78 Acre Farm, Virden, NM – with 49+ acres of irrigation rights. Pastures recently planted in Bermuda. Currently running 50 head of cattle. 3 BR, 2 Bath site built home, shop, hay barn, 8 stall horse barn, unique round pen with adjoining shaded pens, roping arena. Scenic setting along the Gila River. Great set up for raising horses or cattle, hay, pecans, or pistachios, $550,000.

PENDING

94 Head Cattle Ranch, Safford, AZ 200 Deeded Acres, BLM and State of AZ Grazing Leases. Desert ranch with five sets of corrals, four with wells and one with a spring. The ranch is well watered with 5 total wells, 6 dirt tanks and a spring. $450,000 *REDUCED* +/-38 Acre Farm, Sheldon AZ – This preppers paradise includes a large 4 BR 3 BA home; canning studio; root cellar; large workshop with covered outdoor work area; irrigated pasture with 600 gpm well, fenced and cross fenced for cattle/horses; corrals; barn; chicken houses and pens; rabbit pen; garden area, fruit trees, pond and other

Jesse Aldridge 520-251-2735 Tobe Haught 505-264-3368 Harry Owens 602-526-4965

various outbuildings. The property includes tractor implements; backhoe; and RV $410,000 $395,000 *NEW* 17 Head BLM Permit, Near Ft. Thomas, AZ – 200+/- deeded acres with well, and spring. Very remote and extremely scenic with a beautiful canyon lined with sycamore and cottonwood trees and stunning rock formations. $285,000 *MAJOR REDUCTION* 240 Acres with Irrigation Rights, Elfrida, AZ – Suitable for hay, crops, pecans, irrigated pasture, homesite or future development. Includes 130 acres of irrigation rights, partially fenced, with corrals, & a well. Reduced to $279,800 $215,000. Terms. HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND +/-14 Ac Horse Property, Sonoita, AZ – Custom 2861 s.f. home in the Oaks with matching outbuildings including a 2-car garage w/upstairs apartment & a charming vintage carriage house/stable. Modern 4- stall horse barn with a front portico, tack room, and wash area. Two arenas, and a round pen. Access to USFS. $795,000 *REDUCED* 20± Ac Horse Property, Pomerene, AZ – 2443± s.f., 4BR, 2 1/2 bath, home with covered porches, fireplace, pool, 2 car garage, RV barn with 15’ covered overhangs, round pen, 8 stalls – 4 covered, shop, tack room, wash area. $499,000 $485,000 San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the pristine San Rafael Valley, 152 Acres for $380,150 & 77 Acres with well for $217,000

Stockmen’s Realty licensed in Arizona & New Mexico www.stockmensrealty.com Ranches • hoRse PRoPeRties • FaRms

OW Ranch Tonto National Forest, Arizona Sophisticated Western Charm at its Best

SOLD SOLD

Lazy EH: Western AZ, 122.5 ac deeded, 260,000 ac BLM/State Lease. 11,500 AUM ephemeral/500 AU yearlong. 17 wells, 2 pumps on CAP canal. $875,000. Con Englehorn C6 Ranch: Sonoita/Patagonia AZ. 165 head, 45 acres deeded, 8700 acres forest lease great water, good improvements. $725,000. Sam Hubbell-Tom Hardesty

The OW Ranch is located below the Mogollon Rim in the scenic Tonto National Forest, east of Payson and north of Young, Arizona. Situated in a stunning meadow surrounded by Ponderosa Pines, the OW Ranch has live, year-round trout streams and ponds with a 150 head seasonal grazing permit. Improvements include a historic residence, guest house and barns all immaculately maintained. $3,900,000 fully furnished and equipped with the exception of some personal items to be disclosed.

Hunt Valley Ranch: 1,173 deeded acres & 320 acres private lease with cowboy house and irrigation well for small pasture and orchard. Located 12 miles NW of St. Johns, AZ. $595,000. Traegen Knight Tres Alamos Ranch/Farm, Benson AZ: 668 acres deeded W/200 irrigated, shallow water, 3 Pivots, present owners running 200 head yearlong. Priced at $2,250,000. Walter Lane

Rogers Lake: 80 acres SW Flagstaff, adjacent summer leases may be available to sublease. $1,600,000. Paul Groseta Max Kiehne 505-865-7800 505-321-6078 www.centerfirerealestate.com

Price Canyon Ranch: 191 head Guest Ranch in SE AZ. Great improvements. $2,950,000. Walter Lane

Nancy Belt 520-221-0807

Cottonwood Andy Groseta Paul Groseta 928-634-8110 Sonoita Sam Hubbell Tom Hardesty Sandy Ruppel 520-609-2546 Tucson Walter Lane Trey Champie Vince Hutson 520-792-2652 St. Johns Traegen Knight 928-524-3740

Providing Appraisal, Brokerage & Other Rural Real Estate Services

Jess Aldridge 520-251-2735 www.Stockmensrealty.com

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GATO MOUNTAIN RANCH: High desert recreation hunting ranch with excellent improvements. Wildlife includes elk, mule deer, bear and lion. Well suited as a corporate retreat with accommodations for at least 34 people. 389 deeded acres along with 2,602 BLM lease acres with a grazing permit for 33 AU’s. Numerous horseback and ATV trails. Owners willing to split the deeded acreage. For more information go to www.ranchesnm.com. Price: $2,800,000 FUSON RANCH: 280 acres located under the face of the Capitan Mountains

southwest of Arabela, NM in historic Lincoln County. Access is gated and locked. Improved with one residence, maintenance shop and small barn. Water is provided by one well. View additional information at www. ranchesnm.com. Price: $400,000 $349,500

BILLY THE KID RANCH: 3,290 acres located in the foothills of the

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Sacramento Mountains just 30 minutes from Ruidoso, NM. Access is gated and locked from U. S. Highway 70. Improvements include a sprawling 3 bedroom residence with an enclosed metal shop and equipment shed. Fantastic views of Sierra Blanca and the Capitan Mountain range. Sale to include cattle and equipment. For more information give is a call for a color brochure.

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Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 • Cell: 575-420-1237

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

WAGONMOUND RANCH, Mora/Harding Counties, NM. 4,927 +/- deeded acres, 1,336.80 +/state lease acres, 2,617 +/- Kiowa National Grassland Lease Acres. 8,880.80 +/- Total Acres. Substantial holding with good mix of grazing land and broken country off rim onto Canadian River. Fenced into four main pastures with shipping and headquarter pasture and additional four pastures in the Kiowa lease. Modern well, storage tank and piped water system supplementing existing dirt tanks located on deeded. Located approximately 17 miles east of Wagon Mound on pavement then county road. Nice headquarters and good access to above rim. Wildlife include antelope and some elk. Ranch has been conservatively stocked through dry spell. $2,710,000. MIAMI HORSE TRAINING FACILITY, Colfax County, NM. Ideal horse training facility with large 4 bedroom 3 bathroom approx. 3,593 sq-ft home, 248.32 +/- deeded acres, 208 shares of irrigation, and all the buildings and facilities you need to summer your cutting horse operation out of the heat and far enough south to have somewhat mild winters. Approximately 6,200 ft elevation. Additional acreage available. $1,550,000.

year was an exceptional growth year and this year with the lakes filling should be a good irrigation year as well. Owner financing available to qualified buyer. Significantly reduced to $550,000. MAXWELL FARM UNIMPROVED, Colfax County, NM. 200 +/- deeded acres, 170 Class A irrigation shares, all ditch system. Water comes from Stubblefield and Laguna Madre. Needs some work. $320,000.

SOLD

MIAMI 80 ACRES, Colfax County, NM. 80 +/- deeded acres, 80 water shares, expansive views, house, shop, roping arena, barns and outbuildings. Reduced to $490,000. MAXWELL HORSE OUTFIT, Colfax County, NM 45 +/- deeded acres, 34.2 water shares, big 2-story home, big new steel horse barn, lots of pipe improvements, peaceful setting, trees. 2nd Park model home. $450,000.

MIAMI VIEW, Colfax County, NM 80 +/- deeded acres with 80 water shares, water meter, underground utilities to pad with septic installed for 3 bedroom home, all located ¼ mile off highway on fenced off dedicated easement elevated building site with MAXWELL FARM IMPROVED, Colfax County, NM. large enclosed barn. Would suit a camper for the 280 +/- deeded acres, 160 Class A irrigation shares, 2 summer or building a dream home. Excellent views. center pivots, nice sale barn, 100 hd feedlot. Last $260,000.

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RANCH & FARM REAL ESTATE

n MINE CANYON ROAD (paved) – Quay Co., NM – 1,063 ac. +/- native grass, well watered w/a good set of pens, located between Ute Lake & Hwy. 54. n TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY – Union Co., NM – 480 ac.+/-, circle of CRP, circle of improved grass, circle ½ cultivated – ½ improved pasture, 2 irr. wells, 3 pivot sprinklers, 1500 sq. ft. home, large metal barn/shop, for storing & maintaining semi-truck tractors & trailers w/concrete floor & grease trap. Owner has moved out of state, immediate possession available!

WE SPECIALIZE IN RANCH/FARM SALES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. STAYING FROM START TO FINISH WITH BUYERS AND SELLERS!

n AIRPORT DRIVE – TUCUMCARI, NM – Choice 160 ac. +/-, on pvmt. w/ beautiful home, roping arena, steel pens & 139.5 ac. +/- of water rights. n UNION CO., NM – 2600 sq. ft. home, 4 bdrm., 2 bath, 2 living areas, located on 20 ac. +/- in Mountain View Estates, on city water. n SUPER GRAIN & CATTLE COMBINATION – Union Co., NM – well improved w/15 circles, state-of-the-art working pens, homes, barns, hwy. & all-weather road frontage, divided into 3 different farms in close proximity of each other – can divide.

575.355.2855 NICK CORTESE

KELLY SPARKS

575.760.3818

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n OCATÉ MESA – 100 pristine ac. +/-, located near Black Lake on state road 120 between the villages of Ocate & Angel Fire, New Mexico, great hunting/ recreation adjoining 31.249 ac. +/- may be purchased together w/this property or separately.

575.760.8088

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n CAPITAN GAP 80 ACRES – NE of Capitan, NM, south of the Capitan Gap & joins the Forest w/the village of Lincoln being just a few miles away. One elk permit is allowed. Good access & electricity close. Scenic!

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n LOGAN, NM – Great opportunity to own a combination concrete/trucking/ feed supply store located on hwy. 54 in a large ranching/farming area of demand & in close proximity to Ute lake adjacent to Logan.

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n 30,000 HD. FEED YARD – Southeast Texas Panhandle, close to Texas & Kansas packers. Call or email for details!!!!

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n LINCOLN/SOCORRO, NM – 37.65 sections +/- Central NM ranch w/good, useable improvements & water, some irrigation w/2 pivot sprinklers, on pvmt. w/all-weather road, 13,322 ac.+/- Deeded, 8,457 ac. +/- BLM Lease, 2,320 ac. +/- State Lease. n ARGENTINA….PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS – on 176,000 ac. +/- (WE CAN DIVIDE into much smaller tracts) of choice land (beautiful land can be cleared for soybeans & corn, some cleared & seeded to improved grasses for grazing of thousands of mother cows, some still in the brush waiting to be cleared).

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n JUST OUT OF CLAYTON, NM – 2,685 ac. +/-, 2 homes, bunk house & roping arena, other improvements, well managed, excellent grass. n QUAY CO., NM – BOX CANYON RANCH – well improved & watered, 2,400 ac. deeded, 80 ac. State Lease, excellent access from I40. n TUCUMCARI, NM AREA – 4 irr. farms totaling 1,022.22 deeded ac. +/- with 887.21 ac. +/- of Arch Hurley Water Rights (one farm w/a modern 2 bdrm. – 1 bath home, w/a metal roof, barn & shop) together with 1,063 addtl. deeded ac. +/- of native grass (good set of livestock pens & well-watered). All oneowner, all on pvmt., can be bought together or separately. n SUPER GRAIN & CATTLE COMBINATION – UNION CO., NM – well improved w/15 circles, state-of-the-art working pens, homes, barns, hwy. & all-weather road frontage, divided into 3 different farms in close proximity of each other – can divide. n UNION CO., NM – at the confluence of the Pinabetes/Tramperos Creeks, year round live water, beautiful country w/super improvements & livestock watering facilities, 4,650 deeded, 3,357 State Lease, one irr. well with ¼ mi. pivot sprinkler for supplemental feed, excellent access via pvmt. & all weather roads. n SOUTH CONCHOS RANCH – San Miguel Co., NM – 9,135 total ac.+/-, 2,106 ac. +/- “FREE USE”, 6,670 ac. +- deeded, 320 ac. +/- BLM, 40 ac. +/State, well improved, homes, barns, pens, watered by subs & mills at shallow depth just off pvmt., on co. road. n FT. SUMNER VALLEY – beautiful home on 20 irr. ac., 3 bdrm/2 bath country home, nice combination apartment/horse barn w/2 bdrms., one bathroom/washroom & three enclosed stalls w/breezeway, currently in alfalfa, ditch irrigated. n PONTOTOC/COAL CO., OK – three good, solid ranches just out of Ada in close proximity, one to the other (one owner -779 ac. +/-, 1,370 ac. +/-, 974 ac. +/-), good, useable improvements, on pvmt. or good all-weather roads. Seller very motivated to buy or trade for ranch or farmland properties between Dallas & Houston, TX. Area!

Please view our websites for details on these properties, choice TX, NM, CO ranches (large & small), choice ranches in the high rainfall areas of OK, irr./dryland/CRP & commercial properties. We need your listings on any types of ag properties in TX, NM, OK or CO.

AUGUST 2016

AG LAND LOANS As Low As 3% OPWKCAP 2.9%

INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 3% Payments Scheduled on 25 Years

Cell: (575) 740-1528 Office: (575) 772-5538 Fax: (575) 772-5517 HC 30 Box 445, Winston, NM 87943

Specializing in NM Ranches & Hunting Properties www.BeaverheadOutdoors.com

Joe Stubblefield & Associates 13830 Western St., Amarillo, TX 806/622-3482 • cell 806/674-2062 joes3@suddenlink.net Michael Perez Associates Nara Visa, NM • 575/403-7970

Buyers are looking for a ranch. If you have a ranch to sell, give me a call.

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Lincoln, New Mexico: Historic Vorwerk home with 33+/- acres . Rio Bonito river with 16.5 acre feet of historic water rights dating to 1853. Elk, mule deer, turkey, barbary sheep. Brochure at: www.sidwellfarmandranch.com 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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Email: Ranches@RanchLandCo.com • www.RanchLandCo.com Beken/Kelly Ranch: 16,967 acres, 250 cows w/ improvements. Magdalena. . . . .$3,635,350 North Beken/Kelly Ranch: 14,084 acres, 200 cows w/ improvements. Magdalena. $2,554,900 Tres Arboles Farm: 7.713 acres of irrigated land w/water rights in San Acacia, NM. $107,982 Broaddus Place: 1,001 acres. House and plenty of improvements. Magdalena. . . . $569,000 Highland Meadows Estates: 522 acres, (335 Lots) Subdivision in Valencia County. $350,000 Mill Canyon: 120 acres. 2108 sf home. Magdalena Mountains.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $470,000 Broaddus Storage Units: 104 total units. Magdalena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $535,000 El Rito Ranch: 32,000 acre grazing permit 130 cows for 5 months. Grants. $250,000. SOLD 71 Calle de Llano: 1885 sf house on 8 acres. 32 miles west of Albuquerque. . . . . . . . . . . $150,000 SOLD

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Southwest New Mexico Farms & Ranches FORT FILLMORE ROAD- 5 acre pecan farm with 5 enclosed horse pens and pipe fencing. Property does not include an irrigation well but does have ground and surface water rights. Directions: Hwy 478 - east on Fort Fillmore 1/2 mile and property will be on the north/left. $159,900 20.79 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE - The acreage contains approximately 18 +/- acres of income producing pecan trees with surface & ground water rights and an irrigation well. Past production records are available. Ample storage with approximately 7,600 sq. ft. of metal buildings with 6 roll-up bay doors and over 5,700 sq. ft. of covered equipment sheds. Residence is a gorgeous 3711 sq ft +/- 2br / 2.5ba adobe main home that has been completely remodeled throughout and a large addition that looks into a meticulously landscaped back yard. Expansive master suite that has it’s own private courtyard and large walk-in cedar lined closet. The list goes on and on! One of the detached structures contains a large 1 br / 1ba apartment, indoor/outdoor dog kennels and more. This truly is a one of a kind property! Call Dan or Jamie to schedule your private viewing today! $1,218,000 27.5 ACRE FARM IN SAN MIGUEL, NM - consists of 3 tracts (two 8 acre tracts & 11.5 ac tract) will sell each tract separately for $19,000/acre. Full EBID & irrigation well, community water, electric, telephone & gas on Camunez Road to adjoining property. Beautiful farm land, great DAN DELANEY REAL ESTATE, LLC mountain & valley views. Priced at $399,000

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RAINBOWS END RANCH, SUNIZONA, AZ – 315 head yearlong, 5588 deeded acres 15000 state and BLM lease. Good easy grass country. This is a nice ranch in a very productive area of Arizona. Priced @$3,500,000

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BAR B RANCH, TUBAC, AZ – 75 head yearlong, 526 acres with 75 acres irrigated, owned by the same family since 1914, large grandfathered water right. Last large tract of land in the area. Improvements need attention. Priced @$1,950,000 – reduced from $2,350,000

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GOODMAN RANCH, VIRDEN, NM/ DUNCAN, AZ – 640 deeded, W/2120 NM State & BLM lease lands. The carrying capacity is for 50 head year-long, all improvements are in great condtion. This is one of the BEST little ranches in the area. Priced below current appraised value. Priced @$480,000

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RIVER RANCH: Located in central Apache County, Arizona, northwest of St. Johns the property includes 1,280 deeded acres with 320 acres BLM grazing lease for 20 animal units yearlong. The Little Colorado River (locally ephemeral) is located along one mile of the deeded land. There is one livestock well on the property with a small set of corrals. This is a nice, private and secluded gentlemen’s ranch with good winter browse and spring season grasses. Price $675,000 OLD GREER PLACE: St. Johns, Arizona. The ranch is located directly west of the town of St. Johns. US Highway 180 runs through the center of the ranch. Deeded land includes numerous live water springs and sub-irrigated meadow lands adjacent to the Big Hollow Wash. There is a total of 1,330 deeded acres with an additional 1,300 acres Arizona State Lease and the ranch will run approximately 35 animal units yearlong. Price $750,000 HUNT VALLEY RANCH: 12 miles Northwest of St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona, includes 1,173 deeded acres with 320 additional acres of private lease for 23 animal units yearlong. The property includes an older cowboy house and paved frontage along US Highway 180. There is an irrigation well which provides water to a small orchard and a two acre improved pasture. This ranch is a nice rural home site with close proximity to the county seat in St. Johns. Price: $595,000

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PINON, NM – HUNTING RANCH… Located in big game hunting unit 29. This 360 all-deeded acreage has trophy class mule deer. Secluded on all weather roads with good access. Has trees and dirt tanks. Electric very nearby. No buildings. Excellent for bow hunting. Asking $1250 per acre. Possible terms. Call Shannon. SANTA FE TRAILS RANCH… Over 1300 all-deeded acres about 1 hour southeast of Santa Fe, NM. Paved frontage with very private locked, gated entrance to the ranch. Wells with electric, gravel roads and underground water and power to access eight separate tracts or acquire all in one piece. Terms and trades considered by debt free owner. Call Larry or Shannon.

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SOUTHEAST COLORADO RANCH… About 18,000 total acres rolling grassland. Native Colorado grasses including Blue Gramma and Buffalo Grass. Tremendous antelope. Only $325 per deeded acre with about 1600 acres of lease land thrown in. Run 450 A.U.Y.L. and has 10 water wells, 3 springs, 3 creeks and good improvements with foreman’s home, barn, pens and scales. Resting now—no livestock. Call Larry. (Licensed Broker in NM and Colo.)

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE by Barry Denton

Cowboy Girls

ife around the ranch changes quite a bit over the years even though most of us tend to be very traditional people. Inevitably the world changes with the passing of time. Things on ranches are much less subject to change compared to life in Los Angeles or New York City. I was talking to a fellow from Texas the other day that maintains hundreds of cattle with all terrain vehicles and never uses a horse. Needless to say he has big pastures and a pen system setup that allows a cowman to work afoot. He explains that it is much easier and less expensive to maintain the vehicles compared to keeping horses. The Texas rancher also stated that less employees are injured in the course of a year without horses. That may all be factual information, but I just would not know how to live if my life does not include a horse everyday. What is the point of having cattle if you can’t work them from horseback? I am certain that when the Texas rancher is kicked back, in Galveston Bay, on his yacht he does not even think about a horse. The trouble is that if you put me on a yacht in Galveston Bay, I am always trying to figure out how to get a horse on there. Why would you leave home without a horse? I guess I fall into that traditionalist category. However, when you hear my next big announcement you will think that I am on the cutting edge of societal evolution. As we all know it becomes increasingly difficult to hire a good cowboy. They are almost extinct. It is a double edged sword because if you are a small outfit and do find a good cowboy then you can hardly afford to hire him. It is not that the cowboy asks for unreasonable wages, it is that it has been years since the rancher has made good money two years in a row. Many of us have had to settle for hiring part time cowboys or cowboy drunks, or cowboys that do not speak English which makes it tough. After being disappointed a few times I thought about finding some cowboy girls to work around the ranch. They are even more scarce than cowboys. Times were getting desperate so I came

up with the idea of starting an intern speedy things such as roping and so on, but the GD gate and they listen like soldiers and program. I mean, why not? This way the we had to slow her down. never give you any flack. Because they are helpers could learn and get some college We try to work our cattle real quiet and determined females they will try hard at any credits and we would get some much do not like to chouse them. I can under- task even if they fail at it. needed help. stand a young During branding smoke, dirt, balls, and For some reason, girl liking speed, blood does not faze them. Cowboy girls are Times were getting that I cannot explain but when you eager to learn just about anything, one of our first intern came ride with us you them even got proficient at throwing the desperate so I came up from Bavaria. She was need to take a houlihan at horses. about 19 and ripe for d e e p b re ath The biggest limit I saw with them is with the idea of starting an adventure. She spoke most of the time. when you are out trailing cattle you just pretty good English The situation cannot hop off your horse and relieve yourintern program.” and listened better will arise when self without looking around first. than most American you have to go All in all we have had many more good cowboys we have ever had. The only thing out and get after it. She was good for those experiences with these young girls than that was bad is that Europe is much more situations and had no fear. The Oklahoma bad ones. The nice thing is that when you liberal leaning in their thinking in regard to girl adapted real well. take them to town for dinner or the rodeo animals and the environment. I learned a few things from my cowboy they smell and look twice as good as any I do understand that it is a small country girls too. You can yell at them to get out of old cowboy. and that they cram an abundance of rules into it. They would not even consider having a rodeo over there. Those folks have no idea how vast the world really is until they leave home. One of the first things I was learned was how our bits were cruel to the horses, you PREGNANCY are not allowed to run over a Manzanita D V E RT I S E DIAGNOSTIC bush on your own land (no they don’t have Manzanita in Bavaria, but if they did it TECHNICIAN would be protected) and the diesel tractor Call Steve Jensen we have pollutes the air too much. 575/773-4721 Those are amazing statements coming License PD-2266 from a snot nosed kid, but that is the hogwash they are taught over there. By the end of her “Testing Cattle stay she bought her own bridle bit to take in New Mexico back, she was jerking out Manzanita bushes in the New Mexico Stockman. left and right with a chain, and she loved Only” Call: 505/243-9515. driving and working with the tractor. The girl from Bavaria even came back for another round the next year. She was a delightful girl that worked hard, but had to learn to do what the Romans do and actually liked it. Toward the end of the first girl’s stay we Purebred Angus Bulls & Females acquired a second Bavarian girl. This gal was Fall Reverse Rocking R Production Sale Nov. 12, 2016 at the Ranch different from the first as every year her Selling 50 18-mo’s-old & 40 Purebred Angus Females & Fall Pairs Maxwell, New Mexico Maxwell, New Mexico folks had brought her to different parts of All PAP tested & bred animals will be fetal sexed the US for vacations. She already knew a lot about America and liked it. Even though she was a city girl she had had horses all of her life and was a pretty good rider. She had not done many fast things on horseback so she was a little intimidated at first, but was soon working Maxwell, New Mexico Maxwell, New Mexico and cutting cattle like an old hand. DSA New Direction 1022 #16703595 In Bavaria they do not let them hassle Our new featured $75,000 donor. She cattle on horseback. Of course, they don’t currently has 15 progeny in the top 100 for $B. Her influence will be elite heifer have any wild cattle over there either. She ck6consulting.com/ pregnancies offered in this offering. was a good rider that got even better with reverse-rocking-r-ranch.html the speed. Trent Earl • 719-557-9915 • 358 Laguna Madre Rd., Maxwell, NM Located Northwest of Our next girl was a barrel racer out of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Chris Earl • 630-675-6559 • SVFChief@aol.com Oklahoma. Now, this girl was great at

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ntonio Manzanares, Tierra Amarilla, was named the New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. (NMWGI) 2016 Sheepman of the Year at the association’s recent annual meeting in Ruidoso. “Antonio and his family are truly salt of the earth, and we are pleased to be able to recognize them for their hard work, determination and accomplishments,” said NMWGI President Punk Cooper, Mayhill. “They have built a successful sheep operation, developed non-traditional markets for their products, and supported their community and the industry. We are proud to call them friends.” Antonio and his wife, Molly, raise Churro, Dorper cross and Rambouillet sheep in herded bands on private, leased, and U.S. Forest Service land in northern New Mexico. They have been certified organic producers since 1998, and market their lamb under the

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Shepherd’s Lamb label at the Santa Fe recently returned to New Mexico; Raquel, Farmers Market, La Montanita Coop, an attorney for UMass in Massachusetts; directly to restaurants, and online. and Luisa, a veterinarian in Colorado; and The couple has been active in commu- one grandchild. nity initiatives including Ganados del Valle The NMWGI is the trade organization which helped establish Tierra Wools as a that represents New Mexico’s sheep induslocal retail outlet to market wool and fin- try. Established in 1902, it is the oldest ished products, provide jobs, and teach agricultural organization in the state. skills and traditions. They now own and operate the store, which was formerly worker-owned. Manzanares currently serves on the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Council, and is a past member of the American Lamb Board. In 2007, the couple was recognized as New Mexico Organic Farmers of the Year. pic to come Molly, currently State Director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA), served on the FSA’s State Committee since 2001. They have four children: Agustin, who serves in the U.S. Antonio Manzares (second from left), New Mexico Wool Growers’ Army and is stationed at Langley Sheepman of the Year pictured with Wool Growers Immediate Past Eustis in Virginia; Lara, who President Leroy Cravens (l), daughter Lara Manzanares, (r) and worked as a graphic artist in San 2016 - 2018 New Mexico Wool Growers President Punk Cooper. Francisco for many years and

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Train Robbery Attempted Near El Paso: Two Killed

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rain robberies in the Old West were big news. The description of the attempted robbery that follows occupied space on the front page of the Albuquerque Morning Democrat for three days at mid-October 1887, even though it took place near El Paso, Texas. The first notice, identified as a “Special

to The Democrat,” appeared on the morning of October 15, 1887: “El Paso, Tex., Oct. 14— The Galveston, Houston & San Antonio train (Sunset route) which left El Paso this morning was stopped four miles east of the city by three men. One of the men ran back to the mail car and threw a bomb against the door, the explosion of which broke the

car entirely down and opened the car to the robbers. But the mail agent, though dazed by the shock, was uninjured. He recovered his self-command in time to pour the charge of a double-barreled shotgun into the foremost robber, killing him instantly. The other two robbers fled, the mail agent sending the remaining load of his shotgun

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after them. The train then returned to the him and his fireman off the engine and took back dead. Smith and the other robber also city to remain till tomorrow.” them back to the express car. The robbers exchanged shots. The robber then The item on the following day took up … were firing off their revolvers and shout- attempted to get his comrade’s body on the more than an entire column of the front ing and cursing. Reaching the express car, engine, intending to uncouple it from the page, and offered considerable clarification. one of them threw a dynamite bomb train and run on. While he was trying to lift Note that newspapers were formatted dif- against the front door on one side of the car. the body upon the engine Messenger ferently 130 years ago, and the typeface The explosion knocked a large hole in the Smith got his double-barreled shotgun, was smaller. A full column was a lot of ink. door and broke out the glass in the other leaned out of [the] car, and shot at him. The Apologies are in order for the length of the door. The robbers called to the express robber sank down and then sprang up and following paragraph and some of the messenger to come out. The messenger in ran off out sight. The train returned to this syntax. the car was J. Ernest Smith, and with him city.” “The meager reports sent here Friday was J. R. Beardsley, a clerk of the Wells, The investigation continued the follownight, owing to the lateness of the hour, Fargo office at Fort Worth…. At the ing day. “City Marshal [Jim] White and other regarding the attempted officers were… on the ground train robbery, gave but a by sunrise. The hunt was a short fraction of the news. It was one. Less than fifty yards from The investigation continued the following thought a great victory that where he was shot lay the one robber should be killed, day... officers were on the ground by sunrise. second robber, dead. An exambut what was the astonishination showed that only one ment of the public, buckshot had struck him, enterThe hunt was a short one.” therefore, when the dead ing the front of the left shoulder body of another was brought in this command of the robbers they came out of and cutting the aorta just above the heart… morning…. Engineer Lohner says that the car, Smith leaving his revolver just inside The two robbers killed were about 25 years when his train had gone about one mile the door. [After he was searched] Smith was of age….” two men wearing cloth masks climbed on commanded to go back into the car and In a follow-up notice a couple of days the tender, with a revolver in each hand. light a lamp. He climbed back in and the later, the Morning Democrat reported, “The The engineer tried to stop the train, but the foremost robber started to follow. Smith two men killed by the Wells, Fargo express two men ordered him to run on to a curve seized his pistol, placed it almost against messenger, J. E. Smith, have been identified and to stop quick when he reached the the robber’s breast and fired, sending the as two men known here [El Paso] by the curve…. [After they stopped] they ordered bullet through his heart. The robber fell names of Jack Smith and Dick Mayer. Smith killed a French merchant named Jules Boissellier… two years ago and shot a policeman named Chapman… last spring, wounding him in the left arm so that the arm had to be amputated. Sheriff White and a constable are on the trail of a man… who is believed to have been a confederate of the late robbers.” As for the hero of this tale, J. E. Smith, he was identified as about 34 years old and a native of St. Louis. “The citizens of El Paso presented him with a suit of clothes today, and have raised over $100 for a medal. J. W. Nicholls, superintendent of the Wells, Fargo company… telegraphed Smith today congratulating him on his victory and saying that if his example be followed train robbery will soon be a thing of the past.” It is interesting to note that while this attempted train robbery was completely unsuccessful, there were several others in New Mexico throughout the 1890s, and robbers were killed in some of them, too. (As a footnote to this tale, El Paso County Sheriff Jim White was the brother-in-law of W. L. Jerrell, a Doña Ana County, New Mexico, deputy sheriff who was shot and killed by stagecoach robbers near San Angelo, Texas, in February 1884.)

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MY COWBOY HEROES by Jim Olson

Lee Caldwell Bronc Riding Legend

n 1909, a seventeen-year-old Oregonian named Lee Caldwell won the bronc riding contest held in conjunction with a baseball game and fourth of July celebration in Pendleton. A year later, the official Pendleton Round-Up was born. Caldwell participated in, and won or placed in the bronc riding event at Pendleton for many years thereafter. The day before the semifinals in 1920, Lee broke his arm. The doctor offered an injection for the pain, but Caldwell refused, saying, “The pain makes me dad-burned mad!” It put him in a frame of mind to “pour it to one!” Lee Caldwell was born near Joseph, Oregon in 1892. His father was a farmer and rancher on the Umatilla Reservation under a lease agreement with the tribe. Lee was raised there alongside the Indian children. He rode many outlaw horses during his formative years on the reservation. Rodeo historian, Willard Porter, wrote, “Caldwell has been described as being quiet, personable and unassuming. He was well liked and his astonishing ability to ride broncs was known everywhere in the West where they snubbed down salty stock for salty cowboys.” In his memoirs, the great Yakima Canutt wrote, “Lee Caldwell was one of the finest contestants of early-day rodeo.” During the teens, Lee Caldwell participated in rodeos and Wild West shows all over the United States and Canada. Although there were no official “World Champions” back then, he did indeed win several rodeos where they claimed their winners were the “World Champion.” He was definitely known as one the guys you had to beat if you wanted a to win a check riding broncs. Lee was one of the first guys to keep a book on bucking horses. Many times a contestant would draw a horse they did not know and ask Lee about him. He would pull out his little book, flip through the pages

and give a detailed report on the bronc. He returned to his home in Pendleton a war When the call of duty came during hero. World War I, Lee signed up with a group of In 1969, Lee was inducted into the PendOregon volunteers (mostly cowboys) to join leton Roundup Hall of Fame (during its the cavalry. On May 29, 1917 the East Orego- inaugural year). In 1966 he was a National nian News Paper announced, “Lee Caldwell, Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, champion of champion bronco busters, will Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductee. The Ellenslead Pendleton’s rough riding troop of burg Daily Record wrote this about the event, cavalry. He was the unanimous choice of his “Caldwell was the acknowledged leading mates to Captain Troop D.” saddle bronc rider or his day. From 1914 George Fletcher, a fellow bronc rider and through the early 20s, an era when no friend of Caldwell’s, trained with the other national champions were named, he won cowboys hoping to join the fight in Europe. laurels at every major riding contest in the It just so happened, that since Fletcher was Western United States and Canada. During black, the Army turned him down when he WWI he Captained a company of the famed applied to become a member of Troop D. Rainbow Division. After retiring from rodeo, Lee Caldwell however, stood up for his Caldwell became a thoroughbred trainer friend, saying, “He can ride as good as any on West Coast tracks.” of us here. We want him in Troop D.” When Once he returned from the war, he never told that quite had the the Army s a m e s u cce s s You’re telling me, on account was segrewinning rodeos as gated, he b e f o r e . M a ny of the color of his skin, the continued, claim it was “ You’re it was government don’t want him to fight?” because telling me, now so hard for on account him to catch his of the color of his skin, the government breath. Sometime in the early 1920s, Calddon’t want him to fight?” It was a loosing well retired from rodeo and moved to battle with the Army Brass and George California where he had some success as a Fletcher wound up being drafted into a race horse trainer. “colored” unit later. Lee Caldwell, one of the great early-day After the Armistice, being wounded by bronc riders from the formative days of shrapnel and exposed to poisonous gas rodeo, died at his home in Stockton, Caliduring battle (he never breathed quite right fornia in 1952 at a young, sixty years of the rest of his life), Captain Lee Caldwell was age. discharged from the Army on July 29, 1919.

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CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR (NMLB #4930+) Salary $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually Location ALBUQUERQUE & SILVER CITY Statewide Location - Multiple Locations Available, NM Job Type Permanent Position Department Livestock Board Job Number 2016-01960 Closing 7/6/2016 11:59 PM Mountain Job Description IMPORTANT NOTICE: Attached resumes will NOT be reviewed or considered. You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience section of your application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience section prior to submitting your application. For more information please visit our website: www. spo.state.nm.us/applicationguide/#Scene001 Purpose of Position: This position will protect New Mexico’s livestock from loss, theft, injury and disease by conducting inspections to ensure ownership and health in accordance with Chapter 77.2 and NMAC 21.30. This position involves road stops, issuing citations, criminal investigations and assisting other law enforcement agencies when needed. This position requires NM Law Enforcement Certification at hire. If you are not currently law enforcement certified but want to become certified within a year of hire, please apply for the Livestock Inspector I UF position currently posted. THIS JOB POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES. This position is a Pay Band 65. THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED. (Applicants for this position will be required to participate in and pass a written and field performance test to be considered further in the application process.) Classification Description: Livestock Inspector II Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of livestock, agriculture and/or law enforcement related experience. Current certification as a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer issued by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is required. Employment Requirements: Applicants must pass the New Mexico Livestock Board’s written and field performance tests, a pre-employment drug screen and a thorough background check. Applicants must be willing to relocate anywhere within the state. Statutory Requirements: In accordance with Chapter 77-2-7, Livestock Inspectors shall have the same powers as any peace officer. Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of New Mexico upon hire. Supplemental Information Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx Working Conditions: This position requires working with and around livestock, conducting investigations, road stops and issuing citations. The duties involve frequent standing, bending, lifting, sitting and driving a state vehicle. Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather, dangerous situations, with heavy lifting of 50 lbs or more. Erratic, seasonal hours. Schedule may require weekend and holiday work. Conditions of Employment: Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency’s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are submitted to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Default FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level based on the agency’s utilization of the position. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement. Agency Contact Information: Priscilla Peña-Johnson (505) 841-6159. Link to Agency: www.nmlbonline.com Applicant Help/How to Apply: www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx

AUGUST 2016

FARM BUREAU MINUTE by Mike White, President NMF & LB

asically, if you pay them, you must insure them. That’s the approach the New Mexico Worker’s Comp Administration is taking as they go about enforcing the new requirements for agricultural workers. Despite New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau’s efforts, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the agricultural exemption to workers comp was unconstitutional. While we are disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision which overturns 80 years of constitutional guarantees, we were glad that in their decision they ruled that the law was NOT retroactive except for the original two cases that spurred the initial suit. Many of us have questions about how the law will be applied, and whether or not we need insurance. The Workers Comp Administration advised us that: You are required to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage if you have three or more employees, even if they are seasonal or part-time. What about family members? On pages 41-42 of the New Mexico Supreme Court’s opinion, the Court addressed “children or other family members performing farm and ranch duties or chores” suggesting that, under these circumstances, family members would be volunteers and not employees. However, if the family member is paid wages for services performed, they may be counted as an employee for purposes of determining whether workers’ compensation coverage is required. How will the workers comp administration treat neighboring? The New Mexico Supreme Court, addressed the “culture of neighboring” (where “farmers and ranchers help perform work on their neighbors’ farms and ranches”). The court’s opinion suggests that, under these circumstances, those who perform work on their neighbors’ agricultural operation would be volunteers and not employees. However, just as with family members, if the neighbor is paid wages for services performed, the neighbor may be counted as an employee for purposes of determining whether workers’ compensation coverage is required. Will the owner(s) of an agricultural

Workers Comp – Deciphering the New Rule operation be counted as an employee for purposes of determining the mandatory insurance coverage requirements? Yes, if the business is a corporation, limited liability company, or professional association. Under Section 52-1-7, “executive employees” are included in the headcount of three or more employees. An “executive employee” means the “chairman of the board, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or other executive officer, if [he or she] owns 10 percent or more of the outstanding stock, of the professional or business corporation or a 10 percent ownership interest in the limited liability company.” Will an employer that is an owner or executive employee have the option to be excluded from coverage? Yes. Although an executive employee may elect to be excluded from coverage, they are still counted in determining whether the business employs three or more employees. Is my business responsible for having workers’ compensation insurance for the employees of an independent contractor (1099-contractor)? No. However, business owners should verify that the independent contractor maintains required coverage before hiring such contractors. How do I determine whether my workers are employees or independent contractors? Calling a “worker” an “independent contractor”, signed contracts designating a “worker” as an “independent contractor” or the fact that a 1099 is filed does not conclusively determine whether a “worker” is an “independent contractor” to be excluded from coverage requirements. There is no bright test to distinguish between an independent contractor and an employee. It is a case-by-case determination that depends upon the working relationship between the employer and the “worker” and is determined by who has the “right to control the work” and the degree that “right to control” extends to the details, means or methods of performance. If you are unsure how to classify workers employed by your continued on page 74 >>

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Blanton, Devine Receive Wool Growers’ Scholarships

nity. In addition, she He also played varsity footserved as Vice President ball, basketball and track and of her 4-H club, County was president of the Class of Council Secretary and 2016. Devine is the son of President, FFA Chapter Brandon and Suzanne uzanne Blanton, Williamsburg, and Treasurer and is a Devine of San Patricio. Jake Devine, Hondo, received the 2016 member of the National Each year, the NMWGI New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. Honor Society. She is the awards a $750 scholarship to (NMWGI) college scholarships at the orga- daughter of Jody Blanton one or more graduating high nization’s recent annual meeting in Ruidoso. of Williamsburg. school seniors at their annual “We are pleased to be able to help these Devine is a 2016 gradsummer meeting. Applicants two young people further their education,” uate of Hondo Valley Suzanne Blanton, Williamsburg, and must be active 4-H or FFA said NMWGI President Punk Cooper, Mayhill. High School planning to Jake Devine, Hondo, received their members and planning to “We know they both have bright futures attend NMSU this fall to Wool Growers Scholarships from major in an agricultural field New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. past ahead of them, and are looking forward to study agriculture and president Pete Gnatkowski at NMSU. hearing about their successes and extension education. He The NMWGI is the trade accomplishments.” has been an active organization that represents Blanton is a 2016 graduate of Hot Springs member of both 4-H and FFA. In 4-H, he New Mexico’s sheep industry. Established High School, and planning to attend New competed in shooting sports and partici- in 1902, it is the oldest agricultural organiMexico State University (NMSU) in the fall pated in welding and market swine projects, zation in the state. to study agricultural business, then equine and served as Lincoln County 4-H Council therapy. Parliamentarian, President and Treasurer, as She has been an active member of the well as president of the Hondo 4-H Club. Caballo Wranglers 4-H Club for 10 years and In FFA, Devine has done market swine, Hot Springs FFA for four years, showing market lambs, beef cattle placement and rabbits, chickens, dairy heifers market unpaid agriculture education placement, as FARM BUREAU << cont. from page 72 lambs. She and her sister also have estab- well as livestock, horse, poultry and wool lished their own sheep breeding program, judging and public speaking. In addition, business, you should consult an attorney. While we fear the economic conseraising lambs to show themselves and to he has served as State FFA Vice President / sell to other young people in the commu- District V President, and District V Secretary. quences of this requirement, since agriculture does operate on a razor thin profit margin, we are thankful that generations ago farmers, ranchers and dairy producers realized the need for an insurance company that recognizes their unique needs. So through Farm Bureau Financial Services, we have a company that is trying to understand workers comp right along with us as it applies to food producers, and their agents are available to assist you through this situation. Because this ruling overturned 80 years of settled constitutional law, we are exploring legislative options, but please don’t let Livestock Water Systems this dissuade you from protecting your • Design & Installation family and farm, ranch or dairy from a liti• Pipeline Installation gious environment. On July 14th NMF&LB • Large Cap. Water Tanks • Livestock Drinkers asked for a 60 day stay on the Supreme • Wildlife Trick Tanks/ Courts Mandate so that producers can Guzzlers secure necessary insurance. As of this • Dozer Work writing, the Court had not acted on our Prescribed Fire Services request nor have they issued their mandate, • Planning but we will keep you informed. • Environmental Mgt. Because NMF&LB cares about the liveli• Ground & Arial Ops hoods of our members and fellow Salt Cedar & Brush Mgt. producers, we encourage everyone who • Piling & Burning falls under these requirements to obtain Brush & Trees Over 20 years experience with USFS, BLM, NRCS, coverage. If you have any questions or need • Arial Spraying Nat’l Park Service, NM State Forestry, Pvt. Land Owners clarification on whether your operation requires a policy, you can contact Trey Flynt Paul Petersen, Managing Member • 575-743-5202 with the WCA Compliance Office at Winston, NM • Blackrange160@gmail.com 505/841-6851.

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Davis & Sons Hatting Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Dan Delaney Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Denton Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . . 55 Diamond Seven Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Domenici Law Firm, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Eastern NM State Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fallon Cortese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 FBFS / Monte Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 FBFS / Roy Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Farm Credit of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Finca del Rio Ranch, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Five States Livestock Auction, . . . . . . . . . 27 Foundation Beefmasters . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 77 Fury Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Gallacher Land & Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Giant Rubber Water Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Grau Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 56 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Hales Angus Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hargrove Ranch Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Harrison Quarter Horses . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 54 Hartzog Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 79 Hashknife Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headquarters West Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Headquarters West Ltd./Sam Hubbell . . 65 Headquarters West/Traegen Knight . . . . 65 Henard Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hi-Pro Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . 15 Hutchison Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 I’ll Drop You Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Innovative Solar Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Isa Beefmasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 54 Janssen Ranch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lex Jaramillo Alfalfa & Lazer Leveling . . . 27 Jarmon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 JO Bar Quarter Horses, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equip. . . 55 Killian Ranch Quarter Horses . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Lazy Way Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Legacy Ranch Horse Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Major Ranch Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 63 Manford Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Manzano Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Mathers Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Merrick’s Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 55 Michelet Homestead Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Monfette Construction Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Paul McGillard / Murney Assoc . . . . . . . . . 64

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New Mexico Cattle Growers Insurance . 39 New Mexico 4-H Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . 68 New Mexico FFA Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . 70 New Mexico Horse Breeders Assoc . . . . . 28 New Mexico Horse Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 New Mexico Livestock Board . . . . . . . 38, 72 New Mexico Mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 New Mexico Premier Ranch Properties . 65 New Mexico Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . 65 New Mexico Purina Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 34, 41 New Mexico Wool Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply . . . . . . . . . . 14 Olson Land and Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Jim Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Pecos Valley Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Perez Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Phase-A-Matic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Power Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Priddy Cattle Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ranch For Sale By Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ranch Land Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Red Doc Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 D.J. Reveal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reverse Rocking R Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Richardson Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Riley & Knight Appraisal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . . . 55 Robertson Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply . . . . . . . 53 Roswell Livestock Auction Co. . . . . . . . . . . 30 S&G Storage Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 James Sammons III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sandia Trailer Sales & Service . . . . . . . 27, 55 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Scott Land Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . . . . 63 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 55 6666 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Southwest Red Angus Association. . . . . . 57 Stockmen’s Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . . . 63 Swihart Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

TUV

T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tequesquite Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 57 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Wagonhammer Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Walker Martin Ranch Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Wellborn & Company, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 West Wood Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Westall Ranches, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 58 Westway Feed Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Williams Windmill, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 55 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 55 Tal Young, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Zia Agriculture Consulting, LLC . . . . . . . . 54

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■ 67th Annual Field Day & Sale Sept. 9-10, 2016 ■ Field Day & Bred Cow Sale, Friday, Sept. 9 ■ Bull Sale Saturday, Sept. 10 – Selling 120 Bulls

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BERNALILLO FEED & CONOCO Bernalillo, NM • Johnny Garcia 505-867-2632

CIRCLE S FEED STORE Carlsbad, NM • Walley Menuey 800-386-1235

CORTESE FEED & SUPPLY Fort Sumner, NM • Aaron Cortese 575-355-2271

COWBOYS CORNER Lovington, NM • Wayne Banks 575-396-5663

CREIGHTON’S TOWN & COUNTRY Portales, NM • Garland Creighton 575-356-3665

DICKINSON IMPLEMENT Tucumcari, NM • Luke Haller 575-461-2740

HORSE ‘N HOUND FEED ‘N SUPPLY Las Cruces, NM • Curtis Creighton 575-523-8790

OLD MILL FARM & RANCH Belen, NM • Corky Morrison 505-865-5432

ONE STOP FEED INC Clovis, NM • Austin Hale 575-762-3997 • 505-865-5432

ROSWELL LIVESTOCK & FARM SUPPLY Roswell, NM • Kyle Kaufman 575-622-9164

STEVE SWIFT Account Manager • Portales, NM 575-760-3112

GARY CREIGHTON Cattle Specialist • Portales, NM 800-834-3198 or 575-760-5373

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