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NEW MEXICO STOCKMAN P.O. Box 7127, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-243-9515 Fax: 505-349-3060 E-mail: caren­@aaalivestock.com Official publication of ... n New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Email: nmcga@nmagriculture.org 2231 Rio Grande NW, P.O. Box 7517, Albu­­quer­que, NM 87194 505-247-0584, Fax: 505-842-1766 Pres­i­dent, Randell Major n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584 President, Bronson Corn Interim Director, Michelle Frost-Maynard

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DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message

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by Caren Cowan

17 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 21 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 28 News Update 30 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News

by Frank DuBois

37 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers

by Don Bullis

38 Aggie Notes

by Marcy Ward, Extension Livestock Specialist, New Mexico State University

40 View from the Backside

by Barry Denton

41 In Memoriam 44 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

48 On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black

50 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner Recipe 52 Marketplace 53 Seedstock Guide 68 Real Estate Guide 76 Advertisers’ Index

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Randell Major NMCGA President

Randell Major President Magdalena Loren Patterson, President-Elect Corona Dustin Johnson NW Vice President Farmington

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e were delighted that the Governor updated the health order allowing livestock shows to take place. These kids learn responsibility, consistency, and dedication while caring for their animals. Members of the state’s FFA and 4-H organizations work hard for over a year raising and caring for their show animals and it is great to see them be able to complete the process. By the time this letter comes out, the livestock shows will be over. I hope and pray that they all were a success. This whole pandemic situation has created quite the challenge just to accomplish everyday ordinary business.

Our Fall Board meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2020. Depending on the September public health order, we should know whether it will be in person or online. This meeting will allow us to catch up on old and new business since we were unable to have our Summer meeting in Ruidoso. I look forward to seeing you in person or virtually.

Dave Kenneke is Director of Ranching and Conservation at the Philmont Ranch. He also is chairman of the NMCGA Wildlife committee. He and his vice chairs have been working on issues that pertain to his committee. I would like to thank Dave and his committee for getting involved.

Below is his report.

I pray everybody is getting rain and stays healthy.

Cliff Copeland NE Vice President Nara Visa Jeff Decker SE Vice President Lovington Roy Farr Vice President at Large Datil Shacey Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer Peralta Tom Sidwell Immediate Past President Quay Pat Boone Past President Elida

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he Wildlife Committee has had several great meetings and has enjoyed some wonderful candid conversations with New Mexico Game and Fish. We are working on strengthening existing relationships and fostering new ones with both state and federal agencies. We will be asking all NMCGA members to provide concerns and experience in projects as we move forward.

One area is your willingness to assist if you have a personal and positive relationship with leadership of specific agencies. For example; who in our membership can pick up the phone and know they will have a candid and fruitful conversation with the leadership of the USFS?, BLM?, etc., so as we approach these agencies we can talk to the right individual as we “bump things up the ladder”. The time to develop this working relationship is now – we know we have existing concerns we want to reach out to these folks before we jump out with guns-a-blazing!

We will be sending out correspondence electronically to gather this information. I would be remiss to not mention the great work being accomplished by Committee members Tom Paterson and Gerald Chacon in addition to NMCGA staff Michelle and Jonas. A heart-felt thanks!

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hile my political views are no secret, I do try not to be too partisan in this column. However last night something happened that I just can’t stifle my need to offer advice to Presidential Candidate Joe Biden.

Despite its violence, foul language, and walking on the edge of the law, the television show Yellowstone is still something I make sure to watch every week, at least the new episodes. You might imagine the laugh I got out of the Biden Campaign spending its advertising dollars during the Yellowstone finale. There can hardly be a more meat-eating, gun-toting and conservative viewers on other show on the air.

save the Wool Act. The vote we lost came late one night and it was crushing. I knew it meant the end of the job I had with Wool Growers, people I had grown to love and Other Biden tales… consider family.

Most may not remember it, but back in With nothing else to do, I sat down and about 1996, Senator Joe Biden was one of wrote a letter to Senator Joe Biden, explainthe members of the U.S. Senate most instru- ing to him what he had done to my life and mental in eliminating the Wool Act. If you the lives of countless others across the weren’t in the sheep business you likely nation. I don’t recall get ting a knew nothing about it. response from him.

The Wool Act was a tariff funded But, weeks later I got a call from Senator program to aid the sheep industry in Pete Domenici’s office suggesting that I enhancing production. Sheep men and apply for a job with the New Mexico Livewomen were paid out of the act only if your stock Board. They might be hiring. Mystified flocks were improving in wool and meat I asked why they would call me. Turns out production.

Biden had just forwarded my letter to That was a hard concept for Mr. Biden Senator Pete’s office to see if they might and others. They claimed that the funding find me a job. was a subsidy paid by every tax payer in the Over the past more than 20 years, we U.S. The fact of the matter was that the tariff have learned the hard way what the demise money did go into the general fund with of the Wool Act did to the sheep industry tax payer money, so when it came out tech- in New Mexico and across the nation. New nically it could be called tax payer money, Mexico historically ran millions of sheep I suppose. from north to south and east to west, by the At any rate at the time I had been 1990s that number was down around one working for the New Mexico Wool Growers, million. Today that number is less Inc. for several years. The organization, than 150,000. along with all the other sheep groups It is worth noting the loss of the Wool across the nation pulled out all the stops to Act was not a single factor in this demise.

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The government taking away most predator management tools played a significant part as well. In tandem, the two have been impossible to overcome.

Popular Media Rabble Rousers Oh for the days of Walter Cronkite… when we got the news and just the news, not some self-appointed, overly opinionated talking head spouting their latest brand of venom. In case you don’t know who Walter Cronkite was, he was a newsman for nearly two decades for CBS news.

One poll even dubbed him “the most trusted man in America.” There might have been some who disagreed and he let his own bias creep in during the Vietnam War but beyond that you can find little criticism of him or his journalism.

One of his famous quotes reads “Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine.”

Another quote that badly needs remember is “History must share with reading, writing and arithmetic first rank as the most important subjects in the curriculum.

Understanding the issues on which citizens of a republic are expected to vote is impos-

sible without an understanding of the past.”

I started writing this column before the man in Wisconsin was shot by police in mid-August. My major complaint was to have been the “popular” national media (ABC, CBS, and NBC) making sure that at least part of the nation stayed riled up over the killing of George Floyd by constantly rerunning pieces of video from the terrible scene.

As I was contemplating what to write, a Facebook post (yes I am back on Facebook, but you won’t find Caren Cowan anywhere on it) prompted me to look up more about Walter Cronkite. It was his journalism that I grew up on.

Today’s opinion-only television journalism has no resemblance to the Playboy and less to the Bible. The Bible is taboo — which is likely part of the problems we are facing.

The total lack of journalism was on full display during the political conventions this past two weeks, and although I am biased I thought there was much less journalism on display the past few nights. So called reporters were laughing at speakers and “fact-checking” during the middle of speeches. One network went so far as to call the Mayor of Portland in an attempt to debunk the words of South Dako-

ta’s Governor.

Not only are we not trying to teach history for those to make better decisions for the future, there are many, many who are trying to rewrite it for their own purposes. Most people in this country are unaware that the United States of America is a republic, not a democracy.

Just like nature, history isn’t always pretty. People made mistakes. People learned from them and hopefully will continue learning. Just because there were mistakes doesn’t mean that we tear them down or hide them.

I have gotten a little far afield here… I guess I am going to just have to spend more time reading my Bible than watching the news.

With that said…

Are you registered to vote? Is everyone you know registered to vote? If not, it is time to get after it. If the news media is teaching us anything, it is that praying and then voting is our only way out of the mess our country is in today.

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We made changes to some election deadlines and procedures during the recent special legislative session to better accommodate the influx in mail ballots used by voters because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The most important thing to know for voters who will be using an absentee ballot for the 2020 General Election is that you should mail your completed ballot back to your county clerk no later than October 27th to ensure it arrives before 7pm on Election Day. Or, you can drop off your ballot at your county clerk’s office or at any polling location in your county during Early Voting or on Election Day. If you choose to vote in-person in your county you will place your completed

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ballot in the vote counting machine and can view that it was counted. ЇЇ For those voters using an absentee ballot, Intelligent Mail Barcodes will be used on all mailed ballots. This technology gives voters detailed information about the status of their ballot (when their application was received, when their ballot was sent to them, when it was received by their county clerk, etc.). This will allow you to track your absentee ballot from the application stage all the way to when it’s counted by your county clerk. ЇЇ If you mail your ballot back but it still has not been received by Election Day, you still have the option to go to a polling place and cast a ballot. You will just need to sign an affidavit canceling the mailed ballot you submitted.

Voters may cast an absentee ballot or vote in person at their local County Clerk’s office or an early voting location prior to Election Day. No excuse is required to vote with an absentee ballot. You may now visit NMVote.org to request an absentee ballot, find an early voting location, and more!

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Request an absentee ballot by filling out an application and returning it to your local County Clerk. Applications can be obtained by: ЇЇ Fill out an application online by visiting https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/ OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication. aspx?type=RA ЇЇ Contacting your County Clerk’s Office in person, phone, mail or email ЇЇ Downloading an absentee ballot from the SOS website and mailing it or hand delivering it to your County Clerk’s Office ЇЇ Absentee ballot requests through the Secretary of State’s website for the 2020 General Election will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. ЇЇ Voters can request an absentee ballot for the 2020 General Election from their county clerk through Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Requests must be made by this deadline in order for the absentee ballot to be mailed by the appropriate county clerk in a timely manner. ЇЇ NOTE: All county clerks in New Mexico continued on page 16 >>

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will provide early in-person voting on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Applications must be received by the County Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. A ballot will be sent to voters who have properly filled out the application. If the application was not completed correctly, a notification with the reason why the application was not accepted will be sent within 24 hours of receipt of the application.

To check the status of your Absentee Application, contact your County Clerk’s Office. If you do not receive the absentee ballot, please contact the County Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, November 2, 2020.

All absentee ballots may be returned to the County Clerk’s Office or any Election Day polling location no later than 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – Election Day.

Public Meetings on Program The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish has scheduled two public meetings on proposed revisions to the Public Land User Stamp Rule 19.34.6 NMAC (Habitat Stamp Program Rule). A short presentation providing background information about

the Habitat Stamp Program and details of the proposed revisions will be given. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session where members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and provide input. Members of the public are invited to attend one or both of these meetings (to be held virtually) in order to become familiar with the program and the proposed revisions: ЇЇ September 10th at 6 p.m. ЇЇ Register in advance for this webinar here. ЇЇ September 28th at 6 p.m. ЇЇ Register in advance for this webinar here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Additional information about this meeting, including a copy of the presentation and a summary of the proposed revisions, is available on the NMDGF webpage, wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration.

Comments on the proposed revisions can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Rule Development, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; or by email, dgf-habitat-stamp-rule@state.nm.us.

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Down the Rodeo Road...

With just a few weeks to go, it looks like there may be three New Mexicans make the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). The location of that remains in limbo since Las Vegas, Nevada has said they cannot host the finals this year. The PRCA is exploring other sites which include Texas and Oklahoma. Until a location is determined, dates will not be available.

The Turquoise Circuit Finals, covering New Mexico and Arizona have been canceled.

New Mexico Rankings in PRCA World Standings Tie Down Roping, Shad Mayfield, Clovis #1 Team Roping (Heelers), Logan Melin, Tatum #3 Breakaway, Tierra Gray, Lovington #24 Breakaway, Maddy Deerman, Grants #23 Breakaway, TiAda Gray, Portales #27 Barrel Racing, Cindy Smith, Lovington #29 Barrel Racing, Leia Pluemer, Bosque Farms #37 Saddle Bronc Riding, Taos Muncy, Corona #15 Bull Riding, Lon Danley, Tularosa #43

In other PRCA news, rodeo contestants, stock contractors, fans and everyone associated with rodeo are mourning the loss of Rex Bugbee. Rex was mortally injured an accident during Guymon Pro Rodeo in late August while picking up broncs. Please keep Rex’s family and the rodeo family in your prayers.

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he more I see of people, the more I like cows. Let’s be honest: cows don’t burn and loot, they don’t shoot at cops, I was going to say they don’t attack people but we all know that’s not true.

How many of you have foregone trips to town because of the current state of affairs?

How many of you have decided that town needs to stay in town?

How many of you are rethinking lifelong political stances and choices? How many of you have been reading up more on grazing permits and rights? How many of you have researched cattle laws in your state?

How many of you now realize the freedoms you had prior to all this weren’t actually free?

It’s normal to think this way and ask these questions. It’s normal to be ashamed and embarrassed by people’s behavior in larger cities. It’s normal, we’re allowed to think these things. In 2020, it has become increasingly apparent how dependent the world really is on agriculture. The rest of the world and all of the stores can go up in flames but there isn’t a single individual on this planet that doesn’t need food. And guess who knows how and where it comes from? I’d say we’re sitting in a pretty good spot, wouldn’t you?

Who put money on grizzlegators and GMO mosquitoes for September?

Stay Safe, –Charity Ann Saulsberry, NM State CowBelles’ President

Chamiza CowBelles Meeting on August 6, 2020 – The August meeting was called to order at 12:10 by President, Jeni Neely, in the Farm Bureau conference room where social distancing could occur. Cathy read the minutes from the July meeting which were approved as presented. In the absence of the Treasurer, Cathy also presented the reports from both checking account and scholarship account. There was a question about one of the deposits which will be clarified by treasurer so approval was postponed until the next meeting. A thank you note was received and read from Sharon and Travis Luna for supplying the meat for their father/father-in-law’s memorial service. Jeni has received and filled out the application for the county fair booth.

Payment is due by September 23. As of this date, the fair will take place as normal with indoor exhibitors and vendors; however, as the October dates draw closer, may have to revert to plan B or plan C. The livestock shows at county fairs have been determined to be “essential”, but exhibitors may be limited to two open entries each. The rabbit show will be virtual because of a “rabbit hemorrage virus” sweeping the country. Cathy reported that sales from

booth at Petersen’s rodeo were minimal.

Nancy has delivered all beef tickets to members. Many members turned in their sold tickets today. Nancy has been appointed to be in charge of the Region VI meeting which will be held in May 2021. She intends to combine this meeting with the WALC conference and possibly two other conferences. She has received her “past president” pin from the state CowBelles and is also in charge of recruiting new officers for state positions. Next meeting will be held September 3rd at the Farm Bureau conference room. Thank you, Sharon, for allowing the use the meeting room.

New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every month.

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ansas State University and Superior Livestock conducted a research project studying sale prices of over three million head of weaned calves during a seven-year time period. They found that Charolais-sired steers generated the highest dollar amount per hundred weight when compared to other major US beef breeds when sold through Superior Livestock video sales.

This finding, along with the added bonus of increased weaning weight due to heterosis, combines to create added pay weight and profitability for cow calf producers. The study found that Charolais-sired steer calves sold for $8.12 over the base with the next nearest breed selling for $6.89.

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“I recently completed a project using video auction data in looking at the effects of breed on the sale price of calves. We choose to use video auctions as the venue for calves being marketed for a couple of reasons. Producers have access to a buyer base nation-wide as well as buyers will have access to large similar groups of calves,” she said.

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Marketing Plan Pivots to Include COVID-19 Strategies

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New Mexico Beef | 2020-2021 Directors and industry. ef Council running could help build processing c ЇЇ Funds were allocated to the NM State Fair which was cancelled this year due to beef producers in New COVID. The Council discussed allocating those funds to support thestate, Meat and Science Lab to instruct stud the be used Matt Ferguson, Kenneth McKenzie (Encino) 9 Mountain RoadMexico.

Federation Director:capacity Matt Ferguson at NMSU. Getting this up and running could help build processing in the state, Chairman (Carrizozo) science during the school year.

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U.S.M.E.F. Director: Kenneth McKenzie and be used to instruct students in meat science during the school year.

Zita Lopez, Vice Chairman (Springer) New Mexico Susie Jones, Secretary (Veguita) Beef Council John Heckendorn (Moriarty)

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Kenneth McKenzie (Encino)

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ur Beef Ambassador program is coordinated by the Cowbelles and strives to provide an opportunity for youth to educate consumers and students about beef nutrition, food safety and stewardship practices of the beef industry. Beef Ambassadors tell their beef production story to consumers and students through promotion, education, media and the online environment.

Beef Ambassadors serve for one year and travel the State promoting our industry.

Mia Encinias is the 16-year-old daughter of Manny Encinias and Hayley Encinias. She grew up in Clayton, NM and now lives in Moriarty, NM. As a junior at Moriarty High School, Mia is active in FFA, serving as the Chapter Secretary and District Co-Vice-President. She is an Honor student and plays basketball. She shows heifers and bulls at the county, state, and national level.

Mia was raised on a registered and commercial cow-calf operation and especially enjoys researching and selecting sires at breeding. She is also an integral part of Trilogy Beef Community which provides local beef to consumers. She plans to attend West-Texas A&M after graduation to pursue a degree in Animal Science with Pre-Vet focus. She would like to become a large-animal veterinarian or work in the area of Animal Reproduction while maintaining an active role in the agriculture industry. Mia wants to be a Beef Ambassador to educate youth and adults

about the health benefits of beef, the significance of the beef producer, and to ensure consumers have faith and confidence in a safe and steady food supply.

Grady Hodnett is a junior at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces. He has shown beef cattle, both steers and heifers, for seven years in 4-H and FFA. He participates in calf shows across the state and has served as the Southwest Representative for the New M e x i c o Club Calf Association.

He is also a graduate of NMSU’s Youth Ranch Management P r o g r a m

is the state’s most valuable agricultural commodity, many New Mexicans don’t understand the process of beef from gate to plate. He believes ranchers have a strong ecological message to share and that can be achieved through in-person events such as the state fair and Ag Fest, but also through messages on social media.

McKenzie Luna, a 17-year old homeschooled Sierra County resident is active in 4-H and FFA serving on her club and chapter officer teams as well as being the State 4-H Reporter. McKenzie recently won the 2019 Arizona Nationals Livestock Show Prepared Public Speaking Contest with her first-person speech on bees and this year she has already won her Chapter and District FFA Prepared Public Speaking Contests with a speech on Ag Wars and Fake Beef and is eager to compete at the State FFA Contest.

McKenzie wants to be an AGvocate so she can continue to spread the word about the ag industry. Being a beef ambassador is the first step on the path for her to spread the message with those who truly need to hear it, that are not familiar with the ag industry, but need to be educated about the Top: Beef Ambassador facts. McKenzie is set to Grady Hodnet complete high school at the Right: Beef Ambassador same time she will obtain Mia Encinias and a winner in this Bottom left: Beef Ambassador her Bachelor’s Degree in year’s NMCGA’s McKenzie Luna Business Management Beef Speech contest. through Western New Grady appreciates the Mexico University. She wants opportunities afforded to him by the to obtain her massage and cosmetology agricultural community and wants to licenses so she will have the flexibility to work in Ag Business after completing his continue being an AGvocate around New degree at Texas Tech.

Mexico and give back to the roots that Grady wanted to be a Beef Ambassador have helped shape her. because even though the raising of beef

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NMBC DIRECTORS: John Heckendorn (Purebred Producer); Jim Hill (Feeder); Kenneth McKenzie (Producer); Cole Gardner (Producer); Marjorie Lantana (Producer); Dan Bell (Producer)

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

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

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Profitability for cow calf producers really begins with the initial investment in the genetics they are going to use in their cow herd. These investments set the stage for the long-term profitability of a cow calf producer.

“Here at K State a lot of the research, specifically focusing in the beef industry, takes an applied approach and allows the producers to take those results and potentially incorporate them back into their own operations to help make decisions.

“We feel like knowing the history and what has happened previously in the industry, we can better prepare for what is to come in the future and help make those future decisions,” McCabe concluded.

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s with so many political issues of the left, California has put itself on the very edge when it comes to following the green agenda. It should come as no surprise, given the State’s “deep blue” politics, that California has some of the most aggressive renewable energy goals in the United States. As has been widely reported in the media, Californians are experiencing electricity shortages due in part to a heat wave hitting the State.

But, it is not just the heat, it is also the lack of reliability of these “green” power sources. And New Mexico is not far behind when it comes to mandating them. If it continues to follow California as mandated by Governor Lujan Grisham, the Legislature, and the Public Regulation Commission (PRC), New Mexicans might see some of the very same problems as California has.

E.D. McCabe, Kansas State University In California the law requires utilities to obtain at least 33 percent of its electricity from renewable resources. New Mexico is currently at 20 percent “renewable” but the Energy Transition Act (passed in 2019) requires 50 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030 and the PRC just required PNM to go with 100 percent “renewable” electricity Breeding Charolais since 1956 in the future.

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gory of “purchased” power the exact 100 percent “renewable” targets kick in. provenance is not explained to the public. Getting a steady supply of electricity proThe point is that El Paso Electric is going duced at reasonable prices to customers to be in for a massive shift in power gener- when they want it may look easy, but it isn’t. ation sources in advance of the 2030 El Paso Electric actually has a rather requirement that half of their power comes “green” electricity generation portfolio that from “renewables.” And, while nuclear is relies heavily on zero-carbon nuclear and “zero-carbon” and in many ways the most natural gas which has half the CO2 emisenvironmentally-friendly source of electric- sions of coal. This was driven by mostly it y, that is not how the radical market decisions, not government manenvironmental-left sees it. dates. Those “green” credentials will likely In fact, given dim view of nuclear power not placate the “environmental” movement on the part of radical environmentalists, it and it will be Las Cruces ratepayers and the would seem likely that El Paso Electric could reliability of their power grid that take the be forced to replace more than three-quar- hit. ters of its electricity generation within the next two decades. That is going to be expensive from a ratepayer perspective.

California, a state with an ideal climate and many energy generation options, has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation with just 33 percent of its electricity coming from “renewables.”

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ith the increasing drought and climate change, soil resilience needs to be enhanced, to withstand extreme environmental conditions and to sustain agricultural production.

Soil health assessment and management has become very important in New Mexico to help preserve soils and to rejuvenate soils that are already degraded.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will host a two-day soil health webinar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23, to address the training needs of producers, agriculture support professionals, Extension educators, and other stakeholders in New Mexico.

“Utilizing soil health principles can build the needed soil resilience that will enable producers to remain profitable in face of weather uncertainties,” said John Idowu, NMSU Extension agronomist. “The workshop will address fundamental aspects of soil health as well as applied soil management for cropland and rangeland.”

Resource persons from NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, U.S, Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service, and private organizations will be present sessions on soil health assessment and management.

Topics to be covered the physical, chemical and biological soil properties in relation to soil health management. Other topics will include cover cropping, crop rotation, livestock integration into cropping systems, tillage management, organic amendments, grazing/pasture management and cropland/rangeland assessment.

The workshop is sponsored by the Healthy Soil Program initiative coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

The Healthy Soil Program was enacted by the New Mexico Legislature to provide education on soil health assessment and management in New Mexico.

Registration is free for all participants.

Pre-registrar at https://rsvp.nmsu.edu/rsvp/ soilhealth2 to receive the agenda and the Zoom link for the workshop.

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NCBA Backs Expansion of CattleTrace System

by Lisa M. Keefe, meatingplace.com

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he National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has adopted a policy in support of U.S. CattleTrace as an avenue for achieving better disease traceability in the U.S. cattle industry, the association said in a news release.

The policy resolution calls for NCBA to support the expansion of U.S. CattleTrace and directs the organization to encourage and help facilitate state affiliate support and educational efforts.

U.S. CattleTrace is a partnership of multiple state cattlemen’s organizations from major beef producing regions, founded to develop a national infrastructure for disease traceability and to encourage private industry participation. The partnership endorses the use of one technology for a United States cattle industry disease traceability system to maximize the value of technology investment, and supports a transition to ultra-high frequency technology by the end of 2023.

Animal disease traceability has been part of NCBA’s Beef Industry Long Range Plans since 2016.

Traceability is increasingly important in the cattle and beef industries, not only to prevent the spread of disease among herds, but also because export markets increasingly demand that imported beef goods be traceable back to the farm. Getting agreement on the right technology for that type of system in the U.S. has proven difficult among the various links of the beef supply chain.

In August 2018, CattleTrace Inc. was formally established as a private, not-for-profit corporation to securely maintain and manage the data collected as part of the disease traceability pilot project.

For more information, visit https://www.uscattletrace.org/ .

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Statement from U.S. Census Bureau Director: Delivering a Complete & Accurate 2020 Census Count

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he U.S. Census Bureau continues to evaluate its operational plans to collect and process 2020 Census data. On August 3, 2020, we announced updates to our plan that will include enumerator awards and the hiring of more employees to accelerate the completion of data collection and apportionment counts by our statutory deadline of December 31, 2020, as required by law and directed by the Secretary of Commerce. The Census Bureau’s new plan reflects our continued commitment to conduct a com-

Accurate Data and Efficient Processing: Once we have the data from self-response and field data collection in our secure systems, we plan to review it for completeness and accuracy, streamline its processing, and prioritize apportionment counts to meet the statutory deadline. In addition, we plan to increase our staff to ensure operations are running at full capacity.

Flexible Design: Our operation remains adaptable and additional resources will help speed our work. The Census Bureau will continue to analyze data and key metrics from its field work to ensure that our operations are agile and on target for meeting our statutory delivery dates. Of course, we recognize that events can still occur that no one can control, such as additional complications from severe weather or other natural disasters.

Health and Safety: We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our workforce and the public. Our staff will continue to follow Federal, state, and local guidance, including providing appropriate safety trainings and personal protective equipment to field staff.

The Census Bureau continues its work on

p l e t e co u n t , p r o v i d e a cc u r a t e apportionment data, and protect the health and safety of the public and our workforce.

Complete Count: A robust field data collection operation will ensure we receive responses from households that have not yet self-responded to the 2020 Census. ЇЇ We will improve the speed of our count without sacrificing completeness. As part of our revised plan, we will conduct additional training sessions and provide awards to enumerators in recognition of those who maximize hours worked.

We will also keep phone and tablet computer devices for enumeration in use for the maximum time possible. ЇЇ We will end field data collection by September 30, 2020. Self-response options will also close on that date to permit the commencement of data processing. Under this plan, the Census Bureau intends to meet a similar level of household responses as collected in prior censuses, including outreach to hard-to-count communities.

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We are committed to a complete and accurate 2020 Census. To date, 93 million households, nearly 63 percent of all households in the Nation, have responded to the 2020 Census. Building on our successful and innovative internet response option, the dedicated women and men of the Census Bureau, including our temporary workforce deploying in communities across the country in upcoming weeks, will work diligently to achieve an accurate count.

If you know someone who has not yet responded, please encourage them to do so today online at 2020census.gov, over the phone, or by mail.

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NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS

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In 1998 a federal district court permanently enjoined Bundy from grazing livestock within the Bunkerville allotment. Bundy filed an appeal and in 1999 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied his appeal and affirmed the lower court’s order.

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In 2011, BLM sent Bundy a notice of intent to roundup his cattle.

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In March of 2014, BLM issued a notice of intent to impound Bundy’s cattle, and on April 5, 2014 the roundup began.

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The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the mistrial in the Bundy case

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he saga of Cliven Bundy and his battles with the feds over livestock grazing go back many years. From a strictly administrative/legal basis, here is a quick summary: ЇЇ

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In 1993, BLM sent Bundy a notice of trespass and an order to remove his cattle

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This was a large operation for the feds, as the court recently summarized: BLM made extensive preparations for “Operation Gold Butte Impound.” Coordinating with agents from the National Park Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation, BLM anticipated resistance from Bundy and his

supporters. It planned to escort the contractors in and out of the area each day. BLM established a Listening Post/Observation Post (LP/OP) “strategically placed at elevated positions around the Bundy residence each evening” where agents were outfitted with binoculars, spotting scopes, night-vision goggles, and thermal-imaging devices. The LP/OP personnel were to have “agency-issued rifles with them at all times.” BLM also established a Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Forward Operating Base (FOB), a media site, and a “free speech area.”

I and many others have written about what transpired during the so-called standoff and there is no need to repeat it here, as our interest today is in the court case.

Suffice it to say the feds backed down and left, handing a major victory to Bundy and his supporters. I vividly remember both the surprise and joy I personally experienced at this outcome.

However, in March of 2016 a federal grand jury indicted nineteen individuals, including Cliven Bundy and his two sons, Ammon and Ryan, for a slate of federal crimes, including impeding federal officers, threatening federal officers, and extortion, as well as conspiracy to commit those

crimes. Trial began on October 30, 2017, and that is when the government’s transgressions and abuses started coming to light.

During the trial a bombshell memo from a BLM law enforcement officer to the Dept. of Justice was made public. In the memo, BLM Special Agent Larry C. Wooten stated, “I routinely observed, and the investigation revealed a widespread pattern of bad judgement, lack of discipline, incredible bias, unprofessionalism and misconduct, as well as likely policy, ethical and legal violations among senior and supervisory staff at the BLM’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security.”

Wooten further stated these issues, “… made a mockery of our position of special trust and confidence, portrayed extreme unprofessional bias, adversely affected our agency’s mission and likely the trial regarding Cliven Bundy…” and “put our agency and specific law enforcement supervisors in potential legal, civil and administrative jeopardy.”

Some of the actions taken by certain BLM officers are simply too crude to include in this publication. However, Wooten did report: Conduct that was, “discriminatory, harassing and showed clear prejudice against the defendants, their supporters and Mormons.”

Uncovered comments where BLM agents “bragged about roughing up Dave Bundy” and “grinding his face into the ground.”

That BLM employees, “didn’t properly turn in the required discovery material (likely exculpatory evidence)” That one BLM Supervisor, “instigated the unprofessional monitoring of jail calls between defendants and their wives, without prosecutor or FBI consent.”

That former BLM Special Agent-InCharge Dan Love purposely ignored federal and state recommendations, “in order to command the most intrusive, oppressive, large scale and militaristic trespass cattle impound possible.”

BLM Agent Wooten also say his investigation found, “excessive use of force, civil rights and policy violations.” Further, Wooten says, “there was an improper cover-up in virtually every matter that a particular BLM SAC participated in, or oversaw.”

It also became apparent that important evidence had been withheld by the feds.

The presiding judge held a series of hearings in November of 2017. Based upon those hearings the judge found the follow-

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Records about surveillance at the Bundy ranch

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Records about the presence of government snipers

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FBI logs about activity at the ranch in the days leading up to the standoff

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Internal affairs reports about misconduct by BLM agents

In total, it came to 3,300 pages of evidence withheld. As a result the judge said this represented “outrageous” abuses and “flagrant misconduct” by the prosecutors.

The judge declared “a universal sense of justice has been violated” and dismissed all charges against the Bundys “with prejudice”,

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meaning those charges cannot be brought again.

Unbelievably, President Trump’s Justice Department appealed this decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the most liberal circuit in the nation.

On August 6 of this year the Ninth Circuit rendered their decision and I’m pleased to report the government’s CYA appeal was not successful.

The court affirmed the prosecution was guilty of “flagrant misconduct”, with such a finding necessary for charges to be dismissed “with prejudice.”

The court affirmed that the withholding of information about the surveillance camera “was willful rather than merely inadvertent.” The court also stated, “Rather than looking into the request and locating the documents before trial began, the government chose to fight rather than respond to the request.”

On the withholding of evidence concerning the government’s use of snipers, the court stated: “Of particular concern is the government’s handling of evidence related to the presence of snipers. This was a hot-button issue… The government said the Bundys’ claim of “snipers” was “false”

and “deceitful,” yet the government’s own documents referred to its agents as “snipers.”…”In short, the government had to know the import that any evidence regarding snipers, or agents who looked and functioned like snipers, would have in this case. Nevertheless, it withheld a slate of information…” The court also found the government’s position this evidence was irrelevant to be “preposterous and reckless.”

With respect to the threat assessments, the court said, “…the government failed to turn over beneficial information speaking to Bundy’s potential for violence. These documents could have helped bolster the defense’s claim that the government had engaged in an overmilitarized impound operation that the Bundys claim fueled their fears of being surrounded by snipers.

But irrespective of the theory defendants were to put forward, these documents should have been released. They, at the very least, provided impeachment evidence because some of their findings contrasted with the 2014 threat assessment used as the basis for planning the impound operation, and they undermined the prosecution’s opening statement.”

There is more, but in all instances the

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appeals court af firmed the lower court’s decision.

There are still many questions concerning the design, implementation and costs of this government boondoggle. Shamefully, neither political party has seen fit to conduct a complete investigation and report on this operation. That failure increases the odds that similar abuses will occur in the future.

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

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

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2020 Angus Convention Simplified to 137th Annual Meeting Annual event modified to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions in Kansas City

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he American Angus Association® has made the difficult decision to reformat the 2020 Angus Convention originally scheduled for November 7 through 9 in Kansas City, Missouri. Considering the current gathering restrictions created by COVID-19, modifications were necessary to balance the health of attendees and the need to conduct the business of the Association. The event will be a two-day meeting on November 8 and 9 and will continue the long tradition of holding an annual meeting

of delegates that has occurred since the inception of the Association in 1883. The National Angus Tour and trade show portion of the event have been canceled and the number of educational sessions will be reduced but virtual options for members and attendees will be offered.

“The health and safety of Association members, guests and staff remains our top priority,” said Mark McCully, Association CEO. “While no technology can replace the value of an in-person gathering, we believe offering virtual attendance options this year is the responsible thing to do. We plan to offer a modified format, allowing for both an in-person annual meeting and a virtual educational experience for those who would like to join from home.”

Socially distanced educational sessions,

an awards dinner and fundraiser will be hosted on Sunday, November 8. Guests who register online can partake in the virtual educational sessions held throughout the two-day event. Association leadership will provide several updates and educational workshops. Each day will be headlined with keynote speakers to inspire attendees to advance their operation.

The American Angus Association Board of Directors candidate forum and state caucuses will proceed as scheduled and will be webcast for those not in attendance. The 137th Convention of Delegates will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 9. If members are unable to attend in person, continued on page 34 >>

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Dixon and Spradley Receive Young Cattlemen’s Scholarship

Judging Contest where he placed second high individual and was a member of the 2019 International Champion Texas Tech Meat Judging Team. Britt will be graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree and will continue on to Veterinary school where he will pursue his Doctorate of Veterinary Medritt J. Dixon, Roswell, and Katelin icine. He plans to eventually open his own Spradley, Cuba, were awarded the mixed practice and give back to the proNew Mexico Cattle Growers’ Associa- grams that molded him into who he is today. tion (NMCGA) Young Cattlemen’s Katelin is the 5th generation of her Leadership Committee (YCLC) Graduate family to be involved in their commercial Scholarship in the amount of $250 this cattle operation near Cuba. She was summer. Dixon is the son of Barry and Traci involved in 4-H and FFA and also served as Dixon of Roswell, and Spradley is the the 2013-2014 New Mexico and National daughter of Craig and Casey Sprad- Junior Beef Ambassador. This prompted ley of Cuba.

Kaitlin to pursue a degree in Agricultural Britt grew up with a passion for produc- Communications and Animal Science at tion agriculture that inspired him to want Oklahoma State University. While at OSU, to become a mixed practice veterinarian. Katelin was involved in numerous student He found his start judging 4-H and FFA organizations, including the Oklahoma where he competed in Meats, Livestock, Collegiate Cattlewomen, Agricultural ComWool and Dairy. Britt attended Clarendon municators of Tomorrow, and the McKnight College, where he competed on the 2017 Scholar Program. Katelin also served as a Clarendon Meat Judging leader within the Ferand Livestock Team. He guson College of received top 4 individual Agriculture and later as honors at all of the junior an Ambassador. In 2019, collegiate competitions she graduated Summa and was named as 1st high Cum Laude and was individual on the A-Divihonored as a Ferguson sion First All-American College of Agriculture Team. He graduated in Senior of Distinction.

2018 Valedictorian of ClarAfter completing an endon College. Britt internship in Minneapcontinued on to Texas olis with a national Tech where he continued creative agriculture his career path in Meat agency, Katelin began Evaluation, and attended her master’s program the Meat Judging Conferin Agriculture Commuence in Wagga Wagga, nications at Texas Tech Australia. He concluded University. She curhis judging career at the rently works as a International Collegiate Graduate Teaching Katelin Spradley, Cuba

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Assistant for the Department of Agricultural Educations and Communications and will graduate in December 2020. She plans to return to New Mexico to work in the agriculture industry for awhile before starting her own creative agency serving agriculture and natural resource business in New Mexico and the surrounding area.

Each year, the NMCGA awards the YCLC Graduate Scholarship at their summer meeting. Applicants must be New Mexico residents, and come from a beef cattle production background, but not necessarily pursuing a degree in an agricultural field.

NMCGA membership is not a requirement, but members and their families do get preference.

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they can attend virtually, and voting delegates will have a virtual participation option.

“The decision to modify the event and the business meeting was not taken lightly,” McCully said. “We still look forward to seeing our members in Kansas City, and if not, we hope you join us online. Give the office a call if you have any questions regarding your registration.”

The Association knows its membership is resilient, and the COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in different ways. Offering a modified format for this industry-leading event aligns with our heritage of innovation and progress, and the Association thanks its membership for cooperating during these trying times.

For more information regarding the 137th Annual Meeting, please visit www.angusconvention.com, where there is an updated schedule and information about registering or modifying a registration.

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Melchior Receives Young Cattlemen’s Scholarship

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mily Melchior, Las Cruces, was awarded the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC) Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $500 this summer. Emily is the daughter of Roger and Christine of Las Cruces.

Emily was born in Baltimore, MD and took a circuitous route to agriculture from Maryland, Wisconsin, and Florida. At the age of 10, she began riding horses in Florida when she decided she wanted to be a Veterinarian but was unsure of the majority of the agricultural field of which veterinary medicine had a role. In her freshman year at Braden River High School she was enrolled in an introductory agriculture class, which ultimately set her on a path to success in the agriculture world. She became heavily involved in her school’s FFA chapter, through career development events, leadership development and agricultural projects. She began showing beef animals through FFA and showed a market

steer during her senior year. She decided she wanted to be part of the agricultural industry is ways other than just a consumer.

She graduated high school in 2012 and attended Berry College in Rome, GA to obtain as BS in Animal Science. While there, she engaged in departmental research on immunity and antibodies of dairy cattle throughout lactation. After graduation from Berry, she completed an internship with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. She pursued her MS in Animal Science with a focus on rumen microbiology at the University of Tennessee and did her thesis on the mitigation of negative physiological effects caused by tall fescue toxicosis. After graduation in 2018, she went on to pursue a Ph.D program that would allow her to apply the basic science skills obtained in her Master’s program to applied science and further meet producer needs. This led her to New Mexico State University where she could integrate ruminant nutrition, rumen microbiology and immunology. She has now completed her second year in the Ph.D program in the Department of Animal and Range Science under the mentorship of Dr. Shanna Ivey and Dr. Eric Scholljegerdes.

Each year, the NMCGA awards the YCLC

Emily Melchior, Las Cruces

Graduate Scholarship at their summer meeting. Applicants must be New Mexico residents, and come from a beef cattle production background, but not necessarily pursuing a degree in an agricultural field.

NMCGA membership is not a requirement, but members and their families do get preference.

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McDonald’s Canada to Revert to Domestic Beef Sourcing

by Peter Thomas Ricci, meatingplace.com

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cDonald’s Canada has announced that come September, its restaurants will be once again serving 100 percent Canadian beef.

“For nearly two decades, we’ve maintained a strong commitment to sourcing Canadian beef. We are incredibly proud of the role we’ve played in supporting local ranchers and farmers,” said Nicole Zeni, the senior manager of supply chain for McDonald’s Canada. “In these challenging times, our ability to return to sourcing 100 percent of our beef from Canadian sources is a true testament to the resiliency of the industry.”

Since 2003, McDonald’s Canada has exclusively sold Canadian beef, but supply chain disruptions in April from the COVID-19 pandemic — especially the temporary closure of Cargill’s High River facility in Alberta, which handles 36 percent of Canada’s beef processing — forced the restaurant to change tact.

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Ultimately, McDonald’s Canada imported beef from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and the United States, and removed Angus burgers from national menus.

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aleigh Erramouspe, Lubbock, was awarded the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) Young Cattlemen’s LeaderHaleigh Erramouspe, Lubbock ship Committee (YCLC) Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 this summer. Haleigh is the daughter munications coordinator for the National of Roxanne and Joseph (deceased) Sorghum Producers. She attended Corona of Lubbock.

Public Schools from kindergarten through Haleigh grew up on a fourth-generation high school. She has spent the last four cattle ranch south of Corona, NM. A former years in Lubbock, TX and spent five months New Mexico state FFA officer, she went on in Washington, DC interning for the House to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in agricul- Committee on Agriculture, in the Longtural communications from Texas Tech worth Congressional Office Building University in 2020 while working as a com- advocating for agriculture to members of Congress from Texas to South Dakota. She will start graduate school in August, majoring in Agricultural Communications.

Her studies will primarily focus on communications between agricultural producers and legislators, as well as producer uses of Government programs. While working on her Master’s degree, she will also be employed part-time by National Sorghum Producers as their communications coordinator.

Through these pursuits, Haleigh hopes to learn to better represent producers when advocating for agriculture in a government setting to get better policies enacted that are applicable for farmers and ranchers alike. She hopes her work in this field can make it back to her community and the ranch she grew up on to improve the lives of agriculturists at home.

Each year, the NMCGA awards the $1,000 YCLC Graduate Scholarship at their summer meeting. Applicants must be New Mexico residents, and come from a beef cattle production background, but not necessarily pursuing a degree in an agricultural field.

NMCGA membership is not a requirement, but members and their families do get preference.

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by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author DonBullis.biz

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Chimayó “The Lourdes of the Southwest”

n the last years of the 18th century and the early years of the 19th, a significant landowner and sheep raiser, Don Bernardo Abeyta, lived along El Rio de Santa Cruz some twenty-five or so miles northwest of Santa Fe, when he became ill. The unknown malady was severe and local folks generally believed that he would die. His daughter led him outside one day so that he might warm himself in the sun. As Don Bernardo sat before his house and gazed across the acequia madre at his distant flocks, he is said to have given thought to the good he could do if his life was spared.

As he watched, a figure appeared on the opposite bank of the acequia. He recognized it as an apparition of Nuestra Señor de Esquipulas. The figure disappeared as Don Bernardo hobbled weakly toward it, but he fell to his knees on the spot where Our Lord of Esquipulas had stood. Don Bernardo was instantly cured of his illness. In gratitude, he built an adobe chapel on the spot and that small structure marked the beginning of El Santuario de Nuestro Señor de Espuipulas; commonly called El Santuario de Chimayó which was completed after 1810.

At least that is one of the legends concerning the origins of El Santuario. Another is that Don Bernardo, a leading member of the Fraternidad Piadosa de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno or Penitente Brotherhood, did not see an apparition, but he did see something glowing on the ground near his house and he discovered that it was a crucifix. He dutifully took it to a local priest, but it miraculously returned to the place where Abeyta originally found it. He then decided that he should build a chapel on that spot.

A variation on this story is that it was a priest who found the crucifix.

And one more legend was this: “It was some years after the Chimayó rebellion in 1837, that a priest came to the settlements on the upper Santa Cruz, which are known under the collective name of Chimayó. He ministered to the people who were without a church, and after a while asked them to build a chapel on a spot he had selected.

But the people were too indifferent and refused to heed the admonition. One day the priest disappeared and the next

morning, from a cottonwood tree that stood on the spot designated by the priest for a chapel, there protruded a foot. The people were so impressed with the miracle that they built the chapel and made it the most beautiful church in all of New Mexico.”

While the above account dates the miracle after 1837, by about 1812 or 1813, the original chapel had already been constructed, and the church that remains in use today was constructed in 1816. Structurally, the only change since then was the addition of a pitched tin roof in the early 1920s.

Because Don Bernardo was a devotee of El Señor de Esquipulas, the church was dedicated to him. El Señor de Esquipulas is sometimes referred to as the Cristo Negro, or the Black—or dark—Christ. A shrine to him in Guatemala is dedicated to his miraculous healing powers; the healing associated with holy earth found in

the church.

Don Bernardo and his descendants continued to own El Santuario until 1929 when it was sold to the Spanish Colonial Arts Society which in turn donated it to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Hundreds of pilgrims (one source puts the number at 30,000) walk to El Santuario during Holy Week each year. The church itself contains leg braces, crutches and canes; all evidence of the miraculous healings that have taken place there.

The origins of the community of Chimayó are in some dispute. One source states that it was first settled during the administration of New Mexico’s colonizer and first governor, Juan de Oñate (15981608). Another avers that it was not settled until after Spanish re-conquest in 1692.

Chimayó is also noted for the many outstanding weavers who reside there.

The name itself—Chimayó—is said to mean “obsidian flake” or “good flaking stone.” It is of Tewa origin and a Tewa village may been there before the arrival of the Spanish in 1598.

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AGGIE NOTES From the Animal Resources Dept.

Cooperative Extension Service, NMSU

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Selecting for Feed Efficiency to Help Manage Drought

stimating how much feed it takes to create one pound of meat is the most common measure of efficiency in the animal production industry. This is easily calculated in a controlled setting where known amounts of total feed are distributed. The cattle industry is unique in that almost 100 percent of all cattle are on native range or irrigated pastures at some point in their life. Beef cows and bulls generally spend their entire life on range. Total intake in this situation cannot be measured. Therefore, efficient use of feed (forage) needs to be measured in other ways. Information provided in this article is designed to help producers best identify those traits that can result in improving forage utilization and cow longevity.

Genetic selection, record keeping, and culling criteria are some of best tools available in measuring and improving herd

efficiency. Culling should be one of the first indicators of herd efficiency. Categorize what is being culled and why.

1. Open/non pregnant animals

a. Is she old?

b. Is she thin?

c. Is she sick?

2. Age

a. If the average age of cows culled from the herd due to non-pregnancy is less than 4 years old, this could be a sign of poor efficiency.

Then evaluate what might be the cause by asking:

i. Nutrition? Disease? Bull Distribution? Genetics?

Record keeping is an important part of the culling process. Taking notes on animals that have been culled help with future management decisions. In addition to culling, other important records related to herd efficiency include:

1. Body Condition Scoring = nutritional status

2. Stage of Pregnancy = reproductive efficiency 3. Health issues 4. Weaning weights

Decline in body condition, reproduction, and weaning weights could all be indicators of poor feed efficiency in the cow. Conversely, a cow that has demonstrated the ability to maintain body weight and become pregnant in harsh conditions could also be evidence of her efficiency.

Effective use of forage has been shown to be approximately 35 percent heritable.

Therefore, genetics and breeding could play an important role in improving herd efficiency, productivity, and cow longevity.

The quickest way to make progress in feed efficiency in your herd is through bull and replacement heifer selection.

Purchasing a bull: When at all possible, find bulls that have had actual feed intake data collected on them. Specifically, look at a bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to convert feed to gain and his average daily feed intake compared to others bulls in his contemporary group. Table 1 [on following page] can show the difference between two bulls fed in the same pen and conditions.

In this scenario, Bull A ate 3.5 lbs less feed per day than Bull B, gained more weight, and could potentially eat 1278 lbs of forage less a year than his herd mate. This type of information demonstrates how mu ch dif ference th ere c an b e between animals.

If raw data is not available, expected progeny differences (EPDs) are the genetic parameters that indicate a bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to pass on certain traits to his offspring. Currently only three breeds offer feed efficiency related EPDs; Angus, Red Angus, and Hereford.

EPD Values for Efficiency

DMI = Dry matter intake potential of offspring. A negative number of DMI means this animal requires less intake than the breed average for body weight maintenance. (Angus, Hereford, Red Angus) rADG = Residual average daily gain is a value only found in the Angus breed. The more positive this number indicates the animal will have greater growth and performance on the same amount of intake as the breed average.

When Selecting Heifer Replacements: In most cases genetic information, such as EPDs, are not available to use as a tool when selecting replacement heifers from within your own herd. But there are some general rules of thumb and selection criteria that could improve herd efficiency and cow longevity.

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Table 1. 2020 Tucumcari Bull Test Data of Two Angus Bulls from Same Ranch Age of heifer at weaning: For a standard 90-day breeding season system, the older heifers are out of cows that bred early in the previous season, indicating good fertility.

These animals will also be 2 to 3 months older for their first breeding season.

Research shows, if a heifer has had at least on estrus cycle before breeding, her pregnancy rates are higher.

Size matters: Big growthy heifers can turn into big cows. Just because she is heavier at weaning, does not make her the best candidate for being a herd replacement.

The more frame and body weight an animal

carries, the greater their maintenance requirements. During times of drought, cows with higher maintenance requirements loose the most weight, and are generally unable to breed back in these conditions.

Dam contribution: Mature body weight and pregnancy rates of the dam should be considered when selecting replacement females. Pay attention to those cows that continue to bring a calf to the weaning pen, regardless of forage condition. A combination of her genetics and the use of known efficiency genetics on the bull side, can

rapidly improve herd productivity.

Herd reduction due to drought is one of the biggest threats towards a rancher’s ability to stay in business. Combining good record keeping, selecting females that are older at weaning and are moderate framed and using bulls that carry desirable genetic and performance traits in efficiency could potentially help alleviate the need of expansive destocking during times of drought.

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narily expensive thing to produce from an anti Indian. environmental sustainability point of view.

According to Acee Agoyo of Vision Maker So I think it would be healthy on both an Media, during Kamala’s stint as Attorney individual and societal level for us to move General of California she opposed at least in that direction.”

15 tribal land-into-trust applications.

I heard just last week KH was working “Her actions undermined the ability of with KFC, just kidding. What is true is AOC, Indian nations to reclaim lands they lost to being one congresswoman Alexandria theft, fraud, and other negative policies.

Ocasio Cortez, is introducing a new bill in Using her position as the state’s top legal Congress known as the “The Climate Equity official, Harris also went up against tribes in Act” which is considered part three of “The two prominent sovereignty cases. Her arguGreen New Deal”. ments put her out of step with legal There you have it a bill conceived by the doctrines that were reaffirmed by the bar passer and the bartender that will save nation’s highest court in a historic decision (The views expressed in this column are not America from that evil known as “beef”. The just last month.” necessarily those of the New Mexico Cattle scary thing is that one hundred years ago Alright, I’m trying hard here to look on Growers’ Association or this publication.) you would have paid a nickel to see these the bright side and come up with some’m confused now brown cow. I’m just two ladies in a carnival act, and now it’s thing nice about Kamala. To her credit, she guessing here, but it seems that the new possible they could be running the country. does appear clean in public settings. I do Democrat vice presidential candidate My first question to Kamala would be realize that not everyone loves cows and Kamala Harris has been secretly hired by just how did a lawyer become an expert on steaks the way I do. Then it dawned on me, the environmental extremist lobby to cattle? How many cattle has Kamala raised who does this silly chick remind me of, none destroy beef intake in America. and just how much beef has she produced? other than Nancy Pelosi the speaker of the “I love cheeseburgers from time to time, What was her environment like prior to United States House of Representatives.

I just do,” Ms. Harris said. “But there has to cattle raising and how much did her envi- The resemblance is so close that she might be also what we do in terms of creating ronment change after cattle raising? How even be a clone. incentives that we will eat in a healthy way, painful was this experience and how long To be fair, I did see a recent photo of that will encourage moderation, and that was she hospitalized during this period?

Kamala with an alleged farmer in his field we will be educated about the effect of our Am I to drive down the road, see a cow, and she appeared to be listening to him. eating habits on our environment.” and just know I’m going to die from it? For That part is pretty hard to believe, but you This sounds about as un-American as some reason “cancer” in this country can do anything with Photoshop these days. you can get. Since when do you want a self appears to be a much larger problem than The farmer himself looked quite abashed. proclaimed “savior” or former government cattle grazing or is it me? I do realize that What a great photo-op for Kamala, but I employee telling you how to eat? I think it cattle occasionally get in the road and heard that she refused to be photographed is astounding that this ol’ gal thinks so might be a health issue if you are with a cow. After all it would not be dignihighly of herself. driving too fast. fied to be photographed with the bovine Corporate lawyer Andrew Yang is also It appears that there are a host of other enemy that is destroying the earth. running for President on the Democrat issues that Kamala is against besides just Amanda Radke of Beef Magazine wrote ticket and agrees with Ms. Harris. According cattle. There are several reports of her being that, “Harris called for changes to the to Yang, “Certainly, meat is an extraordi- anti fracking, anti gun, anti Catholic, and “Dietary Guidelines of Americans”. Once again she is telling us she is an expert in yet another field.

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Harold ‘Casey’ Lloyd Cordell, Jr., 52, devoted mother Virginia ‘Ginny’ Cordell of dent at the Union County Fair. He served on Val Verde County, Texas, died happy and Del Rio, Texas; daughter Dakota Cordell of the First National Bank board for 10 years. doing what he loved on July 24, 2020 at his Sierra Vista, Arizona; step-children Braelyn He served on the Southwestern Electric ranch in Del Rio, Texas. Casey leaves behind and Baker Moltz, Stephenville, Texas; and Co-op board for 30 years. He was a member a multitude of memories and tales of a full, his love Holly Van Cleve, Cotulla, Texas. and chief of the Grenville Volunteer Fire well-lived and action packed life rememBob R. Weese, 77, Grenville, passed Department for 25 years. Bob found great bered by his adoring loved ones and by a away after a year-long battle with cancer on joy and satisfaction taking care of his cattle, multitude of devoted friends. Casey Cordell April 9, 2020 in Clayton. Bob was Born May running his dozer as well as he was a great was born on December, 15, 1967 in Silver 10, 1942 in Raton to Virgil E. Weese and Fern handyman (jack of all trades-master of City, New Mexico and graduated from Cliff (Jones) Weese. He was raised in Grenville, none, so he often said). Being a cowboy was High School in 1984. He qualified for the attending school in Grenville and Clayton his life. He enjoyed country music and New Mexico State High School Rodeo finals before graduating in 1960. He was baptized dancing. He was known by many for his all four years of high school, before attend- in 1951 at the United Methodist Church in orneriness, telling jokes and stories (many ing Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona on Grenville. He married the love of his life, he could remember years later), and he was a full ride rodeo scholarship. While attend- Fawn (Thomas) on April 1, 1961. (Whom he a mentor to his family teaching them many ing Cochise, he was both a National first asked to marry her in the 5th grade). things (whether they wanted to learn or Intercollegiate Rodeo regional qualifier and Together they raised three children. Bob not). He didn’t enjoy traveling and preferred College National Finals Rodeo three-time worked on the railroad, for the county, and to stay close to home as he often said he qualifier. Casey was an incredibly talented in construction before settling down on the has all that he needs or wants to see right roper. He was a Professional Rodeo family ranch. He enjoyed his life as a rancher. here. He is survived by his wife, his sons – Cowboys Association card holder and in He was a Union County commissioner, a Bobby, Lakewood, Colorado; Billy (wife Sue) 1990 qualified for the National Finals Rodeo, voting machine tech for many years, and Weese, Melrose; his daughter Wanette heeling. At the time, many of the most was a board member as well as superinten- husband Mark) Davis, Grenville; his seven accomplished ropers in the industry doted on his unmatched abilities with a rope.

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1-800/438-5764 for the George Strait Classic team roping event. Over several decades, many cattle We are an active Sheep sale 2nd to last Wednesday every month! that were seen at the rodeo and roping supporter of local We believe that customers, large and small, should industry’s most esteemed events had been 4H clubs and receive the highest quality service available. Our buyers filtered through his pens and hands in Del several other and sellers are our biggest asset and we are dedicated to Rio. Casey is lovingly remembered as a true student activities. horseman and an independent cowboy serving your needs. Our top priority is to get you the Not only do we with a colorful and fun-loving personality. best possible price for your cattle. In operation since the contribute to the His passion for rodeo cattle, ranching and youth but also to 1950s and sold to the current owners who held their first farming has been imprinted on those who the local economy sale in January 1990, Kenny Dellinger has managed the as 90% of the suploved and treasured him. He is also rememsale barn and served the community since that first sale plies and services bered as a loyal friend, and a well-respected more than 25 years ago. are contracted. member of the St. James Episcopal Church and the Val Verde County community. Most importantly however, Casey is remembered as a loving son and father, and a steadfast WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! friend and partner. Casey is survived by his

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grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. great-grandchildren; and, two great-great His sisters Kay Paye, Big Sandy, Texas; Sue grandchildren. Zella was proud to be a New (husband Dale) Wiggins, Clayton; Deanie Mexican, proud of her Spanish heritage and Swanson, Clayton; Wendy (husband Newt) she loved the desert. She would visit her Russell, Wheatland, Wyoming; and Kim youngest daughter in Portland frequently (husband Craig) Graves, also of Wheatland and as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, and numerous nieces, nephews and it did not compare to her beloved desert. their families.

She loved her family deeply, had a strong Beryl S. Gustin passed away November, connection with the history of her family 17, 2019. Beryl was born on January 24, 1922 and loved to share stories about her loved in Progresso to Glen and Clara Gustin. In ones, past and present. She loved her sonAugust of 1942, Beryl married the love of his in-laws like they were her very own sons life Dorothy Elizabeth Toombs. Beryl served and all her grandchildren had a special in the United States Navy on the USS Ticon- place in her heart. She was a devout Cathderoga during WW11. After returning home olic and highly active, until she could no from WW11 Beryl farmed privately and for longer do so, supporting her hometown the New Mexico Department of Game & church La Sagrada Familia as well as San Fish. Beryl’s hobbies were hunting, fishing, Miguel in Socorro. raising pheasants, traveling in his motorRoy Hatch, father of Shacey Sullivan home, square dancing, playing cards and passed away August 21, 2020. Please keep dominoes, and spending time with his Shacey and her family in your thoughts and family. Beryl is survived by three sons; Larry prayers. No public services will be held. In (wife Patsy), Estancia; Terry (wife Mary), lieu of flowers donations can be made to Belen; and Ronnie (wife Doris), Mountainair NMHSRA: 1668 S RR 3 Portales, NM 88130 and daughter in-law Gloria Gustin, Kirtland.

Carolyn Treva Swain Palmer, 86, Ber yl has nine grandchildren, 14 peacefully passed away August 21, 2020 in great-grandchildren, two great-great Albuquerque. Carolyn was born January 10, grandchildren, several bonus grandchil- 1934, on a ranch near Mountainair to Daniel dren and great grandchildren along with and Lua Kloss. She fondly recalled her time numerous nieces and nephews. living on this ranch and it certainly shaped Rufina Zella Lorella Gonzales her future life of a caring nature and hard Alderete, 87, Socorro, passed away on June work. She also spent her youth on a ranch 23, 2020. Zella was born in Lemitar on June near Stanley. She graduated from Albuquer19, 1933. She shared 54 years of marriage to que High School. She entered the University Jose Alderete. She is survived by her chil- of New Mexico to study Home Economics dren, daughter Lorella (Bill Chavez,) son and worked for the New Mexico Cattle Rocco Alderete, daughter Mela (Dale Growers’ Association while going to school.

Straley), son Joel Alderete, and daughter It was there she met Danny Robert Swain.

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they were sole proprietors of R. M. Swain and Son general contractors. Carolyn’s college career slowed as they raised their family of four kids. During this time, in addition to caring for the family, she supported the family by creating her own business selling beauty products. Through all of the family support, she continued taking classes towards her degree at UNM. One of her and the family’s proudest moments came in 1980 when she graduated from UNM with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics, joining her son Doug as he graduated with his degree from UNM and her daughter Janet, graduating from Valley High School. Carolyn spent much of her life dedicated to others. She was a dedicated volunteer at Central United Methodist Church, spending much of her time assisting the Thrift Shop that supported the church functions. She was also a valued voice in the Chancel Choir for many years.

She also served the Phillips Chapel Day Care and cooked many pies for the Asbury Café at the NM State Fair. She worked for many years in the home health care arena as a caregiver for those in need. This was a calling she especially enjoyed. Danny passed away in 1991. Carolyn continued her dedication to service and caring for others.

Her family was also her primary focus as always. A few years later, she became reacquainted with a grade school friend, Dan Palmer, whom she knew from her youth in Corrales. They began a courtship that culminated in marriage in June 1993. Together, they continued both legacies of service and hard work. Danny and Carolyn had purchased property in the East Mountain area and had planned to build their dream home.

Dan and Carolyn started a new dream together and built their dream home on that same property. She absolutely loved being at home and often said it was closer to Albuquerque and all of her activities than living in the middle of the city, and so much more peaceful. Their home was a central point for entertainment and family gatherings. Traditions were continued and family memories were created. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Dan Palmer of the family home, her son Doug Swain (wife Susan), Cartersville, Georgia; her daughter Cathy Swain, Albuquerque; her daughter Janet Witte (husband Jeff), Las Cruces. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she beamed at the mention of their names and the many visits over the years. Her grandchildren are Steven Scott Swain (wife Leslie), Pearland, Texas; Brian Swain (wife, Sarah), Cartersville, Georgia; Danny Swain

(wife Alyssa), Santa Fe; Jeremy Witte (fiancé Sage Peterson), Washington, DC, and her granddaughter Jennifer Witte, Las Cruces.

And if her grandkids were the light of her life, her great-grandkids put her over the moon. They are Brayden and Kaleigh Grace Swain, Pearland, and Addyson Swain from Cartersville. She is also survived by her brother Danny Kloss and his wife Carol, Lemitar, who she loved spending time with at the farm and playing practical jokes on each other. She was also fond of her nieces and nephews. Carolyn had a great relationship with her extended family through her marriage with Dan Palmer. Surviving her are Suzanne Suzuki, Alan Mark Palmer and Sonja Barrera and their families. Carolyn lived life to the fullest and was happiest taking care of others, being at her mountain property, tending to her many plants, caring for any stray cat that happened through the area, enjoying her dogs, and fixing her special family tradition meals.

She especially loved participating in the Central United Methodist Church Partnership Sunday School Class, where she had many longtime friends who were considered family. She was certainly an angel on earth and earned her wings many times over. This side of heaven is far better for the service to mankind that Carolyn gave and many will miss her. Due to current health related restrictions and to safeguard the health of family and friends, the family will conduct a memorial service at a later date when we can all gather to celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, aunt, sister, cousin and friend. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Brookdale Tramway Ridge for their dedicated care and compassion in taking care of Carolyn. They made sure family always had a way to connect during these times of isolation and truly put family first. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to Central United Methodist Music Fund.

Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com.

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

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RIDING HERD

by Lee Pitts

Tools of The Cowboy

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everal years ago I read in a man’s magazine (not Playboy, probably Popular Mechanics) a list of the top ten tools of all time. Duct tape was number one and “Vice” Grips was also included, which according to mine is properly spelled Vise Grips®.

Believe me, Vise Grips® have no vices. Also on the list were zip ties, margarine tubs, a big screwdriver and to show you how old the list was, a phone booth and a quarter was number ten. I haven’t seen a phone booth in years and believe, based on personal experience, they’ve been outlawed in Nebraska for years.

According to the article, really only two tools are needed: Duct Tape and WD 40®.

One for things that refuse to move and the other for things that move, but shouldn’t.

When I was making my living as a cowboy not a single one of my essential tools was found on that list. When I composed my list of cowboy tools I left off things like a pick-em-up truck, a horse, Gooseneck® trailer, chaps and saddle bags.

They are all indispensable but I didn’t consider them tools. Horses are members of the family, saddle bags are for holding tools, (like a toolbox) and chaps are more appropriately called clothing, not tools.

I also didn’t include things like a chainsaw, nail gun, drone or ladder. Although cowboys are occasionally called upon to use such things they usually avoid them like the plague. Here’s my list of the top ten tools of the modern day cowboy. #10 The Cell Phone: Although I don’t own one I hate to admit that the cell phone has become a vital tool for the modern cowboy. If they can get service out in the boonies where they work, I admit a cell phone might come in handy if your horse bucked you off and ran home, or you’re trying to find the trucker who was supposed to show up two hours ago. #9 Fence Pliers (American made): Your average cowboy knows that the most

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the U.S. share of the EU beef quota, but she declined to provide any other details on the topic.

A year ago, the EU agreed to expand America’s share to 35,000 metric tons of a 45,000-metric-ton quota over the next seven years, at an estimated value of $420

by Tom Johnston, meatingplace.com million in that time period. It starts with new study linking deforestation an initial 18,500-metric-ton share for 2020, and Brazilian beef exports to the a substantial increase over the amount to European Union could sour discus- which the U.S. share had dwindled sions aimed at an EU-Mercosur trade deal, (13,000 metric tons) in the last decade.

While the EU has not been a high-volpresenting a potential opportunity for U.S. beef export expansion in the high- ume market for U.S. beef, it has been a high-value market. value EU market.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation views The study, published in the journal Science, found that at least 17 percent of the EU as a promising market, especially Brazil’s beef exports to the EU are tied to from a value perspective, USMEF spokesdeforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado man Joe Schuele told Meatingplace. biomes, bolstering calls for boycotts and While the volumes of U.S. beef exported for withholding ratification of a trade deal. to the EU are not likely to rival those A reduction in supplies from Brazil shipped to major Asian destinations such could shift the current balance in the EU as Japan, South Korea or China/Hong beef market. Therese Lerebours, the Kong in the short term, the EU has tradiEuropean Commission’s press officer for tionally delivered one of the highest agriculture, told Meatingplace the body levels of per-unit value of any internahas not ruled out a further expansion of tional market for U.S. beef.

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expensive thing you’ll ever buy is a cheap tool. That’s why cowboys don’t buy fence pliers at Harbor Freight that were made in China. #8 Digging Bar: Unfortunately these are needed to dig post holes but they also come in handy for putting behind recalcitrant cows in the lead-up alley to keep them from backing up. # 7 Hoof Pick: Used for getting rocks out of the frog of your horse’s feet and in a pinch it can be also be used as an offset screwdriver. #6 Cowboy Hat: Also known as a lid, war bonnet, conk cover, hair case and a Stetson, cowboys live their life under one. It can be used as an umbrella, to throw in the face of a charging cow, fan a fire to get it started, water your horse, keep rain water from dribbling down your back, and put on a stick and raised above the rocks to draw gun fire from renegade outlaws. #5 Leatherman® Multi-Tool: For cutting baler twine, castrating calves, picking your teeth, gutting fish, pulling out a hook or a splinter, or cutting the meat at a bull sale. #4 Wild Rag: Can be used as a napkin, towel, tourniquet, handkerchief, piggin’ string, dish rag, sling, to keep out the dust when riding drag, cover up an ugly face, rob a bank or acting as a spur strap when one breaks. Speaking of which... #3 Spurs: Also known as gut hooks, pet makers, persuaders, irons, rib wrenches, can openers, Chihuahuas and grappling irons. They can be used to communicate messages to your horse and to make it giddy-up. #2 Saddle: A cowboy’s workbench, this is where a cowboy does his best work. It provides front-row seating for sunsets, wrecks, brandings and ropings. A saddle can act as an anchor, someplace to tie to, a foot protector in brushy country, a cup holder, closet to hang his or her slicker and is a portable string dispenser of “whang” leather to cut off and be used as needed. #1 Rope: Also known as a reata, string, lasso and twine. Unlike non-cowboy tools, the rope comes with no instructions written in six different languages. It’s been said that the simpler the tool the harder it is to master and that certainly applies to the cowboy’s number one tool.

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August 2020 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO)

and will likely increase more slowly. EIA expects supply to reach 99.4 million barrels per day in 2021, or 1.3 million barrels less than 2019 levels, and demand to reach 100.2 million barrels per day, or 1.1 million barrels less than 2019 levels.”

“Consumption of U.S. liquid fuels was 20 percent lower in the second quarter of 2020 than it was during the same period in 2019.

Source: www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo EIA expects consumption to rise through the end of 2021, though the estimated Liquid fuels average of 20 million barrels per day in 2021 “Daily Brent crude oil spot prices aver- would still be a 0.4 million barrels per day aged $43 per barrel in July. EIA expects less than in 2019.”

Brent crude prices to average $43 per barrel “In the August STEO, EIA reduced its estiduring the second half of 2020 and rise to mates for U.S. crude oil production in 2020 an average of $50 per barrel in 2021.” by 370,000 barrels per day compared with “U.S. regular gasoline prices averaged the July STEO. We now expect U.S. crude $2.18 per gallon in July, about 56 cents production to average 11.3 million barrels lower than this time last year. EIA expects per day in 2020 and 11.1 million barrels per average annual prices to rise from $2.12 per day in 2021, down from 12.2 million barrels gallon in 2020 to $2.23 per gallon in 2021.” per day in 2019. May’s average U.S. crude oil “EIA expects global liquid fuels invento- production was 1.2 million barrels per day ries will decline at a rate of 4.2 million lower than we assessed in July, indicating barrels per day in the second half of 2020 more extensive production curtailments after rising at a rate of 6.4 million barrels per than previously estimated.” day in the first half of the year.”

“EIA estimates demand for global liquid Natural Gas fuels to be down 8.1 million barrels per day “EIA expects sharp increases in U.S. in 2020 and supply down 6.4 million barrels natural gas prices this fall and winter, rising per day. Supply of liquid fuels fell by less from an average $2.11 per million British than demand in the second quarter of 2020 thermal units in September to $3.12 per

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million British thermal units in January. EIA forecasts that Henry Hub natural gas spot prices will average $2.03 per million British thermal units in 2020 and $3.14 per million British thermal units in 2021.”

“EIA estimates natural gas consumption by the electric power sector for July was the highest monthly average on record.

However, we still expect consumption to decline 3 percent from 2019 to 2020, primarily as a result of a forecast 4.4 percent decline in consumption in the industrial sector.”

“After setting an annual record in 2019, natural gas production has fallen as low oil and natural gas prices caused producers to cut back on drilling. EIA estimates U.S. dry natural gas production to be down 3.6 billion cubic feet per day in 2020 and decline a further 4.6 billion cubic feet per day in 2021.”

“U.S. liquefied natural gas exports averaged 3.1 billion cubic feet per day in July, down 2.4 billion cubic feet from the second quarter of 2020. Low international prices has led to numerous cargo cancellations, and EIA expects U.S. LNG exports to remain low in the coming months.”

Coal “After dropping to the lowest monthly total on record since at least 1973 in April, U.S. coal consumption will rise slightly in the third quarter but remain below 2019 levels through the end of 2020. EIA forecasts U.S. coal production to decrease 29 percent in 2020 from 2019 levels before recovering 12 percent in 2021.”

Electricity “EIA expects U.S. electricity consumption will be 3.6 percent lower in 2020, with the commercial sector accounting for the largest decline on a percentage basis. Consumption is expected to rise 0.8 percent in 2021.”

Emissions “EIA forecasts that U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will decrease a record 11.5 percent in 2020 before increasing 5.6 percent in 2021. The decline in CO2 emissions this year is driven by less energy consumption related to country-wide restrictions on business and travel activity and the resulting slowing economic growth.”

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An informal poll of ranch and business managers across the US identifies their #1 challenge – communication and managing people. Ranch resources do not self-manage, so managing employees is certainly as important as the stewarding of animal and natural resources. This lectureship offers tips and coaching for managers on topics like recruiting, hiring, retaining, and evaluating talented employees. Participants will assemble a preferred employer skill-set that enables leading employees to be productive team members, experience personal growth, and accomplish business goals.

This lectureship will be presented as a webinar. Registration at http://krirm.tamuk. edu/managing-employees/ is required. A link to the webinar will be sent to all registered attendees 10 days prior to the start of the event.

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Livestock Inspector of the Year Nominations Sought

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he New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is se ek ing nominations for its annual Livestock Inspector of the Year Award, which will be awarded during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention in December.

Each year, the NMCGA honors a livestock inspector employed by the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstanding service to the livestock industry, according to Tracy Drummond, NMCGA Theft & Livestock Committee Chairman, Reserve. “Not only does the NMLB protect New Mexico’s livestock industry from theft, but the livestock movement control provided by the Board assists in protecting animal health as well.”

Nominations should include the name and address of the inspector, as well as a brief narrative on why the nominee is deserving of the award. Nominations should be directed to the NMCGA, P.O. Box

7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194, via fax at 505/842-1766 or via email to nmcga20@gmail.com . The deadline for submitting nominations is October 15, 2020.

The award will be presented during the 2020 Joint Stockmen’s Convention, slated for December. For further information, please contact the NMCGA office at 505/247-0584.

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Zeb Prawl Named New General Manager of AC Nutrition

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“Zeb brings a tremendous amount of livestock experience to AC Nutrition, especially in the areas of beef cattle production and nutrition,” says John Langemeier, president of AC Bluebonnet. “His broad knowledge of the beef industry and com-

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With more than 20 years of experience, Prawl has an extensive animal nutrition background. Prior to joining AC Nutrition, he worked in a variety of roles for several companies in the feed industry. Past positions have included serving as a feed division manager and a director of nutrition, as well as working in specialty ingredient sales and as a nutritionist for a livestock consulting company.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining the AC Nutrition team and look forward to helping lead our company into a new era of providing innovative nutritional solutions for customers throughout the Southwestern U.S.” says Prawl. Prawl earned his master’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University, with an emphasis on ruminant nutrition. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Zeb and his wife, Melissia, have three children – Morgan, Zane, and Marlee.

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THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE

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have known and worked with many women in the feedlot business. Some as cowboys, some as vets, some as lay doctors, as cattle processors, feed truck drivers, foremen (or forepersons) and managers (or should that be womanagers?).

Lest you think I’m going to waste your time with a commentary on cute political correctness witticisms, relax, I’m not. Nor do the feedlot women I know waste their time with political correctness. I think I’d be safe in saying affirmative action doesn’t have much impact in the typical feedlot.

The women working there earn their place.

And it is a chauvinist world. But the big equalizer is animals. The crew can tell in a hurry if a new person knows how to handle stock. Should some macho bluffer start pickin’ on a new woman and she turns out

The Feedlot Woman to be a good hand, he’ll back off (or the crew will straighten him out.) A good hand, regardless of gender is recognized and welcome. It’s been said, and I tend to agree, that women seem to have more empathy with animals, even feedlot animals. It’s noticeable in the sick pens, in the processing area, loading fats and raising orphan calves.

There are exceptions in both genders, of course. There are plenty of men who don’t feel the need to jab a new steer two times with a hot shot before the tailgate opens ahead of them. There are men who exercise patience when pulling a calf from some fat pregnant feedlot heifer. And there are men who have some compassion for a beast in trouble.

On the other hand, there are women

who treat cattle like inanimate objects or judge a good day by the number of head processed rather than how much unneeded stress was created. If women are easier on cattle maybe it’s the mother instinct.

Workin’ feedlot cattle requires more stamina than strength. We have hydraulic squeeze chutes, front end loaders, nose tongs, horses, pulleys, push gates and hot shots which allow humans to handle critters considerably bigger and stronger than them. But it takes stamina to process or doctor eight hours a day for three weeks straight. Women are long on stamina.

One of the biggest deterrents for women has always been that ground work in a feedlot is a dirty job, fraught with smashed fingers, stepped-on toes and pucky in your hair. But plenty of women can handle it.

And to our industry’s credit they are receiving equal opportunity for advancement.

For a bunch of chauvinistic cowboys that has been a big step.

If she’s the best cowboy in the feedyard and everybody knows it, she deserves the pay and the promotion. ‘Cause in the end, as every manager knows, it’s just good business.

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NMSU Extension Coordinates New Farmer Network in Four Corners region

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o you have land you want farmed in northwest New Mexico? Are you a farmer looking for land? We’re the matchmaker for you.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service in San Juan County has a new program, Northwest New Mexico New Farmer Network, that’s working to connect people with farmland to people wishing to farm.

“With the resources, technical assistance and support, we are here to navigate this process for both landowners and the land-seeking farmers,” said Bonnie Hopkins, NMSU Extension agricultural agent in San Juan County.

“Our new program specialist, Wes Medlock, will be the matchmaker to bring landowners and land-seeking farmers together,” Hopkins said. “One of his main focuses will be to develop meaningful and genuine relationships with landowners and the new farmers.”

Local food systems face several obstacles, such as aging farmer population, difficulties that new farmers have acquiring land and the assistance along the way to facilitate the leasing processes.

“These are just some of the challenges the New Farmer Network will serve to alleviate,” Medlock said. “Our mission is to break down the barriers between the farmers and the farm. Our goal is to facilitate 15 new farm lease agreements over the next two years by fostering communication between the landowner and the farmer and aggregating resources to aid in the leasing process.”

A user-friendly website is being developed for landowners to post their farmland or property acreage to advertise to new and transitioning farmers. Also on the website, the farmers can post what kind of land requirements they are looking for.

“Land leasing agreements can be complicated and time consuming,” Medlock said.

“We’re here to help guide that process from developing the relationship between the two parties, all the way to signing the dotted line.”

While this program encourages all landowners and farmers to participate, the target audience for outreach will also

include farmers from Native American and other minority groups, and farmers who are women or disabled veterans.

Medlock brings many years of experience in sustainable development to the project. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in this area.

“Wes has a heart for food, farmers, and the land in which it grows,” said Hopkins.

“He has been with many nonprofit and various food initiatives, including serving as vice president on the board of directors at Durango Natural Foods Cooperative to help provide a viable market for local farmers.”

Medlock hopes the New Farmer Network will be the seed that grows a strong local food system and cultivates a sustainable future.

Working with NMSU Extension, NWNM Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter, and the Harvest Food Hub in Farmington, the New Farmers Network will also provide technical assistance on specialty crop production and marketing in the region.

For more information about the New Farmers Network, contact Medlock at wmedlock@nmsu.edu or call 505/334-9496.

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Cheesy Beef Meatball Bake 6 Servings 30 Minutes Recipe courtesy of: Meagan Weid, azestybite.com Ingredients 1 lb. Ground Beef ¼ cup white onion, diced 1 large egg ½ tsp. salt 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs ½ tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 32 oz. prepared marinara sauce 16 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls) Fresh basil leaves (optional)

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Preparation Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Add the Ground Beef, onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, garlic and parsley flakes into a bowl. Mix ingredients lightly but thoroughly (do not pack). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently shape mixture into 12 meatballs and place it on the baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove meatballs from the baking sheet and place in a cast-iron skillet. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and top with bocconcini balls. Bake for an additional 15 minutes and broil for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top with basil leaves to serve.

Nutrition information per serving: – 470 Calories; 273.4 Calories from fat; 30.4 g Total Fat (14.3 g Saturated Fat; 3.5 g Monounsaturated Fat); 131.0 mg Cholesterol; 743.1 mg Sodium; 16.4 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.6 g Dietary Fiber; 32.6 g Protein; 2.8 mg Iron; 256.8 mg Potassium; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 5.2 mg Niacin; 0.29 mg Vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.6 mg Zinc; 12.6 mcg Selenium; 71.2 mg Choline.

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10 Percent Rebate for COBA/ Select Sires Member–Owner– Customers

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OBA/Select Sires realizes the challenges facing dairy and beef producers today. They are dealing with employee and personal health concerns and practices, volatile markets for their products, and interrupted supply chains while producing a safe and healthy food product.

“COBA/Select Sires management and farmer‐led board of directors want to do all that we can to help our members continue to survive and thrive despite the challenges they face. For these reasons, we are offering a 10 percent rebate on all semen purchases during August, September and October,” remarks general manager, Duane Logan.

The rebate will allow our producers to continue to invest in the best genetics in the market place for the long‐term success of their operations. The rebate will be a credit applied monthly to all accounts who are current at of the end of each month of the rebate. The highly trained employees of COBA continue to provide reproductive services and solutions to meet the goals of member‐owner‐customers.

Helping them reach those goals by using the very best genetics is our driving force.

This rebate allows them to continue to invest in those genetics even as the markets continue to challenge their financial plans.

We are motivated to help our member‐ owner‐customers to remain financially stable in a difficult economy.

The passion of COBA leadership is with our member‐ owner‐customers as we make decisions such as this 10 percent rebate and returning 100 percent of their patronage for their 2019 business in May of 2020.

COBA/Select Sires, Inc., one of the founding members of Select Sires, Inc., has become widely respected for its clearly demonstrated ability to provide the finest service and bovine genetics available in the world. COBA/Select Sires, Inc., operates as a true cooperative by encouraging member input and returning profits to members through patronage refunds.

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MATTHEW DAVID REITZEL May 29, 1991 – August 4, 2020

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ur beloved son and brother, Matthew David Reitzel, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from a fast and overwhelming blood infection that took our strong and powerful Cowboy. He was twenty-nine years old, and full of dreams. Mat thew was ambitious, hard-working, and passionate about cattle ranching, nature and the great outdoors, his family, friends and LIFE. Matthew, known to most as “Matt,” was Ranch Foreman and Partner in his family’s ranch, Esperanza Land and Cattle L.L.C. in Cebolla, New Mexico. At a very early age Matthew was taught to ride horseback and work cattle with his three loving uncles, and he discovered that he was genetically coded with the Chacón family love for all things related to ranching. He supported best days were spent in the saddle on his every facet of the cattle operation such as “tall, dark and handsome” horse Monte moving , feeding, branding and assessing Walsh, an adopted mustang that he broke the overall health of individual cattle and and trained himself, and with his two best the herd, the range and forage quality of companions, his cherished cow-dogs the pastures and the myriad of work Brisket and Pepperoni. Matthew was involved on a diversified ranch. Matthew’s responsible for training young and problem

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horses on the ranch and neighboring ranches, a skill he honed on new mustangs while working on a ranch in Big Sky, MT. He loved horses and had a gift, only few possessed. He saved a quote in his phone, “If you want a soft and responsive horse, you must be a soft and responsive human.”

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Matthew had many skills and interests.

He made beautiful tables from cedar he collected on the ranch, gifting a large dining room table to his sister and her wife and other hand-crafted tables to his friends.

He was good at fixing things (all things) including tractors and other mechanical equipment, he was a Certified Sawyer, and a Wild Land Firefighter during the Silver Fire and the Whitewater-Baldy Fire in the Gila National Forest, the largest fire in state history.

Matthew was fun loving, adventurous and enjoyed many outdoor sports. He was a fly fishing guide, and took every opportunity possible to fish his favorite rivers; the Rio Chama, below Vado at Cooper’s Ranch, the Pecos and the Conejos. He also traveled, hunted, back-country snowboarded, rock climbed and hiked. Matthew enjoyed backpacking with his father in both the Zion and the Smoky Mountain National Parks, and last August canoed the Boundary Waters in MN. Matthew’s greatest gift was his love and loyalty for his friends and family. He was a true friend, caring and protective, thoughtful and always supportive. He believed in the goodness in each of his friends, encouraging them to believe in themselves. His reward for being a friend was having an abundance of friends who loved him deeply and brought him a lifetime of fun, happiness, and contentment. Matthew had a special place in the hearts of all his family members. He was our treasured son and brother, who filled our lives with joy and love, and our home with funny stories and a loud laugh. He had a twisted sense of humor and a different way of looking at things that cracked us up, and made for interesting dinner conversation. He was

loving to his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins young and old. They loved him for his quiet kindness and generosity.

Very few people in this world have the courage to follow their passions, Matthew followed his. He decided not to settle for any less. He was happy, content, and living each day of his life to the fullest. He was living his dream. That’s worth a dozen lifetimes.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Dina

and Jim Reitzel; his protector, the one he protected best, and his best friend in life, his sister Elizabeth Reitzel and her wife Britney Choy; his grandparents, Charlie and Geralda Chacón of Española; his Uncles and Aunts, Carlos and Mary Chacón of Rio Rancho, Claudio Chacón and Mary Lou Goodman of Española, Gerald and Frances Chacón of Española, Carmen Chacón of Las Vegas, NV, Herman and Ana Smith of Alamogordo, Judy and Dale Whaley of Hilsboro, KY; and many special cousins. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Jewell and John Reitzel, and his Aunt, Janice Reitzel all of Alamogordo.

Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from New Mexico State University, and was a graduate of St. Pius High School in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, please make gifts in memory of Matthew payable to the NMSU Foundation, PO Box 3590, Las Cruces NM 88003-3590.

Designate your gift to the Matthew David Reitzel Scholarship (recipients will be a St. Pius Graduate) or, to the new NMSU Meat Science Lab. You may also make a gift in memory of Matthew David Reitzel, payable to The Ranches, 6209 Hendrix Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

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The Staggering Human Costs of “Renewable” Energy

by Paul Driessen, CFACT

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arathon Petroleum recently announced it will “indefinitely idle” its Martinez Refinery. The decision will remove hundreds of jobs, billions of dollars, and nearly seven million gallons of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum liquids per day from the energy-hungry California economy. It will also send fuel prices even higher for minority and other poor families that already pay by far the highest gasoline prices in the continental United States: $1.32 more per gallon of regular than in Louisiana and Texas.

California’s green and political interests don’t want drilling or fracking, pipelines, or nuclear, coal or hydroelectric power plants – or mining for the materials needed to manufacture electric cars. They prefer to have that work done somewhere else, and just import the energy, cars and consumer goods.

They’ve long wanted a totally electric vehicle (EV) fleet, which they claim would be clean, ethical, climate-friendly and sustainable. Of course, those labels hold up only so long as they look solely at activities and emissions within California state boundaries – and not where the mining, manufacturing and electricity generation take place. That kind of “life cycle” analysis would totally disrupt their claims.

Consider copper. A typical internal combustion engine uses about 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of this vital everyday metal, the International Copper Association says. A hybrid car requires almost 90 lb (40 kg); a plug-in EV needs 132 lb (60 kg); and a big electric bus can use up to 812 lb (369 kg) of copper. If all 15,000,000 California cars were EVs, they would need almost 1,000,000 tons of copper.

But copper ores average just 0.5 percent metal by weight, notes energy analyst Mark Mills. That means 200,000,000 tons of ore would have to be dug up, crushed, processed and refined to get that much copper.

Almost every step in that process would require fossil fuels – and emit carbon dioxide and pollutants.

That’s just California. According to Cambridge University Emeritus Professor of Technology Michael Kelly, replacing all the United Kingdom’s vehicles with next-generation EVs would require more than half

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the world’s annual production of copper; join carcasses of cows and yaks floating twice its annual cobalt; three quarters of its down Tibet’s Liqi River, which has been yearly lithium carbonate output; and nearly poisoned by the Ganzizhou Rongda mine. its entire annual production of neodymium. Native people in the ABC triangle say Just one electric car or backup-power lithium operations contaminate streams battery weighs 1,000 pounds and requires needed for humans, livestock and irrigation, extracting and processing some 500,000 and leave mountains of discarded salt. pounds of various ores, Mills says. The true The world’s top producer of cobalt is the costs of “green” energy are staggering.

Democratic Republic of Congo, where Imagine replacing all of the USA’s nearly some 40,000 children as young as four toil 300,000,000 cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, with their parents for less than $2 a day up buses, trucks and other vehicles with elec- to 12 hours a day. Many die in cave-ins, or tric versions under the Green New Deal – and more slowly from constant exposure to then charging them daily. The millions of toxic, radioactive mud, dust, water and air wind turbines, billions of solar panels, bil- that puts dangerous levels of cobalt, lead, lions of backup-power batteries, thousands uranium and other heavy metals into their of miles of new transmission lines, grid bodies. The cobalt ore is sent to China for upgrades and million or so fast charging processing by the Chinese-owned Congo stations all across America would also Dongfang International Mining Company. require copper, concrete, all these other That’s just to meet current raw material metals and many more materials, in incom- requirements. Try to picture the raw mateprehensible quantities. rial demands, Third World mining and child Alaska’s Pebble Mine deposit has an esti- labor conditions, and ecological destrucmated 35 million tons of high-grade copper tion, under the Green New Deal. ore and 3 million tons of molybdenum and Liberals often say they support sustainother critical GND ores. The copper alone is able, ethical coffee, sneakers, handbags and nearly two times the world’s 2019 output of diamonds. No child labor, sweat shops or that essential element. Permits were unsafe conditions tolerated. But it’s a differblocked for years for questionable reasons. ent story with green energy and EVs. In 2019, But the US Army Corps of Engineers recently California Assembly Bill 735 proposed that found that mining would not have a “mea- the state certify that “zero emission” electric surable effect” on sockeye salmon numbers vehicles sold there are free of any materials in the Bristol Bay watershed and should be or components that involve child labor. allowed to proceed, under tough US pollu- Democrats voted it down. The matter is tion control, reclamation, wildlife protection, complicated, they “explained.” It would be workplace safety, fair wage and child too hard to enforce, cost too much and labor laws. imperil state climate goals. And besides, Environmentalists intend to delay the lots of other industries also use child labor.

Pebble Mine as long as possible – and block (So shut up about it.) other US exploration and mining projects.

Recently, the US House of RepresentaThat’s why most mining and processing is tives had an opportunity to legislate a done overseas, much of it in China and national certification that federally funded Mongolia or by Chinese companies in Africa, electric buses and charging stations would Asia and Latin America, where none of not include minerals mined with child labor. these laws apply.

The Transportation Committee approved Most of the world’s rare earth ores are the amendment 43-19 (all 19 nay votes were extracted near Baotou, Inner Mongolia by Democrats). But Pete DeFazio(D-OR) quietly pumping acid into the ground, then pro- replaced the enforceable certification lancessed using more acids and chemicals. guage with a meaningless statement that Producing one ton of rare earth metals “it is the policy of the United States” that releases up to 420,000 cubic feet of toxic funds “should not be used” for items involvgases, 2,600 cubic feet of acidic wastewater, ing child labor. and a ton of radioactive waste. The resultDeFazio claimed certification is unnecing black sludge is piped into a foul, lifeless essary because US trade agreements lake. Numerous local people suffer from prohibit child labor. But there is no agreesevere skin and respiratory diseases, chil- ment with Congo, and China has shown no dren are born with soft bones, and cancer interest in ending child labor in its supply rates have soared. chains. (Plus, the matter is complicated, Lithium comes largely from Tibet and hard to enforce and perilous for climate and arid highlands of the Argentina-Boliv- Green New Deal goals.) ia-Chile “lithium triangle.” Dead, toxic fish continued on page 70 >>

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Westway’s President, Rob Brock, says, “We welcome Blaine to the Westway team.

He brings a level of sales knowledge, business experience and vision that is a great fit for our company. I believe Blaine will assist in helping Westway to continue to grow while being a motivator and driver for our sales team. His dairy industry experience combined with leadership and management experience complements our existing leadership team at Westway.”

“I am extremely excited about joining Westway Feed Products and continuing to focus on the meat and milk industries.

Westway has a long history of good people focusing on serving customers, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations. I hope to continue with this tradition while bringing some new and different perspective to create value for our customers and their businesses,” says Blackburn.

Blackburn is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and originally from Sayre, OK. He and his family will reside in Tomball, TX. Westway Feed Products is headquartered outside of Houston in Tomball, Texas.

The company is North America’s largest livestock liquid supplement manufacturer.

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It’s easy for Nancy Pelosi and her colleagues to wear Kente cloth stoles in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. And for Sierra Club staff to criticize the organization’s “history and culture of white supremacy” – what I call callous, deadly and arguably racist eco-imperialism and carbon colonialism. We need real reform, and an end to the cancel culture that silences discussion about the horrors of what’s going on in too many non-white areas of the United States and world.

The human and ecological realities of GND policies cry out for debate. So do the violence and death that preceded and followed George Floyd’s inexcusable death. Not just the 25 police killings of unarmed blacks all across America in 2019 that have become the narrow focus of Black Lives Matter, politicians and rioters. But also the murders of David Dorn, Patrick Underwood and other police officers; Mekhi James, LeGend Taliferro, Secoriea Turner and other black children gunned down by their fellow blacks; and as many as 7,000 American

black men, women and children murdered by blacks every year.

In Chicago, over the July 4 weekend, police reported 87 shootings and 17 deaths, and nearly a dozen of those shot were children caught in the crossfire, the New York Post despaired. In fact, the black-on-black Windy City murder toll over almost any two recent successive w e e ke n d s e xce e d s t h o s e 2 5 police killings.

“Every single person who has been shot in New York City [so far] this July, nearly 100 in total, has been a member of the minority community,” NBC News reporter Tom Winter tweeted, “and 97 percent of shooting victims in June were members of the city’s minority community.” The solution is defunding the police?

ALL these African, Asian, Latin American and minority American lives matter.

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Priced @$300,000 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 SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000

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*NEW* 550-600+/- Head Kaler Ranch Holdings, Sheldon, AZ. – Two

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Includes a total of 1467+/- deeded acres with 2 rock homes equipped with solar, battery backup, and tied to the grid; +/- 240 tillable flood irrigated acres with 100+/-acres under cultivation. Combined there are a total of 17 wells, most on solar; numerous springs and stock ponds; 40+/- Sections of BLM and private leased land. There are two additional homes on the private lease. Includes 100 reputation Angus cows and 10 bulls. $5,500,000 *NEW* 252+/- Head Gordon Family Ranch, Aguila, AZ – This historic work-

mit. A well improved and maintained horseback ranch, with $70k thinning project for increased fire protection recently completed on deeded land.

The headquarters is located in a scenic valley setting with solar power; two homes; barn with tack room, hay

HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND storage, horse stalls; shop; corrals with crowding pen and squeeze chute; root cellar/cold meat storage; hen house, irrigated gardens and orchard. The permit and HQ’s are watered by springs, creeks and dirt tanks. On the allotment are a line cabin, two sets of corrals, one with a loading chute at the highway. $1,100,000 $995,000 *SOLD* 68+/- Head Three Brothers Ranch, Tombstone, AZ – Good starter or retirement ranch in the San Pedro River valley with sweeping views, good access, grass, browse and water.

320+/- ac. deeded, 5,403+/- ac.

State lease, 2,961+/- ac. BLM permit.

Easy terrain with access from Hwy 82 and Tombstone. 3 wells, 2 storage tanks with drinkers, 2 dirt tanks, set of wood & wire corrals. Adjoins Orduno Draw Ranch also offered by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $600,000

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ing cattle ranch is thirty minutes from Wickenburg, with 50+/- deeded acres, 77,331+/- acres BLM grazing permits, and 11,035+/- acre State lease. HQ has two solar powered homes with backup generators; bunk house; tack house; good set of working and shipping corrals. There are also steel pipe horse facilities; two round pens; six pens and 15+/- acre horse pasture.

This is a well watered ranch with 10 wells, 11 dirt tanks, 6 water tanks, and 7 drinkers. Good variety of grasses and browse. A scenic and well maintained ranch. List of equipment included will be provided. Cattle may be sold by private treaty. $1,700,000

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*REDUCED* 117 Head Tule Springs Ranch, Greenlee County, AZ – Located in beautiful Apache National Forest with 56.6+/- acre deeded inholding, and 23+/- section USFS grazing per-

mesquite, acacia, and creosote, and several major draws with good browse and grassy bottoms. Has one well that needs equipping, a dirt tank, and is fenced. Borders the San Pedro River National Conservation Area and has easy access from Highway 80. This would make a great starter or hobby ranch or complement to a larger holding. Adjoins Three Brothers Ranch also offered by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $275,000

*NEW* 530+/- Acre Homestead with Home near Cotton City, Hidalgo, County, NM – Versatile property great for those wishing to be self-sustainable or looking for a place to pasture horses, a small herd of cattle or other livestock.

Recently remodeled home, 2 wells, fenced in garden area and fully fenced 520+/- acres, stout corrals, hay shed, conex box,and 1 BR, 1 BA bunkhouse. $455,800 for all or or $212,000 for house and 10 acres. *NEW PRICING* 30+/- Head Orduno Draw Ranch,Tombstone, AZ – An excellent value! Small desert ranch in the San Pedro Valley of Cochise County, Arizona. 320+/- ac. deeded, 2,780+/ac. State lease, and 560+/- ac. BLM Allotment. Easy terrain, gentle hills with

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P atrick and Lisa swayze’s rancho de dias aLegres P atrick and Acres Lisa wayze s Miguel rancho $13,034,213 | 7,261.40± | Lass Vegas, NM | ’ San County de dias aLegres $13,034,213 | 7,261.40± Acres | Las Vegas, NM | San Miguel County In 1997, Charles S. Middleton and Son In 1997, Charles S. Middleton and Son represented the former owners in the sale of represented the former owners in the sale of the Rancho de Dias Alegres Ranch to Patrick the Rancho de Dias Alegres Ranch to Patrick and Lisa Swayze. Now, 23 years later, Lisa and Lisa has Swayze.

23 yearsdecision later, Lisa Swayze, madeNow, the difficult to Swayze, has made the difficult decision to sell this pristine property so that it can now sell this pristine property so that it can now be used and enjoyed by the new ownership. be enjoyed the new ownership.

Lisaused and and Patrick spentby many wonderful days Lisa and Patrick spent many wonderful days enjoying their life together on this fabulous enjoying their life together on this fabulous mountain ranch, but the time has come to mountain ranch, butmajor the time comelife, to say goodbye to this parthas of Lisa’s say goodbye to this major part of Lisa’s life, leaving her with great memories of the past. leaving herdewith memories of the past.

Rancho Diasgreat Alegres, is located in the Rancho de Dias Alegres, is located in the beautiful Gallinas River Drainage of the beautiful River Drainage Sangre deGallinas Cristo Mountains west of of the Las Sangre de Cristo Mountains west of Lasshear Vegas, New Mexico. With the rugged, Vegas, New rugged, shear rock face of Mexico.

Hermit’sWith Peakthe towering over rock face of Hermit’s Peak towering over the ranch, spectacular views of the high the ranch, spectacular views of the high This mountains and the Peak are prominent. mountains and the Peak are prominent.

This extraordinarily scenic and nicely improved extraordinarily scenic and nicely improved property features over a mile of both sides of property features over a mile of both historic sides of the Gallinas River frontage, including the Gallinas River frontage, including historic water rights from the river. Other features water from the river.

Other features includerights a pond reflecting surrounding include a pond reflecting surrounding cottonwood trees, rolling forested land cottonwood trees,green rollingmeadows, forested land with intermingled along with intermingled green meadows, along with southern foothills covered in piñon, with southern foothills covered in piñon, juniper, gamble oak, fir and ponderosa juniper, gamble oak, and ponderosa pine dominating the fir landscape.

Wildlife is pine dominating the landscape. is abundant and includes elk, deer,Wildlife bear, lion, abundant and includes elk, deer, bear, lion, and turkey. and turkey.

The Swayze home contains approximately The Swayzefeet. home approximately 5,908 square It contains is rectangular, with a 5,908 square feet.

It is rectangular, with ain 1,440 SF rectangular, open-air courtyard 1,440 SF rectangular, open-air courtyard the center. It was built in 1920 with solid in the center. It was built in 1920 with solid

rock walls, slab foundation, and flat roof. The rock slab foundation, andisflat roof. The homewalls, has been renovated and in beautiful home has been renovated and is in beautiful condition for the age of the structure. The condition the house age of is the structure.

The north sidefor of the two story. The north side of the house is two story.

The bottom floor contains a media room, office, bottom floor contains mediawith room, office, gun room, and a utilityaroom bathroom. gun room, and a utility room with bathroom.

The upper level contains six bedrooms, five The upper levelroom, contains six bedrooms, baths, powder kitchen and living five area. baths, powder room, kitchen and living area.

The interior finish is a combination of carpet, The interior finish is a combination of carpet, tile, wood floors, sheetrock and adobe walls. tile, wood floors, sheetrock and adobe walls.

There are two large rock fireplaces.

There are two large rock fireplaces.

The Swayze Rancho de Dias Alegres The Swayze Ranchorecreational, de Dias Alegres property is a unique extremely property is a unique recreational, extremely scenic mountain property, but it also serves scenic mountain property, but it also serves as a working cattle ranch with the added as a working cattle ranch with the added benefits of a great location, stunning beauty, benefits of a great location, stunning beauty, diverse eco-system, and ultimate privacy. diverse eco-system, and ultimate privacy.

Anyone would be proud to be the owner of Anyone wouldespecially be proud knowing to be thethat owner of this property, Patrick this property, especially knowing that Patrick and Lisa Swayze were the former owners of and Lisa Swayze were the former owners of the property. theIf property. you are looking for a well improved, well If you are lookingranch, for a well improved, well located, mountain the Rancho de Dias located, mountain ranch, the Rancho de Dias Alegres is the ideal property for you and Alegres is the for you and your family to ideal enjoyproperty for generations. your family to enjoy for generations.

THE QUINLAN | Co-listing with Hall & Hall

$39,950,000|17,072.12± Acres | Chama, New Mexico | Rio Arriba County The Quinlan Ranch is a superlative mountain hunting property located just three miles west of Chama, New Mexico. This property is home to significant populations of resident elk, mule deer, black bear and turkey. Ownership, family, friends, and clients can easily hunt the Quinlan as it currently receives 63 rifle bull elk permits, 24 bull elk archery permits and 29 cow elk permits from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. It is also a great fly fishing destination. Improvements on the ranch include a 11 bedroom/12 bath lodge, a horse camp, high camp, and facilities barn. $2,340 per acre.

HUTCH SEPTIMA

$9,287,100| 5,463± Acres | Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico | Rio Arriba County This ranch contains 5,463 acres of big timber mountain country. The property offers scenic high elevation beauty, an excellent location with outstanding hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and unbelievable views under the stars at night. The property features cold and clear live mountain streams, a log cabin and other improvements. This is an exceptional top of the mountain ranch. Reduced price at $1,700 per acre.

LA BONITA RANCH

$4,500,000 | 2,036± Acres | Las Vegas, New Mexico | San Miguel County 2,036 acres of extremely scenic foothills and mountain side slopes. Outstanding hunting.

Owner’s compound features some of the most beautiful and fitting improvements to be found in this mountain area of New Mexico. This ranch has it all. Originally priced at $5,100,00 now reduced to $4,500,000.

HOBO NORTH

$4,043,000 | 7,060± Acres | Las Vegas, New Mexico | San Miguel County 6,220 deeded acres together with 840 acres of New Mexico State Lease. This ranch is located in the scenic Mesa Highlands, east of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The topograhy is a combination of elevated mesa tops, canyon headers, ridgelines and deep canyon bottoms. Improvements include a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, shop, outbuildings, arena, stable, and other structural improvements. The property offers excellent hunting and is realitistically priced at $650 per deeded acre.

ELDORADO RANCH

$835,000 | 1,398.68± Acres | Las Vegas, New Mexico | San Miguel County 1,399 deeded acres located east of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The ranch has an open rolling terrain descending to rough canyon country on the south. Pinõn, juniper, and ponderosa pine are found along the canyon and canyon edge. This ranch offers good habitat for elk, mule deer, antelope and turkey.

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