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24 CEI Calls for End to Crippling Appliance Efficiency Standards Program

10 NMCGA President’s Message

by Joe Culbertson, Vice President at Large

12 Just the Facts ... & Then Some

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 22 News Update: Farm Bill, Mathis 26 View From the Backside

by Barry Denton

29 In Memoriam 33 Beef It’s What’s for Dinner Recipe 34 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

by Frank DuBois

36 Food & Fodder 37 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 52 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

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61 Marketplace 63 Seedstock Guide 66 Real Estate Guide 80 In the Arena

27 Purina Launches New Products for Sheep and Goats 39 Grassroots Cattle Feeding and Carcass Knowledge

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57 Three Supreme Court Cases That Could Shake Up the Administrative State

by Jack Fitzhenry & GianCarlo Canaparo, Washington Examiner

61 Factors Affecting Slaughter Cow Values

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74 NM Supreme Court Orders Governor’s Response to Lawsuits

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78 2023 Jerry Hawkins Memorial Livestock Judging Contest 78 Ag New Mexico & NMSU Team Up for Youth Awards at State Fair

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Joe Culbertson NMCGA Vice President at Large

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

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y the time you read this letter, you will have heard about the Governor’s executive orders. You have probably read and heard much commentary about it and developed your own opinions. Nobody should be surprised that the Governor is anti-gun or anti-2nd amendment if you have been following her time in office. She has supported every anti-gun bill that has been introduced in the Legislature since she has been in office.

Her examples of the shooting of individuals and mass murders are acts of criminal violence and mental illness cases, not by law-abiding citizens. Studies and data collected show that concealed carry permit holders are among the most law-abiding citizens in the country. There have been no misuses of the concealed carry in New Mexico that I have heard of.

Anti-gun legislation is “feel good” legislation. Legislators feel they are doing something to stop gun crime – GET REAL! Criminals can get guns anywhere – black market, theft, Mexico, etc.

Tougher laws to deal with criminals using guns would be great. Thank your Representative Rehm for trying hard to get this done.

Mental health issues are a huge cause of gun violence. Mental illness is rampant among all ages.

Mental institutions have been closed down at an alarming rate in the last 20 or so years. The most alarming is the mental issues among our children and young adults. Suicides and shooting have greatly increased in this state in that demographic. A gun by itself won’t kill anybody. When are we going to address the root causes of this violence among our children?

Last session one anti-gun bill passed, House Bill 9 (the gun owner liability or as I called it the lock up bill). Ten anti-gun bills failed. Thanks to people who came and testified in person or online.

Others sent emails and made calls. Many thanks to Tara Mica from the NRA, who was there to testify, talk to legislators, and organize our efforts.

Now back to our Governor – Why this tactic? Was it for personal power, attention, disregard for our constitution, or all of the above? Maybe it’s “testing the waters” or “sending up a trial balloon” to see how far it will go in the courts. It’s heading that way. Let’s hope it will be ruled unconstitutional or else it will be open season on all the amendments! I have a feeling that there are other radicals around the country encouraging her on this. I’m thinking this is bigger than we realize.

To those who like to hunt, target practice, own a gun for protection, or whatever reason – when the next election rolls around, find out where the people you are going to vote for stand on the 2nd amendment!

As I have announced, I’m stepping away from my voluntary work at the Legislature that I have done for many years. The new President-elect and the staff will need help – who is going to step up!? Several would be great!

Best Regards

Joe Culbertson

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He needs to wear pants … she’s too big for her pants.

JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME

by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

W

atching the Republican Presidential Primary Debate in late September was mostly painful. Watching the lack of decorum in the United States Senate was worse.

Because the Junior Senator from Pennsylvania has refused to dress appropriately (that means a suit, tie and real shoes in my book), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, representing New York, quietly changed the informal dress code for the body on the Floor.

The dress code has been enforced by the sergeant-at-arms which requires men and women to dress in business attire.

For Pennsylvania that means a hoodie and baseball shorts. He even presided over a Senate Floor session in that attire.

It seems that the entire Senate didn’t appreciate the change in the dress code. First, most of the Republicans in the Senate wrote

a letter to Schumer arguing that allowing that week, this was a rare bipartisan victory casual clothing on the floor would disrespect that shouldn’t be overlooked according to the institution and constituents they serve. Romney.

Some Democrats also voiced concerns, However it appears that there is another including Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. serial code violator that was left out of the 2-ranking Senate Democrat. new decorum. Senator Kyrsten Sinema, indeThat prompted Senators Joe Manchin, pendent, has been doing that for quite some Democrat from West Virginia, and Mitt time wearing her denim vests, her neon tiger Romney, Republican to introduce a resolu- prints, her various wigs, her dilophosaurian tion to formally instate an enforceable dress sleeves according to the Washington Post. code for the Senate Floor.

I had to look that word up too. It is a genus The SHORTS Act (“SHow Our Respect of theropod dinosaur. I am trying to learn a To the Senate),” according to Politico, new word or two while writing this column. requires business attire, specifying “a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants” for men. Back to the debate, highlights first.

It doesn’t say anything about women.

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At some point in the debate he noted that WOTUS (Waters of the United States) for a problem for Americans. I doubt there were many in or near the Reagan Library that knew what he was talking about.

The debate went downhill fast with many uncontrolled arguments breaking out throughout the evening. You could change channels and come back without missing anything.

Fox News commentator Dana Perino, a native of Wyoming, distinguished herself by rudely telling Governor Burgum NO when he asked to join the debate. He had been ignored for many minutes.

Apparently Fox has written Burgum off.

Another Fox personality totally dismissed him as a candidate. I grant that Burgum is a relative unknown, but remember what happened the last time the world tried to write off a billionaire with aspirations of helping America.

But blowing off Burgum wasn’t enough for Perino. Among her last questions was a request of the candidates that they take 15 seconds and write down for the audience to see who should be “voted off the island” or taken out of the campaign. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quickly responded that such a

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request was disrespectful of all of the candidates.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the opportunity to take another slap at former President Donald Trump Undaunted, Perino then asked DeSantis to tell her how mathematically he intended to overcome the lead Trump currently holds in the polls. His response was he was participating in the process which was long from over.

Also not putting her best side forward was former South Carolina Governor and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. She took a pot shot at Vivek Ramaswamy, author and entrepreneur, who is making some waves in the presidential campaign.

Haley told Ramaswamy that every time she talked to him she became dumber. Is that lack of self-control really what we need in a president these days?

It is worth noting that one poll on September 29 shows all the candidates combined at well under 55.1 percent.

Elections are coming to New Mexico well before 2024 Don’t forget that the 2023 Regular Local Election will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The election will for Municipal and Special Districts, as well as Public School and College Boards.

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owderhorn CattleWomen met at of the women in New Mexico history in her Sadie’s Restaurant with six members more popular book Wicked Women of New present. Invocation, Pledge and Creed Mexico, and her newest book about Clay recited. Minutes of the July 13th meeting Alison, a cattle rancher, cattle broker, gunwere read and approved. Treasurer reported fighter and soldier who fought for the that the local has money. The group received Confederacy in the Civil War. She had $450 in donations for the scholarship in several of her books with her. Donna has memory of CW and Janean Grissom. Cards written 14 books on different subjects of the his month’s featured member is Kim signed thanking those who donated for historical places and people of New Mexico, Clark, from Copper CowBelles. Hon- memorials. Joan Key shared a letter from and says she plans to write at least one more estly, she did such a fantastic job of Carolyn Bedford. All saddened by the death book. Respectfully submitted by Tina Kincaid, answering the questions I sent, she basically of Heath Kull. It was decided to send a Secretary wrote the article for me. memorial in his honor to the Ranches. A Mesilla Valley CowBelles met at the “I have four siblings. My two brothers live letter from the Chamber of Commerce and Southern NM State Fair and Rodeo grounds in New Mexico. One is a probation officer the Village of Fort Sumner asking for support for booth cleanup Saturday September 17th. and the other is a high school shop teacher for the Heritage Center of Fort Sumner was The booth is in good repair with minimal and a farmer. They are both team ropers. My presented to place an exhibition at the Old work needed. Group decided to again mother and sister live in Arizona and my Fort Museum. The group was saddened to support the fair by donating money towards father in San Antonio, New Mexico,” Kim learn of the passing of Buddy Cortese this the Beef Showmanship buckles. Janet and wrote. morning. All signed cards for Yetta Bidigain, Fita hauled the booth material, ready for set “My son is 28 and is an electrical lineman Carolyn Bedford, and for Buddy’s family, up Wednesday morning! Trailer with tables for a contractor in Stephenville, Texas. He Karen Cortese, MaryAnn Cortese and Sarah and chairs and other needs for the AgExwas recently in Florida helping to restore Fitzgerald. President Ann Sleep requested plorer Wednesday and Thursday and the Ag/ power after Hurricane Idalia. He is an avid volunteers for the Nominating Committee. Stem Career Day will arrive Monday. Several team roper and just purchased a Harley Meeting adjourned 11:45 a.m. All enjoyed a members have renewed membership and Davidson motorcycle. I am a fifth generation good meal. Beverly Overton, hostess, paid deposited $. Meeting adjourned once the Grant Countian. I grew up in Cliff, New the tip. Submitted by Mary McClain, Sec. booth swept out. Submitted by Janet Witte Mexico. Moved to Arizona for a time during Yucca CowBelles and Woolgrowers held New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all my mid-twenties but came back to my roots their August meeting on Thursday August who have submitted their news to Jingle in New Mexico. I wanted to raise my son in 22nd at CVE in Artesia at 10:30 a.m. with Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletmy home community.”

Mark Kay McCollum as hostess. There were ters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Kim has served as Copper’s President 13 members in attendance. Meeting was Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: several times, puts their annual yearbook called to order by President Joan Kincaid. janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every together and manages the Facebook page. As Minutes from the last meeting were read and month. We understand summer is slow for an introduction to the CowBelles, she approved. State President Vonda Frost gave meetings, yet any event you may have…write attended the Copper CowBelle yearly shindig the 4-H report and the CowBelle Report. She up and send and I will do my best to accomfor many years, was asked to help with the reported that the current logo for NM Cow- modate. Stay safe! event, and asked to join thereafter.

Belles doesn’t transfer well and can’t be used Her favorite thing about the ranching/ on future merchandise. She presented six beef industry? different options for a new logo to vote on. A “That family is central to our industry. discussion was had on a need for badges to Most ranches are operated by several gener- wear at special activities and events like the ations of families. My family roots have been County Fair. The current supply of Brand farming on my father’s side and ranching on napkins is very high at 200 cases and a dismy mother’s. My Great-Grandad had cussion was held on what to do with them as ranches in New Mexico, Arizona, and South they don’t sell well and have had them for a Dakota throughout his lifetime. very long time. The booth at the County fair “My formative years were spent on his two was a success and the group is thankful for ranches in San Manuel, Arizona. When I was all the ladies who helped staff the booth. New in high school my dad and his best friend business discussion was the Ag Science had a lease in Red Rock, NM. I grew up Center Field Day and Dinner, to be held around these ranching families and they are Thursday Sept 7th at 67 Four Dinkus Rd the heartbeat of American agriculture.”

Artesia. Everyone signed up to bring two I couldn’t agree more, Kim. food items to serve. The group is asked to Thank you for being a part of CowBelles wear the T-Shirts and apron if they have one. and thank you for all you do to advocate for Cactus CowBelles were invited to come. our way of life!

Dues of $25 need to be paid by Oct 1st.

– Vonda Frost Meeting adjourned. The group enjoyed a NMCB President very entertaining and informative program

by New Mexico author Donna Blake Birchell.

She told very colorful stories about several

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The Countdown is ON!!

In 2022 Jayde Martinez won the Santa Fe County NMCGA Heritage Buckle contest. She was recommended by Jacinda Price who was president of the Cowbelles 2021-22. The Prices live and work on Bonanza Ranch.

Jayde’s father recently took over a huge grazing lease in the Santa Fe Forest.

This is a young family making ranching work. She has a sister Aspen. The girls are multi talented and have done some movie work too.

Books will be available by December 2023

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Heritage Buckle Awarded in Socorro County

by Michelle Frost-Maynard, NMCGA

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ocorro County’s Shaylee Vega-Ritter was awarded the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Heritage Buckle. To be eligible for the Heritage Buckle award, youth ages 9 through 15 were asked to provide a 200- to 500-word essay on how they would continue their family’s agriculture heritage to better their community.

Shaylee Vega-Ritter in her essay stated: “I wish every kid could have the experiences I have had while out on the ranch. It is hard work and not always pretty. There have been times we have lost cows and the babies are alone, when a horse or cowboy gets hurt, when a mom and baby don’t make it through the birthing process, when we are out of water, or even when it rains too much . . . For me, ranching is definitely not just a job, it is, and will continue to be, my way of life.” Her family has been ranching in Socorro County for over 30 years. Shaylee is her dad’s ranching buddy at the Kelly Canyon Ranch and Montosa Ranch in Magdalena, where he is the ranch manager. She fixes pipelines, checks water, puts out liquid feed, mends fences, brands cattle, vaccinates, and pulls calves.

To be eligible for the Heritage Buckle award, youth ages 9 through 15 were asked to provide a 200- to 500-word essay on how they would continue their family’s agriculture heritage to better their community.

“Fair season is when our youth see all of their hard work pay off and we as adults see the future in action” said Loren Patterson, NMCGA President. “I for one am proud of all the kids and what they have accomplished.”

Thank you to Representative Gail Armstrong for supporting our youth and program.

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Just To Be Clear…

by Michelle Frost-Maynard, NMCGA

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ongress has been in recess, therefore the senators and representatives have been back home in their districts to visit with their constituents. While touring the southern part of her district, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury stated that she supported the 30 X 30 program, and that New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) supported her stance on the issue.

NMCGA President Loren Patterson stated “The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association does not support the 30 X 30 program or the America the Beautiful program that is now being touted. The 30 X 30 program is just a land grab for the federal government. They, nor proponents of the program, have produced any scientific data to support their theory that changes in the climate will be reduced by setting aside more land.”

Currently 34.72 percent of New Mexico land is owned by the federal government.

New Mexico has seen several devastating wildfires over the past few years, one of which was started by the United States Forest Service (USFS). The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire was the largest and most destructive wildfire in state’s history.

“The federal government should be focusing on building relationships with the land stewards on how to best manage and maintain the land now owned by the government,

(Left to Right) Socorro County Representative Gail Armstrong and Shaylee Vega-Ritter

rather than acquiring more land.” Patterson said.

“Taking land out of agricultural production only will compound the issue and will increase our dependency on other countries for fuel, food, and fiber.”

cultural fields.”

The two $1,000 Purina Mills scholarships will be awarded to a New Mexico student who is a member of the NMCGA, the New Mexico Junior Cattle Growers’ Association, or the child of an NMCGA member. Graduating high school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for the award.

Additionally, the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee and the Allied Industries Committee will also be presenting two $500 scholarships – one to a high school senior and one to a continuing college student.

“Obtaining a higher education can be very urina Mills and the New Mexico Cattle expensive for students and their families. We Growers’ Association’s (NMCGA’s) are pleased to be able to offer these scholarYoung Cattlemen’s Leadership Com- ships and encourage all eligible students to mittee (YCLC) is proud to announce they apply,” Patterson said. “We want to help will be awarding two Purina Mills $1,000 NMCGA members and their families conscholarships and two YCLC $500 scholar- tinue their education and hopefully return ships during the 2023 Joint Stockmen’s to the agriculture business.”

Convention in December.

The four scholarships will be presented “Awarding these scholarships is a way that to the top applicants during the Joint Stockwe can help young people who come from men’s Convention slated for December 13 an agricultural background further their through16, 2023 in Albuquerque at Hotel education,” said Loren Patterson, NMCGA Albuquerque.

President, Corona. “As they embark on their college years we want them to remember The application for the awards is located on the where their roots come from and pursue NMCGA website, www.nmagriculture.org or contact advanced degrees that will enhance their the NMCGA office at 505.247.0584 or via email at Deadline for application is background in production agriculture as nmcga20@gmail.com November 3, 2023. well as bring awareness in non-typical agri-

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nly 15.7 percent of the Farm Bill appropriation supports farm production. Some 84.3 percent goes to a host of other programs under the twelve titles. While many of these other programs benefit county government, two are important to counties that have high agricultural production or U.S. Forest lands.

Title VI is directed at rural development. Through grants, loans and technical assistance the funding supports several programs. This farm bill appropriates funds for rural broadband access, economic development and business creation.

The title also provides grants, loans and loan guarantees for rural water, waste disposal and wastewater facilities, water and waste disposal, clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal and storm water drainage to households and businesses.

Emergency and imminent community water assistance programs assist communities prepare or recover from an emergency that threatens the availability of safe drinking water. It also provides funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites.

Tile VIII is the forestry program that is important to many New Mexico counties that have large areas of national forest land. It provides for the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA), which allows the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to enter into agreements with state and local land management agencies to engage in joint forest management.

Included is federal stewardship contracting that allows the USFS and the DOI-BLM to contract with state land agencies to promote more effective management of federal forests and rangeland.

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PECOS, TX Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday. For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575-8409544 or Smiley Wooton 575-626-6253. Receiving cattle every Sunday.

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

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

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The Farm Bill is More than Growing Food

Dr. Clay Mathis to Become the Department Head for Animal Science at Texas A&M University

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r. Clay Mathis has accepted the position of Department Head of Animal Science at Texas A&M University in College Station and will begin serving in that role in October.

Since 2010 Mathis has served as Director of The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) and Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Chair.

When Dr. Mathis joined the Institute he quickly established himself as a leader whose focus on the mission and vision of KRIRM not only advanced the Institute’s initiatives, but bolstered the master’s program and broadened its outreach efforts.

Throughout his leadership, he maintained crucial relationships with industry leaders that furthered the reach of KRIRM and through networking opened up opportunities for students to expand

their knowledge of the industry as a whole.

“This has been an amazingly fulfilling journey,” says Dr. Mathis. “Nothing has been more satisfying and motivating to me than to watch the growth of our graduate students during the two years they spend at KRIRM, and seeing them succeed beyond their own expectations.

“I see the influence and the positions these alumni hold today, and I think back to the new students that arrived eager to learn just a few years prior. I am proud that the two years these students spent in Kingsville with our KRIRM team was at least a part of the success these students and their families enjoy today.

“Beyond that, I am also proud that these exceptional alumni are modeling excellence in ranching across this nation. It will be exciting to watch KRIRM grow in impact and service through the compelling mission of Sustaining our Ranching Heritage through Education, Innovation, and Outreach.”

Dr. Mathis leaves KRIRM in a strong position. Today, KRIRM is positioned for significant expansion. With renewed commitment from the TAMUK administration for additional positions, and with the continued financial support of stakeholders that

invest in the mission, KRIRM will be adding several new faculty positions in the coming year.

These new faculty will help expand the research and outreach of KRIRM, and will certainly help to leverage the teaching and research opportunities made available through the gift of the H.R. Smith Ranch. KRIRM and TAMUK have begun an active search for Dr. Mathis’ replacement.

Dr. Rick Machen, who has been with KRIRM in a faculty position since 2016, will lead the Institute as the Interim Director until the position is filled.

“On behalf of KRIRM staff, students, alumni, and the ranching industry, I extend a hearty thank you to Dr. Mathis for 13 years of leadership and service to the industry. We wish him the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his career,” says Dr. Machen.

“I look forward to the identification and recruitment of the third Executive Director of KRIRM and the continuation of ongoing education, outreach, and innovation efforts the institute is known for.”

Clay Mathis To learn more about the position, visit the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Job Board or contact the KRIRM office at (361) 593-5401.

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CEI Calls for an End to Crippling Appliance Efficiency Standards Program

by Kent Lassman, President & CEO Competitive Enterprise Institute

washers, even while problems arising from limate change alarmism has seeped the previous four rounds persist. Meanwhile, into a vast array of regulatory actions the Biden administration is using DOE effithat affect most aspects of Americans’ ciency standards to give electric appliances lives. You may feel the effects in your own an advantage over gas versions of stoves, home: A dishwasher now takes two hours water heaters, and furnaces. instead of one to yield clean dishes, gas stove The administration’s pursuit of full elecoptions are decreasing under de facto bans, trification not only reduces consumer choice air conditioning repair or replacement costs but also poses risks to the electric grid. continue to climb, and more. We’ve told you Nearly half of homes today are heated with about these threats throughout the year. natural gas.

With your help, we take our shared concerns If gas heaters are replaced with electric directly to Congress. ones, a significant increase in electricity On September 13, Senior Fellow Ben Lieb- demand will strain grid capacity. The risk erman spoke of pervasive home appliance grows as energy generation sources like coal overregulation by the Department of Energy and natural gas are being retired and (DOE) before the House Energy and Com- replaced with wind and other intermittent merce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, renewable sources. and Grid.

Lieberman called for an end to the appliFor example, the DOE is currently ance efficiency standards program altogether. pushing a fifth round of regulation on dish- “Federal regulations only serve to force the

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politically correct option on every consumer whether they like it or not,” he told the committee.

At the very least, Congress should raise the bar on new standards to prevent rules that carry more downsides than benefits, simplify the process for changing existing standards, and direct the DOE to resolve inadequacies in past efficiency regulations before setting new ones. And Congress should clarify that the appliance standards program shouldn’t be used as a tool of climate policy.

CEI Counters the “Existential Threat” Consensus The following day, testifying before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, CEI’s Marlo Lewis likewise urged Congress to hold overreaching agencies accountable, this time the Council on Environmental Quality.

CEQ was established to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act of 1969, or NEPA. Under the Biden administration, however, CEQ is now an agency with both a bloated budget and an overextended role in government policy making.

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE

by Barry Denton

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

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n Friday September 8th, 2023, New Mexico Governor Grisham issued a ban on open and concealed weapons in Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County. The trouble is that she had no right to infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms.

This was her emotional knee-jerk reaction to increased gun violence and drug abuse in the area. She classified it as a public health emergency declaration. The democrat governor brought up the shooting of a thirteen-year-old girl, an eleven year old boy, and two mass shootings in May as justification of her declaration.

At her press conference when asked if she

thought the ban would prevent criminals succeeded there would be a constant barrage from carrying guns on the street she said, of gun declarations anytime someone in the “No.” state got shot. All you would need to look at Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said, are the needless rules this governor set forth “they won’t enforce it as it is unconstitutional.” during the COVID-19 pandemic. We all On Wednesday September 13th, U.S. District remember how utterly ridiculous that fiasco Court Judge David Urias, a Biden appointee was when the government got involved. said, “The governor’s 30-day suspension of Remember in 2008 in District of Columconcealed and open firearm carry rights in bia v. Heller, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote Albuquerque and its surrounding county that the right to keep and bear arms is perwent against a landmark U.S. Supreme Court sonal and pre-political. This means that it is ruling that people had a right to carry a gun possessed by persons and does not derive outside their home for self-defense.” I mean from government. how ridiculous, that an over emotional govJustice Scalia maintained that the Second ernor would try to solve a “health crisis” by Amendment does not grant the right to keep taking away rights of law-abiding citizens and bear arms exactly. It restrains the govguaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. ernment from interfering with that right.

Then Grisham admits during her news However, last year Justice Clarence conference that it won’t solve the problem of Thomas wrote that the Second Amendment criminals carrying guns on the streets. meant today exactly what it meant in 1791 Meanwhile the criminals are falling down when it was written and ratified. In other laughing at this fool governor, knowing that words, it was written to protect life, liberty, under her announced ban no one will be and property from bad guys and tyrants. No carrying a gun to defend themselves. gubernatorial decree is allowed to interfere Just think of the increased amount of with it, and there are no emergency unarmed people that criminals can now rob. exceptions.

I wish the governor would explain how this I’m sure that the New Mexico Governor action would benefit the good people of has armed protection at all times. I’m curious Albuquerque. as to why she would want to take that comfort I can assure you that if this action had away from her fellow citizens with crime on the rise. Personally, I doubt she can handle her leadership position. I think it’s ridiculous to overreact to a problem that she cannot find a solution for or prevent.

It is funny how many government officials want to convince you that they have the solutions to all your problems when in fact they are the problem. To their dismay, New Mexico and Arizona have gotten what they voted for.

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“My goal has always been to give back to this industry that I’ve been involved with since I was a child and help create nutrition products that address the challenges we as producers see on a daily basis,” says Clay Elliott, Ph.D., small ruminant nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition. “These new products do just that.”

Reproduction and receiving Purina® Accuration® Sheep & Goat R+R Block is a unique, weather-resistant vitamin and mineral supplement designed to support animals during the high stress of reproductive and receiving transitions. It contains 12 percent protein, 5 percent fat, a high-quality mineral pack with bioavailable zinc and

manganese for reproductive health, as well as t hree dif ferent heat abatement technologies.

“High protein levels can negatively impact pregnancy and conception rates in ewes and does,” says Elliott. “That’s why we worked to decrease the protein level in this block while still providing the needed amount of fat to help support reproduction.”

Whether you’re using artificial insemination, embryo transfer or natural service, the block is recommended to be fed from 60 days before breeding through the end of the second trimester.

The Purina® Accuration® Sheep & Goat R+R Block is also recommended for feedlots to help get newly weaned lambs or kids on feed faster. The block is designed to support young animals during high-stress transitions, is highly palatable to help entice animals to try it and includes Accuration® technology to help balance intake and avoid over-consumption.

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Balanced nutrition for commodity blends The popularity of balancer products continues to grow as producers look to reduce the nutritional gap when feeding commodity blends. After launching the Purina® RestEZ® Sheep & Goat Supplement last year, Purina responded to customer requests and included this new technology in an existing balancer product.

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gered species in America today. soldiers were committing suicide in record The Sheep Operator- The greenies say we numbers due to PTSD, we were spending tax must save “historical populations” but if they dollars trying to “save” fairy shrimp, winter didn’t have their heads glued to Tik Tok gnats, Gooding’s onion and Townsend’s maybe they’d know that sheep thrived on aster. I wonder, were any of them willing to our public lands, and the landscape did too, die for their country? long before the Endangered Species Act. The The Journalist- The weekly or daily sheep fertilized the meadows and broke up newspaper used to be a staple of American the soil while at the same time producing life and their content was written by real two wonderful commodities, lamb and wool. journalists, not CHAT GPT. The writing was But now we’re told by urban dwellers who’ve so good it could inspire a worthless kid like never been west of Kansas City that we must me to one day become a writer. Now what we remove the sheep and the people who care have left is a cacophony of clowns doing podfor them. So today 74 percent of the lamb we casts, or idiots on Facebook blogging away. eat is imported. And because the feds say And this we call news. only a dozen or so of a particular species The Student- If I had kids I’d be worried ccording to the bureaucrats “an remain on their range, (only 4,000 of which sick every morning sending them off to a endangered species is any fish, plant have been sighted), the American lamb pro- shooting gallery for freaks. A country that or wildlife which is in danger of ducer could soon be deader than the dodo. can’t protect its children has no future. extinction throughout all or part of its range.”

The Soldier- The bird that started this The Fisherman- I live near a fishing If that’s the standard necessary to be pro- whole endangered species joke was the village that once had a thriving fishing tected by our government I can think of lots Spotted owl and when the dust settled we’d industry. Now the town is trying to exist by of people who are far more endangered than spent nine million dollars per owl to save selling whale watching tours and post cards the Miccosukee Gooseberry or the Persistent them, so that their cousin the Barred owl of the quaint fishing boats that rarely leave Trillium, which sounds like a neutron bomb could wipe them out. We should have spent their berths, while huge foreign floating that won’t disperse. The feds say there are the money instead on our returning soldiers factory ships rape our oceans.

1,300 species that are either threatened or who we sent to Vietnam, Iraq and AfghaniThe Small Businessman- If you’ve taken endangered and there’s not a machinist, stan only to come home to a substandard VA a walk down main street lately you know the independent truck driver or saddle maker on hospital and a citizenry who hated them. We small businessperson is far more endangered the list. Here’s my list of the most endan- should be ashamed that while many of our than gnatcatchers and bearded vultures, which I assure you there are plenty of on Wall Street! The small business person is being put out of business by Amazon with help from the U.S. Post Office.

The Forester- We used the aforementioned spotted owl and lots of bad science to destroy our forests that now burn out of control for months on end. The greens got The rid of clear cuts which acted as firebreaks TheDepartment DepartmentofofAnimal Animal&&Range RangeSciences Sciencesisispart partofofthe the College and the roads that the firefighters used to CollegeofofAgricultural, Agricultural,Consumer Consumer&&Environmental EnvironmentalSciences Sciences fight the fires. We kicked off the cows and Four on-campus animal facilities house: the sheep and silenced the chainsaws which beeF CaTTle/horses/swine/sheep previously reduced the dry vegetation and Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very the bark beetle infested kindling. best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow If the greens really were really serious students access to cutting-edge research in: about saving endangered species before they • The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland LIVESTOCK NUTRITION / GENETICS / PHYSIOLOGY / burn to a crisp, the best thing they could do Research Center (The College Ranch) – ENDOCRINOLOGY / MEAT SCIENCE / WOOL / 64,000 acre ranch just outside of is bring back the forester, the sheep and the TOXICOLOGY / WATERSHED & RANGELAND ECOLOGY Las Cruces cow. / WEED & BRUSH CONTROL / PLANT SYSTEMATICS / • The Corona Range & Livestock Research Center – 28,000 acre ranch & facilities in The Cowboy- I don’t know why so many GRAZING MANAGEMENT Corona, NM urbanites hate the cowboy, but I think it’s • Student organizations, including a The Department also offers pre-veterinary studies – Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, because it contains the word “boy”. Maybe Range Club, Horsemen’s Association, our graduates have a high acceptance rate into veteriinstead of trying to save a turtle that can Therapeutic Riding Club, & nary medicine programs. We offer graduate degrees at Judging Teams breathe through its butt we ought to be more the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels.

• Clayton Research Center hosts research worried about saving the sexes. Both of The M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science can emphasize on shipping protocols, particularly them. evaluating the health and performance of nutrition or physiology, and offers a Ph.D. in Range RIDING HERD

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Homer Dale “Buddy” Bennett, 81, Clovis, passed away on August 9, 2023, at his home.

Buddy Bennett was born June 19, 1942, in Clovis to Homer and Lucille Bennett.

After graduating from Clovis High School in 1960, Buddy attended New Mexico State University for two years. At that time Buddy returned to Clovis and began working for and managing Bennett Family Business and Irrigation selling circular pivot sprinklers. In 1972, Buddy met Dean Eldridge who encouraged him to get his Qualifying Brokers License and begin his real estate career.

In 1976, Buddy married Sandi Brown; together they began Bennett Land Company.

For 52 years, Buddy was a licensed Qualifying Broker selling and investing in farms, ranches and dairies throughout New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Buddy was known for his innate ability to close a deal. During this time Buddy was a member of the New Mexico Amigos, Committee of 50, and the Texas and

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Associations.

Buddy was happiest while spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He felt his greatest legacy was his family.

Buddy also enjoyed flying airplanes and collecting cars. Buddy’s remarkable intuition, gracious manner, good humor, sarcastic wit and contagious smile will be dearly missed.

He was a listener, an encourager, and a praiser.

He had the ability to see good in unlikely places and talents in unexpected people and had the grace to tell them so. Buddy shared his faith in a natural way, through kindness and generosity. Buddy Bennett was the greatest giver. He lived by the belief that, “You can easily tell the character of a man by how he treats the people who can do nothing for him.”

Survivors include his wife; Sandi Bennett, his daughter; Heather Fullerton (Cal), his grandchildren; Cyler, Callan and Cayton, a granddaughter; Bree Bennett, son; Scott

Bennett, a daughter-in-law; Audra King, and grandchildren; Hayden and Holden Bennett, siblings; Gary Bennett, Joe (Tanya) Bennett, and Debbie Storch, and numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy is also survived by many close friends whom he mentored that refer to him as “Uncle Bud.” He was preceded in death by his parents; Homer and Lucille Bennett, a son; Heath Dale Bennett, and a daughter; Michelle Bennett.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit organization for our nations’ youth that protects and advocates emotional and mental health. Donations may be sent to the Jed Foundation, 530 7th Avenue, Suite 801, New York, New York 10018, or the charity of your choice.

The Bennett family would like to thank Shelly Eldridge Burger, Jennifer Watkins, and Kurt Rowley for being “the hands and feet of Jesus.”

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Sylvia Pat Townsend, 85, Ruidoso, spiritually ascended into the arms of her and our Lord Jesus Christ on July 22, 2023. Pat was born to John and Rosalie Aiello on May 12, 1938 in Gallup, where Mrs. Aiello’s family maintained significant business ties. Later the family relocated to Trinidad, Colorado, the hometown of Mr. Aiello and where the Aiello family was well established in the Trinidad community.

Shortly thereafter, the family relocated to Albuquerque, where brother Jack and sister Doris joined the family and then to Houston, Texas where Mr. Aiello worked in the import business and where the final additions to the family, sister Jean and brother Jimmy joined the family. Due the Mrs. Aiello’s health the family relocated to Albuquerque where Pat spent the majority of her young years. It was after relocating back to Albuquerque the family name was changed from Aiello to Harlow, a change Pat did not like, preferring the Aiello family name.

In Albuquerque, Pat attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Highland High School. Pat attended the University of New Mexico graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and afterward taught elementary education for the Albuquerque Public Schools.

In early 1959, Pat met the love of her life, cating to Albuquerque where Henry Henry Townsend, a self-employed drywall re-established his construction business with contractor from Clovis. For both it was love his brother Gayland where three additional at first sight which only grew and strength- children were born; three sons and one ened over close to 64 love filled years of daughter. marriage.

In Albuquerque, as their business grew After dating for several months Henry and prospered, Pat maintained the family proposed and Pat accepted but only after home filled with faith and love for God, endinforming Henry that God and her Catholic lessly caring for Henry and the children. It faith are first. Henry accepted knowing that was during this time Pat became an avid and by and through Pat’s unwavering faith in accomplished bowler, bowling with two God her love for him was true and eternal, leagues, and evident by a room filled with and that by her example he would come to trophies. share Pat’s faith and love for God resulting With a change of professions, Henry now in his own baptism and embracing the Cath- the rancher and Pat the rancher’s wife, the olic faith. family moved to Roswell in 1973 to be close After being engaged for several months, to Henry’s and Gayland’s newly acquired Henry commuted between Albuquerque and cattle ranches. Pat immersed herself into Clovis to be with Pat while maintaining his Roswell community life. Within days of setconstruction business. Henry and Pat could tling in Roswell she registered the family at no longer wait to be together and were Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary married in late November 1959.

Catholic Parish where for many years she Pat moved to Clovis where she taught taught parishioners’ children the tenets of school and in 1960 their first child, a son, the Catholic faith. was born. In 1961 Henry’s construction busiUtilizing her beautiful soprano voice, she ness took the family to Redwood City, sang in the church choir and served as a California where their second child, a daugh- cantor at weekly Mass. The highlight of ter, was born. Missing New Mexico and its Christmas midnight Mass was Pat’s solo of mountains, Henry brought Pat back to New “Oh Holy Night,” which was one of the only Mexico after six months in California relo- reasons some parishioners attend midnight Mass.

Pat not only immersed herself in church life and pro-life charities, but also Roswell community life as an active member of the Roswell Assistance League enthusiastically and tirelessly ser ving the Roswell Auction community.

Co., Inc. Not only was Pat a musical artist but a visual artist as well, having won multiple awards for her beautiful paintings which hang in the homes of family and friends throughout the region. Finally, it was during Pat’s time in Roswell that her love for tennis fully blossomed, becoming an avid tennis player, playing nearly every day with her informal women’s tennis league.

As the rancher’s wife, Pat fully participated in ranch life. During times of roundups, branding, shipping, and later marking lambs and shearing, Pat would join Henry at the BelenLivestockAuction.com ranch, where she was up before dawn to prepare breakfast, out in the corrals and barns to help with the tasks of the day, and For more information or to consign cattle, please give us then back to the house to prepare a full a call or drop by. We guarantee our same high quality midday meal for Henry and crew. service as in the past.

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how can a 110-pound sheep feel like 500 plus Upon graduation, he began his profes- board of directors of Farm Credit Bank of pounds when they would inevitably step on sional career as a loan officer at Production Texas, Austin, Texas. her toes?

Credit Association in Roswell. He was He served in this position from 1995 to In 1995 Pat moved with Henry to the appointed to the vice-president position 2022, including 12 years as board chairman. heart of Texas and their ranch located near before he decided to return home to the Buddy also chaired the bank’s compensation Mercury, equal distance between Brady and family farming and ranching business. committee. Buddy’s financial expertise in Brownwood. There, Pat enthusiastically and During his involvement in agriculture, the agricultural lending field also led to his without hesitation again immersed herself Buddy continued his interest in banking and election to the Federal Agricultural Mortin church, ranch, and community life, and finance. He was subsequently appointed to gage Corporation (Farmer Mac) Board in after nine years in Texas, Pat asked Henry to the board of directors for Production Credit Washington, DC where he served from 2003 move back home to New Mexico which she Association in Clovis in 1987. He served nine to 2008. In 2012 he was elected to the Federal missed. years, four of which were in the Chairman Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation When asked if she wanted to live in position. He later was elected to the district located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Buddy Roswell she said no, let’s go to Ruidoso where it’s cool, and there they stayed living together for nearly 20 years. During her final years in Ruidoso, Pat remained active in her church choir and dedicated countless hours to prolife charities.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Henry Townsend; sister Doris (Ken) Walker; brother Jim (Terri) Harlow, children Greg Townsend, Susan (Rich) Cada, Hank Townsend, Patrick Townsend, and Sharon Townsend; grandchildren Katie Mahoney, Jacqie (Cody) Craig, Joe Cada, and Jake Townsend; and great-grandchildren Angela, Zoe, and Isabella; as well as numerous nieces, nephews.

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Ralph W. “Buddy” Cortese, 76, longtime resident of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away on September 14, 2023 at UMC in Lubbock, Texas. Buddy was born September 22, 1946 in Clovis to the home of Ralph and Elizabeth “Lib” Adkisson Cortese, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up and attended school in Fort Sumner, graduating with the FSHS class of 1964.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann (Robinson) Cortese, two daughters, Sarah (Jimmie) Fitzgerald, Fort Sumner; and Elizabeth (Ryan) Autrey, Texico; and their children Della, Slate, Adalyn and Nathan respectively. He also helped raise a great niece, Misty (Chris) McShanag, Glendale, Arizona. Their children are Hunter, Caleb, Madison and Heath. He is also survived by a brother, Nick (Karen) Cortese, Fort Sumner; and a sister, LuAnn Cortese, Albuquerque; and a host of nieces, nephews and a community of friends.

He was a lifelong member of Fort Sumner First Baptist Church and served as Financial Advisor. Buddy graduated from New Mexico State University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Economics. During his senior year he was elected President of Sigma Rho fraternity and facilitated the obtainment of a national charter converting the organization to Sigma Chi Fraternity.

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In 2023 he was inducted into the Farm Credit Bank of Texas prestigious Academy of Honor. This designation afforded him the opportunity to give a scholarship to the University of his choice. Buddy’s choice was his Alma Mater, NMSU, and the recipient to be an agricultural economic student. He was recently named the NMSU Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Outstanding Alumni.

Buddy also enjoyed working on the mission field. He and his family were strong supporters of Disciples Village located in Haiti. What started as an orphan rescue mission is now an expansive effort dedicated to advancing third world villages with the light of Jesus Christ.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Disciples Village, PO Box 2101, Lexington SC 29071. Or can be made through the website at w w w. p u r e c h a r i t y. com/fundraisers/buddy-cortese-memorial Sue Decker, La Plata, 66, passed peacefully on August 24th, 2023. Sue’s life created a legacy that will be cherished by family, friends, and the communities she touched.

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Sue loved her family deeply and was a passionate supporter of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Jaye Decker; her son Jared Decker, his wife Mary, and their four children Mea, Jaden, Jensen, and Maesyn; her son Justin Decker, wife Chelsea, and their six children Khylar, Kaydence, Kaleih, Kalyon, Danika, and Rowdy. Sue has a host of extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. The sudden loss of Sue is deeply felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing her and experiencing her kindness, talents, and love.

Sue Decker lived a life defined by her many talents and pursuits. Sue was very artistic, including creating beautiful oil paintings, colored pencil portraits, sewing various garments and quilts, and decorating intricate cakes.

Sue was an avid antique collector and enjoyed woodworking. She was passionate about breeding and showing registered Hereford cattle. Sue is a 4th generation rancher.

She enjoyed making friends with other cattle enthusiasts and seeing improvement in her cattle over time. Sue and her dad, Robert McCoy, enjoyed the excitement in people’s faces as they pulled a wagon with a team of mules at parades throughout the Four

Corners area.

The family extends their gratitude to all who have offered condolences, support, and well wishes during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (https://herefordyouthfoundation.org/how-to-give/ memorials/) in honor of Sue Decker’s commitment to youth and Hereford cattle.

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

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picy, moist, and flavorful. The heat level can be moderated based on the variety and amount of chile added.

Ramp it up to suit heat tolerance.

Seasoning Mix 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon hot red chile powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.

Mixing the Meatloaf 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/ 2 c u p f i n e b r e a d c r u m b s (approximately) 1/2 cup blue corn meal If you don’t have blue corn, increase the amount of bread crumbs by a half cup.

Place the ground beef and ground pork in an 13 x 9 inch baking pan (ungreased). I use glass for easier cleanup. If you are using metal, line the pan with aluminum foil to make the clean up process faster.

Add the eggs, the vegetable mix, the blue corn meal, and the bread crumbs. Combine by hand thoroughly. Shape the mixture into a loaf in the middle of the pan, about 1 3/4 inches high, 6-7 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Dimensions will vary.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Raise the temperature to 400 degrees and continue cooking for about 35 minutes. Serve immediately. Leftovers make outstanding meatloaf sandwiches.

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Spicy Vegetable Mix 4 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup celery rib, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped, roasted green chile (choose your heat level, drain excessive fluids on fresh roasted chile). If fresh roasted chile isn’t available, you can use dried, ground green chile. 2-3 tablespoons. If you use a dried form of chile, add it to the spice mix above.

1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon tabasco 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3/4 cup salsa (choose your heat level… mild, medium, hot, or extra hot) Melt the butter over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add the onions, celery, green chile, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and the seasoning mix. Sauté until the mix starts sticking in the pan (about 6-minutes if you are using a non-stick pan that doesn’t provide tell-tale signs).

Stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pan well. Stir in the evaporated milk and salsa. Continue cooking on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently.

Remove from heat.

Cool to room temperature. Remove the bay leaves.

The shape doesn’t matter, but make sure the loaf is at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.

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perform required grazing permit reviews across the West, with special attention on Nevada.

In Nevada, PEER claims to have reviewed 25 years worth of data and found that only nine percent of the grazing permits issued have been reviewed. Of the 15 million acres that were reviewed, sixty-three percent failed to meet federal standards due to damage caused by livestock, the lawsuit says.

If you ranch in or near a national monument, don’t feel left out, you are not being neglected.

The Western Watersheds Project and other groups have just won a lawsuit that stops livestock grazing authorizations in the Sonoran Desert National Monument. This will be BLM’s third try for a redo. One of the issues in this case is how far will cattle travel from water. The BLM says two miles or less.

The enviros claim they will travel farther and they have the studies to prove it.

ast month I wrote about the lawsuit claiming the Forest Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service had failed to protect the threatened Yellowbilled cuckoo Climate disasters and the threatened Sonora chub from liveAccording to a paper recently issued by a stock grazing. subsidiary of the National Oceanic and Most recently Western Watersheds Atmospheric Administration, the United Project (WWP) and Public Employees for States has sustained $2.6 trillion in costs Environmental Responsibility (PEER) have associated with hundreds of climate disasfiled suit against the BLM for failing to ters over the past 40 years. They figured

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This year alone, they say there have been 23 confirmed climate disasters in the United States, “with 253 people killed and estimated losses topping more than $1 billion in each catastrophe, including two floods, 18 severe storms, one tropical cyclone, one major wildfire, and one blizzard.”

You can smell this coming from a mile away.

Let’s spend money now on climate change and save ourselves from the long term expenses of climate disasters.

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One poster wrote, “Miles and miles of black fencing being put up in Lahaina.

Ground Zero is now behind the Biden curtain.” Another writes, “There are miles and miles of this black fence going up that is obscuring ground zero and making sure no one can see what’s going on inside of there from the road, no one can get in there, no one can take any pictures.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has confirmed they are being asked to stop posting “new imagery of damage/disaster/debris starting now.”

Another FEMA official has written, “They are asking for a full stop in disaster imagery going forward. At this time, we have not been asked to take any photos or videos down.”

These requests are coming from local authorities and there are mentions of “cultural sensitivity”. Not sure what that would be.

I dunno. If I was going to spend millions of dollars to rehab an area, I wouldn’t want hundreds of people stomping around in there. But hide all images? That seems mighty suspicious to me.

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Meatless Houston & Austin?

Both Houston and Austin are part of C-40 Cities, an alliance of mayors who want to impact climate change by cutting their emissions in half by 2030. Mostly funded by Michael Bloomberg, it does have other donors such as FedEx, Google, and the Clinton Foundation. They have established various targets for different groups of items, such as “food, clothing and textiles, private transportation, electronics, and household appliances, as well as private aviation travel.”

Their goal for meat and dairy consumption is 0 grams of either. In other words, if the C-40 Cities program is successful, Houston and Austin would be totally meatless. Can you believe that?

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

Please contact Chris at chris@aaalivestock.com

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

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RANCH FOOD & FODDER

by Deanna Dickinson McCall

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et me start out with if you’re not a lamb lover you can use a beef shank, oxtail or arm roast if you prefer. I encourage you to try the recipe, no matter which meat you choose. But you really should try lamb, there’s a reason it is a high-priced specialty in high class restaurants. Let me say I didn’t like lamb as a kid. I am sure it was because it wasn’t cooked properly by my mother, it was gray and just not desirable. She’s pretty much the reason I learned to cook, to make my dad and myself happy. My kids and grandkids are all big lamb eaters. I used to keep a small flock that we harvested for ourselves and we also sold lambs. Now I find a local grower and we purchase one from them.

We also prefer a grass or hay fed lamb over one finished on grain.

You really have to sear lamb over a high

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heat. Get that fat browned and allow those flavors to develop. There’s a big difference in lamb and mutton in flavor, too. Eating a poor old ewe will be about as good as eating a shelly old swing-bag cow. American raised lamb can’t be beat. We tried some New Zealand lamb chops a few years and found them to be almost inedible. We did have some wonderful lamb recently that friends bought at Costco. Properly seasoned and cooked chops will truly rival a great beef steak. And remember that all those coyotes can’t be wrong!

This is a savory dish with lots of deep rich flavor; similar dishes are served at places like the Reata in Alpine, TX or some fancy places in ID and CO. It will run you quite a few bucks if you go to a fancy restaurant and order it. There are lots of recipes for cooking shanks, but they all need to be braised until tender.

Texas Style Shanks Ingredients 3 TBS olive oil 4 lamb shanks or beef substitute 1 onion chopped 4 cloves of garlic minced 1 finely diced carrot 1 chopped sweet red pepper Salt and pepper ½ cup red salsa

2 cups of beef broth 1 cup of dry red wine or fruit juice 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 heaping TBS of Italian seasoning 1/4 cup of not sweet fruit juice (berry, cherry, etc) 1 stick of chopped up, cold butter Directions: Season the meat with salt and pepper.

Begin browning the meat in the olive oil in a oven proof Dutch oven. Add the onions and carrots and cook until the onions are soft.

Add the garlic and the chopped pepper the last couple of minutes. Make sure the shanks or whatever cut you are using are a nice brown color.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, making sure the meat is coated with the mixture.

Cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees for 3 hours. The meat should almost fall off the bone when done.

Carefully remove the meat from the pan and cover to stay warm. Pour the liquid left in the Dutch oven into a saucepan. Cook on high until it has reduced by about a third.

Start whisking in the butter until it is smooth.

This is the way I like to serve this recipe. Use a platter with at least a shallow side to it or use a large very shallow bowl. Spread garlic mashed potatoes over the platter, or you can use polenta. Place the shanks on the bed of potatoes and then pour the sauce over.

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BEEF: IT’S WHAT WE FIND AT THE 2023 NM STATE FAIR HAPPY HOURS Once again NMBC partnered with the NMDA and the NM Cowbelles to host Happy Hours on Sept. 8-9, at the New Mexico State Fair.

The New Mexico Beef Council provided Beef hors d’oeuvres that paired perfectly with the local beer and wine that were served to hundreds of attendees. NM CowBelles Vonda Frost and Amalia Montoya, along with NM Beef Ambassadors Bailey Virden, Remington Hunt, Jayda Goodson and Morgan Fury, provided service with a smile while handing out beef tenderloin sliders and the local favorite Beef Green Chile Stew made with locally grown green chile. Visitors also enjoyed all of the recipe cards and a variety of other resources available at the beef booth. NM Beef Council is truly grateful for the support of the CowBelles and the Beef Ambassadors. 

Jayda Goodson, Remington Hunt & Bailey Virden pose with stilt performers.

Remington Hunt, Bailey Virden, Jayda Goodson, Vonda Frost & Grady Hodnett set up the Beef Booth.

Remington hands a fairgoer a beef slider along with the Beef Slider recipe card.

Bailey hands out Beef Sliders and Morgan gives out I ♥ Beef Stickers.

Morgan Fury joined Bailey and Jayda just in time to serve up some beef samples to the crowds.

NMBC Council Chairman Cole Gardner with wife Megan and kids Macey, Cade and Laney stopped by to help.

STRONG MINDS/STRONG BODIES WITH BEEF Kate Schulz,the NMBC’s Registered Dietician, says, “The NMBC participated in a Strong Minds/Strong Bodies Physician Campaign. NMBC distributed 131 toolkits in New Mexico as 3,324 toolkits were distributed nationwide to family practice and pediatric health professionals including MDs, RNs, NPs, PAs and DOs.” Each toolkit includes:

Building a Healthy Plate with Beef

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Beef deliciously enhances nutritious meals your kids will love on busy school mornings and evenings. One cooked 3-ounce serving of beef delivers essential nutrients to fuel healthy bodies and minds in about 170 calories.1,11 Beef pairs perfectly with colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to boost the taste and nutrition of family meals. Check out this recipe below!

Many school-age children and teens don’t get enough high-quality protein, iron, zinc, choline, and vitamins B6 and B12 each day—yet these nutrients are essential for healthy growth, learning and activity.1,2 You can help your child “make every bite count” with balanced meals that include nutrient-dense foods, like beef!

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Tips to Build Strong Minds and Bodies in Children and Teens with Nutrient-Rich Beef:

10 Min • 8 Servings • 180 Cal • 21 G Protein

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Practice what you prepare Children look to their parents and caregivers to model healthy eating habits. When they see you enjoying more veggies and lean meat like beef, they’ll be inspired too.3

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Build better burgers (and sandwiches) Beef burgers and sandwiches are a popular, convenient, on-the-go meal, AND a perfect way to layer more fruits and vegetables into easy meals.

Building Balanced Plates with Beef

Start the day with protein

Many people tend to eat more protein later in the day, but research shows that spacing out protein can help kids feel more satisfied and stay focused while they are learning.4,5

Synergize to energize Research shows that pairing iron-rich meat sources, like lean beef, with sources of vitamin C, like citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppers, can help enhance iron absorption.

A lack of iron in the diet can leave children and teens feeling sluggish.6-10

MyPlate was created to help families “make every bite count” by getting the most nutrients in every meal and snack. Simple meal-planning tips that can help boost nutrition and fuel healthy bodies and minds for school-aged children and teens include:1

Fill 1/2 of your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. Try experimenting

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vegetable or fruit to add variety and color!1

Move to low-fat or fatfree dairy milk or yogurt (or lactose-free dairy or fortified soy versions).1

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner) • 2 tsp chopped fresh sage or ½ tsp rubbed sage • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • ½ tsp salt • ¼-½ tsp crush red pepper • 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables such as tomato, baby spinach, bell pepper, zucchini or green onion • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheese such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or American • 8 large eggs • Toppings (optional): Dairy sour cream, salsa, sriracha, ketchup, salt and pepper to taste

COOKING: 1 Prepare sausage.* Remove skillet from heat; let cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Evenly divide beef and vegetables into eight food-safe, quart-size plastic bags. Close securely and refrigerate up to 4 days.

2 For each serving, spray one 6- to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; whisk with fork. Stir in 1 bag refrigerated sausagevegetable mixture.

3 Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30 seconds.

Remove from oven; stir. Continue to microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds or until egg is just set.

Stir. Top with cheese. Let stand 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with toppings, if desired.

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Closing Essential Nutrient Gaps with Beef

*Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage:

Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

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Delivery of e-card can take up to 4 iron, weeks. See terms and conditions on PulseConnect.me. quality protein, zinc, choline, and vitamins B6 and B12, which are all readily available in beef. Beef REFERENCES:1. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 2020. 2. Schwarzenberg, S.J., M.K. Georgieff, and Committee on Nutrition, Advocacy for improving nutrition in the first 1000 days to support childhood development and adult health. Pediatrics, 2018. 141(2). 3. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Help Your Child Build a Healthy meals—making it deliciously enhances nutritious Eating Routine, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/DGA_KidsTeens_FactSheet-508c.pdf 4. Douglas SM, Byers AW, Leidy HJ. Habitual Breakfast Patterns Do Not Influence Appetite and Satiety Responses in Normal vs.

High-Protein Breakfasts in Overweight Adolescent Girls. Nutrients. 2019; 11(6):1223. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061223 5. Alwattar AY, Thyfault JP, Leidy HJ. The effect of breakfast type and frequency of consumption on glycemic response in easier forThegrowing children tohttps://doi. enjoy key nutrients overweight/obese late adolescent girls. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015;69(8):885-890. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2015.12 6. Norris, Shane A, et al. “Nutrition in Adolescent Growth and Development.”

Lancet, vol. 399, no. 10320, 2022, pp. 172–184., org/10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01590-7. Hermoso, M., et al., The effect of iron on cognitive development and function in infants, children and adolescents: a systematic review. Ann Nutr Metab, 2011. 59(2-4): p. 154-65. 8. Krebs, N.F., et al., Effects of different complementary feeding regimens on iron status and enteric microbiota in breastfed infants. J Pediatr, 2013. 163(2): p. 416-23. 9. Nyaradi, A., et al., The role of nutrition neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through that fuelin children’s optimal physical and cognitive development, childhood. Front Hum Neurosci, 2013. 7: p. 97. 10. Falkingham M, et al. The effects of oral iron supplementation on cognition in older children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Journal 2010;9:4. 11. U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central, Available at fdc.nal.usda.gov (beef composite, cooked- NDB Number 13364). 2019. as well as immunity.7,12–16 Make about ¼ of your plate fiber-rich whole grains.1

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References: 1. U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate, https://www.myplate.gov/ 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central, Available at fdc.nal.usda.gov (Beef composite, cooked – NDB Number 13364). 2019. 3. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition, 8th Ed, ed. Kleinman RE & Greer FR. 2019, Itasca, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. 1688. 4. Schwarzenberg, S.J., M.K. Georgieff, and Committee on Nutrition, Advocacy for improving nutrition in the first 1000 days to support childhood development and adult health. Pediatrics, 2018. 141(2). 5. Gow, M.L., et al., Impact of dietary macronutrient distribution on BMI and cardiometabolic outcomes in overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review. Nutr Rev, 2014. 72(7): p. 453-70. 6. Hermoso, M., et al., The effect of iron on cognitive development and function in infants, children and adolescents: a systematic review.

Ann Nutr Metab, 2011. 59(2-4): p. 154-65. 7. Krebs, N.F., et al., Effects of different complementary feeding regimens on iron status and enteric microbiota in breastfed infants. J Pediatr, 2013.

163(2): p. 416-23. 8. Michaelsen, K.F. and F.R. Greer, Protein needs early in life and long-term health. Am J Clin Nutr, 2014. 99(3): p. 718S-22S. 9. Nyaradi, A., et al., The role of nutrition in children’s neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhood. Front Hum Neurosci, 2013. 7: p. 97. 10. Prado, E.L. and K.G. Dewey, Nutrition and brain development in early life.

Nutr Rev, 2014. 72(4): p. 267-84. 11. Tang, M. and N.F. Krebs, High protein intake from meat as complementary food increases growth but not adiposity in breastfed infants: a randomized trial.

Am J Clin Nutr, 2014. 100(5): p. 1322-8. . 12. Benton D. The influence of dietary status on the cognitive performance of children. Mol Nutr Food Res 2010;54:457–70. 13. Benton D, et al. Micronutrient status, cognition and behavioral problems in childhood. Eur J Nutr 2008;47:38-50. 14. Falkingham M, et al. The effects of oral iron supplementation on cognition in older children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Journal 2010;9:4. 15. Smith AD, Refsum H. Vitamin B-12 and cognition in the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr 2009;89:707S-11S. 16. Morris MS, et al. Folate and vitamin B-12 status in relation to anemia, macrocytosis, and cognitive impairment in older Americans in the age of folic acid fortification. Am J Clin Nutr 2007;85:193–200.

After distribution, the results speak for themselves: 75% of respondents indicated that they felt more knowledgeable about the role of beef as a nutrition, high-quality protein food to support children. 91% have recommended or intend to recommend beef to school-aged children as a result of the campaign. This information will continue to be shared throughout the year with other health care professionals. 

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ANNUAL PETERSEN MEMORIAL DUTCH COOK-OFF IS BIG HIT!

BI-COUNTY FAIR JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW

New Mexico Beef Council was happy to support the Adam Petersen Memorial Dutch Oven Cook-Off that took place on Saturday August 5th. NMBC partnered with the Chamiza CowBelles to sponsor the cost of the beef chuck roasts provided to the cook-off contestants. NMBC also provided Beef It’s What’s for Dinner aprons to the cook-off teams which were greatly appreciated. Collaborating with the NM CowBelles on events like these is invaluable in connecting with our communities across the state. 

2023 Grand Champion Beef showed by Dylane Carlisle, Red Rock 4-H. Buyer was Airport Veterinarian Clinic in Grants, NM.

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BEEF GRANTS FOR PROSTART® The New Mexico Beef Council is a proud supporter of the ProStart® Program, a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the culinary and management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation (HIEF), as part of the NM Restaurant Association (NMRA), administers the ProStart Program in New Mexico.

The 2023 Grand Champion Beef Steer was showed

by Dylan’s Carlisle with Red Rock 4-H. The buyer, Airport Veterinarian Clinic of Grants, N.M. was on hand.

In partnership with NMRA/HIEF, New Mexico Beef Council offers a Beef Grant Program for all ProStart classrooms in New Mexico. The Beef Grant offers teachers an opportunity to purchase beef for their classes and get reimbursed, up to $1,000. They are also given resources such as posters and information binders, free of charge, to support their Beef lessons. For the 2022-2023 school year, NMBC awarded $9,445.46 in Beef Grants to NM Schools. 

For more information on the Beef Grant program please visit nmbeef.com; or contact Patty Waid, 505-250-4952, patty@pattywaid.com.

NM HIGH SCHOOL COACHES LEARN HOW BEEF FUELS ATHLETES Kate Schulz, NMBC’s Registered Dietician, participated in the NM High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) Summer Meeting in July in Albuquerque. NMBC partnered with DairyMAX to share how beef is the perfect food to fuel young athletes and chocolate milk is a great food for recovery. 

UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 2023

NOVEMBER 2023

October 2 Central New Mexico Community College Beef Culinary Program: Beef Fabrication Class Albuquerque October 6-10 Food & Nutrition Conference Expo (FNCE) Denver

October 16-19 NMSU Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Beef Culinary Program: Beef Fabrication Classes New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

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Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952

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November 3 NMSU Meat Science Laboratory & Pistol Pete’s Premium Meats Retail Store Ribbon Cutting Las Cruces

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Sarah Fitzgerald

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BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR Boe Lopez (Feeder) 505-469-9055 FEDERATION DIRECTOR Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952 USMEF DIRECTOR Kenneth McKenzie (Producer) 575-760-3260

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Grassroots Cattle Feeding and Carcass Knowledge

“I wish more people could see this side of between healthy bovine lungs and those the business and understand it. I wish I could scarred by respiratory infection. have had 50 of my commercial producers AHA staff led participants through the with me that day,” Beery says. “When I ins and outs of live market cattle evaluation showed up, all of the cattle across the yards including estimating grade and yield to were so clean and so well taken care of. I was arrive at value differentiations. so happy to see what Lee is doing. It’s just a Kevin Good, CattleFax vice president of win-win for us, for the breed and all of the industry relations, provided an overview of way through.” current cattle markets and the drivers behind Mayo and his crew welcomed more than them.

100 participants and guests to the field day, Gregg Barfield, BlockTrust Network and which included intensive informational and Mike John, MFA Health Track manager, hands-on educational sessions. introduced a new information sharing A talented team from Cargill Protein system fueled by blockchain technology.

Source: American Hereford Association North America led producers through rota“The field day continues to strengthen the e would all love to identify that one t ions i nclud i ng a c a rc a ss cutout overall program,” says Trey Befort AHA bull that does it all — easy birth demonstration, along with focuses on beef director of commercial programs. “Our weight, his cattle all grow, and they quality and consistency, carcass defects and hands-on approach to education brings a lot all grade well and feed well,” says Lee Mayo, cattle hide value points. of value to the experience. Once program general manager of HRC Feed Yards, Scott Corbin Stevens, DVM, HRC Feed Yards participants also come to the field day, everyCity, Kansas. “The only way to get the infor- consulting veterinarian, performed necrop- thing comes full circle for them.” mation needed to identify that bull is by sies and showed participants the difference testing the genetics. That’s what these programs are about.”

Mayo refers to the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Feedout Program* and the National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout**. Both SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO provide Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics the opportunity to send a few head or entire pens to feed at HRC Feed Yards. They learn more about the cattle feeding and beef packing sectors while collecting performance data from their cattle.

“As a registered breeder, we just needed to do it, and all of the stars aligned this year,” explains first-year participant, Matt Beery of Beery Land and Livestock (BLL), Vida, Montana “We’re hoping to bring this information back to our bull customers and say, BR ENDURE J042 ET BR SOONER 8075 ‘Here’s how your bulls’ younger brothers do BD 3/23/2021 BW:3.2 WW:65 YW:111 BD 4/24/2018 BW:4.3 WW:64 YW:111 MILK: 34 SC:2.2 REA: 0.57 MILK: 28 SC:0.7 REA: 0.7 in the feedlot and as carcasses.”

The BLL program includes both seedLT Cattle Co. has been selling registered and commercial Hereford bulls to stock and commercial herds. Beery sent 54 cattlemen in New Mexico and Arizona for over fifty years. For 30 years, our straight bred Hereford steers and 52 red herd bulls have primarily come from the Barber Ranch in Channing, Texas. baldy steers to feed and evaluate. While also Our calves are born unassisted out in big pastures. When we brand, the a marketing decision, more than anything, calves that are structurally correct, have bone, and a big square hip, are left he says it is the chance to see how his cattle as bulls. When we wean, if one hasn't developed as we wanted, we cut him. perform in the feedlot and on the rail, in Our bulls are raised and priced for cowherds in New Mexico and Arizona's order to improve his program and to help the arid, rugged deserts and mountains. Polled and horned calves will be ready Hereford breed. to go in early December ages 8-18 months.

Currently, 94 participants from 22 states are feeding more than 1,400 head of HereAlso, there are Hereford, black, and black baldy heifers for sale. ford and Hereford-influenced feeder cattle JIMMY MCCAULEY (575)574-2283 DAVID MCCAULEY(575)538-1828 at HRC Feed Yards.

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2023 CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

DARRELL BROWN Will be featured in our November Issue Help us congratulate Darrell with your personalized ad in this special issue.

Please contact Chris at chris@aaalivestock.com

“I am so happy the association is providing a program like this, doing something to get some numbers back that we can take to the commercial industry,” Beery says. “Lee Mayo also deserves a great deal of thanks for providing this opportunity.”

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ties at the outset.

“Everyone, every day can produce the champion beef animal. That’s a Prime Yield Grade 1. Everyone has a shot at being a champion every day,” Mayo says. “There aren’t many of those champions in the country today, but that should be the goal. How do we get there? And how do we create that animal where its mother still does a good job on grass, yet her calf converts well, gains well and performs well in the feedyard and then does that on the rail. That’s the idea, and we’re all striving for it.”

Current participants are also the first, on a voluntary basis, to be part of a collaborative pilot program testing the efficacy of blockchain technology to share data from pasture through the packing house. AHA, HRC, BlockTrust Network and National Beef LLC are partners in the project. *Hereford Feedout Program — participants “You have more value points associated enroll a minimum five head of same-sex (steer with the genetics of these cattle on feed than or heifer) cattle for feeding within a designated period; participants can enroll wholeI’ve ever seen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a delivery pen groups outside of designated delivery period. feeding trial of this size with this much com- **NJHA Fed Steer Shootout — participants enroll plete data attached to it,” explained Mike individual steers or pens of three steers.

John, manager of MFA Health Track. He and Gregg Barfield, president of BlockTrust Network developed the system being tested.

“This opportunity you have with the genetic data, the growth data and carcass data is very rare. It’s an amazing opportunity for you to get some really important feedback to your genetic programs,” John told the crowd.

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THE AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION (AHA) Invites Hereford breeders to the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Conference and the National Hereford Show at the American Royal October 19 through 22.

The gathering will feature Educational Forums, an industry trade show, a scholarship and awards luncheon, the AHA social and the Annual Membership Meeting. The weekend concludes at the American Royal complex for the Ladies of the Royal Sale and the National Hereford Show. Members are welcome to tour the AHA headquarters Thursday morning, October 19.

Please assist the AHA in planning this event by submitting your RSVP at Hereford.org/events/annual-meeting.

The educational sessions, trade show and the national and regional award presentations are free for all AHA members and guests to attend.

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he American Hereford Association (AHA) invites Hereford breeders to the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Conference and the National Hereford Show at the American Royal October 19 through 22. This event is an opportunity to network with Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from across the U.S. and other countries.

“Efficiency Pays. Numbers Matter,” at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. will feature Educational Forums, an industry trade show, a scholarship and awards luncheon, the AHA social and the Annual Membership Meeting. The weekend concludes at the American Royal complex for the Ladies of the Royal Sale and the National Hereford Show. Members are welcome to tour the AHA headquarters Thursday morning, Oct. 19.

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The first session of Educational Forums starts at 12:30 p.m. The trade show and registration will open at noon.

Friday, Oct. 20 Educational Forum sessions resume Friday morning at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown at 7:30 a.m. The trade show will open at 7 a.m. There will be a break between Educational Forum sessions from noon to 1:30 p.m. for the Awards Luncheon, where National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout winners will be recognized, and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) will award scholarships. National Hereford Queen interviews will be at 1:30 p.m. The closing Educational Forum session will be at 3:30 p.m. The National Hereford Women (NHW) Annual Meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

The AHA Board of Directors will host The Gathering, a social, from 4:30-6 p.m. The NJHA Meet-up: Building on Confidence, Community and Connection will be 5:30-7 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Wagstaff Sale Arena at the American Royal Complex. The Ladies of the Royal Sale will be at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21 View the entire offering at Hereford.org/ Breakfast is at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday fol- m a r k e t i n g / h e r e f o r d - s a l e s / lowed by the AHA Annual Membership production-catalogs.

Meeting at 8 a.m., including the annual AHA The junior Hereford show, judged by John report. Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit DeClerck, College Station, Texas, will begin inductees, Century and Golden Breeders, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in Hale Arena. and the Commercial Hereford Producer of The National Hereford Show at the Amerithe Year will be recognized during the can Royal, judged by Tim Schaeffer, Annual Meeting. Association members will Hagerstown, Ind., will be at 8 a.m. Sunday, select up to 153 delegates to conduct the Oct. 22, in Hale Arena. For those who cannot Association’s business and elect three new attend, show results will be available online directors to serve on the Board. The six 2023 at Hereford.org. candidates are: The National Hereford Queen will be Northeast: Tom Boatman, Rockford, crowned following the selection of the Illinois; Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, supreme champion Hereford female.

Minnesota Please assist the AHA in planning this Northwest: Linda Sidwell, Carr, event by submitting your RSVP at Hereford.

Colorado org/events/annual-meeting. The educational Southeast: David Burns, Pikeville, sessions, trade show and the national and Tennessee; Scott Sullivan, Grannis, regional award presentations are free for all Arkansas AHA members and guests to attend.

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he American Hereford Association (AHA) launched a new publication in August — Baldy Advantage — highlighting the experiences and insights of commercial cow-calf producers using Hereford-sired baldy cattle to their benefit.

“Heterosis is tough to beat and harder to ignore in commercial cow-calf production,” says Bill Goehring, AHA president. “Commercial producers’ firsthand experience across decades backs up the research documenting the many production and economic benefits of hybrid vigor. The same can be said of research and experience verifying the added value of using Hereford genetics to optimize direct and maternal heterosis.”

Goehring and his family raise Hereford seedstock, run commercial cows and operate a sale barn near Libertyville, Iowa.

Direct heterosis in first-generation (F1) crossbred cattle offers multiple advantages compared to the average of straightbred parents. Among them: increased survivability to weaning, increased feed efficiency, weaning weight and yearling weight.

Maternal heterosis benefits shine even brighter when comparing F1 breeding females to the average of straightbred parents.

Among them: increased longevity, calving rate, number of calves and cumulative weaning weight of calves weaned.

Breed choice in complementary crossbreeding can extend the advantage of maternal and direct heterosis even more.

Besides its unique genetic strengths, Hereford is the least related of the Bos Taurus breeds, according to the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. This offers added hybrid punch, another reason why commercial cowcalf producers commonly tout the virtues of venerable Hereford-sired F1 baldies.

“The commercial producers we serve recognize the extra production efficiency and added market leverage that come with Hereford-sired baldy calves,” explains Wyatt Agar, AHA vice president. “Baldy Advantage furthers AHA’s commitment to the commercial producer. It’s an opportunity to share more information about baldy cattle, be they black baldies, red baldies or tiger stripes.”

Agar and his family raise Hereford seedstock, run commercial cows and operate a backgrounding operation near Thermopolis, Wyoming

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New Mexico State Fair, NMDA Announce 2023 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year

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he New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced the 2023 New Mexico Farm and Ranch of Families of the Year in September.

Bob and Sandra Mayberry, longtime residents of Artesia, have been named Farm Family of the Year. The Mayberrys have been farming in Artesia since the late 1980s, beginning with cotton and alfalfa as the farm’s main focus. Since 2020, the family has shifted to farming high quality alfalfa that is sold in horse, ranch and feed store markets.

In addition to farming, Sandra has served on the board for Habitat for Humanity, currently serves on the board of The Bridge and works with Celebrate Recovery, which both provide sober living homes in the Artesia area.

Bob has served on various boards and committees within the agricultural industry. He has served on the boards of American Cotton Producers and New Mexico Cotton Growers. He is currently Chair of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, as well as the New Mexico Agricultural Leadership Program at New Mexico State University. Additionally, Bob serves as the Treasurer of the Board for The Bridge and helps with Celebrate Recovery. Both Bob and Sandra have been involved with Eddy County Farm Bureau to promote youth involvement in agriculture.

Michael and Connie Perez, owners and operators of Perez Cattle Company in Nara Visa and Encino, N.M., have been named New Mexico Ranch Family of the Year. The Perez family has over 45 of years of experience breeding registered seedstock with the same philosophy; line up as many good cows as you can in one pedigree.

The Perez Cattle Company has two bull sales each year and sells more than 180 bulls annually. To learn more about Perez Cattle Company, visit PerezCattleCo.com.

The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Families of the Year were honored at the New Mexico State Fair on September 14.

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The Bob Mayberry Family Front Row: Grandchildren Corbin, Laney, Luke Back: Crew, Craig, Jacqueline (in blue) Bob & Sandra, Hannah (in green), Meredith, Jeff, Emma (in Jeff ’s arms)

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS

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

Susan McSween:

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y the 1890s, Susan Hummer McSween The two of them moved to Eureka, Kansas, Barber* was known as the Cattle but did not stay there for long. They moved Queen of New Mexico, an appellation on to New Mexico in the autumn of 1874 and that had some merit. She is reported to have arrived in Lincoln on March 3, 1875. Pennioperated an 8,000 head cattle ranch at Three less when they arrived, Alex soon established Rivers, on her own, and to have driven a herd a law practice that afforded them an adeacross the mountains to Engle for transship- quate income. ment by rail. The Cattle King of New Mexico, Alex also soon became embroiled in the John Chisum, said this of her: “This coura- dispute that would evolve into the Lincoln geous woman was … a successful rancher in County War. Historian Robert Utley has her own right.” suggested that McSween may have been the There is little doubt, though, that her major player in that bloody conf lict. earlier life on the Western Frontier was “McSween,” Utley wrote, “contributed decisomewhat more exciting than the day-to-day sively to its origin and progress.” tedium of cattle raising.

The Lincoln County War’s major battle Susan was born in Gettysburg, Pennsyl- was fought in Lincoln in July 1878. On one vania in December of 1845. As a young side, William H. Bonney (Billy the Kid) and woman she moved to Kansas. She lived at his cohorts holed up in McSween’s house. On Atchison for a time and married 30-year-old the other side were a sheriff ’s posse and a Alexander A. McSween there on August 23, detachment of soldiers from Fort Stanton.

1873.

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with Colonel Nathan Dudley for a cease-fire, or, failing that, safe passage out of the house for her husband. She was not successful, and when the gun smoke finally cleared after the final fight, Alex and several others were dead.

Susan did not visit her husband’s dead body, nor did she attend his funeral. No one seems to know quite why, but few historians fail to mention it.

Susan was not one to sit idly by and let matters stand. She made her contempt for those responsible for her husband’s death, Dudley in particular, well known. The result was numerous threats against her life. By September, she packed what little she had left in the world and moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico, for her own safety.

There she met a young one-armed attorney named Houston Chapman**whom she retained to represent the estates of both her late husband and John Henry Tunstall, who had been murdered the previous February.

Chapman was aggressive and immediately went after Dudley by filing a lawsuit against him.

Dudley retaliated by alleging that Susan was a promiscuous woman many times over.

He provided Governor Lew Wallace and General Edward Hatch with eight different affidavits that alleged firsthand knowledge of the same number of adulterous relationships. One of them, offered by Francisco Gomez, even said that Sheriff Dad Peppin was an eyewitness to the assignation.

The oddity was that all of those submitting affidavits were members of the faction that opposed McSween and his associates. In spite of their best efforts, Susan, Chapman and Susan’s brother-in-law, David Shields, also an attorney, were not provided with copies of the affidavits.

Then on February 18, 1879, the first anniversary of Tunstall’s murder, Chapman was also shot to death. His murder occurred on Lincoln’s main street.

According to one source, an outlaw named Billy Campbell shot Chapman in the chest, the bullet exiting his back. Then J. J. Dolan shot him again, just to make sure, one supposes. Campbell then poured whiskey on the inert body and set it on fire. Another source reported that Dolan accidentally dis-

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charged his rifle, which startled Campbell into firing his pistol that just happened to be aimed at Chapman’s chest. The second source makes no mention of the fire.

After Houston’s death, Susan took control of her own affairs and became administratrix of both her late husband’s estate and that of J. H. Tunstall. She acquired title to Dick Brewer’s ranch*** by foreclosing on a note her husband held on the place. She may also have received a small herd of cattle from John Chisum. She married George Barber in June 1880 and the two of them began acquiring ranch land near Three Rivers, New Mexico. Barber practiced law in both Lincoln and White Oaks while she ran the ranch. She divorced Barber in 1892 alleging that he had never supported her. She continued running the ranch until 1917 when she sold it to Albert Bacon Fall of TeaPot Dome scandal fame.

She moved to White Oaks where she resided for the remainder of her life. She was regarded as a generous hostess who frequently entertained her guests by playing the piano and singing. She died there in 1931.

Her obscure tombstone in the Cedarville Cemetery at White Oaks reads simply: Susan MacSween Barber She may have been the Cattle Queen of New Mexico, but you have to look hard to find her grave marker.**** * Dan L. Thrapp in his Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography spells her maiden name in this way. William A. Keleher in Violence in Lincoln County spells it Homer. She was often referred to as Sue or Susie. Some sources indicate that her middle initial was E, but no source indicates what that might have stood for. ** George Curry in his autobiography mistakenly cites Chapman’s first name as William. Chapman was a native of Portland, Oregon. His arm was lost in a youthful accident. *** As town constable, Brewer was the leader of the so-called Regulators of the Lincoln County War. He was killed by Buckshot Roberts, on April 4, 1878, at Blazer’s Mill. Roberts was also killed. **** Another famous New Mexican interred at White Oaks is the state’s first governor, William C. McDonald.

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team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms by using automated video analytics systems. The grant is among $9.6 million in recent NIFA investments supporting 12 projects in animal innovation systems.

“Feed costs are the No. 1 cost for dairy farmers. In order to make improvements on feed efficiency, we have to provide feedback to farmers close to in real time,” said Jacquelyn Boerman, associate professor of animal sciences. “If we can improve the consistency of that feed and we know what individual cows are eating, we’re going to manage that feed better. That has economic implications for dairy farmers.”

The dairy industry aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 via various approaches, including modifying the environment of the cow rumen and managing manure to reduce methane emissions. Boerman’s team will focus on enhancing dairy cow efficiency by providing them with consistent feed and measuring how much they eat.

A cattle nutritionist, Boerman will assess feed composition for consistency, which improves their milk production. Amy Reibman, the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will handle the video recording logistics and data analytics.

The researchers will carry out the initial testing phase primarily at the Purdue Dairy Unit. “We hope that it will have applications for commercial farms afterward,” Boerman said. The project has letters of support from the Indiana Dairy Producers and from farm nutrition companies.

The collaboration began with an internal 2022 proposal that led to funding a project between faculty members in the College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering.

The new project also extends the work of Matthew Rogers, who received a doctorate in agricultural and biological engineering from Purdue in 2022. Rogers used stereovision to measure the volume of granular agricultural materials.

If successful, the project will make it possible to measure feed intake on a per-animal basis in group settings. “To date, we have only measured output per animal and have inputs aggregated per group,” said Buckmaster, who is also the Dean’s Fellow for Digital Agriculture.

Buckmaster is excited to blend early career work on forages, feeding, total mixed ration (TMR) for dairy cows, and particle size with his more recent work in digital architectural data pipelines.

“The ability to know that each batch is uniformly blended without tremendously tedious and expensive sampling will also be of great value in TMR situations,” he said.

His role will include assisting with the TMR u ni for m it y ex per i ments a nd feed characterization.

“I expect there will be some analysis and

modeling needed to go from raw bulk volume measurements to per-animal intake, too. That will involve density and moisture content aspects as well as appropriately dividing feed disappearance when cows are side by side,” he said.

The project’s video analytics component will be designed to enhance understanding of the visual data that farmers depend upon for decision-making.

“Farmers are trained to make a lot of decisions based on things that they see,” said Reibman, who specializes in video analytics for animals. “I’m an engineer. I want to solve problems. We should be able to design a system that can augment their abilities.

“We would like the system to be effective in an operational farm, and operational farms sometimes have harsh visual environments: bad lighting, dust. I call it shmutz in the air that gets on your cameras.”

The team’s guiding principles are to obtain the data they need with placement of cameras and other equipment that dairy farmers will not have to work around.

“This notion that ‘it has to work the way it is’ instead of ‘can we change the environment so that it’ll work’ is fascinating to me,” Reibman said.

Pfeiffer, who leads the project’s social

science team, specializes in upstream, dialogic and coproduction communication models. “That means we’re engaged upstream in research as the technology is being designed,” Pfeiffer said. “And coproduction means that we’re taking feedback from stakeholders.”

For this project, farmers, nutritionists, veterinarians and industry representatives will share feedback with the engineers and the scientists as they’re designing these camera systems to improve feed efficiency.

“We’re frequently seeing technologies that are being developed to improve life often introduce costs, risks and challenges to the end user that are not often anticipated,” Pfeiffer said. And that can result in resistance to the technologies.

The social science team also includes professor Mark Tucker and PhD candidate Rob Weiner, both in the Department of Agric u lt u r a l S c ienc e s E duc at ion a nd Communication.

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Dairy Exports & the Farm Bill: Strengthening New Mexico’s Dairy Industry

by Eric Palla, Palla Inc.

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s a proud New Mexico dairy farmer, I have witnessed firsthand the pivotal role that dairy exports play in sustaining our business and shaping the future of our industry. Among our most valued export destinations is our neighbor to the south, Mexico. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its successor, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA), has been a game changer, solidifying a mutually beneficial trading relationship between our two countries.

For example, New Mexico exported $123 million of dairy exports across the southern border in 2022, close to the same amount the entire United States exported to Mexico in 1992, the year before NAFTA was signed into law. The continued access to Mexican markets has opened doors for New Mexico dairy farmers, offering expanding opportunities, increased revenue, and a strengthened U.S.-Mexico trade bond that benefits both economies.

While we celebrate the success of NAFTA and USMCA, it is essential to address the challenges we face in global trade. The U.S. government’s reluctance to pursue new trade agreements that open market access into key export destinations has put New Mexico dairy producers at a disadvantage with international competitors – namely the European Union, New Zealand and Australia – all of which have aggressively pursued trade agreements of their own. This discrepancy hampers our ability to compete and expand our exports, stifling our growth potential and narrowing our market access.

Farm Bill trade programs: A lifeline in the absence of new agreements In the absence of new Free Trade Agreements, trade programs captured in the U.S. Farm Bill become paramount for our industry’s future. Initiatives like the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program, funds leveraged by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), plays a critical role in promoting U.S. dairy products worldwide.

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Common sense legislation on common names

Expanding export opportunities is only half the battle – we also face challenges to our existing market access. Many American dairy farmers rely on common cheese names – like “parmesan” and “feta” – to market and sell products made with U.S. milk worldwide.

Over the last decade the European Union has shows, trains buyers on the variety of U.S. abused its geographical indications system dairy offerings and their functionalities, and to monopolize common terms and block U.S. conducts technical training seminars, posi- cheeses from reaching international markets. tioning our products in new markets and Recent Congressional efforts to push showcasing the quality of American dairy. back, including the May introduction of the However, MAP funding has not increased bipartisan Safeguarding American Valin 16 years and FMD has not had a raise in ue-Added Exports (SAVE) Act, aim to protect 20 years. These critical programs are rou- the rights of common name producers by tinely oversubscribed, prompting lawmakers directing the U.S. government to negotiate in Washington to introduce bipartisan leg- lists of common names that cannot be islation earlier this year that would double restricted with trading partners. It is imperfunding for both initiatives. Given the U.S. ative that these protections be included in government’s hesitation to pursue new Free the Farm Bill to preserve the rights of AmerTrade Agreements, U.S. dairy exporters des- ican cheese makers to continue marketing perately need this investment in promotional their products with the names that consumfunds to remain competitive overseas. ers recognize as generic.

The bottom line Dairy exports are not just a source of economic growth; they are a testament to our dedication, hard work and the exceptional quality of New Mexico dairy. However, it is crucial to recognize that the continued success of our dairy industry hinges on robust and sustained support from our policymakers.

The Farm Bill must allocate additional funding for programs like MAP and FMD. These investments are not mere expenses but strategic investments in the future of our industry. Additionally, safeguarding common cheese names against EU monopolization would ensure a level playing field and protect the rights of American dairy producers. As we advocate for the importance of dairy exports, let us call upon Congress to craft a Farm Bill that recognizes and supports our industry’s export efforts, ensuring a prosperous future for thousands of families supporting the dairy community in the Land of Enchantment.

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Three Supreme Court Cases that Could Shake Up the Administrative State

by Jack Fitzhenry & GianCarlo Canaparo, Washington Examiner

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he major theme of the coming Supreme Court term is administrative law. Once obscure, this body of statutes, rules, and cases governing the structure and conduct of the federal government’s administrative agencies gained public attention through recent eye-catching cases—like the ones that downed the student loan cancellation plan and set aside the clean power plan that would have shifted the nation’s power grid to all renewable energy sources.

Now, three cases on the fall docket could reshape the foundations of the administrative state and the power the unelected bureaucracy has over the American people and the economy: Loper Bright Enterprises v.

Raimondo, Securities Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services of America.

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as authorization for actions that the agencies favor but which Congress never intended.

In Loper Bright, the National Marine Fisheries Service read one such doubtful gap into the Magnuson-Stevens Act and “discovered” a previously unknown power to require small fishing vessels to pay for their

federally mandated at-sea monitors who enforce restrictions on methods and amounts of fishing. To avoid that crippling financial burden, the fishermen argue that Chevron deference lets agencies steal the courts’ power to say what the law is and Congress’ power to write laws, leaving citizens subject to regulators’ whims. Therefore, they contend that the court should overrule Chevron or drastically constrain its application.

Even before the fisherman reached the high court, Chevron deference looked significantly diminished. The Supreme Court , despite a steady diet of administrative law cases, had not deferred under Chevron in

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To be effective, an agent needs some flexibility to carry out the principal’s commands.

But the greater the latitude, the greater the risk that the agent decides to follow his own agenda over the principal’s. The more that agencies reinterpret laws to make room for their own policy judgments, the more agencies appear to act like judges or legislators, though, under the Constitution, they are neither.

Loper Bright addresses one source of this discretionary dilemma: Chevron deference . That doctrine, named for the 1984 decision that spawned it, requires courts to defer to any “reasonable” agency interpretation of the ambiguities or silences in a law. In practice, Chevron deference enables agencies to often overstep their authority by treating vague language or doubtful gaps in a statute OCTOBER 2023

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over six years. Increasingly, the Supreme if citizens can’t get their cases into courts. whether to bring cases to courts or to adminCourt has invoked the non-deferential Agencies prosecute many of their cases istrative law judges. Under a seldom-enforced “major questions” doctrine (which requires before tribunals within the agencies them- rule called the nondelegation doctrine, Conagencies to identify a clear congressional selves. There, agency employees called gress can’t give an agency power without statement authorizing decisions of substan- administrative law judges decide those cases setting “intelligible” limits on how the tial political and economic import) to in the first instance, and other judge employ- agency can use it. Here, the defendants displace Chevron deference in the most sig- ees hear appeals. argued, Congress set no limits at all on the nificant controversies such as the COVID-19 Jarkesy may limit the use of these in-house SEC’s ability to decide where to send its vaccine mandate, the eviction moratorium tribunals. The Securities and Exchange enforcement cases. during the pandemic, and (to a lesser extent) Commission suspected that George Jarkesy If the defendants win their Seventh the administration’s attempt at student loan Jr. and his investment advisor committed Amendment claim, agencies will have to send cancellation. fraud, and it brought an enforcement action more of their enforcement cases to federal But the lower federal courts remain fond against them before one of its judges. The court. This probably wouldn’t affect that of the Chevron doctrine, finding ambiguities defendants argued that the in-house tribunal many cases. There aren’t many suits at in roughly 70 percent of cases across an array violates their Seventh Amendment right to common law, and most agencies don’t bring of statutory regimes. The Supreme Court have a jury trial. That right applies to “ suits them. But for those that do, a win for the seems poised to limit deference to agencies, at common law ,” of which fraud is one. So, defendants would partially dispel the specter but it remains uncertain how far the court the defendants argue, the Constitution of bias that haunts administrative law judges, will go in Loper Bright. forbids the SEC from bringing their case to who rule in their employers’ favor 90 percent Loper Bright will have major implications its in-house tribunal. of the time . for citizens fighting administrative agencies They also argued that Congress gave the If, on the other hand, the defendants win in courts, but it won’t have much of an effect agency too much discretion to choose their nondelegation claim, the future of agency tribunals would be in more doubt.

Besides the SEC, would other agency administrative law judges be implicated? Would administrative law judges be off limits to agencies until Congress amends their statutes? If not, when could agencies use them?

These are all questions that need answers.

Together with a decision in Loper Bright that limits Chevron deference, a decision in Jarkesy that limits administrative law judges would be a double blow to agencies that want Please subscribe me to to act like self-contained legislatures and the New Mexico Stockman for: courts.

While agencies often try to make them□ 1 Year at $30 □ 2 Years at $40 selves self-conta ined governments, sometimes Congress lends them a hand. The NAME Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the most dramatic example. When Congress ADDRESS created the bureau in 2010, it did everything it could to make sure that the CFPB answered to no one but itself.

PHONE Relevant to this lawsuit, Congress created an unusual funding mechanism for the E-MAIL CFPB. Whereas most agencies receive their □ MC □ VISA money from congressional appropriations, the CFPB gets to take as much money as it CARD NUMBER wants (subject to a loose cap) directly from the Federal Reserve.

EXPIRATION DATE This makes the CFPB uniquely immune from congressional control. And like the SIGNATURE SEC, the CFPB has both rulemaking and law enforcement powers, which can easily be □ Payment Enclosed used to advance the CFPB’s own agenda rather than Congress’. Indeed, the CFPB has faced significant criticism for slipping its congressional leash.

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violates the Constitution’s appropriations clause. That clause says that no money may be drawn from the Treasury except through congressional appropriations. The challenge r s a r g u e t h a t t h e C F P B ’s choose-your-own-funding scheme is not an appropriation within the meaning of that clause. The CFPB retorts that the clause is satisfied because Congress created the scheme.

The challengers have the better argument.

The appropriations clause is an indispensable bulwark of the Constitution’s separation of powers that the 111th Congress deliberately sought to avoid when it created the CFPB. But lurking in the background of this debate over constitutional meaning is another about practical effects. Other agencies have similar, albeit not identical, funding mechanisms, including the Federal Reserve itself. A ruling against the CFPB might undermine those agencies, too, unless the court can draw a legally salient distinction.

Regardless, if the CFPB loses, then everything the agency has done since it was created will be vulnerable to constitutional challenge. For the CFPB to continue operating, Congress will have to step in and reattach a leash to the agency it really wanted to set free.

These three cases remind us how excessive judicial deference coupled with congressional laziness has created our all-powerful administrative state. Loper Bright gives the court an opportunity to fix its mistake, and the other two cases give it an opportunity to wake Congress up with the only thing that might do the trick: a judicial slap in the face.

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Factors Affecting Slaughter Cow Values

by Derrell S. Peel, Cow-Calf Corner, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

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s of mid-September, cull cow prices at Oklahoma auctions are an average of 33.1 percent higher year over year across all grades and dressing percentages.

Higher slaughter cow prices are the result of strong lean beef markets and the related growth in breeding demand for cows.

Beef cow slaughter increased annually from 2015 – 2022 and, after rising sharply the past two years to the highest level since 1996, is declining year over year in 2023.

Beef cow slaughter is falling more sharply in the second half of this year and may end the year down in the range of 15-17 percent from year earlier levels. The declining supply of lean beef is driving higher processing beef prices. The current price of 90 percent lean beef is 17.3 percent higher year over year.

With fall culling decisions approaching, producers should be aware of factors affecting cull cow value and consider opportunities to increase cull value. Table 1 shows the average percent difference in price of slaughter cows compared to a base of average dressing, Boner cows. The price of average dressing Boner cows in mid-September is $108.38/cwt. which means that the prices would be expected to vary from a high of $120.74/cwt. for high dressing Breaker cows to a low of $91.80/cwt. for low dressing Lean cows.

Slaughter cow grade is a function of age, weight, and condition of cows. The Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) uses the following guidelines to grade slaughter cows: ЇЇ Breaker: Slaughter cows expected to yield carcasses in the range of 75-80%

lean. Typically, a cow with more than .35 inch of backfat at the 12th rib. ЇЇ Boner: Slaughter cows expected to yield carcasses in the range of 80-85% lean.

Typically, a cow with between .15-.35 inches of backfat at the 12th rib. ЇЇ Lean: Slaughter cows expected to yield carcasses in the range of 85+% lean.

Typically, a cow with less than .15 inch of backfat at the 12th rib.

As a rough guide, cows will be about 100 pounds heavier for increases in each grade from Lean to Boner to Breaker. Each grade increase is roughly equivalent to an increase of one body condition score. Additionally, the live weight of cows will change by roughly 25-30 pounds above and below the weight of average dressing cows for high and low dressing cows. Producers can often impact the value of cull cows by managing the weight and condition of cows before marketing.

Cull cows have the most pronounced seasonal price pattern of any class of cattle ranging from highs in June and July to lows in November and December. Cull cows that are thin (Lean, low dressing) in the fall and are retained and fed until spring may sell as Boner cows at average dressing by March with an increase in value of $400-$600/head due to added weight, grade, and condition.

Of course, the feasibility of holding cull cows depends on time and management considerations and the availability of surplus feed.

Going forward, many culled cows will likely be screened for the possibility of producing another calf and selling later for slaughter value. Leaving the cull cows with a bull while adding weight after weaning may produce another increment of added value if she can be sold as a bred cow next spring at seasonally high bred cow prices.

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

MIAMI 40 ACRES, Colfax County, NM. Private 2 bedroom getaway with elevated views, 2nd guest cabin, irrigation, pole barn great for storage.

View private setting. Survey available, septic’s upgraded. $475,000 MIAMI DREAM, 14.70 +/- deeded acres. Approx 1,583 sq ft 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Real country living with barn wood siding, porches, recent remodel for remote workspace. Irrigation and horse facilities, 57 Wampler St., Miami, NM $370,000 $350,000 BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax County, Moreno Valley 594.38 +/deeded acres, accessed off blacktop between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire.

Historic headquarters. Currently used as summer grazing, pond and trees accessed off county road on rear of property as well. Presented “ASIS” New Survey, $4,000,000 $3,800,000

CIMARRON BUSINESS, Frontage opportunity, house, big shop and office buildings, easy view off Hwy 64. Formerly known as “The Porch.” $295,000 SPRINGER VIEW, 29.70 +/- deeded acres. Large house being remodeled, shop, trees, old irrigation pond.

All back off highway with great southern aspect. 311 Hwy 56, Colfax County. $209,000 $205,000 MAXWELL, 408.90 +/- Deeded Acres. 143.05 Irrigable Acres/Shares with TL pivot covering approximately 80 acres, with balance dry land.

Property has one water meter used for livestock, but could support a home as well. There are two troughs located in the middle of the property.

Electricity for pivot is back toward the middle of the property as well.

Property has highway frontage on NM 505 and Highline Rd, a County Rd. Back up to Maxwell Wildlife area. Colfax County, NM.$599,000

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THE SAND CAMP RANCH is a quality desert ranch with an excellent grass

cover and above average improvements. Located in southern Chaves County east of the productive Pecos River Valley. The ranch is comprised of 2,598 +/- deeded acres, 6,717 NM State Lease Acres, 23,653 Federal BLM Lease Acres and 480 acres Uncontrolled, 33,448 total acres (52.26 Sections). Grazing Capacity set by a Section 3 BLM grazing permit at 408 Animal Units Yearlong. The ranch is watered by three wells and an extensive pipeline system.

This ranch is ready to go, no deferred maintenance. Price: $3,870, 000. Call or email for a brochure and an appointment to come take a look.

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■ NEW LISTING! VAUGHAN RIVER RANCH – 11,628.76 ac. +/- deeded - a scenic, live water ranch on the Pecos River south of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico.

Excellent example of a southwestern cattle ranch with wildlife to boot all within minutes of the convenience of town. Call us to take a look!

■ UNION CO., NM – 2,091.72 ac. (1,771.72 Deeded, 320 ac. -/+ State Lease), well watered w/three wells, two sets of steel pens. Well located just off of the Clayton/Springer hwy. on Barney Road.

■ UNION CO., NM – This 1,966 +/- acre ranch located just south of Clayton, New Mexico is in some of the most sought-after grazing land in the Continental U.S.A. The ranch will be excellent for a yearling operation, with high quality grass, good fences and water.

■ GUADALUPE CO., NM – Enjoy ranch life on this 401.38 ac. ranch, 12 mi. W of Santa Rosa. Good location and access. One windmill, pipeline to four drinking troughs, comfortable rustic home, good fences, etc.

■ KB RANCH - Kenney Co., TX – KB Ranch is a low fenced 802 +/- acre property that is surrounded by large ranches. The ranch has abundant whitetail and is also populated with turkey, dove, quail, hogs and varmint species. Axis are in the area and have been occasionally seen. The ranch lies approximately 9 miles south of Bracketville on TX 131 and is accessed by all weather Standart Road.

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

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

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

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

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

■ CARSON CO., TX – 640 ac. +/- 5 mi. N of Panhandle on TX 207. 333 ac. +/- under 3 center pivot systems. One well produces 800 GPM. Permanent perimeter and cross fencing.

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

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

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

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EIGHT MILE DRAW LAND 740 ± Acres of unimproved native grassland located four miles west of Roswell in the Six Mile Hill area with frontage along U.S. Highway 70/380. This parcel is fenced on three sides and adjoins 120 acres of additional land that may be purchased. Great investment. $600 per acre.

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

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000 I have many qualified Buyers looking for Ranches. Give me a call If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call ...

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres $12,000, 40 acres $24,000. Beautiful views MOUNTAINAIR, 0000 Clifford Trail Road (County Road BO22), 132.11 acres. Beautiful views of the Manzano Mountains. $105,000 CANADIAN RIVER, West of Ute Lake, Six 40 acre (more or less) lots. Call for details and showing.

MILAGRO, 0000 Pecos Spur, Portrillo Creek Ranch Subdivision.

164 acres wide open space. Distant mountain views. Close to I-40. $94,000 SAN MARCIAL, 27 Winchester Road, WIllow Springs Ranch. III Dog Ranch. 702.8 acres with southwestern style home located in the foothills of the Chupadera Mountains. $1,249,000 Paul Stout, Broker

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RANCHES/FARMS *REDUCED* 472+/- Acre Organic Apple Orchard, Willcox, AZ – SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Multiple year purchase commitments from apple buyers make this an excellent investment opportunity! Nicely improved HQ with 3 homes, workshops, and 24,075 +/- s.f. of processing facilities, including sorting, washing, cold storage buildings, retail space and truck scale.

Over 400 acres planted to 10 different apple varieties and 10 acres of pears. 7 Irrigation wells, and 3 domestic wells.

Property is being sold turnkey with all equipment. $6.9M Call Harry Owens or Nancy Belt *ONLINE AUCTION* 2,267 +/- Acres, McNeal, AZ – Davis and Frontier Roads. Good access, 2 tracts, wells, 3 dirt tanks, majority is fenced. Auction ends 10/10 @6:00pm.

Call Paul Ramirez for details 520-241-3333.

ture-perfect setting! Two small pivots with 35 acres of water rights. 3 BR, 2 BA Shultz mfg home; 3-sided hay/machine shed, 1,560+/- s.f. shop, hay shed, Connex box, nice set of guardrail and steel corrals with crowding tub, squeeze and scale. 250 gpm irrigation well with 20 HP motor and 13,500+/- gallons of storage.

Runs about 40 head of cattle. $750,000

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*SOLD* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – 112.8 +/- Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of pasture, 3,700+/- ac of sublease, 14 +/- ac of farm fields, HQ on State Land. 2nd mfg home on deeded. 2 sets of good steel pipe corrals $1.9M

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*SOLD* 2,373+/- Acre Farm, Animas, NM – Custom 2560 +/- s.f. home built in 2008.

20-Acre pivot, 40’ x 60’ shop, 40’ x 50’ hay barn, fruit trees, chicken coop, garden area. Pivot produced 9.5 tons/ac of alfalfa in 2020. 300 gpm well. 5 pastures with water piped to 2 storage tanks and drinkers in all pastures. Historically has run 40 head of cattle yearlong. $1.3M

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HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *SOLD*ONLINE AUCTION, Pearce, AZ - Four offerings located in the grasslands at the foot of the beautiful Dragoon Mountains. Sold prior to Auction Lot 1 featured stunning, custom 3 BD, 2 BA territorial style home on 5.5 +/-. Sold Prior to Auction Lots 3, and 4 included 3 vacant, 1+ acre land parcels for a total of 3+/- acres each. Sold at Auction Lot 2 – 3- 1+/- acre lots for a total of 3+/- acres.

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*NEW* 0.14+/- Acre Building Lot, Maricopa, AZ – A great opportunity to own a corner lot in the desirable community of Tortosa. Ideal for a small builder or buyer wishing to build their dream custom home. One of only two lots available in the area, the other lot is adjoining this one. Utilities to the lot, back block wall in place. $110,000

*SOLD* 90+/- Acre HP Bar Ranch, Benson, AZ – Perfect gentlemen’s ranch or private get-away. Backs up to USFS *REDUCED* 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – for endless riding possibilities.

Located NW of Willcox in a good Fully fenced for cattle. 2 BR, groundwater area. 2 Wells, cen1 BA home; garage; steel barn ter pivot, good soil. $396,000 w/two horse stalls, tack room & large hay *SOLD* 98+/WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR storage; corrals; Deeded Acre workshop. ExRANCHES AND FARMS. Farm, Bonita, pansive views.

AZ – Great If you are thinking about selling your Ranch or $595,000 farm in a picFarm, we would appreciate the opportunity to

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■ BERRENDA CREEK RANCH — 231 AYL, 51± section cattle ranch — Hillsboro, NM. 32,870± total acres, 120± deeded acres, 23,646± acres of BLM, 9104± acres of NM state land, 12 wells, 9 dirt tanks, 2 springs, 3 pastures, 195,000 gallons of water storage. Priced at $1,432,200 ■ FLYING W MOUNTAIN RANCH — 345 AYL located in the cedar mountains of Hachita, NM. 39.60± section cattle ranch, 25,347± acres total, 1278± acres of deeded land, 3152± acres of state land, 20,917 acres of BLM, four miles of newer fence, over 55,000 gallons of water storage, 17± miles of pipeline less than 20 years old, 4 wells, 4 pastures, 2 traps, 7 dirt tanks, house, barns, corrals, semi-load and livestock scales. Ranch has been in the same family since 1921.

Priced at $2,900,000 ■ SMITH RANCH — 19.28± section cattle ranch plus 335± acre farm located in Road Forks, N.M. The ranch has 12,343± total acres, 3721± deeded, 2400± acres of NM state land, 6222± acres of BLM, 154 AYL headquarters has mnfctrd homes, shed row barns (equipment/commodity storage), corrals, cattle chute. The north farm has 163± acres (149 +/- is fallow), the south farm has 173± acres, seller retains a “life estate”. Ranch has been in the same family since 1905. Priced at $2,300,000

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RANCH LAND FOR SALE APACHE MESA, HWY 84, LAS VEGAS, NM – This mountain ranch of ~1480 acres w/160 acre BLM parcel. Onsite is a solar powered 4 stall barn w/apartment, office, bunkhouse, bath house, good water well & incredible wild west views. Price is $1,798,900

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2050 CLABBERTOP RD, DEMING, NM – 10 miles west of Deming off I-10 is 283 deeded acres perimeter fenced, gated, has 60 x 60 metal hanger, good water well, 3 RV hookups, two septic systems. Price reduced to $298,900.

Will sell Stinson airplane & 28’ goose neck RV as well.

WE SPECIALIZE IN RANCH/FARM SALES THROUGHOUT THE OF STATE NEW. MEXICO. APACHE MESA, HWY 84, LAS VEGAS, NM – 240 deeded acres has long rim THROUGHOUT THEIN STATE EW OF MSALES EXICO WE SPECIALIZE RANCH/N FARM rock views, mesa top grassland & is partially fenced. Great private get away CIALIZE IN RANCH/FARM SALES location & owner will finance. Price is $315,000 S TAYING FROM S TART TO FINISH TAYING FROM S TART TO FINISH S THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. APACHE MESA, LAS MONTOYAS, NM – 227 acres has two stock dams, OUT THE STATE OFWITH N EWBM EXICO .

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by Renato Costa, Pinon Post her by all Republican members of the state The Court wrote in the order, “WHEREAS, n September 26, the New Mexico Legislature, the Republican Party of New this matter came on for consideration upon Supreme Court, which is comprised Mexico, National Rifle Association, among the Court’s own motion to request a response of mostly appointees of Democrat Gov. others, relating to her emergency powers. to the verified petition for extraordinary writ Michelle Lujan Grisham, ordered the goverThe lawsuit came following Lujan Grish- and request for stay, and the Court being nor to respond to a lawsuit lodged against sufficiently advised, Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon, Justice Michael E. Vigil, Justice David K. Thomson, Justice Julie J. Vargas, and Justice Briana H. Zamora concurring … that a response shall be timely if filed on or before October 16, 2023.”

Since the lawsuit challenges the governor’s executive authority, the response time appears to be a chance to give her as much time as possible to formulate a defense of flagrantly abusing her powers.

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renten Montero, the former New Mexico State University rough stock rider, passed away on August 30, 2023. He suffered injuries at a rodeo in Idaho on August 10, 2023 A memorial service will be held at 4p.m. MST on October 6, at 19210 Leonard Creek Rd. Winnemucca, Nevada 89404. Camp trailers are welcome.

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2023 Jerry Hawkins Memorial Livestock Judging Contest Novice Winners (top) 1 Faith Meador 2 Braelyn Stevenson 3 Cade Gardner (Not Pictured) 4 Cleavie Allen 5 Adan Marta 6 Laney Gardner (Not Pictured) 7 Kathryn Gibson 8 Logan Dunlap 9 Remington Burrow 10 Hunter Sanders Junior Winners (middle) 1 Kaycee Gutierrez

2 Brigz Bell (Not Pictured) 3 Brynlee Bowdoin 4 James Tucker 5 Tanner Frost 6 Kylee Thompson 7 Zach Gibson 8 Lee Justice 9 Masen Greer 10 Shane Henry Senior Winners (bottom) 1 Nealeigh Burrow 2 Opal Kerr 3 Caden Brink 4 Caleb Sumpter 5 Kyleigh Stephenson

(High Reasons) 6 Taylor Ramirez 7 Jericho Pino (Not Pictured) 8 Mason Pipkin 9 Natalie Smith 10 Carson Kircher The buckle winners are the High Individuals from each age group and the High Reasons winner in the senior division.

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n September 9th, the New Mexico State University Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Business Department, with sponsorship from Ag New Mexico Farm Credit, hosted several contests for New Mexico’s youth as part of New Mexico State Fair.

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These contests encourage contestants to learn and be involved with agriculture in the state while simultaneously developing important life skills.

The scholarship and buckle winners of each contest are as follows: Agricultural Public Speaking: Novice Grand Champion: Nadia Chapsongol Novice Reserve Grand Champion: Emelia Mortimer Junior Grand Champion: Dixon Mortimer Junior Reserve Grand Champion: Jillian Lockwood Senior Grand Champion: Jayda Goodson Senior Reserve Grand Champion: Addy Folmar Agri-Science Fair: Novice Grand Champion: Braden McIntosh Junior Grand Champion: Rigby Hunt Junior Reserve Grand Champion: Harry Lee III Senior Grand Champion: Destiny Ortega and Elizabeth Donaldson Senior Reserve Grand Champion: Mikayla Klinger Flowers and Finances: Grand Champion Team: Joni Foster and Isabella Sugg Reserve Grand Champion Team: Jasmine Montano and Taylor Whiteside

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all rodeo season is off for youth competing across the state! Best of luck to competitors from all of us at the New Mexico Stockman.

The schedule for the next three rodeos is: Artesia: September 29- Oct 1 Fort Sumner: 13-15 Clovis: October 27-29 For up to date membership info, standings, and other information, please visit www.nmhsra.com Socorro Results August 25-27, 2023

New Mexico High School Rodeo Association (Cutting and All-around results not complete as of print) Bareback Riding No Qualified Rides Bull Riding Dacian Montoya Saddle Bronc Kaden Miranda Tie Down Laramie Martinez Steer Wrestling Tylon Tsosie Team Roping Avery Henard & Dean Snyder Barrels Harlee Barela Pole Bending Shae Rios Goat Tying Wacey Trujillo Breakaway Caydence Roberts Girls Cutting Boys Cutting Reined Cow Horse Addison Kinser Light Rifle Zoey Cline Trap Shooting Ace Whitson

New Mexico Junior High School Rodeo Association Boys All Around Tyan Gonzales Girls All Around Cylee Jo Roberts Steer Bareback Tate West Steer Saddle Bronc Daniel Jackson Bull Riding Catch Roberts Tiedown Kayden Sherburne Chute Dogging Kayden Sherburne Team Roping Tyan Gonzales & Joe Cortese Girls Breakaway Teagan Trujillo Girls Goat Tying Eva Chavez

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Animal agriculture is critical in nourishing our communities, our nation, and beyond, supplying a cornucopia of products that provide consumers with unequalled choice, and grace our tables daily. Yet, the delicate balance between animal welfare and maintaining food security has become increasingly complex, with animal rights extremists resorting to open rescue tactics that blur the lines between advocacy and criminal activity. This is where our local sheriff plays a role in safeguarding our farms, livelihoods and food supply.

The phenomenon of open animal rescue, often framed as a form of moral activism, involves unauthorized entry onto farms and livestock facilities (trespassing) to “liberate” (steal) animals. The activists may call it open rescue, but the law calls this theft. Our local sheriff becomes the front line in addressing this issue, ensuring that the rights of animal owners are protected.

When animal rights extremists engage in open rescue operations, they compromise the health and safety of the animals they aim to protect. Animals are subjected to stress, potential injury, and exposure to unfamiliar environments, which can have dire conse-

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quences for their well-being. Furthermore, the unauthorized removal of animals from their controlled environments disrupts carefully managed biosecurity protocols that prevent the spread of diseases, threatening the affected animals, the entire livestock population and people.

Our local sheriff plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges. Enforcing existing laws prohibiting trespassing, breaking and entering, theft, vandalism, animal endangerment, and other crimes forces individuals with animal welfare concerns to utilize legal avenues to address those issues.

Protection of private property rights safeguards against unintended consequences that could undermine animal welfare and food security efforts.

On a larger scale, the actions of our local sheriff have implications for national and even global food security. The disruption caused by open rescue operations can lead to economic losses, reduced food availability, and increased producer costs that negatively impact consumers. Additionally, the global nature of food supply chains means that a breach in one region may have far-reaching consequences, affecting trade relationships, supply chains, and international food security efforts.

To address the complex relationship between animal welfare, property rights, and food security, collaboration with law enforcement is vital. Local sheriffs can foster an environment that encourages dialogue, education, and cooperation by working with agricultural organizations and stakeholders.

By creating platforms for constructive engagement, our local sheriff contributes to a balanced approach that respects the rights of animal owners while addressing concerns about animal welfare.

In conclusion, the role of our local sheriff in ensuring food security within animal agriculture is invaluable. Their efforts to protect private property rights, enforce existing laws, and facilitate stakeholder dialogue are vital for maintaining a sustainable, resilient, and secure food supply. By addressing the issue of open rescue and its potential impact on animals, producers, and consumers, our local sheriff becomes a linchpin in the intricate web of food security that extends far beyond the borders of our community.

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