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HEREFORD. The Breed of the Past and Present… and for the Future

by Caren Cowan Dispostion Matters

by Jack Ward, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Breed Improvement, AHA 2010 New Mexico State Fair Results 2011 New Mexico State Fair Queen Canada and Mexico Kick Off Case Against U.S. Cool by Tom Johnston FWS Southwest Director: People, Not Species, Toughest Part of Job

by April Reese, Greenwire Alternative Retained Ownership - Strategies for Cow Herds

by John D. Lawrence, Extension Economist, Iowa State University Getting Paid To Go Away...While The Consumer and Taxpayer Get to Pay... AGAIN

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N.M. Cattle Growers’ Association President’s Letter News Update Scatterin’ The Herd by Curtis Fort N.M. Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois N.M. CowBelles Jingle Jangle N.M. Beef Council Bullhorn Coming Events Seedstock Guide Real Estate Guide Market Place N.M. Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis To The Point by Caren Cowan Estrays My Cowboy Heroes by Jim Olson Riding Herd by Lee Pitts In Memoriam Advertisers Index N.M Livestock Board Update

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This month’s cover features a beautiful watercolor painting by Texas artist, Mark Kohler, who illustrated Kathy McCraine’s latest book, Cow Country Cooking.

According to Lee Pitts, the book contains a veritable feast of witty stories and sayings from some top hands on northern Arizona ranches that are as tasty as the recipes.

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Howdy Folks, t’s getting close to the time that — “We the People” have our chance to have our voices heard in the most powerful way — at the voting booth. If you aren’t registered, please do so. But most importantly get out there and vote. Only the ones that do vote have the power of any change that can come to our government.

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The Game Commission meets October 28 in Ruidoso. We still need hats in the meeting and comments to the Commission on the antelope and trapping rules. Let’s be active.

I attended the Otero Livestock Association’s meeting in Weed, NM and had a good visit with some old friends I hadn’t seen in years. It was a good meeting and many of the concerns that are facing us were discussed. The much talked about Otero Mesa Monument, BLM, and forest allotments in the Lincoln National Forest, possible county predator control, and the county candidate forum were all on the agenda.

We’ve been busy with our fall works on the Bell’s since Labor Day and we have weaned all the calves at a pretty good weight. Now we just have to pry around 2,000 yearlings out of the rocks and cedars by the middle of October.

I hope everyone has a good fall works and has or will deliver their calves at a top dollar sale. May the weather be agreeable and everyone stays safe and healthy.

Remember all meetings are important and if there is any chance you can attend, please do. Rural New Mexicans need to be heard or we may be placed on the endangered species list ourselves. And don’t forget — VOTE. May God Bless Us All, The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.

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Pat Boone Elida Southeast V.P.

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A Cheap Food Policy: Good Or Bad? THE FARM GATE (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS) / by STU ELLIS pponents of modern agriculture, who express concerns about the sustainability of improved seeds and fertilizers, call for food that is organic, local, and slow. That is the type of food found in rural Africa, where impoverished farmers do not have the capacity to buy crop inputs, attend school, create infrastructure, and fund research. And with that beginning, a noted economist answers the rhetorical question, “Is there a high cost of cheap food policies?”

Luther Tweeten is the Emeritus Chair of the Ohio State University Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, and does not mince any words in response to those who criticize US agriculture and today’s food production practices. Tweeten labels his adversaries as the AAA or the alternative agriculture advocates, who are “pessimistic regarding the nation’s food supply and environment.” While they are raising the question about “the high cost of cheap food,” Tweeten’s essay addresses the impact of today’s agriculture on society’s health and well being, and asks the AAA for an attractive alternative.

The OSU economist begins with a response to the criticism about agricultural subsidies, which the critics say are responsible for unhealthy foods. One of those is Michael Pollan, whose attacks on “a plague of cheap corn” target former Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, and, according to Pollan, “induced a plague of factory mega farms, fast and cheap food, and obese consumers.” Tweeten says commodity programs account for only two percent of consumer expenditures on food and are not large enough to have much influence on consumer purchases. He estimates that farm policy increased output by three percent from 1998 to 2000, and decreased farm prices by six percent. He is quick to add that since farmers only receive 25 percent of a consumer food dollar, commodity programs only affected food prices by one percent and not enough to have an impact on either consumption or obesity.

When biofuels enter the discussion picture with agriculture policy opponents, Tweeten says the blenders’ credit that benefits ethanol totals $6 billion, “but biofuels use was sufficient to entirely offset the three percent increase in output due to commodity programs.” He notes that while ethanol utilizes 30 percent of the corn crop, it only uses four percent of total farm output, which he says is enough diversion of output to offset the three percent added by commodity programs. And he adds that shows government policy had a minor impact on food prices and incentives for overeating.

Tweeten says there has been so much negative publicity about food production, it appeared in a recent study, funded by the corn, soybean, pork, and beef associations and Farm Bureau in Illinois, that

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indicated consumers question modern farming methods and have a diminished perspective of the image of farmers.

The Ohio State economist says the US and other nations have pursued a low price food policy, helped by increased public investments in agricultural research to go along with private investments. He says that policy has had a positive payoff since private investment in farm inputs has increased only slightly in the past 60 years; the volume of outputs has increased threefold. And he says farm-level food prices have declined about three percent per year since 1948, and that has resulted in an annual one percent reduction in consumer food prices. With food price elasticity, the economist says consumers are not consuming more food as the price falls, but are benefitting from the lower costs.

He says that savings represents $615 per person due to the $188 billion saved on farm input expenses since 1948, and he adds that the “cheap food policy” has raised consumer living standards.

So are farmers to blame for overeating?

No, says Tweeten, because that is a result

of societal changes. He says low cost foods have been made tastier with the help of salt, fats, and sugars, which are cheap ingredients in our society, and with more women in the workforce, their food preparation at home has to be quick and easy, and that happens with the heavier reliance on processed and prepared foods. So he says that public programs have not had a decisive impact on America’s chronic overeating program. Additionally, he says the Centers for Disease Control have not pointed to higher food prices as a means of reducing chronic overeating.

With that collection of arguments, Tweeten inquires about the viability of the low cost food alternatives of the AAA or his alternative agriculture advocates, which he says is a food system of “small, organic, local farms producing organic crops and livestock, grass fed cattle, and free-range hogs and chickens delivered to nearby farmers’ markets serving local vegetarian and vegan consumers.” He says that kind of food is very expensive, and since people consume more animal products as income rises, it would be a poor example for developing countries. Tweeten believes the organic market may continue to grow, but remain small because of their higher

expense, and the fact that it takes twice as many acres to produce an organic crop compared to the same volume from a conventional crop.

Citing an article friendly to organic farming, Tweeten says it, “published the annual cost of a representative organic ($1,732) and a conventional market basket ($825) of a typical food consumer. Assuming no glitches in markets, such numbers indicate that organic foods require more than twice as much resources as conventional foods per unit, a massive loss of resource productivity compared to conventional foods.” And he says food policy critic Michael Pollan justifies $8 per dozen organic eggs by saying you only eat two at a time and that would be only $1.50.

Another AAA viewpoint is to promote local food production and save energy by not importing it from a distant point. But Tweeten says the cost per pound of food transportation is much higher in a family car compared to a transport truck. Calling them “locavores,” Tweeten says farmers markets are promoted for freshness and tastes of local foods. With wealthy urbanites frequenting such local markets, he continued on page 14

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New Mexico man pleads guilty to cattle rustling ason Lon Kirby, 34, of Datil, New Mexico pleaded guilty for selling stolen cattle in Arizona and Texas.

“Cattle rustling is one of Arizona’s oldest crimes,” Attorney General Terry Goddard said. “And while we don’t hang rustlers anymore, we prosecute them to the fullest extent of modern law.”

Kirby had an agreement with Jay Platt of Plateau Partnership to tend up to 500 cattle on land near Superior.

According to the pasture agreement, the Plateau Partnership paid Kirby $10,000 up front and Kirby was to be paid $10 per animal per month. The contract lasted from January to May of 2009.

Kirby’s guilty plea was for selling 191 steers and heifers to feed yards in Texas between May and June without the permission of Plateau Partnership.

Kirby was reportedly paid over $100,000 for the cattle. He was arrested in Georgia on a warrant and arraigned in June 2010 in Pinal County.

Under the plea, Kirby faces up to twoand-a-half years in the Arizona Department of Corrections to be followed by seven years probation. He must also pay up to $500,000 in restitution to the Plateau Partnership and/or Fredonia Feed Yard.

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As supply shrinks, ex-UN climate chief says water should be expensive – like carbon emissions

by ARTHUR MAX he former United Nations (U.N.) climate chief who has advocated putting a price on carbon emissions says water also should carry an appropriate cost.

In a world of shrinking fresh water supplies, nations, companies and individuals should be aware of the value of water, Yvo de Boer told a water seminar recently.

Accounting for the entire supply chain, it takes 75 liters (20 gallons) to make a glass of beer; 2,700 liters (713 gallons) to manufacture a T-shirt; and 16,000 liters to produce a kilogram of beef (1,920 gallons per lb.).

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“Part of the reason we are seeing so much wastage of water in a number of countries is because water is inadequately priced,” De Boer said. Few countries have economic incentives to use water sensibly, he said.

Water supplies are growing less reliable in many places around the world at a time when the global population and food demands are growing. As local climates change, scientists say water shortages will become more severe in some of the poorest countries, which could lead to mass

migrations and international conflict.

De Boer, who resigned as head of the U.N. climate change secretariat in July, is now a consultant for KPMG, advising companies on making their operations more sustainable.

Calculating the input of water in the production process — a product’s water footprint — should become standard practice.

“There are parts of the world where perhaps water footprinting will be more important than carbon footprinting,” he said.

De Boer did not say how the price of water should be set, although it should be determined according to local conditions.

He recalled seeing a sign over a toilet in a Middle Eastern country that said, “When you flush, remember a liter of water costs n more than a liter of petrol.”

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CHB® is not the first branded beef product and it is certainly not the largest of the breed-specific branded beef offered, but its unique marketing style and high quality make it a winner. New Mexico’s beef industry was at the forefront in recognizing that if the industry is to survive, the producer must be sold along with the product. Consumers want to know and respect those producing their food. Animal rightists/environmentalists want to paint agriculture as an evil empire that rapes and pillages Mother Nature. continued on page 18

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The New Mexico Beef Council (NMBC) and New Mexico beef checkoff dollars stepped up over a decade ago with their “Family Faces Campaign” introducing the state’s ranching families to urban populations via billboards as well as television and radio advertising and signage at the State Fair and numerous other events.

Unfortunately as cattle numbers have contracted and costs have escalated, there haven’t been enough checkoff dollars to keep the campaign going.

It was a pleasant surprise to see CHB® taking up the same theme in their in-store advertising. This forward thinking by CHB® carries on the tradition of the Hereford breed in innovating and adapting to meet the current needs of the industry and the consumer. Nearly 300 years ago, farmers in Herefordshire, England, founded the breed in response to demand created by Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Efficiency, high yield and sound reproduction were of utmost importance.

Henry Clay, Kentucky statesman, brought Herefords to the U.S. in 1817. A true Hereford identity was not established in the states until a breeding herd was

built in Albany, New York in 1840. A few early breeders came together in Chicago on June 22, 1881. The result was the foundation of the American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association, later renamed the American Hereford Association (AHA). Its purpose was two-fold: to keep the breed’s records and to promote the interests of its breeders.

Seven years later Warren Gammon noticed naturally hornless Herefords at the Trans-Mississippi World’s Fair in Omaha, Nebraska. He decided to select for the hornless trait using the bull Giant and 11 Hereford females. In 1910 the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) was founded.

The two Hereford associations merged in 1995, keeping the AHA title. The AHA now registers horned and polled Herefords.

Livestock shows and fairs contributed greatly to Hereford popularity. The breed’s doing ability, coupled with early maturity, revolutionized American beef production.

To achieve this desired early maturity, breeders in the 1930s and 1940s sought short, low-set, wide and deep-bodied cat-

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tle. Success eventually became a downfall.

Compact, fat cattle continued to lead in the show ring into the 1950s. However, beef packers were starting to pay less for overly fat cattle. The American diet was calling for leaner, more heavily muscled carcasses. Hereford breeders stepped up to the challenge.

Beginning in the 1960s, breeders focused their attention on tools such as performance testing, artificial insemination, objective measures, embryo transfer and sire evaluation. These tools allowed the rapid genetic change needed to bring Herefords in synch with consumer and industry expectations. A broad genetic base allowed Hereford breeders to select

Consumers want to know & respect those producing their food. Animal rightists/environmentalists want to paint agriculture as an evil empire that rapes & pillages Mother Nature. stock comparable in size and performance to competing “exotic” European breeds.

Although major changes were made, breeders didn’t lose sight of fundamental Hereford traits, particularly fertility and docility.

A new goal was established in the late 1980s — formal documentation of Hereford performance in the feedlot and on the rail. Colorado State University animal scientists conducted tests for the AHA from 1991 to 1993. Superiority was noted in average daily gain, feed conversion and cost of gain. Further studies in the early 1990s demonstrated the quality of Hereford beef. Regardless of marbling, Hereford steers consistently excelled in tenderness, juiciness, flavor and palatability.

These findings led to the formation of a branded beef product known as CHB®. In 1994 the AHA, Midland Cattle Co. and its affiliate, Mid-Ag, came together to market

CHB®. Mid-Ag, later renamed Red Oak Farms, was licensed as the first exclusive seller of CHB®. Greater Omaha Packing Co. was licensed as the second company to produce and market CHB® in November 1999. The following October, the AHA formed a limited liability corporation, CHB LLC, for management of the CHB® program.

So how did this product find its’ way into a New Mexico retail grocery chain?

John Brooks Supermart has been serving New Mexico since 1978 “specializing in the freshest meats, produce and dairy in the state” and “offering quality and reliable service shoppers can count on.” As the branded beef trend began to catch on, John Brooks General Manager Breck Stewart started to look for something that would set the chain, including locations from Santa Fe to Ruidoso and Milan to Albuquerque, apart from other grocery outlets.

“It took over a year to find the right product for us,” he said. “We wanted a signature product that provided quality, consistency and support behind the program.”

That program was CHB®. “Certified Hereford Beef has been above and beyond

our expectations,” Stewart noted. “We have never had a complaint from a customer or a meat manager.”

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margin with what it was when they sold commodity beef. The CHB® price point is close to commodity beef, he explained.

“And people don’t mind a little higher price if they know the meat is going to be good,” he stated. Stewart is also pleased with the support that Brooks have gotten from the ranching community. They often come in to buy their grilling steaks from us, he said.

“It is good to know your suppliers, firsthand,” Stewart pointed out. “The program has been a real success for us.”

But about those Paul Harvey pieces this writer is particularly fond of, Stewart said they get mixed reviews. “Some people really like them,” he admitted, “but others don’t like hearing what they consider to be commercials while they are shopping.”

While CHB® hasn’t broken strongly into the restaurant trade, the product is available through national meat suppliers as well as via mail order on the web at http://www.herefordbeef.net. The program has recently developed a new brand, Nuestro RanchoTM, a marinated product aimed at the Hispanic consumer providing beef from a service case cut just the way

they like it. The brand has just been picked up by a regional distributor covering a 1,600-store chain, according to Dale Micheli, Micheli Ranch, Ft. Bridger, Wyoming, a member of the CHB® Board and the AHA Board.

“The meat business is always challenging,” he pointed out, “and the economy has caused people to choose cheaper proteins in the past couple of years, but that

People don’t mind a little higher price if they know the meat is going to be good. seems to be turning around.”

CHB® has recently won 10 out of 11 taste tests in competition with other branded products, Micheli noted.

Meanwhile back at the ranch, the Hereford breed hasn’t been standing still either. continued on page 21

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Like the rest of the industry there have been some tough times for Hereford breeders, but that isn’t always a bad thing, according to Micheli.

“Because we have been forced to cull, we have gotten rid of the bottom end,” he said. “We haven’t really gotten into the bull sale season in our country, but the sales across the nation have been strong this year.”

The Hereford breed has also refocused on one of the key traits that have long made it a favorite of commercial cattlemen — docility. A recent National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) study found that docility is the number one thing cattlemen look for, Micheli reported.

“Having just worked two sets of cows of two different breeds,” he explained, “I can tell you that the Herefords were the easier ones to handle.”

The breed has also taken a hard look at heterosis and the value of crossbreeding Herefords with other breeds including Angus. Two separate studies have documented the value Herefords add, said Micheli.

In the Harris Ranch heterosis project, a controlled study measuring the impacts of crossbreeding, thus far Hereford-influenced cattle dominated Angus cattle in nearly every aspect. The study was conducted by California State University, Chico, in cooperation with the AHA. Other cooperators were Lacey Livestock, Harris

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when crossed on Angus-based cows. For the steers, differences in weaning performance, feedlot performance, carcass value and overall profitability were measured.

Phase I results showed a $78 advantage in profitability to the Hereford-sired steers over their Angus counterparts. The heifer mates to these steers calved in 2008 and showed a seven percent advantage in conception rates over the straight Angus heifers.

After the second calf crop was harvested

and evaluated, the Hereford-influenced steers boasted a $45 advantage compared to the Angus steers.

“The baldie females are the biggest pay off for us participating in the project,” says Mark Lacey of Lacey Livestock. “It is allowing us to get some heterosis back in our cow herd. In the cattle business, fertility and longevity are what makes us money.”

Mark says the Laceys will continue to use the Hereford bulls that remain in their bull battery. He also artificially inseminated his black replacement heifers, nearly 250, to two calving-ease Hereford bulls.

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baldie females,” Mark says. “As range cows go, I think the Hereford female is a superior range cow and makes a great mother.”

In 2007 Circle A Ranch, Iberia, Missouri, agreed to participate in a research project with the AHA designed to determine and measure the advantages of using Hereford genetics on commercial Angus cows.

Circle A used 10 Hereford bulls with the goal of comparing the best of its Angus herd to the best of the Hereford-Angus cross. Throughout the project, weaning weight and economically relevant traits such as feedlot gain, feed efficiency and fertility of the black baldie females were all

The objective was to compare Hereford and Angus bulls under realworld commercial conditions by evaluating the progeny of the Hereford bulls and Angus bulls when crossed on Angusbased cows. For the steers, differences in weaning performance, feedlot performance, carcass value and overall profitability were measured. measured and compared to straight commercial Angus cattle. Dan Moser, associate professor of genetics at Kansas State University, analyzed and interpreted the collected data.

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Vern Pierce, University of Missouri associate professor of agricultural economics, evaluated the performance differences between the Hereford and Angus groups including birth, weaning and feedlot growth and carcass data on the steer calves, and pregnancy rates from the female progeny of the sire groups. He developed an economic model projecting the added value of Hereford heterosis over a 10-year period and found that using Hereford bulls on Angus-based females would add $514 net over the life of a cow or approximately $51 per cow per year to a rancher’s bottom line.

Economic models also predicted that after 10 years, due to increased fertility and longevity Hereford-sired females would generate a 20 percent advantage in herd size versus the straight Angus commercial cows due to increased calving and replacement options According to Pierce, if a rancher with Angus-based cows uses Hereford bulls compared to using Angus bulls he will have improved cash flow, increased herd size and more calves to sell over a 10-year period.

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As founders of the Angus Sire Alliance and partners with ABS Global, Circle A has aggressively tested the Angus breeds most promising genetics in their 9,000 head commercial herd and then rapidly multiplied the most profitable genetics in their high-quality registered herd.

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We continue to get reports from our research projects that prove that adding some Hereford genetics to a cow herd will help with disposition. As Mark Akin, Circle A Ranch general manager, explains, “Our staff has really liked the disposition of the Hereford-sired cattle. They are easy to work around.”

It has always been recognized that Hereford cattle are inherently quiet, but even with this known fact, we also need to realize that there can and will be differences within the breed.

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Disposition, by most thoughts, can be considered as how easily animals respond to routine management practices such as treatment and handling. Because of this trait’s importance, the AHA will begin to collect data on disposition starting this fall. You will find a column on your weaning sheet that will allow you to give animals a chute score at weaning. If you have already registered your calves and have the weaning sheets in hand, you may contact the AHA customer service department to request a new form with this column added. If you do your work online, then you will be able to download the updated forms for weaning this fall.

The scoring system (adopted by the

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As always, do not get too caught up in the definitions of each of the scores. We are most concerned about the differences in the cattle. We have already began to collect these scores on some of our National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) test cattle and the more data we can get, the quicker we can prove the inherent disposition of Hereford cattle and find the genetic differn ences within the breed.

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FY 2010 Hereford Registrations & Sales Numbers he American Hereford Association’s (AHA) fiscal year (FY) ended August 31. During FY 2010 the average price paid for a Hereford — both females and bulls — increased. This is exciting considering the state of the economy and the decreasing national cow herd size.

The breed also experienced increases in registrations and transfers.

Fiscal year numbers totaled 64,907 registrations, up from 64,293 last year, and 34,767 transfers, up from 31,747 last year. Cows on inventory totaled 101,677 and there were 3,441 active adult members and 2,244 active junior members.

A total of 161 Hereford production sales were reported by Hereford World staff this fiscal year. Bull sales averaged $3,261 up from $3,194 last fiscal year and females averaged $2,587, up $103 from last year. Across the board the Herefords averaged $97 more per lot on 9,573 total lots reported by AHA field representatives.

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Preconditioning Calves Pays Off Buyers gladly pay premiums for calves that won’t spend weeks in hospital pens. roducers who follow a good preconBill McCoy of McCoy Cattle Co. at Landitioning program don’t have to caster, Penn., says 90 percent of his worry about someone buying their orders are for calves that have been calves. Buyers not only will compete for weaned, are backgrounded and have their calves; they’ll pay premium prices to received a full battery of vaccinations. He get them. provides 12,000 to 15,000 calves annually, That’s the gospel according to Mike mostly for mid-Atlantic farmer-feeders.

Peacock, beef feed sales and marketing Calves should be weaned at least 45 manager for Southern States. He says days before they’re moved to market; 60 producers average about $2 for every $1 days would be even better. During that they invest in a well-designed precondi- time, they should receive two rounds of tioning program. “Show me another pro- vaccinations to protect against the viral gram that lets you do that in 60 days,” he and respiratory diseases they will challenges. encounter during transport. The last use Preconditioning pays for both buyers at least 30 days before shipping. and sellers, Peacock says. Buyers have “Calves need to gain at least 2 pounds reduced risks, lower death losses, reduced per day to be profitable to both the promedical costs and better gains. Sellers get ducer and the buyer,” Peacock says. “They higher prices, resulting from buyer-pre- can’t do that on forage alone, because ferred healthier, bigger calves. they can’t consume enough.”

“Producers who bring freshly weaned Southern States offers two primary green calves to an auction have all of the feed packages for producers in a preconstrikes against them,” Peacock says. ditioning program: a 14 percent Jump “These calves will suffer more shrink and Start and 13 percent Commercial Cattle higher death loss. Buyers recognize this Starter. and heavily discount those calves, if The co-op’s 14 percent Jump Start is they’re even interested in them.” used in a creep-feeding program while

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The 13 percent Commercial Cattle Starter is for calves after they’ve been weaned. They should be confined in a pen and fed the ration at the rate of 2 to 2.5 percent of body weight per day for 16 to 21 days until they’ve passed through the postweaning stress disease cycle. Then they should be fed 14 percent Jump Start at 1.5 percent of their body weight per day, along with forage.

Using this program, cattlemen in a West Virginia marketing association pool calves for fall sales of certified quality preconditioned calves. Carl Hevener, a feed sales associate for Southern States and a cattle producer from Franklin, says the combined pools sold about 1,400 head last fall. These preconditioned calves are sold in lots via phone, based on the program’s reputation.

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PCRM TV ad takes aim at McDonald’s

by LISA M. KEEFE he Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is set to unveil a local television ad campaign in Washington, D.C., that links the city’s relatively high rate of deaths from heart disease to its local concentration of McDonald’s and other QSR stores.

The ad, which can be seen on the organization’s website, shows a woman weeping over the body of a man in a morgue. In the man’s hand is a half-eaten hamburger.

Near the end of the commercial, the McDonald’s logo appears over his feet, along with the line “I was lovin’ it,” a play on the QSR’s current advertising tagline.

The commercial ends with the line, “Tonight, make it vegetarian.”

PCRM says in a press release on its Web site that Washington, D.C. has more McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC outlets per square mile than eight other cities with similar population sizes. The group also quotes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as saying that the age-adjusted death rate from heart disease in Washington is the second-highest in the country, above high-obesity states like Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

A PCRM representative explained to Meatingplace that the group also relied on other scientific research that has made a direct connection between incidence of heart disease and the density of fast-food outlets in a geographic area.

“Our city’s addiction to Big Macs and other high-fat fast food is literally breaking our hearts,” says Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., PCRM’s nutrition education director. “It’s time to tackle the district’s heart disease problem head-on. A moratorium on new fast-food restaurants could be a critically important step toward fighting this epidemic.”

McDonald’s menu offers “almost no healthful choices,” according to an analysis by PCRM dietitians. “Even many McDonald’s items that consumers may believe are healthful — salads, for example — are generally high in calories, fat, and sodium,” the group says on its website.

In response, McDonald’s posted a statement on its website: “This commercial is outrageous, misleading and unfair to all consumers. McDonald’s trusts our customers to put such outlandish propaganda in perspective, and to make food and lifestyle choices that are right for them.” n

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2010 Junior Market Steer Showmanship Winners

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Junior Market Steer Judge Clint Rusk (center), head of the South Dakota State University Department of Animal & Range Sciences, Brookings, put Steer exhibitors through their showmanship paces both during the Steer Show and during the Showmanship Contest. Each exhibitor had guidance in properly setting up their steers during the Show and were tested on their skills during the contest. The showing abilities of New Mexico’s youth ran deep enough that Dr. Rusk chose a 4th place winner in addition to the top three. SENIOR DIVISON (ages 14 to 20) Winners (seated far left) 1st Koby Cone, Roosevelt County; 2nd Ryan Best (seated 2nd from right), Roosevelt County; 3rd Shebly Crane (seated second from left), San Juan County; 4th Reavas Best (seated far right), Roosevelt County. JUNIOR DIVISON (ages 12 through 13) 1st Samuel Blaine (standing second from right), Valencia County; 2nd Mikaela (Kaly) Cone (standing far left), Roosevelt County; 3rd Courteney Walker (standing second from left), Chaves County; 4th Zachery McCauley (standing far right). NOVICE DIVISION (ages 9 through 11) Clell Bays (seated on box far right), Grant County; 2nd Cade Hopkins (seated on box second from right), Sierra County; 3rd Savannah Kircher (seated on box second from left), Roosevelt County; 4th Bradi Harral (seated on box left), Torrance County. The tack boxes for the 1st place winners were donated by the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee.

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2010 State Fair Calf Scramble Showmanship Winners: (left to right) Ron Lamb, Calf Scramble Superintendent, 3rd place winner Jabob Painter, 1st place winner Whitley Gammill, 2nd place winner Levi Cordova, & Judge Dr. Clint Rusk

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Quality Runs Deep in Steers & Exhibitors at 2010 Steer Show

The 2010 New Mexico State Fair Grand Champion & Champion Crossbred Steer was show by Clell Bays, Grant County

Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Crossbred Champion Steer was shown by Shelby Crane, San Juan County

Champion Charolais Steer was shown by Jordan Spindle, Santa Fe County.

Champion Shorthorn Steer was shown by Jace Pugmire, Grant County.

Champion Chianina Steer was shown

by Shelby Crane, San Juan County.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer was shown by Aubrey Brandenburger, Lincoln County.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer was shown by Courteney Walker, Chaves County.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer was shown by Reavis Best, Roosevelt County.

Congratulations to all the exhibitors, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles & everyone else who made the livestock industry in New Mexico proud!

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Champion Limousin Steer was shown by Estevan Garcia, Valencia County.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer was shown by Koby Valentine, Curry County

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer was shown by Mikaela (Kaly) Cone, Roosevelt County.

Champion Simmental Steer was shown by Bryce Smith, Sierra County.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer was shown by John Dockter, San Juan County.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer was shown by Skylar Miller, Luna County.

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From left to right: Stacy and Mark Delk; Caren Cowan, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (presenting the award), and Diane and Joe Delk.

The Joe Delk Family 2010 New Mexico State Fair Ranch Family Of The Year anchers, family, and agriculture are all synonymous words with “fair” and especially the New Mexico State Fair. This year the New Mexico State Fair and the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association are proud to honor the Joe Delk Family, Mesilla Park, New Mexico as the Ranch Family of the Year.

Joe and Diane started their family on the 2C Ranch east of Hurley, near Silver City after Joe graduated from NMSU in 1970. The early years included no phone and the limited television an antenna located half the mile from the house could provide. Their sons, Neal, Mark and Byron were born in 70, 71 and 74. Before Neal reached the magic age of nine when you can show in 4H, the Delks bought a 1965 turquoise fiberglass boat with a Johnson outboard motor and spent many weekends on nearby lakes. In 1979 Neal showed his first pigs at the Grant County Fair. That ended the weekends at the lake. From then on until Byron graduated from high school in 1992, Joe and Diane used livestock projects and the competition of the show ring at fairs across the state and the State Fair to instill the work

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ethic, honesty, integrity and values that are severing them as young men today.

Neal took his first steer to the New Mexico State Fair in 1980 but didn’t get to show it because the steer had lost all his baby teeth. Neal will never forget the big yellow “X” that was painted on his steer’s head.

Neal and Byron showed steers and Mark showed lambs almost all of their showing careers. Of the 37 steers Neal and Byron showed through the years, they managed to qualify all but one into the sale ring.

They had numerous class winners, breed champions and Byron showed the Reserve Champion Steer at the New Mexico State Fair in 1988.

Mark also qualified many of his lambs into the junior livestock sales both at the county fairs and at the State Fair. Probably his best year was the year he brought three lambs to the New Mexico State Fair and had two firsts and a second. He pulled his first place Hampshire lamb and took it to the Grant County Fair and won the Big Purple Ribbon.

Joe and Diane will tell you that it was one of the most worth-while endeavors they have ever experienced. Through the blood, sweat, tears and joyous times, they

and the boys now have hundreds of friends all over the state and that will reward them for the rest of their lives.

However, just when the door was closing on that chapter of their lives, Joe was asked to take over the responsibilities as Junior Beef Superintendent at the New Mexico State Fair and served the Fair in that capacity for eight years from 1993 through 2000. Joe also served the Southern New Mexico State Fair as Junior Livestock Superintendent from 1992 through 2000.

In addition to all the wealth the Delk Family has added to New Mexico is their music. This year, the Delk Family is celebrating the 76th year there has been a dance band in their family. It started with Joe’s dad, Fiddlin’ Forrest Delk and His Gully Jumpers to what is known today as “The Delk Band”. Joe and Diane started The Delk Band in 1984 when Byron was 10 years old and they’ve been playing for dances around New Mexico now for 26 years. It is sure that the tradition will continue . . . at a dance last spring there were several little Delks tapping their feet and begging granddaddy for a chance to sing on the mic. n

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Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Female & Champion New Mexico Hereford Female was JCS Miss Scarlet 0240 shown by Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, New Mexico

2011 State Fair Queen Crowned!

Miss Socorro County, Catherine Blythe, about to be crowned 2011 New Mexico State Fair Queen by New Mexico State Fair Commission Chairman David “Hossie” Sanchez (far right). (Center) Joining in the festivities was Todd Gibson, T&T Trailers.

iss Socorro County, Catherine Blythe, was crowned the 2011 New Mexico State Fair Queen by New Mexico State Fair Commission Chairman David “Hossie” Sanchez on September 25, 2010. In addition, Catherine received the Horsemanship Award and a sterling silver bracelet presented by Commissioner Jack Duffey.

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Ashlee Rose Mills, representing Colfax County, was First Runner-Up. Vice Chairman of the State Fair Commission, Frank Tabet, Jr., presented her with a sterling silver Dale Chavez buckle. Second Runner-Up

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by Commissioner Mark Jaramillo. Danika also received the Miss Personality Award; Commissioner Benny Roybal presented her with a sterling silver bracelet. The Miss Congeniality Award is given to the contestant who demonstrates a genuine caring and friendliness toward the other contestants throughout the contest. Jamie Symlie of Roosevelt County received that award presented by Commissioner Ruth Grant Bitsui and a sterling silver bracelet.

Contestants were judged on horsemanship, personality and appearance. The 14 Queen contestants by county were: Morgan Almanza, Bernalillo County; Danika Jackson, Chaves County; Ashlee Rose Mills, Colfax County; Deeann Shafer, Curry County; Shelby Preece, Doña Ana County; Haley Montes, Lincoln County; Kinna Morgan, Los Alamos County; Lana Dale, Otero County; Natasha Trujillo, Rio Arriba County; Jamie Symlie, Roosevelt County; Courtney Taylor, Sandoval County; Sara Czmyrid, Santa Fe County; Catherine Blythe, Socorro County; and Jocelyn Otero, Valencia County.

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Angus Show 2010

Grand Champion Angus Bull was HVR Lasater 910 of 6N shown by Chris Sankey and Jessica Lewis, Council Grove, Kansas

Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull and New Mexico Champion Angus Bull was Aztec Tazer shown by Bull Run Ranch, Carl Whitney, Datil, New Mexico.

Reserve Grand Champion Angus Heifer was Sankeys Georgina 927 shown by Chris Sankey and Jessica Lewis, Council Grove, Kansas

Grand Champion Angus Female was Lazy JB American Girl 900 shown by Lazy JB Ranch, Montrose, Colorado

Champion New Mexico Angus Female was BRR Eline 0773 shown by Bull Run Ranch, Carl Whitney, Datil, New Mexico.

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The results are in and once again there were several Grand and Reserve Champions across Colorado and New Mexico.

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Red Angus Show 2010

Grand Champion Red Angus bull was /D3 Chaco Breeze shown by Slash-D-Three Ranch, Portales, NM

Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Bull was BRR Max 0430 shown by Bull Run Ranch, Carl & Lora Whitney, Datil, NM

Grand Champion Red Angus Female was /LD Honeynut 2941 shown by Mary Dobry, Hobbs, NM

Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Female was /LD Touch of Class 1027 shown by Mary Dobry, Hobbs, NM

Texas Longhorn Show 2010

The Texas Longhorn Breeders of NM start their shows with amounted Grand Entry, the Flag and lots of upcoming breeders!

Grand Champion TX Longhorn Haltered Bull on Sept. 22 was TTT Freightliner shown by Tarah Moore, Hico, TX

Grand Champion TX Longhorn Haltered Female on Sept.

22 was TTT La T Da shown by Tarah Moore, Hico, TX

Reserve Grand Champion TX Longhorn Haltered Female on Sept. 22 was TTT Lucky 2 Be Me shown by Tarah Moore, Hico, TX

Grand Champion Mature Haltered TX Longhorn Female on Sept. 22 was TH Chardonnay owned by Dennis Urbantke, San Angelo, TX

Grand Champion Mature Haltered Female on Sept. 23 was Rafter J2 Texas Puff & her calf Double Bar S Suzy Q shown by David & Timothy Starritt, Anthony, NM

Reserve Grand Champion Mature Haltered Female on Sept. 22 was Oh My Darlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; JKW owned by Wade & Kristi Wilson, Capitan, NM

Grand Champion Non-Haltered Mature Female winner for both days of the show Sanddollar Chandler owned by David and Lynn Starritt, Anthony, NM OCTOBER 2010

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Santa Gertrudis Show 2010

Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Bull was Bond 007/RSR shown by Riley & Sons Ranch, Pea Ridge, AK

Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Female was Harris 011-8 shown by Darrell Pitchford, Athens, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis bull was McCormick 956 shown by Darrell Pitchford, Athens, TX

Res.Grand Champ. S.G. Female & Best of Polled was PS Vicki 101-9 shown by Darrell Pitchford, Athens, TX

Champion Junior Santa Gertrudis Showman was Briana Burns, Estancia, New Mexico

They start 'em young showing Santa Gertrudis!

2010 Rocky Mountain Ranch of the Year Leighann & Paul Donisthorpe (center) with the future of the breed. (l to r) Briana Burns, Michael Ramidez, Eugenio Padilla, Samantha Padilla, Krystal Montano, Briana Montano

National Santa Gertrudis Junior Officers. (l to r) Candice Kilabrew, Board Member; Miach Morgan, President; Briana Montano, Vice President

Dr. Roland & Elia Sanchez & Warren Harris were honored for their commitment to Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis by Edna & Sonny Marquez. (l to r) Briana Burns, Roland & Elia Sanchez, Warren Harris, Edna & Sonny Marquez, Briana Montano

Krystal Montanowas awarded $1000 scholarship in name of Roland & Elia Sanchez donated by Delight Justice. (l to r) Briana Burns, Elia Sanchez, Debbie Montano, Krystal Montano, Cherry Rosales, Stacey Montano, Briana Montano

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Junior Heifer Show 2010

Grand Champion Angus Heifer was shown

by Aubrey Brandenberger

Grand Champion Hereford was shown

by Abby Spindle

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer was shown

by Jesse Smith

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer was shown

by Zoe Walker

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer was shown

by Heath Williams

Grand Champion All Other Breeds (AOB) Heifer was shown by Mikaeka (Kaly) Cone

Reserve Grand Champion Angus Heifer was shown

by Levi Cordova

Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Heifer was shown

by Megan Thompson

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Heifer was shown

by Torie Cox

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Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer was shown

by Nicole Tavizon

Reserve Grand Champion All Other Breeds (AOB) Heifer was shown by Aubrey Brandenberger OCTOBER 2010

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New Mexico Bred & Raised Steer Show

Grand Champion New Mexico Bred & Raised Steer was shown

by Koby Cone and bred by Mike Cone.

Reserve Grand Champion New Mexico Bred & Raised Steer was shown

by Reavis Best and bred by LC Maines, Lacey Menapace

New Mexico Bred & Raised Steer Show Premium Winners Class 1: 1. Ryan McCauley, breeder Drager Cattle Co.; 2. Bryce Smith, breeder Duncan Livestock – Jim,Ty, & Kyle Duncan; 3. Isaac Velasquez, breeder Copeland & Sons LLC; 4. Sydney Gardner, breeder Spindle Show Steers; 5. Kaitlin Grau, breeder SKJ Family Inc.; 6. Aubri Wrye, breeder Metzger Maines & Show Steers; 7. Klayton Bearup, breeder Cameron Creek Show Calves; 8.

Lynnae Allen, breeder Blackburn Farms; 9.

Kacy Drummond, breeder Drummond Livestock – Tracy Drummand; 10. Shyann Spence, breeder Runyan Cattle Class 2: 1. Kyle Metzger, breeder Metzger Maines & Show Steers; 2. Madison Smith, breeder Duncan Livestock – Jim, Ty, & Kyle Duncan; 3. Wesley Bruton, breeder Armstrong Cattle Co.; 4. Ryan McCauley, breeder LT Cattle Co. – Jim McCauley; 5.

Sterlyn Paiz, breeder Metzger Maines & Show Steers; 6. Cassidy Doherty, breeder Jim Doherty – Doherty Ranches; 7. Bailey Smith, breeder Duncan Livestock-Jim,Ty, & Kyle Duncan; 8. Aubrey Brandenberger, breeder Jeff Brandenberger Class 3: 1. Koby Cone, breeder Mike Cone; 2. Christian Hopkins, breeder Albert Lyon – Lyon Farms; 3. Ryan Best, breeder Copeland & Sons LLC; 4. Ky Drummond, breeder Drummond Livestock – Tracy Drummand; 5. Ashley Moon, breeder Metzger Maines & Show Steers; 6. Wesley Bruton, breeder Armstrong Cattle Co.; 7.

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Maines – Lacey Menapace; 2. Jordan Spindle, breeder Spindle Show Steers; 3.

Kaitlyn Farmer, breeder Lisa Dockter; 4.

Landon Berry, breeder Jay Lynn Blackburn; 5. Joslyn Beard, breeder Duncan LivestockJim,Ty, & Kyle Duncan; 6. Tristan Lockmiller, breeder Brett Lockmiller; 7.

Kaitlin Grau, breeder Storm Gerhart; 8.

Briana Montano, breeder Misty PugmireGila Club Sale; 9. Briana Montano, breeder Misty Pugmire-Gila Club Sale Class 5: 1. Justin Painter, breeder Gary Hathorn; 2. Savannah Kircher, breeder Lyle Hutchins; 3. Tristan Lockmiller, breeder Copeland & Sons LLC; 4. Jake Doherty, breeder Jim Doherty – Doherty Ranches; 5.

Derek Cosper, breeder Double J – John & Janet Griffiths; 6. Brandi Harral, breeder Mike Cone; 7. Lynnae Allen, breeder Storm Gerhart; 8. Treyson Runyan, breeder Bill Runyan; 9. Annalies Mobley, breeder Armstrong Farms Class 6: 1. Jake Doherty, breeder Jim Doherty – Doherty Ranches; 2. Kaitlin Grau, breeder Grau Ranch – Lane Grau; 3. Kyle Metzger, breeder Charles Mulcock; 4.

Bailey Smith, breeder Grau Charolais – Wesley Grau; 5. Ellen Bardwell, breeder Shane Lutrick Show Calves; 6. Wesley Bruton, breeder Metzger Maines & Show Steers; 7. Brad Cosper, breeder Double J – John & Janet Griffiths; 8. Danielle Monette, breeder Barham Show Steers; 9. Michayla Haden, breeder Copeland & Sons LLC; 10.

Brannon Mobley, breeder Armstrong Farms

New Mexico Bred & Raised Show Donors Platinum Donor: New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Dr. I. Miley Gonzalez, Secretary Banner Sponsor: New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association; Bradley Supply; C & J Traders; T & M Fuels; Hi Pro Feeds; Mike Cone; Pfizer Animal Health; Farm Credit Services; 99 Cattle Co.; Brennand Ranch; Duncan Livestock; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica; Copeland & Griffiths Club Calf Sale Gold Sponsors: Barham Show Steers; Blackburn Show Steers; Brett & Rachael Armstrong; Copper Cowbells; Corriente Cowbells; Cortese Feed & Supply; Farmway Feeds; Lowry Show Calves; LC Maines – Lacy Menapace; Novartis Animal Health; TS Show Steers – Dr. Truman Smith; Ute Creek Livestock – Wes & Jackie Smith & Tanya Foerster; Smithco Construction Donors: ACCO – Spanish Tail Land & Cattle Co.; Corky & Cathy Fernandez; County Line Feed – Edgewood; Ed & Leslie Lark; Diamond Arrow Ranch – Boe Lopez; Jim McCauley – LT Cattle Co.; John Berry – Berry Ranch; Lyons Farm/Bar TL Cattle; Paul’s Vet Supply; Spindle Show Calves Buckle Donors: Metzger Maines – Warren Metzger; Harold & Matalina Smith; J3 Cattle – Josh Ramsey; Paiz Cattle Company – Johnny & Jeanell Paiz Donations In Memory Of: Don Gilbert; Maxine Grau; Clint Wyley

Canada And Mexico Kick Off Case Against U.S. Cool

by TOM JOHNSTON anada and Mexico have begun arguments against U.S. country-of-originlabeling (COOL) regulations on beef and pork in front of the World Trade Organization, which is expected to rule on the matter sometime next summer, according to the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and the North American Meat Processors Association.

The bordering nations’ beef and pork producers argued in a hearing last week that COOL has slashed their exports to the United States, and that the law violates WTO rules governing bilateral trade.

COOL has caused a $40- to $60-per-head drop in Mexican cattle prices, for example, imported into the United States, according to Alejandro Gomez, an attorney for Mexican cattlemen, as quoted by NAMP. The United States didn’t challenge such economic evidence, but claimed the impacts resulted from choices made by market participants rather than from the U.S. law itself. Washington also argued COOL was intended to inform consumers about the origins of their food and it hasn’t negatively impacted Canadian cattle.

“We correctly anticipated the arguments the U.S. would use to defend (country-of-origin labeling), and while there were no surprises, it is clear that the U.S. intends to defend this trade barrier vigorously,” CCA President Travis Toews said in a statement.

Canada and Mexico received support at the WTO hearing from 13 other countries, according to NAMP, quoting another attorney for Mexican cattlemen. Donald E. deKeiffer said only Australia had “real world” problems with the COOL regulations, but all were concerned about the negative precedent the U.S. policy is setting.

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Long road

According to CCA, there is well over another year left in the process.

Over the next five weeks, written answers will respond to numerous questions posed by the panel. There will then be an opportunity to provide written rebuttals by late October.

A second oral hearing is set for December, followed by further written submissions through February. A final panel report is scheduled for July 2011, most likely followed by an appeal taking another year, CCA projected.

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Leo Turner

by CURTIS FORT Curtis Fort is a cowboy/artist who was born and raised on a ranch in Lea County, New Mexico. After graduating from NMSU, he laid down many a horse-track as a working cowboy. As a full-time sculptor, he has portrayed his love of ranch life through his bronze sculpture and is often called a “Story-Teller In Bronze.” Curtis has had a long association with the New Mexico Stockman magazine as well as the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association. We are looking forward to “Scatterin’ The Drive” with him each month when he shares with us, his stories, and those of his cow-puncher amigos, who take pride in “riding for the brand.”

his is the first story, hopefully of many, about punching cows in the Southwest . . . mostly in New Mexico. I’m thankful that I was on horseback to see some of the wonderful cow country God made.

Down the road, I’ll have some of my amigos share one or two of their tales with us.

When I went to the Bell Ranch along the Canadian River, George Ellis was the Manager. When “The Bells” was a thousand sections (up to 1947), he was Assistant Manager under Albert K. Mitchell.

George and his wife, Martha, whom we all called “Mattie”, loved “The Bells”. It was their life. That ranch, over the years, has had some great Wagon Bosses . . . one of them was Leo Turner. I was fortunate to have been there when he “scattered the drives.” This first story pays tribute to Leo. He’d worked for lots of big outfits and when I got to “The Bells” he was now the boss. But you wouldn’t know it as he had a firm, but kind way of “shootin’ powder.”

He was always willing to take the roughest trail or stand the longest guard.

I arrived in May of 1969 and Leo roped out nine head for my string. There were 120 saddle horses in the remuda . . . lots of sorrels, a few bays, blacks and duns. It took awhile to learn my own string. The last year I worked there I helped Leo rope out the mounts.

The Bell Ranch took pride in raising their mounts, as a good outfit should.

There were several bands of mares and some outside studs for new blood. They bred for stamina, looks, good bone and cow savvy. The colts were weaned, slightly halter-broken, and turned out until they

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were cut as twos. They were gathered again at threes to do their part in operating “The Bells”. Horses played a large part in the operation of that ranch as they were wrangled and caught every day, no matter what the season. In the spring when you bring in those winter horses, you’d better pull your hat down when you step aboard.

Leo Turner was a horseman. He loved good horses and I’m sure that’s one reason he liked the Bell Ranch. His legs had a slight bow from lots of years in the saddle.

I loved to listen to his Diamond-A stories about the years he was working at Victorio Land & Cattle. Leo made lots of horse tracks at the Gray Ranch and Armendaris.

Leo’s Grandson, Sam McDonald, who used to visit “The Bells” when he was just a kid, is a puncher at the Gray Ranch today.

I always liked the names of the horses and some sure enough reflected some traits of their “personality”. Some names I remember are Tom Cat, Lightning, Fooler, Rim Rock, Rio, Portecito, Sox, Huerfano, Snuffy Smith, Dagwood, Denver, Lukey, Pickles, and one horse named Rocket . . . who showed me why he was given that name. These horses weren’t hauled around in trailers, they were ridden. As they say, “Wet saddle blankets make good horses.”

It was fun to work for Leo. He made you feel like you were part of the team instead of someone they could do without. When he was scattering a drive, he’d look over at you and say, “Do me a favor and drop off over here and throw everything toward that butte yonder.” When we were prowlin’ a pasture, he’d pull up on a hill and roll a smoke and say, “Burt, if you and Missoula

don’t mind, why don’t ya’ll prowl all that below the Huerfano and east of the creek.

Curtis, you and Gary work around Bell Mountain and, by the way, at them big boulders off the north end, there’s a great Indian camp. You better look that over.”

Just about every day, Leo and George would have a “powwow” out under the wagon shed. George knew that range. He had a plan and he’d ask Leo and his crew to carry it out in their way. Then George would go to the office and leave Leo and his crew alone to get it done. After one of these “powwows” Leo might meet us up at the long saddle rack, get his rope to rope-out horses, and say, “Well, they must like our work, they keep wanting more of it.” I remember once we were trotting along to the back side and a young cowboy, belly-ached about the low pay. Leo looked over at him and said, “If you want a raise, just eat more.”

The Bell Ranch, as a real cow outfit, fed all the beef, gravy and biscuits (big as your fist) we could handle. Leo’s wife, Lana, did the cooking at the headquarters cook house and besides the standard steak and gravy, there were pies and cobblers that would win any county fair.

Leo rode for the brand! As a cowboy should, you stayed with it until the mission was accomplished, no matter what the weather or the time. If you were in town at the 4th of July Rodeo, and someone said something bad about the outfit, there’d be a fight. In those days, cowboys were proud of the ranch they rode for. As Leo said, those ol’ outfits were the end of an era.

Managers in those days were used to getting all the cowboys (and good ones) that they needed. Some of those really bad horses that should have gone to town, were kept as part of the remuda. Cowboys were hurt pretty regularly and sometimes were killed, but they considered it part of being a cowpuncher. Leo used to say, “When they hand you that check each month, you can reach out with a steady hand and look ‘em in the eye.”

Leo knew that there’s no better tool on a

Seco Corrals, Bell Ranch, June, 1968 (left to right) Jim Kieth (At left, on horseback), Lawrence Kemp, Leo Turner (Foreman, center, on horseback), Curtis Fort, Burt Ancell, Dee Ellis (George Ellis’ Grand Daughter), George Ellis (Manager, standing), Ricky Martin & Tommy Tatum.

ranch than a rope. It way out-classes a pair of pliers, post-hole digger or windmill tool.

We used those, too, but when a puncher is at a straight-riding outfit like “The Bells”, along with his saddle and outfit, he needed to be able to rope. Knowing when and where was the key. Leo could rope . . . not only could he throw a consistently good “Hoolihan” in the rope corral, but when some cow quit the herd with a figure-nine in her tail, no one liked to “school” on her better than Leo. As he’d say, “Pull her horns together, put some dirt in her eye and make her stay in the round-up.” He showed me a loop I’d never seen . . . how to fore-foot a runaway. He called it “tip-toe in.” If you’re right handed, run up on them a little to the left of the center, roll a big blocker loop over their right shoulder and turn off. With practice, you’ll pick up both the front feet. It shore busts ‘em good!

They don’t get wilder and they don’t want to try to get away. You don’t have to get your loop off before they get up, like when you fairground one. Just give ‘em slack and when they spread their front legs, the loop falls off.

One spring, when we were out with the wagon works, it was dry and hot . . . kind of normal for New Mexico. We were camped at the Seco corrals, in my favorite pasture, the 100-section “Seco”. It’s a shame they split it up a few years ago. Leo and crew made a big circle, held the roundup just south of the corrals, then changed horses and worked the herd. They didn’t need those bulls in the corral and they’d cut the drys and throw them into the trap to go in with the day herd. Leo was riding a sorrel pony named Alley Oop. As he was cutting a dry, Alley Oop tried to buck him off. Leo rode him and got him pulled up. After we penned ‘em and ate dinner, Leo decided to drag calves on Alley Oop to take some of the “edge” off of him. When we were branding, there were two draggers, and a

couple of sets of flankers. Old Frank dehorned and George branded. Someone else ear-marked and cut. Just as we let a calf up, Leo was dragging one out and old Alley Oop fell apart for no reason. He could pitch hard. After three hard jumps he spun and wrapped Leo in the rope. One more hard jump and Leo came loose, but he was hanging upside down. The rope was tied to the saddle horn and wrapped around Leo’s belly, with a big calf tied on the other end.

To further complicate things, Alley Oop got a hind leg over the rope. Alley Oop kicked Leo in the ribs while he hung there.

This whole wreck took about 10 seconds to get to this point, the time it took for me to get to my leggings and pull out my hunting knife. Then I cut the rope. We gathered Leo up and got him in the wind-miller’s pickup. He had a concussion, broken ribs and was bruised up pretty good so they took him to Tucumcari, which was 50 miles away. One week later Leo was back at the wagon. We would hold his horse’s head while he got on. Once he got in the middle of the horse, he was the same as ever.

He was a good boss . . . cowboy, cowman and friend. He was “one to ride the river with.” Leo and Lana retired around 1980 to southern Arizona and he passed away in 1984. I’ll never forget Leo Turner!

There is some great history on the Bell Ranch. If you want to read about it, you’ll enjoy the following books that tell it like it was: Cattle Men & Horses, by Jack Culley Bell Ranch As I Knew It, by George Ellis Bell Ranch – Cattle Ranching In the Southwest 1824-1947, by David Remley For more info on Curtis and his sculpture, please contact Curtis or Carol Fort at: P.O. Box 797, Tatum, NM 88267, 575/398-6423, www.curtisfort.com, or curtisfortbronze@aol.com

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ovember 2 we will go to the polls to elect congressmen, senators, governors and other public officials to represent us in making decisions about how we govern ourselves. There is a remarkable level of dissatisfaction with the direction this administration and congressional leaders have taken the country. After being promised “hope and change” for their votes last time, many voters are again “hoping for a change” after this election.

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The Tea Party movement with its dedication to the Constitution and the principles it embodies regarding limited government, fiscal and personal responsibility and the rule of law has captured a lot of attention. Those are principles that most ranchers and other landowners hold dear.

To have them figure so prominently in a national election campaign is a healthy thing for the country.

Several proposals pending at both the federal and state level have the potential to harm ranching and the economy as a whole. Most of them could be influenced by the outcome of this election.

If control of one or both houses of Congress change, new committee chairs will determine what legislation is heard in committees and when or if a bill comes to the floor of the House or Senate. Congress also controls the appropriations process.

Wilderness bills and multi-billion dollar appropriations to purchase private land might not be as popular in a new congress.

Another dangerous ongoing federal action is the Environmental Protection Agency’s push to stop global warming by regulating production of greenhouse gases. Since the science behind the mancaused global warming crisis has been discredited by the exposure of exaggerated and erroneous data, cap and trade legislation in congress is dead. But the EPA is still forging ahead with a massive regulatory effort to accomplish the same thing administratively. The fact that the EPA doesn’t have the authority to do this without legislation doesn’t seem to matter to this administration.

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same thing on the state level. Even with opposition from state legislators and no indication of public support the state Environment Department is moving ahead with two parallel processes to regulate energy use and production in New Mexico and institute a state cap and trade system.

Hearings were held in several locations in September. Most of the comments were in opposition to the idea.

Proponents say they want New Mexico to show leadership by being the first state in the nation to implement such a system.

Leading the way into something like cap and trade will not enhance New Mexico’s standing with anyone except Al Gore and a few other environmental extremists. What it will do is drive business and industry to other states with policies that don’t penal-

There are so many things wrong with this process it’s hard to know where to start. ize those who create jobs and pay taxes.

Another state initiative is the Outstanding Natural Resource Waters designation being pursued by the Richardson administration. This plan would give the Environment Department the authority to regulate land use including grazing on hundreds of thousands of acres to supposedly protect New Mexico’s impaired watersheds. State officials say grazing would be

allowed to continue provided that landowners follow practices to insure that water quality remains high. Those same officials will no doubt be the ones who decide what those practices are and what constitutes high water quality.

The New Mexico Cattle Growers had an injunction in place to stop the process until data could be gathered on the watersheds in question which is required by law but it was removed in an unusually abbreviated court process.

In other court action, Gila region ranchers and two counties have filed suit against the US Fish and Wildlife Service to force them to analyze the impacts of keeping “problem habituated wolves and depredating wolf packs in the wild.” If forced to acknowledge the impacts of their policies the FWS should also have to remedy the negative effects.

And of course the other side is always in court, the WildEarth Guardians filed suit to force listing the prairie chicken as endangered. And the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the cancellation of the Bush era changes to the BLM grazing regulations.

The El Paso Corporation, a major natural gas production and distribution company has proposed the Ruby Pipeline project. The line will run from Wyoming to Oregon to transport natural gas to West Coast consumers. To avoid lawsuits from environmental groups, the company negotiated an agreement with two of them, Western Watersheds Project and the Oregon Natural Desert Association, to contribute $22 million to form a trust to “preserve wildlife habitat along the pipeline corridor.” One of the ways the two organizations would like to preserve wildlife habitat is to purchase and retire grazing permits.

Local county officials and ranchers immediately opposed the agreement while still supporting the pipeline. In response the El Paso Company offered to establish another $15 million trust controlled by continued on page 47

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the National Public Lands Council which represents federal land ranchers in some western states (not including New Mexico) to mute their criticism of the first deal.

There are so many things wrong with this process it’s hard to know where to start. First there is the extortion of the $22 million by WWP and ONDA. Then you have the NPLC accepting the $15 million as a payoff for having their members’ interests sacrificed through permit retirements and whatever other mischief Western Watersheds and company will create with $22 million.

To top it all off The Center for Biological Diversity and the Nevada Chapter of the Sierra Club filed suit against the pipeline project anyway. Anyone who has ever dealt with these people could have told El Paso that you can never appease them. And now several counties have requested copies of the agreement with WWP and ONDA which El Paso can’t or won’t release.

Some have also filed administrative appeals with the BLM over the authorization of the pipeline.

Extortion is illegal. Unless the perpetrators are environmental groups using laws like the Endangered Species Act and the NEPA process to commit the crime. And since these laws and the courts are tools used in the extortion, doesn’t that make the government involved at least as a coconspirator?

Natural Resource Waters and the administrative policies that lead to situations like the Ruby Pipeline mess cost us all. For years as a country we have been economically strong enough to afford stupid government policies. Although we are still viable economically we are rapidly approaching the point where we can’t afford much more stupid.

In addition to the economic cost, these laws lead to corruption and actions by government officials, politicians and the courts that cause us to lose faith in the system. They also create situations that allow unscrupulous people to pit one group of

citizens against another to produce end results that benefit neither. Meanwhile these same dishonest manipulators gain in power and influence and often in cash when they are awarded exorbitant payoffs for their legal expenses.

If these things concern you, learn all you can about the candidates who want your vote. Let them know where you stand on these issues. And then by all means vote.

Most of us have had rain and we are going into the fall in pretty good shape.

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All of us will pay for the courts and the additional administrative expenses this will lead to before it’s all over.

When all is said and done, ordinary folks will end up paying the bill as consumers and taxpayers. The $37 million the El Paso Company is paying to both sides plus the untold additional legal expenses they will incur getting through this mess will be added to the cost of the project and passed along to natural gas customers. All of us will pay for the courts and the additional administrative expenses this will lead to before it’s all over.

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DATES TO REMEMBER October 15 ......CowBelle of the Year nominations due President State Officer/District Rep nominations due Past-President November 15 ...List of 2011 Local Officers due President-Elect Annual Reports (50 copies) due PresidentElect November 25 ...Volunteer Time Sheets due President / Eat Prime Rib for Thanksgiving Day

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can stand in front of a Coke machine for a week — but if you don’t put any money into it, you won’t get any Cokes out of it. Whether you enjoy the Coke that comes out once you put your money in is another matter.

Instant gratification depends on what you expect to get out of something in the first place. If you expect Coke to taste like Dr Pepper, you won’t feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.

The American National CattleWomen President, Lana Slaten, will be our guest again at our New Mexico CowBelles’ Annual Meeting in December. Her goal is to have 2011 ANCW members by 2011.

Wouldn’t it be great if New Mexico could

be the state that exceeds the goal? Have you joined yet? Or are you still asking, “What am I going to get out of it?” Please don’t tell Lana there was a time I felt like I wasn’t getting my money’s worth out of my ANCW dues. I don’t know what I expected to get out of ANCW but I didn’t think my $50 dues brought me as much instant gratification as $50 worth of Coke.

How could it? You can’t get instant gratification from a volunteer organization just by paying your dues. Volunteer organizations don’t work like Coke machines. You have to actually volunteer. Believe it or not, research shows that people who volunteer are happier than those who don’t.

I’m ashamed to say I complained about not

getting my money’s worth from my ANCW dues before I ever attended a meeting.

Thanks to you, CowBelles, I have now attended several ANCW meetings, representing NMCB, and will spend volunteer hours on committees. I’m proud that New Mexico has a seat at ANCW’s table.

ANCW’s website: www.ancw.org, states that, “In 1952 cattlewomen had the foresight to organize so that their individual messages would unite to have a strong national voice.” ANCW has the infrastructure and key staff to support volunteers from every state and to run the national programs we participate in like the continued on page 49

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Even though ANCW, NMCB and your locals share the same creed, each organizational level has a unique job. Just as it is not Coke’s job to taste like Dr Pepper, it is not ANCW’s job to take over the neighbor to neighbor duties performed by New Mexico CowBelle locals. ANCW does not send us cards when we’re sick, ooh and aah over the chocolate chip cookies we bring to local meetings, or help us serve hundreds of people at fund raising barbeques in our counties. That is the job of those of us who subscribe to the Wrangler — and many of us do receive instant gratification every time we attend our local meetings or volunteer with our local members to educate beef consumers at the New Mexico State Fair.

We love having local meetings at our ranches and enjoy our NMCB Mid-Year and Annual Meetings when we can get away, but ANCW is also worth the extra effort to try. Through ANCW we connect with cattle women from other states who help each other become better beef advocates. Our national organization has given the women who volunteer countless hours on beef education and promotion a voice in the cattle industry. ANCW members have a vote on NCBA Joint Committees.

ANCW committees such as the Legislative and Issues Committee and the Animal Welfare Committee are our eyes and ears at the national level that warn us when something adverse is coming down the pike. Our family tree of cattle women gives us the opportunity to spend volunteer hours on everything from teaching consumers the proper temperature for cooking ground beef for pathogen intervention to fighting animal rightists who deny human exceptionalism, intrinsic human dignity and thereby Judeo-Christian ethics.

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C. Talisha Valdez is from Clayton, NM, the daughter of Owida Franz who is a member of the Lariat CowBelles. Talisha was very active in 4-H and FFA. She won a trip to Atlanta to the National 4-H Congress. She competed in the Tri-State High School Rodeo and held various class offices in High School. Talisha is attending New Mexico State University and majoring in Animal Science with a specialty in Equine Therapy. She is active in the Rodeo Club and a sorority. She will graduate in May 2011.

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The New Mexico CowBelles wish these fine young people a successful future in their college days and their lives. Pat Nowlin Scholarship fund thanks all the New Mexico State CowBelles for their donations and participation in making this program a successful endeavor. It is a worthwhile program to help CowBelles and the children of CowBelles further their higher education.

The August meeting of the Copper CowBelles was opened by President Kim Clark. Kathy Davis attended the Cattlegrowers / CowBelles Mid-Year meeting in Ruidoso and announced that the revised CowBelle membership application now has a Junior and a Memorial membership category. There is a catalog available with a listing of the items for sale by the State Officers. There was a candidate’s forum at the meeting and noted that neither candidate for the Land Commissioner position were aware of the Arizona Water Settlement Act. Peytons Packer is in the talking stages of providing a process of butchering and labeling New Mexico grown beef and shipping it back to NM grocers for sale.

The annual meeting will be held in Albuquerque the first week in December. Kim

reminded that Volunteer Time Sheets are due October 31 and are to be turned into Sally Raphael. Judy dePedro will have a table at the Forum pass out beef pamphlets and sell raffle tickets and cookbooks. Bobbie Little, Joan Woodward and Pat Hunt will attend the Ft. Bayard Birthday celebration, “Cowboy Days”, and will have a table and roping heads for the kids attending. The group is scheduled to work the State Fair on the 11 and 12. Kathy Davis is Chair for the County Fair and will have the signup sheet at the September 14 meeting. It was decided to make a $250 donation to the State Fair New Mexico Bred Steer Show. It was also decided to again send $500 to the Grant County Cattlegrowers for the processing of the steer purchased by them at the Grant County Fair. This beef is distributed to the Home Ec Teachers at the local high schools. The group decided to donate $50 to the Grant County Horse Show to be held the weekend before the Fair. A decision was made by the group to not participate in the GRMC’s golf tournament this year. As it was explained in the newsletter, there are four candidates for the Tim Edwards Memorial Scholarship and it was decided to give each applicant $250 for the 20102011 school year. Marketing Committee

Chair, Bobbie Little presented the new Tshirts that the committee ordered and stated that the bumper stickers are ordered and almost ready. The shirts say “The best stewards of the land are farmers and ranchers” and will sell for $12. There are women’s and men’s sizes. The committee included Gale Moore, Neline Dominquez, Bobbie and Lola Polley and a big thank you was given to them for a job well done. Everyone received a copy of notes taken at the recent Denim and Pearls Committee meeting. Lots of help is needed, please review the items and decide what you can do to help. The tickets are ready and sales need to start. Kim Clark has them at her offices. Judy received a bill from the storage unit. She will take a check over to pay through November at $78 a month. Kathy Davis will go by and see the owner of the By-Pass Storage to see if we can get a better deal. Door Prizes were won by Judy dePedro, Nettie Woodward (guest) and Kathy Davis. Pat Hunt, substituting for Secretary Sally Raphael The Chuckwagon CowBelles met on September 14, 2010 at the Alpine Alley Café in Mountainair, New Mexico with 19 members, two junior members, and six continued on page 52

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guests present. Toni Barrow thanked all who worked the county fair booth. Toni read a letter from Lariat CowBelles inviting all to the Five States meeting at the Airpark in Clayton, NM on September 29 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Chuckwagon CowBelles once again filled in at the Beef Council booth at the state fair. Toni read nominations for state offices: Treasurer: Lyn Greene; District Representative: Carolyn Chance. The group was saddened to hear of Yvonne Smith’s passing and decided to donate $25 to the Pat Nowlin Scholarship Fund in Yvonne’s memory.

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Respectfully submitted by Babbi Baker The Powderhorn CowBelles met at the home of Carolyn Bedford east of Santa Rosa on September 14, 2010. There were 11 members and four guests present. The guests were Abby Hofman, Yetta Bidegain and Carol Humphries all of Tucumcari, and Mary Romero of Newkirk. An invitation to the Five States Roundup to be held in Clayton on September 29 was read. The members from group who will attend are Karen Kelling, State CowBelle President, Joan Key, State CowBelle Secretary and Sandy McKenna, Powderhorn CowBelle President. Nancy Schade and Sandy McKenna will work at the State Fair in the CowBelle / Beef booth on September 22.

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FWS Southwest Director: People, Not Species, Toughest Part of Job

by APRIL REESE / GREENWIRE PUBLISHED: NEW YORK TIMES t was late 2007, and the Department of Homeland Security’s effort to block passage of drug smugglers and illegal immigrants into the United States from Mexico by building several hundred miles of new reinforced fencing along the border was in full tilt.

But when the project reached Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, comprising about 118,000 acres of southern Arizona, Homeland Security hit a snag.

Refuge manager Mitch Ellis informed DHS officials that he could not approve the fence project, planned for about a 1-mile stretch along the refuge’s southern perimeter, because it would bisect habitat for the endangered jaguar and other species in violation of the Endangered Species Act. Frustrated with Ellis’s decision, which required approval from the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Region 2 headquarters in Albuquerque, DHS took its case to Southwest Regional Director Benjamin Tuggle.

Tuggle, who was appointed to the Southwest post just before Congress mandated construction of the fence, came up with a compromise: FWS would give Homeland Security the refuge land it needed for the fence, but in return FWS would receive lands of comparable ecological value elsewhere in the area, of the service’s choosing (Land Letter, Nov. 29, 2007).

The decision, which allowed DHS to avoid exercising a controversial waiver authority granted to it by Congress to bypass federal environmental laws to expedite construction of the border fence, was unpopular not only with environmental groups and some members of the public, but also with the refuge staff.

But the 56-year-old Tuggle, who has one of the toughest jobs in the agency, is not one to wilt in the face of a challenge.

That quality, he says, has served him well in his four and a half years as the commander of the a region that has proven to be a hotbed of politically thorny issues, he says.

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On any given day, Tuggle, whose region stretches from Oklahoma to Arizona, could be contending with efforts to recover Mexican wolves, the development

of oil and gas resources in prairie chicken habitat, illegal drug smuggling through refuge lands, or how to ensure the survival of endangered animals and plants along the border fence that is designed to be impenetrable to smugglers and illegal immigrants.

In fact, upon arriving in the Southwest after a stint as acting special assistant to the director in Washington, D.C., Tuggle set his sights on fixing the beleaguered Mexican wolf program, determined to bring the tiny population back from the brink amid a backdrop of vehement local opposition (Land Letter, May 13).

And he has proven himself unafraid to

In Tuggle’s view, considering both perspectives is a critical part of doing his job. take a strong stand. Discussing the spate of recent illegal shootings of Mexican wolves, whose population dropped to 42 animals last year, Tuggle makes no bones about his view of the perpetrators.

“People who are shooting wolves are criminals,” he said flatly, sitting at a table near the window of his expansive corner office in downtown Albuquerque. “I will do whatever it takes to handle that illegal activity.”

Amid the books, native pottery and stuffed animals filling his large office bookcase is a pair of buttons: One, from Defenders of Wildlife, depicts a Mexican wolf with the words “Wanted Alive” printed underneath; the other depicts the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association logo. In Tuggle’s view, considering both perspectives is a critical part of doing his job.

“I’m a very good listener because that’s the only way I learn where you’re coming from,” he said. “That’s how you sustain a coalition.”

Yet Tuggle still faces criticism from local officials and residents in the Mexican wolf recovery area, which straddles the New Mexico-Arizona border, that he does not listen well enough.

For instance, his office recently established an “interdiction fund” to pay ranchers for livestock lost to wolves and financially support other measures aimed at reducing wolf-livestock conflicts, such as hiring range riders to deter wolves. But some local officials have complained that the stakeholder group that will decide how the money is spent will be weighted in favor of conservationists (Land Letter, March 25).

But while people on both sides of the issue may disagree with Tuggle, they always know where he stands, said Eva Sargent, southwest program director for Defenders of Wildlife. “He’s very sort of straight-talking, I think not only with us but with the ranchers and all the stakeholders,” she said. “Even if you don’t agree with what he says, . . . you pretty much understand where he’s coming from.”

At times, FWS, as the agency responsible for upholding one of the most embattled environmental laws — the Endangered Species Act — also clashes with other federal agencies over projects that could harm protected wildlife and plants.

The challenge is most evident in the Southwest, where border security has become a major policy issue, leading to the construction of hundreds of miles of new fence, including across ecologically important public lands.

In Texas and Arizona, where a string of wildlife refuges harbor some of the last vestiges of habitat for the ocelot, jaguar and other threatened and endangered species, Tuggle and his refuge managers have undertaken sensitive negotiations with Homeland Security officials to try to mitigate the damage from the fence.

“I think Dr. Tuggle has done a fair job,” said Ellis, the former manager of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, who now oversees the Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex, including the Kofa, Imperial and Cibola refuges. “I think it’s very difficult trying to reconcile our agency’s mission with the mission of the DHS. It’s hard to have win-win situations.”

That said, Ellis acknowledges that he and his supervisor do not always see eye to eye, as evidenced by their difference of opinion over the border fence project at Buenos Aires NWR. “I would have liked to have seen FWS take a firmer stand and say with that particular pedestrian barrier, giving them a permit was not consistent with our laws,” Ellis said. “The public needs to see we’re at odds here.”

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Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Southwest Regional Director.

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Tuggle, who has a doctorate in zoology, said that while the science on a resource issue is usually clear, it is dealing with the divergent views among various interests that is challenging.

“Natural resource management is not difficult; people management is difficult,” he said.

Ruffled agency feathers

That can extend to his own workforce as well. While Tuggle describes his management style as “open and inclusive,” he has drawn criticism for failing to respect the expertise of his employees in the field.

“There’s almost a kind of parental attitude toward the project leaders in the field,” said one senior FWS field manager, who asked not to be named. “A very scolding tone at times. We’ve got some very experienced project leaders doing good work. But the impression they’ve gotten is, ‘You guys in the field don’t know what you’re doing.’ There’s no trust.”

Better communication from Region 2 headquarters would go a long way in resolving the problem, the field manager added.

Tuggle admitted that his decisions are not always popular with FWS employees.

But, he added, field managers sometimes

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“That’s a fair criticism,” he said of the complaint that he sometimes contradicts his field staff. “There are a lot of times that recommendations come in from the field which don’t comport with the reality of the decisions we have to make. I think I try to communicate about the decision, but they don’t always like the decision. But I always respect their expertise.”

Tuggle recalled a project proposed for Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona a few years ago. When an electric utility applied for a permit to run a power line through the refuge, along the route of an existing line, Tuggle approved the project, even though refuge officials opposed it.

“There were a lot of people who were very upset I made that decision,” Tuggle said. “But I stand by it. That was one of the more controversial ones, but I think we negotiated it in a fair way.”

Tuggle acknowledged that he can be tough at times, but said he sees himself as fair. “I’m not really a bullying type,” he said. “I’d much rather get flies with sugar, not salt.”

While Tuggle has drawn internal flak for decisions that contradict the recommendations of his staff, he also has a reputation for defending his employees when they are in the political hot seat.

Mike Hawkes, who retired as manager of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge last May, said that when his staff drew fire for issuing littering citations to a humanitarian group that placed water jugs in the desert for illegal border crossers, Tuggle encouraged the staff to continue their enforcement efforts and “let the public go ahead and see us doing our jobs.”

“He does seem to back up his field folks,” Hawkes said. “He stuck his neck out and took the heat occasionally. If we decided to do something, he wouldn’t back out of it for political reasons later on. He provided back-up.”

Ellis agreed. “When issues are important and they need to be championed, he’s stepped up, and he’s taken some difficult issues forward,” he said, citing a decision Tuggle made to cull mountain lions on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge to help conserve bighorn sheep (Land Letter, May 27).

“When we need support at the regional level, he will take them on, and he’s a good spokesperson for those issues.”

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When he is not negotiating the rough political terrain of endangered species and refuge management, Tuggle, who is African-American, is helping lead the

charge to bring greater diversity to FWS and also to raise the profile of wildlife conservation within minority communities.

“I think there’s a pool of people we haven’t tapped that don’t look like the rest of us that we need to bring in,” he said.

“We need to continue to help the new generation understand the gift that’s been given to us so that they will inherit that stewardship sensibility.”

FWS is doing more outreach to college students, encouraging them to apply for internships to explore conservation work, he said. The agency also visits minority communities to try to generate more interest in wildlife conservation and natural resource careers, he added.

Tuggle, who is known to hand out

Natural resource management is not difficult; people management is difficult. copies of Richard Louv's book “Last Child in the Woods,” about the modern disconnect between children and nature, also strongly supports providing opportunities for city kids to get outside. Recalling that he developed his own love for the natural world during summer visits to his grandmother’s house in Georgia, Tuggle said that exposure to flora and fauna is key in putting more children on the path to conservation and wildlife careers.

In fact, the very future of conservation in the United States may depend on it, he said.

“If you look at conservation in the world, the United States is the leader,” he said. “If the U.S. has the best conservation ethic in the world, it’s reflective of the people. And if the demographics of those people is changing . . . there might be people who don’t think endangered species are important, they might not think habitat is important.

We need to get to those people right away, and help them understand that that’s part of what makes this country great.”

The country’s public lands are part of its national heritage, and everyone has a stake in natural resource management, he added.

“It really is a patriotic issue,” he said.

“Because this country has been founded on the greatness of the resources of this country.”

Reese writes from Santa Fe, N.M.

Alternative Retained Ownership Strategies for Cow Herds

by JOHN D. LAWRENCE, EXTENSION ECONOMIST, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY etaining ownership of calves beyond weaning is a value-added process that provides cow owners opportunities for additional profit. It turns lower value calves and feedstuffs into higher value animals. The accelerating trend toward valuebased marketing also provides an opportunity for cow owners to more fully capture their investment in health, nutrition, and genetics. It increases the size of the operation while adding diversification and improves marketing flexibility. Producers considering retained ownership must consider first year cash flow and income tax implications for their operation. Producers must also decide whether to feed their calves at home or in a commercial feedyard.

Obviously, prices for feeder cattle, fed cattle, and feedstuffs impact profit potential in beef production. While feed supplies and prices are impacted annually by weather, cattle supplies and prices tend to follow a cyclical pattern. Recognizing this

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pattern and what stage of it the industry is in can help fine tune the retained ownership decision. This paper examines factors to consider in the retained ownership decision and evaluates the returns and risks for selected strategies over the 1983 - 2004 calf crops.

Opportunities From Retained Ownership

Retained ownership provides opportunities to cow owners that selling the calves in the fall does not. One of the greatest, and commonly overlooked, opportunities is the direct information feedback to the genetic decision maker to improve the animal and product quickly. Cow owners may discuss the performance of their cattle with the cattle feeder and be able to adjust the breeding program. However, the signals are clearer if there is a direct economic link between cost of production, the price received at slaughter, and the person controlling the genetic make up of the cattle. These signals are becoming clearer with increasing use of grid marketing. Thus, in any retained ownership pro-

gram information is essential.

Retained ownership provides cow owners the opportunity to capture the benefit of their superior genetics, nutritional practices, health program, and overall management system. It is also an opportunity for adding value to or marketing other resources such as labor, facilities, feedstuffs, management skills, capital, and others. While it provides the opportunity, it is up to the individual to be sure the full potential is realized. The points below are important to consider when evaluating retained ownership in an operation.

Increased marketing flexibility

Retained ownership increases marketing flexibility as to when, what, and where the cattle are sold. Calves can be sold as feeder cattle of different weights up to approximately 900 pounds or sold as fed cattle. While it is difficult to attract a packer buyer to the farm for a small pen of cattle, the producer can increase market access and competitive bids by feeding the cattle in a commercial feedyard that is visited by several buyers.

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ers, and some as fed cattle spreads marketing and price risks over time. It is also easier to manage risk for fed cattle than feeder cattle. Packers offer cash forward contracts on fed cattle, but they are less common on feeder cattle. While feeder cattle futures and options and Livestock Revenue Protection does exist, the live cattle futures and option market is typically easier to use because it has higher liquidity and orders are filled quickly.

Feeding at home or in a commercial feedyard

Regardless of whether the calves are fed at home or in a commercial feed yard, retained ownership adds an enterprise to the farm or ranch increasing gross revenue and making it more diversified. The cow owner must decide whether to feed the calves at home or in a feedyard. When examining this question the producer must first determine what resources (skills, labor, facilities, feedstuffs) he or she has and how they can best be utilized.

Feeding the calves at home adds value to farm resources such as the calf and excess feedstuffs. It is also a way to sell resources that may otherwise be difficult to market, i.e., labor, forages, facilities, and equipment.

While feeding the cattle at home may not produce as efficient gains as those of a commercial feedyard, net farm income may increase by marketing available resources through a retained ownership program.

Feeding cattle in a commercial feedyard allows the cow owner to hire specialists and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Many feedyards have consulting nutritionists, marketing and risk management specialists, and other professionals whose sole objective is profitable cattle feeding. For cow owners using information to improve their herd, some feedyards have scales under their working chute and can record individual weights when the cattle are worked and can work with the packer and data collection services to gather individual carcass information. Feeding cattle in a feedyard may provide greater access to lower feed costs such as alternative feedstuffs or simply a wider corn basis.

Pooling calves from multiple farms, efficient sized pens of steers and heifers allows them to be fed in a cost effective manner. Most Midwest cow herds are small and find it difficult to have a uniform pen of heifers and a pen of steers. It is also difficult for smaller feeders to justify the type of equipment and facilities needed to 56

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efficiently feed cattle and to develop the expertise that a professional has when dealing with a limited number of cattle.

Extension in most states offer a steer feed-

One of the greatest opportunities is the direct information feedback out program that helps producers experiment with retained ownership. These programs combine cattle from several farms into a uniform group, but individual gain, carcass data, in some cases a calculated feed efficiency and of course net returns are provided. Commercial feedyards can also combine cattle from different owners in the same pen and can equability divide the feed bill according to the animal's size and average daily gain using the net energy system.

Some custom feedlots offer shared risk programs for the cow owner. Variations include (1) sharing ownership of the calf and the feeding cost, (2) the feedlot provides the feed and yardage and the cow owner supplies the calf and the revenues are split according to the percentage of inputs provided. Many lots now offer financing for feed and may finance a percentage of the value of the calves to the owner at placement to ease cash flow problems.

Cash flow and tax implications

Cash flow requirements may be complicated for the first year that a producer retains ownership. In addition to not having the income from selling calves in the fall, the producer must buy feed increasing the cash outflow. If the producer typically sold calves and sold corn that he is now feeding, the cash flow can be a particular problem. Because the cattle are not sold and feed may be purchased, debts may remain unpaid for a few additional months. While the cattle are collateral for the loan, the producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial risk may increase. Lenders must be aware of the producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans and see the benefit of the retained ownership strategy. Financing packages offered by lenders or feedyards that free up part of the value of the calf and finance the feed can greatly ease cash flow binds.

Feeding calves one year and not the next will complicate income tax management. This is only a problem for a cow

owner on cash accounting that switches from a retained ownership program to selling both calves and fed cattle in the same tax year. In a diversified farming operation in which cattle sales are only a part of total income, selling two calf crops in one year may not cause a problem because sale of grain may be shifted. However, if cattle sales are a major part of total revenue, tax considerations are significant.

Pre- or post-paid feed bills may provide some relief for an uneven income stream.

Additional advantages to retained ownership

In addition to the market access, resources utilization, and specialization advantages discussed above, retained ownership can capture additional efficiencies if properly planned. Because the cattle are under single ownership over their lifetime, management practices that favored either the buyer or seller but not both can be utilized. For example, creep feeding is known to reduce stress at weaning and help get calves started on feed sooner, but sellers are typically discounted for having fleshy calves that were not rewarded by the buyer. A cow owner can creep feed and reap the benefit of giving a quicker start to healthier calves in the feedlot. There is less stress on the calf because it is moved directly from the farm to the feedlot and bypasses additional handling. The calf has less stress and shrinks less that has to be made up in the feedlot. The cow owner can also benefit from a sound health program including early nutrition without the costly duplication of vaccination if he communicates with the feedyard on processing protocol.

Alternative retained ownership strategies

Alternative retained ownership strategies were compared for 22 calf crops, 1983 - 2004, that would be sold as fed cattle in 1984 - 2005. Iowa State University Extension Beef Cow Business Records for each year were used as estimates of the cost of producing a weaned calf and as the estimated weaning weight assuming a November 1 weaning date. The ISU Extension Feedlot Enterprise Records and the Feedlot Monitory Program Summary for each year were used as estimates of variation in feedlot feed efficiency and average daily gain. The enterprise records serve as a proxy for the weather related risk that affects feedlot performance and more accurately captures the production risk a continued on page 57

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producer would have faced during the time period. Selling prices for calves and fed cattle were the weekly average price reported in the USDA Livestock Meat and Wool. It assumed that two-thirds of the calves fed are steers and one-third is heifers. The remaining heifers are kept for breeding animals. A $4.00/cwt price slide is assumed for cattle weighing other than the midpoint of the quoted price range.

Other input prices (corn, hay, supplement, and interest) were monthly average prices reported for the placement month (ISU Estimated Livestock Returns). Yardage and health cost were adjusted over the 22 years to reflect inflation. The cattle were assumed to be trucked 100 miles in and out and the cost per mile per cwt was held constant over the period.

Selling at weaning n Selling calves at weaning serves as the bench mark strategy. Calves are weaned and sold on November 1. This strategy produced a lower average return than did the feedlot strategies.

Background for 60 days n The calves were weaned November 1 and backgrounded for approximately 60 days. Average daily gain was targeted at 1.75 pounds but was adjusted each year to reflect the performance conditions experienced in feedlots. This strategy had on average return similar to selling at weaning.

Retain backgrounded cattle to slaughter n The backgrounded calves in the earlier strategy were put in the feedlot January 1 and fed until August 20. The cattle were assumed to grade 75 percent Choice, 25 percent Select, and were priced accordingly. Average returns were higher than the previous two strategies, less than another feeding strategy, and had significant downside risk.

Early wean calves into feedlot n Calves are weaned September 1, placed directly into the feedlot, and sold April 15 grading 60 percent Choice. This strategy was the most profitable one evaluated due to the improved feedlot performance and because the cattle were sold before seasonal price declines.

Place directly in feedlot at weaning n Calves were weaned November 1, placed directly in the feedlot, and were sold grading 70 percent Choice July 1.

Returns averaged better than the backgrounding strategies or sell at weaning and had comparable risk to the combination strategy above.

Profit share arrangements n The three feedlot strategies outlined above were used to illustrate a profit sharing agreement between the cow owner and the feedyard. In this example the cow owner and the feedyard divide the revenue from selling the finished animal based on the percent of inputs provided by each party valued at placement time. These examples assume that the cow owner provides the calf, interest, trucking to the lot, and half of the vet bill. The feedyard provides the feed, interest, yardage, trucking to the packer, and half of the vet bill. For example, if the feedyard’s share is 45 percent of the cost to finish the calf it will receive 45 percent of gross revenue at market time.

The most profitable strategy was retain backgrounded cattle to slaughter, produced a considerably lower return to the profit share agreement under the cow owner. In this strategy the cow owner adds more

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Summary

Cow herds selling at weaning earned positive returns on their 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004 calf crops, but lost money on the six calf crops 1995-1999 and 2002. The 1995 calf crop losses were the largest in the series. Cowherds that retained ownership into the feedlot suffered losses in only two years in the last 10. The early wean strategy, in average, was most profitable among the strategies examined. In some years, 1983-85 and 1995-97, cow herds lost money under all strategies. Unprofitable years trigger a liquidation of the breeding herd to reduce beef supplies. They are also n inevitable and should be planned for.

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by KAREN BUDD-FALEN, CHEYENNE, WYOMING t is no surprise that there is a big difference between legal requirements, radical opinion, political power, private extortion . . . and then there is the rest of the story.

With regard to the payment of attorneys’ fees to radical environmental groups, radical opinion and political power seem to often win and legal requirements are ignored. In fact, political power supporting radical opinions forced payment of at least $4,697,978 in taxpayer dollars to 14 environmental groups in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

Political power payments for radical opinions happens 21 percent of the time when attorneys’ fees are paid.

And then there are the cases where these same radical environmental groups are extorting millions from major corporations and local governments as payment to drop appeals and protests. For example, recently Western Watersheds Project (“WWP”) and Oregon Natural Desert Association (“ONDA”) extorted $22 million from El Paso Corporation to drop their protests of the Ruby Pipeline project. In another case, the Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) extorted almost $1 million from Alameda County, California to drop its protests to a City’s approval of a residential and commercial development project. The general theme is that money changes hands, development moves forward and the taxpayers and consumers get stuck with the bill.

The story goes like this: Attorney Fees Legal Requirements: n Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), attorneys are only supposed to be paid if they represent the prevailing parties in a lawsuit against the federal government. According to EAJA, a prevailing party must achieve a court-sanctioned change in the position of the federal agency through litigation. n Under the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and other fee shifting statutes whose funds come out of the Judgment Fund, attorneys’ fees are only supposed to be paid if the attorney achieved some success in the litigation for the plaintiff. Thus, the plaintiffs had to achieve some benefit from the litigation through the courts.

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mental groups, WWP for example, sue the federal government because they claim the government failed to consider the cumulative impacts of all livestock grazing everywhere in the western United States on a species that is not even listed as a threatened or endangered species. NEPA is the procedural statute that requires impacts of federally permitted decisions be considered — the Act does not require a particular outcome, just that the government consider all the impacts of its decision.

Quite frankly, I do not believe that the

Goals of WWP and others are to eliminate livestock grazing under all circumstances in all locations.

WWP or other radical groups care at all about the NEPA process or wildlife because these groups do not spend any of their money on projects that benefit the land or the animals on it. Rather, the goals of WWP and others are to eliminate livestock grazing under all circumstances in all locations.

They even claim that cattle contribute to global warming by “belching carbon,” like the internal gas emissions of livestock are any different from the internal emissions of cats, dogs or other wildlife. This is not about the environment . . . it is about eliminating land use and ownership starting with ranchers and moving to other groups once the ranchers are gone.

Political Power: The federal government, however, gets a copy of the WWP suit and instead of defending its NEPA documentation and decision and protecting the ranchers’ rights to continue grazing, the government pays WWP our tax dollars just to make the litigation go away. In 21 percent of the cases — more than $4.6 million dollars worth — there is no court decision and no determination that the WWP was “prevailing,” just a request to please withdraw the litigation and more taxpayer money is paid to radical groups who use their political power to assert minority radical opinions.

Private Extortion: Getting paid to go away is not just about taking American tax dollars for attorneys’ fees; now radical environmental groups are directly extorting money from businesses as well while more costs are passed on to the American consumer.

Recently WWP and ONDA announced that it has extorted $22 million from El Paso Corporation in exchange for dropping their protests to the federal government’s permits allowing El Paso to build the 680 mile long natural gas Ruby Pipeline. As part of the deal, El Paso did not change the route or any other aspect of the pipeline, it just paid ONDA and WWP to go away.

In the California case, CBD extorted almost $1 million from Alameda County for “habitat acquisition” in exchange for dropping its protest to the development of a residential area. This is just more American taxpayer money going to radical environmental groups.

And the rest of the story. . .

And the rest of the story is that American taxpayers across the country are paying more money to a minority of radical causes. Even harder to take is that the ranchers whose cattle grazing were drawn into the WWP litigation because they happened to graze where WWP wanted them eliminated (everywhere) have to now go back to the government to assist with preparing more paperwork, the government has to spend more time writing documents, and there is more pressure to just walk away from another American small business. And the big corporations and counties who are paying extortion dollars are just passing their losses along to the American consumers.

It is our dollars that are paying for the destruction. This is not a phenomenon that just happens to western ranchers, but “getting paid to go away” occurs when roads are widened, bridges are built, water supplies are updated, timber is cut, fishermen are out in their boats, pipelines are built and in all other businesses across this country.

With regard to the attorneys’ fees payments, in more than 21 percent of its cases, the federal government does not even defend its decisions; it spent more than $4.6 million to make cases filed by radical environmental groups go away. There is no way to measure the additional money that is being directly extorted from businesses and governments so that radical groups will withdraw appeals and protests. That is n a sad story with a very bad ending.

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Even the littlest fair visitors love to get into the beef!

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CowBelle Elaine Aschbacher puts a smile on the faces of State Fair visitors when she tells them they might win “Beef for a Year!”

Rancher Leon Aschbacher offers State Fair visitors a little help filling out their Beef Trivia Quiz.

NM Beef Council Executive Director Dina Chacon-Reitzel enjoys State Fair revelry with NM CowBelles Lyn Greene (l) and Marilyn Mignery, both of Chuckwagon CowBelles.

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2009-2010 DIRECTORS — CHAIRMAN, Cliff Copeland, Purebred Producer.

VICE-CHAIRMAN, Joe Clavel, Producer; SECRETARY, Jim Bob Burnett.

NMBC DIRECTORS: Andres Aragon, Cow-Calf Producer; Darrell Brown, Cow-Calf Producer; David McSherry, Feeder; Tom Spindle, Producer; Bernarr Treat, Cow-Calf Producer; Art Schaap, Fluid Milk Producer.

EX-OFFICIOS: Jane Frost, Producer, Federation of State Beef Council Director; Tammy Ogilvie, Producer, Beef Board Director; Wesley Grau, Producer, Beef Board Director.

For more information contact: New Mexico Beef Council Dina C. 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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Commitment. Responsibility.

Self Esteem. Accomplishment.

These are the values taught by the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches for 66 years.

Every year, there are hundreds of children from troubled backgrounds that need our help.

We provide the opportunity to see life as it can be.

Because we do not accept government funding, we depend on the support of people like you.

We need your help to do more.

Keep the tradition of caring alive by giving today!

Help kids see the big picture.

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Calendar OF OF

Events October 2010 2 – 21st Tri-County Breeders’ Choice Bull Sale / Templeton Livestock Market, CA 2 – ISA Cattle Co., Inc. Sale, San Angelo, TX 11 – 61st Annual Navajo Cattle Auction, Naschitti Livestock Association north of Gallup, NM 13 – R.A. Brown Ranch 36th Annual Bull, Female & Horse Sale, 9 a.m. (CDT) at the ranch 4 miles west of Throckmorton, TX 25 – Summerour Ranch Fall Sale, Dalhart TX 26 – 31st Annual Strang Herefords & Black Angus Sale, Meeker, CO 27 – 20th Annual Fink Bull Sale, Randolph, KS 30 – 2010 President’s Council Beefmaster Sale, Las Vegas, NV

November 2010 5 – Salt Creek Ranch Inaugural Bull Sale, Memphis, TX 13 – 35th Annual Hill Country Brangus Bull & Female Sale, San Angelo, TX 18 – Largent & Sons, Desert Mart Sale, Kaycee, WY 21 – 12th Annual Ft. Robinson Bison & Reg. Longhorn Sale, Crawford Livestock Market, NE 27 – 7th Annual Reynolds Ranch Show Calf Sale, Standford, CO

December 2010 1 – 21st Wehrmann-Donnell Bull Sale, Abilene, TX 1 – Ad copy deadline for December Livestock Market Digest 2 – 5, Joint Stockmen’s Convention,

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ANGUS • BRAHMAN • HEREFORDS • F1s

F1 & Montana influenced Angus Cattle GARY MANFORD 575/568-0020 cell 505/215-7323

Albuquerque, NM 6 – Jacobsen Ranch Salers Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, MT 15 – Ad copy deadline for January New Mexico Stockman

January 2011

PRIVATE TREATY – SELLING: Coming 2-year-old & Yearling bulls

14 – Feb 5, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, TX 25-29, Red Bluff All Breeds Bull & Gelding Sale, CA

Sheldon Wilson • 575/451-7469 Folsom, New Mexico 88419

February 2011 12 – Bradley 3 Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Estelline, TX 25 – 20th Annual Pot of Gold Bull Sale, Olathe, CO 26 – 20th Annual Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale, Roswell, NM 21 – Weaver Ranch Annual Sale, Ft. Collins, CO

March 2011 16 – Wagonhammer Ranches Production Sale, Albion, NE 18-19, Cattlemen’s Weekend, Prescott Livestock Auction, Prescott, AZ 20 – 16th Annual Bull & Heifer Sale, Hales Angus Farm, Canyon, TX

April 2011 2 – 27th Annual DeBruycker Charolais Sale, Dutton, MT 10 – Redd Ranches High Altitude Bull Sale, Paradox, CO Beckton Stock Farm Annual Production n Sale, Sheridan, WY

39TH Annual Sale October 25, 2010 JOHNNY SUMMEROUR 4438 FM 3212 • Dalhart, TX 79022 Telephone: 806/384-2110 Cell: 806/333-5910

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Call: 505/243-9515.

Purebred Santa Gertrudis SHORT SHEATH BULLS FOR SALE FAYE L. KLEIN • 575/441-5597 2 1/2 mi. W. of Hobbs, NM on Hwy. 62-180 SINCE 1958

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LASATER

“THE PEDIGREE IS IN THE NAME” lasater@rmi.net www.lasaterranch.com

BEEFMASTERS

FOUNDATION HERD OF THE BEEFMASTER BREED

The Lasater Ranch, Matheson, CO 80830 719/541-BULL (2855) • (F) 719/541-2888

Two-year-old Bulls Proven Genetics, Range Ready

JOE FREUND 303/840-1850 (H) 303/341-9311

- We sell over 250 head annually

JOEY FREUND 303/841-7901

Running Creek Ranch

PAT KELLEY 303/840-1848

Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

Bulls and Heifers 575/773-4770

~ Registered Angus Cattle ~

Good cow herds + performance bulls = pounds = dollars!

Rick and Maggie Hubbell Mark Hubbell

Jersey Bulls For Sale

Quemado, NM hubbell@wildblue.net

Dan Paxton • 575/749-2171 1752 S. Roosevelt Rd. 9 Portales, NM 88130 ——— EASY CALVING ———

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DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Piñon, NM 575/682-2747

George Curtis Inc.

Call: BLAKE CURTIS, Clovis, NM 575/762-4759 or 575/763-3302

Red Angus Registered Bulls & Heifers

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POLLED HEREFORDS

719/456-1149

Registered Bulls & Females Available Horned & Polled • Jr. Heifer Show Prospects • Prospect Hereford Steers

Special Private Treaty Corral Sale Early This Spring

34125 RD. 20, MCCLAVE, CO

DARIC & PATTY KNIGHT • SPRINGERVILLE, AZ 928/333-3600 • CELL 928-521-9897

robbherefords@rural-com.com

www.mcginleyredangus.com

Bulls & Females MARSHALL McGINLEY 575/526-9470 • Las Cruces, NM

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QUALITY PERFORMANCE BULLS & FEMALES Wesley Grau 575/357-8265 • C. 575/760-7304 Lane Grau 575/357-2811 • C. 575/760-6336

36 th Annual Sale

100 FEMALES

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C Bar R A N C H SLATON, TEXAS

Charolais & Angus Bulls

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

550 BULLS

Registered Bulls Polled Reds & Blacks Las Cruces & Rincon, NM John & Laura Conniff 575/644-2900 • Cell. 575/644-2900 www.leveldale.com

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. www.bradley3ranch.com

Ranch-Raised ANGUS Bulls for Ranchers Since 1955

Annual Bull Sale Feb. 12, 2011

Field Day: Tues, Oct. 12–4pm Sale Day: Wed. Oct. 13–9am DONNELL & KELLI BROWN • THROCKMORTON, TX

at the Ranch NE of Estelline, TX

www.RABrownRanch.com Call for catalog – 940/849-0611

M.L. Bradley, 806/888-1062 Fax: 806/888-1010 • Cell: 940/585-6471

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Get your . cowherd working for you again

Nice selection of registered Brahman Bull and Heifer calves.

Various ages, exceptional bloodlines, stocky, lots of bone and natural muscling, beefy, gentle grays available by private treaty, priced to sell.

Casey BEEFMASTERS SIXTY PLUS YEARS

Raised On Grass — Not A Feed Bucket Virgin Two-Year-Old Bulls !

marywcc@msn.com 16543 West Victory St. • Goodyear, AZ 85338

CEL. 602/809-5167 Phone: 575/638-5434

623/932-0809

TIM & LYNN EDWARDS 575/534-5040 Silver City, N.M

Registered Polled Herefords

Bulls & Heifers

Cañones Route P.O. Abiquiu, N.M. 87510

FOR SALE AT THE FARM

MANUEL SALAZAR P.O. Box 867 Española, N.M. 87532

Producers of Quality & Performance -Tested Brahman Bulls & Heifers “Beef-type American Gray Brahmans, Herefords, Gelbvieh and F-1s.”

Available at All Times

NOVEMBER STOCKMAN CELEBRATING THE 2010 CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

Loren & Joanne Pratt 44996 W. Papago Road Maricopa, AZ 85139

20 MILES WEST OF GAIL, TEXAS, ON HWY.180

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MOUNTAIN-RAISED BRANGUS BULLS AND HEIFERS

520/568-2811

Reserve space to Congratulate-Honor-Applaud Wesley Grau For Jobs Well Done Contact Chris today at 243-9515 ext. 28 or at chris@aaalivestock.com

Montaña del Oso Ranch

HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!

HENARD RANCHES OSCAR · 575/398-6155 BOX 975, TATUM, NEW MEXICO 88267 MRS. PAT · PLAINS, TX MRS. ROBERT · LOVINGTON, NM

Recipient of the American Brahman Breeders Assn.

Maternal Merit Cow and Sire Designation Award

muscle + structure + maternal excellence + performance traits = great value

Steve & Belinda Wilkins P.O. Box 1107 s Ozona, TX 76943 O: 325/392-3491 s R: 325/392-2554

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SantaBreeders Gertrudis International

RANCH RAISED

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P.O. Box 1257 Kingsville, Texas 78364 361/592-9357 • 361/592-8572, fax Red & Tender By Design www.santagertrudis.ws

WINSTON, NEW MEXICO Russell and Trudy Freeman

575/743-6904

Grant Mitchell • 505/466-3021

Weanlings, Yearlings & Riding Horses www.singletonranches.com Award Winning

Corriente Cattle

KAIL

Red Angus Cattle For Sale Red Angus Angus Plus

Quality Registered Romagnola and Angus Bulls & Replacement Females

• Weaned & Open Heifers • Low Birth Weight Bulls

Disposition and Birth Weight a given.

YOUNG BULLS FOR SALE

JaCin Ranch SANDERS, ARIZONA

work: 928/688-2602 evenings: 928/688-2753

RANCHES

STOP BY – SEEING IS BELIEVING! R.M. Kail, Owner 307/367-3058

Raul Munoz, Manager 575/461-1120

P.O. Box 981 • Conchas, NM 88416 State Hwy. 104-3 miles north, mile marker 66

A Natural Breed Corriente Beef is sanctioned by Slow Foods

Registered Bulls, Roping Steers Bred Cows and Heifers Decades of Breeding for Traditional Attributes and Arena Performance

Cates Ranch Wagon Mound, New Mexico

(575) 666-2360 www.catesranch.com

The Breeding Season is Right Around the Corner – PLAN EARLY! Let us help you design a successful synchronized, AI program for your heifers and mature cows.

Custom AI breeding services Semen available from the industry’s top AI sires Complete inventory of all synchronization and AI supplies AI breeding boxes for sale AI training available Reproductive ultrasound for early-pregnancy diagnosis Complete program discounts available (i.e. semen, supplies, preg-check, and labor) Age and source verification

We Focus on the Details Because it’s the Little Things that Make the Difference!

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“Rozol® Supports Cattlemen” by contributing to New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association iphatech® and Rozol Prairie Dog Bait have reaffirmed their commitment to the rancher and their way of life.

When ranchers purchase Rozol Prairie Dog Bait in 30 lb. pails or 50 lb. bags during the period: Aug. 2 through Nov. 30, 2010, Liphatech, Inc. will contribute five (5) cents per lb. to the NM Cattle Growers’ Assn; the CO Cattlemen’s Assn; the NE Cattlemen; the N D Stockman’s Assn; the KS Livestock Assn; the OK Cattlemen’s Assn; the SD Stock Grower’s Assn; the TX & SW Cattle Raiser’s Assn; or the WY Stock Grower’s Assn.

These dollars help state cattlemen’s associations fund the defense of landowners’ rights and land stewardship efforts.

Rozol Prairie Dog Bait (PDB) has a full Federal EPA, FIFRA Sec. 3 registration, and can be distinguished by the bright green color scheme on its packaging.

Rozol PDB can be applied between Oct. 1 and Mar. 15, or until spring green-up (whichever comes later). Ranchers are encouraged to bait early, before the cold or snow cover makes application more difficult. Rozol PDB is a “Restricted Use Pesticide” requiring applicators to be appropriately licensed to purchase and apply product. The list of states approving the use of the product includes: CO, KS, NE, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX and WY. Rozol is an effective tool that landowners, ranchers and custom applicators can use to manage infestations of black-tailed prairie dogs, a range rodent that consumes up to two pounds of vegetation every week.

An active prairie dog colony can cut grazing capacity by over 50 percent, requiring ranchers to allocate up to 40 acres per steer, whereas uninfested rangeland can often carry a steer on only 10 acres.

Pastures with 20 percent prairie dog occupancy reduced the estimated value of livestock weight gain by over $14 per steer, while 60 percent occupancy reduced that value by $37 or more per steer.

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TEXAS & OKLA. FARMS & RANCHES • Magnificent 90 Hunting – Cattle/Horse Ranch 50 miles E. of Dallas, 35 miles W. of Tyler, White pipe fence along FM Hwy. 3,700 sq. ft. elaborate home, flowing waterway, lake. Has it all.

• 532-acre CATTLE & HUNTING, NE TX ranch, elaborate home, one-mile highway frontage. OWNER FINANCE at $2,150/ac.

• 274 acres in the shadow of Dallas. Secluded lakes, trees, excellent grass. Hunting & fishing, dream home sites. $3,850/ac.

• 1,700-acre classic NE TX cattle & hunting ranch. $2,750/ac. Some mineral production.

• Texas Jewel, 7,000 ac. – 1,000 per ac., run cow to 10 ac.

• 256 Acre Texas Jewel – Deep sandy soil, high-rolling hills, scattered good quality trees, & excellent improved grasses. Water line on 2 sides rd., frontage on 2 sides, fenced into 5 pastures, 5 spring fed tanks and lakes, deer, hogs & ducks. Near Tyler & Athens. Price $1,920,000.

• 146 horse, hunting cattle ranch N. of Clarksville, TX. Red River Co. nice brick home, 2 barns, pipe fences, good deer, hogs, ducks, hunting priced at $395,000.

• 535 ac. Limestone, Fallas, & Robertson counties, fronts on Hwy. 14 and has rail frontage water line, to ranch, fenced into 5 pastures, 2 sets, cattle pens, loamy soil, good quality trees, hogs, & deer hunting. Priced at $2,300 per ac.

Joe Priest Real Estate 1205 N. Hwy 175, Seagoville, TX 75159

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Santa Rosa Ranch 17,900 Acres with Live Water 154 Acres, Barn, Arena, in Portales — $550,000 Owner/Agent 480 Acres of Grass with 140 in CRP – House on 40 Acres of Grass 63 Acres of Grass, 2500 sq. ft. House, 10 Stall Horse Barn, Arena, Close to Town Don’t be satisfied with only local advertising exposure. Get nationwide advertising coverage with UNITED COUNTRY/VISTA NUEVA, INC.

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Cimarron River Property, reduced to $359,000 – 10.91 +/- deeded acres, 2,700 +/- sq. ft. home. West edge of town w/water frontage on the Cimarron River, some water rights and a private lake. This is the end of the road w/awesome views of the mountains in a quiet peaceful village. Cimarron, Colfax County, NM. Foreman Property, reduced to $415,000 – 559.10 +/- deeded acres, Private 2,000 +/- sq. ft. home.

Custom rock work. Horse barn, two-car garage, two hay barns, 5 pastures. Excellent spring gravitational feed-to-trough, house on city water system less than 5 years old, septic system brought up to code. 0.8 mile driveway, mature cottonwood trees, very private, 4 miles east of Springer, Colfax County, NM. Canadian River Ranch, reduced to $299,000 – 39.088 +/- deeded acres, w/0.3 miles of the Canadian River going through the property. Excellent partially remodeled home, workshop on concrete slab, roping arena. Exceptional improvements at this price, located 6 miles east of Springer, Colfax County, NM. Great horse property, easy access off pavement.

Miami Lookout, $395,000 – 80.00 +/- deeded acres in Miami, NM Approximately 60ft X 60ft metal building, utilities buried, water and septic in place. All back off highway up the mesa on private driveway, affording majestic views. Currently owner parks 5th wheel during summer months. Utilities could accommodate a 3 bedroom home. Has trees and irrigation shares. Colfax County, Miami, NM. Spear Road Ranch, $700,000 – 160 +/- deeded acres, w/exceptional three bedroom 3 bath home, approx 2,200 sq ft. Adjacent office, 3 car garage and workshop, one round pen, 150 ft X 300 ft arena.

Convenient to I25, fantastic views of mountains and the plains. Second manufactured home on site.

Water shares and three water meters. Approximately 5 miles NE of Springer, NM. Western View Ranch, $259,235 – 373 +/- deeded acres, located 1 mile east of Taylor Springs.

Windmill, stock pond, highway frontage, electricity and amazing views of NM and Southern CO mountains. Traditionally used for yearlings, in great shape. Would make nice escape. Approximately 8 miles E of Springer, NM.

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Investments Out West Land Company Marketers of Quality Southwest Properties arge irrigated acreage adjacent to a paved L road – total of all tracts approximately 1800 acres. Irrigated by center pivots. Productive soils. Crops now include wheat and alfalfa.

Excellent opportunity for farming, dairy or cattle operation.

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Highway 380 East of San Antonio – 300 acres of range land, scenic rolling hills, tops out to fairly level, highway access. Power and phone on property. This property has White Sands Missile Range Evacuation Lease. $90,000 MLS #685878 903 Highway 304, Veguita – Beautiful 3 bedroom / 2 bath 2,183 square foot home. Wonderful views plus too many amenities to list in it’s entirety. A small sampling—includes 2 sunrooms, ramada over sidewalk, 30' x 20' carport, large shop, 2 wells, storage, RV hookup and more. House with 13.6 acres—$571,000. MLS# 692765; House with +⁄– 8 acres—$490,500. MLS #692272; 5.2 acres—$80,500. MLS #692767 15C Windy’s Farm Road, Socorro – 3-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,070 square foot home with terrazzo/ceramic tile flooring and carpet, radiant heat, open patio, barn, fenced and cross fenced, satellite dish, storage, greenhouse, workshop and many more amenities. $280,000 (with 3.5 acres).

MLS#684743; $575,000 (with 29 acres). MLS#686868 San Acacia—Irrigated Valley Acreage – 55 acres in alfalfa on paved access only 12 miles north of Socorro. A practical and scenic setting. Well, concrete ditches, 3-year-old cottonwoods at edge of property. MRGCD right to water. Possible to add some dry land and/or an additional l70 acre farm. $20,000 p/acre. MLS #670600 228 Jaramillo Loop, Veguita – Horse property deluxe. If you want horses and can’t give up city comforts, see this rambling 3 or 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Offers inspired clean lines with colorful Santa Fe touches and spacious rooms. Barn, 3 stalls, runs, 4-horse walker. Pens are fenced and cross fenced easy to work on 9 irrigated acres. “In the heart of Horse Country”. $817,000. MLS#669493 Hemingway Ranch, Polvadera – Get back to mother earth on this 15 acre farm, currently in alfalfa. Ideal for your investment or homestead. Seller is willing to split in 5 acre parcels minimum. $180,000. MLS # 664500

Betty Houston REALTOR , GRI, CRB ®

575/835-1422 515 Center Street, Socorro, NM 87801 bhouston@socorronmproperty.com www.socorronmproperty.com 505/865–5500

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NEVADA RANCHES & FARMS Waddy Creek Ranch: Located in a remote Nevada Ranching Valley called Charleston which sits at the foot of the Jarbidge Wilderness which is part of the Humboldt National Forest. The ranch is bounded on two sides by forest.

There is no power in the Valley but there is land-line phone. Two creeks provide irrigation water for approx. 138 acres of historic meadow. This property has Quaking Aspen groves and is quite beautiful. Access is on a county road. There is a BLM grazing permit attached to the ranch for 71 head. Price reduced: $400,000.

Home Ranch in O'Neil Basin: Beautiful ranch with two creeks and adjoining BLM permits in Northeastern Elko County. This ranch consists of approx. 887 deeded acres with around 500 acres irrigated. Good improvements with larger two story ranch house, a cookhouse with two bedrooms, and a bunkhouse with three bedrooms. Nice horse barn, a calving barn, corrals and scales. Price: $1,675,000.

Mason Mountain Ranch: Great summer ranch with 3700 deeded acres plus small BLM permit. Located approx. 75 miles North of Elko. Runs approx. 300 pair for the summer. Approx. 89 acres of meadows irrigated with water stored in reservoir/fishing hole which also acts as Red Band Trout Hatchery. Home and outbuildings for a good cow camp. Phone but no power.

Price: $1,575,000.

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Rivalé Ranch Realty LLC Raymond Rivalé Broker / Qualif ying Broker BARNEY RANCH West of Clayton, ~3010D, ~680 NMSL, in the canyons.

Very scenic, good water with a variety of big game. $650/acre, taxes ~$.055 SEDAN ~320D exceptionally good native grassland with excellent water and potential irrigation water available. $900/acre, taxes ~$2.12/acre.

KIOWA MESA ~616D nestled in the beautiful volcanic outflows of northeast NM with excellent deer hunting, and small cabin. $525,000 Many more ranches available in Northeast New Mexico we can show you. We would appreciate a call if you are looking to buy a ranch. Raymond is excited to invite Kenny Zamora from Las Vegas, 505/469-4388, as Associate Broker. Give him a call for listings or sales.

P. O. Box 217, Des Moines, NM 88418 rivale@bacavalley.com • 575/207-7484

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CALIFORNIA RANCHES Lassen County 11,725 acres, all deeded. 970 acres irrigated, flood & 4 pivots. Alfalfa, grain. grass. BLM permits, 500 cows, organic hay. Lots of potential for more farm ground. Priced at $5,375,000.

Tehama County, Cottonwood, CA 1,850 acres, winter range. Large barn, 1 bedroom apt., horse stalls, tie stalls, tack room, shop. Deluxe 400x200 ft. roping arena. All new fences & steel corrals. Hunting & fishing.

Priced at $2,200,000.

Tehama County, Cottonwood, CA 556 acres, winter range, two small houses, corrals, chute, small barn. Good hunting & fishing.

Price reduced – $775,000.

Tehama County, Cottonwood, CA 80 acres, winter range and a custom built apprx.

3000 sq. ft. beautiful home. Large barn, tack room, shop, roping arena, round-pen – a real crown jewel. Many amenities. A roper’s dream.

Priced at $1,400,000.

We may not be the biggest, the fanciest or the oldest but we are reliable & have the tools.

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Office: 325/655-6989 • Cell: 915/491-9053 1002 Koenigheim, San Angelo, TX 76903 • www.llptexasranchland.com email: llp@wcc.net

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Pecan Creek Ranch 34,363 acres Tom Green County, TX Once part of the Historic Door Key Ranch, this 34,363 acre cattle ranch is still one of the finest ranches in TX. Numerous improvements along w/a new 5,000 sq ft lodge & a new firstrate cattle handling & working facility. Lush cover of native vegetation w/most cedar & mesquite eradicated.

Abundance of water w/25 water wells equipped w/solar pumps, submersible pumps or windmills. Well equipped to handle any top-notch cattle operation & is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a highly recognized & sought after TX cattle ranch.

Exceptional opportunity for the right buyer. Call Leon Nance, 325/656-8978 for details.

Red Bluff Ranch 59,420 acres Chaves County, NM The Red Bluff Ranch is a sprawling cattle operation located just 15 minutes north of Roswell. The ranch consists of 35,100 deeded acres, 23,040 BLM & 1,280 NM State Land. Tremendous improvements w/a large set of corrals & sorting alley, working alleys, covered squeeze chute, scales, metal barns, & overhead bins along w/a unique 6,000 sq ft

pueblo-style house. The one-ofa-kind, rammed earth constructed home was built on the highest bluff overlooking the ranch & w/scenic views of the Capitan Mountains. Excellent water w/222.75 feet of water rights from the Pecos River, 9 windmills & 8 submersible pumps w/over 35 miles of pipeline, several storage tanks & numerous surface tanks. The Red Bluff is permitted for 889 animal units. This is an excellent opportunity to own one of the largest deeded, best improved cattle ranches in NM of this magnitude. Call Leon Nance, 325/658-8978, for your private showing.

Talpa Ranch 5,946 acres Runnels County, TX Improved cattle ranch w/an abundance of water. Several miles of Mustang Creek, 4 lakes & numerous surface tanks, 4 taps off of the Abilene pipeline. Recreational opportunities endless w/excellent bob white quail hunting, trophy white tail deer, black buck antelope, & turkey hunting or fishing in the stocked surface tanks or nearby Lake Ivie.

Good cabin, barns & pens at headquarters. Adjoining 1,750 acres for sale. Call Leon Nance for more information.

Red Oak Ranch 4,513 acres – LeFlore & Latimer Counties, OK Outstanding cattle ranch w/tremendous hunting & fishing recreational potential.

Excellent cover of native grasses & 300 acres of hay meadow throughout the 11 pastures & 9 traps. Abundance of water w/over 40 ponds, Brazil Creek & Cedar Creek w/45 inches of precipitation annually.

Numerous improvements w/4 homes, a new cement commodity barn, 11 hay barns, 5 shops, & an excellent cattle handling & working facility.

Call Mike Bauman, 405/4281880, for more information.

Turkey Track 6141 acres Cimarron County, OK Outstanding cattle ranch near Felt, Oklahoma. Excellent cover of native vegetation on 3 pastures ideal for cattle.

Abundance of water w/seven water wells. Ten miles of underground pipe connecting ten troughs. Beaver River. Two sets of large pipe & cable livestock handling & shipping pens. Exceptional opportunity conveniently located just 2 hours North of Amarillo, TX. Call Leon Nance, 325/6588978 for more information.

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

Numerous investment opportunities. Give us a call for more information.

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Amazing Horse Property www.617clarkcircle.com

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Nestled against the Rio Grande Bosque in Albuquerque, N.M., this one-of-a kind horse property offers unobstructed pasture and mountain views on a fully fenced 2½ acres.

Multiple pastures with full underground irrigation. 2445 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2½ BA, 3 CG, high ceilings, 2 kiva FP, adobe accents, and bright open floor plan providing access to several patios and sitting areas.

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505/238-1607

20 South Main, Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: 719/336-7802 Fax: 719/336-7001

FARM & RANCH SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS RANCH – 7,256.98 (+/-) Deeded acres – some of Kansas’ finest grassland located approximately 16 miles south of Meade, Kansas. 3½ miles of live water from Crooked Creek, sandhill and flat terrain, CRP, 2 sets of improvements, great 4 and 5 wire fencing. Can be operated as a cow/calf or yearling operation. WILDLIFE – BobWhite Quail, Blue-Tail Quail, Turkey, and Deer.

DRYLAND FARM, PROWERS COUNTY, COLORADO – 640 Acres located northeast of Lamar, Colorado.

FARMLAND, BACA COUNTY, COLORADO – 1,280 Acres located 8 miles east of Two Butte’s, Colorado.

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Prefer North East New Mexico, Central East New Mexico, or South East New Mexico. We will consider any locations outside of these areas for a year round, long term lease. Need pasture now for 75+ cows and or 100+ yearlings. Please call Lasater Ranch Manager Ian Miller at 719/640-5866

INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 3% PAYMENTS SCHEDULED ON 25 YEARS

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Located 20 miles west of Quemado, NM. This ranch contains 1,100 deeded acres, 80 acres of state lease & 5,220 acres of BLM, together with all improvements & water rights. Wildlife includes black bear, mountain lion, elk, mule deer & antelope. Price $1,400,000.

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HARTLEY/MOORE COUNTY LINE – corn, wheat, cotton, cattle with all the perks, 992 acres, sprinkler irrigated with some improved pasture, large brick home, large set of state-of-the-art steel working pens with concrete feed bunks and covered working area, on pavement.

READY TO RANCH & DEVELOP – (wind energy, comm., res.) Potter Co., TX. – 4872.8 acres of beautiful ranch country four miles north of loop 335, Amarillo, TX., pvmt. on four sides. Well watered by pumps powered by solar energy (state of the art).

Deer, quail & dove. 50% MINERALS!

JORNADO RANCH Located 11 miles east of Tor C. 1788 deeded acres, 9 sections state lease 32 sec. of BLM lease. Well watered for 300 head year-long. Attractive headquarters near Elephant Butte Lake. Located west of the railroad and at the entrance to Spaceport America, one of New Mexico’s largest construction projects. Price $4,200,000.

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WAHOO RANCH – Approximately 40,976 acres: +/- 11,600 deeded, 6,984 BLM, 912 state, 40 uncontrolled and 21,440 forest. Beautiful cattle ranch located on the east slope of the Black Range Mountains north of Winston, NM, on State Road 52. Three hours from either Albuquerque or El Paso.The ranch is bounded on the east by the Alamosa Creek Valley and on the west by the Wahoo Mountains ranging in elevation from 6,000' to 8,796'. There are 3 houses/cabins, 2 sets of working corrals (1 with scales) and numerous shops and outbuildings. It is very well watered with many wells, springs, dirt tanks and pipelines. The topography and vegetation is a combination of grass covered hills (primarily gramma grasses), with many cedar, piñon and live oak covered canyons as well as the forested Wahoo Mountains. There are plentiful elk and deer as well as antelope, turkey, bear, mountain lion and javelina (46 elk tags in 2009). Absolutely one of the nicest combination cattle/hunting ranches to be found in the SW. Price reduced to $6,000,000.

SAN JUAN RANCH – Located 10 miles south of Deming off Hwy. 11 (Columbus Hwy) approximately 26,484 total acres consisting of +/3484 deeded, +/- 3800 state lease, +/- 14,360 BLM and +/-4840 Uncontrolled. The allotment is for 216 head (AUYL). 9 solar-powered stock wells and metal storage tanks and approx. 6½ miles pipeline. The ranch begins on the north end at the beautiful Mahoney Park high up in the Florida mountains and runs 5½ miles down the mountains to their south end. It continues another 7½ miles south across their foothills and onto the flats. The ranch has a very diverse landscape with plentiful wildlife including quail, dove, rabbits, deer and ibex. Lots of potential & a good buy at $1,000,000.

46 ACRE FARM LOCATED IN SAN MIGUEL – Full EBID irrigation and supplemental well. Bounded by Highway 28 on the east, County Road B-041 on the south and County Road B-010 on the west. Priced at $14,000/acre – $644,000.

212 ACRE FARM BETWEEN LAS CRUCES, NM AND EL PASO, TX – Hwy. 28 frontage with 132 acres irrigated, 80 acres sandhills, full EBID (surface water) plus a supplemental irrigation well, cement ditches and large equipment warehouse. Priced at $1,868,000.

50.47 ACRE FARM - Located on Afton Road south of La Mesa, NM. Paved road frontage, full EBID (surface water) plus a supplemental irrigation well with cement ditches. Priced at $13,000/acre ($660,400). +/-37 ACRE FARM - WEST OF ANTHONY, NM. Located 20 minutes from Sunland Park Race Track on Haasville Road (paved) just north of Gadsden High School and west of Highway 28.

EBID, irrigation well and cement ditches. Beautiful farm with many possibilities. Call for aerial and location maps. Sign on property. Priced at $13,900/acre ($514,300).

OTHER FARMS FOR SALE – In Doña Ana County. All located near Las Cruces, NM. 8, 11, & 27.5 acres. $15,000/acre to $17,000/acre. All have EBID (surface water rights from the Rio Grande River) and several have supplemental irrigation wells. If you are interested in farm land in Doña Ana County, give me a call.

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LI NSON CR E E K R A NCH: Washington/Payette Counties, ID. 1,938 deeded acres plus 892 AUMs, BLM – Presently wintering 400 mother cows 11/5 – 5/1 – supplementing with about ½ ton alfalfa; modest improvements; excellent upland game birds, chukar, quail, pheasant; blue gill, mule deer, elk, bass & trout. $ 1 ,4 7 5 ,0 0 0 – t e r m s.

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P OSE Y V A LLE Y : Halfway, OR. 320 acres w/105 irrigated – gateway to Hells Canyon & Eagle Cap Wilderness – overlooking Pine Valley. Seven Devils and a some of mother nature’s best. Modest improvements, close to town and schools. Submit all offers – possible terms. R a e A n d e r s o n 2 0 8 /7 6 1 -9 5 5 3 .

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F A R M /F E E DLOT : Vale, OR. 500 deeded acres w/280 irrigated. CAFO @850 – 1000 hd. Good improvements. Great for stockers and/or dairy heifers. $ 1 ,5 8 0 ,0 0 0

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KENDRICK MOUNTAIN ALLOTMENT: Beautiful Ranch outside Flagstaff. 75 HD summer permit. 13 sections forest, 8,136 acres. Lots of feed and water. Call Troy Cooke at 928/532-0055. Asking $125,000

A-1 RANCH: Working cattle ranch in Flagstaff. Summer grazing permit. 175 HD from June 1 – October 31. Ten deeded acres.

Forest and state leases. Call Troy Cooke at 928/532-0055. PRICE REDUCED! $275,000

HARQUAHALA RANCH: A nice little desert ranch located in west Maricopa County.

Owner/Agent. Asking $159,000

LITTLE BOQUILLA AND MIDDLE ALLOTMENT RANCHES: Ranches in the beautiful Kartchner Caverns area. Three ranches combined for one sale with one year long forest permit, one seasonal forest permit, and AZ state grazing lease rated at a total of 219 HD year long. 40 deeded acres and USFS lands on three sides. This is a scenic and beautiful ranch in grass country, located within an easy distance from Tucson, Sierra Vista and

ANTELOPE CREEK RANCH: A nice ranch in Yavapai County close to Phoenix and Prescott.

Good feed conditions, strong stocking rate & small size of the ranch make it an enjoyable ranch to own and operate. Call Scott Thacker at 520/444-7069 or Katie Leibold at 602/3190370 PRICE REDUCED! $160,000

Benson. Owner may split. Call Scott Thacker at 520/444-7069. Asking $850,000 IMMIGRANT SPRINGS RANCH: Beautiful ranch in Apache County. Two houses, huge barn, springs, well, 1320 deeded acres, 660 state lease 54 HD year-round. Owner may carry! Call Troy Cooke at 928/532-0055 Asking $989,000 PETERSON RANCH: A very nice home with over 4100 deeded acres & AZ state grazing lease in Cochise County. 625 HD year-long, well watered, and highly improved. Call Scott Thacker at 520/444-7069. Asking $3,500,000

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250–400+ Head Cattle Ranch Sheldon, AZ – 1,450 deeded acres, +/-30 sections BLM, 150+ acres irrigated farm land. Nice HQ incltwo rock homes, good set of steel shipping & horse corrals, 30' x 20' barn, 9 livestock & domestic wells & 4 irrigation wells. There is deeded access to the ranch off of a paved highway & power to the headquarters. $1,500,000, Terms.

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Rainbow Valley, AZ, 300 Head Cattle Ranch – Excellent desert ranch owned & operated by the same family for 40 years. Well improved w/BLM & State grazing leases. HQ on State land, well watered. $650,000. *REDUCED* Greenlee County, AZ, 139 Head Ranch – Year long USFS permit w/two room line camp, barn & corrals at HQ. Remote horseback ranch w/limited vehicular access. 10 acres of deeded in Sheldon, AZ. $275,000.

Santa Teresa Mtns, Fort Thomas AZ – 200 acre Plus 17 head BLM allotment, private retreat, two wells. Very remote & extremely scenic w/sycamores, cottonwoods & beautiful rock formations. $300,000 – Terms

Listed Cooperatively with Action Realty, Cliff, NM, Dale Spurgeon, Broker 575/535-2286

*REDUCED* Safford, AZ– 235 Head Ranch, State, BLM & USFS leases. 40 deeded acres w/a nice 3 BR, 2 BA home built in 2007, corrals, electric power & a well at HQ. Paved access. Elevation ranges from 3,500 to 7,265 feet. $950,000.

310 H ead Cattle Ranch, Virden, N M – 4500+/- deeded acres, BLM, NM & AZ State Lease. HQ – 3 BR, 2 BA, MH, w/power & corrals. Well watered, 12 wells, 10 dirt tanks, 10 springs. 7 sets of working corrals. $1,700,000. Terms

Wickenburg, AZ – 216 Head Cattle Ranch.

Scenic, lush high desert vegetation. 103 deeded acres, State, BLM & 3,100 acres private lease. Well watered w/tanks, springs & wells.

Abundant feed, numerous corrals & great steel shipping pens. $850,000.

*NEW* 112 Head Mountain Ranch, Collins Park, NM – This gorgeous ranch is now the total package w/a new log cabin completed in 2009 w/a new well & storage, septic, & solar package; finished tack/bunk house; & excellent set of working corrals, USFS YL permit &

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Includes equipment $725,000. Terms *REDUCED* 33 Head Ranch, Grant County, NM – 640+/- Acres, w/1800 acres BLM & 320 acres State of NM lease, 2 wells, 4 dirt tanks, 2 springs + 5 storage tanks. Beautiful rolling hills. This is a great little ranch for someone who would like to have a small purebred operation or for anyone who wants to live off the grid in a beautiful setting w/a small herd of cattle. $250,000 Terms *REDUCED* Deming, NM – Charming country home on 80 acres w/barn & well.

Development potential. $350,000. Terms.

157 Acres Deming, NM. Fenced w/a nice pipe entry, close to town, paved access, mtn. views, power. Owner will split & carry! $204,000.

San Pedro River north of Benson, AZ – 250 acre Professional Horse Breeding Facility –55 acres of irrigated pasture, 900 gpm well. 2 homes; barn w/office, apt., tack room, feed room, & storage area; 12 stall barn; 7 stall mare motel; lab/vet room; lighted riding arena; insulated workshop; & hay storage area. $2.4M. Terms Available.

Willcox, AZ, +/-9 Acres w/Roping Arena – 3BR/2BA Shultz mfg. home w/many upgrades, roping arena, nice 4-stall horse barn w/tack room & hay storage, second barn, new well, a very private & nice location $210,000.

Benson, AZ 10 AC Mini farm – Home, barn, chicken pens, organic growing beds $175,000.

Willcox, AZ 5 Ac – 2BR/1BA mfg home, roping arena, 5 covered stalls, hay storage, tack room, workshop/garage, RV. Great Value at $85,000.

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Albuquerque newspaper editor shoots Las Vegas judge! Bystander Killed he newspaper business in New Mexico today is somewhat different than it was 80 or so years ago. In times gone by, papers were often openly partisan, openly committed to one or the other of major political parties. It was also not unusual for editors to attack the leadership of their own parties if it wasn’t to their liking.

Such was the case of journalist Carl C. Magee. Magee arrived in Albuquerque from Oklahoma in 1917 and purchased the Albuquerque Morning Journal in 1920.

The paper was Republican in its orientation and had the largest circulation in New Mexico at the time. Magee came to dislike some members of the party leadership and took them to task on the pages of his paper.

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Judge David Leahy, Magee added, “is the political right bower of Sec Romero.”

Leahy and Romero, in turn, didn’t care for Magee’s editorial stance. Judge Leahy said that Magee was a “lying, unamerican [sic], political harlot, fatheaded imbecile, remittance man, dirty cowardly reprobate, wicked, wanton, false, malicious, dishonest, corrupt, unscrupulous, [and] worse than the assassin of President McKinley.”

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Leahy attempted to retaliate by filing libel and criminal contempt charges against the editor. Magee was tried on such charges several times, in Leahy’s court, and convicted, only to be pardoned by Governor James Hinkle. Magee said, “[I have] no more chance in Leahy’s court than a lamb [has] with a butcher.” It was rumored that Leahy had arranged for Magee to be shot and killed, but no attempt is known to have been made on the editor’s life.

The Magee/Leahy feud came to a head on August 9, 1925. On that evening, Magee sat in the lobby of the Meadows Hotel in Las Vegas talking with a reporter from the Las Vegas Optic and a man named John Patterson. Judge Leahy happened to walk past and someone pointed out that Magee was inside. Leahy seemed to have felt that the time was right for him to square matters with the editor. He approached Magee and demanded that he put up his fists and fight. Witnesses reported that Magee's hands remained at his sides when the jurist began to pummel him about the face. Magee went down under the onslaught and Leahy began kicking him.

As the beating continued, Magee pulled a gun — a .25 caliber semiautomatic pistol — from his pocket and fired three times.

Two shots struck Leahy in the arm.

The third shot, unfortunately, went astray and struck a young highway engineer by the name of John Lassetter, who died within a matter of a few minutes. Lassetter’s involvement in the altercation had been limited to trying to pull Leahy off Magee.

Leahy demanded a gun from any of the bystanders for the avowed purpose of killing Magee right then and there. No one offered him a gun and he left the hotel without any effort being made to stop him.

He went to a local doctor’s office to have his arm, broken by one of Magee’s bullets, tended to. Magee was taken to the hospital suffering from injuries to his face and ribs.

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ing him with first-degree murder in the death of John Lassetter.

By the time the matter went to trial in June of the following year, the charge had been reduced to manslaughter. Leahy testified that he acted as he did because Magee had previously challenged him to fight, man to man. Magee denied it saying that he had only challenged the judge to step down from the bench and become a plaintiff in a law suit so that their differences could be considered, man to man, by an impartial judge.

Few people in Las Vegas at the time believed that Leahy went into the hotel with the limited intention of thrashing

Magee and Magee himself said he only fired when he believed that Leahy was bent on kicking him to death. His statement was buttressed by the fact that Leahy was a large and powerful man. Judge Luis E. Armijo directed a verdict of not guilty. The jury complied and then wrote a letter to Judge Armijo commending him for his decision.

That ended the matter. No one was ever punished for the death of young Mr. Lassetter. Leahy, voted out of his position on the bench, returned to the private practice of law. Magee, who had changed his political affiliation from Republican to Democrat, ran for the United States Senate, and lost. Not long after that he returned to Oklahoma where he became editor of the Scripps-Howard newspapers.

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In 1933, the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court threatened to kill Magee for editorial comment. It should be noted however, that Magee gets credit for the motto of the Scripps-Howard Newspapers: “Give Light and The People Will Find Their Own Way.” An aside from his journalistic career, Carl Magee had one other claim to fame.

He is the man who invented parking meters. The first of them were installed in Oklahoma City in 1935. It is said that he made, and lost, a great deal of money with that enterprise. He had sold more than 140,000 of them by 1941.

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I couldn’t think of better words to describe what the industry is facing right now. We could probably identify the “thunderstorm” that is coming at us, but it may be best to just survive the next few months and look to a more positive future.

For the short term we have a rough landscape. Despite the best efforts of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA), the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) commenced the Outstanding National Resource Waters (ONRW) designation hearing in mid September. You might remember that the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is attempting to have a mere 700 miles of perennial rivers and streams — 195 to 199 streams, depending on what document you look at — 29 lakes and approximately 1,405 or 1,430 wetlands taking in 5,000 or 6,000 acres — depending on what document you look at. One might consider that this is a modest amount considering that Governor Richardson’s 2008 Earth Day declaration would have covered more than 5,000 miles of perennial and non perennial streams plus the lakes and wetlands. Or that the next proposal was for all perennial and non perennial streams in all USFS Wilderness and Roadless areas. But don’t get too excited yet . . . that proposal has been resurrected by the WildEarth Guardians and has not been ruled out by the NMED or the WQCC. Late on September 9, in another amazing feat of justice, NMCGA was able to get a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the hearing because of the continually evolving nature of the information

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being supplied by the NMED. New information from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) surfaced after the August 13 deadline to file technical testimony. The USFS filed a letter opposing the proposed ONRW designation for basically the same reasons NMCGA has. The designation was too sweeping and there wasn’t enough data or maps to support it or to establish baselines for the water quality. This, combined with the research done by the NMCGA staff over the past six months was compelling enough for a State District Court Judge in Sandoval County, where NMCGA has several members who could be negatively impacted by the designation, to issue the TRO on the spot. Although we have been accused of “forum shopping,” this was one of the only courts we believed we could file in. It was the only jurisdiction that we had member affidavits from.

Needless to say, we were riding pretty high for a little while. Then on Monday, September 12, and reality set back in. First we received a copy of a letter from the USFS withdrawing their opposition to the designation, but remaining concerned about the proposal that was dated September 10. In trying to track that back, we learned that the signor of the letter had been on travel the entire week before, had come in on Friday, September 10, for a little while, and was on annual leave the entire week of the ONRW hearing.

Then we received a copy of the NMED’s motion to quash our TRO with the Sandoval County District judge. Then we learned that the NMED had taken the issue to the New Mexico Supreme Court. About 2:40 p.m. we learned that there was going to be telephonic discussion with the Supreme Court at 3:00 p.m. At 3:20 we learned that the Supreme Court had stayed our TRO. So gears were changed to get ready for the hearing to commence the next morning. But the surprises were unending. At the opening of the hearing we were greeted with yet another set of data from the NMED. During testimony that day we

learned that all of the streams in the proposed designation had ecological significance merely because someone from the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish (NMDGF) had visited most of them and thought they were ecologically significant.

We learned that the NMED had baseline data on approximately 50 percent of the stream miles. . . not the streams. NMCGA research indicates that they have data on less than 25 percent of the streams themselves.

A high point of the day was public testimony when Senators Clint Harden and Phil Griegos testified against the designation citing the overly broad nature of the proposal, the lack of data and the fact that the Legislature via House Joint Memorial 49 sponsored by Representative Debbie Rodella had requested in 2009 that the NMED withdraw the proposal, do proper stream by stream water quality assessments and work with the impacted public before they made any designation. It is worth noting that the measure passed both bodies in the Legislature AND was signed by the Governor, although a governor’s signature is not required.

You could probably argue that one and perhaps even two of these things might have been done by the NMED. To say that the Department had met the spirit, intent and terms of the memorial is simply incredible . . . but that’s just what the NMED did under examination by a member of the WQCC. It is worth remembering that each of us took and oath to tell the truth before we began testifying.

During the third day of the hearing the WildEarth Guardians proposed to add back in the Roadless areas adjacent to the Wilderness area, along with new data and different maps. When another party objected to this submission, counsel for the NMED stated that the Department was considering re-expanding the proposed designation. The target hasn’t stopped moving yet. continued on page 83

ered by basin or Wilderness for the sake of expediency. The point is that if there is to be a baseline for each stream, which is required for an ONRW, then there should be some data and science to support that baseline.

The issue of economic impact on rural New Mexico is another item simply not addressed by NMED. The WildEarth Guardians think we are all happy when neighboring ranchers are forced out of business. I was extremely surprised when I

bring the petition forward without providing the supporting data. Isn’t the burden of proof on the petitioner to meet the terms of the regulations? Instead, we have NMCGA presented the summary of our seen multiple exhibits and maps, none of written technical testimony late the third them adequate because the scope of the day of the hearing. My testimony was two petition is simply too large for anyone to typed pages and took less than 10 minutes have the necessary information. to present. My cross-examination was Unless we get some relief from the postponed to the next morning — when I State Supreme Court, the ONRW hearings spent about two-and-a-half hours being will continue on October 12, 2010 in Santa questioned on those two pages. The re-ride Fe. They are currently scheduled to run stories on that should be saved for the through October Hospitality Suite at 15. Please watch the Joint Stockmen’s the website at Convention.

The New Mexico State Game Commission www.nmagriculOne question I was ture.org or your has scheduled their next meeting for asked by a commisemail for any sioner is worth explorThursday, October 28, 2010 at the Inn of changes. ing. NMCGA has taken We need people to the position that the Mountain Gods near Ruidoso. be on hand each day ONRW designations Ranchers need to show up. at 1:00 p.m. for must be done on a public testimony. stream by stream We had several folks basis. When you consider that we are talking about somewhere was asked why the beef industry didn’t come during the September hearings between 195 and 199 streams, depending produce (pay for) economic data refuting including Representatives Keith Gardner on what NMED document you are reading, second-hand economic information the and Paul Bandy. We especially want to having a multi-day hearing for each NMED presented or provide the missing thank NMCGA Northeast Vice President stream is probably excessive. What I water quality data we cited.

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Then come to the Joint Stockmen’s Convention December 2 through 5 at the Albuquerque Marriott North Pyramid in Albuquerque to meet the newly elected officials and set policy as we move into a new era. The room block at the Marriott is open at 505/821-3333. Ask for the Joint Stockmen’s block rate of $79 plus tax . . . and remember that NMCGA has that rate year-round except during Balloon Fiesta.

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While NMCGA has taken on the ONRW issue with the NMED and the WQCC, there has been another war waging between the Department along with the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and most of the industries in the state as well as a large number of the public and the Legislature.

This one on two different greenhouse gas or cap and trade or cap and tax or whatever you want to call it.

A week in mid August was spent on one petition, another week in September. The hearing in this matter will reconvene at 9 a.m. October 4, 2010 in the Stewart Udall Building on Museum Hill located at 724 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe and will continue until finished.

Watch the website and your email for updates on these petitions.

Please take the time to meet the candidates, make sure you and everyone you know is registered to vote… and then make sure you all VOTE.

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The New Mexico State Game Commission has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidoso. This is where the final decisions will be made on the antelope tag allocation, the harvest of bear and cougar and the ban of trapping in the Gila. The agenda and the proposed rules can be located at: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us . The agenda is under the Commission tab. The proposed rules are located by clicking on the tab in the center of the home page.

We have demonstrated that we can and will show up to protect ourselves, our livestock, the wildlife and our rights. We must do it one more time on October 28! Please check the website for the contact information for the commissioners and comment on Governor Richardson’s website at: http://www.governor.state.nm.us/emailchoice.php?mm=6 . Let these decision makers know your thoughts on the new proposals NOW and at the Commission Meeting.

We will have a new governor and the prospect of new administrative officials that might be in tune with the needs of the citizens of New Mexico. Please take the time to meet the candidates, make sure you and everyone you know is registered to

Since late March the Krentz family from Cochise County, Arizona have been high on our pray list. Those prayers need to be redoubled. On September 25, 2010, Susie Krentz and her friend Shirley Gregory were hit by a vehicle as they were leaving evening Mass in Douglas. Both were seriously injured and were air lifted to Tucson where they underwent medical treatment which will probably be ongoing for some time. Shirley is another longtime resident of Douglas and Cochise County with historical family ties to the area.

The driver of the vehicle did stop and was arrested and charged with several crimes. We are often told that we are not given more than we can bear. The Krentz and the Gregory families need our help in n bearing this load.

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“Last year, 350 students representing 50 universities shared their stories on the College Aggies Online network,” said Alliance Executive Vice President Kay Johnson Smith. “Students who participate in the program do more than just build their resume — they help ensure the future of American agriculture.” “Three Collegiate CattleWomen were in the top ten of those who posted the most often last year,” according Lana Slaten, president of the American National CattleWomen. “We

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Once they create a profile on the network, members will gain access to a private forum where they can discuss current and emerging issues facing farmers and ranchers with other young agriculturists from across the country.

Students will then use social media tools such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to share agriculture’s story with the public. As of September 1, members of College Aggies Online will begin competing for prizes for the school organization that they represent. Participants will earn points for each agriculture-related blog, photo and video that they post to the forum and by participating in online outreach activities.

After final point counts are tallied in April 2011, the winning club will receive a $750 scholarship, national recognition and a trip for one representative to Washington, D.C. for the Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit. Additional recognition and scholarships will be awarded to the runner-up in the club competition and to the two topplacing individual competitors. Interested collegiate clubs or departments should contact Krissa Thom at KThom@animalagalliance.org or 703/562-1410 for more info.

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by JIM OLSON

“My First Saddle” iving is an art. Lending a helping hand to the needy is akin to a drop of water on a pond, still as glass. When the initial drop hits, it makes a little splash (the good feeling). However, the ripple effect goes on and on, accomplishing more than the little drop could’ve ever hoped to on its own (the everlasting rewards). I learned valuable lessons about helping others when I was a kid. One such lesson learned involves the story of my first saddle. It must’ve been when I was about 11 years old.

My family always had livestock, did some dry farming, but my old man thought a horse was an unnecessary expense. Our little place could be worked afoot, with a pickup, or by trapping the few cattle, we ran, in the corral. Typical little nester / starvation outfit on the windswept, high plains of eastern New Mexico.

All I ever wanted however was to be a cowboy. Not just a guy who wore a hat and boots, but the real deal. There were a lot of real cowboys around that part of the country and I admired them. Sure, some were wild and free, not housebroke by many standards, but most were stand-up kind of guys. They were my earliest heroes. Of course, you’re not much of a cowboy if you don’t own a horse or saddle, I concluded.

So one summer I convinced my dad to let me hoe cotton for a neighbor at $1 per hour. My motive was to buy a horse since my folks wouldn’t (couldn’t) buy one for me. The old man agreed, as long as it didn’t interfere with my normal duties on our place (which were plenty).

I woke an hour or two earlier that summer and went to bed an hour or two later.

I worked my little butt off and thankfully the neighbor was flexible on my work schedule. I spent every waking hour possible in that cotton field craving the $1 per hour which represented a means to my eventual goal of being a cowboy. I managed to labor quite a few hours each week in that hot cotton field. These, of course, being hours over and above the ones I worked on our place as part of my “keep.”

Towards the end of summer, Mr. Neighbor found out what I was working for; offering to trade me a crossbred Appaloosa filly for the summer’s wages I had coming.

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I’ve got to say is the neighbor made one heck of a trade! It was my first experience (lesson) on horse trading but that’s another story.

I now owned a horse and my dad wouldn’t buy extra feed for her; too costly. I had to work harder than ever to keep my horse fed as school was started by then. Most of the time I pulled weeds from the bar ditch to feed her, other times I hauled hay or did chores for neighbors in exchange for feed.

Long about that fall, I started to ride her.

You see, I had no saddle. Something like that would’ve been useless around our outfit and therefore it was obviously a frivolous expense. A halter came with the trade and I’d bought an old bridle at the auction for a couple bucks. That was my entire inventory of tack. I rode my treasured horse anyway . . . bareback.

Other kids in school who were supposedly “cowboys” made fun of me behind my back but I didn’t care. I wanted to be a real cowboy and have my very own horse. I’d show ‘em all . . . I’d find a way to get a saddle . . . perhaps next year?

Training an unbroken filly by an elevenyear-old boy is one thing. Training a young filly by an inexperienced eleven-year-old boy who had no instruction and no saddle is quite another. That was one of my first experiences with perseverance and patience.

One day after school, the mom of one of my classmates invited us out to their ranch for some reason. I believe it was the first time I’d ever been out there. I really paid attention because this was a REAL ranch. I was impressed! The DePuy family ran cattle on about 32,000 acres of sand hill country and they were known for raising good horses.

Before we left for home, the lady of the ranch, Marlene DePuy, offered me an old saddle from the barn. I was astounded . . . didn’t quite know what to think. It was too big a gift to be taken lightly. I offered to work it off, make payments, whatever it took but she insisted I just take it and that was that. The old saddle didn’t have any látigos, cinches, was dried out, cracking, and had a miss-matched pair of stirrups. At the time it probably wasn’t worth $20 (about $100 today) but to someone who had as little as I did, it was a HUGE gesture. Back then I considered it the most

valuable gift I’d ever received.

At the lady’s advice I took it down to a local saddle shop and the man there helped me get the old thing back into useable shape. After throwing in a saddle blanket and a wore out catch rope, my bill came to much more than I had available. Luckily, he let me charge things. It took me almost the rest of the school year to repay him.

I now had what I needed to be a fully outfitted cowhand! That’s where the education really began.

I practiced daily with the old catch rope. I rode every chance I could in spite of very little instruction. Every time I’d see Mrs. DePuy however, she’d ask about my horse and how things were coming. She was always wise to a young boy’s feelings and would drop little hints about horses and cowboying which were very helpful.

Never direct orders, mind you, not unsolicited advice (I was too prideful for that) just helpful hints I was too foolish to ask for. Somehow she knew to be careful, not wounding my fragile, budding confidence.

I hung on her every word without trying to show my ignorance too much. Through trial, error, lots of wrecks and just puked ole grit and determination, somehow I got through it all. That saddle and hints garnered from Mrs. DePuy helped launch my cowboy career ahead by years.

Eventually I traded up in the horse and tack department. Shoot, I’m still doing that to this very day! But everyone starts somewhere and now you know my humble beginnings into cowboydom. I’ve owned many horses and saddles since then but never have I forgotten my first ones, or what it took to get them.

The real story here is about giving, sharing and helping people out who need it more than you do. Marlene DePuy knew the art of giving. When she gave me that saddle, the only thing she got initially was the little “Splash” (the good feeling).

That’s not why she did it though; not just for a little thanks either. She assisted people because she loved helping people. Marlene did stuff like that for folks all the time.

Unfortunately, Mrs. DePuy met an untimely death about a decade later. I had already gone out into the world to find my own place by then and I’m sure I never thanked her enough. She had no way of knowing what the eventual ripple effect would be, although I’m sure she knew there’d be one. She knew by practicing the art of giving, it goes far beyond the initial splash . . . that little ripple effect, in certain instances, can last forever.

The effects from her unselfish acts were

definitely not wasted. I know, at least in my case, they’re still being felt in the pond of life to this day. I learned from fine folks like Marlene DePuy. That’s how I got my start and I’ve never forgotten acts of kindness done for me; especially those done when I needed it most. I do my best to instill the art of giving into my own son today. I know

as well as anyone how small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in another’s life. I also know the ripple effect of giving goes on and on; possibly longer than your own mortality!

Thought I’d just share that lil ole story with you. It did, and still does, mean a lot ❏ to me. Thanks, Marlene.

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Oh really, Charles? I think you are forgetting someone.

People nodded in agreement and accepted Barkley’s proclamation as wisdom because the “Round Mound of Rebound” said it. And because it was a very politically correct statement. It sounded like something you’d read in Bartlett’s Book of Quotations. Except that it’s absolutely false. Has everyone forgotten in this country that the most important thing they have to do every day is eat?

Without farmers, ranchers and fishermen there’d be no kids to teach, fires to put out, colonoscopies to dread, wars to fight, crooks to arrest or basketball games to comment on.

Not that the five jobs Charles listed aren’t noble callings. Of course they are.

These servants all deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. I fully support our military, come from a long line of firemen and I wouldn’t be alive today if not for a good doctor. Without good teachers you wouldn’t be reading this. But theoretically, at least, societies could exist without these five occupations. Not very well mind you, but society could survive on some level.

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this country, including several endangered species, would be wiped out in one day if we all had to hunt for our dinner like the Indians of old.

I don’t know when there started to be such disdain for folks who produce things in this country. Well meaning people give money to green groups who mostly use these contributions to pay lawyers to throw up roadblocks in the way of people who produce the necessities of life. While the farmers and ranchers have done more to save endangered species than all the green groups put together. Yet society worships the greenies and looks down on the farmers and ranchers. I don’t get it.

Letting our forests burn and rot is seen as preferable to harvesting the timber and putting it to good use. Those of us in the West who produce things are supposed to have the same Constitutional rights as those urbanites who live in the East, who see the West as their playground, and yet the federal government owns 2-10 percent of eastern states while they own 30-90 percent of western states. I don’t get it.

We allow teenage daughters to tattoo their entire bodies but howl like coyotes when ranchers brand their cattle. We feed, house and even clothe our pets in designer togs while there are children in this world starving to death and people living outside in cardboard boxes. We celebrate low-life athletes and Hollywood celebrities, elect corrupt politicians, and can’t miss watching TV shows about mothers who have eight kids at a time or who have given birth to 19 children. And then we criticize the farmers and ranchers who are just trying to feed all of us. We only allow our fishermen and others who produce stuff to catch a bumper crop of bureaucracy. And I don’t get it.

When will it dawn on folks that you can’t continue to regulate people out of work, destroy entire industries, and then expect to get a job or have unemployment go down? We can’t all work for the government and still pretend to be a democracy.

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Memoriam Carl Allen Smith, 61, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2010 while fencing his high mountain property in northern New Mexico. He graduated from New Mexico State University with honors in 1969 with a degree in Agricultural Economics and was active in the ROTC. Carl joined his father as a partner on the Rim Rock Ranch. Their calves won numerous awards all over the Southwest. Carl enjoyed hunting with a bow and a camera, yet his passion was ranching.

He supported numerous charities and was always available to help those in need.

Clint H. Wyley, III, 56, died August 17, 2010, in Clayton. He was born on September 22, 1953 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Clint H. Wyley, II and Velma (Hoover) Wyley.

He married Sandy (Britt) Wyley in 1975. He worked on the family ranch in the Stead and Amistad area for the last 33 years. Clint was a hardworking man whose unending smiles and laughter filled the hearts of so many. He is survived by his wife; daughter Cyd Wyatt (husband, Bart), Amistad; two sons Sam, Stead; and Kyle (wife, Andy) Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, two sisters and numerous other family members.

Arcie Barham, 87, Alamogordo died in his home on April 2, 2010. He was born to

Roy and Mary Barham in Riverside, California in 1923. He was a World War II veteran of the 124th Cavalry regiment (last mounted Cavalry) in the China, Burma and India campaigns and was a Purple Heart recipient.

He married his wife, Irene in 1947. His life’s work was as a Quarter Horse trainer and judge. Arcie was president of the New Mexico Quarter Horse Association and a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). He made several AQHA Register of Merit Champions. He is survived by his wife; daughter Becky Torres (husband, James); and son Gordon Barham (wife, Jan) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous family members from across the nation.

Lorena Pendleton, 90, Las Cruces passed away on September 21, 2010. She was born in Rodeo in 1919 to Ira and Hattie Richards. When she was 17 years old she went to Cloverdale to teach in the one-room school house, eight grades with 17 pupils. In 1938 she married George E. Pendleton and they had two children. After leaving the ranch Lorena lived in Douglas and Benson, Arizona for the most of the balance of her life. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Judy Pendleton, five grandchildren, nine great grandchil-

dren, six nieces and six nephews.

Veda Lou Stephenson, 76, Carrizozo, passed away on September 10, 2010. She was born in Carrizozo in 1934 and was married to the late Bill Stephenson. Veda Lou was an active member of the Canyon CowBelles and the Methodist Church. She was a retired school teacher and former School Board member. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Hendricks (husband, Mark) Carrizozo; and Tawn, Albuquerque; son Mitch (wife, Audrey), Albuquerque; and five grandchildren.

Editor’s Note: Please send In Memoriam announcements to: Caren Cowan, New Mexico Stockman, P.O. Box 7127, Albuquerque, NM 87194, fax: 505/998-6236 or email: caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, n Albuquerque, NM 87194.

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A ADM / Joe Delk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Ag Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Agrilands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North . . . .2 American Galloway Breeders Assoc. . . . .65 American Hereford Association . . . . . . . .17 Arizona Ranch Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . .74 Ash Marketing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 B B&H Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Ken Babcock Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Bar G Feedyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bar J Bar Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 20 Bar M Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Tommy Barnes Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . .77 Barth Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 BJM Sales & Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .78 Border Tank Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bottari Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Bradley 3 Ranch Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Brand/Jackie Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Brand / Frank Sidwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Brand / Richard Van de Valde . . . . . . . .79 Brand/Wood Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 R. A. Brown Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 64 C C & M Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 C Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Canon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Carter’s Livestock Equipment . . . . . . . .78 Casey Beefmasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Cattleman’s Livestock Commission . . . .43 Caviness Packing Company, Inc. . . . . . .30 Centerfire Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Chase Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Errol Chavez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Cheshire, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Chip Cole Ranch Broker . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Choices Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Cimarron English Shepherds . . . . . . . . .79 Clavel Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Clayton Cattle Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Clovis Livestock Markets . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Coba Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Coldwell Banker / Betty Houston . . . . . .69 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Conniff Cattle Company, LLC . . . . . . . .64 Copeland & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Corn Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Cox Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . .23, 66 Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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CPI Pipe & Steel, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Cruikshank Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Crystalyx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 C.S. Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Gary King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 King Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Klein Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 KMB Helicopters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

D D & S Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . .27 D Squared Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 D.J. Reveal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Dan Delaney Real Estate, Inc . . . . . . . .73 David Dean / Campo Bonita LLC . . . . .75 Decker Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . .79

L L & H Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 La Gloria Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . .67 Largent & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Lasater Beefmasters . . . . . . . . .64, 72, 94 Liphatech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert Lee, Lee & Puckitt / Kevin Reed . . . . . .70 LG Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Ben Ray Lujan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Lutrick Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

E Elgin Breeding Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 F Fallon-Cortese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Family Ranch Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Farm Credit of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . .8 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Fink Beef Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Five State Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . .57 Flake Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Flying W Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Fort Worth Stock Show . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Fury Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 G George Curtis, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Giant Rubber Water Tanks . . . . . . . . . .87 Grau Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 81 H Harrison Quarter Horses . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Headquarters West, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Henard Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 65 Hereford Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hill Country Brangus Breeders . . . . . . .47 Home Ranch Property & Equities . . . . . .70 Hooper Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 83 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . .37 Hugley Company Land Sales . . . . . . . . .71 Huston Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Hutchinson Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 I Investments Out West Land Company. . .69 J JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 K Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equip. . .79 Kail Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Joe Priest Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Purina Land O’ Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 R Ranch Land Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Rangeland Hands, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Reynolds Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Ken Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Riley & Knight Appraisal, LLC . . . . . . .70 Rim Fire Stock Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Rivale Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 64 Robertson Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Roswell Livestock Auction Company . . . .12 Running Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Matt Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

M Manchester Manufacturing Company . . .18 Manford Cattle Company . . . . . . . .19, 63 Marana Stockyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 McGinley Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Merrick’s, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Mesa Feed Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 88 Michelet Homestead Realty . . . . . . . . . .71 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . . . . . . . . . .70 Monfette Construction Company . . . . . .78 Montaña del Oso Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Mountain View Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mullins For Congress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Mur-Tex Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Murney Associates / Paul McGilliard . . .75

S Salt Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Santa Gertrudis Breeders International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Sci-Agra, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 77 Scott Land Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Southwest Ag, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Stockmen’s Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Strang Herefords & Black Angus . . . . . .26 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . .72 Summerour Ranch . . . . . . . . . .25, 63, 77

N N.M. 4-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 N.M. Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 60 N.M. Cattle Growers Insurance . . . . . . .61 N.M. Cattle Growers’ Membership . . . . .88 N.M. Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 N.M. Stockman Directory . . . . . . . . . . .76 Nine Cross Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . .26 NMSU Animal & Ranges Sciences . . . . .52 No-Bull Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

U United Country/Vista Nueva, Inc . . . . . .68 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 65

O O’Neil Land, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 OXO Hereford Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 P Pacific Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Paco Feed Yard, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Painted Foals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Dan Paxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Steve Pearce for Congress . . . . . . . . . . .55 Phillips Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 65 President’s Council Beefmasters Sale . . .93

T T&T Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Texas Hereford Association . . . . . . . . . .27 Tri-State Angus Ranches . . . . . . . . .35, 77

V Virden Perma-Bilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 W Wehrmann/Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 66 West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 63 Western Heritage Bank . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Western Legacy Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Westlake Cattle Growers, LLC . . . . . . . .49 White Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 White Mountain Herefords . . . . . . .28, 64 Williams Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . .65 Williams Windmill, Inc. . . . . . . .49, 52, 77 WW-Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Z ZR Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Livestock Board Good Investment for Producers

unding the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) is a good investment for New Mexico’s livestock industry and the state as a whole, according to a recent New Mexico State University (NMSU) study by Jerry M. Hawkes and Dustin D. Devenport.

As one of the largest sectors of New Mexico’s economy, livestock production has an annual impact of over $6 billion to the state, the study found. In addition, each one percentage of loss to the industry prevented by the NMLB is comparable to $60 million in continued activity.

“It’s hard for us to quantify the benefits of what we do because placing a value on

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tecting. The largest percentage comes from the mill levy, a property tax paid by producers on the livestock they own.

Inspection fees collected on livestock imported, exported or moved within the state are the second income source, followed by a General Fund appropriation from the state to support the NMLB’s response to bio-security and public safety situations. Fees paid to rerecord brands and estray sales and other permits make

up the remainder.

Because so much of the agency’s budget is dependent on livestock numbers, factors that influence the profitability of beef, dairy and sheep production in the state also impact the NMLB’s bottom line.

“We take pride in being closely tied to the industries we serve, but, just like the industry itself, we need to maintain a reserve of funds in anticipation of the bad n years,” Culbertson noted.

The majority of the NMLB’s budget comes from the industry cattle that were not stolen, or an animal health situation that did not develop is difficult,” said Myles Culbertson, NMLB Director. “We take our responsibility to the livestock industry very seriously, and do our best to use producer dollars wisely.”

The NMLB monitors and regulates livestock movement to prevent theft and protect animal health. “The greatest impact that could be felt is one that does not occur,” the study stated. “Without preventative measures regarding disease control and theft, a large portion of the taxpayers throughout the state, that depend directly and indirectly on New Mexico agriculture, would have increased exposure for economic risk,” Unlike most state agencies which are funded directly by the state, the majority of the NMLB’s budget comes from the industry it is charged with monitoring and proOCTOBER 2010

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