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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Tom Sidwell NMCGA President

Dear Friends,

Tom Sidwell President Quay Randell Major President-Elect Magdalena Jack Chatfield Vice President at Large Mosquero Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington Blair Clavel NE Vice President Roy Jeff Bilberry SE Vice President Elida Ty Bays SW Vice President Silver City Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Albuquerque Pat Boone Past President Elida Caren Cowan Executive Director Albuquerque

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n my travels across the state I see a lot of dry country with a few green spots, however, a green area this week will be dry next week. The rain has been inconsistent around the state with little follow-up. Hopefully, August will bring everyone some good general rains.

An Illinois meat company is expanding its operations into New Mexico by renovating the Tyson plant in Sunland Park. Stampede Meat processes and distributes portioned meat for restaurants, retail, home delivery, etc. They will spend about $36 million in renovation and employ up to 1300 people. When they become operational, the meat for processing will initially be imported into New Mexico however, an opportunity exists for an entity(ies) to furnish New Mexico beef for processing by Stampede Meat therefore, adding value to New Mexico livestock. Economic development of this nature will provide economic opportunities in the future and that is good for the state of New Mexico and livestock producers. Welcome to New Mexico Stampede Meat.

It is that time of an election year when there are rallies, fundraisers, meet and greets, and so on. Fewer and fewer of our state legislators come from an agricultural background or are familiar with agriculture. It’s up to each of us to go to the rallies and fundraisers and educate the candidates about the issues and concerns regarding agriculture. Otherwise, they will get their information from those who are not so friendly to us. We might not personally support some candidates but we need to talk to them about our industry.

Agricultural organizations are compiling a document outlining issues, concerns, goals and so on to present to the new administration and legislators. There is also another document published by the Linebery Policy Center of Natural Resource Management called the Economic Contribution of the Beef Cattle Industry to New Mexico that each of us should have when we talk to candidates, legislators, bureaucrats, or the general public. The publication can be downloaded at: aces.nmsu.edu/linebery/factsheet.html There will be a meeting of the New Mexico Livestock Board Trich Committee on August 11 at the Belen Sale Barn regarding the feasibility of eradicating trich from the state by testing all breeding bulls in the state. The committee wants input from livestock producers and in all likelihood there will be other meetings around the state. This is an important issue to all producers and whether you are pro or con for testing all breeding bulls, you need to make your opinions known so the Livestock Board can either change the rules, promulgate new rules, or keep the current rules.

County fairs will be starting shortly and we all need to attend and support our youth.

Every time I see the news about Antifa protestors, I thank the good Lord for our young folks in rural and urban areas who are working hard and showing at these fairs. A note of encouragement, an atta boy or atta girl, or opening the wallet to donate to a buyers club is always appreciated.

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TO THE POINT

by Caren Cowan, Executive Director, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association

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s it too much national news? Are manners of any kind ancient history? Do we even know what respect and self-respect are anymore? Can we no longer have an opinion that differs with anyone else without being evil? Is the art of agreeing to disagree lost?

At the national level clearly there are no longer any rules of civility. Just tune in to any news broadcast and you will see people calling the President and others liars. People claiming he is evil just because they disagree with him. We see well-funded marches across the country to protest what appears to be the best economic change in decades.

Some of it is a lack of knowledge, but I fear most of it is disinformation with malice of forethought.

I think I have become almost numb to the national stuff, but what causes me

Lack of civility… or is it man’s inhumanity to man? despair is when folks I have known, liked and worked with for literally decades sink into shouting matches and name calling or calling someone a liar in a room full of people. I probably use that word way too often and will do better — unless you have worked to earn the title.

The cattle industry in the Southwest has been here for centuries. Our families have been friends and neighbors over that same period. Now, when we have less people in our circles, it is not time to circle the wagons, aim and fire. We have plenty of groups that take great glee when we cannot get along.

Let ’s not hand them anymore ammunition.

Drop that straw and put your hands up!

stream. Once the lonely cause of environmental cranks, now everyone wants to eliminate these suckers from daily life, according to Christian Britschgi, Assistant Editor at reason.com.

In July, 2018, Seattle imposed America’s first ban on plastic straws. Vancouver, British Columbia, passed a similar ban a few months earlier. There are active attempts to prohibit straws in New York City, Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, CA. A-list celebrities from Calvin Harris to Tom Brady have lectured us on giving up straws. Both National Geographic and The Atlantic have run long profiles on the history and environmental effects of the straw. Vice is now treating their consumption as a dirty, hedonistic excess.

A California coastal city has become the

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latest municipality to ban plastic straws, enacting what is potentially the strictest plastic prohibition in the country. Santa Barbara earlier this month passed the ordinance authorizing hefty fines and even a possible jail sentence for violators who dole out plastic straws at restaurants, bars and other food establishments.

According to the ordinance, violators on their first offense will be given a written warning notice. But the second time a purveyor of plastic straws defies the ban is when the heavy hand of the law could clamp down.

In that case, the ordinance cites penalties from the city’s municipal code for a “fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months.”

In comparison, Seattle, which in the beginning of July became the first major city in the U.S. to ban plastic straws, only fines businesses $250 per offense.

Not to be outdone by busybody legislators, Starbucks, the nation’s largest food and drink retailer, announced that it would be going strawless.

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The coffee giant says that by 2020 it hopes to have eliminated all single-use plastic straws at its 28,000 stores worldwide.

It will now top all its cold drinks with fancy new strawless lids that the company currently serves with its cold brew nitro coffees.

Right now, Starbucks patrons are topping most of their cold drinks with either 3.23 grams or 3.55 grams of plastic product, depending on whether they pair their lid with a small or large straw. The new nitro lids meanwhile weigh either 3.55 or 4 .11 g r a m s , depending Not to be outdone by busybody legislators, again on lid size.

(I got these Starbucks, the nation’s largest food and results by measuring Starbucks’ drink retailer, announced that it would be going plastic straws and lids on two strawless... As is to be expected, Starbucks’ separate scales, both of which decision was greeted with universal adulation.” gave me the same results, (Frappuccinos will still be served with a said Britschgi) compostable or paper straw.)

This means customers are at best breakAs is to be expected, Starbucks’ decision ing even under Starbucks’ strawless scheme, was greeted with universal adulation. or they are adding between .32 and .88 Yet missing from this fanfare was the grams to their plastic consumption per inconvenient fact that by ditching plastic drink. Given that customers are going to straws, Starbucks will actually be increasing use a mix of the larger and smaller nitro lids, its plastic use. As it turns out, the new nitro Starbucks’ plastic consumption is bound to lids that Starbucks is leaning on to replace increase, although it’s anybody’s guess as straws are made up of more plastic than the to how much. company’s current lid/straw combination.

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Can we (who can afford it) go back to fur???

Not to be outdone in the assault on plastics, the Animal Activist Watch bailed in with “Fake Fur is Plastic Poison, Research Finds.” The lead was buried at the end of the story with “The tests also looked at the average biodegradation of a number of natural products and found that real fur degrades at the same rate as an oak or willow tree leaf.” Imagine that.

The synthetic fibers of fake fur do not biodegrade, experts have found. The findings are a blow to other animal rights activists who claim fake fur is environmentally friendly.

They examined how both real and fake fur degraded in conditions set up to mimic closed landfill conditions. Natural fur samples biodegraded swiftly, starting to disintegrate within days as microorganisms consumed the carbon inside the fur. But fake fur showed no biodegradation at all.

According to the researchers, this was not unexpected due to the composition of the synthetic fibers. In addition, synthetic fur materials are also known to break down into ever-smaller pieces, eventually forming microplast fibers—a major contributor to

plastic pollution.

More Social Engineering…

Do you regularly heat up leftovers in plastic food-storage containers? Do you put plastic reusable water bottles in the dishwasher when they need a deep clean? A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights food safety mistakes that many people may be making, without understanding the consequences. According to digitaltrends.com, the study outlines an increasing amount of evidence that points to the dangers of food packaging materials, especially plastic.

The study advises people against microwaving food in plastic containers or placing plastic containers in the dishwasher, as these habits can cause the plastic material to release harmful chemicals. BPA serves as a hardening ingredient in plastic, and it has been associated with adverse health effects, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

BPA exposure or ingestion can also cause harm to fertility, the immune system, and even body fat percentage, according to the AAP. Plastic materials that have recycling codes 3, 6, and 7 — corresponding to phthalates, styrene, and bisphenols, respec-

tively — should also be avoided. The AAP reminds parents that the consequences of exposure to dangerous chemicals may be particularly harmful for children, as their bodies are still in the process of developing.

And, oh by the way, they recommend choosing whole foods over processed food also to reduce risk of contamination, as well as washing hands and produce during food preparation.

Finally, a grain of truth As the US Department of the Interior begins work on revising endangered species regulations, some media is once again in a frenzy about the world going extinct if even a comma is changed in anything relative to the Endangered Species Act. The Washington Post ran an article by Kristoffer Whitney, an assistant professor in the department of Science, Technology and Society at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The story is way too long to reprint and the vast majority of it about how the world will come to an end if we change anything regarding endangered species.

The subhead on the story did however make a startling admission. “The ESA does control land use…” but in at least the writ-

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Fall NMCGA Board Meeting The Fall Board meeting will be held in Santa Rosa on September 17 and 18. Meetings will be held at the Blue Hole Convention Center and all NMCGA members are welcome to attend.

Additionally the NMCGA is inviting anyone who sits on the board of directors of an agricultural organization to participate in the Board Training being offered at 1:30 p.m. on the 17th. The IRS is increasing the responsibilities of board members and everyone needs to be aware of them.

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Ranch Horse Questions to be Addressed at Ranch Management Symposium Kingsville, Texas

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he 15th Annual Holt Cat® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management will bring together ranch owners, managers, and veterinarians from the most successful ranching operations to discuss the symposium topic, Horse Program Success on Working Ranches: Strategic and Operational Decision Making. Hosted by the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM), the symposium will be held in Kingsville, Texas, October 18 and 19, 2018.

A variety of topics on managing horses on a working ranch will be presented by ranch owners and managers, ranch management consult ant s, prac ticing veterinarians, and professionals in the ranching industry. These speakers will offer their expertise on how they strategically

use and manage horses to support cattle operations.

“The ranch horse is a mainstay of ranching operations. While at the same time, they can be expensive to manage, a challenge to keep sound, and a source of inherent safety risk,” explains KRIRM Director Clay Mathis, Ph.D. “This symposium has been designed to address the most pressing issues regarding ranch horses for today’s ranch managers. From managing brood mares to purchasing replacement saddle horses, you will learn from the most experienced managers and industry experts on nutrition, reproduction, health, ranch economics, employee safety, and legal risks.”

The event will begin with a keynote address by John Welch of Welch Cattle Company in Wolfforth, Texas. Welch, who is among the most respected ranchers in our industry, will describe the characteristics of a successful ranch horse program.

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If you have ever wondered about what the NMSU Horse Program has to offer, this is your chance.

NMSU students and Faculty will host an Open House in the morning that will showcase classes we offer, our Stallions, and information about the Horse Program. Stay for the sale where we will showcase horses that have been used in the program. We have sold World Champions, NRCHA, NRHA, and NCHA money earners, AQHA Champions, rodeo money earners, and ranch horses. This will be your chance to purchase your next champion.

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Bob Kilmer of Matador Cattle Company will offer a perspective on big decisions about ranch horse safety, which will lead into a presentation by agriculture attorney James Decker about the legal risks of horseback guests, dayworkers, and children.

After a break in the industry trade show, a manger panel featuring representatives from Parker Ranch in Hawaii, Singleton Ranches in New Mexico, and Sooner Cattle Company in Oklahoma will delve into horse strategies and policies on the respective ranches. The second day of symposium will focus on nutrition, health, reproduction, and economics. Equine nutritionist Dennis Sigler, Ph.D. will present guidelines for keeping a string in working condition, and Glen Blodgett, DVM of 6666 Ranch will discuss preventive health care guidelines for mares and saddle horses.

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financial implication of raising versus purchasing replacement saddle horses. King Ranch, Inc., equine veterinarian and private practitioner Ben Espy will discuss mare reproduction and the application of reproductive technology in ranch horse management.

A King Ranch Demonstration and Equine Tour will conclude the symposium on the afternoon of Friday, October 19. Attendees will travel to King Ranch (transportation provided by KRIRM) to participate in two sessions. During the first session, attendees will learn about the rich history behind the King Ranch horse program, where it stands today, and its outlook for the future.

The second session will include a demonstration on lameness diagnosis and treatment by ambulatory equine veterinarians Ben Espy and Kurt Heite. Registration is $150, which includes admission to the industry trade show during symposium and a steak dinner on Thursday, October 18 during which the Texas Farm Credit Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management awards are presented.

A special address will be made by American Quarter Horse Association President Jim Heird, Ph.D. For more information about symposium, to download the agenda, and to register, visit krirm.tamuk.edu/symposium or call 361/593- 5401.

Space for this event is limited. About KRIRM Formed in 2003, KRIRM is a ranch management master’s program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville created in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the legendary King Ranch. As the only ranch management master’s program in the world, KRIRM teaches graduate students using a multi-disciplinary, systems approach to ranch management, and provides the highest quality lectureships and symposia to stakeholders in the ranching industry. For more information about KRIRM, visit krirm. tamuk.edu or contact Ashley Patterson, ashley.charanza@tamuk .

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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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Legacy Ranch Horse Sale Set for Sept. 15

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he third annual Legacy Ranch Horse Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Three of Arizona’s largest, most historic ranches – the K4 Ranch, Campwood Cattle Company, and Diamond A 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, team roping, clinics, demonstrations, a trade show featuring 40 vendor booths, and more, all free to the public.

The offering of 33 horses includes broke ranch horses, roping and ranch prospects, and broodmares. All have been raised by

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these traditional working cattle ranches on Company is the 7 Up Ranch north of some of the roughest, rockiest country Prescott, which was established in the late northern Arizona has to offer.

1800s. Overall the operation runs more than “These horses are bred and trained to 2,000 mother cows and stockers on 134,000 perform every job a big working ranch has acres. The current horse program was to offer, and they are used daily,” says Rick begun over 20 years ago.

Kieckhefer, manager of the K4 Ranch. “They The Diamond A Ranch, originally known are asked for a lot, and they give a lot. They as the Three V’s, has been in the cow busiare the backbone of our operations, and ness since the early 1900s with 750,000 without them we could not be successful.” acres stretching from Seligman north to the The K4 Ranch, established by the Kieck- Grand Canyon. The ranch runs 6,000 head hefer family in 1941 near Prescott, runs of mother cows and a seasonal herd of 3,200 mother cows on 200,000 acres of steers. The horse operation includes 30 rangeland, as well as a farming operation brood mares and a remuda of 120 and feedlot. They have been raising regis- saddle horses. tered Quar ter Horses for racing, Horses in the sale offering will be shown performance and ranch work since 1943. in the fairgrounds arena the afternoon of The nucleus of Campwood Cattle the sale, with a rope horse demo from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., and branding and arena dry work from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The horses will be available in the stall area for buyer viewing and questions from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gail Steiger will perform in the sale ring at 4 p.m., and the sale begins at 5:30 p.m.

The sale is being managed by D&D Equine Services, L.L.C., and Rick Machado will be the auctioneer. For more information, visit www.ranchhorsesale.

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cowboy rode through 12 countries, living The statue depicts Filipe riding “Bruiser” out a lifelong dream passed down from his (Going Perry), and loose beside him is Masetti Leite and his two American father and inspired by Aime Tschiffelly’s “Frenchie” (Frenchmans Tru Angel) while Quarter horses, Frenchmans Tru Angel 1925 ride from Argentina to Washington, D.C. “Dude,” a Mustang Filipe acquired in New and Going Perry.

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Frenchmans Tru Angel is a 2003 palostrangers and the powerful The adventure with two Quarter horses mino gelding by Frenchmans Angel and out connection between man and beast. is also about to become a movie. of Ja Tru Blaze by Tru Rock Ace. He was bred As Filipe’s odyssey concluded in 2014 at by Charlie Hyde of Lakeside, California.

On July 8, 2012, Filipe and his two Quar- his home in Sao Paulo, Brazil, it’s only fitting Frenchie was on loan from AQHA First Vice ters horses headed out from the Calgary that a giant statue of Filipe and his horses President Stan Weaver, an AQHA Ranching Stampede, headed for his home in Sao now stands at the Barretos Rodeo in Sao Heritage Breeder Stan Weaver from Big Paolo Brazil. The second-generation Paulo, the largest rodeo in South America. Sandy, Montana.

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The Basics: How to Care for a Horse Source: www.smartpakequine.com

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e’ve all heard the saying “a horse is a horse,” but every horse owner knows that your horse is way more than just a horse! He’s your teammate, your soul mate, and your therapist. You love your horse, and you want to make sure he has everything he needs. But how, exactly, are you supposed to know how to take care of your horse?

Let’s start by acknowledging that every horse is unique, and there’s no “one size fits all” advice. That’s why we always recommend working with your veterinarian,

farrier, trainer, barn manager, and/or other equine professionals when making any changes to your horse’s management program. That said, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when evaluating your horse’s care.

Horses have a few basic needs for survival – water, food, companionship and a place to find shelter. Let’s look at each of these four areas of basic support a bit more in depth, to find ways to optimize them for your horse.

Basic Survival Needs for Horses

Water

Hydration is essential to your horse’s overall health and wellbeing. On average, horses drink five to 15 gallons of water per day, so every horse should have access to clean, fresh water at all times. Your horse’s water source should be checked several times daily all year round – in the warmer

months, your horse may drink more due to the heat; while in the coldest months, your horse’s water source may freeze over.

If your horse is a poor drinker or heavy sweater, access to fresh, clean water alone may not be enough. For those horses, adding a daily electrolyte supplement is a smart way to replace salt and the other minerals lost in sweat, and help encourage your horse to drink.

Food Horses have evolved over millions of years, and their bodies are adapted to a particular way of eating. Horses are known as “trickle feeders,” meaning they’re designed to constantly take in food throughout the day. (If it were up to him, your horse would spend roughly 17 to 20 hours every day grazing on forage!) Due to the scarcity of land with quality pasture, few domesticated horses have that luxury. So

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If your horse is able to maintain healthy body condition and energy level on forage alone, you should consider adding a multi-vitamin supplement. However, not all pasture is certain to be complete and balance to begin with, and once it’s cut, dried, and stored as hay, the vitamins within degrade over time. A multi-vitamin supplement can help bridge the gap and ensure your horse is getting all the vitamins and minerals he needs.

If your horse requires additional calories to power his performance and/or maintain a healthy weight and body condition, you may want to consider providing a fortified grain.

Companionship Horses are herd animals, and they find great comfort being a part of a group. Balancing personality types in turnout can sometimes be a challenge, but your horse will be happier overall if he’s able to socialize with other horses and live as part of a herd.

Shelter Horses are a hardy species. They cope well with both heat and cold by regulating their own body temperature. However, every horse needs a place where they can get away from the elements. Providing your horse with a safe and sturdy shelter will allow him to find shade and escape the heat of the summer sun, and find protection from harsh winter winds, snow or freezing rain.

But it’s important to remember that “shelter” doesn’t necessarily mean a stall.

While being bundled up in a clean, dry stall might seem preferable for you, your horse was built to roam, and spending too much time cooped up in a stall can be stressful in a number of ways. Increased stall time is proven to increase a horse’s risk of colic, and standing still for prolonged periods can be detrimental to long-term joint health. Do your best to maximize the amount of time

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your horse is able to spend in his turnout, and he’ll be much happier.

Now you know the basics you need to cover for your horse’s survival. But there’s a big difference between a horse who is merely surviving and a horse who is truly thriving. To help your horse thrive and reach his full potential, there are a few other areas you should consider.

dental, vaccination, and deworming schedule that’s right for your horse. For optimal hoof health, you should work with your farrier to set up a consistent maintenance schedule – and then stick to it! By having a good working relationship with these two professionals, you’ll be able to better support your horse and help avoid future problems.

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Maintaining a regular maintenance and wellness schedule with your horse’s veterinarian and farrier is essential. Your horse should have at least one wellness exam with your vet every year (two if he’s a senior!). Your vet can also help you set up a

When it comes to helping your horse thrive, supplements may be a key piece of the puzzle. Supplements can provide support in a variety of areas, from healthy hooves to resilient joints, and proper digestion to a shiny coat. But not every horse

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Training Working with your horse one-on-one can be incredibly satisfying, but you don’t have to do everything alone. Working with a professional, reputable trainer can help make your time working with your horse safer, more productive, less stressful, and more fun for you both!

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Higher Ed Needs More Cowboys The University of Wyoming sticks to its guns against PC faculty.

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yoming is known as both the Cowboy State and the Equality State. But it can’t be both, at least according to some progressive faculty at the University of Wyoming who claim the word “cowboy” is inherently racist and sexist. Thankfully, administration isn’t buying the politically correct grousing.

The controversy began when the University of Wyoming developed a new marketing slogan: “The world needs more cowboys.” The recruitment materials feature photos of a diverse range of students, employees and alumni who embody Western independence and intrepidness.

The slogan is apropos given that the university’s athletic teams are the Cowboys

and Cowgirls.

Some 30 faculty members complained about the new slogan. Communications professor Tracey Owens Patton told administrators that the word “‘cowboy’ is seen as a code for white men only complete with guns, subjugation and objectification of women, and the macho swagger.” As proof, Ms. Patton cited her own book, Gender, Whiteness and Power in Rodeo.

The university’s Committee on Women & People of Color said the new slogan casts the university “as a place where only people who identify with white, male, and able-bodied connotations of ‘cowboy’ belong.” In a letter, the group urged President Laurie Nichols to kill the campaign, tartly adding that “we also do not feel that it is our job to come up with an alternative or acceptable slogan.”

These supposed scholars ignore cowboy culture’s diverse history. The rodeo stars range from black cowboy Myrtis Dightman, who was ranked the world’s top bull rider in 1967, to Maggie Parker, the first woman to win Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cash while competing against men.

Then there are the men and women who still do tough ranch work with no

public acclaim.

By the way, the school’s campaign is working. The University of Wyoming hired a market-research firm to test its persuasiveness with prospective students. Before watching a campaign video, only 25 percent said they’d consider applying but 41 percent said so after viewing. The test data also showed the marketing materials resonated with students of color.

Political correctness spreads like tumbleweed, but the University of Wyoming is showing the same grit that it is advertising.

The board of trustees voted unanimously to keep the cowboy slogan. And they released one advertising video, though the marketing campaign wasn’t scheduled to launch until September. “A cowboy is not what you are, but who you are,” spokesman Chad Baldwin said. In this era of identity politics, thank you.

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rowing and retaining membership is a continuing challenge for organizations and the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association is no different.

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NEW MEXICO LIVESTOCK BOARD

by William Bunce Executive Director

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s counties across the state prepare to host their respective fairs, FFA students and 4-H members look forward to the culmination of the hard work they have done for months, preparing their animals for the competitions and shows.

As far back as October of 2017, these young leaders began purchasing, or picking out the sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, swine and cattle they intended to show.

The work to produce a blue ribbon winning animal is a commitment that many people will never know, except those raised in agriculture minded communities. This dedication is the culmination of community leaders that continue to serve on fair boards who work year around to foster growth in the agriculture industry and spark the interests of the youth in their counties.

Early in February of every year, Ag teachers, E x tension agents, the State Veterinarian’s office, Fair Boards and representatives for the inspection division of the livestock board, communicate to create a guideline for exhibition livestock for the

show year.

The purpose of the guideline is to ensure that all animals are fit to show, and to assist the agents in tracking the progress of each animal and show project. Many of them are brought in from out of state and need to meet all health requirements to enter New Mexico. This is where the State Veterinarian’s office sets required standards for all out-of-state entries to meet. The task requires knowing the status of all states and the health issues for all types of livestock from each state. Long before a junior exhibitor purchases his or her animal, this work has been done.

When the animal enters New Mexico, a livestock inspector is notified, through an entry permit system, that an import inspection is needed to check the health papers, or ICVI. As early as March, the Extension Agents and FFA Teachers begin to coordinate with the NMLB inspectors in their districts to schedule “tag ins”. At these events, the animals are tagged, DNA samples are taken, and Form 1 Inspections are done to allow the statewide movement of the show animals for the season. The “tag ins” provide a refresher course for inspectors in reading the ear notches of the pigs.

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are uniquely identified for health and ownership purposes.

For the 4-Hers that show horses, an inspection is available for time that they own the horse.

During the show season, the State Veterinarian monitors any developing disease outbreaks that may affect any county or state fair, and adjusts the rules accordingly.

Many discussions are had with fair board members and industry leaders to ensure that fairs are safe and successful.

Fair boards may request that an inspector is on hand at the fairs to help with identifying any animal that may not be healthy enough to show and to ensure a sick animal does not come into contact with the other animals. This is important, as many exhibitors show at several fairs across the State.

As the animals leave the fairs, an inspector is available to write inspections on the animals that are sold at the fair and are traveling out of state or to other districts.

Inspectors enjoy the contact and interaction with the young exhibitors. Over the years, many of these kids have commented on how good it was to get to know and work with their respective NMLB representative.

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NEWS UPDATE

by Labradoodle Bennington, III

NMSU to Host Nat’l Beef Cattle Symposium in Ruidoso August 29 & 30

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he premier national event in beef cattle reproduction management is coming to New Mexico.

The Applied Reproduction Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium will be Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29-30, at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service will host the event in collaboration with the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, New Mexico Beef Council and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service The program is a joint effort of the host organizations and the Beef Reproduction Task Force, which includes reproductive physiologists from land-grant universities who work together on reproductive management education.

“The extensive production systems in the Southwest pose many challenges, especially in dry years like we are currently facing,” said Craig Gifford, NMSU Extension beef cattle specialist. “We are fortunate to have this meeting come to our region and bring together leading experts in beef cattle reproduction to provide practical information about maximizing profitability through both resource and reproductive management.”

Many reproductive technologies like artificial insemination, embryo transfer and pregnancy detection have made significant progress in the past 10 years, but remain underused in the beef industry. The overall focus of the meeting is to describe these technologies and how to manage reproduction in beef cattle in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

“We are working to promote and foster relationships with producers in northern Mexico,” Gifford said. “Since we have made these connections, we are encouraging them to attend the conference. Every talk will have real-time Spanish translation for those who are monolingual Spanish.”

The program is divided into categories of foundation principles; application; cow age, nutritional and environmental considerations; heifer development; bull health; and benefits of improving genetics.

The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in beef cattle reproduction, including producers, technicians, veterinarians and professionals in related industries.

“There will be continuing education credits for veterinarians in accordance to their licensing requirements,” Gifford said.

Online registration is available at http://www.appliedreprostrategies.com/2018/registration.html. The cost is $175 if registration is done before July 29, or $200 if after July 29. Registration includes proceedings, breaks, lunch and dinner on Aug. 29 and breakout sessions on Aug. 30.

A laboratory session on the afternoon of Aug. 30 is optional for an additional $50 and includes lunch. Limited numbers of seats are available for the lab, first-come, first-served. Translation services will not be provided for the lab session.

Topics of discussion will be herd vaccination program recommendations; semen quality and handling; reproductive tract score; pregnancy detection; vet-simulator models: palpation and dystocia; and Estrus Synch Planner and Management Minder.

This meeting is organized by the Beef Reproduction Task Force, a multi-state Extension group made up of specialists from Kansas State University, the University of Missouri, Iowa State University, South Dakota State University, the University of California-Davis, the University of Idaho, Texas A&M University and NMSU.

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Wyoming Will Hunt More Wolves This Year

wolves are viewed as a threat to wildlife. He added that the state should look at conflict resolution measures instead.

“Identify non-lethal solutions to prevent livestock losses to wolves and predators in the first place and that’s just a win-win for everyone.”

by Bob Beck, Natural Resources & Energy, wyomingpublicmedia.org

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unters will be allowed to kill more wolves in Wyoming this fall. The state game and fish commission voted to increase Wyoming’s wolf hunt by 14 animals up to 58 total this year. That’s after determining that there are more wolves in the state than previously thought.

The wolf hunt is intended to eventually bring Wyoming’s wolf population down to around 160, it’s currently estimated there are 350. The state has a protected area where wolves can be hunted as trophies.

Outside that, wolves can be shot on site.

Johnathan Proctor of Defenders of Wildlife told the Commission that wolves are important to the ecosystem.

“Wolves play an important role in maintaining the natural balance of Wyoming and they’re an important part of Wyoming’s natural heritage. And so to continue to reduce the wolf population down to the bare minimum is not conservative management. That’s not how we treat other wildlife in Wyoming.”

Proctor said hunting is popular because

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If your Local would like me or another JINGLE NMCB officer to attend a meeting at your Local, please let me know. I will do my best JANGLE to accommodate you all.

The next thing on my calendar is the ANCW meeting conference in Denver, Colorado. Charity Saulsberry and I will be attending this meeting July 30 through August 2. We are looking forward to this national meeting and I promise to report ew Mexico CowBelles how proud I am with the New Mexico Beef Council. Our next more in my next letter. to be associated with this organiza- date for Railyard Farmers Market is August The State Fair Beef Sampling that is tion and all you members. I really 12. I hope you can come by and see what paired with wine and beer is happening want to thank my officer team for all of their we are up to.

September 7 and 8, and September 14 and help and assistance. But, so far, it has been On Sunday, July 8, I traveled to the home 15. This is a project that we partner with a great ride for me. of Gail Goff. Gail is a Cactus CowBelles’ New Mexico Beef Council on. We need volAfter Mid Year, our first activity was the member. I went to attend their monthly unteers to come hand out beef samples. If Railyard Farmer’s Market June 24, in Albu- meeting on July 9, in Lovington. The Cactus you’re interested in working this event, querque. What a great venue for us to CowBelles are doing a great job of promot- please let Dina Reitzel or I know. Last year promote our product and industry. Thank ing Beef and our industry. They have lots of it was a fun time for us all that participated. you to Charity Saulsberry, Lyn Greene, and projects, but the most interesting to me The NMCB officer team is planning our Allyson Freeman for helping me that day. I was the Cookbook they are sending to print agenda for the Annual Meeting 2018. The do not believe we had as many people pass this week. Curtis Fort, cowboy artist and meeting is going to be at the Sandia Casino by our booth as we did the first day, but sculpturist, has illustrated the cookbook and Resort. The Broad Meeting will be on there was still lots of people and I feel we and will be personally signing some of Thursday afternoon, December 6, 2018, the did a good job of educating people about them as well. This is not only a cookbook. Annual General Membership Meeting will our product and industry. Of course, we It is a great piece of art. Thank you Cactus be Friday, December 7, 2018, in the a.m. We gave out lots of beef jerky samples, too, CowBelles for being such great hosts. I was know the days have changed but hope you which is the direct result of our partnership honored and proud to have visited will make the attempt to come join us for

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this important meeting. seemed open to the idea and the commitFinally, I’m so very happy for all of you tee will meet to develop guidelines for who are receiving rain. It has yet to make consideration. Deborah asked for a chair for an appearance in our area or on our ranch. the upcoming County Fair. As no one However, I have faith that the Good Lord agreed, she will send out emails. The will share with us all! by-laws require money be spent to promote Respectfully submitted by, “June is Beef Month”. The usual event to surNancy Phelps prise shoppers buying beef at the grocery stores was not scheduled therefore it was proposed to take out an advertisement in he Grant County Copper CowBelles the local newspapers promoting beef, met on June 19, 2018. Correspondence ranching and Copper CowBelles. Bobbie included a thank you from Lorraina Neal-Little agreed to work with the papers Robertson for funds to help with Beef to get it prepared before the end of June. It Ambassador Expenses. Treasurer gave was voted to approve a $100 donation to report; the bank will issue a debit card on the Grant County 4-H pig, goat and steer account; this will eliminate event food and jackpot to be held on June 30. Deborah supplies issues. President Deborah van Tel- appointed several members to a committee ligen gave a report on the Mid-year meeting to develop the 2019 budget. An audit of the and announced that she has been 2017 checking account is still pending. The appointed as interim secretary for the NM next meeting is scheduled for August. SubCowBelles. Kathy Davis, chair of the Market- mitted by Pat Hunt ing committee gave a progress report on President, Nancy Phelps, in Johnny B’s the banners for the fair and Pat Hunt, chair Restaurant with 10 members present, called of the Scholarship committee asked the Chamiza CowBelles’ July meeting to members to consider changing scholarship order. Minutes approved as read. Treasurer’s eligibility requirements from agricultural report accepted as presented. Nancy and only degrees to include trade schools such Sherry gave a re-cap of the Mid-year as linemen and welders in an effort to Meeting in Ruidoso. The meeting went well support other rural careers. Everyone in spite of the resignation of two state offi-

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cers. Mid-year Meeting expenses were presented and approved for reimbursement for those who attended. The donated brand throw sold for $50 at the silent auction. The Bible cover made by Buddy Phelps brought $226. The June 24 Railyard Market attended by two state officers, a volunteer from Chuckwagon CowBelles, and a beef ambassador. Nancy was unclear as to how many people passed by the booth, but there were quite a number. Next market will be on August 12. Volunteers for this date have already committed. Beef raffle tickets delivered to all but seven members. Those seven will receive theirs by mail. Scholarship award letters mailed but only one returned. One recipient sent her college registration but failed to return the award letter signed. Another recipient has to postpone her college enrollment because of State Fair Queen duties. A letter from her explaining the circumstances in order to delay her scholarship requested.

Two of the recipients of the Pat Nowlin scholarship were from this local; the group voted to donate $200 to the Pat Nowlin Scholarship Fund. Anita Petersen gave a brief run-down of this year’s Petersen Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Dutch Oven Cookoff taking place August 3 through

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August 5. Team penning will be the evening 12:50 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce sign up to help man the booth! Ashley set of August 3; dutch oven cookoff will be on July Corriente CowBelle Meeting up an online sign-up: https://www.volunAugust 4 along with a 4-gun shootoff; and Minutes: Willa Stone reported no new teersignup.org/DJCFA. The Corriente the ranch rodeo will be on August 5. This members; the training at the Mid-Year Cowbelles will sponsor the PeeWee Horse year, the beef provided to all the teams will Meeting on the new Wild Apricot member- Show buckle. A new t-shirt design was disbe brisket purchased from Bullocks Grocery. ship software was beneficial. Cheryl Barber cussed and if want your brand on the shirt, Proceeds from this event have provided gave the treasurer’s report; concessions are see the email Ashley sent out the morning seven scholarships, a crisis fund, and dona- going well. The minutes from May approved of Friday, May 4. Reminders: July 28: Cowboy tion to Operation Wounded Warrior. as emailed. The quilt is currently on display Jackpot at No Scum; August 2: August Operation Wounded Warrior, by the way, at “A Quilting Stitchuation” in Ruidoso and Meeting; August 6-11: County Fair. At 7:16 purchased commercial appliances for the moved to Washington Federal in Capitan the meeting was adjourned. It was a fun, new addition to the local Veterans’ home next. The raffle tickets are available! Cassidy quick meeting and all are looking forward enabling it to open. The group decided to Johnston talked about the cookbook— to the Jackpot and Fair season! And Myrandonate $500 toward the purchase of the profile quota not yet met, so will likely da’s baby—after Fair. beef brisket. The Beef Council will also extend the deadline. Please encourage The regular meeting of the Chuckprovide part of the brisket. Donors receive friends and family to send in a profile! She wagon Cowbelles was held at the four free meal tickets available to the will also have some mockups ready in time Mountainair Christian Center on July 10, Chamiza Cowbelles. Cathy will to set up to display at Fair to give a better idea. Cow- 2018. Carolyn Chance, acting Chair, with 13 booth for this event. Jodell thanked group Belles: buy a profile! Cowboy Cash Party members present, called meeting to order. for donations to the food pantry, which update: still have some tickets available! Minutes read and approved. Treasurer purchases canned meats. State Fair: Beef Promote the event on Facebook! If have report accepted for audit. The Donation Council will again be preparing beef fundraiser silent auction items or sponsor- Bucket garnered $40. Fundraising ideas samples in conjunction with a wine tasting ships, please get those to Ashley. Cheryl discussed and included the purchase of a on weekends during the fair. Volunteers updated the group on concessions—one painting for a drawing and Tommie will needed from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on those eve- more to go July 14-15, need additional vol- donate her cross-stitch picture of a horse nings. Contact Nancy if you are interested. unteers for the last one. Extra perishable and cow. Thank you from NMCGA for sponFive States meeting will take place up in food to be donated to the food bank. sorship at Summer Meeting read; Report on Clayton on September 25. Nancy and County Fair booth to sell quilt tickets, State Mid-Year Meeting in Ruidoso – State Sherry plan to attend. Darlene won the door license plates, t-shirts, and cookbook pro- CowBelles has a new President. Booth Torprize of free lunch. Meeting adjourned at files and will display quilt at the fair. Please rance County Fair. Lyn will set up information

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booth. Plan to use some of new flyers NMCB and Beef Council had at Rail Yards Market.

Meeting adjourned at 11:18. Traci Curry, NM Farm & Livestock Bureau – Ag in the Classroom gave a tremendous presentation.

Announcements: August 1-4 – ANCW Meeting, Denver; Torrance County Fair – August 7-11, 2018; Next meeting: August 14, Mercedes Cravens Ranch with Caren Cowan; From June 12 – No formal meeting held.

FFA funds discussed for distribution. Valencia and Torrance Counties had no State FFA officers; CowBelle District I contacted and the group decided to give the money collected the past six months to Collen Spadley (State Treasurer Casey Spadley’s son). The group toured the Galloping Grace Youth Ranch (GGYR). GGYR’s Mission is “a place where kids lead kids while learning how to raise livestock, grow crops, explore the outdoors, and enrich the community.” The food recovery plan uses food from Albertsons that would otherwise go to the landfill.

They are a working sustainable farm/ranch, donate a lot of their meat, eggs, and produce to the Roadrunner Food Bank. The Vision for this ranch is to “cultivate healthy children today so they will harvest a healthy society tomorrow.” Being at the edge of New Mexico’s largest urban area makes the ranch a perfect facility for connecting with children who live removed from where their food is produced. Submitted by Lyn Greene New Mexico CowBelles thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 15th of each month.

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Ranch Camp 2018 – Winning Essays

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his year I was accepted to the 2018 Youth Ranch Management Camp in Cimarron, New Mexico. I have been a cowgirl for several years but have yet to learn the business end of a working ranch.

I would also like to learn if there are any programs that will help people who want to get started in the ranching industry but do not have sufficient funds to do so.

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plan out a ranch for the presentation we had to do throughout the week. My team was the Lazy S Bar Ranch. That night we learned about stocking rates, carrying capacity, and how to calculate these based on an animal unit. Monday was beef day and we went to a local butcher and there we butchered a steer where we cut and package the meat. We would use this meat throughout the week for the camp’s meals.

After the beef was processed we went back to the ranch and they taught us about Herd Health. We also learned about Beef Cow Nutrition, and Genetic Selection and Breeding. Tuesday was economics and marketing; there I learned of a program that helps people get into agriculture such as ranching, it was from the USDA program. After that, we broke into our teams and we were given a goal of what we needed to buy and we had a certain amount of money to use.

Then we had a mock livestock sale and my team bought cows and calves. That experience was very beneficial and was good practice for a real livestock sale. Wednesday, we talked about wildlife and natural resources. They taught us about wildlife management, enterprises, vegetation management and procurement, and riparian management otherwise known as water management. That morning we went to the shooting range and there we shot .22 rifle, skeet shooting, archery, and we threw tomahawks. We also went to a fire area in Cimarron and we learned the effects of fires on a ranch. Later that night we went spotlighting which was approved by the Game and Fish. We did this in order to get an average count of how much wildlife is on the ranch. Thursday was range day and we talked about enterprises (cattle, sheep, horses, and others), grazing plan, adaptive management, and identification of improvements. We also went out on part of the ranch and took a grass sample to see the grass production throughout the year.

This gave us an idea of how many animals you can run per acre in that pasture. I also received a top hand award for Thursday which was such an honor. Throughout the week we split into our teams and worked on our ranch plan presentations. Friday all of the teams gave their presentations to a panel of judges and their family. My team got second place and received a knife and a coffee mug.

Overall, I enjoyed the ranch camp and I received an exquisite education. Learning the business end of the ranching industry was something I really enjoyed doing. I also learned about a program that can help

people get into the ranching industry. This education will help me and my family with our ranch. The education was loads of fun and was a wonderful experience.

My experience at New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp at the CS Ranch – by Lori Robertson

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y experience at ranch management camp was one of the best things I could have ever applied for. The classes were long and tiring for some of the 30 students of us that were there, but I was too intrigued to even bother slacking off. I lived and worked on a couple ranches in my life I grew up on a ranch south of Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Worked on a commercial cattle ranch for most of my life until we moved ranches. What interested me the most was the estrous cycle of the cow. I had little knowledge of the cycle before I went to camp, but now after expanded my knowledge I can explain this to other people who want to know what is and how it might improve their herd and also improve their bloodlines. Artificial Insemination, also known as A.I. is a way to impregnate your cows without a bull, it is beneficial to small ranchers who have a couple head in their herd. Other people who A.I. are ranchers who want desired bloodlines in their cattle to keep a consistency of clean purebred cattle. I help out a local family ranch – the Manzano Angus Ranches – they run purebred registered Angus cattle. I got the opportunity to watch them A.I. a couple hundred head of 1st year heifers. When they started going over the estrous cycle of the cow at the camp I got excited because I had always wanted to know more about it. This cycle is quick first it lasts for about 20 days. Ovulation occurs between 24-32 hours after the onset of standing estrus. The follicle turns into the corpus luteum (CL) in about 5 days of the

estrous cycle. Then the prostaglandin lyses the CL and causes it to regress it to about three to five days. Prostaglandin is produced in the uterus. The follicle stimulating the hormone an luteinizing hormone that go through the blood to the ovary to the follicular growth and are produced by the anterior pituitary gland. When progesterone levels decrease in the blood luteinizing hormone LH is allowed to reach a greater concentration in the blood and triggers ovulation. This is 1just a small example of Bank CD what I learned at the camp. What I learned (5 YEAR CYCLE) I will for sure remember and use later on

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Federal, State, Local Agencies Participated in Emergency Livestock Incident Training

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t’s not every day you see an aircraft carrying 200 cows land at the Albuquerque International Sunport. But it could happen. And if it does happen, the New Mexico Agriculture Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) is ready to respond.

Federal, state and local agencies came together in Albuquerque July 23 and 24 to host an animal husbandry and biosecurity exercise to prepare responders for a potential emergency incident involving livestock in New Mexico. The full-scale emergency exercise tested Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11, which is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s support function related to agriculture and natural resources.

Individuals from the state, as well as Washington, D.C., played major roles in the

A dog with the Albuquerque Police Department inspected vehicles and equipment at the Albuquerque International Sunport July 23 and 24. Federal, state and local agencies came together in Albuquerque to host an animal husbandry and biosecurity exercise to prepare responders for a potential emergency incident involving livestock in New Mexico.

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planning and execution of the exercise.

Professionals from the following agencies participated: ЇЇ Albuquerque Fire Rescue ЇЇ Albuquerque International Sunport ЇЇ Albuquerque Police Department ЇЇ Bernalillo County ЇЇ EXPO New Mexico ЇЇ Federal Emergency Management Agency ЇЇ New Mexico Department of Agriculture ЇЇ New Mexico Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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“This exercise showed the practitioners, strategically located throughlevel of communication and out the state, who have been trained to coordination possible between respond to unusual livestock situations,” local, state and federal entities,” said Hanosh. “Regular trainings are parasaid Hamilton. mount to the success of the program. They The New Mexico Department not only sharpen our skills, they give us the of Homeland Security and Emer- opportunity to interact with multiple local, gency Management funded the state and federal agencies, all of whom may exercise, which it is fully compli- be significant resources during an actual ant with all of the stages of the emergency.”

Homeland Security Exercise The ESF #11 and the New Mexico ALIRT Evaluation P r o g r a m went into action in a real-life situation just hours after the training exercise. On the requirements.

The NMSU Extension Veteri- afternoon of Wednesday, July 25, a narian and the NMDA Veterinary semitruck hauling 155 pigs was stopped by Diagnostic Services (VDS) Direc- a New Mexico State Police officer on I-40 in tor work closely to keep ALIRT Albuquerque. To avoid overheating, the members trained, exercised and pigs were transported to EXPO New Mexico. ready to respond. The veterinar- Emergency responders included the New Federal, state and local agencies came together in Albuquerque ians coordinate trainings with Mexico State Police, New Mexico Livestock July 23 and 24 to host an animal husbandry and biosecurity the NMSU Southwest Border Board, Albuquerque Fire Department and exercise to prepare responders for a potential emergency incident Food Protection and Emergency New Mexico Department of Agriculture. involving livestock in New Mexico. Albuquerque Fire Department personnel handled decontamination at EXPO New Mexico as part Preparedness Center.

Whether there are cows on an airplane of the simulation.

Dr. Tim Hanosh, NMDA’s VDS or pigs on a semitruck, New Mexico ALIRT Director, said the New Mexico is ready to respond. would respond to a livestock disease out- ALIRT program continues to prove itself as break in the state. Each year ALIRT members an important asset for the agriculture train for potential animal disease and for community. the proper usage of personal protective “The ALIRT veterinarians are a group of equipment.

On the morning of July 24, the livestock emergency simulation began with a call from the Albuquerque International Sunport tower indicating that a long-haul cattle transport developed mechanical problems and needed to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque.

While there were not actual cows on site during the exercise, emergency responders needed to make many quick decisions throughout the day, knowing it would take at least 48 hours to repair the plane. Decisions had to be made about the following: ЇЇ Who would inspect the 200 pregnant cows? ЇЇ Where would the cattle temporarily be held? ЇЇ How would the cattle be transported? ЇЇ What steps would be taken when the cows showed signs of illness?

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THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE

by Baxter Black, BaxterBlack.com

Mexican War Zone

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ow would you like to live across the street from an open Mexican border?

Would you be afraid?

Do Americans of all races, ages and states have a right to fear an open Mexican border? Yes, but not because the illegal aliens will take jobs, vote fraudulently or get on the government dole, of all of which may or not be true.

Those of us who live in the Mexican War Zone appreciate that our northern neighbor’s only source of info is CNN or Fox. Each channel gives you their overblown, five-minute “News Break”, opposing each other. The routine debate discusses the taking of American jobs or who is responsible for illegal alien’s children, or does the Constitution mean anything? But ALMOST ALWAYS they avoid the evil beast lurking

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over every man, women and child on both sides of the border…DRUG USERS! We condemn the dealers, the smugglers, the growers, anybody who is on the supply line…anyone who is trying to fill our needs.

They’ll do anything to get our drugs to us, and we will do anything to get it.

My fellow citizens, write this down: Mexico is a Third World Country, ruled by drug cartels with guns. The Mexican War Zone is their border, our front porch. We are their best customer. They deliver drugs to us like pizza!

To maintain their control of the border, since 2007 the cartels have murdered over 80,000 of their fellow Mexicans, both innocent and evil. Why would they sacrifice their lives? For nobility? Love of country? Supplication? Publicity?

No! They do it for you! For your addiction, recreation, popularity…you like your friendly dealer, your girlfriend loves coke, ya know.

It is no surprise that Mexican border towns’ tourism has fallen 80 percent and stayed there for years. Should Americans fear open borders?

Walls, Border Patrol, ISIS, compassion, the National Guard and Congress itself

flutter like moths around a solution. Then there is California. If their plan goes through, in 25 years they will have become a sovereign state of Mexico, the politicians will become puppets of the biggest cartel in the world.

A heinous conclusion but a glorious one for those 23 percent in the U.S. who are doing their illegal drug shopping from their Mexican dealer, fresh from the border, right now!

Should Americans fear open borders?

Today our government deliberately distracts our numb citizens until they can’t tell a cough from a cancer. The Mexico that I grew up beside is “no longer.” Phoenix is known for its high number of kidnappings and human smuggling. Most victims are illegals.

Should Americans fear open borders?

Yes. It is not without risk.

Should the cartel fear open borders? Are you kidding?! They will be thrilled! They’ll have finally conquered the Mexican border.

Now, with opening the American side, they will have control in one election span.

It might cost them a little…but what is 80,000 murdered.

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Arizona Rancher says ‘Dysfunctional’ Rules Hurt Environment, Ranchers

by Pat Poblete, Cronkite News

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he president of the Arizona Farm Bureau told a House panel in mid-July that regulations meant to help the environment are actually doing the opposite, in part by harming ranchers who are in the best position to help.

In testimony to a House Natural Resources subcommittee, Stefanie Smallhouse said that laws meant to protect and conserve wildlife, like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, have led to a “dysfunctional regulatory system” and spawned “frivolous lawsuits” that stymie conservation efforts.

“The NEPA process to approve necessary conservation projects has been slowed to the point of complete paralysis in many areas due to obstruction and threat of litigation by radical environmental groups,” said Smallhouse, who was testifying on behalf of the American Farm Bureau.

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“NEPA is a necessary analysis, but it was not, it was not intended to end grazing in the West,” she said.

The Bureau of Land Management oversees about 11.5 million acres of public grazing lands in Arizona alone, according to the agency.

The grazing program does more than hurt the taxpayers, said Erik Molvar, executive director of the Western Watersheds Program. He said that livestock grazing on public lands is doing irreparable harm to wildlife, using the example of cold-water fish native to the western United States whose stream habitats are trampled and degraded by grazing livestock.

“You can look at the number of endangered or threatened runs or populations of trout and salmon in the West to see that livestock grazing is having a significant negative effect on our fish fauna,” Molvar testified.

But more of the committee in attendance were like Representative Tom McClintock, R-California, who was quick to recognize the benefits ranchers provide on the federal lands they graze.

“It (grazing) puts our public lands to productive use, it provides an important management tool for fuel reduction and

fire prevention,” said McClintock, the chairman of the subcommittee. “It supplements and extends our ability to superintend our vast public land holdings, and it provides revenues and livelihoods for the surrounding communities.”

Smallhouse, a fifth-generation rancher from Gilbert, said the beef industry in Arizona contributed $1.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2012. Just as important, she said, is the fact that ranchers provide nearly $800 million worth of land management services nationally in the course of tending their herds.

“The message is basically how important grazing is in the western United States and in our public lands and the role that that plays in maintaining our public lands and land conservation, landscape conservation,” she said after the hearing.

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Brahaim Hindi, Duran, 99, passed away on March 24, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1918 in Duran, to Alex Hindi and Clarita Duran. Brahaim was many things to many people, but mostly he was a sheepman, cattleman, cowboy, horseman, hunter, fisherman, trapper, butcher, knot tier, arrowhead hunter, reader, animal lover and healer. He was a peaceful, humble, and wise man who was proud of his family, heritage, and his fluency in Arabic and Spanish. He was a man of his word, had common sense, a great memory, a sense of humor and a twinkle in his blue eyes. Brahaim is survived by brothers, Sam, Shafie, Nabay; daughters, Helen (Isidoro Manzanares), Samia, Kathy Rodriguez, Anna; and son Jamil; grandchildren Ed, Danny M., Stefani Straughn (Gabe Ramirez), Eric, Jason (Amber) R., and Treavor Hindi; bis-nietos Ben, Sophie Ramirez, Mac, Mari, Miles M., and Alexis R. Wayne E. Shellhorn, 64, Glenwood, passed away June 10, 2018, at 6 Bar Ranch near Glenwood. He passed as a result of a ranching accident, but ranching was what he loved most. He was born January 8, 1954, in Silver City, to Charles E. (Junior) and Lena K. Shellhorn. He graduated from Reserve High School in 1972, where he was a member of the 1st place State AA Basketball Championship team marking the first state title for Reserve High School. He also excelled in pole vaulting and was quarterback of the football team. He attended New Mexico State University. He was employed as a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service – Negrito Hotshots from 1974 to 1977 and from 1985 to 1991. He was a life-long rancher and is widely known for operating the Glenwood Tavern. One of the biggest and brightest personas of Catron County, patrons often made special trips to the Tavern just to converse with Wayne. He was also a lifetime member of the Glenwood Presbyterian Church. Wayne enjoyed entertaining and telling stories, ranching, irrigating and farming, playing solitaire, reading the newspaper cover to cover, sudoku puzzles, horse racing, and dancing.

He was a devoted son and took great care of his mother, Lena, always by her side; often taking her to town and the casino.

One of his greatest joys was being a grandfather. He is survived by his wife Cindy Shellhorn; his sons, Bradd and Wyatt Shellhorn (wife Micheon); his mother, Lena

Shellhorn, Glenwood; his sister, Yolanda O’Connell, Tyrone;his niece, Kristen O’Connell Corso (husband Joseph), Los Angeles; his two grandsons and brother Jack Klein, plus many cousins and hundreds of friends.

Cynthia Rigden, 64, a lifelong friend and fabulous artist passed away on June 5, 2018. Cynthia attended Prescott High School and felt at home on a horse helping her dad, Tom Rigden during roundups at her ranch in Kirkland. She enriched the world with her paintings and sculptures of horses, cattle and many other animals. She raised Longhorns and created bronze sculptures of them. Most notably however, was Cynthia’s character. She was a kind, thoughtful and generous woman of the West. She mentored dozens of young artists without any fanfare. Cynthia seemed at peace with herself, never engaging in the roar of the crowd. She loved her horses and cattle, traveling the world and her family and artist friends. Cynthia will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sister, Anna Mary Rigden Glaab, her brother Charles,

Aunt Mary Hays and other family members.

Cynthia will never be forgotten because of her beautiful paintings, drawings and sculptures which will continue to bring joy to all who see them.

Margaret Ann McKinley, 83, Belen, passed away on July 21, 2018 in Albuquerque. She was born on June 15, 1935 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to the late Von and Roy Lee (Wright) Cain. Margaret was a rancher, member of the CowBelles and a member of the Mountainair Christian Center. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. She is survived by her son Marc McKinley and wife Donne; daughters, Welda Grider and husband Jim and Melinda McKinley; brother, Roy Von Cain and sister, Sherrill Tabing. Margaret was blessed with e i g ht g r a n d ch i l d r e n a n d t h r e e great-grandchildren.

Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its readers. If families & friends would like to see more detail, verbatim pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10¢ per word.

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The four scholarships will be presented to the top three applicants during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention slated for December 5 through December 8, 2018 at the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque. The application for the awards is located on the NMCGA website, www.nmagriculture.org or contact the NMCGA office at 505/2470584 or via email at nmcga@nmagriculture. org . Deadline for application is November 5, 2018.

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urina Mills and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association’s (NMCGA’s) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC) is proud to announce there will be two Purina Mills $1,000 scholarships and two YCLC $500 scholarship presented at the 2018 Joint Stockmen’s Convention.

“We are pleased to be able to offer these scholarships once again, and appreciate Purina Mills and our Allied Industries Committee making it possible,” said Tom Sidwell, NMCGA President, Quay. “We have some great young people in New Mexico agriculture, and want help them as much as possible as they look to the future.” he New Mexico Cattle Growers’ AssoThe NMCGA would like to thank our partciation (NMCGA) is se ek ing ners that make these scholarship possible: nominations for its annual Livestock Purina Animal Health Gary & Ginger Creigh- Inspector of the Year Award, which will be ton, Portales; Dickinson Implement Co., awarded during the Joint Stockmen’s ConTucumcari; Creighton’s Town & Country, vention in December.

Portales; Cortese Feed Supply, Fort Sumner; Each year, the NMCGA honors a livestock Circle S Feed Store, Carlsbad; Horse N inspector employed by the New Mexico Hound Feed N Supply, Las Cruces; Roswell Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstanding Livestock & Farm Supply, Roswell and Bunks service to the livestock industry, according Feed and Supply, Hobbs. to Jeff Decker, NMCGA Theft & Livestock The two $1,000 Purina Mills scholarships Committee Chairman, Lovington. “Not only will be awarded to a New Mexico student does the NMLB protect New Mexico’s livewho is a member of the NMCGA, the New stock industry from theft, but the livestock Mexico Junior Cattle Growers Association, movement control provided by the Board or the child of an NMCGA member. Gradu- assists in protecting animal health as well.” ating high school seniors, and college Nominations should include the name freshmen, sophomores and juniors in good and address of the inspector, as well as a academic standing are eligible to apply for brief narrative on why the nominee is the award. In addition, the Young Cattle- deserving of the award. Nominations men’s Leadership Committee and the Allied should be directed to the NMCGA, P.O. Box Industries Committee will also be present- 7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194, via ing two $500 scholarships – one to a high fax at 505/842-1766 or via email to nmcga@ school senior and one to a continuing nmagriculture.org. The deadline for submitcollege student. ting nominations is November 5, 2018.

“College can be very expensive for stuThe award will be presented during the dents and their families. We are pleased to 2018 Joint Stockmen’s Convention, slated be able to offer these scholarships and for December 5 - 8 at the Sandia Resort in encourage all eligible students to apply,” Albuquerque. For further information, Sidwell said. “We want to help NMCGA please contact the NMCGA office at members and their families continue their 505/247-0584. education and hopefully return to the agriculture business.”

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ew officers were elected to lead the New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. (NMWGI) for the coming two years at the association’s recent membership meeting held recently in Ruidoso.

The slate of officers includes: Bronson Corn, Roswell, President; James Duffey, Roswell, First Vice President; Antonio Manzanares, Tierra Amarilla, Second Vice President, and Shad Cox, Corona, Secretary/ Treasurer.

“I want to thank our past president, Punk New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. immediate past president Punk Cooper (l) receiving his award for a job Cooper for his dedication to the sheep well done from 2018-2020 President Bronson Corn. industry and the time and effort he put in on all of our behalf during his term as president,” Corn said. “The New Mexico Wool sheep producers are known for, Corn feels Growers have a long history in New Mexico, positive about the future of the sheep and I am proud to have the opportunity to industry. “Today is a great time to be in the serve as president and do what I can to help sheep business. The quality of our product our industry.” and the dedication of our producers remain With strong lamb and wool markets, and strong, and I am looking forward to working the quality product that New Mexico’s with and on behalf of our members.”

Picture (l to r) Mike Corn, John Punk Cooper, Past President NMWGI & Tom Sidwell, President NMCGA

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The NMWGI is the trade organization that has represented New Mexico’s sheep industry for well over 100 years. Established in 1902, it is the oldest agricultural organization in the state.

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Several of the animals had low blood levels of the amino acid taurine. It has been shown that taurine deficiency can lead to DCM, and the FDA suspects that grain-free foods containing potatoes, peas and legumes might be causing the reduction of taurine levels in dogs.

No specific brands of dog food were listed in the FDA warning, but owners can check to see if potatoes, peas, lentils or legumes are listed as main ingredients in their pet’s food. Even better check with your veterinarian for recommendations about the best diet for your own furry friend.

So, how would you know if your dog might be suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy? Symptoms include coughing, difficulty breathing, reduced energy – if your buddy can’t play like it used to, or chase the ball, or gets winded easily, it’s time for a visit to the doctor. If your veterinarian suspects your pet may have DCM linked to its diet, report it to the FDA. You can read the FDA warning about the potential connection between diet and canine heart problems by visiting the agency’s website at FDA.gov.

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE

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The Way Things Are! The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of this publication.

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y trip to the post office is 14 miles one way with only the last mile being on pavement. The biggest traffic problems I have are the vast amount of deer that jump off of the banks and run into your vehicle, or just in front of you so you are slamming on the brakes.

Because Arizona is an “open range state” cattle tend to wander all over the road, and are another hazard that you have to be pre-

pared for. If you are not in a hurry the trip workout and never heard you.” is quite scenic and interesting. I make the I said “Number one, I’m driving a noisy trip about every other day. diesel, Number two; don’t you think the One morning as I was coming down the middle of the road is the stupidest place hill approaching the intersection where the you could have picked to do your workout?” dirt meets the pavement, I saw something He said “I did not realize this was such a in the road. The hill leading to the intersec- busy road.” tion is long and gradual, so I was trying hard I said “Get your mat and yourself back in to envision what it could be. Judging by it’s your car and never come back here again.” movements I knew that I had never seen an He said “Okay, I’m sorry.” animal like it before. When I started getting I thought I could not be surprised much close I slowed way down because it was in anymore, but this took the cake. The scary my lane. It was quite obvious this “being” thing is that, this guy is allowed to vote. had no idea I was My living in the middle approaching. of nowhere, is unfortuNo wonder it What the h_ _l are n a t e l y b e c o m i n g didn’t make any somewhere. sense. It was about It is disheartening how you doing in the a thirty-five-yearmuch left wing extremism old male on an took hold during the middle of the road?” exercise mat doing Obama Administration. The his morning workout in shorts and a tee American rancher and farmer had to put up shirt. His car was parked behind some brush with hate speech against them. Funny, how and out of sight. I drove up to him and that hate speech is legal? stopped and got out.

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and Hammonds.

Thank God, for men like Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil and his “Protect the Harvest” movement. I was so glad to see Vice President Mike Pence send his personal plane to fly the Hammonds home very recently.

There are still remnants of left wing extremism across the media and in the big cities, but we rural folks are starting to get over it, thanks to the new leadership.

Have you visited your relatives in California lately? What a true disgrace, some of the California cities are becoming. Homeless and illegal aliens are camped all over the place and the California government thinks it’s wonderful.

Funny thing is that the California government would never let a droughty rancher graze his cattle in a city park, but its fine for drug addicts and drunks. I’m curious as to how this will affect their tourism as you can no longer feel safe walking down the street in many places that used to be safe, just a short time ago.

If you are a community leader how could you ever remain proud of your town? It looks to me like the government is promoting third world country conditions.

This must be how community organizers handle things. Take Chicago for instance.

One of it’s very own “community organizers” became the President of the United States.

However, murder and crime continued to rise in Chicago during those eight years he was in Washington, DC? How could the most powerful person in the world look the other way?

Today, we have students at our universities screaming about how wonderful socialism is, yet they cannot name one positive example of it throughout history. I know, I have asked them.

When you no longer teach history to the younger generations how are they supposed to know what mistakes have already been made? Ignorance is a great tool of the far left.

I never in my wildest dreams thought that the American rancher and farmer would be under such attack. Nearly every week President Trump is pointing out how bad our trade deficits are with foreign countries, especially in agriculture.

Where has our representation in Washington been the last several years? As a taxpayer I demand my money back from a do-nothing Congress and several Presidents. Obviously, politicians that we help elect forget about us when they get to Washington, DC. Our part of Arizona has been in a drought this year, with only one half inch of rain since January here at the ranch. It is finally starting to as we speak and this is mid July. Needless to say, we are quite thankful.

This has been several days of mishaps around us. One of our fellow ranchers in the area had one of his calves hit by a car on the road to town. This is an “open range” state so cattle have the right of way. The road is very well marked warning you of cattle in the road. No one reported it to the owner.

The mama cow is still distraught and cannot

figure out why her calf won’t move. She has not been to feed or water for days. Time to move the cow and calf off the road, as it’s not good public relations for our industry.

Another one of our fellow ranchers had some drunk hit two yearling steers at once.

It must have had an impact on his truck and they were able to find him the next day.

Naturally, the drunk wouldn’t just go over to the owner’s place and report it.

Finally, the 50,000-gallon water tank was shot full of holes in the middle of our drought. I blame this on bad people that now have access to everywhere remote because of the All Terrain Vehicle. This is also located in an area where it is the only source of water for many miles. Not only does it take care of livestock, but also wildlife. Face it, in my area if it wasn’t for the ranchers, there would be no hunting, because without water there is no wildlife.

Let’s try something new city slickers, let’s try being courteous to your ranching neighbors and take responsibility for your own mistakes.

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NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS

by Frank Dubois

Federal spending is not endangered, but the ESA is

Bipartisan waste

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f there is one thing that has bipartisan support, it is increasing federal spending.

The House just passed the Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bill. Let’s look at some of the programs in the Department of Interior, and we’ll start with the BLM. Recall all the negative and embarrassing activities of BLM law enforcement. Even their own investigator found them guilty of ignoring federal and state recommendations “in order to command the most intrusive, oppressive, large scale and militaristic trespass cattle impound possible”, and BLM law enforcement had committed “excessive use of force, civil rights and policy violations.” So how does Congress respond to this misbehavior? It rewards them with an increase in their budget. An increase of $1.4 million over last year’s budget and $4.8 million more than President Trump requested.

What about land acquisition? We often hear Congressmen speak of a bloated, inef-

ficient and wasteful federal government.

That would certainly mean we shouldn’t be increasing the size of the federal estate. But no, I must be wrong there too, as BLM’s budget for land acquisition will be $17.4 million. Less than last year but way more than requested by the President and an indication they want the federal estate expanded. The same for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who will receive $47.4 million for land acquisition. The Park Service gets a whopping $172 million and Smokey Bear gets $35 million to expand the lands managed by the Forest Service.

This gives us some insight into the governing principles of the DC Deep Thinkers.

First, initiate oppressive violations of people’s civil rights, and be rewarded with an increase in federal spending. Second, manage your agency to be inefficient, wasteful and damaging to natural resources, and be rewarded with continuing appropriations to expand your domain.

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incentives and opportunities for voluntary conservation by establishing a private party conservation grants program, and a habitat conservation planning loan program for state and local governments.

H.R. 6355, the PETITION Act. The legislation allows Congress to step in and prevent illegitimate mass-listings of unqualified, understudied species as well as ensure more resources go to species that are actually threatened and endangered.

H.R. 6364, the LAMP Act. This bill would empower states with species conservation programs already in place to take the lead in managing and preserving such species when meeting certain qualifying conditions.

H.R. 6360, the PREDICTS Act. To provide certainty, this bill would codify the requirements for Habitat Conservation Plans, Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances and Safe Harbor Agreements.

H.R. 6346, the WHOLE Act. This legislation would reverse current policy that does not allow activities outside of designated critical habitat to count as federal action.

H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act. This legislation addresses the problem of water

infrastructure areas being designated as critical habitat.

H.R. 3608, the Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act. This legislation would require data used by federal agencies for ESA listing decisions to be made publicly available and accessible through the Internet, and also require the feds to disclose to affected states all data used prior to any ESA listing decisions.

In addition, there is language in the just passed Interior appropriations bill that would bar the continued listing of species that had not been reviewed in five years, delist the gray wolf, and block the listing of the preble’s meadow jumping mouse and the lesser prairie chicken. The House version of the National Defense spending bill would prevent the listing of the greater sage grouse and the lesser prairie chicken for at least ten years.

Now, how much of this will actually become law? We can only wait and watch.

Until next time, be a nuisance to the devil and don’t forget to check that cinch.

Frank DuBois was the N.M. Sec. of Agriculture 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog The Westerner (www. thewesterner.blogspot.com) & is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship & The DuBois Western Heritage Foundation

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seek to clarify when unoccupied territory will be designated as critical habitat. They propose to revise the procedures for designating critical habitat by reinstating the requirement that they will first evaluate areas currently occupied by the species before considering unoccupied areas. And they propose a list of circumstances when designating critical habitat for a species would be “non-prudent” (i.e., they will evaluate the economic costs).

These and other changes were spearheaded by David L. Bernhardt, the deputy secretary of the Interior, who described the proposals as streamlining and improving the regulatory process. “Together these rules will be very protective and enhance the conservation of the species,” Mr. Bernhardt said. “At the same time we hope that they ameliorate some of the unnecessary burden, conflict and uncertainty that is within our current regulatory structure.”

Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, hit the nail on the head when she said, “For too long the E.S.A. has been used as a means of controlling lands in the West rather than actually focusing on species recovery.” She said she hoped the changes would help lift restrictions on “responsible economic activities on private and public lands.”

Simultaneously, actions were happening in Congress. The Congressional Western Caucus introduced a slate of nine bills, dubbed the Endangered Species Act Modernization Package.

The nine bills released by the Caucus on July 12 were: H.R. 6356, the LIST Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to delist species when he receives objective, measurable scientific study demonstrating a species is recovered. It also creates a straightforward mechanism for USFWS to promptly act on information they receive that demonstrates a species was wrongfully listed in this manner, rather than letting the problem gather dust on the bureaucratic back burner as often happens now.

H.R. 6345, the EMPOWERS Act (introduced by NM Rep. Steve Pearce). This legislation 1) Ensuring that agencies making decisions about Endangered Species Act listings consult States before so doing, and; 2) Requiring decision-making agencies to provide explanation when their decisions diverge from the findings or advice of States.

H.R. 6344, the LOCAL Act. This legislation will codify several longstanding practices and regulatory language which facilitate voluntary conservation. In addition, this bill sets up another set of new

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Woman Recovers from Amputation After Wolf Attack

by Megan Healy, ksby.com

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risti Krutsinger is just learning to walk again after she had to have half of her leg amputated following a wolf attack at her wolf rescue facility in Paso Robles.

Krutsinger says the wolf attack is taking a toll not only on her family but on her wolf pack as well.

“This was an amazing animal. Never did I have a problem with him. Never did he bite me, but that wasn’t that animal, this was again the heart of the wolf,” said Krutsinger, CEO of WHAR Wolf Rescue.

Kristi was preparing to switch the wolves at her rescue facility from play time to lunch time when the attack happened.

She says the pack saw her as their queen, but a combination of improper footwear and a lack of a physical barrier allowed Enzo, a full-blood Mexican Grey wolf, to make his power move.

“I just blame myself, you know, I broke policy, I wore the wrong shoes,” she said.

The wolf chewed her foot, ankle and part of her shin until a volunteer worker risked his life to save hers, freeing her with a shovel.

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Animal Services euthanized Enzo.

“I’m cautious but I also know after doing this with my mom for over 20 years there’s that healthy amount of fear that you always have to have and you should never lose that,” said Melanie Krutsinger, Kristi’s daughter.

The facility is back up and running and the staff is working closely to follow protocol.

Kristi’s daughter, Melanie, says the family, both human and wolf, is affected by this incident.

“Whenever we’re down a man, you feel the weight all over, and now we’ve essen-

tially, we haven’t lost our leader but essentially she is missing in action type thing,” Melanie added.

According to the Krutsinger family, there have been no reports of public bites or attacks since they opened about 20 years ago.

“Our safety moving forward will always remain very strong, but now the focus is obviously is presenting it on internal staff members and directors and ensuring their safety.”

They say they handle full blood wolves and hybrids differently as full bloods never make public appearances. According to the facility, there is no public threat and never has been.

Editor’s Note: This story was accompanied with a plea for funding to assist the Krutsinger family.

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RIDING HERD

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f I may be permitted to do so, I’d like to come to the defense of one of my favorite places on earth: the wonderful state of Wyoming.

The busy-bodies with nothing better to do, who always go around looking for something to be offended by, have now targeted the University of Wyoming in particular, and The Cowboy Sate in general.

You may not be aware of this but universities don’t just compete on the gridiron, they compete year round in trying to attract the best and brightest students to attend their college. Part of that effort in Wyoming included coming up with a new a catchy slogan that might snare a future President, an NFL quarterback or a Rhodes scholar.

Naturally, I loved their new slogan: “The world needs more cowboys.”

Oh, but you should have heard the critics,

left wingers, women’s libbers and liberal professors cry! They said the phrase is racist, does not make potential students feel welcome and is sexist. They were quick to portray Wyoming as some backwater hick state that needs to enter the 21st century. I say these professors should study their history. If they did so they’d learn that Wyoming was the first state in the nation to give women the right to vote, serve on juries or hold public office. Along with Texas, Wyoming was the first state to have a lady governor. And they did it decades before the hip and cool states on both coasts that produce most women’s libbers.

Wyoming’s motto was “Equal rights” long before Martin Luther King had a dream.

Critics also called the phrase racist because the word “cowboy” would offend Indians. If those bellering critics went to any Indian reservation in the southwest they’d

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see a lively cowboy culture. A listing of the top team ropers in the country includes many Indian names and Indian rodeos on the Fourth of July are a staple of reservation life. I’ve known many Indians who aspired to one day be called “World Champion Cowboy”. So I don’t see Indians going on the warpath over the university’s new slogan.

The same critics who hate the University of Wyoming’s new slogan are the same folks who contend the state’s official logo, a rider on a bucking bronc, is sexist and racist. They must have better eyes than I do because from my vantage point I can’t tell the race or the sex of the person on the bucking bronc.

They are just looking at it through the Hollywood prism that has brainwashed us all into thinking that the American cowboy was a white male heathen who went around beating animals. Again they should study their history. In the 1870s, one in six cowboys in Texas was black and one third of the cowboys who went up the trail were either black or Hispanic. But their books or movies never told us that, did they? So who’s being “non-inclusive?” The truth is, cowboys come from every race, sex and background and the only qualifications to be a cowboy are courage, a strong work ethic, the ability to out-think a cow and to always put women on a pedestal.

This is just one more stupid example of political correctness and women’s libbers trying to turn us all into the same sex. Let’s be honest, they hate the word “cowboy” because it contains the word “boy” and because boys eventually turn into men. Not only do they want to rid the future of men, they want to rid the past as well. The problem becomes, what should we replace the word “boy” or “man” with? Cowfolk, cowcitizens, bovinepeoples or how about cow Homo sapiens? No, the latter might offend the HGBTQ community.

I thought “cowpersons” might work but it contains the word “sons”, so it’s out. I got it... the University of Wyoming’s new slogan ought to be, “The world needs more he/she cow peoples.” Catchy, don’t you think? That ought to satisfy the women. Whoops, I just noticed I shouldn’t use the word “women” because it contains the word “men”.

Perhaps we should just use the word “female” when referring to people with xx chromosomes, except the word “female” has the word “male” in it.

Man, ridding the world of males is hard and is going to take a lot more work than I initially thought.

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for about eight years, but he saw opportunity in the late 1830s.

Albino Pérez was appointed governor in 1835. He was unsatisfactory to many New

by Don Bullis, Mexicans. For one thing, he was a Mexican New Mexico Author military officer and not a New Mexican. He DonBullis.biz attempted to implement several new measures which were quite unpopular, among xcept for some heinous criminals and Armijo was born in Albuquerque in 1790, them was taxation. The result was open few others who were utterly loath- the youngest of 12 children. A fourth gen- rebellion by many small farmers and Pueblo some to society, it is hard to find eration New Mexican, his great-grandfather, Indians in northern New Mexico. In the anyone so badly treated by history as José de Armijo, came north with Don Diego summer of 1837, with a small force of solManuel Armijo who served three times as de Vargas in the 1690s. His parents were diers, Pérez set out to quell the disturbance. governor of New Mexico under Mexican well-regarded landholders.

He confronted the rebels, was quickly rule (1821-1846). He probably deserved of He served his first term as governor from defeated by them, and forced to retreat some of the derision and by his own state- 1827 to 1829. There was nothing notable back to Santa Fe. The insurgents soon capments he gave proof to some of the about his administration except that he is tured and decapitated him and killed most allegations made about him. On the other said to have resigned rather than face an of his officers. It was Manuel Armijo who hand, he had an almost impossible job, and investigation into his behavior in office. He raised an armed force in Albuquerque, many Americans, recent arrivals to be sure, returned to Albuquerque where he was marched north, and put down the rebellion didn’t like him and were vocal in promptly elected alcalde, an office akin to and restored order in the capital. He was making it known. the modern-day mayor. He bided his time once again named governor, with the added title of general. The following year, he marched north to Santa Cruz where he captured the other leaders of the rebellion and executed them.

Armijo greatly expanded his business activities during his second term in office.

He had many dealings with the Missouri traders who arrived in significant numbers in New Mexico over the Santa Fe Trail after 1821. Among them were Adolph Speyer, with whom he formed a partnership, and merchant James Magoffin.

It was also during his second term, in 1841, that 300, or so, Texans “invaded” New Mexico for the purpose of capturing Santa Fe for the new Republic to the east and south. General Armijo took credit for capturing them, but in reality, by the time his troops found the Texans, the invaders were nearly dead from hunger and lack of water because they had become lost on the vast Llano Estacado of eastern New Mexico. The NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

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said, for his dealings with Governor Armijo.

He was awarded $30,000, but even so, it is not known if he actually gave Armijo any money. Documentation that would have proven the point, one way or the other has not been found.

Armijo left his wife behind in Albuquerque as he fled all the way to Chihuahua. An Englishman named George Ruxton met him there and reported that the Governor had seven wagons loaded with trade goods.

He said Armijo was more interested in prices being paid in Durango than he was in affairs at Santa Fe. Ruxton described Armijo as “a mountain of fat.” (It should be noted that Ruxton was decidedly prejudiced against Mexicans and Americans in general, and Roman Catholics in particular.

He did seem partial to mountain men.)

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Texans were marched to Albuquerque then south to Mexico. Among them was newspaperman George W. Kendall who reported on the mistreatment they allegedly received. He later wrote some of the most scurrilous reports about Armijo. (What Kendall didn’t mention was the sort of treatment invading Mexicans would have received in Texas.)

Armijo was out of office for a time in 1844 and 1845 but was into his third term when General Stephen Watts Kearny and his Army of the West set out for New Mexico from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in the summer of 1846. Armijo knew they were coming, 1,700 of them. A couple of Armijo’s spies were captured at Bent’s Fort in what is now Colorado, then freed and sent to Santa Fe to tell Armijo that the Americans were coming, in peace, Kearny said.

Armijo sounded the alarm to resist the invasion. He propagandized that if the Americans captured New Mexico, women would be captured and branded, the Catholic religion would no longer be allowed and looting would be the order of the day.

Armijo had 200 to 300 regular troops to which he was able to add 1,500 to 2,000 volunteers, many of them Pueblo Indians.

Many of his soldiers did not have firearms and were expected to fight with lances, bows and arrows.

The point of defense was to be at Apache Canyon, about 15 miles east of Santa Fe. The Americans would be obliged to march through a narrow defile which could be defended by few against many. But some defenders soon realized that there would be no fighting at Apache Canyon. Armijo allowed the troops to go home. Some of his higher-ranking officers wanted to fight, but the Governor General ignored them and left the field himself, headed south, for Mexico. The Americans met no resistance when they passed through Apache Canyon and entered Santa Fe on August 18.

History records that James Magoffin and Captain Phillip St. George Cooke visited Armijo in Santa Fe in the days before the Americans arrived at Apache Canyon (August 12). Armijo wined and dined them.

Magoffin is said to have simply told the Governor that it would be futile to resist the American advance. What history does not specifically record is whether or not Magoffin bribed Armijo to the tune of $50,000 in gold. Many people at the time, American and Mexican, believed that he did. In fact, some time later, Magoffin applied to the U. S. Government for reimbursement in the amount of $50,000, money owed him, he

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gouged Missouri traders by the way in which he taxed them and their goods. And then there’s this: he had a personal motto that he often recited. Vale más estar tomado por valiente que serlo. “It is better to be thought brave than to really be so.”

Armijo was tried for treason by the Mexican government and acquitted. He returned to New Mexico in 1848 and ran for public office during the American Occupation. He was defeated and said this: “I am here as a Saint whose day has passed.”

When he died in December of 1853, the Territorial legislature passed a resolution that described Armijo as one of the territory’s “greatest benefactors.”

Don Bullis’ latest book, Chronology of New Mexico History, is scheduled for publication on August 1, 2018.

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WE NEED LISTINGS ON ALL TYPES OF AG PROPERTIES LARGE OR SMALL! ■ LEONCITO DRAW RANCH – 14 sections +/- deeded, 120 +/- BLM, 20 +/- uncontrolled, beautiful Santa Fe style completed remodeled rock/adobe home, employee housing, good set of working pens, located SW of Santa Rosa, NM, beautiful view from all directions.

■ SAN MIGUEL CO., NM – 3,000 +/- ac., mostly deeded, virtually new mobile home w/metal hay barn, metal shop bldg., good pens, open country to deep canyons.

■ ARROYO LARGO – 22,850 ac. +/- located in Lincoln, Chaves & DeBaca Counties, NM, well improved w/two homes, working pens & fences, well-watered by wells & pipelines, open rolling country w/numerous draws & arroyos provide for year-round cow/calf operation or seasonal yearling operation.

■ TEXLINE SPECIAL – 472.4 ac. irr., on Dalhart/Clayton hwy. in New Mexico, adjoins the Grassland w/Organic Potential.

■ GRASSLAND W/ORGANIC POTENTIAL – 800 ac. of choice grassland – Union Co., NM, FSA allotments, no cattle in 3 yrs., on pvmt.

■ MALPAIS OF NM – Lincoln/Socorro Counties, 37.65 sections +/- (13,322 ac. +/- Deeded, 8,457 ac. +/- BLM Lease, 2,320 ac. +/- State Lease) good, useable improvements & water, some irrigation w/2 pivot sprinklers, on pvmt., all-weather road.

■ WEST CLOVIS HWY. 60 – 1,536.92 ac. +/- of grassland w/two mi. of hwy. frontage on Hwy. 60, ½ mi. of frontage on Hwy. 224, 3 mi. of frontage on south side of Curry Rd. 12, watered by one well at the pens piped to both pastures.

■ SOUTH CONCHAS RANCH – San Miguel Co., NM - 9,135 ac. +/- (6,670 +/- deeded, 320 +/- BLM, 40 +/- State Lease, 2,106 +/- “FREE USE”) well improved, just off pvmt. on co. road., two neighboring ranches may be added for additional acreage!

■ OTERO CO., NM – 120 scenic ac. +/- on the Rio Penasco is surrounded by Lincoln National Forest lands covered in Pines & opening up to a grass covered meadow along 3,300 feet +/- of the Rio Penasco. This property is an ideal location to build a legacy mountain getaway home.

■ GREAT STARTER RANCH – Quay Co., NM – well improved & watered, 2,400 ac. +/-deeded, 80 ac. +/- State Lease, excellent access from I-40.

■ OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF AN OLD WEST RANCH – Guadalupe Co., NM - There are multiple owners of the Frontier Ranch consisting of their individual, undivided ownership of 6,423.45 ac. +/- w/undivided ownership ranging from 38 ac. +/- & greater. You may buy undivided interest in this ranch at your discretion, this country suitable for a year-round cow/calf or summer yearling grazing.

■ DEER, QUAIL & OTHER WILDLIFE – 779 ac. +/- – Borden Co., TX. – adjoins the Quail Haven ranch on the north for addtl. acres or can be bought separately, well fenced & watered w/a good set of pens, on large, all-weather, caliche road.

■ QUAIL HAVEN – along w/deer, turkey, antelope & other wildlife – Borden Co., TX., 1,672.8 +/- ac., well located near Gail/Snyder, Texas on pvmt. & all-weather road, well improved.

■ ALFALFA & LIVESTOCK – Tucumcari, NM - 255.474 ac. +/-, state-of-the-art huge hay barn & shop (immaculate), steel pens, Arch Hurley Water Rights, two nearly new sprinklers, alfalfa established.

■ UTE LAKE SUBDIVISION – beautiful, new custom built home, over 5,000 sq. ft. on 3.230 ac. +/-, 4 bdrm., 3 ½ bath, 3 fireplaces immaculate w/view from every room.

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Wagon Mound, NM: Located on Colmor Road west of I-25 is 959 acres of pasture land perimeter fenced, cross fenced & watered w/tanks & new well. Asking $859,000 Villanueva, NM: 547 acres of scenic wild west views, located 2 miles north of B29A. 4 separate parcels have mesa top, canyon & arroyos with cedar & pinon tree cover. Off the grid and private access. Asking $324,000 Trujillo, NM: Located on CR B21 off Hwy 104, this parcel is 567 deeded acres w/rim rock views, spring fed stock tanks and green grass. OC Nice views! List Price: $345,000 Pecos River - Hwy 3: Premium Alfalfa Farm on the Pecos River has senior ditch rights, includes an immaculate 3 bedroom adobe home, hay barn & sheds & Pecos River frontage. Crops are contracted. Priced reduced to $699,000 Pecos River Frontage: 5+ acres has water rights, comfortable modern home, stone guest house, huge heated studio/workshop/garage & is perimeter fenced.

La Fragua on Hwy 3. Asking $495,000 Bernal, NM: 126 + hilltop acres located right on frontage road 2116. Has electric & telephone and is partially fenced w/ SR 2116 frontage. Asking $117,000 Upper Anton Chico: This 7.5 acre alfalfa farm is perimeter fenced & irrigated w/under ground delivery, easy to work and water. Excellent production history.

Has adjudicated ditch rights & Pecos River frontage. Asking $82,500 & owner may finance.

Apache Mesa Road: Two 80 acre parcels w/very good water wells. West parcel has 4 bedroom permitted septic system, solar array, 80 gpm well. It’s priced at $165,000. East parcel has 2 dirt tanks, 2 sides fenced & mountain views and is priced similar.

Stanley, NM: Two 40 acre tracts w/power & water @ $65,000 each, Two 80 acre Tracts w/power @ $89,900 each. Located on Calle Victoriano off the old Simmons Road. 640 acre tract also available in the basin & has subdivision lot potential.

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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, mule deer and some elk. $2,710,000

RATON MILLION DOLLAR VIEW, Colfax County, NM. 97.68 +/- deeded acres, 2 parcels, excellent home, big shop, wildlife, a true million dollar view at end of private road. $489,000.

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Three wells and buried pipeline. Excellent grass country. Price: $1,300,000 L-X RANCH – Southeastern NM just ten minutes from Roswell, NM with paved gated and locked access. 3,761 total acres divided into several pastures and traps. Nice improvements to include a site built adobe

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LITTLE COLORADO RIVER RANCH: Located in central Apache County, Arizona, a short 10 minutes from Springerville, this ranch has lots of water! 200 AU ranch, 1,650 deeded acres, 13 sections Arizona state lease, fully improved with a nice headquarters. The ranch includes 400 acres of irrigated or sub-irrigated meadow and farm land, improved with permanent pasture for grazing. Irrigation is provided by decreed surface water rights from the Little Colorado River and supplemented by two irrigation wells. Live, year-round livestock water is supplied by 3 miles of river running through the ranch, 6 spring-fed ponds, 3 wells and 4 miles of pipeline. This ranch is being sold turn-key; 190 head of adult cows/bulls and ranch equipment, including a 2012 966k CAT loader, 2012 329E CAT excavator and several ranch trucks, trailers, tractors and farm equipment. The ranch includes a gravel pit which could provide additional income. This is an extremely rare property due to the abundance of live water and being located in a mild southwestern climate, within minutes’ drive of the White Mountains, home to prime hunting, trout fishing and winter snow skiing. Price $4,500,000 GOODWATER RANCH: 15 miles east of Holbrook, AZ on the south side of I-40 and west of the Petrified Forest Park. 342 deeded acres with two irrigation wells and a fallow farm. The Ranch has 200 head grazing capacity on state, BLM and open range. Improvements include extensive set of working corrals and typical ranch headquarters with two houses and several outbuildings. Price $850,000. Call Traegen Knight.

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

ALPINE 85 PROPERTY: One of the finest properties in Alpine because of its beauty, and location near town while offering complete privacy. The property lies at 8,000 feet elevation and includes 85 deeded acres. With tremendous views overlooking the Bush Valley, San Francisco River and surrounding mountain tops the property backs up to national forest and includes paved access from US Highway 180/191. Public water and sewer access is available to the property boundary. Alpine is an authentic small western mountain town, a quiet getaway with spectacular scenery with easy driving distance to many fishing lakes and streams. The area is also located on the boundary between the famous hunting Units 1 & 27 known for large herds of elk and world-class 400+ point bulls. With the large ponderosa pine and beautiful oak trees scattering the property there is great potential for a private, secluded home-site in the pines or possibly development into smaller tracts. Price: $1,200,000 offers for a partial purchase will be considered.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH, MULE CREEK, NM - 232 deeded acres with 13,000 Gila National Forest allotment for the grazing of 150 head of mother cows a 4 horses yearlong. Nice improvements, beautiful country. Priced @$2,500,000 SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM - 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 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 CANELO SPRINGS RANCH – Canelo AZ 4972 acre total with 160 deeded, 85 head year round, live water, beautiful improvements and country. Priced @$3,500,000 THE FOURR RANCH DRAGOON AZ – 1280 deeded acres, 11610 AZ state, and 3689 NF Acres. Runs 300 head, Wellwatered, lots of grass. Priced @$4,250,000

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*NEW* 440 Head Desert Ranch - near Deming, NM – The Spanish Stirrup Ranch, situated in stunning Florida Mountain Range, has 663.39 +/- deeded Acres, 16,963+/ac BLM permits; 5,184.5 +/- ac State leases; and 12+/- Sections of adverse grazing.

Carries 440 AU’s plus 8 Horses on 12+/pastures/traps. This historic ranch dates back to the 1870’s, rich in native artifacts and lore. A traditional working cattle ranch with rolling to somewhat mountainous terrain. Good browse and grass, with excellent water, storage tanks, drinkers, and 13 wells all with new pumps & equipment in the past three years. Includes 3 BR, 1 BA remodeled historic brick/rock home, carport, garage, tack house, large set of shipping corrals and barns. $2,250,000

*REDUCED* Hunting and 125 Head Cattle Ranch, Lindrith, NM – Laguna Seca Ranch is set against scenic bluffs with expansive views of open meadows and rolling hills covered in pines, juniper and oaks in the Santa Fe National Forest. Abundant elk and deer. Includes deer and elk permits, two homes, steel shop with equipment shed partially insulated and heated, hay barn, tack room, storage, second hay barn, steel corrals with sorting pens, steel lead-up and crowding tub, squeeze chute, scales, calf table and loading chute. Well watered with 7 wells, 8 dirt tanks, 2 storage tanks, and 10 drinkers. $2,120,000 $1,900,000 *NEW* 45 Head White Rocks Ranch in beautiful Glenwood, NM – The deeded land is located in Deep Creek Canyon bordering National Forest on two sides with a year-round creek running thru the property.

Abundant wildlife including elk, deer and bear.

*NEW* 117 Head Tule Springs Ranch, Greenlee County, AZ – In Apache Sitgreaves Forest, with 56.6+/- deeded ac, and 23+/- sec USFS Tule allotment.

Carry capacity of 50-117 hd. A well improved and maintained horseback ranch.

Headquarters are in a scenic valley setting with a well, solar power, 2 homes, 2 barns, corrals, shop, root cellar, hen house, irrigated garden and orchard. Springs, creeks, dirt tanks, and drinkers water the livestock. Also on the allotment are a line cabin, corrals and loading chute. $1,100,000 *SOLD* 220 Head Black Mountain Ranch, Deming, NM, – +/- 784.3 deeded ac, BLM Permit, NM State Lease & adverse grazing, 2 irrigation wells,13 ac water rights, 3 livestock wells, 4 dirt tanks, 2 steel storage tanks, large in ground concrete tank, 2 sets of working corrals. Desert ranch, flat to rolling with Black Mtn located on the ranch. Well improved HQ w/site built 2 BR, 2 BA home, single wide mfg home, shop, tack room, seed house and large barn, steel shipping corrals. $995,000

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*SOLD* 204+/- Acre Lazy JG Farm, Duncan, AZ – Currently grazing 80 head of Angus-cross cattle but could run 100 plus head comfortably on 102+/- acres of irrigated pasture with 6 acre feet of water rights.

At an elevation of 3655 feet, the climate is also suitable for hay, pecans, pistachios, wine grapes, or field crops. Two homes, 2 hay barns, shop, corrals, fenced and cross-fenced. $755,000

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*NEW* 160+/- Acre Farm, Fort Sumner, NM – Great farm with nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, large workshop/barn and 117+/- acres under a 5 year old Zimmatic pivot in eastern New Mexico. Water rights on 122 acres with a total of 269.94 acre-feet per year. Well records indicate a 350’ deep well with a 16” casing and it currently pumps about 350 gpm with a 50 hp submersible

pump installed in 2017. Includes equipment. $400,000

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98+/- Acre Farm, Pomerene, AZ – 70 plus irrigated acres with an 800 gpm well that has a 16” casing, records indicate it is 70’ deep with static water at 35’. Flood irrigated and fenced. Suitable for crops, pasture, or nut trees. Located close to I-10, town, schools and services. Great value at $350,000

HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *REDUCED* 736+/- Acres, Willcox, AZ –3 parcels of undeveloped high desert, ready to put into production with grapes,trees,organic crops, or conventional farming. Also development potential in good location only one mile from Willcox and 3 miles to I-10. Several shallow wells on the property. Paved and dirt road frontage. Property is fenced. 475+/- ac for $643,000, or 736+/- ac for $996,000.

All 3 parcels can be purchased separately at higher per acre price. +/-14 Ac Horse Property, Sonoita, AZ Custom 2,861 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, access to USFS. $760,000

*NEW* +/-20 Acres, Thunder Canyon, Cochise Stronghold, AZ – Private retreat in the foothills of the Dragoon Mtns. Views and private access to National Forest. Abundant wildlife, access to hiking and horseback riding trails. 3 BR, 2¾ BA mobile home and a 1 BR, 1BA site built. Well, Fruit trees, corral for the horses and shade. Potential vineyard, horse property, or private retreat. $550,000

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deeded, +/-54,088 ac USFS permit. Stunning setting in the ponderosa pines with fish ponds, live streams, elk, and turkey. Includes four log homes, and large bunk house, barn, tack room, round pens, arena, & shipping pens near roadway. This is a horseback ranch, with rugged mountainous country.

Turnkey with cattle, equipment, & furnishings. Great opportunity for additional income from cabin rentals to hunters. $2,800,000

A year round +/-6,288 acre USFS Allotment with grassy, gently rolling country, new pipe corrals, 2 dirt tanks, spring and pipeline.

Included with the sale are 42 cows, 3 bulls and brand. Pricing: +/-60 Deeded acres with permit and cattle $695,500 or +/-106 deeded acres, with cozy 2BR, 2BA log cabin, permit and cattle. $1.25M

*NEW* 160+/- Acres, Bowie, AZ – Great potential farm ground in an area with good water. Adjoins an existing pistachio orchard.

Includes one domestic/livestock well. Other crops grown in the area include alfalfa, grass hay, grapes, and row crops. Not fenced. $336,160

*REDUCED* San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the pristine San Rafael Valley, 152 Acres for $304,000 & 77 Acres with well for $177,100

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UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO ››› 28,009 deeded acres plus 10 sections of New Mexico State Lease.

This long-term family ownership ranch features miles of live creek water, substantial headquarter improvements and over 600-acre feet of water rights used to irrigate productive bottomland. The ranch is a combination of wide valley creek bottoms, elevated side slopes and upper high mesa grass lands. Cottonwood trees line the creeks, with juniper, piñon pine and ponderosa pine found throughout rougher portions of the property. The ranch is extremely well watered by wells, pipeline waterings, ponds, springs and live creek water. Besides being an outstanding cattle ranch, the property offers excellent hunting with elk, mule deer, bear, turkey and antelope. This outstanding ranch is priced for a quick sale at only $750 per deeded acre, and as an added bonus, all livestock and ranch equipment are included, making this a turn-key sale.

HARDING & SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES, NEW MEXICO ››› 5,469 deeded acres, along with 640 acres of New Mexico State Lease.

The ranch is located in the Mosquero area and is a combination of strong open rolling grama/buffalo grass country, descending into deep and rocky piñon/juniper canyons. The property is adequately watered by solar wells, windmills and canyon springs. The ranch has modest camp improvements and offers scenic views and good hunting. Realistically priced at $439 per deeded acre.

SANDOVAL COUNTY, ‹‹‹ NEW MEXICO 36,460 deeded acres located approximately 40 air miles west of Albuquerque.

This ranch features some of the most dramatic and stunning 360° views to be found in the state. The terrain varies from high elevated ponderosa pine mesas with steep fractured rock ledges descending to lower wide valley bottoms. This is strong grass country with juniper, oak, mountain mahogany, piñon and ponderosa in the higher elevations. The ranch is well watered by wells, ponds, seasonal creeks and springs.

Improvements include a newly remodeled manager’s home, beautiful 2-story log lodge, shop/apartment building, barns and pens. No hunting is allowed, but the ranch receives 30 bull rifle permits, 7 bull muzzle loader permits, 22 either sex archery permits and 56 cow permits. This outstanding ranch is priced at $550 per acre.

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Injectable Minerals Enhance Stocker Calf Health

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ale barn calves are often high-risk animals. Usually, bull calves are not castrated, dehorned or vaccinated, and have rarely received mineral supplementation. The producer’s goal is to promote calf health, aiming for a twopound average daily gain. Successful stocker operators frequently rely on injectable trace mineral supplementation to increase the well-being and productivity of these cattle.

Larry Hollis, D.V.M., retired KS State Univ. veterinarian, says injectable minerals give producers a chance to improve trace mineral deficiencies.

“The huge difference with an injectable mineral vs. oral is speed, how fast we get it into the animal so it goes to work,” Hollis reports. “We know that Multimin®’s peak absorption occurs eight to 10 hours post-injection. The majority of the product is absorbed within the first 24 hours, moving to the site of need. If there’s excess above what is immediately needed in the body, it’ll go to the liver, where it is stored and used over time. Multimin®90 doesn’t

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replace a good oral trace mineral program, which calves need for maintenance.”

Stephanie Hansen, Ph.D., Feedlot Nutritionist with Iowa State Univ., has conducted several injectable trace mineral trials. In a recent study, stockers were backgrounded in the university’s feedyard on a high roughage diet, some of them receiving antagonists, sulfur and molybdenum.

Sorted into separate mineral supplementation groups, Hansen found a significant boost in trace mineral status 14 days after calves received Multimin®90. Data suggests animals treated with inorganic and chelated-organic mineral blends reached the same level after 28 days as cattle treated with injectable trace minerals. The group receiving only inorganic minerals took about a month and a half to reach the same trace mineral status as the injected calves.

“We actually found that regardless of dietary antagonists, the Multimin®90 response was extremely consistent,” Hansen explains. “That tells us it can be a powerful tool to quickly replace [mineral] status of animals, even when they’re being fed a high-antagonist diet.”

Producers often feed distiller’s byproducts, however they should account for sulfur in molasses, lick tanks, lick tubs or distiller’s byproducts. Sulfur can tie up copper, an essential trace mineral. Hansen recommends testing water sources for concentrations of sulfur or iron. Other antagonists, such as molybdenum, also bind trace minerals in the rumen, making them unavailable to the animal.

“Injectable minerals can be a powerful tool to quickly improve the trace mineral status of cattle,” Hansen concludes. “Producers need to have a good understanding of other products, especially selenium, going into calves when they are received.

If you’re a stocker operator, you need to have an appreciation for what the previous mineral status of that calf is, particularly if it received Multimin®90 recently. Be careful not to double dip on that. Definitely, read the label and follow the instructions.”

David Sturgeon, D.V.M., operates a pre-conditioning yard in Cordell, Oklahoma, where he raises high-stress, commingled calves with unknown backgrounds.

“There’s a good chance a percentage of them could either be below normal levels or at the low end of their trace minerals,” Sturgeon reports. “Using injectable trace minerals is a good way to make sure we start that set of calves, so our vaccines perform closer to the way we expect them continued on page 77 >>

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ducing quality beef and managing natural resources and wildlife.

“We are proud to offer this one-of-a-kind program for the future cattle producers of our state,” said Jon Boren, New Mexico State University 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 he New Mexico Youth Ranch of the ranching industry has provided an Camp was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the youth to learn about experience for the 30 members the many aspects of ranching.” of the Class of 2018. This event, coordiCollege-level hands-on curriculum nated by NMSU and sponsored in part provided the campers with information by the New Mexico Beef Council, is held about how to develop a ranch manageeach summer to teach young people about ment plan for a scenario similar to the ranching. host ranch.

During the five-day camp last month at “What we are finding from the more CS Cattle Company’s 130,000-acre ranch than 150 youths who have participated in at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mounpast ranch camps is that they have gained tain range near Cimarron, the youths a greater appreciation of the science and were introduced to the many aspects of opportunities in agriculture,” Boren said. running a ranch, from financial state“It is also a win-win for our aging agriculments and marketing strategies to protural industry with more young people having an interest in going into this type of work.”

Team Beef, Casey Attending this and Craig Spradley, year’s camp were participated in the Mathis Catron and American Heart Lori Robertson Association’s 5K of Catron County, Run/Walk last month.

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armer’s Markets are one of our favorite things in the summer months. The New Mexico Beef Council has partnered with the New Mexico Cowbelles in staffing a booth at The Railyards Market of Albuquerque on three Sundays this summer. Our booth has information about the healthfulness of beef, beef safety tips and, of course, beef samples! This particular market attracts more than 4,000 people each Sunday and they all really enjoy our beef jerky samples! Shoppers had a special treat in July when our own New Mexico Beef Ambassador, Allison Fryman, greeted them with her winning smile.

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(top) New Mexico Beef Ambassador, Allison Fryman, and CowBelle Charity Anne Saulsberry greet shoppers at The Railyards Farmer’s Market in Albuquerque. (bottom) New Mexico Cowbelles L-R: Lyn Greene, Nancy Phelps and Allison Fryman, handed out Beef Jerky samples at a recent Farmer’s Market.

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Flores and Sophia Moreno of Dona Ana County; Cursten Blanton and McKenzie Evans of Grant County; Kyle Knight of Logan County; Dally Carlisle and Bailey Tom of McKinley County; Hunter Alcorn of Mora County; Joey Howland and Conner Scarbrough of Otero County; Gabriela Baca, Amanda Chacon and Samuel Martinez of Rio Arriba County; Lyle Logemann of Roosevelt County; Matt Major of Socorro County; Taylor Miller, Monique Garcia and Raphael Garcia of Taos County; Jaydon Warnke of Union County; Mya Marquez and Julianna Williams of Valencia County; Cecil Shannon of Los Alamos, Colorado; and Alicia Rodriquez of Tucson, Arizona.

On the final day of camp, the five teams presented their ranch management plans before three judges representing the ranching profession.

The 2018 winning team members were Gabriela Baca, Miguel Chavez, McKenzie Evans, Mya Marquez, Matt Major and Julianna Williams. They will receive champion jackets during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention, Dec. 5-8, in Albuquerque.

The runner-up team consisted of Dally Carlisle, Amanda Chacon, Kyle Knight, Taylor Miller, Lori Robertson and Jaydon Warnke.

A “Top Hand” was selected each day by the instructors for showing exceptional interest in the topics. Recipients were Lori Robertson, Lyle Logemann, Mathis Catron and Matt Major.

Receiving Top Hand award buckles were Jaydon Warnke, Kyle Knight, Miguel Chavez, Sophia Moreno, Cursten Blanton and Mya Marquez.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue delivered the WMC’s opening keynote presentation, focusing on the challenges of feeding a growing world as well as trade policy initiatives undertaken by the Trump administration. NMBC Executive Director, Dina Reitzel, was able to briefly meet with Secretary Perdue during the Conference. The N.M. Beef Council is a long-time member of the USMEF.

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to. We know we can optimize their performance in terms of growth, immune function.”

He advises producers to check with their local veterinarian or extension expert to learn if their area has trace mineral deficiencies. Animals with marginal trace mineral levels quickly become deficient during stress events, resulting in a poor immune response, and illness.

Sturgeon noticed trace mineral deficiency symptoms in his cattle 20 years ago.

They had poor reproduction rates, and some calves experienced extra bleeding at castration, a sure sign of copper deficiency.

He reports poor hair coats, slow growth rates and susceptibility to infectious disease are much more common in these calves. In his search for a suitable trace mineral solution, he tried several products but was dissatisfied with the results.

In Newcastle, OK, L.D. Barker, D.V.M., recommends injecting trace minerals in the neck, a handbreadth away from other injections. Better yet, inject vaccinations and injectable minerals on opposite sides of the neck. Thanks to trace mineral injections, his stocker calf health program is more consistent, providing adequate immune responses in calves. He strives to enhance calf health, performance and minimize expenses. Barker suggests operators invest on the front end to get a return on the back end. When he first used trace mineral injections, he reduced pull rates from 50 to 60 percent down to below 17. Death losses also dropped from 12 percent to under five.

“With Multimin®90, we see healthier calves respond to the first treatment so much better,” Barker explains. “We’re reducing retreats by two-thirds. It’s so essential for animals to overcome infection. They respond to treatment much better and are turned out quicker. It diminishes your cost of antibiotics. I feel really good about the tools and technology we have today to minimize our issues and problems. It has reduced a lot of frustration and economic losses by having a product we know will get all those animals on the same page and maximize their response performance. It’s cost-justified from that standpoint.”

A beef producer that also raises stocker calves in the Texas counties of Jones and Baylor, with the headquarters located between Anson and Stamford, explains that at two dollars a head, Multimin®90 is an affordable tool for his management strategy. When his stockers reach a healthy trace mineral status, death loss is significantly reduced.

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