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32nd Annual

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Females sell at 11am — Bulls sell at 1pm—Horses sell immediately after the bulls

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

DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message

by Loren Patterson

Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association

12 Just the Facts ... and Then Some

Email: nmwgi@nmagriculture.org 2231 Rio Grande NW, P.O. Box 7517, Albu­­quer­que, NM 87194 505-247-0584, Fax: 505-842-1766 Pres­i­dent, Loren Patterson n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584 President, James Duffy

by Don Bullis

46 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING

50 Food & Fodder

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

by Deanna Dickinson McCall

52 View From the Backside

by Barry Denton

54 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

by Frank DuBois

64 Collectors Corner

by Jim Olson

PRODUCTION 72 77 83 85 88 98

Production Coordinator: Carol Pendleton Editorial & Advertising Design: Kristy Hinds

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

In Memoriam Beef It’s What’s for Dinner Recipe Marketplace Seedstock Guide Real Estate Guide In the Arena

by Sage Faulkner

New Mexico Stockman

104 Advertisers’ Index

(USPS 381-580) is published monthly by Caren Cowan, 2231 Rio Grande, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2529 Subscription price: 1 year - $30 / 2 years - $40 Single issue price $10, Directory price $30 Subscriptions are non-refundable POSTMASTER: Send address changes to New Mexico Stockman, P.O. Box 7127, Albuquer­que, NM 87194. Periodicals Postage paid at Albuquerque, New Mexico, and additional mailing offices. Copyright© 2015 by New Mexico Stockman. Material may not be used without permission of the publisher. Deadline for editorial and advertising copy, changes and cancellations is the 10th of the month preceding publication. Advertising rates on request.

FEATURES 13 Salazar Honored by New Mexico Federal Lands Council 18 Black Walnut Cattle Farm Named American Gelbvieh Association 2022 Breeder of the Year 20 Underwood Joins American Gelbvieh Association 20 Landowner Hunting (EPLUS) in New Mexico Explained

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24 NMSU to Co-Host Southwest Beef Symposium February 8 & 9 in Lubbock 26 Report: EPA Quadruples its Carbon “Social Cost” Claim

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 33 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 36 News Update: Wolves & Coyotes, Livestock Haulers, Lamb 42 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

by Travis Driscoll, Beaverhead Ranch Group

Gelbvieh Feature

by Bob Unruh, WND News

28 Governor Abbott Calls for Investigation of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings 30 Cobank Forecasts Mild US Recession, Protein Slowdown

by Susan Kelly, meatingplace.com

35 NMDA to Hold Specialty Crop Grant Workshops in January 38 New Mexico Water Use Beyond Drought

by Gail Goodman, EdD.

44 No, America Does Not Owe the World Climate “Reparations”

by Stephen Moore, heartlanddailynews.com

45 EPA Holding January Hearings Pushing for More Energy Regulations

by John Block, Pinon Post

47 Inflation’s Impacts on Meat Industry Expansion

by Peter Thomas Ricci, meatingplace.com

48 Range Improvement Annual Meeting Award

by Jerry Schickedanz

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Three New Mexico Artists Receive Rounders Award 2023 Cattleman of the Year 2022 King Service Award 2022 Green From the Ground Up Ward NMCGA Ayudando Siempre Alli Award 2022 Inspector of the Year Award Westerman Blasts USFS for Pushing Electric Vehicle Transition

by Thomas Catenacci | Fox News

78 Google’s Carbon-Free Energy Compact Source: Protect the Harvest

82 “Proforestation” Separates People from Forest

by Nick Smith, Healthy Forest Healthy Communities

103 46th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo 2022 103 Cowboy New Year’s Resolutions

by Bob Welch, courtesy Working Ranch Cowboys Association

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Loren Patterson NMCGA President

Loren Patterson President Corona Bronson Corn President-Elect Roswell Dave Kenneke NW Vice President Cimarron Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr SW Vice President Datil Joe Culbertson Vice President at Large Amistad Shacey Sullivan Secretary / Treasurer Peralta Randell Major Immediate Past President Magadalena Tom Sidwell Past President Quay

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A Renewed Spirit!

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hat is what it takes to be involved in Agriculture year in and year out.

What is great about ranching here in New Mexico is that opportunities to revive your soul and renew your spirit come fairly regular. We experience it when we see those new born calves, the first shoots of green in the grass, thunderheads lighting up the evening skies, big fat calves following their mothers into the shipping pens, or that group of replacement heifers you picked to carry forward the future of the ranch.

My spirit was also renewed at the Joint Stockmen’s Convention. I witnessed some great presentations, visited with people I haven’t seen in a couple of years, welcomed new friends and legislators to our group, and heard the giggles and laughs of our replacements running up and down the hallways. I appreciate the support and dedication of so many this year.

To tell you of all the challenges we faced in this letter would be redundant from all the letters over the year. We have had some wins, some losses and a few draws. What has been the greatest achievement is the team we have in the office going into the New Year! I’m excited to see how they will perform and know the representation we have across the state is filled with the same spoken integrity our members expect.

Heidi Humphries, our Membership Committee Chair, challenged each one of us to bring one new member to New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association. Imagine the world of difference we could make if we brought more people together in our communities, conventions and conversations. I hope that as you make your New Year’s resolutions, this one challenge will be among them. We all know a person or family that should be members. Hand them a membership form or email them a link to our website. I know of no other organization in the state with the representation we give our members. If you know of someone, call your regional Vice Presidents and we will call them. Let’s move forward into the New Year with new members and new enthusiasm to reach this goal!

One of the greatest parts of the Joint Stockmen’s Convention is the opportunity to say thank you to the sponsors that support our Association. From the Legacy Awards Dinner to the raffle and all the booths in our trade show, thank you to all of our sponsors and allied members. We know we are all in this together and the support you show our members is overwhelming. We appreciate the contributions! Just as a reminder, our Allied Members are not immune to Heidi’s challenge! Please bring new members to our association because we represent those businesses, families and services that make up this ranching community also!

Lastly, I want to say thank you to the members, Board of Directors and Past Presidents that have supported me over the last year. I have experienced many things I would have never otherwise had the opportunity to without this position.

I can honestly say that our Association makes a difference to people! There isn’t a week that goes by that I haven’t received a letter, email or “Thank You” call expressing the difference we have made for someone; whether that be through loads of hay sent to burn scarred areas, assistance with burned infrastructure, calls and mediation to State Agencies on behalf of a producer, or sometimes letting someone know we care when a tragedy befalls on them. I have seen first-hand the difference New Mexico Cattle Growers has made. Thank you for the opportunity to be President.

Pray your neighbor gets rain… then talk to them about our Association,

Loren N. Patterson

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

Still Time to Stop the Slaughter

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omments are due on January 9, 2023 on the proposal for the US Forest Service and USDA Wildlife Service to use aerial snipers to gun down feral livestock in the Gila Wilderness.

See the New Mexico Stockman Facebook page or email caren@aaalivestock for draft comments

Comments should include: 1. Name, address, phone number, and organization represented, if any;

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2. Title of the project “Gila Wilderness Livestock Removal” on which the comment is being submitted; and 3. Specific facts and supporting information for the responsible official to consider.

Commenter names, addresses, and email addresses will become part of the public record.

Written comments may be delivered in person or by mail to: Gila National Forest, Attn: Planning Program 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City NM 88061.

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Comments may also be submitted by email to: comments-southwesterngila@usda.gov. For additional information, contact the Forest Service at (575)388-8201.

This situation has more to do with politics than it does livestock.

Then there is keeping warm and cooking For most Americans natural gas is a clean and affordable fuel they use to cook, heat their water, and provide warmth in the winter. Millions of Americans appreciate its benefits, even if they don’t think about them very often, according to Paul Guessing, the Rio Grande Foundation.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich wants to eliminate it. He wrote in the New York Times that “working to electrify our vehicles, homes and businesses is a critical part of ach ie v i ng economy-w ide net-z ero emissions.”

Of course the electricity for this zero emissions must come from wind and solar.

With nationwide blackouts this winter, it is clear that this option is not ready for prime time.

And, no one is talking about the cost of green energy. Utility prices are already sky high. The shame is it is the poor that suffer the worst consequences of this rush to renewable.

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Salazar Honored by NM Federal Lands Council

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arlos Salazar was born into a ranching family that goes back to his ancestors that homesteaded in the Canones area.

The family started with sheep then transitioned to cattle over time. Carlos is actively involved in the family ranch as well as his own.

Carlos has always had a passion and fight for the rights of ranchers. His work to keep ranchers on federal and state trust lands goes back at least 30 years.

One notable action on his part came in 2002 when he and a group of ranchers headed to Washington, D.C. after the US Forest Service (USFS) attempted to remove all the livestock off the Santa Fe National Forest over the 4th of July.

With the help of Senator Domenici the crisis was averted. The New Mexico State University Range Improvement Task Force was called in to monitor the Forest. In the end only a few allotments required destocking.

The entire Salazar family came off the mountain to be present for the Bud’s Contract Award presentation.

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Carlos is a tireless leader serving on numerous boards and associations. He is currently president of the Northern New Mexico Stockman’s Association, president of the Acequia de Rio Chama, secretary of the Rio Chama Acequia Association, vice president of the New Mexico Federal Lands Council (NMFLC), has served on New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Board of Directors and as co-chairman of committees. Carlos is also active in his church functions.

He served in the U.S. Army, then attended NMSU, graduating with an Animal and Range Science Degree. Carlos worked for 30 years with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, serving in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation and then in Espanola with the eight Northern Pueblos.

Carlos has been married to his bride Rita for 47 years. They have two sons, Benjamin, wife Cathy; and Carlos, wife Tracie; and are blessed 11 grandchildren.

The Bud’s Contract Award was presented to Carlos by Mike Casabonne and Bebo Lee. The Award is presented in honor of Bud Eppers, the Roswell area rancher who became involved in federal lands grazing issues when a Bureau of Land Management district manager began to tell him how to

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run his ranch.

Bud’s knowledge and commitment led him to representing ranchers in Santa Fe and Washington, D.C. He became a national authority and leader on natural resource and property rights issues.

Bud intended to present the award, a bronze handshake, to someone who was a friend of ranching. He wasn’t able to get it done before the Lord took him.

The NMFLC decided to make the award an annual presentation in honor of Bud’s memory. Jimmy Bason came up with the name.

The award has been presented to numerou s cha mpions of feder a l la nd s ranching.

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JINGLE JANGLE

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0 22 was a year full of revived energy, learning from each other and gaining ground. The officer team was strengthened with your encouragement and guidance.

Our Annual Meeting was one of the best we have had in a long time.

It was well attended and our Past Presidents Reception was a huge success. Joan Kincaid wrote a beautiful installation for our incoming officers. We were deeply honored by her words. Thank you to all who came.

I want to also say a huge thank you to Farmers Business Network and Casey Spradley for sponsoring our breakfast meeting.

And to NMCGA for partnering with us on the hotel and conference room.

We have two District Workshops planned and dates set so be watching for an announcement soon. 2023 is going to be a great year and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon!

– Vonda Frost, NMCB President

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Powderhorn Cattlewomen met at the Daily Grind restaurant, Ft. Sumner for

Christmas party. The group had a great time coined during the Reagan-era, updated to with sweet friends and wonderful food! accommodate limits the Supreme Court has Christmas cards were sent to friends unable placed on federal jurisdiction during the to attend monthly. Instead of exchanging intervening 36 years. gifts, those attending brought items to send The latest definition is an effort by the to the Hartly House for abused women and Biden administration to find a “durable” they will be delivered this week. January solution for protecting wetlands and streams meeting will be announced by email. Happy — an issue that has been hotly debated since New Year ! – Joan Key, secretary the Clean Water Act’s passage in 1972.

New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all Through the years, the question has trigwho have submitted their news to Jingle gered regulatory back-and-forth, intense Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newslet- lobbying, and legal and political brawls ters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 among developers and agricultural and enviFoxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: ronmental groups. janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every EPA water chief Radhika Fox said the month. rule’s link to regulations dating back to the 1980s would be familiar to those seeking Clean Water Act permits.

“It’s grounded in our longstanding authority provided by Congress, and we really learned from the 45 years of implementation as we developed this final rule so [it] balances the needs for clean water protections

by Ariel Wittenberg, Hannah Northey E & E News with the needs of all water users,” she said in he Biden administration has finalized an interview. “I think we found that middle its definition of which wetlands and ground and that place with this rule.” waterways are protected by the Clean Still, water policy observers and advoWater Act. cates anticipate a legal backlash from farmers, The rule from EPA and the Army Corps developers and businesses that will argue the of Engineers largely revives a definition of regulation is inconsistent with the Clean “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, Water Act.

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WOTUS Rule Revives Decades-old Protections

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Black Walnut Cattle Farm Named American Gelbvieh Association 2022 Breeder of the Year

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lack Walnut Cattle Farm is the recipient of this year’s Breeder of the Year award. The honor was presented to the Morris family at the AGA National Convention in December 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Black Walnut Cattle Farm is located in Batesville, Mississippi, and is owned and operated by Jason and his wife, Susan, along with their children, Sadie, Owen, Edye and Weston.

The Morris family has been very active members of the AGA since 2014. Their daughter, Sadie, currently serves on the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors.

The Morris family is a key component in the Mississippi Gelbvieh Association and was very instrumental in the success of the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic.

The family is great advocates for youth in agriculture, supporting FFA, the AGJA, and area livestock shows in Mississippi.

A purchase of Balancer® bulls and a show heifer for their daughter, Sadie, began the AGA journey for the Morris family. The family started purchasing more Balancer heifers to grow their herd and start selling bulls to other producers. The family strongly

focuses on EPDs in their animals along with their phenotypes and production outputs.

The production of their cattle must line up with the EPDs to The American Gelbvieh Association named Black Walnut Cattle Farm, Batesville, stay successful.

Mississippi, the AGA Breeder of the Year for 2022. Pictured above (left to right): “Working with Owen, Susan, Weston, Jason, Sadie, and Edye Morris. several progressive breeders has allowed us to bring proven genetics into our herd and great group of people to be associated with help us focus on the goal and speed up the and a great organization to raise your kids process of raising good Gelbvieh and Bal- i n wh i le g iv i ng t hem leadersh ip ancer cattle that will work in the south,” experience.” explained Jason Morris.

Black Walnut Cattle Farm is a family affair. The kids spend the summers working with show cattle in the barn, Susan maintains the paperwork of the cattle, and Jason, PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE KICKOFF along with his dad, works through the operSATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 ation management of keeping the farm moving forward.

“Gelbvieh is a great breed and a great association to be involved in,” said Morris. “It’s very family-oriented with a lot of focus on family and kids. The kids are our future and will be in the AGA for years to come. It’s a WILKINSON GELBVIEH RANCH

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Underwood Joins American Gelbvieh Association

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Underwood to the AGA staff as the Communications Coordinator. In her role, Underwood will lead the communication efforts of the association, serve as editor and assist with advertising for the AGA’s monthly publications, and assist the marketing team in developing a national advertising campaign.

“Megan is a very talented young professional and has a wide range of skills in the field of agricultural communications,” says Megan Slater, AGA executive director.

“We are excited to have her joining the AGA team and helping us grow the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message.”

Underwood was raised on her family’s Hereford seedstock operation in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and spent her summers showing cattle at the state and national levels. She received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry with a minor in Mass Communications and Journalism and a Professional Strategic Selling certificate from Kansas State University.

She served as a College of Agriculture Ambassador, was a member of the 2020 National Western and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Meat Judging teams, and was recognized as the 2018-2019 Block and Bridle Rookie of the Year. She graduated from Kansas State University on December 9th with her master’s degree in Agricu ltura l Education and Communication.

Her research focused on the uses and gratifications of beef cattle breed association magazines for United States beef cattle producers. She brings experience from her internships with many industry-leading beef organizations and breed associations.

“Having grown up in the beef industry, I knew I wanted a career that allowed me to focus on advancing the industry through communicating with innovative beef producers. I am excited to join the AGA and tell the Gelbvieh and Balancer story through print and digital communication platforms,” said Underwood. “I look forward to meeting AGA members and enhancing the AGA communication efforts.”

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Landowner Hunting (EPLUS) in New Mexico Explained

agement is highly focused and private-land elk permits are issued to landowners through an acreage-based scoring formula, taking in consideration the quality of the local herd, the feed, cover and water available to the elk on that property.

The Department issues private-land elk authorizations to eligible landowners in the

by Travis Driscoll, Beaverhead Ranch Group Primary and Special Management Zones ew Mexico’s hunting opportunities are through the EPLUS program. These authoas abundant and diverse as its terrain rizations can be bartered, sold, or traded to and habitat. Throughout the vast land- hunters. An authorization code is then used scapes you will find big game hunts for by hunters to buy a private-land elk license. trophy bull elk, mule deer, pronghorn and These authorizations can be set as Ranch more exotic species including ibex, oryx, and Only (valid only on private land) or UnitBarbary sheep. Elk hunting here is consid- Wide (ability to hunt public lands within the ered world-class with many bull elk unit). Unit-wide authorizations are not availharvested each year in the upper 300” and able in GMUs (elk hunting units) 4 and 5A; lower 400” classes. ranches in these units may only receive It’s this diversity of game combined with ranch-only authorizations. If a landowner breathtaking landscapes and friendly cost of chooses to apply for unit-wide authorizaownership that make owning New Mexico tions, then he/she is obligated to let the hunting ranches attractive to so many savvy public hunt their private lands in exchange. hunters and landowners.

The total number and type of authorizaOverview: tions available to landowners that are within Here we are going to focus on how the the boundaries of a Primary Management New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Zone is determined by the percentage of (NMDGF) regulates elk hunting and private public land to private land. land elk authorizations (or permits). Private Once the number of authorizations availland permits for other large game species are able to private lands in a unit is determined, oftentimes related to the guidelines of the elk ranches will receive individual authorizapermits but there are units within the state tions based on the percentage of the private where rules for mule deer, antelope and other land that ranch has within the unit. For big game are more independent. example, if a ranch comprises 10 percent of EPLUS is the system utilized by NMDGF the private land in the unit, it will receive and is an acronym for Elk Private Lands Use approximately 10 percent of the authorizaSystem. The EPLUS program was created as tions available. Ranches able to receive at a means of compensation to landowners in least one whole authorization through this recognition of the stresses and damage that formula are considered Base Ranches. elk can present to infrastructure and native Small Contributing Ranches within feeds. The system leverages important ben- Primary Zones: efits that private lands make to the elk When a property within a Primary Zone populations and hunting opportunities in is not large enough to receive at least one New Mexico. The program gives hunters and whole authorization through the formula, it landowners a way to work together to effec- is considered a Small Contributing Ranch tively manage and hunt elk on private lands. (SCR). SCRs compete for authorizations in a “Through EPLUS the New Mexico Depart- random draw weighted on the ranch’s ranch ment of Game and Fish distributes a portion score. of the State’s elk hunting opportunity to The number of authorizations available qualifying private landowners. Landowners to landowners in these zones is subject to receive private-land elk authorizations from change. Landowners cannot be guaranteed the Department which can be used by a specific number of authorizations per year. hunters to buy private-land elk licenses” The acreage based formula used to issue according to NMDGF. authorizations is described in detail in the How EPLUS Works: EPLUS rule (19.30.5 NMAC).

The NMDGF, through years of study and Secondary Zone: In these zones NMDGF data, has created three different types of has no specific elk management goals set and management zones for elk within the state licenses are available over-the-counter for – Primary Zones, Secondary Zones and private land in unlimited numbers. PriSpecial Management Zones. vate-land elk licenses in these zones are Primary Zone: In these zones elk man- available by means of a Ranch Code received

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from a landowner who is registered through the EPLUS program. These authorizations can be bartered, sold, or traded to hunters.

Secondary Zone authorizations are ranch only permits.

Special Management Zone: In these zones, private-land elk authorizations are issued to private landowners by the department on a ranch-by-ranch basis. In these cases the landowner has the opportunity to request the number of permits that he or she feels like the property can support and negotiate final authorization numbers with NMDGF. In Special Management zones, the authorizations are ranch only, meaning that the animals can only be hunted on private land or, with permission of another landowner, on another private property.

Landowner authorizations in these zones cannot be used as unit wide tags for hunting on public lands.

The NMDGF website states “Landowners wishing to participate in the EPLUS program must fill out the correct application and adhere to any related application deadlines.

Properties which qualify for the EPLUS program and receive private-land elk authorizations may use, sell, barter or trade the elk authorizations to hunters. An elk authorization is then used by the hunter to purchase a private-land elk license.”

The Process: When a buyer purchases an EPLUS-eligible property in New Mexico there is a simple process for registering for the system. Since the state is divided into three elk management zones, t he appl icat ion a nd qualifications will differ for landowners depending upon which management zone their ranch is located. So, step one in the process is to understand which one your property is located. An interactive map of the Management zones can be found at https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/ maps/eplus/. Step two will be to fill and submit the appropriate application for your property, based on the zone it is located in.

Primary Zone – The Primary Zone application period runs from September through January 5 each year. If the Department determines that a property does not qualify to participate in the program, the landowner will be notified.

Non-qualifying landowners have the right to request a review of the NMGF’s decision. Qualifying ranches will be included in the authorization allocation process for the license year in which they applied. Authorizations in the Primary Zone are typically issued in late May. Most properties we see within a Primary

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Zone have already been enrolled in EPLUS if they are eligible. It is important to know and verify what a property has received from EPLUS historically if you are interested in owning the land for the purposes of hunting.

NMGF will not guarantee the same number of permits to a new landowner that the previous owner has benefited from, but in our experience the transitions from one owner to the next have provided consistent results for landowner authorizations.

If you are considering a property within a Primary Zone that is not currently in EPLUS, and you are wanting the land for the purpose of hunting, we strongly urge you to

perform thorough due diligence before purchasing the land. For buyers working with Beaverhead Ranch Group, this is a process in which we can assist.

Secondary Zone – Landowners in a Secondary Zone can enter the EPLUS system at any time of the year, there is no set application period or deadline to submit applications for the Secondary Zone.

First step is to create a Customer Account through the Department’s Online Licensing System and obtain a Customer Identification Number (CIN). The CIN is required in the application and allows the Department to link your Ranch to your Online Account

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where your Secondary Management Zone Ranch Code can be accessed. The second step, once you have your CIN, is to complete the Secondary Management Zone Ranch Code Application and, after department approval, a Ranch Code will be assigned to the ranch in the Online Licensing System.

Special Management Zone – There is no set deadline to submit applications for the Special Zone however applications received after June are not guaranteed to be processed prior to the start of the elk hunting season.

The Department begins processing Special Zone applications in June in the order they are received.

The Special Zone includes all of GMUs 46 and 55A, and GMU 54 west of State Road 199. Accepted ranches will need to contact the NMGF’s Raton office to negotiate the number and type of authorizations for the ranch.

New Mexico’s EPLUS system has been recognized as one of the best game management programs in the country and has proven to create a balance between private landowners and public hunters. The system has been largely credited for enhancing overall genetics and abundance of trophy elk in the state, benefiting the private land hunter as well as the public land hunter as these elk move freely between public and private lands.

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USDA Report Predicts Beef Exports to Fall in 2023

in the U.S. means fewer cows are expected to be slaughtered next year, which lowers the projection by 90 million lbs. to 26.3 billion lbs., which is a decline of more than 7 percent from the 2022 projection.

However, the forecast for the total 2023 U.S. beef trade is unchanged, the report reads.

by Chris Moore, meatingplace.com The ERS also shows beef imports slowed USDA’s Economic Research Service for the first half of 2022.

(ERS) Livestock, Dairy and Poultry “Third-quarter imports were 798 million Outlook forecasts beef exports to fall pounds, 14 percent less than last year and 8 between 2022 and 2023. percent below the 5-year average,” the report The ERS shows 2023 beef exports to reads. “Imports for the quarter from most decline by 472 million pounds, or 13.3 major suppliers decreased year over year, percent. with the largest decrease from New Zealand, The report references ongoing wide- down nearly 41 percent.” spread drought and higher operation costs The year-to-date imports from New for beef cattle producers as the main cause Zealand are down 22 percent from last year. for the shortage. In the first week of Novem- While imports from New Zealand and Ausber, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that tralia have declined, their exports to China 85 percent of the United States experienced increased. some level of drought.

Imports from Brazil decreased 28 percent, About 76 percent of the U.S. cattle herd is but year-to-date imports from Brazil remain being raised in drought-stricken areas, elevated due to the spike in imports in the which is an increase of 40 percent from a year first quarter, but monthly imports from the ago. country have been relatively consistent since A higher rate of slaughter and stronger June. demand raised the 2022 beef production 211 million lbs. However, the harsh conditions

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NMSU to Co-Host Southwest Beef Symposium February 8 & 9 in Lubbock

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he New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service and Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service will co-host the annual Southwest Beef Symposium Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9 at the Overton Hotel and Convention Center, 2322 Mac Davies Lane, in Lubbock, Texas.

The two-day event focuses on the latest issues that impact cattle producers from New Mexico and west Texas.

“Herd reduction due to drought was widespread across the region,” said Marcy Ward, NMSU Extension livestock specialist. “Conditions have recently shifted to where producers may want to build back their herds.

Therefore, the overall theme of this year’s symposium will be on herd expansion.”

First day topics include updates on weather and economic outlooks; the dairy beef sector; and the 30 x 30 conservation policies that could impact private landowners. The second day will focus on management regarding heifer replacement considerations; retained ownership; and health management.

Registration will be $75 per person if received by February 3, or $95 at the door. Checks should be made payable to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and mailed to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Banking and Receivables Department, P.O. Box 10420, College Station, TX 77842. For more information or to register for the event, visit tamu.estore.flywire.com/ productssouthwest-beefsymposium-2023-77152 For additional information, contact Ward at maward@nmsu.edu or 575/644-3379 or Bruce Carpenter, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, at bruce.carpenter@ag.tamu.edu or 432/336-8585.

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Report: EPA Quadruples its Carbon ‘Social Cost’ Claim

Now, just a few years later, the Environ- for the oil and gas industries.” mental Protection Agency insists that’s $190.

The report said the EPA proposed chang”The figure isn’t just hypothetical. If ing the impact number just weeks ago. enacted, it could affect everything from the The “social cost” term was created in 2009 cost of methane regulations and tailpipe under Obama, and in a rulemaking notice, emissions to the ‘climate reparations’ that the EPA “said it had devised a new calculaPresident Joe Biden has committed the tion that raises that damage estimate to $190 United States to paying to poor countries in per metric ton by 2022 standards and as

by Bob Unruh, WND News the future,” explains a report from Just the much as $410 by the year 2080. ack in Barack Obama’s day, “green” News.

Just the News said the EPA’s maneuver agenda activists determined that the The publication says the EPA’s maneuver “has sent shockwaves through the energy “social cost” of a ton of carbon emis- to redefine the cost is creating “future impact industry and raised the stakes for ongoing sions was $51. for Americans’ wallets and a new headache litigation being brought by Republican attorneys general in states like Louisiana that are challenging the Biden administration Social C o s t of C a r b on r u lem a k i ng a s unconstitutional.”

The change would hit consumers hard, st Annual increasing the prices of everything from 1 4 dinner on the table to fuel to run a furnace.

“If you think about the fact that they would impose this damage factor, let’s say on farmers, because it applies to fertilizer,” Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Muiller told the John Solomon Reports podcast.

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Governor Abbott Calls for Investigation of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings

the Texas Attorney General’s Office to initiate an investigation into the role of NGOs in planning and facilitating the illegal transportation of illegal immigrants across our borders. In addition, I stand ready to work with you to craft any sensible legislative solutions your office may propose that are aimed at solving the ongoing border crisis and the role that NGOs may play in encouraging it.”

The end of Title 42 in the coming weeks overnor Greg Abbott has called for an is expected to cause a dramatic increase in investigation into the role non-govern- the number of illegal immigrants crossing mental organizations (NGOs) may America’s southern border beyond the allhave in planning and assisting illegal border time high levels currently reported. This past crossings into Texas. In a letter to Texas Sunday, more than 2,600 illegal immigrants Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Governor crossed the border near El Paso and illegally highlights the need for Texas’ vigilant entered Texas over a 24-hour timespan. response to President Biden’s border crisis, Governor Abbott has taken unprecewith the end of Title 42 just days away and dented action to secure the border in the record-high illegal border crossings along wake of the federal government’s inaction, the Texas-Mexico border. including: “There have been recent reports that ЇЇ Securing $4 billion in funding for non-governmental organizations may have Texas’ border security efforts assisted with illegal border crossings near El Paso,” reads the letter. “We further under- ЇЇ Launching Operation Lone Star and stand NGOs may be engaged in unlawfully deploying thousands of Texas National orchestrating other border crossings through Guard soldiers and Texas Department activities on both sides of the border, includof Public Safety troopers ing in sectors other than El Paso.

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Cobank Forecasts Mild U.S. Recession, Protein Slowdown

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as five percent.

“As financial conditions continue to tighten, we expect the U.S. economy will steadily soften through the first half of 2023, ushering in a brief, modest recession,” said Dan Kowalski, CoBank vice president, in a new report. “Without this softening in the labor market and the associated slowing of wage gains and spending, it will be difficult to stabilize prices.”

U.S. businesses, which have enjoyed record profit margins despite high inflation, may be reluctant to lay off workers after

experiencing extreme staffing shortages over the past two years, the bank said. This could cushion the economy from the worst of a downturn in 2023.

In the agriculture sector, farm income and margins are likely to tighten as skyrocketing production costs, steeply higher interest rates and weakening demand take a toll. The ongoing drought and China’s efforts to minimize its dependence on U.S. imports add to the downside risk, according to the outlook.

In addition, a divided government reflecting unique midterm election results will muddy the path of the next farm bill, the bank said.

Protein production to moderate

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CoBank expects slower U.S. animal protein production following a “phenomenal financial performance” in most industry segments over the past three years. “This era of broad profitability will likely come to an end in 2023,” the report said, as the high costs of feed, labor and construction support a cautionary attitude.

Animal feed demand is softening, reflecting f lat overall growth in the domestic livestock sector, the report noted. On the demand side, consumers are reeling from rapidly declining real wages, a trend that’s likely to continue well into 2023, CoBank said.

“After reaching an all-time high of more than 226 pounds per capita (projected) in 2022, we expect U.S. meat and poultry consumption to be flat at best in 2023, with marginal gains in chicken and pork offsetting a decline in beef,” the CoBank analysts said.

Beef contraction After eight years of growth, red meat production, especially beef, is set for a substantial contraction during 2023, down 2 billion pounds year over year, due to shrinking cattle supplies, the report projected. The decline ref lects an estimated 5 percent annual reduction in total beef cow inventory and comes at a time when beef still has a tailwind of support from consumers. As a result, prices will remain historically strong, in both live cattle and beef markets.

While pork production is set for a moderate rebound in 2023, the hog breeding herd is at a five-year low, down 6.5 percent from the peak in 2020, suggesting minimal potential for supply growth. To partially offset the gap in red meat production, the U.S. may rely more on imports in the coming year, CoBank said.

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Value of Feed Efficiency Tucumcari Bull Test Sale — March 11, 2023 • • • • •

VALUE OF FEED EFFICIENCY ASSUMPTIONS:

Assuming these bulls (actual data from 2021 test) were steers in feedlot, grown from 700 -1400 lbs (700# Gain) Cost of feed $185/ton, 62% DM, yardage at $0.25/head/day Bull will sire 100 calves in lifetime, calf crop is 50% his genetics, 40% Heritability of FE Assumes a bull at 80% ratio for FE does not add any value, other bulls compared to him This does not include value of keeping females who are more feed efficient

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4.25 3.54 3.67 3.63 2.84

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$ 41.18 $ 49.44 $ 47.68 $ 48.21 $ 61.62

Feed amount to get 700# gain 4,414.52 5,995.16 8,208.06 10,274.19 9,337.10

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$ 408.34 $ 554.55 $ 759.25 $ 950.36 $ 863.68

$ 449.52 $ 603.99 $ 806.93 $ 998.57 $ 925.30

$ saved compared to Bull E $ 475.78 $ 321.31 $ 118.37 $ (73.27) $-

100 calves @50% dna from sire $ 23,789.10 $ 16,065.69 $ 5,918.56 $ (3,663.55) $-

40% Herit. Bull Effic. Value (BEV) $ 9,515.64 $ 6,426.27 $ 2,367.43 $ (1,465.42) $-

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JOINT STOCKMEN CONVENTION: INFO, FOOD, FUN AND AWARDS

The New Mexico Beef Council joined the Cattlegrowers and Woolgrowers at the Hotel Albuquerque last month for the annual Joint Stockmen Convention. Ranchers and farmers participated in programs and learning opportunities while enjoying fellowship with friends and family from across New Mexico. The annual Convention is also the time to recognize those who have served our industry.

NMBC sponsored the kickoff reception where Council members served up Beef Wellington, Beef Sliders and Beef Bruschetta.

“Check In on the Checkoff” featured a panel of NMBC contractors who provide a variety of services to the Council including advertising, nutrition, education and Beef Quality Assurance programs.

It was also time to thank two Council members. Zita Lopez, immediate past president of the NMBC, served for six years on the Council and will be missed. We also recognized the service of Matt Ferguson, also a past president of the Council, who served for six years. Each Council member was presented with the iconic framed photo of “New Mexico Beef is Great” that first appeared in National Geographic in 1991. 

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DR . HAGEVOORT

I S 2 02 2 BE E F B ACK E R The Beef Backer Award is presented annually by the New Mexico Beef Council, for outstanding efforts to advance the New Mexico Beef industry through Promotion, Education and Research.

This year’s recipient, Dr. Robert Hagevoort, is no stranger to the New Mexico beef and dairy community. Joining New Mexico State University in November of 2005 as an Extension Dairy Specialist, he has been working closely with the dairy industry in New Mexico and across the West regarding many issues affecting the dairy and beef industry. A native of the Netherlands, Dr. Hagevoort received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Tropical Animal Production from the International Agricultural College in Deventer. He followed this up with a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resource and Grazing Management from Texas A&M University and finally his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Ruminant Nutrition, also from Texas A&M University.

Dairy cattle remain a significant contributor to the U.S. beef supply. In addition to dairy and beef crossbreds, dairy finished steers, cull cows and finished heifers all produce beef for the total supply. Since 2002, the percentage of dairy beef contribution to the total U.S. beef supply has ranged from 18 to 24 percent. Both the beef and dairy industries work together to create a successful beef marketplace. In an effort to rebuild a dairy education program and establish a minor degree in Dairy Science at NM State University, Dr. Hagevoort is a co-founder of the U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium (USDETC). The USDETC recently completed its 2022 six week dairy training program in Clovis, New Mexico.

Fifty students attended and joined the

prestigious list of Consortium graduates.

To date, the dairy consortium’s attendance exceeds 600, hailing from 60 different universities across the country and North America. The program focuses on educating and training the next generation of dairy and allied industry professionals.

The curriculum is keenly focused on the role beef plays in dairy, especially in today’s world of genomics. Both the National Dairy FARM Program and the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs are a critical part of the curriculum.

Based on responses from former students now in the workplace, most of the students end up working in animal agriculture: 43 percent on a farm, 36 percent on a dairy farm, and 7 percent on a beef operation.

Almost 80 percent of the students suggest that the program has been an extremely important part of career development.

When students were asked what they would share with family and friends about the program, a participant responded, “This experience opened my mind to the transparency of the industry. It provided me with firsthand experience that has changed my perspective on welfare and husbandry standards. I am extremely appreciative for this opportunity that has impacted my life and my career as a future food animal veterinarian”. Dr. Hagevoort has played a key role in a variety of dairy,

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Dina Chacon-Reitzel 505-841-9407

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Dan Bell (Producer) 575-799-0763

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(Producer) 505-860-5859

Cole Gardner (Producer)

Robert has provided training on proper animal handling and welfare, including the use of antibiotics, and employee safety. Both have been adopted by National Milk Producers Federation as part of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program.

beef and dairy beef projects. He was the driver of a joint initiative between the Beef Quality Assurance Program and Dairy FARM Program’s development of a stockmanship video for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in 2016. He has presented at various conferences and meetings on engaging farm/ranch employees including the NCBA virtual Stockmanship

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& Stewardship in 2020, and several FARM Evaluator Conferences and the CCQA Caretaker Course in 2022. Additionally, he serves on the national FARM Workforce Development Task Force.

Marjorie Lantana

NM Beef Council executive director, Dina Chacon Reitzel said, “Dr. Hagevoort has fostered a positive relationship with agribusiness, including the Beef Council.

Over the years, Dr. Hagevoort participated in all of the council’s Gate-to-Plate tours, teaching attendees about dairy production in the state and also serving as an expert when crisis occurred in the industry. He generously provides the opportunity at the consortium for the council to teach the students about the Beef Checkoff and its importance to the beef and dairy industry.

The Beef Council is proud to serve as long time sponsors of the consortium, realizing the benefit to our industry and all of U.S. agriculture. The New Mexico Beef Council is grateful to Dr. Hagevoort for a job well done! 

NMBC DIRECTORS: (Feeder) 830-739-3450

(Producer) 575-740-0957

Nancy Phelps,

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR Boe Lopez (Feeder) 505-469-9055

Sarah Fitzgerald John Heckendorn

Kimberly Stone

(Purebred Producer) 505-379-8212

(Producer) 202-812-0219

FEDERATION DIRECTOR Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952

Jim Hill (Feeder)

Joel Van Dam

USMEF DIRECTOR Kenneth McKenzie (Producer) 575-760-3260

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NM Dept. of Ag to Hold Specialty Crop Grant Program Workshops in January

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ver $500,000 in funding is available through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is holding virtual workshops in January in preparation for the Feb. 14 grant proposal deadline.

Outreach workshops for potential applicants to learn more and to gain a better understanding of the program will be held as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m.

Register in advance for this meeting at: nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkfCoqDMrHNaBbrAQH830wtPHdyb9UMfT

Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 a.m.

Register in advance for this meeting at: n m s u . z o o m . u s /m e e t i n g /r e g i s t e r/ tJMldeGvpjwoHtYcdLo7h939XgCfHrHiFB2w

Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Noon

product or provide a profit to a single orgaRegister in advance for this meeting at: nization, institution or an individual. https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ All project proposals must prioritize tJIscOGpqDsqGdLlUGLooqfeTTo0Nl- either marketing, training, certification, Se9E0k food safety, pest control or plant health for After registering, individuals will receive the benefit of specialty crops and must be a confirmation email containing informa- submitted to NMDA for review by a panel of tion about joining the meeting. staff and experts by Tuesday, Feb. 14.

If someone is unable to attend any of the New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff workshops, he or she may schedule a one-on- Witte said his team at NMDA is here to help one meeting by emailing specialtycrops@ producers through the application process. nmda.nmsu.edu by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Emails “I encourage anyone who is eligible to must include the preferred date and time. apply for this grant to take advantage of the The USDA established the grant program free workshops we are offering, so our team to enhance the competitiveness of specialty may guide you along the way,” said Witte. crops, which are defined by the USDA as “We don’t want anyone in the New Mexico “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, hor- agriculture community to miss out on this ticulture and nursery crops.” Through funding opportunity.” enhanced competitiveness of specialty crops, Before applying, applicants should conthe goal is to improve food access in under- sider their eligibility for federal funds, types ser ved com mu nit ies a nd i mprove of expenses needed, infrastructure, timedevelopment of local and rural food systems. frame, potential beneficiaries, possible The program is part of the Farm Bill, and partners, reimbursement of expenditures the USDA allocates funding to state depart- and other factors. Considering all of these ments of agriculture. Interested individuals factors beforehand can help determine the and non-federal entities (producer groups, potential need for federal aid. non-profits, trade associations and colleges/ An animated video explaining this grant program universities) are eligible to apply. Grant may be viewed on NMDA’s YouTube channel or the funds cannot be awarded to projects that ElevateNMag.com website. Questions should be solely benefit a particular commercial directed to specialtycrops@nmda.nmsu.edu.

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ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALES, INC.

NEWS UPDATE

by Labradoodle Bennington, III

& ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION TRUCKING, INC.

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

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

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

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

Roswell livestock Auction Receiving stAtions LORDSBURG, NM 20 Bar Livestock Highway #90 at NM #3 – East side of highway. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Truck leaves Lordsburg on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

(MST) Smiley Wooton, 575/622-5580 office, 575/6266253 cell.

PECOS, TX Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday. For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575/8409544 or Smiley Wooton 575/626-6253. NO PRIOR PERMITS REQUIRED. Trucks leave Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

(CST) VAN HORN, TX 800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Courthouse. Bob Kinford, 432/284-1553. Trucks leave 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) MORIARTY, NM Two blocks east and one block south of Tillery Chevrolet.

Smiley Wooton 575/622-5580 office, 575/626-6253 mobile. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST) SAN ANTONIO, NM River Cattle Co. Nine miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380.

Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month.

Michael Taylor 575/418-7398. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST)

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Listing Coyotes as Endangered in Parts of AZ & NM

Groups Seek to Protect Mexican Wolves

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n a formal “similarity of appearance” Endangered Species Act petition filed in early December, 14 radical environmental groups are urging the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) to provide better federal protection for Mexican gray wolves by listing its look-alike species, the coyote, within the wolves’ recovery area.

Illegal wolf killing is the leading cause of death for Mexican gray wolves, and the similarity of appearance with coyotes is a common excuse for wolves being unlawfully killed.

The petition purports includes evidence that numerous Mexican wolves have been killed by people who believed, or claim to have believed, they were killing a coyote. This misidentification invokes a Department of Justice practice known as the “McKittrick policy” that effectively protects the killers from prosecution because it requires the government to prove that the defendants knew they were killing an endangered species when they pulled the trigger.

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USDOT Rejects Livestock Haulers’ Hours of Service Exemption Request

by Susan Kelly, meatingplace.com

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he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a decision to deny an application from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other groups for an hours of service (HOS) rule exemption.

The request for an exemption, which FMCSA first published in February 2019, was made on behalf of drivers who transport livestock, insects and aquatic animals.

The applicants requested approval for drivers, after 10 consecutive hours off duty, to drive through the 16th consecutive hour after coming on duty, and to drive a total of 15 hours during that 16-hour period. FMCSA said it determined, after analyzing the application

and public comments, that the exemption would not achieve a level of safety equal to the level achieved without such an exemption.

The HOS rule limits truckers to 11 hours of driving time and 14 consecutive hours of on-duty time in any 24-hour period, and requires prescribed rest periods.

Waivers from the regulation were allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

consumers about American Lamb through virtual programs is something ALB is excited to provide,” said Peter Camino, ALB chairman.

And, according to ALB consumer research conducted in 2021, consumers want and need more information about lamb cuts.

Most consumers are only familiar with one or two cuts and recipes, and they are interested in expanding their lamb use.

ALB’s lamb cuts section on AmericanLamb.com is the second most frequently visited page after time and temperature guidelines.

Last month, ALB partnered with Kelly Kawachi from Blackbelly Market to do a virtual butchery demonstration highlighting American Lamb cuts and cooking methods.

by Tom Johnston, meatingplace.com The live class sold out with 100 consumer eeking to capitalize on consumers’ pen- attendees and is available for viewing on chant for online activity, the American ALB’s consumer YouTube channel.

Lamb Board (ALB) is hosting a series of virtual classes to share information about the versatility and benefits of American lamb.

ALB cites research showing 85 percent of Americans say they go online daily. Of those, 31 percent go online almost constantly and 48 percent several times a day.

“Online learning is the norm, so educating

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for a warmer and more variable water supply in the future and where gaps between supply and demand exist.” A focal point is the assessment of “resilience,” defined as the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruptions.

It’s not my goal, nor do I have the expertise, to summarize the several components of this complex plan. I can, however, draw attention to the fact that it may have a significant impact on future water supply and use state wide.

Conspicuously absent from the discussions at the water-meetings I’ve attended, with the exception of the New Water for New Mexico Conference in October, 2022, is any serious reference to the estimated 15 billion acre feet of brackish groundwater throughout our state or the saline produced water generated in the Permian and Delaware Basins in the southeast and the San Juan and Raton Basins in the north. There is also a large volume of surface water and agricultural return flows with elevated salinity levels. None of these non-traditional water assets is addressed as the potential water wealth they represent.

What are we doing currently to address

Beyond Drought

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Of particular relevance here are the meetings of the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and New Mexico Tech Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources 50 Year Water Plan to meet Governor Lujan-Grisham’s request for an executive level plan that focuses on making New Mexico more resilient to climate change. The goal is to build a water plan that follows smart water management, sustainability, and equity.

A goal of this Water Plan research is “to learn what people are doing today to prepare

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the drought? To deal with the warmer, dryer climate and reduced runoff, for the 20212022 irrigation season, one strategy of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, whose job it is to deliver water to irrigators throughout the Middle Rio Grande valley, was to institute a voluntary fallowing program: growers are paid NOT to produce crops.

Water delivery to the migratory bird refuges along the river has also been reduced yet not addressed during the Water Plan meetings that I attended. The Rio Grande riparian corridor, less than two percent of the New Mexico land area, is used by 80 percent of the state’s vertebrate wildlife species. This river-forest corridor is a crucial link to bird survival. Birding is an especially important resource for rural New Mexico helping to generate part of the approximately $6.6 billion earned from tourism.

The Socorro based Festival of the Cranes is rated among the top three wildlife, birding and photography events in North America.

The Bosque del Apache, the largest remaining wetlands complex in New Mexico, is one of the top five birding destinations in the world.

The current drought is forcing refuge managers to prioritize flooding between

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food production units, wet meadow areas, and grasslands, all of which are critical to migratory birds, endangered species, and all refuge wildlife. For overall health, water must continuously flow through the refuge.

Often, as I sat at my desk, listening to experts and planners exploring and discussing our current water crisis, anticipating even more severe conditions, it sounded like New Mexico is in a time warp, with no one to learn from, no other agriculture producers in the world to study, no modern technology to adapt to our needs....nothing.....only our exhausted Rio Grande and our dirt ditches.

Yet ALL of the challenges that New Mexico is facing now, the even more severely water starved nation of Israel has faced and has developed multiple strategies to overcome. Israel, the land that went from water

starved to water surplus and willingly shares this technology with the world. Apparently, New Mexico 50 year water planners have never heard of that place.....or, they just don’t care to learn.

To remedy this curious situation I propose that a delegation of vested New Mexico water planners and users VISIT ISRAEL. Once they see with their own eyes what is being done in all sectors of water production, recycling, delivery, use, members of our delegation may be inspired and immediately recognize technologies, some very simple, that can be used to help solve New Mexico’s problems.

Why take a New Mexico Delegation to Israel?

Referenced here Israel: A Global Leader

in Water Management and Technology, State of Israel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ЇЇ The ancient nation of Israel, over 60 percent desert, located in a semi-arid climate zone, has gone from water starved to water surplus. Israel is a world leader in all aspects of water management. ЇЇ To address the water shortage, Israel has developed a number of water related initiatives throughout the country including: storage solutions, water transfer by gravity and pumping stations, water drills, water quality inspection and control, waste water collection, and water and wastewater treatment. ЇЇ By 2015 the Israel water sector had succeeded in closing the significant

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gap between demand and the supply of renewable fresh natural water (RFNW) in the country. The gap was closed by 1) saving water, 2) reusing wastewater and 3) desalinating sea and brackish water. With the introduction of recycled and desalinated water, Israel no longer relies exclusively on RFNW. The high standard of wastewater treatment allows Israel to reuse effluents for unlimited irrigation in agriculture and in public and private gardens.

Israel has constructed regional water grids providing recycled water. In 2005 desalinated water was introduced into the national grid.

A centralized Sewage and Water Authority manages all water issues, including water utilities, water conservation, water reuse, water quotas, desalination, water technologies, hydrology, and pricing.

Water technologies developed in Israel include: drip irrigation, advanced filtration, and advanced water leakage detection, rainwater collection and treatment systems, water security and smart-city technologies.

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large-scale SWRO (Seawater Reverse Osmosis) desalination program. This has allowed Israel to close the gap between natural resources and demand, and to realize plans to maintain this sustainable consumption rate in the future.

In addition to the five large seawater desalination plants, there are about 30 smaller facilities for desalinating brackish water from groundwater wells.

Additional desalination facilities are planned for growing future demand.

Unutilized desalinated water will be used to replenish Israel’s natural water systems.

Municipal wastewater, a constant source of water throughout the year and not dependent on fluctuations in climate, is treated to a secondary or tertiary treatment, then sent to reservoirs, pumping stations and piping systems, and from there to the fields. By 2015 Israel was treating 86% of its wastewater for agricultural use.

With upgrades to tertiary treatment, unlimited irrigation water will be available at reasonable cost.

In recent decades Israeli farmers succeeded in doubling agricultural

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yield for each cubic meter of water used for irrigation. One key to this success is the close collaboration and interaction between Israeli agricultural research institutes, farmers, and extension services (which facilitate the transfer of agricultural research and techniques to the field level). ЇЇ Israel is investing millions into cleaning contaminated rivers and streams across the land. ЇЇ Israel shares its knowledge and technology on water management with its neighbors. A tremendous regional project between Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority called “Red Sea– Dead Sea” includes the construction of an extensive pipeline from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea; a large desalination facility north of Aquaba, Jordan; piping systems to supply water from the facility throughout the region; and a hydro-electric power plant.

This reference document concludes: “In the past decades, Israel achieved a water miracle. By adopting a holistic approach to water consumption that encompasses good management, high tech development and public education, Israel transformed from a water parched nation to a global leader in the water sector.” Israel’s water journey is cited

only to share what is possible, not what is right for New Mexico’s future.

Our New Mexico–Israel delegation would not only see the national scale projects, but equally memorable the small, low-tech innovations occurring in all parts of the country.

Projects range from the 14 kilometer tunnel and pumping units pushing desalinated water from the Mediterranean Sea up to Jerusalem, to the “magic fish pond” at the freshwater treatment plant in the Galil region where tilapia are the first line of defense to detect impurities in recycled water.

The Arava Valley, in the south, the land of endless summer, with nothing but brackish water and terrible soil, is viewed as the future of agriculture. Topsoil is being transported from soil rich regions, brackish water drilled and desalinated, green houses and net houses are used to protect the drip irrigated crops. Agriculture is flourishing.

A soil censor tool has been developed to assess field data: temperature, condition of the soil, moisture and salinity. The result of this assessment is a 10-20 percent yield increase.

In the 1950s a man-made lake was created in the Negev city of Yerucham. The lake water became polluted but in the 1990s a rehabilitation project restored Yerucham

Park. A water purification plant provides adequate water to irrigate the park and fill the lake, which has become one of Israel’s most popular bird-watching sites. The longgone blue cheeked bee-eater bird and the nearby canyon draw bikers and hikers to the area.

Though there are endless small scale innovative projects going on all over Israel, the last one I’ll mention is agriculture returning to the dry, scorching hot shores of the Dead Sea. Endangered biblical plants, “ the balm of Gilead”, frankincense and myrrh, are being grown in the salty soil using desalinated drip irrigation. The past is being brought back to life.

At first, Israel planned a few years ahead, now they are planning for decades ahead.

Sending a New Mexico delegation to Israel might encourage us to expand our own water planning perspectives, then we too can conf idently meet the challenges of climate-change.

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author donbullis@msn.com

A Shooting Affray at Wallace, New Mexico

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n the popular fiction of the Old West—first penny-dreadfuls, then movies and television—gunfights were the order of the day in many frontier towns, and they could occur for any number of reasons. There were bank, stagecoach and train robberies, of course, and cattle rustling, and other miscreant behavior as well. Sometimes the gunfights were a matter of honor, or contests to see who was fastest on the draw. Money, women, crooked card games and drunkenness also ranked high on the list of the causes of firearm violence.

None of those things had anything to do with a gunfight that claimed two lives in the New Mexico town of Wallace in 1889.

(Wallace—named in honor of Territorial Governor Lew. Wallace— was settled about 1884 and grew to a population of nearly 1,000.

Over the years, the place was also called Annville, Thornton—in honor of another territorial governor, William T. Thornton— and finally Domingo Junction and then simply Domingo, for its proximity to the Santo Domingo Pueblo Reservation. The

town diminished in size gradually over the The witness reported what happened next. years until there was nothing left but a single “The people of Wallace were poorly protrading post.) vided with arms and those who had guns at This account of the Wallace affair is taken their houses started to find them. They gathfrom several news items that appeared the ered a few pistols and shotguns and started Albuquerque Morning Democrat in July 1889. after Joe, who had taken to the hills. Two of One of them was subtitled, the men were mounted on horses. Joe got “Full Particulars of the Shooting Affray into a small gully and commenced firing on by an Eye Witness.” the crowd. One of his shots struck a man “The gunfight that took place at Wallace named Moore who was mounted on a horse Friday was one of the liveliest while it lasted and passed through his kidneys [sic].” that ever occurred in New Mexico,” wrote a In addition to the bullet wound to his witness to the event. body, his lower jaw was said to have been As the story goes, a man identified as an ‘shot away.’ The crowd reacted with unified Italian, coincidentally known only as anger and the reporting witness was quite Domingo, lived in the town, and he was succinct about what happened next: afflicted with varioloid, a mild form of small“The Italian was riddled with bullets.” pox that was sometimes mistaken for The witness didn’t immediately mention measles. Another Italian named Joe Colcha that the fatally injured man was Warren took care of Domingo. The problem was that Moore, a Bernalillo County deputy sheriff instead of staying at home and attending to who had joined in the posse to help round the sick man, he insisted on “running around up Joe after the initial shooting. [Sandoval town.”

County wasn’t created until 1903.] The corLocal citizens had warned him to stay respondent added, though, “Moore is well away from the businesses district and other known throughout Bernalillo County and public places. Townspeople correctly feared his death causes intense sorrow in the comcontagion. munity where he has resided during the past On Friday morning, July 26, 1889, Joe fifteen years.” appeared at the post office where fifteen or The witness wrote the final note: “A corsixteen men had gathered. The witness didn’t oner’s inquest was immediately held and the say whether the men were there to consider verdict states that Moore came to his death how to deal with the problem of Joe Colcha, by a gunshot wound caused by the Italian, or were just there to get their mail. The who, the verdict states, killed himself.” former is probably the case since there was [Emphasis added.] a lawman present. Joe stood beside one man No mention was made regarding the diswho tried to run him off saying that he could position of Joe Colcha’s remains, nor is give him smallpox. Another man threatened, mention made of what became of the “to smash him.” Joe took offense and left, but afflicted Domingo. not for long. He soon returned to the post office with a Winchester rifle and opened fire, wounding a man by the name of Mitchell. Joe then ran into the street and fired three more shots into a nearby store where a crowd had gathered. Apparently, he didn’t hit anyone there.

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No, America Does Not Owe the World Climate ‘Reparations’

before, the theory is that America owes the payments. Not the other way around. rest of the world money for burning fossil Oh, and did I mention that China and fuels over the last hundred or so years.

India skipped out on the conference this Huh? These were the fossil fuels that pro- year? These are by far the two largest pollutvided America with the energy to save ing nations, and they want no part of this humanity from fascism and communism global handshake “agreement.” This would during World War I, World War II and the be like celebrating that we have reached a Cold War. These energy sources are what peace agreement during World War II,

by Stephen Moore, heartlanddailynews.com have powered the industrial age, bringing except the bad news is that Germany and ’ve made the case in previous columns that light, heat and air conditioning. And they Japan aren’t on board. the climate change movement is mostly a have powered our infrastructure, factories, The sliver of good news here is that climate change hustle. Let’s be real. None an abundant food supply and a technology Republicans are about to run the House of of this is about changing the temperature of revolution. Add to that our drugs and vac- Representatives, and one of their first policy the Earth. Even the most naive environmen- cines, which have saved many hundreds of declarations will be to declare we are not tal activist can’t really believe that building millions of lives globally. sending a penny of climate foreign aid to windmills and driving Teslas is going to cool It was the fossil fuel energy revolution of other nations when we have mammoth probthe planet. the last century lems here to This is all about money. Hundreds and that supplied solve at home. hundreds of billions of dollars of government America with It’s almost The climate change movement handouts. the wealth and sinister that at That was never more blatantly transpar- f i n a n c i a l a time when is really a climate change hustle ent than at this year’s sham COP 27 climate re sou rce s to many thirdconference in Egypt, which was attended by provide some w o r l d that’s all about money”, columnist more than 20,000 delegates and activists half a trillion countries lack from more than 100 countries. The only dollars of disasbasic health Stephen Moore says. agreement that the delegates could reach was ter and foreign care, adequate a hollow “commitment” from the rich aid to seemingly every area of the rest of the food production, clean water, affordable/ Western nations—by that they mean the world. And now, President Joe Biden’s reliable electric power and basic schooling United States—to give “reparation” money dunces are agreeing with foreigners that we for the young (especially girls), the European to the poor nations of the world. owe them money? and American delegation is giving sermons If you’ve never heard of this loony concept America should be getting reparation on the dangers of climate change.

With a fraction of the money the climate fanatics want to spend on green energy, the world could save millions of lives simply by ensuring the poor have access to clean drinking water and save millions of lives over the decades to come.

What all of this means is that the U.S. is The under no moral or legal obligation to pay TheDepartment DepartmentofofAnimal Animal&&Range RangeSciences Sciencesisispart partofofthe the College reparations to any nation. The U.S. is CollegeofofAgricultural, Agricultural,Consumer Consumer&&Environmental EnvironmentalSciences Sciences running a $1.2 trillion budget deficit, so Four on-campus animal facilities house: there is no extra money in the bank vaults to beeF CaTTle/horses/swine/sheep spend right now on foreign aid. Perhaps Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very when we’ve balanced the budget and we have best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow surpluses. students access to cutting-edge research in: That would be around the third Wednes• The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland LIVESTOCK NUTRITION / GENETICS / PHYSIOLOGY / day of never.

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Stephen Moore is a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and an economist with FreedomWorks.

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n January 10th through the 12th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding hearings to implement new policies aimed at “reducing emissions of methane and other … air pollution from both new and existing oil and gas operations” by “adding proposed requirements for sources not previously covered.”

New Mexico “climate change” supporters are lining up to testify in support of the anti-energy proposal, with claims that more regulation on private oil and gas will help save the planet.

“Melissa Hornbein, senior attorney with the Western Environmental Law Center, said to Kiowa County Press that the anti-energy rules will be “a step in improving a draft rule issued by the EPA last year.” Hornbein noted how the rules will be “primarily targeted at reducing venting and flaring.”

Four Corners-area resident Don Schreiber claimed in the report that “the extraction industry shouldn’t be allowed to continue self-reporting on its methane waste – which he described as the ‘fox guarding the henhouse,’ because the true value of royalties owed to the state remain unknown.”

The 288-page “emissions guidelines” text of the rule includes the word “emissions” 730 times.

The proposal would “limit the use of flares for eliminating venting of associated gas from oil wells. The supplemental proposal would require owners or operators to route associated gas to a sales line, use the gas for fuel or another beneficial purpose, or reinject it into a well for enhanced oil recovery.

While the November proposal also would have allowed owners and operators to route associated gas to a flare that reduces methane and VOC by 95 percent, the supplemental proposal would allow flaring of the gas only

if the owner or operator submits a demonstration, certified by a professional engineer or other qualified individual, that a sales line is not available and other beneficial uses are not feasible for technical or safety reasons.”

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RIDING HERD

by Lee Pitts

Glittering Generalities

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he best writing advice I ever got was to avoid “glittering generalities.” A good example is, “A dog is a man’s best friend.” It’s a generality, and not true in every instance. A wife may be a man’s best friend, or a bottle of whiskey, a mistress, a cat, or a Rhode Island Red rooster, as was the case of a neighbor I once had. What a loon!

I bet the person who first said that a dog is man’s best friend never owned a horse.

Don’t get me wrong, I dearly love dogs, in fact, if I had to choose between living with a bunch of city folks, or a pack of wild dogs, I’d pick the mutts every time.

Speaking of city slickers, they’d have a tendency to choose a dog over a horse because there is a dog found in 75 percent of American households, while only 1 percent of Americans own a horse. What a shame.

I’ve found that the love of a good horse is second only to the love of a good woman.

(My wife will be glad to know I put her first.)

It’s no exaggeration to say that dogs and

horses have many things in common. Both can take you for a ride around a racetrack, can sleep any time night or day, go crazy in thunder and lightning, and both species have been known to occasionally bite the hand that feeds them.

I’ll admit that dogs do have their advantages. They’ll usually come when called, whereas I had to sneak up on my horse Gentleman to catch him. Dogs don’t buck very hard, are cheaper to feed, can’t kick you into the next county, and are easier to pick up after. Can you envision taking your horse for a walk like city folks do with their dogs, with those little plastic bags they use as a glove to pick up after their pooch? If it was a horse instead they’d need a ten gallon, triple-strength garbage bag to drag behind them.

Dogs are also a lot easier to get rid of than a horse.

Having said all that, I like the fact that you have to earn the respect and love of a horse, while the lifetime friendship of a dog can be bought with a few table scraps. That’s because a dog’s brain and his stomach are in the same place.

Your horse can’t sleep at the foot of your bed (without hogging all the covers) and you can’t cuddle and carry your horse around in your arms like you can a Chihuahua or Cockapoo, unless you’re heckuva lot stronger than I am. Your horse also can’t ride around in the cab of your pickup like your dog does without it getting a little crowded. And if the wife wants to go along for the ride you’re going to hurt one of their feelings by making one ride in the back. And I’ll admit that with

many dogs you can tell them to sit and roll over, whereas the last horse I had that could do that darn near died from a twisted gut.

Yes, a dog is about as close to perfection as an animal can get, and that’s no glittering generality. And yet... a dog is not a horse, if you know what I mean?

I recall that the very first time I ever climbed up on a horse I fell head over heels in love. Literally. When I got up and dusted myself off I immediately wanted to be a cowboy and spend the rest of my life in the saddle. Who can resist when a horse looks at you with those big brown eyes and nuzzles your hand looking for a treat?

Horses don’t watch TV like dogs do and they are more noble, intellectual and self-sufficient. They’re also capable of hauling you around all day with nary a complaint, whereas most dogs don’t like the sensation of 280 pounds of ugly, dead weight on their backs. That great American cowboy, Will Rogers, once said that, “A man that don’t love a horse, there is something the matter with him.”

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Between adding capacity to existing plants and constructing entirely new facilities, the meat industry was committing billions of dollars to its expansionary visions, with the cattle industry alone looking to add 9,500 head to its daily capacity.

As 2022 comes to a close, the situation could not be more different: The U.S. economy is now experiencing its highest rates of inflation in four decades; prices across all industries (particularly in construction and food) have posted double-digit jumps from last year; and the Federal Reserve, in response to that inflation, has pursued aggressive monetary action and driven interest rates to their steepest levels in 24 years.

It’s a dramatic change that has inspired some reflection among processors, as economic headwinds now fly in the face of their profitability and growth plans.

“The industry, as a whole, is reevaluating the situation,” says Jeff Millican, a senior vice president with Wells Fargo’s agribusiness division. “I think it ultimately comes back to if they delay a construction, is it delayed indefinitely until things recalibrate? Or are they canceled altogether?”

And the overall circumstances, says Samir Sonti, an assistant professor at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, present the meat industry with historic challenges.

“We haven’t seen anything like this in a long time,” Sonti says, describing both 2022’s inflation and the Fed’s aggressive response.

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John Fowler December 14, 2022 RITF Annual Meeting, Albuquerque NM

those present around a large table setting and there might be 50 to 75 people sitting and he could go around and call each by name and where they worked with out any help. Something, I wish I could do as I can’t recall a person’s name that we have been sitting around and talking about.

I used to tease John that he used too many flowery words as he gave a talk or testimony.

But that wasn’t always the case. have been asked to say a few words about In probably one of the first times that the my good friend and colleague, John Fowler, task force gave testimony at a major meeting NMSU Range Improvement Task Force the former coordinator of the Range was in 1980 or 1981 in the Socorro County back row (l to r) Casey Spackman, San Fernald, Chris Improvement Task force. I will not try to Courthouse on the Draft BLM Environmen- Allison, Doug Cramm, and Nick Ashcroft. front row (l to r) Jon Boren, Marcey Ward, Johnette enumerate the many accomplishments of tal Impact statement. The court room was Fowler with John’s postumas Pioneer Award, Jerry John’s time as coordinator of the Task Force, filled up to capacity and people were sitting Schickendanz and Sam Smallidge I will just relate a few words of how I like to in the jury box and everywhere. remember John. These are words I intended We were talking from a podium on the become somewhat of an orator in giving to say at John’s life celebration and circum- judge’s bench. John was nervous as we all talks or input into a meeting. But you could stances didn’t allow for me to speak. I gave were and when it came time for him to speak, always tell when John had had enough of the them to Johnette and she asked if I would the TV camera crew was late and setting up proceedings when he would take off his deliver them here. in front of the podium as John began to glasses and toss them on the desk or table John always had a peculiar way of greet- speak. John had a death grip on both sides and begin with GENTLEMEN and proceed ing or introducing someone. You never knew of the podium and his knuckles were white to tell them why that they were wrong.

I suspect that John’s kids have experiwhat he was going to say, if you were from the lack of blood flow. There were two described as a Bull, Stud, Stallion etc. He had ladies setting behind John and one said to enced the same event as he began to lecture a knack for remembering names and faces the other, just look at his knees shaking, them on their behavior.

John loved his children and family as he of people. At the task force advisory board which made it worse for John. annual meetings, he would introduce all of From that beginning, John went on to loved his students at the University. One of John’s proud moments for students was when we were setting up the conditions for at that, time the largest cash gift to the University.

Mr. Tom Linebery, rancher who was giving the money was upset that the NMSU Foundation was going to take 4½ percent to manage the fund. John countered that we Auction could have the Foundation, College and Co., Inc. RITF each contribute 1½ percent for student scholarships and therefore nullify the management fee. Tom was happy and students were gaining three new scholarships.

I want to finish with how thankful I have been that John came to work for the RITF and spent his entire career at NMSU. When I was hiring new professors to fill the ranks of the task force, Dr. Jim Gray, NMSU Ranch Economist, and my go-to person in the early days of the task force. He said that he knew of the perfect person for the economist position for the task force, but he was still in BelenLivestockAuction.com school at Iowa State. Would I wait until he finished his PHD? John was a former student of Dr. Grays.

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RANCH FOOD & FODDER

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t is a new year, and hope springs eternal for us. Hopes and prayers for more snow and rain, for the water table to somehow get back to where it should be. Hopes that the government might actually see things from our perspective. Hope for a great grass year, and a great market. Hopes and prayers will always be a big part of anyone making their living in agriculture. Without faith we won’t make it long.

Some of us may be fortunate enough to live in a rural area where old-fashioned New Year’s celebrations take place. The old ranch dance and covered dish event where kids finally give in to sleep swaddled in coats under a bench while their parents take advantage of a rare chance to dance. Celebrating with your neighbors of out with the old and in with the new.

Perhaps the biggest thing about January

is the “new” part. An opportunity for new things while we hang on to those good, traditional things. Trying new methods and new products is an opportunity to learn, and to grow. Whether it is trying out a new breed of bull, a new feed or supplement, a new technique or even a new method of keeping books. We won’t know if we don’t try. And we have to continue trying if we are going to keep our businesses thriving.

Many of us make resolutions. We plan on doing things better in the new year every time the calendar rolls around to January 1.

On a personal level it may be to eat healthier, exercise more, lose weight, watch less television. On the business end it is more likely to be along the line of getting things done in a timely manner or cutting costs while producing a better product with less time and labor. I think those are things we all would like to do.

No matter what the circumstances are, we usually try to celebrate that a new year has arrived. Sometimes we celebrate that a dismal year is over, with hope that the next one will be better.

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however. Some folks put it on rice. I try to opt for the healthier version of serving stirfried veggies with it.

Honey Walnut Shrimp 1 lb. med. size cleaned deveined shrimp 1 c. water 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. walnuts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten ½ c. flour ½ c. cornstarch vegetable oil for frying 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or sweetened condensed milk Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Add walnuts. Turn heat down to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a slotted spoon remove the walnuts and place them on the baking sheet, spreading them out. Let cool.

Mix mayonnaise, honey, cream or condensed milk together in a small bowl. You can add a dash of lemon juice if you like.

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a shallow bowl and flour/cornstarch in another shallow bowl, mixing the flour and cornstarch. Dip shrimp in eggs, then in flour mixture coating well.

Fry shrimp in about an inch of hot oil til golden brown.

Drain the shrimp, place on serving platter.

Pour sauce over and sprinkle the walnuts over the top.

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE

by Barry Denton

Phonees & Phonies

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ne of the nicest aspects of living here at the ranch is that you get some slight feeling of isolationism. Since our ranch is located between two high mountains cell phone reception is almost nil.

Once in a while if the clouds are right and the birds are flying in the correct direction you might get a brief cell phone signal until

you take a step forward. Your other option is to climb our highest windmill on the highest spot on the ranch.

However, who in their right mind would voluntarily climb a windmill? Sometimes the young people that work for us enjoy getting a text during the day, which do come through on occasion.

Phones on horseback are never allowed.

It seems to me if you are working a horse properly, how would you ever have time to answer a text? Besides horses are much more interesting than any texter.

Romance and nonsense can be taken care of after work hours quite easily. I always figure that I don’t need to hear 99 percent of the news and there is not much I can do about Ukraine or North Korea. On the ranch me and ole’Pard are free from the outside world. How sweet it is!

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there seems to be lots of shenanigans going on over here and it looks to me like the Republicans & Democrats are in bed together.

Of course, as time passes, I’m thinking that we have a one-party system and we ranchers are going to get squeezed out by the city slickers eventually.

However, Arizona has a history of getting election results out promptly until the last few years after we got a Democrat Secretary Of State to oversee the elections. This year our Secretary Of State ran for Governor and never recused herself or resigned her position.

Since the election was certified, our present Republican Governor Ducey has welcomed the new Democrat Governor-Elect publicly with open arms. The odd thing is that our Republican Governor Ducey never once raised money nor campaigned for the Republican gubernatorial candidate or other Republican primary winners.

Besides, the Republican Minority Leader in the United States Senate Mitch McConnell pulled campaign monies from Arizona. Isn’t it interesting that the two driving Republican political forces backed the Democrat and wanted their own party to lose the Governor’s office.

That sounds like funny business to me.

The race was very close, and probably a little party support would have won the governorship. I would suggest that both Arizona Governor Ducey and the Senate Minority Leader McConnell be thrown out of their own party as traitors. There is no chance that will happen as more than half the Republicans are in love with the Democrat party.

Like I said, it’s pretty much a one-party system.

If you stop and think about it, agriculture takes a beating every time a Democrat is in charge. The examples of that are getting cattle off federal lands in the West, shorting farmers of water for crops in California, and not owning up to federally created disasters such as out of control burns by the United States Forest Service and dumping dangerous mining chemicals into the Animas River in Colorado.

Now we have it once again in Arizona. I sure feel sorry for Arizona agriculture over the next four years. The trouble is it looks like New Mexico will suffer the same fate as they retained their Democrat Governor Grisham. Can anyone explain to me when it became fashionable to elect liberal old maids as governors of western states?

Why do we even bother to vote for two parties if they no longer exist? Happy New Year and good luck!

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NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS

by Frank Dubois

Monuments, Endangered Species, a Tax on Water

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n last month’s column I walked you through the mid-term elections and their potential for impacting livestock grazing.

I then predicted several items, using climate change as the action forcing event, that the progressive democrats and President Biden would implement, which were the following: ЇЇ increase funding for all their programs. with special emphasis on wildlife habitat and land acquisition ЇЇ designate more wilderness areas, wildlife refuges, national monuments, national parks, wild and scenic rivers and other land use designations ЇЇ place more emphasis on “lands with wilderness characteristics” and roadless areas during the planning

process, and climate change will take a much more prominent place in all planning documents and decisions, including those on livestock grazing I see I failed to mention water issues, especially those where control over water which would shift that control to the feds.

Let’s take a look at two of those: designate more “national monuments” and “wildlife habitat.”

President Biden has traveled to Colorado to designate the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument.

According to fact sheet distributed by the White House, this designation represents his, “commitment to protect, conserve, and restore our country’s iconic outdoor spaces and historical sites for the benefit of future generations.”

It also announced that the Forest Service and the Department of Interior will bring forward a proposal to withdraw the Thompson Divide in western Colorado from all oil and gas leasing.

This was Biden’s first use of the Antiquities Act to designate a new national monument.

In addition, a group of enviros and tribes are pressing Biden to designate a 450,000 acre parcel in Nevada as the Ave Kwa Ame National Monument. In a recent speech Biden announced this area deserves a national monument.

This, apparently, will not satisfy their hunger for restrictive land use designations.

One enviro has written, “It is hoped that the designation of Avi Kwa Ame as a national ЇЇ

monument will be only the beginning of his administration’s commitment to protecting 30 percent of the US land and waters by 2030.”

With respect to “wildlife habitat” we see what he has in store for New Mexico.

The Biden administration has issued two final rules to designate the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species.

This has been done, according to the National Association of Counties, “despite ongoing efforts by federal, state and local partners to develop conservation initiatives, such as Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAA) and Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP), that have conserved millions of acres across the lesser prairie-chicken’s current range. Many of these conservation plans have been spearheaded by voluntary partnerships with farmers and ranchers.”

In other words, all that work to protect 9 million acres was not sufficient for the enviros or Biden.

We also have the jaguar in New Mexico and Arizona, which Biden has proposed for renewal to comply with a court order.

Further, 14 conservation groups have filed a petition”urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide better federal protection for Mexican gray wolves by listing its look-alike species, the coyote, within the wolves’ recovery area.”

Greta Anderson with the Western Watersheds project says, “If people are going to confuse Mexican wolves for coyotes, then it makes sense to stop killing coyotes in the areas where wolves are recovering.”

One final issue is on water. The Domestic Water Protection Act has been introduced by two Democrat congress members from Arizona (HR 9194). This legislation would impose an excise tax on the sale of any “water intensive” crop. How much? “The tax is 300 percent of the price for which the crop is sold and is paid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of the crop.”

Whew! That’s all I can stand to write about this month.

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

Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship and The DuBois Western Heritage Foundation

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Three New Mexico Artists Receive Rounders Award Anderson, Cox, Sundt celebrated for articulating Western way of life

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ew Mexico artists JaNeil Anderson, Tim Cox and Duke Sundt received the 2022 Rounders Award for their vivid artistic creations that tell the story of the Western way of life.

New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte presented the awards to Anderson, Cox and Sundt at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

The award was named after “The Rounders,” a classic Western novel that was written

by Max Evans. Created in 1990 by former New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Frank DuBois, the purpose of the award is to honor those who live, promote and articulate the Western way of life.

Max Evans was the first-ever award recipient, and the Rounders tradition continues as this year’s recipients join 31 previous honorees.

Evans passed in 2020, however, the Rounders tradition lives on. Witte described these individuals as vivid creators of Western art that embody the tradition of the award.

“This year we have a remarkable trio of artists who each has his or her own unique method of telling a story through art, whether it’s through paintings or sculptures,” said Witte. “I am proud of the legacy Max has left in Western culture, and this year’s award recipients definitely live and articulate the Western way of life. Max would be proud.”

JaNeil Anderson Anderson is a native Arizonan who currently ranches with her husband in Southern New Mexico. At the outset of her career, she worked in pencil, then moved to pastels and now works in oils. Working along with cowboys gives her the insight to accurately paint what she loves and knows. She strives to share a story in each painting, and that story is represented in the subjects’ gestures and expressions.

The attention to detail highlights the individualism in each person, animal or setting. Anderson studied under cowboy artist James Reynolds and R.S. Riddick. In 2020, she won a purchase prize award at the Women’s Group Show at the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, which now hangs in the permanent collection of the museum.

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Anderson is also a signature member of American Women A r t ists a nd Oi l Painters of America.

Tim Cox Cox paints what he knows: vibrant cutting horses intent on holding that cow, cowponies covered i n s we at a f t e r working a hard day or ranch horses sha r i ng a wel learned drink at a g listening water trough. His cattle h a v e a u t h e nt i c expressions, and frequent subjec t s i nclude ca lves perhaps a lit t le bew ildered at a branding, bemused heifers waiting to be fed, a longhorn steer intent on leaving the country or a herd just shuffling along (l to r) Tim Cox, JaNeil Anderson, Duke Sundt, and New Mexico Secretary of while being driven Agriculture Jeff Witte. to better pastures.

Ranchers, cutters, team ropers and cowhands all touch his sculptor. Between the ages of 9 and 13, his heart. family lived in Copenhagen, Denmark. His He adds a striking landscape with dra- exposure to museums, art galleries and matic skies that are clear blue with wispy outdoor monumental bronze sculptures in pink clouds or spectacular thunderheads. every city park left a lasting impression His favorite times are being out on the which led him to pursue a career as an artist ranches, absorbing every detail of what he specializing in bronze sculpture. and others are doing, so that he may go back After moving to Las Cruces with his to the studio and document the modern family and a seven-year stint on the rodeo cowboy, as he has done for 47 years. circuit, Sundt received a Bachelor of Fine Cox is especially proud of his 2003 Prix Arts with an emphasis in sculpture in 1971 de West Award and his two “Express Ranches from New Mexico State University. After Great American Cowboy Awards” from the working as a ranch hand, he determined that National Cowboy and Western Heritage he wanted to illustrate the contemporary Museum. He was admitted as a member of American cowboy in a realistically detailed, the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America representational style. in 2007. After serving on its board of direcThroughout his 50-year career, he has tors and being a member for only a few years, been fortunate to receive a number of monhe served as president in 2011, 2012 and 2016. umental commissions, larger than life-size subjects ranging from Southwestern to milDuke Sundt itary-themed sculptures. Primarily, though, Sundt’s career as an artist started much he has been dedicated to portraying the differently than most. While his father was American cowboy and the wildlife of the in the military, his family lived in a number Southwest in smaller limited-edition bronzes of places; however, the last station of his in his own unique way. father’s duty had the greatest influence on the young Sundt and his future career as a

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COLLECTORS CORNER

by Jim Olson

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any are drawn to collect items made by prisoners. Why is there such an allure with collecting these items?

What makes them collectible? What is the story behind those who made them?

Prison-made items have been on collector’s lists for a very long time. For example, starting way back in the 1890s, Frank Conley, the warden at Deer Lodge, Montana created various programs in order to keep inmates busy. He believed it would keep them out of trouble. Deer Lodge Montana’s horsehair braiding program was one of the best known and popular inmate programs of its kind, and people collect bridles made at Deer Lodge (and many other prisons) to this day.

Canon City, Colorado was another prison that had a bridle making program, except they were also one of the few prisons who had a metal shop. Consequently, they became know for making bits and spurs (along with horsehair bridles) and their bits and spurs are now some of the most prized possessions in many collector’s possession. Over the years, various prisons became known for producing different items.

But why collect them? One common reason heard is that folks are amazed at someone taking the time to build such an item by hand, using crude tools, and have it come out as good as it does. Since prisoners obviously have plenty of time on their hands, they tend to be very patient and take their time when making these crafts. Similar perhaps to what attracted us to Native American made crafts in the beginning. An appreciation for the time it takes and the fact that their tools and conditions may not have been the best, yet they were able to turn out a quality product, usually of much better quality than a mass produced piece of similar use.

Other reasons given range from being charitable (supporting someone who may not be in the best of circumstances) to the allure of it being made by an individual who

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does not conform to norma l societa l standards, yet has an ar tistic side about them. I once heard a guy say while holding a pair of prison made spurs, “Just imagine, t he S.O.B. who made these spurs also killed someone.”

One thing is for certain though, by buying the crafts, it helps to fund a portion of their rehabilitation.

So what makes them collectible?

The same thing that makes anything collectible, I suppose.

Desirability, rarity a nd cond it ion.

Somebody wants Walla Walla prison-made bridle them, they are in limited supply and remain in good condition after all these it is a brand they are familiar with. Maybe years. That is what makes anything collect- they were told when they were young that a ible when you get right down to it, but prison made horsehair bridle is the best prison-made items seem to reach a whole money can buy and they won’t buy anything other category of collectors. I know several else to this day, as a result of that thought people who collect nothing but prison-made taking hold in their mind. Other reasons bits or spurs, etc. Who knows why this is? might be monetary. Prison-made collectibles The reasons are likely as varied as the collec- cover a wide range of prices that can fit most tors themselves. collector’s budgets.

Perhaps it is the intrigue about the men But as mentioned, the reasons vary greatly who made them? At some time or another, as to why we collect prison-made items. we have all probably known someone who Perhaps you have your own reason? We spent time in prison. A lot of them may have would love to hear from you. Happy even seemed like pretty good folks. Others collecting! who are incarcerated are just down right scary and we’re glad they are there. Maybe it’s the fact that this person who obviously had enough troubles to be locked up, also has an artistic side to them and can create works of art without the aide of using the best tools or having the best situation. Even a great Native Warrior like Geronimo turned to making trinkets once locked up by the Government. People flocked to buy something he had made. I guess the contrast between being a fierce warrior and an artist was intriguing.

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2023 Cattlemen of the Year Darrell Brown

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ominated by their peers, the Cattlemen of the Year not only work on the ranch but is also a known advocate for agriculture whether in the form of education, legislative issues or both. A person that is always there to lend a willing hand in any situation, and someone who is present in their communities serving civically, often being noted as prominent members and supporters.

Darrell Brown and his family have been involved with the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association since his dad served as Executive Secretary of the Association in 1969. Though he never owned a ranch of his own, he worked side by side with his mentor and grandfather on his grandfather’s ranch in Durango, Colorado; later taking care of the cattle when they were moved to Mt. Taylor, west of Albuquerque.

Darrell graduated from West Mesa High

School in Albuquerque then graduated from New Mexico State University in 1978 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science. He followed that with a Master’s degree in Ag Business from NMSU in 1983.

He met his wife, Michelle, at NMSU and the two were married in 1978 while he was employed at the College Ranch. After graduating, the couple took a position in White Lakes south of Santa Fe in 1983 where Darrell was employed building fences. That year, their first son was born; shortly thereafter, the young family moved to Sedalia, Colorado where Darrell traveled throughout the western United States showing Santa Gertrudis cattle for the Cherokee Ranch.

In 1985, Darrell moved his family to take a job in Artesia. He began working as the ranch manager for Yates Petroleum on the Four Dinkus Ranch, west of Artesia. Here, the family welcomed a daughter and another son. As his children grew up in the community, Darrell fostered a positive working relationship with the local school system, going into the schools to bring about a favorable image of agriculture to the second graders at each of the school district’s five elementary schools. The partnership began when his oldest son was in second grade and continued for approximately fifteen years.

Darrell’s dedication to children in the state didn’t end with the local school district.

For several years, he co-chaired the successful Stockmen Care About Kids promotion

done in conjunction with KOB-TV, the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Telethon.

He has also been actively supportive of the popular Youth Ranch Management Camp, not only serving as an industry mentor to our youth attending the camp, but also securing scholarships for students who could not afford to attend the camps.

In 1999, after the death of his immediate boss, Darrell was promoted to the position of General Ranch Manager of all four of the ranches under the Yates Corporation. He spent many hours on the road, traveling to the Ojo Feliz, north of Las Vegas; the Atarque, west of Albuquerque; and the Cross D at Mayhill, while still running the Four Dinkus.

He eventually relinquished his duties at the Cross D but continued as general manager of the other three ranches.

In 2020, after the dissolution of Yates Petroleum, Darrell was hired by Mr. Yates to exclusively manage the Cross D Ranch at Piñon; so, after 35 years in Artesia, he and his wife moved to the base of the Sacramento Mountains.

Some of Darrell’s achievements include: ЇЇ 15 years as District Supervisor in the Peñasco and Central Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. ЇЇ NM Wool Growers Amigo Award in 1994 ЇЇ NMDA Pacesetter Award in 2009 ЇЇ CowBelle Man of the Year in 1996 ЇЇ NM Beef Council Director 2009-2015 ЇЇ NMCGA Outstanding Contribution Award 1994-1995 ЇЇ Beef Council Beef Backer Award in 2017 Darrell has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 44 years.

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worked with teams, local and international, on conferences in-state and out of state.

Client events include two SolarPaces Conferences, National Governor’s Conference, American Culinary Federation-NM Chef’s Auction, NMSU Beef Culinary Trainings, Rotary Clubs, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Grand Opening and Society of Vacuum Coaters, etc.

Patty is married to Earl “Tiny” Waid and they have two sons, and two loving daughters-in-law living in Parker, Colorado and O’Fallon, Missouri. Patty and Tiny are proud of their four grandsons. One is a Nuclear Scientist in Oakridge Tennessee, and another is an Electric Engineer in St. Louis Missouri.

A third grandson is finishing up his senior year on a football scholarship at Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado while a fourth is in his junior year at Missouri College of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri where he is working on an electric engineering degree.

Patty Waid, (l) received the King Service Award from Loren Patterson, New Mexico Cattle Growers Patty is proud to have been a United Association President.

States Marine Corps wife while Earl served many different duty stations before his n 2009, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Asso- retirement after 25 years. She was also raised ciation founded the King Service Award as an “army brat”, traveling across the world to recognize the memory and accomplish- with her family and committed Army soldier ments of former Governor Bill King and father. beloved wife Alice; that so many New Mexicans benefited from.

The King Service Award honors an individual whose talents and demeanor positively impacts communities in every corner of New Mexico and inspires those around them to take action, too.

For the last 20 years, our winner has worked for NMCGA in planning special themed events such as ‘Cowboy Christmas.”

Her touches of fun and western inspiration give our membership an opportunity to enjoy the holiday season together during Joint Stockmen’s Convention.

Patty is the owner of Waid & Associates Event Planning and has been in business for over 20 years. She has worked on events ranging from conferences, fund-raisers and grand-openings to weddings, education initiatives, media promotions and everything in between. Her clients include those in private businesses, associations, veteran groups, health groups, government and agriculture industry organizations such as NMCGA, NM Beef Council, NM Farm & Livestock Bureau, Farm Credit of NM, NM State University and NM Junior Livestock Foundation, among others.

She has worked on events that range from one hundred guests to several thousand. A Jemma, Kyanna, Kendal, Chelsea and Dagney Wilson team player and skilled leader, she has receiving the Green From The Ground Up Award from

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ew Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association is proud to annually recognize an individual or family with outstanding stewardship practices through the Green From Ground Up award. A commonality between every recipient of this award is a desire to leave the land better than they found it, keeping in mind the future generations. A thorough land steward is dedicated to land, water, livestock and wildlife.

The Wilson Family has a long-standing connection to New Mexico since the time their ancestors homesteaded the Carrizozo area, seven generations ago.

Operated by Kendal and Chelsea Wilson with daughters Kyanna, Jemma and Dagney; Wilson Beef is a small business that sells locally grown, pasture-raised, grain-finished beef. For years their family has connected New Mexico grown with ranching heritage and delivered it to your plate.

Wilson Beef guarantees their cattle are treated humanely from birth to harvest and their retail cuts are certified USDA inspected for quality and safety. The couple reaches their customers through shared personal experiences and by marketing to local communities. When sharing their ag story they often tell of the landscape and resources such as water that has carried their family on from generation to generation. Sharing how livestock health and diverse ecosystems of all species are supported through conscious daily management decisions.

A powerful story of longevity on the land and the ability to offer USDA certified individual cuts to a diverse consumer base has set Wilson Beef apart, helping them to earn a reputation as young ranchers who provide top-shelf quality beef with the best flavor, so all their customers have to worry about is which recipe to choose.

A true family business, Kendal oversees the condition of the ranch’s land and cattle daily; while also working part-time for Bartz-Spencer Solar, LLC based out of Carrizozo. Chelsea is a busy mom of three girls who also handles the marketing and communication side of Wilson Beef.

NMCGA recognizes Kendal and Chelsea for their dedication to New Mexico, the beef industry and for raising a young family rooted in faith and agriculture.

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for the 7th Judicial District. For the past 16 weather, storming or not. And you have selfyears, he has served as the Catron County lessly served as Jess’ unpaid, professional Wildlife Investigator. incident coordinator throughout – a higher As the Catron County Wildlife Investiga- calling than many have ever achieved in their tor, Jess has been on the forefront for these lives. many years helping cattle producers in Jess, wolves are not only a Catron County Catron County deal with livestock depreda- phenomenon. They are also present in Grant, tions and in particular Mexican wolf Sierra, and Socorro Counties. Regrettably, ach year, the New Mexico Cattle depredations. Jess has conducted close to with the changes that the Fish and Wildlife Growers’ Association has the privilege 1400 investigations. Of those, 1100 investi- Service has made recently, we will likely have of presenting one of its highest awards gations related to Mexican wolf depredations. Mexican wolves throughout much of our Over 200 related to investigations of wolves state. Jess has truly set the model for wildlife in close proximity to people. He has written investigators in New Mexico to follow. extensively about wolf behavior. He has com- Thank you, Jess, for your tireless piled statistics. The data he has collected and service. summarized holds radical wolf advocates at bay in their rantings. There is probably no one in the state of New Mexico who has more reality-based knowledge about Mexican wolf depredations on the ground than Jess Carey.

One of the ranchers who has called on Jess multiple times to investigate a livestock depredation told us, “Jess Carey is the person who has stood between us and the forces that want no wolf ever held accountable for a avid was born and raised in Garfield, depredation. In fact, Jess is the guy who NM. He graduated High School in famously said, “The enviros never want a 1982 from Hatch, NM. Prior to coming livestock kill confirmed unless the wolf con- to work for the NMLB he worked as a meat fesses.” Over the years, Jess has called cutter/manager in Hatch. In 2001, David was Wildlife Services about an investigation, has hired by the NMLB as a Meat Inspector for gone out with the Wildlife Service investiga- the Meat Inspection Division. tors on the investigation and, frankly, has In 2007, David transferred to the LiveJess Carey, Catron County Wildlife Investigator, trained many of the new ones about how to stock Inspection Division, assigned to receives the Ayudando Award from NMCGA President do their job. Jess doesn’t always find that a District 21, the T or C area. David is always Loren Patterson. depredation is a wolf kill. Jess follows the willing to help out in other districts that are science and common sense. Sometimes there short staffed, and has filled in for Districts to an individual for his or her work in fur- isn’t enough of either to call a depredation a 14, 22, 10 and 7. David has worked for the thering and protecting ranchers. The wolf kill and Jess is up front about that. NMLB for 21 years and has done so with an Ayudando Siempre Alli – “You are Always Ranchers may not always be happy with his attitude of service and dedication.

There” – Award started in 1994. Governor calls, but we know Jess is thorough, honest David and his wife, Denise, have three Bruce and Alice King were the first recipi- and fair.” daughters, Krystal, Kassaundra, and Devry, ents. Since then, individuals from all walks Cattle rancher, NMCGA Board member and one son, David Jr. They also have six of life and nearly every calling imaginable and Chair of the Catron County Commis- grandkids, four boys and two girls. have been honored. Sometimes these people sion, Anita Hand, says this about the work are Cattle Growers’ members; sometimes Jess has done: “Jess is truly an asset to Catron they are not. The one thread running County and our livestock producers. Jess is through the award recipients is that they care thorough, meticulous to details and all about ranchers and have put their time and investigations are done with integrity and often themselves on the line for us. honesty. I once told an agency that I would This year’s recipient of the Ayudando put Jess up against any agency wildlife biolSiempre Alli Award is Jess Carey. Jess, would ogist on a depredation investigation and Jess you please make your way forward to the would run circles around them with his stage. knowledge and expertise. Jess is vital to our Jess Carey has been hunting, fishing, industry, and I am honored to have been able running hounds and trapping most of his to work with him and even more honored to life. Out of high school, he served in the call him my friend.”

United States Marine Corp. He moved to Jess’ wife of 53 years, Lynne, is also with Reserve 45 years ago. He has extensive back- us this evening. Lynne, thank you for sharing ground in forensic investigations. He has Jess with ranchers. We know from experiserved as the Catron County Sheriff, and he ence that Jess has been there when called, on 2022 Inspector of the Year David Trujillo (c) with served as the District Attorney Investigator weekends, holidays and in any kind of Loren Patterson (l) and Troy Sauble, Sauble Ranch,

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Westerman Blasts USFS for Pushing Electric Vehicle Transition

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he top GOP member of the House Natura l Resources Commit tee slammed the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for its plan to transition to an electrified vehicle fleet as part of the federal government’s climate agenda.

“I’ve always supported renewable energy solutions, but they have to actually work and not just virtue signal at the expense of the American taxpayer,” Presentative Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, told Fox News Digital.

“The Forest Service turning to EVs is the perfect example of the latter.”

In December, the Forest Service – a Department of Agriculture sub-agency tasked with managing nearly 200 million acres of forests and grasslands – announced a pilot program to test three Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks at three locations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Hampshire. The program was crafted to study whether the agency would be able to greenlight a broader transition to electric vehicles (EV) and reduce its carbon footprint.

While the pilot program will test how capable the EVs are for performing in areas where USFS personnel work, President Biden signed an executive order last year requiring that all new light-duty federal vehicle purchases are zero-emissions beginning in 2027.

Westerman, though, said the EV mandate was problematic because USFS vehicles are required to perform in extreme temperatures

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“EVs have made great strides in recent years, but they’re still built for highways and nowhere near capable of operating in extreme temperatures, navigating uneven terrain, towing heavy loads, or fulfilling any of the Forest Service’s other numerous responsibilities,” Westerman continued.

“This, coupled with the fact that no infrastructure exists to charge these vehicles in the field, makes this decision extremely shortsighted,” he added.

The F-150 Lightning is capable of towing a maximum 10,000 pounds and carrying a maximum payload of 2,000 pounds, according to CarsDirect. By comparison a traditional engine F-150 can tow 14,000 pounds and carry 3,325 pounds.

The F-150 Lightning also has a maximum range of between 240 and 320 miles compared to the traditional model’s range of up to 700 miles, according to Car and Driver.

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And Ford recently hiked the price of the cheapest F-150 Lightning to $56,000 while the cheapest traditional model is about $34,000.

“This Forest Service is used to fielding new technology in remote and rugged locations,” the Forest Service spokesperson said. “This first ever study, using electric trucks on National Forests for field use is what the pilot program is all about – matching the right tool for the right job.”

“Since our operating conditions can vary a great deal, we stay flexible on the tools we use – to this day we still use pack animals and horses for project work when necessary,” the spokesperson added.

In addition, across its more than 170 locations, the Forest Service has just 32 charging ports for EVs. Just one is powered by a renewable energy source.

Westerman, who will chair the House Natural Resources Committee when Republicans take control of the House in January, argued that the agency should focus on improving the health of the nation’s forests and trees before spending taxpayer money on EVs. The Arkansas Republican introduced bipartisan legislation in June that would prioritize “scientific forest management activities” to prevent massive wildfires.

“The Forest Service of all agencies should recognize that they already have nature’s most efficient carbon capture devices right at their fingertips: trees!” Westerman added.

“Instead of pandering to the left and spending taxpayer dollars on experimental vehicles, they should be focusing their resources on improving the health of American forests and mitigating catastrophic wildfires, which emit far more carbon than any truck ever could,” he said.

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Yates was raised in Artesia, and he and his two brothers founded Yates Petroleum in 1960. John held the office of Secretary-Treasurer for Yates Petroleum from 1960 to 1965.

He held the office of Vice President for Yates Petroleum from 1965 to 1988.

While holding the office of Vice President, John founded ABO Petroleum Corporation in 1968. Yates then served as President of Yates Petroleum from 1988 - 2005 and again from 2008 – 2009.

Yates and his family became a force in New Mexico’s vital oil and gas industry. They played a major part in the exploration and growth of the oil and gas industry in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas, expanding into Colorado and Wyoming.

Yates served on the National Petroleum Council and was a member of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, American Petroleum Institute and the Roswell Geological Society. He was a member of many other associations and councils.

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Presidents, starting with President Reagan, to serve on the National Petroleum Council Advisory Committee. In 1996 he received the “Chief Roughneck of the Year” award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America, an award which John was most proud to receive due to this honor being bestowed annually to only one person in the United States.

He was the recipient of a number of other accolades for his successes in the oil and gas industry and received an honorary doctorate from New Mexico State University.

Yates also served with distinction on the Republican National Committee.

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Encinias ; and her sister, Celina Encinias.

She also leaves behind countless grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and primos.

In her younger years, she enjoyed watching her father tend the sheep and cattle for The Patron, Don Jose Ortiz y Pino as her father was the Mayordomo at the ranch.

Her mother was in charge of cooking three meals a day and washing clothes for the men that would come and work during the shearing season, and Florinda was right beside her helping out.

As hard as her parents tried to keep her away from these men, she would sneak away to get a glimpse of them through the window, only to get in trouble.

First and foremost, Florinda was a very faithful woman of Christ. Florinda was a devout Catholic and a strong believer in God and the saints, and prayed the rosary on a daily basis.

The power of prayer was the answer to many problems her and her family were faced with. She overcame extremely difficult challenges and heartache throughout her life with dignity, grace, strength, determination and faith in God. Florinda was a very beautiful lady, inside and out, and no one was a stranger to her. If someone didn’t speak to her, she would respectfully introduce herself, and would remind them to speak to her next time because she might forget their names. Florinda would offer a stranger food from her table or her last dollar.

She would open her home to anyone in need. Florinda’s life could easily be described in The Beatitudes.

Despite the age gap of 24 years between Florinda and Segundo, she loved and respected him with all her being. He truly was the love of her life. She always shared how jealous Segundo was, and how she played into his jealousy.

She would dance with men and he would cut in and pull them away from her while dancing and he would continue dancing with her. He would tell her, “You are going to marry me”, but she adamantly would tell him, “No, I’m not”.

Well, as usual, he got his way. Florinda and Segundo were married on July 13, 1946, and quickly started their family of 12 in 1947 when their eldest, Frank Encinias, was born.

Segundo and Florinda spent the first

eight years of their marriage living at the ranch near Aurora, New Mexico. They later purchased the property where her home is now situated.

They moved to Moriarty in 1955. Even though she was raising her children, with her mother’s help, Florinda worked as a dishwasher at El Comedor and Blackies, a lot of times while pregnant.

She later worked as a cook at the Moriarty Schools where they made all the meals fresh and by scratch. Florinda made a lot of lifelong friends while working at the schools, from students to coworkers and was very proud that she made a difference in their lives.

To this day, those that are still alive

remember those days and her for her generosity at the food line. Florinda was a very hard worker and instilled that work ethic onto her children and grandchildren. Florinda and Segundo taught their children to work at a very young age.

As she would remind her children, minutes after they were born, she ordered their social security cards so they could start working.

Florinda was a very simple woman with the biggest heart ever. Her house was very simple where she raised her children, she raised them not in riches, but raised them with love.

She loved her children and grandchildren and was always there to lend a hand, an ear

or shoulder to cry on.

You would never leave her house without being fed. She always had fresh tortillas, butter and green chili, and cookies on the table for her children, grandchildren and all of their friends from school, visitors, and neighborhood children.

Florinda enjoyed Sunday breakfasts and holidays when all her children and grandchildren would gather in her tiny house. She didn’t care if we were squashed like sardines in every inch of her house. She always made the room.

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spoon”, I have no favorites.” Some would beg to differ, because each of them think they were her favorite. Florinda would say her and Segundo raised their children without asking for little to no help from others.

She lived a long and happy life,however, endured hardships. She was the life of the party with her sense of humor. Up until the time of her death she was cracking a joke, wanting to find a boyfriend or Sancho, and sharing memories of her life as a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.

It was very apparent she made an impact on those she came in contact with. In her humble way, she expressed that with her warm hugs and beautiful smile. Her beautiful green eyes would light up a room.

Florinda touched many lives in our community and was loved by all.

Lon Neil Burcham (Neil), 81, Las Cruces, entered eternal rest on December 7, 2022. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on November 15, 1941, to Lon and Anna Burcham, but was raised on the family ranch

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He received his BA degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma State, served in the US Army for two years, then got his graduate degree from Arkansas University.

He came to New Mexico State in 1969, to teach Animal Science & Swine Production in the Ag Department. He was the coach for the Judging Team for many years and was in charge of the breeding program for the college ranch until his retirement in December 2017.

He loved teaching and helped many students find jobs through the years, many of whom became close personal friends. In May of 1977, he married Marilyn Hess Berryman and inherited four grown children who then proceeded to make him “grandpa” over the years with 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Mike Burcham, Arkansas; brother Don Burcham, Oklahoma, step-daughter Fredda Blair and husband Rick, Las Cruces; step-son Doug Berryman and wife Rhonda, Las Cruces; step-son Dan Berryman and wife Rosanna, Ignacio, Colorado; and stepson-in-law Tim Jennings of Roswell.

Deanna Sue Black Eby passed away at home on December 17, 2022 at age 61 years.

She was born on July 6, 1961 to Jolynn and Greg Black in Dayton, Ohio.

The Black family moved to New Mexico in 1971. Deanna considered New Mexico home. Deanna worked the fuel dock at the Kennecott Tyrone Mine and next worked at the APS Four Corners Power Plant in Farmington, NM. Deanna had a passion for horseback riding and loved to barrel race. When she met Buddy Eby, they used to rodeo together in ribbon roping events. On February 1, 1983, she and Buddy married and worked side by side on the ranch. On September 10, 1994 they welcomed twin boys, Walker and Trent, raising them surrounded by the land and the importance of faith and family.

Deanna was an active member serving as Secretary and Treasurer for over 30 years on the Faywood Ditch Commission. She had a talent for creating stained glass artwork, painting and craft adventures. In the last years of her life, Deanna was known as “I” by her beloved grandchildren.

Many days were spent with Warren and Lyla playing on the family farm. She loved having her grandchildren close by and many nights were spent having sleepovers. They always looked forward to spending every possible moment at her house; filling the continued on page 76 >>

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IN MEMORIAM << cont from pg. 74 walls with love and laughter. She loved gathering people together and made them feel welcomed.

She always felt the need to be a caretaker to anyone who stopped in; nobody ever left her house hungry. We were blessed to spend this short time on earth with her and are thankful for having her in our lives. We will miss her greatly.

Deanna is survived by her husband, Buddy Eby, Faywood; son Walker Eby, Faywood; son Trent Eby and wife Lucille Eby and two grandchildren, Hurley; her mother Jolynn and father Greg Black, Sierra Vista, Arizona; sister Debbie Oliver, Carlsbad, Texas; brother Bobby and wife Laura Black, Prescott, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

John Leroy Falen, 85, Orovada, Nevada, passed away on December 17, 2022 surrounded in love by his wife of 63 years, Sharon Falen, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John was born on March 18, 1937 in Caldwell, Idaho, to Leslie and Letha Falen. He grew up on the L – F Ranch on Juniper Creek at the base of South Mountain, 40 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon.

John and his brothers Roger and Loyd two-step dancing music, great food and good rode their horses to school, and like other fellowship. children in the area, school was coordinated It was also at the Home Ranch where the around ranch work. John attended high Newsweek magazine writers and photograschool in Marsing, Idaho, batching near his phers went to meet a man who would dawn uncle Earnest Falen’s home returning to the the cover on that publication on September L – F Ranch to work when needed. He 30, 1991 and detail the story of a ranching attended college at the University of Idaho family working in a place where the federal in Moscow, Idaho receiving his Bachelor of and state governments own 85 percent of the Science degree in Animal Science in 1960. land and it is not possible for a ranch to During his junior year, he met his wife survive without BLM and/or Forest Service Sharon Franklin of Moscow, Idaho. Their grazing permits. first date was on her 17th birthday, 65 years John, Sharon and family would eventually ago last month. They were married in 1959. negotiate purchases for the Home Ranch and John, in every way, was a cattleman. He the UC Ranch so the ranches and the way of and Sharon started their lives with John life could be passed down to their children working in feedlots, buying cattle and even- and grandchildren. tually partnering with Clarence and Wayne The Home Ranch was also where John set Johnson operating a feedlot and livestock forth on his pathway of servant leadership. trading enterprise in Wilder, Idaho.

Not being one to ever take a break, for 20 In 1977, he leased two ranches in north- years John served the school children in ern Nevada, the “Home Ranch” near Humboldt County, Nevada, as a member and Orovada, Nevada and the “UC Ranch” near chairman of the school board.

McDermitt, Nevada. The Home Ranch was During this time he began his political where John and Sharon made their home. career as an advocate for the ranching indusIt was at the Home Ranch where John and tr y ser ving as Nevada Cattlemen’s Sharon hosted numerous yearly “family and Association President in 1997 to 1999, Nevafriends’ reunions” when family and friends da’s Public Lands Council Committee, the from all over the country would join for a National Cattlemen’s Association Executive weekend of horse and wagon rides, good Board, the NCBA wild horse and burro com-

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mittee and the National Public Lands Council President.

John was appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to serve on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Council.

Although there were no wild horses on the Home Ranch or UC Ranch, John’s understanding of the livestock industry and his compassion for wild horses suffering from drought and starvation made him the perfect advocate to work on solutions to remove excess horses from the range. Because of his work, he was one of the founding board members of the Mustang Heritage Foundation.

John’s passion for his family, his ranch and his community was evident in everything he did. The invention of the cell phone brought a whole new freedom to John in ways that searching for a pay phone could not.

John’s saddle horses would automatically stop when John’s cell phone would ring so John could take the call. As much as the phone would ring, that meant a lot of stopping. John was ever present on local parade days in Orovada, McDermitt a nd Winnemucca, driving his team and wagon.

Anyone who was within miles of the Home Ranch was encouraged to stop for a comfortable bed, a delicious meal, or a good visit with John sitting at his grey metal office desk with all the braided bridle reins and silver bits hanging behind him. Not just for his friends and family, but the passing of John leaves a huge hole in the public lands livestock industry.

John is survived by his wife, Sharon, his children Frank (wife Karen Budd-Falen), and daughters Judy (husband Hank Kershner) and Johnna (husband Tommy Bruhn), son-in law Loyd Sherburn and brother Loyd Falen. He had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association; PO Box 310 Elko, NV 89803. They ask that you write in the Memo in Memory of John Falen and the donation will go to the scholarship fund.

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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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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add diced onion and cook until light translucent.

Step 2 Add machaca to skillet and cook, stirring until heated through.

Step 3 Add eggs, stir to combine, and cook until eggs are fully cooked. Season with salt and spoon onto warm flour tortillas.

Serve warm with salsa verde and sliced avocado.

Nutrition information per serving: 400 Calories; 176.64 Calories from fat; 19.75 g Total Fat (5.35 g Saturated Fat); 198.79 mg Cholesterol; 1612.17 mg Sodium; 22.6 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.2 g Dietary Fiber; 30.4 g Protein; 0.6 mg Iron; 63.2 mg Potassium; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 1.3 mg Niacin; 0.1 mg Vitamin B6; 0.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 0.5 mg Zinc; 15.4 mcg Selenium; 146.9 mg Choline.

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Google Energy LLC, was created for the purpose of reducing energy consumption

and eventually producing and selling clean energy. Google’s plan for the company to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 has been called the most aggressive in the business world.

In Bed with the United Nations In September 2021, Google launched the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact, with Sustainable Energy for All and the United Nations as partners. The goal of the compact is to fully decarbonize electricity systems, and Google has ominously stated that they are “more motivated than ever to do our part to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future for all.” The current energy crisis

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Google’s chief sustainability offer, Kate Brandt, stated in Fortune magazine, “We see individuals as a piece of the puzzle. If we can show them what are the most meaningful actions and make that an easy choice, a better choice, a cheaper choice, that is hugely beneficial…This was really, I think, our first visible step in thinking about how do we use technology to make the sustainable choice the easiest choice.”

“Your Plan, Your Planet” Seems to Be Eliminating “Your” In 2018, the “Your Plan, Your Planet” interactive online tool was launched to offer tips on reducing waste. Since then, Google has been adding more options, such as fuel cost and eco-friendly route calculators.

Developers have even stated that non-sustainable options can be removed from search results entirely, which is of especially great concern because a tool to “help” consumers calculate the environmental impact of food choices is currently being created, with information sourced from the UN.

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“We the people” starts with us Deep down, Google’s Sustainability tools are a Trojan horse meant to help usher in personal ESG scores, much like the social credit system used in communist China. In such a system, a person’s ability to function in society is dictated by a governmental grading system. It isn’t much of a leap from simply advising consumers to avoid beef, for example, to punishing them outright for buying beef via a personal ESG score.

When viewed in this light, Kate Brandt’s statement about “using technology to make the sustainable choice the easiest choice” is revealed to be particularly ominous.

These global issues may seem overwhelming on how to combat them, but there are simple things each person can do to stop the madness. We all need to be involved in our local communities and local government. We should be staying informed on issues that will affect our nation’s food security. Furthermore, if we are doing both of those things, then we need to take that information and inform others in our communities and on social media.

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Not only must we preserve untouched forests, proponents argue, but we must also walk away from previously-managed forests too. People should be entirely separate from forest ecology and succession.

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Forest management provides tools to storage or climate change across all forcorrect past mistakes and restore ecosys- ested landscapes.” tems. But Proforestation even seems to Proforestation doesn’t work when reject forest restoration that helps return a forests convert from carbon sinks into forest to a healthy state, including con- carbon sources. A United Nations report trolling invasive species, maintaining tree pointed out that at least 10 World Heritage diversity, returning forest composition and sites – the places with the highest formal structure to a more natural state. environmental protections on the planet Proforestation is not just a philosophical – are net sources of carbon pollution. This exercise. The goal is to ban active forest includes the iconic Yosemite National management on public lands. It has real Park. policy implications for the future manageThe Intergovernmental Panel on ment (or non-management) of forests and Climate Change (IPCC) recognizes active how we deal with wildfires, climate change forest management will yield the highest and other disturbances. carbon benefits over the long term because We’ve written before about how this of its ability to mitigate carbon emitting concept applies to so-called “carbon disturbance events and store carbon in reserves.” Now, powerful and well-funded harvested wood products. Beyond carbon, anti-forestry groups are pressuring the forest management ensures forests conBiden Administration to set-aside national tinue to provide assets like clean water, forests and other federally-owned lands wildlife habitat, recreation, and economic under the guise of “protecting mature and activity. old-growth” trees.

In its recent white paper on Proforesta- Forest management offers strategies to manage forests for carbon sequestration and long-term tion, the Society of American Foresters storage. Proforestation rejects active stewardship writes that “preservation can be appropri- that can not only help cool the planet, but help meet ate for unique protected areas, but it has not the needs of people, wildlife and ecosystems. You can been demonstrated as a solution for carbon expect to see this debate intensify in 2023.

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FENCE LAKE, 295 Pine Hill Road, 60 acres with over 2300 sq. ft. log home, corral, outbuildings. $240,000 SAN MARCIAL, Willow Springs Ranch, Winchester Road. 432 acres at the foothills of Chupadera Mountains $325,000 MILAGRO, 0000 Pecos Spur, Portrillo Creek Ranch Subdivision. 164 acres wide open space. Distant mountain views. Close to I-40. $94,000 SAN ANTONIO, 1496 State Road 1, 11 irrigated acres with adobe home, well and community water $305,000 Paul Stout, Broker

575-760-5461 cell 575-456-2000 office officeoffice

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

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

ST. JOHNS OFFICE P.O. Box 1980, St. Johns, Arizona 85936 Ph. 602-228-3494

Skully Creek Ranch: 94 AU with 1,440 deeded acres, state and federal leases in Greenlee County approximately 40 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. The ranch is located just over four miles off the paved highway along and lies along Skully Creek. The headquarters includes an adobe, two-story rustic ranch house overlooking the cottonwood lined Skully Creek Canyon with amazing views of Hells Peak in the distance. This is a real nice “off-gride” property with private, solar powered well. The deeded land location and physical features provide privacy and mountain views.

Price: $1,600,000

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Indian Springs Ranch: 52 AU with 1,480 deeded acres, BLM grazing lease in Cochise County approximately 14 miles northeast of San Simon, Arizona. The ranch is located just over 12 miles off the paved highway at the end of Indian Springs Road in the Peloncillo Mountains. Headquarters improvements include two ranch houses and horse corrals with shades. The ranch is very private and secluded with lots of water.

Livestock water is provided by numerous springs and three private wells. The water wells are pumped via solar with water levels all less than 100’. Private land controls access to thousands of acres in the Peloncillo Wilderness. Price: $1,400,000

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Hunt Valley Farm: West of St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona, includes 891 deeded acres in total with 210 acres currently irrigated via center-pivot sprinkler and gated pipe flood irrigation. Shallow wells on land-line electricity with room to expand the irrigated acreage. Currently used as a grow yard/heifer development facility with corral/bunk space for approx. 950 head. Buildings include a remodeled mobile home in good condition, farm office and large metal shop with commodity storage under roof. This is a nice production farm located directly off the paved highway situated at 5,400’ elevation. Price: $1,500,000

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DOUBLE BAR R RANCH, NOGALES, AZ — 110 deeded, w/12,224 NF Grazing land, runs 380 yearlong, Great improvements, high rain area. Priced at $3,500,000 RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improvements. Priced at $4,900,000 TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000

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

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LEMITAR FARM: 36 acres of irrigated pasture, MRGCD water rights, 3,195-sf home. $780,000 MOELLER CROSS M RANCH: 27 acres of irrigated pasture, Texas longhorn cattle.

2,000 sf home, 2,400 sf shop with horse stalls in San Acacia, NM. $750,000 DATIL RANCHETTE: 98.7 scenic acres in Catron County, home to some of the biggest trophy elk hunting in the US. $296,000 MAGDALENA MOUNTAIN TOP: 65 acres original patented land located on top of the Magdalena Mountains. Has not been offered for sale in over 100 years. $877,500 COPPER CANYON: 39 acres of beautiful, patented land in the Magdalena mountains.

Live creek water, spring,

well, electricity, and SOLD - Elk Crossing Ranch: 15-acre ft water rights.

5,585 acre all private prime $1,170,000 elk, deer hunting and cattle ranch. Located in SOLD - Pitchfork Cattle Catron County. $5,400,000 Company LLC: 34,590 acres located in premier SOLD - Buck Horn Ranch: cattle country situated 27,905 acres located in De Baca, Guadalupe, in Torrance County. and Lincoln Counties. $1,700,000 $14,326,100 SOLD - Dinner Hill Ranch: SOLD - Cerro Verde Ranch: 14,269 acres located in 32,721 acres located 50 Otero County. $1,200,000 miles west of Albuquerque.

This scenic and diverse SOLD - 47 Hop Canyon: 88 ranch offers a great acres and a historical home combination of hunting built in 1910. $680,000 and cattle country.

SOLD - Rinconada Farm: 8.62 $2,750,000 acres of irrigated pasture, SOLD - Tres Lagunas Ranch: home, and Pre-1907 Water 8,797 acres in Catron Rights. Lemitar $680,000 County. This ranch produces many different incomes SOLD - Maese Farm: 10 acres of irrigated pasture, Pre 1907 with the hunting, cow/calf water rights and home. operation, and water sales.

Socorro County. $420,000 $9,000,000

Call Randell for additional information, a qualified showing, or to market your property!

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NEW LISTING! Triangle C Ranch - Reserve, New Mexico – **Great Opportunity** - Working cattle ranch located east of Reserve, New Mexico in prime grazing lands. This 625 CYL ranch is located in gentle, rolling grasslands consisting of 2,320 +/- deeded acres, a private lease and a 25,055 acre BLM grazing allotment. Many improvements including two homes, bunk house, hangar, air strip, large shops and working facilities. $5,750,000

UNDER CONTRACT! Sliding Diamond, Kingman, AZ – The Sliding Diamond Ranch is a working cattle ranch with good feed, excellent water and well-maintained improvements. +/- 15,680 acre state lease located in a checkerboard configuration providing an equal number of acres available for adverse grazing at no cost to the ranch.

The state leased parcels are permitted for 231 CYL. With the adverse and an adjoining available private lease this ranch currently runs 460 CYL. The ranch is well watered with 11 wells and 28 natural springs. A must see! $2,400,000 UNDER CONTRACT! Kingman Farms - Kingman, AZ. – The Kingman Farm is 1,920 acres (83,635,200 SF) of prime agricultural land located on a paved road north of Kingman, Arizona. With ±560 acres previously under drip irrigation and two sections fully fenced, this farm offers a perfect opportunity to grow a variety of cash crops.

Historically planted with pistachio trees, the agricultural zoned property is located in Mohave County and offers unrestricted water production via its two irrigation wells.

The property offers an excellent opportunity for pistachio growers, other deciduous trees, hay or a variety of cash crops. In addition, the site presents as an ideal location for a solar utility, land or water bank. Offered at $2,950,000

NEW LISTING! Partridge Creek Ranch, Ash Fork, AZ– 85,000+\- acres of strong grazing allowing for 800 animal units year round. 420 acres of deeded land, 480 Arizona state lease, remainder secured by deeded grazing rights.

Newly remodeled 4 bedroom/3 bath owners home with wrap around porches top and bottom, great horse facilities at headquarters. Adequate ranch improvements and system of dirt tanks with reliable drainage. Low overhead, large animal unit ranch. $4,000,000 UNDER CONTRACT! Baker Property – Deming, NM. – The historic Baker Property is located seven miles west of Deming, New Mexico north of I-10 and south of the prominent Black Mountain. This property consists of 2,666 +/- deeded acres. Full private access to every part of the ranch is made with ease due to its gentle terrain. This unique property lends itself to multiple uses with a unique setting for farming, an equine facility, and solar energy production. Close to the comforts of town, but secluded from town life. Offered at $1,999,500

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NEW LISTING! Cottonwood Springs – RanchRed Rock, New Mexico – The Cottonwood Springs is a beautiful, high desert working cattle ranch located approximately 28 miles north of Lordsburg, New Mexico in Grant County.

With a carrying capacity of +/-350 CYL, the ranch consists of a total of 13,605 acres which includes a combination of 1,629+/- deeded acres, 5,839+/- state lease acres, 3,400+/acres of BLM allotments and a 2,737+/- acre U.S. Forest Service allotment. The ranch is well improved with two homes, shop, corrals, interior and exterior fences, working cattle facilities and exceptional water improvements. $3,100,000

REDUCED! Sierra Azul Ranch – Hatch, NM. – The Sierra Azul Ranch is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. This nice little ranch has been in the same family for over 50 years. The ranch runs 50 CYL and 2 horses on two sections of state land with over four sections of BLM and 520 deeded acres. The deeded land includes a beautiful 160 acre inholding with water and solitude. Good little ranch with good water, great feed throughout the rolling hills and canyons. With locked access and land-owner hunt permits, the ranch presents an excellent Mule Deer hunting opportunity. Offered at $650,000

SOLD! F Bar Farm - Taylor, AZ. – The F Bar Farm is a 330+/- acre parcel located on the outskirts of Taylor, Arizona in Navajo County. The parcel contains 2 irrigation wells and 3 stock water wells which have serviced 150 acres of irrigated land. Three phase electric power is at the well heads. With shallow water and good soil, this farm sitting at 5,700 feet in elevation provides a cost-effective opportunity for growing hemp, pasture grass, alfalfa, corn or other cash crops.Alternatively, its excellent building sites and proximity to town also make this the perfect opportunity for a beautiful gentleman’s ranch with irrigated pastures and great views. Offered at $1,296,000 JANUARY 2023

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

CAPULIN -SIERRA GRAND VIEW, Union County. NM. 520 +/- deeded acres with HQ 1.5 miles off highway, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with landscaped yard and volcanic rock walls, nice outbuildings, 3 registered wells including 1 registered as an irrigation well and an excellent solar well. Close proximity to Des Moines, NM. $898,000 DES MOINES, 336.58 +/- Deeded Acres Union County NM – 3 bedroom 2 bath home, 32ft X 30ft metal building on slab. 62 ft X 12 ft metal barn, one big pasture off highway. Mixture of open grass range and trees. Less than two miles to town. $575,000 MAXWELL 45, Excellent irrigated pasture with utilities in back of property, including installed septic system, with private views of mountains. 40 irrigable acres and a domestic water meter installed. Great to put down home and bring horses. $249,000 $239,000 BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax County, Moreno Valley 594.38 +/- deeded acres, accessed off blacktop between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. Historic

headquarters. Currently used as summer grazing, pond and trees accessed off county road on rear of property as well. Presented “ASIS” New Survey, $4,000,000 $3,800,000 UTE PARK RIVER PLACE 6.83 +/ACRES, 450 +/- feet of the Cimarron River and more than that of Ute Creek are the south and east boundaries of this unique one of a kind water property. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom cabin, year round access off Hwy 64. $589,000 $570,000 CIMARRON BUSINESS, Frontage opportunity, house, big shop and office buildings, easy view off Hwy 64. Formerly known as “The Porch.” $295,000 COLFAX TAVERN & DINER, Colfax County, NM. Aka “COLD BEER”, turn key legendry regional icon and destination, with anchor staff/team willing to stay on. Prime business on front range. $1,500,000 SPRINGER VIEW, 29.70 +/- deeded acres. Large house being remodeled, shop, trees, old irrigation pond. All back off highway with great southern aspect. 311 Hwy 56, Colfax County.

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JE Harris & Sons Ranch San Juan County, NM

The JE Harris & Sons Ranch is a historical ranch located in premier wildlife habitat. The ranch lies in the Colorado Plateau, which encompasses rugged tableland topography. The ranch has grass, shrub, and woodland-covered benches rising from the La Plata River valley to the Ute Mountain Reservations.

4,616 deeded acres 4,400 +/- BLM acres 200 +/- NMSLO lease acres

Laura Riley (505) 330-3984

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

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

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

RANCHES/FARMS *NEW* 12.7+/- Irrigated Acres, Marana, AZ – Irrigated farmland in the heart of Marana, perfectly suited for development. Currently, planted in Alfalfa and at one time was planted to corn. Fields are fenced, flood irrigated from concrete ditches and gates from the Cortaro Irrigation District. Great location near Marana Stockyards for those interested in performance horse activities that involve livestock. $825,000 *NEW* 98+/- Deeded Acre Farm, Bonita, AZ – Great little farm in a picture-perfect setting!

Two small pivots with 35 acres of water rights. Nicely improved with a newer 3 BR, 2 BA Shultz doublewide mfg home; 3-sided hay/ machine shed, 1,560+/- s.f. shop with concrete floor and insulated ceiling, hay shed, Connex box, nice set of guardrail and steel corrals with crowding tub, squeeze and scale.

250 gpm irrigation well with 20 HP motor and 13,500+/- gallons of storage. Raise horses, finish out calves, small cow/calf operation or homestead. Runs about 40 head of cattle. $750,000 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – Located NW of Willcox in a good groundwater area. 2 wells. Center pivot. $468,000 Call Harry Owens *SOLD* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – 112.8 +/Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of pasture, 3,700+/- ac of sub-lease, 14 +/ac of farm fields, HQ on State Land.

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2nd mfg home on deeded. 2 sets of good steel pipe corrals $1.9M *SOLD* 2,373+/- Acre Farm, Animas, NM – Custom 2560 +/s.f. home built in 2008. 20-Acre pivot, 40’ x 60’ shop, 40’ x 50’ hay barn, fruit trees, chicken coop, garden area. Pivot produced 9.5 tons/ ac of alfalfa in 2020. 300 gpm well. 5 pastures with water piped to 2 storage tanks and drinkers in all pastures. Historically has run 40 head of cattle yearlong. $1.3M

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*SOLD* 1,578 Acres of Land, McNeal, AZ – Currently used as grazing land for an adjacent ranch.

Fenced with 2 wells. Seller will split. $500 per acre for all or $650 to $700 per acre for smaller parcels. located near the McNeal Farm we have listed above, and could be used as an additional pasture; purchase for investment or build your own ranchette.

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HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *SOLD* 5+/- Acre Country Estate, Dewey Humbolt, AZ – Charming 2 BR, 3 BA 2-story home.

Beautiful, vaulted wood ceilings, loft, floor to ceiling windows in the great room with expansive valley views.

Includes 2-car detached garage, 1,092+/- s.f. metal shop building, railroad car, small barn, fenced and cross fenced. Online Auction to start 12/1 and will end with a soft close on 12/10. Contact Paul Ramirez for details or check out our webpage coming soon.

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*NEW* 0.14+/- Acre Building Lot, Maricopa, AZ – A great opportunity to own a corner lot in the desirable community of Tortosa.

Ideal for a small builder or buyer wishing to build their dream custom home. One of only two lots available in the area, the other lot is adjoining this one. Utilities to the lot, back block wall in place. $110,000 *SOLD* 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, twostory 4 BR, 4.5 BA main home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. $1,675,000

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*SOLD* 90+/- Acre HP Bar Ranch, Benson, AZ – Perfect gentlemen’s ranch or private get-away.

Backs up to USFS for endless riding possibilities. Fully fenced for cattle.

2 BR, 1 BA home; garage; steel barn w/two horse stalls, tack room & large hay storage; corrals; workshop. Expansive views. $595,000

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■ KINNEY CO., TX – 802 ac. +/-. Brush country w/ some live oaks. Good Hunting!

■ COLFAX CO., NM – 491.55 ac. +/-, 371 shares of Antelope Valley Irr. Dist. water. 2 center pivot systems. 270 ac. +/- of pasture w/pens & corrals. Elk, deer & antelope are hunted in the area.

■ CASTRO CO., TX – 592 ac. +/- w/remodeled 4 bd./4 ½ bath home, 160 ac. under pivot. Balance is dryland & native grass.

■ CARSON CO., TX – 640 ac. +/- 5 mi. N of Panhandle on TX 207. 333 ac. +/- under 3 center pivot systems.

One well produces 800 GPM. Permanent perimeter and cross fencing.

■ PECOS CO. – 637 ac., Big water, State Classified Minerals.

■ PRICE REDUCED! CEDARVALE, NM – 7,113-acre ranch (5,152 ac. +/- Deeded – 1,961 ac. +/- State Lease) well fenced & watered w/good pens, new barn.

■ COLFAX COUNTY NM GETAWAY – 1,482.90 ac.+/- grassland (1,193.59 ac. +/- Deeded, 289.31 ac.

State Lease), great location near all types of mountain recreation.

■ PRICE REDUCED! UNION CO., NM – 2,091.72 ac.

(1,771.72 Deeded, 320 ac. -/+ State Lease), well watered w/three wells, two sets of steel pens.

■ ANGUS, NM – 250 +/- acres with over a 1/2 mile of NM 48 frontage. Elevations from 6,800 to 7,200 feet.

Two springs along a creek. Ideal for future development or build your own getaway home.

■ PALO DURO CREEK TREASURE - 941 acres +/in Randall Co. NW of Canyon, Tx. STUNNING VIEWS OVER LOOKING PALO DURO CREEK. Turn key cow/calf operation w development potential. Property includes: 3/3/3 ranch style home, 4 wells, large shop plus shed, enclosed livestock working facility w/hydraulic chute, livestock pens & shed, miles of 5 & 6 barbed wire fence & over 7000&#39; of pipe fence. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Canyon School District.

■ DEAF SMITH CO., TX. - 651 ac. +/-, 7 miles N of Dawn, Tx., 1 mile E of FM 809. 349 acres native grass with well-maintained fencing and 302 acres of cultivated dry land.

■ PRICE REDUCED! DALLAM CO, TX – 1,216.63 ac. +/- of CRP/ranchland w/irrigation, re-development potential, wells & pipelines already in place.

■ PRICE REDUCTION! TURN-KEY RESTAURANT – READY FOR BUSINESS! One of the best steak houses in the nation just out of Amarillo & Canyon at Umbarger, TX., state-of-the-art bldg., w/complete facilities.

*SOLD* 20+/- Acre Equestrian Property, Sonoita, AZ – Established horse training and boarding facility on +/-20-acres adjoining BLM land, panoramic mountain v iews.

Two mfg homes, 36’ x 160’ horse barn, barn/shop, equipment shed, hay shed, 10 shades/loafing sheds with corrals, +/-70’ x 90’ dressage and 160’ x 170’ fenced arena.

There are also RV spaces with septic, a fire pit and a well. $650,000

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fessor of finance at the University of New Mexico, Reilly White, who said, “As rates increase, that does help a lot of people employed at the minimum wage.” He added, “But, on the other side of it, it does interesting things, particularly to businesses.”

Reilly White, an associate professor of finance at the University of New Mexico.

“White says it could also come at a cost to workers. He says some employers might reduce hours, demand more work out of their employees and automate some jobs like grocery store registers,” KOAT reported.

“It affects the types of people hired,” White said. “Another example is employers usually forgo hiring inexperienced workers like teenagers in favor of older, more experienced workers, making it harder for younger people to get a start in the market. So, it’s an interesting dynamic that affects a lot of different things across the workforce.”

New Mexico Senate Finance Chairman George Muñoz (D-Gallup), a business owner, criticized the wage increase, saying that despite him already paying his workers above the $12 new minimum wage, he is “worried about the future.”

“What’s the next thing? What are they going to tell us?” he said. “So they’re going to say, ‘Well, you know what, we need to do some price controls. We’re going to tell you how much you should charge for your burrito.’”

According to the IZA World of Labor, “minimum wages reduce employment among low-wage, low-skill workers. Second, minimum wages do a bad job of targeting poor and low-income families. Minimum wage laws mandate high wages for low-wage workers rather than higher earnings for low-income families.”

More companies are automating tasks and cutting staff due to increases in minimum wages, which decrease available jobs and force employers to cut back on critical investments in their businesses.

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Mikael and Jamie Nixon, Jorgia is 15 and Amarilla, New Mexico. Jacob qualified in the Myles is 14. The family resides in Nara Visa, Junior World Finals in bull riding in the IN THE ARENA New Mexico, but competes in Texas for the 14-15 year old age group.

by Sage Faulkner high school rodeo season.

He says, “I really enjoy this event and I They both qualified for the Junior World like how it gives us younger guys the opporFinals and the Vegas Tuffest events. While tunity to ride and compete for a world title.” getting to rodeo in Las Vegas is fun, both He also says that the environment is different kids enjoyed the sights and sounds, espe- at the finals. “They are strict on who is cially the Stratosphere. behind the chutes assisting the rider and that Myles tells me, “I am so lucky to go to helps out a ton when it’s not so crowded.” ike most rodeo Vegas with my sister and get to watch her. It Avery Ledesma, Las Cruces, and the families, our is so fun. I probably get more nervous when daughter of Jerry and Angela Ledesma, had family tunes she goes than when I go!” Jorgia says, “Com- a great trip to Las Vegas this year. She into the National peting in Vegas is different than any rodeos brought home a healthy paycheck and even Finals Rodeo in Las at home, they have lots of big bright lights more appreciation for her horses, Hop, Vegas and we com- and music, and one roping is even on top of Splash and Stone. pletely turn into sports fans for the first two a building!” weeks in early December.

Jacob Martinez, the 16-year-old son of continued on page 10 0 >> We watched all the social media outlets Tommy and Jessica Casados is from Tierra and sat down each night with our favorites and our fantasy scorecards, ready to watch rodeo’s best fight it out over the grueling ten days of entertainment. Equally as exciting was the news coming in of the various youth competitions.

I watched updates from family friends and stayed connected to the Junior NFR event that our son competed at in 2020. I started trying to keep up with all the youth contestants and realized quickly that New Mexico sent a bunch of our best youth contestants out to Las Vegas.

Because there are different events from different sponsors and not all of those use social media or websites, we decided to try and build our own list of New Mexico contestants so that we could showcase their efforts.

Siblings Myles and Jorgia Nixon both qualified for several events and are repeat (above) Paislee Foster in Las Vegas contestants in Las Vegas. The children of (below) Channing Robinson pole bending in Las Vegas

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across the United States.” She placed 4th in the first round in goat tying and finished 13th in the average.

See the list below for a compiled list of New Mexico youth rodeo athletes competing at the Las Vegas events: Note, this list is compiled by hand is and not guaranteed to be correct. If anyone was left off, please let us know and we will be happy to include in the next edition of In the Arena.

Thank you to all the rodeo families for helping us gather this information.

Finally, congratulations to all the youth contestants, we are proud of all your efforts!

All In Barrel Race Taylor Armenta, 11 (21st out of 635 entries) Louann Pareo, 8 Joscelyn Trujillo, 14 Breakaway Kai Presley, 12 Carli Pacheco, 17 Chris Neals – Vegas Stars Open Tie Down Kyan Wilhite, 16 (Reserve Champion)

IN THE ARENA << cont from pg 98 She says her barrel horse “Hop” helped her earn a much of her winnings this trip.

She competed in the Mike and Sherrylynn Vegas Tuffest Jr World Championship events that were held at the Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cutter Pareo is the 15-year-old son of Calvin and Darcie Pareo and started the trip to Las Vegas with pick-up trouble, which he says was stressful. Add high fuel prices and the long drive and it was a rough start.

However, the four-time competitor managed to finish second in the average in both the Vegas Tuffest and the Rising Starts events. Cutter tells me he learned a lot. “I learned to keep my head up even if I get a bad calf or don’t make the run that I want. I love the tough competition and how hard you have to push yourself at this level. We are very fortunate to be able to rope for such large amounts of money and prizes at my age.”

Channing Robinson, a 13-year-old from Las Cruces, and the daughter of Garrett and Sara Robinson was a second time qualifier.

She competed in 2021 in barrel racing and this year was competing in pole bending during the Junior World Finals/KK Run for

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(upper left) Jorgia and Myles Nixon in Las Vegas (upper right) Taylor Armenta in Las Vegas (lower left) Kyan Wlhite in Las Vegas (lower right) Ava Packouz in Las Vegas

Vegas event.

She rides a 15-year-old quarter horse that she calls Cisco. She rides every day after school, and that kept him in shape and helped them to prepare for Vegas. She tells me, “My family members are my mentors.

We are a rodeo family and have been for several generations. Each family member has taught me something about the sport.”

Channing and Cisco had the fastest time of the week, winning the short round and finishing third in the average.

13-year-old Ava Packouz, the daughter of Brandon and Stephanie Packouz, Silver City, competed for the first time in the Vegas Tuffest event. She says, “I was happiest competing in the goat tying which is my favorite because I get to run down on my horse as fast as we can, dismount, and try not to fall!”

She also says that even though she spent hours and hours of time practicing and preparing, “things don’t always go my way, but I don’t let that discourage me!” She qualified for the goat tying finals in Tularosa and for barrels in Hobbs. “The best part was getting to compete against top competitors from

LJ Jenkins Bull Riding Tour Wacey Schalla, 16 (3rd and 5th)

Junior World Finals 15U Breakaway Addison Kinser, 16 (3rd in round one) Jorgia Nixon, 15 (4th in average) 19U Breakaway Kat Hooper, Addison Kinser, 16 Jorgia Nixon, 15 Quincy Sullivan, 15U Tie Down Rank Herrera, Myles Nixon, 14 Cutter Pareo, 15 Reno Scribner, 15 Kyan Wilhite, 16 19U Tie Down Cash Hooper, (7th in average) Cutter Pareo, 15 Dontae Pacheco, (5th in average) Kyan Wilhite, 16 (1st in round two, 2nd in short round) Team Roping Kutter Babb (10th in average) Cole Northcutt (16th in average) Jesus Pendragon (15th in average) continued on page 102 >>

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IN THE ARENA<< cont from pg. 100 Saddle Bronc Novice Mitchell Story,18 (tied for 1st in second round, 2nd in short, 4th in average) Jones Allen, 17 Senior Jack Chase, 16 (7th in average) Hardy Osborn, 15 Rookie Brody Bisetti

KK Run for Vegas Barrel Race Junior Taylor Armenta, 11 (2nd in first round) Raley May Valdez, 12 Pole Bending Channing Robinson, 13 (3rd in average, 1st short round) Cody Lynn Meisner, (3rd in first round)

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Kyan Wilhite, 16 19U Tie Down Cash Hooper, (3rd in short go, tuff money in average) Braxton McKinley, 15 Cutter Pareo Shane Smith,18 (2nd in second round, 3rd in hot round) Kyan Wilhite, 16 (won round 1)

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2 022 I N F R J R SR World Champions 2022 World Champion JR Barrel Racer: Tommie Kay Martin 2022 World Champion JR Bull Rider: Tahj Wells 2022 World Champion JR Breakaway Roper: Kylie Dodson 2022 World Champion SR Breakaway Roper: Carl Begay 2022 World Champion SR Team Roper Header: Don Bettelyoun 2022 World Champion SR Team Roper Heeler: Spider Ramone

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Cowboy New Year’s Resolutions

by Bob Welch, courtesy Working Ranch Cowboys Association

S

ometimes the first of the year is the best time to reset your habits. For cowboys, though, there are usually different sets of priorities. A gym membership, for example, probably doesn’t fit into many working ranch hands’ routines.

And as far as eating healthy? We all eat beef so we’re good there. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a cowboy New Year’s Resolution list. Some are serious, some are not.

1. Keep all knives sharpened and guns

cleaned.

2. Rope the dummy for at least 20 minutes each day live cattle aren’t used.

3. No death loss on calves between branding and weaning.

4. Shed a few pounds and get in shape (round is not a shape that counts!).

5. Finally get the FILL IN THE BLANK PIECE OF BROKEN-DOWN MACHINERY running.

6. Have my 2-year-olds riding like 3-year-olds before they’re 4-year-olds.

7. Read at least one industry-related article per day—online or in print.

8. Read at least one book each month.

9. Have all fence up before yearlings are turned out.

10. Think about and care for others as much as I think about and care for myself.

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Maintaining the history and legacy of his father’s namesake events has the company on a track for success for years to come. A rich rodeo legacy was left behind, picked up and carried on by the Baca family ensuring the preservation of rodeo in New Mexico for generations to come. This has become the mission and focus of the company.

As a sponsor, or potential sponsor to the company, I’d like to extend a huge thank you for being an instrumental part of making possible this rodeo heritage.

Without great partners such as you, the growth of this company and rodeo in New Mexico and the southwest alike, would not be possible.

Thank you,

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