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Cattleman of the Year

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DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message

E-mail: caren­@aaalivestock.com Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Email: nmcga@nmagriculture.org 2231 Rio Grande NW, P.O. Box 7517, Albu­­quer­que, NM 87194 505-247-0584, Fax: 505-842-1766 Pres­i­dent, Randell Major n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584 President, Bronson Corn

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

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by Randell Major

12 Just the Facts ... and Then Some 15 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 36 BEEF — It’s What’s for Dinner Recipe 43 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 46 News Update 48 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

106 .New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

by Don Bullis

107 New Mexico Livestock Board Update 108 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

by Frank DuBois

115 In Memoriam 121 Marketplace 123 Seedstock Guide 127 Real Estate Guide 136 On the Edge of Common Sense 144 Advertisers’ Index

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

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

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

FEATURES 116 Certified Angus Beef Offers Summer Internships

by Paige Holbrooks

18 Stockman Award Recognizes Three Young Ladies at NJAS

by Karen Hiltbrand, Angus Communications

20 Angus Association Announces Ten New Mexico Angus Breeders Who Registered the Most Anguss 20 2022 Summer Communication Internships 24 Energy Crisis May Trigger Winter Blackouts Across the US: Coal Firm CEO

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32 AGI Announces one Millionth Angus Genotype

by Whitney Whitaker, American Angus Association

by Caren Cowan

by Baxter Black

PRODUCTION

Caren Cowan 2021 Cattleman of the year

by Jack Phillips, The Epoch Times

38 Brangus Vigor Program to Add Value to Feeder Calves from Fall 2021 FRONTLINE Beef Producer

by Int’l Brangus Breeders Association

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COBA/Select Sires Names Chris Sigurdson General Manager ISA Hosts 60th Annual Bull Sale Joint Stockmen’s Convention Registration Form 2021 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Program 2020 Cattleman of the Year Caren Cowan

by Carol Wilson

104 At Long Last: Pioneer NMSU Horticulturist Inducted into Nat’l Agricultural Hall of Fame 110 Will Farmers and Ranchers be Taxed Out of Agriculture?

by Katherine E. Merck, Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC

111 A Trip to the Douglas Port

by Suzette dePersio, Assistant State Veterinarian, Arizona Department of Agriculture

112 Woods End Labs Awarded USDA Project to Assess Climate Benefits of Perennial Grasses in CRP Lands 116 Four Receive 2021 Rounders Award 117 Jerry Hawkins Memorial Judging Contest Winners 123 Indian National Finals Rodeo Champions 134 Red Angus Association Approves Gene-Edited Traits for Animal Registration 137 In The Arena, New Mexico Junior High & High School Rodeo Update

by Sage Faulkner

140 Legacy Horse Sale Enjoys Biggest Year Thus Far 140 Baca Rodeo Renegade 2021 Rodeo Tour Year-End Results 142 Rodeo Calendar

on the cover Caren Cowan, Cattleman of the Year. Photo by Carol Wilson

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Randell Major NMCGA President

Randell Major President Magdalena Loren Patterson, President-Elect Corona Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr SW Vice President Datil Joe Culbertson Vice President at Large Amistad Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Tom Sidwell Immediate Past President Quay Pat Boone Past President Elida

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overnor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order 2021-052 calls for New Mexico to conserve 30 percent of its land and water by 2030 is vague in detail. NMCGA met with the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department on October 7th. We were told that 30 x 30 is not a land grab and that lands acquired would only come from willing sellers.

The recent purchase of the 7,560-acre Pipkin Ranch southeast of Fort Sumner was for habitat for the lesser prairie chicken. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish boasts that this purchase fits into the 30 x 30 plan.

The purchase may have come from a willing seller, but what they don’t understand is that taking these lands out of agriculture production not only harms our ability to feed our nation, but also has a negative impact on the local tax base and employment opportunities that support rural schools, businesses, roads, and other necessary services. Also, with the overgrown forests, insect infestation, feral horses, feral cattle, and elk herds, our agencies have proven they can’t manage the public land they oversee now so why spend more hard-earned American tax dollars to add more land that will not be managed.

In the meantime, you can help NMCGA offset the overreach of our State and Federal governments by seeing that your counties and school boards pass a resolution in opposition to the 30 x 30 plan. You can also help by sending money to the NMCGA litigation fund, sending emails, letters, and being present at the committee meetings once they are scheduled.

NMCGA submitted a letter containing our concerns regarding the NM State Land Offices’ proposed changes to the “Cultural Properties Protection Rule”. This rule will impact almost all ranchers who lease state land. We believe the proposed rule should not include repairs and maintenance to existing infrastructure. It should clearly exempt maintenance and repairs to pre-existing conditions and all existing improvements and infrastructure such as fences, wells, waterlines, dirt tanks, erosion control structures, roads, trails and other improvements. Ranchers are the best protectors, stewards, and caretakers of the resources on their land and their leases.

The Redistricting Commission is in the process of recommending maps to the legislature to review and discuss during the special session scheduled for December 6th through the 17th. If the redistricting maps do not pass, it will then go to the court system. Under most circumstances, it goes through the court system in hopes that the court will not be political and follow the law. District maps should not be drawn for political purposes, but rather for fair and equal representation for all the people.

Shelleen, Michelle, and Taylor have been working hard planning this year’s Joint Stockmen’s convention on December 14 through 17 at the Hotel Albuquerque. Please plan to attend. We have a great lineup of speakers covering current state and national issues including educational and management presentations. Don’t forget to bring an item for the silent auction and buy some raffle tickets for the John Deere SXS! The drawing will be during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention.

I hope that everyone’s shipping and weaning went, or is going, smooth and well.

My best to you all and keep your powder dry.

Randell Major, President

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

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he U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) announced its proposed changes to management regulations for Mexican wolves in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area in Arizona and New Mexico under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act on October 27, 2021.

This notice came after an unknown number of meetings with agencies and individuals providing the draft rule to them.

Ranchers and those most directly by the wolf program were not included in those who received prior notice of the document.

Some ranchers learned of the last meeting

which was to be held on October 28. When they asked about the meeting and participation in it, they were offered private briefings well after the publication.

According to their notice, the FWS is proposes to modify the population objective, establish a genetic objective and temporarily restrict three allowable forms of take of Mexican wolves in the MWEPA that were established in the 2015 10(j) rule.

The proposed changes to the rule will bring the management of the wild population in line with recovery criteria for the species as identified in the 2017 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan, First Revision.

A press release by Michael Robinson with the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) also issued on October 27 provides the sordid details of the government’s plan.

Referencing a draft notice for the Federal Register, Robinson says that the population cap on the numbers of Mexican wolves allowed to live in the Southwest.

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“After 23 years of the program,” he explained, “scientists are now telling us that the wolf population is expanding. Ranchers confirm that information with the amount of livestock and pets that are being killed.

Anonymous sources tell us that FWS employees have also made such statements.”

Robinson also reports that the proposed rule could also temporarily curtail some of the circumstances under which federal, state and private killing of wolves is allowed, even before the population reaches 320 animals. The proposed rule would also bar state game agencies from killing wolves under the rationale of protecting elk, deer or pronghorn, if the numbers of surviving

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Scientists, including members of the Mexican wolf recovery team, have found that recovery requires additional wolf populations in areas north of that boundary, including the southern Rocky Mountains and the Grand Canyon, Robinson continued.

The proposal was published in the Federal Register (docket # FWS–R2– ES–2021–0103) on October 29th. The public has 90 days to review and comment on the proposal with comments due on or before January 27, 2022.

The FWS will hold one virtual information session on November 18th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time to answer questions on the proposed rule revision. There will be two additional virtual information

sessions followed by public hearings on December 8th and January 11th to gather public comments for the record. On both dates a public information session will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time, followed by a public hearing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

While now there is a relatively small number of ranchers suffering tremendous wolf losses, the wolves are a problem for every rancher. The ranching community must band together to submit comments and fight back against these new regulations.

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all is a time to prepare for winter, at least with county folks. Harvesting the work you did in the spring and summer. Sending calves to the sale.

Paying off bank notes. Storing up with supplies. A nice homegrown beef in the freezer surrounded by green chili.

Hay stacked to the rafters. Snow boots and coveralls by the door and extra in the feed truck. Being prepared always sets you up for the best results. What seems normal to us, isn’t always the case.

Take for instance a trip I had to town with one of my best friends and a CowBelles member, Jaimee. We went to a local chain store to buy some canning jars. A supply store for farm and ranch. Seems like a simple and common deal.

However no jars were on the shelf and none in the back. The manager was called over to see when they would have a supply. The manager told us “canning jars are out of season and we won’t get anymore.” I instantly had the deer in the headlight look because I knew Jammie was about to educate everyone within hearing distance.

She did not let me down. The management learned the importance in knowing the local customers’ needs. Seasonal supplies. All the customers heard how we all need to grow a large portion of their own food. It’s so important to share your knowledge in the agricultural world more.

All the staff got a lesson and I had time read every word of the Farmers Almanac 2022.

As CowBelle members we need to share our knowledge with each other and the people who aren’t as blessed as we are. When opportunity knocks take time.

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving from all the state CowBelle officers.

Sandra, Vonda, Jacinda, Michelle & Stephanie

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he Silver Spur CowBelles met on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in the home of Dannette Monnet of Miami.

The meeting was called to order by President Rachel. Members present were Rachel, Trina, Dannette, Lucille, Josie, Ada, Deanna, Rita, Juanita, Paulette, Jackie, Lynne, Janey, and one guest, Diane Hudgens. The minutes for the August meeting were approved. Members filled out the volunteer hours report for this meeting. Business discussed at this meeting included membership. October through December is the window for renewing membership and to enroll new members. Dues are $30, send $20 to the state and keep $10. This must be turned in to the State Treasurer, Stephanie Avent,

by January 1, 2022. The group has a new Associate Member, Mr. Stanley Harper. It was decided to send the Stars and Stripes Thank You card to Mr. Harper. All members present signed the card. There was a discussion about the Cimarron paper. Group may be able to send CowBelles news to Roger Smith, editor. Also, the Beef Council may have literature available regarding taxes on cattle. The Health Fair was held in Raton on September 23rd. Rachel, Rita, Nita and Joanne were present. Rita reported that sixty-six people registered for the prize which was donated by Rachel.

Jaime delivered pamphlets and cookbooks to booth. Numerous cookbooks are in the extension office. It was decided to reduce the price of them from $15 and sell them at the Bazaar on December 7th at the Methodist Church in Springer. The Christmas decorations made last fall will be sold and the rummage sale will take place. There is some uncertainty regarding food serving due to Covid restrictions.

Baked items may be permitted. Jackie will get corn chips for Frito pie. Sign up sheets available for other items. Rachel has spoken to Mr. Kevin Mutz of In Bank concerning their donation for the District II workshop. A letter has been sent informing of the decision to use funds for scholarships to be awarded as In Bank scholarships. Kids, Kows, and More was Oct. 12. A nominating committee of Rachel, Ada, and Dannette will determine the slate of officers for the Silver Spur Cowbelles for the coming year. Paulette paid $15 for a cookbook. Several members paid dues. Treasurer requests prompt payment of dues before the deadline. The

group will meet at Janey Wood’s on October 23 from 9:00-12:00 to make crafts for the Bazaar and lunch at Zyra’s at 1:00 P.M. The members were informed that Linda Davis is recovering from a fall and a pacemaker. It was decided to order flowers for her from Flowerland in Raton.

Rachel will order and Trina will deliver them. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by Janey Wood Mesilla Valley CowBelles met virtually with only a few updates and business items needed. Southern New Mexico State Fair was a huge success. CowBelles sponsored the Beef Showmanship Buckle and had the usual booth with limited manning due to many other activities the busy ladies were doing. AGventures, a program that grew out of the CowBelle booth continues to grow and blossom with the very hard work of Ag in the Classroom, State 4-H Office, NMSU ACES College and so many others! It is so exciting to watch the 3rd graders learn all about Agriculture and where their food and fiber comes from! Thank you, Liz, Fita and Mary Esther for your wonderful BeefBy- Produc ts presentations both Wednesday and Thursday! This year’s STEM in Agriculture Career Fair was also a huge hit with 40 awesome presenters!

What an endeavor by the awesome AGventures and Career Fair committee led by MVC’s own Traci and Cheryl. Loads of gratitude to the Southern New Mexico State Fair Committee and Travis for the provided support throughout the planning, set up and implementation throughout the three days of the program! Great job all! New business – nomination of CowBelle of the year was chosen and the paperwork will be filled out and turned in. Dues are due! Submitted by Janet Witte New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every month.

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Certified Angus Beef Offers Summer Internships

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CAB is accepting applications for three communications internship positions for Summer 2022.

Effective communication is the foundation for success in any career, and CAB interns get real-world experiences with audiences across the beef supply chain.

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The positions will be customized to match an intern’s interest in practicing multi-media storytelling and learning new skills. Some assignments may include photography and video editing, generating pitching stories to media or traveling to off-site events at restaurants, grocery stores or ranches.

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Stockman Award Recognizes Three Young Ladies at NJAS Annual contest recognizes all-around winners from three contests.

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he announcer’s voice boomed through the arena and met every set of more than 800 years with anticipation.

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Three of those anxious hearts belonged to exhibitors Molly Hansen of North Dakota, Lauren Wolter of Illinois, and Lynae Bowman of North Carolina. They were soon to be honored as the 2021 National Junior Angus Show Stockman Contest winners in their respective divisions at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Both Wolter and Hansen have won the Stockman Award previously. As a junior, Wolter won the Stockman contest and was thrilled to be named as the intermediate winner this year.

Wolter said she vividly remembers winning her very own National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) padfolio at her first NJAS. Shortly after winning her padfolio, those pages became the script outlining the goals Wolter was then and still is determined to achieve. Of the many goals she has checked off, this year she was able to check off her second title as the Intermediate Stockman Contest winner.

The Stockman Award was created in 2017 to recognize juniors who were all-around successful in contests outside of the ring.

The Overall Angus Stockman Award recognized three juniors who topped the Judging Contest, Quiz Bowl Written Exam and Skill-a-thon.

“I set the goal initially that the Stockman contest was something I wanted to win,” said Wolter. “I just love that this is a contest I can train for and push myself and work at.”

The Stockman Award aims to encourage youth of all ages to expand their knowledge in all aspects of the cattle industry. This, coupled with goals of the National Junior Angus Association, to encourage both personal and professional growth of junior members while developing the future of th e An gus b re e d , m akes i t a sought-after award.

“When I set a goal, you are not going to get in my way — I’m going to do it, and make it my mission to achieve it,” Wolter said.

This is the type of young people the NJAA is passionate about developing — individuals like Hansen, Wolter and Bowman. For more information on the contest and other NJAA opportunities, visit NJAA.info.

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Angus Association Announces Ten New Mexico Angus Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

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he 10 producers who registered Miller, Floyd; Heartstone Angus, Silver the most Angus beef cattle in the City; Diamond Seven Angus Ranch, state of New Mexico recorded a Newkirk; Dan & Glenda Field Revocable total of 1802 Angus with the American Trust, Lovington.

Angus Association® during fiscal year Angus breeders across the nation in 2021, which ended Sept. 30, according 2021 registered 313,138 head of Angus to Mark McCully, Association chief exec- cattle. “Our Association members lead utive officer. the industry in adopting new technolThe 10 top recorders in New Mexico ogy and breeding the most problem-free are: Bill Gardner, Estancia; High Valley cattle for their customers,” McCully said.

Angus, Moriarty; Reverse Rocking R “Cattlemen across the country continue Cattle Co, Maxwell; Greg Smith, Elida; U to find registered Angus seedstock are Bar Ranch, Silver City; Scott & Brooke the most profitable option for their Bidegain, Montoya; Robert or Mitzi herd.”

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he Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) Communications team will be engaging three (3) 2022 summer interns: Public Relations, Communications and Digital Marketing.

Interns will share the Certified Angus Beef story with stakeholders across the beef supply chain and media through writing, social media content, and other visual mediums. Interns will manage projects to increase brand awareness and inspire commitment to raising and selling the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Strong writers and content creators are encouraged to apply.

1. The PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN will focus on monitoring brand mentions and emerging issues in trade and top-tier media, generating media pitches and pitching strategies, and supporting any PR events as they arise.

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2. The COMMUNICATIONS INTERN will focus on opportunities to engage business, consumer and rancher audiences. This intern will write news releases, feature stories and create content for the brand’s rancher-facing social media accounts, website and email copy. Background knowledge and experience in agriculture is preferred.

3. The DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN will work with the digital communications team to strategize, create and post content for the brand’s 24 social media channels. Social copy writing and visual media creation skills will be used to share with over a million followers online through campaigns, promotions, feed posts and stories.

These positions are available for 10 to12 weeks, from mid-May to mid-August, equivalent to 40 hours per week. Some travel and weekend work may be required.

The internship will be located at brand headquarters in Wooster, Ohio.

Junior or senior-level students majoring

in agricultural communications and journalism, animal sciences and industry (communications option), journalism, or public relations.

Hourly rate and housing (if applicable) to be discussed at interview.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ЇЇ Superior writing and editing skills that connect with audience in their language ЇЇ

Self-starter, independent to complete deadlines and manage time

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Detailed organizational skills and follow-up

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Forward-thinking, creative problem solver

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Demonstrate knowledge of project management across teams, including plan development and execution, with a strong focus on details and time management

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Strong communicator, both verbally and written, and enjoys working independently as well as part of a larger team.

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Ability to operate a camera for photos and video

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Adobe Suite, Experience in WordPress preferred, not required

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Proficient on how to navigate social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE Interested students may apply online at http://corporate.certifiedangusbeef.com/ recruiting by submitting a brief cover letter, résumé, and a link to your online portfolio.

Online portfolios should include work samples in writing, photography and/or videography.

Applicants are encouraged to indicate a preference for the internship: Public Relations, Communications or Digital.

Any questions about the internships or application process, contact Nicole Erceg at nerceg@certifiedangusbeef.com.

Application deadline is November 19, 2021 for 2022 Summer Communications Internships.

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Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Belen, NM

March 2022

Wayne Connell – Auctioneer Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction – Belen, New Mexico

Registered Angus Bulls Remember: IT’S NOT BLACK HIDE, IT’S ANGUS INFLUENCE!

CALVING EASE • GROWTH • CARCASS

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West TX Ranch Raised, performance tested Angus bulls that are guaranteed to go to work for you!

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Houston McKenzie 432-553-6670

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Energy Crisis May Trigger Winter Blackouts Across US: Coal Firm CEO

by Jack Phillips, The Epoch Times

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he energy crisis that has led to shortages and blackouts in Europe and Asia could hit the United States this winter, said the CEO of an energy firm.

“We’ve actually had discussions with power utilities who are concerned that they simply will have to implement blackouts this winter,” Ernie Thrasher, the head of Xcoal Energy & Resources, was quoted by Bloomberg News as saying. “They don’t see where the fuel is coming from to meet demand.”

He added that utilities are switching from natural gas to coal during the fall and winter months to keep up with the demand.

The global demand for power has increased as economies attempt to recover

from the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering natural gas shortages primarily in Europe and Asia.

Power producers including Duke Energy have warned customers that bills may spike during this winter. Duke’s Piedmont Natural Gas unit stated that higher gas prices and low production will raise customer bills by approximately $11 per month in North and South Carolina.

“That whole supply chain is stretched beyond its limits,” Thrasher, whose Pennsylvania-based company works in coal logistics, said. “It’s going to be a challenging winter for us here in the United States.”

Meanwhile, the New York State Public Service Commission told Bloomberg it is monitoring utilities in New York to determine whether there’s enough fuel for the winter.

“The utilities have hedged approximately 70 percent” of their residential electricity needs, the agency said, adding that it expects to meet demand this season.

The benchmark U.S. natural gas contract has been rallying, lately hitting seven-year highs, but its $5.62 per million British thermal units price is a far cry from the $30plus being paid in Europe and Asia, Reuters noted.

However, the U.S. market is worried about the coming cold, particularly in New England and California—where prices for gas to be delivered this winter are far above the nationwide benchmark. In New England, buyers are expecting gas to cost more than $20 per million British thermal units.

In New England, gas for January delivery is soaring, trading this recently at more than $22 at the region’s Algonquin hub, which would be the highest price paid in a month since January and February of 2014.

“Henry Hub prices continue to climb for the winter months, but we should see even bigger increases on the East and West Coasts for New England and California,” said Matt Smith, lead oil analyst for the Americas at commodity analytics firm Kpler.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Editor’s note: New Mexico’s coal fired plant in the Four Corners will be shut down in June 2022. As yet there is no plan to replace that energy source. It would not be unexpected for there to be blackouts and brownouts in New Mexico.

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Producing Quality Angus for 70 Years — Four Generations Raising Angus Cattle

Sunrise to Sunset - Hartzog Angus

Private Treaty Offering

*Good selection of coming 2 year old bulls. Broke to cake and range ready. *Select group of age advantaged bulls - Cover more cows in big country.

For your convenience, cattle available year ‘round. Delivery available. Call today!

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Roy & Trudy Hartzog — P.O. Box 102, Bovina, TX 79009 Roy – 806-225-7230 | Trudy – 806-470-2508, trudy.hartzog22@gmail.com | Ranch – 806-825-2711

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FLYING W DIAMOND RANCH Registered Black Angus Raised and Conditioned in the Capitán Mountains

May 21, 2022 Production Sale at Flying W Diamond Ranch Offering These Cattle

May 20, 2022 Field Day

Hosted by Flying W Diamond Ranch • • •

25 Two Year Old Bulls 5 Fifteen-Month-Old Yearling Bulls 40 Heifers with First Calves at their side

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Flying W Diamond Ranch, Inc. 385 Martin Ranch Road, Capitán, NM • 575-354-0770 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: www.flyingwdiamondranch.com

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40 Open Heifers Ready for Bulls 100 Pairs: Middle to Older Females Guaranteed Buy Back on ALL Calves: $1,000/Head Cattle Available Private Treaty

Contacts Ed TInsley, Owner edtinsley@flyingwdiamond.net 575-644-6396

Teal Bennett, Ranch Manager tealbennett@flyingwdiamond.net 806-672-5108 Laura Rice, Office Administration laurarice@flyingwdiamond.net 575-354-0770 NOVEMBER 2021 26

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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 Roswell, NM March 5th, 2022

BELEN CATTLEMEN’S LIVESTOCK AUCTION EARLY APRIL 2022

Ranchers Pride Sale Clayton, NM April 6th, 2022

MILLER TOTAL 542

MILLER CONFIDENCE PLUS 715

AAA – 18182850

AAA – 18839538

CED +4 BW +0.8 WW +67 YW + 124 $B +179

CED +8 BW +1.0 WW +78 YW +150 $B +184

A.I. SIRES:

MILLER FOREMAN 813

BAR R JET BLACK 5063 SYDGEN ENHANCE G A R ASHLAND

AAA – 19179406

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CED +5 BW +3.3 WW + 93 YW + 160 $B +170

CED +2 BW +3.0 WW +85 YW +150 $B +170

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THE EighTEENTH NEW MEXICO ANGUS ASSOCIATION

< Bull and > Heifer Sale Saturday March 5 2022 ’ ’

ROSWELL LIVES TOCK AUCTION, ROSWELL, N.M. Sale time 12:30 p.m.

Bulls will be Graded & Tested For Fertility & Trich

* 100 REG. ANGUS BULLS * * PLUS* Cattle available for viewing, Friday, March 4, 2022

a nice selection of Registered and Commercial Heifers Registered heifers at the New Mexico Angus March sale in Roswell are eligible for the New Mexico Bred Angus Show at the New Mexico State Fair

FOR CATALOG PLEASE CALL A MEMBER OF THE SALE COMMITTEE

Mark Larranaga 505-850-6684 Kyra Monzingo 575-914-5579 Miguel Salazar 505-929-0334 Jason Reyes 915-253-2883 Greg Carrasco 575-649-5268

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HEIFER BULLS  ½ Corriente, ½ Angus bulls.

All Solid Black Virgins ½ Corriente, ½ Angus Bred Heifers & Young Pairs Solid Black Matt • 806/292-1035 Steve • 806/292-1039 Lockney, Texas • Claude, Texas Columbus, New Mexico

Maternal, Moderate

Yearling Bulls & Heifers For Sale Spring 2022

Thick & Easy Fleshing

CAPITAN, NM 88316 • PO BOX 25

Reliable Calving Ease

100% AI PROGRAM

575/354-2682 480/208-1410

THE GARDNER FAMILY Bill Gardner 505-705-2856

www.manzanoangus.com

A J-C Angus Ranch PERFORMANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

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in the New Mexico Stockman.

Call: 505/243-9515.

Top 50 (out of 70) Yearling Bulls Available March 2022 at Tucumcari Bull Test & Ready For Work Sale in Belen Bloodlines: ACC Ascension, MGR Treasure, 2XL Bronc, Ten Gauge, Dinero, PS Outright Over 40 years of Performance & Efficiency Testing

JOHN & CATHY HECKENDORN, 75-A Pueblo Rd. N., Moriarty, NM 87035 SARAH, JOSHUA, CALEB, Home: 505/832-9364 – Cell.: 505/379-8212 JOE & REBECCA ISBELL Web: www.jcangus.com – Email: info@jcangus.com

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

Brian, Jenise, Jace, Tyler & aBriana MarTinez

505/203-9488 Belen, NM Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty & Select 2022 Spring New Mexico Sales 30

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Ranch-Raised ANGUS Bulls for Ranchers Since 1955

Annual Bull Sale February 12, 2022 at the Ranch NE of Estelline, TX M.L. Bradley, 806/888-1062 Cell: 940/585-6471

All bulls and heifers available at the ranch or at select sales

P BAR A Bulls have a reputation for adding thickness, volume, and adding pounds to your calves. Born and raised in New Mexico these bulls are the kind ranchers demand.

Mark Larranaga (505) 850-6684 WWW.PBARAANGUS.COM

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SINCE 1900 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS AND FEMALES

ANNUAL SALE March 5, 2022

HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE

The Oldest Angus Herd in the Country

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!

R.D. LAFLIN 14075 Carnaham Creek Rd., Olsburg, KS 66520 Cell. 785/587-5852 • 785/468-3571

HENARD RANCH

OSCAR · 575/398-6155 • 575/760-0814 BOX 975, TATUM, NEW MEXICO 88267 RUSTY · 575/760-0816

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Charolais & Angus Bulls

TREY WOOD 806/789-7312 CLARK WOOD 806/828-6249 • 806/786-2078

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Angus Cattle Available

By Private Treaty at the Ranch JIM & BARBARA SMITH • 575-760-4779 P.O. BOX 397, MELROSE, NEW MEXICO 88124

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in the New Mexico Stockman.

Call: 505/243-9515.

AGI Announces One Millionth Angus Genotype

by Whitney Whitaker, American Angus Association

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ngus Genetics Inc. (AGI), a subsidiary of the American Angus Association®, has reached their one millionth mark in Angus genotypes. This was a monumental accomplishment for the Angus breed, says Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of AGI. “It has taken just a little over a decade for Angus breeders to reach this impressive milestone,” said Retallick-Riley. “This is a testament to the pioneer mindset Angus breeders have always hung their hats on.

The early adoption of genomic technology has led Angus to this point and will lend to future tools designed specifically for users of registered Angus genetics.”

AGI began including genomics in the genetic evaluation in 2010 with the idea of using this technology to enhance accuracy, evaluate for traits at earlier ages and predict difficult-to-measure traits for Angus breeders. In addition to its large genotype database, the American Angus Association is home to the largest beef cattle breed phenotype database in the world. With that knowledge, the pace of adoption of genomic technology has increased.

In the first four years of collecting genomic samples, AGI hit their first milestone of collecting 100,000 genotypes. In 2018, AGI had another breakthrough of accumulating half a million genotypes.

While it took eight years to collect the first 500,000 genotypes, it only took three years to collect the next half of a million. Currently, around 3,000 genotypes enter the evaluation each week.

As for the future of genomic testing at AGI, the company has hopes it can continue to make significant advancements to further enhance the beef cattle industry economically. With this amount of data in hand, AGI is looking at ways to leverage this database to create novel solutions to realworld problems. Retallick-Riley says, Angus producers should be excited about what the future holds.

“The value of genomics is here,” said Retallick-Riley. “While we continue to optimize these solutions to ensure accurate genetic tools, I have no doubt that the next ten years with genomics will only continue to drive genetic progress and profitability for our independently owned farming and ranching families.”

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GENERATIONS OF ANGUS • RELIABLE BULLS

27th Annual

HALES ANGUS FARMS SALE

Saturday, March 19, 2022 1:00 pm • Canyon, Texas All bulls 50K tested.

Sale will be broadcast live on Dish Network channel 997 for your convenience.

100 ANGUS BULLS 60 ANGUS FEMALES 20 Bred Heifers • 40 Open Heifers

HALES ANGUS FARMS

27951 S. US Hwy. 87, Canyon, TX 79015 www.halesangus.com • rickhales.halesangus@gmail.com

RICK HALES 806-655-3815 • 806-679-9303 cell

59 years of breeding Angus cattle...

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Two-Year Old Bulls

230 Bull Calves 130 Coming-Two-Year-Old Bulls 100 Registered Females 700+ Commercial Females Tom Hardesty Clint & Adana Southwest Sales Rep. Stevenson 406.366.9023 406.374.2250

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Bulls developed for longevity Top 40% of 2 calving groups DNA for increased predicablity 50 embryo bulls Bulls high in HP EPD 5 full brothers to last years Lot 1 2 full and 7 maternal brothers to last years high selling bull • 2 full and 7 maternal brother to $60,000 Midland topper Master Plan and our herd sire Full Circle • 4 full brothers to $24,000 Diamond in the Rough 2197 • Sons of Logo, 2XL Bronc, Spur, Reno, Payweight, Cavalry, Souther Charm, In the Rough

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Don’t buy an imposter.

Not all “Angus” bulls are REGISTERED Angus bulls.

Know what you’re buying. There are a lot of Angus bulls on the market, but not all are backed by the power of 80 million datapoints and a registration paper.

Radale Tiner

Regional Manager Alex Tolbert 979.49.2663 Regional Manager rtiner@angus.org 706.338.8733

Look for the REGISTRATION NUMBER..

Bring the Power of Angus to your herd.

Angus.org/PBA.

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Tiny Taco Beef Tarts A easy-to-prepare Mexican-style appetizer, this Tiny Taco Beef Tarts recipe will win over any crowd.

30 Minutes 30 Servings 40 Calories 4 G Protein INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces Ground Beef (93 percent lean or leaner)

1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup prepared mild or medium taco sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (2.1 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo shells (30 shells total) 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend Toppings: Shredded lettuce, sliced grape or cherry tomatoes, guacamole, lowfat dairy sour cream, sliced ripe olives (optional) COOKING: Heat oven to 350°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add

Ground Beef, onion and garlic to skillet for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Add taco sauce, cumin, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is heated through.

(Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.)

Place phyllo shells on rimmed baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture evenly into shells. Top evenly with cheese. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until shells are crisp and cheese is melted.

Top tarts with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and olives, as desired.

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Brangus Vigor Program to Add Value to Feeder Calves from Fall 2021 FRONTLINE Beef Producer

by International Brangus Breeders Association

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he International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Commercial Marketing Committee has launched a new Process Verified Program (PVP) called Brangus® Vigor. This plan will identify Brangus cattle that have met the requirements outlined and provide potential buyers more confidence in the cattle they purchase. The Brangus Vigor program is designed for feeder calves that will be going into growyards, stocker operations, or feedyards. It is to benefit Brangus pro-

ducers who sell feeder calves and their Brangus bull customers who market those Brangus sired calves, as well.

“The Brangus Vigor program is designed to identify true Brangus genetics to have a separation from all other commodity cattle carrying Bos indicus-influence,” explains chairman of the Commercial Marketing Committee, Craig Green. “The goal is to have feeder cattle age- and source-verified and carry a strong vaccination protocol with known Brangus influence. This will take time to be industry recognized, but it is a tool for customers purchasing Brangus, Red Brangus, and Ultra bulls to use when marketing their steers.” Green continues, “Breeder participation and assistance should be paramount and available to bull customers.”

The IBBA will be working with IMI Global to provide the verification for the process verified program. Requirements of the program include age- and source-verification, an 840 EID tag, genetic merit verification, a health/vaccination protocol, and BQA certification. A cattle owner will enroll in the IMI verification program, fill out the necessary paperwork, and provide all of the necessary documentation. IMI will conduct an off-site records review and a

SKAARER BRANGUS BRED FOR FERTILITY, DOCILITY, BIRTH WEIGHT & HIGH GROWTH You Don’t Have to Be The Biggest To Be The Best

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phone audit to determine if compliance is met. Once the producer is verified, he or she will receive a shipping certificate and be allowed to market those calves identified in the Brangus Vigor program. The cost of the program will be $5 per head, which will include the EID and Brangus Vigor ear tags. The ear tags will be ordered by IMI and shipped to your ranch, at an additional fee.

SOURCE- AND AGE-VERIFIED: cattle must have been born and raised on your operation. Calving records must be kept showing the first and last calf born for each season.

The ranch must keep head count showing cow numbers that support the number of head to enroll. 840 MATCHED SET EID: EID tags and the coordinating Brangus Vigor tag must be applied before the calves leave the ranch of origin.

GENETIC MERIT: calves must be sired by Brangus, Red Brangus, or Ultra bulls. The registration numbers of bulls or the name of the breeder and the number of bulls purchased for the past three years are required.

HEALTH PROTOCOL: two rounds of 5-way respiratory modified live vaccine, two rounds of 7, 8 or 9-way clostridial. The premise ID, dates of vaccinations, brand of continued on page 40 >>

31st Annual Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale Saturday February 26, 2022 Females sell at 10am — Bulls sell at 1pm

Roswell Livestock Auction 900 N. Garden St. Roswell, NM

50 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls 20 Registered Heifers 200 Commercial Females “He Sells” He Sells

For a sale catalog or more information please contact:

Bill Morrison at 575-760-7263 Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites - 575-623-5151 3607 N. Main Roswell, NM 88201

Mention the Roswell Brangus Sale for special rates!!

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BRANGUS << cont from page 38 vaccine and location of injection, as well as vaccine receipts showing the adequate quantity of vaccine for the number of calves enrolled is required. Calves must be weaned for a minimum of 45 days prior to marketing to a feedyard. Producers unable to satisfy the health protocol parameters can enroll calves in Brangus Vigor and market them to a growyard willing to satisfy the remaining health requirements.

BQA CERTIFICATE: the producer must be Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified. BQA is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers on how common sense husbandry techniques can

be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Courses for BQA certification can be taken online and the enrollment is free.

The Brangus breed has steadily been increasing marbling and rib eye size. Data collected from ultrasound on Brangus yearlings showed a muscling bonus of 18 percent above the standard for ribeye size.

The intramuscular fat (IMF) has also risen significantly in the past seven years. This has resulted in Brangus cattle that routinely exceed the new industry average of 85 percent Choice or better.

It’s time Brangus were recognized for their ability to perform in the feedlot and for the carcass quality that Brangus breed-

ers have been diligent about improving.

The Brangus Vigor ear tag will help to identify a calf with those superior genetics backed by the best health and management practices.

The IBBA Commercial Marketing Committee has a goal of enrolling 5,000 Brangus-sired calves in the Brangus Vigor program by January 2022. To add profit to your feeder calves or your customer’s calves, please share this information and let’s work together to get this bonus incentive recognized throughout the industry.

Cody Glenn, PVP Subcommittee chair summarizes, “Brangus Vigor will provide a third-party process verified program to Brangus producers that will add value to their cattle and enable feeder calf buyers to purchase thos e c alves with confidence.”

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BRANGUS CATTLE Kiley McComb, Mgr. P.O. Box 2 Picacho, NM 88343 575/653-4617 Cell: 806/282-2770 kmccomb@diamond-a.com

R.L. Robbs 520-507-2514 4995 Arzberger Rd. Willcox, AZ 85643 osonegro@powerc.net

Willcox, AZ

TOWNSEND BRANGUS LUCKY

• Brangus-sired calves consistently out-perform and out-sell ordinary cattle.

• Troy Floyd Brangus gives you quality, performance and uniformity now — when they are more important than ever!

February 26, 2022 RANCH MANAGER:

Steven & Tyler Townsend P.O. Box 278, Milburn, OK 73450 C 580-380-1968 StevenTownsend1968@gmail.com Patti Townsend P.O. Box 278, Milburn, OK 73450 H 580/443-5777 cgtpattownsend@yahoo.com

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Reg. & Comm. • TOP BLOODLINES

31st Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale

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• Consigning a good selection of high-performing, rock-raised bulls and females to the

31st Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale — Feb. 26, 2022

575/734-7005 P.O. BOX 133, ROSWELL, NM 88201

For Sale: Registered & Commercial Bulls Heifers Rod Hille 575/894-7983 Ranch 220 L7 Road Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 575-740-1068 Cell

COBA/Select Sires Names Chris Sigurdson General Manager

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olumbus, Ohio, October 28, 2021: COBA/Select Sires Board President, Chad Steinberger, is pleased to announce that Chris Sigurdson of Sartell, Minnesota has accepted the role of general manager/ CEO. “Sigurdson has been leading the growth of Minnesota/Select Sires Coop, Inc. since August 2008. He brings a wealth of industry background along with an exciting plan for growth and innovation to the cooperative. His federation leadership and experience will be an asset to COBA/ Select Sires,” says Steinberger.

Sigurdson will lead both cooperatives after Duane Logan, retiring general manager of COBA/Select Sires, finishes his term at the end of the year as the fifth manager in COBA’s 75-year history. Sigurdson along with COBA/ Select Sires’ board of directors are looking forward to utilizing the outstanding staf f between both cooperatives to serve members in all of the service territories. They are developing a plan to share resources to maximize service to member-owner-customers while effectively using the talents of the staff for both cooperatives. He looks forward to exploring areas such as business systems, marketing, communications, key account management, semen availability, sales development, strategic concepts and support services as possible areas of collaboration.

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ISA Hosts 60th Annual Bull Sale

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sa Beefmasters, LLC’s 60th Beefmaster bull sale was held October 2nd in San Angelo, Texas. It was an excellent sale; with 38 buyers from 7 states and Mexico taking home 131 Beefmaster bulls at an average of $4,581. Isa’s President, Lorenzo Lasater, stated the sale was strong, with excellent demand for good Beefmaster genetics despite the horrible drought in the western states. Auctioneer Joe Goggins of Billings, MT sold the 131 bulls in the blistering time of 2 hours, 12 minutes.

The sale was dedicated to the company’s founder, Laurie Lasater, on his 80th birthday. He has built an enduring legacy of outstanding genetics, marketing ability and integrity.

The high-selling bull, L Bar 9541, sold to Bertrand, Fuller and Lasater for $19,000.

This awesome young herd sire prospect is the son of L Bar 6105 and L Bar 6411 and was one of the overall top performers in the offering.

The second high-selling bull, San Pedro 9823, sold to FL-TX partnership for $14,000.

This excellent bull was a top performer amongst the 2-year-old bulls and was sired by L Bar Habanero.

It is worth noting that both high sellers are grandsons of the great L Bar En Fuego, who sold in this sale in 2011. He has sired many high sellers since, and now his sons are doing it. A truly remarkable genetic line.

Volume buyers included: A. Duda and Sons, Florida –16; Diamond and a Half Ranch, New Mexico – 13; Lykes Brothers, Florida – 12; the Wedgeworth Clan, Texas – 11; and Alamo Ranch, New Mexico – 10.

Current Isa president, Lorenzo Lasater, represents the 4th generation of the family dedicated to breeding performance Beefmaster genetics. The breed was founded by Lorenzo’s grandfather, Tom Lasater, in 1937. This year marks the 84th anniversary of the breed.

“This set of bulls represents over 80 years of consistent, balanced selection for economically viable cattle. These bulls will produce excellent feeder calves and replacement heifers in any environment, but especially the tougher ones. With more pounds at weaning, lower input costs, more longevity and the best mother-cow on the planet, Beefmasters can’t be beat,” said Lorenzo. ЇЇ The Lasater family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone in attendance, especially the many repeat customers, including several second generation buyers. We are already working hard to bring you our 61st set of Beefmaster bulls on October 1st, 2022.

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G Day was celebrated at NMSU Homecoming by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico State University (NMSU) College of Agricultural, Environmental and Consumer Sciences (ACES).

New Mexico Beef Council was this year’s title sponsor. AG Day featured ACES departments’ exhibits, dozens of agricultural organizations, businesses, non-profits and student organizations sponsored food booths and educational exhibits.

Groups such as the NMSU Therapeutic Riding (Left) NMBC Director Jim Hill Program and the NMSU sporting his TEAM Animal and Range Sciences BEEF jersey serves department provided pony up tasty beef and horse rides, along with sliders at NMSU’s a variety of farm animals Ag Day. and livestock that the pub(Below) Doña Ana Farm Bureau’s Bud lic interacted with to learn Deerman treated more about. New Mexico the NMSU Regents Ag in the Classroom had a to a ride on the fishing-pond game, while “tractor train” a organizations such as fun activity for “kids”.

New Mexico 4-H, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum helped educate the public about how agriculture is integrated into their communities and everyday lives.

Attendees had the chance to sample New Mexico grown products, such as beef and dairy.

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MSU-Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) teamed up with NMBC staff in September for three beef classes that took place at NM State University as part of a partnership between NMBC and the NMSUH R T M program.

The three classes, HRTM 363 NMBC’s Tom Bertelle grills Quantity steaks for sampling different grades of beef as students F o o d look on.

Production & Service, and two sections of HRTM 2120 Food Production & Service Fundamentals, attended lectures, and hands-on presentations over three days.

Tom Bertelle and Daniel Chavez, NMBC Center-of-the-Plate Specialists and Beef experts, provided hands on training for the students. Sub-primals rib, chuck and loin were used in the fabrication of cuts and as visual aids. Students were able to taste test cuts to understand grading and beef choices. Beef videos were used for the classes to reinforce fabrication information, examples of the versatility of beef in menuing ideas, and the sustainability of beef production.

Dina Chacón-Reitzel, NMBC Executive Director, presented information about the beef industry, including the beef supply chain, and sustainable beef production practices.

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Kids, Kows & More

ed resources to support the presentations given. In addition, they were all given beef aprons, “The Beef Book”, and chefs jackets with the NMBC logo.

Culinary instructors were provided posters, resources and video presentations which they will be able to use for future classes.

Thanks go out to Dr. Jean Hertzman, Ph.D., CCE, Director & Professor for HRTM and Patty Waid, NMBC Education Specialist and Waid & Associates Event Planning, for assisting with the planning and support of this important NMBC-NMSUHRTM partnership initiative.

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he New Mexico Beef Council partners with NMSU Colfax County Cooperative Extension Service in coordinating Kids, Kows & More, an experiential learning experience about agriculture. Kids get a little taste of all types of agriculture in their area.

Colfax CES hosted Kids, Kows & More in October with 160 kids and seven presentations covering all areas of agriculture (beef, animals, water conservation, chile, etc.) All of the kids received goodie bags with resources from NMBC. We thank Kathryn Malcolm-Callis, the NMBC presenter.

(top) Tom Bertelle and Daniel Chavez fabricate beef primals for students

Happy student showing off his Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. apron and cow mascot at the Beef dinner prepared by the HRTM students.

(bottom) Students enjoy beef samples

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ave you visited our website, NmBeef.com, lately? We recently updated it and would love your input on additional resources or links that we can include. You will find more recipes and more resources for consumers and producers.

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NMBC DIRECTORS: John Heckendorn (Purebred Producer); Jim Hill (Feeder); Dan Bell (Producer); Matt Ferguson (Producer); Kimberly Stone (Producer); Joel Van Dam (Dairy Representative)

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR, Bill King (Producer) FEDERATION DIRECTOR, Zita Lopez U.S.M.E.F. DIRECTOR, Kenneth McKenzie (Producer)

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

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NEWS UPDATE

by Pamela King and Hannah Northey, Greenwire

Industry Groups Fight Court Order Tossing Trump WOTUS rule

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ndustry groups have asked a federal appeals court to revive the Trump administration’s narrowed definition of Clean Water Act jurisdiction.

Their plea, filed in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, follows an order this summer from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona that tossed out the Trump-era Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) after a judge found that the regulation was too flawed to keep in place.

EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers then said that until the Biden administration crafts a new definition of “waters of the U.S.,” or WOTUS, the agencies would return to a regulatory regime that predated the Obama administration’s 2015 Clean Water Rule, a broader regulation that the Trump rule had gutted (Greenwire, Sept. 3).

Arizona cattle and construction groups, alongside other regulated entities that had thrown their weight behind the Trump rule, asked the district court to thaw its freeze on the regulation while the 9th Circuit reaches a decision on their appeal. “[V]acatur of the NWPR and return to the pre-2015 regime pending issuance of yet another new rule by the agencies will be unduly disruptive to the regulated community, and those harms far exceed any speculative injury asserted by Plaintiffs,” the industry groups wrote.

The industry groups, which include the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona and Arizona Farm Bureau, said their national counterparts support the appeal and request for a stay, since the district court order effectively stopped the Trump rule nationwide.

They argued that a nationwide freeze on the Trump rule “provides relief far beyond” what was requested by the Pasqua Yaqui Tribe and other tribes that initially filed suit in the Arizona district court.

Kevin Minoli, a former career lawyer at EPA, said there was some confusion as to whether the Arizona ruling effectively vacated the Trump rule across the nation — not just in Arizona — even though EPA and the Army Corps have said they are no longer implementing the regulation.

The ambiguity, he said, stems from the fact that the Arizona district court did not express whether the ruling should have been applied as a national injunction.

“There’s some degree of ambiguity until the judge answers that question,” he said. “She hasn’t been asked and she hasn’t had the opportunity to opine.”

Earthjustice attorney Janette Brimmer, who is representing the tribes in the Arizona litigation, said that the industry groups’ argument in favor of freezing the court order is “just not borne out.” She added that the groups had waited two months to file their request.

“The reality is that courts can vacate rules,” Brimmer said.

She added that the industry groups can still get involved in the Biden administration’s rulemaking process to help shape the next era of Clean Water Act regulation.

The tribes’ lawsuit against the Trump rule was just one of many across the country.

The industry groups noted that the Arizona district court order “effectively ended” those legal battles. And they noted that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California — the only other bench within the 9th Circuit to consider a challenge to the Trump WOTUS definition — had declined to halt the rule.

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Williams Nominated for Director of Fish & Wildlife Service

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artha Williams is currently serving as the Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS).

Preceding her appointment, Williams served as the Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks from 2017 to 2020. There, she delivered leadership that embraced the diversity of Montana’s natural resources and outdoor recreational values that also incorporated public expectations and values into the agency’s direction.

Previously, Williams was an Assistant Professor of Law at the Blewett School of Law at the University of Montana and co-directed the university’s Land Use and Natural Resources Clinic. William’s appointment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a return to the Department of the Interior, where she served earlier in her career as Deputy Solicitor Parks and Wildlife, providing counsel to the National Park Service and the FWS.

Growing up on a farm in Maryland, Martha Williams gained an appreciation for open lands, waters, wildlife, and community. This passion led her to the wild places of the West and a career spent fostering a love of the outdoors and stewarding the protection of natural resources. Williams

earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Montana School of Law. Williams is a hunter, angler, birdwatcher and overall outdoor enthusiast.

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The West That Wasn’t

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was reading a “Legends and Lies” book about the old West and it stated that the toughest town west of Chicago was Palisades, Nevada. I found it odd that as a student of the West I’d never heard of the place. According to the book the town had more than 1,000 showdowns, bank robberies and Indian raids in three years in the mid 1870s. Then the book explained that all those incidents were fake, meant only to scare weak-kneed Easterners who came in on the stagecoach. Then the eastern dudes went home and told newspapers and anybody who’d listen about the dangerous West. It was akin to Chicago’s Chamber of

Commerce promoting its murder rate in though it was our gold and silver that paid hopes of attracting tourists. their debts accumulated during the Civil There were a lot of myths about the West War. They thought of us as new kids on the created by people who’d never been here. block when in fact the West had been Henry David Thoreau wrote about the explored by white men half a century wonders of the West but he’d never been before the first colonists set foot on Virginwest of the Mississippi River. Little Miss Sure ia’s beaches. The West was portrayed as Shot, Annie Oakley, performed before Kings nothing more than a sad collection of and Queens in Europe portraying herself as miners, cowboys, saloonkeepers, gamblers, a woman of the West but she’d never been prostitutes, con men, mule skinners and here either. bull whackers. Easterners thought of WestThe myth making continued unabated. erners as the dregs of society who in the When I was a little tyke with my Roy Rogers East probably would have been in jail. Sadly, six gun and chuckwagon lunchbox, half of that’s how they still see us. all motion pictures were westerns and there Mark Twain came here for a short period were 37 westerns on television. Gunsmoke before being run out of the West and wrote was a television series that ran for an that, “The West was fabulously rich in unheard of 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975. thieves, murderers, desperados, lawyers, Cecil Smith, of the LA Times said, “Gunsmoke Christians, Indians, Chinamen, Spaniards, was the dramatization of the American epic gamblers, sharpers, coyotes, poets, preachlegend of the west. Our own Iliad and ers and jackass rabbits.”

Odyssey, created from standard elements Owen Wister who wrote the classic book of the dime novel and the pulp Western as The Virginian said the West was full of romanticized by Ned Buntline, Bret Harte “horses better bred than the women who and Mark Twain.” ride them and dogs with pedigrees better All those movies, TV shows and dime than their masters.” novels were mostly about a wild West It was said the West was a dangerous that wasn’t. place where no one died naturally. Elmer For 150 years Easterners have looked Kelton, wrote, “It was man’s country good down their snooty noses at the West even for men and mules but Hell on women.” The West was portrayed as a place “30 miles to water, 20 miles to wood and 10 miles to Hell.”

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2021 Joint Stockmen’s Convention

Early Bird Registration Deadline December 1,, 2021 — Save $25 per person December 14 – 17, 2021 / Hotel Albuquerque / Albuquerque, NM

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2021 December 14 - 17 | Hotel Albuquerque Old Town | Albuquerque, NM “Good Neighbors” by Katie Gregory | @crestonekatie

Partnering Together to Celebrate Our Rural Heritage

Welcome to the

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Joint Stockmen’s Meeting Dear Members, Supporters & Friends!

We can all agree agriculture is and will always be the backbone of this country. Nurturing family heritage, creating nutritious protein from inedible forage and building sustainable operations that keep land in agricultural production are guiding principles of farming and ranching in New Mexico. At the 2021 Joint Stockmen’s Convention we gather to reconnect and celebrate our common ground.

This year’s program is packed with educational and innovative topics showcasing the latest industry enhancements.

Speakers will present new ideas that will have a profitable impact on your bottom line. Our young people will be included and encouraged.

Highlights of this year’s convention will include keynote speaker Nevil Speer, Director of Industry Relations with Where Food Comes From speaking during the Family Luncheon and remarks by New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. Zoetis Managing Nutritionist, Dr. Gary Sides will address “Modern Ag in a Facebook Culture” during Cattlemen’s College and a panel will by chaired several prominent water law experts during the Natural Resources General Session. You can also expect status updates on 2022 legislative priorities, property taxes, private property rights and wildlife issues. The convention will round out with our 2021 Legacy Awards Dinner and Dance with music by “The Voice” contestant and Blake Shelton protégé, EllieMae Millenkamp.

Protecting our traditions and practices in agriculture through engagement in legislative, regulatory and policy issues is a top priority today. We must also ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge to the next generation, inspiring future stewards who will advance the viability of production agriculture for tomorrow. This is our aim at the 2021 Joint Stockmen’s Convention, where we can catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

We hope you will join us,

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Randell Major, President, NMCGA

Sandra Lacy Sandra Lacy, President, N.M. CowBelles

Charlie DeGroot

Charlie DeGroot, President, DPNM

Bebo Lee

Bebo Lee, President, NMFLC

James Duffy

James Duffy, President, NMWGI

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2021 Joint Stockmen Convention Schedule

Tentative

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.

7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Executive Committee Breakfast Meeting, Potters Trade Show Set-up, W,N & E Registration, Ball A & B Range Improvement Task Force, Fran Cattlemen’s College, Ball F-H

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10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dairy Producers of New Mexico Board Meeting, WVR 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Mexico Livestock Board, Ball C 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Coalition of Counties Meeting, TUR 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. NMCGA Past President’s Meeting, PTR 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Trade Show Reception W, N & E, Ball D Sponsored by New Mexico Beef Council & Trade Show Exhibitors

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Hospitality Hour, W, N, & E

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

NMCGA Board Breakfast, Fran

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7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. NMCGA Finance Committee, Ball C 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration, Ball A & B 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Trade Show, W, N & E 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. AG POLICY GENERAL SESSION, Ball F - H 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children’s Lounge, TBA Sponsored by New Mexico Stockman Magazine

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

M44 School, TUR 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Silent Auction, Ball A & B 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Scrapie Task Force Meeting, Ball C 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. College/Youth Meetings, WVR 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION, Ball F - H, NMCGA Promotion & Marketing Committee, NMCGA Theft & Health Committee, NMCGA Research & Improvement Committee 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Family Luncheon, Ball D & E Sponsored by Farm Credit of New Mexico

1 p.m. - 5 pm.

1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.

3:40 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tucumcari Bull Test Meeting, WVR PROPERTY RIGHTS GENERAL SESSION, Ball F - H N.M. CowBelles Board of Directors Meeting, PTR POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION, Ball F- H , NMCGA Private Property Committee, Joint Federal & Trust Lands, , NMCGA Public Relations Committee 3:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Allied Industries Committee, Ball C 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. NMCGA Cross Cultural Committee, TUR 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. N.M. Hereford Association Meeting, WVR 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m. NMCGA Membership Committee PR, Ball C 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. NMCGA Nominating Committee, Ball C 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. N.M. CowBelles General Membership Meeting, Awards and Officer Installation, PTR 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2021 NMSU Beef and Livestock Update, FRAN 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration, Ball A & B 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Trade Show, W, N & E 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. NATURAL RESOURCES GENERAL SESSION, Ball F - H 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Silent Auction, Ball A & B 9 a.m. -11 a.m.

Cattlegrowers’ Foundation Meeting, Ball C 9:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. NMCGA Young Cattlemen’s Committee, WVR 10:10 a.m.- 11:40 a.m. POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION, Joint Wildlife Committee, NMCGA Oil & Gas Committee, NMCGA Water Committee, Ball F- H 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m Feeder Committee, WVR 11a.m. - 11:45 a.m. NMCGA Legislative Committee, Fireplace 11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. NMCGA Resolutions Committee, Fireplace 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stockmen’s Luncheon, Ball D & E Sponsored by Hi Pro Feeds & Animal Health International

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NMCGA Board Meeting, Ball F- H NMCGA General Session, Ball F- H NMCGA 2022 Board Meeting, Ball F - H Attitude Adjustment, North Atrium 2021 Legacy Awards Dinner & Dance, Ball D & E

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Who’s Who New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Officers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Randell Major President Loren Patterson President-Elect Joe Culbertson Vice President at Large Jeff Decker Southeast Vice President Cliff Copeland Northeast Vice President Roy Farr Southwest Vice President Dustin Johnson Northwest Vice President Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Sidwell Past President Pat Boone Past President Shelleen Smith Executive Director NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeff Bilberry Roswell Trent Bilberry Roswell Linn Blancett Aztec Darrell Brown Artesia Irvin Boyd Eunice Ron Burnett Datil Kendell Buzard Floyd Michael P. Carrica Rio Rancho Jim Ross Caviness Maljamar Gerald Chacon Espanola Jack Chatfield Mosquero Kim Chesser Roswell Brad Christmas Wagon Mound Blair Clavel Roy John Conniff Las Cruces Bronson Corn Roswell Caren Cowan Albuquerque Amanda Culbertson Amistad Troy Daniels Wagon Mound Bruce Davis Springer Linda Davis Cimarron

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Joe Delk Mesilla Park Matthew Dentclaw Shiprock Lewis Derrick Artesia Crystal Runyan Diamond Elephant Butte Tommy Dinwiddie Capitan Tracy Drummond Reserve Wesley Eaton Vado Dan Estrada Trementina Alden Elkins Pinon Kevin Floyd Roswell Wayne Franklin Yahtahey Cole Gardner Yeso Sid Gordon High Rolls Jim Grider Carrizozo Anita Hand Datil Nolberto Hernandez Rio Rancho Jim Jackson Albuquerque Stan Jones Broadview Curt Kelling Cuervo Dave Kenneke Cimarron Garland King Capulin Justin Knight Tucumcari Colton Lee Alamogordo Boe Lopez Springer Kenneth McKenzie Encino Sarah McKenzie Fort Davis, TX

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Louis Montoya La Plata Joe Bill Nunn Deming Justin Nunn Deming Tom Paterson Houston, TX Nancy Phelps Winston Tate Pruitt Capitan Bob Ricklefs Ute Park Megan Richardson Winston Charlie Rogers Clovis John Romero Albuquerque Carlos Salazar Medanales Troy Sauble Maxwell Becky Spindle Moriarity Gary Stone Weed Troy Stone Capitan Jim Thorpe Newkirk Ernie Torrez La Jara Bernarr Treat Roswell Lance Vicente Vaughn Judy Wallin TorC Dee Wear Hillsboro Gene Whetten Winston Jimbo Williams Quemádo Marshal Wilson Mesilla Park Pat Woods Broadview

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NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Ryan Perry

Susan Navarro

Dr. Rolando Flores

Sandra Lacy

Bob Homer

Jim Lyssy

Allied Industries Committee Allied Industries Committee Dean, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at NMSU N.M. CowBelles NMCGA Insurance Admin Insurance Services of N.M.

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Calvin Glenn Piños Altos Wm. Ray Morely Datil Victor Culberson Silver City T.E. Mitchell Albert

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Hugh L. Hodge Silver City C.M. O’Donel Bell Ranch Tom P. Talle Las Vegas T.A. Spencer Carrizozo Robert H. Royall Tyrone Albert K. Mitchell Albert Lee S. Evans Marquez A.D. Brownfield Deming Oliver M. Lee Alamogordo Con W. Jackson Las Vegas Tom Clayton Separ E.G. Hayward Cimarron George A. Godfrey Animas G.W. Evans Magdalena Roy Forehand Carlsbad Ed Heringa Clayton Sherwood Culberson Lordsburg

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Marisa Pooley, APR Senior Director of Issues and Reputation Management, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Opening General Session Speaker

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ith more than 150,000 daily headlines that mention beef across the country, issues management is paramount to protecting the industry’s reputation. Marisa Pooley will discuss the Beef Checkoff’s approach to issues monitoring and management, the strategy behind responding and engaging, and the opportunities this provides for proactive reputation tactics.

Marisa Pooley is the Senior Director of Issues and Reputation Management at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association where she leads communications strategy and issues response for the national brand: Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. In her role, Pooley works to maintain consumer confidence in beef.

Previously, Pooley oversaw marketing, communications and public relations as the communications director for The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado.

Pooley has additional experience as a public relations consultant for Montevibiano, the first zero-emissions vineyard in Italy, and for the Boettcher Foundation, where she led strategic communications.

Pooley has served on a variety of boards and committees, including as a director on the PRSA Colorado Board; the media relations chair for the Lupus Foundation Colorado Walk to End Lupus; the at-large director for AIA Denver; a partner with Social Venture Partners; and a member of the 2015 Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Impact Denver class.

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Tara Mica Property Rights General Session Wednesday December 15th Tara Mica is the New Mexico and Texas State Director for the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, managing all legislative and political activities for the organization in the Land of Enchantment and the Lone Star State as part of her regional responsibilities.

She resides in Austin with her husband Carl who serves as State Director for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

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Nick Frazzini Ag Policy Session Wednesday December 15, 2021

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ick Frazzini is a new addition to the Marketing and Development team with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture as the Meat Value Chain Coordinator. He is originally from Arvada, Colorado and graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business and Economics. Nick worked in marketing and sales in the rodeo and grocery industry for 5 years in Colorado but has proudly returned to call Las Cruces home again and re-join the New Mexico agriculture community.

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Who *1956-1958 *1958-1960 *1960-1962 *1962-1964 *1964-1966 *1966-1968 *1968-1970 *1970-1972 *1972 -1974 *1974-1976 *1976-1978 *1978-1980 *1980-1982 *1982-1984 1984-1985 *1985-1987 *1987-1989 *1989-1991 1991-1993 1993-1995 1995-1997 1997-1999 *1999-2001 2001-2003 2003-2005

Dick Snyder Clayton W.I. Driggers Santa Rosa John Stark Deming Will Orndorff Roswell J.L. (Les) Davis Cimarron Noel Rankin Silver City W.O. Culbertson, Jr. Las Vegas Reuben E. Pankey Santa Fe Alvin Stockton Raton Charlie T. Lee Alamogordo Albert J. Mitchell Albert Phil Harvey, Sr. Cave Creek, AZ Phillip Bidegain Tucumcari Bob Jones Crow Flat Don Hofman Tucumcari Peter T. Mocho Belen W.F. (Dub) Martin Santa Fe H.W. (Bud) Eppers Roswell Bill King Moriarty Wesley Grau Grady Bill Humphries Tucumcari Bob Frost San Jon Jimmy R. Bason Hillsboro Phil H. Bidegain Tucumcari Don “Bebo” Lee Alamogordo

2005-2007 2007-2009 2009-2011 2011-2013 2013-2015 2015-2017 2017-2019

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Bill Sauble Maxwell Alisa Ogden Loving Bert Ancell Wagon Mound Rex Wilson Carrizozo José Varela Lopez La Cieneguilla Pat Boone Elida Tom Sidwell Tucumcari

Cattleman of the Year

1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966

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 Lee S. Evans Laguna Albert K. Mitchell Albert Marshall Sellman Albuquerque Floyd W. Lee San Mateo J.C. Neafus Newkirk

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Wednesday December 15, 2021 Family Luncheon

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Marco Gonzales Thursday December 16, 2021 Natural Resource General Session 8:00 a.m.

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arco Gonzales is a shareholder at the Modrall Sperling Law Firm with more than 30 years of experience specializing in public policy, lobbying and litigation. He advises clients on a diverse range of public policy matters involving legislative strategy, appropriations and agency process at both the state and federal levels. His public policy practice involves many substantive areas, including healthcare reform, telecommunications, technology, taxes, energy rights-of-way, privacy rights, education, and real estate.

Marco is an experienced practitioner in the area of civil litigation, primarily involving the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) commercial disputes, products liability, class actions, negligence and insurance.

Before joining the firm in 1998, Marco worked in the United States Senate as a Legislative Assistant to Senator Pete V. Domenici for 10 years. During his tenure in the Senate, he covered issues related to the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the Senator.

Marco was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and he and his family are deeply rooted in its traditions and history. Marco ran for Congress in New Mexico’s Third District in 2008 and appears regularly as a popular political analyst on local television and radio programs.

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Melody K. Gaines NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Lincoln County Family & Consumer Science /4-H Agent Wednesday, Dec 15: Property Rights General Session 1:30pm - 3:30pm SW Border Food and Safety – Ranch Stress Management

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native New Mexican, Melody Gaines grew up in Carrizozo, and attended college at New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University, earning her BA in Education from NMSU in 1991.

She then taught in the New Mexico Public School System as an Elementary Educator, Reading Specialist and Mathematics Coach from 1991 through 2016. Her work for the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service began in 2019 where currently she is the Family and Consumer Science Agent and also serves as one of the 4-H Agents in Lincoln County.

For the past 35 years she has served as a volunteer for 4-H and FFA. She is a member of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, New Mexico Association of 4-H Agents, New Mexico CowBelles and

Date Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Time 6:30pm-11:00pm Location Hotel Albuquerque Tickets Included in registration for Joint Stockmen’s Convention or individual tickets can be purchased at $50 each Activities Youth Talent Showcase, “Mistletoe Trunk Show” Christmas shopping, Beef buffet dinner, cash games PLUS “Double Shot” live country music & dancing!

Marshal Wilson Co-Director of the Southwest Border Food Protection & Emergency Preparedness Center (SWBFPEPC), and the Assistant Division Director for Agricultural Production Services at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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This event is part of the Joint Stockmen’s Convention. Join us for a fun evening. Contact: Patty Waid, Event Coordinator, 505-298-9341, patty@pattywaid.com.

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arshall has experience in production agriculture and is an active partner on his family’s cattle ranch near Ancho. His experience also includes significant work in agriculture policy, specifically natural resources. Marshal works to give overall leadership and expertise to planning, training and exercise program(s) focusing on agriculture and food systems.

Marshal did an internship with the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. He and his wife Julie have one daughter, Lilly .

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the New Mexico General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. She and her husband Michael Gaines, who is a retired Agriculture Education and Welding Educator, have two adult children, Ryan who is married to Courtney Klein Gaines, Artesia, and Kylie who is married to Travis Yunker, Wichita, Kansas. Melody and Mike have seven grandchildren.

Tom Dean Southwest District Director/Department Head and Co-Director of the Southwest Border Food Protection & Emergency Preparedness Center

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1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

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

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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

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Frank Dubois Las Cruces Huling “Jupe” Means Buckhorn Rob Cox Organ 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

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

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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

Ayudando Siempre Alli Award Winners

1994 Governor Bruce & Mrs. Alice King Stanley

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

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

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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

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2001 2002

Frank DuBois John Fowler, Ph.D.

Las Cruces Las Cruces

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

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

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Bruce and Alice King Service Memorial Award

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Chuck Stocks Albuquerque Frank DuBois Las Cruces Linda Davis Cimarron Timothy Jennings Roswell Andy Nunez Hatch David Abbey Santa Fe New Mexico Department of Agriculture Woods Houghton Carlsbad Donna Irwin Deming Brian Moore Clayton Janet Witte Las Cruces Bill Sauble Maxwell Dina Chacon Reitzel Albuquerque

Kaitlynn Glover Wednesday 15, 2021 10:00 a.m.

College/Youth Wednesday 15, 2021 1:30 p.m. Property Rights General Session

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aitlynn Glover serves as the Executive Director of the Public Lands Council (PLC), a n d c o n c u rrently serves as Executive Director of Natural Resources for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Prior to joining PLC, Glover spent several years as a policy advisor on agriculture, natural resources, and Tribal policy issues in the office of U.S. Senator John Barrasso (WYO).

Prior to moving to Washington, Glover spent several years working for Teagasc, the agriculture semi-state authority in Ireland, in the pig production advisory unit. During that time, she received a Masters of Agriscience in Innovation Support from University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.

Originally from Wyoming, Glover has a diverse background in agriculture policy and production, and strong ties to grazers, recreationalists, and many other users of public land resources. She is an alumna of the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture.

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Dan McCarty Wednesday December 15th Ag Policy General Session

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an McCarty is the Director of Industry & Affiliate Outreach for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. His responsibilities include membership recruitment, membership services and affiliate relations in the 13 western states. Additionally, he manages the membership of the Livestock Marketing Council, the group of auction markets, order buyers and livestock dealers active in NCBA. A fourth-generation cattleman and Colorado native, Dan owns and operates McCarty Cattle Company in western Colorado alongside his wife, Morgan. Prior to

joining NCBA in 2007, he was part of the management team of one of the largest commercial cow-calf operations in the United States.

Active in several agricultural organizations, he has served as President of the Colorado Gelbvieh Association, the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners, and the American Gelbvieh Association.

Additionally, he is a long-time volunteer at the Garfield County Fair and Cowboy Up Carbondale, an organization that celebrates western heritage and fundraises for local nonprofits.

A graduate of Colorado State University with a B.S. in Farm and Ranch Management, Dan is also an auctioneer and a graduate of the both the Missouri Auction School and the Western College of Auctioneering. He also was selected in the inaugural class and completed the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Excellence in Ag Leadership Program and obtained the Texas Farm Credit Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management.

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Green from the Ground Up Award

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Susan Navarro, Los Lunas Co-Chairman (All Allied Industries members are welcomed and encouraged to vote on this committee.)

2019 Sid Goodloe Capitan 2020 Linda Davis Cimarron

— Feeder Committee

Cattle Growers’ Committees

(Note: Unless otherwise noted(*), all NMCGA members are welcome & entitled to vote in the committees of their choice.)

— Ag Policy Committee THEFT & HEALTH SUB COMMITTEE

Tracy Drummond, Reserve Chairman Dan Estrada, Trementina Vice Chairman P ROMOTION & MARKETING SUB COMMITTEE

Ron Burnett, Datil Chairman Amanda Culbertson, Amistad Vice Chairman

— Finance Committee

— Allied Industries Committee

Ryan Perry, Roswell Co-Chairman

Tom Sidwell, Tucumcari Chairman All Past Presidents and NMCGA Executive Committee

— Litigation Committee

Alisa Ogden, Chairman Loving Jim Jackson, Vice Chairman Albuquerque Howard Hutchinson Glenwood Tom Paterson Luna Gayla Thal Buena Vista Bill Sauble Maxwell Phil H. Bidegain Tucumcari Mike Casabonne Hope

— Membership Relations Committee

R ESEARCH & IMPROVEMENT SUB COMMITTEE

Kendal Wilson, Carrizozo Chairman

Jim Thorpe, Newkirk Co-Vice Chairman Sarah McKenzie, Fort Davis, TX Co-Vice Chairman

Bruce Davis, Springer Chairman Bill King, Moriarity Vice Chairman & Treasurer

CROSS CULTURAL SUB COMMITTEE

John Romero, Albuquerque Chairman Marjorie Lantana, Crownpoint Vice Chairman MEMBERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE

Boe Lopez, Springer Chairman

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FEBRUARY — Beefmasters; Texas Longhorns MARCH — Limousin; Santa Gertrudis APRIL — Dairy MAY — News of the Day JUNE — Sheepman of the Year JULY — Directory of Agriculture AUGUST — The Horse Industry SEPTEMBER — Charolais; Fairs Across the Southwest OCTOBER — Hereford; New Mexico State Fair Results NOVEMBER — Cattleman of the Year; Joint Stockmen’s Convention Preview; Angus, Brangus, Red Angus DECEMBER — Bull Buyers Guide If you would like to see your breed featured email caren@aaalivestock.com To Reserve Advertising Space email chris@aaalivestock.com or call Chris at 505.243.9515, ext. 2

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Dusti Caviness, Maljamar Chairman Trent Bilberry, Roswell Vice Chairman

Jim Bob Burnett, Lake Authur Co-Vice Chairman Bill King, Moriarty Co-Vice Chairman

— Nominating Committee

Pat Boone, Elida Chairman Loren Patterson, Corona Vice Chairman All Past Presidents

— Property Committee PRIVATE LANDS SUB COMMITTEE

LEGISLATIVE SUB COMMITTEE

Loren Patterson, Corona Cole Gardner, Yeso

Chairman Co-Vice Chairman

— Natural Resources Committee

Elena Farr, Datil Chairman Scott Bidegain, Tucumcari Co-Vice Chairman

— Federal & Trust Lands Sub Committee

WATER SUB COMMITTEE

Ernie Torrez, La Jara Chairman Anita Hand, Datil Co-Vice Chairman Carlos Salazar, Medanales Vice Chairman

— Taxation & Special Issues Sub Committee

Tamara Hurt, Deming Kenneth McKenzie, Encino

Dave Kenneke, Cimarron Chairman Tom Paterson, Luna Co-Vice Chairman Jimbo Williams, Quemado Co-Vice Chairman

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— Resolutions Committee

WILDLIFE SUB COMMITTEE

John Richardson, Winston Chairman Colton Lee, Alamogordo Co-Vice Chairman Gerald Chacon, Espanola Co-Vice Chairman

Chelsea Wilson, Carrizozo Chairman Judy Wallin, T or C Vice Chairman All Committee Chairmen

— NMCGA By-Laws Committee

Phil H. Bidegain, Tucumcari Chairman

ENERGY SUB COMMITTEE

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Moya Named State Executive Director

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n October 12, President Joe Biden issued a press release naming key regional appointments for USDA, EPA, and HHS. Among those appointments was naming the State Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Tucumcari’s Jonas Moya was named the top post.

The FSA oversees national farm programs and farm loan programs development and oversight functions are managed in Washington, D.C. Computational and statistical work is done in Kansas City. Implementation of farm policy through FSA programs is the responsibility of state and field offices based in counties and U.S. territories.

Jonas Moya, 31, was born and raised on his grandmother’s farm and cattle ranch in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Jonas Moya is a

fourth-generation agriculturist with deep roots in New Mexico’s diverse agriculture industry.

Mr. Moya brings a deep understanding of research, public policy, producer practices, and emerging agricultural trends to the New Mexico Farm Service Agency. Prior to his service, Mr. Moya held leadership positions in agricultural advocacy, civic engagement, agricultural policy, and conducting agricultural research. Mr. Moya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and Business from New Mexico State University and is a proud Aggie.

Being a producer himself, Mr. Moya understands the daily struggles producers face along with emerging industry trends, ever-changing consumer preferences, and increased production costs. Mr. Moya is honored to have been selected to lead the New Mexico FSA and looks forward to working with producers, stakeholders, and staff on the challenges and opportunities that face New Mexico’s agricultural community.

“I look forward to working with all of New Mexico’s agricultural producers in providing a balanced program that will benefit everyone,” Moya said.

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USDA Names Patricia Dominguez as Rural Development’s State Director in New Mexico

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ollowing a press release from President Joe Biden announcing the appointment of several regional appointments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in mid-October the appointments of seven Rural Development (RD) State Directors and five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors.

RD State Directors serve as the chief executive officer of Rural Development in the states and territories and are tasked with carrying out the mission of rural development to the benefit of everyone in rural America.

In conjunction with the guidance and support of the National Office, State Directors are responsible for promoting the mission and strategic goals of Rural Development and provide key leadership to develop and support a productive, diverse, and inclusive state workforce.

Included in the announcement is Patricia Dominguez a native of rural northern New Mexico and a committed public servant. Since 2013, she has served on the congressional staff for Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, and from 2008 to 2012, she served on the staff of Senator Jeff Bingaman, also of New Mexico.

Dominguez grew up in the rural community of Peñasco in northern New Mexico. After graduating from high school she then went to the University of New Mexico where she received a Bachelor of Science degree.

After graduating from UNM she worked in state and county government before working for Senators Bingaman and Heinrich.

Dominguez will be in charge of the various funding programs administered by USDA Rural Development including; business, community facilities, housing and water and wastewater programs.

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Who New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Executive Directors History

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

Cattlegrowers Foundation

Phil H. Bidegain, Chairman Tucumcari Linda Davis, Vice Chairman Cimarron Dennise Bridgers, Secretary Rio Rancho Caren Cowan, Albuquerque Treasurer John Conniff, Las Cruces Nikki Hooser, Jemez Springs Bob McCrea, Roswell William Alexander, Hillsboro Pat Boone, Elida

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New Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. Officers

James Duffey, Roswell Antonio Manzaneres, Tierra Amarilla

Shad Cox, Corona

Denton Dowell, Clovis

Bronson Corn, Roswell

Shelleen Smith, Albuquerque

President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Immediate Past President Executive Director

ew Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. N Board of Directors

Mike Casabonne Hope Jim Cooper Tinnie Martin Corn Roswell Mike Corn Roswell Pete Gnatkowski Carrizozo

Debbie Jones Tatum

New Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. Honorary Board of Directors

John Cooper Tinnie Alice Eppers Roswell Ronnie Merritt Yeso

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Past Presidents 1906-1912 1912-1916 1916-1920 1920-1925 *1926-1927 1927-1959 1960-1961 1962-1963 1964-1965 1966-1967 1968-1969 1970-1971 1972-1973 1974-1975 1975-1976 **1977-1978 ***1978-1979 1979-1981 1981-1983 1983-1985 1985-1986 1987-1989 1989-1991 l991-1993 1993-1995 1995-1997 1997-1999 1999-2001 2001-2003 2003-2005 2005-2007 2007-2009 2009-2011 2011-2014 2014-2016 2016-2018 2018-2021

Solomon Luna Los Lunas H.C. Abbott Springer Eduardo M. Otero Los Lunas Prager Miller Roswell David Farr Magdalena Floyd W. Lee San Mateo W.E. Overton Yeso Charles D. Fuller Roswell Robert F. Corn Roswell Abe M. Pena Grants Phelps White Roswell W.A. Snipes Roswell Ivan Watson Roswell Robert B. Naylor Roswell Anthony E. Treat Roswell Madlyn Cauhape Hope Truman Pierce Roswell T.L. (Sonny) Watts Piñon Truman Pierce Roswell W.W. Roach Caprock Mike Casabonne Hope Art Evans Roswell Steve Lewis Artesia David Kincaid Piñon Pete Gnatkowski Carrizozo Scott McNally Roswell Mark Marley Roswell Ron Merritt Yeso Tom Runyan Piñon Russell Leonard Hope Mike Corn Roswell Joan Kincaid Piñon Jim Cooper Tinnie Marc Kincaid Hope Leroy Cravens Encino John (Punk) Cooper Mayhill Bronson Corn Roswell

Originally, the Association was the New Mexico Stock Growers’ Association formed in 1884. It was a loosely organized group of local livestock protective associations determined to maintain a Territory-wide association. * Mr. Farr died June 12, 1927, while serving his second term. Floyd W. Lee, then a vice president, was named acting president to complete the term, was elected president in 1928 and continued to serve by unanimous annual re-election until the convention of 1960. ** During the term of Madlyn Cauhape, it was decided that the president would serve from July to July, Madlyn only served one year. *** Truman Pierce was elected president in July 1978. In April of 1979 he became very ill and T.L. Watts finished the year and then was elected president. Truman was made first vice president and fulfilled his term of office after T.L. Watts.

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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

New Mexico Sheep & Goat Council

Bronson Corn, Roswell Chairman Mercedes Cravens, Encino Vice Chairman Jim Cooper, Tinnie Secretary/Treasurer Antonio Manzanares, Tierra Amarilla Mike Corn, Roswell James Duffey, Roswell Russell Leonard, Hope

Dairy Producers of New Mexico Officers Charlie DeGroot, Dexter Albin Smith, Clovis Al Squire, Hagerman Phillip J. Troost, Lake Authur Beverly Idsinga, Roswell Kaye Whitefoot, Roswell

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Deputy Executive Director

Dairy Producers of New Mexico Board of Directors

John DeRuyter Mesquite Derrell Hanson Clovis Andy Schaap Hereford, TX Dale Jones Veguita

NMSU Wins USDA Grant to Strengthen Hispanic-Serving Higher Education Institutions

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he U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investm e nt of $12 milli o n to Hispanic-serving Institutions of higher education to strengthen their ability to attract, retain and graduate underrepresented students pursuing careers in agriculture, natural resources and human sciences.

Among the universities receiving funding is New Mexico State University (NMSU) who will receive $975,314 between 2021 and 2025. The program funded is entitled Young Agri-Scientists: Connecting Diverse Students To Each Other And Fanrss Careers Through Experiential Learning In Mentored Research And Science Communication.

Young Agri-Scientists (YAS) is a collaborative program between New Mexico State University and Texas Tech University designed to increase diverse student graduates who meet the global need for the next generation of leading agricultural scientists who are as wellversed in conducting sound food, agricultural, and natural resources systems and sciences research as they are in the diffusion of research and innovation through science communication. Undergraduate and graduate students will engage in a cohort program built upon experiential learning opportunities in mentored research and communicating the science of agriculture, impacting the participants as well as local communities and K-12 students.

USDA awarded this funding through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Hispanic-serving Institutions Education Grants Program that enhances student learning experiences and opportunities across the agriculture sector.

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Sybrand VanderDussen Clovis Roger Westra Portales Mike TeVelde Hobbs Scott Edeal Los Lunas

New Mexico Federal Lands Council Board of Directors

Don L. (Bebo) Lee, President Alamogordo Carlos Salazar, Vice President Mendeñales Bobby Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Dell City, Texas

Mike Casabonne Hope

Irvin Boyd Eunice

Matt Ferguson Carrizozo

Duane Frost Claunch

Howard Hutchinson Glenwood

Jim Cooper Tinnie

Levi Klump Animas

Ronnie Merritt Yeso

Joe Bill Nunn Deming

Randell Major Magdalena

Betty Pound Socorro

Bill Sauble Maxwell

Laurie Schneberger Winston

Mike White Dexter

Rex Wilson Carrizozo

José Varela Lopez La Cieneguilla

New Mexico Beef Council Officers

Zita Lopez, Springer Cole Gardner, Yeso Marjorie Lantana, Crownpoint Dina Reitzel, Albuquerque

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Executive Director

ew Mexico Beef Council N Board of Directors

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Dan Bell Corona John Heckendorn Moriarity Jim Hill Mesilla Park Kenneth McKenzie Encino Kimberly Stone Capitan Joel Van Dam Texico Beef Board Diector., Bill King Moriarity Secretary of Agriculture, Jeff Witte, Ex-officio Las Cruces

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New Mexico Cowbelles’ Officers

Sandra Lacy President Jacenda Price President -Elect Vonda Frost Vice President Michelle Greenman Secretary Stephanie Avent Treasurer Charity Underwood Past President Casey Spradley 2019 CowBelle of the Year

N.M. Cowbelles’ District Reps

Kacy Patterson, Corona Tweeti Blancett, Eagle Nest Fita Witte, Las Cruces Madalyn Lee, Alamogordo

District I District II District III District IV

N.M. Cowbelles’ Committee Chairs

Traci Curry, Las Cruces Southern Regional Director, Ag in the Classroom

Connie Jo McKenly, Magdalena Associate Membership

Pamela Johnson, Roswell Audit

Dalene Hodnett, Las Cruces Co-Chair Beef Ambassador

Maggie Rich, Socorro Co-Chair Beef Ambassador Open, By-Laws

Sherry Evans, Nogal Chaplain

Genora Canon, Roswell Cookbooks & Napkins

Marianne Rose, Clayton Historian

Janet Witte, Las Cruces Jingle Jangle

Anita Hand, Datil Legislative

Madalynn Lee, Alamogordo Man of the Year

Robbie Montgomery, TorC Co-Chair Membership

Connie Jo McKenley, Magdalena Co-Chair Membership

Marge McKeen, Glenwood Operation Respect

Michelle Greeman, Silver City Parliamentarian

Shelly Hathorn, Aztec Pat Nowlin Scholarship Fund

Dalene Hodnett, Las Cruces Social Media

Kyla Bannon, Lincoln Ways & Means C harity Ann Saulsberry, Clarendon, TX Website

Stephanie Avent, Perryton, TX Treasurer

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The Pitfalls of Politicized ESG Investing

by Kent Lassman, President & CEO Competitive Enterprise Institute

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hy does the typical person invest in a company? For most it has little to do with a firm’s stance on a particular social or political issue, but rather because he or she hopes to make a profit— to receive a return on their investment.

Unfortunately, there is a growing trend among companies and their investors to push what is known as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) theory. The philosophy is aimed at pressuring for-profit businesses to signal allegiance to activist issues like reducing climate change and child labor.

You don’t have to love climate change or child labor to see the problem.

“ESG” has become a trendy operating idea, hailed as good for business and the bottom line. But as CEI’s Research Fellow Richard Morrison points out in a new video, ESG Investing and Corporations: Not A Policy Paper, Just A Thought, there are a variety of pitfalls related to politicized investing.

“Soda companies have strong opinions about voter registration, sneaker companies are experts on law enforcement, and ice cream companies are referees for foreign policy. The problem with that is that there isn’t just one right position on any of these controversies.”

Every large company is composed of many employees, customers, and shareholders. Some of those people are inevitably going to be offended and turned off by some of the political stances that have nothing to do with a firm’s core business. As such, CEI has been raising awareness on the drawbacks of ESG activism for years. As Morrison explained in a CEI report from May 2021, “ESG activism generates long-term contradictions that cannot be resolved.” Again, from Morrison, “Climate change activists demand an end to financing of fossil-fuel energy projects, for example, but a developing country trying to transition away from burning animal dung and wood will need the most affordable electricity possible. A coal- or natural gas-fired

power plant would deliver the quickest, most affordable energy, but a company’s ESG commitment might preclude it from financing or building that plant.”

Companies should refrain from making decisions based on the ‘socially responsible’ endorsements of a few. After all, there are multiple definitions of social responsibility—sometimes overlapping, sometimes conflicting—that are necessary in a diverse society in which freedom of speech and association are upheld. Yet an open-minded approach is typically off the table when it comes to ‘responsible-investing’ guidelines where there is only one acceptable way to address issues like climate change or gender equality.

Federal officials in Washington also express great disdain for a diversity-of-approaches attitude. In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s then-acting chairwoman Alison Herren Lee published a request for comment on the SEC’s plan to write new rules for corporate disclosure on climate change. The questionnaire unveiled the agency’s plans to implement comprehensive rules for corporate conduct, all in compliance with left-wing policy priorities.

Elevating ESG priorities is a blank check for the SEC. There is a growing awareness among conservatives that the effort to make corporations socially responsible has been a Trojan horse for an array of policy goals that can only be advanced via institutions that avoid transparency and accountability in favor of “expert” guidance. A collection of concerned stakeholders including property-rights advocates and religious investors, have begun to lobby against the assumption that only the values of inside the Beltway politicos should be allowed to guide corporate decisions.

Businesses have a moral duty to create value for their customers, their network of suppliers and vendors, and their employees.

Successful enterprises are built on profit and when that is diluted from the pursuit of political or social goals, the moral duty is abandoned. Should that abandonment come as a result of regulatory mandates, the injury to society is doubled. In the coming weeks, CEI will submit comments to the Department of Labor in response to the Biden Administration’s new ESG pension fund rules.

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uring the 2021 County Fair Season the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) held their first Heritage Buckle Tour. To be eligible for the Heritage buckle award, youth ages 9-21 were asked to provide a 200 to 500 word essay on the ‘value they placed on the heritage of the cattle industry and ranching in New Mexico’.

Recipients from each county were presented with a trophy belt buckle and a one-year junior membership to NMCGA. Additionally the overall winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship during the December 16th Stockmen’s Award Luncheon at Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention.

Buckles and the program scholarship fund were made possible by generous donations from NMCGA membership and allied partners.

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D Kersey, Socorro, wrote: I am from Magdalena, home of the Magdalena Stock Driveway also known as Trails End.

ally people embrace new ways of doing things.

I believe ranching itself is a tradition and can successfully be a c c o m plished in many ways.

Success Amanda Hibbard, center with award sponsor Darrell Brown and does not Gary Stone, Otero County Cattle come from Growers’ President. demeaning our neighbors or anyone who chooses to do things differently from us. Success comes from helping each other and having open minds while maintaining our own uniqueness. Change doesn’t mean bad, it just means different. I am proud of my family’s ranching heritage because I know that our traditions are consistent to us and everything we accomplish we accomplish together. Award sponsored by Cross D Ranch, Darrell Brown.

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JD Kersey received his buckle from NMCGA President Randell Major. JD and Randell, center, is pictured with the Socorro County Royalty.

Ranchers from Western New Mexico and Eastern Arizona would drive their cattle and their sheep to the Stock Driveway Pens.

Ranching heritage is in my community and in my blood. Trails End ran through my grandfather’s cattle ranch named Montosa, located west of Magdalena. We are the lands’ voice. We are the land’s protector.

We respect our livestock. Ranching will be my job when I grow up and will be something that will proudly pass through my family for years to come. Award sponsored

by Dale Armstrong.

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manda Hibbard, Otero, said: Traditions come in all different forms, for example on Christmas Eve my family and I put out our boots in front of the fireplace instead of stockings and every Sunday night we eat popcorn together. Generation-

ayleigh Masseng i l l , Grant wrote: Without our heritages ranchers would not be who they are today. What was discovered and tried in the past helps us to do better in the Kayleigh Massengill (left) with future. But Preston Johnson foreman for you don’t Spur Ranch Cattle Company. have to be a rancher to understand the values of hard work, honesty, responsibility and faith.

Cattle teach us about these things while also providing us with delicious meat and useful byproducts like toothpaste! I value my heritage in ranching because it has taught me to learn to work for what I have.

Award sponsored by Tom and Callie Patterson.

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raylin Chaffin, Luna, said: The cattle industry in New M e x i co i s valuable to me because it is good for our economy, supplies our s t a te a n d other Americ ans w i th Braylin Chaffin (left) received his quality beef buckle from Tamara Hurt. and it provides my dad with a job to take care of his family. Ranchers pay taxes, we sell our cattle and help other families by employing them, all of which helps the economy to grow. Our cattle eat old grasses, letting new grass and plants flourish. Cattle graze on land that humans can’t use and help protect environment meant for wildlife. Award sponsored by Tamara Hurt.

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aden Whetten, Sierra, wrote: My family and I live on the Adobe Ranch where we run a cow/calf operation.

Every member of my family is a part of raising cattle, whether that be out on a ranch or running a feedyard. My family ancestry dates back to Colonial Juarez, Mexico in the 1800’s. My ranching heritage is important to me because one day soon I hope to continue the legacy the generations before me have started. Award sponsored by Representative Rebecca Dow.

Kaden Whetten (left) received his buckle from NMCGA Board member Dee Wear.

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CAREN

COWAN Cattleman of the Year

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n executive cowgirl who rides the figurative range, managing the herd and keeping those who would prey on the land and livestock at bay with the strength of her words ...

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has been awarded the highest honor bestowed by fellow ranchers ...the title of New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Cattleman of the Year. Make no mistake, Caren Cowan always rides the big circle in any gathering.

She fights off the rustlers who want to steal rights; gathers strays by finding like-minded people and putting them together, regardless of political affiliation; and she tends to the health of the herd and the land by supporting, encouraging, and defending the cowmen and women who care for them.

Caren has spent a lifetime in the cattle industry, first on a working ranch and then as someone who could stand for others, distill information to its most important parts, and make a difference by acting and influencing others do the same. She is renowned as a hard worker, a defender of freedom, and one of the best friend’s agriculture has.

Her role models were women who made a difference. Her grandmother, Mattie Cowan, started a local woman’s group which became the national CowBelles group, teaching Caren to do what she could to help others. Her 4-H agent, Fran Roma-

Our Friend

Caren

We feel like we’ve had a special relationship with you over the past many years and just want to say how much we appreciate you.

You’ve been a consummate representative for the livestock industry, but more than that, you’ve been a true friend...a one of a kind!

We’re genuinely happy and proud for you!

The Casabonne Family

Caren Congratulations!

With great affection and admiration, The Bidegains CATTLE COMPANY MONTOYA, NEW MEXICO • SINCE 1902

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nowski, encouraged her to write. And her English teacher, Mary Lou Fischer, taught her how to communicate the truth and be a lifelong learner. Little wonder Caren Cowan became a leader who is known for educating others and communicating the truths of animal agriculture with a passion and tenacity unequaled but deeply

Caren, You gave it your all!

Your professional & heartfelt efforts will continue to reverberate throughout the cattle industry for years to come.

Congratulations Big Daddy Bill & Cordy from above All the Cloverdale Crew Bob & Ruth Evelyn George & Linda

CONGRATULATIONS

caren

Most deserving of this honor for

all you have done and continue to do.

The Bays Family appreciates you and the many battles you have fought on our behalf.

respected and admired.

The little girl who first hung her hat in the dusty old West town of Tombstone became one of the best known, best connected agricultural advocates in New Mexico and surrounding states. She grew up near the OK Corral, famous for an 1881 gun battle between lawmen and outlaws, and she became a tenacious fighter, tirelessly defending the values, custom and culture of the West. The Cowan family was already well known for good cattle and horses, and Caren added to that reputation by becoming a friend of agriculture known for the depth and breadth of her knowledge of policy, coupled with her extensive contact list and her ability to reach the right person in the right place to affect change.

The Town Too Tough To Die Caren’s great-grandfather, William Cowan, traveled from Canada after the American Civil War and opened a bank in Tombstone in 1881, the same year lawmen and an outlaw gang made the OK Corral famous in their 30-second shootout.

Like many bankers of the time, William

Congratulations

CAREN COWAN Cattleman of the Year Thank you for your dedication and willingness to go the extra mile for the livestock industry over the past many years. You’ve done a stellar job!

John & Laura Conniff

CONNIFF CATTLE CO. LLC LLC

Congratulations

CAREN COWAN Cattleman of the Year

We deeply appreciate your tireless work on behalf of our rural communities and cowboy culture.

www.singletonranches.com

“HANG IN THERE!”

CONGRATULATIONS

CAREN From your friends at The Hat Ranch

The Lee’s • Hat Ranch, Alamogordo

CAREN

To say I am happy for you is an understatement. Your lifetime dedication to the agriculture industry is commendable.

Congratulations on your well-deserved success!

Yvette Herrell

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Congratulations & Thank You

CAREN COWAN New Mexico’s Cattleman of the Year

Your leadership and enthusiastic efforts on behalf of the livestock industry have been essential to protecting New Mexico’s rural communities throughout these many years. I’m extremely proud of you and your accomplishment and I’m honored to call you my friend.

Yvette Herrell U.S. Representative New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District

www.bar-g.com Congratulations

CAREN COWAN Cattleman of the Year

We’re so happy for you.

Thank you for being there for the cattle industry. We’re honored to call you friend!

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To my close and respected friend ...

CAREN COWAN

You’ve spent three decades serving the ranching community and you’ve earned the admiration of our friends and the respect of our adversaries. Over those years it has been my privilege and honor to have fought side by side with you in our battle for fairness and justice. I’m extremely proud to have served with you. My sincerest congratulations to you on being named New Mexico’s Cattleman of the Year!

Karen Budd-Falen, Senior Partner | Budd-Falen Law Offices

300 East 18th Street, P.O. Box 346, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003 | 307-632-5105

lent money to ranchers, and when the loans defaulted he bought up the property. He also expanded by buying up private land as settlers and homesteaders left the country. William and Florence’s son, Ralph C. Cowan, was born in Arizona territory in 1899. As a youngster, he rode as the “rep” man for the NI brand when the neighbors gathered. Like his father, Ralph had a reputation as a hard worker, and he was in charge of the chuck wagon at the age of 19.

Christmas of 1921, Ralph married Mattie Geers, a Kansas native whom he had met while she was riding through the country while visiting her brother. The first few years of their marriage were spent living from cow camp to cow camp as drought forced cattle to be moved from Arizona to Sonora, Mexico, to Texas, back to Sonora and finally back home to Arizona. To the Cowan’s, ranching was life. They raised many of their own registered Hereford bulls and registered Quarter Horses, acquiring land and stock along the way until at times they required 150 head of horses to keep their cowboys mounted.

Mattie quickly realized that she had not only taken a husband, but had wedded the whole cattle business. She rode with the men and cooked for them in a tiny lean-to of the house where the main room was also the stage stop for the Butterfield stage.

Mattie understood cattle and was also a social woman who organized a group of local women to support ranching. The ladies called themselves CowBelles and were the prototype of what was to become a national organization.

Mattie and Ralph’s three sons, Bob, Jim and Bill, all built on the family’s ranching legacy. Bob married Mary Ella Sproul, the daughter of a ranching family who had settled in the Chiricahua Mountains.

According to a family friend, Mary Ella’s father, Frank Sproul, was the renowned roper who roped a calf at the Prescott rodeo and jumped off his horse and tied the calf down even though the rope had popped off the calf before he got him thrown to the ground. Because of that catch, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) instituted a rule that says a calf must still be on a rope when it is tied down.

Cotton Pickin’ Time Three daughters, Caren, Connie and Carol, were born to Bobby and Mary Ella.

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Congratulations to our dear friend, Caren for earning Cattleman of the Year!

Caren Cowan is a woman who gets things done! We don’t know anyone who has put more into the New Mexico cattle industry than her. She has brought awareness and service to our industry and taken it to another level. She has done this with such a kind and dedicated spirit. She truly represents a whole mass of people. Caren is always giving of herself and her service and never expects anything in return. We are truly grateful for her advocacy but most importantly, her friendship. Thank you for keeping agriculture alive in our state.

Congratulations, Caren!

With love and sincere gratitude, The Sanchez Family

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with the migrant workers who brought in his crop. Caren and her cousin each had their own cotton sack and got paid three pennies at the end of the day. “Grandaddy wrote our name in the book, just like everyone else,” Caren recalls. “He thought it was important that we understood that you worked for the money you got.” By the time she was six, Caren had become a fledgling entrepreneur, selling eggs from her flock of chickens provided by her Grandmother.

“We learned young that it wasn’t fair to expect anyone else to take care of us,” stated Caren. “Our parents and grandparents instilled the need to be productive and self-sufficient.”

Grandma Mattie was a wonderful cook, and Caren picked up on the idea that cooks got yelled at a lot less than the cowgirls did, so at 10 years of age she began cooking for her father and his cowboy crews.

One memorable shipping day, Bob told his young daughter to have lunch for 24 cowboys at noon. At 10:00 he walked into the kitchen and announced that there would only be ten cowboys for lunch, but it needed to be served immediately. Caren remembers she got the meal on the table

As part of her service as a board member of the National Animal Interest Alliance, Caren has attended many National Conferences of State Legislators helping to inform legislators from across the nation about animal welfare versus animal rights.

CONGRATULATIONS

CAREN!!

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as fast as she could because “you do what you need to do.”

Besides cooking for cowboys, Caren also spent a lot of time with Ralph and Mattie, traveling to national meetings and learning to work to make the world better. Ralph served as Arizona Senator for 20 years, and Bob put in 36 years on the Tombstone School Board. “Politics came easily,” Caren remembers, “It was just something the family did.”

The Cowan family is well known in southwestern agriculture. Caren’s Uncle Bill became a premier Quarter Horse breeder and brought the first Brahman cattle to the Southwest. Her Uncle Jim attended New Mexico Military Institute, went into banking, and served for Arizona Governor Fife Symington. The network of cousins stayed close.

We Don’t Hire Women Upon graduation from high school, Caren knew she wanted to study Ag Communications, but at the time no university offered such a degree. It took some creative juggling with Eastern Arizona Junior College and the University of Arizona before she obtained the coveted degree.

Degree in hand, Caren went looking for a job. The American Quarter Horse Association was looking for an ag writer, but when Caren inquired about the job, she was told, “We don’t hire women for these jobs.” (I’d imagine that the leadership of AQHA had kicked themselves several times for not snatching the young writer up while they could!)

So Caren looked elsewhere. She worked for the Arizona National Livestock Show and the Bull-O-Gram magazine, then moved to Texas to write and photograph for the Brangus Journal before she helped create the Red Brangus Journal.

It was a heady time. Caren was living in Texas and using her skills as a photographer and free-lance writer, as well as learning about office and the media management and getting a taste of association management. It was the 1980s, when purebred breeders paraded bulls through hotel lobbies and Texas cowmen had a lot of money. Caren reminisced with a smile, “I was on an elevator with a pretty wild heifer who didn’t appreciate being in that confined space. I was wearing a skirt that had Velcro for fastening, and when the heifer got wild I almost lost the skirt.”

There were other perils to the job. She once took a photo of a couple enjoying themselves at a purebred sale and was told by one of the ring men, “don’t use that

Caren, along with Bill King, Tommy and Becky Spindle, and Shacey and Russell Sulivan, hosted a fund raiser in her home for Michelle Lujan Grisham during her first run for Congress. (l to r) Tommy and Becky Spindle, Bill King, Governer Lujan Grisham, Shacey and Russell Sullivan, Caren and Randy Summers.

Houston & Laura McKenzie, Fort Stockton, TX, 432/553-6670

Congratulations

Kenneth & Robbie McKenzie, Palma, NM, 575/760-3260 And the whole McKenzie Crew!

Caren Cowan Cattleman of the Year

Dearest Caren, we offer our hearty congratulations and deep gratitude for your lifetime of commitment and support of ranching and the agriculture industry. Your tireless drive and understanding of issues over the years has benefitted us all!

McKenzie Land & Livestock – Kenneth & Houston & their Families Encino, NM & Ft. Stockton TX

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photo. That is not his wife.”

While she was working for the Red Brangus Association, Caren got to know Red Brangus mainstay Mike Levi. “He was one of the smartest men I have ever known,” she stated. “Knowing him was a true blessing. But I’ve been blessed my whole life to get to know wonderful people all along the way.”

Caren’s spouse wanted to move to New Mexico, however, and they ended up on the Mescalero Reservation. Not many non-natives are allowed to live on the reservation, and Caren relished the time there, working with the youth and helping them understand agriculture.

Dairy, sheep, and cattle

Caren showed Tom Sidwell and Randel Major the ropes in Washington, D.C., complete with a visit to the office of the chief of the US Forest Service with the agency’s legislative liaison Doug Crandall (left).

Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. Congratulations & Best Wishes

Our Best to You

CAREN

Cattleman of the Year

Congratulations on Cattlemen of Year

CAREN COWAN

from James & Mary Lou Minnie Lou

You’ve been a clear and ever-present voice for the livestock industry and we appreciate your dedication. Thank you for your dedication.

Best Wishes!

Stan & Kelly Jones Family

While in Mescalero, Caren applied for and landed the job as Executive Director of the New Mexico Wool Growers’ Association and did some work for the Dairy Producers of New Mexico, two part-time jobs she held concurrently. It was at the helm of these two ag organizations that Caren’s passion for agriculture, experience in association management, skill in the political realm, many industry contacts, understanding of the political process, and work ethic began to really make a difference in New Mexico agriculture.

The Wool Growers formed an Everything Committee to address pressing issues.

When an issue was identified as being of concern to members, Caren would fill in details and give the members action plans.

A calling committee would quickly disseminate the information, and letters were written, calls were made, and policies were impacted.

Yeso ranchers, Beverly and Ronnie Merritt, chaired the Everything Committee and worked closely with Caren on the

Dear

Couldn’t have chosen a better Lady!

Alice Eppers & the Bud EppersFamily

CAREN

We are extremely grateful for your many

years of selfless dedication to everyone involved in the livestock industry. You did an outstanding job for all of us!

Your years of dedication to the political process have made a tremendous difference.

Congratulations on being honored as New Mexico’s Cattleman of the Year.

John & Linda Keck

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all-important monitoring of public policy and disseminating information to fellow Wool Growers. “She knew the ins and outs of Santa Fe politics, and she could tell us who we needed to call or who we should write letters to,” Beverly stated. “Most of us are willing to do just about anything, but we need to be told what we can do about an issue, and for us that leadership came from Caren.”

Beverly has fond memories of making posters on Caren’s living room floor in preparation for counter-protests. “When Caren heard of a group protesting agriculture, she would organize us for a counter protest,” Beverly remembers. “We would go out and give the other side of the story to the news media and the world. It was serious business, but Caren made it fun with her dedication and endless energy.”

Beverly continued, “She got things done.

She was proactive. She didn’t just talk about issues, she did something about it. We worked with her, and we know that she made a difference.”

In 1995, Caren moved to Arizona, where she ran for Board of Supervisors, Arizona’s equivalent of County Commissioner. She

was beaten badly and got her first real lesson in election stealing after watching people being bussed from Mexico to vote before being bussed back over the border.

A Rep For Cowmen Back in New Mexico, however, the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) was looking for a new Executive Director, and those who had watched what Caren had accomplished with the Wool Growers and Dairy Producers hired her to their top position in 1997. She became responsible for the 2,000 member organization, policy and governmental affairs, office management, membership recruitment, f inances, budgeting, and communication, while also representing livestock producers at the New Mexico Legislature and on Capitol Hill. She defended New Mexico agriculture, educated the public, dealt with the press, and encouraged its producers as NMCGA executive director for the next 23 years.

Much like her grandfather Ralph, who rode as a rep for his brand, Caren became a rep for the whole of agriculture. She looked out for the interest of agriculture,

WE’RE PROUD OF YOU

CAREN COWAN

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR! You’ve served us well over these many years.

We’re deeply indebted to you for the unselfish hard work and leadership you’ve provided for all of animal agriculture and rural New Mexico.

You’ll forever be a member of our family.

New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. POB 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505.247.0584 • 505.842.1766 (fax) nmwgi@nmagriculture.org Follow us on the web at www.nmagriculture.org

Caren was honored to attend Minnie Lou Bradley’s (center) induction into the prestigious Saddle & Sirloin Club with friend Cheramie Viator (left).

The John and Megan Richardson Family Congratulate

CAREN on this much deserved award

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educated non-ranchers, helped ranchers navigate political and bureaucratic mazes, brought common sense and clear thinking to situations, and did a thousand other things to represent the agriculturalist.

We Had Each Other’s Backs Not one to be intimidated by an association full of strong individuals who knew their minds and of necessity were self-reliant and individualistic, Caren went to work.

“I didn’t know many people and didn’t know much the first time I had contact with Dick Manning,” she remembers. “I had to put him off because I didn’t know who he was or what we were dealing with. I realized my mistake, and the next time we were in the same room, I marched over and apologized.

That was the best thing I could have done, as we were best of friends from then on.

Dick Manning, Bud Eppers, Charlie Lee, Bud Jones, there was just so much wisdom in that handful of men. The things they knew and the things they had done were incredible. I was fortunate to come along and be able to work with them and learn Caren works closely with the New Mexico Department from them. What a great education.” of Agriculture and New Mexico State University. (l to r) She continued, “Those guys had my Larry Dominguez, NMDA; Dean Lowell Catlett; Caren; Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. back. Always. And I had theirs. I learned that if we were negotiating in the legislature and

Caren

...you’ve kept us informed, kept us in line and kept us in business for the last 30 years. The sheep and cattle people in New Mexico will never forget you.

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they walked out, I had better follow them.”

Never Bored One challenge in association management is that every two years there is a new president and slate of officers, all with different management styles and agendas.

Caren handled the changes as she always had, by getting to know the new officers and their families. “Sometimes when I would call a ranch, the kids in the family would know that their Dad would be on the phone for a long time,” she remembers.

“Once I called and asked to talk to a young girl’s Daddy and she said, ‘Mother, it is that woman again.’”

She laughed. “I benefited, because I got to watch my friend’s children grow up and become successful. I have lived vicariously through the families that I’ve gotten to work with.”

All the Balls in the Air “Caren really did represent what a trade organization does for an industry,” reflected Rex Wilson, one of the many NMCGA presidents Caren worked with, “We do cattle and range and genetics and herd health, but what she invested her time in was every

Our Very Best to You Caren We know how hard you’ve worked over the past many years because we’ve watched you every day. We’ve seen your personal sacrifices and felt your limitless commitment to your work and the people you represent. We’re here to say, you’re unstoppable, irrepressible and truly deserving of the title Cattleman of the Year! We are proud to be part of your team and we want you to know we’re with you all the way.

New Mexico Stockman Staff / Past & Present Carol Pendleton • Kristy Hinds Camille Pansewicz • Chris & Melinda Martinez Mae & Bill Lopez • Chuck Stocks & Family

bit as important to our success.”

Caren kept her finger on the pulse of the more than 20 different state agencies that Cattle Growers and ranchers needed some involvement with. She knew the players and built relationships with them, as well as monitoring their activities and legislation which would impact the industry. She did the same for federal agencies and legislation, and also kept up with meetings, regulations, conventions, and comments.

The World’s Largest Rolodex Attorney and rancher Tom Paterson noted that besides being passionate for the industry and fearless in defense of it, Caren is also highly relational. “She has one of the best contact lists I’ve ever encountered,” he

Thank you for your dedication

stated. “And she not only knows many, many people, but they are people who will answer the phone when she calls.”

Bebo Lee, another NMCGA president who worked with Caren, and president of the New Mexico Federal Land Council, agreed. “I can’t tell you how many people she put me in contact with in Washington, DC. She got us in to visit with people that we otherwise wouldn’t have had contact with. She was just invaluable in that way because she had a personal relationship with so many people.”

Those agency personnel and the personal relationships are often key. “When we get a regime change, people I used to talk to in the Forest Service or the BLM now won’t take my calls,” she noted. “I keep my ear to the ground and stay in touch with others who are of like mind and want to be sure that people are treated fairly.”

This kind of access makes a difference.

“During the Wallow Fire in 2011, we lost a

Caren!

Caren and Randy Summers share love of the University of Arizona Wildcats.

You are the perfect choice for Cattleman of the Year. You’ve been a stalwart supporter and defender of the industry. We appreciate your exceptional efforts!

From the Johnson and McCauley families of Northwest New Mexico

CAREN I know some top hand cowboy and cowgirl family members are looking down from above who are very proud of you.

You helped put the “cow” in Cowan! Your dedication and perseverance in the cause of the western stockman is beyond compare.

Muchas gracias.

Lee Pitts

CONGRATULATIONS, CAREN John Paterson Tom Paterson Luna, NM

Congratulations Caren ...on an award well deserved and overdue!

All New Mexico ranchers are beyond fortunate to have you on our side. Thanks so very much for all the sacrifices you have made on behalf of all New Mexico ranches.

We are very thankful to have you as a friend Caren. — The McCrea Family

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Congratulations

Caren

Cattleman of the Year Thank you Caren for all your great work on behalf of our industry!

Farr Cattle Co. Congratulations

CAREN COWAN

Randell & Lynn Major MAJOR RANCH REALTY

Congratulations

CAREN ...on receiving this honor.

number of our pastures on our grazing permits to the fire,” related Tom Paterson. “We needed a place to put the cattle. There is a vacant allotment literally next door to us that fit the bill. The Forest Service told us that the Fish & Wildlife Service objected to our use of it because of Threatened and Endangered Species concern. I called Caren. She listened, hung up, got up, got in her car, drove to the Fish & Wildlife Service’s office, demanded a meeting with the head of the region, got it, told him what we needed. He agreed and told the Forest Service that the Fish & Wildlife Service had no objection. Our cattle went in.”

While Caren was attending a National Cattleman’s Beef Association meeting in Denver, her phone died. She got a new one and asked a technician to transfer her contacts. “Ma’am,” he exclaimed in disbelief, “you have over 2,200 contacts in this phone!”

Caren meets people, treats them with fairness and integrity, and makes a friend for life. And she stays in touch with her friends.

“Her comments to federal agencies are always very appreciated by those who receive them,” commented Jeff Witte, director of New Mexico Department of Agriculture. “She knows a lot of people not only in New Mexico but across the U.S. She picks up great intelligence impacting policies for those of us in the West from her tremendous contacts in Washington.”

“She could spot an interloper right away,” remembers Beverly Merritt. “One meeting in Santa Fe, someone came in who was not one of us, but clearly trying to act and dress like us. Caren made us aware that she was there so we were ready to counter her comments or arguments.”

(l to r) Roland Sanchez DDS, Elia and Roland Sanchez MD, Caren, (front) Roland (Rollie) Sanchez III and Emilio Sanchez Jr.

Congratulations Cattleman of the Year

Caren Cowan

We appreciate your many years of excellent service to the livestock industry.

Loren, Kayce & Kelsie Patterson

CAREN We appreciate the countless great things you’ve done for our industry.

Congratulations on being named Cattleman of the Year. .

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CAREN We deeply appreciate the stellar work you’ve done on behalf of the livestock industry.

Congratulations on being named Cattleman of the Year!

Tom & Mimi Sidwell JX Ranch

Congratulations

Caren Cowan

Job Well Done!

Bert & Debbie Ancell

One Handshake Leads To the Next Like most executives, Caren usually started her day with a clear list of objectives, but they often got put on the back burner when someone called or came into the office needing help. There was rarely a phone call Caren wouldn’t take, and she never asked if the person in need was a member of Cattle Growers.

A Santa Fe landowner who was having trouble with the Forest Guardians over a creek running through his property was a perfect example. He needed someone to write a letter to help him with the problem. Caren wrote the letter, and then was asked, “What can I do for you?” Caren asked him to join Cattle Growers, and help with lobbying efforts. Jose Varela Lopez did both and ended up being a successful president of the association.

Jimmy Bason, another NMCGA

Caren and a good part of Northern New Mexico traveled to Washington D.C. for help from Senator Pete Domenici when the Forest Service tried to remove all livestock off Northern forests based on a drive by ocular review.

Thank You

Caren ... for your long and continued support and assistance to our livestock industry.

Jim Sachse

DENETCLAW BEEFMASTERS

Since 1985

Congratulations Caren Cowan!

Thank you for your dedication to the New Mexico livestock industry over the past three decades.

Milford & Mamie Denetclaw Denetclaw Beefmasters

CAREN

Congratulations

I appreciate your ongoing representation and your years of hard work.

Thank you!

Louis Montoya

The Beef Industry Salutes You

CAREN COWAN

on this well-deserved honor.

YOUR COMPADRES AT THE NEW MEXICO BEEF COUNCIL

Caren

We’ve been through thick and thin together. I couldn’t have a better friend. ~ Michelle Congratulations, Jerry & Michelle Maynard Glenburn, Maine

Our Very Best To You

Caren

We are grateful for your dedication to the ranching industry.

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We’re proud of you Caren.

Curtis & Carol Fort

Caren Congratulations

on a job well done!

Gary and Debbie Stone Darrell and Shelly Brown

Car en

Thank you for your exceptional work to ensure that the livestock industry’s voice is heard. You are most deserving of this honor!

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CONGRATULATIONS Caren Cowan Cattleman of the Year

CAREN

I’m so proud of this well deserved recognition for you. You’re a wonderful person and an extremely effective voice for agriculture!

Caren

The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ and the New Mexico Wool Growers presented Senator Pete Domenici with a stylish felt hat upon his retirement. (l to r) Ron Merritt, Mary Skeen, Alisa Ogden, Mike Casabonne, Caren.

president Caren worked with, once spent the day working in the office with Caren and at dinner told Caren she was doing too much and she would just have to stop it.

Caren remembered a letter she had written for a gentleman who was having problems with the BLM and was facing possible jail time for a problem he couldn’t fix, and asked Jimmy, “Who do I say ‘no’ to?” Jimmy shook his head and replied, “You don’t know how to say NO to anyone!” The elderly gentleman Caren had assisted paid his dues and became a member of the association.

Trying to help others was as natural as breathing for Caren. Those in agriculture knew she and NMCGA were there and would try to help. Tom Paterson called the office with a wolf problem. After he and Caren had figured out a plan, she called Senator Tom Udall’s office, and the Fish & Wildlife Service promptly got a call from the Senator. Having the contacts and asking for help is second nature with Caren, and if she doesn’t know someone who can help, she will find someone.

Tom commented, “Caren is a fearless

Congratulations! Well Deserved!

Thank you for all your hard work through the years and being a voice for our Ranching Industry.

Nolberto & Carlene Hernandez

STALLARD

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Congratulations to Caren Cowen, Cattleman of the Year!

Thank you for your dedication!

John & Kim Stallard

Marjorie Lantana – Lantana Ranch Producer & NM Beef Council Member

Our Very Best To You

Caren Cowan

Cattleman of the Year!

Thank you for your dedication to our industry.

Bobby, Pat, Elizabeth Jones Ty & Michelle Greeman

CAREN Fire 23 I remember the day in Angel ition pos the ed ept acc years ago you tle Cat NM of ctor Dire ve cuti of Exe the for was Growers. What a win it for e voic r you e organization to hav . tury cen rter qua almost a

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champion for those in animal agriculture. “We did make a difference.”

Present a problem to her that is impairing Another fun win was when Caren and our ability to run our operations and she NMCGA pushed through the Surface Owner will find a solution. She does not dither; she Protection Act, which forced oil and gas makes a decision and acts on it.” concerns to recognize surface ownership Additionally, “she has the gift of encour- and compensate for values. “They had more agement,” Tom noted. “She comes money than we did,” Caren remembers. alongside a person and encourages them “Lisa Ogden worked really hard on that. As to get involved and make a difference. “ did Phil Bidegain, Carl Johnson, and Rex When the Forest Service sent out letters Wilson. And with the help of a senator that one 4th of July saying a lot of northern New I’d never considered a friend of agriculture, Mexico allotments had to be cattle free in we got it done.” the next 10 days, Caren gathered a bunch While she used her skills to lead Cattle of impacted stakeholders and took their Growers and she fought to allow the people problem to Washington to Senator Dome- she cared about to stay on their land, the nici. “It was fun to sit in his office when he ranch that Caren grew up on was sold, called the Forest Service and asked for a leaving her no home to return to. She used reckoning,” she remembers. Many meet- the experience to write No Home on the ings and planning sessions were held. The Range–Diary of an Executive Cowgirl, a colRange Improvement Task Force scientifi- lection of a two years of Caren’s “To The cally assessed the allotments in peril and Point” column in the New Mexico Stockman, found that only a few actually needed a which details the trials and tribulations of reduction in cattle numbers, there were a those engaged in the battle for their famicouple that needed to be destocked, but lies, livelihoods, heritage and culture the rest were fine. brought on by the onslaught of land grabs “Everyone learned that we can make a under the guise of environmental protecdifference,” Caren smiles at the memory. tion and governmental regulations.

Cherished memory dancing with Doc Sanchez in the kitchen.

“I was brought up to take care of animals and land, and helping people stay on the land and pass it along to future generations and knowing it will always be there is really important to me,” she stated simply.

We’re so proud of you

Congratulations

CAREN COWAN Cattleman of the Year Job Well Done Copeland & Sons Herefords, LLC

Thank You

CAREN

ur You richly deserve yoar Cattleman of the Ye ur honor! We celebrate yo’re achievements and we grateful for your service.

Bill, Debbie & Troy Sauble Sauble Ranch Company

Congratulations & a Very Big Thank You

Caren for all you do for the industry BOB & RACHEL RICKLEFS

Our gratitude & respect to you...

CAREN COWAN

... for the years and years of blood, sweat and tears you shed on behalf of the livestock industry. We’re so proud!

Bob & Jane Frost San Jon, New Mexico

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

Caren Cowan!

We’ve been great friends a long time and we know how deserving you are of this honor!

Tim and Barbara Jackson

Caren

Congratulations on your well deserved recognitionr!as Cattleman of the Yea Your dedication and contributions to our industry over the decades, both locally and nationally, are sincerely appreciated. I, and numerous others, respect your continuing commitment to the ranching families in our state and beyond.

— José J. Varela López, Puerta del Cañón, LLC

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had endless energy and was a hard worker who was fun to work with.”

A Long Way from My Heart

The NMCGA started its Centennial Celebration at the 2014 Ag Fest reception. Caren gathered several members for the cutting of the cake.

But she wasn’t a pushover. If anyone ever got grouchy in their dealings, Caren would ask if they were members of Cattle Growers.

If the answer was negative, she would remind them they would have to pay their dues before they could talk to her like that.

Better together Caren realized that Dairy Producers, Wool Growers, Cattle Growers, Federal Lands Council and many other industry organizations were all fighting the same battles. She helped bring all the organizations together, allowing all to meet together under the umbrella of Joint Stockmen’s Convention and giving them a unified voice and a powerful presence in the state.

“She joined together a really powerful group of folks, including the CowBelles,” commented Jeff Witte, Director of New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

Thank You ...

Caren

...for your many years of dedication to the cattle industry.

You are most deserving of this honor.

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Beverly Merritt agreed. “Before Caren came along, we were all adrift in our own little worlds. We knew we had problems.

Caren realized we were all facing the same issues, which was really government control and overreach. So she brought us together and gave us strength in numbers.”

Caren also realized that a lot of policies that hurt the ag industry were also detrimental to other natural resource industries, so she brought in mining and timber interests. “She saw that we had a stronger, louder voice with the different industries working together instead of each on their own individual efforts,” Beverly confirmed.

“If she hadn’t come into our lives, we would be in a lot sadder shape than we are now.

Grazing rights, water rights, environmental issues are all still big issues.”

Beverly continued, “She knew how to help us act, and educated us to do so. She

BRAVO CAREN! You deserve the honor!

Kathleen Phillips-Hellman

Cattleman of the Year!

for all Congratulations Carendic on de d your hard work an ars ati ye se the all for Troy Sauble

Caren’s ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, coupled with her strategy analysis on the huge myriad of issues facing the cattle and sheep industry in New Mexico sent her to Washington, DC several times a year, often shepherding industry leaders going to make their first appearance before a congressional subcommittee or in the company of young agriculturalists who were being trained to navigate the political process and agency personnel at the nation’s Capital.

Attorney Karen Budd-Falen remembers those trips. “Caren would have all the meetings set up, as well as talking points for each meeting and the written paperwork we needed to leave at each meeting,” she related. “I would just follow her and at the door of each office, she would whisper, ‘we are talking about ‘X’ and here are the points that would be best made with this specific person. Nothing was ‘fly by the seat of your pants.’ “ Karen continued, “At one trip when my husband and I were both in D.C. following Caren through the halls of Congress, we were so used to just walking behind her from place to place that my husband followed her into the woman’s bathroom.”

“Caren realizes that every situation is different and she could vary her approach to a problem considering the real-time facts.

She understood that one size did not fit all and was able to adapt her message to the situation and the folks she was communicating with,” Karen stated.

Once, when the national cattleman’s group got the highly respected Senator Pete Domenici to carry a bill which would negatively impact New Mexico, Arizona and

We’re Proud of Our Cattleman of the Year

CAREN COWAN Thank you for your dedication!

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Nevada, Caren and a bunch of her friends Caren had to take care of home as well. She traveled to Washington and killed the bill was always working, 24 hours a day, seven in the house. “We loved Domenici, but they days a week.” just got to him,” she related.

Phil Bidegain was president of NMCGA Afghans and Pagers the year that Caren forgot her shoes and Caren learned in childhood that if you had to buy a new pair in D.C. They spent a were sitting down, you had better keep long day pounding the pavement and com- yourself busy, so she learned to knit so she municating with elected officials and could sometimes watch TV. Knitting came agency heads. When they got back to the in handy during legislative committee hearhotel and she took off her new shoes, both ings in Santa Fe. Caren sat through endless Caren’s heels were bleeding. testimony, chaining and purling, making Phil later asked why Caren hadn’t quit. “I countless baby blankets for friends and knew my heels were hurting,” she associates. “She could look like she wasn’t responded. “But heels are a long way from even paying attention and didn’t even my heart. People from New Mexico were know what was going on, but when she was counting on us, and putting in the hours called on to respond to a statement, she was just part of it. It was always a joy and was always right on target,” marveled Bebo. blessing to do things for the people of “She was kind of a secret weapon, until New Mexico.” people realized nothing slipped past her.”

Long-time friend and working partner The issues never stopped coming, and Michelle Frost-Maynard remembers, “When sometimes the pressure became immense. we were working in D.C., Caren’s phone was Caren rarely lost her temper, but after one always ringing concerning issues back in insulting comment in the governor’s office New Mexico. She was not only doing the she stormed out, slamming every door Capitol Hill stuff that we had to do, she was between the office and the front of the taking care of New Mexico issues. We Roundhouse. always had full day’s scheduled in D.C., but Another time she stood up in a state

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From the Torrez Clan La Jara,NM

Congratulations

Caren!

We’re proud to recognize the many contributions Caren Cowan has made to our industry and communities. Thank You Caren!

Thank you for your dedication to protecting the livestock industry.

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senator’s small office and somehow flipped, falling with her back to the door and squarely in front of the door. “Our people were out in the hall wondering what happened,” she remembers. “I finally got up and limped out of the office. We worked the rest of the day, and when I finally went to the doctor my ankle was so badly sprained I was on crutches for weeks.”

Bebo remembers that Caren gave him a pager and instructed him on its use, then left him in a committee meeting. When the pager went off, he jumped and knocked his chair over and was trying to get away when the gentleman sitting next to him informed him that the noise was simply his pager going off. “I like to never forgave her,” Bebo laughed.

But when Bebo tried to get a hold of Caren and she didn’t answer her phone, he thought she should hear about it. Caren cut off his tirade by playing a saved recording from her phone, and Bebo listened as a recording in his own father’s voice informed Caren in no uncertain manner, “The reason that we bought you this phone was so that we could get a hold of you when we needed you.”

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Building Bridges Tim Eichenberg, former state senator and auditor and currently state treasurer, met Caren when he was a candidate for Senate District 15. He proposed a piece of legislation in 2009 and vividly remembers Caren and Michelle Frost taking him aside for a little visit.

“That was the first time I sat down with the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and learned how my legislation affected them,” Tim noted. “The legislation was to protect dogs and cats in the Albuquerque area and Caren and Michelle walked me through how the legislation

Congratulations to our Friend

CAREN COWAN

We sincerely appreciate the important work you’ve done for New Mexico’s rural families. We’re proud to call you our friend!

would affect cattle growers and other animal production people. It was so kind of them, and we have been friends ever since.”

Tim continued, “Caren just has so much patience and a big heart. She lets you know so graciously what she wants you to do, and she lets you know how she can help.”

True to Caren’s policy of making friends and keeping them, Tim has golfed with Cattle Growers in Ruidoso and always makes sure to attend the Joint Stockmen’s meeting in Albuquerque because, “I feel so comfortable with New Mexicans who love New Mexico and care about their industry.”

Caren has hosted many legislative func-

Congratulations

CAREN We appreciate everything you have done for New Mexico CowBelles and the agricultural industry.

from all of us at

Diamond Arrow Ranch

Our Very Best to You

NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS SAY

CAREN THANK YOU COWAN CAREN COWAN Cattleman of the Year We’re grateful to you for the many years of faithful and productive service you have provided for the livestock industry and our rural communities.

You are most deserving of this honor!

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... FOR YOUR HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE TO THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY.

tions in her home, for both Democrats and Republicans. She is a Constitutionalist and is unflagging in her efforts to tell rural agriculture’s story.

The Future of Ag Another passion is investing in young cattlemen. Arizona legislator Gail Griffin campaigned with Caren twenty years ago, and the two have remained friends because of a shared love of agriculture. “Caren is always trying to make things better for the next generation,” Gail commented. “She is forward thinking.”

Caren is the one who has personally sponsored childcare at the Joint Stockmen’s Convention so young parents can come and be involved. She had lead leadership seminars and taught younger generations how to lobby, as well as getting NMCGA to pay expenses to take young people to Santa Fe and D.C. So they could visit Congressmen and learn the ropes.

Along with extension leaders and other visionaries, Caren and NMCGA worked hard to make New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp a reality so youth could have exposure to management, breeding decisions, feeding, cutting beef and so many more skills which are utilized every day in agriculture.

Another fun investment in the future is the young interns Caren has mentored at Cattle Growers. “They will go out and make a difference in the world,” Caren predicted.

“I am so proud of Leticia Varelas, Kate White, Jessica Decker, among others. There will be great things to come from them,” she promised.

Giving 110 Percent Everyone the Stockman contacted for this story agreed that Caren doesn’t keep office hours and that she doesn’t know how to give less than 110 percent of herself.

“She loved what she did and she was relentless in doing it,” commented Randy Summers, who lives with Caren and two precious pups, Blu and Bullet. “If there was ever a conflict between something and her Cattle Growers family, Caren chose Cattle Growers. She gave them her life.”

Randy’s memories include helping load Caren’s pickup with beef in the middle of the night in a joint NMCGA and Beef Council effort to feed firefighters in Los Alamos.

“We got the beef to fire line at 3:00 a.m. and they started cooking it,” he commented.

But sometimes her commitment to others came at great person cost. A couple of years ago, Caren put off seeing a doctor because she had to be in Las Cruces for a

New Mexico Department of Agriculture education commitment before she flew to Florida to work on insurance, then she drove to southern New Mexico for a wolf meeting. She planned to go to the doctor the day after the wolf meeting, but her gall bladder burst and she barely survived the ensuing surgery.

“She put everything else after fighting for New Mexico agriculture,” confirmed Caren’s sister, Connie. “She was a tireless advocate for agriculture and had so many achievements, but she was most effective at ensuring that agriculture always stays in the forefront of politicians’ minds.”

The Cow That Stole Christmas “Honesty and integrity are the two things I learned from Caren,” noted Michelle.

“Caren taught me that your word is everything. You don’t lie about anything, and if a situation changes, you better go back and tell that representative about the change.”

Michelle continued, “She also taught me that when you write something down it lives forever, so you had better be very sure about what you are writing.”

We’re proud of you

CAREN! You’ve fought the good fight for our rural communities. Your persistence in the face of adversity is the stuff of legends!

Nikki Hooser & Kathy Longinaker

My Best to You

CAREN You are most deserving of this honor and I’m proud to call you my friend.

— Scott McNally

A reputation for honesty that is inherent in the cattle industry stood in good stead when Dr. England, state veterinarian, called Caren on December 23 to report BSE in North America.

“Take a deep seat,” he warned her. Caren went home and changed out of her Christmas t-shirt into business clothes. She gave three interviews to the three local news sources that afternoon, and was still in the office giving interviews on Christmas Eve. “The first news reporter was someone I had never worked with before, but he knew of Cattle Growers and our reputation for honesty,” Caren remembers. “He said he wasn’t there to be adversarial, but so I could reassure people that everything was going to be OK. A good reputation carried a lot of weight.”

“She never took weekends or holidays off if her Cattle Growers family needed her,” Michelle confirmed. “She was always there for whoever needed her.”

Articulate In Speech & Writing A close friend for many years, Karen Budd-Falen pointed out that Caren’s contri-

CAREN STOOD HER GROUND She was the voice for New Mexico Cattle Growers in many a meeting. Sitting, knitting, listening to make sure our interests were protected. She schooled a bunch of us on public speech on how to make your point and sit down!

~ Senator Pat Woods ~

Caren Congratulations

...and thank you for your many years of tenacious work on behalf of the livestock industry. We’re fortunate to have you!

Sato & Kathy

Lee Ranch

butions are too many to describe. “She is an incredible writer and thinker who is able to communicate with ranchers, lawyers and Congressional representatives alike. She always has the best interests of agriculture, particularly production cattle and sheep, at the top of her mind.”

Additionally, “She has a keen feel for talking to press and knowing when to give interviews and when it is better to just stay quiet,” continued Karen. “She was aggressive when she needed to be and soft spoken when needed. She was well respected by the press, her association members, other executives in the beef organizations, and by state and federal Congressional leaders and members.”

Bebo Lee remembers that Caren sometimes wanted to help with his president’s letter. “I told her she could change the spelling, but not to change what I said or people would know I didn’t write it,” he said with a grin. “I wrote my letter with a #2 pencil and a Big Chief tablet. Caren was way more articulate.”

Bebo continued, “Caren was always extremely confident when writing com-

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CAREN!

It’s our honor to call you our close friend. from R.L. & Sally Willcox, AZ

THANK YOU

CAREN ... for your uncompromising dedication to the cattle industry and our way of life.

It is an honor to call you our friend.

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ments and helping us write comments to respond to various threats to the industry.

She helped us prepare testimony and got information out to us as we needed it.”

“We could never have paid Caren what she was worth,” Bebo continued, “She truly had compassion for our industry and could have gone a lot of different places and made more money, but she helped us because she has such a passion for ag and livestock producers.”

Caren hadn’t been with Cattle Growers for long when President Bob Frost had a bad accident was laid up for months. “I told Caren I would resign,” Bob related, “She said, ‘you will not.’ She loaded me up and carried me around the state for months, keeping me hitched until I could once again function at home.”

to help them do their calling in agriculture.

“She is always a pleasure to work with from a personal and a professional standpoint,” noted Jeff Witte. “She always claimed that I was mentoring her but in fact she was mentoring me. She has impacted a lot of people and a lot of policies in a great

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Passion, People & A Pen Caren’s passionate fundamental belief in the importance of agriculture to our communities, our state, the nation and the world forms the foundation of her belief.

That passion is coupled with an equal devotion to the people who produce the food

Everyone has friends, but friends like Caren are few

and far between. There is no one else like her. And when you can call her a friend, she will have

your back. Period.” — Ty Bays

way and I am very grateful for that relationship.”

After 23 years of advocacy for agriculture as the executive director of Cattle Growers, Caren and NMCGA parted ways in March of 2020.

Thank You

Many thanks

caren

We appreciate you and your past and future years of service to the ranching industry!

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We appreciate your great work for the cattle industry!

CONGRATULATIONS

CAREN

CAREN

You have been and still are, a blessing for all the work you have done for the livestock industry.

Stay blessed.

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Caren

You are most deserving of this honor. Thank you for your service to the livestock industry.

Thank you for your representation and tireless efforts for our industry, and generations of family.

We are proud to be your friend.

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Caren’s focus turned to the New Mexico Stockman, the state and Southwest’s premier agriculture publication, which she had purchased from longtime publisher Chuck Stocks in 2009. “Buying the Stockman was really just getting back to my life plan,” she explained. “I was blessed that Chuck gave me the opportunity.”

Rex Wilson, who worked closely with Caren for years, noted, “Caren is never happier than when she is laying out the Stockman for publication.” Caren confirms the truth in that statement and finds joy in producing a finished magazine every month, as opposed to working on projects which go on for months and where the finish line may be years away.

And while she is aggressively expanding the Stockman’s reach and influence, she has also started Caren For Agriculture LLC, a consulting firm which aids clients with organization management, government affairs, media and promotion.

“You don’t manage associations and people and keep up with policy for decades and then walk away and say, ‘that is not me anymore,’” she explained. “I’ve invested my

The Delk Band

caren Congratulations

A well-deserved recognition. We’re so proud of you. Thank you for all your support over the years.

— Joe Delk

life the way I wanted to. It has all been fun, and I’ve been blessed with wonderful people who helped me develop into a better, smarter leader.”

She Never Gives Up Caren’s short resume is four pages long.

She has testified before numerous Congressional Committees on dozens of issues. She has received the most prestigious honors conferred by every industry organization she has worked with, and she is affiliated with 19 different foundations and associations, and serves in a leadership role in most of them.

Yet, as cattleman Jane Frost noted, “her resume doesn’t even begin to tell the story of Caren’s contributions.”

Everyone interviewed for this article stressed that they were proud to call Caren Cowan a friend. “We are amazed at her intelligence and memory, and we know you can ask her about anything and she will know something about it,” noted Ty Bays, southern NM rancher. “I think she has been the most influential person in agriculture in the state of New Mexico and maybe beyond for the last couple of decades.”

Ty continued, “everyone has friends, but friends like Caren are few and far between.

There is no one else like her. And when you can call her a friend, she will have your back. Period.”

As New Mexico Cattle Growers honor Caren Cowan as their Cattleman of the Year, they honor a team player – and leader – who is known to be truthful, reliable, knowledgeable about a wide variety of issues, a heavy hitter who always fights for the rights of people and the industry.

A 30-second battle between desperados and lawmen earned the participants of the gunfight at the OK corral lasting notoriety.

By contrast, Caren is being honored for an ongoing lifetime of commitment, and for the dedication, love and passion she has lavished so greatly on the industry she loves.

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CAREN

You have always taken everything head on and have been a driving force in whatever you choose to do. We are so proud of the work you have done and are doing for ranching and agriculture across the country.

We are so pleased that your long hours, miles, and efforts are being recognized by those you have worked so hard for.

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At Long Last: Pioneer NMSU Horticulturist Inducted into Nat’l Agricultural Hall of Fame

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fter a two-year delay, Fabián García, a Mexican immigrant whose research at New Mexico State University helped influence agriculture nationwide, was inducted into the National Agricultural Center’s Hall of Fame in Kansas, becoming the f irst Hispanic and f irst New Mexican inductee.

García, who was originally slated to be inducted into the hall of fame in fall 2019, joins the ranks of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Eli Whitney, among other notable contributors to agriculture. The first ceremony was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, and the second ceremony was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Witte nominated García for the distinction, and attended the ceremony along with NMSU President John Floros and Rolando Flores Galarza, dean of the NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

“It is a great honor to be present and witness the induction ceremony recognizing a true agriculture icon in Dr. Fabián García,” Witte said during the ceremony. “His influence on agriculture and our cuisine continues today, over 100 years since his legacy began. Not only is he known for his agriculture legacy but for the impact he made as a humanitarian as well, a legacy made evident in the New Mexico State University dormitory that bears his name, which he funded to provide a home for those attending college. Today is a great day for all of New Mexico as we celebrate an icon that Fabián García, a Mexican immigrant whose research at New makes us proud.”

Mexico State University helped influence agriculture nationwide, has been inducted into the National Agricultural Center’s Hall of García, who died in 1948, left Fame in Kansas, becoming the first Hispanic and first New Mexican behind a legacy that is still felt inductee. (NMSU photo) today. He was born in 1871 in Chihuahua, Mexico, and became an orphan early in his life. His grandmother moved with him to the Mimbres Valley when García was only 2 years old. Once there, García’s grandmother became a domestic worker, and she later found work with the Casad family in what is now known as Old Mesilla. The family provided García with a private tutor and later sent him to what was then known as Las Cruces College.

In 1894, García became a member of the first graduating class of New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, now known as NMSU. He studied for another year at Cornell University but returned to Las Cruces to receive his additional degrees.

In 1907, García married Julieta Amador, a member of a prominent Mesilla Valley family. The couple had no surviving children, and Amador died in 1920. García never remarried, preferring the environment of his beloved university.

In 1914, García was named the first director of the state Agricultural Experiment Station as well as horticulturalist. His accomplishments include producing the first reliable chile pod, which was the beginnings of what is now the Sandia pepper popular among chile lovers. He also intro-

duced the Grano onion breed, and was instrumental in planting some of the first pecan trees in the Mesilla Valley. Some of the 35 pecan tree varieties he helped plant still stand today.

García is also credited with developing modern irrigated agriculture in the state, and his horticulture publications included tests on pear, peach, grape and plum varieties, as well as trials of onion, spinach, melon and cauliflower varieties.

“It was an honor to see Fabián García get the recognition he deserves, at long last,” Floros said. “He was a leader in helping to create a sustainable and reliable food supply not just for New Mexicans, but all over the world. He also changed the lives of his students for the better. He left a great legacy here at NMSU, and it’s wonderful that he is finally receiving national acknowledgement from his peers.”

García, who sometimes faced prejudice because of his Mexican heritage, was known for helping poor Mexican-American students, often providing them rooms while they attended school. After his death in 1948, García left behind more than $85,000 to fund a campus dormitory and scholarships for poor youths with Spanish names, because, “I want to help poor boys,

for I know their hardships.”

“This is a long overdue acknowledgment of the outstanding contributions to the food production by one Mexican immigrant that dedicated his life to New Mexico and U.S. agriculture,” Flores said. “Without his valuable contributions New Mexico, the U.S. and the world would have not had the advancement in plant production, and the many lives that he touched with his kindness and dedication would have not received that benefit. Fabián García is a true hero of the College of ACES, NMSU and New Mexico.”

NMSU has named a 45-acre research station after García, as well as NMSU’s faculty-senate hall, its largest dormitory, and a building that sits atop a hill between Corbett Center Student Union and Breland Hall.

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

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Frank W. Angel

Famed for his short visit to New Mexico

ome incidents of violence in territorial County; Governor Samuel B. Axtell and New Mexico were parochial and the United States District Attorney Thomas B. importance of them did not extend Catron were both accused of corruption; beyond jurisdiction in which they occurred. and then a British subject was wantonly Some, though, had international conse- murdered in Lincoln County! quences and that was the case in the Sir Edward Thornton, British minister to murder of John Henry Tunstall on February the United States was distressed. Some18, 1878 in Lincoln County. thing had to be done!

Young Tunstall—he was 24 years of age President Rutherford B. Hayes underwhen he was killed—was a British subject took to learn the facts of the situation in who had arrived in New Mexico in 1876. He New Mexico, and he had just the man for intended to make his fortune in Lincoln the job: a young New York attorney, Frank County, with the help of his father’s money. Warner Angel (1845-1906).* Angel had been His problem was that he went into compe- a strong Hayes supporter and he’d worked tition with the local Murphy-Dolan-Riley diligently in the presidential campaign of mercantile interests, and those gentlemen 1876. After Hayes was elected, Angel made were associated with the famed Santa Fe it known to the president that he desired Ring, which had considerable influence on appointment to a government post in the the territory’s economy at the time. For West. Officially, both the Department of some of the shorter-sighted members of Justice and the Department of the Interior Murphy’s group, killing Tunstall seemed the appointed Angel and designated him as easiest way to eliminate a competitor who “special agent.” He was instructed to look had become a thorny, and costly, problem. into all the troubles mentioned above.

Big mistake.

Angel arrived in Santa Fe in early May The federal government in Washington, 1878. He conferred with Axtell and Catron, D. C. had been hearing bad things about both of whom were reported to have been New Mexico for some time. There was a uncooperative, probably because, as land-ownership dispute going on in Colfax Republicans, they resented being hectored

by the minion of a Republican president.

Angel was said to have been angry at his treatment when he set out for Lincoln County on the 10th of the same month.

It is important to put Angel’s visit in perspective. When he arrived in Lincoln, Billy the Kid, in the company of several other men, had already killed Buck Morton, Frank Baker, William McCloskey, Sheriff William Brady, Deputy George Hindman, and Andrew “Buckshot” Roberts, all in revenge for Tunstall’s murder. And the climax of the Lincoln County War—the so-called Five Days Battle of July 15-19, 1878—had not yet occurred when Angel left the county.

It should not be supposed that Angel left Lincoln to avoid the conflict. He perceived that his investigative work there was done; that he had all of the information he required from Lincoln County and he needed to visit Colfax County before he headed east.

Angel returned to Washington after spending about four months in New Mexico.

He set about writing his reports but by the time he personally briefed President Hayes, Axtell had been suspended as governor and General Lew Wallace had been appointed to that office. Tom Catron had also resigned as United States District Attorney for the territory.

Not everyone was happy with Angel’s work or the changes he seemed to have recommended. The Las Vegas Gazette for September 14, 1878 declaimed thus: “We infer from the action of the president directly after the return of Frank Warren [sic] Angel to the capital that the quarrel between him and Gov. Axtell had more to do with the latter’s removal than any misdemeanors in office. Mr. Angel is a satrap of Carl Schurz [Secretary of the Interior] sent out [with] instructions that if any one presumed to differ with you, ‘refer them to me.’

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in the hands of a young fledgling who while here exhibited no signs of ordinary ability.”

Maurice G. Fulton in History of the Lincoln County War quoted an editorial in the Santa Fe New Mexican which went even further: “[Angel] has…commenced playing the role of informer and mud dauber, misrepresenting and perverting facts.”

As an aside, Sir Edward Thornton had previously identified three men as responsible for killing John Tunstall: Buck Morton, Tom Hill and Jesse Evans. As mentioned above, Morton was killed before Angel arrived in New Mexico, and so was Tom Hill in a separate incident. Evans had fled to Texas and was never prosecuted for his role in the Tunstall murder.

The information Angel developed and carried back to Washington secured for him a place in New Mexico history. The depositions he took from the major players in the Lincoln County War—detailed first-person statements—are frequently cited by those who have seriously studied that conflict.

He was personally not significant in the affairs of the day.

Angel did not apparently return to the west. One biographical source indicates that he held assorted political jobs for the remainder of his life. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in New Jersey at the age of 60 years.

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everal supporters from the Livestock Industry across state came together to organize the Jr. Livestock Show at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Grounds in Roswell, NM during the week of September 13, 2021. This was a great opportunity for the youth of New Mexico to participate in the fair and display their animals. According to comments made by parents and supporters of the Jr. Livestock Show it was a great success! The kids time, effort and hard work paid off, with an amount of approximately $630,000 being raised during the sale.

New Mexico Livestock Board Regional Manager, Barry Allen, anticipated a large turnout for the event and he was not wrong.

The show brought in families from all around the state, but an organized team of Inspectors efficiently handled the long lines of trailers. According to one parent this was a very nice, welcoming, and stress-free livestock show. Check-ins ran smooth, kids were excited, and parents were happy despite the fact it was organized last minute.

Another parent called in immediately, after her interaction with one of our inspectors, to share her positive feedback and give a special thank you to all who were present.

The crew that worked long, hot, and dusty days were, Shawn Davis, Barry Allen, Francisco Lovato, Ruben Baca, Justin Gray, Dennis Alarid, Michele Ingram, Benjamin Gonzales, and Clay Wier. The Inspectors were all in agreement the process went off without a hitch. We are also grateful to the Inspectors who carried the workload in each district while the others were in Roswell for the week.

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*Several sources report that Angel’s middle name was Warner. William A. Keleher in Violence in Lincoln County proclaimed that his middle name was Warren.

Robert Utley in High Noon in Lincoln avoided the problem by indexing the name as Frank W. Angel.

Howard R. Lamar in The Far Southwest: 1846-1912, A Territorial History, spells the last name Angell. Jon Tuska in Billy the Kid: His Life and Legend refers to him as Judge Angel, and so does Donald R. Lavish in Sheriff William Brady and Maurice Fulton in History of The Lincoln County War. No source found indicates any judicial experience for Angel, and at 33 years of age, it is unlikely that he had any.

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Hiking, Cycling, or Spiking?

he United States Senate has confirmed Tracy Stone-Manning as the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

The nomination was highly controversial, and it took two votes for confirmation: one to invoke cloture (end debate) and the other to approve the appointment. Let’s take a p e ek at what o ccurre d in the Senate chambers.

Leading the opposition was Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) who spoke on the Senate floor and laid out his reasons for opposing Stone-Manning.

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Barrasso began with the statement that the Democrats were bringing forward, “a nominee who collaborated with ecoterrorists, lied to the U.S. Senate, wrote in favor of population control as a problem related to the climate, and promoted the idea that homes built in the forest should be left to burn.”

Barrasso continued: “Ms. Stone-Manning lied to the Senate… this year about her past association with an ecoterrorist cell that hammered hundreds and hundreds of metal spikes–about 500 pounds of metal spikes–into trees in Idaho’s Clearwater National Forest.

If these metal spikes are struck by a logger’s saw, the injuries to the logger can be fatal. And it is not just loggers who use saws; it is firefighters as well…

Ms. Stone-Manning anonymously sent a threatening letter to the U.S. Forest Service on behalf of the ecoterrorists, of which she was one of the ring leaders, and then spent years covering up their crimes, as well as her own.”

Barrasso also said; “And 1 year ago–not when she was a graduate student a number of decades ago, but 1 year ago–she tweeted an article that her husband had written, calling for homes built in the forest, allowing them to burn during fires. She called the article a ‘clarion call.’ That is not part of the responsibilities and is the exact opposite of what we should expect from the head of the Bureau of Land Management.”

Barrasso concluded by saying she was “a dangerous choice” and urging the Senate to reject the nomination.

Coming to Stone-Manning’s defense was Senator Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia. This was key to the eventual majority vote in favor of her nomination. Manchin is not always in lock-step with Biden’s agenda and has opposed some of his other nominations. Add that he is chair of the Senate Committee with jurisdiction, and his support turned the tide in favor of Stone-Manning.

Manchin began by saying he supported Stone-Manning, “after giving very, very, very careful consideration to this serious– and I mean serious–allegations that many of our colleagues have leveled against her.

If there were any truth–a shred of truth– or evidence to support the charges, I wouldn’t be standing here; I couldn’t support her. But I have found no such evidence, and I have looked.”

Manchin continued: “A jury heard the evidence in the

tree-spiking case. They weighed its credi- of people could get hurt.” bility and reached a unanimous verdict that Senator Lee continued: “Now, beyond her involvement with the four men spiked the trees.

I repeat: Four help spiked the trees in the ecoterrorist group, since her hearing, we Clearwater National Forest. learned of public statements she made just All four of them admitted that they months ago calling for homes to burn in spiked trees. All four of them admitted they forest fires. We learned of statements she spiked these trees. And each identified the made saying grazing is destroying the West other three as their accomplice. Each one and calling for population control measures identified the other. and even labeling children as environmenAnd you know what. Ms. Stone-Manning tal hazards.” was not one of them. None of the four Senator Lee concluded his remarks said she was.” by saying: Concerning lying to the Committee, “Her past actions, her positions, her stateManchin said that after reviewing the ments, and her goals would each, record, he found that Stone-Manning “was individually, disqualify her from service. But not a target of the investigation in 1993.” combined, they make her a, frankly, offenManchin concluded by saying: sive candidate to the countless people in “In sum, I am unable to find any credible Utah and throughout the West and beyond evidence in the exhaustive trial record of who rely on Bureau of Land Management the tree-spiking case that supports the alle- cooperation for their livelihoods and for gations levied against Ms. Stone-Manning. their way of life.”

What I find instead in the committee’s What was Senator Lee referring to on hearing record on her nomination is com- livestock grazing? It was her master’s thesis pelling evidence that Ms. Stone-Manning where she wrote that livestock grazing is has built a solid reputation over the past “destroying the west.” thre e d e c a d e s as a d e di c ate d Further, she wrote: public servant…”

Probably the best line in all of the statements that day came from, believe it or not, Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah).

After discussing Stone-Manning’s “history of aiding ecoterrorism” and her “blatant dishonesty” about being investigated, Romney said her heading the BLM, “would be like nominating Bernie Madoff to serve as Treasury Secretary.”

In my book, though, the best overall statement came from Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah).

He made the tree-spiking personal, when he said: “…back in 1987, a 23-year-old mill worker named George Alexander struck a tree spike–a tree spike like this one–in the log that he was processing. His sawblade shattered, and it caused a wound stretching from his eye all the way down to his chin.

His teeth were smashed, and his jaw was brutally dashed in half…

Just 2 years later, Tracy Stone-Manning rented a typewriter to disguise her identity.

She then typed and sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service on behalf of an ecoterrorist group. She conspired to spike trees with spikes just like this one–hundreds and hundreds of pounds of spikes just like this one.

In so doing, endangered the lives of foresters, of loggers, and of firefighters. She ended the letter with the following words: You bastards go in there anyway and a lot

“It is overgrazed. Most likely, the grasses won’t grow back, because the topsoil took flight. Worse still, the government encourages this destruction. It charges ranchers under $2 a month to graze each cow and its calf on public land — your land.”

The opposition’s efforts were to no avail, as the Senate voted to invoke cloture 50-48 and to confirm the nomination 50-45.

Did you enjoy your peek into one day’s actions in the U.S. Senate? Me neither.

Recall that Trump nominated a Sagebrush Rebel for the BLM position, but eventually backed down and withdrew the nomination. Biden nominated a supporter of tree-spiking, stuck by her and she was confirmed. A Sagebrush Rebel is unacceptable to the powers that be, but a tree-spiker?

That, apparently, is okay.

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

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

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Will Farmers and Ranchers be Taxed Out of Agriculture?

by Katherine E. Merck, Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC

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s the Biden administration’s inevitable changes to the tax policy take shape, one thing remains constant: agriculture is under attack.

The House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxation, released draft legislation on September 13, 2021. As written, the proposed legislation would lower the amount that a person can transfer by gift or through an estate before incurring taxes, a change that will disproportionately impact agriculture.

Currently, a person may transfer a total of $11.7 million by gift or through their estate essentially tax-free and any amount above that is taxed by the federal government. This amount was raised by the 2017

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and is set to sunset in 2026, meaning that the exemption level would revert to $5 million per person, adjusted for inflation to about $6 million per person. The currently proposed legislation, however, would move the date of the reduction up to January 1, 2022. The tax on the portion of an inherited farm or ranch estate that is over the exemption level is 40 percent and must be paid within 9 months of death.

Although this amount is often discussed simply in terms of estate taxes, it also includes any gifts above the annual gift exemption. Currently, a person may annually gift $15,000 each to an unlimited number of recipients without being taxed.

Any amount above that uses up part of the lifetime exemption. For example, a gift of $20,000 to a person in a single year will diminish the total lifetime gift and estate tax exemption by $5,000.

While these numbers may seem high at first glance, especially for those familiar with the low liquidity of agriculture operations, they include the value of land and other non-liquid assets such as equipment.

In other words, this amount includes the

total value of a farm or ranch, not just the money in the bank. Generally, the most valuable asset of a farm or ranch is the land itself, which typically continues to appreciate over time. In many parts of the country, hot real estate markets are inflating the price of land to a point that a lowered exemption level is likely to trigger gift and estate taxes upon transfer through gift or inheritance.

Another major concern for agriculture under this administration is a change to step up in basis, and advocates for agriculture throughout the country collectively breathed a sigh of relief when the proposed legislation did not contain such a change.

The proposed legislation is still subject to multiple rounds of debate and revision, so the threat of a change to step up in basis is by no means gone.

“Step up in basis” means that when property is passed at death, its value is adjusted to the current fair market value. When a property is sold, the owner is taxed on the difference between the current market value and their “basis” in the property, meaning the value of the property at the time they acquired it. This difference is

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referred to as a capital gain or loss, which is then federally taxed. A step up in basis reduces the capital gains realized by the inheriting generation because the calculation is based on the appreciation of the land during their ownership rather than since

by Suzette dePersio, Assistant State Veterinarian, the original family purchase. Since land Arizona Department of Agriculture typically appreciates over time, an elimination of or tax on step up in basis would ouglas, Arizona, is a city in Cochise disproportionately impact generational County nestled against the Mexico transfers in agriculture. border and home to a port where, Despite the proposed legislation not since 1989, over 8 million cattle have moved including this change, it is not completely through from Mexico to the United States. off the table. The proposed legislation is not These cattle are fed out at U.S. based feedset in stone yet and such a change may lots and contribute millions of dollars easily be added back through the extensive towards industry and commerce, as well as revision process prior to congressional to help ensure a secure food supply. On approval. Additionally, Biden’s “American October 19th, representatives from the Families Plan” released on April 28, 2021, Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) supports limitations on the existing step - Animal Services Division (ASD) – State Vetup in basis. erinarian’s Office (SVO), Livestock Inspection Although the current elimination of Services, and the United States Department changes to step up in basis are a move in of Agriculture (USDA) – Animal and Plant the right direction, changes negatively Health Inspection Service (APHIS), met in impacting the generational transfer of Douglas to have meetings with representafarms and ranches are inevitable under the tives of ranchers in the community, as well current administration. Estate taxes can as Mr. Suarez of Suarez Cattle Brokerage Co. bankrupt an operation, so farmers and The goal of this visit was to discuss the chalranchers need to reassess their estate plans lenges that producers in the area face, as to protect their operations for future gen- well as to view the crossing of cattle from erations. Hopefully, our country will realize Mexico into the United States. Those in the disastrous implications of taxing agri- attendance from AZDA included Inspector culture out of business before it is too late. Luis “Beto” Romero, Jerome Rosa, Dr. Ryan In the meantime, estate planning is one of Wolker, Dr. Suzette dePersio, Dr. David the most powerful tools we can use to keep Byerly, Dwayne Uhlig, and Captain Terry the industry alive for the next generation.

Lincoln. USDA participants included Dr. Cody Egnor, Dr. Toria Davis-Foster, and Animal Health Technician Oscar Maldonado.

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in which the ASD can better serve Arizona producers, how producers can have their voices heard, and how both groups can work together to support and improve cattle production in the state of Arizona.

Afterwards, an introductory meeting was held at Suarez Cattle Brokerage Co., before AZDA and USDA representatives headed to the border wall port of entry. Cattle crossing was to occur on the day of this visit but was unexpectedly canceled. Nevertheless, our group was able to glean valuable insights into the process of cattle movement at the port. Inspector Romero was a fantastic guide, and walked the AZDA/ USDA team through the process that takes place during cattle movement. This guided tour and site visit was eye opening and provided opportunities to view ways in which operations at the port can be improved.

Suggestions for improvement at Arizona ports of entry were generated after this visit and included employing inspectors to be present at border ports during cattle movement, as well as instituting consistency in tagging and tracking of cattle once they reach the U.S. This can be done by having all cattle tagged with high frequency RFID tags. These tags would provide an efficient means of tracking cattle to their final destinations within the U.S., thereby improving the effectiveness of animal disease traceability (ADT). These improvements will help increase the speed of commerce for all parties involved. While there is still more work to be done, such as an upcoming visit to the New Mexico border port of Santa Theresa, the AZDA team is hard at work to facilitate improved border operations.

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Woods End Labs, LLC Awarded USDA Project to Assess Climate Benefits of Perennial Grasses in CRP Lands

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The project principal investigator is Bruno Basso Ph.D. whose lab at Michigan State University (MSU) is a pioneer of geo-spatial methodologies to discern spatial and temporal stability zones affecting farm soil productivity.

The Award Team will fully utilize Woods End’s expanded capabilities as a joint venture company of Deveron Corp. and A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. and will identify and sample soils at 600 CRP grassland sites across the country.

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comes of the program: https://www.fsa. usda.gov/news-room/news-releases/2021/ usda-launches-first-phase-of-soil-carbon-monitoring-efforts-through-conservation-reserve-program-initiative.

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by USDA of the Climate-Smart Practice Incentive. This aims to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/ news-releases/2021/usda-expands-and-renewsconservation-reserve-program-in-effort-toboost-enrollment-and-address-climate-change Woods End Labs recently demonstrated it’s new, expanded capabilities in the joint venture by integrating sampling and lab analysis for a MSU-funded 10-farm study across the Midwest. The researchers identified four spatial stability zones reflecting long-term farm productivity and closely examined topsoil and subsoil samples within each zone for soil health results. This research revealed that key soil health indicators developed since 1985 at Woods End Laboratories combined with newer microbiome methods developed by A&L Canada Laboratories Inc., correlated well with the historical field stabilities generated with the MSU mapping techniques.

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Reasons for Optimism As U.S. Agriculture Heads Into 2022

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gricultural producers are certain to face challenges as they plan for 2022, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the U.S. farm and ranch situation as a whole, said Rob Fox, director of Cobank’s Knowledge Exchange Division.

Fox discussed his outlook at Oklahoma State University Extension’s 2021 Rural Economic Outlook Conference in October, where he addressed the longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shrinking labor force, drought impacts on cattle supplies, packer concentration, poultry profitability, views on policy he has seen in evidence coming out of Washington, D.C. and more.

“Commodity prices across the board are doing pretty well, particularly the grains and especially cotton,” Fox said. “Cattle prices could be a bit better, but they’re not terrible. The most obvious challenges are some key risks on the crop inputs side.”

Among the challenges listed by Fox: ЇЇ There are going to be shortages of chemicals and fertilizer because of plant shutdowns and logistical issues. ЇЇ Fertilizer prices are going to be higher the remainder of this year and into 2022. ЇЇ Supply chain issues will continue to plague producers for the foreseeable future.

“Tractor repair parts, blades for equipment, forage choppers, pesticides and herbicides; you name it, there are going to be delays and shortages,” Fox said. “As a former dairy farmer, I can attest a producer can be in big trouble if a piece of equipment goes out. To combat this, keep more spare parts on hand, if possible, and stick to a well-designed maintenance schedule.”

Trent Milacek, OSU Extension area agricultural economics specialist, agreed with Fox and recommends Oklahoma producers take all possible steps to ensure they have a plan in place for several months or more to lessen the negative effects of potential challenges.

“Get your fertilizer supplies purchased, even if you have to keep them in a shed,” Milacek said. “Take advantage of current good crop prices; forward contract, look at futures prices, lock in what you can. There

isn’t a lot an individual producer can do about the specifics of ongoing trade negotiations, but producers need to pay attention and manage as best they can any fallout and related effects.”

Ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China could be particularly important. The current Phase One deal expires at the end of this year. Most analysts agree American agriculture has fared well overall. Unfortunately, other segments of the U.S. economy have not.

“Producers and agribusiness leaders need to watch what happens with the upcoming negotiations as America attempts to get something better across the board,” Fox said. “There is going to be a lot of pressure from various industries put on negotiators.”

Protein production is expected to do well in 2022. The world is demanding access to more meat – beef, chicken, pork, Fox recently told the agricultural television program SUNUP. “The United States is the world’s most efficient producer of meat,” he said. “As long as we have a level playing field, there should be strong international markets for American meat, although some types will be more popular than others in specific countries, as always.”

On the home front, most beef cattle will need supplemental feed in addition to hay this winter. The amount and type of supplement depends on the type and amount of hay available. Crop and feedstuffs prices are sharply higher this year, in part because of the export-driven corn market. Current corn prices in the southern Great Plains are 40 to 50 percent higher than the same time last year.

“Hay prices in Oklahoma are up 23.5 percent year over year and up 10.6 percent in Texas compared to the same time last year,” said Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist. “Increased feed costs have been negatively affecting feedlots for several months. The impacts will grow as cow-calf and stocker producers face additional feed and supplement needs

this winter. Plan for those needs now.”

In terms of overall farm and ranch profit OSU Extension recommends producers projections, commodity prices will be high, begin the process by increasing their but most industry analysts – including Fox awareness of cattle nutritional require- – don’t expect producers and related agriments based on production stages. Testing business operators to feel the full brunt of and weighing hay will help determine the the cost increases this year. Rather, the nutritional contribution of hay to meet increases will be felt most keenly on income cattle needs, and careful feeding of hay can generated from next year’s crops and help reduce waste and make supplies livestock. stretch farther.

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DOJ Says ‘The Fix Was In’ In Chicken Antitrust Trial: Bloomberg

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n opening statements, Department of Justice lawyers declared “the fix was in,” as litigation began in Denver in the broiler chicken antitrust case against 10 poultry industry defendants, Bloomberg reports.

The defendants, who worked for five U.S. poultry companies including Tyson, Pilgrim’s Pride and Claxton Poultry Farms, are charged with conspiring to suppress and eliminate competition through rigging bids and fixing prices and price-related terms for broiler chickens from 2012 to 2019. All 10 defendants have pleaded not guilty and assert that there was no collusion to fix prices.

During his opening, DOJ attorney Michael Koenig accused the defendants of coming together to create “massive, historic price increases” and blocking foodservice customers’ efforts to negotiate lower prices, Bloomberg observed.

“The 10 defendants in this courtroom worked together to make sure they were not competing,” communicating in a variety of ways to coordinate pricing and guarantee high profits, Koenig was quoted as saying. “The fix was in, and the defendants didn’t budge.”

The DOJ attorney also referenced a statement made by former Pilgrim’s Pride executive Jayson Penn to Pilgrim’s then-CEO and co-defendant William Lovette characterizing 2014 as “chicken nirvana,” Bloomberg wrote.

Lovette’s attorney, John Fagg, responded to the characterization in his opening statement, Bloomberg reported.

“Chicken nirvana has nothing to do with fixing prices. There was no conspiracy. There was no agreement among these men to fix prices or to rig bids.”

Michael Tubach, a lawyer for Penn, also disputed the DOJ’s opening statement, telling jurors that the defendants communicated as part of their independent efforts to collect pricing information from many sources, Bloomberg reported.

Tubach stated that in 2014, demand for smaller sized chickens increased but supplies decreased, resulting in price increases for foodservice customers.

“It was market forces that drove up those prices,” Tubach argued, alleging that federal prosecutors had cherry-picked statements from more than 16 million documents but have no witnesses who can attest to any illegal price-fixing activities.

Each of the defendants faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Earlier, Tyson, Pilgrim’s Pride and Mar-Jac Poultry agreed to pay a total of nearly $93.5 million to settle price-fixing charges and cooperate in any future prosecutions in the case against other poultry processing firms.

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arlos Ortiz of Tucumcari, New Mexico passed away September 29,2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 62.

Carlos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 17,1959 to Jose Ortiz and May (Allemand) Ortiz of Trementina, New Mexico. He attended grade school in Trementina and was a 1977 graduate of Robertson High School in Las Vegas, New Mexico. After graduation, Carlos became a certified welder after completing the Camp Luna Welding Program.

In 1980 he married Netta Johnson of Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Together they raised a son, Joe Dan and later they welcomed a daughter, Johnna and raised her in their home.

Carlos spent his lifetime working on area ranches including the Clabber Hill, Chappell Spade, Worley, and Klett Ranches, as well as raising his own cattle and day working on area ranches in New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle.

In 2017 Carlos married Missie Romero of Tucumcari. During their time together they loved raising cattle and spending time with their combined families, grandchildren and many many friends.

Carlos loved ranching and being a cowboy. Many times he said “I am the luckiest man alive, I get to wake up every morning and do what I love”. He was passionate about good horses and team roping.

He was very competitive and loved the camaraderie. He loved to mentor any one who wanted to learn.

Carlos is survived by his wife, Missie of the home; Son, Joe Dan Ortiz and wife Valerie of Ruidoso, New Mexico; Daughter, Johnna Voss and husband Mark of Throckmorton, Texas; Grandsons, Jaxon Ortiz of Fate, Texas and Bonner Voss of Throckmorton, Texas; Granddaughters, Jordan Ortiz of Fate, Texas and Kaitlin (Voss) Guin and husband Brewster of Guthrie, Texas; Great-granddaughter, Briar Tel Guin of Guthrie, Texas; Two sisters, Imelda Rodriguez of Las Vegas, New Mexico and Lucy Romero of Dalhart, Texas; Brother, Ernest Ortiz and wife Eva of Bernalillo, New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews.

Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ortiz and May (Allemand) Ortiz; Sisters, Celina Lujan and Daisy Huseman; Brother, Ben Ortiz.

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dela Janet Moya, 57, was called home on October 11, 2021, in Albuquerque with family by her side.

Odela is survived by her son Jonas L. Moya; husband Anthony Romero; sisters: Aneda Boyland (husband George), Santa Fe; Dora Maes, Tucumcari; Imogene Easter, Omaha, Nebraska; Joanna Moya-May (husband Richard), Clovis; brothers Ralph Moya and Howard Moya both of Tucumcari; sister-in-law Bernadette Moya, Edgewood;, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Odela was born on August 6, 1964, in Tucumcari to Jose Leon and Adelina Moya.

She graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1982, where she held several student positions her senior year, including Band Queen and Homecoming Queen. Following her high school graduation, Odela moved to Albuquerque to attend The University of New Mexico. After graduation, Odela worked for Presbyterian Hospital for more than 20 years, in several roles. Her latest

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Although Odela was the youngest of her family, she was often referred to as “Mama” by her brothers and sisters. She earned that reputation by taking care of others, planning family events, and always being available for those she cared most for in her life. Material items were not of importance to Odela. She rather enjoyed the free things in life, like God, family, and serving others.

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ew Mexico cartoonist Etienne “A-10” Etcheverry, author Anne Hillerman, rancher/musician/actor Archie West and writer Stephen Zimmer all received a 2021 Rounders Award for their contributions to preserving the Western way of life.

The award is named after The Rounders, a classic Western novel written by New Mexican Max Evans. Created in 1990 by former New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Frank DuBois, the purpose of the award is to honor those who live, promote and articulate the Western way of life. This year’s recipients join 27 previous honorees, including Evans as the inaugural award recipient. Evans passed away in 2020 at the age of 95.

New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte presented the awards to Etcheverry, Hillerman, West and Zimmer Oct. 26 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

Witte said that these four recipients wholly embody everything that Evans and the Rounders Award represent.

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Rounders award several years ago, and he was adamant about it continuing,” said Witte. “I am proud of the legacy Max has left in Western culture, and this year’s award winners are perfect recipients who ‘live and articulate the Western way of life’ – the words that serve as the foundation of this award. We miss Max, but his impact lives on through the Rounders!”

Etcheverry is a second-generation Basque-American who was raised in southeastern New Mexico and attended New Mexico State University. He is a renowned cartoonist best known for his depictions of Wild West tales through illustrations featured primarily on his calendars. Etcheverry received the Academy of Western Artists Award for 1998 Cowboy Cartoonist of the Year. In 1999, he was elected into the Cowboys Cartoonists International Organization. He is always looking for new tales and stories to translate into one of his trademark cartoons.

Hillerman thoroughly enjoys living in the West, especially after moving from Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of New Mexico before working as a newspaper journalist for several years in Santa Fe and Albuquerque and eventually beginning a career as a non-fiction author.

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The city’s public schools have room for an additional 1,400 students, and the city hopes to see roughly $1 billion in economic impact from the plant.

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John & Laura Conniff 1500 Snow Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005 575/644-2900 • john@conniffcattle.com

1680 CR 37 Grady, New Mexico 88120

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BEEFMASTERS seventy-PLUS years — 2nd Oldest Beefmaster Herd — — Highest IMF Herd in the Breed — — Most Fertile Herd in the Breed — — Closed Herd Since 1967 — www.CaseyBeefmasters.com Watt, Jr. 325/668-1373 Watt50@sbcglobal.net

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TREY WOOD 806/789-7312 CLARK WOOD 806/828-6249 • 806/786-2078

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BULL SALE La Junta Livestock – La Junta, CO

CLINTON CLARK 32190 Co. Rd. S., Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cclark@esrta.com www.ClarkAnvilRanch.com

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

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Bulls & Heifers FOR SALE AT THE FARM David & Norma Brennand Piñon, NM 88344 575/687-2185

IDENTIFY YOUR CALVES USE PARENTAGE VERIFIED SIRES

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MANUEL SALAZAR 136 County Road 194 Cañones, NM 87516 usa.ranch@yahoo.com PHONE: 575-638-5434

Raised the Commercial Man’s Way for 38 Years

No Brisket • Rangeability • Longevity • More Pounds Private Treaty Bulls & Females DAM: FFS Miss Universe 762U Produced 2020 National Western Grand Champion Bull Gary & Gail Volk | P.O. Box 149, Eckert, CO Ph./Fx 970-835-3944

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RED ANGUS

March 25, 2022

Bulls & Replacement Heifers 575-318-4086 2022 N. Turner, Hobbs, NM 88240

www.lazy-d-redangus.com

GRAU RANCH CHAROLAIS

HEIFERS & BULLS FOR SALE 575-760-7304 WESLEY GRAU www.grauranch.com

Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. www.bradley3ranch.com Ranch-Raised ANGUS Bulls for Ranchers Since 1955

Annual Bull Sale February 12, 2022 at the Ranch NE of Estelline, TX M.L. Bradley, 806/888-1062 Cell: 940/585-6471

½ Corriente, ½ Angus Bred Heifers & Young Pairs Solid Black

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Lockney, Texas • Claude, Texas Columbus, New Mexico

Bill Gardner 505-705-2856

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HIGDON RANCH – 2,400 Acres – Torrance County – $1,800,000 This property is movein ready and equipped to run livestock.

DOG HOUSE RANCH – 600 Acres – Rio Arriba County – $1,350,000 Dog House Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise and a yearround destination for your entire family.

DUNCAN RANCH – 940 Acres – Santa Fe County – $1,034,000 Duncan Ranch is a nice 940-acre property that is part of a larger ranch being offered in 3 parcels.

2 CANYONS END – 10 Acres – Rio Arriba County – $700,000 2 Canyons End is fully furnished and ready to go. Situated in the gated community of Ticonderoga on 10 acres.

FINNEY RANCH – 640 Acres – McKinley County – $399,900 One of the best small ranches you will find in New Mexico. Spectacular scenery must be seen to be appreciated.

Rik Thompson (505) 350-3598

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PAUL McGILLIARD Murney Associate Realtors Cell: 417/839-5096 • 800/743-0336 Springfield, MO 65804

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Cell: 575-838-3016 Office: 575-854-2150 Fax: 575-854-2150

214.701.1970 jamessammons.com jsammons@briggsfreeman.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd. | 4th Floor Dallas, Texas 75219

Terrell land & livesTock company 575/447-6041 Tye C. Terrell, Jr.

P.O. Box 3188, Los Lunas, NM 87031

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Great opportunity. Call Kim Stallard. www.RanchesEtc.com John Stallard 575-760-1899

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CONCHAS LAKE RANCH: This scenic Conchas Dam rancho has ~7,050acre ranch w/4,694 deeded acre base includes NM & BLM grazing leases.

Currently a mother cow operation but can handle yearlings. Asking $2,190,000 WILLARD, NM: Located in the geographical true heart of New Mexico are ~2 sections of deeded pastures w/submersible well, pipeline drinker(s), perimeter fences & mostly open gramma pastures. Range is still in very good condition. Priced at $660,000 DEMING, NM: Clabbertop Road 268 acres deeded land has airstrip & oversize metal hanger, cold water well & power w/2 septic tanks & 3 RV pads!

RV/Park location or commercial? Located 10 miles west of town off I-10 frontage road. Asking $339,900 obo VILLANUEVA, NM: 87 deeded acres off CR B29A. 3 legal lots available. 100 gpm shared well with power & fencing. Priced at $142,500. Has CR B29A maintained access!

435 APACHE MESA RD, LAS VEGAS, NM: Gramma grass 80-acre parcel has 8 gpm water well, fence on two sides, two dirt tanks & Sangre views.

Priced at $94,500 obo

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SOUTHERN SANTA FE COUNTY: Buckboard Rd parcel has 80 acres w/ power for $89,000 & 640 acres w/water well & power on Victoriano for $480,000. No restrictions m/h ok.

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PEÑA CANYON: runs right thru the middle of 540 acres located just north of Villanueva, NM. Grassy mesa tops, huge rocky canon bottom, side canyons, off the grid w/pinon & cedar tree cover & some tall pines. Asking $340,000 is a Great Price!!!!

DILIA, NM: 20-acre deeded farm production farm off Dilia Loop Road has perfected water rights. Owner may finance. Currently planted in sorghum w/excellent hay production this year. Price is $225,000 - Owner may carry!

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

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

HISTORIC SANTA FE RANCH Minutes from Downtown, Adjoining Las Campanas 184 Acres • Bring Your Livestock • Majestic Views $2,900,000

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Chip Cole

Buyers are looking for a ranch. If you have a ranch to sell, give me a call.

rAnch Broker

— Petroleum Building — 14 e. Beauregard Ave., Suite 201 San Angelo, texas 76903-5831 ofc.: 325/655-3555

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

Specializing in Ranches & Farms

www.chassmiddleton.com 5016 122nd STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79424 • 806-763-5331 Sam Middleton 817-304-0504 • Charlie Middleton 806-786-0313 Jim Welles 505-967-6562 • Dwain Nunez 505-263-7868

New Mexico HomeRanch Realty

SCOTT MCNALLY

Specializing in cattle ranches, operating ranches, ranch land with farm acreage, horse property and recreational and hunting ranches, investment ranches, and many other types of exceptional and highly sought after ranches. We not only have knowledge in BLM, State, and Forest Service Ranches in New Mexico, we live and understand ranching and the ranch lifestyle. Call us today for a consultation. If you are looking for a place to call home, plant your roots, or hang your hat and need people well versed in the industry, then this is the place to look!

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Office: 575-981-2427 NewMexicoHomeRanchRealty.com • ucranchesforsale.com

www.ranchesnm.com 575/622-5867 575/420-1237

Joe Cox - 575-361-5269

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

Priced @$300,000

SOLD

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

SOLD

SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improvements. Priced at $4,900,000 If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call ...

Sam Hubbell, Qualifying Broker 520-609-2546

License #16130

Jodie Chism - 575-361-0494

License #19842

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES SMALL FARM with WATER RIGHTS — 1864 NM 236, Portales NM 15 acres with 2 homes and double garage, 100' x 60' finished metal barn/shop/office/apartment all in one. 7 pipe horse stalls/pens, one is a stud stall. Side row sprinkler included.

Very nice setup! Excellent income producing investment!

John Stallard 575-760-1899

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Working for the Farmer, Rancher & America

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Bar M Real Estate

Lifetime rancher who is familiar with federal land management policies

SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920

Pasture Wanted

3RD & 4TH GENERATION NM RANCHERS SEEKING PASTURE & CARE FOR 50-300 COWS WITHIN 2-3 HOURS OF MORIARTY, NM

PLEASE CONTACT JOHN AT 505-379-8212 NOVEMBER 2021

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DATIL, Herrington Canyon Road Access, Two tracts,40 acres $32,000, 44 acres. $32,000 FENCE LAKE, 295 Pine Hill Road, 60 acres with over 2300 sq. ft. log home, corral, outbuildings. $265,000

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SAN ANTONIO, Zanja Road, 4.66 acres farmland w/Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District water rights. $69,000 CUERVO, Mesita Pass Road, 148.13 acres of land in Mesita Ranch Subdivision. Perfect for a new home site or grazing. $85,000 PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres. $16,000, 40 acres. $32,000. Beautiful views.

RIBERA, 340 CR B41E 32.6 acres with 3bd/2ba home on Pecos River, Hay Barn and outbuildings. Just over 20 acres in alfalfa and grass hay production. $695,000 Paul Stout, Broker

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

WANTED: Farms and Ranches — Broker has over 45 years experience working on and operating a family farm and has been a farm owner since 1988.

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NMREL 17843

CALDWELL RANCH First time offering of a quality ranch property located in northeastern

Chaves County, New Mexico approximately 20 miles northwest of the small community of Elida.

Configured in two tracts of a total of 7,200 deeded acres and 640 acres of state lease. Watered by three wells and pipelines. Grazing capacity is estimated to be 130 AUYL. Priced reduced to $345.00 per deeded acre. This place has had some good summer rains and has not been stocked since last year. This ranch has an abundance of feed, come take a look or call for a brochure. Price: $2,484,000

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

Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com

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AG LAND LOANS As Low As 3.5% OPWKCAP 3.5%

INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 3.5% Payments Scheduled on 25 Years

Joe Stubblefield & Associates 13830 Western St., Amarillo, TX 806/622-3482 • cell 806/674-2062 joes3@suddenlink.net Michael Perez Associates Nara Visa, NM • 575-403-7970

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(575) 640-9395 ■ CEDAR GROVE RANCH: 37 section cattle ranch, Deming, NM. 23,714± total acres, 1280± acres deeded land, 2632± acres of state land, 19,802± acres blm, excellent water system, seven solar wells, 333 AUM, 6± horses. Headquarters include a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home plus the bunkhouse, 100’ X 40’ metal shed row, two metal barns/shops w/concrete floors, garage and pipe corrals. All of the pastures come into the shipping pens. The shipping pens are a complete cattle www.BrownfieldRanchandFarmProperties.com working facility.

Including semi load ramp, cattle KEITH BROWNFIELD, Associate Broker, GRI chute, livestock brownfieldkeith@gmail.com scale, alleys, sorting pens & water lots. Priced BHGRE at $2,900,000.

ID# Steinborn &LandsOfAmerica Associates Ste 141 Las Cruces, NM 88011 7721735.141 Roadrunner Pkwy., 575/522-3698 ■ RAINBOW WASH NORTH RANCH: 17 section cattle ranch located in between Lordsburg & Animas, NM in the Pyramid Mountains. 11,383± total acres, 640± deeded land, 3477± of state land 7266± acres of blm, three wells, 112 AUM, 2 bedroom home, fireplace, was remodeled in 2018, metal roof, windows, nice tile work in the bathroom & flooring. Beautiful views of the Animas Valley. Priced at $1,000,000. LandsOfAmerica ID# 11896191 ■ 3100 US 60 84: Melrose, NM. 1505± acres of pasture/ranch, barn, corrals, electricity with native grasses, fenced with great access off of highway 60/84. One± mile frontage, one well with water piped one mile to house, stock tanks. Priced at $1,175,000. LandsOfAmerica ID# 9330969.

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Brian Murray, Associate (520) 954-8940 • brian@aglandssw.com Ty Kelly, Associate (928) 308-6505 • ty@aglandsww.com Angela Liest, Associate (928) 551-0330 • angela@aglandssw.com

Tamra S. Kelly, Broker (928) 830-9127 • tamra@aglandssw.com Tad M. Bryant, Associate (928) 642-0317 • tad@aglandssw.com Stevie Fletcher, Associate (928) 231-9410 • stevie@aglandssw.com Laurie Gosney, Associate (480) 323-0639 • laurie@aglandssw.com

NEW LISTING! Stud Horse Ranch – The Horse Stud Ranch located just west of Ash Fork, Arizona is a working cattle ranch consisting of a total of 44 acres of deeded acres and 7 sections of deeded grazing rights and mineral rights on adverse private properties. With a grazing capacity of 56 cattle year long the Stud Horse Ranch makes for a great starter ranch, bull pasture or weaning pasture.

Its gentle topography, good feed, plentiful water and easy access to I-40 make it the ideal small ranch. Improvements include a 1,600 sq. ft. manufactured home, corrals, fencing and dirt tanks. Cattle are available through private treaty. Offered at $650,000 NEW LISTING! Witch Well Ranch – St. John’s, AZ The Witch Well Ranch is a working cattle ranch consisting of a total of +/- 23,985 acres of deeded, state lease, and private lands with a grazing capacity of 266 CYL. Its gentle topography, good feed, plentiful water and easy access make it the ideal cattleman’s ranch. The Witch Well Ranch is located north of St. John’s, Arizona. Access is provided by Highway 191. Many small dirt roads provide excellent access to the interior of the ranch. Cattle are included in the sale.The ranch is perimeter fenced with two main pastures and two traps. There are five main wells equipped with Grundfos pumps. Three pumps are solar and one is run by a generator. Additional seasonal catchments provide additional water sources. The improvements include perimeter fencing, dirt tanks, water storage tanks, livestock drinkers, and working corrals.

Topography is tree covered gentle, rolling hills, ridges and open valleys. Offered at $1,825,000 REDUCED! Sierra Azul Ranch – Hatch, NM The Sierra Azul Ranch is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. This nice little ranch has been in the same family for over 50 years. The ranch runs 50 CYL and 2 horses on two sections of state land with over four sections of BLM and 520 deeded acres. The deeded land includes a beautiful 160 acre inholding with water and solitude. Good little ranch with good water, great feed throughout the rolling hills and canyons. With locked access and land-owner hunt permits, the ranch presents an excellent Mule Deer hunting opportunity. Offered at $850,000 !Pineveta Ranch – Ash Fork, AZ The Pineveta Ranch is a working cattle ranch consisting of a total of +/- 23,680 acres of deeded, state lease, and private lands with a grazing capacity of 300+ cattle. The acreage includes +/- 483.64 deeded acres; 5,640.27 acres of ASLD Lease; and 17,556 acres of deeded grazing and mineral rights on adverse private properties. Gentle country, good feed, good water and excellent access to this one pencils out. Cattle are available through private treaty.

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!Bottle Ranch – Dewey, AZ The Bottle Ranch comprises 26, 300 acres of the Bottle Allotment in the Prescott National Forest. The carrying capacity is 220 CYL with 100 head of cross-bred cattle conveyed with the sale. Offered for the first time in over 40 years, the Bottle Ranch is a great addition to an ongoing operation or the perfect starter ranch. Offered at $760,000

SOLD

!Middle Prong Ranch – SECLUSION, PRIVACY, SECURITY and SELFSUSTAINING, this turnkey homestead/ranch is located in a remote area of Eastern Arizona. The 40+/- acre deeded inholding is in the heart of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. The headquarters includes a three bedroom, two bath house, 10’x12’ greenhouse, carport/machine shed, shop, walk-in box/cooler, 20’ cargo container for storage, and barn with a tack room. Ten acres can be cultivated as well as 3 potential helicopter pads for quick access by air. A gravel airstrip is nearby.

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Middle Prong Creek is seasonal and runs approximately 100 feet from the house where it then flows into Eagle Creek. The property contains 3 wells with registered water rights. This ranch is located in the popular Arizona game management hunt unit 27. This remote property offers an excellent opportunity to base a hunting operation. Elk, deer (mule deer & white-tail), turkey, bear, lions, javelina and small game are plentiful. Record-book animals were recently taken on the surrounding USFS land making this hunt unit increasingly popular. Offered at $625,000 !Heartz Ranch – Winslow, AZ Northern Arizona working cattle ranch with gentle terrain, good grass and easy access. This ranch runs 300 plus CYL with weaned calves at heavy weights. There is +/- 1,897.35 deeded acres, a two bedroom home, corrals, scales, numerous wells, windmills and dirt tanks this one is priced right.

Offered at $2,300,000

SOLD

!Baker Property – Deming, NM The historic Baker Property is located seven miles west of Deming, New Mexico north of I-10 and south of the prominent Black Mountain. This property consists of 2,666 +/- deeded acres. Full private access to every part of the ranch is made with ease due to its gentle terrain. This unique property lends itself to multiple uses with a unique setting for farming, an equine facility, and solar energy production. Close to the comforts of town, but secluded from town life. Offered at $1,999,500 !!Judd Ranch – Alpine, AZ The historic Judd Ranch located in the beautiful mountain community of Alpine, Arizona consists of 208 +/- gorgeous acres bordering the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Alpine, Arizona is full of clean mountain air and abundant wildlife. There are six cabins nestled into the pines along the historic Coronado Trail. The property includes the unique feature of Judd Lake on the San Francisco River. With 150 acre feet irrigation rights and open meadows surrounded by tall Ponderosa Pines, this property has abundant investment possibilities or just a beautiful mountain home. The ranch has been used by the Judd family since the 1800s and has historically run 100 head seasonally from May to October. Offered at $3,850,000

SOLD

!F Bar Farm, Taylor, AZ. The F Bar Farm is a 330+/- acre parcel located on the outskirts of Taylor, Arizona in Navajo County. The parcel contains 2 irrigation wells and 3 stock water wells which have serviced 150 acres of irrigated land.

Three phase electric power is at the well heads. With shallow water and good soil, this farm sitting at 5,700 feet in elevation provides a cost-effective opportunity for growing hemp, pasture grass, alfalfa, corn or other cash crops. Alternatively, its excellent building sites and proximity to town also make this the perfect opportunity for a beautiful gentleman’s ranch with irrigated pastures and great views.

Offered at $1,440,000 !Elk Springs Ranch – Northern Arizona Operating cattle ranch including 222 head adult cattle located in Central Arizona. The Elk Springs Ranch combines mild winter grazing in the Paulden/Chino Valley area with summer grazing in the plentiful mountain grass meadows north of Parks, Arizona. Deeded acreage securing the permits is located in Paulden and Valle, Arizona. A combination of USFS grazing permits on the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests, authorize the grazing of 262 CYL on the Elk Springs Ranch. The USFS Forest grazing permits exist on two separate National Forests. The Spitz Hill, Elk Springs and Dog Knobs Allotments are the summer pastures in the Kaibab National Forest. Sale includes 211 mother cows and 11 bulls currently located on the ranch. Offered at $1,350,000

SOLD

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RANCHES/FARMS *NEW* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – Abundant year-round no cost water makes this ranch a true oasis in the desert, situated along the Santa Cruz River just 20 minutes north of Tucson.

129+/- Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of permanent pasture, 3,700+/- ac of desert sub-lease, 30 +/- ac of farm fields, and well improved headquarters with excellent access off a paved road situated on State land with 342+/- ac of lease. Second manufactured home on deeded. Two sets of good steel pipe corrals under covered work areas with squeeze chute, and tub. $3.5M *NEW* 260 Head Cattle Ranch, Virden, NM – 4,612+/- Ac deeded, 14,980+/- Ac BLM, 2,680+/- Ac NM State Lease. Solid working cattle ranch with a good mix of grass and browse ranging in elevation from 4,000’ to 5,800’. Takes in scenic Vanderbilt Peak, Mt. Royal and stops short of Steeple Rock.

Well-watered with wells, pipeline, springs and dirt tanks. Fences are in good shape with some new fencing. $2.8M *REDUCED* 2,373+/- Acre Farm, Animas, NM – Custom 2560 +/s.f. home built in 2008. 20-Acre pivot, 40’ x 60’ shop, 40’ x 50’ hay barn, fruit trees, chicken coop, garden area. Pivot produced 9.5 tons/ ac of alfalfa in 2020. 300 gpm well. 5 pastures with water piped to 2 storage tanks and drinkers in all pastures. Historically has run 40 head of cattle yearlong. $1.3M **MOTIVATED SELLER – MAKE OFFER** 240+/- Acre Farm, McNeal, AZ – 76 Ac cultivated farm ground irrigated by two pivots and

flood irrigation. Currently planted in permanent pasture and runs 80 head of cattle. Nice 3 BR home, garage, workshop, green house, guest house, large barns, large run-in shed for horses, hay barn, gardens, 3 wells. $1.1M *NEW* 1,578 Acres of Land, McNeal, AZ – Currently used as grazing land for an adjacent ranch.

Fenced with 2 wells. Seller will split. $500 per acre for all or $650 to $700 per acre for smaller parcels. located near the McNeal Farm we have listed above, and could be used as an additional pasture; purchase for investment or build your own little ranchette. *SOLD* 68+/- Head Three Brothers Ranch, Tombstone, AZ – Good starter or retirement ranch in the San Pedro River valley with sweeping views, good access, grass, browse and water. 320+/- ac. deeded, 5,403+/- ac. State lease, 2,961+/- ac. BLM permit. Easy terrain with access from Hwy 82 and Tombstone. 3 wells, 2 storage tanks with drinkers, 2 dirt tanks, set of wood & wire corrals. Adjoins Orduno Draw Ranch also offered by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $600,000

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*SOLD* 36+/- Head Chico Ranch, Duncan, AZ – Small scenic desert ranch in the Gila Valley in Greenlee County, AZ. 953+/- acres of deeded and 3,110+/- Acres of AZ State Grazing Lease. One well with a pipeline to 3 steel storage tanks and 6 drinkers. Railroad tie corrals located with easy access to Highway 70. $450,000

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*NEW* 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – Located NW of Willcox in a good groundwater

area. Center pivot. $390,000 Call Harry Owens HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *SOLD* 40+/- Acre Last Stand B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a successful wedding & equestrian event venue. The Territorial, two-story 4 BR, 4.5 BA main home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. A true destination property. $1,675,000 *NEW* 5.45+/- Acre Equestrian Oasis, Tucson, AZ – Lush landscaped horse facilities in Northwest Tucson 3,200 sqft home, 130’ x 150’ arena, 5 - 16’ x 16’ barn stalls, 7 outdoor stalls, 5 paddocks, round pen, 2 tack rooms, tool room, 24’ x 40’ hay barn, private well + septic, equipment available by private treaty. $1.1M *REDUCED* 90+/- Acre HP Bar Ranch, Benson, AZ – Perfect gentlemen’s ranch or private get-away.

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

2 BR, 1 BA home; garage; steel barn w/two horse stalls, tack room and large hay storage; corrals; workshop. Expansive views. $775,000 $675,000 *PENDING* 20+/- Acre Equestrian Property, Sonoita, AZ – Established horse training and boarding facility on +/-20-acres adjoining BLM land, panoramic mountain v iews.

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

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■ SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION! RIMROCK RANCH - BUEYEROS, NM – 14,993.49 total acres +/- (12,157.49 deeded acres +/-, 2,836 +/- New Mexico State Lease). Live water with five miles of scenic Ute Creek. Elk, deer and antelope to go along with a good cattle ranch!

■ ALAMOSA CREEK RANCH – Roosevelt Co., NM – 14,982 +/- acres (10,982 ac. +/- deeded, 4,000 ac. +/- State Lease). Good cow ranch in Eastern NM excellent access via US 60 frontage between Clovis and Fort Sumner. Alamosa creek crosses through the heart of the gently rolling grassland.

■ SARGENT CANYON RANCH (Chaves/Otero Co.) – 18,460 +/- ac. - 200 +/- deeded, 2,580 +/- State, 11,200 +/- BLM, 4,480 +/- Forest permitted for 380 AUs year-round, well watered, good headquarters, very nice updated home, excellent pens & out buildings. Scenic ranch!

■ PRICE REDUCED! DRY CIMARRON RANCH – Union Co., NM – 1,571 ac.+/- of grassland on the dry Cimarron River, located on pvmt. near Kenton, OK just under the Black Mesa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ CASTRO CO, TX. – some of the strongest

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Red Angus Association Approves GeneEdited Traits for Animal Registration

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he Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) announced in mid-September they will provide herdbook registry of Red Angus animals carrying gene-edited traits for heat tolerance and coat color. Both trait approvals by RAAA emanate from specific genetic alterations designed and submitted by Acceligen, a technology company pioneering commercialization of gene-edited food animals.

Acceligen has already bred and registered animals that express a trait known for better tolerance to tropical and sub-tropical heat. Black-to-red gene edits have also been made on multiple calves that will be born soon. These traits are a part of Acceligen’s business portfolio that focuses on providing opportunities to the global cattle industry for better genetic management of

animal well-being and health.

RAAA recognizes the efficacy of this advanced technology to provide its breeders with new opportunities along with an enhanced and expanded gene pool. Red Angus is the first beef breed organization to accept gene-edited animals into their registry, recognizing the potential benefits they can bring to the breed.

Tom Brink, CEO of RAAA, explained, “In considering the future, we see an opportunity to accelerate the Red Angus breed’s genetic progress by selectively allowing gene-edited animals into our population.

The technology has been proven to be both safe and effective, and for traits such as the slick hair coat and black to red, there is a chance to speed up the introduction of useful, naturally-occurring genes and genetic combinations that would take many generations to accomplish through traditional breeding efforts.”

According to Acceligen CEO, Dr. Tad Sonstegard, “Working with the Red Angus Association provides a prime opportunity to boost purebred breeding programs via desirable traits and overall breed improvement outcomes that could take decades through classical breeding methods. These traits also demonstrate how genetics can

solve problems ranging from carbon footprint to biodiversity, which are topics we are all concerned about relative to the beef production value chain.”

During the breeding process, Acceligen makes changes to the candidate animal’s genome that are identical to those that occur naturally in other cattle breeds.

Accessing Acceligen’s breeding platform allows producers to introduce important traits in a single generation to rapidly achieve the same historically safe and effective outcomes of any conventional breeding program.

Acceligen also de-risks the process of commercialization for breeders and commercial producers by providing complementary efforts to obtain regulatory clearance on gene-edited traits in cattle. At this time of pre-commercial acceptance by RAAA, both heat tolerance and coat color traits require final regulatory decisions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Acceligen is currently working with FDA for trait commercialization

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Team Ropin’ Conversation

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here’s only one thing worse than eating next to a left-handed person, and that’s heading for him. It’s like trying to screw the male end of a garden house into the matching threads on your stock tank drain,” so spoke Bob to Allen, two fair-to-middlin’ team ropers, both fives, in the prime of their addiction. The equivalent of two-pack-a-day ropers.

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“Yeah, team ropin’s gone to hell,” answered Allen. “Used to be one guy had an arena and twelve guys came to his place to rope. You got in good practice, lots of pretty good ropers. It was a social occasion, too.

‘Nowdays, everybody’s got an arena and nobody comes. You have to rope with your wife and she’s learning to barrel race. Fair is fair, so now all my rope horses run barrels too. And of course, she isn’t interested in learning to heel, so you have to.”

“Right.” Said Bob, “Denny Gentry ruined everything. USTRC has made team ropin’ so popular every horseshoer, ex-vet and dairyman thinks he’s Alan Bach.”

“I know,” said Allen, “It’s also attracted so many social ropers with money that I’m embarrassed to buy a new trailer. Used to be the best ropers pulled to ropin’s in their 12-year old stock trailer with recaps and rust holes for ventilation. There wasn’t enough money in ropin’ to cover the cost of gas.

“At ropin’s today there’s so many duallies and three-horse slants with dressing rooms, it looks like a Arab horse show. And the guy can’t even through a rope!”

“I know what you mean,” said Bob, “I’ve got a motley hand full that come to my arena. I get to head but it’s a rare occasion they ever catch. I’m always havin’ to offer constructive criticism or advice. It’s like a continuing team ropin’ clinic for the ability deprived. There’s only one left-handed guy that goes through horses like an Amish trader. He still thinks it’s the horse’s fault!

But I’m lucky I’ve still got a few traditional heelers that come by. You know, fresh divorced, ridin’ a house that’s for sale and pullin’ a ‘92 Hale two-horse rig. A real roper that gets there after you’ve wrapped the hons and drinks your beer. But at least I feel like I’m practicin’ ropin’ and not just practicin’ practicin’.”

“Yeah, they’re in demand,” sighed Allen.

Bob continued, “I’ve even fenced off an area in the arena for kids. Swing set, ropin’ dummy and park bench with some shade.

Sort of day care whey they have the kids on weekends.”

“Day care…I like that,” mused Allen.

“Yup,” said Bob, “If you’re gonna have your own arena you gotta learn to compete.”

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In The Arena

Breakaway Shaeden Marr & Evann Segura (tie) Girls Cutting Abby Morris Boys Cutting Sterlin Mitchell Reined Cow Horse Sterlin Mitchell Light Rifle Zane Cline Trap Shooting Mason Cartwright

NM Junior High & High School Rodeo Update

by Sage Faulkner

Apologies! Last month we dropped some of the Hobbs junior high results by mistake.

Hobbs NMJHSRA, September 11-12 Average winner results, not included last month: Pole Bending Clair Biebelle Girls Goat Tying Wacey Trujillo Boys Goat Tying Reno Scribner Ribbon Roping Dawson Mathis & Avery Henard Girls Breakaway Amy Lynn Murphy Boys Breakaway Tryan Jodie Light Rifle Addison Tixier Boys All Around Reno Scribner Girls All Around Caydence Roberts Junior High and High School Rodeo at Artesia The NMHSRA Board has a really good problem to have, in having so many contestants that it makes for long days by the time the rodeo is done. At Artesia, they tried to manage time by putting rough stock in the outside arena and speed events in the inside arena with the better ground, at the same time. The difficulty mounted when a storm flooded the outside arena, but the board stuck with their plan. The rough stock contestants rose to the challenge, riding in very muddy conditions with their game faces on.

Artesia was a full and busy rodeo, and the association is lucky to be able to rodeo in great locations with so much local support.

Artesia, NMHSRA, October 1-3 Average Winners All Around Cowboy Sterlin Mitchell All Around Cowgirl McKinzee Shiver Bareback Riding No Entries Bull Riding Cade Griego Saddle Bronc No Qualified Rides Tie Down Shane Smith Steer Wrestling Zane Cline Team Roping Chilly Hernandez & Juan Montoya Barrels Jordyn Wamel Pole Bending Jorianne Mirabal Goat Tying Rylee Grace Abel

Artesia, NMJHSRA, October 1-3 Average Winners Boys All Around Dax Sullivan Girls All Around Anistyn Abel Steer Bareback Noah Gonzales Steer Saddle Bronc Hardy Osborn Bull Riding Noah Gonzales Tiedown Dawson Mathis Chute Dogging Dax Sullivan Team Roping Macen Segura & Rance Rathjen Girls Breakaway Anistyn Abel Girls Goat Tying Caydence Roberts Pole Bending Anistyn Abel Barrel Racing Anistyn Abel Boys Breakaway Haize Price Ribbon Roping Dax Sullivan & Baye Boutwell Boys Goat Tying Stetson Trujillo Light Rifle Zoey Cline Junior High and High School Rodeo at Landmark October 22-24 The final fall season rodeo was held at Landmark Mercantile and Arena in Mesquite. The NMHSRA Board continued to try and manage time by splitting arenas, this time running the goat tying,

Landmark NMJHSRA All Around Cowgirl Cadence Roberts

chute dogging and reined cow horse in the second arena, while the remaining events were held at the

R od eo R ou nd up same time in the main arena. Weather was perfect, the McClure family are great rodeo hosts, and it was packed. Contestants from every part of NM showed up and did their best, making it a fun weekend to watch the final fall rodeo.

The first spring rodeo is scheduled for March 18-20 in Socorro (check www.

NMHSRA.com to stay up to date and find membership information).

Landmark, NMHSRA, October 22-24 Average Winners All Around Cowboy Sterlin Mitchell All Around Cowgirl McKinzee Shiver Reined Cow Horse Sterlin Mitchell Bareback Riding No Entries Bull Riding Peysen Taylor Saddle Bronc David Rouse Tie Down Laramie Martinez Steer Wrestling Zane Cline Team Roping Chilly Hernandez & Juan Montoya Barrels Rylee Grace Abel Pole Bending Shaeden Marr Goat Tying McKinzee Shiver Breakaway Evann Segura Girls Cutting Abby Morris Boys Cutting Joel Carson Light Rifle Dalli Cain Trap Shooting Meason Ybarra Landmark, NMJHSRA, October 22-24 Average Winners Boys All Around Dawson Mathis Girls All Around Caydence Roberts Steer Bareback Noah Gonzales Steer Saddle Bronc Hardy Osborn Bull Riding Noah Gonzales Tiedown Dax Sullivan Chute Dogging Dax Sullivan Team Roping Tyon Gonzales & Dax Sullivan Girls Breakaway Wacey Trujillo Girls Goat Tying Wacey Trujillo Pole Bending Shae Rios Barrel Racing Anistyn Abel Boys Breakaway Haize Price Ribbon Roping Devon Eakin & Zoey Cline Boys Goat Tying Stetson Trujillo Light Rifle Logan Martinez

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Here at the Ranch: Rearing Kids in Rural America

by Sage Faulkner

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pportunities for social interaction are limited in many ways for rural families. My children are lucky, because we have a small public school close to us, so we are able to participate in school activities. The bus ride from our house to school is an hour-long ride, though, because ours is the first stop in a long stretched out line of pick-ups.

The kids drive now, saving themselves a couple hours a day. All three of my children played sports in elementary and junior high school. District games put them on a bus, traveling for hours to play ball games, arriving home sometimes at one or two a.m. on a school night. We had to get them basic cell phones early on, so that we knew when

to plan on picking them up at the school on those late nights.

Our school offers basketball, football, cheer, volleyball and track. No other sports are on the list. No band, no choir, no theater and no art opportunities. I played a little softball as a young adult and loved the game, but it isn’t an option here.

Youth baseball teams are available in the larger town south of us, a ninety-minute drive, one-way. Many families here make the commitment and take their kids down a couple times a week for practice and games. There was no way we could do it and get all our work done here at the ranch, so no baseball or softball for my kids.

My brother has triplets that are a week older than my oldest daughter. They live in an urban area, and have participated in golf, track, long distance running, swimming, soccer, tennis, band, choir, cheer and a fire cadet program, with dozens more options available. Most of those options are not even available in rural communities.

Thankfully, we do have 4-H and rodeo.

4-H has put all three of my kids in leadership and citizenship roles, along with opportunities for social interaction across our county and state. Much of what works with 4-H and rodeo is we can meet or travel less and do the practice here at home.

My son is competing in saddle bronc riding, and we now have a pen full of broncs.

No small investment, but we are able to work with several contractors and lease a few horses, along with the handful we have

purchased. If we play our cards right, the horses will hold their value and we will just be out the feed.

New Mexico has a small group of boys riding bucking horses, so they travel hours from their homes a couple times a month to practice. When they come, they often help us with chores and bring food their families have sent. We have enjoyed some tasty baked goods as a nice bonus!

We travel to local rodeos in the summer and high school rodeos during the fall and spring. Most of our high school rodeos are a six or seven-hour drive, one-way. But because we stay and rodeo for two days, we have a tremendous opportunity to socialize and hang out with like-minded families.

Knowing that many of the families are from rural areas, the rodeo directors include activities like a Cowboy Prom in the spring, and dances and activities during down time.

We have to really hustle to make it work, and family and neighbors help watch over things at home when we are away. During calving, I don’t always get to go, and we have to make decisions on each event if everyone can go or if part of the family needs to stay home.

The downside is that rodeo is not a cheap venture. Just fuel and entries for high school rodeos runs us over a thousand dollars a weekend. We have a horse trailer with bunk beds, and as long as no one passes gas, it is relatively comfortable.

Meals are prepared ahead, though we love getting to eat out and I figure that into our plans. Many rodeo families cook on grills or discos for one or two meals together.

Nothing beats enjoying a meal with your rodeo pals.

The costs to do this are stout, so our kids sometimes pay their own entries or do extra chores here to help earn their way. It is good motivation for the boring schoolwork and grades that sometimes lean the wrong way.

They have had to learn how to look at costs and time, when making decisions about what rodeos we attend or don’t.

Rural kids like ours certainly get to try things, but sometimes families must be creative, or travel long distances and give up big blocks of time to make opportunities work for their children. We have been lucky that our children have found opportunities for interaction in the activities that we are able to do.

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Dominic attended Marana High School, was in Student Council, on the wrestling team, football team, and was very outgoing, fun loving, just a super great kid. Got a late start in his rodeoing. He team roped for AHRA his JR (2016) and SR (2017) years. After that he continued to rope all over Arizona in Jackpot Team Roping Events with the dream of one day roping at the World Series Finals in Las Vegas. Dominic’s motto was to live life to the fullest as you never know when it could be your last day, and that he did.

Please share this information with members of the Arizona High School Rodeo Association who meet the criteria and love the sport of rodeo as much as my Son loved to rope.

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Legacy Ranch Horse Sale Enjoys Biggest Year Thus Far

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n its sixth year in 2021, the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale hit a new high for sales with 32 horses selling for a total of $610,000 on September 18 at the Prescott, Arizona Rodeo Grounds.

The Legacy Ranch Horse Sale is the result of a collaborative effort between three Northern Arizona ranches, the Kieckhefer’s K4 and McCraine’s Campwood Cattle Company, both out of Prescott, and the Diamond A which stretches from Seligman, Arizona to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

Auctioneer Rick Machado wielded the gavel on high seller Hip #2, Figure You A GoGo, who came from the K4 and was purchased by Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) tie down roper and Turquoise Circuit all around cowboy Joseph Parsons of Marana, Ariz. Torpedo is a five yea

Billed as the place to purchase “true working horses,” the sale features horses from each ranch’s breeding programs along with a number of consignment horses from ranch employees. Horses offered through the sale are noted for being tough as the country in which they were raised and athletic enough to tackle rodeo and performance events or ranch work Joseph Parsons, NFR tie down Caption roper and Turquoise Circuit All Around with equal measures of Cowboy, purchased Figure You A Gogo. success. Sale graduates have excelled at the highest levels of the western equine industry. titions, shopping, clinicians and kids’ Since 2016, the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale activities.

Potential buyers were able to enjoy both has been held in conjunction with Olsen’s Equifest, a weekend-long celebration of rope horse and branding/dry work demonhorses with various equine based compe- strations before stall viewing onsite prior to the sale. As in previous years, the sale was carried on-line by visworks.com and potential buyers could bid in person, on-line or via phone.

Auctioneer Rick Machado wielded the gavel on high seller Hip #2, Figure You A GoGo, who came from the K4 and was purchased by Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) tie down roper and Turquoise Circuit All Around Cowboy Joseph Parsons, Marana, Arizona. Torpedo is a five-year-old chestnut gelding by the Popular Resortfigure son Figure Me Famous out of the Driftwood Ike bred mare Tuffy Harlander.

“Rick [Kieckhefer] and I have rodeoed together and against each other my whole career,” Parsons said. “He always raised, trained, and rode his own horses.”

Hip #5, Boogers Ramblin Man, also from the K4, brought nearly as much at $64,000.

Boogers Ramblin Man is a five-year-old roan gelding by Boogers Cross Bell, by Cee Booger Red, and out of another Driftwood Ike bred mare, Ikes Bonita Star. Touchdown was also purchased by a Wrangler NFR cowboy, four-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion Tuf Cooper of Decatur, Texas.

Of the 32 horses sold, 20 were geldings which brought an average of $22,790. The eight riding mares brought an average of $17,031. The 2021 sale also set a new mark for average sales at $19,062.

Plans are underway for the seventh annual event to be held in September 2022.

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November Rodeo Calendar NOVEMBER 11-13, 2021 Sam Houston State University College Rodeo Huntsville, Texas

NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2021 Indian National Rodeo Finals Tour San Carlos Apache Veterans Fair & Rodeo Apache Gold Casino Events Center (5 miles east of Globe, Arizona)

NOVEMBER 20 & 21, 2021 Arizona High School Rodeo Association Willcox Rodeo Quail Run Park Willcox, AZ

NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2021 35th Annual Championship Bull Riding Extraordinaire McGee Park Coliseum Farmington, New Mexico

DECEMBER 2-11, 2021 Wangler National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada

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WHY STOCKMEN PREFER

RANGE CHANGER

Range Changer is a mix of three different types of Forage Kochia, along with Russian Wild Rye and Vavilov Siberian Wheatgrass and soon to be added, a very drought tolerant Smooth Brome Arid. This is not your typical brome. It’s very drought tolerant down to a 8 inch yearly precipitation.

Range Changer is my personally designed range mix. It is fashioned for arid climates and will improve your worst rocky, clay, sandy, poor, dry range ground. It thrives in extreme heat, cold, and drought. In other words, sow it on your poorest, rocky ground and watch it produce some amazing cow feed; and that’s at 6-8 inches of precipitation. Plant it in better conditions and it will totally out-perform your expectations. — Shane Getz, Westfork LLC, Tremonton, Utah Range Changer is an extremely drought resistant rangeland mix, with several types of Forage Kochia originating from the sandy soils of the Middle East. As an arid range ground shrub, it loves extreme heat and extreme cold. In addition, it also has two very drought tolerant coolseason grasses. This mix will compete with prickly pear, yucca and will even grow under junipers, where normally nothing will grow. And…it will never freeze out …it truly is a miracle plant. I call it the alfalfa of the desert. If you live in dry cowboy country where you deal with droughts and fires, you owe it to yourself to become educated about this shrub. — Connor Kent, Kent Cattle, Lehi, UT Forage Kochia does very well in arid, dry regions. It is good, high protein feed for fall and winter. It will grow well in all kinds of soil: alkali, sandy, rocky and clay. I always like to have other grasses in with the Forage Kochia, making it a well-rounded range feed. — Bob Adams, Salt Wells Cattle Company, Promotory, UT Range Changer is a very good fall and winter feed. It is a mix of several Forage Kochias and two cool season, drought resistant types of grasses. The mix will crowd out cheat grass and other noxious weeds and will increase your dry arid rangeland by at least three-fold. Another plus …because of the high moisture content in the Forage Kochia, it provides excellent fire prevention. Just last summer, in 2016, we had a wild fire on our winter sheep range. The fire came, raged over the mountain and then stopped as it hit our Forage Kochia (see photo below).

Best feed available down to a six inch yearly rain fall. — Cole Selman, Selman Ranch, Tremonton, Utah

Ask us for more information about Range Changer.

Also able to discuss warm season grasses if you would like along with the Forage Kochia.

Forage Kochia puts fires out.

The forage Kochia will not burn any day of the year.

Shane Getz, Westfork LLC • Tremonton, Utah • 435 230-1359 • RangeChanger.com

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A Lazy 6 Angus Ranch . . . 139 A Lazy 6 Angus . . . . . . . . 123 Aero Tech, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 79 Ag Lands Southwest . . . . 131 Ag New Mexico FCS, ACA . . 49 Ken Ahler Real Estate . . . 128 Alice Eppers . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Alisa Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . 94 American Angus Association35 American Heritage Bank / Colten Grau . . . . . . . . . . 73 Animal Health Express . . . . 60 B & H Herefords . . . . . . . . 88 B&R Construction . . . . . . 106 Bar G Feedyard . . . . . . 63, 85 Bar M Real Estate . . . . 129, 130 Barbara Jackson . . . . . . . . 97 Bayer Environmental Science42 Bert Ancell . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Big Mesa Realty . . . . . . . .130 Bill King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . . 17 Bill Sauble . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 BJM Sales & Service Inc. . . 121 Black Angus “Ready for Work” Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bob Frost Ranch . . . . . . . . 97 Bob Homer . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Bob McCrea . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bob Ricklefs . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bobby Jones . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Border Tank Resources . . . 122 Bradley 3 Ranch, Ltd.30, 90, 126 Brennand Ranch . . . . .20, 125 Brinks Brangus / Westall Ranch, . . . . . 37, 125 Brownfield Ranch & Farm Properties . . . . . . . . . . 130 Bruce Davis . . . . . . . . . . 102 Budd-Falen Law Offices . . . 86 C Bar Ranch . . . . . . . .32, 124

Candy Ray Trujillo’s Black Angus . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carson Real Estate, Inc. . . . 127 Carter Brangus . . . . . .41, 126 Carter’s Custom Cuts . . . . 144 Casey Beefmasters . . . . . . 124 Casper Baca Rodeo . . . . . 141 Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Cauthorn & Griffin Insurance . 8 Caviness Packing Co., Inc . 105 Chisholm Co., LLC . . . . . . . 13 Citizens Bank of Clovis - Moriarty . . . . . . . 73 CKP Insurance . . . . . . . . . 11 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . 125 Clovis Livestock Auction . . . 64 Coba Select Sires . . . . . . . 124 Chip Cole Ranch Real Estate129 Conniff Cattle Co., LLC . 16, 124 Copeland & Sons Herefords, LLC . . . . . . . . 97 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . 19 Cowan Family . . . . . . . . . 103 Cox Ranch Herefords . . . . 123 R.L. Cox Company . . . .60, 121 Crockett Ranch . . . . . . . . 134 CS Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Culbertson - Whatley Ranch 99 Curtis Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Dairy Farmers of America . . 79 Darrell Brown . . . . . . . . . . 96 David & Joan Kincaid . . . . . 99 Denton Photography . . . . 106 Depot Farm & Ranch . . . . . .2 Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . . . . . . . . . 122 Dexter Livestock Commission . . . . . . . . . . 14 Diamond Arrow Ranch . . . 100 Diamond Dot Angus . . . . . 34

Diamond Seven Angus .30, 126 Domenici Law Firm, PC . . . . 58 Dustin Johnson . . . . . . . . . 93 Ed Tinsley . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Ernie Torrez . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Express Scales Services . . . 145 Fallon-Cortese Land . . . . . 128 Farm Credit of New Mexico . .9 Farmers & Stockmen’s Bank . 72 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . 65 Farr Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . 94 FBFS / Monte Anderson . . 113 FBFS Kevin Branum . . . . . 120 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . 109 Ferguson Ranch . . . . . . . 134 Figure 4 Cattle Co. . . . . . . 125 First American Bank . . . . . . 54 Five States Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Flying W Diamond Ranch . . 26 4G Mountain Angus . . . . . . 24 Fuchs Ranch Herefords . . . 116 Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . 123 Grau Charolais . . . . . . 45, 124 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . 6, 126 Hales Angus Farms . . . 33, 123 Hargrove Ranch Insurance 142 Harrington Ranch, LLC . . . 100 Harrison Quarter Horses . . 121 Hartzog Angus Ranch . 25, 124 Hay Rake, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hayden Outdoors . . . . . . 128 Headquarters West Ltd. / Sam Hubbell . . . . . . . . 129 Henard Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 32 Hi-Pro Feeds / Sendero . . . . .3 Home on the Range Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Hubbard Feeds . . . . . . . 111 Hubbell Ranch . . . . 21, 96, 123 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . . 47

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Hutchison Western . . . . . . 49 Innovative Solar Systems . . 55 InoSol Castrator . . . . . . . 139 Insurance Services of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . 67 Isa Beefmasters . . . . . . . . 126 J & J Auctioneers . . . . . . . . 12 J-C Angus Ranch . . . . .30, 129 JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . 125, 134 Jeff Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Jeff Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Jim & Welda Grider . . . . . . 99 Jim Bentz . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Jim Lyssy . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Jim Sachse . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Jimbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Joe Bill Nunn . . . . . . . . . . 98 Joe Clavel . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Joe Delk . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 John Conniff . . . . . . . . . . . 84 John Keck . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 John Richardson . . . . . . . . 91 José J. Varela Lopez . . . . . . 97 Josh Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . 85 K2 Red Angus . . . . . . . . . 135 Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . 122 Kathleen Phillips-Hellman . . 98 Keller Williams Realty . . . . 128 Kendal Wilson . . . . . . . . . 102 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . 32 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . 41 Laflin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lane Grau . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . 126, 134 Lee Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Lobo Property Group 5 . . . . 76 Lonestar Stockyards, LLC . 107 Loren Patterson . . . . . . . . 94 Louis Montoya . . . . . . . . . 95 M-Hat Angus . . . . . . . . . . 30 Major Ranch Realty . . . . . 127 Manchester Mfg., Co . . . . 122 Manzano Angus . . . . .30, 126 Marjorie Lantana . . . . . . . . 96 Matlock & Associates . . . . 136 McKenzie Land & Livestock . . . . . . . . 23, 89 McPherson Heifer Bulls .30, 126 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . .57, 122 Michelle & Jerry Maynard . . 95 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . 129 Mike Casabonne . . . . . . . . 84 Milford Denetclaw . . . . . . . 95 Miller Angus . . . . . . . .28, 126 Monfette Construction Company . . . . . . . . 58, 121 Motley Mill & Cube Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 75 Move Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Neogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Nikki Hooser . . . . . . . . . . 101 NM Angus Bull & Heifer Sale . . . . . . . . . 29 NM Cattle Growers’ Assn . . 100 NM Cattle Growers Insurance71 NM CowBelles . . . . . . . . 100 NM Federal Lands Council . . 80

Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . 7 T & S Manufacturing . . . . . 61 T & T Trailers / Hall Gnatkowsk . . . . . . . 92 T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . 84 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . 122 Terrell Land & Livestock . . 127 The Hat Ranch . . . . . . . . . 84 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Thompson Ranch . . . . . . 125 Tire Water Troughs . . . . . . . 70 Tom Paterson . . . . . . . . . . 93 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . 124 Tom Sidwell . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Townsend Brangus . . . . . . 40 Troy Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troy Sauble . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Ty Jones Cattle Company . 118 Tyson Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . .30, 126 U Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 22 United Country Real Estate / NM HomeRanch Realty . 129 United Country Real Estate 132 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . 48 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Verde Real Estate . . . . . . . 133 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . 121 W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . 112 Weaver Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wesley Grau . . . . . . . . . . 102 West Star Herefords . . . . . 123 Western Tank & Trailer . . . 138 Westway Feed Products, LLC . 5

Williams Windmill, Inc. 119, 121 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . 118 Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . 113, 121 Yvette Herrell . . . . . . . . . . 85 Zia Real Estate . . . . . . . . 133

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NM Premier Ranch Properties . . . . . 133 NM Purina Dealers . . . . . . 148 NM Wool Growers . . . . . . . 91 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . 117, 120 Nolberto Hernandez . . . . . 96 O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . 133 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply82 Olson Land and Cattle . 32, 126 P Bar A Angus Cattle . . 31, 107 Parker Brangus . . . . . . . . . 41 Pat Boone . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pat Woods . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Patty Waid . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . . . . . . . . . . 127 Perez Cattle Company . . . 123 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . . . 75 Protect Americans Now . . . 81 Punchy Cattle Company . . 108 R. L. Robbs . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . . . 36 Ranchos de Caballos . . . . . 27 Randell Major . . . . . . . . . . 94 Range Changer . . . . . . . . 143 Red Doc Farm . . . . . . . . . . 87 Redd Summit Rangeland Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 146 ReneSola Power . . . . . . . . 12 Republic Ranches, LLC . . . 127 Reverse Rocking R Ranch . . 20 Rex & Carol Wilson . . . . . . . 95 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . .77, 121 Rio Hondo Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . . . 40 Robbs Brangus . . . . . . . . . 40 Robertson Livestock . . . . 121 ROD Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Roswell Brangus Breeders Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . 39 Roswell Livestock Auction . . 46 Roswell Wool . . . . . . . . . . 59 Roy Young . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Running Creek Ranch . . . . 124 Ruth Evelyn Cowan . . . . . . .0 James Sammons III . . . . . 127 Santa Fe Guiding Co. . . . . 108 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . 126, 134 Sato Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Sci-Agra Inc . . . . . . . . . . 121 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Scott McNally . . . . . . . . . 101 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 129 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . . 84 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . 38, 123 Stallard Real Estate Services . . . . . . 96, 127, 130 Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . 79 Stockman . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Stockmen’s Feed Bunk, Inc. . 79 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . . . 130

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Parker Brangus LARRY & ELAINE PARKER P.O. Box 146, 1700 N. Parker Road San Simon, AZ 85632 Larry’s Cell: 520-508-3505 Diane’s Cell: 520-403-1967 Business – 520-845-2411 Email: jddiane@vtc.net or parker_brangus@yahoo.com

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