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pleteness of Recommendation 17, saying that “the study spoke to issues during the Town Hall…. Three or four different strategies they wanted to focus on.” At this point I am completely confused, not hard to do, but I think in this case there is plenty of malice of forethought. As far as I can find there is no overlap between the Resiliency Plan and the Economic Security NM1st Projects on the NM1st website. The silver-tongued researcher couldn’t answer some questions on the recommendations but did note that “for cattle ranchers fter another hard year for everyone, it’s a hard go.” He also pointed out that the we enjoyed a good annual meeting. Governor came out with an Executive Order Only three officers were able to to protect 30 percent of New Mexico’s attend in person, but we were able to use Zoom and include a fourth officer and other lands by 2030. He forgot to note that there is another members to make a quorum. We were able 20 percent added on in the Executive Order to attend to some tabled business and for climate change … we are really talking touch on some new business, including about 50 percent by 2030. voting on an officer slate. The officers are But what does that have to do with as follows: Jacinda Price – President, Vonda giving tax breaks to the wealthy? Frost – President Elect, Michelle Greeman That probably matters not. The fact is – Vice President, and Stephanie Avent – Treathat an end run is being played and ranch- surer. We currently have a vacancy in the ers and farmers are going to have to be Secretary position, which we hope to fill ready to protect their special use tax valu- before Mid-year. We honored Dalene ation during the 2022 Legislature. Hodnett with the CowBelle of the Year award, recognized Corriente with the membership award for their 24 percent increase in membership, remembered several PEDALING BULLS & REPLACEMENT HEIFERS IN NEW MEXICO members who sadly passed last year, and A Safe Private Treaty Environment we welcomed some new members. Selec Bulls in tPYour Updates were provided by NMSU’s Dr. erson Ivey concerning the modernization of their Animal and Range Science Facilities, which includes a meats lab. Haydn Forward from Heritage Waters Coalition was kind enough to update us on their progress concerning the Wild and Scenic legislation and encouraged us to write our objections to that legislation and send those letters to Heritage Waters to be forwarded to the proper legislators. We also had an update from NMCGA and encouragement from NM Beef Council; we look forward to our continued work together. ng ck Hauli In fact, we are hoping to return to a more Livesto neck Trailer se w/Goo active role in beef promotion this year and endeavor to improve communication Villanueva • amongst all of our members to help serve that purpose. We know there are issues to address, things to consider, and much work to do. In the meantime, we hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and that everyone will be blessed indeed in this new year. A Lazy 6 Angus at Blanco Canyon, HCR 72, Box 10, Ribera, NM 87560 Jacinda Price Headquarters: 575/421-1809 Cells: 505/690-1191 • 505/660-2909 New Mexico CowBelle President 505-690-2024 Email alazy6ranch@yahoo.com for catalog
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