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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Tom Sidwell NMCGA President

Friends and Neighbors,

Tom Sidwell President Quay Randell Major President-Elect Magdalena Loren Patterson, Vice President at Large Corona 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

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ast month I was interviewed on KUNM radio as part of a panel discussion regarding the 2019 proposed revision to the Clean Water Act that would exclude many of New Mexico’s intermittent and ephemeral waterways from federal jurisdiction. The environmentalists say that this would have a harmful impact on the state’s watersheds, but we think the proposed revision would undo government overreach under the Obama 2015 rule that considered ephemeral and intermittent streams to be Waters of the US (WOTUS). Ephemeral streams do not run except when there is runoff from rainfall or snow.

The Supreme Court’s Rapanos decision was a 4-1-4 decision where Justice Scalia’s decision gave greater fidelity to the Constitutional limits on Federal authority. Justice Kennedy agreed but wrote a separate opinion in which waters of the US would be based on “significant nexus” to traditional waters and this gave greater deference to federal agencies to determine waters of the US. The 2015 rule was based on Justice Kennedy’s “significant nexus” opinion and federalism becomes an issue as to jurisdiction between federal and state governments. My question is how do you quantify what is “significant” and who quantifies it? It is a subjective determination. The proposed 2019 rule will replace “significant nexus” with “direct hydrologic surface connection” which is more scientific and fact based.

In the interview I brought up the issue that many ephemeral and intermittent streams do not flow to traditional or navigable waters and therefore should not be considered a water of the US as proposed under the Obama 2015 rule. Groundwater is recharged from ephemeral streams and the advocates of the Obama 2015 rule claim that pollutants are getting into drinking water and therefore ephemeral streams should be regulated by the EPA under the Clean Water Act. Where is the baseline data that shows this to be the case?

What pollutants are in ephemeral and intermittent streams coming off my ranch or any other ranch that is polluting drinking water? Many pollutants in drinking water are coming off city streets, parking lots, and rooftops; not from ephemeral streams on our ranches.

The proposed 2019 rule provides more clarity to what is a water of the US. Importantly, it excludes groundwater, roadside and farm ditches, stock watering ponds, as well as ephemeral streams from Clean Water Act jurisdiction and provides a clear distinction between federal waters and waters subject to the sole control of states and tribes.

We have our Fall Board Meeting in Santa Fe on August 22nd and includes Legislative training and outreach to elected officials. This is a good training session to learn how to deal with legislative issues and I encourage everyone to attend.

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TO THE POINT

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

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eather has been strange this year.

But it’s weather, right?

For most of the Southwest it stayed cold or cool well into June with night-time temperatures well below 60 until July. This is significant at my house because the pool doesn’t get warm enough, for me at least, until it is in the high 90s during the day and above 70 at night.

But I digress. Given the climate or climate change we are living today, I thought it might be informative to check the definitions of weather and climate: Definition of weather 1: the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness

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Monsoon Madness Definition of climate 1: a region of the earth having specified climatic conditions 2: the average course or condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years as exhibited by temperature, wind velocity, and precipitation It is worth noting that as the weather changes, so does the climate. Thus, the cooler than normal temperatures we have recently experienced will change the average course of weather and reflect a change in climate. There is indeed a change in the climate, but is it a catastrophic?

It is true that there have been many weather events around the world in recent years including floods, tornadoes, hurri-

canes, earthquakes, drought, volcanos and probably more. With numerous 24-hour news networks, including the weather channel, we have instant access to weather information anywhere, anytime. We also have the largest population ever on earth.

This leads me to question are there more of these weather events than ever or do we just know about it now? Because the population continues to grow, do these events seem greater because they are impacting?

In the realm of can’t see the forest for the trees, I read somewhere recently that forest fires are causing climate change. I don’t know about that, but it is no secret forests are thicker than ever… unless they have already burned in a catastrophic fire. There is undisputed science and common sense that tells us that the greater the density of trees the less water is available for the entire watershed. Yet a U.S. Forest Service employee recently tried to dispute this.

So, what does all this have to do with monsoons? Given the later summer, it might be a semi-reasonable expectation that the monsoons – or rainy season for those of us elders – could be late. continued on page 14 >>

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New Mexico are serious enough that in some portions of the state folks are changHowever, the meteorology world, at ing party affiliations just to be sure that least in New Mexico and Arizona, pre-de- they have a voice in the outcomes for their termined that this year (and probably local areas. forever more) that the monsoon season It is well known that the New Mexico started on June 15. Therefore, local televi- Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is a sion weather forecasters have been non-partisan group that does not make lamenting the lack of monsoons for liter- campaign donations nor endorse candially months. dates. HOWEVER, the NMCGA strongly Anyone worth their salt knows that the encourages its membership to become rainy season begins around the 4th of July involved in political campaigns – up to and and can be as late as August. including running for office.

It is worth noting that the elections for Ground Hog Day… all over again supervisors for Soil & Water Conservation It hardly seems possible, but we are back Districts (SWCD) will be held in off general in a presidential election campaign cycle… elections years. The first of these elections again. It is vile already so I cannot even will be held the first Tuesday after the first imagine how bad it will get.

Monday in November.

It will do you well to remember that New It seems likely that with this change Mexico will be electing a new U.S. Senator there will come a need for more aggressive along with EVERY member of the New campaigning than every before. The deadMexico Legislature is up for election. It is line to declare is August 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. disappointing to see that many of the long- in your local county clerk’s office. If NMCGA standing New Mexico state senators who can be of any assistance, please contact us support agriculture are already under at 505/247.0584 or email nmcga@nmagriattack. So far, the attacks have come within culture.org . these folks’ own party, so those elections Another Do-Over will be decided in the June 2020 primary.

The consequences of the primaries in In mid-July the Center for Biological

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Diversity (CBD) filed a 60-day notice of intent (NOI) to sue the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove riparian grazing from New Mexico and Arizona forests. It was 22 years ago to the month that the CBD and then Forest Guardians filed a similar suit, the infamous 666/2562 case that took many of us to the Federal District Court in Tucson.

The trip and the work turned out to be all for not when the USFS sold the ranchers out in a back-room agreement with the enviros.

A NOI is basically a letter that puts the respondent on notice that a suit may be filed at the end of a 60-day period. It is not a prerequisite to filing a suit, but it does cause the parties to come together and try and reach an agreement before it is necessary to file a lawsuit. We hope and pray that the USFS will stand strong this time around.

At issue today is the fact that the USFS is completing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on several allotments in the Gila and Apache Sitgraves Forests. It has become clear over time that grazing actually enhances species including but not limited to the spikedace and loach minnows, the Chiricahua leopard frog, Southwestern willow flycatcher, the Mexican garter snake and more.

The NOI begs the question, if grazing is removed what are all those wolves going to eat???

The CBD has also filed a case against the FWS challenging the agency’s failure to follow the review process for the lesser prairie chicken. Unfortunately, the FWS did not follow its own process and a summary judgement is likely in that case.

Word is that there have been other NOIs filed by the CBD, but we haven’t had the heart to look those up yet.

Victims No More It is true that the Southwest ranching community has been victimized by the Endangered Species Act; that cultural genocide has been practiced by the environmental community; and that the $1 million plus that has been spent in litigation over the past 22 years have ultimately gained us little.

That does not mean that its ranchers and their families have given up the ghost and are ready to roll over or evacuate.

Over time we have talked some about environmental justice, but not nearly enough. We need to demand not only environmental justice but also economic justice.

There is no reason that “society wants” should be borne on the backs of small families in rural areas.

It is time to stiffen our backbones and go for it.

Fake Meat Last month the Stockman focused a section on fake meat. The media has continued to pound out stories on how well the companies selling these products are doing on the Stock Market and how well the products are selling.

If you have concern about the potential impact on the real meat community, all you must do is start telling folks what is in fake meat. One product contains: Water Pea Protein Isolate* Canola & Sunflower Oil Rice Flour Spices Tomato Powder and 0.5 percent or so of: Yeast Extract, Potassium Chloride, Tapioca, Maltodexrin, Citric Acid, Salt, Acacia Gum, Onion Extract, Natural Flavor, Garlic Extract Not only is this list redundant – what are the spices other than salt, onion and garlic?

But when you compare that to beef, you have only one ingredient, BEEF.

Additionally, will this goo attract vegetarians or vegans who don’t want to eat meat?

Oh, by the way, another branded fake meat contains soy… many no longer think soy is a good thing.

Growing Stronger!

We want to congratulate the Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association (ACGA) on their highly successful annual convention in late July in Scottsdale. There were over 570 people in attendance for the three-day event. The first ever ACGA real-time election of officers. Congratulations to Immediate Past President Jay Whetten and his crew of officers and staff. The NMCGA looks forward to working with President Bill Elkins, his officers and staff!

What made the Arizona convention even more fun was the impromptu cousin’s reunion with the Cowan, Davis, Sproul and Lytle families all in attendance. It was great to be with everyone!

Beyond Disgusting….

Blu and Fiona.

Last month we talked about the folks taking videos of themselves licking ice cream and then putting it back on the grocery shelf. The have been one-upped.

One grocery store in an unknown location is looking for a woman who urinated on potatoes!

Nuff said.

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During that 116-year period, the family has also been breeding American Quarter Horses, and the ranch is now a Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder.

As mercantile store operators, the family also established Kohns Cattle Co. and began breeding Hereford cows, buying a set of cattle and rights to the T4 brand in 1915. Currently, Yetta’s great-grandson Phil Bidegain serves as the T4’s general manager, along with his wife, Laurie.

Historically, T4 horses have played a major role in daily ranch life. Howard Kohn, Yetta’s oldest son, purchased the first mares for the T4 in 1910, starting a herd the offspring of which still to this day roam the ranch. After Howard died, his widow, Clara, married Dr. Thomas Hoover, with whom she continued to manage the ranch.

In 1942, Clara began registering the geldings in the T4’s growing remuda. Clara’s daughter, Yetta, and her husband, Phillip Bidegain, continued Clara’s pursuit, starting in 1950 by getting the T4’s broodmares inspected for registration.

The T4’s herd began with two stallions, Bay Joe, a 1939 bay by Red Joe of Arizona and out of Goldy By Four Flush; and Carajo, a 1947 sorrel by Duke Baca and out of Penca

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From the T4’s inception to present day, ranch managers have chosen their breeding stallions based on disposition, structural soundness, cow sense, endurance and genetics. By remaining true to these key components, the T4 has continually produced stock that exemplifies the traits for which American Quarter Horses are most loved: versatility, intelligence, soundness and hardiness.

“T4 horses have been bred to work cattle,” Laurie says. “They were carefully bred to traverse hard terrain, pack cowboys, maintain good conformation and, most importantly, have good cow sense.” continued on page 20 >>

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Because the ranchers of the T4 rely heavily on their remuda for daily activities and working cattle, these characteristics play a major role in the family’s choice to breed American Quarter Horses.

“We could use other breeds of horses, but without the level disposition, toughness and what we call cow-ability, our jobs

would be so much harder,” Laurie says.

In addition to contributing to various facets of daily ranch life, T4 horses have also excelled in competition.

Montoya Azina (Alejos Mr 81-Montoya Omega by Cara Rojo) took Scott Bidegain to three New Mexico high school rodeo and 4-H all-around cowboy yearend awards. continued on page 37 >>

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THE HPRBA is a group of 12 Panhandle Ranches that have come together to market their ranch raised horses in an annual Sale and Ranch Horse Futurity. Eight of the twelve members are AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders. Members are, Chisum Ranch, Durrett Cattle, H Ranch, Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch, Michael Ranch, Scivally Ranch, Silver Spur Ranches, Summers Cattle, Wing Brothers (Mike Wing and Jo Wing), Wing Family Quarter Horses, and Zieman Ranch.

The Ranch Horse Futurity had a total of 21 entries. This year, a new Limited Rider Incentive class was added with a purse of $5,000 to riders who have won less than $1,500 in AQHA, SHOT, RHAA, NRHA, NRCHA & NCHA. A total of 9 of the 21 were eligible for this added money, given by the HPRBA. They were also eligible to compete for the $15,000 Open purse. The Ranch horse Futurity is open to 3-year-old horses who have sold as a yearling or two-year-old through the HPRBA Sale When the dust settled, Wes Housler and DREAMIN DH MAGNUM, were crowned the open champion, winning $7,500, a Red Bluff Buckle, and Iron Horse Brand cinch.

DREAMIN DH MAGNUM (MAGNUM WITH A DREAM x FROSTYS LITTLE DIVA X DOCS FROSTY LENA CT) was bred by Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch and owned by Wes Housler.

Second in the Open was Ryan Birkenfeld and CHISUMS PRIDE (Bred by Chisum Ranch & owned by Keith Birkenfeld), winning $3,000. Third was SUGAR PEPTO GAYBAR and Obbie Schlom, (Owned by Blane Thompson and bred by Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch) winning $2,000. Fourth was Cayce Joe Lewis and HR HESA COPPERY CATT, (Bred by H Ranch and owned by Dave Anderson) winning $1,500. Rounding out the money earners in the Open was Fifth place, Orren Koontz and FANO RIO (Bred by Durrett Cattle and owned by Orren Koontz) winning $1,000. All money earners received Rodeo King straw hats and a Happy

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In the Limited Rider Incentive, Powder Horn and IMA WAY TO SMART (IMA BIT OF HEAVEN X SCR SMART SONITA X DUALWITHME), edged out the competition to win $2,000 and a Red Bluff Buckle. IMA WAY TO SMART is owned by Thad Kvanvig and consigned by Durrett Cattle. Second place was NIco Eizmendi and CHEX BLUE LASS, (Bred by Wing Family Quarter Horses and owned by Nico Eizmendi) winning $1,500.

Third was Travis Alcorn and DA KING, (Bred

by Zieman Ranch and owned by Wes Housler) winning $1,000. Finishing out in Fifth place was Clay Walden and DOC FROSTED ZAN PARR, (Bred by Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch and owned by Clay Walden) earning $500. All money earners received a Rodeo King Straw Hat, and a Happy Tails Bag. In the Sale, Futurity horses were topped

by HR REYS A BUDWEISER, at $21,000. The 3-year-old bay gelding bred by H Ranch and owned by Brent Lewis did not sell at that price. Next was SRS PLAYIN ACE bred by Scivally Ranch and owned by Tyler Terry, bringing $15,000. Rounding out the riders was DOC FROSTED ZAN PARR, bred by Martin”s Last Dollar Ranch and sold by Clay Walden at $8,700.

For the future, 48 two year olds sold with the top 5 horse colts averaging $9, 540, and top 5 fillies averaging $4,320. Topping the two year olds was OOH BARACUDA a bay stallion consigned by Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch, at $17,000. Next was IMA BLUES TRAVELER a blue roan stallion consigned by Durrett Cattle at $15,000. He did not sell at that price. H PARAJITO REY a buckskin gelding bred by H Ranch fetched a handsome $9,000.

The 43 Yearlings held steady with the top 5 horse colts averaging $3,840, and top 5 fillies averaging $3,000. Top selling yearling was GREYT GUN, a palomino stallion consigned by Martin’s Last Dollar Ranch, who sold at $4,700. Next was SMART CUTTING, a dun filly bred by Zieman Ranch at $4,600.

Completing the top 3 was CS STARLIGHT PEPPY, a sorrel stallion bringing $4,000 from Summers Cattle.

The entire Sale of 89 head sold averaged $3,143 with the top 5 averaging $11,480, and top 10, $9,000. The HPRBA will hold its 21st Annual Sale on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas in conjunction with the Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo. For more information visit the HPRBA website at www.hprba.com, and keep up on Facebook, by following High Plains Ranchers and Breeders Association.

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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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Nancy Hinkle, PhD, entomologist at the University of Georgia, says most of the problems are the same, but may vary in severity and seasonality. “Florida has the longest fly season,” she says.

“Stable flies are some of the most annoying pests. They tend to feed mainly on lower portions of the body, around the belly and legs; you rarely see them on the horse’s back. By contrast, if horses are near cattle, they may have a few horn flies on their backs. Those little flies are never as numerous on horses as they are on cattle, but there can be enough to be annoy-

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ing,” she says.

In southern climates, stable flies can be a problem almost year round. “They are worst in spring and fall, but on a warm day in December, January or February you can still find a few stable flies in some regions; it never gets cold enough to completely kill them off. They continue to hatch through winter, though on a more limited scale. We presume they are hanging out around barnyards and corrals, getting warmth from the animals and manure, and never getting completely frozen,” says Hinkle.

Stable flies can fly considerable distances but you can reduce their numbers by reducing their breeding sites. The larvae develop in composting manure and wet hay, or the wasted hay around big bale feeders. Old bedding and manure should be hauled as far from horses as possible. If it’s actively composting and creating heat, it is too hot for flies, but there’s always a few inches on the top surface that is just the right incubation temperature for fly larvae, she explains.

“Black flies, the little flies that get in the ears and make them itchy and bloody and scabby inside, are more limited in their

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season. They are generally active in spring through fall, though our fall probably lasts up until the end of October. They are gone in the winter, however, and we do have at least a couple months when we don’t have a problem with black flies,” she says.

“We are fortunate, here in the south, that our black flies are just animal feeders. We don’t have the ones that the northern regions have to contend with, that also bite people,” she says. The black flies do, however, help spread vesicular stomatitis.

“We also have two or three months in winter that we don’t have horse flies/deer flies. But they start showing up early in the spring—by late March or early April. We actually see deer flies first. They are in the same family as horse flies (Tabanids) and have the same habits, but are a little smaller

and their bodies are often a lighter color than horse flies. One of the common names for deer flies is yellow flies. We have 50 or 60 species of the Tabanids in Georgia, so there’s not any time during spring, summer or fall that there aren’t some species active,” she says. The best defense against these flies is to provide horses with shelter so they can get indoors on a sunny day, since these flies don’t like to go into dark areas.

“It’s hard to control horse and deer flies because they are produced in standing water and can fly long distances. The flies on your horses may be coming from 4 or 5 miles away. There are some traps that catch these flies, and this may help cut down on the number that attack your horses,” she says.

“The biting midges, punkies, no-see-ums, etc. are universal, but there are different

species in different places. They breed in standing water or tree holes—any small water pocket. Their breeding habits are very similar to mosquitoes. They are so small, their larvae can develop in a few spoonfulls of water in a hoof print,” she says.

“Some mosquitoes can fly long distances, or be blown hundreds of miles with a storm, so even if you control them locally this may not be effective in protecting your horses because they may fly in from somewhere else,” says Hinkle.

“Stable flies can often be controlled on your own place. Other kinds of flies can come in from other areas and you don’t have much control over them. About all you can do is try to protect the horse by regular application of repellent/insecticide. If you can use a product frequently it can give

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horses relief,” she says. Pastured horses that cattle, pigs or humans, at least in Texas,” he aren’t handled regularly will suffer more says. Clinical signs of VSV includes blisinsect bites. ter-like lesions (often around and inside the There haven’t been any products devel- mouth), drooling, and reluctance to eat or oped for horses to give long-lasting drink. You may also see lesions around the protection. “Horses have very sensitive skin, feet, or around the prepuce or penis on a so companies are reluctant to produce pes- male animal. In horses we sometimes see ticides that are put on horses because they lesions in the ears. frequently react to it,” she says. Many of the One of the best ways to reduce spread things you apply to a horse won’t stay on of VSV is to not expose healthy horses to very long anyway; they are washed off by any horses that might be carrying the virus. rain, dew or sweat. If the horse rolls or “There is currently no vaccine for this disease, wallows in the dust or wades in deep water, and no real treatment. The virus simply has the product wouldn’t stay on long. Daily to run its course. The only thing you can do application of a good equine fly repellent is control biting flies and keep your horses is about the best protection. from getting exposed,” he says.

FLY CONTROL HELPS PREVENT VSV – “If one of your horses gets VSV, this must Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) spread be reported to your state animal health north again this year, affecting horses in authorities. They typically quarantine the several states. Horsemen need to be aware premise for a few weeks until all signs of the of this disease and its related restrictions, disease are gone and risk for spreading the and try to minimize risk to their animals. By virus is no longer there. It pays to try to late July there were increasing numbers of prevent this disease—to not only avoid cases in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. horses getting sick but also to avoid the Dr. Brandon Dominguez, College of Vet- problems of being under quarantine and erinary Medicine, Texas A&M says it’s been not being able to have any horses coming a wet year in Texas, and since the virus is or going from your place,” says spread from infected animals to other Dominguez. animals via biting flies/insects, this year’s outbreak is probably a combination of weather and increased number of biting insects. “This enabled the virus to pop up again and become a problem,” he says.

Insect vectors such as sandflies and black flies facilitate mechanical transmission.

Contact with saliva from an infected animal (or fluid from ruptured blisters) plays a role in its spread.

“So far, the disease this year has only been reported in horses, and none yet in

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he year has flown by way too fast for me. Here we are in August. I imagine many of you will be getting ready for your local and state fairs where we all can have a hand in promoting our product and industry BEEF! We had a great Summer Meeting. Thirty-six attended the General Meeting and 24 attended the Board Meeting. We made $1465 on the Silent Auction. And we had a total of $1093.16 in sales. I thank everyone that helped make our summer meeting such a success.

I am happy to announce some new additions to our New Mexico Cowbelles officers team since we had several resignations.

Sandra Lacy of Capitan and Jacinda Price of Santa Fe will be filling the president elect and vice president positions in 2020. I’m looking forward to working with you both on behalf of our organization.

Please mark your calendars. We will be asking for volunteers to help with the State Fair Promotions and Eastern and Southern Fairs. Please help us help promote our industry. Also, please mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting December 12-14, 2019, at the Sandia Resort in Albuquerque.

We need all you CowBelles to be active participants to make our organization better.

Ladies if you have someone you wish to nominate for NMCB CowBelle of the Year.

Please note the nominations should be sent to me by September 15.

And, I would appreciate hard copies please.

May God Bless You All Nancy Phelps

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Chamiza CowBelles met on July 11, 2019. In the absence of both President and Vice President, State President Nancy

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Phelps presided with eleven members 19, 2019. Because she works on contract, she present. All recited the Pledge, and both is required to provide her own funds. The the CowBelle Prayer and CowBelle Creed group will donate $500 to Crystal. Upon her were read. Approved were the Minutes and return, Crystal will not only present a Treasurers report. Nancy reported distrib- summary of her trip to Chamiza, but will uting beef raffle tickets to all but a few present at annual NMCB meeting in Decempeople. Because of the new postal rates ber in Albuquerque. Discussion for the and the weight of 100 tickets, it will cost $45 remainder of the meeting concentrated on to mail tickets. Mid-year meeting went well, ways to promote beef within the local comexecutive board meeting was conducted in munity. Crystal explained the need to 1 ½ hours and the general meeting business educate all elected officials since many was completed in 2 hours. Forest Hill of advance to the state level and they need to Bullock’s Grocery Store was awarded the know that beef is the main industry in New Man of the Year and was so appreciative. Mexico. Education regarding the “fake Two of the group’s scholarship nominees meat” being sold in fast food restaurants received the Pat Nowlin Scholarship: Hunter versus real beef is needed. This year the Faulkner and Christian Hopkins. Thank you Beef Council will realize the extra $1 checknotes were received from both. Thank you off money and Dina has many plans to use notes also received from the family of Kacie this extra money for beef promotion. Group Welty and from Mel Tepper. CowBelle has applied for a booth at the fair for $30. member, Kelly Waide, lost her husband last Crystal brought a door prize, it along with month. There were no services, the group a free lunch were drawn for. Crystal also decided to mail Kelly a $50 gift certificate mentioned Brady Reno in Las Cruces makes from Bullocks’ Grocery. CowBelles will have up “Beef in a Box” gifts. The beef items are a booth, manned by Cathy at the upcoming all frozen and arrangements to pick up in Adam Petersen Ranch Rodeo and Dutch North Las Cruces on Valley can be made.

Oven Cookoff to be held August 3 and 4. Meeting adjourned. Submitted Cathy Pierce Crystal Diamond was selected to attend a The Chuckwagon CowBelles took a beef symposium in Brazil from August 11 to tour of The Center for Ageless Living in Los

Lunas, NM for the July meeting. The Tour consisted of seeing the Spa/Salon, Senior Living and enjoying a delicious lunch in the Restaurant. All members attending loved the food. After lunch there was a brief meeting. The CowBelle Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance & CowBelle Creed was lead by Treasurer Tommie Aber. The June Minutes were approved. The Treasurer gave the Treasures report which was accepted.

Tommie then commented on the recent Fund Raiser selling tickets with a big success.

The club meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Submitted by, Carolyn Chance, Vice President 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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NEWS UPDATE

by Tiffany.Dowell, Texas Agriculture Law Blog

RFID Ear Tags to be Required USDA Identification for ADT by 2023

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n April, the USDA announced it will be making changes to the mandatory Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program concerning the type of ear tags that may be used in beef cattle, dairy cattle, and bison.

Keep in mind that this blog post addresses only the federal regulations applicable to interstate transport of livestock. State-specific rules apply to intrastate transport and many states may have import requirements for livestock from other states. For more information on state-specific regulations: https://www.aphis.usda. gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-and-animal-product-import-information/import-live-animals/ us-state-and-territory-animal-import-regulations

Background The ADT program began in 2013 and requires that for certain animals moving in interstate commerce, an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (“health certificate”) and official identification must accompany the animal. The ADT program applies to sexually intact beef cattle and bison 18 months of age or older; all female dairy cattle of any age; all dairy males born after 3/11/13; and cattle or bison of any age used for rodeo, show, exhibition, and recreational events. (The program also applies to sheep, goats, horses, swine, and poultry, but those rules are not being modified at this time, so this blog post will focus only on cattle and bison.) Exceptions apply for animals that are crossing state lines in order to go directly to an approved tagging site (such as a livestock auction), for animals moved directly to slaughter or through no more than one USDA approved livestock facility, and for commuter herds that travel between premises owned by the same person or entity in two different states.

Importantly, the USDA is not expanding the scope of the ADT program and these remain the only animals, at least for now, to which the mandatory rules are applicable.

Currently, producers can comply with the ADT rules by using dangle tags, electronic ear tags, or metal brite tags. The USDA provides the metal brite tags to producers for free.

Changes The USDA has announced its plan to convert the industry from the tagging system currently used to requiring all producers to utilize RFID tags by 2023. Remember, this still only applies to the category of animals described above (for beef cattle: sexually intact, over 18 months old, transported interstate). The following deadlines apply to this requirement change: ЇЇ

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December 31, 2019: USDA will no longer provide the metal brite tags at no cost. Approved vendors may still produce the tags for one more year for purchase by producers.

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January 1, 2021: USDA will no longer allow vendor production of official USDA metal brite tags. Metal brite tags and other visual, non-RFID tags may no longer be applied to animals, although the metal brite tags will still be recognized for animals previously tagged.

barns or other auctions, which USDA may provide assistance with.

For many cattle producer, this may be a big change and result in added expense as well. It is important for producers to be aware of these changes and applicable deadlines.

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January 1, 2023: RFID tags will be the only recognized official USDA identification under ADT.

The USDA believes these changes will help animal health officials ability to quickly trace animals in the event of an outbreak.

One note here–brands and tattoos may still be accepted as official identification if both the shipping and receiving State or Tribe agree to accept the brand instead of RFID tags.

Questions Remai There are a number of details still up in the air regarding these changes. There has been some discussion that USDA may do some sort of cost-share program to assist producers with the costs of the mandatory RFID tags. There will also be a need for technology like electronic readers at sale

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NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS

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enator Cory Gardner (R-CO) went public with the info on July 15.

The official announcement of the Trump administration’s reorganization of the Bureau of Land Management was made via a letter to Congress, as required by law, on July 16.

The BLM Director, Deputy Director of Operations, Assistant Directors and some of their staff, totaling 27 positions, will be relocated from Washington, D.C. to Pueblo, Colorado. In addition, 222 employees currently performing headquarters duties will continue to perform those duties but from western states “in order to optimize the BLM’s presence where the needs are greatest.” An additional 74 technical positions will be assigned to various western states.

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will be relocated westerly. New Mexico will beth Klein, former associate deputy receive 32 new positions. secretary at the Interior Department during Sixty positions will remain in D.C., includ- the Obama Administration. ing the Deputy Director of Policy and Uh oh, this will cause angst in some of Programs, and those involved in legislative the employees. Is this the same type of affairs, public affairs and other functions angst suffered by ranchers who have had best suited to a D.C. presence. their grazing permits diminished or canEnvironmental groups and elected offi- celed? Is this the same type of angst cials who support a more centralized, suffered by those whose homes and proptop-down, form of natural resource man- erty are destroyed by out-of-control agement are having a fit. wildland fire? Is this the same type of angst Kate Kelly, public lands director for the suffered by those who have lost their jobs liberal think tank Center for American Prog- as a result of some bug or plant that is ress, says, “The true impact of this move is protected? to make the agency and its leadership invisSenator Tom Udall (D-NM) says, “BLM ible in a city where — like it or not — the leadership must be accessible and accountdecisions about budgets and policies are able to all affected states and to Congress, made. The constant shuffling, shrinking which sits in Washington. A sudden relocaand disassembling of BLM’s workforce will tion would also likely mean BLM would have long-term implications for the health shed essential staff, crippling the agency’s of the agency.” ability to carry out its responsibilities to Like many of the opponents of this move, protect and manage our precious public she seems to care more about the health of lands. Based on what I know so far, I have the agency than she does the condition of serious reservations about this plan…” our natural resources or the citizens Again, more concern about Congress of the West. “which sits in Washington”, and federal “Any movement like that costs a lot of employees than the residents and resources money, creates a lot of uncertainty and of the West. causes angst with employees,” said ElizaOther opponents are attempting to use

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the transfer of lands to the states as a reason to oppose this reorganization.

Former BLM Director Robert V. Abbey, who served in the Obama administration says, “It’s just another step that they are taking that will add credence to those advocates that say these lands should be managed by the states.”

“They want to dissolve gradually the federal BLM agency and transfer the responsibility and, more importantly, the assets to states, which robs the rest of the country of an asset they’ve been paying for,” says Patrick Shea, a former BLM Director who ser ved during the Clinton administration.

I wish this were true, but it is not. It is just another arrow pulled from their quiver in a transparent effort to stymie reform. They conveniently forget that then candidate Donald Trump was the only Republican in the presidential primaries to oppose the transfer of certain federal lands to the states.

Interior Spokesman Molly Block says, “We are not doing anything to change the legal basis of BLM’s role in land management, or the continued federal ownership of public lands administered out West by BLM.” Interior says their plan places emphasis

on the need to align its personnel footprint with their resources footprint, which is primarily located in the West.

I believe that approach deserves support.

It will not come close, however, to solving our problems in the West. As long as the Endangered Species Act, Antiquities Act, NEPA, FLPMA and so on remain intact, we will continue to be harmed. It is the laws that are flawed, not the geographical location of the decision maker. The Republicans had a two-year window to address this, and did nothing. Now, with the Democrats in control of the House of Representatives, it would appear this little reorganization is all we can hope for in the near term. And make no mistake, the enviros and certain members of Congress will do all they can to prevent even this little reform from happening.

I will share with you the real loser in this proposal: The BLM’s ego.

David J. Hayes, a former deputy Interior secretary in the Obama administration, says the headquarters move “threatens to devalue the mission and importance of the Bureau of Land Management.”

I can tell you from personal experience in D.C. that the BLM has long been jealous of other land management agency’s

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budgets and programs, especially those of the Forest Service. BLM’ers were very resentful of always being considered a stepchild of natural resource management. Just watch them play copycat to Smokey. The Forest Service had many restrictive landuse designations. The BLM finally convinced Congress to create the National Conservation Lands System, along with the accompanying appropriations. The Forest Service and the National Park Service had national monuments, now BLM has them too. The Forest Service had a centralized system of law enforcement. BLM moved their LEO’s out from under the State Directors and created a national office. The Forest Service had administratively created roadless areas, and now BLM has administratively created “lands with wilderness characteristics”. This struggle to upgrade the personnel and programs of the BLM has received a setback.

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author DonBullis.biz

New Mexico’s Road Ranches

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n the annals of New Mexico during the killed by outlaws who also may have been last half of the 19th century, there are drunk). No mention was made, either, of the many references to the Greathouse & fact that one of the ranch’s owners, Kuch Ranch and to Shedd’s Ranch. To the “Whiskey Jim” Greathouse, was himself a uninitiated, they might appear to have rustler and illegal whiskey peddler (he was been working ranches, visited occasionally killed while rustling cattle in Socorro by travelers. They were much more than County). The Greathouse and Kuch road that, however, and they offered travelers ranch didn’t last for long after Carlyle was much more than a place to sleep. They were killed. A second posse from White Oaks called road ranches. arrived the next day and burned the place The Greathouse & Kuch ranch is proba- to the ground. bly the better known of the two, but only Shedd’s ranch was located on the because Billy the Kid and some of his friends eastern slope of the Organ Mountains in killed White Oaks posse man Jim Carlyle southern New Mexico, twenty-five or so there in November 1880. It was located near miles from Las Cruces. It had a history that the present-day town of Corona in northern extended back to the Spanish Colonial era Lincoln County. One visitor to the place said when it was called San Augustine Springs. the owners “kept a store and a camp house The spring itself and some crumbling adobe for travelers.” What he didn’t mention was buildings remained when Thomas Bull that they kept a saloon, too, and that may occupied the place in the 1850s. He sold out have played a role in Carlyle’s demise (many to Warren J. Shedd before the beginning of believed that he was drunk when he was the United States Civil War in 1861.

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It was clear from the beginning that Shedd didn’t intend to operate a cattle ranch; he only purchased 160 acres, which would support a very, very, small herd.

Shedd envisioned the place as an oasis for travelers and he soon built a hotel and some corrals, and after the Civil War, the place became a stop on the stagecoach run between Las Cruces and Tularosa. He also opened a saloon, dancehall, gambling parlor and brothel. Because the place was well removed from the settled areas in the Rio Grande Valley to the west and the Tularosa Basin to the east, representatives of the law were seldom present. The place became a haven for outlaws, particularly rustlers who needed a place to hold stolen cattle until they could be disposed of. The fact that Shedd was friendly with William Rynerson, District Attorney, and Warren Bristoll, District Court Judge, didn’t hurt, and neither did the fact that Shedd himself was the Justice of the Peace and postmaster.

Historian Leon Metz wrote: “Gradually the remote ranch took on a fearsome reputation. Screams were reportedly heard late at night. Travelers who talked too much about the cash in their pockets mysteriously disappeared. Shootouts became common, although San Augustine Springs never had

a Boot Hill. According to legend, bodies were buried where they fell, or shoveled under alongside the road.”

Shedd was alleged to have arranged for the kidnapping of girls in Mexico for use in his brothel. When they became less than desirable from the abuse they suffered, they were sold into peonage in Mexico, or killed and their bodies disposed of in the nearby desert.

Shedd, it should be noted, was never charged with any crime more serious than illegal liquor sales and irregularities in the way he ran his post office.

While Shedd made a lot of money over the years, he didn’t hang on to much of it for very long. One historian wrote that by the 1880s he “was growing old and feeble,” (he would have been 51 years old in 1880) and he sold out. Another indicates that he overextended himself with the grand plans he had for his little town and when he finally ran out of money, he lost the whole thing through a court judgment on a mechanic’s lien. Whichever was the case, it is well known that by the 1890s he was flat broke.

An oddity in this story is that one source reported that Shedd, after he went broke, reconciled with his wife after a thirty-sixyear separation. She died in 1899 and Warren Shedd died in Elgin, Illinois in 1904.

After Shedd left the scene, the ranch was owned for a time by respected cattleman Benjamin Davies who subsequently sold it to William Webb Cox in 1893. It was at Cox’s ranch that Doña Ana County Sheriff Pat Garrett and his deputy, José Espalin, found wanted Oklahoma killer Norman Newman in October 1899. Newman chose to resist arrest and Espalin shot and killed him. In another historical coincidence, the W. W. Cox ranch was adjacent to the one owned

by Pat Garrett at the time of the old sheriff’s murder in 1908. Many folks at the time believed that Cox had something to do with that, but nothing of the kind was ever charged, and certainly never prosecuted.

Cowboy Jesse Wayne Brazil was charged with the crime, but acquitted.

All things considered, the road ranches left little but a small, dark, stain on the territorial history of New Mexico.

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Soil Health 101 for Production Ag in New Mexico

by John Idowu and Robert Flynn College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University.

First published in 2013.

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oil health is the capacity of the soil to function effectively and provide ecosystem services on a sustainable basis.

An important ecosystem service that the soil provides is to support crop and forage production, upon which humans and many animals depend for subsistence. A healthy soil will be able to support crop production on a sustained basis and be less prone to erosion.

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address nutrient deficiencies in different soils that are used for farming. While this strategy has improved productivity over a long period of time, scientists are now finding that managing soil for nutrients alone may not lead to sustainable crop production in the long term. Other aspects of Fig. 1: Histogram of soil organic matter levels of New Mexico soil samples the soil, including analyzed at the NMSU Soil & Water Testing Laboratory between 2001 & 2010. aggregate stability, infiltration rate, salinity, sodicity, and min- of different sizes, and based on their relaeralization potential, need to be addressed tive sizes are classified either as sand (0.05â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 to attain the goal of sustainable crop mm), silt (0.002â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0.05 mm), or clay (<0.002 production. mm). The mineral particles (solid component) make up about 45 percent of the soil.

Soil Basics In addition to the solid minerals, there is a Soils are formed from underlying parent relatively small quantity of organic materimaterial, and the type of soil formed is als (living and dead) in the soil (up to 5 mostly a reflection of the type of material percent in most mineral soils), which exerts that formed it. Apart from the parent mate- tremendous influence on soil productivity. rial, other soil-forming factors include The solid portion of the soil is arranged such climate, topography (slope position), bio- that voids or pores exist within its matrix. logical activity, and time. A typical soil is continued on page 34 >> mostly composed of solid mineral particles

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Mitigating comA green manure crop. paction within a soil can help ficiency of both the macro- and reduce the amount of supplemental nutrimicronutrients in the soil. There are 15 ents needed for crop production. Therefore, major elements needed by crops to grow soil health is an attempt to bring together successfully: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, the chemical, physical, and biological nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, aspects of the soil with the understanding magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, boron, that they are interrelated and that they zinc, molybdenum, and copper. Other must operate in synergy for optimum and important chemical factors affecting crop sustainable soil function. growth and develop yield include soil Together, we'll a pH, salinity, Basic Principles for Managing and sodicity.

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Reduce or Minimize Soil Tillage Reduced or minimum tillage practices can lead to an accumulation of soil organic matter. Soil organic matter is rapidly lost through conventional plow-disk tillage practices. Conventional tillage, which involves turning over the entire plow depth, exposes large quantities of soil organic matter to oxidation. With reduced tillage practices, such as no-till, strip-till (Figure 3), or zone-till, smaller amounts of soil organic matter are exposed to oxidation, which leads to more organic matter in the soil profile over a long period of time. Reduced tillage can be challenging to implement, especially when new tillage tools become necessary, and may require considerable financial outlay. However, through careful thinking, planning, and consultation with experts, growers can work out adaptable reduced tillage practices on their farms, which can ultimately benefit soil health and sustainable productivity of the soil.

Cover Cropping and Green Manure Using cover crops can benefit soil health and crop productivity in the long run. Cover crops are planted between cash crops to protect the soil from erosion and improve soil health and fertility (Figure 4). The major challenge in the desert Southwest is selecting adaptable and appropriate crops that can survive with relatively less water and at the same time provide the needed benefit of soil cover.

Green manures are grown solely during the cropping season to supply soil fertility, suppress weeds, and improve soil health (Figure 5). Green manure systems may be important in organic production systems since those systems rely solely on organic sources of nutrients for crop production.

There are several cover and green manure crops that can grow very well in New Mexico; however, availability of water is a major consideration in the adaptation and choice of cover crops/green manure.

since legumes can fix nitrogen, which will benefit the following cereal crop after the legume residue has been worked into the soil. Planning a rotation is farm-specific and is often based on many factors, including soil type, equipment, water availability, and markets.

Organic Amendments Organic amendments can help build up the soil organic matter and consequently improve the overall soil quality. Many materials are available as organic amendments, including manure, compost, and guano, among others. Organic amendments vary in how much nutrients they can supply to the crop, and it is therefore important to know the nutrient composition of the amendment material. The amount of nutrients that can be made available from an organic amendment depends on the initial nutrient content in the material, its C:N ratio, its soil mineralization rate (which in turn is dependent on soil temperature and moisture), and existing levels of soil nutrient (based on soil test). It is a good practice to send the organic material to a laboratory for analysis so as to determine the quantity of amendment to add to the soil for meeting plant nutrient demands that can’t be sup-

plied by the soil itself. Note that adding large quantities of compost with only modest concentrations of nutrient elements can add significantly to the soluble salt level in the soil.

Chemical Amendments Chemical amendments are often based on soil analysis, just as organic amendments should be. Soil analysis, along with fertilizer recommendations, will help a grower apply the correct amount of nutrients to the soil. Without soil analysis, either insufficient or excessive amounts of nutrients can be added, and this can reduce farm profit.

Planning a good soil health management system for a ranch or farm is a long-term strategy. It will take time before results will become evident. However, a careful and consistent management plan for improving soil health will lead to a soil that is more resilient to environmental stress and protected against degradation, which will guarantee sustainable crop yields.

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Supreme Court Okays Border Wall

by Ellen M. Gilmer, E&E News reporter

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he Supreme Court recently sided with the Trump administration over environmentalists in a fight over an expanded border wall between the United States and Mexico.

In a late July decision, the high court ruled Trump officials could move forward with $2.5 billion in emergency funding for barriers across wildlife refuges, national monuments, and other public and private lands along the southern border.

The Sierra Club and other opponents of Trump’s emergency funding plan successfully blocked it in lower courts. The group filed suit in February after President Trump ordered the transfer of money from certain Defense Department accounts to pay for expanded border barriers after Congress refused to make

the funds available.

When the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to let construction move forward during an appeal, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to step in (Greenwire, July 15).

The order concluded that the government “has made a sufficient showing at this stage that the plaintiffs have no cause of action to obtain review of the Acting Secretary’s compliance with Section 8005,” the provision of the 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act the president relied on for the emergency funding order.

The Supreme Court’s action allows construction to move forward throughout the appeals process at the 9th Circuit and throughout any subsequent petitions to the high court.

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Environmental lawyers decried the decision.

“Today’s decision to permit the diversion of military funds for border wall construction will wall off and destroy communities, public lands, and waters in California, New Mexico, and Arizona,” Sierra Club attorney Gloria Smith said in a statement. “We’ve seen the destruction that the ever-expanding border wall has inflicted. The Sierra Club will continue to fight this wall and Trump’s agenda through and through.”

New border wall projects are slated to cross the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, San Pedro River and San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, among other areas.

The American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing the Sierra Club and Southern Border Communities Coalition in the suit, vowed to push for swift resolution in the 9th Circuit.

“This is not over. We will be asking the federal appeals court to expedite the ongoing appeals proceeding to halt the irreversible and imminent damage from Trump’s border wall,” ACLU attorney Dror Ladin said in a statement.

The 9th Circuit panel hearing the case issued a 2-1 opinion earlier this summer finding Trump’s order likely violated the Constitution’s appropriations clause, which assigns Congress the power of the purse. The appellate court has yet to weigh the broader merits of the case.

Similar lawsuits from environmentalists, states, watchdog groups and members of Congress opposed to emergency funding for the border wall are pending in courts in Washington, D.C., California and Texas.

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The cross of their stallion Young Fox and Docs Lady Bandit (Freckles Bandito-Genuality by Genuine Doc) produced Montoya Imagine, a 2000 sorrel mare who placed in the top 10 at the National Reined Cow Horse Association pre-futurity with Tucker Robinson; and Montoya Master, a 2004 sorrel gelding who has earned more than $60,000 with team roper Jason Thomas.

Bred and raised on the T4, Montoya Circlette, a 2012 bay mare by Nu Circle N Cash and out of Pastels Pretty Peppy by Pastels Smart Lena, also performed well at the 2015 NRCHA Open Futurity, with top 20 finishes in the open and limited open.

As the Bidegains continue breeding, they look forward to producing many more successful ranch horses and arena competitors from up-and-coming sire Montoya CD (High Brow CD-Pastels Pretty Peppy by Pastels Smart Lena).

Today, Phil and Laurie’s sons, Scott and Donnie, manage the ranching and farming portions of the operation, respectively.

Scott’s two oldest children, Addison and Kiptyn, frequently work cattle on horseback alongside their father, while the youngest, Tenli, has already become a proficient rider at the age of 5. Donnie’s children, Haylie, Blake and Conner, also enjoy saddling up their T4 horses when they aren’t helping their father.

For six generations, the Bidegain family in the T4 Cattle Co. name has endured many hardships and celebrated numerous victories. Through it all, their love and dedication to the breed they love has remained unwavering.

“As a family-owned operation, we all work hard to maintain our high standard in ranching, farming and raising fine American Quarter Horses,” Laurie says.

That’s what the T4 Cattle Co. has done for more than 100 years. And they hope to do just that for many more years to come.

Kaycie Timm is a former AQHA Media employee. To comment, write to aqhajrnl@aqha.org. See more photos in the May issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal.

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by Shawn Davis Executive Director New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. Ralph Zimmerman urges people to be diligent.

Over thirty premises were quarantine for the disease in the month of July. All of these locations were along the Rio Grande corridor in central New Mexico.

“While we are not ordering the cancellation of any events at this point, we recommend several advisable steps to keep animals safe,” said Zimmerman. “I encourage common sense decision making and overall awareness of the situation.”

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VSV cases have been confirmed in Valencia, Sandoval, Los Alamos, Bernalillo and Santa Fe Counties thus far.

The virus can affect horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, camelids (alpacas and llamas) and cervids (deer species). Symptoms may include oral lesions, oral blistering and drooling, but please refer to the New Mexico Livestock Board website for more detailed information: https://www.nmlbonline.com/news.

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Here’s What a Degreefrom a New Mexico College Will Earn You

by Christian Marquez, News Intern, Albuquerque Business First

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n New Mexico, a college degree can be the ticket to a better career — and which school that degree came from can make a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in salary.

The average New Mexico high school graduate earns about $26,000 per year, according to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau.

A New Mexican with a bachelor’s degree earns about $17,000 more, or about $44,000 per year on average.

The top-earning New Mexico college

graduates came from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Graduates from New Mexico Tech earned a median salary of $50,000 10 years after starting school, or about five years after graduating, according to College Scorecards from the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of New Mexico ranks No. 4 with a median salary of $36,400, according to its scorecard. UNM’s southern rival, New Mexico State University, took up No. 7 with an average salary of $34,600.

New Mexico is the second-best state for return on investment from college education, according to a study by Student Loan Hero, a student loan comparison platform.

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LemonGarlic Grilled Beef Tri-Tip Roast with Vegetables Makes 8 servings Time 50 minutes Ingredients 1 beef Tri-tip Roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) 4 ears corn, husked 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 teaspoons no-salt added lemon pepper (divided) to use after roasting is completed Marinade: 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon no-salt added lemon pepper seasoning 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Seasoning: Preparation 1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Tri-Tip Roast and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn roast to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.

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he horse’s digestive system can be divided into two main sections – the foregut and the hindgut – both which are specifically designed for the horse to graze for the majority of each day. Let’s take an in-depth look at each portion and their overall role in providing nutrients to the horse.

The Foregut: Stomach and Small Intestine The foregut comprises approximately 38 percent of the horse’s digestive tract. It includes the stomach and small intestine.

The horse has the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all the domesticated animals today. It is approximately the size of a football and can hold only 2-3 gallons at a time. This design is characteristic of a grazing animal that eats small quantities of food often. Feed moves through the stomach in approximately 3.5 hours on average. However, this can be expedited to only 15 minutes when large meals are consumed quickly. The faster the feed moves through the system, the less it gets utilized.

This is one reason to feed horses small meals often.

The stomach contains the glandular and non-glandular (squamous) regions. The non-glandular portion is an extension of the esophagus and does not contain any glands. The glandular portion contains glands that secrete enzymes, hydrochloric acid, mucus and other compounds. Moving from the top of the non-glandular portion to the bottom of the glandular portion, the pH lowers, and the environment becomes more acidic. A common ailment in horses is gastric ulceration. Most ulcers occur in the non-glandular portion of the stomach, which does not have the protective mucosal factors like the glandular portion.

From the stomach, feed moves into the small intestine. The small intestine is approximately 70 feet in length and is responsible for absorption for sugars from starch, amino acids from proteins, fatty acids, and the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E). The main health concern from the small intestine is infestation by parasites. Parasites can severely compromise the ability of the small intestine to perform its responsibility of absorbing nutrients. Small intestine

health can be maintained by using a good deworming program and feeding easily digestible nutrients.

The Hindgut: Cecum and Colon The hindgut comprises the remaining 62 percent of the digestive tract. It includes the cecum and colon. The hindgut is primarily responsible for fermenting fibers in the horse’s diet that are unable to be broken down in the foregut. Unlike the enzymatic digestion in the foregut, hindgut digestion occurs by the population of microbes that lives in the hindgut. Through the production of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), the cecum also produces a large amount of the energy that the horse needs to maintain body condition and perform.

The cecum is also often the site of problems that lead to colic in the horse. The cecum can become impacted when partially digested feed gets “stuck.” Keeping the microbes in the hindgut healthy and keeping the horse hydrated can help reduce this type of colic.

In the large colon, some microbial fermentation is continued, and more nutrients are absorbed. The colon is primarily responsible for the absorption of the nutrients released from microbial fermentation as

well as the B vitamins, phosphorous and some trace minerals. The last portion of the digestive system before indigestible components begin being prepared for excretion is the small colon. The small colon is responsible for reclaiming water and returning it to the body.

Now that you have a better idea of what makes up the equine digestive system, you can better understand why stressors, like hauling and showing, have such a large impact on the digestive system and how altering habits do not work in favor of the animal. Since we have changed their habits away from a life of constant grazing, we must be strategic in our management practices to protect their guts from conditions such as colic, ulcers and stress-induced digestive upset. Help your horse win the game against digestive upset with Vitalize® products that contain ingredients that are research-proven to improve digestion and the overall health of the horse.

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Researchers Asking:

Grazing & Fire Practices in Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitats Affecting Cows?

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n every ecosystem around the world there are potentially hundreds of living species that can be affected by a change in that e cos ys tem, whether it ’s natural or man-made.

What can be good for the survival of one species might have detrimental effects on another species, so a critical balance must be maintained in order to preserve all living things in the ecosystem. Quantitative research can determine if certain ecological preservation practices are having the prescribed results while not harming that balance.

Blake Grisham, an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources Management in the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, is spearheading a research group with just such a goal.

Also included in the group are: Carlos Villalobos, associate professor, Department of

Natural Resources Management; Darren Hudson, professor and Larry Combest chairman, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics; Randy Howard, Roswell, New Mexico, Field Office, Bureau of Land Management; and Kyle Dillard, Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management, Milnesand, New Mexico.

Together, they are attempting to determine how prescribed fire and grazing practices for the lesser prairie-chicken in New Mexico affect beef herd health and productivity.

Their two-year research project has been bolstered by a grant of more than $289,000 from the Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials Management. They will take already established methods of fire and grazing management in lesser prairie-chicken habitats and determine if those practice are affecting the health of the cattle, a critical socio-economic driver for the region.

“In previous assessments on prescribed grazing, emphasis was on understanding how variation in intensity and magnitude of these ecological drivers affects vegetation composition and structure as well as lesser prairie-chicken demographics,” Grisham said. “But quantitative, scientific data pertaining to overall beef herd health and productivity for local producers are lacking.”

Grisham said the lacking metrics include, but are not limited to, body condition of cattle pre- and post-grazing, mineral intake during grazing events, conception and abortion rates, fecal samples, whether supplemental feed is necessary during grazing events, and pounds per acre during pre- and post-grazing.

“The goal of this study is to assess these, and potentially other metrics, for the beef herd in the area of critical conservation concern within the guidelines established by grazing management for lesser prairie-chickens by the Bureau of Land Management,” Grisham said. “Students will be responsible for assessing the long-term feasibility of grazing for producers while simultaneously monitoring vegetation and lesser prairie-chicken response to prescribed grazing/burning. We also anticipate quantitatively comparing these metrics to previously published scientific literature on beef herd health and productivity in context of various operational methods across the Southern High Plains.”

Grisham hopes this research will facilitate a better understanding of if and how grazing plans tailored specifically to lesser prairie-chicken management differ from other operational standards not specifically designed around species and ecosystem management.

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Maine & Nevada Show Why the Electoral College Helps Small States, Not Red States

by Hans von Spakovsky, Laura Williamson, Heritage Foundation

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n June 2019, both Maine and Nevada did what was in the best interests of their states: They rejected bills that would have enrolled their states in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an unwise effort to override the Electoral College.

In Maine, it was killed by legislators in the state House after it passed Maine’s Senate. In Nevada, Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak vetoed the bill that had been passed by members of his own party in the Legislature.

The National Popular Vote compact, which is an agreement between states, requires a participating state to award all of its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who receives the most votes across the nation, not to the candidate who actually won the vote in that state.

In other words, states are agreeing to ignore what the majority of voters in their state decides when it comes to who they believe should be president.

This interstate compact has been sold to state governments as a means to abolish what supporters wrongly claim is the “outmoded, undemocratic Electoral College.”

What is “undemocratic” is an agreement that means that even if every single voter in a state voted against a presidential candidate who won the national popular vote, the state would still have to give all its electoral votes to that candidate.

The National Popular Vote effort was started by a frustrated Al Gore elector after the 2000 election, and the progressive left has poured huge amounts of money and resources into lobbying states to adopt the plan. After Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016, the compact gathered even more steam.

Sixteen states have now passed laws to enter this compact, representing 196 of the 270 electoral votes the compact would need to constitute a majority in the Electoral College and trigger its implementation.

Nonetheless, Maine and Nevada are among at least seven states to have rejected the compact. When Nevada’s governor

vetoed the compact, he correctly warned that it would “diminish the role of smaller states like Nevada in national electoral contests and force Nevada’s electors to side with whoever wins the nationwide popular vote, rather than the candidate Nevadans choose.”

Those fears are right on target, and are in fact one of the main reasons the Framers of the Constitution created the Electoral College. They feared that under a national popular vote system, presidential candidates would just campaign in the big cities and urban areas, ignoring the less populated, more rural parts of the country.

Thus, they implemented a system where the president is not elected by a direct vote but by electoral votes made on behalf of the states. Each state, no matter how small its population, has at least three electoral votes, since the number of votes the state has is based on how many senators and representatives that state has in Congress.

States with larger populations still have an advantage because they have more representatives in the House. However, under the new compact, the votes of the smaller states would be completely dwarfed by cities and states with larger populations.

Under the Electoral College system,

CALL TO ACTION: You are needed to serve on your local SWCD!

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he recently passed Local Election Act (House Bill 407) has changed the election cycle for all non-partisan elections, including Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD).

By statute, Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors are charged to conserve and develop the natural resources of the state, provide for flood control, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of New Mexico. Supervisors serve a 4-year term with no term limitations. Seats are nonpartisan and candidates do not have to identify with a political party. As many as three seats per board will be up for election in 2019.

It’s important that farmers and ranchers continue to be the driving force of local soil & water districts. As a cattle rancher, you know best how to support your local agriculture commu-

although smaller states do not have as much influence as places like California, New York, or Texas, their votes still matter because their (at minimum) three electoral votes guarantee at least some representation of their state’s collective will out of the 538 total votes.

The nine most populous states contain 51 percent of America’s population. Under the National Popular Vote compact, a candidate could spend her entire campaign in big cities in California, Texas, Florida, and New York in order to win the election. States like Maine and Nevada wouldn’t even make the list of campaign stops.

Something that so clearly disenfranchises the interests of the other 41 states ought to inspire concern across the political spectrum.

In Maine, after the compact was voted down by a bipartisan legislative coalition, the Free Maine Campaign, founded by former state Sen. Eric Brakey, stated, “This isn’t about Republican versus Democrat.

This about whether we #SaveMainesVoice or give our voting power to big cities like NYC and Chicago.”

They’re right.

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so they would represent the diverse interests of different parts of the country.

In 2017, Yahoo Finance did an analysis of each state based on their largest industries.

Maine’s primary industries are hospitals as well as nursing and residential care facilities. Nevada’s primary industry is accommodation (tourism). California’s largest industries are computers and electronics manufacturing.

It is plainly obvious that, even from a purely economic perspective, these states have vastly different interests.

Under the National Popular Vote compact, the voices of states with smaller populations (like Maine and Nevada) would be quickly drowned out by states with larger populations (like California and New York).

This would create what Alexis de Tocqueville warned against when he spoke of the potential for democracy to lead to a “tyranny of the majority.” It was for this reason that the Founding Fathers did not establish a pure democracy.

The National Popular Vote compact is unfair and is, in fact, antithetical to representative democracy. For a small state like Maine or Nevada to pass this compact is self-destructive—and it also potentially thwarts the votes of residents of larger states as well.

Article II of the Constitution prescribes the Electoral College as the method by which the president is chosen. The National Popular Vote compact is an underhanded attempt to get rid of the Electoral College

without going through the formal process of amending the Constitution.

The compact’s backers even claim they can ignore the compact clause of the Constitution that, under Supreme Court precedent, requires this type of interstate compact to be approved by Congress.

Under the compact, smaller states like Maine and Nevada would suffer the most under the inevitable tyranny of the most populous states.

ertson’s name was recently cleared.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Robertson’s conviction in a legal victory that comes posthumously, since the Navy veteran died four months ago at age 80.

Robertson was 78 when the federal prosecution led to his prison sentence in 2016; he completed his 18 months behind bars in late 2017. At the time of his death March 18, he was supposed to be on parole for another 20 months.

Robertson also had been ordered to pay $130,000 in restitution through deductions from his Social Security checks.

The 9th Circuit initially upheld a lower court ruling against Robertson in November 2017 and denied him a rehearing in July 2018. But last November, he petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review his case.

On April 15, the high court responded by vacating the 9th Circuit ruling and sending the case back to that appeals court for further review.

Robertson’s widow, Carrie, had stepped in to carry on his legal battle. The Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit, public interest law firm specializing in property rights, represented the Robertsons in their legal dispute with federal officials.

Prior to his conviction, Robertson operated a business that supplied water trucks

by Kevin Mooney, Daily Signal to Montana firefighters. fter being convicted, fined, and In 2013 and 2014, Robertson had dug a imprisoned under the Clean Water series of ponds close to an unnamed Act for digging ponds to protect his channel near his home, to store water in Montana home from forest fires, Joe Rob- case of fire. The foot-wide, foot-deep channel carried the equivalent of two to three garden hoses of water flow, his petition says.

The EPA claimed the ditch was a federally protected waterway under the Clean Water Act, and Robertson needed a federal permit to dig the ponds.

But the Montana man argued that he didn’t violate the federal law because digging the ponds did not discharge any soil into “navigable waters,” since the flow in the channel didn’t amount to that. The ponds are more than 40 miles away from “the nearest actual navigable water body,” the Jefferson River, his petition argues.

With the 9th Circuit’s action July 10, Robertson’s case has been settled in his favor.

The federal government will return to his widow the $1,250 in restitution that Robertson already had paid, according to Pacific Legal Foundation’s press release.

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NMSU, Regional Agroforestry Enthusiasts Form Southwest Agroforestry Action Network

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ecause of the devastation of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, the agricultural industry has been aware of the impact of over-farming, over-grazing livestock and poor farming practices during drought conditions.

Many conservation practices have been implemented during the past eight decades because of that devastation, including planting trees along fence lines and roads to decrease wind erosion.

During recent decades the practice of agroforestry has evolved to create management systems that combine agriculture and forestry to create productive and sustainable land-use practices. These practices take advantage of the interactive benefits from growing trees and shrubs together with crops and/or livestock.

The National Agroforestry Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, is engaged with seven regional groups of agricultural research scientists, government agencies and environmental enthusiasts that have formed to promote the many practices of agroforestry.

The most recent group to form is the Southwest Agroforestry Action Network, which includes New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.

In June, New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences was host to the first face-to-face meeting in Farmington where a mission, motto and goals were developed.

“These regional working groups focus on local issues with local people who understand the soils, plants, and the needs and issues in the area,” said Richard Straight, the lead agroforester at the national center. “I’m impressed with the passion of this organizing group and their interest in changing how we produce food in a way that is respective of the land, the people and the water in the Southwest.”

Attending the three-day meeting representing NMSU were Caiti Steele, Southwest Climate Hub deputy director; Andres Cibils, animal and range science professor; and John Mexal, retired forestry professor.

From NMSU’s Agricultural Science

Center at Farmington were Kevin Lombard, tive agriculture, rewilding, community and center’s superintendent and horticulturist; organizational design and development.

Koffi Djaman, associate professor stationed “There are a lot of ways agroforestry gets at the Farmington science center doing implemented besides windbreaks,” Straight research in irrigation and agronomy; Sam said. “Some of the practices include alley Allen, research scientist; Margaret West, cropping, where a row crop is planted research scientist; and Mick O’Neill, profes- among trees; silvopasture, where the delibsor emeritus. erate, intensively managed integration of Also from New Mexico were Steve Kadas, trees and grazing livestock operations is NRCS-New Mexico state resource conser- conducted on the same land; forest farming; vationist; Carol Baba, New Mexico Energy, and riparian forest buffers.”

Minerals and Natural Resources DepartThrough this integration of trees, other ment – Forest Division’s conservation crops and animals, there is a beneficial seedling program manager; Kent Reid, New interaction.

Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration “Having a variety of crops on the soil, not Institute in Las Vegas; and Sadie Lister, just annual crops but perennial as well, we Indian Nations Conservation Alliance. keep the soil covered and protected from “Agroforestry is integration of trees and wind and water erosion,” Straight said. woody perennial plants on an agricultural “There is also a variety of roots and organic landscape benefitting people and the envi- matter in the soil, which helps support a ronment,” Lombard said. “It is the broader variety of micro-organisms that multifaceted blending of forestry, agron- live in the soil that help create a omy and horticulture likened in some ways healthier soil.” to form a permaculture.”

NMSU has several examples of agroforPermaculture is a set of design principles estry practices at its College of Agricultural, centered around whole-system thinking Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ simulating or directly utilizing the patterns agricultural science centers around the and resilient features observed in natural state. Research is being conducted at each ecosystems. It uses these principles in a center to determine best practices for growing number of fields from regenera- implementation.

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James Malcolm Hughes, 75, Silver Spring, Maryland, died peacefully after a long and valiant battle with cancer on July 11, 2019, surrounded by his family as they shared laughter and memories. James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Sandra and his children, Shannon (Craig) Allan, Joshua (Ayako) Hughes, and Brandy Freeman. James will also be fondly remembered by his grandson Seamus Freeman, his sisters, Ginny and Pat, his brothers-in-law Andy, John, Jack, and Ed and his sisters-in-law, Deborah, Laura, and Joy. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, James’ life would take him on a journey from his city boy roots to the wide open spaces of our western lands and eventually land him in our Nation’s Capital, instilling in him, not just a love of America, but of the great history and tradition of the American West.

Throughout his career, he remained focused on his duty of protecting and preserving those lands. James graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

From there he began his undergraduate work attending Notre Dame University, before joining the United States Army’s Military Intelligence division. After serving his country from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War, he returned to his studies earning his B.A. in Journalism through the GI Bill from New Mexico State University. His

journalism career began in Le Mars, Iowa where the city boy with a knack for sports writing, but very limited agricultural experience, talked his way into the Farm Editor position at the Daily Sentinel. He faced a steep learning curve, but quickly came to appreciate and, indeed, embrace the issues facing rural farm life. The experience gained from this position brought him back to Las Cruces where he held the position of Information Director and Editor of the NM Farm & Livestock Bureau. From 1981 to 1993 he filled various roles related to congressional affairs starting as a Legislative aide for NM Senator Pete Domenici, then working with the US Department of Agriculture as Assistant to the Secretary for Congressional Affairs. He really found his home within the US Department of the Interior and held several positions starting in 1986 including BLM Deputy Director for External Affairs; director of Congressional Affairs for Interior Secretaries Donald Hodel and Manuel Luján, Jr; and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management. He transitioned back to Capitol Hill and worked for NM Congressman Joe Skeen from 1997 to 2002 after which he was appointed the Deputy Director for programs and policy within the US Department of the Interior under Secretary Gail Norton. His genuine dedication and commitment to our National Lands and to the people that lived in those states was a driving force behind his mission at the US Department of the Interior. In 2007, he was appointed Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management, responsible for manag-

ing 258 million acres of public land and 700 million acres of subsurface mineral resources. In retirement, James started his own consulting business to advise clients on the legislative process, current issues of debate and funding priorities involving mining law, the Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts, grazing fees, and budget issues as they relate to energy issues and implementation of the National Energy Act. He was always available to help and quick to impart his knowledge and experience to those who needed it.

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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Disappearing America, Not Yet!

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e attended the World’s Oldest Rodeo on July the fourth at Prescott Frontier Days in Prescott, Arizona. The best thing about it was that we prayed together, sang the National Anthem together, and honored our military together.

Yes, that’s right hundreds in attendance and no one took a knee. These cowboys and cowgirls that compete get no salary or guaranteed income of any kind. Their very existence boils down to how well they compete and how healthy they remain. If they hurt their thumb, or if they break their leg, no one pays them. It is quite obvious that rodeos are one of the last bastions of American individualism. Why don’t those same values hold up in our society today?

Have you ever noticed a politician or a college professor offering to take a pay cut during a slow economy? These individuals have a salary that is guaranteed to them by their fellow citizens. If they were true leaders of the community, when the chips are down they would be the first ones to accept a pay cut.

Gee, have you thought about our President lately? Every month he donates his salary to charity because he is a true leader.

Perhaps it is time for the citizens to start demanding these salaries back from these alleged public servants that only take and do not produce.

The funny thing is that I always thought it was a disgrace to take money from your fellow taxpayers. If you are a public servant not doing your job, you should feel pretty low taking forced donations from your constituents. I have no idea why, but these politicians take your tax dollars and continue to try and take more. I have seen many instances where they actually get arrogant about it.

Stop and think, every time they tax you they are eroding your freedom. President Trump has cut taxes tremendously and more money than ever is flowing into the government. Take property tax for instance, if your property tax is $5000 per year and you pay it, then that’s $5000 that you earned and yet it was confiscated from you.

You were not allowed the freedom to spend

it on your family. Much of it was spent on a welfare system that allows capable people not to work.

Have you ever wondered why rural families have to pay property tax when they get no services? You work all your life to pay off the mortgage on your place and then you have to pay an annual fee to your county government. Now for that fee you almost never see a sheriff’s patrol car or a road grader. Why are rural people paying property tax? Rural people are hard workers and pay more than their fair share of taxes for little or no services. How can this be right?

Yet, some politician will show up at your house, lie to you about all he can accomplish for you, flood your mailbox with unwanted solicitations, and do exactly the opposite of what he told you when he gets elected. Unfortunately, there isn’t one in ten that feels beholding to the constituents that pay their salary and benefits.

The next thing that you ought to be concerned with, are public schools and universities. In this day and age you are probably better off never sending your children to these institutions. One thing about it, they won’t learn anything about American history. I saw a textbook the other day that contained only one paragraph on World War One. You had better research your private schools and send your children there so they are not indoctrinated in the leftist agenda.

I recently hosted a public meeting with the dean of the local community college and the supervisor of the local high school.

I have never met more arrogant, agenda driven, public servants in my life. This wasn’t just my opinion, but the general consensus of the attendees.

People left that meeting in shock and regretted paying their taxes to such unworthy recipients. I long for the days that public school was to better the community through education, not indoctrination of a leftist political agenda. In my book, these folks were such extremists, that they were anti-American. Sure citizens always have had a difference of opinion, but we used to come together for the common good. The other side is beyond compromising with on anything. We have at least two Congresswomen that won’t condemn the attack on ICE facilities in Tacoma, Washington. They obviously think it is a good thing. Isn’t that known as anarchy?

I think our non-politician President Trump’s soaring popularity is indicative of the majority of people in America. I do believe that most of us are for fairness and hold traditional values even though the vast majority of media would never broadcast it. Instead they saturate us with the news of fools and their ridiculous escapades. However, I think most of us see through it.

The rodeo cowboy or cowgirl that competes for a living has more courage, honor, and fortitude than almost any politician. My hat is off to these great young people. If the politicians want to save themselves, they may want to try involving God in their decisions.

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Court Rules Mining Can Continue on Navajo Reservation

by Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

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federal appeals court has thrown out a bid by environmental groups to challenge expanded coal mining on the Navajo Reservation that powers the Four Corners Power Plant.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that any legal action contesting the decisions of the federal government to grant the necessary permits must also include the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. That is the entity that purchased the mine from a private firm which had been operating on the reservation.

But here’s the thing.

President Obama appointee Judge Michelle Friedland, writing for the unanimous three-judge panel, pointed out that the company is wholly owned by the Navajo Nation. And she said the tribe has sovereign immunity, meaning it cannot be sued.

The ruling, unless overturned, likely leaves challengers without a legal remedy to shut down the operations. But Friedland said that, given the tribe’s reliance on the mine and the money it generates it would be unfair to allow the case to proceed without the tribal company.

Shiloh Hernandez, an attorney for the Western Environmental Law Center which filed the suit on behalf of a coalition of environmental interests, said he had no immediate comment.

At the heart of the case is the 33,000acre strip mine which has been operating since the early 1990s. Its only customer is the Four Corners plant, located on the reservation, which gets all of its coal

from the mine.

A lot of that is financial.

In 2011, Arizona Public Service, which “At stake is an estimated $40 million to operates the plant for several utilities and $60 million dollars per year in revenue for the Navajo Nation, amended the lease to the Navajo nation, as well as its ability to extend its term through 2041. BHP Billiton, use its natural resources how it chooses,” the private company which at the time the judge said. owned the mine, then sought a renewal of And there’s more. the existing surface mining permit and a “APS, in its own legal brief, said that it and new permit to allow operations to move to NTEC already have invested hundreds of an additional area. millions of dollars in upgrades, improveThe federal Office of Surface Mining ments and conservation measures” Control and Reclamation took the lead for following the 2015 federal approval, Friedseveral federal agencies whose approval land noted. That would mean that the case was required. could have retroactive effects.

According to court records, that agency, “If plaintiffs succeed in their challenge after consulting with the Fish and Wildlife and the (federal) agency actions were Service, concluded that the proposal would vacated, NTEC’s interest in the existing lease, not jeopardize the continued existence of rights-of-way, and surface mining permits any threatened or endangered species eval- would be impaired,” the judge said. uation. The conclusions were approved by “Without the proper approval, the mine the Department of Interior in 2015. could not operate, and the Navajo Nation The environmental groups, led by Dine would lose a key source of revenue in which Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment, NTEC has already substantially invested.” filed suit against the federal agencies allegFriedland also brushed aside the contening that the Fish and Wildlife opinion tion of challengers that the tribe need not violated the requirements of the Endan- be a party because the issue is with the gered Species Act and that the federal federally issued permits and the federal agencies violated the law by relying on the government could adequately represent faulty opinion. They also said the federal the tribe’s interests. agencies failed to consider reasonable alter“The Navajo Nation’s interest is tied to its natives and failed to take a “hard look” at very ability to govern itself, sustain itself various impact of the mining complex. financially, and make decisions about its But the suit came to a halt when the own natural resources,” she said, interests Navajo-owned company that bought out that cannot adequately be represented by BHP’s interest demanded to be included in anyone else. the lawsuit and then sought its dismissal APS owns 63 percent of the power plant, based on tribal sovereign immunity. That with smaller shares owned by several utililed to this appeal. ties including Tucson Electric Power and Friedland said there is no question but Salt River Project. An APS spokeswoman that the Navajo company must be part of said the plant provides about 12 percent of the lawsuit. the utility’s power.

“NTEC has a legally protected interest in the subject matter of this suit that would be impaired in its absence,” she wrote.

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by Lee Pitts

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Infamous Vegetarians

’m getting sick and tired of vegans and people in just one hour. Pol Pot, who murvegetarians bragging about all the dered two million Cambodians, or one famous people down through history quarter of his fellow countrymen was also who were vegetarians for at least part of an avowed vegan. Some insist that Idi Amin their lives. I’ll admit it’s a pretty impressive was a vegetarian but I was unable to list: Mahatma Ghandi, Albert Einstein, Ben confirm or deny this. The same is true of Franklin, Thomas Edison, George Bernard Joseph Stalin who mostly ate walnuts, garlic, Shaw, Steve Jobs, Paul McCartney, Mark plums and pomegranates. He also drank Zuckerberg of Facebook fame, Martina copious amounts of wine. I know I’d need Navaratilova and Leonardo de Vinci. something to dull the guilt I’d feel if I murAlthough there’s some question about dered as many people as Stalin did.

Leonardo because he wrote everything There is no question about Charles down in notebooks including his shopping Manson being a confirmed vegetarian and lists which seem to have always included he is also very vocal about animal rights. I meat. And he wasn’t afraid to use paints guess it’s okay to kill people but you better made with chicken eggs, which seems like not be killing any puppy dogs! One of Manthe only good use for them I can think of. son’s murdering female followers was The tofu-eaters brag less about other Squeaky Fromme, also a vegetarian. A more famous vegetarians like Mike Tyson, Russell recent vegan gone mad was Adam Lanza, Simmons, Ellen Degeneres, Pamela Boom the nut job who killed 20 innocent kids in Boom Anderson, Ozzy Osbourne, Mr. 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Rogers, Prince, Bill Clinton and somebody Newton, Connecticut. called Moby. Another guy who was missing I could go on like this naming mass mura few corn flakes from his box was John derers who were also vegetarians but I can’t Harvey Kellogg who seemed to live on quit without including the most hated man crackers. He sure seems crackers. in history who was responsible for millions I also found a list of veg heads that of deaths. Yes, there can be no denying that included someone called Walter “Killer” Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian. After his Kowalski. I don’t know who “Killer” was but suicide in the bunker scientists tested the you’d be surprised at how many mass mur- enamel in his teeth and found absolutely derers were vegetarians, yet you don’t hear no traces of meat. Yet you don’t hear PETA PETA bragging about them. brag about that fact in any of their adverTwo can play at this claim game. Some tising and promotion. non-flesh-eating barbarian vegetarians Joseph Goebbels, who was Hitler’s proincluded Genghis Kahn who killed 1,780,000 paganda minister, developed this whole

media campaign around the idea that Hitler loved animals so much that he couldn’t eat them and this proved that he could never have any people killed. Needles to say, it was not the most successful propaganda campaign in history, if you know what I mean? Hitler was also said to be an ardent opponent of torture and the dissection of animals. I guess it didn’t bother him that his Nazi underlings chopped up and gassed millions of humans before burying most of them in mass graves. But you better not be kicking any cats around!

Hitler often had meetings with his top Nazis and always tried to dissuade his colleagues from eating any meat. Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s Deputy Fuhrer, was so vegan that he brought his own veggie meals to these dinners. At the end of his life Hitler mostly ate clear soup and mashed potatoes. No wonder he suffered terribly from hemorrhoids and had very low testosterone levels.

Hitler’s post-war plans included transforming everyone in the German occupied countries into vegetarians. Hitler predicted, “There is one thing I can predict to eaters of meat, the future of the world will be vegetarian.”

That’s just one more reason we can all thank our brave men and women who helped defeat Hitler.

Discovering so many vegetarian mass murderers down through the ages makes me wonder, could it have been something they ate that made them so deranged? Or, was it something they didn’t eat... like red meat?

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Wagon Mound Bean Day

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agon Mound, New Mexico is celebrating it’s 109th Annual Bean Day Festival this year over Labor Day Weekend.

Bean Day is one of the longest standing festivals in New Mexico. It started 109 years ago where there was a rich Pinto Bean harvest. The community would get together, share their harvest and celebrate over Labor Day Weekend. It has evolved over the years and we now host a four-day festival. The weekend begins with a Pinto Bean cleaning party on Friday night with live music Street Dance. 300lbs of those beans and 700 lbs of beef will be cooked underground in our traditional BBQ and served for free on Monday with a parade and live music which attracts over 1500 people. Over the weekend we host the largest Open Rodeo in New Mexico on SatSun-Mon, Pro Mud Bog Race and Car Show plus live music and dances on Saturday & Sunday night. Saturday we have expended our Veterans Memorial to a full day Military/ Veteran & Law Enforcement day which will include a Ruck Sack March to honor our Fallen and we are expecting many Veteran Organizations and Military Recruiters. There is also a Car & Truck Show on Saturday. This year we have added a “Family Day” on Sunday which will include Field/Carnival games such as Tug-of-war, Sack race etc.

For being such a small town, Wagon Mound has touched people from all over the Country that come back to Wagon Mound during Bean Day to reconnect with their roots. They usually have family that came from Wagon Mound and Bean Day has become an annual event for them to attend.

Wagon Mound is a National Historic Landmark in itself. Bean Day is stooped in rich tradition, history and small town community and pride. There are many cattle ranchers in the Wagon Mound NM area. If you see the links that I have added on our website you can get an idea of our history with cool pictures from the early 1900s.

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Magdalena $1,170,000 WATER CANYON: 151 acres/patented scenic land/creek/water right. Magdalena $981,500 EL OCIO RANCH: 2180 acres, permit, 3 elk tags, deer, great home. Grants REDUCED PRICE! $975,000 RIO PUERCO RANCH: 11,360 acres, 100 cow permit, great grazing land. REDUCED PRICE! $711,000 CUCHILLO MESA RANCH: 6,661 total acres, includes cattle, home, barn. REDUCED PRICE! $695,000

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■ MIAMI SPECIAL – Colfax Co., NM – 40 ac. +/- w/irrigated pastures, great cattle working & handling facilities & a beautiful home, on pvmt., irrigated from Miami Lake.

■ TOP OF THE WORLD – Union Co., NM – 5,025.76 +/ac. of choice grassland w/state-of-the-art working pens, recently remodeled bunk house, barbed wire fences in very good to new condition, well watered, on pvmt.

■ UNION CO., NM – 955 ac. +/- w/excellent improvements for a stocker or cow/calf operation, modern ¼ mi. sprinkler, allweather roads on three sides, 374 ac. +/- CRP. ■ WE CAN NOW DIVIDE - THE PAJARITO RANCH – Guadalupe Co., NM as follows: 3501.12 ac. +/- of grassland w/a commercial water well located adjacent to I40 w/capability of producing large incomes together w/a great set of pens, a 17,000 gal. water storage tank, overhead cake bin, hay barn & other stock wells. 700.89 ac. +/- of grassland can be purchased in addition to the 3501.12 ac. The beautiful, virtually new custom built home w/all amenities and a large virtually new metal barn w/an apartment inside on 40 ac. can be purchased separately or w/the ranch. Adjoins the Boylan Ranch if more acreage is desired.

■ THE BOYLAN RANCH – Newkirk, NM - 2,360 ac. +/- w/ useable house & pens, a large domestic well for lvstk./wildlife watering w/potential for commercial water sales, all weather road. Adjoins the Pajarito Creek Ranch if more acreage is desired.

■ PECOS RIVER RANCH – Guadalupe Co., NM – Scenic, 968 +/- ac. deeded & 519 +/- state lease acres, live water ranch on both sides of the Pecos River (strong flow daily) between Santa Rosa & Ft. Sumner; wildlife, paired w/water & cattle for the buyer looking for top tier assets in a rugged New Mexico ranch!

■ LOGAN/NARA VISA, NM – 980 ac. +/- w/940.6 ac. CRP, irrigated in the past, land lays good & is located on the north side of Hwy. 54.

■ SANTA ROSA, NM – 78 ac. +/- heavily improved for horses, cattle & other livestock w/virtually new barns, pens, cross fences etc., on city water, w/internet access to the front gate.

■ 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.

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

■ GRASSLAND W/ORGANIC POTENTIAL – Union Co., NM - adjoins the Texline Special, 927.45 ac. +/-, on pvmt.

■ FT. SUMNER, NM – 17 ac. +/- w/water rights currently planted in alfalfa & a beautiful home built in 2007 w/3 bdrms., 3 bathrooms, an oversize garage & a 24X50 metal shop.

■ PRICE REDUCED! 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/water rights for 2 pivot sprinklers, on pvmt. & all-weather road.

■ BROWN CO., TX. – near Brookesmith - 424.79 ac. +/-, very scenic ranch w/one mi. of Clear Creek, highly improved ranch w/fencing, well watered, home, hunting cabin & abundant wildlife.

■ LIITLE RIVER RANCH – Pottawatomie Co., OK – 950 ac. +/-, beautiful home, excellent facilities, highly productive, 40 mi.

SE of Oklahoma City.

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

■ POST, TX. – 6,376.92 acre ranch in Kent Co., TX on pvmt.

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CHICO CREEK RANCH, Colfax County, NM. NEW LISTING. 6,404.26 +/- Total Acres, Located approximately 10 miles east of Springer New Mexico.

3,692.60 +/- deeded acres with balance in state lease. Excellent grass and water. Two plus miles of the Chico Creek meandering through the center of the property. Additional wells and dirt tanks. Nice historic head quarters privately located with shade trees and excellent views of the property. Shipping pens in central portion of property. $2,837,318

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WAGON MOUND RANCH, Mora/Harding Counties, NM. 8,880.80 +/- Total Acres, a substantial holding with good mix of grazing land and broken country off rim into Canadian River. Has modern water system located 17 miles east of Wagon Mound off pavement then 3 miles on county road. Two bedroom historic house, once a stage stop. Wildlife include antelope, mule deer and some elk. $2,710,000.

CIMARRON ON THE RIVER, Colfax County, NM. 7.338 +/- deeded acres with 4.040 acre-feet per annum out of the Maxwell-Clutton Ditch. Custom country-chic 2,094 +/- sq ft home. Owns both sides of river in places. Horse/cow/chicken/vegetable garden/greenhouse/orchard set up. Country living at it’s finest, in town, but in a world of your own.

Very special on river. Appointment only. $650,000. $610,000.

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SULTEMEIER RANCH – First time offering of a ranch that has been owned and operated by the same family for over 70 years. Fifteen miles southeast of Corona, NM in Lincoln County. 11, 889 Deeded Acres, 1,640 Federal BLM Lease Acres and 2,240 NM State Lease Acres. Grazing Capacity estimated at 300 AUYL. Water provided by five wells and pipelines. Improved with two residences, barns and corrals. The ranch had a good summer with abundant grass. Good mule deer habitat. Call for a brochure or view on my website. Price: $4,400,000 $4,100,000 19th STREET FARM – Located just outside the city limits of Roswell, NM. Six total acres with 5.7 acres of senior artesian water rights. Improved with a 2, 200 square foot residence, horse barn with stalls, enclosed hay barn with tack room and loafing shed. Price: $400,000 COCHISE RANCH – Ranch property located just west of Roswell, NM along and adjacent to U.S. Highway 70/380 to Ruidoso, NM. Comprised of 6,607 deeded acres and 80 acres of NM State Lease acres. Water is provided by three solar wells and pipelines. Fenced into several pastures and small traps suitable for a registered cattle operation. Improvements include two sets of pens, shop, and hay barn. Price: $2,500,000

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RATON MILLION DOLLAR VIEW, Colfax County, NM. 97.68 +/- deeded acres in 2 parcels with excellent home, big shop, wildlife, a true million dollar view at the end of a private road. $489,000. Also listed with the house and one parcel for $375,000.

MIAMI 20 ACRES, Colfax County, NM quality 2,715 sqft adobe home, barn, grounds, fruit trees and mature trees. Extremely private setting. REDUCED $365,000. This is a must see. Also listed with same MIAMI HORSE HEAVEN, Colfax County, NM. Very house with 10 +/- deeded acres for $355,000. private approx. 4,800 sq ft double walled adobe MAXWELL 19.50 ACRES, Colfax County, NM quali4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with many custom ty extensive remodeled two bedroom, one bathroom features, 77.50 +/- deeded acres with water rights home with water rights, outbuildings for livestock in and large 7 stall barn, insulated metal shop with own NE NM. Great south facing porch for sipping iced tea septic. Would suit indoor growing operation, large cooling off at 6,000 ft elevation. Would make great hay barn/equipment shed. $1,375,000. summer getaway and winter ski base. $260,000.

FRENCH TRACT FARM, 491.55 +/- deeded acres, MORA COUNTY 160 +/- ACRES, 12 miles south Colfax County, NM two pivots, some gated pipe, 371 east of Wagon Mound, remote, excellent solar well irrigation shares in AVID, House, barn, close to exit good mix of sub irrigated and range. Small cabin.

419 off I25 on HWY 58. All in one contiguous parcel $154,000. with access on all sides. $700,000.

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Willard, NM:: Located south of Willard near Progresso. ~1,130 deeded acres has submersible well, pipeline drinkers, perimeter fences, some cedar & pinon tree cover.

Asking $660,000 740 Apache Mesa Road – Los Montoyas, NM: Total of 1,480 acres of ranch land on Apache Mesa sw of Las Vegas, NM off Hwy 84. New 4 stall barn, w/living quarters, Stone bunk house & separate bath house all solar powered, plus huge metal equipment shed. Several dirt tanks & spring fed playas. List price is $1,598,900 26+ Acres in La Loma, NM: Irrigated farm has 25 ac ft of Hormiga ditch rights & Pecos River frontage. Two permitted wells, & old stone house for storage. Organic hemp farm potential, quien sabes? Come see this... Price reduced to $159,900 CR 4JK, Dilia, NM: 11 acre farm w/ditch rights. Live on one side, farm the other. Has community water, overhead electric, nice views and owner ready to sell. $89,000 obo 95 Hwy 84, Las Vegas, NM: 157 acre parcel has fiber optic internet, telephone & power available. It’s a great building site with a mountain in your back yard. 100 mile views guaranteed. Price is $159,900 obo 437 Apache Mesa Road: This 120 acre pristine parcel has solar powered water well, perimeter fenced, 2 stock tanks & Hermit Peak views. Off the grid location with privacy & quiet country living! Price now $149,900 435 Apache Mesa Road: Gramma grass 80 acre parcel has a 13 gpm water well, fence on two sides, two dirt tanks & Hermits Peak & Sangre views. Moderate tree cover. Now Priced at $115,000 200 Acres on Apache Mesa: Off the grid flat mesa top meadow w/tall pines, juniper & cedars, mossy rock & partially fenced. La Cueva Canyon views. Price: $165,000 & OWC 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. Make an offer!

Rancho del Rito, San Jose, NM: Rito de Sebadillo parcel is 144 acres with power & water well. Has creek frontage... Priced at $244,500 OWC Gascon/Rociado, NM: Hwy 105 access w/26 fenced deeded acres. 4 legal lots/w overhead electric, ponderosa pine & mountain views. Perimeter fenced, ditch water too. NOW Priced at $250,000 for all 4 lots! Make an offer...

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*PENDING* 223 Head Spanish Stirrup Ranch West, Deming, NM. – A portion of the historic Spanish Stirrup Ranch; a solid working cattle ranch in the Florida Mtn. range, with excellent water, good grasses and access close to town. +/- 299 deeded acres, 8,443+/- acres BLM permit, 2,981+/- acre State lease, and approx. three sections open range. Five wells, 5 drinkers, storage tanks, dirt tanks, springs.

One large pasture with two sets of corrals. $950,000. Also: 204 Head Florida Mountain Ranch, Deming, NM – Eastern portion of the historic Spanish Stirrup Ranch. Rolling to mountainous terrain, excellent grasses, browse and water. +/- 15 deeded acres, 7,880+/- acre BLM permit, 800+/- acre State lease, and approx. two sections open range. Six pastures/ traps and three sets of working corrals. 7 wells, pipeline to storage tank and drinker, and springs in upper country. $950,000.

The entire ranch with headquarters 3 BR home, shipping corrals, barns and additional deeded, BLM, State and adverse acreage offered for $2,250,000. *REDUCED* 250+/- Head Turkey Creek Ranch, Greenlee, AZ – In Apache National Forest, 108+/- deeded ac, and 32,000+/- ac Pigeon Allotment. 499 head Allotment currently permitted for 250 head in 2019. Headquarters is situated along scenic Turkey Creek, has a 3 BR Ranch house, a 1 BR Cabin, 2 BR Bunk house, barn, tack room, Shop and corrals.

There is also a fenced garden area, mature fruit trees, hen house & animal pens.

Solar powered with back-up generator.

Two wells on the deeded, and 16+/- dirt tanks and several springs water the ranch.

Horseback country with good access to the headquarters. Good grasses and browse with cedar, pine, mesquite and oak. There are six pastures. *Cattle are included in the offering. $2,000,000

*REDUCED* 117 Head Tule Springs Ranch, Greenlee County, AZ – Located in beautiful Apache National Forest with 56.6+/- acre deeded inholding, and 23+/- section USFS grazing permit. A well improved and maintained horseback ranch, with $70k thinning project for increased fire protection recently completed on deeded land. The headquarters is located in a scenic valley setting with solar power; two homes; barn with tack room, hay storage, horse stalls; shop; corrals with crowding pen and squeeze chute; root cellar/cold meat storage; hen house, irrigated gardens and orchard. The permit and HQ’s are watered by springs, creeks and dirt tanks. On the allotment are a line cabin, two sets of corrals, one with a loading chute at the highway. $1,100,000 $995,000 *PENDING* 30 +/- Acre Farm & Ranch, Sheldon, AZ – Pasture for 10 hd, gated pipe irrigation; alfalfa, pecan trees. Two wells, roping arena; Comfortable Palm Harbor triple-wide manufactured home, 2X6 construction, stucco exterior, set on cement slab; 1-car garage. Property is fenced for cattle. Good location with views, near the Gila River and quick access to Highway 75. $350,000 *SOLD* 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

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*REDUCED* 30+/- Head Orduno Draw Ranch,Tombstone, AZ – Small desert ranch in the San Pedro Valley of Cochise County, Arizona. 320+/- ac. deeded, 2,780+/- ac. State lease, and 560+/- ac. BLM Allotment. Easy terrain, gentle hills with mesquite, acacia, and creosote, and several major draws with good browse and grassy bottoms. Has one well that needs equipping, a dirt tank, and is fenced. Borders the San Pedro River National Conservation Area and has easy access from Highway 80. This would make a great starter or hobby ranch or complement to a larger holding. $350,000 $335,000

*SOLD* 60 Head Desert Ranch, Deming, NM – Nice starter or retirement ranch with easy access and gentle country.

65+/- deeded ac, 18,766+/- ac. BLM, State, & City Leases, with uncontrolled adverse lands. 5 wells, 4 sets of corrals, 2 large pastures and one smaller good for weanlings; all fenced. Easy browse and grass country. Several good sites for a home on deeded. $287,000

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HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *REDUCED* 40+/- Acre Last Stand B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a successful wedding & equestrian event venue.

The Territorial, two-story 4 BR, 4.5 BA main home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. A true destination property w/a pool & two cabana guest rooms, 3 casitas, event barn, horse facilities, roping arena, recreation room w/ racquetball court, and fishing pond. Neighbors public conservation land with trails.

Powered by 80 solar panels connected to the grid, one well w/pressure tank & storage, also fenced for livestock. Mature landscape & fruit trees. Property could also be converted to a vineyard/winery. $1,975,000 $1,799,000 *PENDING* +/-103 Acre Horse Property, St. David, AZ – Lovely custom 2,298+/- s.f. 3BR, 2BA home near the San Pedro River on a hill with valley views.

Has one domestic well. Space for horse facilities. Property is fenced for livestock.

Includes a large 2-bay garage/shop and artist’s studio building. $470,000 Also available: 71+/- Acres of Land - With 50+/- ac. cleared for horse facilities, farming or development. Has one well that has potential for irrigation, and another well that feeds into a pond. $190,000

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RODEO FARM, RODEO NM – 470 Acre total w/267 acres irrigated. Two homes. Farm has not been in production for many years. All improvements are in need of attention.

Priced @$300,000 BELL SLASH FARM NORTH OF DEMING NM – 256 acre w/121 acre irrigated, great water, nice improvements.

Priced @$1,100,000 SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM -– 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 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, Well-watered, lots of grass. Priced @$4,250,000

*SOLD* 320 Head Mountain Ranch, Reserve, NM – 350+/- ac deeded, +/54,088 ac USFS permit. Stunning Setting in the ponderosa pines with fish ponds, streams, elk, and turkey. Includes four log homes, lg. bunkhouse, barn, tack room, round pens, arena & shipping pens. This is a horseback ranch with rugged country.

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

*REDUCED* Acreage in San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the beautiful San Rafael Valley, where open spaces, wildlife, ranching history & private dreams live. Pristine scenic San Rafael Valley acreage with lush grasslands, beautiful views, unspoiled night skies and ready for your personal footprint. 152 Acres for $304,000 and 77 Acres with a well and shed for $177,000.

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La Bonita Ranch

$4,800,000 | 2,036± Acres | Las Vegas, New Mexico | San Miguel County 2,036 acres of extremely scenic foothills and mountain side slopes.

Outstanding hunting. Owner’s compound features some of the most beautiful and fitting improvements to be found in this mountain area of New Mexico. This ranch has it all.

cRoss L Ranch

$18,500,000 | 34,412.89± Acres | Raton, New Mexico | Union County 28,009 deeded acres, plus 10 sections of NM State Lease. High mesas and fertile live water valleys. Substantial water rights with productive irrigated land.

Good headquarter improvements. Turn-key, including all ranch equipment and cow herd. Great hunting with elk, mule deer, white tail and turkey in the creek bottom and antelope in the open Plains country. $660 per deeded acre.

L BaR Ranch

$21,693,700 | 36,460± Acres | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sandoval County 36,460 all deeded acres of high mountain mesas and wide valley bottoms. These rugged features offer unbelievable views including massive steep protruding volcanic up thrust cones, which tower over the surrounding country side.

Elevations on the ranch vary over 2,000 feet. Well improved with lodge and other structural improvements. Excellent hunting. $595 per acre.

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timBeRLand Ranch & Fishing PRoPeRty

$6,950,000 | 219.2± Acres | Pecos, New Mexico | San Miguel County 219± acres in the high mountains near Santa Fe. Great improvements with approximately 1 mile of both sides of the Pecos River. Considerable restoration has been done on the river to improve the trout habitat. This property offers the most outstanding clear water trout stream in New Mexico. None better. If you are looking for the most desirable, best improved trout fishing property in the state, this is a must see.

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$10,106,550 | 5,463± Acres | Chama, New Mexico | Rio Arribal County 5,463 acres of big timber mountain country. Live mountain streams, log cabin and other improvements. Beautiful top of the mountain ranch with outstanding hunting opportunities. $1,850 per acre.

sP Johnson Ranch

$8,900,000 | 32,560± Acres | Roswell, New Mexico | Chaves & Lincoln Counties Long-term family ownership ranch containing 24,845 deeded acres plus 7,716 acres of state and federal lease. This operating cattle ranch is located 40 miles southwest of Roswell and has a rolling terrain with rocky draws and canyons.

Ranch headquarter improvements are adequate and the property is watered by numerous wells. Large mule deer and barbary sheep. Offered at $358 per deeded acre.

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NEW LISTING! West Clem Ranch, La Paz County, AZ The West Clem Ranch is an Arizona desert ranch with a 108 CYL carrying capacity. Improvements include a 768 sq. ft. recently remodeled home with concrete floor, plastered walls and metal roof. Shipping Corrals with 5 ton livestock scales. The ranch is perimeter fenced with holding traps at the shipping pens. Most of the livestock waters are within a large trap with triggers that can be set at the entrance. The triggers, when set, allow cattle to be held at waters for management reasons. Adverse grazing and emphemeral increases have allowed up to 250 AUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Located 75 miles west of Phoenix and just off of I-10, this ranch has easy access. $575,000

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Message from the Chairman

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ear Producer’s,

It’s been a long-time coming. The NM Beef Council Assessment becomes law on July 16, 2019. As you know, the NM beef community supported the legislation to re-establish the state assessment, which had not been collected since the Federal Beef Checkoff was finalized in 1988.

After thirty years of inflation and a reduction in the NM cattle herd and collections, the industry decided to do something about it. All the major beef organizations supported the legislation.

The new Council Assessment will be collected by the NM Livestock Board in the same transaction as the Federal Beef Checkoff, except the entire $1 Council Assessment remains in New Mexico. The additional resources will allow the NM Beef Council to continue the important work it does to help producer’s increase consumer demand for beef both domestically and internationally, conduct needed research, educate children about beef production, teach the food industry how to prepare and market our products, conduct producer education programs like the Youth Ranch Management Camp, and manage issues that can adversely affect our ability to remain profitable and stay in business.

Please visit our website, www.nmbeef.com and learn more about the important work being done on your behalf. Hit the Ranch/Dairy Farmers tab which will take you to the Council Assessment page for detailed information.

If you have any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to call your NM Beef Council Directors listed in the Bullhorn, or call our office, at (505) 841-9407 and visit with our staff.

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What the Beef Checkoff is doing to drive the demand for beef.

Beef Demand

ЇЇ Final figures in 2018 beef production are expected to be up 2.8 percent from 2017 – the second highest on record after 27.1 billion pounds in 2002 – and are forecast to be up 3.3 percent in 2019. ЇЇ Strong consumer beef demand is expected to continue through 2019, with the USDA predicting consumers in the U.S. will eat 8.9 percent more beef this year than in 2015. ЇЇ Much of beef’s demand is driven by ground beef and loin cuts which are particularly popular with consumers at the grocery store.

Export Growth ЇЇ Beef exports grew 15 percent in 2018, adding more than $320 per head of fed cattle. ЇЇ $8 billion in beef export sales, in 2018, was due in a large part to beef exports into new markets, including Japan, Korea, China – and further expansion into Canada, Mexico and other countries.

Nutrition & Health ЇЇ The checkoff participated in the 2019 NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo in Washington D.C., the nations largest gathering of health and fitness in the U.S., to educate consumers on the nutritional value of beef.

NM Beef Council Chairman, Matt Ferguson, Carrizozo, NM

During the event, Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus, a recurring contestant on the television competition American Ninja Warrior™, was an avid spokesperson for the nutritional benefits of beef in the diet.

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BEEF CHECKOFF cont. from page 61

Innovation ЇЇ The Beef Checkoff recently launched Chuck Knows Beef, an all-thingsbeef personality powered by Google Artificial Intelligence.

Chuck Knows Beef can be found on the web and mobile devices and through smart speakers by Amazon Alexa and Google Home. From recipes to cooking tips to more, Chuck Knows Beef is your go-to guy – or robot – for all the beefy answers.

Chuck can provide all information found on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

supplies play a role in that issue, the Beef Checkoff congregated the 8th annual Antibiotic Symposium in November 2018, attracting nearly 150 stakeholders from the “one health” community including experts from animal health, human health and environmental health.

Presenters included the USDA, CDC, FDA, IBM, PEW, MERCK Animal

Safety ЇЇ On the forefront of the issue of antimicrobial resistance in the human population, and how our food

Health, McDonalds, Tyson, several universities, commodity groups, private companies and more.

Consumer Trust ЇЇ Team BEEF is a Beef Checkoff project aimed at getting the word out about beef’s nutritional benefits by procuring athletes around the country to participate in running and fitness events in the name of BEEF – sparking conversations and beef education.

Presently, there are nearly 40 athletes in the Northeast region alone who act as beef advocates through Team BEEF.

Producer Communications ЇЇ A January 2019 Producer Attitude Survey commissioned by the Beef Checkoff – and conducted and reviewed by a third, independent research firm – annually gauges beef producers’ awareness, overall sentiment and concerns about the program.

■ЇЇThe survey’s key findings include:

• 80 percent of producers say the Beef Checkoff drives demand for beef • 72 percent of producers say they approve of the Beef Checkoff • 68 percent of producers say the Beef Checkoff leads to greater profitability in their own operation

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For more information about your beef checkoff investment visit MyBeefCheckoff.com 2018-2019 DIRECTORS – CHAIRMAN, Matt Ferguson (Producer); VICE-CHAIRMAN, Zita Lopez (Feeder); SECRETARY, Susie Jones (Dairy Producer).

NMBC DIRECTORS: John Heckendorn (Purebred Producer); Jim Hill (Feeder); Kenneth McKenzie (Producer); Tamara Hurt (Producer); Marjorie Lantana (Producer); Dan Bell (Producer)

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR, Bill King (Producer) FEDERATION DIRECTOR,

Matt Ferguson, Chairman

U.S.M.E.F. DIRECTOR, Kenneth McKenzie

For more information contact: New Mexico Beef Council, Dina Chacón-Reitzel, Executive Director 1209 Mountain Rd. Pl. NE, Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87110 505/841-9407 • 505/841-9409 fax • www.nmbeef.com

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COLLECTORS CORNER

by Jim Olson

What’s a Collection Really Worth?

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ollectors collect for a number of reasons. The love of collecting items they find interesting. The thrill of the hunt. Social interaction with other collectors and dealers. Some collectors are nostalgic and want to surround themselves with memories of what they consider to be better times. Knowledge and learning is often a motivator. Some collectors are just “OCD” and want one of everything! LOL! Apart from the reasons listed above, financial security or gain is also often a factor. We hope to sell the items we collect for at least as much (and someday hopefully more) than was paid for them. Kind of like a savings account you can enjoy looking at!

Something we need to understand about selling a collection is how value is determined. First off, when it comes to value, what was originally paid for an item does not matter. Period. It is what items will bring in today’s market that determines the value. However there are different kinds of value.

The highest valuation often put on an item is an appraisal for insurance purposes.

Now, that is not to say folks are trying to “get at” the insurance company or commit fraud in any way. It is just that items valued for insurance purposes are valued as to what it would take to actually replace that particular item, with another just like it, or as close to just like it as possible. This can be hard to do, so the dollar amount needed to actually replace an item is often high. It usually has nothing to do with what similar items may sell for in an open market. So appraised value for insurance purposes is most always above the actual market value.

That brings us now to market value. This is the amount an item will sell for—not the amount needed to replace it. There are

several kinds of valuations within the market however. For example, there is retail, wholesale, jobber, auction and all kinds of variations thereof.

Retail market value is the highest form of market value. It is what a gallery or dealer expects to realize for an item. It is usually not the fastest form of selling however, because the seller is waiting for that certain buyer who is willing to pay top dollar. They don’t come along every day. Of course, everyone wants to realize a retail price for

their item, and it is most often how a perceived value is placed on an item. It is just very rare that collectors get to sell their things for full retail price unless they are very patient and are willing to spend a lot of time and money advertising and looking for “that end user” type of buyer.

That brings us to the next value level.

Wholesale. This is what dealers typically pay for an item when buying it. A general rule is that figure is around half of retail, although it can be more, or less, depending

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on the price range and ease of selling or “jobbers” however. desirability on an item. For example, wholeThe price realized at an auction usually sale on a $10,000 item is probably well over falls somewhere between wholesale and half, but wholesale on a $10 item is proba- retail. More common types of items tend to bly under half. It has to do with the amount fall towards the wholesale end of the specof expenses it takes a dealer to sell that item. trum at auction while, unique items A dealer usually needs to figure at least 20 (especially of great desirability) tend to percent, and sometimes more, for overhead, bring retail and sometimes even more at advertising, labor and other expenses in auction. Sometimes retail pricing is even order to get the item sold. They also need established by competitive bidding on rare to factor in a profit margin for their time and items. Auctions are often a good route for efforts. These factors are taken into account collectors, especially those who have large when a wholesale price is determined. or unique collections. Even after commisWholesale is what a collector often gets for sions, they often realize more than they their items if they sell or consign to a dealer would have if they had sold at wholesale or or gallery. jobber pricing.

Jobber pricing is the next level and has As collectors, how do we put a value on to do with what a wholesaler pays to a man- our items? Good question. We all like to ufacturer or maker. Wholesalers are folks think they are worth more than we paid. We who buy from the source then turn around also like to think that ours is worth at least and sell to dealers. They are middle-men. high retail (or what we see others asking for Jobber pricing is usually about 1/3 of retail, similar items). Everyday, folks come in with although it can also vary depending on items for sale. One of the most common price range and desirability such as what things I hear is, “I saw one just like this was described with wholesale above. online and they are going for ____.” First Jobber pricing is what a collector might off, let me tell you, asking and getting are expect to receive if they are selling to a two different things. Anyone can ask for wholesaler (who then shops the item to whatever they want online. What you need retail sellers). Collectors rarely deal with to look for if you are trying to value your

own items, is things like yours that have actually SOLD and at what price they sold at. Sold items determine current market value. A dealer determines what they are willing to pay from there. Asking a reputable dealer or auction company for assistance in determining a fair value is wise.

They generally have the best feel for what things have been selling for today. Not 10 years ago and not what it will hopefully be worth in another 10—but today.

In the end, what a collection is truly worth is what a willing buyer will pay for it and a willing seller will accept for it.

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Attending this year’s camp were: Catron County: Jake Jump Colfax County: Zoe Salazar Curry County: Layton Allen De Baca County: Arturo Ramirez and Felipe Ramirez Grant County: Randi White and Justin Billings Dona Ana County: Lane Hauser, Marshall Hite, Grady Hodnett and James Robinson McKinley County: Kyle Yazzie Mora County: Daniel Sanchez Otero County: Alejandro Cardiel Rio Arriba County: Andres Chacon, Hallie Vigil Sandoval County: Malia Wilson Sierra County: James Pedroncelli Taos County: Cameron Gonzales, Emily Cordova, Elian Galindo, Odalys Galindo, Sarah Randall and Maria Segura Valencia County: Rhett McCarty and Mateo Olivas Downs, Illinois: Brock Fitzgerald

Lexington Park, Maryland: Georgina Melendez and Sofia Reina On the final day of camp, the five teams presented their ranch management plans before three judges representing the ranching profession.

The 2019 winning team included Andrea Chacon, Emily Cordova, Elian Galindo, Grady Hodnett, Rhett McCarty and Sofia Reina. They will receive champion jackets during the Joint Stockman’s Convention in December in Albuquerque.

The runner-up team consisted of Odalys Galindo, Zoe Salazar, Lane Hauser, James Pedroncelli, Felipe Ramirez and Hallie Vigil.

A “Top Hand” was selected each day by the instructors for showing exceptional interest in the topics. Recipients were Justin Billings for Beef Day, Emily Cordova for Marketing Day, Cameron Gonzales for Wildlife Day, and Jake Jump for Natural Resource Day. Receiving “Top Hand” runner up honors were Brock Fitzgerald, Grady Hodnett, Mateo Olivas, Arturo Ramirez, Felipe Ramirez, and Malia Wilson. ЇЇ

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“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 E x te nsi o n ag e nt s an d members of the ranching industry has provided an opportunity for the youth to learn about the many aspects of ranching.”

College-level, hands-on curriculum provided the campers with information about how to develop a ranch management plan for a scenario similar to the host ranch. New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp 2019 participants are: Front Row: Brock Fitzgerald, Justin Billings, Felipe “What we are finding from Ramirez, Arturo Ramirez Second Row: Sofie Reina, Georgina Melendez, Emily Cordova, Hallie Vigil, Layton Allen, Malia Wilson. the more than 180 youths who Third Row: Sarah Randall, Odalys Galindo, Zoe Salazar, Randi White, Maria Segura Fourth Row: Jake Jump, Grady Hodnett, have participated in past ranch James Robinson, Mateo Olivas, Rhett McCarty, Elian Galindo. Back Row: Daniel Sanchez, Kyle Yazzie, Andres Chacon, Cameron

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Lawmakers float carbon tax bills

by Nick Sobczyk, E&E News reporter

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group of Democrats introduced another carbon fee-and-dividend bill amid a flurry of recent activity on the issue on Capitol Hill.

Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced the “Climate

Action Rebate Act,” which aims to reduce greenhouse gas pollution 55 percent over 2017 levels by 2030. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced a companion in the House.

Also, Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) is planning to float his own $30-per-ton tax on carbon, with revenues used to slash payroll taxes (Climatewire, July 24).

Rooney and Coons have endorsed various other carbon pricing proposals in the past, but their two new bills underscore the strategy for carbon pricing backers — to put as many proposals on the table as possible and see where Republicans

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Coons said he’s still looking for a Republican co-sponsor in the Senate and plans to introduce an amended version of the legislation if he finds one.

He’s also been shopping for a GOP partner to reintroduce the Senate version of the “Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act,” H.R. 763, the bipartisan legislation Rooney and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) have sponsored in the House with backing from Citizens’ Climate Lobby and other centrist advocacy organizations.

“Long-term, part of what we’re doing here is putting out ideas and then seeing what the response is,” Coons told reporters.

The new legislation would put a fee on emissions starting at $15 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent, rising by $15 annually, or more if emissions reduction targets aren’t hit.

Most of the revenue — 70 percent — would be distributed as a monthly dividend to households making less than $150,000 a year, while the remainder would be invested in developing clean energy technology and in infrastructure, including the Highway Trust Fund.

That’s in contrast to the “Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act,” which would distribute all net revenues to the public.

Coons’ most recent bill also includes a border adjustment, an effort to prevent energy-intensive U.S. producers from facing additional competition from overseas companies.

But unlike other carbon pricing proposals, it does not touch Clean Air Act greenhouse gas regulations, often a point of contention on the climate policy world.

Other proposals, including the bipartisan bill in the House, would suspend regulatory authority in exchange for the carbon fee, or, in some cases, nix greenhouse gas regulations altogether.

Coons acknowledged that the Clean Air Act likely would have to be on the table if he wants Republicans to jump on board.

“I recognize that some sort of consideration of a temporary suspension or a conditional suspension is part of conversations with Republicans,” he said. “But this is a bill that is my ideal bill, and in order to get to a bipartisan bill, there’s a number of things that might have to change.”

Separately, Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to allow people to invest in Clean Energy Victory Bonds.

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griculture industry representatives recently united to launch the newest educational program targeted at state policy influencers in an effort to build relationships and provide a better understanding of the political challenges facing New Mexico’s ranchers and farmers. Twenty students were selected for the inaugural Agriculture Ambassador program, specifically targeting representatives of state government, outside industries, lobbyist, media, and elected officials. Courses included four evening classes, sometimes going well into the night, to discuss topics including economic impacts, natural resources conservation, technology and future challenges and opportunities.

“I consider myself an advocate for farmers and ranchers, but this experience now allows me to identify exactly what they need of me as a law maker, allowing me to be a louder and stronger voice for them in Santa Fe.” – State Rep., Kelly Fajardo Highlights of classroom presentations included producer perspective discussions that allowed students to connect directly to farmers and ranchers addressing needs and challenges specific to their operation.

One such producer, Dee Wear, a rancher and outfitter from Sierra County, reminded participants he strives to develop new conservation practices and the art of regenerative grazing. He raises and utilizes cattle as a tool to manage and improve the ecosystem explaining the value cattle bring to his mission of maintaining a healthy balance of the lands he tends.

For the final educational presentation, students moved out of the classroom where over 30 producer volunteers arrived to lend a hand and share their stories during a ranch tour hosted by New Mexico Cattle Growers at Bill King Ranch.

The King Family generously opened their gates for the half-day tour which included several rotational stops educating Ambassadors on water and irrigation needs, equipment and labor needs, beef genetics and trade, and FFA and 4-H animal projects.

Located a short drive from Albuquerque, King Ranch was an ideal location to host such an event. Immediately following the four-hour ranch tour, students and volunteers gathered for New Mexico’s favorite meal, Green Chile Cheeseburgers while keynote speaker Matt Rush provided a

motivation and energizing m ess a g e. T h e graduation ceremony concluded with the pinning of the inaugural class of Agriculture Ambassadors

by New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte.

Sisto Abeyta, a familiar face in 2019 Ag Ambassador Class along with sponsors for the inaugural program Santa Fe and Political Advisor to several prominent Democrat direct on the ground resources for informaSenators, complimented the hands-on tour, tion regarding agriculture policy. The “Classroom learning provided valuable infor- overwhelming success of this pilot program mation, but allowing us to put boots on the left us with the initial reaction to double the ground and eyes on the field, provided a size of the program next year. To nominate better understanding of exactly what pro- candidates for the 2020 Agriculture Ambasducers face every day.” sador Program or for more information, The overwhelming success of the pilot please contact Crystal@NMagriculture.org.

“The New Mexico Agriculture Ambassador program provided the assurance needed to know the efforts were well worth the program brings together individuals from investment of time and resources. With diverse backgrounds and areas of the state, to minor changes, the Agriculture Ambassa- learn about our states most precious ecodor Program will return next year, and likely nomic driver—agriculture. Within the for many more, allowing our industry to month-long program, ambassadors leave recruit, educate and empower representa- with a better sense and understanding of tives that influence our legislators, issues facing the industry, and provides the educators, and state government decision network, the tools, and the knowledge to be makers. We aim to build a strong network ready to advocate beside our local farmers among lobbyists within other industries to and ranchers.” better identify areas of common interest – Abenicio Baldonado and strengthen relationships with governPublic Education Department ment leadership providing them with a

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BOOK REVIEW

“What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat”

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new book, What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat, looks at what the Bible has to say about using and eating animals from several different perspectives. The book, edited by Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Wes Jamison, PhD and Paul Copan, PhD, tackles topics including the challenges to Christian meat-eating, human exceptionalism and humanity’s dominion over other living creatures.

“Over the past decade, a growing number of misleading messages about modern animal agriculture have been presented by animal rights activist groups to church and religious leaders or in religious forums, under the guise of religion and compassion,” said Kay Johnson Smith, president and CEO of Animal Agriculture Alliance, which helped fund the production of the book.

What Would Jesus Really Eat? will help arm farmers and ranchers and others in the animal agriculture industry with the information they need to have informed conversations about the complex subject of religion and eating meat. You’ll be better prepared to push back against activist claims after reading this book.”

In addition to chapters from Drs. Jamison and Copan, the book includes chapters from five different authors with unique perspectives and expertise in theology: Tom St. Antoine, PhD, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Timothy Hsiao, PhD, Grantham University; Walter Kaiser, PhD, evangelical Old Testament scholar and Randy Spronk, a Minnesota hog farmer.

“This book reminds us that we have the blessing to eat meat with joy and thankfulness,” said Dr. Jamison.

Copies of the book can be purchased from the Alliance for $15 plus shipping and handling. Bulk order discounts are available for quantities from 25-99 ($13 per copy plus shipping and handling) and 100+ ($10 per copy plus shipping and handling).

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THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE

by Baxter Black, BaxterBlack.com

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hen one of my cowboy friends tells me he’s getting married, my first question is “Does she have a job?”

This particular wedding took place in the pines of Arizona. I thought that I would

There’s two things a cowboy’s afraid of: Bein’ stranded afoot and a decent woman.

I went to a cowboy wedding recently where the bridegroom had found him a decent woman. This was not yer normal “walk down the aisle, kiss the bride” kind of wedding. This was the merger of two Arizona ranching families complete with rings made outta barb wire, a fiddle playin’ never again see such a group of ill prepared “Here Comes the Bride”, and mosquitoes. misfits as these groomsmen, then came the The families had worked for weeks 2020 lineup running for President. But what- gettin’ everything ready. Three days before ever magic took place, it must have worked, the main event they set a big tent up in the they’re still married and she’s still got a job. meadow for the reception and dance. Up came a big storm and blew down the tent.

They said when it blew down it looked like a fat lady settin’ on a roll-away bed.

The bridesmaids all looked beautiful in their long dresses. The groomsmen, however, presented a different picture.

Putting a suit coat on some of those cowboys was like puttin’ croutons on a cow pie. The sisters had made them all gray suit coats and bandanas. Weddings seem to make cowboys uncomfortable. These fellers looked like they were still hanging in the closet – paralyzed!

Sales Close Part of their condition could be November 15, 2019 attributed to the 48-hour bachelor party which preceded the knot tyin’! The groom Coverage Starts was maneuvered around on the wedding January 1, 2020 day like a NASA moonwalker. Sleep had not been allowed and, with the bride’s permission, his blood alcohol level was just below Extremely Flammable.

The appointed hour arrived. The priest got up and explained that this was not a normal Catholic wedding (he was wearing a sport shirt and jogging shoes) but it would be legal just the same. Everybody, and there was a bunch of them, got seated in this pretty little cove complete with a lagoon in the background. It was like God had made this spot just for the wedding.

It rained a little but no one cared. The bride was lovely. She stood out like a penguin in an asphalt parking lot. The priest asked Dad who gives this woman in matrimony. He replied, “Her mother and I and the Valley Bank.” When it came time to kiss and seal the vows the bride and groom spit out their chew and laid to it.

At the bride’s request we played “Walkin’ the Dog” as the wedding party marched out. It was fitting, I guess, ‘cause Billy’s ol’ dog Bronc caught the bouquet.

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Attorney General Hector Balderas asked the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico to issue a preliminary injunction that would force Air Force officials to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in groundwater and soil at Cannon and Holloman Air Force bases.

PFAS refers to a group of man-made chemicals widely used in cookware, firefighting foam and other materials.

Exposure to some forms of PFAS has been linked to cancer, thyroid problems and other ailments. The Air Force uses firefighting foam that contains PFAS in training activities.

New Mexico sued the Air Force earlier this year, alleging improper disposal of hazardous waste and failure to address contamination at bases in the state. The state is asking the court to mandate action now.

“The State does not yet know the full measure of present PFAS exposure levels in residents on and near the Bases or in the nearby environment, but does know that the Defendants’ pollution constitutes an actionable imminent and substantial endangerm e n t u n d e r [t h e R e s o u r c e Conservation and Recovery Act] and the [Hazardous Waste Act],” today’s request said. “Ongoing exposures to these toxic chemicals will pose increasingly signif icant harms to environmental and public health.”

An injunction would require the Air Force to hand over documents about the extent of PFAS contamination to the state, conduct additional research on the two bases, and provide drinking water and optional blood tests for potentially affected individuals.

The Air Force does not comment on pending litigation.

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Farm Credit of NM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Finca del Rio Ranch, LLC . . . . . . . . . 18 Five States Livestock Auction, . . . . . 39 Flying W Diamond Ranch . . . . . . . . 77 Foundation Beefmasters . . . . . . 31, 48 Freeman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 63 Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . . . . . . . . .48 Grau Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 68 Hales Angus Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Hargrove Ranch Insurance . . . . . . . .70 Harrison Quarter Horses . . . . . . . 21, 52 Hartzog Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . 50, 79 Headquarters West /Sam Hubbell . . .57 Henard Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hi-Pro Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . 25 Hutchison Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Isa Beefmasters . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 49 JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 22, 53 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equip 52 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . . . . . . .51 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . . .49 Lazy Way Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Lewis USA Cattle Oiler . . . . . . . . . . .69 Livestock Nutrition Center . . . . . . . .73 Lone Mountain Cattle . . . . . . . . . . .71 Major Ranch Realty . . . . . . . . . . 53, 54 Manford Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Manzano Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Matlock & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . 72

McPherson Heifer Bulls . . . . . . . . . .49 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 52 Michelet Homestead Realty . . . . . . .55 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . . . 55, 58, 59 Monfette Construction Co. . . . . . 22, 52 Mossy Oak Properties . . . . . . . . . . .55 Multimin USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . .54 NM Cattle Growers Insurance . . . . . .33 NM Federal Lands Council . . . . . . . .46 NM Oil & Gas Association . . . . . . . . .76 NM Premier Ranch Properties . . . . . .57 NM Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 NM Purina Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22, 64 NM Wool Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Olson Land and Cattle . . . . . . . . . . 49 O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Perez Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . .48 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . 36 Punchy Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 28 RanchWay Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 D.J. Reveal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment. . . . 52 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Robertson Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply . . . 47 Roswell Livestock Auction . . . . . . . .26 Running Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . .51 James Sammons III . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Sandia Trailer Sales & Service . . . 22, 52 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . 55 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

6666 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Southwest Red Angus Association . . . 48 Spike S Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Stallard Real Estate Services . . . . . . .53 Stockmen’s Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . .55 T & S Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . 78 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Tequesquite Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . 55 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Thompson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 3C Cattle Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 50 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .43 United Country Farm . . . . . . . . . . .54 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Walker Martin Ranch Sales . . . . . . . .55 Brinks Brangus / Westall Ranch, . . . 6, 51 Western Trading Post (Olson) . . . . . .44 Westwater Resources . . . . . . . . . . .53 Westway Feed Products, LLC . . . . . . 65 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . . . . . . . . 37, 52 Zia Trust, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Zinpro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 38

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EMERY WELDING · Clayton, NM · 575/374-2723 ROSWELL LIVESTOCK & FARM SUPPLY · Roswell, NM · 575/622-9164 CORTESE FEED & SUPPLY · Ft. Sumner, NM · 575/355-2271 BELL TRAILER PLEX · Amarillo, TX · 806/622-2992 RANDY STALLS · McLean, TX · 806/681-4534 STOCKMEN’S FEED BUNK, INC. · Dalhart, TX · 806/249-5602 / Boise City, OK · 580/544-2460 DICKINSON IMPLEMENT · 1301 E Route 66 Blvd, 575/461-2740 / Tucumcari, NM 88401

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All feeders will feed in piles or steady trail feed, whichever you choose. You set the feeder to put out the number of pounds of feed per pile you want.

Counter inside truck counts feed for you.

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Serving Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma-Quality Angus Cattle since 1951

Cattle to Build a Future With

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• Delivery available • Large sire groups • Two’s = Work Ready • Truck or trailer loads • Call any time • Customer friendly- service oriented Roy Hartzog – 806-225-7230 cell | Trudy Hartzog – 806-470-2508 cell | Ranch – 806-825-2711 | email arlo22@wtrt.net

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