NM Stockman | 11-2025

Pat Woods

Cattleman of the Year

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

Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association nmcga20@gmail.com P.O. Box 850, Moriarty NM 87035 Office: 505.247.0584 , Fax: 505.842.1766 Physical Location: 809 First Street, Moriarty NM 87035 Pres­i­dent, Bronson Corn n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. nmwgi@nmagriculture.org P.O. Box 850, Moriarty NM 87035 Office: 505.247.0584 , Fax: 505.842.1766 Physical Location 809 First Street, Moriarty NM 87035 President, Antonio Manzanares n New Mexico Federal Lands Council newmexicofederallandscouncil@gmail.com 3417 Avenida Charada NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 President, Ty Bays

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FEATURES 18 Means Ranch Company Earns Certified Angus Beef Sustainability Award Source: Angus Journal

22 Meatingplace Names Caviness Award Honoree

by Tom Johnson, meatingplace.com

24 USDA Beef Industry Plan White Paper Addresses Mexican Wolves 28 Tyson, Cargill Agree to Multi-Million-Dollar Settlements in Beef Price-Fixing Case

by Chris Moore, meatingplace.com

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

30 Soaring Demand for Dairy Foods Fueled a US Butterfat Boom, But Cheesemakers Need Milk Protein Levels To Catch Up Source: CoBank

33 American Angus Assn. Announces the Ten New Mexico Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus 38 When the Flames Go Out: Rebuilding the Land After Fire and Flood by the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts

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

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

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40 HomeGrown for the Holidays at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 43 Agricultural Drains May Operate Without Permit Source: www.agpros.com from an article on Morning AgClips by Ching Lee

44 NM Singer-Songwriter and Farrier Receive 2025 Rounders Award 45 Pass All the Interstate Health Care Worker Compacts in 2026

by Fred Nathan, Executive Director, Think New Mexico

48 Don’t Waste Our Water Future

by Howard Hutchinson

48 Brangus Brief

by Kyle Caldwell, International Brangus Breeders Association

54 Ultrasound: Data Is a Tool Used To Enhance the Accuracies of Carcass EPDs

by Carol Wilson

90 Baker Ranches, Inc. v. Haaland: Will the Government Get Away with Stealing Water Rights?

Source: Mountain States Legal Foundation

93 Clavel Honored Nationally 94 12th Annual AG Day Set for November 8 at NMSU Homecoming 95 2025 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Program

DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message

by Bronson Corn, NMCGA President

12 Just the Facts ... & Then Some

by Caren Cowan, publisher, New Mexico Stockman

13 For the Love of Beef

by Patty Waid

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 26 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

36 News Update: Hunters, Protein 42 New Mexico Federal Lands News

by Jerry Schickedanz

46 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

by Don Bullis

56 In Memoriam 60 View from the Backside

by Barry Denton

61 Marketplace 62 Seedstock Guide 65 Real Estate Guide 87 From The Arena

by Julie Carter and Sage Faulkner

92 Food & Fodder

by Deanna Dickinson McCall

112 Advertisers’ Index

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NM Cattle Growers President’s M; 9.9 in; Black; -; 4-hf_fp PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Bronson Corn NMCGA President

Bronson Corn President Roswell Tom Paterson President-Elect Luna Dave Kenneke NW Vice President Cimarron Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr SW Vice President Datil Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Becky King-Spindle Vice President at Large Moriarty Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Loren Patterson Immediate Past President Corona Randell Major Past President

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hope that everyone has had a chance to take a breath from fall works. It’s been nonstop since the middle of August, and to be honest with you I’m quite ready for it to be over for 2025!

I pray that you and your family have had ample rain, healthy livestock, and a happy, healthy family! I know that there are some of our friends and neighbors who are struggling with their health. I pray God’s will and healing work through the doctors for a full recovery!

It has been crazy in the last couple weeks since President Trump stated that he wanted to import beef from Argentina to lower beef prices in the grocery stores for the American consumers. I mean to tell you that statement caused a lot of fear though many producers across the United States.

It’s a scary thing to hear that once we’ve finally been able to take a breath in the beef industry and be profitable that it could change just as quickly as it came on from a simple statement. Truth is the United States has been importing beef from Argentina, Brazil, Australia as well as thirteen other countries around the world for decades.

Imports into the USA are not even close to a new thing. Almost all of the beef that gets imported into the USA goes straight to ground beef – heck, they even have to add the fat they take off our beef to the imported stuff just to make it taste worth a darn! So, when we hear a statement such as what we heard, it can cause panic. I’m not going to pretend that I can read the future, but I honestly feel like we are going to continue being in a good place! The two percent increase in imports aren’t going to break us. That I’m pretty darn confident about!

Interesting fact: did you know that we have the lowest cattle inventory in 70 years and we are producing more pounds of beef than we ever have? The USA has the best beef in the world, and the world knows it!

With the livestock trade deals that were made in years past, our current administration has seen and heard from the cattle industry in excess. I trust that any trade deals that the USA enters in will have our American beef producer in mind to ensure that it doesn’t hurt us.

USDA and the President fully understand how bad the beef industry has had it in the last 15-20+ years. I don’t know about you, but we are living the prayer that we have been praying for. Many of us have had rain this year, feed prices are plenty affordable, and calf prices are phenomenal!

Point of the story is don’t let fear mongering take over your decisions, the CME Board had a panic reaction, but the cash market is where we live, and it is quite solid!

God has a plan for each and everyone of you, so lean on him for the direction you should go!

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

The Chicken or The Egg.

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he “Climate Change” world took big hits in late October. Hitting the news first was the fact that billionaire Bill Gates shifted from doomsday climate warnings to focus on improving human lives.

The next day the Daily Mail reported that “Scientists have discovered that efforts to fix the ozone layer and save the planet over the last 40 years have actually backfired and are set to increase levels of global warming.”

One could guess that Gates knew what was coming and rapidly altered his stance on

the entire subject to make headlines first. For years this entrepreneur has devoted his formidable fortune to climate change and global warming. He focused on these despite the human suffering around the world.

Mr. Gates heretofore has been a leading promoter of the view that a warming climate is an existential crisis that demands urgent political action. His 2021 book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster. “Without innovation,” he wrote, “we cannot keep the earth livable.”

The effect on humans “will in all likelihood be catastrophic.”

The liberal philanthropist now says the “doomsday view” about the climate is wrong, and “it’s diverting resources from the most effective things we should be doing to improve life in a warming world,” according to the Wall Street Journal.

Now, with the United Nation’s Conference of the Parties (COP30) climate summit coming up soon in Brazil, Mr. Gates offers different advice. In an open memo released on his website (gatesnotes.com), Gates promises “three tough truths about climate,” the first of which is that rising temperatures are “a serious problem” but “will not be the end of civilization.”

“Although climate change will hurt poor people more than anyone else, for the vast

majority of them it will not be the only or even the biggest threat,” he wrote. “The biggest problems are poverty and disease, just as they always have been.”

Health problems related to poverty, such as malaria, kill about eight million people a year, according to Gates. While about 500,000 people a year die from excessive heat, he says, “surprisingly, excessive cold is far deadlier, killing nearly ten times more.”

Gates seems to be echoing Bjorn Lomborg, whose writing has run on these pages.

Lomborg, a Danish political scientist, author, and the president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center, has been arguing for years that while warming temperatures are a reality, the world’s poor in particular face far more urgent challenges.

He believes that the best way to cope with rising temperatures is through innovation, adaptation, and policies that continue to spread economic growth and prosperity.

This was all outlined in his 2001 book, The Skeptical Environmentalist.

Gates’ new stance has triggered sharp negative reactions from scientists and activists, according to AXIOS. Additionally, it isn’t all sweetness and light for agriculture.

Gates’ memo still blames 19 percent of greenhouse emission on agriculture … he

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I guess he hasn’t figured out that food (agriculture) is essential in providing a better life for the poor and starving around the world.

Nor has he come to grips with the fact that most don’t want and cannot afford electric vehicles.

Back to the Ozone and the Daily Mail The ozone layer is a natural shield high in the sky that blocks dangerous ultraviolet rays from reaching the Earth.

Chemicals from spray cans and old refrigerators were blamed for the massive hole forming in the atmosphere in the 1980s, leading to global efforts aimed at reducing the use of chemical pollutants and repairing the damage. Remember when air conditioning in our autos and homes was semi-affordable?

However, as the hole has closed, an international team from the US and Europe found more ozone gas has filled the upper sky. That extra ozone, which is a special kind of oxygen that forms when sunlight hits regular air, acts like a blanket, trapping heat that would otherwise escape into space. This trapped heat comes directly from the repaired ozone layer itself, not from pollution or other gases.

The new study found that rising ozone levels from both the healing ozone layer and increasing air pollution will trap 40 percent more heat by 2050, adding a notable boost to global warming.

In fact, researchers revealed that this healing process will add enough heat to the planet to cancel out most of the cooling benefits from removing the original ozone-depleting chemicals, known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

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The calves Artesia FFA Students bawling and the truck leaving. A busy season for us for sure but also the reward at the end of the long, prayerful days of summer.

We have been busy getting ready for our Annual Meeting to be held December 12 at Hotel Albuquerque in conjunction with New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Joint Stockman’s meeting.

We will also be hosting our Past Presidents reception, Thursday December 11.

We recently finished our Photography Contest judging. We had so many incredible entries that judging was a challenge. We chose four photos to become notecards that will be part of our merchandise.

Congratulations to our winners Kyra Monzingo, Alondra Becerril, Cheryl Allsup and Fallon Valasquez. Thank you to everyone who entered!

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See you down the road, – Corrina Calser New Mexico CowBelles President Mesilla Valley CowBelles met virtually October 24th since only two could make the designated meeting time. Dues increase explained. NMSU Ag Day Nov 8 – Shifts to work available. Ag Explorer October 27 and 28 at Farm and Ranch Museum. Need a presenter on Monday. Contact Janet. Dona Ana County 4-H Festival of Trees – at Homegrown Event Nov 22-23, 2025. This is a Fundraiser for 4-H and MVC has sponsored trees in the past. If sponsored decorating happens on Nov 21 at 1 p.m. One tree will be sponsored in MVC’s name, possibly two. Ag Explorer Trailer program kits sponsored by Mesilla Valley CowBelles explained to membership and are available wherever the trailer goes.

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CVE. There were 10 members in attendance. President Joan Kincaid called the meeting to order. Becky Waldrop led the Pledge of Allegiance and Sandi Wilkie read the CowBelle Creed.

Minutes were read and approved as read. Ande Marbach gave the treasurer’s report. Grammy’s house donations were brought and will be delivered after the meeting. Dues were collected.

Everyone reported on their experience at the County Fair. Sandi Wilkie’s booth for Soil and Water Conservation received the best Educational Booth award. Quilt tickets sales were good, but the Beef Rub sales were low.

Michelle Brown said the remaining jars of beef rub will be available at the Pinon Christmas Tree Lighting festivities, November 29th. Everyone agreed the Farm Display was awesome. Joan shared some information on the American Pioneer Ranch in Hico and Stephenville, TX that offers Retreats and Workshops for all things related to ranching and farming. She also shared information about author Dianne Linderman’s new book Everything That Matters. It’s all about Reforging the American pioneer spirit in life today. The next meeting will be October 28 at CVE. Group attendees were reminded to make plans to attend the November Christmas showcase presented by Chaves County Extension clubs November 11 at Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Jack Coupland spoke to the group, expressing his gratitude for everything during Dana’s illness and after her passing. He shared some special memories, and presented donations given to Yucca CowBelles in her memory. Lauren Marbach reminded of the Christmas theme “The Polar Express” for the Christmas meeting/party. She will be hosting this meeting in her home, and asked attendees to bring a Tree ornament related to trains and/or “The Polar Express” movie. Meeting adjourned. The program was presented by Artesia FFA Students who will be competing at the National Competition on “Conduct of Ceremonies”. The team did a great job presenting an example of the process of holding a meeting. Respectfully submitted, Tina Kincaid, Secretary.

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Means Ranch Company Earns Certified Angus Beef Sustainability Award Source: Angus Journal

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far horizon swallows the sky across sparse grama and greasewood that sway under a pitiless sun while jackrabbits dart between cactus spines. Just over the Davis Mountain foothills, cowboys drive Angus cows toward catch pens.

It’s ranching, romanticized. Until you live it. On the Means Ranch, beauty is a thin veil over a desolate land. For four generations, the Means family has ranched in Texas. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, alongside quality Angus genetics, they earned the 2025 Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Sustainability Award.

What makes a ranch sustainable? To Jon Means, it’s simple: the same family, ranching on the same land, for the last 140 years. They could not have done that without sustainability. Responsible use of water, caring for the land and its wildlife, destocking the herd

for drought recovery and then building back with an eye toward grid premiums.

Every Inch In 1979, Jon and Jackie Means were married and the El Paso girl moved three hours east to the Moon Ranch. She used a bleak term for their view.

“Don’t call it that,” Jon had bantered. “It’s not a desert. We have grass.”

Joined with the Chispa Ranch to span 90,000 acres, it’s a big chunk of the Means Ranch Company, a Jackie and Jon Means

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decades-old enterprise the couple own. The original Y-6 ranch, established in the 1880s, was only split once and all remains in family hands. There is also a ranch in southwest New Mexico.

“This land here is diverse,” longtime Means Ranch cowboy Clay Miller says. “And

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unforgiving.”

Gravel roads wind through wide-open spaces, bending around mountains to catch pens and cowboy camps. It all looks the same, and although framed plat maps line Jon’s office wall, he knows it like the back of his hand: Where and why fence lines were drawn, shifted to share a water tank with the Y-6 or to let cows get to the other side of a mountain.

Ranching revolves around the environment. Cow numbers are down from the typical 1,200 head because of long, extreme drought. Jackie says running the ranch takes constant management with the diligence of “operating on the margins.”

And probably some faith, too, that enough rain will fall at the right time. The 40 types of native grass are resilient but still need some moisture, and summer rains are key.

Thirty to 40 years ago, average annual rainfall was 10 inches, but Jackie cannot remember a year in this century when they got that much. Multi-year droughts have challenged natural resources to where rotational grazing and water conservation are mandatory.

“We use every inch of this ranch as best we can,” Jackie says.

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pasture use, careful not to overgraze and ics and expand their bull battery. Besides allowing time for the land to heal. Standard phenotype, Jon uses EPDs, looking closely at stocking allows 60 acres per cow, but they birthweight, fertility and carcass traits. add range cake when necessary.

“We buy bulls that will work for us here When Jon’s grandfather was growing up, first,” he says, noting essential fertility. the Y-6 and Moon Ranch (combined) had “We’ve got to have a live calf and get that live only six wells. Today, the Moon Ranch has calf to the feedyard.” more than 150 miles of pipeline running After processing and weaning, steers and water to troughs for cattle. heifers part. The latter are developed for Solar panels replaced windmills on all 22 replacements while steers are shipped to wells, while covers limit evaporation on wheat pasture till they average 800 lb. Then storage tanks. it’s on to the Triangle H feedyard at Garden Birds and wildlife benefit from sustained City, Kansas where the Means’ retain ownconservation too, Jackie says. Lacking native ership and sometimes partner with the yard. trees on the ranch, the Means’ planted adaptable multi-purpose trees—shade for cattle Predictable, Profitable and and habitat for birds. They added programs Sustainable to feed quail and deer.

“All of our cattle go through that program, Everything works in harmony. and they do amazingly well,” Jon says, noting “How else would we use it?” Jon says. “The years of data. land needs the cattle, and the cattle have to They’re predictable, and they perform have the land to survive.” well on feed. It all ladders up to profitability.

In recent years, Means Ranch Company Quality, No Excuses cattle have had a 53 percent CAB acceptance In the early 1960s, Jon’s father was among rate and 48 percent graded Prime, including the first here to begin switching from Here- those qualifying for CAB Prime. fords to Angus. Fifty years of striving to “It always surprises us that our cattle can breed hardy Angus cattle to fit the terrain be as healthy and big as they are, in a land led to good structure, with sound feet and that’s as arid as this,” Jackie says. legs to travel long distances over rough It’s a humble statement. Jon and Jackie do terrain. what it takes to raise high-quality cattle in a Through the years, Jon and Jackie have c h a l l e n g i n g env i ron ment—no traveled the United States to find new genet- excuses.

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Meatingplace Names Caviness Award Honoree

by Tom Johnston, meatingplace.com and executive(s) who exhibit excellent leadt takes a sturdy business to withstand the ership of their business, excellent leadership unforgiving landscape that is West Texas, of their industry, innovative practices, and let alone the unforgiving landscape of the exemplary community outreach. All together, beef industry — and do so with grace. we call it making money the right way.

Caviness Beef Packers, a pillar with plants “Caviness is a true American success story, in Amarillo and Hereford, has stood proud starting from humble beginnings and and tall since 1962. The three-generation growing into a force in the beef slaughter family operation, which began with a business,” said Bill Kinross, executive vice handful of cattle and now harvests thou- president and publisher of Meatingplace. sands per day, is as much a beacon as are the “Terry and his family are some of the most sunsets that light those flat West Texas hori- generous people in our industry, giving back zons on fire. to students, workers and their families in the It could be said our selection of Caviness communities they live and work in.” and its namesake founder, Terry, as well as The Caviness’ are invested in their busisons Trevor (president) and Regan (vice pres- ness, historically building some of the ident), to receive our Richard L. Knowlton industry’s most modern processing facilities, Award for 2026 is long overdue. They’ve built the latest constructed in a partnership with a body of work in their industry and com- J.R. Simplot Company (CS Beef Packers) in munity that long has more than met the Kuna, Idaho. They are invested in the indusstandard. try, ref lected in part by Terry’s recent Named for the late former Hormel Foods induction into the Meat Industry Hall of CEO, the Knowlton Award honors a company Fame with accolades like leading the

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National Meat Association and Southwest Meat Association, as well as by Trevor’s seat on the Meat Institute Board of Directors.

And they are invested in their communities in ways almost too many to name, making continuous donations of food and money to local elementary schools, high schools and colleges, as well as local services from police to foster care.

CS Beef Packers recently gave $4 million to help the Boys and Girls Clubs in Kuna, Idaho, build an $11 million facility with services including daycare for 400-500 kids.

Caviness also donated $2 million to name the Caviness Meat Science and Innovation Center at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), as well as $1.25 million toward establishing the “Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat Science”; and $500,000 to support dependents of Caviness employees in higher education, among other contributions.

Terry Caviness also recently received an honorary Ph.D. in agriculture business from WTAMU.

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POSS Rawhide

POSS Deadwood

Give us a call and come visit our ranch, meet our staff, and see our cattle.

We will be consigning a select group of Bulls to the 2026 Invitational Angus Angus Sale at Marana Stockyards

Susan Wilson-Sanders, DVM — 520-403-8510

lazysranchacct@gmail.com • 13250 Ash Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643

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MILLER ANGUS REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FLOYD, NEW MEXICO (575) 760-9047 (575) 478-2398

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

New Mexico Angus Sale Dexter, NM March 9th, 2026

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A.I. SIRES:

SS BRICKYARD CHERRY CREEK BLUE COLLAR G275 YON FLAGSHIP MAR INNOVATION 251 POSS RAWHIDE BOYD DYNAMIC 6118 BASIN SAFE DEPOSIT 9324

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RIDING HERD

by Lee Pitts

Stickers

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belong to that fraternity of people known as “stickers” so named because we tend to stay put and do the same old thing in the same old way. Whereas the average American homeowner stays in their house 11.8 years my wife and I have lived in a house we had built 40 years ago.

Ranchers and farmers know what I’m talking about. Practically every rancher I know is the third, fourth or fifth generation to live on the same ranch. I’ve known two ranchers who were born and died in the same bed. While my wife and I can’t make that claim I am a fifth generation Californian and the last of my family to live here. I know it’s the trend and we should leave California like the smart people are doing but we’re just not built that way. I’m a little angry at the Californians who are giving up and leaving so they can go mess up some other state instead of staying here and putting up a good fight against the communists and socialists who have ruined my once golden state. That was before we were overrun by illegal aliens, lefty professors, government bureaucrats, the homeless, whack-job Hollywood types and rich

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nerds who sit at computers all day drinking Five Hour Energy drinks and Mountain Dew who’ve made their pile of dough, bought their yacht and pulled up the ladder behind them.

I can’t help it, I get attached to things, like my wife. Last year we celebrated 50 years of marriage and we commemorated the occasion by going to the same Mexican restaurant we always do. Our last truck we owned for 25 years and our current car, a Buick Lucerne, is the best car we’ve ever owned. It’s 18 years old now, has never had a major mechanical problem, has 70,000 miles on its speedometer and when washed and waxed looks brand new. Since my stroke five years ago I can’t drive so we tend to stay home and we’re satisfied.

That’s a word you don’t hear much any more... satisfied.

It used to be that the only person who liked change was a wet baby but now it seems our society can’t change fast enough. Look around and you’ll see dying downtowns replaced by big box stores and Amazon. In my younger years a family could have a nice house, a nice car and a nice life with only one wage earner but now it takes two people working multiple jobs just to stay afloat. They’re only one injury or sickness away from bankruptcy.

And this we call progress?

While the parents are working their sons are home playing war games on their computers and getting indoctrinated by dangerous people. When I went to school we never had to worry about some sicko bringing an AR-15 to school to slaughter his fellow classmates. My wife and I couldn’t have kids and when I look around

today I think maybe it was a blessing.

When my wife and I got married we were broke but hard work quickly corrected that. Stickers tend to be savers. We still bank at a real bank, I don’t know how Bitcoin or an ATM works, we have one credit card, pay it off every month and we have zero debt. We started out with nothing and were able to buy our first home at 24 years of age and paid it off within five years with both of us working.

Today we find kids still living at home at twenty-six, unemployed with a huge student loan to pay off. They are sad and mad and they rebel by assassinating good people who are just trying to help.

Stickers are loyal. We buy the same brands of food we ate when we were kids, use the same old tools, and buy the same gas. Some might look at my wife and I in our old, comfortable and familiar clothes and call us misers or dinosaurs but we’re not opposed to change, but only if it’s a change for the better. You can get hurt out there on the cutting edge.

And you know what? We’ love our happy home and the way we live. It may not be perfect but it’s home and we have no intention of ever leaving except in a hearse or a body bag.

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WEAVER RANCH 41st ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE President's Day Monday, February 16, 2026

12:30 p.m. at the ranch north of Fort Collins, Colo.

SELLING 60 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS PAP testing since 1991 at an elevation of 7500' BVD, Fertility, PAP & Trich Tested Featuring Bulls out of these A.I. & other Weaver Ranch Sires Name

Birth Wt.

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

PAP

$EN

IMF

REA

Fat

McConnell Altitude

69#

+6

-.3

+59

+103

+20

38

+14

+.60

+0

+.070

MJW 0789 Resource1441

85#

+3

+1.8

+51

+92

+20

41

-3

+.22

+.56

+.042

Stevenson Turning Point

75#

+17

-2.7

+59

+99

+21

NA

-6

+.51

+.75

+.023

Weavers Final Answer 3100

75#

+9

-1.9

+33

+67

+25

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+8

+.45

+.02

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Tyson, Cargill Agree to Multi-MillionDollar Settlements in Beef PriceFixing Case

by Chris Moore, meatingplace.com

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yson Foods and Cargill have agreed to pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit alleging they conspired to inflate U.S. beef prices by limiting supply.

According to court filings recently in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota, Tyson will pay $55 million and Cargill $32.5 million under preliminary settlements that still require a judge’s approval. The agreements mark the first consumer settlements in the beef price-fixing litigation, which began in 2019.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys estimate the class includes about 36 million consumers across 26 states and the District of Columbia who indirectly purchased beef products — such as chuck, loin and ribs — between August 2014 and December 2019 from retailers including Walmart and Costco. The retailers are not defendants in the case.

Under the settlement terms, Tyson and Cargill agreed to cooperate with consumers pursuing claims against the remaining defendants, JBS USA and National Beef Packing, which have denied wrongdoing. An expert for the plaintiffs estimated total consumer damages at $1.9 billion.

The beef settlement follows Tyson’s separate $85 million deal resolving similar allegations in the pork industry. Tyson, Cargill, and JBS have each denied participating in price-fixing schemes.

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Over 66 years of selecting for:

Easy Calving, Carcass Quality & Disposition

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Soaring Demand for Dairy Foods Fueled a US Butterfat Boom

BULLS FOR SALE

Private Treaty Sales

But Cheesemakers Need Milk Protein Levels To Catch Up Source: CoBank

Replacement Quality Heifer Calves For Sale

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Call Bob, Kay or Mike Anderson A Lazy 6 Angus at Blanco Canyon — 1995 State Hwy 3, Ribera, NM 87560 Headquarters: 575/421-1809 Cells: 505/690-1191 • 505-690-2024 Email alazy6ranch@yahoo.com for catalog

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onsumer demand for products like cheese, butter and yogurt that rely on protein and butterfat content continues to drive dairy sales growth in the U.S. and abroad. Over the past decade, milk delivered to U.S. dairy processing plants has become more nutrient-dense with higher levels of the two key components to meet rising demand. However, the pace of growth in butterfat content has far exceeded protein, which creates challenges for U.S. cheddar and American-style cheesemakers that rely on a more balanced ratio of the two.

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, excessive butterfat levels can impact cheese quality. In the EU and New Zealand, the two largest dairy exporters, the protein-to-fat ratio has remained far steadier, averting the issues U.S. cheese makers are facing.

“U.S. dairy producers did an exceptional job increasing butterfat levels in milk to meet demand,” said Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank. “For 10 years, the market couldn’t supply enough of it, and now there’s an oversupply – it’s almost too much of a good thing. Cheesemakers strive for a protein-to-fat ratio near 0.80. Anything significantly lower than that can reduce cheese quality and compromise production yields.”

In recent years, butterfat percentages in U.S. milk have been increasing at twice the pace of protein. From 2000 to 2017, the protein-to-fat ratio held rather constant at 0.82 to 0.84. In the ensuing years, the ratio gradually slipped to 0.77. That is increasingly a concern for cheesemakers as more than onehalf of the U.S. milk supply is destined for cheese production.

The disproportionate growth of butterfat in relation to protein in U.S. milk when compared to the EU and New Zealand could put U.S. cheesemakers at a competitive disadvantage. The EU is the world’s largest dairy exporter, followed by New Zealand. The U.S. is the third largest exporter of dairy products and ingredients. Unlike America’s global competitors, domestic cheese processors face added costs for rebalancing their milk supplies, which reduces efficiency and could

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J-C Angus Ranch PERFORMANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON 46th Anniversary sale at the ranch on 3/21/26 Selling 65 Yearling Bulls BLOODLINES: CONNEALY COMMERCE, BASIN KEYSTONE, CROUCH CONGRESS, SITZ RESILIENT, CONNEALY EMERALD, ACC ASCENSION

Over 40 years of Performance & Efficiency Testing JOHN, CATHY & CALEB HECKENDORN, JOE & REBECCA ISBELL 75-A Pueblo Rd. N., Moriarty, NM 87035 JOSHUA AND SARAH YU Home: 505/832-9364 – Cell.: 505/379-8212 JOSHUA & MORGAN HECKENDORN Web: www.jcangus.com – Email: info@jcangus.com

South Ranch: Hwy 104 - 14 miles East of Las Vegas, NM North Ranch: Hwy 434 - 7.5 miles North of Mora, NM

BUTTERFAT << cont from page 30 ultimately impact pricing at the farmgate.

Geiger said U.S. cheddar cheesemakers face a growing need to standardize milk either by adding a source of protein like milk protein concentrate or by pulling excess butterfat out. “If cheddar makers don’t standardize inbound milk, fat levels may climb too high and cheese quality could decline as higher fat generally yields a softer cheese,” said Geiger.

In the U.S., Multiple Component Pricing has incentivized butterfat and protein production. From 2000 to 2014, the protein price exceeded butterfat, resulting in rather equal growth between the two components.

However, butterfat pay prices exceeded protein prices in eight of the past 10 years.

That fueled the butterfat boom, which producers achieved through animal genetics and feeding strategies. Those practices could be shifted to achieve a greater balance between butterfat and protein if the proper price incentives are in place.

Cheese yield pricing could also give farmers incentives to produce milk with a higher protein-to-fat ratio. Geiger said looking to the future, farmgate milk needs to have a protein-to-fat ratio more in line with how milk is utilized to make the entire industry more efficient.

“Regardless of the current challenges associated with excess butterfat, most signals continue to point upward for milk component demand. That represents an opportunity for dairy farmers to produce more milk components so dairy processors can fulfill demand in both domestic and global markets.

And advances in research and efficiency are among several reasons the U.S. dairy industry remains on a strong growth trajectory with $10 billion in dairy plant investment coming online through 2028.”

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2025 Reg. Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

Rancher to Rancher Bulls Ready to Work

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915-490-1817 Patrick Gomez patrick_4g@yahoo.com 4gmountainangus.net

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American Angus Assn.

Announces the 10 NM Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

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he 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of New Mexico recorded a total of 1,539 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.

The 10 top recorders in New Mexico are: Bill Gardner, Estancia; Diamond Seven Angus Ranch, Newkirk; Heartstone Angus, Silver City; U Bar Ranch, Silver City; High Valley Angus, Moriarty; J-C Angus, Moriarty; Scott & Brooke Bidegain, Montoya; Reverse Rocking R Cattle Co, Maxwell; Robert or Mitzi Miller, Floyd; 7 Fingers Angus, Maxwell.

Association members across the nation in 2025 registered 309,926 head of Angus cattle.

“Angus breeders lead the way in innovation and genetic progress, giving their commercial cattlemen customers an advantage in the marketplace,” McCully said. “The diversity of the breed means that cattlemen across the country can find the right genetics – no matter their breeding objective.”

CONNIFF CATTLE CO. LLC We are always trying to find new genetics that could improve our herd.

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Producing southwestern Angus cattle that “Fit the Bill” • Performance in the feedlot and on the range.

• Raising quality Registered Angus cattle since 1991.

• Bulls available private treaty or at the annual Black Angus “Ready for Work” Bull Sale – March 9, 2026 - Belen, NM

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able Bulls Avail d Year-Roun red ups of B o r G t c e l e S ailable Heifers Av Y! CALL TODA

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WIDNER ANGUS FARM

Melrose, NM

Selling Registered Black Angus Bulls & Heifers Low Birth Weight • Moderate Framed • Thick Made

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Jamie Widner • 575-799-3348

D V E RT I S E

in the New Mexico Stockman.

Call: 505/243-9515.

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Quality Registered Black Angus Bulls & Females Stout, Practical, Easy Calving & Easy Fleshing Registered Angus

Brian, Jenise, Jace, Tyler & aBriana MarTinez Northern New Mexico High Altitude Bull Sale SPRING 2026 Salazar_ranches@yahoo.com

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ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALES, INC. & ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION TRUCKING, INC.

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

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

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

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

Roswell livestock Auction Receiving stAtions ATTENTION RECEIVNG STATION CUSTOMERS, To be able to schedule trucking, all cattle need to be permitted by 1:00 p.m.

LORDSBURG, NM 20 Bar Livestock Highway #90 at NM #3 – East side of highway. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Smiley Wooton, 575622-5580 office, 575-626-6253 cell.

PECOS, TX Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday.

For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575-840-9544 or Smiley Wooton 575-6266253. Receiving cattle every Sunday.

VAN HORN, TX 800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Courthouse. Bob Kinford, 432-284-1553. Receiving cattle 1st & 3rd Sundays.

MORIARTY, NM Two blocks east and one block south of Tillery Chevrolet. Smiley Wooton 575-622-5580 office, 575-626-6253 mobile. Receiving cattle every Sunday

SAN ANTONIO, NM River Cattle Co. Nine miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Smiley Wooton 575-626-6253.

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NEWS UPDATE

Weight Loss Drugs Help Fuel US Protein Craze

by Tom Johnston, meatingplace.com

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he rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be helping drive a protein craze in America that has the nation needing to import more meat to meet demand.

So said Wesley Batista, co-controlling shareholder of global meatpacking giant JBS S.A., at the Rothchild & Co. Consumer Conference in London, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT).

“No one knows exactly what is the impact of these new drugs, Ozempic or Mounjaro … but something is happening because protein overall became [a trend],” Batista is quoted as saying. “In the past … the doctor said you should not eat too [many] eggs, you should not eat too much protein. Now it’s the other way around.”

Separately, a study by Cargill found that 61 percent of consumers reported increasing their overall protein intake in 2024, well above 48 percent in 2019.

Even with record-high beef prices in the US, consumers continue to buy, and so the country will need to import “more and more” product to meet the demand, Batista said at the conference, the FT reported.

Those record-high prices are largely the result of a US cattle herd liquidation that reduced cattle numbers to their lowest levels since the 1970s. The agency revised its projection for 2025 beef imports to 5.364 billion pounds, up 1.7 percent from the August estimate but almost 16 percent lower on the year.

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Hunters Encouraged to Stay Informed, Be on the Lookout for New World Screwworm

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he New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico Livestock Board are encouraging hunters to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm among wildlife, livestock, pets and people.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a foreign animal disease and poses a serious threat. The fly’s larvae infest open wounds, where they feed on living tissue. The New World screwworm (NWS) was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but recent detections in Mexico pose a risk of northward spread. At this time, it has not been detected in the United States.

As you hunt this season, please check harvested game and live animals you encounter for: Larvae (maggots) on alive or very recently deceased animals.

Unlike other maggots, NWS larvae feed on living tissue and will vacate an animal once it has died and the tissue begins to cool.

Common sites are wounds or body openings like the nose or genitalia.

Maggots deep in tissue with foul odor.

In the unlikely event that you see a suspected NWS: 1. Do not eat, handle or transport the animal.

2. Take a GPS location.

3. Take pictures of the wound, larvae and/ or affected animal if possible.

4. If you can, collect a sample safely.

Using gloves or tweezers, place several larvae into a sealed container (small jar or plastic vial) with 70 percent alcohol.

6. 6. Report and submit immediately to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, the New Mexico Livestock Board or the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

Your reports are critical for early detection and rapid response. Quick action could protect wildlife and livestock across the state. ***Please remember that New World screwworms are only found on alive or very recently deceased animals. Even minor mishandling of game meat can cause non-NWS maggots to develop in muscle tissue.***

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5. Label with date, GPS location, species and your contact info.

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When the Flames Go Out

Rebuilding the Land After Fire and Flood by the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts

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ew Mexicans know that our work doesn’t end when the last ember dies.

Across the state, catastrophic wildfires have left scars on mountains, rangeland, and watersheds — from the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire in the north to the Black Fire and McBride Fire in the south. But as we’ve learned time and again, when the flames go out, the danger isn’t over.

Without vegetation to slow runoff or roots to hold the soil, even a brief summer storm can unleash torrents of water, ash, and debris. Flash floods and mudflows have damaged ranches, roads, irrigation ditches, and communities miles downstream.

Responding to this new reality requires more than emergency aid — it takes longterm, coordinated conservation. And that’s

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where New Mexico’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) come in.

Local Districts: The Bridge Between Landowners and Government Programs New Mexico’s 47 local Soil and Water Conservation Districts are uniquely positioned to connect landowners with resources from state and federal agencies. Districts are run by local, elected boards who understand their area’s geography, history, and needs.

After a fire, these districts serve as the “boots on the ground” — organizing erosion control efforts, reseeding projects, and watershed restoration. Through the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts (NMACD), local districts coordinate with agencies to ensure funding and technical assistance reach the landowners who need it most.

Programs and Partners Working Together Several state and federal agencies provide funding and expertise to rebuild and protect New Mexico’s lands after wildfires and floods: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) NRCS offers multiple programs that help

private landowners recover and rebuild after fire: - Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP): Provides financial and technical assistance to address f lood risks from burned watersheds.

- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Supports reseeding, cross-fencing, erosion control, and other land restoration practices.

- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): Rewards landowners who adopt longterm conservation practices to strengthen soil and water health.

New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) The NMED plays a key role in protecting surface and groundwater quality after fires.

They monitor post-fire runoff, fund watershed restoration through Nonpoint Source Pollution (319) grants, and partner with conservation districts to mitigate contamination of drinking and irrigation water supplies.

New Mexico Forestry Division (Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department - EMNRD) The Forestry Division leads post-fire rehabilitation on state and private forest

lands. Their Forest and Watershed Restoration Act (FAWRA) program funds thinning, reseeding, and debris removal to reduce f lood risk and restore habitat.

Through partnerships with SWCDs and local contractors, they ensure work is completed quickly and effectively.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) NMDA supports districts and producers through the Healthy Soil Program and Watershed Restoration Initiative, which fund projects improving soil structure, vegetation cover, and water retention — all critical for recovery from fire.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In large disaster areas, FEMA partners with the state to provide public assistance for damaged infrastructure, including culverts, low-water crossings, and flood prevention structures. Conservation districts often help identify local priorities and coordinate on-the-ground implementation.

One Landscape, Many Owners What makes New Mexico unique — and challenging — is the patchwork of land own-

ership. A single watershed may include federal forest lands, state trust lands, tribal lands, and private ranches. Fire and flood don’t stop at a fence line, so our response can’t either.

That’s why the partnership between state and federal agencies, local districts, and landowners is essential. The Soil and Water Conservation Districts are the connectors that allow these programs to operate seamlessly across jurisdictional boundaries.

servation District. District staff can help you: - Identify available funding and cost-share programs - Develop site-specific conservation plans - Coordinate with NRCS, NMED, EMNRD, and NMDA - Access technical assistance and equipment Visit www.nmacd.org to find your local district and explore ongoing restoration programs.

Preparedness for the Next Fire

Restoring the Land, Together

While recovery is vital, prevention is just as important. Conservation districts also lead proactive watershed management — thinning overgrown forests, restoring grasslands, and installing erosion control structures that reduce both fire intensity and flood potential.

By investing in land health now, we build resilience for the future. Healthy soils hold more moisture. Grasses and roots slow runoff. Strategic fuel breaks protect both communities and rangeland.

Wildfire and f lood recovery isn’t a one-season effort — it’s a multi-year commitment to healing the land. But New Mexico has a strong foundation: local districts that know their land, agencies that provide resources, and landowners who care deeply about stewardship.

Together, we can turn burn scars into healthy watersheds again — ensuring that our rangelands, forests, and rural communities remain resilient for generations to come.

How to Get Involved

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If your land was affected by wildfire or you want to reduce your risk, your first call should be to your local Soil and Water Con-

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HomeGrown for the Holidays at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

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ith the holiday season right around the corner, come sample and shop for New Mexico’s award-winning food products at HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum on November 22 and 23.

The 11th annual HomeGrown event will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per vehicle, and the first 100 vehicles at the event each day will receive a free shopping bag. Cash is encouraged for admission.

The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum co-hosts the show with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), which will offer food demonstrations by NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition® Chef Ambassador Becky Windels of FARMesilla.

“NMDA is proud to once again co-host HomeGrown with the Museum,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte.

“The event highlights the best of New Mexico’s food, beverage and craft products, and we’re excited to feature one of our newest chef ambassadors as she showcases creative ways to use local ingredients this holiday season.”

Attendees can expect around 60 vendors to be at the event, most representing food and beverage companies from around the state, many of whom are NMDA’s NEW MEXICO — Taste the Tradition® / Grown with Tradition® members. Each booth will offer locally produced products, such as award-winning salsas, nuts, sauces and wine, to sample and purchase. The show will also feature crafts, art, and other hand-made products, including Native American pottery and jewelry from northern and central New Mexico. Food trucks also will be part of the

show, serving lunch each day.

Some of the vendors include Phil’s Gourmet Sauces of Albuquerque, J.P.M’s Salsa of Las Cruces, Old Barrel Tea Company of Mesilla, Lavender Farm, candles from Cowboy Creations by RCR, coffee from Roots Ruidoso, Worthington Pecan Farm, beef jerky by FOF Foods, My Tia’s Crunchy Granola, Kinna’s Chile Products, New Mexico Sabor from Albuquerque and more.

There will also be a select group of New Mexico wineries offering samples, as well as by-the-glass and bottle sales.

Back by popular demand, Doña Ana County 4-H members will be selling their colorfully decorated mini-Christmas trees and wreaths. Guests can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to take home these decorations during the drawing at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

On Saturday kids and families can get a taste of the Museum’s Ag Wagon education program from 10 a.m. to noon to learn about sheep and spin their own wool bracelets.

Visitors can tour the Museum and enjoy the exhibits at no extra cost. The Museum is located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces and is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The 47-acre facility tells the story of 4,000 years of growing food in New Mexico through a variety of exhibits and demonstrations.

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here are so many things happening this past month that it’s hard to settle on any one topic and dig into it. So, I will jump around somewhat in this month’s reporting.

By the time you read this, the comment period to rescind the Roadless Areas under the US Forest Service will have passed. The environmental groups are very much against any opening of roadless areas for development of any kind.

We need to remember that these roadless areas in question are those that have been rejected for wilderness by two previous reviews, RARE I and RARE II. They are in this category because they only meet roadless area criteria and not a special wilderness designation. They are not unique areas or they would already be protected by wilderness designations.

The concern of the current protection of the Mexican Wolf and the Northern Gray Wolf and the problem of the killing of livestock is making more news than ever before.

It is not just the “Lone Wolf Crying in the Wilderness” from New Mexico anymore, but includes Colorado, California, Arizona, Oregon and others.

New Mexico for years has been trying to elevate the conversation about the wolf problem, only to fall on deaf ears. The wolf being released in Colorado and Arizona has raised the volume of the topic to a more national level. The expansion of territory into California has produced new voices in opposition to the wolf in cattle country.

Representative Paul A. Gosar from Arizona has introduced a bill, H.R.4255, that is being debated in the House Committee on Natural Resources that would delist the Mexican Wolf from the endangered species designation. This would be a big step in getting some relief from livestock losses that they need and major monetary losses to live-

stock producers.

It has come to my attention that a designation by conservation biologists of a “Charismatic Carnivore” is apparently popular. These are animals that may be rare, endangered, beautiful, cute, impressive or dangerous and wolves fall into this category.

The author’s paper that I was reading expressed the comment that we have increased predator contact with urban sprawl and that we need to modify our behavior and thus culture to co-exist with nature. This includes wolves, mountain lions and bears.

Why does Agriculture have to bear the burden and brunt of a culture change to allow charismatic carnivores to destroy their livelihood and way of life? Does one percent of our population have to foot the bill for large charismatic carnivore reintroduction?

There is a continual call by environmental groups to decrease cattle numbers to reduce the methane greenhouse gas emissions produced by cattle. However, have they ever considered that the methane produced by ruminants might be a normal environmental phenomenon?

Beef cattle numbers are currently around 94 million head and are the smallest since the 1970s. If you investigate the history of grazing animals on the plains and mountains, it is estimated that during the 1800s there were approximately 60 million head of Bison. If we included the other native ruminants like elk, deer, moose, the amount of methane being produced then and now might be like what is produced today and could be considered “normal”.

Beef is produced with fewer cows, their offspring are more efficient, and total beef production has been increasing. Thank you to the researchers and land managers for the improvement.

The Department of the Interior has announced that they intend to rescind the Public Lands Rule that was established by the previous administration. The rule elevated “conservation” to the same level as the statutorily named multiple uses. Conservation was recognized as protective use or nonuse versus multiple uses like timber, grazing and recreation.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, as there are many more exciting things coming just over the hill.

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Agricultural Drains the alleged pollutants are either added to the The ruling contains numerous points Project via nonpoint sources or via a point raised in the brief, including recognition of May Operate source related to crop production.” The the broad scope of “irrigated agriculture” opinion said the groups’ reading of the and the practical impossibility of excluding Without Permit statute “is inconsistent with the purpose and diffuse, nonpoint source pollutants.

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n what has been described as a resounding legal victory for agriculture, a federal appeals court has ruled that irrigation return flows discharged to waters of the United States through agricultural drains remain exempt from federal permitting requirements.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided that operation of a large-scale Central Valley agricultural drainage system does not require a permit under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) because the discharge is composed entirely of return flows from irrigated farmlands.

The three-judge panel upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority’s operation of the Grassland Bypass Project and the San Luis Drain violated the CWA. At issue is whether the project, which comprises an extensive underground tile drainage system that takes in water used for crop irrigation, should be exempt from federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements. The appeals court said yes.

While the CWA generally prohibits the discharge of pollutants into surrounding waters without a permit, it does not regulate agricultural return flows, which refer to irrigation water that doesn’t get absorbed by plants or evaporate but f lows back into streams and rivers or infiltrates into groundwater.

Under the federal exemption, the project— which serves 97,400 acres of land within the Delta-Mendota subbasin of the San Joaquin Valley—has operated without an NPDES permit since 1997.

In place of a permit, the project’s discharges have been subject to state and local environmental regulations that set water quality standards for pollutants, require monitoring and establish management practices.

Fishing and environmental groups sought to undo the project’s exempted status, saying it should be revoked because the irrigation return flows commingled with “nonpoint source” pollution such as groundwater seepage, road runoff or dust that’s unrelated to irrigated agriculture prior to discharge.

The court rejected their argument, concluding “that the exemption applies because

structure of the (Clean Water Act), and as a “The court’s determination of this issue is practical matter would render the irrigated of utmost importance to everyone involved agriculture exemption a dead letter.” with irrigated agriculture because without Kari Fisher, senior director and counsel the exemption, thousands of growers and for the California Farm Bureau, said the water management entities may be forced to organization has been following the case apply for NPDES discharge permits or face since 2011, “given the enormous impact on immediate discharger liability under the California growers if the Clean Water Act’s (Clean Water Act),” agricultural groups said irrigated agricultural exemption was in their filing. narrowed.”

California growers already comply with Farm Bureau and other agricultural the state’s Irrigated Lands Regulatory groups filed a “friend of the court” brief in Program, which regulates discharges from support of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, commercial irrigated lands. If the federal San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority exemption were nullified, Fisher said, they and the Grassland Water District, “pointing would also be required to apply for federal out that the lawsuit conflicts with the con- discharge permits under the Clean Water gressional intent of the Clean Water Act and Act. threatened irrigated agriculture in the West,” Though the 9th Circuit reaffirmed a key Fisher said. protection for irrigated agriculture, irrigaThe brief noted that agricultural drainage tors and managers of agricultural drains still systems much like the San Luis Drain must ensure that other sources of pollution operate throughout the West and are a nec- are not discharged to agricultural drains. essary part of irrigation infrastructure, and The ruling made clear that the federal that irrigation is indispensable to farming in exemption does not apply if agricultural the West. As such, the case may have drains accept pollutants from sources such far-reaching impacts on farmlands that use as municipal stormwater, wastewater effluand rely on irrigation drainage facilities. ent or industrial discharge.”

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NM SingerSongwriter and Farrier Receive 2025 Rounders Award

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ew Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith received the 2025 Rounders Award in October at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

Randy Huston, a rancher, rodeo competitor and acclaimed singer-songwriter, has performed nationwide. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Lee Ann Womack, Darryl Singletary and Chris LeDoux. Huston has earned numerous awards from the Academy of Western Artists, International Western Music Association, Western Writers of America, and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Beyond music, he has been a longtime advocate for American agriculture and continues to raise cattle on his family ranch near Cuervo, New Mexico.

Jim Keith, often described as a “Renaissance man,” grew up in Springer, New

Cowboy and singer-songwriter Randy Huston is a 2025 Rounders Award recipient. The Rounders Award, named after the classic Western novel written by Max Evans, serves to honor those who live, promote, and articulate the Western way of life. (Photo courtesy of Randy Huston)

Farrier Jim Keith is a 2025 Rounders recipient. The Rounders Award, named after the classic Western novel written by Max Evans, serves to honor those who live, promote, and articulate the Western way of life. (Photo courtesy of New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Mexico, and has lived a life deeply tied to ranching, rodeo and horseshoeing. A fourtime World Champion Blacksmith and acclaimed farrier, Keith also taught horse-

shoeing, judged major competitions around the world, and managed the American Farrier Team. In retirement, he turned his focus to cowboy art and writing, publishing I Never Called Myself a Cowboy and working on his second book, Looking Back: 66 Years of Shoeing.

New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte presented the awards to Huston and Keith.

“I am proud of the legacy Max has left in Western culture, and this year’s Rounders Award recipients definitely live and articulate the Western way of life. Max would be proud,” said Witte. “Jim Keith and Randy Huston have built remarkable careers that honor our ranching traditions and Western heritage.”

The award was named after The Rounders, a classic Western novel that was written by Max Evans. Created in 1990 by former New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Frank DuBois, the award honors those who live, promote and articulate the Western way of life. Max Evans was the first-ever award recipient.

Evans passed in 2020; however, the Rounders tradition lives on. This year’s recipients, described as vivid creators of Western art who embody the tradition of the award, join 38 previous honorees.

For a list of past Rounders Award recipients, visit the NMDA website.

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and even Texas is in five. the version that other states have passed, Since 2003, New Mexico has been one of those other states would not allow us to par40 states in the Nurse Licensure Compact. As ticipate in that compact. many as 80 percent of the nurses at some The senators who oppose the compacts New Mexico hospitals, particularly in rural are trial lawyers, and their only material and border areas, would not be practicing objection is that the compacts would not here if New Mexico was not in this compact. allow trial lawyers to sue the interstate comPassing the interstate compacts will also missions that oversee the compacts for their improve New Mexico’s application for official acts. This is, by the way, exactly the federal funding for rural hospitals. The U.S. same protection that New Mexico’s Medical Health and Human Service Department will Board already has under state law. allocate $25 billion a year to states over the The good news is that support for the next four years from the new Rural Health health care worker compacts is broad and Transformation Fund. State applications for deep, with endorsements ranging from those dollars will be evaluated based on AARP-NM to Patients Primero to medical several factors – including whether the state providers themselves. Support for the comby Fred Nathan, Executive Director, Think New Mexico participates in the compacts for physicians, pacts unites New Mexicans across the hen the legislature convenes in physician assistants, emergency medical political spectrum, from multiple Indivisible January, they should enact a personnel, nurses, and psychologists. chapters to the Coalition of Conservatives in straightforward reform that will The House already unanimously passed Action; from Planned Parenthood of the immediately increase access to health care seven of the compacts during the 2025 leg- Rocky Mountains to the Conference of Cathproviders in New Mexico: join all the inter- islative session. Governor Lujan Grisham is olic Bishops; and from the New Mexico state compacts for health care workers. strongly supportive of the compacts as well. Chamber of Commerce to the American Similar to the way that a person can hold (All four candidates for governor, Republi- Federation of State, County & Municipal a driver’s license from one state and legally can and Democrat, have also endorsed the Employees union. drive in another, states that participate in an compacts.)

New Mexicans should not have to wait interstate compacts agree to recognize Unfortunately, during the 2025 regular any longer for this commonsense reform to licenses issued to health care professionals session, the Senate Judiciary Committee increase access to health care and maximize by other states. killed six of the seven compact bills without New Mexico’s chances of receiving urgently New Mexico’s failure to join the compacts a hearing and killed the doctor compact by needed funding for our rural hospitals. means that doctors from other states cannot making 32 amendments to the bill. Because Please visit www.thinknewmexico.org to legally care for New Mexico patients – even compacts are agreements between states, all contact your elected officials and urge them via telehealth – without going through our states must agree to the same terms, similar to pass all of the interstate compacts for state’s cumbersome licensure process. As a to signing a contract. If New Mexico passes health care workers during the 2026 legislaresult, New Mexicans who desperately need a compact that is materially different from tive session. access to care are forced to wait months for an appointment or travel out of state to find a doctor.

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

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

Governor Merriwether’s Last Hooray

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erritorial Governor David Meriwether’s tenure in New Mexico got off to a rocky start as discussed in last month’s column.

While he was dealing with various problems in New Mexico, an envoy of President Pierce, James Gadsden (1788-1858), was in Old Mexico negotiating a new border treaty to officially settle the border dispute between the two countries. That meant that Meriwether had a very small role to play in the final settlement of the matter. It was left to him, however, to oversee the resettlement of the Mesilla Valley which was returned to the ownership of the United States by the terms of Gadsden’s treaty in late 1853. On November 16, 1854, after a meeting with Governor Trías, Meriwether watched as the Mexican

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Flag at Fort Bliss was struck and the United was met with counter insurgency efforts by States Flag was raised. the United States Army. Volunteer troops, While his first purpose in New Mexico four companies of them, under the command was the settlement of the border dispute, he of Ceran St. Vrain (1802-1870) and regular was also faced with a plethora of Indian army troops under Colonel Thomas Fauntleproblems. These were a continuation of roy (1796-1883) won out and a peace treaty problems that had existed since the Spanish was signed in July 1854. That did not bring entrada of 1598. Indian depredations, with peace to northern New Mexico, however, as only a few relatively brief periods of peace, the Utes continued raiding in the area. had been a problem since then. The new Colonel Fauntleroy defeated them in May governor made an effort to create a peaceful 1855. frontier.

With a semblance of peace in the northMeriwether believed that force of arms ern reaches of the territory in place, was the best way to deal with hostile Indians. Meriwether focused his attention on the He supported the organization and mainte- Apaches in the South. With the help of the nance of a large voluntary military force, Indian agent, Dr. Michael Steck, he traveled supported by the federal government, to this to Fort Thorn—north of present-day Hatch— purpose. He also favored the establishment where he met with a chief named Cuchillo. of reservations far removed from “white” His own account of the conclusion of this settlements. This was a departure from his negotiation was, “…[A]fter a long harangue predecessor, William Carr Lane, who had on both sides, peace was made, and they believed in a program of feeding Indians into [Apaches] agreed not to molest the Mexicans submission by making them dependent on any more [sic].” This treaty was concluded the territorial government for sustenance. on mid-June 1855.

Meriwether understood that such a plan His next peace effort was with the Navajo could not succeed forever, and indeed it did Indians of west central New Mexico. He not. traveled west to Fort Defiance and met with When the governor was obliged to tell the Navajo leaders Zarcillas Largo and ManuJicarilla Apache people that he could not elito during the summer of 1855. He had a provide food rations to them, for want of wagonload of goods which he passed around money to do so, they went on the attack. This as gifts. A treaty which defined Navajo

country was agreed upon and signed in much more suitable.” That caused a rift mid-July. between his office and the commissioners he In spite of the work Meriwether did in had appointed. He fired all of them and took negotiating peace treaties with the hostile over supervision of the project himself. He Indians of New Mexico, the Congress of the also took on construction of a new state United States failed to approve a single one house. He appointed Judge Joab Houghton of them.

(1811-1877) as superintendent of the conIn the fall of 1855, Meriwether took his struction projects. That was a wise decision second leave of absence and returned to the because Houghton was a civil engineer by east. He visited with President Pierce and education. attempted to resign from office. President In spite of that, the projects moved slowly Pierce said, “We both entered upon the dis- and were not even close to completion when charge of our duties about the same time, we Meriwether’s term in office ended; and in have gotten along harmoniously, and I prefer fact, the construction projects were never you to continue in office until your term completed. A federal building was conexpires.” Meriwether returned to New structed on the prison site some years later.

Mexico for the last time in the late spring of Meriwether had one more battle to fight 1856. before he left the territory. “A number of Back in May 1853 (one source said 1850), Americans,” the governor wrote, “mostly the United States Congress had appropriated gamblers and discharged soldiers, procured some $30,000 for the construction of a prison the passage of a bill through both houses [of in Santa Fe. It fell to Meriwether to select a the Territorial Legislature] unanimously site for the new pen, and to appoint a panel authorizing them to organize a company of building commissioners. In the former consisting of not less than fifty or more than matter, he soon learned that a group of spec- one hundred men…. [with the] authority to ulators owned a piece of land they offered as make at their discretion war against any a site for the prison for $3,000; a parcel of tribe of Indians in the territory.” Meriwether land for which they had paid $1,000 only a vetoed the bill in spite of threats to tar and few weeks earlier. The governor declined and feather him if he did so. Nothing came of said, “[I] purchased a site for $500, which was that, but it is interesting to note that Meri-

wether closed his career in Santa Fe much as he had started it: with threats of violence from some of his constituents.

David Meriwether left New Mexico in May 1857 and there is nothing to indicate that he ever returned. When he dictated his autobiography to his granddaughter in 1886, he chose to end it with his term in office, even though he continued to live an active life. He was elected to the Kentucky legislature in 1858 and served off and on for nearly thirty years, serving his last term at the age of eighty-five. It is worth noting that while Meriwether owned slaves and was an advocate of the institution of slavery in his early life, he remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War. He died in 1893 at the family plantation ne a r L ou i s v i l le at t h e a ge of ninety-two.

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Don’t Waste Our Water Future

by Howard Hutchinson

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pays to truck water across the border — a costly, missed opportunity.

I’ve seen the potential myself, touring a brackish water treatment facility in El Paso.

It works. With smart planning and strong oversight, New Mexico can build similar systems to serve communities in need.

Of course, safeguards and accountability are essential. But slamming the door before understanding the possibilities is shortsighted.

New Mexicans have always been innovative. Reusing produced water and treating brackish water should be part of that tradition. These strategies can preserve freshwater, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.

If we fail to adapt, we leave the next generation with fewer tools and higher costs.

But if we confront the hard questions today, we give them a stronger, more secure future.

The choice is clear. Let’s stop wasting what we have and start making the most of it.

fter decades working on water and land issues in New Mexico including over 20 years on the Water Quality Control Commission, one truth stands out: foreclosing potential new water sources shortchanges future generations.

I have spent my life defending water and property rights. Today, produced and brackish water sit in a “gray area” of policy and public perception. But here’s the reality: New Mexico has no new water sources. If we want to sustain our communities, we must explore how to treat and use what we already have.

Unfortunately, fear and opposition to oil and gas use cloud this conversation. Some refuse to even consider treatment options for produced water. That mindset is a disservice to our state. Choosing to do nothing Hutchinson lives in Glenwood, New Mexico. is still a choice — one that leads to higher Howard He is a former Water Quality Control Commissioner, costs and fewer options.

Executive Director of the Coalition of Arizona/ Texas isn’t waiting. They’re treating pro- New Mexico Counties for Stable Economic Growth, and Chair of the San Francisco Soil and Water duced water, testing its uses, and investing Conservation District. in infrastructure. Meanwhile, New Mexico

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he beef industry is never boring. If you want to stay ahead of the game, stay knowledgeable of the industry’s current events. Part of our goal with this new Brangus Journal format is to help Brangus breeders be the best cattlemen you can be by equipping you with the information needed to stay ahead.

The “Meat” of the Matter Despite minor swings over the last couple of weeks, feeder cattle markets across all weight groups and regions have remained high, driven by a still-weak cattle supply and soft corn market. According to CattleFax, the composite beef carcass cutout (value of a beef carcass) across all quality grades is up $70/cwt over last year at this time, and up $116/cwt from two years ago.

The Choice/Select spread is a measure of the difference in price between a USDA Choice and a USDA Select carcass. This spread typically fluctuates seasonally, getting tighter in January/February, and steadily increasing throughout the year. Right now, the spread is about $12, down from about $20 from the last two years at this time of year, driven in my mind by one major issue made up of a few smaller issues: a tight supply of overfed cattle.

Fed cattle prices are sky-high, so the math says feed them as long as you can. Overfed cattle means more fat on an already heavierthan-ever carcass, leading to an oversupply of fat trimmings with and not enough lean trimmings to satisfy the U.S.’s most popular cut of beef: ground beef. This is what drives U.S. beef imports. It isn’t valuable middle meats like ribeyes, strip loins or tenderloins, it is lean trim to supply the ground beef market.

This is an area of expansion for the U.S. beef industry that focuses not only on the size of a ribeye, but on the total red meat yield of the entire carcass. Brangus cattle have long been known to have superior muscle confirmation compared to British breeds and other American breeds. High quality, high yielding carcasses are the way forward and Brangus will be leading the charge.

Make the Most Out of Your Market Calves Let’s end on a high note. The calf market is hot- really hot. Premium cattle will always bring a premium, and commodity cattle will always bring commodity prices. I have said it before, and I will say it again. If you have the ability, DO NOT SELL STRAIGHT OFF THE COW, WEAN AND VACCINATE YOUR CALVES!!

Selling value-added calves successfully requires a bit of a mindset shift. Those calves will be weaned and vaccinated one way or another by the time they leave your front gate, so I think of weaning and vaccinating as the bare minimum of what we should be doing as a commercial producer. Consequently, any unrealized “premiums” related to weaning and vaccinating, are avoidable discounts. The real question is, how much

cash are you giving up, paying someone else to do it for you?

According to CattleFax, calves sold straight off the cow bring an average of $200 less per head than those weaned at least 45+ days, although most feeders and backgrounders prefer 60 days. Furthermore, unvaccinated calves are discounted $80 per head; therefore, unweaned, and unvaccinated calves are looking down the barrel of a $280 discount.

Now let’s get to the premiums. According to CattleFax, this year, calves with two rounds of vaccinations (2 rounds of 5-way, and two rounds of 7, 8, or 9-way vaccines) earned an average of $136/head premium over just one round of vaccinations. More-

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s producers are faced with the challenge of improving the consistency and efficiency of beef production, they are turning more and more to the use of technology to do so. Real-time carcass ultrasound offers producers a means of genetic improvement by enhancing the accuracy of their cattle’s carcass EPDs. While the actual scan information itself can be interesting to review, it has little-to-no-value for genetic improvement unless incorporated into a genetic evaluation.

Relative to progeny testing and actual carcass data collection, ultrasound is a less expensive and more efficient means of evaluating carcass traits in breeding seedstock.

The phenotypes collected through ultrasound and used to enhance RAAA carcass EPDs are ribeye area (REA), back fat thickness (BF), percentage of intramuscular fat (IMF).

RAAA requires that these traits are collected by an Ultrasound Guidelines Council

(UGC) Certified Field Technician and the images are interpreted by a UCG Certified Interpreter (lab). After the collection and interpretation process, the data is electronically sent to the RAAA National office where it is uploaded into the REDSPro database for use in EPD calculations.

Ultrasound is a great method for seedstock producers to evaluate the carcass traits in individuals that are not packer bound but will affect their bottom line on those that are.

It is best to collect ultrasound information on as many animals in a contemporary group as possible, both males and females.

Data Requirements 1. Animals must have weaning data on file in order for ultrasound information to be used.

2. Animals should be 320 – 440 days of age. Any animal scanned that is younger than 270 days or older than 500 days will not be included.

3. A scan weight must be collected at the time of ultrasound. If a yearling weight is not entered separately by the member, scan weights will automatically default to yearling weights as well.

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Management Codes and Contemporary Groups A contemporary group is a set of cattle that are exposed to the same environmental conditions and includes ALL cattle within that environment. In addition to the following, animals must be contemporaries at birth and weaning in order to group together at ultrasound or yearling.

1. Animals scanned on the same date.

2. Animals with the same scan management code. Be sure to communicate with your technician about differences in management of animals that may be scanned on the same day so they can designate them accordingly.

3. Group code - if animals are indicated as managed/fed differently, they will be contemporaried separately.

Data Collection Preparation: 1. Schedule an appointment with an Ultrasound Guideline Council (UGC) Certified Field Technician at least one month in advance. Coordinating scanning times with other producers may be less expensive if technicians are able to scan large numbers of cattle in a small geographical area. A list of technicians certified by UGC is available here: https://w w w.hugedomains.com/ domain_profile.cfm?d=ultrasoundbeef.com.

2. Provide technician with a barn sheet that includes all animals to be scanned. ЇЇ

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Select a group on the left (i.e. 2021 born bulls) or enter the specific registration numbers under Quick Group.

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Select the Ultrasound Barn Sheet on the right under Default Reports.

Generate Report and then Download into an Excel file to email to your technician or print off the page.

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Results: 1. The scan technician sends images to an UGC certified lab to be interpreted and the resulting data is automatically forwarded to RAAA. 2. RAAA staff will upload the data upon receipt from the lab. The member will be notified via email that the data has been

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received. Other parties will be notified only when contact information from the processing lab indicates to do so.

3. Adjusted measurements are immediately available and can be found in REDSPro under Reports/Downloads – My Reports by generating an Ultrasound Summary Report or viewing the Expanded Report on an animal’s pedigree.

4. EPDs will be updated automatically after the ultrasound information has been run through the subsequent weekly IGSBOLT evaluation.

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Carolyn Dunlap Bedford, 84, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Born on May 9, 1941, in Hereford, Texas, she lived a life marked by resilience, warmth, and a deep commitment to family and community.

Carolyn grew up in a ranching family, graduated from Tatum High School in New Mexico in 1959 and went on to attend Eastern

New Mexico University. In 1960, Carolyn married Larry Bedford, who also grew up in a ranching family from New Mexico.

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sas, and Kansas. Carolyn had a remarkable ability to create a loving home wherever she went. Her gift for forming lasting friendships enriched each community she touched.

After Larry’s retirement from the corporate world, Carolyn and Larry returned to their roots and moved back to the Bedford Ranch in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. For more than 15 years, they were able to bring friends and family to the ranch and give them a glimpse of ranching life in the high plains.

In 2020, Carolyn and Larry moved full-time to Richmond, Virginia.

An accredited floral design judge, Carolyn was frequently recognized for her keen eye and artistic sensibility. Carolyn was a longterm member of the National Garden Club, PEO and Cattle Women, and held various offices in these organizations. In the Richmond area, Carolyn was a member of the Sleepy Hollow Garden Club and the Designers Guild. On a weekly basis, Carolyn turned donated flowers into elegant floral designs and distributed them to nursing homes in the Richmond area. Her passion for floral design brought beauty into the lives of many and reflected her appreciation for nature’s elegance.

A devoted wife and mother, Carolyn is survived by her husband, Larry Bedford; her daughter Danna Flaherty (Richard); her grandsons Max Flaherty and Wyatt Flaherty,

and her step-granddaughter, Sylvia Mosser.

Carolyn’s nurturing spirit and steadfast love were central to the lives of those closest to her.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents W.O. and Pearl Dunlap; her son William (Bill) Bedford; and her siblings Lewis Dunlap, Cathryn Dunlap Kittleson, Evolyn Dunlap Terpening, Marjorie Dunlap Fraley, and Jim Dunlap.

Carolyn’s legacy is one of enduring love, quiet strength, and an unwavering dedication to those around her. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.

Jayne Ilene Taylor was born June 11, 1937, in Clovis to the home of Beulah “May” (Warnock) and Joe Wilcox, and passed from this life on October 6, 2025. Mrs. Taylor grew up in the Kenna community, and graduated from Elida High School in 1955.

Three days later, on May 15, 1955, she was married to Bennie Taylor. Until 1973, they made their home in the Arch community.

Since that time, they have lived in Elida where they ranched. Jayne was the consummate ranch wife, working right alongside her husband, doing branding and anything else that needed to be done. She worked hard for the benefit of the agriculture industry, writing letters to senators and representatives. Jayne was a dedicated follower of Christ, and a faithful member of the Dora Church of Christ.

Jayne was an excellent cook as a seamstress. She was a student of Roosevelt County history, and had written a book on the community of Kenna. In addition, she studied genealogy. Jayne had the gift of hospitality, and her home was the gathering center for all sorts of family gatherings. Through the years she had prepared countless meals for funerals and people who had family illness or crises of various sorts. She was always a very soft spoken, kind lady with an encouraging word for family and friends.

Jayne loved antique furniture, and had bought and refinished numerous pieces. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite activities with them was to play an aggressive game of Aggravation.

She is survived by Bennie, her husband of 70 years; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Tim Bob Wilson, Andrews, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Donna Taylor, Elida; four grandchildren, Marcy (Terry) Butts, Terral (Haley) Wilson, Jayme (Randal) Craig, and Janice (Chad) Gustafson; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Josephine Freeman, Fairfax, Virgina.

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New Mexico is in mourning. Michael Quintana who gave his all to New Mexico and its people, died August 27, 2025 in Las Cruces. He died in his sleep of a heart attack - his dog, his horse and his cowboy hat nearby.

He was 75.

Michael adopted New Mexico in his teens.

He began a lifelong love affair with the state working cattle on a ranch outside Anthony, near his birth city of El Paso. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in rural economic development at New Mexico State University.

It opened the door to several careers, but in his heart-of-hearts Michael was always a New Mexico cowboy.

It was as a cowboy with a Master’s that he

helped the Navajo Nation with its Churro - Michael lived his cowboy life by helping Sheep Project and worked with the Indo-His- countless New Mexico ranchers run their pano community to reclaim the lands taken herds and move their cattle to market. from them by the U.S. government despite Over the decades of his adult life, Michael the promises of the Treaty of Guadalupe lived in Santa Fe, El Rito, Las Cruces and Hidalgo.

Deming. He took great pride that he roped He worked as a top staffer for the State in rodeos and rode bareback broncs in his Legislature and served for a time as district youth despite a leg permanently damaged in director for New Mexico’s Third Congres- a high school motorcycle accident. sional District. He went on to become the Born March 29, 1950 in El Paso, Michael state’s District Resource Manager for south- is survived by his twin sister JoAnne Quinern New Mexico. He retired from there in tana, Albuquerque; his brother Joe Quintana, 2020.

Whidbey Island, Washington; his mother, Throughout his careers – when not on an Beatriz Johnson in memory care El Paso; a annual trek to advise the Kurds of Kazakh- beloved niece, Rita Bentley, Durango, Colostan on improved farm and ranch practices rado, and her daughter Danielle; and nephews Marcus and Mario Quintana in Washington state. Plus thousands of New Mexicans who knew and loved him well.

May he rest in peace.

Clinton Dewey Harden Jr., 78, Clovis, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2025 at his residence. Clinton “Clint”, also known as Poppy, was born on April 12, 1947 to Clinton Dewey Harden Sr. and Doretha Ellen Miller Harden in Belen.

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He later went on to receive his Masters in Business Administration from Eastern New Mexico University.

Clint married Kathrine Hope Rexroat on August 5, 1968 in Pampa, Texas. They lived in Salt Lake City, Utah until 1978, moving to Clovis purchasing Twin Cronnie Drive In from his Aunt. Clint ran several businesses in Clovis and became involved in politics campaigning with Walter Bradley, New Mexico Lieutenant Governor. He then worked on Governor Gary Johnson’s campaign. Clint served in Governor Johnson’s Cabinet as Secretary of the Department of Labor until he was appointed as State Senator in 2002 for NM District 7. He served as State Senator for 10 years.

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party lines finding common ground and building from there. He worked on legislation to remove barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to return to work, successfully sponsored Senate Bill 39, requiring insurance companies to cover Autism treatment for children and teens. He continued to successfully ensure coverage and support for people with Autism through adulthood. Following his departure from the Senate in 2012, he entered the lobbying field to continue his public policy work.

Survivors include his wife, Kathrine Harden; daughters, Danielle Henderson (Jack), Dionne Fish (Michael); son, Dustin (Kelli); grandchildren, Lisa Sena (Issac), Matthew Oliveira, Madison Amaral (Devin), Brody Fish, Jaden Harden, Dustin Harden Jr.; great-grandchildren, Samantha Gallegos, Luke Sena, Emily Sena, and Jace Amaral; numerous cousins; and his loyal fur baby companion, Ace. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street.

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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by Barry Denton

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

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t was so funny to see the anti-American paid protestors they were showing on television this past Saturday October the 18th. As the news people tried hard to make the crowds bigger than they were, it just was not working.

Many protest sites were not well attended. Just think, most attendees are paid protestors. I cannot imagine getting up in the morning, getting on a bus, and riding somewhere to protest for a few bucks.

Then throw in the token Hollywood star with a big mouth and you get yourself a minor protest. The funny thing is that the Hollywood star that has probably made millions because of the freedom we have in this country is the one complaining.

While the television cameras are scouring the crowds, they never seem to pick up a group of cowboys or ranchers.

I also have never seen any hard-working American at a protest.

Normally they would not have time to protest nor the energy for such a pathetic cause. Stop and think about the paid protestors themselves. They certainly aren’t being escorted to a protest in limousines, they are riding a bus.

That’s pathetic in my book. If I were going to be hauled somewhere to professionally complain about some trivial issue, I would expect to go first class.

According to the television news they estimated 7 million protested. That is less than ten percent of the 72 million that voted for Trump. Not much of an impact

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by the folks that are mostly living off the goodwill of the taxpayer.

I will never forget what I saw happen in Mexico back in the late 70s. President Portillo wanted to celebrate the opening of the first nuclear plant in Mexico.

In order to show lots of support for the new plant, Portillo’s government paid thousands of Mexican peons to line the roads cheering as the presidential limousine drove to the nuclear plant.

If I remember correctly the cheering Mexicans got groceries and new blankets in the deal as well. Hey, it’s another way to exploit poor folks to get good television coverage.

Stop and think for a minute about the absurdity of a protest. Just imagine all the energy that gets put into a protest going into helping people in your own community. For instance, if those protestors went directly to their elected representatives in mass, and tried to offer constructive solutions to their problem, then a problem might be remedied.

Think of the impact a Hollywood star with a big mouth could have on wellness if they went to a hospital and tried to inspire healing patients instead of chaos.

Instead of riding a damn bus, spend that time and effort helping the elderly with a project they can no longer do.

What self-centered people do not grasp is that acts of kindness and charity always come back to you tenfold.

While I realize that Americans have a right to protest, I also realize that they have a right to be stupid as well. Besides, you will also get to see many of America’s laziest citizens and illegal aliens at a protest.

If they are protesting in your area, it might be good to go down there and take pictures just so you can see what a protestor actually looks like.

I can think of plenty of things to protest such as the communist Beef Checkoff, lack of country of origin labeling on beef, foreign cattle being brought in with fewer restrictions than domestic beef, and so on.

However, I just do not have the time because this ranch works me to death.

Believe me, I have plenty of “beefs”!

Besides, I hate riding on buses!

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Milky Ranch – Apache County, Arizona: 450 AU including 37,518 deeded acres with an additional 7,680 acres of Arizona State grazing lease located between Holbrook and Saint Johns, Arizona. The ranch is located directly off of US Highway 180 including seven miles of highway frontage. All access to the ranch is via private property and is contained behind locked gates and provides one-of-a-kind privacy with vast views of the National Park. Also included is an additional 7,270 deeded acres located outside the ranch fence. Price: $14,000,000 — Contact Traegen Knight.

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T. Lane Grau – 575.760.6336 – tlgrau@hotmail.com Colten Grau – 575.760.4510 – colten_g@hotmail.com 1680 CR 37 Grady, New Mexico 88120

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Buggy Wheel Ranch – Coconino County, Arizona: 446 deeded acres located between Flagstaff and Williams, north of I-40 in the Pittman Valley. Surrounded by tall ponderosa pine the property has access to electrical service and includes paved access along Buggy Wheel Ranch Road. Tremendous privacy being surround by National Forest land on three sides, yet only minutes to I-40 access. Price: $9,500,000 Contact Traegen Knight.

Hay Hollow Property – Navajo County, Arizona: 19,458 deeded acres located between Holbrook and Snowflake, Arizona along the Little Colorado River.

Stunning views of painted desert scenery accessible by County roads yet great privacy and the feeling of seclusion. This could be a great investment or development property for solar, wind or residential use. Price: $6,500,000 Contact Traegen Knight.

Burro Springs Ranch – Grant County, New Mexico: 423 AU with 1,073 deeded acres, state and blm leases located north of Lordsburg. Abundant old feed as ranch has been rested for two years. Livestock water supplied by four wells serving over twelve miles of pipeline. Nice set of shipping corrals located just off the improved county road with great access. Price $3,100,000 ESCSROW Contact Traegen Knight CONTACT: ST. JOHNS OFFICE: TRAEGEN KNIGHT www.headquarterswest.com email: info@headquarterswest.com NOVEMBER 2025

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TORRANCE COUNTY, ABOUT 8 MILES SE OF WILLARD. 4,680 Acres of Deeded Land plus a small Forest Allotment.

Mostly open grassland with some Cedar Trees. Two wells less than 150 feet deep with attached pipeline systems that include enclosed 12,000 gallon storage tanks and a total of 9 water troughs. Sandy-Clay Loam Soils support good turf and no erosion. A nice small operation suitable for a yearlong operation or a seasonal use for cows or yearlings or combination.

GUADALUPE COUNTY, JUST SOUTHWEST OF DILIA; which is between Las Vegas and Santa Rosa. 7,483 ALL Deeded Ranch, joins the Pecos River for over 2 Miles. Varied terrain with lots of “Scenic Views”! Both open grasslands and some pastures with scattered Juniper Trees. Six main Pastures and two smaller pastures-traps. Fences are good to new. Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath house with a huge living room. Older very large barn and a brand-new barn/airplane hanger with concrete floor. A nice Ranch for cows yearlong or yearlings.

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Vacant Land For Sale: APACHE MESA, HWY 84, LAS VEGAS, NM – 140 deeded acres has incredible rim rock views. Mesa top grassland parcel is partially fenced. Has its own private well, power, fiber optics and live in sheds onsite. Great private get away location & owner will finance. Price is $325,000 APACHE MESA, LAS MONTOYAS, NM – 227 acres has two stock dams, fiber optics, power available, partially fenced & has incredible rim rock views. Located close to Hwy 84, easy access! Price is $354,400 & Owner will finance.

TIERRA DE DIOS, ROWE, NM – We have 3 parcels for sale, Two 20 acre parcels and a 10 acre residential parcel. All have electric transformers on the property line, fiber optics & community water stub outs, all are ready to build. Priced from $124,900 to $154,900 COUNTY ROAD B29A, VILLANUEVA, NM – This 38 deeded acre parcel north of Villanueva is partially fenced and shares a 100 gpm and some nice views. No restrictions on a couple of great home sites and its ready for your mfg. home, horses, llamas, goats, cows or kids. County Road maintained access road year round! Asking $89,900

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MIAMI 80+/- ACRES, 3 BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax bedroom, 2 bathroom home County, Moreno Valley 594.38 with water shares, roping +/- deeded acres, accessed off arena, steel barn with shop. blacktop between Eagle Nest Other historic barns, Pipe cor- and Angel Fire. Historic headrals. Far enough off road to quarters. Currently used as be private. Includes 80 shares summer grazing, pond and of irrigation 2350 SHW 21, trees accessed off county road Miami NM 87729. $569,999 on rear of property as well.

MIAMI PRIVATE 80, Presented “ASIS” New Survey, Located ¼ mile off blacktop $3,800,000 $3,629,000 with dedicated easement, 80 +/- deeded acres, large barn, small sleep out, buried utili- MAXWELL FARM, 320 ties, domestic water meter, 80 +/- Deeded acres, 180.80 shares of irrigation and septic Irrigable acres, center pivot, able to handle a 3 bedroom mid 2000’s modular home, home. Some of the best views two water meters, two barns in Miami. 2050 HWY 21, and one large insulated shop Miami NM 87729.$559,000 on concrete slab. $848,000

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James Sammons III SIERRA MADRE RANCH PATAGONIA, AZ — Consisting of 50 deeded acres and 21,607 acres of Coronado Nat. Forest grazing acres. 350 head yearlong, beautiful owners home, and Improvements. High Rainfall area. Live water, Many improved springs.

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160 +/- Acre, San Simon Pistachio Orchard 50 Acres of third leaf Pistachio trees and 110 acres of second leaf trees. Planted and developed with best farming practices. USDA compliant. Irrigation well capable of producing 1,000+ gpm. Well currently equipped with an 8” submersible producing 625 gpm from 350’. $2,610,000. Call Harry Owens.

Prime 39.81+/- Acre Parcel In the rolling grasslands of Elgin, AZ, a celebrated wine-growing region. Mild year-round climate at an elevation of 4,800’ ideal for homesteading, winery, equestrian pursuits or the peace and quiet of country living. Just 30 minutes from major services. $378,195.00 8+/- Ac, Equestrian Estate, Sonoita, AZ 3,472+/- s.f. home, 5-BR, 3-BA, vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces, private office with custom cabinetry, 6-stall horse stable with tack and feed rooms, round pen, outdoor pens, turnout area, fully fenced, 2 pastures, arena panels ready to go, shop 36’ x 36’; totally solar powered, grid tied as backup. $1.25M. Owner/Broker.

RECENTLY SOLD Ranches/Farms Horse Properties/Land Hale Ranch, Patagonia, AZ 10± Acre Country Estate – Sonoita, AZ 218+/- Acres and 60 Head USFS Grazing Allotment. Sold prior to Hilltop home with mountain auction. views, stable, shop, orchard, water features. Sold at 472± Acre Organic Apple Orchard (5 auction.

Tracts) Includes processing facilities, retail Pearce, AZ – Four Offerings at center, two homes, wells, and the Foot of Dragoon Mountains apple trees. Sold at auction.

Lot 1: 3BR/2BA custom territorial-style home on 305± Acres – Ash Creek, Pearce, AZ 5.5± acres. Lots 3 & 4: Three Organic potential, cleared of vacant 1± acre land parcels. mesquites, FAA landing strip, two Sold prior to auction. wells, fenced/cross-fenced.

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■ REEVES CO., TX — Organic alfalfa farm, producing mineral, feedlot, rock quarry, 2,777 acres +/-.

■ UNION CO., NM— divided into three tracts for rotational grazing of 1,822 ac. +/- enrolled in the new Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program & 120 ac. +/- of the property in the standard CRP program. GCRP can be grazed year-round each year. Excellent fencing, one mile of hwy. frontage together with all-weather roads on the remainder, equipped with almost new set of steel working pens with scale, a second set of almost new working pens, watered by subs on electricity with pipelines furnishing water for drinkers in each pasture. Gramma & buffalo grasses. Broker owned.

■ UNION CO., NM— Just out of Clayton, a large feedyard w/four circles irrigated by ¼ mile sprinklers, five irr. wells, one domestic well for office & feedyard & just across the hwy. an 800 ac. grass lease.

■ GUADALUPE CO., NM— Escape to wide-open freedom on the Old Route 66 Ranch — 1,540 acres of rolling hills, native pastures, and rugged beauty nestled halfway between Santa Rosa and Tucumcari, New Mexico. Just minutes off I-40 near Newkirk, perfect for ranchers, hunters, and outdoor lovers alike, this Guadalupe County gem offers room to run cattle, space to roam, and unforgettable views in every direction. Sheltering terrain draws in wildlife, making this property the real deal for those who crave privacy, purpose and the outdoors.

Privacy, potential, and panoramic skies — give us a call to walk the land and make it yours.

■ QUAY COUNTY ALFALFA AND LIVESTOCK— 255.474 ± acres a few miles southeast of Tucumcari, NM in Quay County. A total of 112.3 ± acres irrigated, 107 ± acres of native grassland, and 40 ± acres of dry farmland is combined with a 20’ x 80’ shop with concrete flooring and electricity.

■ TELL, TX HALF SECTION — 320 ± acres just a few miles south of Tell, TX on the northern end of Cottle County. With the majority of the ranch being native pasture, it lends itself to grazing opportunities, hunting or recreational use.

Along with perimeter and interior fencing, a 60 ± acre portion of the property is tilled ground.

■ MULESHOE HOME AND FARM— Irrigated farm of 160 ± acres with a 2017 built home in Bailey County 4.5 miles west of Muleshoe on FM 1760.

The home has 3 br, 2 ba and an office. Other improvements on the property include a 4,032 sq.ft. pole barn with attached shed housing horse pens and cattle working pens. A 5 tower Zimmatic center pivot irrigates approximately 70 acres with three irrigation wells equipped with submersible pumps producing a total of approximately 150 GPM. ■ MCLEAN HWY. 273 RANCH — Gray Co., Tx. – Multi-purpose ranch, 595 +/- acres, good perimeter fencing, 1 mile hwy. frontage, located 1 ½ miles north of McLean.

■ PRICE REDUCED! CHOICE 320 ac.+/-, irrigated farm, w/pivot sprinklers, irrigation wells & an older home which would be liveable or could be moved. Located on pvmt. in prime farming area of Castro Co., TX. ■ PRICE REDUCED! DALLAM CO, TX— 1,216.63 ac. +/- of CRP/ranchland w/ irrigation, re-development potential, wells & pipelines already in place.

■ COCHRAN CO., TX.— 160 ac. +/- native grass, existing oil production. The tract is located roughly 21 miles north of Plains, Texas and 32 miles southwest of Whiteface, Texas. Mule deer in the area. Good small hunting, grazing ranch.

■ CLAYTON, NM.— 44 acres located approx. 2 miles south of Clayton, NM on Hwy 87 on the East side of the highway. This property has about ½ mile of highway frontage and would be great for residential housing, commercial development or addtl. RV development (adjoins the 16.75 ac. RV park).

■ CLAYTON, NM — 9 ac. +/- located on pvmt. behind a large convenience store on which has been partially begun infrastructure for an RV park. This property will also lend itself well as a large development such as new or existing businesses expanding their company.

■ DALLAM CO., TX— 480 acres in native grass in northeastern Dallam County.

Possible wind potential.

■ PALO DURO CREEK TREASURE— 941 acres +/- in Randall Co. NW of Canyon, Tx. STUNNING VIEWS OVER LOOKING PALO DURO CREEK. Turn key cow/ calf operation w development potential. Property includes: 3/3/3 ranch style home, 4 wells, large shop plus shed, enclosed livestock working facility w/hydraulic chute, livestock pens & shed, miles of 5 & 6 barbed wire fence & over 7000’ of pipe fence.

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ANTELOPE RUN RANCH, ROSWELL, NM Discover the perfect blend of ranch life, recreation, and investment opportunity with this 737 acre property nestled in the heart of New Mexico ranch country. With 2,800 feet of Hwy 70 road frontage, rolling terrain, and breathtaking views of Capitan Mountain, this property is an ideal candidate for your dream retreat and outdoor living.

Excellent new water well producing approximately 40 gallons per minute. New electric line ready for home build and development.

Antelope Creek runs through the property enhancing both wildlife habitat and scenic value. Rolling hills and native grasses, perfect for grazing and outdoor recreation. Prime wildlife area, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

1907 WHITE MILL ROAD, ROSWELL, NM Horse Facility located southeast of Roswell, NM. Could be used as horse hotel, stallion station, horse facility, or ideal for team ropings. 3 horse barns with almost 100 stalls and runs, hay barns, commodity barn, and small feedyard. Property also has a 3,166 square foot home, office and apartment.

EAST SECOND FARM #1, ROSWELL, NM 29 acres with 29 acres of Artesian Water Rights, early priority. Irrigation wells pumps at 600 gpm, well tests at 784 total dissolved solids. Land is irrigated by side roll sprinklers.

EAST SECOND FARM #2, ROSWELL, NM 91 acres with 96.6 acres of Artesian Water Rights.

There are two irrigation wells. Each well is pumping 400-500 gallons per minute to go through side roll sprinklers.

Priority date of 1894, 1903, and 1910. Well drilled in 1964. Water test at 645 TDS. Contact Cherri Michelet Snyder – 575-626-1913 or Jan “JJ’’ Graham – 806-782-1986

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Situated in southeastern Colorado, encompassing over 35,654± acres of productive native grass, a livestock production ground spanning deeded land, state lease, and U.S. Forest Service. Designed for serious livestock production, it supports an owner-rated capacity of 600 head, supported by a welldistributed water system with over 30 miles of buried pipeline and multiple wells feeding concrete tanks. $10,500,000

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■ MOUNTAIN TOP RANCH — located in Piñon, NM, between the Lincoln National Forest and the Guadalupe National Forest. This ranch has 5,366+/- acres of deeded land located in southwestern corner of Chaves County. The natural wildlife on this ranch boasts of Elk, Mule Deer & Barbary Sheep. The ranch is well improved complete with an excellent water system with 8 miles of pipeline 2” well pipe buried underground. The pipelines are supplied by two wells. The main well is 15 gpm powered by a 3 phase electricity 30,000 gallon storage tank and the south well is 12 gpm with a 4,000 gallon storage tank. The electric lines at the headquarters have been buried underground. With more than 60,000 gallons of water storage throughout the ranch. The pipelines supply 10 storage tanks and many stock tanks and there are a couple spotting blinds. The headquarters has three gorgeous homes with metal roofs, refrigerated air conditioning, fireplace or wood burning stoves. The main house has 2,800 +/- sq ft 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, custom wood cabinets and granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, new wood case windows, fireplace, the home was remodeled in 2005 and has two brand new refrigerated A/C units. The guest house was built by the owner, 800+/- sq ft w/ tile floors and beautiful wood cabinets in the kitchen having 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with washer/dryer. The cabin is a cozy 900+/- sq ft 2-bedroom 2 bath prefab home with complete kitchen and washer/dryer.

There are four barns at the headquarters; one of the barns has heated floors, insulated ceilings and walls 2,500 sq ft with a heated floor powered by a boiler. The two other barns are enclosed, the shed row barns are used for storing feed & equipment. The corrals at the headquarters are made out of pipe with a semi load ramp, livestock scale, cattle chute, calf table, alley & feeding pens. The second set of corrals located on the south part of the ranch is built out of pipe and has a calf table. Plus a metal hennery to raise your favorite hunting fowl. There is an airplane runway, six pastures, two traps, eleven water troughs with metal storage tanks & four dirt tanks. The native grasses include Black Grama, Side Oats Grama, Tobossa, Yucca, Pinon Pine Trees and Juniper Trees. The ranch can sustain 75 to 95 grown cattle year long. The highest elevation of the ranch is 6,388+/- feet above sea level and the lowest point is 5,500+/- feet. This ranch is 100% Deeded land, which allows for a sportsman’s hunting ranch with endless possibilities located in Chaves county of southeastern New Mexico. 95 miles from Roswell, 65 miles from Artesia, and 25 miles from Pinon, NM. The ranch is exclusively listed with Keith Brownfield. Priced at $5,600,000

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NEW LISTING! McKeen Ranch and Farm in Alma, NM OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 100 YEARS - Located on the banks of the San Francisco River, the ranch offers a rare opportunity to own one of the finest small cattle ranches in western New Mexico. Consisting of almost 500 acres of deeded land and the USFS Cedar Breaks grazing allotment, the McKeen Farm & Ranch is easily accessible The property has been operated as a cattle ranch and hay farm but offers multifaceted opportunities. With secured irrigation rights out of the San Francisco River, the fertile soil can support a multitude of crops or a preppers paradise. Its location is ideal for a corporate retreat, dude ranch, summer camp, wedding venue or a base for big game hunting in the Gila Wilderness. The 145 head USFS forest allotment is contiguous to the Ranch and the current owners supplement cattle income with the sale of hay. The ranch is enrolled in the E-Plus elk tag program providing additional recreational opportunity and potential income streams.

Offered at $8,300,000 Shelley Ranch in Queen Creek, AZ 8,000 acres of fully fenced Arizona State Lease Land which is crossed fenced and adequately watered using secured water rights from the CAP canal. This ranch is low cost to operate and provides enough winter feed to historically run between 1500-2000 steers most winters from January May. The comprehensive set of working corrals allows for large volumes of cattle to be handled and weighed and shipped in a smooth and timely manner. Offered at $1,650,000 NEW LISTING! Uncle Bill’s Bar in Reserve, NM Situated within the vast Gila National Forest, Uncle Bill’s is ideally located to serve a steady flow of hunters, hikers, campers, and travelers with seasonal income increases. With approximately 4,100 sq ft under roof, you will find two full bars, booths, pool tables, stage, karaoke machine, numerous storage areas, an upstairs and multiple coolers. The building itself sits on an .19+/- acre parcel that is tied to a commercial area conveniently located in Reserve and at the junction of NM State Roads 12 ND 435.

Offered at $1,700,000 NEW LISTING! Whitewater Mesa Ranch & Airfield in Glenwood, NM With easy access this multi-faceted property spans 764.9 deeded acres on top of Whitewater Mesa at the base of the Mogollon Mountains. The property features extensive improvements including a classic sitebuilt home with extensive 360 degree views of the majestic surrounding area, a two runway registered airfield with hangars, RV hookups, an apartment, and substantial cattle working facilities.This property has historically run up to 25 CYL Offered at $1,700,000

Woodruff Farm in Woodruff, AZ Turn-key farm located in the beautiful small town of Woodruff, Arizona.

The farm includes a newly constructed 4500 sq ft. masonry barn with electric and water, large enough to store yearly hay production. Attached is a newer two bedroom home which is well-constructed, insulated, quiet and comfortable with all the modern amenities. Above the home, two unfinished, rough framed 750 sq. ft studio apartments are located which can be finished with minimal expense. Seller has established 54 acres of alfalfa/grass watered by historic Woodruff Irrigation District. Tractors and attachments may be included with the right offer. Offered at $1,550,000 NEW LISTING! Stargazer Hideaway in Wikieup, AZ 161.59 acre off-grid property located within the Wagon Bow Ranch in northern Arizona’s high desert. It offers fertile soil and a mild fourseason climate suitable for vineyards, lavender, irrigated crops, livestock, or equestrian use. With a 3,600 sq ft home and fully insulated 40’ x 80’ steel workshop this property has too many unique features to mention.The gated property lies within a coveted Bortle Class 2 Dark Sky, a stargazer’s dream. Please see our website for details! Offered at $1,200,000 NEW LISTING! Bourdon Ranch Farm in Snowflake, AZ Amazing opportunity in a growing area of the White Mountains!

Approximately 180 acres including 45 acres planted in permanent pasture.

Bring your animals and create your own ranch or farm or invest in a great piece of property to subdivide. Fantastic water area, great soil and welcoming neighborhood. Parcel features amazing views, and is located above the Coconino Aquifer for abundant, clean water. Just off a paved road and close to Show Low. Offered at $1,800,000 NEW LISTING! River’s Edge Farm in Pleasanton, New Mexico The River’s Edge Farm offers everything today’s homesteader or retiree could want: privacy, self-sufficiency, and natural beauty. With approximately 36 acres and over 11 acres of irrigation rights dating back to the 1880s, this rare property combines historic water security with modern comfort. The custom passive solar adobe home (approx. 1,700 sq. ft.) built in 2013, blends rustic Southwest charm with thoughtful efficiency.

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Pat and Eva were married on New Year’s Eve, 1971.

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e plants a seed and prays that God will water it. He turns out cattle on the faith that the forage and grass will grow. His work isn’t measured by hours, but by accomplishments. He doesn’t quit until the job is done. As his ancestors did before him, he tills the land and tends the herd while also building connections with others, which will allow him to share the knowledge that agriculture is the backbone of New Mexico, and indeed, of the nation.

With his feet firmly planted in the fertile Broadview soil, which has been tended for the last century by the previous three generations of his family, Pat Woods is recognized as an outstanding farmer and rancher, a family man with deep convictions, and New Mexico government’s senior spokesperson for agriculture.

A lifetime of caring for cattle and raising crops is the background against which Pat brings the rural issues to the forefront of public discussion. Organizations across the state have paid homage to his skill and

knowledge. Pat was the recipient of the Beef before he filed a claim on it. It was February, Council’s New Mexico Beef Backer’s Award and snow covered the ground when James in 2021 for his outstanding efforts to advance Charles first set foot on the land between the beef industry through promotion, edu- present-day Grady and Broadview. He kicked cation and research. Pat and his wife, Eva, the snow off to reveal bare ground underand their children Loralee, Charlie and Toby neath, then filed a claim on a quarter section were honored as the New Mexico Farm & of land near Grady. In March James Charles Livestock Bureau’s Farm Family of the year and his three eldest sons loaded two wagons in 2013. More recently, the New Mexico with supplies and equipment and moved to Cattle Growers recognized and honored Pat New Mexico. He wrote, informing his wife as their 2025 Cattleman of the Year.

Almyra that they made it to New Mexico, and Pat humbly insists that he isn’t anything he would send for her and their two youngest special, but those with whom he has shaken sons once he got settled. hands to seal a deal trust him implicitly.

The four men worked hard, breaking out Those who have seen him negotiate opposing sod and learning to make a living on the beliefs as the Minority Whip in the New remote New Mexico prairie. Almyra, unwillMexico State Senate laud his diplomacy. Those who don’t hold the political convictions he upholds appreciate that he listens to them and moves to help. Those who have seen him work tirelessly for the betterment of all of New Mexico are motivated by his vision and compassion. Certainly not least, the men and women who make their living from the land appreciate that Pat Woods represents all of New Mexico agriculture, not just his constituents in northeastern New Mexico.

Roots and Boots The Woods family saga moved to the territory of New Mexico in 1908 when James Charles Woods, Pat’s great-grandfather, heard that the territorial government was giving away free land to homesteaders. One rule was that the prospective landowner had to see the land

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ing to wait to join her family, had bought century later. “Each child went to work as train tickets for herself and the two younger soon as they could walk, adding to the family boys. When they got off the train in Texico income.” she took in washing to pay the bills until her Pat’s grandfather Charlie was one of the husband happened to come to town. It was two younger sons of James Charles and three months before James Charles needed Almyra. Charlie married Lucy Moss and supplies and make the trek to Texico, the worked in Amarillo for the telephone nearest town. Upon arrival he was informed company before a falling pole broke his leg. that the rest of his family was in town, Charlie and Lucy returned to the Broadview waiting for him. area, partnering with one of his brothers.

The Woods family lived in a tent and a Grain prices were high in the 1940s because dugout for the three years it took to prove up of World War II. Their son James Charles on their claim. Two months of the year, the Woods II, known as JC, graduated from high family moved to Hereford, Texas, where Jim school in 1943 and bought a half section of and his sons used their horse teams to break land. JC married Margie Queener in 1944 out sod for local farmers. Almyra, still desir- and was drafted two months later. He served ing a wooden house, set up her tub and in the South Pacific as a machine gunner and washboard and took in laundry, making was on a troop ship headed for Japan when enough money that she could go to the hard- the war ended. ware store and buy enough lumber and nails JC didn’t get home until February of 1946. to build a house. They assembled the house His father had farmed JC’s land along with in the wagon yard where they were living, his own and used the profits to pay off the then, when it was time to go, the house was land, so JC and Margie started farming with disassembled and the nails straightened. The no debt. JC worked long hours and hired help lumber and hardware were packed into to drive the tractor during the day, with JC wagons and hauled back to the New Mexico plowing with their one tractor all night. prairie, where it was reassembled as a proper Mike and Pat were born in 1947 and 1949. house.

The day before Pat was born, a hailstorm “Two people’s income can make an agri- destroyed the couple’s dryland wheat crop. cultural deal prosper,” Pat reflected over a The family survived because they still had

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cows. Mike and Pat grew up working alongside their parents. JC drove the combine on their custom harvesting business while Margie and the boys drove the truck. JC worked day and night and bought more land as neighbors sold out. When the land that

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their great-grandfather originally homesteaded came up for sale, Mike and Pat purchased it with JC’s help while the boys were still in High School.

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The families who made up the rural communities, such as Grady, Wheatland, Holline and all the other small towns, sold their land to men like JC, who were still willing to bet on future rains. Schools emptied and closed as a mass exodus left the country deserted, with only a few trees a nd a ba ndone d houses as the only signs that a family had once lived there.

The Wo o d s family sank their roots deeper into the land and hoped and prayed for better times. Pat was 10 when he and Mike wou ld swap of f turns driv ing a

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Called the Caprock Riders, they got to leave chores behind for several hours in each of the seven summers the club performed at parades and rodeos.

FFA was also a big part of Pat’s high school years. He was the president of the greenhand Parliamentary Procedure Team and became the Star State Greenhand. Four years later, Pat was elected President of the Grady FFA chapter. He was also honored as Star State Farmer. The future state Senator was elected Student Council president as a sophomore and held that office for his remaining three years of High School. Pat applied for and received his American Farmer Degree, all while helping with the cattle and crops at the farm. By the time Pat left for college, his father had amassed 1,000 acres of farm and grazing land.

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Dryland Dreams Pat earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University. While in college, he also put considerable energy into courting Eva, a young beauty from Los Alamos who was getting her degree in Computer Science and Business. Pat and Eva tied the knot New Year’s Eve of 1971, then graduated from NMSU the following May. Pat’s brother had by this time obtained his teaching degree and did not wish to farm, so Pat and Eva rented Mike’s half of the land the brothers had purchased and farmed for JC, intending to spend a lifetime raising cattle, crops, and children. A daughter, Loralee, joined the family first, followed by Toby and Charlie, twin sons.

Pat, focused and hardworking, gave everything he had to his family, the cattle, and the farm. In the mid-70s the cattle market tanked, and another drought devastated the land. Eva’s father, Superintendent of Utilities in Los Alamos, offered Pat a job as a welder and pipefitter. Eva found employment as a Fortran Programmer in Los Alamos. They moved the remnant of their cow herd to Eva’s parents’ ranch on

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Pat and the massive family collection of spurs.

Glorieta Mesa and moved the family to Espanola. But their hearts were still in Curry County on a dryland farm, so when it started raining again in the 1980s, the family moved back to Broadview.

“Being involved in agriculture,” Pat said, “instills a great sense of responsibility and promotes the value of hard work and respect.” Once again, Pat gave one hundred percent of himself to the project at hand. He kept ex tensive record s wh ich informed his decisions on which crops to plant and the type of cattle to pasture. Management and theory were scrutinized against records and accounts.

Problems were just opportunities to apply his math or engineering skills. “He is the most practical man I have ever met,” claims Loralee’s husband, Mack Hunt. “If Pat could make a ball bearing instead of buying it, he would do it. He can make anything and figure out any problem.”

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Pat utilized cattle to harvest his cropland instead of harvesting it for grain. He raised hay to get his stock through the winter. Hay grazer and millet were also popular stock feeds.

Pat and Eva were very aware that agriculture was teaching a work ethic to their children. “You learn to respect your elders and each other. You learn from generations of the past, and also from the younger generation,” he noted. Loralee and the boys were included in the planning and management… and the work. “I’ve never seen a man work so hard at making his dream successful,” related Charlie. “Dad did it not just for himself, but for my grandparents, and for his children.

Charlie, now an Electrical Engineer employed by Lockheed-Martin, blames his father for making him a morning person.

Though Charlie left the farm in 2021, he still internalizes the morals and values inculcated by his parents and agricultural upbringing. “Dad is still my sounding board,” he related, “I talk through everything with him because of his wisdom and problem-solving abilities.”

“He molded my life,” agrees Charlie’s twin, Toby. “Dad steered me in the right direction, corrected me when he needed to, helped me

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with business ideas, and taught me to do my best and always be honest.”

For 20 years, Pat utilized his pastures and forage to grow out replacement dairy heifers, both buying and selling back to the dairyman on the strength of a handshake. “His integrity is without question,” noted Mack Hunt. “You know you can trust Pat Woods.

If he gives you his word, you know it will happen.”

While raising three children who excelled in academics, sports, and livestock and horse shows, Pat and Eva bought land and expanded their holdings. They now steward 7,000 acres of farmland and 15,000 acres of grassland and can pasture up to 5,000 head of yearlings in a good year.

“Pat is a true cattleman. He knows the business,” stated Jack Chatfield, state representative from Harding County. “Pat and his Dad put together the place a little bit at a time, the old-fashioned way, with hard work and knowledge.”

“The only way you can stay in agriculture is to embrace technology and change,” Pat mused. “The quality of cattle is improving.

Two years ago, we bought two loads of Mexican steers and grew them until we took them to the feedlot. Our home-raised steers gained four pounds a day, while the Mexican steers could only gain 2.5 to 3 pounds a day.

That difference is huge when you are trying to turn a profit.”

True trails Eva worked for the Eastern Plains Council of the Government, an economic development group with headquarters in Clovis.

This provided the insurance and paycheck so important to those families who depend on agriculture for a living.

The family was also deeply involved in the workings of their local community. Pat was a member of the volunteer fire department and served on the Church Council Board of the Grady Methodist church. They were fixtures at school events, and Pat was able to award Loralee her high school diploma because, at the time of her graduation, he was president of the Grady School Board.

Throughout his lifetime, Pat has been involved in New Mexico agriculture organizations in many capacities. He served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Curry County Farm and Livestock Board for over a decade and was recognized by the NM Farm and Livestock Bureau with the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. He was given the Outstanding Alumni Award by the New Mexico State University Agricul-

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tural Economics and Business Department and is an active member of both the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and the Wheat Growers’ Association.

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture appointed Pat to two three-year terms on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and he served on the New Mexico Beef Council and the Farmers Electric Cooperative Board.

Dina Reitzel, Beef Council executive director at the time, remembers that “Pat took his responsibility to producers seriously. He made it a mission to educate producers about

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the Beef Checkoff, its structure, funding needs some help, he will usually end the process, as well as what was being done with conversation with ‘I am going to go see them.’ those important dollars to benefit the beef And then he does. He is an amazing friend.” industry and beef producers. He truly lives “Dad told me not to get distracted about by his philosophy ‘to be involved in whatever things in life,” Loralee mused, “He stresses it takes to promote agriculture.’” that my family and my kids are the most “Dad’s life is one of service and work,” important parts of life and reminds me not noted Loralee. “He does anything he can to to miss that.” help in any way he can.”

Another thing that distinguishes Pat is his Pat’s mantra, “you can’t get anything genuine love of work. “He has no hobbies,” done sitting at home and being a ‘non-joiner. noted Mack. “He gives himself 100 percent You must be involved,” has taken him away to what he is doing, whether it is talking to from the cattle and crops more than he may his grandsons or preparing for a Senate like, but he gratefully acknowledges family meeting, he is all there.” support. JC and Margie lived and worked on “He passes that love of work to the next the farm for many years with Pat and Eva. generation,” Loralee affirmed. “He doesn’t Son Toby and his daughter, Madisyn Rose, guilt anyone into working, and it is not a managed the farm before Toby returned to competition; he just inspires others to work Las Cruces to teach high school math. as hard as he does. He motivates those Loralee and Mack Hunt now take care of the around him to give all they have to a job or day-to-day operations of the farm and raised a task.” their three children, Monet, Remington, and Grandchildren are recipients of Pat’s Rigby, in the house next to Pat and Eva. wisdom when he drives them to school in the “When someone volunteers a lot of their morning. “We call it Life Lessons at 6:00 time, they need to have family backing them a.m.,” jokes Mack. up,” Pat noted. “Agriculture is a joint effort, Rigby, Pat’s youngest grandson, agrees. and I’m grateful for a strong family that helps “He will say, ‘Come help me with this project keep the farm together.” for a minute,’ and six hours later, we will both still be focused on the project.”

Work and service “Hard work comes with rewards,” noted The family ties extend through the gen- Charlie. “You have to take the good years and erations. “There is the bad. One bad year doesn’t define your not hing I ca n’t efforts. Dad taught us there must be a sense discuss with Pat,” of longevity when you make your living from noted Mack Hunt. the land.”

Loralee agreed. “He Charlie continued, “Growing up on a takes care of his farm and ranch taught me that I’ve never parents. He takes experienced a hard day at work as an Eleccare of his kids. He trical Engineer. As long as I don’t have a set takes care of the of posthole diggers in my hands, every day people in his com- is an easy day.” munity. He really practices what he A call to service preaches.

The well-liked cattleman/feeder took a “Pat makes it a giant step into public life fourteen years ago point to go see his when he decided to run for the state Senate mother every chance to represent Curry and Union Counties and he gets,” related a portion of Harding County. “I realized that neighbor and friend there was no one in the Senate who knew Judy Rush, “he will agriculture like I did,” he remembers. “I sometimes get up thought agriculture should be represented.” extra early in the Pat’s opponent in the primary had name morning and drive recognition and was backed by the governor. to Farwell to visit Eva Wood’s advice to her husband was with her, then drive candid: “If you are going to run for this office, back to Grady in you must quit doing anything on the farm time for Sunday for the next three months. You’d better walk School.” the streets of Clovis and talk to everyone who Judy continued, lives there.” Pat knew that wisdom was on “If Pat tel ls us Eva’s side, so he took her advice. someone is sick or “I probably walked every street and

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knocked on every door in Clovis,” he reminisced. “When I knocked and the door was opened by someone I didn’t know, they would say, ‘Hi, Pat. I wondered when you would make it to our street.’ And then we would visit.”

Pat had always kept himself informed on the issues facing agriculture and could speak to those issues, but he found himself conversing with people with whom he had nothing in common. As a gentleman, Pat is simply extended the courtesy he’d always extended to friends and took the time to really listen to their issues. “One of the fellows I visited

with remembered my Grandfather walking interaction that has been established is what all over Clovis after he retired from makes everything work.” farming,” Pat noted. “My grandfather Pat’s son, Toby, expanded on this thought. would pick up medicine for a man who was “Dad makes it a point to ensure that everyone sick or help people who needed help, and he is comfortable. If he walks into a room where genuinely cared for others. This man told even one person doesn’t know everyone else, me, ‘I’ll vote for you. If you are half the man he introduces himself and the rest of the that Charlie Woods was, you are a hell of a room and makes everyone feel like he is glad man.’” they are there.”

Political pundits didn’t think Pat had a Ted Rush, Pat’s neighbor, noted that “Pat chance to win the election. His opponent doesn’t just represent eastern New Mexico. lived in Clovis, but the populace voted for He is the voice of agriculture for the whole the man who had come to town and taken state.” the time to get to know them. The next “Everyone knows that Pat will take care of election cycle, Pat ran unopposed, a testa- agriculture,” agreed Mack. “But beyond that, ment to his popularity among his he doesn’t have an agenda. He just believes constituents. that everyone should have the opportunity Pat has spent the last 14 years serving to do an honest day’s work and be productive the people of the state of New Mexico as and feel good about themselves. He fundatheir Senator. He is now the Minority Whip mentally wants to improve the state and the and the second highest-ranking elected opportunity that exists, and he is open Republican in the state. He is also become a minded to all ideas on how to make things highly venerated statesman, loved and better.” respected by people of both political parties.

“He is our go-to man in the Senate,” noted His secret? He really cares about people.

“Everyone has stuff that they want to talk about,” he noted. “If you will just talk with them about what is important to them, even if it is something about their culture or home or family that has nothing to do with legislation, you get to the point where you can get along, and that is so important. That human

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As Grady School Board Chairman, Pat was proud to award his daughter Loralee her high school diploma.

Stan Fury, another neighbor. “When I was on the Board of Farm Credit and we had an issue, we would always turn to Pat.” Pat has also earned respect in Santa Fe because he acts on issues instead of just listening to someone talk about them. “He wants everyone to have the opportunity to identify problems, overcome problems, and fix problems,” noted Loralee. “That is really inspirational.”

“Every bill that touches or references agriculture has been sponsored or co-sponsored

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way. But there are a lot of people who aren’t As Senator Woods stands for agriculture involved in agriculture issues who seek time and what is right for New Mexico, Eva stands with Pat just because he is a good resource by his side, encouraging and assisting him. or they want to pick his brain and seek his “She is a big force in his life,” noted Senator counsel.”

Boone. “She really is the wind beneath his One bill of extreme importance to agri- wings. She watches all those committees and culture that Senator Woods sponsored was posts stuff on Facebook and helps keep him the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment informed. They are a good pair, and great for Program, which created a program to the state of New Mexico and the people of address the shortage of veterinarians in rural his District.” and underserved areas by offering loan A fellow cattleman and friend, Wesley repayment assistance. “We got the bill Grau has served in the New Mexico legislapushed through, the governor signed it and ture and knows what it costs, both in time there are already vet students taking advan- away from his business and dollars spent out tage of this bill,” reports Senator Boone. of pocket. “I appreciate that Pat takes the Perhaps as important as the bills that were passed were the bills that were blocked by Senator Wo o d s a nd h i s cohorts. These bills concern a variety of subjects that either intentionally or unintentiona lly could cause harm to the people who produce food and fiber. One example was a bill that mandated astronomical and i l l-adv ised ta x increases affecting Feeding dairy heifers back when Pat was growing them out. agriculture.

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time and energy to represent the East side of County was elected as representative. “Pat the state without regard to his time away helped set the pace for me,” Jack remembers. from the farm and the cattle. He listens to “He is as honest and true as they come. It is everyone, whether he agrees with them or good to be able to have so much respect for not,” Wesley noted. “And sometimes in pol- someone who knows how to get so much itics you have to give a little to get a little. Pat done.” knows how to do that. He talks with others, Jack stopped by the Woods farm recently sees what they need, and can work out a and found Pat stacking hay and moving it compromise that leaves everyone happy. And out of the field. “There he was, working hard, he is really polite and humble about it.” and he still makes the time to attend every Pat had been in the Senate six or seven meeting,” Jack marveled. “If you go to a years when Jack Chatfield from Harding meeting and Pat isn’t in attendance, you start

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i s o f m a j o r they will take the cows off the land and just concern t o sit on it as investment property,” he warns.

Senator Woods. “This is why it is so important to keep rural In his lifetime, he communities thriving. We may not be able has s e e n to justify small schools on cost per student, onc e -t h r i v i n g but we can sure justify them on the graduaschools shuttered tion rate and the performance of their and homes aban- students.” doned as rural “I represent the people from Clovis to jobs are lost. “We Clayton and one third of Harding County,” have to keep the he noted. “It is a big area, but they only get hu sba nd a nd one senator. That senator could easily come wife b o t h from downtown Clovis. If that happens, who engaged to make is there left who wants to keep their feet on things work,” he the ground and represent agriculture? There noted. “Her job just aren’t that many of us left.”

Pat playing basketball with his three children while his dad, Jim Woods, looks on. off the ranch or To that end, he wants to get back to nuts farm is just as and bolts and common-sense legislation. For wondering what has happened. He has a real important as the farm and ranch work instance, he argues that instead of the strong work ethic.” because rural families that extra income and current law which requires agricultural users Behind that simple truth are countless the health insurance to raise a family. They to file paperwork to get their gross receipts early mornings, late nights, and sacrifices just can’t afford to be without it.” tax refunded on dyed diesel, the law should that most people will never see.

Senator Woods is a leader in the fight to be changed so that agricultural users are keep the jobs which anchor families in rural never charged the tax.

Say what you mean…mean what you communities. “If the families leave, the land say will be bought up by .com corporations, and Asking the hard questions The gradual and alarming exodus of rural When the lawmakers debate issues, people from the state’s least populated areas Senator Woods is the one asking the hard questions. When a doctor from out of state who would like to work out of the Union County Hospital one day a week chooses not

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to do so because of the high cost of malpractice insurance, Pat asks, “What is wrong with this picture. How can we fix it?”

When roads that were just repaired are reported as needing more fixes and more money, Pat asks “Why are the roads in worse shape than they were before they were fixed?

What are we doing wrong?” When the state department of education claims they need more money to get reading scores up, Pat asks, “Why can’t our universities crack that nut and help the schools do a better job of

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teaching reading? Why aren’t we demanding accountability? Why can’t our colleges give guidance to Albuquerque Public Schools, which is where the reading scores are lowest?”

“It won’t help to just pour money on our problems,” he related. “I am on the Senate Finance Committee, and numbers are pushed at us like water from a firehose. The finance committee tries to justify spending, but money is not the cure for anything. If we do spend money, we need to ensure that the money is spent wisely with accountability.

The expectation of leadership is what turns things around, so we have to ask the hard questions and expect to make a change.”

Pat knows before he starts that he will lose some battles. He forges on, trying to find common ground with people who believe differently. He encourages other fiscal and political conservatives to join the discussions and be involved in politics. He tirelessly represents agricultural interests on the floor of the Senate. He does it for today, and because he wants to leave a world in which his grand-

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR COMMITMENT CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

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... for the many things you do for the industry and New Mexico.

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children, as the sixth generation of Woods family, can choose to farm and ranch and in so doing can make a good living for themselves and be a part of strong and viable rural communities.

The heart of the harvest “Sometimes people come into your life and your whole life changes because of their influence,” noted Senator Boone. “Pat is one of those people.”

The heart of a good harvest comes from planting good seed, well chosen for the

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ground and growing conditions, and watering and fertilizing judiciously. The seeds Pat has planted through his life are seeds of faith in almighty God, a love of the land and cattle, a devotion to family, a sense of duty and responsibility to community, a sacrificial giving of oneself in service to others, and a responsibility to help govern and use his intellect to make life better for all New Mexicans. Pat has watered these seeds generously, and the heart of the harvest is rich in results, gratitude, and thanks from his peers and fellow agriculturalists.

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by Julie Carter

Under the New ‘Big Top’

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he end of September saw the NMHSRA and NMJHRA at their second fall season rodeo in Grants enjoying the use of the new covered arena put in place over the last year by the Grants Rodeo Association. The “cover” was most welcome by everyone as the weather moved in with rain and cooler temperatures.

This year marks the significant 99th anniversary for the Grants Rodeo Association, which was founded with the intention of uniting the community through the excitement of rodeo events. Originally located where Grants High School now stands, the rodeo grounds moved in the 1970s to its current location.

The association is run solely by volunteers, underlining its non-profit nature and exemplifying the community spirit of Grants.

There are still many plans in play for continued improvement to the arena facility including improved parking and additional buildings for other uses.

As far as the HS/JH competitors were concerned, this fall “half time” rodeo was in a great place to bring their rodeo game to a higher level. They had, for the most part, knocked off the rust and jitters in Socorro at the first one of the season and settled in for some serious point taking.

They know every single point counts for the year end and the coveted top four placings in each event to qualify for Nationals.

The High School Rodeo Nationals this year will be July 19 through 25, 2026 at the Sand-

hills Global Event Center Lincoln, Nebraska and Junior High Nationals will be June 21 through 27, 2026 at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Another two rounds of Boys and Girls Cutting (competing for Grants and Fort Sumner rodeo points) and one round of Reined Cow Horse competition kicked off the weekend. A huge thanks goes out to all those that help make these events possible (panels, cattle, and hands on deck during the competitions. They are both classic horsemanship events for the Western world and it’s wonderful to see the high school riders plying their skills to something completely different than the traditional rodeo events.

Stay tuned for Fort Sumner results in the next issue of the NM Stockman.

GRANTS HS/JH RODEO AVERAGE RESULTS

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HS Girls All Around: Caydence Roberts

HS Team Roping: Kyon Hatley & Joe Cortese

HS Boys All Around: Kyon Hatley

JH Team Roping: Taylor McCutcheon & Bryce McCutcheon

JH Girls All Around: Payzlee Ware

HS Barrels: Mesa Bruton

JH Boys All Around: Jace Wild Green Light Rifle: HS: Zoey Cline JH: Waylon Valdez Trap: Lane Helmer HS Boys Cutting: Bray Bennett HS Girls Cutting: Cylee Jo Roberts HS Reined Cow Horse: Kyon Hatley HS Steer Wrestling:

JH Chute Dogging: Oliver Chadwick

HS Pole Bending: Channing Robinson

Catch Roberts

JH Pole Bending: Bristol Shiver

JH Bull Riding: Jace Wild Green

HS Saddle Bronc: Slade Thompson JH Steer Saddle Bronc:

HS Bull Riding: Cutter Thompson

JH Steer Bareback Riding: Jace Wild Green

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Cylee Roberts

JH Boys Breakaway: Jase Burris JH Ribbon Roping: Jax Jameson & Kollins Griggs HS Tie Down: Kayden Sherburne JH Tie Down: Bryce McCutcheon HS Goat Tying: Wacey Trujillo

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JH Goat Tying: Paige Trujillo JH Boys Goat Tying: Reiner McConnel

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Baker Ranches, Inc. v. Haaland

Will The Government Get Away with Stealing Water Rights?

Source: Mountain States Legal Foundation

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or over a century, the waters of Baker and Lehman Creeks have sustained ranching operations in Nevada’s Snake Valley, supporting generations of families who have worked the land. These ranchers hold senior water rights, protected under Nevada law and upheld by decades of legal precedent. Yet today, those rights are under siege by the federal government.

In Baker Ranches, Inc. v. Haaland, the National Park Service (NPS) is diverting critical water resources away from senior rights owners like our client Baker Ranches, obstructing the flow of water, and threatening ranchers with legal action for maintaining their own water infrastructure—a practice explicitly authorized by state law. It isn’t supposed to be this way; Congress decades ago clarified in the law that the federal government must be on a level playing field with other property owners on issues involving Western water rights.

But increasingly, the regulators at the federal government have tried to “opt out” of this directive from Congress. And that is what is happening in the Snake Valley. This case is a high stakes battle against federal overreach that threatens to erode the bedrock of property rights in the American West.

Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) has stepped in to defend these ranchers, challenging the government’s actions and holding them accountable to the law to ensure that no government agency can trample on the rights of American citizens.

Case Summary For generations, the waters of Baker and Lehman Creeks have flowed through Nevada’s Snake Valley, sustaining the land and the ranching families who call it home. Long before the federal government entered the picture, Baker Ranches, Inc., and its neighbors secured their water rights under Nevada law—rights cemented by state decrees as far back as 1934. These decrees established the ranchers’ seniority in accessing water, a vital resource in the arid American West.

The trouble began in the 1920s when Nevada’s State Engineer conducted an adju-

dication of water rights for Baker and Lehman Creeks under state law. During this process, the Forest Service—then a potential federal stakeholder — was properly notified of the proceedings but chose not to participate. As required by law, the State Engineer proceeded without the federal government as a party, resulting in a court-issued decree that formalized water rights for the ranchers.

Everything changed in 1986, when the federal government created Great Basin National Park. Armed only with junior water rights, the National Park Service (NPS) nevertheless began diverting water for its own use, disrupting the natural flow of Baker and Lehman Creeks, and allowing practices that harmed downstream users. Ranchers, simply trying to maintain their water infrastructure as Nevada law allows, were met with threats of law enforcement action—an affront to their legal rights and livelihoods.

But the injustice didn’t stop there. When the ranchers sought to enforce their rights in Nevada state court, the federal government pulled a classic bait-and-switch. They moved the case to federal court, claiming immunity from state enforcement because they hadn’t participated in the original adjudication — a process they were notified about and chose to ignore.

This blatant maneuver flies in the face of the McCarran Amendment, a 1952 federal law that explicitly subjects federal agencies to state water law. Yet the Department of the Interior and the NPS act as though this law doesn’t apply to them, trampling the rights of ordinary Americans and undermining decades of legal precedent.

This is about power. The federal government is gaming the system, inventing and then trying to jump through loopholes and using legal gymnastics to shield itself from accountability. If the Ninth Circuit allows them to get away with this, it won’t just harm Baker Ranches—it will jeopardize water rights across the West and effectively write the McCarran Amendment out of U.S. law.

What’s at Stake?

The McCarran Amendment was designed to create a level playing field, treating federal agencies just like any private citizen. If regulators can “opt out” of their obligations, what’s to stop them from going after your water rights—or your land, your home, or your business?

This case isn’t just about ranchers in Nevada; it’s about the rule of law. It’s about ensuring that no government agency can place itself above the very laws that bind us all.

If Baker Ranches loses this fight, the implications are chilling. Senior water rights, many of which were established and recognized by courts more than a century ago, could be swept aside. Decades of legal certainty could evaporate, leaving ranchers, farmers, and communities across the West

vulnerable to bureaucratic overreach.

This is a wake-up call for every American who values justice, accountability, and property rights. Water isn’t just a resource—it’s life. And if the government can steal water tod ay, what w i l l t hey come for tomorrow?

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ach year, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors the nation’s most exceptional high school seniors for their achievements in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Out of nearly 3.9 million graduates in 2025, only 161 students across the country received this prestigious distinction and one of them is Ayden Clavel from Roy High School, Class of 2025!

Currently, Ayden is pursuing Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business and Economics at West Texas A&M University.

Reflecting on his journey, Ayden shares this advice with fellow New Mexico students: “I would just like to encourage students to put in the work and effort to be successful in not just school, but in life as well. There is a decline in the younger generation’s willingness to go through trials to achieve what they really want for themselves. Instead, they lower their goals and expectations.

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Ayden is the son of Blair and Darcie Clavel and grandson of Joe and Tootie Clavel.

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“My fondest memories and most valuable experiences came from following my passions and interests. Never do something just for the résumé — instead, follow what sparks your curiosity and motivates you. I hope all

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Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and New Mexico State University’s College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), the event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pan American Center south parking lot, just before the 2 p.m. kickoff inside Aggie Memorial Stadium.

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“AG Day celebrates what’s behind New Mexico agriculture, especially the educational aspect. It’s a chance for families and students to learn, connect and enjoy our state’s traditions,” said New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte.

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Joint Stockmen's Convention Tentative Schedule WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 6:00a - 8:00a

Executive Committee Breakfast

8:00a – 5:00p

Registration

8:00a - 4:00p

Range Improvement Task Force

8:00a - 4:45p

Cattlemen’s College

1:00p – 4:00p

New Mexico Beef Council

4:00p – 6:00p

Coalition of Counties Meet ing

5:00p - 5:30p

NMCGA Past President's Meeting

5:30p - 7:00p

Trade Show Reception

7:00p - 9:00p

Attitude Adjustment

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 6:30a - 7:45a

NMCGA Board Breakfast

7:30a - 8:45a

Linda Davis YCLA Orientation

7:45a - 8:15a

NMCGA Finance Committee

8:15a- 5:00p

Children’s Lounge

8:00a - 5:00p

Registration

8:00a - 5:00p

Trade Show

8:00a - 10:00a

AG PROMOTION AND POLICY

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GENERAL SESSION

9:00a – 5:00p

Silent Auction

10:00a - 11:00a

Litigation Committee

10:10a - 11:40a

POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION

Promotion & Marketing Committee, Theft & Health Committee, Research & Improvement Committee

11:00a - 12:00p Youth Beef Feeder Contest Awards 11:45a- 1:15p

Family Luncheon

1:00p – 5:00p

Tucumcari Bull Test Meeting

1:30p - 3:30p

PROPERTY RIGHTS GENERAL

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POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION

Private Property Committee, Joint Federal & Trust Lands, Tax & Special Issues Committee

3:45p - 4:40p

Allied Industries Committee

4:00p – 5:00p

Cross Cultural Committee

4:00p – 5:30p

NM CowBelles Past President's

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NM Hereford Assn Meeting

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Ag Leadership Alumni Reception

6:30p – 10:00p NFR Watch Party

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 6:30a - 8:00a

NMCGA Nominating Committee

7:00a - 5:00p

Children’s Lounge

7:00a - 11:30a

NM CowBelles General

....................... Membership Meeting, Awards ....................... & Officer Installation 8:00a - 5:00p

Registration

8:00a- 12:00p

Trade Show

8:00a - 10:00a NATURAL RESOURCES GENERAL .....................

SESSION

9:00a – 11:00a

Silent Auction

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Cattlegrowers’ Foundation

....................... Meeting 9:45a – 11:00a

NMCGA Young Cattlemen’s

....................... Leadership Committee 10:10a - 11:40a POLICY & RESOLUTION ....................... SESSION Wildlife Committee, Oil & Gas Committee, Water Committee

10:30a – 11:15a

Feeder Committee

11:00a – 11:45a

Legislative Committee

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Resolutions Committee

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Stockmen’s Award Luncheon

2:15p - 3:00p

NMCGA Board Meeting

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General Membership Meeting

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NMCGA 2025 Board Meeting

6:00p - 7:00p

Attitude Adjustment

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Legacy Awards Dinner & Dance

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 7:30a - 9:00a

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Who’s Who

New Mexico Cattlegrowers’ Association

Executive Committee

Bronson Corn – Roswell President Tom Paterson – Luna President-Elect Becky Spindle – Moriarty Vice President at Large Jeff Decker – Lovington Southeast Vice President Cliff Copeland – Nara Visa Northeast Vice President Roy Farr – Datil Southwest Vice President Dave Kenneke – Cimarron Northwest Vice President Shacey Sullivan – Albuquerque Secretary/Treasurer Randell Major – Magdalena Past President Loren Patterson – Corona Past President

Staff

Michelle Frost–- Deputy Director Abby O’Connor – Marketing Director Jeanette Rowland – Membership Director

Board of Directors

Jeff Bilberry – Roswell Trent Bilberry – Roswell Irvin Boyd – Eunice Darrell Brown – Artesia Jim Bob Burnett – Lake Arthur Mike Casabonne – Hope Gerald Chacon – Espanola Jack Chatfield – Mosquero Jim Ross Caviness – Maljamar Brad Christmas – Wagon Mound John Conniff – Las Cruces Mike Corn – Roswell Caren Cowan – Albuquerque Amanda Culbertson – Amistad Troy Daniels – Wagon Mound Bruce Davis – Springer Joe Delk – Las Cruces Matthew Denetclaw – Shiprock Denton Dowell – Clovis Tracy Drummond – Reserve Dan Estrada – Trementina Sage Faulkner – Los Ojos Kevin Floyd – Roswell Cole Gardner – Yeso Sid Gordon – High Rolls Colten Grau – Grady Mason Grau – Grady Michelle Greeman – Silver City Anita Hand – Datil Loralee Hunt – Broadview Trenton Jones – Broadview Garland King – Capulin Justin Knight – Tucumcari Marjorie Lantana – Crownpoint Boe Lopez – Springer Marty Mathis – Amistad Kenneth McKenzie – Encino Jeff Menges – Safford, AZ Joe Bill Nunn – Deming Justin Nunn – Deming Kyle Perez – Nara Visa Nancy Phelps – Winston Tate Pruett – Capitan

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Megan Richardson – Winston Charlie Rogers – Clovis John Romero – Laguna Carlos Salazar – Medanales Troy Sauble – Maxwell George Sims – Roswell Tom Spindle – Moriarty Casey Spradley – Cuba Gary Stone – Weed Kimberly Stone – Capitan Jim Thorpe – Newkirk Ernie Torrez – La Jara Lance Vicente – Vaughn Phil Wallin – T or C Dee Wear – Hillsboro Gene Whetten – Winston Jimbo Williams – Quemado Kendal Wilson – Carrizozo Marshal Wilson – Mesilla Park

Past Presidents

T.E. Mitchell – Albert *1921-1923 Hugh L. Hodge – Silver City *1923-1925 C.M. McDonel – Bell Ranch *1925-1927 Tom P. Tallé – Las Vegas *1927-1929 T.A. Spencer – Carrizozo *1929-1931 Robert H. Royall – Tyrone *1931-1933 Albert K. Mitchell – Albert *1933-1935 Lee S. Evans – Marquez *1935-1937 A.D. Brownfield – Deming *1937-1939 Oliver M. Lee – Alamogordo *1939-1941 Con W. Jackson – Las Vegas *1941-1943 Tom Clayton – Spear *1943-1945 E.G. Hayward – Cimarron *1945-1947 George A. Godfrey – Animas *1947-1949 G.W. Evans – Magdalena *1949-1951 Roy Forehand – Carlsbad *1951-1953 Ed Heringa – Clayton *1953-1955 S. Culberson – Lordsburg *1955-1957 Dick Snyder – Clayton *1957-1959 W.I. Driggers – Santa Rosa *1959-1961 John Stark – Deming *1961-1963 Will Orndorff – Roswell *1963-1965 J.L. (Les) Davis – Cimarron *1965-1967 Noel Rankin – Silver City *1967-1969 W.O. Culbertson, Jr. – Las Vegas *1969-1971 Reuben E. Pankey – Santa Fe *1971-1973 Charlie T. Lee – Alamogordo *1973-1975 Albert J. Mitchell – Albert *1975-1977 Phil Harvey Sr. – Cave Creek, AZ *1977-1979 Phillip Bidegain – Tucumcari *1979-1981 Bob Jones – Crow Flat *1981-1983 Don Hofman – Tucumcari *1983-1985 Peter T. Mocho – Belen *1985-1987 W.F. (Dub) Martin – Santa Fe *1987-1989 H.W. (Bud) Eppers – Roswell *1989-1991 Bill King – Stanley 1991-1993 Wesley Grau – Grady 1993-1995 William Humphries – Tucumcari 1995-1997 Bob Frost – San Jon 1997-1999 Jimmy R. Bason – Hillsboro *1999-2001 Phil H. Bidegain – Tucumcari 2001-2003 Don L. Bebo Lee – Alamogordo 2003-2005 Bill Sauble – Maxwell *2005-2007 Alisa Ogden – Loving 2007-2009 Bert Ancell – Wagon Mound 2009-2011 Rex Wilson – Carrizozo 2011-2013 Jose Varela Lopez – La Cieneguilla 2013-2015 Pat Boone – Elida 2015-2017 Tom Sidwell – Tucumcari 2017-2019 Randell Major – Magdalena 2019-2021 Loren Patterson – 2021-2023 * Deceased

COMMITTEES ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Finance Committee

Chairman – Loren Patterson All past presidents and NMCGA executive committee

Litigation Committee

Chairman – Alisa Ogden Vice Chairman – Loren Patterson

Nominating Committee Chairman – Randall Major All past presidents

Bylaws Committee

Chairman – Alisa Ogden Vice Chairman – Pat Boone Vice Chairman – Kimberly Stone

Cross Cultural Subcommittee Chairman – Dustin Johnson Vice Chairman – Boe Lopez

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Subcommittee Chairman – Dusti Caviness Vice Chairman – Trent Bilberry Vice Chairman – Ashley Thompson

JR Subcommittee

Chairman – Dusti Caviness Vice Chairman –Trent Bilberry Vice Chairman – Ashley Thompson

AG POLICY Legislative Subcommittee Chairman – Tom Paterson Vice Chairman – Travis McKenzie

Allied industries Committee

Water Subcommittee

Resolutions Committee

Wildlife Subcommittee

Co-Chairman – Kristen Drake and Macey McDonald Secretary – Marissa Diles

Chairman – Casey Spradley Vice Chairman – Judy Wallin

Feeder Committee

Chairman – Lance Vicente

MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS Membership Recruitment Subcommittee Regional Vice Presidents Committee

Chairman – Anita Hand Vice Chairman – Dave Kenneke

Chairman – Tom Paterson Co Vice Chairman – Dave Kenneke Co Vice Chairman – Wes Eaton

Energy, Oil & Gas Subcommittee Chairman – Bill King Co-Vice Chair – Jim Bob Burnett

Private Lands Subcommittee Chairman – Boe Lopez Vice Chairman – Jeff Bilberry

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Federal and Trust Land Subcommittee Chairman –Casey Spradley Co-Vice Chairman – Elena Farr Co-Vice Chairman – John Richardson

Taxation & Special Issues Subcommittee Chairman – Tamara Hurt Vice Chairman – Kenneth McKenzie

Theft & Health Subcommittee Chairman – Jerrod Harral Vice Chairman – Dan Estrada

Promotion & Marketing Subcommittee Chairman – Amanda Culbertson

Research & Improvement Subcommittee Chairman – Jim Thorpe Co-Vice Chairman – Sarah McKenzie Co – Vice Chairman – Leigh Ann Marez

PAST AWARDS Cattleman of the Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961

George Ellis – Bell Ranch George Cureton – Lordsburg Prof. John Knox – University Park J.L. Doak – Grenville Mrs. Linda Lambert – Mosquero A.B. Cox – Las Cruces A.D. Brownfield – Deming George A. Godfrey – Animas Lee R. Hammond – Clovis G.W. Evans – Magdalena

1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Lee S. Evans – Laguna Albert K. Mitchell – Albert Marshall Sellman – Albuquerque Floyd W. Lee – San Mateo J.C. Neafus – Newkirk Joe Pankey – TorC Alvin M. Stockton – Raton Sherwood Culberson – Lordsburg Noel Rankin – Silver City W.O. Culbertson, Jr. – Las Vegas George Pendleton – Animas R.E. Pankey – TorC Fred Daugherty – Clovis Bill Littrell – Cimarron J.L. (Les) Davis – Cimarron Jasper Koontz – Corrales Ike Wiggins – Wagon Mound Jerry Clayton – Lovington A.F. (Frank) Flint – Bard Charlie T. Lee – Alamogordo Von Cain – Mountainair Dick Snyder – Clayton Jiggs Dinwiddie – Jal Tom Linebery – Kermit, TX Edith Pankey – TorC Bob Jones – Crow Flat Phillip Bidegain – Tucumcari H.W. (Bud) Eppers – Roswell Don Hofman – Tucumcari Linda Davis – Cimarron Peter T. Mocho – Belen Felicia Thal – Buena Vista F.F. (Chano) & Stella Montoya – La Plata Ben & Jane Cain – TorC Frank Dubois – Las Cruces Huling “Jupe” Means – Buckhorn Rob Cox – Organ

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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 *2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Bill Humphries – Lindrith Rusty Tinnin – Bell Ranch Oliver “Sato” Lee – Mountainair Bob and Jane Frost – San Jon Don Cullum – Bakersfield, CA R.C. (Dick) Manning – Deming Joe & Vivian Culbertson – Amistad Jimmy R. Bason – Hillsboro Phil H. Bidegan – Tucumcari Gretchen Sammis – Cimarron Don “Bebo” Lee – Alamogordo Wesley Grau – Grady Bill King – Moriarty Bob Ricklefs – Cimarron Bill Sauble – Springer Sterling Spencer – Carrizozo Alisa Ogden – Loving Bert Ancell – Wagon Mound Rex Wilson – Carrizozo Joe Bill Nunn – Deming José Varela Lopez – La Cieneguilla Pat Boone – Elida Caren Cowan – Albuquerque Tom Sidwell – Tucumcari Darrell Brown – Weed Jeff Bilberry – Elida Senator Pat Woods – Broadview

Ayudando Siempre Alli 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Governor Bruce & Mrs. Alice King – Stanley Huling “Jupe” Means – Buckhorn G.B. Oliver, III – Alamogordo George Clark – Albuquerque G.X. McSherry – Deming Howard Hutchinson – Glenwood Rachel Thomas – Huachuca City, AZ Dr. Steve England – Edgewood Joan Park – Capitan Karen Budd-Falen – Cheyenne, Wyoming Chuck Stocks – Albuquerque Joe Delk – Mesilla Joe Stell – Carlsbad Laurie Schneberger – Winston Tim Cox – Bloomfield Jeff Witte – Las Cruces Larry Dominguez – Las Cruces Andrea Buzzard – Santa Fe

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Clint Harden – Clovis Dennise Bridgers – Rio Rancho New Mexico Cowbelles Farm Credit of New Mexico Gordon Meeks – Santa Fe Ray Keller – Carlsbad Romney Todd – Alto Nick Layman – Albuquerque Joe Culbertson – Amistad Tom Paterson – Houston, TX Jess Carey – Reserve Brandon Vogt – Albuquerque Bill Williams – Roswell

The Bud Eppers Memorial “Bud’s Contract” Award

This award is presented by the New Mexico Federal Lands Council

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022

Frank DuBois – Las Cruces John Fowler, Ph.D. – Las Cruces Howard Hutchinson – Glenwood Ron White – Monticello Caren Cowan – Albuquerque Karen Budd-Falen – Cheyenne, Wyo. Chris Allison – Mesilla Park Mike Casabonne – Hope Lewis Derrick – Artesia Alice Eppers – Roswell Nick Ashcroft – Las Cruces Dr. Jerry Schickedanz – Las Cruces Dr. Sam Smallidge – Las Cruces Laura Schneberger – Winston Les Owens – Las Cruces Jeff Witte – Las Cruces Don L. (Bebo) Lee – Alamogordo Yvette Herrell – Alamogordo Carlos Salazar – Medanales

Bruce & Alice King Service Award 2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Chuck Stocks – Albuquerque Frank DuBois – Las Cruces Linda Davis – Cimarron Timothy Jennings – Roswell Andy Nunez – Hatch David Abbey – Santa Fe New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture Woods Houghton – Carlsbad Donna Irwin – Deming 2017 2018 2019 2020

Brian Moore – Clayton Janet Witte – Las Cruces Bill Sauble – Maxwell Dina Chacon Reitzel – Albuquerque

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2021 John Wenzel – Las Cruces 2022 Patty Waid – Albuquerque 2022 Boe Lopez – Springer 2023 2024 Howard Hutchinson

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Horace H. Hening Jr. Bob Talbott Roy Lilly Jim Brown Bill Warbois Denny Gentry Vic Culbertson Al Schneberger Caren Cowan Jonas Moya Shelleen Smith

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2019 Sid Goodloe – Capitan 2020 Linda Davis – Cimarron 2021 Ron Burnett – Datil 2022 Kendal & Chelsea Wilson

– Carrizozo 2023 Jim Thorpe – Newkirk 2024 Dave Kenneke –Cimarron

Cattlegrowers Foundation

Livestock Inspector of the Year

Caren Cowan – Albuquerque Chairman Pat Boone – Elida, Vice Chairman Bob McCrea – Roswell, Secretary Becky Spindle, Stanley, Treasurer John Conniff – Las Cruces Bruce Davis – Springer Brad Christmas – Wagon Mound Bill & Carol Alexander – Hillsboro Troy Sauble – Maxwell

2024 Steven Howard – Portales 2023 George Mendoza

– San Patricio 2022 David Trujillio – T or C 2021 Cathy Truby – Farmington 2020 Justin Gray – Roswell

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New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. Officers Shad Cox – President Denton Dowell – 1st Vice President John King – 2nd Vice President Richard Dunlap – Secretary/Treasurer Antonio Manzanares –Immediate Past President

Past Presidents

Board of Directors

Mike Casabonne – Hope Jim Cooper – Tinnie Martin Corn – Roswell Mike Corn – Roswell Pete Gnatkowski – Carrizozo Debbie Jones – Tatum

Honorary Directors Ronnie Merritt – Roswell

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Sheepman of the Year

1982 James Sachse – Las Cruces 1983 Herbert M. (Hub) Corn – Roswell 1984 R.L. (Louis) Merritt – Yeso 1985 R.C. (Punch) Jones – Tatum 1986 George Casabonne – Hope 1987 Al Snipes – Roswell 1988 Lloyd Treat – Roswell 1989 H.W. (Bud) Eppers – Roswell 1990 John Cooper – Tinnie 1991 Art Evans – Roswell 1992 Truman Pierce – Roswell 1993 Ernest Perez – Encino 1994 Joséph Skeen – Picacho 1995 Ronnie & Beverly Merritt – Yeso 1996 David & Joan Kincaid – Piñon 1997 A.W. & Janice Gnatkowski – Ancho 1998 John P. Cauhape – Piñon 2000 Albert Perez – Vaughn 2002 Martin Yriart – Roswell 2004 Robert B. (Bob) Naylor – Roswell 2006 Anthony (Tony) Treat – Roswell 2008 Mary Skeen – Roswell 2010 Pete & Sarah Gnatkowski – Ancho 2013 Mike Casabonne – Hope 2016 Antonio Manzanares

– Tierra Amarillo 2018 Mike Corn – Roswell 2022 Punk Cooper – Mayhill 2024 Bronson Corn – Roswell

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New Mexico Sheep & Goat Council Officers

Antonio Manzanares – Tierra Amarilla, Chairman, Northern Representative James Duffey – Roswell, Secretary/Treasurer, Southern Representative

Council Members

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New Mexico Cowbelles State Officers President – Corrina Casler President-Elect – Misti Orr Vice President – Terri Ann Knight Secretary – Tanya Yaste Treasurer – Shelly Frost Past President – Michelle Greeman

District Representatives District I Rep. – Kayce Patterson District II Rep. – Shelly Hathorn District III Rep. – Fita Witte District IV Rep. – Madalynn Lee

Committee Chairs

AG IN THE CLASSROOM Traci Curry – Director Britney Lardner – Program Coordinator Shae Devers – Program Director AUDIT – Jaime Nystul BEEF AMBASSADOR – Loralee Hunt BEEF COUNCIL – Carollann Romo, Executive Director BY-LAWS – Shelly Frost CHAPLAIN – Jacinda Price HISTORIAN – Candace M. Baca JINGLE JANGLE – Janet Witte LEGISLATIVE – Anita Hand MAN/MEN OF THE YEAR – Madalynn Lee MEMBERSHIP – Shonda Welty MERCHANDISE – Nancy Phelps OPERATION RESPECT – Marge Mckeen PARLIAMENTARIAN –Welda Grider

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New Mexico Federal Lands Council Officers Ty Bays – President, Silver City Odie Prather – Vice President, Piñon Caren Cowan – Secretary/ Treasurer, Albuquerque

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Directors

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Dairy Producers of New Mexico Officers

Sybrand Vander Dussen – President John DeRuyter – Vice President Charlie DeGroot – Immediate Past President

Past Presidents Bud Eppers Mike Casaboone Bebo Lee

Directors

Scott Edeal , Dale Jones , Mike TeVelde , Joel Van Dam

New Mexico Beef Council Officers

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Jeff Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Jim Lyssy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Jimbo Williams . . . . . . . . . 75 Joe Clavel . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 John Conniff . . . . . . . . .26, 84 John Richardson . . . . . . . . 86 José J. Varela López . . . . . . 81 K2 Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . 55 Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . . 61 Ken Ahler Real Estate Co., Inc66 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . 60 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . 50 Landmark Mercantile LS . . 91 Lane Grau . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lavender Brangus . . . . .42, 50 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus 54, 62 Lazy J&G Sales . . . . . . . . . 62 Lazy S Ranch Willcox . . . . . 24 Lee Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lonestar Stockyards . . . . . . 47 Lust Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lyssy & Eckel Feeds . . . . . 114 M Hat Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 35 Manzano Angus . . . . . .21, 63 Marjorie Lantana . . . . . . . . 82 Mason & Morse Ranch Co. . . 70 Matlock & Associates . . . . . 57 McKenzie Land & LS . . . .20, 81 McPherson Heifer Bulls . . . . 63 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . 61, 103 Michael Perry For Land Commissioner . . . . . . . . 90 Michelet Homestead Realty 70 Michelle & Jerry Maynard . . 86 Mike & Jennifer Corn . . . . . 85 Mike Casabonne Family . . . 85 Miller Angus . . . . . . . . .25, 63 Monfette Construction Co. . 61

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