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10 NMCGA President’s Message

23 Funding Available for New Mexico Organic Operations 26 Economics 101 – As Goes the Price of Fuel, So Goes the Price of Food

by Loren Patterson

Email: nmcga@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

12 Just the Facts ... and Then Some

by Caren Cowan

by Sarah Falen, Budd-Falen Law Office, LLC

13 Riding Herd

27 Collectors Corner

by Lee Pitts

by Jim Olson

14 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 16 News Update 19 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

30 Insufficiently Woke Environmental Group Struggles With Accusations of Transphobia

by Chris Queen, PJ Media

by Don Bullis

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33 ‘State of the Planet’ Is Good, No Climate Crisis in Sight

24 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

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 Frank Dubois

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27 Collector’s Corner

34 USDA Launches Nationwide Network of Partners to Tap Resources for Rural America 39 NMCGA Second Annual Heritage Buckle Contest Announced

by Jim Olson

28 In Memoriam 31 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 60 In the Arena

by Taylor Riggins

by Sage Faulkner

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40 Contested Guberntorial Candidate Profiles 54 Mid Year Convention Schedule / Ruidoso, New Mexico 56 Arizona High School Rodeo Results & Schedule 57 Baca Rodeo Renegade Tour Returns 61 10th Circuit Upholds $23 Million Estimated Cost for Ranchers in Jumping Mouse Habitat

63 View From the Backside

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18 Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Global Beef Update: Imports

By Charlotte Cuthbertson, Epoch Times

“Cow Calf Corner” by Dr. Peel & Mark Johnson

22 Cattle Feed Market Key Players, Sales, Demand, Business Strategy & Forecast 2030

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Just Like an Ex-tomcat….

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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s I sit here this morning, contemplating the great Northeast Regional Meeting we had at Jack and Jill Chatfield’s Headquarters Restaurant in Mosquero, I am pleased to know that our members are not adjusting to the “New Normal Lifestyle”. As a kid, we always had some barn cats and being raised on a ranch twenty miles north of Bingham, we had to keep our own tomcat. This was usually not a long-term situation. Tomcats were welcome for short periods of time when numbers got low but once the population grew to the point where not only our place but all the neighbors were stocked; it was time to get that old pair of tall top boots from the saddle house, a pair of welding gloves and a carefully honed pocket knife. This “operation” was a one-shot deal! Just like with Covid mandates, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ members are not going back into any boot tops headfirst without considerable scratching and squalling. The fellowship and high turnout at the regional meeting without any masks and plenty of hugs and handshakes sure makes it feel like the old normal!

Watching the smoke and responding to a neighbors call is something that makes being in an agriculture based community something hard to describe to the outside world. Right now, many of the friends that attended the meeting are on the front lines of the David Hill fire protecting the livestock and headquarters of the Tequesquite Ranch. At any one time this month about ten fires were burning around our state. Fires are one of the most feared challenges we face in agriculture but the wind this April has made these a once in a generation event. I know our members are helping the best we can and the Association officers and staff are trying to address and source the needs of those affected. The challenges will not end once the fires are extinguished and the smoke clears. Continued prayers for relief are requested.

My last letter addressed the Junior Monies bill that was vetoed in Santa Fe. The Special Session addressed that and many projects of greatest concern to agriculture - which are now funded. A project of great importance is “Weather Stations”. If you get a call from NMSU or the Soil and Water Conservation districts wanting to install one on your property, please consider it. These weather stations will make forage, crop and disaster declarations timely and the programs associated with them more efficient and useful. I am also excited to know our land-grant research stations will get a much-needed infusion of funds to address maintenance needs and projects that are timely to the challenges producers face in today’s industry atmosphere.

The Mid-Year meeting in Ruidoso is our next opportunity to fellowship together, June 12-14. Please visit our website www.nmagriculture.org and look for the mailing, register early and we can do a better job of planning. We have a great lineup of speakers, topics and even some entertainment planned. Come early for the Memorial Golf Tournament and as always, I am very appreciative of our sponsors. We are all in this deal together and most of our sponsors come year after year and event after event. The Association is forever grateful.

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

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f you haven’t registered to vote, you have until May 10, 2022 to do so. That is also the deadline to re-register in a different party if there are no contests you want to vote in your current party.

Every two years for the past 30 years, I have told you that this is the most important race you will ever vote in. All you have to do is look around our state and our nation to tell how close I am coming to telling the truth.

I had an opportunity to hear from all the primary contested gubernatorial candidates last month. Unfairly I was prepared to be unimpressed. I need to get over that.

Each of the five candidates have something to offer the state of New Mexico.

One candidate mentioned that they had been asked how they were going to put together a Cabinet. The answer was simple… all the unsuccessful candidates

would be asked to fill a Cabinet position.

Not only would this put to good use the talent that is readily available and clearly concerned about our state, but it would ensure the rapid seating of a Cabinet to get right to work on bringing New Mexico to its full potential. We cannot wait for months for a Cabinet to be in place as has happened in the past.

Unfortunately, with political campaigns comes the dreaded television advertising.

One candidate has already cracked out with commercials insulting a good portion of the population. There is a vow to take out militias.

Perhaps that candidate and his endorsers should check out the definition of a militia. According to Dictionary.com, militia means: ЇЇ A body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but serving full time only in emergencies. ЇЇ A body of citizen soldiers as distinguished from professional soldiers. ЇЇ All able-bodied males considered by law eligible for military service. ЇЇ A body of citizens organized in a paramilitary group and typically

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) will hold an in-person and video/ telephonic rulemaking hearing on June 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345 Meeting Room 4A. The hearing will be held via an in-person and virtual format. Instructions on how to join the virtual rulemaking hearing will be posted on the NMLB’s website, www.nmlbonline.com.

The NMLB will consider proposed new Rules. The purpose of the proposed rules adoption is to provide NMLB regulatory authority over the In-State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. See generally 21.33.2.1 through 21.33.2.8 NMAC to TITLE 21, AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING; CHAPTER 33, ABATTOIRS, MEAT DEALERS AND STORAGE PLANTS; PART 2 FOOD SAFETY, MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION. Full copies of text of the proposed new rules can be obtained from the agency’s website at www.nmlbonline.com. To request a copy of the proposed rule by mail, contact the NMLB at (505)8416161. Visit www.nmlbonline.com for instructions on how to attend the virtual public hearing.

Interested persons may submit written comments on the proposed Rules 21.32.2.1 through 21.33.2.8 NMAC at www.nmlbonline.com or individuals may mail written comments to: NMLB/Rule Comments, 2105 Osuna Rd NE Building South, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Comments are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022. The final proposed rules will be voted on by the Board during the public hearing on Monday, June 13, 2022. Interested persons may also provide data, views or arguments, orally or in writing, at the in-person and virtual public rule hearing to be held on June 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345 Meeting Room 4A. All written comments will be posted on the agency’s website within three (3) days of receipt.

Legal authority for this rulemaking can be found in the Livestock Code 77-2-7, et seq. NMSA 1978; Livestock Board’s power to establish rules and regulations 77-2-7, et seq. NMSA 1978.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the agency at (505) 841-6161 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the NMLB at (505) 841-6161 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

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regarding themselves as defenders of individual rights against the presumed interference of the federal government.

It is clear that a militia is not an unruly crowd that gets out of hand. I am not sure how many militias there are in New Mexico, if any. The worldwide web doesn’t list any.

Any way you cut it, this candidate and his supporters are out of touch.

Cancel Culture This is another one of those terms that make little sense to me. As near as I can figure it out, it means a concerted effort to take down anyone that is successful.

In the livestock world, renowned horse trainer Bob Baffert is the perfect example.

Baffert has been of the most successful trainers in the horse racing community for years. Are there mistakes made in his barns, of course. There are numerous employees involved with animal care. People make mistakes.

One of those mistakes has led to efforts to devastate Bob’s career. The Kentucky racing authorities have pulled the 2021 Kentucky Derby win of the now deceased Medina Spirit and banned Baffert from the state’s tracks for 90 days. That 90 days just happens to cover the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

Because of reciprocity of racing states, that ban carries to every state, meaning that Baffert cannot compete in the Belmont or Preakness Stakes.

But that didn’t stop Baffert trained Country Grammer from winning 2022 Dubai World Cup. After the win owner Amr Zedan from declared Baffert” the best trainer in the world.”

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ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE???

You have until May 10, 2022 Git ‘er Done!!!

You can register online at the Secretary of State’s website, contact the political party of your choice, or visit your county clerk’s office.

EARLY VOTING STARTS ON MAY 10!

Primary is June 7, 2022.

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RIDING HERD

by Lee Pitts

Reel To Real

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owboys can be divided into three basic types: 1) Rodeo cowboys, 2) movie and TV cowboys and 3) real cowboys. (Thank goodness we don’t have to worry about urban cowboys and disco cowboys anymore.) Actually, rodeo cowboys are real cowboys too and often either come from a ranch background or are just trying to win enough money to buy a ranch someday and settle down. So we are lef t with REAL cowboys and REEL cowboys. ЇЇ Real cowboys are named Ty, Trevor, Tuff or Stetson while John Wayne’s real name was Marion and Roy Roger’s moniker was actually Leonard Slye.

Real cowboys don’t have to change their name. ЇЇ Movie cowboys are almost always seen wearing gloves with silvercovered gauntlets whereas genuine cowboys only wear gloves when they are stringing barb wire, their hands are freezing or they are handling a branding iron. ЇЇ A real cowboy’s spurs are made of silver while his wife goes barefooted. ЇЇ A movie or TV cowboy is handed his coffee by an assistant, “iced, venti, with 5 pumps of vanilla, 7 pumps of caramel, 4 Splenda® and poured, not shaken.” A real cowboy gets his own coffee that’s so thick it will float a horseshoe. He’s never tasted escargot or caviar. ЇЇ Hollywood cowboys are careless with their guns (Alec Baldwin) and wear double buscadero gun rigs. Regular cowboys might have a rifle in a scabbard to shoot varmints or a pistol in their pommel bags to shoot rattlers. ЇЇ True cowboys aren’t members of the Screen Actors Guild and the only thing they have in common with Will Smith is that they aren’t members of the Academy of Motion Pictures either. ЇЇ An honest to goodness cowboy is bow-legged, sleeps in his long handled underwear, smells like a horse and lives on beans and beef. He has no need for a makeup artist and has never had a pedicure. ЇЇ Reel cowboys go to work when the

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lighting is right whereas real cowboys work from dawn to dusk. Real cowboys never go to their room during the day and they don’t wear pajamas or lounging jackets.

Authentic cowboys wear belt buckles they won at a rodeo or a roping. Fake cowboys get their buckles from the prop department.

TV cowboys like Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger and The Rifleman all had their own lunchpails that are now sold in antique stores. Bona fide cowboys don’t eat lunch.

Cowboy stars live in Hollywood or on the beach in Malibu. John Wayne, for instance, lived on the beach in Newport. Honest-to-goodness cowboys live on ranches 30 miles outside of nowhere. They don’t own a chalet near Vail or a 20,000 square foot log home in Montana.

When they’re not on the movie set film cowboys wear Rolex, Cartier, or Patek Philippe wristwatches. Real cowboys don’t wear wristwatches and can tell you the time without one.

Old movie cowboys never remove their hat so we won’t see their hair plugs. A regular cowboy removes his hat in church, when he sees the

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American flag or at a funeral.

When an authentic cowboy empties his pockets you’ll see a pocketknife, a can of chew and enough hay to feed his horse for a week. The pockets of movie cowboys are stuffed with cash.

A non-fictional cowboy can throw a Houlihan and rope a cow in brush so dense the Hollywood version couldn’t crawl through. A real cowboy knows you never grab the bridle on another man’s horse. The real version never shot a man, rode his horse into a bar, never chased a rustler across the Rio Grande or saved a damsel in distress who was tied to the railroad tracks.

He’s never used valet parking or received a standing ovation and the only honor he wants is the respect of his fellow cowpunchers. Wherever he goes he is followed by at least one dog, a banker and perhaps an ex-wife.

A movie cowboy is followed by a financial advisor, an agent and an entourage, who wear designer jeans and are scared of horses. A real cowboy faces real danger on a daily basis and never needs a stunt double.

The only way a regular cowboy will get into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City is to buy a ticket.

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ommunication is something the state officers have on our hearts this year and we have all been trying, when we can, to reach out to locals, other than our own, and non-locals as well. We want to encourage communication between the state officers and each CowBelle, and we want to encourage each CowBelle to be in communication with other CowBelles outside their local groups.

Yes, we have FaceBook and the Wrangler and the Stockman to help keep us up to speed on each other’s efforts, but it sure is nice to actually speak to you ladies one on one. We want to know what you need help with, what you need from us or each other, or whatever other thoughts, ideas, criticisms or encouragement you might want to share.

Recently, I had the opportunity to reach out to some locals, and some non-locals, and even sit in on one of the local meetings.

I knew a couple of the ladies already, but it was wonderful to meet everyone there that day, and I appreciate you ladies for so graciously allowing me to join in your meeting on the “spur” of the moment.

We are all CowBelles. We all have promoting beef as our mission. We all have things we are doing to work that mission in our own way. Thank you all, all of the CowBelles for all you do, whether it is putting together a local, being a local officer, driving hundreds of miles to be at a beef promotion event, setting up an event, helping another CowBelle through the loss of a friend, or welcoming someone new.

Thank you for all you do and all we don’t hear about. We know you are out there. We want you to know you are not alone.

– Jacinda Price NMCB President Chamiza CowBelles met April 7, 2022.

Meeting called to order by President Jeni Neeley with seven members present. Cathy read the Invocation and Creed, and all recited the Pledge. Minutes from the previous meeting read and approved along with

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mission. She emailed the nomination on time, but found out two days late that she also should have submitted the nomination via USPS mail. The mid-year CowBelle meeting is in Ruidoso on June 12 through 14, no additional information available at this time. NMCB now have Beef license plate frames. Chamiza will purchase 50 frames for re-sale. NMCB will have a booth at the May 15 Isotopes baseball game in ABQ. Volunteers needed to work this booth. A covid vaccination card is mandatory for admistreasurer’s report. Beef raffle tickets printed sion to stadium. Scholarship applications on regular paper. The cost of printing tickets reviewed and discussed. The group decided reimbursed to Nancy, around $102. Tickets to increase amount of the vocational scholgiven to those wanting them. Ag Day is May arship this year to $3000. There were five 6, not May 5 as reported in previous minutes. academic finalists. Chamiza agreed to That correction made to the March minutes. award each finalist a $1000 scholarship, The morning portion of Ag Day will be payable in $500 increments, with the option devoted to students; the afternoon will be for each applicant to re-apply at the end of open to the public. Jeni will find out their first year in college. The group whether or not CowBelles permitted to sell received one application for continuing items at booth. John Hardcastle contacted education from a former winner re-enrolled, Jeni requesting the CowBelles set up a after a leave of absence from college. This booth at the TorC Fiesta Rodeo the same applicant had already received $500 from evening as Ag Day. After some discussion a $2000 scholarship; the balance of $1500 group decided not to have booths at awarded. This will be payable in $500 increevening events. Jeni apologized for missing ments with the option to re-apply for the deadline for the Man of the Year sub- further assistance. This student’s name, along with one of the high school recipients, submitted to the NMCB for the Pat Nowlin scholarship. The local voted to donate $300 to the Pat Nowlin Scholarship Foundation.

Nancy will revise the award letters to reflect award conditions. Jeni won the door prize of free lunch. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce Mesilla Valley CowBelles met virtually discussing presentations at Ag Days and Dona Ana County Ag Explorer. Mary Esther, Fita and Liz will do the Where’s the Beef Presentation at Ag Explorer and the other Ag days have not been confirmed. Action Academy in Mesilla has contacted us to do an Ag Day. They are in school later into the summer. Mary Esther working on specifics with the school. Need to begin thinking of speakers and length of presentations. Submitted by Janet Witte New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every month.

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NEWS UPDATE

Green Groups Seek ‘Drastic Reform’ in ESA Program

by Michael Doyle, Greenwire

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iting “decades of bureaucratic boondoggles and illegal political interference at all levels,” 140 conservation groups have called on the US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Martha Williams to improve the agency’s process for listing species as threatened or endangered.

In a letter sent in early April, the organizations pointed to long delays and big backlogs in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) review and listing program.

“It’s clear that drastic reform is desperately needed to fix this agency,” said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We only hope that Director Williams will be bold enough to do so.”

The organizations joining the Center for Biological Diversity in the letter range from Animals are Sentient Beings, SAVE THE FROGS! and In the Shadow of the Wolf to several Audubon groups and the Western Environmental Law Center.

Several major national environmental organizations did not sign the letter.

Williams was confirmed to the FWS post in mid-February after serving as the chief deputy since the start of the Biden administration (E&E Daily, Nov. 18, 2021).

She inherited a roster of 300-plus plants and animals awaiting ESA listing decisions, including, the environmental groups noted, the western pond turtle, lake sturgeon and western bumblebee.

The Biden administration’s fiscal 2023 budget proposal for FWS includes $1.8 billion for resource management, a $366 million increase over 2022. It is associated with a call for an additional 920 full-time employees in resources management, which includes endangered species.

“I think that there are many examples of where the Endangered Species Act has succeeded and not least of which it has encouraged these types of partnerships and has encouraged States, private landowners, Tribes, municipal governments, NGOs, industry, all working together,” Williams said at her confirmation hearing last November.

FWS did not offer a reaction to the environmentalists’ letter.

As part of its latest five-year Endangered Species Act workplan, the agency says that after using fiscal 2022 to “catch up on previous years’ actions, we plan to do new 12-month findings, with proposed listings if warranted and proposed critical habitat if prudent and determinable, for roughly 50 species per year.”

In fiscal 2021, the environmentalists said, “the Biden administration failed to make decisions on 66 imperiled species,” while in fiscal 2020, “the agency failed to make required findings” on 58 species.

“The Service is doing no better at protecting species in a timely manner than it did under the Trump administration, which was the most anti-wildlife administration in recent history,” said Greenwald.

“Williams has the public support to make transformative changes within the agency, but she needs to muster the political will to do so.”

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n April 6, 2022, the US Supreme Court halted a prior court ruling that struck down a Trump-era rule limiting state and tribal authority to veto projects that could impact their waters, including pipelines.

The Trump rule in question, which was nixed by a federal court in October, limited states’ authority to block projects by giving them a strict one-year time limit to do so. If it did not meet this time limit, the govern-

ment could determine that it had waived its veto power.

The rule also limited the scope to only those that will impact water quality. It excluded other considerations, such as air quality or “energy policy.”

The high court recently halted that vacatur, reinstating the rule for the time being, in a 5-4 decision. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s three liberal justices in dissenting.

A dissent, penned by Justice Elena Kagan, argued that the states and industry groups who had asked the court for the pause didn’t prove that not doing so would cause “irreparable harm” and therefore did not qualify for a stay.

“The applicants here have not met our standard because they have failed to sub-

stantiate their assertions of irreparable harm. The Court therefore has no warrant to grant emergency relief,” she wrote.

The Trump rule, known as the “certification rule,” came about after high-profile rejections of fossil fuel projects in left-leaning states, namely, New York’s denial of a natural gas pipeline and Washington State’s denial of a coal shipping port.

The Biden administration, meanwhile, announced last year that it would revise the rule.

“We have serious water challenges to address as a nation and as EPA Administrator, I will not hesitate to correct decisions that weakened the authority of states and Tribes to protect their waters,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan in a statement in May.

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India, Mexico and Japan and decreased Beef imports in China/HK have increased total beef consumption in the U.S., Euro- 130.7 percent in the five years from 2017 to pean Union (E.U.), Russia, the United the forecast level for 2022. Beef imports in Kingdom (U.K.), and Canada. Total global China/HK have increased more than tenbeef imports are forecast to increase, rep- fold in the past decade. U.S. beef accounted resenting about 17.5 percent of global beef for nearly nine percent of China/HK beef consumption. Beef imports are forecast to imports in 2021. China is the second largest increase for the largest importers: China/ beef consuming and is the third largest Hong Kong (HK), U.S., Japan and South beef producing country in the world.

Korea along with the E.U. Decreased beef The U.S. is the second largest beef Source: “Cow Calf Corner” by Dr. Peel imports are forecast for Chile and the U.K. importing country. China/HK exceeded the and Mark Johnson.

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y the time General Ulysses S. Grant assumed the office of President of the United States in March 1869, the debate about how the Indians of the American West should be treated had reached a crescendo.

Military men, especially those serving in the western states and territories, believed that on-going military action would ultimately bring the “hostiles” to bay and thus solve the problem. Many in the civilian population on the western frontier agreed with that position; many towns maintained militias solely for defense against Indian attack. Military commanders were certain that their opinions would reach a friendly ear with General Grant in the White House.

Many easterners, and members of various humanitarian groups, on the other hand, were appalled at the bloodshed of Indians at the hands of the U. S. Army, including George A. Custer’s attack on

President Grant’s Peace Policy Cheyenne Indians at Washita, Oklahoma, less than a year before, in November 1868.

They charged the army with aggravating the situation by provoking unnecessary violence and with failing to make a distinction between hostile and peaceful Indians.

These people were worried about what General, now President, Grant would do.

But, as one historian noted, President Grant was not General Grant, and he seemed unexpectedly receptive to some of the suggestions made by the humanitarians. The result was a number of measures collectively called “Grant’s Peace Policy.”

The basic tenet of the Policy was “conquest by kindness;” controlled by civilians from the eastern United States. A Board of Indian Commissioners, made up of unpaid philanthropists, and the like, was to be established for the purpose of overseeing Indian appropriations and the abolition of the old treaty system of dealing with the

tribes. All Indians were to be placed on reservations, Christianized, educated and reoriented toward agricultural, and therefore economic, independence.

The military, though, got its own piece of the pie. The “conquest by kindness” and oversight by the Indian Commission applied only to those Indians living on reservations.

Those found elsewhere were to be considered hostile, and subject to action by the army. One problem was that there were no reservations just then. The Bosque Redondo experiment near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, had failed and closed in June 1868.

Before the program really got a chance to succeed or fail, a fly flew into the ointment. In late January 1870, Major Eugene Baker and the Second Cavalry attacked a Piegan Indian village in Montana and all but reduced it to nothing. The army, Generals W. T. Sherman and Phil Sheridan in particular, defended Baker’s action, citing proof

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that the Indians had been guilty of depre- visited with Apaches in New Mexico and dations. Humanitarians called it a massacre Arizona and concluded that reservations at of peaceful Indian people. This doomed the Tularosa, New Mexico, and at a half dozen army’s chances of participating in poli- locations in Arizona would be appropriate. cy-making on Indian affairs in Washington. He returned to Washington in October of The humanitarians were in charge. the same year, convinced that he’d solved But that was a decision made at the the Apache problem. national level. The people living on the Things are just never quite that simple. frontier, close to the problem, were not Some Apaches did gravitate toward pleased that military operations had been Colyer’s reservations, but local folks were curtailed. In late April 1871, a band of about not placated. Other Apaches continued to 150 civilians, described as “Papago Indians, raid, with the accompanying robbery and Mexicans and white Americans,” attacked murder. From September 1871 to Septema band of Apaches at Camp Grant in Arizona ber 1872, more than 50 documented Indian and wiped them out (casualty figures vary raids were executed, which took the lives from 85 to 150). One effect of this massacre of more than 40 people and resulted in the was the dispatch of Vincent Colyer to the loss of more than 500 head of livestock. region to make peace with the Apaches.

“Cold-blooded scoundrel” and “treacherous Colyer, 47 and a native of New York, was black-hearted dog” were among the milder an artist who’d earned his living painting epithets cast at Colyer. Even the Indian portraits and landscapes. He’d commanded Commission at last recognized that military a regiment of Black troops during the Civil action was required.

War and had become enamored of numerGeneral George Crook’s 1872-73 offenous benevolent organizations in the years sive against the Apache and the Yavapai afterwards. Colyer was the Secretary of the Indians was the turning point in the southBoard of Indian Commissioners and his west. By the fall of 1873, more than 6,000 mission, helped along by a $70,000 appro- Indians were living on the reservations as priation, was to establish reservations for established by Vincent Colyer. Here is what the Apache, to feed them, and educate one Indian leader said of Crook’s campaign, them. He arrived in the summer of 1871 and paraphrased by an American officer:

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“General Crook had too many cartridges…

They [the Indians] had never been afraid of the Americans alone, but now that their own people were fighting against them they did not know what to do; they could not go to sleep at night, because they feared to be surrounded before daybreak; they could not hunt—the noise of their guns would attract troops; they could not cook because the flame and smoke would draw down the soldiers…. They wanted to make peace, and to be on terms of goodwill with the whites.”

Even though his peace initiative failed, what Colyer left to us is the reservation system that basically remains in place today, for better or worse.

Recall, too, that the Apache were not completely subdued until the surrender of Geronimo in August of 1886.

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The cattle feed industry holds a substantial scope for the market growth. The market is currently in its maturity stage; however, its contribution to the global

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Up to 18 scholarships will be granted to separate applicants, at up to $1,500 per applicant. Awards will be granted to applicants no more than one time per year, however, more than one applicant may come from a singular organic-producing farm. Scholarship funds are only applicable for organic educational programs in the continental U.S. Funding may be used for both in-person and virtual events. NMOFC committee members and their families are not eligible for funding.

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We have to look no farther than the Colorado River Basin and the seven states that signed the 100-year-old Colorado River Compact (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, California).

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acre feet they could annually divert from the river. Since 2000 however, the river has only delivered an average of 12 million acre feet. The result has been a huge draw down of water from Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

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The Congress has passed questionable laws and funded them with billions of dollars. but, these ignorant rubes in rural areas are just too dumb to know how to get it.

You fix that, they say, by placing new federal employees in the rural communities to assist. However, the programs are so mangled and wide spread that the field employees need help. I guess just being in rural communities and brushing up against rural citizens makes the new federal employees incapable of understanding the programs (can’t they wear a mask, get vaccinated or something to protect themselves from this pandemic of rural ignorance?).

You fix that by hiring new federal employees in DC who, of course, will be geniuses and know where every single federal dollar is located, and help shovel that dinero to rural areas.

You begin to see a pattern here: a) create a problem through misguided legislation or regulation b) fix the problem with a new approach which always involves more money and personnel c) when the fix doesn’t work you...well you get the picture.

You spend more and hire more with your eye on the election. You want to be reelected so you can – that’s right – spend more and hire more.

It is apparently working as the spend more-hire more types control the White

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House and the House of Representatives, and they are tied for control of the Senate.

The opposition is made up of those who also want to spend and hire more, just not as much as the first group.

There you have the political system as designed by the DC Deep Thinkers as interpreted by a crippled old cowboy.

They put on their hog and pony show, commit fiscal cruelty, and so far, they are getting away with it.

One final thing. Remember that Obama was a community organizer. That is basi-

cally what these federal field employees will be. Be nice to the new federale in your community. They might be President someday.

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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Economics 101 – As Goes the Price of Fuel, so Goes the Price of Food By: Sarah Falen, Budd-Falen Law Office, LLC

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nyone driving a vehicle has noticed an extreme increase in fuel prices across the country in the last year, let alone in the last few weeks. As of March 12, 2022, gas averaged $4.33 per gallon and diesel averaged $5.14 per gallon. To put those numbers in perspective, the average price a week ago was $3.92 per gallon for gas and $4.41 per gallon for diesel. One year ago, gas was $2.84 per gallon and diesel was $3.06 per gallon. Those in California are paying an average of $5.73 for gas and $6.29 for diesel.

These skyrocketing fuel prices impact all Americans, including when we sit down for a meal. To produce a pound of beef or a head of lettuce, farmers and ranchers use tractors, plows, balers—all things that run on fuel. For a lot of businesses, when the prices of inputs (such as fuel) increase, the business equally increases the price of their

goods. But because there are a lot of necessary middlemen between my Wyoming ranch and your table and because most farmers and ranchers are still family businesses, they don’t have the ability to simply increase their prices because the middlemen will just buy the raw product from someone else. And the family farmer or rancher will simply go bankrupt.

Additionally, truckers transport 70 percent of nation’s goods from one place to another. Truckers can’t stay in business if the fuel prices increase too much, so they must charge more to transport our goods.

Those increased transportation costs will result in increased grocery prices.

This all means we are not just in a fuel crisis; we are close to a food crisis. A year ago, the average family of four was spending $256.70 a week on groceries. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has noted a 7 percent increase in the price of food from January 2021 to January 2022.

Assuming food prices do not increase the rest of the year (which is highly unlikely), the average family will spend an additional $862.51 on groceries this year. Transportation and production costs are not the only factors increasing the price of groceries, but they are large ones.

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“How did these skyrocketing costs happen?” First, start with President Biden’s first day in office when he revoked the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

That pipeline, running from Canada to Nebraska would have transported 800,000 barrels of oil per day to be refined in the U.S. The price for oil determines half of the price of fuel. Less oil means higher prices for what is produced. While there are other factors decreasing the supply of oil in the U.S. besides cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline, it still means higher fuel costs.

Second, President Biden also “paused” the issuance of new oil and gas leases on federal lands, again, decreasing the supply of oil and gas to meet our current demand.

This caused another increase in price at the pump, for us, for transporters, and for farmers and ranchers.

Since economics is not a mandatory class in school, here is a summary. If the demand for a product increases, even if the supply is the same, the price will increase.

If the supply of a product decreases but the demand stays the same, the price will still increase. We are currently in a situation where we have the same demand for fuel, but the supply is decreasing, causing prices to increase. As with the price of fuel, so goes the cost of food. This is a food crisis.

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by Jim Olson

Who Pays Shipping?

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hipping is expensive! Very expensive!

With inflation going crazy and the cost of everything (especially fuel), skyrocketing like it has been, the carriers are passing along inflated costs to the user.

Packages that maybe cost $40 to ship a year ago might be almost double that today, especially if going very far. There’s no doubt about it—the cost of shipping is affecting prices.

Peter Sand, chief analyst at the freight rate benchmarking platform, Xeneta, was recently quoted in an article as saying, “… the higher cost of logistics is not a tran-

sitory phenomenon. The element of shipping, in overall prices, small as it may be, is much bigger than ever before.” He went on to say he expects increases to persist through 2023.

And an article in Wall Street Journal said, “The average price world-wide to ship a 40-foot container has more than quadrupled from a year ago.” This is partly due to inflation and partly due to residual effects from the Government mandated shutdowns during 2020 and 2021. It seems as if higher shipping cost are here to stay. But who actually pays for shipping?

In all cases, no matter how it is advertised, it is always the consumer who pays shipping. What!? You might say. But seller XYZ on eBay offers free shipping! (Yes, and so do hundreds of others.) Sign up for Amazon Prime and get free shipping. Shop certain eBay sellers and get free shipping.

Thousands of websites also offer free shipping. So there!

I’ve said it once, and I will say it again—in all cases, no matter how it is advertised, the consumer is the one who pays for shipping.

Sometimes they might pay it a little differently than others, but they always pay.

Because no matter how you slice it—it gets

figured into the cost of getting the item to your door.

When a seller is selling an item, they generally have a specific number in mind which it needs to sell for. When calculating what they will actually take for it, things like commissions, shipping, etc. are figured into the bottom line—and added up. In the free shipping scenario, the buyer is just quoted one price (which includes everything). But trust me, shipping and other expenses are added in—and the buyer is paying them.

But what about with my Prime membership?—Trust me, it’s been added in.

But what about…?—Trust me, it’s been added in.

In other scenarios, a seller might offer an item at a lower price, but then add shipping and handling on top. Even 99.9 percent of Facebook auctions have it figured in. Either they say they are going to add, $_____ for shipping, or they will tell you it’s a reserve auction (usually both). Because even on there, the seller has a number in mind they need to get and they won’t let it go for less.

Otherwise, why would you see so many inexpensive items being sold “with reserve?”

It’s because they have a number in mind

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the item needs to at least sell for. This number either includes shipping, or they say $_____ will be added for shipping.

What a buyer really needs to look at is the bottom line. How much did this item cost me delivered. For example, if you were to pay $200 for an item and they advertised free shipping, it might be about the same as paying $180 for it and they add shipping and handling on top. The problem is really just in the psychology. The one buyer who paid $200 doesn’t think a thing about high shipping. But the other guy is likely to gripe about being charged $20 for shipping and handling—even though they each paid the same!

So the next time you think, man that guy is making a killing on shipping, just remember: bubble wrap isn’t free, boxes aren’t free, labor isn’t free, paper isn’t free, and then the Post Office, UPS or FedEx is charging more and more because of their increased fuel costs, the higher cost of vehicles, higher labor costs and a million other little hidden costs which add up.

Also don’t forget about the little things— like if you want the package insured—just in case it doesn’t arrive in the condition it should have. And sellers have costs most people don’t think of, like the cost of a new

computer to process your order every few years, rent, payroll taxes, liability insurance and on and on.

I get a kick out of the occasional buyer who says, “just throw it in a flat rate box and ship it. That only costs $13.95 (or whatever the number might be). But then they forget about the cost of labor, shipping supplies and all the other little things mentioned above. And generally, when you tell them, okay you take the risk if it is sent without insurance, they back off on wanting it sent without.

In closing, it looks like higher shipping costs are here to stay. And remember, professional buyers look at the bottom line, not each individual cost. It doesn’t matter if you think one area is too high or not, what matters is the total cost it took to get the item delivered to your door. Because in the end, the consumer (buyer) is always the one paying for it.

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Hazel Joyce Shaw, 92, Mountainair, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday February 5, 2022. Joyce was born November 12, 1929 to A.M and Eunice Williams Lester. Joyce enjoyed working and over the years worked a myriad of jobs from switchboard operator, to drugstore owner, to bank teller and office clerk for several car dealerships. She was a member of Mountainair Church of Christ. Joyce enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking.

She loved gathering family together and enjoying a good meal. Joyce was an active member of both the Coronado Club and Chuck wagon CowBelles. She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Venita) Shaw, Mountainair; Keith (Diane) Shaw, Sylvester, Georgia; brother-in-law Jerry Shaw and sisterin-law Marion Shaw; grandsons Heath (Rachel) Shaw, Dahlonega, Georgia; Justin (Nick) Shaw, Durham, North Carolina; Chad (Megan) Shaw, Buford, Georgia; and three great-grandchildren, Lcpl Bailey Amey, 29 Palms, California; Raven Amey Dahlonega and Zoe Shaw of Buford, Georgia.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother. She was a thoughtful and kind friend to all who knew her.

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

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Insufficiently Woke Environmental Group Struggles With Accusations of Transphobia

“Since last summer, seven of the 15 staff- in Nevada. ers or contract attorneys have left the What’s the problem with Deep Green nonprofit Community Environmental Legal Resistance? They’re certainly woke — just Defense Fund, which gained some renown not woke enough. in recent years as a leader of the ‘rights of Politico described Deep Green Resisnature’ movement to win civil rights for tance as “a self-described ‘radical feminist’ parts of the environment,” reports Politico. group, [which] advocates for an end to “Three of those who quit told E&E News the industrial civilization — and opposes rights organization was divided by a toxic work for transgender people.” Gasp! culture that resisted efforts to make it more Several other groups involved in the

by Chris Queen, PJ Media inclusive, including for LGBTQ people.” protest decided to keep their distance from o be woke, one has to commit to every That’s right: the dreaded “inclusivity” has CELDF and Deep Green Resistance, not tenet of the woke religion or else face reared its ugly head in the radical environ- because of any environmental disagreethe gracelessness of the woke clerisy. mentalist movement. ments, but because of transgenderism. The We’re starting to see the wokes canniThe executive director of CELDF other groups claimed in a statement that balize themselves, and an environmental “acknowledged hearing a staff member not the involvement of CELDF and Deep Green advocacy group is the latest example. Com- using people’s appropriate pronouns on Resistance “does real harm to advancing munity Environmental Legal Defense Fund staff calls, which she described as ‘not the rights of transgender and all people, as (CELDF), a nonprofit group that fights in respecting other people.’” The horror! well as the ecosystems of Thacker Pass, and court for the civil rights of natural elements But CELDF denies the anti-trans alba- everywhere.” like rivers and trees, is facing accusations of tross. A February statement from the group You can’t make this stuff up. transphobia. asserted that “Current and former staff and “We felt addressing transphobia — and It seems like an organization so commit- others have accused CELDF of having a what comes with it — with CELDF was a ted to the environment that it defends culture that espouses transphobia. That worthy use of our energy,” admitted a plants and bodies of water in court would story is false and unfounded.” former CELDF staffer, but other employees maintain enough of a laser focus on its One particular issue is CELDF’s relation- “appeared to only give lip service” to cause that other woke issues wouldn’t get ship with a collective of green fellow the issue. in the way, but that’s not the case with travelers known as Deep Green Resistance, I’d think that most of us on the right CELDF. Oh, and it’s bad enough of a problem with whom CELDF partnered concerning would accept someone who supported one that CELDF has lost nearly half its staff. protests against a potential lithium mine issue without expecting them to agree with us on absolutely everything. Someone can be part of a pro-life organization, and other members of that group wouldn’t expect that person to agree 100 percent on tax policy or immigration issues to partner with him or her. But that’s not how the left works.

“There’s no grace for you in wokeism ANGUS BULL END OF SEASON SALE 2-YEAR-OLDS & YEARLINGS unless you’re willing to commit 100 percent to the woke agenda,” I wrote back in January. “It’s all or nothing. If you’re an ally of “people of color” but you’re not down with the transgender ideology, you’ve committed a grievous sin. If you’re willing to accept the LGBTetc narrative but aren’t willing to atone for racist attitudes (that you don’t actually harbor) in your own life, you’re guaranteed not to receive grace among the wokes.”

CELDF is learning this lesson the hard way — and it’s all because of issues that have nothing to do with that organization’s mission.

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PROS TA RT® L AU NCH ES FOODS ERV ICE C A R EERS The New Mexico Beef Council is pleased to partner with the ProStart® program which includes 48 programs in 28 high schools across New Mexico.

ProStart® is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the culinary and management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students also can participate in paid internships where industry managers mentor them. The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation, which administers the ProStart® Program in New Mexico, is supported in part by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation through its ProStart® Initiative.

Congratulations to Carlsbad Culinary, winners of the ProStart® competition.

Each participating student received a Swag Bag with chef’s essentials. This was a partnership between NMBC and NM Department of Agriculture

Congratulations to Cloudcroft High School on winning the “Management Competition”.

Chef Instructor, Kevin Zink, with his winning team from Carlsbad High School.

Each spring, New Mexico ProStart® students compete to earn a chance to advance to the National ProStart® Student Invitational and to win scholarships. The New Mexico Beef Council was proud to sponsor the ProStart® Invitational held at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel in Albuquerque last month. This was the 19th ProStart® Invitational with 10 teams participating from across the state. Four of the teams featured BEEF as their main entrée. Carlsbad High School won the competition with their main entrée, pan seared Akushi Beef Medallions over steamed rice with quail eggs and finished with savory teriyaki sauce. These young New Mexican culinarians competed earlier this month with other winning ProStart® teams across the United States at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Results of the competition were not available as the Bullhorn was going to press.

A key component in both the teaching and the competition is the New Mexico Beef Council’s Beef Grant Program which reimburses teachers for their beef purchases up to $1,000 per year. Teachers also take advantage of additional beef resources provided

by NMBC, like curriculum plans and other beef collateral. We received thanks from many teachers who took advantage of the Beef Grant enabling them to compete using beef versus another protein. Beef is always a popular choice for both entrees and appetizers, but because of cost it is not always feasible for classrooms to fit it into their limited budgets. We were thrilled to see that Carlsbad High School not only chose to feature beef as their main entre but that the judges felt that their beef dish was a winner. For additional information on ProStart ® and other NMBC programs, please visit www.nmbeef.com 

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M AY IS M EDI T ER R A N EA N DI ET MON T H

CH ECKOF F F U N DED DAY TONA BEEF 3 0 0 SP ONS ORS H I P IS BIG W I N FOR PRODUCERS

Many New Mexicans have discovered the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. The diet encompasses a wide variety of foods and flavors from the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. NMBC’s consulting dietitian, Kate Schulz, recommends “building a healthy Mediterranean plate starting with fresh vegetables and fruits, then add lean protein and whole grains and finish with dairy and healthy fats.” Watch for our favorite Mediterranean beef dishes to be featured this month on our social media channels. 

For the second year the Federation of State Beef Councils, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, partnered with the Daytona International Speedway to sponsor the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300”, the Saturday night race ahead of the legendary DAYTONA 500 this past February.

Days before drivers took to the track, beef was in the spotlight on local TV and radio stations across the country as seven-time burger bash champion and celebrity chef Josh Capon shared race day recipes.

The partnership also provided an opportunity for the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand to be back on TV, reaching younger and increasingly diverse NASCAR fans across the nation.

The results of this Beef checkoff effort were 6.3+ billion positive impressions for the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. brand through social and traditional media.

Impressions are essentially the number of times consumers were exposed to the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. brand, ads and messaging In addition, the New Mexico Beef Council partnered with New Mexico Kroeger/ Smith grocery stores to extend the race theme and box beef for tailgaiting. 

MAXIMIZE WATER USAGE Grazing lands make use of that water that would otherwise be runoff in urban areas.

More than 90% of the water footprint for beef production is rainfall.2

Beef Sustainability Facts 2022 PROVIDE HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE Cattle producers are the original conservationists, maintaining habitats for wildlife like hummingbirds, ducks, butterflies and more.2

FAMILY-OWNED FOR GENERATIONS More than 90% of U.S. farms and ranches are family-owned, meaning they have a vested interest in sustainability.1

CONVERT PLANTS TO PROTEIN

PERFECT LAND FOR CATTLE

Cattle upcycle human-inedible plants into high-quality protein, which generates more protein for the human food supply than would exist without them.3

Approximately one third of the land in the U.S. is pasture and rangeland that is unsuitable for growing food crops, but it’s perfect for raising cattle. 4,5

STORE CARBON IN SOIL

RECYCLE CARBON WITH CATTLE

Beef cattle regenerate land and sequester carbon naturally, simply by grazing. In fact, the U.S. land where cattle graze contains up-to 30% of the world’s carbon stored in soil.6

The brand was also showcased in advertising during the race on Fox Sports 1, on the racetrack big screen and on signage throughout the Daytona International Speedway property as well as through a Beef.

It’s What’s for Dinner midway tent focused on direct consumer engagement.

References 1.

USDA-NASS. 2017. Census of Agriculture. Farm Typology. https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2017/Online_Resources/Typology/typology.pdf

2.

Barry, Sheila. 2021. Beef Cattle Grazing More Help than Harm for Endangered Plants and Animals.

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Baber, J.R. et al., 2018. Estimation of human-edible protein conversion efficiency, net protein contribution, and enteric methane production from beef production in the United States. Trans. Anim. Sci. 2(4): 439-450.

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USDA-ERS. 2021. Economic Research Service using data from the Major Land Use data series. Available at: https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/major-land-uses.aspx

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Broocks, Ashley et al. 2017a. Carbon Footprint Comparison between Grass- and Grain-finished beef. OSU Extension, AFS-3292.

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Silveira, et al. 2012. Carbon sequestration in grazing land ecosystems. University of Florida Extension. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SS/SS57400.pdf

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UC Davis. 2020. Clear Center. The Biogenic Carbon Cycle and Cattle. https://clear.ucdavis.edu/explainers/biogenic-carbon-cycle-and-cattle

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The methane belched from cattle only stays in the atmosphere for approximately 9-12 years before being recycled back into the ground via the biogenic carbon cycle.7

NMBC DIRECTORS:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VICE-CHAIRPERSON Dina Chacon-Reitzel Cole Gardner (Producer) 505-841-9407 575-910-5952

Dan Bell (Producer) 575-799-0763

Jim Hill (Feeder) 575-993-9950

CHAIRPERSON Zita Lopez (Feeder) 575-447-1117

Matt Ferguson (Producer) 575-491-9025

Kimberly Stone

John Heckendorn

Joel Van Dam

SECRETARY

Marjorie Lantana

(Producer) 505-860-5859

(Purebred Producer) 505-379-8212

(Producer) 202-812-0219

(Dairy Representative) 575-714-3244

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR Boe Lopez (Feeder) 505-469-9055 FEDERATION DIRECTOR Zita Lopez (Feeder) 575-447-1117 USMEF DIRECTOR

Kenneth McKenzie (Producer) 575-760-3260

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‘State of the Planet’ Is Good, No Climate Crisis in Sight

recent acceleration or deceleration in the rate of rise. ЇЇ

Average snow cover for the Northern Hemisphere has been stable since the onset of satellite observations in 1979.

Autumn snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere has been slightly increasing, the midwinter cover has remained virtually unchanged in extent, and spring snow cover displays a slight decreasing trend.

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The most recent data on global tropical storms and hurricanes show accumulated cyclone energy is well within the range observed since 1970 and the number of hurricanes making landfall in the continental United States remains within the normal range for the entire observation period since 1851.

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or nearly two years now, Climate at a Glance and Climate Change Weekly have detailed the copious amounts of data and evidence that clearly demonstrate the Earth is not facing a climate crisis. (A new, print version of Climate at a Glance has been published for Earth Day 2022.)

Over the course of hundreds of reports and articles, many responding to alarming and false climate stories hyped in the corporate media, these sites have presented real-world data showing fewer people are losing their lives to extreme weather events and nonoptimal temperatures than ever before; hunger, malnutrition, and deaths from starvation have fallen more and faster than at any previous time in history, thanks primarily to record-setting crop growth assisted by increased carbon dioxide; and the lack of evidence that most types of extreme weather—hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, drought, etc.—have become more frequent or more intense because of human fossil fuel use.

The Heartland Institute and its associated researchers are hardly the only organization and group of scholars hammering this point home on a regular basis.

Across the pond, in the United Kingdom, the Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) has for years been doing yeoman’s work to bring the unalarming truth about present climate conditions to light.

Most recently, GWPF published its annual State of the Climate report, by Ole Humlum, Ph.D., emeritus professor at the University of Oslo. In this report, Humlum examined temperature records and trends for the atmosphere and oceans and for weather events. Humlum finds, among other things, there is no evidence of a dramatic change in snow cover, rates of sea level rise, or storm activity.

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Global tide gauge measurements suggest sea levels are rising on average between 1 and 2 mm per year, consistent with the historic rise of the past few hundred years, with no

Humlum’s report provides much detail about how temperatures are measured on land and oceans, the problems with each of the measuring systems, why there is a discrepancy between the ground-based

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temperature measurements and satellite measurements, and the hows and whys of temperature trends and how they differ by latitude, altitude, ocean depth, and region and zone. Humlum writes, “All temperature records are affected by at least three sources of error, each of which differs among the individual station records used.”

After discussing each source of error, he explains, “The margin of error … is probably at least ±0.1°C for surface air temperature records, … [making] it statistically impossible to classify any year as ‘record-breaking,’ as several other years may be within the margin of error.”

So much for the breathless claims made almost every year by politicians, government-funded researchers, environmental lobbyists, and the corporate media that new global average high temperature records have been set yet again, almost always citing land-based measuring systems compromised by a growing urban heat island bias. When each “new record high” temperature measured is within the margin of error, it’s hard to establish definitely any new record has been set.

“A year ago, I warned that there was great risk in using computer modelling and immature science to make extraordinary claims,” said Humlum in discussing the takeaway message of his report. “The empirical observations I have reviewed show very gentle warming and no evidence of a climate crisis.”

In the end, most of the alarming claims made about a looming human-caused climate apocalypse are based on flawed computer model projections, not physical measurements of changes in the climate.

The general circulation models widely used by the climate alarm community grossly overestimate warming. As a result, they have been unable to portray past or present temperatures or temperature trends accurately. Commenting on this and Humlum’s study, GWPF director Benny Peiser, Ph.D., said, It’s extraordinary that anyone should think there is a climate crisis. Year after year our annual assessment of climate trends documents just how little has been changing in the last 30 years. The habitual climate alarmism is mainly driven by scientists’ computer modelling rather than observational evidence.

SOURCES: Global Warming Policy Foundation; Climate Realism; Climate at a Glance

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USDA Launches Nationwide Network of Partners to Tap Resources for Rural America

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.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice has announced a new whole-of-government effort led by USDA to transform the way federal agencies partner with rural places to create economic opportunity in rural America. The USDA-led Rural Partners Network (RPN) is an all-of-government program that will help rural communities access government resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure and support long-term economic stability.

The announcement is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, during which Biden Administration officials are traveling to dozens of rural communities to talk about the impact of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments, as well as

President Biden’s broader commitment to ensure federal resources reach all communities in rural America. Secretary Vilsack and Ambassador Rice are in Mississippi with Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-2) to meet with community leaders and stakeholders who will benefit from RPN in Clarksdale and Greenwood, Mississippi.

“USDA and its federal partners are committed to unlocking the full potential of rural America by investing in its people and the unique visions they have for the places they call home,” Vilsack said. “Rural America is incredibly diverse – economically, racially, culturally and geographically. What makes sense for one community may not for another. The Rural Partners Network will help communities get funding for investments that create long-lasting benefits for their communities, especially those that have been overlooked in the past. By providing one-on-one support to these communities, we can lay the foundation for people to build healthy, successful futures on their own terms.”

Vilsack added, “We are also grateful for our Congressional partners like Congressman Bennie Thompson, Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Kelly who work tirelessly to ensure that all communities have access

to federal funding, and that we are coordinating these resources across the federal government.”

Background: Rural Partners Network The Rural Partners Network is a first-ofits-kind collaboration between federal agencies and local leaders and residents.

This Network is focused on improving social and economic well-being bolstered by existing local partnerships and assets. The Network will launch in selected communities in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico as well as certain Tribes within Arizona. Community networks within these states will receive individualized support with the expertise to navigate federal programs, build relationships and identify additional resources to promote community-driven solutions.

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April 25, 2022 Brady K. McGee U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Albuquerque, New Mexico Via email: brady_mcgee@fws.gov Mr. McGee, I appreciate your prompt response and consideration of our request. While the County appreciates your work with the Daugherty’s and Schneberger’s over the last month, the continued depredations, despite the presence of the range riders and hazing make clear the need for the issuance of a lethal take order. The County additionally appreciates your explanation

of the process employed by the USFWS prior to the issuance of a removal order. We have respectfully requested a lethal removal order in light of the lengthy history of the specific wolves that are the subject of the County’s request, especially since there has been another depredation in the Monument Park area about April 15th on Cru and Kelsie Cochran’s Forest Service allotment.

As you are likely aware, and largely for the benefit of the other recipients of this correspondence, M1693 was a cross-fostered wolf put into the Elk Horn Pack that

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was denning in Arizona. The Elk Horn Pack came from Arizona to New Mexico and onto the Sometime Creek Ranch in late 2018 or early 2019. On March 14, 2019, the first livestock depredation was assigned to the Elk Horn Pack in New Mexico, which included M1693 who was uncollared at the time. In total, depredations on the Sometime Creek Ranch included four (4) confirmed Mexican wolf depredations assigned to uncollared wolves in the Elk Horn Creek Pack, which included M1693. The Elk Horn Pack was ultimately assigned to eleven (11) confirmed and probable wolf depredations.

On or about April 25, 2019, M1693 was trapped by the United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services and collared by the FWS as M1693. Once captured and collared, M1693 was put in confinement until the USFWS again released the wolf into the southern end of Catron County, New Mexico, on the Gila Flat on June 14, 2019. During its second release into the “wild,” M1693 and its uncollared mate were determined to have been involved in at least seven (7) additional depredation incidents with livestock between February 2021 and the end of March 2021 when the USFWS again captured M1693 and his mate, which is now collared and known as F1728. M1693’s nuisance behavior is not directed only at livestock. It has also been involved in one (1) confirmed and documented case of charging towards a human. On March 13, 2021, M1693 charged a person who shot over the wolf to stop the charge. M1694 turned and went back up the hill to F1728 who was higher up in the trees. This incident was recorded by FWS satellite tracking.

Despite this lengthy history that likely warranted a lethal take order at that time, the FWS, over the staunch objection of adjoining property owners and the local public body, captured and released these wolves onto private property within Sierra County, New Mexico. The FWS failed to identify that either M1693 or F1728 were known “problem wolves” based on their significant and long history of depredation on lawfully grazing livestock and their involvement in at least one (1) incident of aggressive behavior toward humans.” The FWS’s May 3, 2021, letter advising of the translocation of the problem wolves onto private property in Sierra County stated that Ladder Ranch was selected based on its distance from grazing on the Gila National Forest and because of the ample

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wild food supply for the wolves, though failed to address the distance from the lawful grazing activities on private, Bureau of Land Management, and State managed lands near the Ladder Ranch.

Despite the smorgasbord of other food sources as noted in the FWS’s May 3, 2021, letter, M1693, F1728, and their progeny have demonstrated not only a preference, but rather a potentially exclusive preference, for livestock. Although the FWS has been apprised of this situation for over a month, the FWS, through its use of range riders and hazing by the IFT have been unable to mitigate the depredations. What is worse is the high likelihood that M1693 and F1728 have taught their pups to target livestock as an easier source of prey, resulting in an entire pack of livestock killing wolves, which number of livestock killing wolves will likely expand as the pack expands and splits and reproduces. The lethal removal of M1693, F1728 and their pups at this juncture will not prevent the Mexican wolf population from reaching recovery objectives, but rather will facilitate the wolf population’s reaching of its shifting recovery objectives, as the FWS’s failure to remove problem wolves continues to compromise the remaining integrity of the MGWRP, to erode the trust between the FWS and the local livestock producers, and may continue to result in vigilante justice and illegal taking, all of which will result in the continued failure and increased costs of the recovery program.

Again, these wolves have clearly depredated on lawfully present domestic livestock, they are members of a group that are directly involved in livestock depredation, the pups have been fed by or are depending upon adults involved with livestock depredations, and, likely by virtue of their excessive handling by the FWS, have become habituated to humans, human residences, or other facilities. After being placed in three different locations, over two (2) dozen confirmed depredations, and a demonstration of a continued pattern of depredations despite hazing and the best efforts of the IFT and range riders, the time has long since come for the issuance of the lethal removal permit for M1693, F1728, and their trained, livestock killing pups, which permit should issue without further delay.

Thank you again for your prompt consideration of this request.

Best regards, – Jim Paxon, Chair, Board of County Commissioners of Sierra County

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NMCGA Second Annual Heritage Buckle Contest Announced

Last year, NMCGA received many outstanding essays, therefore the committee has decided to additionally offer a $1,000 Heritage Scholarship to one overall state winner. Scholarship monies will be awarded

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he New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is pleased to announce the Second Annual Heritage Buckle Contest to be held in all 33 counties of New Mexico. Youth ages 9 to 15 are eligible to enter and are required to write a 200 to 500 word essay response to “How will you build on the legacy of agriculture in New Mexico?”

Essay submission deadline is June 1, 2022. NMCGA board members, county fair board members and award sponsors will collaborate in deciding the final winners.

Each county winner will receive a belt buckle and one year junior membership with NMCGA. “This contest shows the passion kids in rural New Mexico have for their agricultural roots,” said Loren Patterson, NMCGA President. “It inspires us all to remember why we do what we do to feed America.”

to one of the 33 county winners at the selection of NMCGA committee members. The scholarship will be awarded in person during the annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention. Last year’s scholarship winner Kyleigh Stephenson of Roosevelt County said it best, “I feel a duty to not only inform and educate others about agriculture, but welcome them into our world and teach them about our heritage and traditions.”

For more information on the contest, including the contest rules and entry form, visit us online at: https://www. nmagriculture.org/ heritage-contest.html or call the office at 505247-0584.

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Contested Candidates for New Mexico Governor Jay C. Block Jay retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2016 from Kirtland AFB, NM. He fell in love with New Mexico and decided to stay in Rio Rancho. Due to his vast experience working in the Air Force nuclear enterprise, Jay started a second career as a nuclear weapons consultant leading teams and conducting business development in private industry.

Jay decided to continue to serve his community after his military service by running for Sandoval County Commissioner in 2016. Jay was the first Republican to win his district’s seat on the Sandoval County Commission and he was re-elected in 2020. On the Commission, Jay focused on economic development, illegal dumping, ethics, passed a 2nd Amendment sanctuary county resolution, sponsored and passed a 30x30 resolution to overturn the Governor’s executive order, sponsored and passed the first-ever Right to Work ordinance at the county level, and focused on public safety that has led to huge crime reductions in all crime categories for Sandoval County.

He is also the first Commissioner in the history of the county to receive union endorsements from both the Firefighters and Sheriff’s Deputies.

1. Do you believe that agriculture is part of the economic engine of New Mexico?

Agriculture, farming and ranching has been a huge part of our economic engine and it will be even bigger during my administration. But our agriculture industry is also part of our history, and it still is to this day, from the huge dairy farms, to the cattle industry, to the Alpaca farms to the Orchards, Pecan farms and Hatch Green Chile. Agriculture is also part of our culture where generations of family have taken great care of the land, passing it down from generation to generation. That needs to continue.

2. How will you interact with the agricultural community as Governor?

Agricultural lands need to remain strong, stable and sustainable, our farmers and ranchers know what it is that they need to meet those things, as governor I will work with farmers and ranchers to take a close look at regulations that are unnecessary and burdensome. Low interest loans should always be available to the agricultural community since New Mexico offers huge incentives for big business to move here, our agricultural community deserves no less.

3. How will you deal with the federal Executive Order mandating 30 percent of the land and water must be protected by 2030?

I have already sponsored and passed a resolution to overturn that ridiculous executive order. As Governor I will repeal within the first seven minutes Grisham’s executive order returning all authority regarding 30x30 to the local governments. Those closest to the land are the ones most qualified to determine its usage, not big government. Bottom line, we must protect our large and small ranchers/farmers and water rights.

4. As governor, what actions will you take to protect New Mexico ranchers and their families from the federal Mexican wolves?

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There is a place for the wolf in the New Mexico Wilderness, but I do not believe regulations in favor of the wolf outweigh the damage a wolf can do to a family’s livestock. Let’s make sure we are not serving one side or the other the right to destroy. In other words, there are ways to protect livestock, there are ways to protect the wolf and I will work with the ranchers and the farmers dealing with this issue to hear their solutions.

Additionally, the same can be said for too many elk, deer, and antelope on ranch lands that are eating the grass depriving cattle and destroying orchards. The landowner who values the land and works the land everyday are the ones with the solutions and the government should work more with landowners to find balanced solutions because right now, the government is not favoring the ranchers and farmers. The closer you are to the land the more you are aware of the needs.

5. What will you do to ensure that land and water are available for agricultural protection into the future?

We must invest in water infrastructure, like desalination plants that clean brackish water, sulfur water, and update the waste sewage treatment plants. I was a base commander who ran a desalination plant and the technology is available now. We must also protect water rights which is why 30x30 is so dangerous to the agriculture community. Lastly, we will look at how water regulations are affecting ranchers and farmers and I will work with the industry to remove unnecessary hurdles.

Rebecca Dow Rebecca has represented District 38 in the New Mexico House since 2017.

During that time, she has passionately defended New Mexico jobs, fought to defeat overregulation of industries like mining that provide so much of the state’s income, and successfully challenged powerful opponents of our basic, inalienable rights, like the Right to Life and our Second Amendment rights.

As a service to her community, Rebecca founded AppleTree Educational Center which provides much-needed educational services including early care and education, home visiting, college and career preparation, and comprehensive family support. AppleTree has been recognized with multiple awards for its excellence in education. Along with co-owning a technology company, Rebecca also provides consultation services to for-profit and community-based early childhood providers operating in the Rocky Mountain region.

1. Do you believe that agriculture is part of the economic engine of New Mexico?

Agriculture is a $3 billion contributor to the NM economy at the farm and ranch gate, second only to oil and gas. Yet it is so much more. In many counties it is the number one economic driver. It is also responsible for our green space in many rural/urban centers and provides much of our state’s wildlife habitat. By supporting agricultural producers we assure New Mexicans have access to high quality affordable food. It is a sector of the economy that we can’t take for granted.

2. How will you interact with the agricultural community as Governor?

I am from an agricultural community and currently represent Grant, Hidalgo, and Sierra and Counties. I will continue to interact with the agricultural communities as I have as a house representative. You can call me, email me, or ask for an in-person meeting at

any time. When I see you at a community event I’ll make sure to say hello.

3. How will you deal with the federal Executive Order mandating 30 percent of the land and water must be protected by 2030?

As a western state, the percentage of land owned by the state and federal government already exceeds the order. I will ban the governor’s executive order (basically 50x30) and will not implement any plan that decreases private property in New Mexico. Our Agriculture Producers are the best stewards of our land and water and they are putting conservation practices on the land everyday through the USDA Farm Bill programs as well as using their own finances and labor to conserve our land and our water. I will vigilantly watch and veto efforts to take away local decision making authority, water rights, purchase private land with tax payer dollars, and any other attack on our western way of life.

4. As governor, what actions will you take to protect New Mexico ranchers and their families from the federal Mexican wolves?

I oppose the reintroduction of wolves in New Mexico. Ranching is a way of life in New Mexico. The release of these wolves without proper management is taking away from my community’s right to earn a living. I will push the feds to take responsibility and allow for non-lethal and humane relocation of the problem wolves, additionally these ranchers deserve full compensation for their total loses. I will have the state take a bigger role in all management decisions for the Mexican Wolves within the state of New Mexico.

5. What will you do to ensure that land and water are available for agricultural protection into the future?

Agriculture Producers have the oldest and most senior water rights in New Mexico according to our State Water Law. We need to respect and protect Agriculture Water Rights. If we do not protect and support our farmers and ranchers, we will all suffer the consequences of food that is not abundant, safe or affordable.

Agriculture Producers are some of the hardest working people and yet not recognized and appreciated to the degree they should be.

As governor I will implement large scale land and vegetation management, including thinning our forests, to improve the watershed throughout the state. I believe that it is very important that we do everything that we can to encourage our next generation to be involved in one of the most important jobs on the earth which is “feeding the nation”!

Ethel Maharg Ethel Maharg is a three term mayor of the Village of Cuba, New Mexico, where she served in office for 10 years.

She left them with an almost two-million-dollar surplus and economic development that is still providing jobs nearly two decades later.

Ethel is an alumnus of University of Phoenix where she received her degree in business administration. She has owned and operated several small businesses, been an educator, and managed two branches of a national bank.

In 2018 she coordinated the Convoy of Hope for Albuquerque managing 1700 volunteers and worked with the Hispanic Action Network to distribute 350,000 voter guides with a volunteer army throughout the state in an effort to help with the last governor’s race.

She served at Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque as the

Client Services Director for five years overseeing four centers and one medical mobile unit, working with over 300 volunteer staff.

She currently serves the state as the Executive Director for Right to Life Committee of New Mexico championing the cause of life for a decade.

She has been married to Dean for 38 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.

1. Do you believe that agriculture is part of the economic engine of New Mexico?

I absolutely do. I was born and raised in Northern New Mexico to a farmer/rancher.

Thanks to our ranchers, there are over one million head of cattle, with 387,000 of them being beef cows in New Mexico. Thanks to our superior alfalfa, New Mexico has become a national leader in milk and cheese production.

Our farmers and ranchers help feed the nation. There is no reason our small communities cannot thrive, and I will make sure they do.

2. How will you interact with the agricultural community as Governor?

It is part of my upbringing so I will do all I can to support them and see that they thrive. I don’t have to learn their way of life. I have lived it.

3. How will you deal with the federal Executive Order mandating 30 percent of the land and water must be protected by 2030?

I believe it is unconstitutional to take land from people. It is meant to impoverish our state and I will oppose it. Our land is part of our freedom and will not give it up.

4. As governor, what actions will you take to protect New Mexico ranchers and their families from the federal Mexican wolves?

I will always put people above animals, and the livestock of our New Mexico ranchers must be protected. I will do everything possible to protect our Ranchers and their livelihood.

5. What will you do to ensure that land and water are available for agricultural protection into the future?

Land and water are essential to the survival of our farming and ranching communities and our state’s economy. I will do everything to protect the land and we have the ability to do desalination as we have an abundance of water.

I will attract low water usage industries that will not take from agriculture. Agriculture can be effective when using drip systems so I would encourage them to use drip systems. I would encourage the growth of crops that do not require large amounts of water like bell peppers and eggplant.

Mark Ronchetti Like many, Mark believes that elected leaders in New Mexico too often put politics ahead of the people they represent.

Mark is running for Governor because he believes the people of New Mexico are ready for change.

Mark Ronchetti lives in Albuquerque, where he and his wife, Krysty, are raising two young daughters. A proud New Mexican, Mark, and Krysty want their children to be able to chase and realize their boldest dreams – right here, at home. Krysty is a small business owner, and the two of them have seen first-hand how the challenging business climate in New Mexico holds the state back. As parents to two daughters, MAY 2022

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they’ve also seen the flawed education system and the non-existent mental health support and how it’s failing kids in New Mexico.

1. Do you believe that agriculture is part of the economic engine of New Mexico?

Agriculture is a vital part of New Mexico’s economy. There is nothing more essential than putting nutritious food on the table for our families. The jobs, exports, and resources that agriculture provides to our state should not be understated. But for too long our agricultural sector has been demonized and left uninvested.

From dairy to tree nuts, green chile to hay and sorghum, our agriculture is a way of life that needs to be protected at all costs.

2. How will you interact with the agricultural community as Governor?

Listening to New Mexicans about the issues that face them is paramount in being able to effectively lead this state. This includes visiting ranches and farms, speaking to cattlemen and agricultural producers, and feeling the soil between your fingers while walking the land. Over the years, and on the campaign trail I have had the pleasure of visiting with numerous ranchers and farmers across the state. From El Rito to Las Cruces, the needs of our agriculture industry are essential to our state’s economy, maintaining its open spaces, and preserving our way of life. The agriculture industry needs an advocate in Santa Fe who will protect their livelihood and ensure that New Mexico, and America, can continue to produce the food and products that we need.

3. How will you deal with the federal Executive Order mandating 30 percent of the land and water must be protected by 2030?

I will immediately rescind Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 30x30 executive order in New Mexico. I will also oppose President Biden’s federal Executive Order at every available opportunity. I will join forces with other leaders throughout the nation, like Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, to oppose it. It is an unprecedented land grab and blanket restriction that fundamentally seeks to change how our public lands are managed. It is another direct attack on our ranching, agriculture, and oil and gas industries.

4. As governor, what actions will you take to protect New Mexico ranchers and their families from the federal Mexican wolves?

The federal government is expected to finalize a new “rule” this summer to govern the management of the Mexican Gray Wolves.

We can’t prioritize wolves over their livelihoods of our ranchers. I have very little faith that the Biden or Lujan Grisham Administrations will protect New Mexico ranchers (or even take into account their concerns) by enacting rules that protect this industry. We need a Governor who respects your way of life in New Mexico. We need game commissioners who understand the challenges ranchers face in dealing with wolves and depredations, and who aren’t afraid to challenge the federal government in court. It’s outrageous that the federal government plans to bring more law enforcement agents to ticket or arrest ranchers protecting their livestock, instead of using those resources to stand by ranchers. It’s spine-chilling that the federal government can jeopardize your livelihood by protecting wolves that threaten and kill your livestock. We need common sense that balances endangered species management with the needs of people who live off and work the land.

5. What will you do to ensure that land and water are available for agricultural protection into the future?

Ranchers and farmers are the original conservationists. They depend on the land and water for their livelihood and most are excellent stewards of the natural resources. Big government land

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grabs and failed federal management are not the way to protect our natural resources. Federal land managers need to listen to and partner with state and local agencies, grazing associations, acequia associations, conservation districts, and private landowners to not only protect the quality of our lands and water, but help our livestock industries survive and thrive.

Greg Zanetti Greg Zanetti grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from Valley High School in 1976. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy and graduated from West Point in 1980. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa, for 41 years and they have two sons. Greg earned his MBA from Boston University and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. He managed money during the work week and put on a uniform to serve with the New Mexico National Guard on the weekends, where he rose to the rank of Brigadier General. In 2008, Brigadier General Zanetti was deployed to Guantanamo Bay where he served as Deputy Commander and later acting Commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo. According to recent polling, Greg leads incumbent Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) by almost four points.

1. Do you believe that agriculture is part of the economic engine of New Mexico?

Absolutely, yes. In addition to feeding our families, New Mexico Ag helps feed our economy. Agriculture in New Mexico is a $3+ billion industry that provides roughly 150,000 jobs and helps fund essential services in our communities.

2. How will you interact with the agricultural community as Governor?

Directly. For too long, the concerns of our agricultural community have been ignored by politicians in Santa Fe. That changes on day 1 of my administration.

3. How will you deal with the federal Executive Order mandating 30 percent of the land and water must be protected by 2030?

As governor, I will protect private land rights and will push back against President Biden’s unconstitutional “30x30” land grab. Our farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists and the last thing they need is more federal government overreach.

4. As governor, what actions will you take to protect New Mexico ranchers and their families from the federal Mexican wolves?

As the Mexican wolf population continues to grow in New Mexico, our cattle and even our residents are increasingly at risk.

As governor, I will push back against the federal introduction of new wolves, ensure that the federal government is providing the necessary resources to keep the existing wolves at bay, and make certain they are properly compensating our ranchers for lost livestock.

5. What will you do to ensure that land and water are available for agricultural protection into the future?

I will block any effort to de-privatize farm/ranch land and ensure that our landowners have access to the water they are entitled to.

In addition, I will support the construction of desalination plants that will help ensure we have the water we need to grow well into the future.

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Enter the Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest by May 15

By Briley Richard, Angus Communications

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ntries are open for the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored 39th All American Certified Angus Beef® CookOff Contest. All interested contestants must enter by the May 15 deadline. The contest will be held July 5 at the 2022 National Junior Angus Show in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Cook-Off Contest provides an opportunity for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members to display their knowledge of the beef industry and skills in the kitchen while enjoying friendly competition with fellow participants. All

contestants must be members of the NJAA and each team must consist of two to six members of a state junior Angus association.

“We are excited to host the 39th All American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest, which serves as the oldest educational contest at NJAS,” said Anne Lampe, American Angus Auxiliary Beef Education Committee co-chair. “The Cook-Off is not only a competition, but an opportunity for participants to learn about the Certified Angus Beef® brand and develop skills to educate others about beef.”

This annual contest allows NJAA members from each state to gather their best recipes, prepare a Certified Angus Beef® beef dish and perform a skit to entertain and educate the audience. The cuts selected for this year’s contest are as follows: the steak division is flank steak, the roast division is ball tip, and the other category is ground beef and will be the Ultimate Certified Angus Beef® Burger Grill Off. The contest will be divided into three age categories: 8-13; 14-17; and 18-21. All ages will be determined as of January 1.

Mixed teams may be entered but will be classified by the oldest member of the team.

The contest will be judged by a panel of three judges. Winners in categories of

showmanship and recipe, as well as overall excellence will be awarded special prizes.

New this year, the Cook-Off will present the Ardyce’s Aprons award to the top-ranking junior team. The award is in memory of past American Angus Auxiliary president Ardyce O’Neil who served an instrumental role in creating the Cook-Off and served as its first chairman.

Please note there will be no Certified Angus Beef® Chef’s Challenge and no Certified Angus Beef® at Home Contest this year.

To enter, visit the Auxiliary website, here. For questions about the contest, contact Anne Lampe at 670-8744273 or amlampe.al@gmail.com or Anne Patton Schubert at 502-548-2359.

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Multiple Large Food Processing & Distribution Plants in US Have Recently Exploded or Burned Down

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s food uncertainly lingers on the horizon thanks to US sanctions and government decimation of the economy during the past two years, there is another factor contributing to the problem. Since the beginning of the year, there have been several very large food processing facilities that have exploded or burned to the ground across the U.S. Recently, a vegetable and nut processing facility in Dufur, Oregon became engulfed in flames for unknown reasons.

“Lights flickered; They heard a pop and went up there to check it out and there was a fire,” according to a report made to Wasco County 911 records listed in the Wasco County Sheriff’s log. The independent distributor of natural, organic an non-GMO foods which employees around 150 people, burned to the ground.

One week before that fire in Oregon, a massive fire brought down a meat processing plant in Conway, New Hampshire. After burning for 16 hours, multiple fire crews finally put out the fire at East Conway Beef and Pork but the facility is completely destroyed.

That same week, in Salinas, California, a massive fire at the Taylor Farms Processing Facility led to the evacuation of residents as it burned for over 17 hours. Taylor Farms is a major agriculture company that processes and delivers many of the salad kits seen in grocery stores. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.

Just weeks before that, a massive fire engulfed a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana where over 1,000 employees shipped food and other supplies all over the region. The fire destroyed the massive 1 million square foot operation.

That same week, one of the largest food facilities of its kind in South Texas caught fire and burned to the ground. Prior to burning down, the Rio Fresh facility in San Juan, Texas, grew, packed and shipped a continued on page 50 >>

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Leslie & Glenda Armstrong Kevin & Renee Grant • 575-355-6621 • cornerstone@plateautel.net Justin & Kyra Monzingo • 575-914-5579 • monzingo_2016@yahoo.com 616 Pecan Drive, Ft. Sumner, NM 88119

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in 1941. Opal’s parents, D.O. and Mattie Jones, came to Lincoln County in 1914 LaMoyne’s great grandmother, Sophie and were farmers and ranchers who Pfingsten came from Trinidad, Colorado, ran Hereford cattle also. Opal inherited to Angus, New Mexico, with a herd of some of her parent’s ranch which helped cattle. Bar E X Brand belonged to Sophie expand her and LaMoyne’s ranching Pfingsten. She had the Bar E X brand at operation. Opal Peters taught school in that time and registered it in the New Capitan for 28 years. Much of her salary Mexico Territory at Las Vegas, New was used to expand and support the Mexico, in 1881. Her husband was a gold cattle ranch. miner and had little interest in the cattle.

Glenda Peters Armstrong is LaMoyne’s Her daughter Emma Pfingsten Peters & Opal’s only child. She married Leslie Bragg, who was LaMoyne’s grandmother, Armstrong in 1962. Leslie’s grandparents continued to raise cattle in Lincoln were also ranchers who ran Hereford County. cattle. Jim & Elizabeth Armstrong brought Gilbert Peters, who was LaMoyne’s some of the first registered Hereford father, also continued to run cattle in into Catron County and ran Hereford Lincoln County. LaMoyne’s mother was cattle in Catron County until the 1940s.

Chloe Zumwalt Peters. She cared for an His other set of grandparents, Sid & Edna elderly man for years to help acquire the Armstrong, ranched with Hereford cattle first piece of the ranch. LaMoyne was in Catron County until 1965. (Yes, both their only child. LaMoyne took his col- sides of his family were Armstrongs) lege money to buy more land in Lincoln Leslie and Glenda have three children: County. He and Opal Jones were married Renee Armstrong Grant (Kevin), Lynden Armstrong, and Tanya Armstrong Bequette. These three grandchildren have LaMoyne & given LaMoyne and Opal four Opal in their greatgrandchildren: Kyra Grant backyard, 1988.

Monzingo (Justin), Rhett Grant (Makayla), Kenzie Bequette, and Kagan Bequette.

GENERATIONS HAVE BEEN RAISING CATTLE

HEREFORD IT WAS ALWAYS GIL & LAMOYNE’S

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tered Hereford cattle and a herd of registered Angus cattle. The long range plan was to use their own bulls on their commercial cattle. As Lincoln County became crowded with people it became evident that it would be necessary to expand somewhere else. In 1976 expansion was started into DeBaca County. Three ranches have now been purchased in DeBaca County. The first hay producing farm was purchased in 1979 in DeBaca County.

Irrigated circles were also purchased and feed is now grown to background some of the calves. These purchases helped with the realization of the second part of LaMoyne’s & Opal’s dream – to produce some of their own feed for the cattle. In 2000 the ranch name was established as Cornerstone Ranch with Ephesians 2:20 as the ranch motto: Jesus Christ being the Chief Cornerstone.

A registered Angus herd was started in 2005. Cross commercial cattle were also purchased in 2005. The next year it was plain to see that the commercial black calves were not near the cattle that the Hereford calves were, plus the fact that the Hereford calves outweighed the black calves by several pounds. The calf buyer made the following comment – when you have worked on your black cattle as long as you have the Herefords you will see a different set ofblack cattle from the ones you have today.

In 2017 one of our buyers told us that we could paint our Hereford cattle black and our Angus cattle red and white and he wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.

With the passion that LaMoyne instilled in his family, we strive to produce functional cattle that fit our southwest environment and fulfill his dream for our family.

LaMoyne passed away in 2013.

Today, four generations live and work on the ranch. Opal Peters turned 102 in December 2021. Glenda & Leslie Armstrong, Kevin & Renee Grant, and Justin & Kyra Monzingo, along with the rest of the family, strive to uphold vision and values that Gil & Chloe and Opal & LaMoyne instilled in the family in the day to day operations of the ranch.

Give us a call sometime or come see us, we would love to visit!

LaMoyne Peters shooting a six-shooter from atop a pet bull. LaMoyne once returned an entire bull battery to the Peters Ranch while riding this bull and trailing the rest of the herd.

With Christ Jesus Himself As The Chief Cornerstone. — Ephesians 2:20

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variety of Texas-grown items including Texas 1015 Sweet Onions, melons, greens, cabbage, and kale. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

In Hermiston, Oregon, in February, a massive food processing facility suddenly exploded, injuring seven of the nearly 400 employees who work at the Shearer’s Foods Plant. According to reports, the cause of the explosion which originated near a boiler is still under investigation.

It’s not only food production and distribution plants either. In Maricopa, Arizona, in March, a massive fire wiped out the Maricopa Food Pantry which distributes food to the less fortunate. More than 50,000 lbs of food was destroyed in the blaze that lasted for 24 hours. That fire is also under investigation.

The fact is that since last year, more than a dozen of these fires and explosions have taken place at food processing and distribution centers.

To be clear, general warehouse fires are quite common. In fact, fire departments respond to more than 1,000 a year. However, the main cause of these fires is arson. What’s more, fires in food processing facilities are not that common and occur far less often.

To claim that all of these incidents are related would be pure speculation. But given the current supply chain situation and looming food shortages, the very idea of critical infrastructure burning to the ground for any reason, is unsettling to say the least.

Editor’s Note: Fires and explosions have impacted these plants as well: Bonanza Meat, El Paso, Texas; Tyson Plant, Alabama; Hot Pocket Plant, Jonesboro, Arkansas; Made-Rite Steaks, Pennsylvania; Wisconsin River Meats, Mautston, Wisconsin; Deli Star Meat Plant, Michigan; McCrum Potato Plant, Maine; Kelloggs Plant, Memphis, Tennessee; and CargillNutrena, Lecompte, Louisiana. However, they may not have been determined to be arson at press time.

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Torrance County 4-H Rodeo Results Novice Barrels Day 1 1. Morgan Parra 2. Kaydence Killebrew 3. Bonnie Montoya 4. Bristol Shiver 5. Kenzi Acuna Novice Pole Bending Day 1 1. Danley Triplett 2. Macklee Cain 3. Kaydence Killebrew 4. Kenzi Acuna 5. Morgan Parra Novice Ribbon Roping Day 1 1. Haxton Haynes Novice Breakaway Day 1 1. Kasen May 2. Haxton Haynes 3. Graden Acuna 4. Lane Peralta Novice Goat Tying Day 1 1. Macklee Cain 2. Bristol Shiver 3. Kenzi Acuna 4. Danley Triplett 5. Kaydence Killebrew Novice Flag Race Day 1 1. Macklee Cain

2. Bonnie Montoya 3. Morgan Parra 4. Kaycee Younker 5. Danley Triplett Junior Team Roping Day 1 1. Holt Haynes and Tate White Novice Step Down Day 1 1. Kasen May 2. Haxton Haynes 3. Lane Peralta Junior Ribbon Roping Day 1 1. Holt Haynes 2. Rody Mack Junior Breakaway Day 1 1. Shiloh Young 2. Baylee Nunn 3. Tate White Junior Goat Tying Day 1 1. Baylee Nunn 2. Kailenna Presley 3. Rody Mack 4. Sydney Triplett 5. Camarae Chavez Junior Barrels Day 1 1. Sydney Triplett 2. Skyye Dombrowski 3. Anastasia Herrera 4. Andi Israel 5. Tammy Moon Junior Pole Bending Day 1 1. Baylee Nunn 2. Andi Israel 3. Kailenna Presley 4. Camarae Chavez

5. Zaden Carl Junior Bull Riding Day 1 1. Shiloh Young 2. Riley Cagle 3. Dominic Sanchez Senior Tie Down Day 1 1. Cody Detweiler 2. Kaden May Senior Breakaway Day 1 1. Addison Kinser 2. Zajayda Carl 3. Dalli Von Cain Senior Ribbon Roping Day 1 1. Kaden May Senior Goat Tying Day 1 1. McKinzee Shiver 2. Addison Kinser 3. Dalli Von Cain 4. Saraiah Chapman 5. Jami Telford Senior Barrel Racing Day 1 1. McKinzee Shiver 2. Sariah Chapman 3. Dalli Von Cain 4. Kelsi Wilson 5. Jami Telford Senior Pole Bending Day 1 1. Dalli Von Cain 2. Kelsi Wilson 3. Zajayda Carl 4. Sariah Chapman Senior Tie Down Day 1 1. Zajayda Carl

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Torrance Day 2 Results Novice Barrel Racing Day 2 1. Paislee Foster 2. Morgan Parra 3. Macklee Cain 4. Reiner McConnel 5. Kenzi Acuna Novice Flag Race Day 2 1. Macklee Cain 2. Danley Triplett 3. Morgan Parra 4. Lane Peralta 5. Bristol Shiver Novice Breakaway Day 2 1. Haxton Haynes 2. Paislee Foster 3. Reiner McConnel 4. Kasen May Novice Step Down Day 2 1. Haxton Haynes 2. Lane Peralta Novice Pole Bending Day 2 1. Danley Triplett 2. Macklee Cain 3. Kenzi Acuna 4. Holli Henry 5. Bonnie Montoya Novice Goat Tying Day 2 1. Bristol Shiver 2. Macklee Cain 3. Danley Triplett 4. Morgan Parra 5. Kaydence Killebrew Junior Barrels Day 2 1. Skyye Dombrowski 2. Sydney Triplett

3. Divina Valdez 4. Andi Israel 5. Tammy Moon Junior Pole Bending Day 2 1. Anastasia Herrera 2. Skyye Dombrowski 3. Divina Valdez 4. Georgia Armstrong 5. Baylee Nunn Junior Breakaway Day 2 1. Kailenna Presley 2. Zayne Carl 3. Rody Mack 4. Shiloh Young 5. Divina Valdez Junior Ribbon Roping Day 2 1. Rody Mack 2. Tate White 3. Kailenna Presley Junior Tie Down Day 2 1. Zayne Carl 2. Tate White Junior Goat Tying Day 2 1. Baylee Nunn 2. Kailenna Presley 3. Shiloh Young 4. Tammy Moon 5. Johnna Vigil Junior Team Roping Day 2 1. Holt Haynes and Tate White 2. Elyssia Lopez and Zayne Carl Junior Bull Riding Day 2 1. Riley Cagle

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2. Jaxon Romero Senior Barrels Day 2 1. McKinzee Shiver 2. Addison Kinser 3. Sariah Chapman 4. Dalli Von Cain 5. Kelsi Wilson Senior Saddle Bronc Day 2 1. Martin Rivera Senior Breakaway Day 2 1. Dalli Von Cain 2. Kaden May 3. McKinzee Shiver

Senior Ribbon Roping Day 2 1. Kaden May Senior Tie Down Day 2 1. Cody Detweiler 2. Kaden May Senior Pole Bending Day 2 1. Sariah Chapman 2. Dalli Von Cain 3. Zajayda Carl 4. Addison Simmons 5. McKenna Romero Senior Goat Tying Day 2 1. McKinzee Shiver 2. Addison Kinser 3. Dalli Von Cain 4. Jami Telford 5. Sariah Chapman Senior Team Roping Day 2 1. Zajayda Carl 2. Elliott Lopez and Justin Anaya.

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11:45am

Managing Through the Storm: "5 things to practice to stay in business the next 10 years"

Don Close

"Beef Trade in a Volatile Global Environment"

Joint NMCGA/NMWGI Luncheon & Ladies Luncheon SPEAKER - Tom Field, University of Nebraska "The power of quests & questions in forging the future."

1:00pm 1:15-4:30pm

New Mexico Livestock Board Meeting

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY

SPEAKERS - Amanda Radke Dr. Fred Phillips Mike Hamman, State Engineer State Land Office Candidates Frank Falen, Budd-Falen Law Offices

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Delivering the Ranch Message NM's 50 Year Water Projection invited invited Oil & Gas

NM Sheep & Goat Council Meeting

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New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. Membership Meeting

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Junior Recreation

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Attitude Adjustment

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Joint Awards Dinner

FUN! activities for ages 5-15 years

ENTERTAINMENT - Randy Huston & Deanna Dickinson McCall

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 7:30am

Worship Service SPEAKER - Steve Friskup

8:30-11:45am

GENERAL SESSION NMCGA 2022 & 2023 Legislative Discussion Mobilizing the Vote SPEAKER - Matt Rush, "A Stress Free You"

10:45am 11:30am

Young Cattlemen's Leadership Committee Joint NMCGA/NMWGI Luncheon SPEAKER - Steve Friskup

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NMCGA Board of Directors Meeting / General Session

NMCGA Board of Directors Meeting / General Session

SPEAKER - Steve Friskup

Joint NMCGA/NMWGI Luncheon

Young Cattlemen's Leadership Committee

NMCGA 2022 & 2023 Legislative Discussion Mobilizing the Vote SPEAKER - Matt Rush, "A Stress Free You"

12:30pm

1. Burnside, Cache, CAZC, 1,577.00 2. Moreno, Brad A, CAZC, 1,281.50 3. Sanborn, Sherrick Wade, NMSU, 1,181.00 4. Bradshaw, Cooper Glenn, CAZC, 1,053.50 5. Harwell, Clate Jacob, NMSU, 913.00 6. Yazzie, Hiyo Myers, NAVAJO, 899.50 7. Cullen, Logan , PCAZC, 833.00 8. Vocu, Bo Tyler, NMSU, 786.00 9. James, Monty Wade, CAZC, 676.00 10. Todacheenie, Jaken, NPC,560.00 11. Hatch, Wade Shane, NMSU, 555.00 11:30am

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Worship Service

Men’s All-around 10:45am

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New Mexico Beef Council Meeting (TBD)

Craig Gifford, NMSU

1. New Mexico State University, NMSU, 2,575.00 2. Cochise College, COCHSE, 2,555.50 3. Central Arizona College, CAZC, 1,842.33 4. University of Arizona, UAZ, 1,309.00 5. Mesalands Community College, MESACC, 1,123.00 6. Dine College, DINE, 110.00 7. Navajo Technical College, NAVAJO, 50.00

GENERAL SESSION

Federal Issues Update NM New Paid Sick Leave NMLB Update

7:30am

ENTERTAINMENT - Randy Huston & Deanna Dickinson McCall

Joint Awards Dinner

FUN! activities for ages 5-15 years

Attitude Adjustment

Junior Recreation

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY

Regulation Updates

Don Close 10:45am

SPEAKER - Erica Yvette Garcia

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. Membership Meeting

NM Sheep & Goat Council Meeting

SPEAKERS - Amanda Radke Dr. Fred Phillips Mike Hamman, State Engineer State Land Office Candidates Frank Falen, Budd-Falen Law Offices

New Mexico Livestock Board Meeting

SPEAKER - Tom Field, University of Nebraska "The power of quests & questions in forging the future."

Joint NMCGA/NMWGI Luncheon & Ladies Luncheon

"Beef Trade in a Volatile Global Environment"

NM CowBelles Membership Meeting

SPEAKER - Erica Yvette Garcia

Craig Gifford, NMSU 9:45am

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9:45am

Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc. Meeting

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9:00am

Budd-Falen Law Offices NM Chamber of Commerce NM Livestock Board

YCLC Junior & Youth Committee Meeting

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8:30am

7:30am

SPEAKERS - Karen Budd-Falen Rob Black Belinda Garland

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6:00pm

Regulation Updates

SPEAKERS - Karen Budd-Falen Rob Black Belinda Garland

8:45am

MONDAY, JUNE 13

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Opening General Session & Welcome

AG POLICY

8:30-11:45am

Registration Opens

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Registration Opens

NM CowBelles Meeting

AG POLICY

7:30am

Managing Through the Storm: "5 things to practice to stay in business the next 10 years"

Les Davis & Bud Eppers Memorial Golf Tournament Welcome Reception

MONDAY, JUNE 13 8:00-10:30am

New Mexico Beef Council Meeting (TBD)

Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc. Meeting

YCLC Junior & Youth Committee Meeting

NM CowBelles Board Meeting

6:00pm

Women’s Team

8:30-11:45am

Delivering the Ranch Message NM's 50 Year Water Projection invited invited Oil & Gas

Federal Issues Update NM New Paid Sick Leave NMLB Update

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12:00pm

Budd-Falen Law Offices NM Chamber of Commerce NM Livestock Board

Opening General Session & Welcome

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Welcome Reception

Les Davis & Bud Eppers Memorial Golf Tournament

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New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association / New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. New Mexico CowBelles / New Mexico Federal Lands Council New Mexico State University Short Course MID-YEAR CONVENTION 2022 A l l e v e n t s h e–l dJune a t t h12-14, e Ruido so Convention Center

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All events held at the Ruidoso Convention Center

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Men’s Team

Women’s All-around 1. Ledesma, Avery Camille, NMSU, 841.00 2. VandeStouwe, Chenoa T, COCHSE, 780.00 3. Clayton, Catherine Marie, COCHSE, 684.50.

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(above) 2022 Aggie Rodeo Association Reunion (left) Rope ‘N Ride Champions (l to r) New Mexico State University Rodeo Coach Brice Baggerly; Zane Munoz, Champion Tie Down Roper and Runner up Saddle Bronc Rider; Lyndsey Adcock, Champion Breakaway Roper; Kayse Mahoney, Runner Up Breakaway Roper; Cooper DeWitt, Champion Saddle Bronc Rider; Jimmy Don McKinley, Runner Up Tie Down Roper.

Saddle Bronc Winners 1st- Cooper DeWitt 2nd- Zane Munoz

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Tie Down Roping 1st- Zane Munoz 2nd- JD McKinley

Breakaway Roping 1st- Lyndsey Adcock 2nd- Kayse Mahoney

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Results Arizona High School Rodeo Results Sonoita Scores April 9, 2022

(Hd)=Header/Roper (Hl)=Heeler/Runner Results listed in order of Place, Member Name, City, Score, Points

HS 22 Long Rifle 1. Compton, Zane, Florence, 323.0, 10.00 2. Hooper, Caden, Benson, 301.0, 9.00 3. Collier, Kaylee, Chino Valley, AZ, 269.0, 8.00 4. Poteet, Raeann, Clay Springs, Az, 254.0, 7.00 5. Lyman, Elias, Payson, Az, 247.0, 6.00 6. Newman, Traevon, Springerville 243.0, 5.00 7. Byers, Colt, Casa Grande, Az, 241.0, 4.00 8. Venezia, Gabriella, Peoria 218.0, 3.00 9. Dunaway, Colton, Taylor, Az, 216.0, 2.00 10. Grizzle, Kelsey, Tucson, 208.0, 1.00

11. Byers, Gage, Casa Grande, Az, 203.0, 0.00 12. Elliott, Colt, Ehrenberg, Az, 187.0, 0.00

HS Reined Cowhorse 1. James, Cashton, Payson, 144.5, 10.00 2. Robbins, Ruby, Brawley, 142.5, 9.00 3. Kelton, Kenzie, Mayer 142.0, 7.50 4. Kelton, Ketch, Mayer 142.0, 7.50 5. Parker, Sara, Cave Creek, 140.5, 6.00 6. Roark, Fallon, Prescott, 136.0, 5.00 7. Jetton, Sammy, Gilbert, 129.5, 4.00 8. Howell, Daisy, Parks, 121.0, 3.00

HS Girl’s Cutting 1. Robbins, Ruby, Brawley, 75.0, 10.00 2. Kent, Tayler, Casa Grande, 74.0, 9.00 3. Norris, Taryn Queen Creek, 71.5, 8.00

HS Boys Cutting 1. Miller, Sterling, Sonoita, 71.0, 10.00

HS Girl’s Cutting 1. Pinkerton, Claudia, San Tan Valley, 71.0, 7.00 2. Borowski, Sofia, Queen Creek, 66.0, 6.00

HS Trap Shooting 1. Black, Tristan, Camp Verde, Az, 23.0, 10.00 2. Lyman, Elias, Payson, Az, 21.0, 8.50 3. Byers, Gage, Casa Grande, Az, 21.0, 8.50 4. Fernan, Alexis, Casa Grande, Az, 20.0, 6.50 5. Compton, Zane, Florence, 20.0, 6.50 6. Byers, Colt, Casa Grande, Az, 18.0, 5.00 7. Elliott, Colt, Ehrenberg, Az, 17.0, 4.00 8. Elliott, Kenna, Ehrenberg, Az, 16.0, 3.00

HS Barrel Racing 1. Christensen, Ella, Queen Creek, 16.863, 10.00 2. Bryson, Kylynn, Cottonwood 16.946, 9.00 3. Conway, Kaley, Wickenburg, 17.006, 8.00 4. Black, Victoria, Camp Verde, 17.022, 7.00 5. Jackson, Karsen, Cornville, 17.042, 6.00 6. Dorman, Kadence, Chino Valley 17.144, 5.00 7. Buchanan, Maryn, Marana, 17.178, 4.00 8. Fullmer, Sydney, Logandale, 17.179, 3.00 9. Benally-Begay, Alexandra, Leupp, 17.211, 2.00 10. Todd, Madilyn, Willcox, 17.243, 1.00 11. Longo, Carly Desert Hills, 17.261, 0.00 12. Woolsey, Brett, Mesa, 17.275, 0.00

HS Bareback Riding 1. Heimburg, Kooper, San Tan Valley, 81.0, 10.00

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2. Betony, Cauy , 70.0, 9.00 3. Hancock, Stetson, Taylor, 0.0, 0.00

HS Bull Riding 1. Mullins, Avery, Phoenix, 83.0, 10.00 2. Mortensen, Jaxton, Paulden, 78.0, 9.00 3. Barraza, Braulio, Douglas, 0.0, 0.00 4. Ben Jr. Rawley, Peridot, 0.0, 0.00

HS Saddle Bronc 1. Hadley, Dylan, 0.0, 0.00 2. Keith, Slade, Stanfield, 0.0, 0.00 3. Phillips, Shane, Houck 0.0, 0.00

HS Steer Wrestling 1. Keith, Slade, Stanfield, 5.590, 10.00 2. Padilla, Damian, Rio Rico, 5.930, 9.00 3. Pacheco, Dontae, Bloomfield, 6.230, 8.00 4. Arballo, Rawley, Wittmann, 11.280, 7.00 5. Tatum, Pecos La Plata, 100.000, 0.00 6. Webber, Mason, Phoenix, 100.000, 0.00 7. Conway, Kaden, Wickenburg, 100.000, 0.00 8. Eagar, Beau, Eagar 100.000, 0.00 9. Kelton, Ketch, Mayer 100.000, 0.00

HS Breakaway 1. Allen, Ashlee, Queen Creek, 2.710, 10.00 2. Singer, Shaelene, Winslow, 2.800, 9.00 3. Billingsley, Rayna, Phoenix, 2.910, 8.00 4. Fullmer, Hannah, Logandale, 3.010, 7.00 5. Howell, Daisy, Parks, 3.130, 6.00 6. Todacheenie, Janae, Indian Wells, 3.160, 5.00 7. Usher, Jaden, Goodyear, 3.220, 4.00 8. Buchanan, Maryn, Marana, 3.430, 3.00 9. Borowski, Sofia, Queen Creek, 3.470, 2.00 10. Waite, Lily, Marana, Az, 3.530, 1.00 11. Kelton, Kenzie, Mayer 4.070, 0.00 12. Beyer, Mckenzie, Sonoita, 4.160, 0.00

12. Peterson, Whip (Hl), Paradise, 8.730, 5.00 13. Haven, Noah (Hd), Window Rock, 9.050, 4.00 14. Williams, Michael (Hl), Lukachukai, 9.050, 4.00 15. Lincoln, Kaden (Hd), Pearce, 10.370, 3.00 16. Padilla, Damian (Hl), Rio Rico, 10.370, 3.00 17. Franks, Maverik (Hd), San Tan Valley, 10.570, 2.00 18. Compton, Zane Davis (Hl), Tombstone, 10.570, 2.00

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19. Hale, Denton (Hd), Payson, 13.440, 1.00 20. Odom, Chad (Hl), Buckeye, 13.440, 1.00 21. Cox, Cooper (Hd), San Tan Valley, 17.350, 0.00 22. Cox, Cash (Hl), San Tan Valley, 17.350, 0.00 23. Hooper, Caden (Hd), Benson, 17.900, 0.00 24. Green, Trevor (Hl), Tonopah, 17.900 0.00

HS Goat Tying 1. Fowlie, Macie, Phoenix, 7.220, 10.00 2. Todd, Madilyn, Willcox, 7.320, 9.00

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HS Team Roping 1. Sells, Dallyan (Hd), Rough Rough, 6.060, 10.00 2. Nez, Trey (Hl), Chinle, 6.060, 10.00 3. Arviso, James (Hd), Winslow, 6.970, 9.00 4. James, Cashton (Hl), Payson, 6.970, 9.00 5. Buchert, Trace (Hd), Wickenburg, 7.580, 8.00 6. Lindsey, Cooper (Hl), Wickenburg, 7.580, 8.00 7. Todd, Madilyn (Hd), Willcox, 8.230, 7.00 8. Hubbell, Cade (Hl), Patagonia, 8.230, 7.00 9. Fullmer, Hannah (Hd), Logandale, 8.670, 6.00 10. Fullmer, Sydney (Hl), Logandale, 8.670, 6.00 11. Andersen, Cooper (Hd), Casa Grande, 8.730, 5.00 MAY 2022

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3. Keenan, Dallas Jo, San Tan Valley, 7.340, 8.00 4. Fullmer, Hannah, Logandale, 7.410, 7.00 5. Martin, Adi Jo, San Tan Valley, 7.770, 6.00 6. Gomez, Olivia, Gilbert, Az, 8.150, 5.00 7. Reidhead, Aubrey, Chandler, 8.640, 4.00 8. Buchanan, Maryn, Marana, 9.030, 3.00 9. Girvin, Taylor, Flagstaff, 9.220, 2.00 10. Sims, Kallie, Congress, 9.240, 1.00 11. Bennett, Nita, Casa Granda 9.270, 0.00 12. Michaels, Maycee, Willcox, 9.610, 0.00

HS Tiedown 1. Andersen, Cooper, Casa Grande, 9.090, 10.00 2. Buchert, Trace, Wickenburg, 10.570, 9.00 3. Pacheco, Dontae, Bloomfield, 11.630, 8.00 4. Arviso, James, Winslow, 11.850, 7.00 5. Dunning, Denton, Surprise, 11.860, 6.00 6. Miller, Sterling, Sonoita, 13.030, 5.00 7. Freeland, Shea, Phoenix, 13.520, 4.00 8. Green, Trevor, Tonopah, 13.660, 3.00 9. Kelton, Ketch, Mayer 13.750, 2.00 10. Tatum, Pecos, La Plata, 13.990, 1.00 11. Padilla, Damian, Rio Rico, 14.400, 0.00 12. McRoberts, Rylee, Phoenix, 14.910, 0.00

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HS Pole Bending 1. Fullmer, Hannah, Logandale, 20.979, 10.00 2. Jetton, Sammy, Gilbert, 21.252, 9.00 3. McCleve, Ashlyn, Gilbert, 21.363, 8.00 4. Reidhead, Aubrey, Chandler, 21.440, 7.00 5. Fullmer, Sydney, Logandale, 21.469, 6.00 6. Girvin, Taylor, Flagstaff, 21.516, 5.00 7. Buchanan, Maryn, Marana, 21.658, 4.00 8. Byrket, Kassidy, Phoenix, 21.667, 3.00 9. Girvin, Bailey Flagstaff, 21.701, 2.00 10. Morford, Makenna, Stanfield, 21.803, 1.00 11. Dorman, Kadence, Chino Valley 21.892, 0.00 12. Jackson, Karsen, Cornville, 22.000, 0.00

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October 16/17 – Taylor Nov 20/21 – Willcox

January 15/16 – Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds February 12/13 – Camp Verde March 19/20 – Safford April 9/10 – Sonoita May 6-8 – Holbrook Jr. High Finals/High School Rodeo June 1-5 – Prescott High School Finals *Updated & approved August 11*

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IN THE ARENA

by Sage Faulkner

NM Junior High & HS Rodeo Results Socorro #1 results, Socorro #2 and Lovington results

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ew Mexico Junior and High School Rodeo season is in full swing!

NMSHRA President Kelsy Abel says, ‘Both Socorro and Lovington rodeos went really well, and cowboy prom at Lovington was a good time for the kids. We appreciate the staff at both facilities for all their hard work. And, all the volunteers really keep things moving, NMHSRA wouldn’t be where it is without them. The support for NMHSRA and NMJHSRA is incredible.”

The last rodeo of the season will be at Farmington, NM May 13-15, 2022 and state finals will be held in Lovington, NM May 26-29, 2022. Good luck to all the contestants as you continue your rodeo season!

Socorro #1 March 2022 Results (not finished before the April edition) NMHSRA Girls Cutting - McKinzee Shiver Boys Cutting - Sterlin Mitchell Girls All-Around - McKinzee Shiver Boys All-Around - Sterlin Mitchell

Socorro # 2 April 8-10, 2022 Results NMHSRA Girls All-Around - McKinzee Shiver Boys All-Around - Sterlin Mitchell Girls Cutting - Abby Morris Boys Cutting - Sterlin Mitchell Light Rifle - Dalli Cain Trap - Caleb Delk Reined Cow Horse - Sterlin Mitchell Goat Tying - Rylee Grace Abel Bull Riding - Perico Enjady Saddle Bronc - Monte Faulkner Pole Bending - Shaeden Marr Calf Roping - Dillon Mathis Barrel Racing - Quincy Sullivan Breakaway - Tiffanie McCormick Team Roping - Chilly Hernandez/ Juan Montoya

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NMJHSRA Girls All-Around - Caydence Roberts Boys All-Around - Reno Scribner Boys Goat Tying - Reno Scribner Light RIfle - Zoey Cline Steer Saddle Bronc - Hardy Osborn Bull Riding - Noah Gonzales Girls Goat Tying - Caydence Roberts Pole Bending - Channing Robinson Calf Roping - Dawson Mathis Girls Breakaway - Teagan Trujillo Boys Breakaway - (tie) Rylan Montoya/ Chad Capitan Ribbon Roping - Tyan Gonzales/ Caydence Roberts Barrel Racing - Baye Boutwell Chute Dogging Stetson Trujillo Team Roping - Rylan Montoya/Joe Cortese

Hardy Osborn Bull Riding - (tie) Shilo Young/ Noah Gonzales Girls Goat Tying - Wacey Trujillo Pole Bending - Claire Biebelle Calf Roping - Myles Nixon Girls Breakaway - Anistyn Abel Boys Breakaway - Cooper Young Ribbon Roping - Dawson Mathis/ Avery Henard Barrel Racing - Baye Boutwell Chute Dogging - Reno Scribner Team Roping - Tyan Gonzales/ Dax Sullivan

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Lovington April 15-17, 2022 Results NMHSRA Girls All-Around McKinzee Shiver Boys All-Around Sterlin Mitchell Girls Cutting Abby Morris Boys Cutting Joel Carson Light Rifle - Dalli Cain Trap - Caleb Delk Reined Cow Horse Ellie Powell Goat Tying Bailey Massey Bull Riding - Cade Griego Saddle Bronc - no rides Pole Bending Shaeden Marr Calf Roping Gunnar Tipton Barrel Racing Kylie Phillips Breakaway - Kadin Jodie Team Roping - Treyden Gonzales/Ike Cline

NMJHSRA Girls All-Around Baye Boutwell Boys All-Around Reno Scribner Light Rifle - Zoey Cline Boys Goat Tying Stetson Trujillo Steer Saddle Bronc -

Rylee Abel NMSHRA winning the Socorro #2 goat tying Baye Boutwell NMJHSRA winning the Socorro #2 barrel racing Stetson Trujillo NMJHSRA winning Socorro #2 chute dogging, pictures thanks to Natural Light Photography, Bobby Rosales

10th Circuit Upholds $23 Million Estimated Cost for Ranchers in Jumping Mouse Habitat

Amanda Pampuro, courthousenews.com

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he 10th Circuit upheld the dismissal of a complaint filed by New Mexico ranchers claiming their economic burden was inadequately considered when the federal government designated critical habitat for the state’s endangered meadow jumping mouse.

“We conclude the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) method for assessing the economic impacts of critical habitat designation complied with the Endangered Species Act,” wrote Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich in a 40-page opinion.

“The service adequately considered the effects of designation on the ranching association members’ water rights; and the service reasonably supported its decision not to exclude certain areas from the critical habitat designation,” continued the George

W. Bush appointee.

A small rodent with a long tail, the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse can jump three feet, nearly 10 times the length of its body. Because it hibernates most of the year, the mouse depends on a riparian habitat during summer that is vulnerable to loss from cattle and wildfires.

The mouse was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 2014. In March 2016, the FWS issued a final rule designating critical habitat for the rodent across 14,000 acres and 170 miles of streams in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.

The Northern New Mexico Stockman’s Association and others sued Fish and Wildlife in 2018, claiming the agency designated critical habitat for the jumping mouse without proper economic analysis. A federal judge dismissed the complaint in 2020, finding the agency properly considered economic impacts as part of the designation and in upholding the protections for the mouse. The ranchers appealed.

The ranchers trace their lineage on the land back centuries, according to legal documents, before the establishment of the Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the Santa Fe and Lincoln national forests at issue.

Based on a contractor’s estimate, the

federal government estimated the designation would amount to $23 million in regulatory costs for the ranchers, including building fences and changing grazing ground rotation.

In its brief, FWS emphasized a ceiling of $100 million in costs and broke down its estimate with $15 million authorizing and regulating grazing alongside $24,000 borne by ranchers in three locations.

U.S. Circuit Judges Gregory Phillips and Carolyn McHugh, both appointed by Barack Obama, rounded out the panel and joined the opinion.

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New Mexico to Receive $9.8 Million for Rural Areas Near National Forests, Grasslands

Source: The New Mexican

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will allocate $9.8 million to rural areas in and near national forests and grasslands in New Mexico.

A form of the program has existed since 1908, and it has been reauthorized through 2023 by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, typically called Secure Rural Schools, provides money for schools and roads, county initiatives and projects on federal land. The program

has assisted rural communities that had limited tax bases because of increasing amounts of nearby federal land.

“It covers a gamut of rural community needs,” said Larry Moore, a spokesman for the federal Agriculture Department.

“It’s for a full range of services.”

Among the projects and programs that can receive money are emergency services such as law enforcement and firefighting, public schools, forest-related educational programs, expanded broadband telecommunications, roads and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat.

The infrastructure law will provide $238 million to 742 counties in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Forest Service has distributed $2.6 billion over the past 10 years through Secure Rural Schools.

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE

by Barry Denton

Communist Style America (The views expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association or this publication.)

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n this area there is lots of United States Forest Service land and many of my neighbors continue to graze cattle on it.

I sold my Forest Service leases in 2005 but am kept abreast of what is going on.

I know one of my neighbors has been ranching the same country for over 100 years. One thing about it, you can’t ranch on the same piece of ground and be successful for over 100 years without being a good conservationist and using the land wisely.

It seems the latest scheme the USFS has developed to get cattle off of their leases, is to change the rules in how they determine how many cattle each lease is good for. When you sign up for a grazing lease,

they give you a basic handbook and it outlines their rules that they suggest you follow. They add and change rules constantly, so they are always sending you updates.

Basically, you will need a staff to keep up with their rule changes. If you care to discuss these changes with someone besides a flunky at the USFS then you must start at the bottom government office and work your way up.

You cannot just talk to someone with authority at your whim. You can never go and see who you need to see, without jumping through hoops. Their obvious intention is to wear you out before they ever answer you.

Last week I attended a function where the USFS Southwestern Region Director Robert Trujillo spoke to enlighten people on the Forest Service’s new policy on determining cattle grazing numbers during a drought. First, he spoke of his family ranching in New Mexico since 1580, and stated he loved the thought of grazing on public lands. However, when asked some specifics about current grazing restrictions he refused to answer questions and left.

Isn’t the last word in USFS “service”? I’d say for the last 30 years they consider themselves prima donnas and never acknowledge the word “service”. They have even forgotten that they are paid by the same people that they are refusing to help.

What a waste of time that guy was. You would think he would have bent over backwards to address concerns of lessees

grazing on USFS land. Instead, he was like a scared rabbit and ran off. Evidently this attitude of avoidance must be in their government employee handbook. Of course, faint hearted government employees would rather follow it than take a stand against it.

In another instance my wife had to visit the local Social Security office in our small town. When she walked in, she was asked by a security guard if she had any weapons or ammunition, then her purse was searched in each compartment, and she was patted down to make sure.

Then she was told to make sure her phone was turned off and told that she had to wear a mask. One thing about it when she got home, I told my wife that she should quit dressing like a gangster. Now consider that most people that go into that office are older citizens and harmless.

Explain something to me. How do you get up in the morning, travel to your workplace, and enjoy patting down harmless old ladies for a living? What kind of a dullard would hire on to do that job? How do you look at yourself in the mirror when you are carrying out such a disservice to your fellow citizens?

It’s wrong folks, this sounds more like Communist Russia than the freedom loving United States. Just think, if the federal government agencies actually tried to help its citizens in a friendly and courteous manner, they wouldn’t have to worry about little old ladies gunning them down. Let’s Go Brandon!

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Fee (USF).

This fee is now being challenged in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Earlier this week, CEI, along with the Free State Foundation and several individual scholars, filed an amicus brief arguing that only Congress has the power to lay and to collect such taxes. Congress cannot delegate that power to an agency, because doing so allows it to escape political responsibility for the highly unpopular act of levying taxes. And because Congress did

by Kent Lassman, President & CEO, not set out any clear standards for the FCC Competitive Enterprise Institute to follow, it engaged in another unconstimericans love their phones. In fact, tutional act—a “standardless” delegation there are more assigned phone of its legislative power to an agency. The numbers in the United States today Constitution assigns the job of legislating than there are residents. We love the ability to Congress and Congress alone; it cannot to connect with others. In fact, this ability turn around and hand that power off to to communicate from virtually anywhere at some other part of government. Finally, to any time is one of the defining characteris- make these constitutional problems even tics of contemporary life. worse, the FCC has given a private body, the But twenty-five years ago, Congress Universal Service Administrative Company, unconstitutionally handed the Federal the job of administering this fee.

Communications Commission (FCC) the Not surprisingly, this lack of accountabilpower to increase taxes on monthly phone ity has resulted in an out of control program. bills, all for the purpose of advancing an The subsidies paid by this program have undefined, amorphous concept of the steadily increased, from $1.4 billion in public interest. The FCC does this through 1996-97 to more than $8.3 billion in 2020-21. something known as the Universal Service This program deserves to be invalidated,

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by Charlotte Cuthbertson, Epoch Times of federal leaderwenty-six U.S. governors, all Republi- ship, states are can, announced the creation of a p a r t n e r i n g Border Strike Force to “disrupt and together to create dismantle transnational criminal organiza- the American Govtions” on April 19. ernors’ Border A Border Patrol agent walks from the wreckage of Wanda Sitowski’s car after a The group of governors signed a mem- Strike Force to 16-year-old smuggler ran a red light at 105 miles per hour and caused a fatal crash orandum of understanding, pledging to disrupt and disman- in Cochise County, Ariz., on October 30, 2021. work together to “serve as a force multiplier tle transnational to target cartels and criminal networks criminal organizafinancially and operationally.” tions by increasing collaboration, improving criminal organizations “to ensure that such “Together, governors will improve public intelligence, investing in analysis, combat- crimes are prosecuted to the fullest extent safety, protect victims from horrific crimes, ing human smuggling, and stopping drug of the law.” reduce the amount of drugs in our commu- flow in our states,” the agreement states.

For example, Arizona doesn’t currently nities, and alleviate the humanitarian crisis The governors will coordinate to share have a state law against human smuggling, at the Southern Border,” the agree- intelligence, disrupt smuggling corridors, while Texas just strengthened its anti-smugment states. and assist border states. They plan to focus gling laws last September.

The group includes two border states— efforts on targeting cartel finances and States can request help from other parArizona and Texas—as well as 24 others: border-related crime. ticipating states and state-specific Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, The participating states also plan to certifications and licenses will be honored Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, review state laws regarding human traffick- among the states. Each state is responsible Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hamp- ing, drug trafficking, and transnational for its own costs.

The Border Strike Force was announced days after Customs and Border Protection released its March statistics, which show the highest number of Border Patrol apprehensions—209,906—along the southern border since early 2000.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves wrote on Twitter that “we’re all border states now & The we’re going to protect ourselves.”

TheDepartment DepartmentofofAnimal Animal&&Range RangeSciences Sciencesisispart partofofthe the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental “Despite what the Biden Admin would College of Agricultural, Consumer & EnvironmentalSciences Sciences have you believe, criminals, drugs & human Four on-campus animal facilities house: trafficking don’t just stay on the border. beeF CaTTle/horses/swine/sheep They make their way to every state,” Reeves Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very wrote on April 19. best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow Idaho Gov. Brad Little accused President students access to cutting-edge research in: Joe Biden of refusing to address the • The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland LIVESTOCK NUTRITION / GENETICS / PHYSIOLOGY / border crisis.

Research Center (The College Ranch) – ENDOCRINOLOGY / MEAT SCIENCE / WOOL / 64,000 acre ranch just outside of “America’s governors are stepping up.

TOXICOLOGY / WATERSHED & RANGELAND ECOLOGY Las Cruces Our multi-state partnership is designed to / WEED & BRUSH CONTROL / PLANT SYSTEMATICS / • The Corona Range & Livestock Research Center – 28,000 acre ranch & facilities in disrupt and dismantle the transnational GRAZING MANAGEMENT Corona, NM criminal organizations taking advantage of • Student organizations, including a The Department also offers pre-veterinary studies – Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, the open border with Mexico,” Little wrote Range Club, Horsemen’s Association, our graduates have a high acceptance rate into veterion Twitter on April 19.

Therapeutic Riding Club, & nary medicine programs. We offer graduate degrees at Judging Teams Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said his state the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels.

• Clayton Research Center hosts research has had a similar state-level border strike The M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science can emphasize on shipping protocols, particularly force in operation since 2015. evaluating the health and performance of nutrition or physiology, and offers a Ph.D. in Range newly received cattle, and nutrition and “What we’re doing in Arizona works,” Science to study range management, range ecology management from feedlot to slaughter and watershed management.

Ducey said in an April 19 statement. “If our entire southern border isn’t secure, our Dr. John Campbell hallford––575-646-6180 575-646-2515 Dr. Shanna Ivey––575/646-6180 575-646-2515 /• Dr. Dr. Dennis John Campbell nation isn’t secure.”

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Study Examines Three Retail Meat Opportunities for Producers Source: Virginia Farm Bureau

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ore than two years after the abrupt arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for direct-to-consumer meat sales continues to flourish.

In response to food-related supply chain disruptions in the early months of the pandemic, consumers looked beyond traditional grocery outlets to find meat products. In some cases, shoppers turned to local farmers to fill that void.

“The disruptions resulting from the pandemic have further increased consumer demand and interest for locally produced meats,” says Tony Banks, senior assistant director of agriculture, development and innovation for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “This increased demand presents a unique opportunity for farmers to expand their retail sales of meat products directly to consumers. And, as a result of supply chain disruptions, Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have launched

new initiatives to improve meat and poultry Meat processing requires a large amount processing capacity among small- to medi- of capital, so interested Virginia farmers can um-sized businesses in an effort to enhance partner with their local government to supply chain resiliency.” apply for grants from the Governor’s AgriDespite having proposals in place to culture and Fores tr y Indus tries help increase capacity, meat processing Development Fund. Grant funding can be continues to be heavily regulated due to leveraged to construct new processing raw meat and poultry safe handling con- facilities, expand existing facilities or to cerns. These regulations can create barriers plan and establish retail facilities, Banks says. for farmers to direct-market their meat.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin announced To identify barriers and help farmers March 10 that Madison County’s Hidden learn the requirements to sell processed Pines Meat Processing LLC received a meat, the Virginia Foundation for Agricul- $40,000 AFID grant to expand its operations ture, Innovation, and Rural Sustainability to meet “surging consumer demand for conducted a retail meat sales study. locally produced meats.” The grant is The study examined three retail expected to enable the company to formats—farmers markets or roadside improve their processing volume to over stands, on-farm stores and on-farm butcher 1,100 locally raised beef cattle, goats, hogs shops—and identified required permits and lambs each year. and regulations for each. The study also “The pandemic has presented many chalserves as a guide for farmers and other lenges to Virginia’s agricultural community. interested parties to consider the logistics This is especially true of those livestock of operating a retail enterprise. producers whose livelihoods rely on being “All three models have the potential to be able to process and sell their animals locally,” profitable,” Banks says. “However, each says Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and model has its own unique opportunities Forestry Matthew Lohr. “By making strateand challenges, and all require access to gic investments like this to help grow the qualified labor, a reliable and steady supply commonwealth’s meat processing capacity, of meat or poultry, and a strong commit- we are creating important new market ment to marketing.” opportunities for our farmers, as well as local options for our consumers.”

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Ranch Performance Black Angus Bulls and Replacement Heifers Ranch Raised- Rock Footed - Calving Ease - Rapid Growth, Private Treaty at the Ranch Ernest Thompson – Mountainair, NM 575-423-3313 • Cell 505-818-7284

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APACHE MESA, LAS VEGAS, NM:: 227 acre parcel off Hwy 84 has two stock tanks, rim rock views, quiet & private location off Hwy 84. Overhead power & high speed internet available as well. Price is $354,400 and owner may carry.

CORONA, NM: Here are ~2 sections w/2 pastures watered w/submersible well & pipeline drinker(s). Its perimeter fenced & mostly open gramma grass pastures. Has been a small mother cow operation! Price is $660,000 - Come see this Cattle Road Rancho!

DEMING, NM: Clabbertop Road off I-10 ~268 acres w/airstrip & oversize metal hanger, cold water well & overhead power w/2 septic tanks & 3 RV pads! Located 10 miles west of Deming off I-10 frontage road. Asking price is $329,900 VILLANUEVA, NM: 87 deeded acres off CR B29A. Includes 3 legal lots of record. Has 3 shares of 100 gpm shared well. Power on site & fenced on 3 sides. Priced at $142,500. CR B29A is county maintained access!

SOUTHERN SANTA FE COUNTY: Calle Victoriano has 640 acre parcel w/power onsite! Priced at $548,900 Located on Kings Draw in the Estancia Basin: Can be subdivided. No restrictions & mfg. homes ok.

PEÑA CANYON:540 acres located just north of Villanueva, NM off CR B29A. Grassy mesa tops, huge rocky canon bottom, side canyons, off the grid parcel has plenty of pinon & cedar tree cover w/tall pines in the canyon bottom. $340,000 obo 52 SUNSET BLVD: 5 acres in Edgewood has community water & power on site. Barn, work shop and small cottage. Lot is perimeter fenced... Asking $98,500 I’M LOOKING TO LIST 7,000 TO 10,000 ACRE RANCHES UP TO $2.5M. HAVE PROSPECTS IN HAND!

KEN AHLER REAL ESTATE CO., INC. 300 Paseo Peralta, Suite 211, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Office: 505/989–7573 • Toll Free: 888/989–7573 • Mobile: 505/490–0220 Email: kahler@newmexico.com • Website: www.SantaFeLand.com

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres $12,000, 40 acres $24,000. Beautiful views.

DATIL, Herrington Canyon Road Access, Two tracts, 40 acres $24,000, 44 acres $27,000 CUERVO, Mesita Pass Road, 148.13 acres of land in Mesita Ranch Subdivision. Perfect for a new home site or grazing. $85,000 FENCE LAKE, 295 Pine Hill Road, 60 acres with over 2300 sq. ft. log home, corral, outbuildings. $250,000 SAN MARCIAL, Willow Springs Ranch, Winchester Road. 432 acres at the foothills of Chupadera Mountains $390,000 RIBERA, 340 CR B41E, SALE PENDING, 32.6 acres with 3bd/2ba home on Pecos River, Hay Barn and outbuildings. Just over 20 acres in alfalfa and grass hay production. $695,000

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DOUGLASS RANCH A quality ranch property located in northeastern Chaves County, New

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Mexico approximately 20 miles northwest of the small community of Elida. Acreage includes 4,700 +/- deeded acres, 640 acres NM State Lease acres and 320 of Uncontrolled acres. Livestock water is provided by three wells and approximately four miles of pipeline. The ranch is fenced into four pastures and one small trap. Grazing capacity is estimated to be 80-100 AUYL. This place has had excellent summer rains and has not been stocked since last year. It’s as good as it gets, come take a look or call for a brochure. Price: $1,620,000

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COWBOY DRAW RANCH Excellent small cattle ranch located in southeastern New Mexico approximately 50 miles northwest of Roswell on the Chaves/Lincoln county line. 7,455 total acres with 2,600 deeded with the balance federal BLM lease acres. Permitted for 151 animal units yearlong with an additional 30 animal units on a temporary nonrenewable basis. Watered with two wells and several miles of water pipeline. Two larger open draws run through the ranch that provide overflow areas to enhance grazing. The terrain is open and rolling with good turf. The ranch has had good summer rains with no cattle since last spring. The ranch is in excellent condition. Call for a brochure and come take a look. Price: $1,350,000

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— Petroleum Building — 14 e. Beauregard Ave., Suite 201 San Angelo, texas 76903-5831

Tanya Yaste Associate Broker Cell: 575-703-1417 Office: 575-748-1311

ofc.: 325/655-3555

5016 122nd STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79424 • 806-763-5331

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Sam Middleton 817-304-0504 • Charlie Middleton 806-786-0313 Jim Welles 505-967-6562 • Dwain Nunez 505-263-7868

Bar M Real Estate

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

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

Priced @$300,000

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000

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SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 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 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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ST. JOHNS OFFICE P.O. Box 1980, St. Johns, Arizona 85936 Ph. 602-228-3494

LITTLE COLORADO RIVER RANCH: Located in central Apache County, Arizona, a short 10 minutes from Springerville, this ranch has lots of water! 200 AU ranch, 1,650 deeded acres, 13 sections Arizona state lease, fully improved with a nice headquarters. The ranch includes 400 acres of irrigated or sub-irrigated meadow and farm land, improved with permanent pasture for grazing. Irrigation is provided by decreed surface water rights from the Little Colorado River and supplemented by two irrigation wells. Live, year-round livestock water is supplied by 3 miles of river running through the ranch, 6 spring-fed ponds, 3 wells and 4 miles of pipeline. This ranch is being sold turn-key; 190 head of adult cows/bulls and ranch equipment, including and several ranch trucks, trailers, tractors and farm equipment. The ranch includes a gravel pit which could provide additional income. This is an extremely rare property due to the abundance of live water and being located in a mild southwestern climate, within minutes’ drive of the White Mountains, home to prime hunting, trout fishing and winter snow skiing. Price: $4,000,000 CHEVELON CANYON RANCH: 728 AU with 821 deeded acres, state, BLM and private leases in Navajo County between Heber and Holbrook, Arizona. The ranch also is only 40 miles west of Snowflake, AZ. This is a well improved ranch with 13 wells, 12 miles pipeline, large storage tanks and tire drinkers. Most of the wells produce 20+ gpm. Two sets of pipe shipping corrals with large holding traps for weaning calves and retaining heifers are located at opposite sides of the ranch for ease of operation. Corral locations each have large barns for hay/feed storage.

The ranch has numerous cool season and warm season grasses providing grazing diversity.

Elevation varies from 5,600 to 6,300 feet. Mild winters without the need for feeding hay, this is a sizable operation which is easy to run. Price $4,000,000 $3,500,000 OLD GREER RANCH: West of St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona, includes 1,330 deeded acres with 1,300 acres state lease and 360 acres private lease for a total of 42 animal units yearlong.

There are several live springs on the deeded land providing nearly 40 acres of naturally irrigated and sub-irrigated meadow. The main block of the ranch is behind locked gate providing the owner with great privacy and seclusion while being only a five minute drive from town.

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NEW: CERRO VERDE RANCH

has 32,721 Total acres located 50 miles west of Albuquerque, NM in Cibola, and Valencia Counties. This scenic and diverse ranch offers a great combination of hunting and cattle country. The ranch is permitted for 296 cattle yearlong with elk, mule deer and antelope. The HQ has a very nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath barn dominium and a spacious foreman house. $2,750,000.

PITCHFORK CATTLE COMPANY, LLC has 34,590 Total acres located in premier cattle country 30 miles south of Vaughn, NM. The ranch’s huge expanse of deeded rangeland is contiguous within three counties, situated in De Baca, Guadalupe, and Lincoln Counties. Offering a great opportunity to own a large, deeded cattle ranch with great turf and private hunting. $16,200,000.

ELK CROSSING RANCH

is a 5,585 acre all private prime elk and deer hunting ranch in Unit 12. Located 10 miles North of Quemado in Catron County. The ranch receives 6 Bull Elk vouchers annually and unlimited mule deer tags. The ranch has a practically new HQ house, foreman house/cabin and great water distribution with 7 wells. $5,400,000.

LEMITAR FARM & RANCH

has 20.46 acres of farmland, a beautiful unique adobe 7800 sf home, MRGCD water rights, alfalfa fields and cottonwood trees. $1,850,000

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SOLD: Buck Horn Ranch has 27,905 Total acres.

SOLD: Dinner Hill Ranch has 14,269 Total acres.

SOLD: Maese Farm has 10 acres and Pre 1907 Water Rights.

COPPER CANYON:

39 acres of beautiful, patented land in the Magdalena mountains. Live creek water, spring, well, electricity, and 15-acre ft water rights. $1,170,000.

LUIS LOPEZ FARM is 44 acres of irrigated farmland with new concrete irrigation ditches and remodeled home 6 miles south of Socorro. Has MRGCD Water Rights. $790,000.

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has 87.65 acres and a 2,664 sq ft. beautiful historical Clemens Ranch home that was constructed of stone in 1910. Located just outside of Magdalena. $695,000.

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The Lovington Horse Farm in comprised of 40 acres and is located between Lovington, NM and Hobbs, NM on the corner of Norris and Knowles Rd. This is a wonderful horse training facility, perfectly set up for any horseman’s needs; but with space enough to grow. It offers the owner a wealth of opportunities.

The Pardue and North Ranch of the McCutcheon holdings are being offered together as Clayton Basin Ranch. The ranch is currently permitted for 1,131 animal units annually, making it economically feasible in terms of cattle operations. The livestock facilities are in good condition, with feedlot capabilities as well as pens and corrals as needed for a working ranch.

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This property has significant presence of both the potash industry as well as oil and gas activity. Cooperative agreements regarding interruption of livestock activities and ancillary income from sand, borrow and caliche material contribute additional revenue streams to the property. Additionally, the property is improved with buildings and barns that are available for office space, conference center and/ or event space. There are three homes on site, as well as guesthouse and quarters.

40 deeded acres 20 acres irrigated under pivot 3 bdr 2 1/2 bath home Multiple barns and Stalls

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

CIMARRON PASTURE, 6.26± deeded acres. $139,000. Sold separately, 3.1116± acres irrigated off 1870 Maxwell-Clutton Ditch. $45,000.

Water meter, well. 3 phase power. Next to Cimarron River.

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MAXWELL ESCAPE, 440 Elm Tree Rd. Nice 2-story home plus park model home, horse barn, many other buildings, shade trees, private, 34.2 irrigable acres, 45± total deeded acres. $575,000

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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

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. $599,000 CIMARRON BUSINESS, Frontage opportunity, house, big shop and office buildings, easy view off Hwy 64. Formerly known as “The Porch.” $295,000 CAPULIN FAMILY COMPOUND, Union County, NM. 40.88 +/- deeded acres with stunning 3,000 sqft plus main home with attached apartment over large garage. Pinon/juniper, two wells, short gravel drive off blacktop. $725,000

COLFAX TAVERN & DINER, Colfax County, NM. Aka “COLD BEER”, turn key legendry regional icon and destination, with anchor staff/team willing UTE PARK RIVER PLACE 6.83 +/- to stay on. Prime business on front ACRES, 450 +/- feet of the Cimarron range. $1,500,000

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RANCHES/FARMS 260 Head Cattle Ranch, Virden, NM – Solid working cattle ranch with excellent water distribution, good mix of grass and browse ranging in elevation from 4,000’ to 5,800’. Takes in scenic Vanderbilt Peak, Mount Royal, and stops just short of Steeple Rock. $2.8M *REDUCED* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – Abundant year-round no cost water makes this ranch a true oasis in the desert, situated along the Santa Cruz River just 20 minutes north of Tucson. 112.8 +/Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of permanent pasture, 3,700+/- ac of desert sub-lease, 14 +/- ac of farm fields, and well improved headquarters with excellent access off a paved road situated on State land with 342+/- ac of lease. Second manufactured home on deeded. Two sets of good steel pipe corrals under covered work areas with squeeze chute, and tub. $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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*MOTIVATED SELLER – MAKE OFFER* 240+/- Acre Farm, McNeal, AZ – Drought proof your cattle operation with 76 acres of irrigated pasture. 56 Acres under two Zimmatic pivots and 20 additional acres of irrigated. Custom ranch home, guest house, workshop, garage, green house, two large steel and block barns, large loafing/hay shed, covered horse pens, steel corrals, arena, mature trees, & expansive mountain views. $1.1M *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 *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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*SOLD* 68+/- Head Three Brothers Ranch, Tombstone, AZ – 320+/- ac. deeded, 5,403+/ac. State lease, 2,961+/- ac.

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BLM permit. 3 wells, 2 storage tanks with drinkers, 2 dirt tanks, set of wood & wire corrals. $600,000 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – Located NW of Willcox in a good groundwater area. 2 wells. Center pivot. $468,000 Call Harry Owens HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *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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■ 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.

■ REVUELTO CREEK RANCH – Quay Co., NM – 2,920 ac. -/+ (2,800 Deeded, 40 ac. -/+ NM State Lease, 80 ac. -/+ Private Lease).

■ NEW LISTING! ELK CANYON RANCH #2 - Harding Co., NM – 3,880 ac. -/+, older home, cattle pens, hunting/cattle ranch. Please call for details!

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

■ RIMROCK RANCH - BUEYEROS, NM 14,993.49 total acres +/- (12,157.49 deeded acres +/-, 2,836 +/- New Mexico State Lease).

Live water with five miles of scenic Ute Creek. Elk, deer and antelope to go along with a good cattle ranch! SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION! ■ SARGENT CANYON RANCH (Chaves/Otero Co.) – 18,460 +/- ac. - 200 +/- deeded, 2,580 +/- State, 11,200 +/- BLM, 4,480 +/- Forest permitted for 380 AUs year-round, well watered, good headquarters, very nice updated home, excellent pens & out buildings. Scenic ranch!

■ PRICE REDUCED! “RARE FIND” LAJUNTA, CO – Otero Co, CO, 400 +/- acres. 3.5 mi. east of LaJunta, just 65 miles from Pueblo, CO! Home, barns, pens, fenced, good access, close to town.

■ TEXAS PANHANDLE - Let’s look at this 6,000 hd. permitted feedyard w/953 ac. +/-, a recently remodeled owner’s home, 2 residences for employee housing, addtl. home on 6 ac., 5 pivot sprinkler irr. circles, truck scale, cattle scale, excellent perimeter fencing, located on pavement & all weather road, currently in full operation.

■ SUPER OPPORTUNITY! One of the best steak houses in the nation just out of Amarillo & Canyon at Umbarger, TX., state-of-the-art bldg., turn-key w/complete facilities.

■ EAST EDGE OF FT. SUMNER, NM – a 900 hd. grow yard w/immaculate 7.32 ac. +/-, a beautiful home, & other improvements w/a long line of equipment included, on pvmt.

■ QUAY CO, NM. – 142 ac. +/-, 120.5 ac. +/CRP, very nice site-built home & barn, located on all weather road.

*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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SPRING VALLEY CATTLE & RANCH 6,360 deeded acres, this environmentally

sound and fully sustainable registered Black Angus cattle ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills, located between Bassett and Burwell. $10,995,000

CROWN C RANCH Well-located, 280 head ranch in SE Arizona with guest ranch capability in a moderate 4-season climate, 20+ inch precipitation zone on 485 deeded acres and over 20,000 National Forest grazing lease. $4,700,000

SADDLE UP RANCH Located in Patagonia Arizona, known as some of the best cattle country and rainfall in the Southwest includes 270 +/- deeded acres ranch with a ranch headquarters and a 8,319-acre Forest allotment. $2,950,000 303-536-7571 sales@ranchland.com

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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

■ CAMBRAY RANCH — Brand New to the Market!: 23 section cattle ranch, west of Las Cruces, NM. located in Dona Ana & Luna Counties 14,973± total acres, 2,525± acres of deeded land (with Highway 549 frontage), 7,284 +/- acres of state land, 3,934 +/- acres blm, 1,230 +/- acres of uncontrolled land, excellent water system, 8 total wells, 4 solar wells, one windmill, two electric wells, one unequipped well, 114 AYL. Headquarters has a custom built 3,089 sq ft home built in 2008, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace and excellent views. Three sets of corrals, 5 pastures, good fences. Cattle could be negotiated. Priced at $2,000,000.

■ CEDAR GROVE RANCH: 37 section cattle ranch, Deming, NM. 23,714± total acres, 1280± acres deeded land, 2632± acres of state land, 19,802± acres blm, excellent water system, 7 solar wells, 180,000 gallons of water storage, 333 AYL, 6± horses. Headquarters include a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home plus the bunkhouse, 100’x40’ metal shed row, 2 metal barns/shops w/concrete floors, garage and pipe corrals. All of the pastures come into the shipping pens.

The shipping pens are a complete cattle working facility. Including semi load ramp, cattle chute, livestock scale, alleys, sorting pens & water lots.

Priced at $2,900,000.

■ RAINBOW WASH NORTH RANCH: 17 section cattle ranch located between Lordsburg and Animas, NM in the Pyramid Mountains.

11,383± total acres, 640± deeded land, 3477± of state land 7266± acres of BLM, four wells, 112 AYL, two bedroom home, fireplace, remodeled in 2018, metal roof, windows, nice tile work in the bathroom. Beautiful views of the Animas Valley.

Priced at $1,350,000. UNDER CONTRACT

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Sterling SW of Carlsbad NM.This Thislarge largecattle cattle ranch ispermitted permitted SterlingRanch Ranchisisislocated located65 65mi. mi.SW SWof ofCarlsbad CarlsbadNM. large cattle ranch Sterling Ranch located 65 mi. ranch is ispermitted toto run plus acres with 380deeded deededacres, acres, this ranch isinthe inthe the to run806 806head headyear yearlong. long.72000 72000plus plusacres acreswith with380 deeded acres, this ranch run 806 head year long.

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Headquarters consists of a 3 bedGuadalupe Mountains of the Lincoln Na-tional Forest. Headquarters consists of a 3 bedroom, bathhome, home,good goodset setof workingpens, pens,large largeshop with apartment and bunkhouse. room, 2 22bath working pens, large shopwith withapartment apartment and bunkhouse. room, bath home, good set ofofworking and bunkhouse. wells,numerous numerousdirt dirttanks tanksand andaaaspring springwaters this ranch.

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e lived and ranched next to a branch of the Western Shoshone reservation in Nevada for over two decades. The family living there would sometimes bring my kids bummer lambs for Easter when they had more than they could handle. One year they brought my kids lambs painted with livestock paint sticks, to replicate Easter eggs. That’s a memory no one in my family will probably ever forget. Lambs with multi-colored designs drawn on them are still pretty rare, I bet.

The painted lambs gave us an idea last year to help keep calves straight. We ranch in common with two other owners. Our country here is rugged and rough, not an easy place to capture a calf and tag it for identification until it is time to actually trap them for branding and marking. Rounding them up, feeding them hay overnight and

watching to see what calf nurses what cow is really not an option on this place. Besides the fact we’re getting older and really are not as spry as we once were. My husband now shoots calves with a paintball gun, with a different color for each owner. I thought it was crazy idea, you know, one of those men have to play games ideas. He was excited to try it, I was doubtful. But when I went to start a well some cows were there along with some of their calves with a colored spot on their sides. Then Dave showed up in the side-by-side, told me to watch and loaded his air pistol. He slowly drove around, shooting calves with the paint ball gun that were nursing their mothers, or showing other unmistakable signs of kinship, with the designated color.

To me, Springtime brings dreamy visions of new calves and lambs, soft green grass, fresh air, and trees budding out. I can dream of that when it is blowing brown dirt instead. When I had a small flock of sheep it also often meant a bummer lamb or two following me around. Their antics would always bring a smile, especially when some became so attached to me they’d escape their pen and lay at the back door waiting for me to appear with another coke bottle of milk. With a kitchen sink surrounded by

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various milk replacements and bottles for the dogied calves and the lambs, you knew winter had gone away for the most part.

I sometimes serve the following recipe for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring or summer holiday or occasion. I’ve fixed it for other women, to remind them we are here for each other. Especially when men get crazy ideas like shooting paint ball guns at calves. It is an easy recipe but tastes and looks so special. It can easily be doubled by using a 13 inch by 9 inch pan, using your own crust.

Berry Cheesecake For a 8 or 9 inch pie use: 1 graham cracker or cookie crust, homemade or store bought 11/4 cups of raspberries or blackberries ¼ cup of raspberries or blackberries 2 packages of cream cheese, 8 oz each 1½ cups of sugar 2 eggs ½ TBS lemon juice Bring cream cheese to room temperature with lemon juice and sugar until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed, just until blended. Very gently stir in 1¼ cup of the berries. Pour over the prepared crust.

Bake at 325 degrees about 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Sprinkle remaining berries with a little sugar. Top with sweetened berries before serving.

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McPherson Heifer Bulls . . . . . 71 Mead Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . . . . 20, 69 Monfette Const. Co. . . . . . . . . . 69 Motley Mill & Cube Corp . . . . 50 NMBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 NM Federal Lands Council . . 35 NM Livestock Board . . . . . . . . . 12 NM Premier Ranch Properties78 NM Purina Dealers . . . . . . . . . . 88 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 66

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O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Olson Land and Cattle . . . . . . 71 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . . . . . . . . 80 Perez Cattle Company . . . . . . 73 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Punchy Cattle Company . . . . 15 Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . . . . 59 Red Doc Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Republic Ranches, LLC . . . . . . 75 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Robertson Livestock . . . . . . . . 69 Roswell Livestock Auction Co.16 Running Creek Ranch . . . . . . . 73 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . . . . 53, 70 Sowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Split Ranch Resources . . . 34, 58 Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 T & S Manufacturing . . . . . . . . 52 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . 81 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Thompson Ranch . . . . . . . 30, 73 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . 72 United Country RE . . . . . . . . . . 79 United Country/New Mexico HomeRanch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . . . . 26 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Verde Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . . . . . 69 Vitalix / Ernest Riley . . . . . . . . 69 W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . . . . 13 Waypath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . 72 Western Trading Post . . . . . . . 48 Westway Feed Products, LLC43 Williams Windmill, Inc. . . 62, 69 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Zia Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Help Make the Match!

Drive the ball to the top – $100 at a time!

If the Cattlegrowers Foundation can raise $100,000, it will be matched by $50,000 to fund these programs and more!

Ranch Raised Kids Book, a colorful depiction of ranch life and lessons for New Mexico Youngsters

23.1K

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Funding for the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp participants. This camp has been a life-changing experience for more than 200 youth who have participated in past ranch camps gaining a greater appreciation of the science and opportunities in agriculture. It is also a win-win for our aging agricultural industry with more young people having interest in going into this type of work.

Funding for other youth opportunities in agriculture including calf scrambles, leadership opportunities, and judging contests.

Donate TODAY by sending a check to: Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 7035, Albuquerque, NM 87194 or by calling 505.508.8002

The Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc. is a 501(3) tax deductible non-profit

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54th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention

June 1-3, 2022 BIFSymposium.com 86

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For More Information Contact: Marcy Ward @ 575-646-5947

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Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande

Jim, Sue, Jeep, Meghan & Jake Darnell

The Darnells Continue 129-Year-Old a Family Tradition of Raising Good-Doin’ Hereford Cattle

TEXAS/NEW MEXICO RANCH 5 Paseo De Paz Lane, El Paso, TX 79932

HIGH QUALITY 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS AVAILABLE

Jim 915-479-5299 Sue 915-549-2534 Email: barjbarherefords@aol.com OKLAHOMA RANCH Woods County, Oklahoma

Hereford Ranch Since 1893 87

Bulls & Heifers For Sale at Private Treaty MAY 2022

Se Habla Español MAY 2022

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Bunks Feed Hobbs, NM Jim Selman • 575-397-1228 Case & Co. Tucumcari, NM Luke Haller • 575-403-8566 Cowboy’s Corner Lovington, NM Wayne Banks • 575-396-5663

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Creighton’s at The Fort Fort Sumner, NM Garland Creighton, 575-760-6149 Creighton’s Town & Country Portales, NM Garland Creighton, 575-356-3665 Double D Animal Nutrition Artesia, NM Don Spearman • 575-302-9280

Guadalupe Mountain Farm, Ranch & Show Supplies Carlsbad, NM Amber Hughes • 575-988-3508 One Stop Feed, Inc. Clovis, NM Austin Hale • 575-762-3997 Purina Animal Nutrition Eastern NM Steve Swift, 575-760-3112

Purina Animal Nutrition Western NM Joram Robbs, 520-576-8011 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply Roswell, NM 575-622-9164 Williams Ranch Supply Quemado, NM Jimbo & Trisha Williams, 505-238-4656 MAY 2022

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