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Inaugural Southwest Ranch Horse Sale Saturday February 26, 2022

Females sell at 10am — Bulls sell at 1pm—Horses sell immediately after the bulls

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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, Loren Patterson n New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194 505-247-0584 President, James Duffy

DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message by Loren Patterson

12 Just the Facts ... and Then Some by Caren Cowan

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 29 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 35 View From the Backside by Barry Denton

36 News Update 42 New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis

46 Riding Herd by Lee Pitts

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

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

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

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

48 In Memoriam 54 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois

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Beef It’s What’s for Dinner Recipe The Best of Baxter Black Real Estate Guide Seedstock Guide Marketplace Advertisers’ Index

FEATURES 13 NMSU Youth Ranch Management Camp Applications Open 13 New Mexico Junior Livestock Foundation Scholarship Applications Open 18 Not Your Grandpa’s Beefmasters by Jeralyn Novak, Beefmaster Breeders United Communications Director

21 Court Orders Beef Packer to Process Niman Ranch Cattle by Susan Kelly, meatingplace.com

22 Request for Public Comment: NM Wildlife Corridors Action Plan 24 New Mexico Ranches, Rangeland Benefit from State’s Healthy Soil Program by Kristie Garcia, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

28 Arizona Livestock Self Inspection Program: Are You Up for Renewal? 38 Understanding the Cause of Megafires

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Its Not Your Grandpa’s Beefmaster

44 Ranching Realities, Part 3 by Sid Goodloe

52 Climate Tyranny Fad by H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Change Weekly

58 Politics, Cattle & Beef

by American Hereford Association

60 Understanding & Evaluating Carbon Contracts by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, Texas Agriculture Law Blog, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

66 SCOTUS to Hear WOTUS Case by Jacqui Fatka, Feedstuffs

70 ‘Strategic Forest Reserves’ the Wrong Strategy for Climate Change by Nick Smith, Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities

72 Government Meddling in our Everyday Lives is Extreme by Ken Lassman, President & CEO, Competitive Enterprise Institute

76 AZ Regulators Reject New Clean-Energy Rules After Years of Debate by David Wichner, tucson.com

78 Home at the Ranch: Old Days & Old Ways by Don Hartman

80 Major Statement in Pre-Junior Show World 82 Winning Youngsters 84 Migrants Held in Texas ICE Detention Facilities Have Highest Rates of COVID-19 by Sandra Sanchez, Border Report

104 What’s All the Fuss About Gas? buzzardbeat.com

106 Casper Baca Rodeo Company: The Tradition Continues by Callie Gnatkowski Gibson

108 San Juan County 4-Hers Make Splash at National Livestock Shows 109 A Shortcut to the $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World Championship by Jolee Jordan, Western Horseman

110 In the Arena: Cutting & Reined Cow Horse by Sage Faulkner

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Loren Patterson NMCGA President

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

New Blood but Old Shenanigans

ne of the things about New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, that has set it apart from other organizations in the state, is that leadership roles are changing every two years. Progressing up the chain from Vice President, to President Elect, then President myself has been filled with challenges, frustration and moments when I have questioned my sanity. Even with that being said, I have been given the opportunity to make a difference for the members of our Association and be a voice for the industry at each and every step. I am very thankful and humbled by that! I have also been very thankful for the advice, conversations, and help I have received from many of the Past Presidents and Executive Committee. Knowing seasoned talent will drive across the state to give you a helping hand is just as appreciated in the Capitol as it is at the ranch. What is also appreciated in both endeavors is “New Blood” enthusiastic to learn the ropes and make a hand! It has been very satisfying to watch our President Elect Bronson Corn, step into that position and his eagerness to make a difference has been gratifying. His dedication to the task and work ethic is proof that he represents our Association with the plain spoken integrity New Mexico Cattle Growers’ is known for. Great Job Bronson! Is it surprising to anyone that WOTUS, Lessor Prairie Chicken, Meadow Jumping Mouse and Mexican Grey Wolf have all come back into the forefront of conversation. The Association has filed our comments on the Lessor Prairie Chicken and the 10(j) rule regarding the wolf population cap. WOTUS and Meadow Jumping Mouse comments are being drafted. We will keep members informed as to changes moving forward. Please make comments yourself as we send out “Calls to Action”. It is very disappointing to see that our very own Senators Heinrich and Lujan have introduced S2980 “The Wildlife-Livestock Resolution Act.” This act permanently removes livestock grazing from specific permits and ignores the contributions made to forest health by sound rangeland management practices. Perhaps someone should remind our Senators about the two catastrophic fires, Cerro Grande and Little Bear, we recently had in New Mexico and how the severity of those fires could have been reduced with managed grazing. This makes me wonder if sound ecological forest management is truly the goal or if it is disdain for the animal agriculture industry. Once the Board of Directors finalize resolution during the upcoming Board of Directors meeting, rest assured the Senators will be contacted. In closing, I am proud of the work coming out of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association office and staff and Leadership Team. It is a privilege to work with such dedicated people! Remember to pray your neighbor gets rain!

Loren Patterson

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JUST THE FACTS ... & THEN SOME by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

r, I guess you could be looking for carpal tunnel syndrome if you plan to exercise your rights as a citizen. But it is your mind that will be reeling once you read this “short” list of federal and state documents that require comments in the next 60 days. You missed your opportunity to comment on the new proposed rule on the Mexican Wolf. In a court case that has been ongoing since late 2014 or early 2105, the Tucson-based federal district judging is requiring the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to redraft the rule regarding management of the wolves. The deadline for comment was in late January. The Arizona / New Mexico Coalition of Counties probably put the sharpest pen to the issue, turning in some 477 pages of comments — that is nearly a full ream of paper — that had to be uploaded in two or three batches on the comment site. These comments also represented the New Mexico Federal Lands Council, Protect Americans Now, and the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association. There were many, many others in the New Mexico and Arizona livestock communities who also weighed in on the subject. Hopefully these comments will make a difference in the outcome of these new rules, but don’t hold your breath. They were submitted up against comments from literally around the world.

WOTUS Next up will be comment on the federal Waters of the United States (WOTUS) new/ old rules that are due on February 7. You can bet that most of the same groups mentioned are working on comments as I write this column. After all the work that was done to make WOTUS rules ensure that ranchers and farmers could manage their businesses of feeding the world without additional permits and government interference, it could very well be that the nation will revert to old rules that want to regulate every dry arroyo and prairie pothole in the country. There is a little good news on this front. Over the years that litigation has been

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Writer’s Cramp going on in this realm, probably at least seven, there has been enough controversy among the federal courts of appeal around the country that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue. The high court has already ruled at least once on this issue. Hopefully they will be of the same mind when they take this look — that could take another two or three years to get through. Comments on the portions of the National Handbook of Conservation Practices are due on February 18. The Federal Register notice warns that the amount of proposed changes varies considerably for each conservation practice standards in the notice. Thus they encourage the public to understand the proposed changes by comparing the changes within this notice with the current handbook which can be found at a Natural Resources Conservation Service website: www/nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detailfull/national/technical/cp/ ncps/?cid=nrcs143_026849 There are only 170 different practices listed.

America the Beautiful There isn’t much of a break until the America the Beautiful (aka 30x30 or 50x50) comments are due. The federal government is inviting input on the development of an American Conservation Stewardship Atlas, a new tool that will be used to reflect a baseline information on the lands and waters that are conserved or restored. Keep in mind that this initiative is a locally led and voluntary effort that aims to conserve, connect and restore 30 percent of the country’s (or your) lands and waters by 2030. Comments are due by March 4, 2022. Just a few days later the state of New Mexico is wanting comments on its Wildlife Corridor Plan. The intent of public outreach is to raise support for and consensus in the identification of priority wildlife corridors and priority projects across New Mexico and solicit input from the public, tribal governments and interested stakeholders. Comments are due on March 12, 2022.

Endangered Species Then we have federal endangered species actions. The FWS has developed a critical habitat plan for the New Mexico Meadow Jumping mouse that is found in the Jemez and Sacramento Mountains. This is another issue that has been on the docket for years and has interrupted livestock grazing and livestock’s ability to access water. The plan is laid out in the Federal Register where one of the goals is to develop objective, measurable criteria that, when met, would support … the species removal from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species… Sorry, this gets more absurd as I go. Comments on the mouse are due on March 14. The last one for today is the proposal to list the Sacramento Mountain’s checkerspot butterfly as an endangered species. Adding insult to injury is that a FWS designation of critical habitat is “not determinable at this time.” Comments are due on March 28. An aside for our Texas readers is a story on January 17 in The Eagle, a Texas A&M paper, noting that Texas A&M AgriLife researchers, along with many others, are investigating the potential for reintroducing wild ocelot populations to areas of the state where the native cat once roamed. So Texas may soon have its own list of things to comment on in the hopes of staying on the ground. Do I really think any reader will jump up and start writing comments? Probably not. But I hope you do realize how many of these issues are being addressed by the groups you belong to. You might consider making a larger donation to them. If you don’t belong to any, make a list and start ponying up.

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NM Junior Livestock Foundation, Inc. 2022 Annual Scholarship Application Period Open

4. Applications must be typed; NO HAND-WRITTEN applications will be accepted.

5. Complete application, including at least TWO references using the form at: nmjlf.org/_files/ugd/24a4ec_ 11a361b3218b407ea2c5cd5cb7ce 97e7.pdf completed by a 4-H agent, FFA advisor, and/or an Academic Advisor.

Scholarship Requirements

References should be sent directly to NMJLF at: NM Junior Livestock Foundation, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 94330, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Or emailed to: Ashley.thompson@agnewmexico.com ATTN: Scholarship Committee Read and complete carefully – Only completed applications will be considered. A completed application consists of the

he New Mexico Junior Livestock Foundation (NMJLF) will be awarding scholarships to New Mexico 4-H & FFA members. The deadline to RECEIVE applications and references is April 1st, 2022. The NMJLF Scholarship Committee will determine the amount and number of scholarships awarded once applications have been reviewed. Winners will be announced in May 2022. Winners will be recognized on NMJLF website, Facebook page, and at the NM state fair sales.

application, essay, and at least TWO signed references. Once applicants have been selected to receive the NMJLF scholarship, proof of enrollment must be presented to the foundation in order to receive funds. The NMJLF Scholarship Committee judging process: Applications are blindly judged and are based on a point system. It is encouraged that applicants be as explicit and thorough as possible. NOTICE: Applications must be received or postmarked by April 1, 2022. Applications may be mailed or emailed to one of the following: Mailing Address: NM Junior Livestock Foundation, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 94330, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Email: Ashley. thompson@agnewmexico.com Attn: Scholarship Committee. Please follow up with a phone call to Ashley Thompson at 505/328-5392 within three days if you have not received confirmation

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Applicant must be a current member of a NM 4-H Club and/or FFA Chapter.

2. Applicant must be a high school senior in good academic standing. 3. Applicant must have applied to any college, university, or vocational school and have been accepted.

NM Youth Ranch Management Camp June 12-17, 2022 CS Ranch | Cimarron, New Mexico Youth Age 15-19 | $300 Now Open to Out-of-State Youth

“Helps youth appreciate the ‘why’ behind ranching.”

total of 30 participants will be invited to this year’s camp with three of those openings reserved for out-of-state youth, age 15-19. Application is located at https:// nmyrm.nmsu.edu/nmyrmc-app.html Application site will be closed May 6, 2022. Completed applications will be reviewed by the NMYRMC Committee and applicants notified of acceptance by May 13, 2022. The registration fee of $300, or payment arrangement, is due on or before June 3, 2022. Scholarship opportunities are avail-

able to those invited to NMYRMC. Upon acceptance, contact a NMYRMC Committee Member for additional information. Going to camp was a life-changing experience for 27 New Mexico youth. They didn’t participate in recreational activities and crafts, but received college-level instruction in managing a ranch. During New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp, high school-age students will be introduced to the many aspects of running a ranch, from financial statements and marketing strategies to producing quality beef and managing natural resources and wildlife. College-level hands-on curriculum provided participants with information to develop

a ranch management plan for a scenario similar to the host ranch. The collaboration between Extension specialists, County Extension agents and members of the ranching industry provides an opportunity for youth to learn about the many aspects of ranching. Since the inaugural camp in 2011, this is the fourth time the camp will be held on the CS Cattle Company’s 130,000-acre ranch at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range near Cimarron, New Mexico. More than 200 youth who have participated in past ranch camps gain a greater appreciation of the science and opportunities in agriculture. It is also a win-win for our aging agricultural industry with more young people having interest in going into this type of work.

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JINGLE JANGLE

Traditions

raditions – we love them, we honor them, we participate actively in them. I love a good tradition. They pay tribute to our history. They’re something that we do every day, week, or year. Sometimes it’s “because we’ve always done it that way.” They are family traditions, holiday traditions, school traditions, industry related activities. But how do we start new traditions? Do they just happen? Not in the literal sense. They come about because the times change, and we make changes to keep up with the times. We take a chance on something that will be better for ourselves, a group we’re a part of, or even our industry. Does that mean that we disregard our old traditions? Not at all! But we can retire them, with reverence, for something new. A buzz word we hear a lot these days is “relevant.” We’re told we have to stay “relevant” to make a positive impact on our industry, to reach out to those who don’t understand what we do and educate them. How do we stay relevant if we always stay the same? Honestly, you can’t. But you can make changes that honor your past and bring you into the future. We’re faced with challenges on all sides these days – policy changes, predators, prices, politics – just to name a few. We do a pretty good job of keeping up with it all. But the optimist in me says we can do better. We can be more effective, but only if we make some changes. They don’t have to be big ones, but ones that allow us to be more effective in our communication, action, and industry. I look forward to making some new traditions, and doing the best we can for our industry. I hope you’ll join me. – Michelle Greeman Vice President New Mexico CowBelles

hamiza CowBelles met on January 6 with seven members present. Cathy read the Creed and Invocation, and all recited the Pledge. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report approved as presented.

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Two thank you notes were received and passed around. One was from St. Paul’s Episcopal church food bank for the over $500 collected at December meeting. The second was from the Cattle Growers thanking for donation of brand throw for their silent auction at the annual meeting. Nancy presented an extensive report on the annual CowBelle meeting. She feels the new officers are heading in the right direction and are trying very hard to bring the organization back on track. However, there are several “chairperson” vacancies and volunteers needed for these positions. It was recommended to continue with volunteer hour time sheets. Because 7,300 beef raffle tickets were sold this past year, Nancy suggested printing 7,500 tickets for this year’s raffle. It was decided to increase the second prize to $300 and third prize to $150. Current membership lists were passed out at this meeting. Mention was made again of the need to come up with new item(s) to sell but further discussion was tabled. Nancy suggested thinking about raising the amount of the vocational scholarship due to the balance in that account. More discussion will follow at the next meeting. Janet Franklin won the door prize of free lunch. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce The Powderhorn Cattlewomen met at First Baptist Church in Ft. Sumner with nine members present. The meeting opened with the Creed, Pledge and Invocation. Minutes and treasurer’s report were given, and correspondence was read. Under new business, Brenda handed over the gavel to Ann Sleep, President-Elect who conducted the rest of the meeting. Also under new business, Carol Church, Treasurer, presented the 2022 budget which was approved. Sandy McKenna asked that any corrections to the membership book be given to her in order that Kari Henry and she be able to send out the 2022 membership books. Under new announcements, Sandy announced she and Kelsey would like to make another quilt to raffle off. The last one did so well, and the group is delighted they want to do this! Anyone can help make it! Next meeting will be at Nancy Schades’ home, February 10. Hope to see all members there! Joan Key Secretary 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 janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th monthly

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Pat Nowlin Memorial Scholarship Apps Sought by CowBelles

ach year the New Mexico CowBelles accept scholarship applications to honor the memory of Pat Nowlin who was instrumental in beginning the first CowBelle organization in Arizona in 1947 followed by the New Mexico organization when she moved to the Cimarron area in 1957. Nowlin served as our first NM CowBelle president and was later elected to the position of national secretary / treasurer. The CowBelles will again offer two $500 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors and one additional $500 scholarship to be given to a college upperclassman or adult returning to college to obtain their degree. Applicants must be a paid member of the NM CowBelles, a junior age member or a child of a NM CowBelle in order to apply. Scholarship applications must also include: 1) The NM CowBelle Local Verification Form signed by the local CowBelle president and secretary who have chosen to sponsor the applicant. 2) Applicant’s photo. 3) High school transcript, home school record of courses, or an official transcript of the college or trade school the applicant last attended. Applications may be obtained from the scholarship chair, a NM CowBelle local, on the NM CowBelle website at https://www.newmexicocowbelles. org/ or the NM CowBelle FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/ NewMexicoCowBelles. The deadline to submit scholarship applications with all attachments is April 15, 2022. Scholarship applications must be submitted to Shelly Hathorn, the NM CowBelle Scholarship Chair, via mail at the address below or by email to: shporter@nmsu.edu. Contact the chair at 575/447-7447 with questions regarding the scholarship applications or to make a donation to the memorial scholarship fund. Shelly Hathorn, NM CowBelle Scholarship Chair, 112 Scottsdale Drive, Clovis, NM 88101

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Not Your Grandpa’s Beefmasters

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developed for the brush country of South Texas, this breed of cattle excels in all climates and is efficient in numerous environmental conditions. This hardy breed has rapidly expanded into the Midwest and Central regions of the United States, and Beefmasters are found on ranches as far west as California and as far north as Wisconsin. Beefmasters excel in maternal efficiency no matter the climate! As we all know, cattle ranches located in many states are highly concentrated with black-hided cattle. Commercial cattlemen in these areas that are demanding more performance from their cattle. Thankfully, their demand for increased performance has been met through crossbreeding with Beefmasters. Numerous cattlemen in say that crossbreeding with Beefmasters adds maternal efficiency to their replacement females and increases tolerance to the toxic fescue grass found in the region. One of these Missouri cattlemen is Roger Gurley. “I’ve used about every breed of cattle there is: Simbrah, Santa Gertrudis, Beefmaster, Red Angus, Gelbvieh and Simmental. No breed has it all cornered. There are good Simmental and good Angus, but I feel like you can’t overdue one breed and with a Beefmaster bull, I don’t care what you put

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him on, you’re just going to help your herd. There is no down side to using a Beefmaster.” Roger is not the only one that loves using Beefmasters on his commercial cowherd. Throughout the United States, several cattlemen and women use Beefmasters on their commercial herds for the heterosis advantage. Feed efficiency, as well as heat tolerance, docility and increased weaning weights are some of the reasons why they started using Beefmasters and why they continue to use Beefmasters in their crossbreeding programs. Missouri Cattleman Dusty Kalberloh says he started using the Beefmaster cattle because of the heat tolerance. “I needed a slick hide cow because I don’t have much shade in my pasture,” says Kalberloh. He started using Beefmaster cattle for the heat tolerance, but gained more than just heat tolerant calves. His cattle gained weight. “Our Beefmaster sired calves are always 50 to 75 pounds heavier than our Balancer based calves. We have stuck with using Beefmaster bulls, they put more weight on calves which is important because we sell everything through the cattle market,” says Kalberloh. Gurley and Kalberloh all reside in a region where the fescue grass has a large amount of toxic endophyte. This endophyte increases the blood temperature of cattle that consume the fescue grass. continued on page 20 >>

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GRANDPA’S << cont from pg 18 According to these cattlemen, they notice that the black-hided cattle in their area visit the ponds and shade more often when they eat the toxic fescue grass. However, these cattlemen have also noticed that ever since they started crossbreeding with Beefmaster bulls, their cattle spend more time grazing the fescue grass and less time in the shade. Research shows that bos indicus or Brahman-influenced cattle, such as Beefmaster, are more tolerant of the toxic fescue grass when compared to bos taurus breeds. Skylar Moore co-owns and operates Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri and markets cattle for a living. Over the years he has seen more and more of his customers buy Beefmaster and Beefmaster cross cattle because of their impressive feed conversion rates, excellent performance on the rail and the outstanding durability of Beefmaster cows. “If you talk about durability from a motherhood stand point, a lot of cattlemen in this area have converted over to crossbreeding with Beefmasters because of durability. Beefmaster cows last a long time in a tough environment and still raise you a good calf. I think it goes back to the point

that these cows make really great moms,” says Moore. Moore goes on to say that not only do Beefmaster influence cattle make excellent cows, but they perform in the feedlot and on the rail against the black-hided cattle he raises and buys. “Beefmaster cattle will grade about 80 percent choice. They will grade right along with the other breeds.” Not only does Moore enjoy Beefmaster cattle, he also has noticed the significant progress the breed has made over the past ten years. According to Moore, “ten or twelve years ago if you heard the word Beefmaster you thought tall, lanky and hard to put weight on them. The Beefmasters you see now are way more moderate type and the breeders have bred a lot more genetics into the breed. So in terms of feed conversion and how they feed, I have seen a major difference in the Beefmasters today than the ones fifteen years ago.” The Beefmasters you see today are not your grandpa’s Beefmasters. The unquestioned longevity, fertility and docility of Beefmaster cattle teamed with generations of range proven hardiness make them a solid economic choice for any cattleman.

Beefmaster cattle are not only a great crossbreeding tool for the commercial cattlemen, but they are an all-around a great breed of cattle for any cowman. Cattle producers throughout the country are proud Beefmaster breeders and it is the mission of all Beefmaster breeders to strive for breed improvement and provide the best cow to the beef industry. Commercial cattlemen and women across the United States find that adding the extra maternal heterosis that Beefmaster bulls offer to their commercial females is an added benefit because the female calves they produce have the needed maternal traits for superior replacement females, while the bull calves have the extra weight needed to be competitive in the current marketplace.

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Court Orders Beef Packer to Process Niman Ranch Cattle

by Susan Kelly, meatingplace.com

federal judge has ruled that Missouri Prime Beef Packers must process cattle supplied by Niman Ranch, following a previously executed agreement between the companies. Missouri Prime had agreed to process and fabricate Niman Ranch cattle into wholesale cuts and ground beef products under a February 2021 contract, according to the court order. The contract, which expires in January 2024, allowed either party to terminate the agreement early with at least 90 days’ written notice. In December, a Missouri Prime executive notified Niman Ranch of a decision to stop processing Niman’s cattle, stating “we have no choice if we want to remain solvent,” according to the court order. Niman responded by asking Missouri Prime to honor its agreement and provide 90 days’ notice before termination. Niman Ranch said it did not have the time necessary to find a replacement processor, noting that compliance with USDA labeling approval and Certified Humane certification processes requires much longer than three weeks. The result was that Niman Ranch would be unable to provide finished meat products to its customers, according to court documents. Niman also argued that Missouri Prime’s refusal to process its cattle would “permanently damage Niman Ranch’s hard-won reputation for meeting its customers’ needs.” In addition, Niman said cattle that remain unprocessed for too long cannot be used for grass-fed programs, putting the company at risk of losing some of its suppliers. The court order noted the defendants’ only argument was that the agreement was not valid because the contract provided by Niman Ranch was incomplete. The court said it determined that Missouri Prime terminated the agreement because it found more lucrative business opportunities, despite its ongoing responsibilities under the contract with Niman Ranch. The court also found that Missouri Prime followed the requirements and schedules of the agreement until its December termination email. The court agreed that Niman could suffer irreparable harm to its reputation and granted Niman’s motion for a temporary

restraining order and preliminary injunction. Niman Ranch is owned by Perdue Farms, which bought the farmer and rancher network in 2015. Missouri Prime Beef Packers began operating its processing facility in early 2021.

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New DOJ Antitrust Head Says He’ll ‘Reinvigorate’ Enforcement

by Peter Thomas Ricci, meatingplace.com

he new assistant attorney general of the Department of Justice’s antitrust division has announced how he plans to promote competition in the U.S. economy – and meat processing may be a part of those efforts. Jonathan Kanter, who was confirmed for his position in November, outlined his legal strategies in an address Monday to the New York State Bar Association, describing how he intends to “reinvigorate” antitrust law enforcement.

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Antitrust enforcement not ‘keeping pace’ Kanter said antitrust law has not kept pace with the rate of economic development in the past 20 years, and thus he is looking to “reinvigorate antitrust enforcement.” “That is why,” Kanter continued, “we and our law enforcement partners are committed to using every tool available to promote competition. The American people deserve real antitrust enforcement that meets the economic challenges that we confront.” A graduate of Washington University School of Law, Kanter was previously an attorney in the Federal Trade Commission, and founder of the Kanter Law Group.

Focus on concentration Kanter’s address also signaled a new focus on concentration in U.S. industries, including agriculture. He argued that such concentration depresses wages and makes it harder for “entrepreneurs and small businesses to get off the ground.” “I am deeply concerned about these trends,” Kanter said. “Too little competition hurts real people, every day. It’s not just a statistical or economic concept. It is a halfempty grocery cart for Americans who can’t afford price hikes and padded margins. Or lower salaries and worse working conditions because of employers who face too little competition and workers who do not have sufficient options.”

Kanter unveiled a DOJ initiative called Antitrust Enforcement for All-of-Government that involves collaborating with partner agencies to “ensure that competition issues are thoroughly considered, and pursued, under all of the statutes that Obligation to enforce laws promote competition in the economy.” Paying particular attention to mergers, In particular, Kanter said the initiative is Kanter said the DOJ has an obligation to consistent with President Biden’s July 2021 enforce antitrust laws and challenge executive order on competition, which spe- mergers that lessen competition. That cifically encouraged Agriculture Secretary includes working with the FTC on existing Tom Vilsack to engage with animal guidelines to mergers and consulting with agriculture. “state enforcers, other government agencies, Biden’s order stated that Vilsack shall businesses, trade and labor groups, scholconsider, among other things, “providing ars and the American people.” clear rules that identify recurrent practices Kanter also shared a skepticism toward in the livestock, meat, and poultry indus- merger settlements, and said blocking tries that are unfair, unjustly discriminatory, mergers is the “surest way” to preserve or deceptive and therefore violate the competition. Packers and Stockyards Act.” “I am concerned that merger remedies Biden’s order also encouraged Vilsack to short of blocking a transaction too often prohibit “unfair practices related to grower miss the mark,” Kanter said. “Complex setranking systems — systems in which the tlements, whether behavioral or structural, poultry companies, contractors, or dealers suffer from significant deficiencies. Thereexercise extraordinary control over numer- fore, in my view, when the division ous inputs that determine the amount concludes that a merger is likely to lessen farmers are paid and require farmers to competition, in most situations we should assume the risk of factors outside their seek a simple injunction to block the transcontrol, leaving them more economically action. It is the surest way to preserve vulnerable.” competition.

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Wildlife Corridors Action Plan

Request for statewide public input

he New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is releasing the Draft Wildlife Corridors Action Plan for public review. The plan has been prepared in accordance with New Mexico Senate Bill 228, the Wildlife Corridors Act (Act). The Act, signed into law by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2019, directed the NMDOT and the NMDGF to develop the Plan for NMDOT roads statewide. The plan identifies wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots that pose a particularly high risk to the traveling public. Using eco-

logical data and modeling, it also identifies wildlife corridors that bisect roads and provides a list of priority projects based on the results of the plan’s analysis. The plan focuses primarily on the movements of six large mammals: elk, deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, black bear and mountain lion. However, other sensitive species and confounding factors were also taken into consideration when developing the priority project list. A team of national experts led by Daniel B. Stephens and Associates (DBS&A), under contract with NMDOT, has developed the plan in partnership with NMDGF. The DBS&A team used a science-driven approach to identify areas per the Act that “pose a risk to successful wildlife migration or that pose a risk to the traveling public” and is based on NMDOT crash data and ecological information on wildlife movements. To provide input and support for potential actions that will increase public safety and promote wildlife habitat connectivity, we ask you to visit the website below to access the plan, learn how to share comments, and register for an upcoming public meeting. Please contact Matthew Haverland, NMDOT Wildlife Coordinator, at 505/470-3656 if you have any questions.

Share Your Comments January 12, 2022 to March 12, 2022 (Comments can be sent by mail, email or by phone) The intent of public outreach is to raise support for and consensus in the identification of priority wildlife corridors and priority projects across New Mexico and solicit input from the public, tribal governments, and interested stakeholders.

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New Mexico Ranches, Rangeland Benefit from State’s Healthy Soil Program

by Kristie Garcia, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

hen Kim Barmann talks about the land she manages on the CS Ranch near Cimarron, she can’t help but bring up soil health.

“I’m such an advocate of soil health,” said Barmann. “We were grateful for the opportunity to have been chosen as one of the Healthy Soil Program projects.” The CS Ranch was awarded funding through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Healthy Soil Program during its pilot year. Created in 2019, the purpose of the Healthy Soil Program is to promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, aggregate stability, microbiology and water

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retention to improve the state’s soil health, yield and profitability. During its first three years, the program has awarded approximately $600,000 to 62 on-the-ground projects. NMDA awarded funding to the CS Ranch for a project which addressed an old alfalfa/ brome hay field that had been farmed/ hayed since the 1930s but had declined after irrigation stopped years ago. Although drought prevented the project from reaching its full potential, Barmann said the funding was helpful. “The funding helped us get some roots in the ground, into these old fallow fields that were once hayed,” said Barmann. “We had some wonderful grass growth, despite the drought. Our big push is to eventually get cattle in to graze.” Barmann said education is a huge part of the CS Ranch. “We’ve hosted two Soil Health Academy Schools and will host another one in May,” she said. “We’ve also helped organize numerous workshops in the county. Anytime we can get people to come learn in person is a great opportunity.” She is thankful the state is realizing the importance of soil health. “We need so much momentum with the Healthy Soil Program right now,” she said. Healthy Soil Program funding may be used for projects in New Mexico that focus on one or more of five basic soil health principles named in the Healthy Soil Act: keeping the soil covered; minimizing soil disturbance on cropland and minimizing external inputs; maximizing biodiversity; maintaining a living root; and integrating animals into land management, including grazing animals, birds, beneficial insects or keystone species, such as earthworms. Grants are available to New Mexico’s Eligible Entities and Individual Applicants to implement soil improvement practices on working lands. Eligible Entities are defined as “local governmental [entities] with proven land management capacity to support healthy soil” and include nations, tribes and pueblos; land grants; acequias; soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs); and New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service. Individual Applicants include farmers and ranchers, as well as businesses and nonprofits engaged in farming, ranching or other forms of land management and must be backed by either a SWCD or a nation, tribe or pueblo. NMDA awarded funding to the M-Scar

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16th Annual Angus Bull Sale • Tuesday, March 8, 2022 selling 140 head of 18 month & yearling bulls

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Farm & Ranch during the program’s pilot year. Mira and Kevin Merritt of the M-Scar Ranch in Maxwell applied for funding for a project which utilized seed mixes to plant cover on both cropland and pastureland. The integration of livestock added fertilizer and incorporated organic matter into the ground. Mira Merritt said the biggest success story has been the bale grazing. “We had so much open ground, our

pasture was a half-bare prairie-dog town,” said Merritt. “The bale grazing allowed us to cover ground and integrate our livestock. The residue of organic matter covered bare ground, then in the summer, the result was a variety of new plant species growing in those areas. It’s been advantageous to our soil, as we’ve noticed it in our samples.” The Merritts used the project as a backdrop for educating children in the ways of generating healthy soil as a viable agricultural setting for future generations. “We had a soil conservationist show 4-H

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students how to calculate dry matter, identify plant species and how to conduct a water infiltration test,” said Merritt. They also hosted students from a homeschool cooperative for a hands-on experience. “We did soil sampling with the kids, and they learned how to assess soil and count plant species,” said Merritt. Given that an Individual Applicant’s project must be backed by an SWCD or tribal entity, both the CS Ranch and M-Scar Ranch secured project support from Colfax SWCD. The Healthy Soil Program continually improves its outreach efforts, engagement and efficiency. NMDA hosted webinars last month to show potential applicants the steps to take to be considered for a grant. “Our goal is to have people come away from these webinars knowing simple steps they can take early on in order to succeed in the application process,” said New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte. NMDA will open its next Healthy Soil Program grant application period in March. For more information, visit www.nmda. nmsu.edu/healthy-soil-program, email hsp@nmda.nmsu.edu or call 575/646-2642.

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CONSIGNING 5 BULLS to the NM Angus Association Bull & Heifer Sale, — MARCH 7 — ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION

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Editorial Calendar

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Plan your r advertisinginfo JANUARY — Wildlife; Gelbvieh; the com g year! Joint Stockmen’s Convention Results

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

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Arizona Livestock Self Inspection Program: Are You Up for Renewal?

ation. Sheep and goats were added shortly after and in August of 2016 Swine Self Inspection was also added to the States self inspection program for swine breeders. This program helps take off pressure from the brand inspectors and officers out in the field as the man power we once had has extensively decreased over time. Per Administrative Code Chapter 2 Article B, number 3 in regards to the application, as of recently, producers/breeders are to renew their account every three years instead of the previous two years. This was

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n August of 2002, legislation was passed for the Self Inspection program which gives producers the ability to write their own hauling papers for their cattle to be transported in the State of ranching oper-

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changed to match the felony question that you as a producer/breeder are required to answer on the application that asks if you have committed a Title 3 felony in the last three years. The renewal application is usually sent with your new self inspection book that you have requested from the office or one of the few documents that you need to fill out and update to get your self inspection online account established. If you receive it in the mail with your new book, it will be highlighted and the word “renewal” will be written on top of the page. This will allow you to change and update any mailing information, contact information as well as authorized signers on your account. If no changes are needed we still require all authorized signers to sign next to their name as well as the felony question to be answered and the main owner that is listed at the beginning of the application to sign the bottom of the application. If you have changed your address or updated any information on your AZ Registered Brand, unfortunately you will still need to change it with the self inspection office as our two systems are not connected and we get no notification when you change any information on your brand(s). When you have completed the updated application and have made sure all the signatures are on the application and the question is answered in the middle of the page you are able to return the application to our office via email at selfinspection@ azda.gov, fax at 602/542-4290, or through the mail to our Arizona Department of Agriculture Attn: Self inspection 1688 W Adams Phoenix, AZ 85007 address. If anything is missed on the application we will get in contact with you to advise what we are missing and either email or mail the application back so we can get the missing information and complete renewing your account.

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Joint Stockmen Convention Highlights

t was a reunion of sorts for ranchers across the state to reconnect with friends and family from whom they’ve been separated due to the pandemic. It was also a cause for celebration as the Beef Checkoff celebrated 35 years of Checkoff Successes. We hope you’ll see some faces you recognize.

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1. NMBC Directors, Zita Lopez and Kenneth McKenzie serve beef appetizers and try out new headwear at the Welcome Reception. 2. NMBC Executive Director, Dina Reitzel, and Council member, Kenneth McKenzie, meet guests. 3. Dan Bell, Zita Lopez, and Matt Ferguson serve up beef and smiles at the Welcome Reception. 4. Can’t have a 35th Anniversary without cake!! EAT BEEF! 5. NMBC Directors Celebrate 35th Anniversary Year of the Federal Beef Checkoff! 6. NMBC Chairwoman, Zita Lopez, presides over the Opening Session at the Joint Stockmen Convention. 7. Dan McCarthy, NCBA, provided an update on Policy and Legislative programs on behalf of the beef industry. 8. Nick Frazzini, NM Department of Agriculture, discusses packing plant capacity in New Mexico. 9. Marisa Pooley, Director of Issues Management, NCBA, discussed the importance of vigilant tracking in managing all issues related to beef, strategic management of the issues effecting the industry, and proactive issues programs that provide protection of the industry. Continued on next page ...

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10. Jason New and Juan Sanchez, both from NMDA, catch up with Matt Denetclaw at the Welcome Reception sponsored by the NM Beef Council. 11. Alisa Ogden and the Knight family enjoy the reunion! 12. Past NMBC Chairman, John Conniff, and his lovely wife, Laura enjoy the Welcome Reception. 13. New friends... all were happy to be together. 14. Patty Waid updates the New Mexico Beef Council on Beef Checkoff Education, Health and Foodservice programs at the NMBC meeting held in conjunction with the Joint Stockmen Convention. 15. The Beef Checkoff celebrated 35 years of Checkoff Successes. Here’s to 35 more!! 16. Old friends catch up at the Welcome Reception which kicked off the Joint Stockmen Convention.

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Livestock Inspector of the Year

ew Mexico’s Livestock Inspectors are the unsung heroes of the State’s robust cattle industry. We are pleased to recognize Cathy Truby for her years of work as a Livestock Inspector in the Four Corners. NMBC Council member, Marjorie Lantana nominated Cathy for her helpfulness and positive attitude. Congratulations, Cathy, and thank you for your years of service.

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For more information about your beef checkoff investment visit MyBeefCheckoff.com 2021-2022 DIRECTORS – CHAIRPERSON, Zita Lopez (Feeder); VICE-CHAIRPERSON, Cole Gardner (Producer); SECRETARY, Marjorie Lantana (Producer). NMBC DIRECTORS: John Heckendorn (Purebred Producer); Jim Hill (Feeder); Dan Bell (Producer); Matt Ferguson (Producer); Kimberly Stone (Producer); Joel Van Dam (Dairy Representative)

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

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

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Value of Feed Efficiency Tucumcari Bull Test Sale March 12, 2022 • • • • •

VALUE OF FEED EFFICIENCY ASSUMPTIONS:

Assuming these bulls (actual data from 2021 test) were steers in feedlot, grown from 700 -1400 lbs (700# Gain) Cost of feed $185/ton, 62% DM, yardage at $0.25/head/day Bull will sire 100 calves in lifetime, calf crop is 50% his genetics, 40% Heritability of FE Assumes a bull at 80% ratio for FE does not add any value, other bulls compared to him This does not include value of keeping females who are more feed efficient

Bull ADG Feed:Gain Days fed Yardage A B C D E

4.25 3.54 3.67 3.63 2.84

3.91 5.31 7.27 9.10 8.27

165 198 191 193 246

$ 41.18 $ 49.44 $ 47.68 $ 48.21 $ 61.62

Feed amount to get 700# gain 4,414.52 5,995.16 8,208.06 10,274.19 9,337.10

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$ 408.34 $ 554.55 $ 759.25 $ 950.36 $ 863.68

$ 449.52 $ 603.99 $ 806.93 $ 998.57 $ 925.30

$ saved compared to Bull E $ 475.78 $ 321.31 $ 118.37 $ (73.27) $-

100 calves @50% dna from sire $ 23,789.10 $ 16,065.69 $ 5,918.56 $ (3,663.55) $-

40% Herit. Bull Effic. Value (BEV) $ 9,515.64 $ 6,426.27 $ 2,367.43 $ (1,465.42) $-

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VIEW FROM THE BACKSIDE by Barry Denton

Was it a Rat I Saw?

ow that is a strange question. What it is more than a question is that it is “palindrome”, which means that the phrase is spelled the same forward and backward. It also applies to numbers such as 1881, and single words as well such as “dad”. However, it reminds me of our current world where nothing makes any sense. Tell me what in your world is still normal. I bet not very much. If you stop and think about it, I think the world has accelerated rapidly since about the late 1980s. That is when the FAX machine became commonplace in American businesses. No, I’m not saying that FAX machines are responsible for the downturn in society, but it could mark a starting point. Think of the labor saving devices that have become normal in our daily lives since then, such as the iPad, iPhone, PC’s, etc. You can buy literally anything off of your phone. Many times you can order without talking to anyone. The majority of rules that applied to doing business are no longer exercised. Personal service has gone by the wayside. With the advent of bright machines and good equipment a mindless soul may become employed. Stop and think of your local grocery store. Many cashiers that you encounter cannot count your change back to you, as the machine does it for them. Consider that you can buy a car that drives itself. You have phones that take dictation. The list goes on and on of things that you no longer have to use your mind for. Now, you would think that with all these labor-saving devices available to Americans that we would have much more time •■ for families, be smarter than any other country, and be healthier. However, it seems to be having the opposite effect. From my observations it seems to push families further apart because of the lack of need to communicate. The traditional moral American family has always been the nucleus of our society and we seem to be

losing that. For instance, in 1970 only five percent of our population were non-believers in a higher power. Now that figure is over 30 percent. There appears to be a movement at hand to convince us that the government can solve problems much better than the individual. This movement tries to impress upon people that government can raise your children better than you can. Some in government have been so bold as to state that we have no right to raise our children anymore. Where is this all going? No where good, I can tell you that. Listen to this. Down in Texas, State Representative Terry Meza a Democrat from Irving, Texas introduced House Bill #196 which would repeal the state’s “Castle Doctrine”. The doctrine lets a homeowner use deadly force against an intruder who is armed and breaks into his home. According to Rep. Meza, “I’m not saying that stealing is okay, all I’m saying is that it shouldn’t warrant a death penalty. Thieves only carry weapons for self-protection and to provide the householder an incentive to cooperate. They just want to get their loot and get away. When the resident tries to resist is when people get hurt. If only one side is armed fewer people will be killed.”

In my estimation she should be locked away. “Woke” is truly a sickness. If this were ever to get passed it would mean the end to private property rights. Why would you ever own anything if –––– can just come and take it from you? With that logic you could get up in the morning, decide that you want your neighbor’s 800-head cow herd that he spent 40 years building, and just go and get them. He couldn’t shoot you so what is there to fear? I will leave you with one last palindrome thought. “Do geese see God?”

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2021 Brand Books Now Available

e are proud to announce the 2021 Brand Books are now available for purchase. Due to Covid, the production of the books was delayed many times over the last two years. We currently have approximately 25,000 brands registered. New Mexico is one of the few states that require a brand to be registered and placed on your livestock before you can lawfully sell or transport the animals. These laws, which have been in effect for about 140 years, continue to provide New Mexico producers with the highest levels of protection from theft and gives the industry the traceability needed to track diseases in the case of an outbreak. We are most excited about this brand book because of our collaboration with New Mexico artist Mr. Curtis Fort. Curtis graciously agreed to sketch the covers and divider pages for the NMLB, giving the book a unique character and that Curtis Fort touch. Myles Culbertson, former executive Director of the NMLB and lifelong friend of Curtis, also wrote a preface for the book about Curtis, adding that he would, “do to ride the river with”. A big thank you from the NMLB goes to Myles and Curtis both for their help with the book. The 2021 Edition of the New Mexico Brand Book is available for purchase online, over the counter at our office, and by mail order. To order online click the “Order a 2021 Brand Book” in the right column of the NMLB web site on the brands page, nmlbonline.com. The address for our office location in Albuquerque is: 2105 Osuna Rd NE Building South, Albuquerque, NM Art sketches done by Curtis Fort, Tatum, NM. 87113-3203

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Cattle Growers’ Welcomes New Leadership in 2022 by Taylor Riggins / NMCGA

ew Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) held its annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention in December 2021 in conjunction with other industry partners. The annual event is the largest gathering of agriculture in New Mexico and draws

together producers and landowners in a four-day meeting of minds to address industry concerns, advancements in technology and camaraderie between friends, both old and new. The annual election of officers was also held. Cattle Growers’ new officers include: Loren Patterson, President, Corona; Bronson Corn, President-Elect, Roswell; Dave Kenneke, Northwest Regional Vice-President, Cimarron; Jeff Decker, Southeast Vice-President, Lovington; Roy Farr, Southwest Vice-President, Datil; Joe Culbertson, Vice-President At Large, Amistad; and Shacey Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer, Albuquerque. Immediate Past President Randell Major, Magdalena; and Tom Sidwell, Quay; round out the Executive Committee. “Our Association has always been membership driven and will continue to be that,” said Loren Patterson, President. “As a grassroots organization we are responsible for communicating our member’s ideas and concerns. We look forward to working with you in 2022.”

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Understanding the Cause of Megafires

by Tim Foley, https://www.gjsentinel.com/

he news stories and images are gripping — wildfires, or megafires, “that are a result of climate change.” The narrative, pictures and video are captivating. They contain everything compelling, devastation, tragedy, suffering, grief, loss, misery, sorrow, death and destruction. Eve r y thin g . Eve r y thin g, that is , except science. Increasing temperatures do contribute to the increasing fire intensities we have recently experienced. While the correlation exists, to leap to an assumption, without any corroborating data, that the warmer temperatures are the primary cause of increased fire activity is an exercise in inductive logic, not science. Most people don’t realize that the current increase of fire size and intensity over time has been predicted for decades by scientists. A future of increased fire activity has been assumed for some time, independent of warming temperatures. While warmer temperatures have accelerated this process, there is no data that

indicates climate change is the driving factor. It comes down to a biological equation that is found in the arid west: photosynthesis > decomposition, or put another way, stuff grows faster than it rots. An ever accumulating quantity of flammable biomass is not a sustainable situation. There is a balancing force in nature that helps compensate for this imbalance. Whether it be the infrequent crown fires in lodgepole and piñon/juniper forests, or the frequent low intensity fires in ponderosa stands, fire is the natural stabilizing force in the western American forests.

A war footing on wildfire In 1910 multiple small fires ignited in northern Idaho and Western Montana. On Aug. 20 and 21 the “Big Burn” consumed 3 million acres and claimed 86 lives. Most of the damage occurred on Aug. 20 during six hours of high winds. After 1910 the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior went on a war footing, with wildfire being the enemy. Mechanized ground forces, later augmented by aviation resources, were organized, trained and deployed to attack this new adversary. For many decades these aggressive policies were very successful. When I received

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my initial fire training in 1975 the policy was that all fires were to be controlled by the next morning by 10 a.m. at 10 acres or less. What we failed to realize was that with every successful year of firefighting was also one more year of accumulating fuels. The clock was ticking. Forest management, in the form of decreasing flammable biomass through thinning and timber harvest mimicked fire and helped mitigate the fuel accumulation. Selective harvest in ponderosa woodlands and clear-cuts in lodgepole forests mimicked the effects of fire. The environmental movement of the 1970s and 1980s saw this form of forest management as an abomination and successfully hobbled any significant fuels reduction. The National Environmental Policy Act became a weapon used in litigation to prevent any serious wildland management. The informal term for this was “analysis paralysis.” The rate of fuel accumulation accelerated.

Science based fire management Prescribed fire is a tool, but the use of fire is a two edged sword. The mountains are home to an ever increasing number of continued on page 40 >>

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This is not to say that efforts to moderate our climate are not warranted. But successful climate mitigation actions, when not conducted in concert with scientifically based forest management, would only slow the increase of fire activity we have experienced. In the short-term our hands are tied. There will be continued increasing fire activity in the coming decade or two. It will take a long time to counter the impact that 100+ years of removing fire from our mountains has had. In Colorado, the recent megafires will not be the last. There is the opportunity to decrease the fire hazard on both public and private lands. It is a matter of whether there is the resolve to face the issue. While there are many competing issues for scarce resources, fire seems to always have the final word. If we don’t take action to reduce fuels and improve the health of the forests, the design of nature will continue to bring things back to balance in these dramatic violent events.

people, many of whom build homes in dense stands of trees or brush. Air quality can be impacted. An escaped prescribed fire in 2012 resulted in the Colorado State Forest Service being stripped of its fire responsibilities. Since that event the State of Colorado has not had an effective prescribed fire program. To understand the effect of fuel accumulation, consider this illustration. You are preparing your fireplace. Every day you add a log. This continues, but you never light the fire. The logs eventually fill the fireplace and are now piling up in your living room. When the wood eventually ignites, the room temperature will not be very influential in what happens. The volume of accumulated fuel is the driving factor. You can stand much closer to a campfire on a hot summer day than a bonfire on a cold winter night. Our best science, which includes U.S. Forest Service fire behavior computer modeling, shows that while temperatures and moisture content are influences, the ever Tim Foley was the West Zone Division Chief in Grand increasing quantity of vegetative material Junction for 10 years for fire management on USFS, is the major driver in the propagation of the NPS and BLM lands before retiring. He has a forestry degree from CSU and an MBA from CU. megafires that we have been experiencing.

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author DonBullis.biz

lthough a New Mexico community near the Continental Divide—Collins Park—was named for him, John Collins is a name that appears only secondarily in the annals of Southwest history. He seems to have been born Abraham “Abe” Gerden Graham in 1851 in Horry County, South Carolina. By 1860 he and his family had moved west to Limestone County, Texas, south of Dallas. History holds that Abe, even at that early age, sometimes went by the name of John Collins, or sometimes George Graham. Famed Texas gunman and killer John Westley Hardin claimed that Collins married his cousin, Tabitha Cox in 1880, and another source alleges that Ms. Cox was Collins’ fourth wife, without identifying the earlier three. The same source reported that he was the father of seven children. None of that seemed to slow Graham’s criminal career as a rustler and thief which contin-

stated that Collins was present at Fort Sumner on the night Billy was killed. While he alternated names back and forth between Graham and Collins, and used variations of them both, he was also known as “Gunnysack Johnny”—hard to imagine where that came from—and he ultimately became best known as “Shotgun” ued in Texas and elsewhere in the southwest. Collins because of his work for Wells Fargo Along the way, he spent time in jail with in Arizona, during which time he was Hardin and other well-known owl-hoots obliged to use his weapon while in pursuit such as John Ringo and Mannen Clements. of his duties. Historian Nolan also asserted In addition to his criminal activity, during that Collins was also called “The Prowler” which he allegedly associated with Billy the during the Lincoln County War. The source Kid, he was occasionally a lawman through- of that handle is also unknown. out his life and was acquainted with such He migrated to what was then western notables as Wyatt Earp, and Pat Garett. Socorro County, New Mexico, in the middle While some sources make mention of his 1870s, more specifically to the Elk Mounwork as a lawman, none of them make tains, near the Continental Divide. On much of it in terms of citing exactly where December 27, 1875, he undertook to kill one and when worked as a peace officer. He James Smith in Silver City, the only town of reportedly worked for some time as guard any size in the region. Historian Bob Alexfor Wells-Fargo, but stagecoach guard ander wrote: “Collins shot Smith in the head. hardly qualifies. The wicked powder-burning gunshot was There was also a tale about Collins not fatal…. Thankfully, Smith wasn’t sent helping to dig William Bonney’s grave at home on a shutter. Later, Sheriff [Harvey] Fort Sumner in July 1881, but Paco Anaya in Whitehill arrested Collins and … locked him his book, I Buried Billy, makes no mention of up. Next morning, ...Collins was fined $60 him even being present that night. Lincoln for carrying and mishandling a deadly County War historian Fred Nolan, however, weapon and sent on his way.” No one seems

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to know what caused the affray or what “Shotgun Collins” Graham, died of a Cerebral became of Smith. Hemorrhage [sic] at the age of 73 [in 1922]. Historians have not done much serious No gunfight involved.” He was buried in the digging into the eclectic life of Abe Graham, Concordia Cemetery, in El Paso, not far from AKA John Collins, but he was apparently the graves of John Wesley Hardin and John fairly well known in his own lifetime, and Selman. Both of them were indeed his name appears as at least a witness to shot to death. several significant events including the While Graham/Collins seems to have Lincoln County, New Mexico, War in and been just about everywhere in the old around 1878, and the Dodge City, Kansas, Southwest during the violent days of the Peace Commission in 1883. As noted, some late 1800s, he does not appear to have been have claimed that he rode with Billy the Kid, much more than a hanger-on while others but then just about anyone who happened did the heavy lifting. He had no reputation to be in southern New Mexico in the years of note, and there is not much left of Collins between 1878 and 1881 is said to have Park, either, except for, well, a park. ridden with the Kid at one time or another. It is noteworthy, though, that a man named John Collins rode with the John Selman gang of rustlers which cut a wide swath of mayhem and rape in Lincoln County in the fall of 1878. One source claimed that Collins was drinking with Selman on the night deputy U. S. Marshal George Scarborough shot and killed Selman in April 1896, outside the Wigwam Saloon in El Paso. One source avers that Collins himself died after being shot in a gunfight in El Paso, Texas, but another takes grave exception to that version of his death: “Despite what some sources will tell you, Abraham Gerden

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well. As an example, prescribed fire is required for a healthy forest and control of invading water-hungry plants, but second homes (exurban development) scattered over the landscape make this form of fire prevention (prescribed burning) very dangerous or impossible. Scientists and ecologists, once at odds with ranchers, have concluded that larger, intact, working cattle ranches are crucial puzzle pieces holding together an increasingly fragmented western landscape. Subdivisions not only disrupt watershed function, but the dogs, cats, ATV’s, dirt bikes and invasive plants that are always present are a very real problem to wildlife and livestock. What would you rather have on your watershed – trees and grass or roofs and pavement? There are some bright spots in the future of ranching: 1) Cattle numbers are down. If the supply is down, demand and prices should rise. 2) El Niño seems to be nibbling away at the drought. 3) The management inputs that have benefited the cattle industry the most are, in my opinion, genetic selection (including AI, embryo transfer, genomic testing), EPD’s, DNA evaluation and others) that have

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RIDING HERD by Lee Pitts

Baxter Slept Here Author’s Note: I am rerunning this column in honor of my dear friend, Baxter Black, who has retired due to health issues. This was written 34 years ago and I’m glad to say that through the years that followed Baxter became my soul mate, psychiatrist, critic and one of my very best friends. Thanks for the memories, Baxter.

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uess who’s coming to dinner?” I told my wife excitedly... “My idol Baxter Black.” We cleaned out the goldfish bowl, scooped up after the dog, mowed the lawn and changed the top sheet on the extra bed in preparation for our famous house guest.

The day Baxter came to visit he came off Baxter just threw the hay off in a convenient the plane wearing a gaudy violet scarf and spot. I showed him my horse Gentleman an American flag for a shirt. There where and he asked, “Why would anybody in their white stars in a field of blue around his right mind leave him a stud?” shoulders and red and white stripes running Trying to be the perfect hosts, we took lengthwise up and down his skinny body. Baxter to our favorite restaurant. I knew I’d The people at the airport stood in salute as made a mistake when in front of my entire he walked off the plane. community he started reciting “Runnin’ I was in awe. This was my hero, the man Wild Horses” in his American flag shirt. Bax who had written those great American clas- drank tequila and ate oysters. Not Hereford sics; “Loony Lucy’s Spa and Health Food oysters... the real slimy kind. Soon he was Coop”, “Prewitt’s Cow”, “Vegetarian Night- doing a free floor show and was autographmare”, “How the Angel Got On Top the ing copies of his latest book. He met so Christmas Tree”, and my wife’s all time favor- many people he signed one to Allan and ite: “Bentley, the Born Again Bull”. As we Margaret. Unfortunately they were not a headed home I didn’t know what to say to pair. He became despondent over ruining this man I considered a god. He’d actually a good book. I told him I would take the been on the Tonight Show. mistake off his hands. His face lit up and When we got home I offered my guest underneath “To Allan and Margaret” he a drink but all we had in the house was a wrote, “close personal friends of the Pitts.” cheap bottle of wine. I offered Bax a glass When we got home I discovered a malbut he grabbed the bottle and we went off function in our plumbing. Our toilet always to feed the cows. I discovered that Baxter is goes on the blink when we have company. a rider, a roper, a windmill fixer and a helluva I gave Baxter the bad news, “You can use gate opener. We drove around in search of the toilet only once.” cows with Baxter surfing on the top of the I was totally embarrassed. I told my wife, load of hay. He had the bottle of cheap wine “Here I am trying to make him feel at home in one hand all the while pontificating and our toilet breaks.” about surfing in California. I was embarShe said, “If he had wanted to be treated rassed that we couldn’t find the cows but like he was at home he wouldn’t leave home and Cindy and Boller all the time.” I kept trying to go to bed but Baxter wanted to talk. We stayed up until 2:30 admiring each others work. The dog barked all night because Baxter was sleeping in her room. Four hours after we had gone to bed I heard this terrible caterwauling from the living room. Baxter was playing the piano resplendent in his newly recharged American flag shirt. Baxter looked a little full in the face and was in an awful hurry to leave that morning. I got a nice note about a week later from Baxter. It said in part, ‘Sorry we went to bed so early, I hope you got the toilet fixed. I waited till I got to the airport. I barely made it.” And he wasn’t talking about the plane. Because I was still so embarrassed I never replied, but I take this opportunity to do so now. “Dear Baxter, We got the toilet fixed and everybody in town wants to know when my crazy friend in the patriotic shirt is coming back for a visit?”

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thing from replacement combat aircraft and munitions to captured enemy planes. Dogie saw combat action and typhoons, endless boring water and exotic islands and, at the end of it all, returned to New Mexico and the ranch life he loved. In the late 1940s Dogie, accompanied by his wife and child, went to Mexico with the “Fievre Aftosa” campaign to eradicate Hoof and Mouth disease in that country, working in numerous areas including San Luis Potosi and Leon, Guanajuato. In the early 1950s he purchased the family’s Hashknife Ranch from his grandmother, becoming the fourth generation on the ranch established by his great-grandfather William Kronig in the mid-1800s. Supplementing the ranch operation, he worked as a lineman for the regional telephone company and later joined the New Mexico Cattle Sanitary Board as a cattle inspector. For a time, Dogie was also on the faculty at New Mexico Highlands University, teaching leathercraft. He made a career with the New Mexico Cattle Sanitary Board, later reorganized as the New Mexico Livestock Board, and served as its Executive Director from 1979 until 1985. After retiring from the agency in 1988, he devoted full time to the Hashknife

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two daughters, Suzan and Diana. David moved his young family to Billerica, Massachusetts where he and Jinny had two sons, David Anthony Vigil II and Adam Timothy Vigil. He then moved his family to Southern California where the family lived until Suzan and Diana entered college. In 1974, the family relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia. David and Jinny “retired’ to New Mexico and operated the historic Ellis Store County Inn in Lincoln. The Ellis Store was known internationally as the holding cell for the infamous “Billy the Kid” and one of the most haunted residences in New Mexico. His affinity for story telling of the Old West and the ghostly occurrences were noted in numerous books, articles, and television programs about Billy The Kid, the Old West and the occupants of the house built in 1850. He was active in New Mexico politics and promoting New Mexico’s economic activity through tourism until shortly before his wife died in 2020. He spent the last year of his life welcoming his grandchildren’s spouses to the family and meeting his first great-grandchild. David is survived by two daughters, Suzan and Dawn Regan, Malibu, California; Diana and husband Ken, Phoenix; and two sons, David II and wife Sarah Tanner, Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Adam and wife Gwen, Yorba Linda, California; numerous grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving is David’s very special chosen family, the Nolans of Lubbock, Texas, Bill, Catherine, Mareid, Caitlin and Sheaghn. John W. Hinrichs, 93, Silver City, New Mexico entered the gates of Heaven on December 24, 2021. He was born in Grenville, New Mexico to Henry and Henrietta Hinrichs on August 22, 1928. John grew up in a Christian home and put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ at a camp meeting held at Weatherly Lake. He was a graduate of Grenville High School, where he was center on the basketball team. After graduation, he attended New Mexico A&M (NMSU) where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. John taught agriculture classes at Mayhill, New Mexico after graduating from New Mexico A&M and later received a Master of Arts in Education from Western New Mexico University. John served our country in the Air Force where he earned the rank of First Lieutenant stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, New Mexico. John met the love of his life, Melba Hotchkiss, at American National Bank in Silver City where she was a teller. They

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Bennett noted heightened interest in cattle markets by Congress and producers. Plenty of that was driven by the eye-popping price spread between wholesale beef prices and fed cattle prices. He explained AFBF continued working with Congress and various organizations to seek improved price discovery. As solutions are sought, Bennett cautioned, “Increased price discovery doesn’t necessarily mean higher prices. In fact, it could be the reverse. It could lower prices for producers.” AFBF supports much of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency sponsored by Senators Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation

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arbon contracts have been a popular topic of conversation for farmers and ranchers around the country. As with any agreement, several legal and economic issues arise and should be carefully considered by producers before entering into a carbon contract. A critical consideration is producers and landowners should never rely on verbal representations made by anyone related to a contract; assume only the written contractual terms will be enforceable. Remember, this is new territory and many unknowns still exist about the carbon market and these carbon agreements. I highly recommend engaging an attorney to review any carbon contract prior to signing.

Key Concepts When reviewing a carbon contract, producers and landowners may notice it seems to speak a different language than most agricultural contracts. Understanding some of the basic concepts related to carbon contracts is an important starting place. Importantly, each contract will likely have specific definitions of these terms. It is critical for landowners and producers to carefully review the definitions in any contract before signing. Additionality – The concept of additionality refers to some companies only paying for new carbon-sequestering practices. If additionality is required, the farmer or rancher would have to undertake a new practice—such as converting from conventional farming to no-till farming, for example, to qualify. A producer who has already adopted carbon-sequestering practices would need to seek a contract that pays for these previously adopted practices or allows a look-back period and does not have an additionality requirement. Carbon market – Currently, most carbon markets are voluntary programs where brokers essentially serve as an intermediary between companies seeking carbon credits and farmers and ranchers willing to generate these credits. A producer agrees to undertake certain practices which sequester carbon or reduce carbon emissions, the company pays the producer, and then claims the carbon credit generated by the

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producer helps to offset the carbon footprint of the company. Carbon practices – These are farming or ranching practices having the ability to reduce carbon emissions and/or sequester carbon. The most common carbon practices include no-till farming, planting cover crops, crop rotation, planting buffer strips, and regenerative grazing. Carbon credit – A carbon credit is a frequently used measurement unit to quantify carbon. Typically, one carbon credit is equal to one metric ton of carbon or carbon equivalent that is sequestered. Carbon emissions – The release of carbon into the atmosphere. Carbon sequestration – The process of capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Permanence – The length of time a carbon reduction lasts. Some contracts may require a producer to abstain from certain activities for an extended period of time to ensure the continuation of storing carbon that has been sequestered. Stacking – The concept of stacking refers to one producer enrolling the same land in more than one program or contract. Many contracts prohibit stacking, meaning the producer may enter into only one carbon contract for a specific piece of property. The breadth of a stacking prohibition can vary greatly by contract, with some prohibiting only other carbon contracts, while others may prohibit participation in any government programs as well. Verification – The process of confirming carbon reduction or sequestration.

Key Contract Terms to Consider Control of Land – Brokers or companies seeking carbon agreements will likely require some proof the party entering into the contract either owns or controls the land. This may include a copy of a written lease agreement, for example. Some companies or brokers may require both the tenant and the landowner sign any contractual agreement. This is particularly true if the lease in place is for a shorter timeframe than the carbon contract will be. Data ownership – Data collection is a requirement for any carbon contract, and a carbon agreement should address issues related to the ownership and use of such data. Issues like who will be given access to the data, how the data may be used, and who has ownership rights in the data should all be addressed. Indemnification – Indemnification clauses essentially shift potential liability and costs from one party in the contract to

another. These clauses are an agreement to reimburse another party for damages they sustained as a result of the indemnifying party’s actions. It is critical to analyze the breadth of an indemnity clause. First, indemnification clauses should be mutual, meaning each party agrees to indemnify the other. Second, some provisions may be so broadly written as to require a landowner to indemnify the company for any damages or injury which are not a result of the developer’s contract, including actions taken by third parties over whom the landowner has no control. Impact on energy production – Producers should carefully consider what impact a carbon contract may have on energy production on the land. Depending on the mineral ownership or the potential energy production activities, this may require identifying carve out areas where oil or gas wells, or potentially even wind turbines or solar panels can be placed. Land title implications – Producers should be careful to determine if there are contractual provisions that may impact their ability to sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the land. For example, contracts may allow the purchaser to place a restrictive covenant or a lien on the property, or require the landowner to enter into a conservation easement for the term of the contract. Certainly, these types of limitations could impact the marketability and potential sales price for the land. Negotiation costs – Some companies and brokers are offering to pay a certain portion of a producer’s legal fees associated with negotiating a carbon contract. This would likely be an agreement separate from the contract itself but might be worth producers requesting from the company or broker. Regardless, a producer should consider using an attorney to assist with reviewing or drafting any carbon contract. Other allowable uses – Producers may wish to make other uses of the property at issue in a carbon contract. Many farms and ranches have added various agritourism activities as ways to diversify income. For example, many producers may wish to reserve the right to hunt or fish on the land. The contract should address any desired allowable uses for the producer to ensure both parties are on the same page. Payment – The payment provisions of the contract are extremely important for the producer. There are several different potential payment methods which could continued on page 62 >>

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be included in an agreement. There could be a per-acre payment for adopting certain carbon practices. There could be a payment per metric ton of carbon as measured and verified. Another option could be a payment based on the carbon market at an identified time. Producers should ensure the contract sets forth the exact details about how payment will be calculated. For any contracts based on actual carbon sequestered, producers should investigate the amount of carbon likely to be sequestered in their particular area. For example, agronomists report the amount of carbon likely to be sequestered in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains to be far less than the one ton of carbon per year it takes to create a carbon credit. Also important is to determine what costs or expenses may be deducted from the producer’s payment. Ensure the provision also addresses when and how payments will be made. Parties – A producer should certainly do his or her homework to investigate any party with whom they will enter into a carbon agreement. Understand the party’s position in the market. Many contracts are

being offered by brokers or aggregators, but there are also ag retailers offering these types of contracts. Try to speak to other producers who have entered into contracts with the company to ask about their experience. Penalties – All contracts contain penalties if certain conditions are not met. It is important to understand these penalties and the risk associated with them. For example, if a party agrees to undertake a certain practice but there is an external reason such as weather preventing them from doing so for an amount of time, there could be a specific penalty for that. Some contracts may require a certain increase in the amount of carbon in the soil and include a penalty if that amount is not realized or is released during the term of the contract. Carefully review the contract to understand under which circumstances a producer could potentially be liable if this occurs. Contracts will likely also contain early termination penalties if the producer is unable to comply with the contractual requirements for the term of the contract. Required practices – An agreement will set forth the required practices a producer agrees to undertake as part of the contract.

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Again, this differs by contract and must be carefully reviewed. Some contracts may list very specific requirements, while others may contain a more general description such as conservation practices. Producers should be careful to analyze the additional costs which may come with adopting a required practice as compared to the potential carbon contract payment they would receive. Finally, producers should pay attention to whether the required practices are set through the entire contract, or whether they may change from year to year. Stacking prohibition – Often, carbon contracts will include a prohibition on stacking—meaning a producer may not enroll the same land in multiple carbon contracts or programs. It is important to carefully review any stacking prohibitions in a contract, as some may be worded broadly enough to prohibit participation in other government programs as well, such as EQIP or CRP, for example. Standard legal clauses – There are several standard legal clauses that are common in most contracts. ЇЇ Attorney’s fee provision – Generally, regardless of outcome, parties in a lawsuit pay their own attorney’s fees. One way to modify this approach is if parties to a contract agree the prevailing party may recover his or her reasonable attorney’s fees. Choice of Law – A choice of law ЇЇ provision is an agreement between the parties to a contract as to which state’s law will govern the agreement. For example, if a farmer in Texas signs a contract with a broker in California, they could agree on either Texas or California law as being applicable to the contract. Dispute Resolution – Many contracts ЇЇ include a dispute resolution clause. Frequently, this is either an agreement to participate in mediation or arbitration. Mediation allows the parties to meet with a third-party mediator in an attempt to resolve their dispute. If no agreement is reached between the parties, then either party may proceed to file a lawsuit in court. Arbitration, typically, is agreeing to have a dispute heard before an arbitrator rather than in court. Both approaches are designed to be more efficient means than trial to resolve disputes, but each have different pros and cons to consider. continued on page 64 >>

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must be filed. For example, a farmer could request any legal dispute be filed in his or her home county. Term of the agreement – It is important to understand the length of the contractual agreement. An agreement will likely set forth a given number of years practices must be undertaken. Keep in mind that lengthy contracts may have estate planning implications as well. Some agreements may require the continuation of identified practices even once the term of the agreement ends to ensure permanence. Also watch for any opt out provisions, allowing parties to terminate the contract prior to the end date if certain requirements are met. Some contracts allow either party to cancel merely by giving notice. Others may require certain conditions to be met. On the other hand, there could be provisions allowing for extensions to be granted, so watch for those provisions as well. Verification – Provisions regarding measurement and verification are some of the most important in a carbon agreement. As an initial matter, the contract should set forth exactly what is being included in the measurements. For example, will the verifier simply measure the carbon in the soil, or will the entire system be looked at, including the impacts of livestock on the property or the impacts of using nitrogen fertilizer, for example? Understanding exactly what will be measured is critical. Next, parties should agree upon who will conduct any testing and verification, what methodology will be used to do so, and when and where such data collection will occur. Some contracts may offer payments based on modeling, while others will take actual measurements. Measurements may be done in a number of ways including algorithmically, by taking actual physical soil samples, and by using satellites. The manner in which samples are taken can have impacts on the results, and considerations related to the time of year (and even time of day), location in the field, and soil depth are all important to consider and understand. Parties should consider who will bear the costs of the data collection and verification, and generally, these costs falls to the purchaser. Finally, the producer may want to ensure there is a provision allowing an audit of the data and payments to ensure requirements are being followed and a process for how a producer can challenge or appeal determinations they believe are inaccurate. This entry was posted in Carbon Contracts agrilife.org/texasaglaw/category/ carbon-contracts.

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he U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a case involving “waters of the United States” that stems from a 2004 order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stopping Michael and Chantell Sackett from building on their land because of the presence of “wetlands.” The Idaho couple were told they needed a Clean Water Act permit to build a home on their private property, even though the lot they were building on lacked a surface water

connection to any stream, creek, lake or other water body. In Sackett vs. EPA, the U.S. Supreme Court will be determining whether the 9th Circuit used the proper tests in determining whether wetlands were “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. In 2004, the Sacketts bought a vacant lot near Priest Lake, Idaho, and obtained local permits to build a home. But when the Sacketts started the construction process, the EPA suddenly ordered them to stop work, and, months later, sent the Sacketts a compliance order claiming the property contained a wetland that could not be filled without a federal permit. EPA prohibited the Sacketts from constructing their home, demanded costly restoration work, and required a three-year monitoring program, during which the property was to be left untouched. The

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Protection Rule. Each change has also been met with lawsuits, and courts have applied the 2006 case unevenly. “The result is a confusing patchwork of regulations that are inconsistent across the country,” PLF says. Now the Sacketts have asked the Supreme Court to clarify what EPA can regulate under the clean water act and what it cannot. “Although EPA withdrew its compliance order and its past threats of massive fines, it maintains that it has the power to regulate the Sacketts’ property. If the Sacketts’ property can be regulated by the federal government, so too can the properties of other homeowners, farmers, and businesses that are engaging in non-harmful

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Rapanos ruling impact Back in 1989, Michigan developer John Rapanos was simply clearing his property to build homes and a shopping mall when he became so ensnared in a regulatory quagmire, it took the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve. In 1995, a U.S. District Court jury convicted John of destroying federally regulated wetlands. His punishment came three years later; $185,000 in fines and a sentence of three years’ probation and 200 hours of community service. Represented by PLF, Rapanos battled all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he won in 2006. In their divided decision, a majority ruled that the EPA’s and the Army Corps’ regulations defining “navigable

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ble waters, it fell one vote short of a definitive guideline for what the EPA and the Corps can—and cannot—regulate under the CWA. Four Justices issued a new, clear and reasonable regulatory standard for navigable waters that requires a continuous surface water connection between wetlands and a regulated water. Justice Kennedy, however, devised a vague and broad “significant nexus” test. The inclusion of a “significant nexus” was included in the 2015 Obama rule, and again appears to be part of the discussion in the Biden administration’s attempt to rewrite the rule. PLF explains with lower courts left to decide what to do, Rapanos has led to much confusion and continued agency overreach; neither the lower courts, nor the agencies, nor the regulated public can agree on what the rule of Rapanos is, much less on how to apply any such rule efficiently and consistently. The Sacketts of Idaho became one of the EPA’s earliest post-Rapanos enforcement targets in 2007 and have been fighting the government ever since. On behalf of the Sacketts, PLF has asked the Supreme Court to vindicate their property rights and restore with finality the proper judicial application of the Rapanos win.

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FORESTS << cont from page 70 those protected within Sequoia National Park. And forests set aside for the purpose of “carbon offsets” are burning up and emitting carbon too. One report found wildfires emit greenhouse gasses at a rate equivalent to 48 cars per acre. In this scenario, for every 21,000 acres burned, we’d need to take 1 million cars off the road and lock them in a garage for a year to compensate for the fire. Since dead trees only emit carbon, the research also found that the decay of the dead trees following a wildfire is more significant in affecting the climate than the fire itself. Climate change requires actively managing our forests for mitigation and adaptation, as well as to maintain healthy, growing trees needed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Forestry also allows us to harness the potential of young forests that sequester carbon at higher rates than older forests. On average, one acre of new forest can sequester about 2.5 tons of carbon annually. When timber is sustainably harvested, much of that carbon stays in the wood, lumber and other timber products indefinitely. Removing dead and dying trees after a wildfire, and processing them into durable wood products, can help reduce the postfire emissions that are contributing to climate change. According to the University of Washington Carbon Study, while growing, managing, harvesting, transporting and manufacturing wood and paper products emits some greenhouse gasses, growing trees and using wood products store more carbon, reducing Washington state’s carbon footprint by 12 percent. Active forest management is part of the climate solution because it helps keep forests healthy and maximizes their ability to sequester and store carbon. Restricting forest management and walking away from these landscapes, under the name of “strategic” reserves only ensures further emissions and more wildfires and dead trees.

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Government Meddling in our Everyday Lives is Extreme

taught her family the importance of hard work through her famous saying, “It is better to wear out, than rust out.” Viola was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. by Kent Lassman, President & CEO, Her love for the Savior was evident throughCompetitive Enterprise Institute out her life through her acts of service to y colleague Ben Lieberman recently and for others. Viola loved baking homewrote a piece for The Wall Street made bread, goodies and sharing Journal addressing the breadth of vegetables and fruit from her garden with the problem at home. As he explains, the others. Viola will be remembered for her Department of Energy’s (DOE) latest mea- valiant testimony of the gospel, love for her sures ignore costs and limit freedom family, and her deep-rooted family values. of choice. She is survived by her children Peggy “With or without government meddling, Schwallier, Safford; Mary (Dorian) Nelson, any homeowner who wants environmen- Thatcher; Wayne (Dara) Moore; Animas, tally friendly appliances is always free to Johnette (John) Fowler, Las Cruces; 19 choose them. So why force the politically grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 5 correct option on everyone? Part of it is the great-great-grandchildren, sisters Alice self-interest of the Washington swamp: Faye Brown and Floydean Hicks and brothPlenty of bureaucrats inside the govern- ers Robert Johns and Rodger Johns. “The influence of a mother and grandment as well as activists and lobbyists outside it make a nice living from an endless mother is beyond calculation.” May you regulatory process. And while appliance Rest in Peace, until we meet again. manufacturers occasionally oppose new Ron Arnold, passed away on January 24 regulations, they often welcome them as at his daughter’s home, where he was under hospice care. He was 84. Ron was born in potential money makers.” Appliance energy-use restrictions are Houston, Texas and studied music at the hugely unpopular with middle-America University of Texas at Austin. During that because they raise costs and waste time. time, he played the French horn in the San During the past decade, CEI’s efforts have Antonio Symphony. He traveled the country been highly effective, convincing the DOE looking for the perfect place to live and to roll back or even eliminate several of settled in the Seattle area. these constraints. For example, in 2019, the After working as a technical illustrator for agency granted our petition to withdraw Boeing for 10 years, he started up Northand revise its energy efficiency rule for woods Studio, making tradeshow films for home dishwashing machines which would the timber industry. For many years, he have permitted greater water use and wrote a regular column for the Bellevue increased the average cycle time. But the Journal-American. Biden administration is now threatening to Ron founded the Wise Use Movement in undo many of these gains. 1988. He published numerous books and Time is one of the few non-renewable articles, and organized many conferences and non-substitutable resources in our life. and seminars. To say his works were controAgain and again, federal regulators make versial would be an understatement, and rules telling us how we must spend our he proudly kept several scrapbooks of artitime and the trade-offs with cost, efficiency, cles that were either full of acclaim or and risk that are necessary. I think you know disparagement. better than a bureaucrat if you would like to pay more to have appliances run longer. Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ I’m sure you know that our vision is to Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable remove as much power and regulatory foundation serving the rights of ranch families decision-making as possible from the hands and educating citizens on governmental actions, and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., of bureaucrats and politicians. We could not policies P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New continue this crucial work without support- Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to ers like you. Please know you can count on its readers. If families & friends would like to see more us to continue fighting to halt these harmful detail, verbatim¢pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10 per word. energy-use restrictions.

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AZ Regulators Reject New CleanEnergy Rules After Years of Debate by David Wichner, Tucson.com

rizona regulators have again killed rules that would require Tucson Electric Power and other state-regulated power companies to reach 100 percent carbon-free energy generation by 2070. The latest twist in the years-long effort by the Arizona Corporation Commission to revamp the state’s clean-energy rules drew fire from supporters who say the rules are crucial for Arizona’s future. The commission voted 3-2 on in late January to reject the proposed energy rules, with all three Republican commissioners voting against the measure. The commission had advanced the rules to the final rule-making stage last May, a few weeks after initially rejecting the proposal. Then, first-term Republican Commissioner Jim O’Connor voted in favor of the draft rules after he and Democrat Commissioner Anna Tovar forged a compromise to extend the date for compliance with the 100 percent carbon-free rule to 2070, from 2050 approved in an earlier draft. O’Connor said that after much reflection, he decided the rules were unnecessary because utilities such as TEP and Arizona Public Service already have made major commitments to shifting to carbon-free energy sources. O’Connor said he supports clean energy and has voted in favor of things like batter y-storage contracts to support renewable energy, but he said he now viewed the rules he had previously advanced as unneeded and risky. “During this long process and after years of opposition, our state’s major electric utilities have embraced clean energy and our proposed rules,” said O’Connor, a retired Scottsdale businessman. “I concluded that they do not need these state-level energy rules at this time, which can pose risks for ratepayers,” he said, citing pressures the utilities are facing from sources including Wall Street and the federal government to move to cleaner energy sources. Officials of TEP and APS had reiterated their support for the proposed clean-energy rules, saying they were consistent with their own plans.

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‘Huge setback’ O’Connor was joined in voting down the rules by fellow Republican Commissioner Justin Olson, a staunch conservative who has consistently opposed the rules on grounds they would raise costs to ratepayers, and ACC Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson, a Tucson Republican. Some supporters of the rules, which were backed by an array of environmental, business, consumer and faith-based groups, denounced the commission’s action. “The failure of the ACC to adopt a robust energy rule is a huge setback for clean energy and holding utilities accountable for their climate-harming pollution,” said Sandy Bahr, director of the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter, specifically citing a “lack of leadership” by Márquez Peterson and O’Connor’s “about face.” Márquez Peterson said she had agreed to move the rules along earlier pending cost studies and has supported nonbinding clean-energy goals, but she could not support a statewide mandate. Democrat members Tovar and Sandra Kennedy said they were shocked and disappointed by the failure of the energy rules,

which were initially drafted in 2020 after a process started in 2016 to replace the state’s renewable-energy standard and related rules on energy efficiency. The failure of the rules leaves Arizona with the renewable-energy standard adopted in 2006, which requires utilities to get at least 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2025. In contrast, Oregon has mandated reaching 100 percent clean power by 2040, while California, Washington and New Mexico have targeted 2045, and Nevada plans to reach that goal by 2050.

Efficiency rules orphaned Tovar noted that after a lengthy process of stakeholder meetings, the rules had won bipartisan support from local officials, medical organizations and small and large businesses across the state, as a way to protect public health while supporting economic growth. Kennedy said she was shocked by the failure of the proposed rules, noting that TEP and other utilities have already complied with the current renewable-energy standard. “Somewhere, we’ve lost our way; we’ve lost sight of why we’re here,” Kennedy said, adding that technology is expected to improve rapidly in the future and that accelerating the adoption of renewable energy will protect ratepayers from rapidly rising natural-gas prices.” Officials of the nonprofit Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund also denounced the commission’s action. “The commission failed to advance key consumer protections to eliminate energy waste and make everyone’s bills more affordable,” said Ellen Zuckerman, utility program co-director for SWEEP. Besides setting new clean-energy mandates, the proposed rules would have increased the state’s energy-efficiency standards, prompting utilities to adopt enough energy-saving measures by 2030 to offset 35 percent of their 2020 peak demand, up from an existing 22 percent requirement. “After years of hard work and careful study, billions in potential cost savings and thousands of local jobs are now in jeopardy,” Zuckerman said, urging the Commission to immediately revisit its decision. continued on page 78 >>

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Planning rules advanced After killing off the energy rules, the Corporation Commission voted to open a new case to formulate rules on a new integrated resource planning process, part of which was included in the rejected energy rules. Under current rules, TEP and other utilities have developed their own resource plans based on expected demand and a mix to serve that demand cost-effectively. But the ACC rejected the last plans TEP and APS filed in 2018, citing an over-reliance on natural-gas generation. In 2019, the commission chairman at the time, Republican Bob Burns, had proposed a new resource-planning process that relied less on utility demand forecasts and set up an “all-source” request for proposals process for new generating resources, which could include sources like natural gas as well as carbon-free renewables like solar. Márquez Peterson said she supports the all-sources approach and wants to develop the resource-planning as part of a new rule-making process, which could take up to nine months to draft and another nine months to bring to a final vote, ACC staffers said. Kennedy suggested that the panel strip the carbon-free energy mandates from the rejected energy rules and vote on the rest as a package including the new resource-planning process. But the ACC’s chief legal counsel said that would require an unlikely reconsideration of the previous vote or launching a whole new rule-making process anyway, since stripping out the mandates would substantially change the rules as published. The commissioners agreed to start a new rule-making process for resource planning, initially based on work by stakeholders as part of the energy-rules process.

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$3,000… and a long trip to town. Nothing is cheap anymore! I miss the days before all the EPA regulations; before cell phones and internet; before computer boards and electrical circuits, before diesel exhaust fluid and all those sensors. I like the old stuff with steel hoods and framed doors, before those durned plastic hoods that don’t last but rot away from the heat and sun. The kind of equipment that if it has fuel, oil, and a battery… by golly I can make it run! I miss the days when you could pop the hood on a pickup, pull and file a set of points, put ‘em back and fire it up. I miss the days when any kid could fix a often get laughed at for owning and bicycle chain, and bailing wire was plenworking the old stuff. You know the tiful. When trips to the dump were a older equipment without all the bells treasure hunt looking through stuff that and whistles, the stuff without all the other people tossed away, and gathering electronics and gizmos, for running the those treasures that might be of use to stuff with faded paint and rusty hoods. us. When you live in rural New Mexico far Heck some of my stuff is lucky to have from town, jury rigging was the school I a working radio! But that’s just the way I attended because money was tight and roll… I do have some modern stuff… but parts are miles away. I’ve done so much I don’t care for it, because I can’t work on with so little for so long that I can do it, and often the parts stores and techni- pretty much anything with nothing. cal services are as many as 60 miles or That’s just how we farmers and more from the farm, or maybe it’s just ranchers do it. because I can’t figure it out. Maybe it’s because I just don’t have Don Hartman manages and operates Hartman patience to sit and wait until the dealer- Farms LLC with his wife and son in southwestern ships open. Anyway, call me old school I New Mexico, raising famous New Mexico green as well as onions, watermelons, cotton, grain guess. I make do with what I have, partly chile sorghum, and hay. Don grew up working on a because money is tight and in agriculture farm from the time he was 12 and decided that it we only get paid once a year… at harvest. was the life he wanted for himself and his family. Don is a first generation farmer starting on his So we have to make it last. own at 20 years old. He is a graduate of Deming I just wish we could go back to the High school, and is currently working on his days when guys knew everything there Master’s Degree from the School of hard knocks was to know about the underside of a which he still attends regularly. Don is currently Vice President of Outstanding Farmers of America, hood when it came to mechanical stuff serves as a state board member with New Mexico and how to fix it. I wish we could go back Farm & Livestock Bureau, is the Vice President and to the days when the mom and pop parts longtime member of Luna County Farm Bureau. stores would answer the phone, you Don has a long list of accolades for his excellence in agriculture and conservation. Don is a supporter could run to town and they’d open up and advocate for youth and agriculture, donating Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Eve and time and resources for programs like 4-H and FFA. they’d take care of you. Those were the Don can be followed on Facebook and is known for his writing of inspirational and sometimes days of service! humorous stories known as “My thoughts from The big cities have part stores on the tractor seat.” every corner and mechanics a plenty. But to haul our big equipment to town to get fixed is a chore and expensive. When it comes to equipment I use it up, I wear it out, I fix it up and make it do, or I’ll just do without. We patch our own tires and run them until we just can’t anymore because a new tractor tire can cost as much as HOME AT THE RANCH by Don Hartman

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THE BEST OF BAXTER by Baxter Black, BaxterBlack.com

The Oyster

he sign upon the café wall said OYSTERS: fifty cents. “How quaint,” the blue-eyed sweetheart said with some bewilderence, “I didn’t know they served such fare out here upon the plain.” “Oh, sure,” her cowboy date replied, “We’re really quite urbane.” “I would guess they’re Chesapeake or Blue Point, don’t you think?” “No ma’am, they’re mostly Hereford cross . . . and usually they’re pink But I’ve been cold, so cold myself, what you say could be true And if a man looked close enough, their points could sure be blue!” She said, “I gather them myself out on the bay alone. I pluck them from the murky depths and smash them with a stone!” The cowboy winced, imagining a calf with her beneath, “Me, I use a pocket knife and yank ‘em with my teeth.” “Oh my,” she said, “You’re an animal! How crude and unrefined! Your masculine assertiveness sends a shiver down my spine! But I prefer a butcher knife too dull to really cut. I wedge it in on either side and crack it like a nut! I pry them out. If they resist, sometimes I use the pliers Or even Grandpa’s pruning shears if that’s what it requires!” The hair stood on the cowboy’s neck. His stomach did a whirl. He’d never heard such grisly talk, especially from a girl! “I like them fresh,” the sweetheart said and laid her menu down Then ordered oysters for them both when the waiter came around. The cowboy smiled gamely, though her words stuck in his craw But he finally fainted dead away when she said, “I’ll have mine raw!”

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Major Statement in Pre-Junior Show World

aylor Black, 7, daughter of Eric and Micah Black, Vega, Texas won the Triple Crown at the 2022 National Western in Denver. Saylor, who shows a Mini-Hereford Market Steer, won the World Open Market Steer show at the National Western along with the coveted Showmanship Award. In 2021 Saylor won the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo, Texas, plus she won four big prospect steer shows in Texas and had the Reserve Champion at the National Prospect Show in Abilene, Texas. The first week in February she will be in Fort Worth then onto San Antonio followed by Houton, and Dallas, Texas. One judge who had seen her show earlier remarked “Saylor is a legend in the making.” She is a very hard worker and learns quickly and has the sweetest personality. She is gaining on her older brothers, Brody and Cash for the number of successful trips to the show ring. In Denver her parents were elsewhere when it came time to weigh in Hug-AMooch so she got the papers out of the showbox and weighed him in by herself. Some say she is 7 going on 17. Her mother Micah is the youngest daughter of Wesley and Elnabeth Grau, Grady.

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Sierra County Wins at Arizona National Livestock Show

Arizona National Horse Judging Contest Winners

Prepared Public Speaking- None of these young ladies were top three, but competed very well as mid schoolers against some high school and possibly even collegiate level speakers:

This group of youngsters represented the New Mexico Palomino Youth Association well at the Arizona National Horse Judging and Skillathon in December. (L-R) Samantha Gibson, Peyton Berretta, Haxton Haynes, Holt Haynes, John Turner, Macey Martinez, Denny Turner, Jenna Mendez, and Belita Martinez.

Photo by Brittany Miller

(l to r) Elaina Mays, Shayly Cummings, Cayden Diamond

Sierra County Junior Livestock Judging Teams Team 1 Junior Division placed 4th in that division. Members of the teams were Elaina Mays, Cole Boone, Hayli Bagwell, Adan Marta (l to r) Cole Boone, Elaina Mays, Adan Marta, Reece Diamond. Makenna Woods, Cayden Diamond and Hayli Bagwell.

Hot Springs Rodeo Association held their annual awards banquet on January 21, 2022. The Association is based in Sierra County and includes children ages 3 to 18 from all over Southern New Mexico. There is lead-line for ages 6 and under plus roping and speed events for various age groups 6 to18. Points are averaged from six different rodeos through the summer and range from saddle blankets to saddles and rifles. Special thanks to all who help make it possible. And THANK YOU to H3 Leather and Bar TL Leather for the amazing prizes this year!

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Migrants Held in Texas ICE Detention Facilities Have Highest Rates of COVID-19 by Sandra Sanchez, Border Report

.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers in Texas are registering, by far, the highest numbers of COVID-19 infections and isolation among migrants being detained. Of the 21,805 migrants currently detained nationwide, a total of 2,748 (13 percent) are infected or being monitored for infection, according to the latest data from ICE posted in late January on the agency’s website. Of the infected population, 1,609, or 59 percent, are being held in ICE detention facilities in Texas, the new data shows. The Karnes County Residential Center, 60 miles southeast of San Antonio, has the most infections of any ICE facility in the nation with 506 migrant detainees either infected or being monitored for infection. That dramatic increase is up 166 percent from 190 detainees who were infected at the facility just a short ago.

Hundreds of migrants in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 at various ICE facilities The Karnes County infections exemplify how fast coronavirus is spreading lately, especially with a dramatic uptick in cases of the omicron virus reported throughout Texas. Other ICE Field Offices with high reports of COVID-19 within their detention centers, as of Friday, include: • Houston: 411 • Phoenix: 293 • New Orleans: 277 • El Paso: 148 • Atlanta: 116 • San Diego: 112 • Harlingen in South Texas: 47 •Dallas: 47 In a statement to Border Report, ICE officials said they remain “firmly committed to the health and welfare of all those in its custody.” “ICE continues to conduct COVID testing on all individuals at intake at all our facility, ensuring those individuals are isolated and monitored in accordance with CDC guidelines,” the ICE spokesperson said. But migrant advocates say not enough is being done to protect those held in close

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quarters during this prolonged pandemic, especially as the highly contagious omicron variant surges through communities. In an opinion column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Layla Razavi, interim co-executive director of the nonprofit Freedom for Immigrants, wrote that infection numbers are skyrocketing and the public needs to be aware. “As the Omicron variant tears through the immigration detention system at unprecedented speed, the federal government is no more prepared to ensure the safety of immigrants inside detention than it was two years ago,” Razavi wrote. Razavi cited 52 new coronavirus cases in mid January at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in southern California. And she wrote that COVID-19 cases at ICE detention centers nationwide have spiked 522 percent since the start of the year. “ICE has failed to implement even the most basic COVID-19 safety protocols, let alone adhere to the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the multitude of court-ordered releases. As a result, ICE bears responsibility for the loss of at least 11 lives, more than 34,000 positive cases and an incalculable toll on the public health of communities surrounding immigrant detention centers across the country,” Razavi wrote. ICE reports there have been a total of 35,154 confirmed COVID-19 cases among migrants at detention facilities since the pandemic began. ICE offficials said in an email to Border Report that protocol measures implemented at all detention facilities to stop the spread of the virus include: ЇЇ Providing multi-language COVID-19 education and information upon intake. ЇЇ Evaluating those most vulnerable or at a higher risk for infection “to determine whether continued detention is appropriate.” ЇЇ Testing all new detainees upon arrival for coronavirus. ЇЇ Quarantining those with risk of exposure separately from the general population. ЇЇ Placing migrants with symptoms in a single medical housing room “or in a medical airborn infection isolation room specifically designed to contain biological agents, such as COVID-19.” Editor’s Note: There figures do not include information for “got-a-ways” or those traveling unnoticed through the porous borders on rangelands in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.

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ALMOSTA RANCH Consists of 23+ acres, boasts 4 barns with

CROWN C RANCH Investment ranch in southeast Arizona with moderate four-season weather, good rainfall, beautiful scenery, great cattle country, plus 485 deeded acres and over 20,000 National Forest grazing lease. $4,900,000

HACIENDA AMADO 53+/-deeded acres with an estate plus three other homes and an economical cattle operation. Boasting some of the best rainfall in Arizona. The terrain provides excellent feed resources and scenery. $7,000,000

CORNAY RANCH Scenic big game hunting and working cattle

SADDLE UP RANCH Near Patagonia Arizona in some of the best

RANCHO CASITAS Offers vintage lodging, horse facilities, and

SMOKEVIEW RANCH 746+/- premier acres overlooking

AQUARIUS MOUNTAIN LAND Southeast of Kingman, Arizona

42 stalls, multiple arenas, working pens, panel walker, hay barn, pastures, well and storage tanks. Beautiful spacious main home plus 4 guest homes in Scottsdale, Arizona. $3,900,000

rainfall area of the southwest and known cattle country this 270 +/- deeded acres ranch with a 8,319 acre Forest allotment, this is a rare opportunity. $2,950,000

the town of Wickenburg, Arizona with fantastic views in all directions. Prime development opportunity with easy access. $12,000,000

ranch which encompasses 9,521 acres of both deeded and state lease lands. The ranch is located in northeastern New Mexico about 35 miles east of Raton. $6,500,000

120 acres of rolling high desert with exceptional location, character and land details combined with mature landscaping and improvements in Wickenburg, Arizona. $3,200,000

the ranch comprises 6,391+/- acres, the property represents a large, deeded land holding with excellent views, recreational opportunity and privacy. $3,967,500 sales@ranchland.com (877) 207-9700

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SCOTT MCNALLY NEW LISTING! Stud Horse Ranch – The Horse Stud Ranch located just west of Ash Fork, Arizona is a working cattle ranch consisting of a total of 44 acres of deeded acres and 7 sections of deeded grazing rights and mineral rights on adverse private properties. With a grazing capacity of 56 cattle year long the Stud Horse Ranch makes for a great starter ranch, bull pasture or weaning pasture. Its gentle topography, good feed, plentiful water and easy access to I-40 make it the ideal small ranch. Improvements include a 1,600 sq. ft. manufactured home, corrals, fencing and dirt tanks. Cattle are available through private treaty. Offered at $650,000 NEW LISTING! Witch Well Ranch – St. John’s, AZ The Witch Well Ranch is a working cattle ranch consisting of a total of +/- 23,985 acres of deeded, state lease, and private lands with a grazing capacity of 266 CYL. Its gentle topography, good feed, plentiful water and easy access make it the ideal cattleman’s ranch. The Witch Well Ranch is located north of St. John’s, Arizona. Access is provided by Highway 191. Many small dirt roads provide excellent access to the interior of the ranch. Cattle are included in the sale.The ranch is perimeter fenced with two main pastures and two traps. There are five main wells equipped with Grundfos pumps. Three pumps are solar and one is run by a generator. Additional seasonal catchments provide additional water sources. The improvements include perimeter fencing, dirt tanks, water storage tanks, livestock drinkers, and working corrals. Topography is tree covered gentle, rolling hills, ridges and open valleys. Offered at $1,825,000 !Sierra Azul Ranch – Hatch, NM The Sierra Azul Ranch is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. This nice little ranch has been in the same family for over 50 years. The ranch runs 50 CYL and 2 horses on two sections of state land with over four sections of BLM and 520 deeded acres. The deeded land includes a beautiful 160 acre inholding with water and solitude. Good little ranch with good water, great feed throughout the rolling hills and canyons. With locked access and land-owner hunt permits, the ranch presents an excellent Mule Deer hunting opportunity. Offered at $850,000 !Middle Prong Ranch – SECLUSION, PRIVACY, SECURITY and SELF-SUSTAINING, this turnkey homestead/ranch is located in a remote area of Eastern Arizona. The 40+/- acre deeded inholding is in the heart of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. The headquarters includes a three bedroom, two bath house, 10’x12’ greenhouse, carport/machine shed, shop, walk-in box/cooler, 20’ cargo container for storage, and barn with a tack room. Ten acres can be cultivated as well as 3 potential helicopter pads for quick access by air. A gravel airstrip is nearby. Middle Prong Creek is seasonal and runs approximately 100 feet from the house where it then flows into Eagle Creek. The property contains 3 wells with registered water rights. This ranch is located in the popular Arizona game management hunt unit 27. This remote property offers an excellent opportunity to base a hunting operation. Elk, deer (mule deer & white-tail), turkey, bear, lions, javelina and small game are plentiful. Record-book animals were recently taken on the surrounding USFS land making this hunt unit increasingly popular. Offered at $625,000 B! aker Property – Deming, NM The historic Baker Property is located seven miles west of Deming, New Mexico north of I-10 and south of the prominent Black Mountain. This property consists of 2,666 +/- deeded acres. Full private access to every part of the ranch is made with ease due to its gentle terrain. This unique property lends itself to multiple uses with a unique setting for farming, an equine facility, and solar energy production. Close to the comforts of town, but secluded from town life. Offered at $1,999,500 F! Bar Farm, Taylor, AZ. The F Bar Farm is a 330+/- acre parcel located on the outskirts of Taylor, Arizona in Navajo County. The parcel contains 2 irrigation wells and 3 stock water wells which have serviced 150 acres of irrigated land. Three phase electric power is at the well heads. With shallow water and good soil, this farm sitting at 5,700 feet in elevation provides a cost-effective opportunity for growing hemp, pasture grass, alfalfa, corn or other cash crops. Alternatively, its excellent building sites and proximity to town also make this the perfect opportunity for a beautiful gentleman’s ranch with irrigated pastures and great views. REDUCED to $1,300,000

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Terrell land & livesTock company 575/447-6041 Tye C. Terrell, Jr.

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Lifetime rancher who is familiar with federal land management policies

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5016 122nd STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79424 • 806-763-5331 Sam Middleton 817-304-0504 • Charlie Middleton 806-786-0313 Jim Welles 505-967-6562 • Dwain Nunez 505-263-7868

RANCHES/FARMS 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ – Abundant yearround no cost water makes this ranch a true oasis in the desert, situated along the Santa Cruz River just 20 minutes north of Tucson. 129+/- Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of permanent pasture, 3,700+/- ac of desert sublease, 30 +/- ac of farm fields, and well improved headquarters with excellent access off a paved road situated on State land with 342+/- ac of lease. Second manufactured home on deeded. Two sets of good steel pipe corrals under covered work areas with squeeze chute, and tub. $3.5M *NEW* 260 Head Cattle Ranch, Virden, NM – 4,612+/- Ac deeded, 14,980+/- Ac BLM, 2,680+/- Ac NM State Lease. Solid working cattle ranch with a good mix of grass and browse ranging in elevation from 4,000’ to 5,800’. Takes in scenic Vanderbilt Peak, Mt. Royal and stops short of Steeple Rock. Well-watered with wells, pipeline, springs and dirt tanks. Fences are in good shape with some new fencing. $2.8M *SOLD* 2,373+/- Acre Farm, Animas, NM – Custom 2560 +/- s.f. home built in 2008. 20-Acre pivot, 40’ x 60’ shop, 40’ x 50’ hay barn, fruit trees, chicken coop, garden area. Pivot produced 9.5 tons/ac of alfalfa in 2020. 300 gpm well. 5

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pastures with water piped to 2 storage tanks and drinkers in all pastures. Historically has run 40 head of cattle yearlong. $1.3M **MOTIVATED SELLER – MAKE OFFER** 240+/- Acre Farm, McNeal, AZ – 76 Ac cultivated farm ground irrigated by two pivots and flood irrigation. Currently planted in permanent pasture and runs 80 head of cattle. Nice 3 BR home, garage, workshop, green house, guest house, large barns, large run-in shed for horses, hay barn, gardens, 3 wells. $1.1M *PENDING*1,578 Acres of Land, McNeal, AZ – Currently used as grazing land for an adjacent ranch. Fenced with 2 wells. Seller will split. $500 per acre for all or $650 to $700 per acre for smaller parcels. located near the McNeal Farm we have listed above, and could be used as an additional pasture; purchase for investment or build your own little ranchette.

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*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

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by Stockmen’s Realty, LLC. $600,000 *NEW* 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – Located NW of Willcox in a good groundwater area. 2 wells. Center pivot. $468,000 Call Harry Owens HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND *SOLD* 40+/- Acre Last Stand B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a successful wedding & equestrian event venue. The Territorial, twostory 4 BR, 4.5 BA main home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. $1,675,000

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*SOLD* 90+/- Acre HP Bar Ranch, Benson, AZ – Perfect gentlemen’s ranch or private get-away. Backs up to USFS for endless riding possibilities. Fully fenced for cattle. 2 BR, 1 BA home; garage; steel barn w/two horse stalls, tack room & large hay storage; corrals; workshop. Expansive views. $595,000

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*SOLD* 20+/- Acre Equestrian Property, Sonoita, AZ – Established horse training and boarding facility on +/-20-acres adjoining BLM land, panoramic mountain v iews. Two mfg homes, 36’ x 160’ horse barn, barn/shop, equipment shed, hay shed, 10 shades/loafing sheds with corrals, +/-70’ x 90’ dressage and 160’ x 170’ fenced arena. There are also RV spaces with septic, a fire pit and a well. $650,000

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Patronize Our Advertisers RODEO FARM, RODEO NM — 470 Acre total w/267 acres irrigated. Two homes. Farm has not been in production for many years. All improvements are in need of attention. Priced @$300,000

SPECIALIZING IN FARMS, RANCHES AND LUXURY HOMES

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TYLER RANCH/FARM — York Az, 544 deeded with 173 irrigated, along with 14,000 state and Blm lease land. 300 head mother cows yearlong. Priced @$2,300,000

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SMITH DRAW, SEPAR, NM — 7760 deeded, 11,275 State, 2560 BLM runs 300 head yearlong. Good strong country nice improvements. Priced @$3,100,000 RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improvements. Priced at $4,900,000 If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call ...

Sam Hubbell, Qualifying Broker 520-609-2546

Spike Box Ranch DeBaca and Chaves County, NM

Spike Box Ranch currently covers approximately 172,067 acres and is 92% deeded. It checks all the boxes, large acreage, economically viable, highway frontage with a river running through it. This package is the ultimate ranch with numerous improvements and amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of NM History!

172,067 acres 158,994 +/- deeded acres 10,175 +/- NMSLO lease acres 2,898 +/- BLM lease acres

Laura Riley (505) 330-3984

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CUERVO, Mesita Pass Road, 148.13 acres of land in Mesita Ranch Subdivision. Perfect for a new home site or grazing. $85,000 FENCE LAKE, 295 Pine Hill Road, 60 acres with over 2300 sq. ft. log home, corral, outbuildings. $250,000 SAN MARCIAL, Willow Springs Ranch, Winchester Road. 432 acres at the foothills of Chupadera Mountains $390,000 RIBERA, 340 CR B41E, SALE PENDING, 32.6 acres with 3bd/2ba home on Pecos River, Hay Barn and outbuildings. Just over 20 acres in alfalfa and grass hay production. $695,000 Paul Stout, Broker

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■ 1410 TED BROWN, SALEM, NM: 51 acres farmland with 550 pecan trees, 150 pistachio trees, manufactured home, farm has a barn & two irrigation wells. Priced at $925,000 ■ 9125 SE HIGHWAY 549, DEMING, NM: 920 acres total acres of pasture land 510 acres of NM State lease, 410 private land with 80 Acres of Water Rights, two irrigation wells & one windmill. Priced at $795,000

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DOUGLASS RANCH A quality ranch property located in northeastern Chaves County, New

Mexico approximately 20 miles northwest of the small community of Elida. Acreage includes 4,700 +/- deeded acres, 640 acres NM State Lease acres and 320 of Uncontrolled acres. Livestock water is provided by three wells and approximately four miles of pipeline. The ranch is fenced into four pastures and one small trap. Grazing capacity is estimated to be 80-100 AUYL. This place has had excellent summer rains and has not been stocked since last year. It’s as good as it gets, come take a look or call for a brochure. Price: $1,620,000

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres $12,000, 40 acres $24,000. Beautiful views. DATIL, Herrington Canyon Road Access, Two tracts, 40 acres $24,000, 44 acres $27,000

COWBOY DRAW RANCH Excellent small cattle ranch located in southeastern New Mexico approximately 50 miles northwest of Roswell on the Chaves/Lincoln county line. 7,455 total acres with 2,600 deeded with the balance federal BLM lease acres. Permitted for 151 animal units yearlong with an additional 30 animal units on a temporary nonrenewable basis. Watered with two wells and several miles of water pipeline. Two larger open draws run through the ranch that provide overflow areas to enhance grazing. The terrain is open and rolling with good turf. The ranch has had good summer rains with no cattle since last spring. The ranch is in excellent condition. Call for a brochure and come take a look. Price: $1,350,000 Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com FEBRUARY 2022

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We need listings on all types of ag properties large or small!

joes3@suddenlink.net Michael Perez Associates Nara Visa, NM • 575-403-7970

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Ben G. Scott – Broker Krystal M. Nelson – NM QB 800-933-9698 5:00 a.m./10:00 p.m.

■ NEW LISTING! REVUELTO CREEK RANCH – Quay Co., NM – 2,920 ac. -/+ (2,800 Deeded, 40 ac. -/+ NM State Lease, 80 ac. -/+ Private Lease). ■ NEW LISTING! Harding Co., NM – 3,880 ac. -/+, older home, cattle pens, hunting/cattle ranch. Please call for details! ■ NEW LISTING! Union Co., NM – 2,091.72 ac. (1,771.72 Deeded, 320 ac. -/+ State Lease), well watered w/three wells, two sets of steel pens. ■ MAXWELL, NM – 1,500 ac.+/- grassland (1,100 ac. +/Deeded, 400 ac. State Lease), great location near all types of mountain recreation, located 7 miles NE of Maxwell, NM. ■ RIMROCK RANCH - BUEYEROS, NM – 14,993.49 total acres +/- (12,157.49 deeded acres +/-, 2,836 +/New Mexico State Lease). Live water with five miles of scenic Ute Creek. Elk, deer and antelope to go along with a good cattle ranch! SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION! ■ ALAMOSA CREEK RANCH – Roosevelt Co., NM – 14,982 +/- acres (10,982 ac. +/- deeded, 4,000 ac. +/- State Lease). Good cow ranch in Eastern NM excellent access via US 60 frontage between Clovis and Fort Sumner. Alamosa creek crosses through the heart of the gently rolling grassland. ■ SARGENT CANYON RANCH – (Chaves/Otero Co.) 18,460 +/- ac. - 200 +/- deeded, 2,580 +/- State, 11,200 +/- BLM, 4,480 +/- Forest - permitted for 380 AUs yearround, well watered, good headquarters, very nice updated home, excellent pens & out buildings. Scenic ranch! ■ PRICE REDUCED! DRY CIMARRON RANCH – Union Co., NM – 1,571 ac.+/- of grassland on the dry Cimarron River, located on pvmt. near Kenton, OK just under the Black Mesa. ■ CEDARVALE, NM – 7,113 acre ranch (5,152 ac. +/Deeded – 1,961 ac. +/- State Lease) well fenced & watered w/good pens, new barn. ■ “RARE FIND” LAJUNTA, CO – Otero Co, CO, 400 +/acres. 3.5 mi. east of LaJunta, just 65 miles from Pueblo, CO! Home, barns, pens, fenced, good access, close to town. ■ TEXAS PANHANDLE – Let’s look at this 6,000 hd. permitted feedyard w/953 ac. +/-, a recently remodeled owner’s home, 2 residences for employee housing, addtl. home on 6 ac., 5 pivot sprinkler irr. circles, truck scale, cattle scale, excellent perimeter fencing, located on pavement & all weather road, currently in full operation. ■ SUPER OPPORTUNITY! One of the best steak houses in the nation just out of Amarillo & Canyon at Umbarger, TX., state-of-the- art bldg., turn-key w/complete facilities. ■ EAST EDGE OF FT. SUMNER, NM – a 900 hd. grow yard w/immaculate 7.32 ac. +/-, a beautiful home, & other improvements w/a long line of equipment included, on pvmt. ■ QUAY CO, NM. – 142 ac. +/-, 120.5 ac. +/- CRP, very nice site-built home & barn, located on all weather road.

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

CIMARRON PASTURE, 6.26± deeded acres. $139,000. Sold separately, 3.1116± acres irrigated off 1870 Maxwell-Clutton Ditch. $45,000. Water meter, well. 3 phase power. Next to Cimarron River.

Home 461 Elm Tree Rd. 2-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with usable outbuildings, barn, storage, 22.22 irrigable acres, 42.02 total deeded acres. $500,000.

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UTE PARK RIVER PLACE 6.83 +/- ACRES, 450 +/- feet of the Cimarron River and more than that of Ute Creek are the south and east boundaries of this unique one of a kind water property. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom MAXWELL ESCAPE, 440 Elm Tree Rd. Nice 2-story home plus cabin, year round access off Hwy park model home, horse barn, 64. $599,000 many other buildings, shade CIMARRON BUSINESS, trees, private, 34.2 irrigable Frontage opportunity, house, big acres, 45± total deeded acres. shop and office buildings, easy $575,000 view off Hwy 64. Formerly known MAXWELL 2ND HOME, 2nd as “The Porch.” $295,000 RATON MILLION DOLLAR VIEW, Colfax County, NM. 97.68 +/- deeded acres in 2 parcels with excellent home, big shop, wildlife, a true million dollar view at the end of a private road. $489,000

CONCHAS LAKE RANCH: This scenic Conchas Dam rancho has ~7,050-acre ranch w/4,694 deeded acre base includes NM & BLM grazing leases. Currently a mother cow operation but can handle yearlings. Asking $2,190,000 UC WILLARD, NM: Located in the very center & true heart of New Mexico are ~2 sections of deeded pastures w/submersible well, pipeline drinker(s), perimeter fences & mostly open gramma pastures. It’s been a good mother cow operation! Priced at $660,000 DEMING, NM: 2050 Clabbertop Road has ~268 acres deeded land w/airstrip & oversize metal hanger, cold water well & power w/2 septic tanks & 3 RV pads! Nice views too! Site is 10 miles west of town off I-10 frontage road. Asking $329,900 obo VILLANUEVA, NM: 87 deeded acres off CR B29A. 3 legal lots available. 100 gpm shared well with power & fencing. Priced at $142,500. Has CR B29A maintained access! SOUTHERN SANTA FE COUNTY: Buckboard Rd parcel has 80 acres w/ power for $79,500. 640 acres w/water well & power for $480,000. No restrictions & mfg. homes ok. PEÑA CANYON: runs right thru the middle of 540 acres located just north of Villanueva, NM. Grassy mesa tops, huge rocky canon bottom, side canyons, off the grid w/pinon & cedar tree cover & some tall pines. Asking $340,000 is a Great Price! CHAQUACO ROAD: 100 acre parcel south of Santa Fe is perfect for a horse operation or estate residence. Located off Hwy 14 this parcel has a quiet & private location but still within 20 minutes of Santa Fe. List price is $275,000 obo. B ANAYA ROAD, STANLEY, NM: Two parcels available: 160 acres for $192,000 and 440 acres for $530,000. Both parcels have solar powered wells, fenced perimeters and good production.

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

Chase & Justine Skaarer 520-260-3283 Willcox, Arizona

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Mark Larranaga 505-850-6684 Percy Larranaga 505-270-0753

JIMBAR RED ANGUS

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Bulls & Replacement Heifers 575-318-4086 2022 N. Turner, Hobbs, NM 88240

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

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GrauPerformance Charolais ranCh Tested Since 1965 McPHERSON HEIFER BULLS  ½ Corriente, ½ Angus bulls. All Solid Black Virgins ½ Corriente, ½ Angus Bred Heifers & Young Pairs Solid Black Matt • 806/292-1035 Steve • 806/292-1039 Lockney, Texas • Claude, Texas Columbus, New Mexico

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Maternal, Moderate Thick & Easy Fleshing Reliable Calving Ease

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The Oldest Angus Herd in the Country R.D. LAFLIN 14075 Carnaham Creek Rd., Olsburg, KS 66520 Cell. 785/587-5852 • 785/468-3571

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

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in the New Mexico Stockman. Call: 505/243-9515. David & Norma Brennand Piñon, NM 88344 575/687-2185

Brennand Ranch High Altitude Purebred & Fullblood Salers Raised the Commercial Man’s Way for 38 Years

No Brisket • Rangeability • Longevity • More Pounds Private Treaty Bulls & Females DAM: FFS Miss Universe 762U Produced 2020 National Western Grand Champion Bull Gary & Gail Volk | P.O. Box 149, Eckert, CO Ph./Fx 970-835-3944

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27th Annual Bull & Heifer Sale Saturday, March 19, 2022 – Canyon, Texas All Cattle 50K Tested 27951 South U.S. Hwy. 87, Canyon, TX 79015-6515 Rick Hales • 806/655-3815 • Cell. 806/679-9303

37th Annual Production Sale President’s Day Monday, February 21, 2022

60 COMING 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS

Registered Black Angus PAP testing since 1991 at an elevation of 7500’ BVD, Fertility, PAP, & Trich Tested

Featuring Sons of These & Other Weaver Ranch Bulls

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BULLS FOR SALE At Private Treaty Sheldon Wilson • 575/451-7469

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Consumers Still Shopping in Stores Amid COVID-19 Spike by Susan Kelly, meatingplace.com

animal ANIMAL & & range RANGE sS CC iI eE nN CC eE sS The TheDepartment DepartmentofofAnimal Animal&&Range RangeSciences Sciencesisispart partofofthe the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental College of Agricultural, Consumer & EnvironmentalSciences Sciences

Four on-campus animal facilities house: beeF CaTTle/horses/swine/sheep

LIVESTOCK NUTRITION / GENETICS / PHYSIOLOGY / ENDOCRINOLOGY / MEAT SCIENCE / WOOL / TOXICOLOGY / WATERSHED & RANGELAND ECOLOGY / WEED & BRUSH CONTROL / PLANT SYSTEMATICS / GRAZING MANAGEMENT

The Department also offers pre-veterinary studies – our graduates have a high acceptance rate into veterinary medicine programs. We offer graduate degrees at the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels. The M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science can emphasize nutrition or physiology, and offers a Ph.D. in Range Science to study range management, range ecology and watershed management.

THE DEPARTMENT ALSO OPERATES

Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow students access to cutting-edge research in: • The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (The College Ranch) – 64,000 acre ranch just outside of Las Cruces • The Corona Range & Livestock Research Center – 28,000 acre ranch & facilities in Corona, NM • Student organizations, including a Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, Range Club, Horsemen’s Association, Therapeutic Riding Club, & Judging Teams • Clayton Research Center hosts research on shipping protocols, particularly evaluating the health and performance of newly received cattle, and nutrition and management from feedlot to slaughter

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espite the nationwide spike in COVID19 omicron cases, most shoppers are taking the same number of trips to the store as they were a month ago, according to a survey this month of nearly 8,500 consumers. The survey, conducted January 6 through 13, 2022 online by shopping rewards app Shopkick, found 59 percent of shoppers are maintaining their in-store shopping routines, and more than half (53 percent) are still comfortable participating in public indoor activities. While 66 percent of consumers said they are not stocking up on essential items, Gen Zers are most likely to stock up (41 percent), compared to Baby Boomers (35 percent), Millennials (35 percent) and Gen X (34 percent), the survey found. The majority (73 percent) of consumers have noticed a shortage of retail workers while shopping in-person, and 71 percent have noticed an increase in wait times while checking out. Most consumers (73 percent) are taking additional safety precautions while shopping due to the rise of omicron. Those measures include masking (90 percent), using disinfectants on hands and carts (79 percent), shopping at less busy times (69 percent), using self-checkout (63 percent), using touchless or contactless payments to avoid exchanging cash (31 percent), and frequenting cashier-less stores (7 percent). Shoppers also want retailers to take steps to protect them, with 71 percent saying they expect in-store safety precautions. Those ranged from disinfecting carts (84 percent expected), mandating masks (72 percent) and enforcing social distancing (65 percent) to limiting store capacity (40 percent) and putting a cap on the number of essential products each shopper can purchase (37 percent).

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Riding Herd with Billy the Kid

New exhibit tells of the violent beginnings of cattle ranching in New Mexico

he New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces has an extensive new exhibit weaving together a many-layered story that led to one of the most infamous p eriods in New Mexico history. “Riding Herd with Billy the Kid: The Rise of the Cattle Industry in New Mexico” begins with the 1866 cattle drive along what would become the Goodnight-Loving Trail in eastern New Mexico and ends with the Lincoln County War in the late 1870s and its aftermath. While there are many facets to this story, it is summed up in the exhibit’s introduction: Cattle made men money, money made men powerful, and power led men to use violence. Billy the Kid’s brief but violent career as a cowboy and hired gun occurred during the Lincoln County War, a bitter feud over control of the state’s cattle industry. “Early on, we saw this exhibit as a way to tell the very important story of the cattle industry in New Mexico,” said the Museum’s History Curator, Leah Tookey. “Because Billy

the Kid and the Lincoln County War are two cattle kings, a cattle queen, merchants, and of the most interesting parts of New Mexico cowboys who doubled as enforcers, or history, and both are connected to the “regulators.” cattle industry, we decided to use those “The visitor will learn how the cattle kings stories to tell the bigger cattle indus- such as John Chisum used the Texas Open try story.” Range system to settle the Territory,” said Throughout the exhibit are snippets Tookey. “Visitors will be immersed in the about Billy the Kid and his connection to story of the Lincoln County War…what the overall story. “Our plan is to let Billy the caused it…who fought it…and how it Kid guide the visitor through this very ended.” important period of New Mexico history,” said Tookey. The open range period is part of the exhibit, and other sections cover government beef contracts, the military’s role, prominent ranches, and rustlers. The exhibit features many objects, large and small. The large is a chuck wagon. The small include artifacts excavated from the site of the 1878 McSween fire in Lincoln. In between are objects such as a rifle scabbard that belonged to John W. Poe, a lawman who was with Sheriff Pat Garrett on the night Billy the Kid was killed; 13 weapons from the time period; Garrett’s branding iron; John Tunstall’s portable writing desk; and running irons used by cattle rustlers to alter brands. Various tools of the trade for a New Mexico cowboy also are part of the exhibit. Las Cruces artist Bob Diven created a life-sized sculpture of Billy the Kid for the exhibit, and there are many historic photographs and maps. While the Kid rides front and center as the headliner in this story, many other colorful characters also are featured, including

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What’s All the Fuss About Gas?

Source: buzzardsbeat.com

here’s a worldwide movement to decrease our environmental impact and preserve our planet by limiting the amount of greenhouse gas emissions we release into the atmosphere. Researchers, thought leaders and consumers are all exploring ways we can change our behaviors and lifestyles to meet climate goals by doing everything from driving electric cars, to lessening our dependency on oil, to changing our diets. Many of these initiatives may make a significant impact over the coming decades, but changing our diet, while in good faith, is not the cure-all being presented. When it comes to greenhouse gases, according to the EPA, there are two main players at center stage: carbon dioxide, which accounts for 80 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and methane, which accounts for 10 percent.

And although both have an impact on our environment, they exist and are emitted in different settings and mediums. For example, 87 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. are from burning fossil fuels for transportation, electricity generation and industry. Other contributors are land use changes and cement production. Whereas methane, comprising just 10 percent of greenhouse gases, is emitted from energy production, waste management and agriculture. The differences continue once emitted, as carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere for 1,000 years before it is deposited back into geological reserves, whereas methane is redeposited back into plant matter in 1/10 of the time. Over the past few centuries, humans have increased our climate impact via our dependency on fossil fuels, which has directly affected our environment and the natural carbon cycle of the planet. You probably remember photosynthesis and CO2’s role in it from middle school biology course. Photosynthesis is ability of plants to take CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in leaves, stems and roots while releasing oxygen as a by-product. This process is the center of the biogenic carbon

cycle, which is the natural cycle of carbon in our environment. When plants perform photosynthesis, they convert carbon into cellulose. Dense cellulosic grasses cannot be digested by humans, but cattle are easily able to consume and digest such plant matter. Cattle, like those that I and other farmers and ranchers raise, convert the cellulose into beef while belching methane into the atmosphere, where it remains before cycling back into the soil and plants. This is the natural way that cattle, plants and carbon existed before man-made technology and industry started to have an effect. This entire process of raising cattle is accountable for only two percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. When looking at the big picture, it’s reasonable to allow a certain amount of emissions for dense protein production. We should all be aware of the impact that our daily activities have on our environment. Things like recycling, using public transportation and purchasing fewer plastics and other wasteful consumables can help us lessen our impact moving forward. However, changing the way we eat, which already has such a negligible effect, will not reverse climate change so enjoy your avocados, beef, kale and strawberries guilt-free, while taking the bus to work. Until next time ~ Buzzard ~ About the Author: Brandi Buzzard Frobose is a Kansas cowgirl, mama, rancher, runner and sports fanatic. For more information visit: http://www.buzzardsbeat. com/about-buzzard/

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Prohibited Pork Bologna Seized at U.S.-Mexico Border

by Julie Larson Bricher, meatingplace.com

.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists assigned to the Paso Del Norte and Ysleta border crossings in El Paso, Texas, seized 243 pounds of prohibited pork bologna in

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January in two separate, unrelated incidents. The first discovery was made at the Paso Del Norte border crossing on January 13, when a 40-year-old U.S. citizen, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, presented himself for inspection via vehicle, according to a CBP press release. After obtaining a negative declaration for fruits, vegetables and meat products, the driver was referred for a secondary agriculture inspection. During the secondary inspection, CBP agriculture specialists discovered five rolls of Mexican bologna hidden under bags of chips, the trunk compartment and under the seats of the SUV. A total of 55 pounds of bologna were discovered. The driver informed CBP that he resells the bologna in the U.S. for almost double the price he pays for them in Mexico, the agency stated. The second discovery was made at the Ysleta border crossing on Jan. 21, when a 40-year-old U.S. citizen resident of Pueblo West, Colorado, presented herself for inspection via vehicle. The driver gave a negative declaration to the primary CBP officer, who referred the vehicle for a secondary inspection. During that inspection, the agency said, a CBP officer discovered one roll of Mexican bologna. A total of 19 rolls of bologna weighing 188 pounds were discovered under the rear back seat, inside

duvet cover liners and commingled with luggage. Both individuals were issued civil penalties of $1,000 for failure to declare commercial quantities of bologna. The bologna was seized and destroyed by CBP per USDA regulations. “Pork products have the potential to introduce foreign animal diseases that can have devastating effects to the U.S. economy and to our agriculture industry,” Hector Mancha, CBP director field operations, stated in the press release. “We ask travelers to declare any items acquired abroad so we can prevent the introduction of potentially harmful products.” The El Paso Paso del Norte Port of Entry is among the U.S.’s busiest border crossings, with more than 10 million people entering the U.S. from Mexico each year at this location.

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Casper Baca Rodeo Company

The Tradition Continues by Callie Gnatkoski Gibson

or the Baca family of Valencia County, rodeo is a lot more than “something fun to do” on the weekend. CJ Baca, and his sisters Christy Baca and Charm Edwards, are the third generation to operate the Casper Baca Rodeo Company, continuing the tradition started by their grandfather, Pete, and father, Casper. The Bacas are gearing up for the 43rd annual Baca Rodeo Series, set for Landmark Arena in Las Cruces February 26 through March 20. The series will run for five consecutive weekends, with timed events starting at 11 a.m. and rough stock scheduled for 1 p.m. After 30 plus years in Belen, the Baca Rodeo Series - the longest running rodeo series in the country - moved to Las Cruces and Landmark Mercantile in 2021 due to COVID restrictions. “It’s been great in Las Cruces,” CJ noted. “Jason McClure, and everyone at Landmark Mercantile, has welcomed us with open arms. They’ve improved the grandstands and re-worked the arena to make it work better for our event. We’ve gotten great exposure and it’s been a great success.” Rodeo has been a big part of the Bacas’ life for many years. Along with his brothers, CJ’s grandfather Pete started Baca Brothers Rodeo Company in San Fidel, New Mexico in 1975. Casper grew up helping put on rodeos, as well as competing in bull riding and team roping. In 1986, he took over the family business, which eventually became known as the Casper Baca Rodeo Company. As the business grew, they produced and provided stock to rodeos across the south-

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western United States. Until 2017, they owned all of their own rodeo stock, about 120 head of bucking horses and 80 bucking bulls. After Casper’s death in 2019, CJ and his sisters picked up the reins. “We felt like it was something that has to be done,” CJ said. “We grew up feeling that this company was “Rodeo New Mexico.”” “Rodeo was always the family’s focus,” he continued. “It was almost like we had two lives growing up. We’d do regular stuff during the week, then on weekends we jumped in the truck and headed to the rodeo.” As soon as the kids were old enough to help, they did. CJ remembers loading up for a rodeo the day after he got his drivers’ license, pulling a 30-foot stock trailer with their 93 Chevy Dually and following Casper to a rodeo in Dilkon, Arizona. “I had never pulled a trailer on the highway before, but by the time we got there I had it figured out.”

Casper and CJ Baca ready to put on a rodeo.

His first time out as a pickup man went kind of the same way. “We were at a rodeo in Holbrook, Arizona. We got everything ready, got the stock sorted, and Dad told me, “You’re picking up today.” I was 19 years old and had never worked as a pickup man. The first bareback rider out of the chute, I tried to pick him up and ran him smooth over,” he laughed. Today, though, he says that’s the job he would choose if he could. It wasn’t all work, though. CJ started out young riding sheep in the series, then moved up to calves, steers then bulls, while Christy ran barrels. Today, the next generation is stepping up. CJ’s son Brody rides broncs and bulls, stepson Jayce Harrison rides bareback, and stepson Clay Moore, a freestyle bullfighter, helps out with big events. Christy’s daughter Malykah Muller runs barrels and son Zaryah Muller helps with arena functions. Putting on the rodeos remains a family affair. CJ organizes and manages the rodeos. Christy is the rodeo secretary, handling books, entries, payouts, records and analytics of every event they put on, like their mom, Cheryl, did for Casper during their career. “Charm helps when we need her, she loves the history and heritage as much as Christy and I do.” Another big event for the Bacas is the annual Bull Riding Extraordinaire, held every November over Thanksgiving weekend in Farmington. This event is the original stand-alone bull riding, predating the PBR, and is the longest-running bull riding event in the country. Over three days, the event boasts 300 riders. The past few years have been busy ones for the rodeo company. In March of 2020, the 41st Baca Series was just winding down when New Mexico’s governor shut down much of the state in response to COVID. “We went ahead with the rodeo and made

that last weekend huge,” CJ explained. As the shut-down continued, people were going out of business all over the state. After contacting several arenas, CJ got in touch with Landmark Arena who agreed to host a two-day benefit rodeo, billed as the “We The People Tour” in June. When all was said and done, $30,000 was donated to three small businesses - a restaurant, a boxing gym, and a group of barber shop and salon owners to help keep them in business. The Casper Baca Rodeo Company also put on the only 4th of July rodeo in New Mexico in 2020. “Everything was still shut down, but the 4th means something to people,” he pointed out. “It was a huge success, we had almost too many contestants. But my dad always said we never turn anyone away, and we’re keeping that tradition alive.” After the 2021 Baca Rodeo series in Las Cruces, which was featured on RFD TV and dubbed the “Renegade Rodeo” by USA Today, the Bacas went on the road with the Renegade Tour. They put on rodeos in Grants, Las Cruces, Silver City, Santa Rosa, Lordsburg and Carlsbad, with 500 contestants from at least four states. Contestants competed for saddles and buckles plus cash awards, with $70,000 paid out throughout the tour. The Renegade Tour #2 will start up soon after this year’s Baca Series in

Las Cruces. CJ gives company sponsors like the New Mexico Stockman magazine, Tobacco Free Rodeo, and the Republican Party of New Mexico, as well as local sponsors at each rodeo, a lot of credit for their help and support. In an effort to support rodeo contestants, the Bacas recently established the Baca Rodeo Company Relief Fund. A portion of all online merchandise sales goes into the fund to be paid out to help with injured contestants’ hospital bills, rehabilitation, or whatever they need, CJ noted. “A

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lot of contestants don’t have health insurance, and they’re going out to risk themselves doing something they love,” he explained. “We hope it will give them some incentive to follow us down the road, knowing that someone has their back.” Looking to the future, CJ hopes to expand the series to include both northern and southern rodeos, bring part of the series home to Belen, and continue to strengthen rodeo in New Mexico. “New Mexico rodeo used to be looked at as the top of the game,” he said. “And we’re working hard to get there again.”

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San Juan County 4-Hers Make Splash at Nat’l Stock Shows Team Results 2nd High Team Goats 6th High Team Hogs 14th Overall Kody Garcia - 17th Overall Eli Meador - 3rd Goats Senior Team was 15th. Junior Team was 11th These youngsters competed with hundreds of youth from all over the nation.

Pictured (top) Arizona National Livestock Show Team Members: (l to r) back row: Sakari Frazier, Kody Garcia, Jace Begay, Eli Meador, Madison Manuelito, Harli Garcia Front Row: Caleb Thompson, Kassidy Garcia, Kylee Thompson. (far right) Begay showed his black face sheep at the Arizona National Livestock Show. (right) Sakari and Braylon Frazier wait to show their heifers at the Arizona National Livestock Show. (bottom) Western National Roundup: Team members (l to r), Harli Garcia, Kody Garcia, Eli Meador, and Madison Manuelito. Coach and San Juan County Extension Agent, Zane Webster, is far right.

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A Shortcut to the $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World Championship

by Jolee Jordan, Western Horseman

here are few shortcuts in life but there is one for ladies hoping to get a shot at the life changing money available at the 2022 Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC)—the new WRWC Qualifier Series. The Qualifier Series (QS) consists of a group of events from Florida to Arizona which offer ladies a single event step into the WRWC. Ladies must simply 1) enter the QS event, 2) be one of at least five ladies to nominate it on the WCRA’s VRQ, and 3) be the highest placing nominated contestant in the event’s average or finals (as applicable). That cowgirl then earns a guaranteed position in the Qualifying Rounds of the WRWC. The 2022 WRWC makes the move back to Texas for its third installment, with preliminary rounds held at Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Stockyards and the final rounds at Dickies Arena, both in Fort Worth. The event also moves up the calendar to May 16 through 18 to coincide with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals. What hasn’t changed is the huge payout — $750,000, the largest ever offered for a women’s rodeo event with $60,000 going to the winner of each discipline, breakaway roping, heading, heeling and barrel racing along with the $20,000 bonus to the All Around —or the leveling concept of PRO and CHALLENGER competition pools to allow athletes at all levels the chance to compete against those of similar abilities. The event is the result of the collaboration of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and PBR and has awarded more than $1.5 million in its first two years. The 2021 Main Event (finals round) was broadcast on CBS on October 31, breaking records for any rodeo event with 2.3 million viewers. “This type of payout for women team ropers is such a great opportunity,” said Kelsey Barry, Charlotte, Texas. Barry will be a participant for the first time in 2022 after earning a spot by virtue

of being the highest finishing roper at the VIP Team Roping Championship in Morristown, Arizona on December 4, 2021, one of the 2022 QS events. “I think the new Qualifying Series are pretty neat because that was my first nomination of the year and now I don’t have to spend money on nomination fees going forward,” Barry noted. She is a header competing as a CHALLENGER. “I’ve secured a spot into the finals without having to remain at the top of the leader board.” Besides the QS generic qualifications being given, the only other way athletes can earn their position in Fort Worth is by being ranked in the top 20 on the PRO or CHALLENGER Leaderboards for Segment W22 or through a QS event. Qualifier Series events have already secured positions for a number of cowgirls, from well known PRO athletes like breakaway roper Martha Angelone, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping Finalist; heeler Jessy Remsburg, a Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Champion; and young gun barrel racer Jada Trosper, a Finalist from the first WRWC. Up-and-coming CHALLENGER athletes have also benefited from the QS events, including Barry who not only earned her spot at Fort Worth but also picked up some cash through another unique feature of the QS events, VRQ Fast Cash. VRQ Fast Cash is paid at each event, provided there are at least five nominations in a disciplines class, and represents 40 percent of the nomination fees paid. In addition, QS events offer expanded points to 20th position in every paid round,

helping contestants advance on their respective Leaderboards even if they don’t win first. Barry sees other advantages of the expanded points. “For me, these WRWC qualifiers and expanded points jackpots where you can enter and draw give me the opportunity to rope with heelers that I wouldn’t normally be able to enter with,” she said. “That is a big advantage for me because I’m able to have a chance at drawing the best heelers.” These points being awarded are also important to all of the Pro and Challenger athletes to give them an advantage with competition order, and the race to win the Pro and Challenger World Championship and the All-Around title. Meanwhile, for Barry and other QS champs, all that remains now is to set a strategy and practice up. “Team Roping gives me something outside of my full-time job to set goals for myself and work on, so I’m excited to start getting ready for Fort Worth.” The final stops on the 2022 QS Schedule are: ЇЇ

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February 12, Hearts on Fire Ladies Team Roping WRWC Qualifier Series, Casa Grande, Arizona (team roping) February 18 & 20, Royal Crown Open Barrel Race, Buckeye, Arizona (barrel racing) March 19 & 20, Wylie Hicks Jr. Memorial Roping, Amarillo, Texas (breakaway and team roping)

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Jessy Remsburg heeling for Bev Robbins at the 2021 Women’s Rodeo World Championship FEBRUARY 2022

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IN THE ARENA by Sage Faulkner

Cutting & Reined Cow Horse

n addition to the usual rodeo events of roping, barrels and rough stock; the National High School Rodeo Association also includes boys and girls cutting and reined cow horse competitions. Erica Johnson-Valdez, reined cow horse director of the NMHSRA, says that the reined cow horse competition is fairly new to high school rodeo, having been added at the national level in 2014. She says NM has a rich cow horse history and there are several multi-generational youth members in the NMHSRA. “Reined cow horse is one of the few events that is co-ed, the girls can compete against the boys.” Erica’s goal as a new director is to increase participation across the association in the event. The most participation she has seen is seven competitors, and she thinks there is a lot of room to grow. “I hope to provide a fun and educational experience for our members.” Danli Valdez, 16-year-old daughter of Erica and her husband Bobby, is a sophomore, homeschooling through the Christian Light program. Danli tells me she really enjoys the cow work. But, she says, “Patterns stress me out!” She keeps her horses legged up and works on reining drills at home. She says she sometimes works cattle at home but tries to ride with a trainer as much as she can. Focusing on horseman-

(top right) Danli Valdez, Animas, New Mexico, cutting. (right & bottom far right) Sterlin Mitchel, Lamy, New Mexico, team roping and cutting.

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ship has helped all her other events, but she getting to rope and compete with him. This says that cutting and reined cow horse year he is team roping with Riley Ybarra. competition are a much different way of Always an ambassador for his events, espethinking than the traditional rodeo events cially reined cow horse, Sterlin invites other and it is hard to jump from one style to the contestants to consider competing, saying other. Danli also competes in team roping, “There are good kids in all the events in high barrel racing, and breakaway roping. When school rodeo. But to encourage them to I asked her what she would say to another enter in the reined cow horse, I always tell high school member thinking about partic- them, you get to chase a cow!” ipating, she said “there is a lot to it, but it is Sterlin qualified for and attended the fun, and different. Learning the different Junior High School National Finals in the patterns and how to control your cow is eighth grade. He has attended the High hard, but the more you do it, the more com- School National Finals the last three years, fortable you get. The group of kids that in both reined cow horse and boys cutting. compete and their parents are really He says Nationals is fun because you get to encouraging.” compete, and you get to meet lots of differSterlin Mitchel, the 16-year-old son of ent people from all over the country. He Grant and Connie Mitchell, attends Mos- says it makes you work really hard so that quero Online School where he is currently you get to go back and see your friends and a junior. He has been competing in the compete again. Sterlin adds that both cutting and reined cow horse events, along reined cow horse and cutting take a special with team roping, in NMHSRA since his horse. “I am thankful to everyone over the freshman year, but he has competed in years who has helped me. I am thankful to other reined cow horse competitions since Singleton Ranches for letting me ride such he was seven. He says he likes NMHSRA and wonderful horses!” Congratulations to all competes in three events; team roping, the contestants in the reined cow horse and reined cow horse and boys cutting. He feels cutting events and we look forward to the like the reined cow horse and the cutting program growing! For more information events give him the opportunity to work on on NMHSRA and these events go to www. his horsemanship. His first year of NMHSRA nmhsra.com. competition allowed him to compete against his older brother, Trey. They ended up tied as state champions in the reined cow horse event. He also team roped with his brother and says it was a lot of fun

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EXPRESS RANCHES

Spring Bull Sale

MARCH 4, 2022

NOON • at the Ranch Yukon, Oklahoma

Bob Funk, Owner | Jarold Callahan, President 2202 N. 11th St. | Yukon, OK 73099 800-664-3977 | 405-350-0044 www.expressranches.com

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We have been raising phenomenal Limousin and LimousinXAngus Bulls for over 50 years. A breed second to none, our cattle have been raised at high altitudes 8,000 feet and above. They are pap and fertility tested and are ready for your cattle. These bulls will be sold by Private Treaty and will be available after February 1st. Visitors are always welcome anytime.

STEVEN: 719-588-6213 RYAN: 719-588-1532 RIC: 719-588-0394 reynoldsfarmandran. wixsite.com/my-site REYNOLDS FARMANDRANCH reynoldsfarmandranch1 @gmail.com

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ROSWELL BRANGUS SALE st 1 3 e Th A n n u al

Saturday, February 26, 2022 — Roswell Livestock Auction Heifers Sell at 10 a.m. — Bulls Sell at 1 p.m. Your Source for Good Sound Brangus Genetics.

Floyd Brangus :: Troy & Terri Floyd :: 575-734-7005 CONTACT ROSWELL BRANGUS BREEDERS CO-OP FOR BRANGUS BULLS & FEMALES

Floyd Brangus TROY FLOYD P.O. Box 133 Roswell, NM 88201 Phone: 575-734 -7005 Cell: 575-626-4062

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Lack-Morrison Brangus JOE PAUL & ROSIE LACK P.O. Box 274, Hatch, NM 87937 Phone: 575-267-1016 • Fax: 575-267-1234 Racheal Carpenter 575-644-1311 BILL MORRISON 411 CR 10, Clovis, NM 88101 Phone: 575-760-7263 Email: bvmorrison@yucca.net lackmorrisonbrangus.com

Parker Brangus LARRY & ELAINE PARKER P.O. Box 146, 1700 N. Parker Road San Simon, AZ 85632 Larry’s Cell: 520-508-3505 Diane’s Cell: 520-403-1967 Business – 520-845-2411 Email: jddiane@vtc.net or parker_brangus@yahoo.com

Townsend Brangus GAYLAND & PATTI TOWNSEND P.O. Box 278 Milburn, Oklahoma 73450 Home: 580-443-5777 Cell: 580-380-1606 STEVEN & TYLER TOWNSEND 580-380-1968 PHILIP TOWNSEND 580-465-7487 FEBRUARY 2022

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A part of Purina’s Sustained® Nutrition program, Wind and Rain® Storm® Cattle Mineral is built on research-proven intake consistency and unsurpassed weather resistance, making it the best option to support health and enhance reproduction and growth performance in your cattle.

Bunks Feed Hobbs, NM Jim Selman • 575-397-1228

Double D Animal Nutrition Artesia, NM Don Spearman • 575-302-9280

Purina Animal Nutrition Eastern NM Steve Swift • 575-760-3112

Case & Co. Tucumcari, NM Luke Haller • 575-403-8566

Guadalupe Mountain Farm, Ranch & Show Supplies Carlsbad, NM Amber Hughes • 575-988-3508

Purina Animal Nutrition Western NM Joram Robbs • 520-576-8011

Cowboy’s Corner Lovington, NM Wayne Banks • 575-396-5663 Creighton’s at The Fort Fort Sumner, NM Garland Creighton • 575-760-6149 Creighton’s Town & Country Portales, NM Garland Creighton • 575-356-3665

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One Stop Feed, Inc. Clovis, NM Austin Hale • 575-762-3997

Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply Roswell, NM 575-622-9164 Williams Ranch Supply Quemado, NM Jimbo & Trisha Williams 505-238-4656

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