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F E AT U R E S NEW MEXICO STOCKMAN Write or call: P.O. Box 7127 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194 Fax: 505/998-6236 505/243-9515 E-mail: caren@aaalivestock.com Official publication of: ■

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by Laura Conway, American Angus Association

Back Home To Bumpy Roads

Southwest Brangus Breeders: Fostering Future Breeders

Earning Their Keep – Keeping Their Heritage by Tracey Koester, American Red Angus Magazine Editorial Coordinator

2014 Cattleman of the Year – Stirling Spencer

New Mexico Investigator Offers Stern Warning To Arizona by Tammy Gray, www.azjournal.com

Are Money & Power Changing The Environmental Movement? by Manuel Quinones & Daniel Bush, EE News

Gerber Never Stopped Fighting To Protect Our Freedoms from the Elko Daily Free Press

Joint Stockmen’s Convention Registration Form

2014 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Program

Joint Stockmen’s Convention Schedule

by Callie Gnatkowski Gibson

by Carol Wilson

118 Irreparable Damages: Cibola Controversy One Year Later – Part 2

by Julie Carter

123 USDA Moving Ahead With Beef Checkoff Plans

EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING Publisher: Caren Cowan Publisher Emeritus: Chuck Stocks Office Manager: Marguerite Vensel Advertising Reps.: Chris Martinez, Melinda Martinez Contributing Editors: Carol Wilson Callie Gnatkowski-Gibson, William S. Previtti, Lee Pitts Photographer: Dee Bridgers

124 Mapping the Endangered Species Act “Tidal Wave”

125 2014 New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau Convention Schedule

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N.M. Cattle Growers’ Association President’s Letter

N.M. CowBelles Jingle Jangle

New Mexico’s Old Time & Old Timers

News Update

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N.M. Federal Lands Council News

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

NMBC Bullhorn

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ADVERTISING SALES Chris Martinez at 505/243-9515, ext. 28 or chris@aaalivestock.com

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108 Market Place 110 Seedstock Guide 113 On The Edge of Common Sense

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115 In Memoriam 116 My Cowboy Heroes 120 To The Point

by Jim Olson

by Caren Cowan

128 Ad Index

ON THE COVER . . . 2014 Cattleman of the Year Stirling Spencer. Photo by Carol Wilson

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by José Varela L ópez

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NMCGA PRESIDENT

Dear Fellow Members and Industry Supporters, ach month as I sit down to write this letter my intention is to share with you the issues we are working on and how these issues may impact our individual businesses and the industry at large, not to mention our customs and culture. Needless to say, most of what I write is not positive, but that is simply a reflection of the challenges that we face. So, for this month at least, I’ll share the positive news up front in an effort to be the glass half-full kind of guy. As you are keenly aware, cattle price levels continue to be very attractive compared to years past and the demand for beef remains strong. Couple that with the moisture we’ve received during the second half of the year, and things are really looking up. Obviously, overall cattle numbers are smaller than before the drought but the fact that we’ve weathered the latest challenges bodes well for our collective state of mind. Also, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that there is no need at this time to either list or designate habitat for the dunes sagebrush lizard, wolverine, lynx nor cutthroat trout in New Mexico. While we know that the radical environmentalists will likely challenge the FWS decisions it is heartening to know that the FWS actually reads some of the listing petitions submitted to them. On the other hand, the FWS didn’t feel obligated to respond to our petition opposing the critical habitat designation of over 700,000 acres in New Mexico and Arizona for the jaguar although it is widely known that there is no permanent jaguar population in the Southwest, therefore the “critical habitat” designation is unwarranted. We will be reminding the FWS that they need to read all their mail and send the requisite responses. On the horizon we have two evolving issues that come to mind. The first is the Beef Checkoff Enhancement. As you know, there has been a push to add an additional dollar to the program for each head of livestock sold, to increase the visibility of our products to the American consumer. Promotion of the industry has declined over time as inflation and other factors have diminished the ability to consistently reach the consuming public. Unfortunately, not all industry associations are aligned on how the checkoff enhancement monies should be spent. As a result, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and its Secretary Tom Vilsack, has proposed to use a 1996 legislative act to administer any supplemental checkoff funds. While I have questioned how the current beef checkoff program has been administered in the recent past, I am also acutely aware that the USDA does not always serve the interests of producers and would likely only further polarize and politicize the industry disagreements. The second issue that has come to the forefront during this election season has to do with special designations on federally administered lands. New Mexico’s two US Senators are now promoting permanent protection for the Columbine-Hondo wilderness study area in Taos County through Senate Bill 776. It is stated that this proposed wilderness will create economic opportunity to the surrounding communities, an argument that is easily debunked. There are several studies that show the opposite effect, but the bigger question is whether we will ever learn that you cannot preserve a landscape. You can certainly conserve a landscape through management because it is ever changing, but preservation is futile. Land managers, like ranchers and others instinctively know this, but people who only visit the land don’t understand the dynamics of what it takes to create and maintain a healthy landscape. My concern is that this irresponsible “permanent protection” ideology is going to subvert the responsible land use that New Mexico depends on to maintain our economic stability. Finally, I hope that more folks send us a few electronic photos, old and new, that symbolize your ranches and families as we assemble a slideshow to reflect on the first hundred years of our association and the people that allow it to be. We look forward to showing your photos, and seeing you in person, at the upcoming Joint Stockmen’s Convention on December 4-7.

Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving, and hoping to see you all in Albuquerque at the 2014 Joint Stockmen’s Convention where we will be celebrating a century of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association.

José Varela López www.nmagriculture.org NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS José Varela López President La Cieneguilla

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Back home to bumpy roads by LAURA CONAWAY, AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION A version of this story was published in the New York Times on March 30, 2014

anny Encinias has traveled the world. Opportunity and responsibility led him near and far, where adventures turned into lifelong memories. But through all his journeys, one thing remained: he wanted to go home. For the father of two, it’s the miles spent down bumpy roads in a beat-up truck that the Clayton, N.M., cattle rancher treasures the most. “The whole, driving nature of living on a ranch is that it promotes family,” Encinias says. “Some of the best times in this business are when what a lot of people would consider work, we consider play and an awesome opportunity to pass on what we do to the next generation. As long as we’re together, it’s an amazing life.” That life began in rural New Mexico, where generations before him raised cattle on the short grasses of the open range. Encinias was born into it and, at 40, has done his part to ensure others get to reap its blessings alongside him. The cattle were always there, but it was during his pursuit of a Ph.D. at North Dakota State that a friend introduced the young student to the registered Angus business. That animal science degree eventually led him back to his roots and ranch but years went by before he was truly home. As a beef cattle specialist for New Mexico State University, it was Encinias’ job to travel. Back and forth across the state, he 14

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spent time with producers, educating them on available technologies and practices while simultaneously listening to them, sharing in their successes and trials. A people person, passionate in thought, articulate in speech, he was good at what he did. But it was a desire to give his young daughters the lifestyle he once knew that resulted in a resignation after 12 years of dedicated service to others. “That was one of the major decisions, to leave the University,” Encinias recalls. “I hoped and dreamed from a young age that I would be able to be involved in the industry at the level I am today. I’ve probably exceeded my expectations at this point.” Today, he and his wife, Hayley, carry on the ranching legacy by raising quality Angus cattle with their two daughters Mia and Elia. Miles spent on the road have since been replaced with trips on horseback and the full-timer sees no chance of hanging his hat up anytime soon. Anyone familiar with the pressures and hardships that are merely par for the course when it comes to cultivating life in New Mexico may initially wonder at such confidence, then realize it is necessary for success. Few things come easy for a rancher faced with summers of heat and

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wind followed by ice and temperatures below freezing. No rain means no grass for the cattle or preservation of the rangelands. No cattle means no livelihood for Encinias. “For my girls, it’s a realistic perception of life. Nothing comes easy. There’s going to be disappointments. But all in all, with God and your family, what else could you need?

Adapting to the environment The northeastern trade center of Clayton has been dry for nearly 14 years. Prolonged drought since 2010 has forced many to sell some or nearly all of their herd to survive; a fact that has yet to distract Encinias from his plan. “We’ve had to make some tough choices,” he says, making it clear that his present struggles are faced with the knowledge of possibility for future generations. Up at 4 a.m. the man who says cattle in his part of the country “have to get out and hustle for a living,” does a bit of his own before the day’s end. “Now we’re about 50 percent regis-

The Manny Encinas family (l to r) Hayley, Elia, Mia and Manny.

tered, 50 percent commercial. We sell registered females and registered bulls. We also keep a set of select commercial cows, heavy Angus influence, that we market as show cattle.”La Gloria Cattle Company runs about 145 head. That’s not all. Together with his wife,

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tional and profitable cattle that work in an extreme climate, the couple remain cognizant of the consumer and make sure quality standards are upheld. “Angus cattle work in our environment. The Angus component can guarantee fertility, more so compared to other breeds. It keeps us in business. It keeps our customers in business with the right type of genetics that work here.” “You can have the most aggressive and the most desired genetics but unless you take care of those details, the animal will have a more difficult time qualifying for a branded beef program like CAB that has such high standards. We strive and emphasize excellence in all aspects of our operation. Good genetics only take you so far.”

Stewards of enchanted land The picturesque mesas and canyons that provide cover for the cattle during the winter serve as the perfect backdrop to grow a family.

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here is no doubt that showing livestock is good for kids. It keeps thembusy, teaches them the value of hard work and dedication and the importance and value of caring for their animal no matter what level they take it to – from the county fair to a national show. They come away with a lot more than whatever prizes they may have won – new friends and experiences, how to be a graceful winner and loser – it’s a list that keeps growing the longer you think about it. Costs can add up pretty quickly, though, when you consider the cost of an animal, feed, travel and equipment. Being

able to show is something that many rural kids kind of take for granted, but there are a lot of kids for whom showing livestock is completely out of reach for many reasons – where they live, their background or their economic situation. A number of southwestern Brangus producers are working to make the experience possible for more kids by providing the means to participate. The Southwest Brangus Breeders Association’s (SWBBA’s) heifer program gives kids in Arizona and New Mexico the opportunity to show a quality Brangus heifer at almost no cost to them or their families. The program

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“Being able to show is something that many rural kids kind of take for granted, but there are a lot of kids for whom showing livestock is completely out of reach for many reasons – where they live, their background or their economic situation.” otherwise be able to do,” said Dr. Bart Carter, SWBBA President and southeastern Arizona Brangus producer. The idea for the program originated about five years ago with San Simon, Arizona, FFA advisor Mike Zamudio, who wanted to build the numbers of kids in his chapter that showed livestock, Carter explained. “Because of their economic circumstances, however, and the ability of parents to fund this kind of thing, there was no way a lot of these kids were going to be able to show.” Each year, Zamudio lets the SWBBA know how many Arizona kids are inter-

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with a little ear.” Brangus Built cattle are commercial cattle that are identified as having high valued Brangus influence. The eligible cattle will be assigned ear tags that have the Brangus Built logo along with an individual ID number as well as plenty of room for the producer to add any identification that fits into their program (example: herd ID, dam and/or sire ID, lot number). These tags can stay with that animal indefinitely. For more than 65 years, the Brangus breed has been known to excel in maternal traits. Brangus cattle have the built-in heterosis from the combination of Angus and Brahman genetics the allows them to transcend other breeds in terms of longevity, fertility, udder soundness, early breed back, and other important maternal traits while still maintaining outstanding per-

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Stockman Readers, can hardly believe it is almost the end of year and I will only have one more opportunity to share my thoughts with you guys. So here it is. I have been talking all year about “bridging the gap”. Looking back at this past year in all of my efforts to promote locally, statewide and even on a national level, the gap seems to be the same ever ending gorge that I am sure I am unable to bridge alone. I need YOUR help! I am talking about our communication skills. We are seriously lacking. We are living in a world where communication technology has vastly improved, yet we have remained the same. I have heard the same arguments on all levels which rarely leaves time for promotion. This thought echoes

from the mouths of others constantly leaving lasting impressions on guests, or potential promoters of our valuable livelihood. We must be on the highway to good and open communications to each other using every possible caution that we don’t cause a major pile up, or a huge delay because are we not all focusing on the same horizon. Don’t drive off into the gorge because there is where you might stay. Keep on moving, stay on the bridge and slow down just a little to read a map. I am so grateful for the ride. Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving, — Maddy

CALENDAR November 20 -21, New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau Annual Convention, Albuquerque December 4 - 7, Joint Stockmen’s Convention, Albuquerque January 20, New Mexico Legislature opens February 17, Ag Fest, Santa Fe February 4 - 7, ANCW Winter Meeting, San Antonio March 19, Roundhouse Feed, Santa Fe May 27 - 28, Women in Ag Leadership Conference, Albuquerque June 14 - 16, NMCGA, NMWGI, NMCB Mid-Year Meeting, Ruidoso

On October 1, 2014, Lariat CowBelles hosted the 40th Annual 5 States Roundup. This year’s theme was ‘The Challenge’. Attendees were CowBelles, cattlewomen, teachers and guests from New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. There were 62 people attending and three speakers. The day was welcomed by Owaissa Heimann, current continued on page 58

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Earning Their Keep – Keeping Their Heritage by TRACEY KOESTER, AMERICAN RED ANGUS MAGAZINE EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Reprinted courtesy of the American Red Angus Magazine

he Missouri River gently flows through north-central South Dakota, winding its path through the rugged terrain known locally as the “breaks.” Ash tree coulees and steep draws cut their way to the top of the breaks where natural prairie grasses and wild flowers wave in the Dakota breeze. Other than an occasional barbed-wire fence and stock tank, this land remains pristine to its formation from a glacier two million years ago. Claymore Ranch near McLaughlin, S.D., lies on the west side of the Missouri River along 36 winding miles of riverbank. This land has been ranched by a member of the Claymore family for 130 years. Today, Shawn Claymore, the fifth generation, is charged with the care and conservation of this beautiful, prolific ranch – and instead of the bison that roamed the prairies during his ancestors’ time, he chooses to stock the ranch with Red Angus cattle.

cial marketing director and approached Claymore to welcome him to the Red Angus breed and explain the free marketing services RAAA offers its stakeholders. “I had never had help marketing my black calves even when I topped the market,” said Claymore. “When Clint came up and talked about how RAAA would help me market my Red Angus calves, it really sealed the deal.” Today, Claymore enrolls his calves in the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP), tagging his calves when he preconditions in September. The FCCP program is paying off, too. His steers generally sell in the top 2 percent and the heifers top the market, often bring the same price or more than their steer counterparts. Claymore has sold through the local sale barn, on Superior Livestock Auction and, this year, to a local cattle buyer.

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Red Angus cows, however, haven’t always grazed Claymore’s ranch. In 2004, Claymore – who has owned cattle since he was 16 – decided to sell all of his blackhided cows and stocked the ranch with yearling heifers that he bred and sold in the fall. Claymore quickly found running just yearlings wasn’t for him. “I was tired of not having cow-calf pairs. I wasn’t raised to sit around and do nothing, and the winters were pretty boring,” he chuckled. He had also done his homework and recognized that Red Angus heifer calves were gaining in popularity. In 2009, he attended the first Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale hosted by Mobridge Livestock Market, Inc., in Mobridge, S.D., and came home with 489 replacement-quality heifer calves. “I made a lot of new friends that day,” smiled Claymore. “I had a lot of seedstock producers come up and introduce themselves.” He also met Clint Berry. At the time, Berry was working for the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as the commer26

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“My goal is to wean calves that weigh 575 to 585 pounds – to have the entire calf crop within 5 to 10 pounds of each other with no light weights,” said Claymore. In order to reach that target weight, he tries to have as many calves on the ground in as short of time as possible. That starts by synchronizing estrus in his cows and mass A.I.ing the mature cows in two days. The heifers are synchronized and bred for an earlier calving date, but the first-calf heifers get a by in the A.I. pen. “It’s hard on those young mothers to keep separating their calves when we are synching the cows.” “It’s a lot of work for those two weeks in June when we synchronize and mass breed over 300 cows a day for two back-toback days,” said Claymore. “ But what other day can you get more work done than on the day you A.I.?” He uses one A.I. sire for the cows and another for the heifers to improve his calf crop’s consistency, then turns out bulls 24 hours after A.I.ing. “Our bulls are an important investment on our ranch,” said Claymore. “We aren’t afraid to buy out of the top pens in the sale – bulls that usually sell to seedstock producers.” He added that the bulls must hold their condition during breeding season when the cows often travel five to six miles a day grazing. “We need genetics that give us growthy calves that wean up in the fall, but they also need good carcass traits for our calf buyers and strong maternal characteristics in the heifer calves. That combination in one sire can be a tall order to fill.” Claymore is adamant on purchasing only bulls that have been 50K DNA profiled, increasing the accuracy of their EPDs. “I look at that 50K test as an insurance policy that the bull will produce like his EPDs say he will. If we want to produce the best calves in the country, then we need to buy the best bulls we can.” Claymore also pregnancy ultrasounds his entire cowherd and sells off all cows bred for the third cycle, further tightening his calving season. Tough – and Functional – Females

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first time. He is forward-thinking and thought-stimulating. And he is also somewhat of an enigma. He is a brilliant engineer who approaches problems with keen insight and sharp intelligence, but he likes the play the role of dumb cowboy. This 4th generation New Mexico rancher thinks nothing of performing his stewardship duties on the Bar W in shorts and a tattered t-shirt instead of Wranglers and a button-down. He reads history voraciously and still uses the surveying instrument owned by his greatgrandfather, but he also tracked commodity trends, cattle markets and weather patterns via satellite long before computer usage was a common thing on ranches. He sets the bar high, expecting a lot from himself and others, yet a simple vanilla ice cream cone can make him the happiest man on the planet. Perhaps Stirling inspires others because of the conundrums of his life. He is an international brackish water expert whose work is in demand overseas, yet his life dream has always resided with the cows and land of rural New Mexico. His father and grandfather were both military

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and Stirling was the 1968 New Mexico Military Institute’s Regimental Commander, yet he has spent his life as an activitist for all things agriculture. Stirling grew up hating horses because the rogue horses he rode as a youth were always dumping him in the dust or bloodying his head. But along the way to adulthood, he came to love horses, putting together a band of mares with top bloodlines and training the colts himself. Stirling is a public figure whose greatgrandfather, William C. McDonald, was the first governor of the state of New Mexico — but Stirling didn’t inherit the Bar W. Instead, he purchased it from two generations of his family. He is fiscally conservative and worked night and day to save Lincoln County $25,000 when he was a commissioner — but when a family with eight children moved to town, Stirling

slaughtered a steer and filled the family’s freezer because he thought it was the right thing to do. An upbeat attitude, innate curiosity, and enthusiasm for life have gained Stirling a host of friends and admirers in every segment of New Mexico society. The Stockman got this renowned cowman to slow down for a visit at the Bar W Kitchen counter. Because it is almost impossible for New Mexico ranchers to separate the name of Spencer and the Bar W Ranch, the discussion began with the historic ranch, back in the days when the United States government designated what is now known as New Mexico as a territory of the United States. Water has always been important

The West was wild and rangeland wasn’t fenced. The man who employed the bravest cowboys and the most skilled gunmen could control most of the range. Just

On a visit to Washington, D.C., Senator Pete Domenici was out of the office. Stirling was more than happy to take his calls.

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north of present day Carrizozo was Carrizozo Spring, the jewel which watered everything in the valley. This spring could produce over 100 gallons of water a minute and provided the liquid of life for the thousands of cattle that grazed the northern edge of the Tularosa Basin. The spring and the land within a day’s distance of the water were controlled by a Spanish-American family from Tularosa, according to Stirling’s research. Unfortunately, however, records from that era are rare. The earliest recording Stirling has of the present day Bar W bears the date of 1869, when the United States made New Mexico a territory and Lincoln County was created. L.G. Murphy and Jimmy Dolan, who later became infamous as major participants in the Lincoln County War, owned the spring and the range and sold cattle for consumption in Fort Stanton. However, Murphy and Dolan had overextended their finances, and Thomas B. Catron called the mortgage. Catron didn’t want the land, though, so he sold it in 1886 to an English investment firm. At that time, White Oaks was a bustling gold town and a young man named William C. McDonald arrived in White Oaks as the United States Surveyor designate. These were the years just following the Lincoln County War, remember, and surveyors were often in danger as they marked out boundary lines. W.C. must have done his job well, because as he was surveying mines and land status, he was approached by the English group to manage their properties, still called Carrizozo Cattle Ranch. W.C. began managing the 400-section ranch in 1890. W.C. was shipping cattle by rail to the markets in Kansas City. He had built a

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strong rapport with a contact in Kansas City and often asked the man to ship him back some good Hereford bulls to improve the quality of the local cattle. Besides building a ranch, W.C. was highly involved in territorial politics. He knew that New Mexico’s bid to become a state would someday become a reality, and, as a leading Democrat, he had political aspirations. In 1910, W.C. sent a letter along with his cattle, asking that his contact at the yards send out a man who could be his secretary. The only stipulation in the letter was that the man must be able to use a typewriter. Truman A. Spencer, 19 years old, somehow obtained the information that a man in the territories needed a secretary. Though Truman had only a sixth grade education, he felt he could do the job. W.C.’s contact at the Stockyards told Truman that he didn’t have the necessary skills. Truman didn’t argue. He just bought a typewriter and boarded the train, and by the time the train whistled into Carrizozo, Truman was a fluent typist. The same year that Truman joined him, W.C. began buying stock from the English group, who were tired of the amount of money they weren’t making from their investment. In 1912, W.C. was elected as the first governor of the newly formed state of New Mexico. W.C. and Truman continued to pay down the debt, and the English were paid off in 1916. Truman also married the McDonald’s only daughter, Francis, before the governor’s death in 1917. The land was big and the men were

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also. Before his death, W.C. worked to purchase the Block Ranch, so named because it was indeed a block of about 250 sections of private land. In time, Truman ended up owning the Block, along with several other present day ranches. Truman knew there were lots of wild cattle in the mountains that were too spoiled to gather, so he Stirling Spencer, cowboy, cattleman, engineer, leader, pilot, ice put cowboys to work cream lover, activist, elected official, but most of all, friend. trapping the cows and necking them to donkeys which would Truman and Francis raised four chileventually lead the cattle out of the moun- dren. William Spencer died at 16 from a tains and down to the ranch. Truman and burst appendix. Jane, Truman Jr., and A.N. his cowboys gathered enough wild cattle grew up as their parents continued to out of the mountains to make the down build their ranching interests. Truman Sr. payment on the Block. formed an alliance with three other genThe Spencer family’s interests just kept tlemen in the 1930s: A.D. Brownfield, Will growing. At one time, they included 3,000 Ed Harris, and Jess York. The four, called horses at 7 Rivers which both the United the Cuatros Amigos, owned over 2,000 secStates government and the Mexican gov- tions of New Mexico rangeland and purernment wanted for remounts. The story chased the White Sands Missile area from is told that in the old days, when the the Teapot Dome Scandal Receivership. 20,000 head of cattle came out of the Block Truman, Jr., went to school at New ranch headed for the railhead in Carrizozo, Mexico Military Institute and stayed for the last cattle were trailing past the bald two extra years as Polo coach and Tactical hills near White Oaks when the first of the officer. He courted Marion, whose father drive were pushed through the open gates was a Colonel in charge of Military Science of the stockyards. The land was still largely at NMMI. After Truman, Jr. and Marion unfenced, and cows would still leave a were married, Truman Jr. served the U.S. babysitter with their calves, trail in to military as a squadron commander in the water at the spring, and then go back out to babysit for another cow that needed a drink. continued on page 38

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STIRLING SPENCER!

Thank you for our 19 great years on the Bar W and for your tireless commitment to the ranching and agriculture industry. Allen & Barbara Langley & Family

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Pacific Theater during World War II. Susan and Stephen were born when Truman Jr., was in the Military. In 1946, the rancher turned military man took his bride and two children to a one-room shanty on the Block ranch. Marion had been raised as an officer’s daughter who had her horse brought to her. She had to learn how to boil water and how to kill chickens on the Block, and learn she did. Growing up cowboy

Two notable things happened in 1948. The first was that Truman Sr. sold the Block ranch for a million dollars. The same year, Truman Jr. and Marion welcomed their second son, Stirling, in Roswell, New Mexico. The young family moved to the Bar W in 1949, and the three Spencer kids grew up playing with horses and cattle. “My morals and my spiritual beliefs came from my mother,” Stirling reflected. “My ethics, belief in responsibility of self, and drive to work and succeed came from my father.” Another adult who made a lasting impression was a neighbor and 4-H leader Nancy Knight. “She taught us about the benefits of crossbreeding and cattle effi-

ciencies in the late 1950s and early 1960s,” Stirling remembered. “Nancy was very smart and always taught the latest information. She was important to me, and to this day I support 4-H because I believe in it. Nancy gave her time and made a lasting impression.” Sometimes it was hard being the youngest of three children. “I always got the horses that no one else could ride,” Stirling remarket ruefully. “They threw me and bloodied my head. I was 12 years old before I could stay on a horse.” Susan remembers things differently. “I wished Stirling hadn’t learned to ride, because he would get a yucca stick and poke my horse in the flanks trying to get him to buck,” she remembered. Risking everything

Truman Jr. had inherited one third undivided interest in the ranch from Truman Sr. and Francis. Truman Jr. told Stirling and his siblings that they couldn’t make a living on a ranch that size and they needed to acquire the necessary tools elsewhere. Susan became an airline attendant, Stephen became a Colonel in the army, and Stirling, the youngest, excelled at New Mexico Military Institute before pursuing Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University. Stirling chose Chemical Engineering because it was a tough, challenging curriculum that led to a career where he believed he could always find a job. Even though the bottom fell out of the engineering The crew on a frosty morning on the Bar W. Bryan Bartz, job market the semesCarrie Spencer, Henry, John & Audrey Vega, Stirling Spencer.

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ter he graduated, he found an engineering job in Houston for a year, came back to the ranch for six months, and went back to Chemical Engineering in El Paso, Texas. By the time he was 28 years old, Stirling was chief engineer for an international company and headed towards being a director. He traveled internationally and was known as an expert in water issues. Things looked good for the young chief engineer, but he took a deep breath and a big risk and asked Truman Jr. if he could buy the ranch from him. Truman made Stirling ask both his brother and sister if they wanted the ranch. When both replied in the negative, Truman and Stirling made a deal and signed a contract for Truman’s third of the Bar W. After this part of the debt was paid, Stirling negotiated with his cousins in the early 1980s to buy the remaining 2/3 of the Bar W which had been owned by his aunt Jane Turner and uncle A.N. Spencer. Stirling was on the Carrizozo School Board by this time and active in New Mexico Cattle Growers. He credits another legend, Alvin Stockton, with getting him active in Cattle Growers. “Alvin pinched my ear and threw me into the tax committee and said, ‘Go do it, boy,’” as Stirling remembers. And he was on his way to owning the Bar W in its entirety. Obtaining contracts was, in hindsight, the easy part. The high interest rates and low cattle markets of the 1980s made it a rough time to be buying a ranch, so Stirling returned to the work he had trained for and again became chief engineer. Other directors lived in homes on the golf course. Stirling lived in a shoebox apartment in San Antonio and made the 11

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hour drive home to the ranch in New Mexico every three weeks to do his books, work cattle, and confer with ranch foreman Allen Langley. “Thank God for Allen and Barbara,” Stirling noted. “Through their help and management, things got done while I was gone.” When Allen was hired, there was only one set of corrals on the ranch, and that was at headquarters. Stirling had the vision of improving the working convenience on the ranch by adding corrals in all the main pastures, building cross fencing, and replacing and expanding the pipeline system so the ranch would be better watered. All were accomplished in the 19 years the Langley’s lived at the Bar W. Stirling also knew that in order to pay off the ranch, he needed to maximize efficiency. He set four main goals: 1) To raise a 700-pound calf in 7 months on the ranch environment. 2) To genetically engineer production so he could market calves at weaning, back grounding, feedlot or on the rail and get maximum profit in efficiencies/grade/yield while maintaining a cowherd with maximum fertility and moderate size. 3) Increase the value of the ranch’s environment while maximizing beef production. 4) Create a trophy antelope herd while increasing the deer and elk population and habitat. As Stirling’s San Antonio secretary, Amy Cowart remembers the long days Stirling spent at the office prior to his return to the ranch, “His devotion to his family and the ranch and his enthusiasm for that lifestyle was contagious,” she noted. “Stirling was just a born leader, never asking anyone to do something that he was not willing to do or go somewhere

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that he did not go first. I’ve always admired that about him.” Stirling again chose ranching over a more lucrative career as an engineer and returned to the Bar W for good during antelope season of 1989. He had a vision to expand and wanted about 5,000 mother cows. He didn’t have the funds, so he leased other ranches, backgrounded cattle and took them to the yearling stage. He developed a computer program in which he input the cost of gain, conversion factors, breeds of cattle, supplements, market trends and other variables along with expected prices he would get for selling as a calf, yearling, feedlot, or on the rail. He learned a lot about feeds and feeding, cattle management, anatomy and nutrition. “Stirling has always been ahead of his time in the use of technology,” noted Dr. Jim Miller. “He hired me in 1979 for the school system and I noticed that he followed feed prices, the weather and cattle trends on satellite way back before anyone had computers. He looks at problems like an engineer. He is very comfortable with numbers.” Allen, ranch foreman, concurs, “He was always looking for ways to improve the management and researching the breeding,” he noted. “He is to be respected and admired in overcoming obstacles, researching and striving to find answers when faced with issues that would deter and defeat many normal individuals.”

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Stirling tried four or five different breeds before he decided that the Red Angus-Gelbvieh cross was an adaptable animal that would create protein in the Bar W environment, stay healthy, and pay for the ranch. Once he decided what kind of bulls he needed, he searched the country until he found superior genetics, and went and got them. “I’ve been paying $6,000 for the bulls I buy, but I’d bring them home and realize that I had their match in the corrals at home,” he noted. “I know that because I’ve measured my calves through ultrasound, DNA, feed conversion, and for quality grading and efficiency. So I started selling bulls to other ranchers. I’ve sent bulls to ranchers in quite a few other states and all over New Mexico.” Though Stirling was a keen businessman who, of necessity, focused on the bottom line, he also enjoys the simple basics of life. There was nothing he wouldn’t tackle. One night, Stirling was in charge of continued on page 40

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of representing and protecting their people and their way of life and industry. Stirling served two terms as Lincoln County Commissioner and has served as a board member for the Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties. He is a former member of the board of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. He has also served on the ProducThe Spencer siblings (l to r) Stephen, Stirling, tion Credit Association and Susan (Frost). board and was a director of the Tom & Evelyn Lineberry Policy Center at Stirling Spencer continued from page 39 New Mexico State University, and the supper at the Bar W. “That was the only NMSU Corona Ranch Advisory board. Stirtime I ran away from home as a kid,” ling’s family has been members of Cattle remembers his son, Stirling Jr. “If Dad Growers longer than any other family, and should invite you to his home for a meal, I he has served on the Board of Directors of would highly encourage you to ask that all the NMCGA as well as serving as president important question ‘who is cooking?’” of the CattleGrowers Foundation, for Stirling Jr. added, “You will thank me which he was a founding member. Stirling later.” was a candidate for the New Mexico ComThere were also funny times in the cor- missioner of Public Lands and is currently ral. Barbara Langley recalls, “One time a Lincoln County Probate Judge. Stirling literally got ants in his pants while “Stirling can make the hard decisions we were branding and he was dancing at that a member of the school board or the the chute and yelling ‘Barbara, turn your county commission or another body has to head” as he started peeling those pants make,” stated Dr. Jim Miller. “He brings a off.” lot of perspective from a lot of different places, and he isn’t afraid to speak up. It Go the way doesn’t hurt, either, that he knows about During the years Stirling was paying off 9,000 people across the state, so he brings the ranch and trying to expand the ranch’s a lot to each decision he makes.” capacity, he also put his strong opinions Retired Brigadier General Jack Fox has and beliefs to work in service the cattle known Stirling since they were both industry and his community and state on a cadets at NMMI. Jack remembers that as a number of different levels. He became young man, Stirling served as Regimental involved in local government in the 1990s Commander, which meant that he was in because he believed that western counties charge of other cadets. “He would make had vested rights and the responsibilities hard decisions, even as a young man,” Jack

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remembers. “He would always make the right decisions. He was unflinching in his honor code. And he has lived his life that way. He is a guy who doesn’t lie, cheat, or steal. He is right down the line on stuff. I’m telling you, if I’ve ever known anyone in my life who was John Wayne, it would have to be Stirling. In every instance, he lives what he believes. His adherence to his honor code is unwavering.” Jack Fox and Jim Miller both claim to be part of Stirling’s unskilled labor force. Another member of the force called the crew “cheap labor.” The force includes big city businessmen, secretaries, military men, friends from overseas, fellow pilots, school superintendents, doctors and airline attendants, teachers and locals. They gather when Stirling plans a branding or a gathering and are often paid in aches an dpains, memories of cattle wrecks, the smell of good horses and the camaraderie that comes from working a herd. After 30 years of being part of the labor gang, Dr. Miller is still convinced that Stirling is good at taking calculated risks. “Look at his solar business,” Miller noted. “Stirling is on the leading edge of new technology. He has always been interested in engineering. His specialty is water. And he has combined both interests to benefit agriculture.” Stirling’s secondary business, BartzSpencer Solar Services, designs, installs and services solar pumping systems for ranches and domestic use as well as light commercial use. He has installed solar systems in several states and expanded too Central America for a time before refocusing on the southwestern United States. Miller added, “Not only does he know what he is doing, but he does business on a continued on page 42

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handshake. If he says something is the way it is, then that is the way it is. Even in the solar business world, you can do business with him on a handshake because he is just that kind of a guy.” Show the way

Stirling does take risks, but he doesn’t expect anyone to go into territory he isn’t willing to explore first. One time he was sitting in a meeting of the Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico counties when a potential lawsuit was discussed. Stirling though the coalition should fight the lawsuit, but the coalition didn’t have the money. He was still paying for the ranch and didn’t have the money either, but he pledged the funding for the defense of ranching just because he believed in the cause. At another meeting, there was a lot of talk about the lack of funds needed for Cattle Growers. Stirling didn’t do much talking, but he made himself part of the solution. When he met Phillip Bidegain in the hall, he discussed the funding problems and summarized, “If you will put up

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$10,000, I will do the same and we will start a foundation to benefit Cattle Growers.” Phillip wrote out a check. Stirling didn’t have the money, but he told his banker he needed feed, and he matched the money and started the foundation with $20,000. He served as the first president of the foundation and always reminded members that the only reason they were on the foundation was to raise money for Cattle Growers. Ranching, by its very nature, is a multifaceted business. A man has to understand and apply the principles of banking, law, medicine, nutrition, marketing, sales, genetics, management, cattle handling, and people management. After spending half of his life buying a ranch, Stirling has come to two conclusions. One is that no one should be a rancher if he doesn’t really want to know the animal. “We can control our knowledge of the laws that pertain to the industry and the finances that pertain to the industry and the health issues that certainly affect our business. We can also be knowledgeable about the animal that we are using to create protein from vegetation and know everything we can about the health/medical/nutrition/digestion and value of inputs for those animals,” he noted. The other conclusion is that one has to like the cattle business because a rancher only gets to control two percent of the things he needs in order for his business to survive. As Stirling explains, “Ninety percent of what we need is given to us by God in the form of rain showers, good soil and good forage. The worst rancher who gets the rain is the best rancher, and the best ones who don’t get rain just don’t seem any good at all.” This lesson was learned in painfully dry years. Stirling had the ranch bought by 1998, but by that time the ranch was two

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years into 15 year drought. “Grass grew all around me in those years, but not on my side of the fence,” he recalls. “In that time, I learned about gin trash and molasses and secondary supplements. I leased more country. I was killing yuccas for the cows to eat and I cleaned up my genetics faster than I would have I normal years.” He also spent thousands of dollars building fence and refurbishing the ranch. Even though the cattle were off on leased pastures, he knew they were coming back and planned to be ready. Then came 2011. In the last 15 years, the historic Bar W had only had two years of halfway decent rain showers. In February, there were two weeks of minus 20 degree weather. The wind that had started blowing in December averaged 50 mph and didn’t quit blowing until June. Windmills were blown down. There was no frost line to protect grass roots so 35 percent of the grass was killed by the cold. Stirling again made a hard decision and reorganized. He sold a large portion of his cowherd, loading the genetics he had built for years onto a long line of trucks. “It was continued on page 44

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hard watching him ship those cattle away, because he spent so many years working so hard to build that herd,” noted Susan. But the last 18 months brought muchneeded moisture to the Bar W and Stirling, as a good manager does, has re-evaluated. “I’m rebuilding,” he stated. “Thanks in part to a young man named Kendal, my foreman.” No man is an island

Stirling’s conversation is peppered with references to others who have made or continue to make a difference on the Bar W. First on the list was Pete Johnson, hired by W.C. McDonald and still remembered as “the finest foreman who ever managed ranching,” because he knew how to manage both men and cattle. Pete was considered so important to the Bar W that W.C. built a house for his large family to attract him to the ranch. Jose Vega of Nogal sold Truman Spencer Sr. 300 head of cattle years ago and the Vegas and Spencers have supported each other in managing cattle ever since. Jose’s grandson, Henry, at 81 years

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of age, still rides for the Bar W, along with his son, John, and daughter Audrey. Stated Henry. “ It doesn’t matter what is going on, we know we will help each other. “ Allen and Barbara Langley worked for Stirling for 20 years and are as close as family. “We treasure the years on the ranch,” stated Barbara. “There was never a dull moment. Stirling could cowboy on horseback in jeans and boots, or on a four-wheeler shooting over ditches or flying across rocky terrain, or in shorts and sandals astride a motorcycle.” Brian Bartz, stepson, stayed on the ranch during the drought years as a hard worker and friend. Current foreman Kendal Wilson has worked for Stirling since he was 12 years of age. “We started training horses and went to working cows. He went off to college and got his degree and then his Masters. Now I am his understudy,” Stirling stated. (Everyone who knows Stirling agrees that that is a good sound bite . . . and then laughs at the very idea.) Then there are the memories of the ranch that others carry in their hearts. For

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some, it is the sight of a herd being brought in at sunrise, followed by breakfast over the campfire with Stirling’s cowboys (and a few of the cheap laborers!) For others, the memories revolve around a trail ride that Stirling hosted for fellow NMMI graduates. Still others recall Stirling’s laughter, or his thoughtfulness at a time it was least expected. Susan reports that her brother is a fabulous prankster. One day while working catcontinued on page 45

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tle, she noticed Stirling dismount and thought he was trying to push a small calf on foot. There was no calf on Stirling’s radar, though. He was busy stomping the life out of a rattlesnake. He finished killing the snake and they worked the cattle. When the work was done, Stirling tossed Susan the keys, saying, “You drive, I’m worn out.” Susan turned to open the door of the pickup and encountered a rattlesnake stretched across the windowsill. “I screamed and took off. I think they picked me up down the road, after my heart started beating normally,” she laughed. Barbara remembers putting out liquid feed in an old truck which would often leave her stranded in the pasture, far from headquarters. She walked home many times. “Stirling’s response was always his huge hearty laugh,” according to Barbara, along with, “‘we want you to sign up to walk a marathon because you have been conditioned and trained for it.’” Son Stirling Jr. knows very well how important rain is to his father . . . and how potentially dangerous it can be for those around Stirling. “Like a moth drawn to a flame, my Dad will always find a way to get himself stuck when it rains on the Bar W,” Stirling Jr. reported. “He is a pro at getting stuck, even after only a tenth of an inch of rain. His family and friends have become so accustomed to this proclivity that at the first sign of a rain cloud, we scatter like flies. Because it is not that he just gets stuck, he gets stuck in the most remote, challenging terrain on the ranch . . . which usually requires a half-day walk home.” Some friends have ridden in Stirling’s plane, confident in the fact that their pilot can (and has) put the plane down anywhere. Some, like Judge Martha Proctor, has observed Stirling’s unique ability to make friends with people from all walks of life and communicate complicated ag issues in clear, understandable language. “He can talk to the president of Yale University or to another cowman and express our views and the solutions that we might have,” she stated. “He made an excellent county commissioner and a very good judge, and he follows the law to a T. I enjoy working with that kind of person.” “No one is smarter than Stirling or better at ranching,” noted Carl Lane Johnson. “He is one of our best.” Stirling, from his perspective, credits his parents, his brother Steven and sister Susan, and his sons, Chris, Stirling Jr. and Brian, for their unflagging support and

encouragement. He has our back

Retired Brigadier General Jack Fox has been a soldier most of his life. The cattle drive before a cowboy breakfast at the Carrizozo Stirling, he says, is National Cowboy Day Celebration. the kind of guy he would want on his right. “You can count achieves a constant 650 plus pound weanon him,” noted Jack. “His word is his bond, ing weight from 1,100 pound cows that are his loyalty is unquestioned. It takes a lot of very fertile and require minimum mainteguts to be a rancher these days, and Stir- nance. The cattle convert on 5.5 DMB and ling is one who is always looking to grade Choice therefore optimizing market improve ranching. He will always be price points. The ranch has a well- develinvolved in taking his ranch to the next oped water system and can balance grazing through better pasture management. level.” “He is an excellent spokesperson for the Trophy antelope are harvested every year. He knows he hasn’t done all this alone. cattle industry and conservative values and Christian ethics, all of which are important “Without the moral support of my mother to this country,” added Judge Proctor. “He and father and sister and brother and my is honorable. What you see is what you get.” sons, Spence and Chris and Bryan, and Remember the goals Stirling set for those who put up with me from time to himself in the early 1980s? He presently time, and the grace of God, all of this probably couldn’t have happened,” he noted. “I also want to thank the NM CattleGrowers for bestowing on me the honor of Cattleman of the Year, and the support and I'm Proud of opportunities that the association and the You, Cousin! industry have offered.” Barbara Jeanne Stirling is a man who values hard work. Branum He is a phenomenal rancher, a renowned chemical engineer, an accomplished pilot, and a renewable power wizard. He has a big heart and communicates his considerable knowledge with depth and coherence. Congratulations Many say that he embodies the best of both the ranching industry and America. NM CATTLEMAN He also laughs hard and plays hard. He OF THE YEAR! taught himself to snow and water ski, and You’ve set the is at home both under the water scuba diving and up in the air piloting his plane. leadership example! One of his fond memories involves being Jim Miller the only male on an otherwise all-female Lincoln County golf team in a Cattle Growers tournament. The team wore pink. They may have scared others on the course, but they had fun. Stirling Jr. summarized, “Dad is the most impressive person I know. He once ran a marathon without even training for it. He can wrangle the toughest horses, corral herds of cattle all by himself, create grasslands where there were previously only yuccas and mesquite, and kill rattlesnakes with his bare hands.” Do modern-day legends walk among us? Stirling Jr. thinks so. So do the friends and peers who recognize Stirling Spencer as the New Mexico Cattle Growers Cattleman of the Year. Smart, articulate, independent and generous, Stirling Spencer of the Bar W Ranch is indeed a legend in his own time. ■

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“Every day my girls get to experience the things that I think we all search for as human beings,” Encinias says. “They understand the good and the struggles of life, but they also get to instinctively appreciate the gift of life, whether it’s a newborn calf or when the grass finally greens up after summer rain.” Stewards of the land first and foremost, it’s moments before sunrise that likely cause Encinias to question why he ever left. Ask him his favorite time on the ranch and he’ll tell you without hesitation. “When everything’s still and quiet,” he answers. “It’s the time when everything is just tranquil. It’s that calmness of just being out there by yourself, it’s in a lot of ways therapeutic to me. Riding out into the darkness and having the sun come up and just being captivated by the blessings that we have.” A humbling experience, the family considers it an honor to be a part of a community that contributes to putting food on the tables of many. Sharing cow stories in the pickup, each day is lived with a passion and appreciation for the land and the animals that graze it.

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New Mexico Investigator Offers Stern Wolf Warning To Arizona by TAMMY GRAY, WWW.AZJOURNAL.COM olves are the main killers of cattle in Catron County, N.M., and are setting a record for the number of confirmed kills in 2014. Catron County, which borders eastern Arizona and is included in the Gila National Forest, is the site of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. It was one of the first areas where Mexican gray wolves were released in an effort to reestablish their population in western states. According to Catron County Wildlife Investigator Jess Carey, the results have been devastating to local ranchers. In a report titled Mexican Wolf Recovery Collateral Damage Identification in Catron County alone, he noted that of five ranches he studied, two went out of business and a third did not restock cattle after 2009. Over the course of the study, the five ranches lost a total of 651 head of cattle valued at more than $382,000. “The negative effects to livestock producers caused by Mexican Wolves are a wide spectrum not addressed and/or ignored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Prior negative data and documentation of wolf recovery from other states were not utilized to mitigate the same negative effects of Mexican wolf recovery in New Mexico and Arizona,” he noted. Carey also pointed out that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not take into account other types of damage to cattle operations, such as stress deaths caused by wolves running cattle, or loss of production by cows due to stress created by the presence of wolves. He noted that the department “demands that ranchers change their entire husbandry scheme to accommodate the presence of wolves; if the rancher refuses, no compensation is paid on wildlife services findings on confirmed or probable livestock depredations.” In addition, payment of claims is running years behind schedule and a pro-wolf non-governmental organization is in charge of processing the claims, according to Carey. He notes that he believes that the harm caused to ranchers is not only the result of

the federal wildlife service and pro-wolf organizations, but also to a lack of coverage in the media. “The truth about the negative impacts to rural folks by Mexican wolves is never provided to the citizens of Arizona and New Mexico because of the failure of the press. The collateral damage to achieve Mexican wolf recovery has destroyed many family ranchers,” he wrote. According to Carey’s report, wolves quickly become acclimatized to humans and after a time do not flee even when warning shots are fired in the air. In Catron County, domestic animals besides cattle have been killed and injured, including horses, dogs, chickens and cats. The report notes that in one instance, a wolf bit the head off of a kitten in front of a group of children, and many attacks on domestic dogs occurred in the owner’s front or back yard. Wildlife investigation reports from Catron County reveal that between Jan. 1, 2006, and Aug. 30, 2014, a total of 143 cattle were confirmed to have been killed by wolves. That total does not include deaths deemed as “probable” due to wolf depredation, or any other animals killed by wolves. During that same period, a total of 29 cattle were confirmed killed by coyotes, bears and mountain lion combined. The wildlife investigation report notes that, “U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service John Oakleaf’s study of confirmed wolf killed livestock found: for every wolf killed livestock ‘confirmed’ there are 7 more that are not confirmed. Example: one ranch in 2009 had 10 confirmed wolf killed yearlings and have another 80 head missing. This is consistent with Oakleaf’s study.” As of Aug. 30, wildlife investigations conducted in 2014 included 28 confirmed cases of cattle killed by wolves and one horse injured by a wolf. During the same period, there was one confirmed kill by a coyote and one by a bear, while five cattle died of unknown causes. In addition, there was one confirmed cattle injury by a wolf and six deaths ruled as likely caused by a wolf. In the cases investigated in 2013, 14 cattle were confirmed to have been killed by wolves, while two were killed by coyotes and nine were listed as “unknown.” During that year, one dog and one puppy were confirmed to have been injured by wolves. Investigations in 2012 included 13 cattle confirmed killed by wolves, one death listed as a “probable” wolf case and one confirmed cattle injury caused by wolves. One mule was killed by wolves, while three cattle were killed by bears, none by coyotes

and in seven cases, the results were listed as unknown. The 2011 investigative report shows that 25 cases of cattle killed by wolves were confirmed and two cases were listed as probable. A young horse was also confirmed killed by wolves. There were four cattle confirmed to have been injured by wolves, and 11 died of unknown causes. Three cattle were killed by bears and none by coyotes. Of the cases investigated in 2010, five cattle were confirmed killed by wolves and two injured. There were also confirmed wolf kills of one colt and one elk. Six cattle deaths were of unknown cause, while one was killed by a bear and one by a domestic dog. In 2010, coyotes also killed a colt and some sheep. During 2009, there were a total of 14 confirmed cases of wolves killing cattle and two “probable” cases. Wolves also killed a group of chickens and an elk that year. Six cattle died from unknown causes, while one was killed by a coyote and one by a mountain lion. Cases investigated in 2008, include 13 cattle confirmed killed by wolves, three probable cases, and six injuries confirmed to have been caused by wolves. Wolves also killed a group of chickens. Bears killed three head of cattle that year, coyotes killed five and 14 deaths were due to unknown causes. In 2008 there were also three cattle killed by lightning and three in an accident. Over the course of 2007, investigations revealed 20 confirmed wolf killings of cattle, 20 probable wolf killings of cattle and one confirmed cattle injury. Wolves also killed one horse and an elk, were listed as a probable cause in the killing of another horse and elk, were confirmed to have injured two dogs and were the probable cause of injury in a horse. Five cattle were killed by coyotes, two by bears and 10 by unknown causes. Coyotes also killed an emu that year. In 2006, investigators confirmed that 11 cattle deaths were caused by wolves, and three were listed as probable cases. There was also one case of cattle injury by wolves and one probable injury due to wolves. That year, wolves were also confirmed to have killed one dog, one kitten and one cat, injured a dog, and were listed as the probable cause in the injury of three horses and a sheep. Also during 2006, four cattle were killed by motor vehicles, two by

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Are money and power changing the environmental movement? MANUEL QUIÑONES AND DANIEL BUSH, EE NEWS n a widely circulated memo in late October, environmental groups boasted that they’re “poised to execute the last phase of our biggest and most sophisticated electoral effort ever.” They’re on track to spend $85 million, they said, including $40 million on six Senate races. Not only are environmental groups spending record amounts of cash on the races, they are also trumpeting a common vision with what advocates call an unprecedented level of coordination. And they vow it will last through future elections. But their critics say the environmental community’s clout has made the movement more pragmatic at the expense of core values, including defeating the Keystone XL oil pipeline. “This can be called the election when the environmental movement lost its virginity,” said Mike McKenna, an energy lobbyist and Republican strategist. “I think their efforts have become more professional. They’ve actually gotten legitimate guys involved.” Last year billionaire donor Tom Steyer helped elect Massachusetts Rep. Ed Markey (D) to the Senate by opposing fellow Democrat Rep. Stephen Lynch, who supported construction of KXL. Steyer then floated the idea of opposing vulnerable Louisiana incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu (D), a strong fossil fuel supporter, though in the end he decided to focus on other high-profile races. Now Steyer, head of the NextGen Climate political action committee, is part of an informal coalition of green groups helping boost candidates who support KXL. The coalition includes the political arms of the Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council and League of Conservation Voters, which is supporting the likes of Sens. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska), both of whom want the pipeline built. Last year environmental groups, including LCV, also touted their efforts to help put Democrat Terry McAuliffe into the Virginia governor’s mansion. The groups did it, they said, by highlighting

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Republican Ken Cucinelli’s skepticism of climate change. Now, even though environmental groups are highlighting climate concerns in their campaigns, they are also running on issues like abortion and the economy hoping to support their allies and beat their foes. This month, NextGen released a twominute ad — long by modern campaign standards — questioning Colorado Republican Rep. Cory Gardner’s support for legislation meant to restrict abortion rights for women. Gardner is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Mark Udall (D). “One day he campaigns on the issue of women’s health, but then, when pressed by reporters to explain why he is sponsoring a bill denying women their rights,” the ad says, “Gardner tries to change the subject, part of a pattern of deception.” The ad raised the eyebrows of environmentalists and industry advocates alike. “It was a little surprising,” said Donald Bryson, North Carolina director of the Koch brothers-backed group Americans for Prosperity. “Energy and the environment are sort of Steyer's go-to things.” Environmental groups leading the effort say it’s all part of their strategy. And it appears that different factions within the movement, from LCV and NextGen to 350.org, known for its staunch support for moving the world away from fossil fuels, are on board. “We’re spending more money than ever before and coordinating better than ever before,” said Gene Karpinski, LCV’s president. “So we”re being smart and strategic and sitting around tables state by state and nationally.” Karthik Ganapathy, U.S. communications manager for 350.org, said groups are adjusting to “political realities” in different states. Environmental issues are essential, he said, but voters have myriad concerns. About Steyer’s spending and campaign efforts, Ganapathy said, “I think he’s been an incredibly important counterweight to the Koch brothers.” The question is, are liberal donors like Steyer becoming too much like the Koch brothers they so revile? Critics like Bryson said it’s inevitable that green groups would focus on politics over policy once they became more involved in elections. “Once you start focusing on partisanship, [the] message really starts to become partisan,” Bryson said. “You’re not focused on the issues that you initially” cared about. To others, efforts by Steyer and other environmentalists this cycle are a sign that

the movement is coming into its own politically. “My observation from the Steyer team is that they want to win,” said Erich Pica, president of the advocacy group Friends of the Earth. “His team is using whatever effective communications tools and issues to win those elections.” ‘Proof ... in the pudding’

In an interview, Karpinski defended the environmental movement’s spending decisions. Yes, the candidate choices are pragmatic, he said, but they also provide a “sharp contrast” to the alternative based on how they’ve scored on key issues. LCV’s “biggest single investment at the federal level is the state of North Carolina,” Karpinski said. “Kay Hagan [has an] 84 percent lifetime score, leans into the climate change issue, understands that EPA has a role to do to cut climate change pollution.” In contrast, he said, Hagan’s opponent, North Carolina state House Speaker Thom Tillis (R), has either tried to avoid questions about climate change or expressed questions about human impacts. “That’s part of the conversation. We’re making it part of the conversation,” Karpinski said of the climate change debate. “We’re running ads talking about that very issue.” The group’s ads against Tillis have also focused on other environmental issues, including Duke Energy Corp.’s massive coal ash spill in the state earlier this year. Tillis backed a bill in the state Legislature that environmentalists say won’t do enough to hold Duke accountable for the spill. Similarly, Udall has an LCV lifetime score of 97 percent compared with Gardner’s 9 percent grade. In Alaska, Begich has a 77 percent lifetime score. “Not perfect for sure, but a sharp contrast” to his GOP opponent, Dan Sullivan, Karpinski said. Stephen Kretzmann, executive director of Oil Change International, a nonprofit group that doesn’t engage in political campaigns, said, “The calculation has been made that the No. 1 priority is to retain Democratic control of the Senate. If that happens then people will feel that the decision that was made was the correct one.” He added, “The proof will be in the pudding. On Election Day we’ll see what happens. If that doesn’t happen, there’ll be some questioning of that strategy.” Karpinski said groups were indeed continued on page 55

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how to show. They show the heifers in various shows throughout the season, finishing up at the Arizona National in January. Then, the heifer goes back to the breeder with the student keeping any prize money he or she has won. In some cases, students have made arrangements with the breeders to purchase their heifer. At the end of the year, participating stu-

“So far”, he said, “there have been just a few participants in New Mexico, with people learning about the program through word of mouth. If we advertised more, we would probably have more kids than available heifers.” dents submit a narrative on their experience and the Association awards one a $500 college scholarship. “It has worked really well,” Carter said, “and it’s a great experience for the kids.” So far, the majority of participation comes from the San Simon FFA Chapter, although the SWBBA has encouraged FFA teachers in other schools to take part. Most

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looking to “protect the Senate firewall” to stop House measures seen as anti-environment. But he also mentioned LCV endorsements for moderate Republicans like Maine Sen. Susan Collins. At least some liberals were quick to question backing Collins, who not only supports KXL but has also voted against EPA’s climaterelated rulemaking. Still, Karpinski said the group was focused on making sure EPA could move forward with its proposals to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. “We need to make sure those rules are the strongest possible, they are defended in the Congress and implemented well in the states,” he said. But what about KXL? That’s a priority too, Karpinski said. “It’s not,” he said, “either-or.” ‘Major headache’

There are signs environmentalists want to boost their focus on KXL after the November elections and increase their pressure on lawmakers and President Obama on climate issues. The movement's political spending will likely ramp up, too, after this year's record-setting $85 million effort. “$85 million is a tremendous amount of money in a midterm,” but it’s still a “drop in the bucket” compared with industry groups, said Pica of Friends of the Earth. “Every environmental group that has a PAC needs to be figuring out how to up its game.” 350.org promised to be a “major headache” in an internal memo obtained by MSNBC. “We’re ready for a fight, and the last thing President Obama and Democrats need is a rebellion from the left.” It remains to be seen whether environmental groups will avoid a rebellion within their ranks. Divisions exist on issues like natural gas. Steyer has said he’s not opposed to all fracking while 350.org is anti-fracking. Observers say environmentalists are more likely to stick together if Republicans take over the Senate because they will have a common threat. Next year’s United Nations climate conference is also of intense interest. Then there’s 2016. “It’s going to be more important than ever for Democrats to turn out their base,” said Ganapathy, touting the importance of running on climate issues. “In addition to being right for the planet, I think it’s a smart move for Democrats politically.” ■

Gerber never stopped fighting to protect our freedoms PUBLISHED IN THE ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS e are as stunned as everyone else at the sudden loss of Grant Gerber, an attorney who dedicated his professional life to maintaining access to public lands. He called us (Elko Free Press) a week after his terrible fall to report on the progress his Grass March/Cowboy Express had made as it approached Washington, D.C. He talked about how he had pushed himself clear from his horse when it tripped, but landed hard on his head. He spoke clearly of the group’s hardships through heavy thunderstorms, and expressed optimism that their message was being well received. Then, more than two weeks after the accident, his son Travis reported he underwent surgery in Utah. Two days later Grant succumbed to his injuries after miraculously seeing the march through to its completion. We offer our condolences to his family, and are inspired by their unwavering faith through this tragedy. They have lost a father, husband and grandfather, but the community has lost a powerful advocate for justice. Grant died fighting for the rights of ranchers to use the resources they had invested in. Now we can only look back fondly at the many visits Grant paid our newspaper over the years, usually to let us know what he was planning next in his never-ending battle against federal regulations. He fought hard against unbeatable odds, but always with a wide smile on his face as he approached the next challenge. It all started half a century ago when Congress began to designate the nation’s first wilderness areas, including one right here in Elko County. Gerber stood up for those in wheelchairs who would be denied access by restrictions on motorized travel. He continued to fight when federal land managers ordered a rancher to remove a water pipe installed at Kelly Spring, organizing citizens who replaced the pipe and sealed it off with fence posts signed boldly with their names. His biggest battle came at the end of the millennium when a flood washed out a road leading to a popular recreation site at Jarbidge. The Forest Service placed a boulder in the road to keep traffic out, but Grant helped organize a party to remove it. That battle over road rights continues today.

When wildfires began consuming large swaths of rural Nevada rangeland, Gerber fought against grazing restrictions because of the fuel they were allowing to accumulate. At this point he decided to use fire to fight fire, creating a character called “Smoked Bear” whose goal was to save all of the animals being destroyed by wildfires. Government agencies disagreed with his conclusions, but Gerber had used their own statistics to support his claims. Next came the threat of a sage grouse listing under the Endangered Species Act, and Grant was not one to sit idly by as the federal government began sealing off land from productive use. He organized projects to prove that more predator control was needed to fight the decline in bird populations. With all of this activity we were surprised a few years ago when Grant visited us to announce he would be running for county commissioner. He had decided to work within the system as well as from the outside. Whatever problem surfaced on public land, Gerber would come up with a potential solution and then struggle to make it work. For that reason, many considered him an agitator. Yes, he loved a good fight, but his motive was to serve the people whose livelihoods were gradually being encroached upon through federal restrictions. He genuinely cared about the people who would not be able to enjoy Nevada’s outback because of wilderness restrictions. He genuinely cared about the small number of residents in Jarbidge whose livelihoods were impacted by loss of access to campgrounds along South Canyon Road. And he genuinely cared about ranchers who were losing the use of forage that ended up feeding dangerous, pollutioncausing wildfires. Gerber took that concern to the next level when two longtime Nevada ranch families faced ruin because of grazing restrictions prompted by drought. This battle quickly became less about the land and more about how the decision-making was handled by the government. Comparing the situation to Gandhi’s Salt March in opposition to Britain’s monopoly over the mineral, Gerber launched his first Grass March to Carson City in June. Horseback riders delivered petitions “for redress of grievances” to Gov. Brian Sandoval, Pony-Express style. Not long after, Grant came to our office again and described how he was organiz-

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are getting some.” Claymore puts up over 6,000 round bales of hay – oats, millet, sorghum, alfalfa and grass. He also rents a neighbor’s cornfield after harvest to chop and bale the corn stalks. Fresh water is abundant in the summer with 36 miles of the river’s edge along their pastures. However, in order to provide fresh drinking water and better manage his cattle’s grazing patterns away from the river, Claymore has installed 29 miles of underground fresh water pipeline feeding 38 stock tanks. “I don’t like stock dams (ponds),” said Claymore. “They get stale and the calves don’t gain as well. Fresh drinking water means more pounds at weaning.” The Heritage – The Future

Located on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, the ranch is more than grazing acreage – it is their family’s heritage. “We take pride in caring for the land and to not overgraze it,” said Claymore. “I want to be able to pass down this ranch to my children, the sixth generation of Claymores.” Shawn’s father, Duane, is semi-retired but continues to help on the ranch and runs yearlings and share cattle of his own. He is also a member of the tribal council and works to ensure a prosperous future for his grandchildren and preserve their heritage. “This ranch has been in our family for 130 years, and with good management and a solid vision for the future, this land will continue to provide for my kids and grandkids,” concluded Claymore. “Red Angus cattle will play a significant role in build■ ing that future.”

Red Angus Selection Indices Estimate Profitability uided by Red Angus philosophies that separate science from politics, the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) has announced the development and release of the HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices. A selection index is used to estimate differences in an operation’s overall profitability from a specific selection decision. Fueled by Total Herd Reporting (THR) data, which allows for the true assessment of Economically Relevant Traits (ERTs), the reliability of Red Angus’ indices are unmatched. Incorporating the HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices into a selection decision allows for greater progress in attaining the ultimate goal - maximum profitability. “The unique aspect of Red Angus’ HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices is the fact that they were built using two decades worth of complete Total Herd Reporting data,” said Larry Keenan, Association director of breed improvement. “This data reporting structure allows us to accurately calculate the traits that truly impact operations’ profitability, therefore, providing a solid foundation for the development of science-based selection indices, with unmatched reliability.”

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mentation of the HerdBuilder Index will assist producers in building profitable herds. The HerdBuilder Index is built using the following production scenario: ■ Red Angus bulls mated to cows and heifers ■ Replacement heifers retained from within the herd ■ All remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid. By using the HerdBuilder Index, producers can increase the sustainability of the cowherd and ultimately their operation. GridMaster Index

While Red Angus has traditionally been known as a superior maternal breed, those who have retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of their potential to excel in the feedyard and ultimately hang a premium carcass. The GridMaster Index is built using the following production scenario: ■ Red Angus bulls mated to cows ■ All progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid. The GridMaster Index is used for producers whose primary goal is to maximize profitability of feeders in the feedyard and on the rail.

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president of Lariat CowBelles. Collin Anderson, State FFA Officer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Kathryn Malcolm-Callis led the CowBelle Creed. The first speaker was Chef Mike Erickson from Austin, Texas, who presented “True Beef.” A graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute in Hyde Park, New York, he has been a chef at several prestigious restaurants, and an instructor for many different programs related to the food industry. He is an active member of the Masters of Beef Advocacy program and is currently the culinary arts teacher at Pflugerville High School in a suburb of Austin. He teaches his students where their food comes from, pasture to plate, and how to prepare it, with an emphasis on beef. He and his students have just finished producing a film about beef and the culinary arts class entitled True Beef. Chef Mike talked about the importance of educating students where their food comes from and tying agriculture to culinary arts. There are a lot of negative videos on agriculture and the beef industry. The making of the film, True Beef was to counteract these negative videos and educate the consumer. He teaches his students to respect their food and respect the farmers and ranchers. True Beef shows from pasture to plate as seen through the eyes of his students. These Pflugerville High School students were the first students to obtain their Masters in Beef Advocacy. Chef Mike showed clips from the movie and other events his students participated in. He presented a “True Beef” trophy to Lariat CowBelles and to Patti Buck of American

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Yard of Orchard, Colorado. ■ Bob Gibbs of Jordan, Montana; Cattle Feeder: Barta Cattle Co. of Freemont, Nebraska; Feed Yard: Robb Feed Yard of Doniphan, Nebraska. ■ Spreutels Red Angus of Koshkonong, Missouri.; Feed Yard: Spreutels Red Angus of Koshkonong, Missouri. (Spreutels Red Angus achieved Grid Master status in two separate load lots.) For more information about enrolling your cattle in the Feeder Calf Certification Program or reporting your carcass data, contact the RAAA office at 940-387-3502 or visit RedAngus.org.

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National Cattlewomen (ANCW). He will be putting together a curriculum to be available for other teachers of culinary arts Prostart Classes such as his. There are currently Prostart classes in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Patti Buck of ANCW talked about the Prostart program in Colorado. She discussed ANCW and their programs such as, “Moms on the Farm” and “Moms, Millennials and More.” ANCW is focusing on youth development, beef promotion, and legislation. They hold Twitter parties that are aimed at educating moms and millennials and give Sam’s Club Promos influencing consumers at the meat case. They can be found at @Beefpros on Twitter and Pintrest. Espy’s/3 West held a style show narrated by Shea Arnett. They now have a Facebook page and take orders and will ship. A ‘steak award’ $30 beef certificate was presented by Lariat CowBelles to Edward Sisneros in appreciation of his help with setting up 5 States at the Clayton air park. He was recently honored with an award for “Best Airport Manager” in the State of New Mexico. Invocation was given by Violet Brockman. Luncheon was catered by Mary’s Back Porch. There was a buffet of roast beef, green beans, salad, baked potato, roll, cobbler, and ice tea. The afternoon speaker was Matt Rush, an agriculture advocate and motivational speaker. He grew up in the Dora area and is the fourth generation in his family to be a New Mexico farmer and rancher. His presentation was entitled “There’s a Snake in My Bumper.” He said time in agriculture goes by in quick circles. Agriculture needs to be visible, able and willing to grow. We need to make changes in what we do to keep up with the competition in the world. Agriculture is valuable. We take care of the people in this country and countries all over the world. Now we are defending our value and our industry. Sponsors of the event were First

National Bank of New Mexico, Texas Beef Council, Five State Livestock Auction, Monte Anderson/Farm Bureau and Dr. Manny Encinias AC Nutrition. It was a wonderful day of education, meeting old friends and making new ones, and networking with others in the beef industry and education. Respectfully submitted by, Marianne Rose Lariat CowBelle Reporter Otero CowBelles report that 16 members and five guests met at Si Senor Restaurant October 9, 2014. Four of the guests were the young sons of Ruth Wold, our newest member and were very well behaved. The group is so fortunate to have so many young ladies joining the ranks to learn about BEEF and nutrition and to assist in education. This is the best way to get the word out to the public concerning agriculture and the problems that the industry is facing. State NMCB President Maddie Lee, Dolly Lee and Estelle Bond attended 5-State meeting in Clayton and came away with positive feelings regarding the information that the speakers presented. More of the group wished that they had been there in person to hear and be motivated to spread the word. Pres Linda Mitchum asked for ideas for fundraising. With the economy rather shaky, not everyone has extra money to spare. September brought welcome moisture and most of the area has nice grass to start off the fall season. Now is a prime time to tout the value of BEEF for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Why not Beef instead of pork or fowl? Can’t you just picture a wonderful prime rib roast on the table? Doesn’t it make your mouth water to envision it? Sure does mine! Keep “Bridging the Gap” and let everyone know that BEEF is king! Submitted by Barbara Wagner, Secretary N.M. CowBelles: Thank you to all who’ve submitted news to Jingle Jangle. Send minutes and/or newsletters to: Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or janetwitte@msn.com the 14th of each month.

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know was that everything he did for the American effort was being passed along to the Russians, along with any other information he could glean. After the war, he returned to England and continued to work on nuclear projects. But in 1949, American Intelligence agents discovered Fuchs’ role in spying, and notified the British. When confronted, Fuchs admitted his culpability; one source said he was proud of what he’d done. His trial lasted less than two hours, and he was stripped of his British citizenship and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He served fewer than 10 years and was deported to East Germany after his release from prison in 1959. He resumed his career as a scientist. He was awarded the Order of Karl Marx before his death near Dresden in 1988. Harry Gold ultimately served half of a 30-year sentence for his part in the spying scheme. The third spy, and probably least known, was Ted Hall. Born as Theodore Alvin Holtzberg in Far Rockaway, New York City, his father changed the family name to Hall in an effort to avoid what he considered anti-Semitic hiring practices

during the Great Depression (1929-1941). A precocious child, Ted attended public school until he was admitted to Harvard University at age 16. He studied physics and graduated two years later and was recruited for the Manhattan Project at age 19. He is said to have been the youngest scientist at Los Alamos. Those officials responsible for security during the development of the atomic bomb seem to have overlooked Hall’s strong Communist leanings, even though he was not a member of the Communist Party. He volunteered to provide United States atomic secrets to the Soviet Union because, he later said, he feared a nuclear bomb monopoly by the United States would upset the world-wide balance of

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Wilderness as economic stimulus? A closer look at the evidence by SHAWN REGAN, CONTRIBUTOR, THEHILL.COM here are many good reasons to love wilderness. The Wilderness Act, which passed 50 years ago this year, describes several of them: outstanding opportunities for solitude, primitive and unconfined recreation experiences, and the preservation of special places “where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man.” As a former wilderness ranger, these values resonate with me. More than 100 million acres of land have been designated as “wilderness” since 1964, and in my view they include some of the most spectacular landscapes imaginable. But as hard-fought wilderness bills languish in Congress, some are claiming there’s another reason to love wilderness areas – they’re good for local economies. This economic argument is a central part of wilderness advocacy today. Protecting lands from development, many say, provides a much-needed boost to rural communities. These lands attract workers, entrepreneurs and investors across all sectors while boosting income and employment in surrounding areas. But what does the research actually say about the economic effects of wilderness designations? I took a close look at the peerreviewed academic research and found few rigorous studies and little evidence to support the claim that wilderness leads to economic stimulus. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, consider what the best available research says. First off, there is disagreement on how natural amenities such as wilderness should affect economic outcomes in theory. On the one hand, wilderness designations limit resource development and could hinder income and employment in extractive industries. On the other hand, wilderness could improve quality of life and attract new businesses, migrants and tourists. Adding to the confusion, there is evidence that workers might accept lower wages, longer periods of unemployment and higher land prices to live in areas rich in natural amenities such as wilderness. So there’s confusion about the theory, but what do existing studies find when they look at the data? In short, not much. The first empirical study, published in 1998, found no evidence that wilderness had an effect on employment or population growth in Western counties during the 1980s. A similar study in 1999 found no effect of wilderness on income, population or employment growth in rural counties in several Western states. Two more studies in 2002 and2003 were no different: Wilderness had no effect on employment or wage growth. More recent studies come to similar conclusions. A study in 2006 by Ray Rasker of Headwaters Economics champions the role that public lands play in stimulating income growth in the West,

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but a closer look reveals that he is unable to demonstrate a statistically significant effect associated with wilderness lands. Another study by Rasker and his colleagues, published in 2013, emphasizes that protected public lands (including wilderness) had a small positive relationship with three measures of income. Less obvious was the fact that seven other economic measures they examined had zero effect. So what about the popular claim that wilderness drives economic growth? Studies that reach this conclusion are based on simple correlations. None are rigorous enough to suggest that wilderness causes growth. Two studies that are often cited — one by Paul Lorah and Rob Southwick in 2003 and another by Patrick Holmes and Walter Hecox in 2004 — report a positive correlation from wilderness and population, income and employment growth. But once additional factors are controlled for in more detailed studies, these positive relationships disappear. More research is needed to better understand the effects of wilderness. But a critical look at the existing studies makes this much clear: There is little or no evi-

dence that wilderness bolsters economic growth. When environmentalists invoke economic arguments to support wilderness, they are exaggerating the best-available research and undermining other more compelling wilderness values. Wilderness advocates shouldn’t hang

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Jumping Feds s previously reported, in an out of court settlement the Feds have listed the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse as endangered. Jumping right on this, the Forest Service has installed, or is proposing to install fencing to keep livestock off of certain riparian areas, thereby limiting or denying livestock access to water. Jumping right back, the New Mexico Cattle Growers, New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau and a whole list of grazing associations and individual ranchers have filed suit claiming the feds actions are a violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). NEPA is important because it requires agencies to identify and assess reasonable alternatives to proposed actions and allows for public comment. In their complaint for the group, the attorneys argue the feds are in error for not entering into the NEPA process and instead claiming a categorical exclusion. The complaint also says the Forest Service is not using the best available science in reaching its decision. For instance, in a 2004 Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning livestock grazing on the San Diego Allotment, the agency incorporated specific management objectives and found that grazing within the allotment “would not cause a trend to Federal listing or decrease in the overall population” of the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse. The area the Forest Service proposes to fence off is only used from the beginning of October to mid-October, during which time the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse is hibernating, and for a brief period in the spring for breeding and occurs within those areas the 2004 EIS says, “have low potential for impacts” due to the short amount of use.

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The EIS stated: “Riparian meadows in the Fenton, Virgin Canyon, Lower Guadalupe, and Jemez River areas are closed to grazing and would be available to the mouse with no associated grazing disturbance. Other riparian pastures in the allotment would have low potential for impacts to jumping mice because of the short amount of use these areas would receive.” One could logically conclude that when the Forest Service has an open process in compliance with NEPA, they found that livestock grazing was not a threat to the mouse and when the Forest Service denies public input into the process they find that livestock grazing has suddenly become a threat.

Mas Wilderness? A conference was held in Albuquerque last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Among those attending was Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell who said, “Wilderness becomes more important, not less important, at a time of climate change”. To further scare the public into supporting Wilderness, Jewell said we must learn from mother nature if we’re going to reduce the impact of “this freight train that is moving down the tracks very quickly – and that is climate change.” I say what’s to worry? Neither tracks or trains are allowed in Wilderness areas. About 80 miles west of Albuquerque another wilderness meeting was convened by The Coalition to Keep Cibola National Forest Open for Multi-use. It seems the Cibola National Forest is beginning a sixstep process to inventory lands with wilderness characteristics; a process that could eventually lead to a recommendation the lands be made part of the Wilderness Preservation System. At this “Wilderness Prevention Forum” were such luminaries as U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, State Speaker of the House Ken Martinez, and various other state and local elected officials and a panel was there to ask questions of Forest Service officials. One of those questions is of interest to this column.

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According to a report in the Cibola Beacon, the Forest Service was asked what impact a Wilderness designation would have on area ranchers, and the Forest Service “assured audience members that active grazing allotments in good standing would remain valid for use.” That is an accurate answer as the Wilderness Act allows for grazing to continue. However, it doesn’t answer the question of what the impact will be on the ranchers. No motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment are allowed in Wilderness areas, and that has a huge impact on standard ranching operations. Think of hauling feed, repairing a fence or pulling a well. Their permit may be valid but their ability to survive will be in jeopardy.

Mas Monuments? President Obama recently unholstered his trusty pen and designated 347,000 acres of California’s San Gabriel Mountains a national monument. While doing so, Obama stated he’s “not through” with such actions. With the “flick of his bic”, Obama has designated 13 such monuments during his presidency totaling 260 million acres of both land and water Several days later Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell said if Congress didn’t pass lingering wilderness legislation the President would continue to use his Executive authority. “There are dozens of bills in Congress, and they need to be passed – dozens of bipartisan bills, bills with wide support, broad support – but no one has the courage to pass them,” she said. “We need to encourage this Congress to get on with it and to move forward. Otherwise, we will take action.” First, if any of these bills had “bipartisan”, “wide” and “broad” support, they would have passed. And if you assume they really had this type of support, it takes courage to bottle them up, not pass them. Finally, look at the position Congress has placed themselves in by giving the continued on page 65

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2014 – 2015 DIRECTORS — CHAIRMAN, Darrell Brown (Producer); VICE-CHAIRMAN, Bernarr Treat (Producer); SECRETARY, Alicia Sanchez (Purebred Producer). NMBC DIRECTORS: Bruce Davis (Producer); David McSherry (Feeder); Mark McCollum (Feeder); Milford Denetclaw (Producer); Jonathan Vander Dussen (Dairy Producer); Tamara Hurt (Producer).

FEDERATION DIRECTOR, Darrell Brown (Producer) U.S.M.E.F. DIRECTOR, David McSherry BEEF BOARD DIRECTORS, Tammy Ogilvie (Producer), Wesley Grau (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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President this authority. Think if he had this authority in other areas: Pass ObamaCare or I’ll socialize medicine, or pass the minimum wage or by Executive Order I’ll nationalize the labor force. The public wouldn’t put up with it and we shouldn’t be hammered this way on land issues.

Michelle O’s trash problem The First Lady’s anti-meat school lunch program continues to have bad consequences, and this time its trash. The National School Boards Association just released a survey showing 83.7 percent of school districts “have seen an increase in wasted school lunch food” since her Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed in

2010. The kids are putting that supposedly healthy stuff in the trash. What we are really creating are healthy, hunger-free trash cans.

Wildfire erosion Using the Sandia and Manzano mountains, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and The Nature Conservancy have developed a computer model that will predict erosion “hot spots” following a fire. A researcher said the new tool will allow land

managers to specifically target those areas that have the highest risk of flooding and debris flows. “Figuring out which areas are vulnerable to damaging wildfire and postfire flooding is necessary to protect communities and our water sources.” Actually, what’s needed is a computer model that predicts those areas where the enviros and the courts will let the Forest Service conduct the appropriate management “to protect communities and our water sources.” Let’s call those “safe spots” and the results would be interesting to see. Till next time, be a nuisance to the devil and don’t forget to check that cinch. Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship.

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DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION: November 21, 2014

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ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS

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Includes all meals, speakers, meetings & regular events

Adult Registration (Includes two luncheons & dinner/dance.) Children (Under 12. Includes two luncheons & dinner/dance.) Nonmember Child Daycare Box Lunch

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Single Event Registration Convention Registration Nonmember Convention Registration Family Luncheon Joint Stockmen’s Luncheon Banquet/Dance M-44 School

Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday

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ATTENTION: A limited amount of meal tickets will be sold at the convention, so please purchase tickets in advance.

Make all checks payable to: NMCGA • P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194

Note: Pre-registration Deadline November 21, 2014. No refunds. Remember to make your reservations early! A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Pyramid North for a limited time at $81 plus tax per night. To make reservations call 1-800-262-2043. Ask for Joint Stockmen’s rate.

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JOINT STOCKMEN’S CONVENTION December 4-7 — Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North

WELCOME TO THE Dairy Producers of New Mexico

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Joint Stockmen’s Meeting Dear Members, Supporters and Friends!

ou are invited to New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association 100th Centennial Celebration at the 2014 Joint Stockmen’s Convention. Our Centennial celebration is not only about honoring our proud history and heritage and reflecting on our traditions, values and principles of the past, but also preparing and strengthening our legacy to meet our vision for another 100 years. New Mexico Agriculture and NMCGA have hit many milestones over the past 100 years. Some were victories and some were defeats that educated us on how to better our industry. Every milestone has advanced us to where we are today and will shape our vision for the future. Agriculture has made many advances over the past years, but one thing still remains the same, ranchers and farmers are salt of the earth people, and food and fiber is what started this country and are still the backbone that keeps it going strong. 2014 has had no shortage of battles to take our land, water and governmental agencies trying to dictate to us how to live and run our businesses. We need your presence at the 2014 Joint Stockmen’s Convention to help identify issues and develop policies that will guide us through the 2015. As members of Agricultural organizations you are needed to step up and help shape the legacy of the next 100 years. Decisions and stands that we make today will impact future generations. It’s a fact that pulling together and standing our ground, we will be here for another 100 years. Working together we will make sure that our legacy meets our vision for New Mexico Agriculture.

José Varela López, President, NMCGA

Madalynn Lee Madalynn Lee, President, N.M. CowBelles

Al Squire Al Squire, President, Dairy Producers of New Mexico

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Bebo Lee Bebo Lee, President, NMFLC

Leroy Cravens Leroy Cravens, President, NMWGI

What You Need toKnow Now About Your Family’s Health Insurance FROM BOB HOMER, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Insurance Administrators

Here are the answers to the five most asked questions I hear from New Mexico stockmen Q. I’m over 65 and have Medicare and a Medicare supplement policy, do I need to do anything? 1. No action is necessary. If you want to change your Medicare supplement plan for next year, you must make your change between October 15 and December 7, 2014.

Q. I’m under 65 and am currently covered by health insurance what are my options? 1. If you are covered by an employer group policy, no action is required unless your employer is changing the company plan or discontinuing the plan. 2. If you are under 65 and have individual (non-group) coverage for you and your family or you have your own small group plan. a. If your policy was purchased before March 2010 and you have not made changes to the policy [no increased deductible, etc], this policy is grand fathered and you can keep it as long as the insurance company keeps renewing that plan. b. Your policy was purchased after March 2010. If your policy is from Blue Cross Blue Shield or Lovelace, you can keep it until December 1, 2014. Please contact our office to select a new plan during the next open enrollment period between November 15, 2014 and February 15, 2015. 3. If you are covered under the New Mexico Cattle Growers member group policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield, your coverage will continue until August 1, 2014. Some policies can continue after that date. If you need to change your policy, our office has already contacted you.

Q. I do not have health coverage, what are my options? 1. You may sign up for health coverage during the next open enrollment period which begins on November 15 and runs through February 15, 2015, through our office, with one of the following companies: i. Blue Cross Blue Shield ii. Presbyterian iii. New Mexico Health Connections iv. Molina (only for those eligible for Medicaid)

2. How do you do it? Call our office: 1-800/286-9690 or 505/828-9690 or email me at rhomer@financialguide.com

Q. If you want to know if you & your family qualify for a government subsidy, go to www.kff.org [Kaiser Family Foundation]. Q. I do not want any coverage, what are my options? 1. Penalty for 2014 = $95 per adult and $47.50 per child or 1% of your family income, whichever is greater. 2. Penalty for 2016 = $695 per adult and $347.50 per child or 2.5% of your family income, whichever is greater.

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2014 Joint Stockmen Convention Schedule ROOM KEY:

GR…Gallery Room SF…Santa Fe KOKO…Kokopelli AZT…Aztec MAR…Marbella

HS...Hospitality Suite YUC…Yucatan RG…Rio Grande ATR…Atrium SR…Santa Rosa

POLICY & RESOLUTIONS SESSIONS: There will be three (3) Policy & Resolution Sessions during the convention. If you have policy issues discussion or resolutions to bring forward, this is the time and place to do that.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ag Leadership Alumni Reception SAN Sponsored By NMCGA, NMWGI, NMFLC, DPNM, NMFLB

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cowboy Christmas

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

N.M. Angus Association

MAR

Thursday, December 4, 2014

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Allied Industries

SAN

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Trade Show Set-up

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Range Improvement Task Force

KOKO

Hallway / TS / LC GR YUC

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cattlemen’s College Sponsored by Zoetis

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

New Mexico Livestock Board

Saturday - December 6, 2014

KOKO

6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

NMCGA Nominating Committee

AZT

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Lounge Sponsored by New Mexico Stockman Magazine

TBD

7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

N.M. CowBelles General Membership Meeting / Awards / Officer Installation

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

GR Hallway / TS / LC

10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dairy Producers of New Mexico Board Meeting

TAM

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

NMCGA Past President’s Meeting

AZT

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Trade Show Reception Hallway / TS / LC Sponsored by New Mexico Beef Council & Trade Show

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Allied Industries

SAN

Friday - December 5, 2014 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

NMCGA Board Breakfast Sponsored by Clovis Livestock Auction

CAN

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

NMCGA Finance Committee

PDR

8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Lounge Sponsored by New Mexico Stockman Magazine

TBA

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trade Show

Hallway / TS / LC

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

AG POLICY GENERAL SESSION

YUC

KOKO

8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Trade Show

8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

M-44 School

AZT

8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

NATURAL RESOURCES GENERAL SESSION

YUC

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Silent Auction

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cattlegrowers’ Foundation Meeting

GR PDR

10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Joint Wildlife Committee; NMCGA Oil & Gas Committee;

YUC

NMCGA Legislative Committee; NMCGA Water Committee POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION

YUC

10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. NMCGA Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. NMCGA Resolutions Committee

SAN

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stockmen’s Luncheon Sponsored by Hi Pro Feeds & Merial

CAN

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Silent Auction

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NMCGA Board Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Scrapie Task Force Meeting

AZT

2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NMCGA General Session

KOKO

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

NMCGA 2015 Board Meeting

KOKO

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Attitude Adjustment

ATR

7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Dinner/Dance

PBR

10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. NMCGA Promotion & Marketing Committee, NMCGA Theft & Health Committee; NMCGA Research & Improvement Committee POLICY & RESOLUTION SESSION

YUC

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Family Luncheon Sponsored by Farm Credit of New Mexico Speaker: William Perry Pendley, Mountain State Legal Foundation

CAN

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PROPERTY RIGHTS GENERAL SESSION

YUC

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

N.M. CowBelles Board of Directors/ General Membership Meeting

TAM

NMCGA Private Property Committee, Joint Federal & Trust Lands;

YUC

3:40 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

NMCGA Tax & Special Issues; Public Relations POLICY & RESOLUTIONS SESSION

TAM…Tampico CAN…Cancun PBR…Pyramid Ball Room PDR…Private Dining Room TBA…To Be Announced

COZ…Cozumel LC…Las Cruces COR…Coronado SAN…Sandia TS…Taos

3:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Allied Industries Committee

SAN

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

NMCGA Cross Cultural Committee

AZT

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

N.M. Hereford Association Meeting

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

N.M. Beef Cattle Performance Association

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RG COR

KOKO

Sponsored by Council for Biotechnology Information

Sunday, December 7, 2014 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service

POLICY & RESOLUTIONS SESSIONS: There will be three (3) Policy & Resolution Sessions during the convention. One at the conclusion of each GENERAL SESSION. If you have policy issues discussion or resolutions to bring forward, this is the time and place to do that.

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Who’s Who New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Officers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jose Varela Lopez, La Cieneguella President Pat Boone, Elida President-Elect John Conniff, Las Cruces Vice President at Large Randell Major, Magdalena Southwest Vice President Jeff Bilberry, Elida Southeast Vice President Blair Clavel, Roy Northeast Vice President Ernie Torrez, La Jara Northwest Vice President Shacey Sullivan, Los Lunas Secretary/Treasurer Alisa Ogden, Loving Past President Rex Wilson, Carrizozo Past President Caren Cowan, Albuquerque Executive Director

Dale Armstong Ty Bays Diane Bowman Gerald Chacon Emery Chee Brad Christmas Jenny Clemmons Cliff Copeland Caren Cowan Joe Culbertson Linda Davis Joe Delk Milford Denteclaw Lewis Derrick John Diamond Tracy Drummond Roy Farr Sage Faulkner Larry Foster Shane R. Goemmer Lane Grau Jim Grider Anita Hand Heidi Humphries Seth Hyatt Jim Jackson Dustin Johnson Stan Jones John Keck Curt Kelling

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTINUED Garrett King Levi Klump Justin Knight Oliver (Sato) Lee Boe Lopez Bill Marley Mark Marley Tom Mobley Louis Montoya Joe Bill Nunn John Richardson Bob Ricklefs Charlie Rogers John Romero Alfredo J. Roybal Carlos Salazar Troy Sauble Becky Spindle Gary Stone Kimberly Stone Felicia Thal Jim Thorpe Bernarr Treat Gene Whetten Randy White Steve Wilmeth Kendall Wilson Kris Wilson Pat Woods

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Membership Relations Committee

Allied Industries Committee Ryan Perry, Roswell Susan Navarro, Los Lunas

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Cross Cultural Sub Committee John Romero, Albuquerque Dustin Johnson, Farmington

(All Allied Industries members are welcomed and encouraged to vote on this committee.)

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Membership Sub Committee NMCGA Executive Committee

Feeder Committee

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Bill King, Stanley Bruce Davis, Springer

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Finance Committee

Chairman Vice-Chairman

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Sub Committee Crystal Diamond, Winston Seth Hyatt, Las Cruces Kendall Wilson, Carrizozo

Rex Wilson, Carrizozo Chairman All Past Presidents as well as NMCGA Executive Committee

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Legislative Sub Committee Pat Boone, Elida Nikki Hooser, Springer

Litigation Committee Mike Casabonne, Chairman Jim Jackson, Vice Chairman Howard Hutchinson Jim Grider Bebo Lee Sato Lee Alisa Ogden Bill Sauble

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Federal & Trust Lands Sub Committee

Water Sub Committee Blair Dunn, Albuquerque Randell Major, Magdalena

Chairman Vice-Chairman

Gerald Chacon, Espanola Gary Stone, Weed Roy Farr, Datil

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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. . ,'+ !*-"%)) 2 '00-

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Welcome & Introductions Keith Hedeman, Zoetis / Kris Wilson, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association ■ 9:15 a.m. BVD Types 1 & 2 / John Wenzel DVM, New Mexico State University & Mike Nichols, Zoetis ■ 10:15 a.m. Break ■ 10:30 a.m. Advancements to Improve Reproductive Performance / Marcy Ward PhD, New Mexico State University ■ 11:00 a.m. How Pre-Weaning Health Programs Add Value to Calves / Ted McCollum, III, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Amarillo ■ 12 noon Lunch ■ 1:15 p.m. Economic Value of Stocking Rates & Range Management / Chris Farley, Texas Christian Univ. Ranch Management Program ■ 2:00 p.m. Ranch Readiness / Tom Dean, New Mexico State University & Kelly Hamilton, New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture ■ 2:45 p.m. Break ■ 3:00 p.m. BRD Control & Treatment / Zoetis & John Wenzel DVM ■ 3:30 p.m. Economic Benefits of Spring Parasite Control / Zoetis ■ 4:00 p.m. Q&A Panel / Wrap Up

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BOOK REVIEWS BACKLANDS A Novel of the American West Published by the Penguin Group ISBN 978-0-525-95324-1

by Michael McGarrity Reviewed by Caren Cowan

he second of his American West trilogy, Michael McGarrity continues the history of the Kerney family as they settle and carry forward the work of ranching that is behind the life of modern day Santa Fe crime detective Kevin Kerney. In Backlands the second and third generations of the Kerney clan in New Mexico, Patrick, his former wife Emma and their surviving son Matthew continue the hardship, heartache and reward of maintaining the Kerney ranch to hand down to future generations in the face of the Great Depression, drought, war and fractured family. In McGarrity’s style and with his attention to detail, students of the Old West young and old will see history unfold. Stories that have been heard and read for decades take on new life in Backlands as Matthew Kerney struggles to survive on the unforging, sun-blasted Tularosa Basin. New Mexicans will particularly enjoy the graphic nature of the writing that chronicles places they have grown up in or visited — and some of the characters may have a familiar tone as well.

The 2014 Joint Stockmen’s Convention is honored to host Michael at the Cowboy Christmas party slated for 6 p.m. on Friday, December 5, at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North. McGarrity will be on hand to sign books. A NMCGA member, he is once again donating all the proceeds of his book sales at the gathering to the NMCGA.

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New Mexico Beef Council Board of Directors Bruce Davis David McSherry Mark McCollum Milford Denetclaw Jonathan Vander Dussen Tamara Hurt Wesley Grau, Beef Board Dir. Tammy Ogilvie, Beef Board Dir. Sec. of Agriculture, Jeff Witte,

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Alamogordo Medeñales Dell City, Texas Hope Eunice Carrizozo Claunch Santa Fe Tinnie Animas Cloudcroft Yeso Deming Socorro Magdalena Maxwell Winston Dexter Carrizozo La Cieneguella Doña Ana

New Mexico Cowbelles’ Officers Madalynn Lee, Alamogordo Dalen Hodnett, Las Cruces Anita Hand, Datil

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6 corrals, 13 stock tanks, 6 steel tanks, 9 wells. 9 acre feet of water rights from a spring to deeded, home, restaurant, shop, barns, corrals. $1,100,000 *REDUCED* 52 Head Ranch, San Simon, AZ – Indian Springs Ranch, pristine & private, only 12 miles from I-10. Bighorn sheep, ruins, pictographs. 1480 acres of deeded, 52 head, BLM lease, historic rock house, new cabin, springs, wells. $1,300,000 $975,000, Terms. *NEW* 99+/- Acre Farm, Marana, AZ – 76.4 acre-feet of ground water allotment. Irrigated pasture, Pecan orchard. Large executive style home, pool, nicely landscaped yard, two large workshops, equipment sheds. $900,000 *REDUCED* 335 Head Ranch, Greenlee County, AZ – +/- 20 Deeded acres, w/two homes, barn & outbuildings. 58 Sections USFS grazing permit. Good vehicular access to the ranch – otherwise this is a horseback ranch. Scenic, great outfitters prospect. $850,000 $760,000. *REDUCED* 314 +/- Acre Farm, Pearce, AZ – Two pivots, three irrigation wells, charming +/- 2100 s.f. home, four car garage, large metal workshop, both with concrete floors, two railroad cars with cover between for horse stalls, hay and feed storage. $750,000 Now $645,000. *REDUCED* Virden, NM +/-78 Acre Farm, with 49+ acres of irrigation rights. Pastures recently planted in Bermuda. 3 BR, 2 Bath site built home, shop, hay barn, 8 stall horse barn, unique round pen with adjoining shaded pens, roping arena. Scenic setting along the Gila River. Great set up for raising horses also suitable for cattle, hay, pecans, or pistachios, $550,000 Terms. *NEW* 90 He ad Cattle Ranch, Safford, AZ – 40 Deeded Acres,

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Good Corrals, excellent water, BLM and State of AZ Grazing Leases. $425,500. *REDUCED* Young, AZ, 65+ Acres – Under the Mogollon Rim, small town charm & mountain views. 2100 s.f., 3 BR, 2 Bath home, 2 BR cabin, historic rock home currently a museum, shop, & barn. Excellent opportunity for horse farm, bed & breakfast, or land development. +/- 65 acres for $1,070,000; home & other improvements. $424,500. 240 Acres with Irrigation Rights, Elfrida, AZ – Suitable for hay, crops, pecans, irrigated pasture, homesite or future development. Includes 130 acres of irrigation rights, partially fenced, with corrals, & 1200 gpm well. $336,000 Terms. *NE W* 128+/- Acre Farm near Duncan, AZ – Two properties combined, +/- 45 acres farmable. Terraced farm fields, shared well, 12” irrigation pipe with alfalfa valves, recently leveled. 29+/- Acres for $80,800,+/- 99 Acres for $195,000. All for $275,800. *NEW* 900+/- Acre Farm Bowie AZ – 21 registered shallow wells and 4 deep wells. Good supply of quality ground water. Potential pistachio, pecan, or organic farm. Rested for some time and as such qualifies for “organic” status. $2,900/acre. HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND San Rafael Valley, AZ – Own a slice of heaven in the pristine San Rafael Valley, 152 Acres for $380,150 & 77 Acres with well for $217,000 40 Acres Beautiful Turkey Creek Area – An amazing opportunity to own 40 unique acres in an incredibly bio-diverse location, in the foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains, with end of the road privacy. $340,000.

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Little Cayuse Ranch – Check out this ranch operation outside Cedarvale. It is +2,400 acres and is a horse, cow calf or yearling operation. There are 2 homes, hay barn, sheds, tack room, 3 excellent wells, 4 pastures & 80 acre irrigation pivot with water rights. Good fences & views. Priced reduced $798,900 Sombrero Ranch – near Tremintina, NM - 1,442 deeded acres, 3 pastures, 1 solar well, 1 submersible pumped well and 1 windmill well. Traditionally carries 30+ a.u.’s year round. Located 44 miles east of Las Vegas on Hwy 104. Owner will finance! La Cueva Canyon Ranch – 1,595 deeded acres w/240 acres of BLM lease land. Located SW of Las Vegas off Hwy 84 on Apache Mesa. Look for tall pines, canyon springs, stock tanks, new fence on NE corner. Off the grid, secluded and pristine. Owners will finance. Price is $677,875 Trigg Ranches – 720 deeded acres lies near the La Cueva Canyon Ranch on Apache Mesa off Hwy 84. Off the grid in the tall pines & power is close by! 720 acres priced at $288,900 & smaller 200 acre parcel available for $124,000! Other parcels available & Owners will finance... Ledoux, NM – Perimeter fenced 60 acre dry land terraced farm has overhead electric, sub-irrigated pasture and good all weather county road access! Located 1⁄2 mile north of Ledoux. Price reduced $228,000 & Owner will finance... Anton Chico – Historic 65 acre irrigated farm w/ditch rights. Has adobe home, bunkhouse, storage shed, shop + irrigation & some farm equipment go w/sale. Priced below appraisal at $698,900 & Owner can finance! La Loma – (near Dilia) – 12.8 acre farm has 2,400 s.f. 3 bedroom home, barns, corrals, and equipment and storage buildings. Improvements are in good condition, water rights go with sale. Alfalfa is the cash crop! Anton Chico residents only! Price is $248,900 Dilia Loop Road – Fenced 20+ acre parcel is planted in alfalfa & grass, has 4 irrigated sections plus ditch rights and Pecos River frontage. Excellent farming opportunity for organic vegetable gardens. Price is $231,500 Upper Anton Chico – This parcel has outstanding alfalfa production for a small parcel, 7.5 acres are irrigated with under ground pipes, perimeter fenced, easy farm to work and water. Makes 375 bales per cutting! Asking $82,500 Come see this money maker! 58,000 Acre ranch north of Roswell, NM – for sale, includes BLM, NM State Lease, Pecos river frontage & very nice HQ home! Price reduced to $204 per acre... call for details!

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3,855 Deeded Acres 640 Acres – State Lease Quail, Dove & Deer Hunting 2 Springs

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Harden Cienga Ranch, Mule Creek NM. 36,000 acres, 716 head yearlong, great improvements. Priced @$3,500,000 w/cattle Doll Baby Ranch, Payson AZ 175 head, 148 acres deeded w/36,000 forest allotment. Grandfathered Water Rights off of live water, 1½ hour north of Phoenix, AZ. Priced @$2,950,000 Artesia Farm, Rincon NM. 150 acre Farm adjacent to the Rio Grande River, w/24 acres of mature Pecan orchard, grandfathered Water Rights, great location. Priced @$1,700,000 Slash TL Ranch, Tombstone AZ. 14,000 acres, 300 head yearlong, improvements need attention. Priced @$1,500,000 Lazy NJ Ranch, Gleeson AZ. 7060 acres, 150 head yearlong, strong grass country. Priced @$1,350,000 Hunt Ranch Douglas AZ. 2462 acres with 2500 state lease, 103 head yearlong, well watered, easy to operate, paved access. Priced @$1,245,500

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LA LUZ PROPERTIES, LLC Lucy Maez, Qualifying Broker OFFICE: 505-454-8784 • CELL: 575-799-8784 laluz@newmexico.com • www.newmexicorealestatelaluzproperties.com

OFFERING THE HOOSER RANCH FOR SALE Located 18 miles South of Springer, NM – 9 miles from I-25

• 18,087 ACRES IN COLFAX / MORA COUNTIES • SEVERAL STORAGE TANKS

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500 HEAD MOTHER COWS OR 1200 YEARLINGS • 5000 SQ FT METAL SHOP/ WITH LIVING SPACE • 8 ANTELOPE PERMITS • MINERAL RIGHTS TRANSFERRED AT CLOSING • ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE • 3000 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATH HOME • EQUIPMENT & MANY TOOLS INCLUDED

If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call:

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MOATS RANCH: The Moats Ranch is located 30 miles northwest of Roswell, NM along and on both sides of U.S. Highway 285. Acreage includes 12,025 deeded, 4,080 federal BLM lease, 3,240 NM State lease and 1,280 uncontrolled. Modern residence that has been completely remodeled along with other functional improvements. Price: $2,600,000,00 BUCK SPRINGS RANCH: The Buck Springs Ranch is located 35 miles northwest of Roswell, NM all within Chaves County. U.S. Highway and State Road 20 divide the ranch. Acreage includes 15,133.5 deeded acres and 8,590 federal BLM lease acres. Improvements and pasture fences were in good repair. Price: $3,300,000 EAST RANCH: The East Ranch is located in southeastern New Mexico within the east-central portion of Lincoln County. The Capitan Mountain range to the south and the Jicarilla Mountain range to the west. The ranch is comprised of 22,000 ± deeded acres and 4,000 ± federal BLM lease acres. Price: $6,200,000 SHANKS BROTHERS RANCH: The Shanks Brothers Ranch is located in the foothills of the Capitan Mountains within historic Lincoln County, NM. The ranch is comprised of 5,400 deeded acres along with 4,617 Federal BLM lease acres. Modestly improved with two residences and adequate livestock working facilities. Good mule deer hunting. Price: $1,800,000 SIX SHOOTER RANCH: Central NM, 10 miles west of Carrizozo, NM. 12,000 total acres; 175 AUYL, BLM Section 3 grazing permit. Modestly improved with one residence, hay barn and livestock working facilities. Water provided by 3 wells and buried pipeline. Improvements include house and pens; $1,300,000 BORDER RANCH: The Border Ranch is located approximately 10 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico along and on both sides of State Highway 9 in both Luna and Dona Ana Counties. The ranch is comprised of 1,910 deeded acres, 11,118 NM State lease acres and 52,487 Federal BLM lease acres. This is a big desert ranch with a grazing capacity of 613 Animal Units Yearlong. Price: $1,100,000 MOUNT RILEY RANCH: The Mount Riley Ranch is located 30 miles northwest of Santa Teresa, NM along and on both sides of NM State Highway 9. The ranch is comprised of 160 deeded acres, 6,921 NM State lease acres and 74,977 Federal BLM lease acres. Adjoins the Border Ranch on the west. Grazing capacity is 488 Animal Units Yearlong. Price: $725,000 Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Rosw ell, NM 88202 Office: 575- 622- 5867 • Cell: 575- 420- 1237

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C6 Ranch: Sonoita/Patagonia AZ. 165 head, 45 acres deeded, 8700 acres forest lease great water, good improvements. $725,000. Sam Hubbell-Tom Hardesty

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Stockton Pass: Beautiful SE AZ Ranch North of Willcox, Mountain Ranch 145 head AU, Deeded Surrounded by forest. Reduced to $975,000. Walter Lane

70 acre farm located in Garfield, NM. Combination of +/-12 acres of alfalfa, +/16.5 acres of pecans and +/- 41 acres vacant ground, irrigation well, (house and outbuildings currently rented). Directions: I-25 north to Garfield exit – West to first stop sign – turn left – farm on SE corner. $375,000 27.50 Acre Farm – Consists of 3 tracts – 8 Acres, 8 Acres, & 11.5 Acres – will sell separately. Full EBID & shared irrigation well. Community water, electric, telephone & gas on Camunez Road to adjoining property. Beautiful farm land, great mountain & valley views. Take Highway 28 south to San Miguel, east or left on Highway 192, first right or south on Las Colmenas, then left or east on Camunez to end of pavement. Priced at $467,000

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Crooked H: Central AZ, 126 Sections, 450 head Winter Range/664 summer Range. $2,375,000. Traegen Knight Lazy EH: Western AZ, 122.5 deeded, 300,000 BLM/State Lease, 17,486 AUM ephemeral/500 AU yearlong. 18 wells, 4 pumps on CAP Canal. $600,000. Con Englehorn Tres Alamos Ranch/Farm, Benson AZ: 668 acres deeded W/200 irrigated, shallow water, 3 Pivots, present owners running 200 head yearlong. Priced at $2,500,000. Walter Lane Liberty Ranch: 1917 Deeded aces in SE Arizona. $950,000. Walter Lane

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• Country Estate located east of Roswell, NM on 11 acres with 4.5 acres of water rights. 4,400+ square foot in main residence, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths with pool, 1,000 square quest house, livestock facilities and pipe fencing. • Views come with this home located west of Roswell on 5 acres. Almost 3,200 square feet in this two story home with three bedrooms, three and one-half baths. 40 x 60 Shop, 45 by 45 Horse Barn and Pipe Roping Arena.

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BUCKHORN RANCH – SE AZ, 350 head ranch spread over 19,000 acres with 2,163 Deeded acres, plus State, BLM & Forest. The ranch is found in one of Southeast Arizona's prime ranching valleys with picturesque setting & steeped in very old history. Asking $2,500,000 P RANCH – Safford, AZ, a beautiful 215 head ranch. 160 acres Deeded, plus State, BLM and USFS grazing. A functioning ranch with comfort the ranch boasts a modern headquarters, a lot of new waters, great views, all located close to town. Asking $1,600,000 LA CIENEGA RANCH – NW AZ, 500 head ranch, AZ State land, BLM & adverse plus ephemeral increases, remodeled headquarters, home & bunkhouse, airstrip. Great Price Per AUM! Asking $1,295,000 BELOAT RANCH – Goodyear, AZ, Nice, highly improved Desert Ranch with a HQ on State land. Rated at 300 head year-long on State and BLM grazing leases. Motivated Seller! Asking $599,000 CK RANCH – Tonopah, AZ, 50 Deeded acres, 235 head yearlong, plus ephemeral increases, State and BLM leases. This is a good ranch priced at under $1700 per AU! Asking $399,000 DESERT RANCH – Gila Bend, AZ, 55 head yearlong permit plus increases in wet winters. Good desert ranch. 31 Sections +/- of BLM & 6 Sections of State, no Deeded. Asking $75,000 SCOTT THACKER, Broker we are We have qualified buyers &Please seeking ranches for them. & consider Stronghold to list SELL your ranch.

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1301 Front Street, Dimmitt, TX 79027 800-933-9698 day/eve. www.scottlandcompany.com www.texascrp.com Ben G. Scott – Broker • Krystal M. Nelson • – NM Qualifying Broker

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We may not be the biggest, the fanciest or the oldest but we are reliable & have the tools. O: 575/461-4426 • C: 575/403-7138 • F: 575/461-8422

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2014 – A YEAR TO REMEMBER! This year has been so great to so many of us and my only remaining wish is that those wonderful rains could have covered every acre of every ranch in New Mexico. I’ve seen tens of thousands of acres of grass that I call unbelievable and many others that is simply great and combined with these cattle prices, my goodness, what a year! And ranch sales have been outstanding too! I’d like to send a special Thank You out to the buyers and sellers of the ranches we brokered this year: CEDAR CREEK RANCH – UNION COUNTY HATLEY’S NOGAL CANYON RANCH – SOCORRO COUNTY MOORE’S MOONEY HILLS RANCH – TRINDAD, COLORADO PALO AMARILLO RANCH – SAN MIGUEL COUNTY GERHARDT’S MILGRO RANCH – SAN MIGUEL COUNTY And the year is not quite over yet, we still have some other ranch sales we are working toward completing. I would also like to thank a couple of co-Brokers and good friends Dave Kern and Larry Preuit who I had the pleasure to work with on some of these sales. And, yes we are looking for other good ranches to sell. I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year!

TERRELL LAND & LIVESTOCK COMPANY Tye C. Terrell, Jr. – Qualifying Broker • Jimmy Jones – Associate Broker P.O. Box 3188, Los Lunas, NM 87031

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■ AN OCEAN OF GRASS – Almost 200 sections, mostly deeded, well improved w/homes, barns, several sets of pens w/scales, watered by solar & electric powered subs, windmills, an extensive pipeline system, springs, spring-fed draws & canyons, earthen dams & river frontage, pvmt. & all weather roads. ■ CAPITAN, NM – Minutes from Ruidoso. A multi-purpose property w/15.6434 ac. +/-, laboratory/office, covered pens, home. Ideal for use for horse or cattle breeding, embryo transfer facility, vet clinic or many other uses in a beautiful area of NM. ■ FRESH AIR & MOUNTAIN SCENERY! yearling or cow/calf country - amazing improvements, 9,200 ac. +/deeded, 193 ac. +/- state lease, I-25 frontage on the west, Hwy. 56 on the north, Springer, NM. ■ GREAT LOCATION – East Edge Of Santa Rosa, NM – Hwy. frontage on both sides of I40, hwy. frontage on both sides of Hwy. 156 & hwy. frontage on Hwy. 84, 12,718.06 ac. +/- deeded, 640 ac. +/- state lease, well improved, excellent water system provided by a large spring at the headquarters, wells equipped w/subs & windmills providing water for an extensive pipeline, cow/calf, yearling country. ■ YOU CAN’T IMAGINE HOW NICE THIS RANCH IS – DeBaca/Guadalupe, Co., NM - 9,385.81 ac. +/-, excellent improvements, fences, watered, cow/calf yearling country in excellent condition, on pvmt. ■ 12 MI. OF THE PENASCO RIVER – East Slope of the Sacramento Mountains , trout fishing, mule deer, Barbary sheep & turkey, beautiful, new custom-built home w/exceptional landscaping, guest house/office newly remodeled, nice employee housing, barns, steel pens, woven + barbed wire fences, 35,309 ac. +/- (deeded, state & BLM leases) on pvmt. ■ JUST OUT OF CLAYTON, NM – Tract#1 - 15 ac. +/- w/a nice 2 story home & roping arena. Tract#2 – section w/bunk house or small home for couple or a bachelor pad (nice/new), state-of-the-art horse training facilities together with roping/cutting arena, horse stalls & runs. Tract #3 – 2,030 ac. +/- ranch which is well watered & w/a nice brick home. These properties all adjoin and can be purchased separately or together! ■ GUADALUPE CO., NM – 1,760 ac. +/- well improved w/homes, barns & pens, well watered, pvmt. & all weather roads from the interstate. ■ CIMARRON RANCH – COLFAX CO., NM – 1,854 ac. +/, 5 pivots, ditch water rights, elk hunting, on pvmt. ■ OWNER LOOKING IN A DIFFERENT AREA – MOTIVATED TO SELL! Cimarron Co., OK - 1382 ac. +/native grass northwest of Dalhart, Texas, large draw through south part of property affords good hunting & winter protection for livestock & wildlife, watered by a mill & a sub, steel pens, irr. potential on north portion. PRICE REDUCED! ■ BUY ONE PASTURE OR ALL – (pastures run in size fr. 7-900 ac. each up to 3,300 ac. w/lake) pick the size of ranch that you want w/a total of 10,432 ac. +/-. Motley Co., TX. ranchland w/a large, permitted dam providing a huge, beautiful lake w/water backed up in a number of smaller canyons for boating, fishing & other recreation together w/good hunting on the ranch. On pvmt.! ■ SINCERE CREEK RANCH/PONTOTOC CO., OK. – 779.02 ac. +/-, pvmt. on four sides, on rural water, brick home w/large set of steel pens, w/excellent improvements & location. ■ ADA OK. AREA – 3,120 ac. +/- of choice grassland w/houses, barns & steel pens, lays in 3 tracts, will divide!

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A NEW MEXICO PREMIER REPUTATION ALPINE HIGH COUNTRY CATTLE/HUNTING RANCH 375 Cow/Calf Year Round, Elk, Deer, Turkey, Bear, etc. The Head Quarters has a four bedroom main house, with a two bedroom bunk house, game room, large barn / shop, pipe working pens, scales, 24 ton overhead feed bin, equipment sheds and several out bldgs. Wellwatered, $1,900,000. Cattle sold on separate treaty. Other properties below – call for pricing. The Avis- Luxury Log Home with 212 deeded acres, and 2 sections of forest pasture lease. Runs 24 Head year round, Stocked trout pond, Pinon Water Coop Tap, and Bunk house. The Welch Lodge-152 Acre Tract Great for Hunting lodge with a main lodge, surrounded by the national forest, and 3 log cabins awesome for outfitting, and many barns. The Green- 160 Acres Alpine Ranch surrounded by the forest, with a well, fencing, dirt tanks. Bear Spring-160 Acre Alpine parcel with an active spring surrounded by the forest. The Old Timey-80 Beautiful Acres with awesome views and flat land surrounded by the national forest. Comes with outbuildings and drinkers. Daughtry-83 Acres bordering the forest with a dirt tank, great views, fencing, lots of flat. McEwan Spring-160 Acres Alpine parcel with a spring surrounded by the national forest. The Katy-91.5 Acres Alpine Ranch with well, power, old homestead building, & with views to die for. The Gentry-160 Acres Very secluded with well and old homestead buildings off the beaten path, Big Elk Country

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The Tin Star Ranch is 80 acres with a 2700 sq. ft. home, borders national forest on 3 sides, 3 water catchment tanks 1,100 gal. 1,500, and 1,650, to supplement the well, and 3 main water storage tanks totaling 7,300 consisting of the collection system. Includes a hunter’s cabin with its own catchment system. Lots of flat and awesome views. Priced to sell at $345,000. The El Piñon Ranch is a comfortable hunting lodge and or just nature lovers for observing. It consists of 1,172 acres with 240 state leased that is made up of 4 parcels There are 3 separate hunter lodges on the main parcel with water collection systems & outside dining area, to boot. A very peaceful setting. There is a well on the parcels to the East that is not adjoining to the main parcel. Seller will consider splitting up with a water sharing agreement to main parcel. Priced at $1,500,000. Bob Eslinger of the Eslinger Team at Blue Canyon Realty

575-430-4237 / Cell 575-682-2583 / Office P.O. Box 1002 Cloudcroft, NM 88317

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The 7704 704-acre ranch offers private 04 h off priv pr ivat iv at and d unique iq opportunities pp tu tuni niti ni ti to experience life on a working horse ranch in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Originally built by a cutting horse enthusiast, this exclusive property has breath-taking views of the Santa Fe National Forest, comfortable accommodations, and horseback riding. $4,000,000

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The Coyote Take him for what he’s worth, nothing more, nothing less. I think I can speak for the coyote With more understanding than most. Especially those who defend him And think that we should be his host. They raise up a pitiful cry And claim he’s a mistreated critter. Who’ll soon be extinct if the ranchers out west Don’t put down their rifles and quit’ter. But like all of God’s creatures around us There’s always two sides to the tale. I think if the coyote were human That most of ‘em would be in jail. Cause there’s no doubt he preys on the weaklings Or the youngsters too little to run He slits the throats of cute little lambs And drags little calves from their mom. So if you must describe him in terms Such as wily, and clever and keen You must also include homicidal, Sadistic, demented and mean. But I will choose to do neither And somehow I wish you would, too. For the coyote he has no conscience He’s just doin’ the best he can do.

he Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a financial incentive for reporting animal cruelty to farm animals. The HSUS recently launched a national whistleblower hotline for reporting incidents of cruelty and neglect at livestock auctions, in slaughtering plants and on “factory farms”. The organization also is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of alleged offenders. “The bleak conditions endured by animals on factory farms are often made worse by overt violence and neglect,” said Paul Shapiro, vice president of farm animal protection for The HSUS. “We want whistleblowers to know that help is just a phone call away.” HSUS created the hotline in response to “ag-gag laws” passed in several states. The laws criminalize undercover videotaping at agricultural facilities and failure to report animal cruelty in a timely manner. HSUS said hotline callers will be “assured anonymity if they desire it.”

You can like and dislike the coyote, Many ranchers I know do both When he trespasses he will get shot at But his song in the night brings a toast. A toast to our neighbor the coyote Who’ll outlive the earth and the sky. And be here long after we’ve parted Like the cockroach, the rat and the fly.

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inMemoriam Tiffany Lee Eggleston-Tuttle, 49, Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Oct 1, 2014 at home after a long battle with breast cancer. Tiffany was born on August 24, 1965 in Albuquerque to Ralph and Susan Eggleston. Tiffany was a loving, devoted wife to husband Dwight (Bud) Tuttle, and a loving mother to her two precious sons; Brennen and Tres, and stepson, Matthew and wife Naomi of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her sister, Stacey Hall and husband Richard of Capitan, NM; and brother Trevor Eggleston of Albuquerque. She was a doting Aunt to nephew, Connor Hall; and nieces, Brayden and Payton Hall, all of Capitan. She is also survived by in-laws: Dwight Tuttle Jr., Cindy, Scott, Don and Emily Pine, and Bill Tuttle as well as many special Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and close friends. Tiffany graduated from Manzano High School in 1983 and attended the University of New Mexico. She took great pride in being a 4th generation Contractor, most recently working at Sundance Mechanical where their love and support got her through the worst days of her illness. Tiffany was an advocate for Breast Cancer awareness and research, taking pride in her participation in several clinical trials. These trials lead to advancements towards cancer treatments. Wanda Eileen (McCarey) DuBois, 94, passed away on October 13, 2014. Wanda was born in Osage, Oklahoma on December 10, 1919 to Lacey McCarey and Helen (Keith) McCarey. She graduated from high school at age 16 and Kilgore Junior College at age 18. She started her career in retail and was eventually assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1945 where she met and married Frank A. DuBois, Jr. in 1946. Wanda was a volunteer Gray Lady, an organization associated with the Red Cross, which provided non-medical services to veterans. As a Gray Lady, she most enjoyed finding and booking musicians and singers to come and entertain the patients in hospitals. Wanda continued her career in retail and then became a teacher aide at Hoover Middle School in Albuquerque. Running the media center, she supervised students and coordinated projects with teachers and administrators. She retired from the school system and worked until the age of 85 in the student

travel industry. Wanda enjoyed music, dancing, reading, crossword puzzles and travel. Her infectious laugh, adventurous spirit, vibrant personality and positive attitude delighted everyone she met. She is survived by her three children, Frank A. DuBois III (wife, Sharon) of Mesquite, Fara Green, Anthony, and John E. DuBois, Albuquerque; four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. Dub Williams, 87, Ruidoso, former New Mexico state legislator from District 56, died on October 27, 2014 at home. Dub was a rancher, coach and teacher. He was a friend to everyone he met, was soft-spoken, gentle in spirit and nature and joked about how easily he cried. Dub will be sorely missed. Robert Geronimo Jr., 83, Mescalero passed away October 1, 2014 in Mescalero. He was born August 11, 1931 at Mescalero and had lived there all of his life. He had worked at Cow Camp #1 before going to work for B.I.A. Roads Department, he retired after 37 years. He married Iris Marden in 1955 at Alamogordo. He is survived by his wife, Iris; children, Jonelle Geronimo, Belva Geronimo, Robert Lensen Geronimo, Neida Rose Geronimo, and Joleen Geronimo; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Eva Ann Geronimo and brothers, Larry Geronimo and Teddy Rodriguez. Troy “Biz” Ladner, 42, Socorro, passed away on October 13, 2014 following a long bout with kidney disease. Born on September 25, 1972 to John and Ann Ladner. He attended New Mexico State University. Biz was passionate about agriculture and private property rights. He literally never met a stranger, and touched the hearts of countless people who knew and loved him. His positive attitude, big smile and larger than life presence will be forever missed by all. Shirley “Korina” Peralta, 49, Silver City passed away September 28, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 25, 1965 in Reserve to Kenneth Craig and Shirley Darlene Williams Shellhorn. She taught at Reserve High School and she worked for FedEx. Korina was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is

survived by her husband of 34 years, Ralph F. Peralta; three sons, Raymond Peralta (wife, Kasey), Las Cruces; Matthew Peralta (wife, Marcy), Las Cruces; Orlando Peralta (wife, Cheyenne),Silver City; six grandchildren; two brothers, Keith Shellhorn (wife, Mary), Springerville, Arizona; Kleve Shellhorn (wife, Lina), Thatcher, Arizona. Richard Dana Jay, Santa Fe, passed away peacefully October 24 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Richard was born in New York City, on October 26, 1944, to Nelson Dean Jay, Jr. and Diana Draper Jay Bigelow. He was the grandson of the famous interior decorator Dorothy Draper. Richard truly was a renaissance man who lived an incredibly full and adventurous life. His fun-loving spirit, humor, optimism and positive attitude energized anyone who came into contact with him. In his early days he was a great woodworker and fantastic mechanic. He was the most gifted storyteller and treated strangers like true friends. Richard was an unbelievably devoted father and grandfather. At age 3, Richard and his family moved from NYC to the beautiful Pojoaque Valley. He grew up on a ranch in Peña Blanca where his family introduced Black Angus cattle and traded alfalfa to Maria’s Kitchen in Santa Fe for family meals. During this time, he learned mechanics and the workings of ranch life. In the USAF he served as a Weapons Crew Chief on A-26 Aircraft in Vietnam. In 1971, he began his 40-year career in real estate. Richard is survived by his brother George Jay (partner, Sue Shellenberger), his sister Susan Jay Dean (husband, Hal Dean), his sister Wendyl Jay (partner, Bill Bailey), his son Trevor (wife Dina and their children Alison and Cooper), his son Tyler (wife Melissa and their children Lucas and Jocelyn), and his son Fitz (partner Megan Shaffer), and many nieces and nephews. Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its readers. If families & friends would like to see more detail, verbatim pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10¢ per word. NOVEMBER 2014

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My Cowboy Heroes by JIM OLSON

Bobbi Jeen “Bertha Blancett OLSON A Pioneer Lady in Rodeo” undreds of cowboys have ridden any takers. When young Bertha showed joined up with Pawnee Bill’s Wild West broncs at “The Daddy,” (Cheyenne up, it was to the surprise of the promoters Show where she rode broncs and put on Frontier Days Rodeo) since it began and to the crowd. Whatever prompted exhibitions until about 1909 when she in 1897. But did you know women used to Bertha to ride that day, however, made her joined up with the Miller Brothers 101 ride broncs there as well? The first woman the first lady to do so at Cheyenne Frontier Ranch Show. While there, she met and to complete such a task was none other Days.) She returned the following year to married Dell Blancett who was known as than Bertha Kaepernik, a pioneer in do it again and this time they also had the World Champion Bull Dogger (the first man after Bill Pickett to be women’s rodeo competition. Bertha known as such). Kaepernik Blancett has been credAuthor, Willard Porter, said of ited with many “firsts” for ladies when it comes to the early days of “The rodeo bug must have got a Bertha, “She not only contested on an equal basis with the men the great sport of Rodeo! hold of her because in 1906 but also pioneered women’s Born near Atwood, Colorado (south of Sterling) to William and Bertha left home & joined up rodeo competition. She won several championships as a bronc Federico Kaepernik (an immigrant with Pawnee Bill’s Wild West rider and competed in relay race ranching family) during 1883, Bertha’s father had her riding a Show where she rode broncs & riding and roman riding.” Another first that Bertha horse at a very young age. In 1904, put on exhibitions ...” Blancett is credited with is being the young Miss Kaepernik rode a the first lady hazer in the bullhorse from the home ranch in Coldogging event. Dell and Bertha orado to Cheyenne, WY where she wound up giving a bronc riding exhibition. women’s relay races which she partici- traveled the United States, Canada and Mexico with the Wild West Shows and (The promoters of the rodeo had adver- pated in. The rodeo bug must have got a hold of Rodeos. Along the way, Dell taught Bertha tised “Ladies Bronc Riding” as a promotional gimmick but did not really expect her because in 1906, Bertha left home and to be his “hazer” in the bulldogging (practically unheard of, even to this day). During this period, the couple also appeared in the “newest rage” taking over the country, the Moving Picture Shows. Men such as Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix performed with the Miller Bros. show before going to Hollywood to work in the movies. By using these contacts, the Blancetts were able to gain work as extras and stunt doubles for Bison Films when they were traveling in California. In 1912, Bud Atkinson, organized the Atkinson’s American Circus and Wild West Show to tour in Australia. The show had over two-hundred performers, one-hundred head of horses and a number of other livestock. Among those who signed on with Atkinson were the Blancetts. After returning from Australia, Bertha and Dell continued to tour the Rodeo and Wild West Show circuit. However, with the onset of World War I in 1914, things were

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about to change forever. Like many ablebodied men, Dell volunteered to join the Army. Upon hearing he was rejected (it was said because of rheumatism) he went north and joined in Canada instead. Shortly after getting into the action in Europe as a Canadian Soldier, Dell was killed, leaving Bertha a young widow. She never remarried. She also never competed in the bronc riding again. She did however perform another first, becoming one of the first lady â&#x20AC;&#x153;pick-up menâ&#x20AC;? to assist in the bronc riding event. That says a-bunch about what the cowboys thought of her ability. If they allowed her to perform this all-important task, they knew she was as good a rider as any man. She also worked as a guide in Yosemite (one of the first women taking on this task as well). By about age fifty, Bertha retired to her new home in Porterville, California where she lived the rest of her life, until her death at age ninety-six. She took odd jobs to help pay the bills, but never forgot her days as a rodeo star. (She was interviewed on several occasions about those early days.) During her time in rodeo, she is credited with winning: the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Championship Ladies Relay Race in 1911, 1912 and 1913, the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladies Bronc Riding Championship in 1914 and 1915 and the World Championship Roman Race in 1918 (to name a few). She also competed and won at such prestigious rodeos as Pendleton, Calgary, Cheyenne and many others. She truly was a pioneer in the sport of rodeo. At the age of ninety (1973), she was inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame at Oklahoma City. After her death (1979), Bertha Blancett was also inducted in National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum at Fort Worth, Texas in 1999. â&#x2013;

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Irreparable damages Cibola Controversy one year later – Part 2 by JULIE CARTER he Mountainair grazing district in the Cibola National Forest covers two separate mountain ranges. The Gallinas range is southeast of Mountainair, NM and the Manzano range is to the north. In the vastness of the district, weather patterns and annual precipitation vary as much as the terrain of both. The June 11, 2013 letter from Mountainair District Ranger Karen Lessard ordering the unprecedented blanket removal of all livestock from both parts of the district continues to impact allotment owners in clear and calculable ways. All cattle were removed from the district allotments by July 31, 2013, after a month of rains and grass revival. A grueling battle for range assessments, appeals where there were to be no appeals, pressure from county commissions and congressional offices resulted in the return of cattle to the allotments six months later.

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Jesus “Chewy” Baca has owned two

grazing allotments, the Monte Largo and the Comanche, in the Manzano Mountain range for 50 and 60 years. “My grandmother had the Monte Largo before that,” Baca said. “My family has been ranching these mountains for a long time.” Baca’s two allotments represent approximately 50,000 acres on the west face of the Manzanos, most of which have been designated as national wilderness area, making them accessible only by horse or afoot. No motorized anything allowed. “I’ve never harvested all the grass off my allotments,” Baca explained. “There has always been enough from year to year, even in the drought. The rangers can’t see that from the fence line where they come ride along in a scooter and look over the fence for their assessments.” Baca, like the majority of the allotment owners in the Mountainair district after the removal order, was forced to sell off the majority of his cattle in a down market. “I sold cows for a few hundred dollars each and now it costs $3,000 to put one back. Where I ran seven bulls before, I now have just one. It’s been bad, very bad. I’m robbing Peter to pay Paul trying to make it.” In the fall of 2013, just two short months after he took all his cattle off the allotments, Baca said the NMSU Range Improvement Task Force (RITF) did a range assessment on the acreage. “They told me they’d never seen country managed any better than mine was.” The RIFT, according to the NMSU website, is an “interdisciplinary team of range scientists, ecologists, wildlife experts, agricultural economists and livestock specialists that provides information for use in resolving resource management conflicts. RITF provides sound, scientific information that helps ranchers, land managers and policy makers make decisions about natural resource management and public land use.” Baca said his problems with the U.S. Forest Service have been ongoing. “Vandalism has been a real prob-

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lem. I’ve got fences cut in at least three places and they won’t do anything. I put over $5,000 into repairing a windmill because without it, the cattle had no water. They won’t even talk to me about reimbursement. They tell me for everything, ‘We have no resources.’ And then without any kind of assessment on the grass, they financially wreck my business.” Baca said his real issue is with the current district ranger. “She comes from the east, from Maine. What does she know about ranching in this country? She doesn’t even look at it. It is very hard for me to understand how she can pass judgment from behind a desk.” In agreement

On the southern end of the Manzanos in Priest Canyon lies a 4000-acre allotment belonging to James Garley. “I thought it was the right decision,” Garley stated referring to the livestock removal order. “I agreed that it was a bad drought and the cattle needed to be taken off.” Garley’s allotment didn’t have a range assessment either, but he said he knew what needed done. He is the third generation on the same ground that his grandfather had begun managing in the 1950s. “You do what you gotta do,” he said. Financially, the removal and replacement was not as devastating for Garley. “We did all right,” he said. Garley said that he has had a good relationship with the ranger district and chose not to become part of the Mountainair Allotment Owners group when they formed. “I try to not get involved in other people’s issues,” he commented. Retaliation fears

Not every allotment owner wanted to discuss what happened last year. For some, their attitude is that it is over, at least this time, and they have to move on and do the best they can. A few actually expressed concerns for retaliation from the local ranger office and wanted no mention of their situation or their names. And some even cited instances of direct threats of use of government power against them. Others have been in continual combat with the local district before, after and since the removal orders were issued. It’s not a new song for ranchers on public land allotments, but one that carries a haunting tune every time there’s a face-off between ranchers and the government. continued on page 119

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Investigation languishes

Both Lincoln and Torrance County Commissions passed resolutions opposing the action of the livestock removal. Lincoln County commissioners took it one step further and pushed for an internal U.S. Forest Service investigation. On Dec. 17, 2013, the commissioners voted unanimously to direct their county attorney to file a request for a congressional investigation which he did a month later. Despite assurances of better communication about grazing allotment decisions, the Lincoln County Commission refuses to back off their investigation request. In a May 2014 commission meeting Commissioner Preston Stone expressed his concerns for the precedent that was set by the Mountainair District’s drastic actions. “All of the Forest Service (districts) in the United States are watching,” he said. “They have not addressed the (alleged) malfeasance committed against 19 allotment owners and until they are forced to do so, they will continue to sweep it under the rug. We have called for an investigation and that’s what we want.” Commissioner Mark Doth agreed. “They have swept it under the rug and said ‘we’ll do better from now on.’ It’s a slap on the hand but nobody ever addressed the damages that were done to the ranchers. If this were a court of law before a judge, that is what we would be discussing.” At press time for this issue of the New Mexico Stockman, there has been no action on the part of the Forest Service in responding to the request. Stone said he hoped to get an update from the county attorney at the next commission meeting. In a letter to the county commission, Regional Forester Calvin N. Joyner stated it was the magnitude of the drought conditions that led to Ranger Lessard’s decision to order the removal of livestock. He also acknowledged that the forest staff had not in the past utilized the state’s agriculture department and the NMSU range task force for evaluation of range conditions. “This was due to a lack of knowledge and experience about this opportunity,” he wrote. Joyner said that since last fall, “the Forest Supervisor, District Ranger and range personnel had been working closely with the task force (RITF) to review existing information and develop a mutual understanding of monitoring methods and process.” However, this fall, at least one rancher

reported that his scheduled assessment was done by the district and included none of those agencies, their methods or their expertise. “Lack of knowledge and experience” as Joyner put it, is a lesson paid for on the backs of the Mountainair District allotment owners. An expensive if not devastating lesson. Words of accepted accountability won’t repair the financial damage and certainly never the emotional and generational ravages of one ranger’s signature on one line of one letter based on corrupted information with no science behind it. ■

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ing a ride from coast to coast, gathering petitions from other embattled entities along the way. He set a timeline that sounded impossible, but at no point did we doubt that Grant Gerber would achieve his goal. Not even a fatal injury would stop him from reaching the nation’s Capitol with petitions in hand. Even people who disagree with his goals and methods have to respect that kind of determination. It’s citizens like Grant Gerber who made America strong, and his loss ■ will be felt by generations to come.

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ealing with government comes with a unique set of rules and regulations. We have learned that the U.S. Post Office is no different. One of the regulations that must be followed is the “Flop Test.” A single issue of a newspaper or magazine must be able to be pushed five inches (or some other equally arbitrary number) over the edge of a flat surface. If the publication doesn’t fall off the surface, it has passed the Flop Test. If it falls off . . . you have to pay extra postage to mail each copy. It seems to me that much of the government might benefit from being subject to its own Flop Test. I could spend days on all the flops created by government management from forest fires to floods to Veteran’s Hospitals to border security, the list goes on and on and on . . . But the most current of the flops is the government’s management of Ebola at home and abroad. Thankfully, people are surviving the disease in the United States and hopefully the worst has passed. But can you imagine how different things would have been — and how much less risk would have been suffered — if Ebola were a livestock disease? Using cattle as the example, at the first confirmation of the disease in any country, entry into the United States would have

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been barred. You wouldn’t find cattle lined up at points of entry with folks taking their temperature. If a cow was diagnosed with the disease in-country, a quarantine area would be established surrounding that animal. Perhaps a whole state would be quarantined, restricting movement and requiring costly testing for cattle hundreds of miles away. Nothing would move off the premise where the animal was diagnosed. It is highly likely that the diseased animal would be put down. Everything that came in contact with her would be tested. Those testing positive would likely be put down. It could take as much as five (5) years for livestock movement in the region to be back to normal costing area livestock operations hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars. The regime described is for a non-fatal disease. If you want something even worse, think of trenches filled with dead animals and burned. Yet our government has seen fit to take little precaution when challenged with a human deadly disease. This really doesn’t pass a flop test. While we are on the subject of animals...

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Legislature that we fought the latest version of the animal cruelty penalties. One of the biggest heart burns with that bill was this definition: “‘tormenting’ means causing great distress or agitation or inflicting physical pain or mental anguish.” How in the heck do you know when an animal is suffering from “mental anguish?” We were able to get this definition revised slightly and ultimately the bill died. However, we can expect something similar in the upcoming Legislature. But we bring this nonsense on ourselves. You might imagine my reaction when I saw an ad for an international pharmaceutical company with the following caution: “Remind clients to be on the lookout for fever, depression, nasal discharge and coughing.” Just for fun, you might want to look up the synonyms for the word “depression” in a Thesaurus. You will find over 40 words including cheerlessness, dejection, desperation . . . you get the picture. Do you suppose that “lethargic” or “sluggish” might have better captured the sentiment the ad writer or (heaven forbid) the veterinarian was looking for? We are teaching people to think of animals as humans and it will cost us the use of animals if we don’t start getting it right. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery?

As we ramped up to the 2014 election, despite the negativity of the campaigns, there were some pretty amusing and/or frightening attempts to reframe the debate over land use and federal oppression. You might recall that there have been two hearings in the past year before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the treatment of Americans by the federal government. Testimony in those hearings from a broad cross-section of folks brought out the fact that the treatment of land steward by some, not all federal employees, amounts to nothing less than bullying and continued on page 121

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abuse. It has reached the point that civil rights are being violated. As so-called environmental groups poured literally tens of millions of dollars into that negative campaign media and polling numbers for “progressive” candidates across the nation continued to drop, a Colorado newspaper called the High Country News came up with a “new” slant on things. In an attempt to build their readership, they are offering holiday (aren’t we politically correct) “Stand Up To The Bullies” gift subscription and touting their latest editorial campaign entitled “Defuse The West” on their “investigation of bullies, sharp-shooters and firebombers who threaten federal employees every day . . . this is truly scary stuff.” In case you missed the subtly, YOU are bullies, sharp-shooters and fire-bombers. In their constant quest to help the environment, the publication has “launched a sweeping investigation to unearth the official reports, using the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. We’ve focused on threats and violence against employees of two key federal agencies — the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management — both on- and off-duty, from 2010 to early 2014. The agencies have not yet provided HCN with all of the information we’ve requested, but what they’ve divulged so far reveals an ominous pattern of hostility toward government employees.” The promo is complete with a Bluto (aka Brutus, you know, the guy Popeye the Sailor Man was always up against) logger with a big fist and a mean sneer. They have also created a map locating the worst incidents of assaults, threats and interference with federal agents across the West. Those who would drive ranching from lands also adopted the term “land grab” from folks in the West who are suffering at the hands of the federal government’s sweeping designations over hundreds of thousands of acres in a blatant effort to drive people from the land. We in the West are now being accused of grabbing the land. As hopefully you know, Utah did some ground breaking work a few years ago in demanding that the federal government return control of lands held within the state. That concept has been adopted by a few other states and has been the subject of legislation in New Mexico. To understand the movement, you must first understand that states in the

West were allowed into the Union under much different circumstances that the eastern half of our nation. Great swaths of land were retained under the control of the federal government in western states. Eastern states have no such handicap. For a clear picture of just what the nation looks like in terms of federal lands in each state visit: http://thewesterner.blogspot.com/2014/10/re ply-to-heinrich-only-one-seizing.html As the nation’s population has grown and Americans become further and further removed from the natural resources that provide them the life style and amenities they currently enjoy, the federal government has become more and more controlling of those they can control through land use. I will freely admit that Congress unknowingly set up today’s catastrophes through laws like the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Policy Act to name a few. These laws have allowed elitists, through litigation and rule-making, to nearly strangle rural economies and families over the past 20 or 25 years. Rather than understanding and appreciating the fact that is it the folk in the country who are providing for the cheap and abundant food, fiber and shelter that 98+ percent of the country enjoys and relies upon daily. Western states are seeing their rural families and economies struggle to their very limit with almost no tax base in the land and no jobs to support the infrastructure that the vast majority of the nation takes for granted. Without taxes and jobs, there are no schools, no roads, no protective services and no health care. However, there are catastrophic fires followed by equally catastrophic floods that render the land useless for generations to come. If the majority of the land in western states were allowed to be used and managed for the benefit of all, not just those who spiritually want to know there is “wild” somewhere or who see these lands as their personal playgrounds, families and local governments could thrive they way they once did. Instead of charred and carbonized land, we could have a healthy environment that supplies adequate water quality and quantity and wildlife for all to enjoy. So back to the “land grab.” We in the West are now being accused of a land grab — just for asking for the ability to adequately care for the land, our families and rural communities. I can hardly wait to see what these guys do to turn the cultural genocide they have

been practicing on westerners for decades. Whatever happened to a handshake?

The two most coveted awards offered to ranchers in New Mexico are the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) Cattleman of the Year and the New Mexico Federal Lands Council’s Bud’s Contract Award. We are fortunate to have the bronze statues memorializing those awards and their winners reside in the Board Room. Each of them depicts a handshake. For generations in the country, your handshake is your word, your bond. Sadly that is no longer the case. And today, your signature on a contract isn’t even enough. As we are constantly reminded by Whole Foods current television commercials, today apparently your word and your deeds must be verified by a third party. What comes next? Empty Saddles

We had our share of losses this past month and all were monumental, but two of them hit our hearts hard. Many of you may remember Biz Ladner who served on the NMCGA staff a few years ago. Unfortunately the job didn’t fit Biz, but that didn’t change our feelings about him. He was a happy and loving soul who was taken well before his time and did more than his share of suffering when he was with us. He is deeply missed. The other was the loss of Grant Gerber. Grant a freedom fighter for most of his life. If there was a cause to be championed, he was in for the ride. Grant accomplishments are many, but one was particularly close to home. It was Grant that brought national attention to the plight of the Town Too Tough To Die, Tombstone, Arizona, when the poor and beleaguered U.S. Forest Service began its attempt to kill Tombstone by claiming the town’s water. That water has belonged to Tombstone for probably 140 years. The issue still remains in the federal courts with the town getting a portion of their water and praying that the wooden structures that make it up don’t burn. Grant’s last ride was his Grass March across the United States to deliver petitions to our nation’s capitol asking for relief from the suffering being handed down from the government. His horse stepped in a prairie dog hole and went down. Grant was able to push himself away from the falling horse, but hit his head. The rest is history. People won’t know how much Grant is missed for years to come. ■ NOVEMBER 2014

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USDA Moving Ahead with Beef Checkoff Plans CHRIS CLAYTON DTN AG POLICY EDITOR SDA is moving ahead with its plans to create a separate beef checkoff. A notice likely will appear sometime in early November informing cattle producers about the initiative. I had a phone interview with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in late October. It was set up to talk about the checkoff controversy but the world had largely already moved on to the Country-of-Origin Labeling fight. Yet, so many of the same players are involved in both arguments. Most organizations that back a COOL mandate also are demanding a major overhaul of the current beef checkoff before they would back increasing the mandated checkoff fee. I’ve been editing an upcoming series on the waters of the U.S. rule. So my head was in several different places at once, leading me to ask Vilsack if he saw a “significant nexus” between the COOL fight and the checkoff. “If there’s a nexus, I think it’s that the folks that have been strongly advocating for the COOL legislation and labeling have been smaller-sized producers who believe that there’s a market opportunity for them by people buying local,” Vilsack said. “And I think that same group has expressed concerns about the way the beef checkoff has been used and the belief about how those resources have been used in the past.” Vilsack said he is moving ahead on plans to establish a new beef checkoff under the 1996 checkoff law. He will continue to move in that direction until the beef industry’s ad-hoc working group comes to Vilsack and says the industry has reached agreement on an alternative way to move ahead. “Here’s the dilemma. Everybody in the industry knows we need more money to market, more money to promote and more money to do research. There is a consensus among everyone — all the folks in the working groups, all the producer groups — everyone has agreed more money is necessary.” Groups have met for three years to talk

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Mapping the Endangered Species Act “Tidal Wave” BRIAN SEASHOLES, REASON FOUNDATION he Endangered Species Act is often thought of as a Western issue, and as “out there” in so-called flyover country. But as a “tidal wave” of 878 species* is listed under the Act over the next decade or so, which will result in an approximately 50 percent increase in the number of species under the law’s protection, the geography and regulatory reach of the Endangered Species Act is expanding radically. If you think the Endangered Species Act has been problematic and conflictladen up until now, it is going to get massively worse. Regions of the country that have been little impacted by the Act, such as the Midwest, Great Plains, and large portions of the South, Southwest, Intermountain West and even East are going to feel the impact of what is widely regarded as America’s most powerful environmental law. Most of these tidal wave species are dependent on aquatic, riparian and wetland habitat, which means the regulatory impacts due to them could well encompass entire watersheds, not just the discrete areas of habitat most people associate with terrestrial species. Also, a number of the species that are not freshwater-based have enormous ranges that span many millions of acres. Yet describing this process of the immense expansion the Endangered Species Act is undergoing has limited impact. Words can only go so far. Fortunately, the office of the Comptroller of Texas commissioned a series of stunning and highly informative maps that depict the coming tidal wave (available here). The leading edges of the tidal wave have already hit, such as in northern Indiana (as I discussed here in a previous post) and likely in north-central Florida (here in a previous post) where species are being used, or likely will be used, to control water quantity and quality. But the most significant tidal wave species so far is the lesser prairie chicken, which was listed at the end of March and inhabits 40 million acres in five states (New Mexico, Texas,

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Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado), including the Permian Basin of western Texas and eastern New Mexico that produces 15 percent of U.S. oil and 5 percent of U.S. natural gas. The prairie chicken is already having a significant impact on the oil industry in western Kansas. Often it is hard to grasp the geographic extent of the Endangered Species Act’s reach. While it is possible to obtain maps of some individual species’s ranges, it has not been possible until now to get a broader sense of the Act’s spatial dimensions for listed and potentially listed species. Now, however, with the maps commissioned by the Texas Comptroller all this has changed. There are several important aspects of these maps. First, they are the only publicly available maps that depict the coming tidal wave for the entire country. Second, they illustrate the tidal wave using two sets of maps — one set of states, the other of watersheds — and this allows for two different ways to grasp the issue. It is imperative that states and municipalities get a better handle on the tidal wave of species headed their way, both at the macro, state level, as well as the finer resolution watershed level. Third, the two sets of maps consist of three maps each (in addition to a separate set for the state of Texas), which depict the current and future distribution of species; the species listed under the Endangered Species Act as of July 2014, the tidal wave species, and a third map that combines the first two in order to provide a visual representation of what the Endangered Species Act is going to look like when all the tidal wave species are listed. Fourth, the set of maps based on watersheds is important because entire watersheds, or significant portions of them, are likely going to be subjected to the Endangered Species Act’s fearsome regulatory reach due to the large number of freshwater aquatic species. In fact, this is already occurring and likely going to expand, as I discussed in the two aforementioned posts. One example is the Ichetucknee siltsnail, an obscure snail that lives in a single

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freshwater spring in north-central Florida that is ten square yards, or 0.02 of an acre, in size. So at first glance it would seem that if the snail were listed under the Endangered Species Act, as appears likely, any potential regulatory impacts would be limited to the tiny spring. Yet the Center for Biological Diversity, one of the two groups responsible for the 2011 lawsuit settlement that is resulting in the tidal wave of species, has made ominous references to water quality and quantity issues that purportedly are affecting the snail, such as groundwater withdrawal and water quality degradation from agriculture and residential landscaping, across the entire 256,000 acre watershed that feeds the 0.02 acre spring in which the snail lives. Talk about a multiplier effect. The bigger picture is that this is an example of what is coming across much of the country that contains these freshwater aquatic species; the South, Midwest, scattered portions of the Southwest, Intermountain West, and even portions of the East. For example, all 374 of the tidal wave species found predominantly in the South are freshwater based. But because a number of these species have such large ranges, their watershed-based habitats extend over almost the entire Eastern and Midwestern U.S. (as depicted in a separate map available here). Then there are terrestrial tidal wave species that also have enormous ranges, such as the greater sage grouse — which lives across 165 million acres in eleven western states and may be proposed for listing in September 2015 — and the lesser prairie chicken. So take a look at the maps on the Texas Comptroller’s website ( http://www.keep ingtexasfirst.org/map/ ). More importantly, get the word out about the Endangered Species Act tidal wave by sending the maps to people you know. *The cause of the tidal wave is a 2011 lawsuit settlement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a couple environmental pressure groups (Center for Biological Diversity and Wild Earth Guardians) that requires the Service to consider for listing under the Act 878 species by 2016. Final listing decisions must be made for 253 of these species by 2016, which means the remaining 625 species are in the pipeline for later consideration. (Apologies for the apparent confusion about the numbers of species involved and chronology for their listing, as I have cited a different total and timeline in previous posts—757 species, with 251 final listing decisions by 2018—but there are several different published totals for the lawsuit settlement, including from the plaintiffs. However, 878 species, with 253 final listing decisions by 2016, appears to be the most accurate total) See more at: http://reason.org/blog/show/mapping-the-comingendangered-speci#sthash.OF0D4Vaw.mOfIAtJt.dpuf

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bears, one by a coyote and five by unknown causes. Two died during calving and one was due to natural causes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2013 progress report on the Mexican Wolf reintroduction project notes that the 1996 environmental impact statement predicted that there would be between one and 34 confirmed cases of cattle killed by wolves in the Blue Range reintroduction area, based on a population of 100 wolves. According to the report, at that rate the total kills would be less than one half of one percent of all cattle in the area. From 1998 to 2003, the total number of kills in the Blue Range area stayed below the projected amount, at an average of 13.8 cattle per 100 wolves. Between 2005 and 2009, that number increased and the report notes that, “the number of confirmed cattle killed by wolves exceeded the predicted rate.” In 2008, the average was 36.5 cattle per 100 wolves and in 2009 it was 50 cattle per 100 wolves. According to the report, the number dropped back down to within the predicted range between 2010 and 2012, with an average of 24 cattle killed per 100 wolves. In 2005, the Arizona Game and Fish Department reported that a preliminary diet analysis of Mexican Wolves revealed that their diet is comprised of about 75 percent elk, 11 percent small animals and unknown sources, 10 percent deer and four percent livestock. At that time, there were a total of 70 confirmed or suspected cattle killed by wolves and ranchers had been reimbursed a total of $34,000. The Arizona Game and Fish report notes that most observed predation is on young elk, however, wolves were also seeking out livestock. “Although small in comparison to all available livestock present, depredation is measurable, and usually focused on one or two allotments,” the report states. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working on a plan to reintroduce wolves to nearly the entire state of Arizona, including all areas south of Interstate 40. Carey noted that Arizona residents should take heed. “The folks of Arizona do not realize what is coming to their community. Most impacted will be the rural families. They will have their family pets killed, livestock killed, and have to live with habituated wolves in yards, on front porches, and confronting children and adults alike at close ■ range,” he wrote.

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New initiative aims to provide year-round grazing system or generations, ranchers in the Southern Great Plains have fed their cattle the same way. During the spring and summer months, cattle graze on a sea of open pastures across the prairie, then in the fall fields begin to go dormant and ranchers typically substitute hay in place of grazing. This can be a pricey endeavor, but this has been the tried-and-true process used for decades. In early October, Noble Foundation launches a new research initiative — Forage365 — aimed at providing a sustainable, year-round grazing system. “Hay is an expensive input for cattle producers,” said Billy Cook, Ph.D., director of the agricultural division. “Regardless of whether a producer makes their own hay or purchases hay, it’s an expensive alternative to grazing. If we can extend the effective grazing period and reduce the need for hay, we can have positive impacts on profitability, and sustainability of ranching operations. As part of the Forage365 initiative, the Noble Foundation will look to develop a system of forages (plants consumed by grazing animals) that enables ranchers to graze cattle year-round and use less or no hay. Noble Foundation scientists are focusing on four pillar crop species, including alfalfa, bermudagrass, tall fescue, and win-

ter wheat, that could work together as well endeavor across Oklahoma and Texas — as with other forages to provide consistent since its inception in 1945. In the last two grazing throughout the year. years, a year-round grazing system was The Forage365 initiative includes a identified as a strategic objective due to its strategic set of interconnecting projects potential impact on agriculture and the that will improve forage system productiv- organization’s capacity to achieve this ity and the profitability of livestock pro- objective. duction, examine management practices Forage365 draws together each of the and economic systems, and demonstrate Noble Foundation’s three divisions, how the system can improve water quality including fundamental plant science, and sustainability. plant breeding and Select outcomes management, and will be available as applied agricultural “... extend the early as 2018; researchers, into one effective grazing however, several cohesive set of proof the projects are jects. Key to the sucperiod & reduce the intended to process of this initiative, need for hay, ... have Noble scientists and vide building blocks for scienresearchers will idenpositive impacts on tists and breeders tify and work with profitability, & to provide external scientists improvements and researchers sustainability ...” over the next around the region decade. and nation to expedite “As a whole, Forage365 focuses on the the progress. importance of native and introduced plant “The Noble Foundation has the combispecies working in a unified system, as nation of expertise and resources, along well as advancing the use of cover crops,” with the necessary relationships within said Zengyu Wang, Ph.D., director of the the research community, to successfully forage improvement division. “This whole- develop and execute this program,” said system approach enhances the sustainabil- Michael Udvardi, Ph.D. “We have a wealth ity of grazing lands, taking quality prac- of dedicated individuals at the Noble Fountices by our agricultural producers to the dation and beyond, working together with next level.” the ultimate goal of improving agriculture ■ The Noble Foundation has been and the environment.” focused on developing better systems and improved plants for forage-based beef cattle systems — the primary agricultural

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about possible changes to the current beef checkoff, built on the 1985 law. The broad range of cattle, farm and ranch groups involved in the talks have been unable to come to terms. Thus, gridlock continues on changes necessary to seek an increase in the $1-per head fee. A second checkoff would go through the process of soliciting input from producers about how it would be structured, including how much it would cost and how the program would be administered. Vilsack said such a program would operate for three years then there would be a referendum regarding whether to keep it. Vilsack said he expects sometime in the first part of November there will be a notice in the Federal Register detailing plans to solicit comments on the checkoff, including a series of questions people would weigh in on. “It will take a little time because we want to give people time to comment. We have to go through a rule-making process and we want to go through that process.” Vilsack said he would anticipate some of the same divisions within the beef industry over a new checkoff that the industry faces with COOL.

“It’s a very interesting time and challenging time for the livestock industry. You have got high prices, you have got low supply, you have got a great potential export opportunity in the future. Now is the time for us to be aggressive, but you can't be as aggressive as all would like us to be because you simply don’t have the money in the checkoff and you can’t get the consensus that would allow the current checkoff to be increased. So you set up a separate checkoff, see how it works, and hope that over time you develop and create the consensus.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the main contractor of the current beef checkoff, opposes the secretary’s plan for a new program. NCBA has even created a petition on the White House website, “Don’t Hijack the Beef Checkoff” that seeks to get 100,000 signatures by November 12. The petition had yet to break 900 signatures as of late on October 27. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov

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G Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Giant Rubber Water Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Goemmer Land & Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Grau Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 112 Wesley Grau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Jim & Welda Grider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 H Hales Angus Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 111 Hall & Gnatkowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Harrison Quarter Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Hartzog Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 111 Hat Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Headquarters West Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Headquarters West Ltd. / Sam Hubbell . . . . .101 Henard Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Hi-Pro Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Don & Abby Hofman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Bob Homer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Hooper Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Hubbell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 47 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Hutchison Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

N National Animal Interest Alliance . . . . . . . . . .127 New Mexico Ag Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 New Mexico Angus/Hereford Bull & Heifer Sale54 New Mexico Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 New Mexico Beef Industry Initiative . . . . . . .128 New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Insurance . . . . . .69 New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Membership . . . .88 New Mexico CowBelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 New Mexico Livestock Board . . . . .38, 107, 113 New Mexico Military Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 New Mexico Premier Ranch Properties . . . . . .99 New Mexico Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 New Mexico State University Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 72, 85 New Mexico State University 2014 NM Sustainable Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 New Mexico Wool Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 No-Bull Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Joe Bill Nunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

I Inn of the Mountain Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Insurance Services of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . .73 International Brangus Breeders . . . . . . . . . . .24 J JaCin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 111 Jarmon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 J-C Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 50 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Jimbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Joe’s Boot Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Ty Jones Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 90

O Alisa Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Olson Land and Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 110 Jim Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Oñate Feed Mill LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Will Orndorff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

K Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 44

P P Bar A Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 110 Mark Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Phase-A-Matic, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Phillips Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Pinnacle Cattle Development Center . . . . . . . .32 PolyDome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Porter Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Power Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . . . . . . .86 Purina Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

L L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 La Gloria Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 La Luz Properties, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Lakins Law Firm PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Allen Langley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 110 Lazy Way Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 112 Sato Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Tommy Lee Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 LG Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Liphatech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 José J. Varela López . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Jim Lyssy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

R Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Ranch–Way Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 D.J. Reveal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Riley & Knight Appraisal, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Rio Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 53 Robertson Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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T T & S Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 T & T Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Terrell Land & Livestock Co. . . . . . . . . .102, 104 T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Three Mile Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Candy Ray Trujillo’s Black Angus . . . . . . . . . .50 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 112 U U Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 United Country Vista Nueva, Inc . . . . . . . . . .100 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 V Delfinia Vega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Henry Vega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 W W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 West Wood Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Westall Ranches, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 112 Westway Feed Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Williams Windmill, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 109 Rex & Carol Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Pat Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Y Yavapai Bottle Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 108 R.L. York Custom Leather . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 89 A Zinpro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

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S Sachse Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Salazar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Sandia Trailer Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . .108 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 110 Bill Sauble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sci-Agra, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108, 123 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . . . . . .103 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 108 Southern Star Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 112 Southwest Beef Symposium . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Southwest Red Angus Association . . . . . .57, 110 Stockmen’s Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Straight Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Stronghold Ranch Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Superior Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Swihart Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

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Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 ROD Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Roeder Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Ronnie Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Roswell Brangus Breeders Co-Op . . . . . . . .131 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . .53 Roswell Escrow Services Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Roswell Livestock Auction Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Roswell Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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Cattle Bred for OPTIMUM GENETIC — Registered Herefords & Black Angus — Performance Offering: 22 Yearling Angus Bulls and 15 Yearling Hereford Bulls 9/14/14

205 D.

W.W.

EPDs

BULLS

TAG #

SIRE

B.DATE

B.W.

W.W.

ADJ.WT

RATIO

W.D.A.

B.W

W.W.

Y.W

MILK

ANGUS

4110

0148

12/24/13

755

650

102

2.86

0.8

n/a

ANGUS

4118

0148

12/31/13

660

574

2.57

0.4

n/a

POLLED

4121

9170

01/02/14

705

600

2.76

3.1

ANGUS

4125

1138

01/10/14

730

650

102

2.96

1.1

n/a

POLLED

4128

203

01/11/14

695

686

104

2.83

4.0

POLLED

4130

9170

01/12/14

630

551

2.57

3.4

POLLED

4133

849

01/15/14

620

547

105

2.56

4.0

POLLED

4135

849

01/16/14

585

520

100

2.44

2.0

POLLED

4137

9123

01/17/14

545

484

2.27

3.4

ANGUS

4143

0148

01/22/14

545

537

2.32

0.9

n/a

ANGUS

4144

0148

01/22/14

680

624

2.89

3.3

n/a

ANGUS

4152

1211

01/30/14

590

620

2.60

2.8

n/a

ANGUS

4202

0148

02/01/14

575

578

2.56

1.3

n/a

POLLED

4205

9170

02/03/14

625

603

2.80

3.1

ANGUS

4207

1138

02/04/14

585

578

2.64

2.3

n/a

ANGUS

4209

6115

02/05/14

610

582

2.77

1.7

n/a

POLLED

4211

9123

02/06/14

100

500

470

2.27

3.7

ANGUS

4213

0148

02/10/14

615

594

2.85

3.2

n/a

POLLED

4215

9170

02/11/14

640

632

104

2.98

3.7

ANGUS

4216

6115

02/13/14

595

581

2.79

3.6

n/a

ANGUS

4228

6115

02/23/14

615

657

104

3.03

4.5

n/a

POLLED

4232

9170

02/28/14

102

585

609

100

2.95

5.3

ANGUS

4301

1138

03/01/14

555

571

2.82

3.1

n/a

HORNED

4303

9170

03/02/14

660

671

110

3.37

5.2

POLLED

4305

849

03/08/14

550

576

111

2.89

1.4

HORNED

4310

Z24

03/19/14

520

591

n/a

2.91

5.0

ANGUS

4311

1138

03/29/14

102

615

712

114

3.64

4.7

n/a

M&G

POLLED

4403

849

04/17/14

385

486

n/a

2.57

3.3

POLLED

4405

849

04/23/14

450

577

n/a

3.13

1.9

ANGUS

4408

6115

04/28/14

475

683

107

3.42

0.4

n/a

ANGUS

4501

6115

05/04/14

475

676

106

3.57

2.0

n/a

BULLS

TAG #

SIRE

B.DATE

B.W.

W.W.

ADJ.WT

RATIO

W.D.A.

B.W

W.W.

Y.W

MILK

M&G

ANGUS

4502

6115

05/04/14

425

574

2.89

1.3

n/a

ANGUS

4507

6115

05/16/14

500

1.8

n/a

10/18/14 205 D.

EPDs

W.W.

ANGUS

4508

6115

05/20/14

485

1.8

ANGUS

4509

6115

05/27/14

485

2.2

ANGUS

4601

6115

06/05/14

445

1.9

ANGUS

4604

6115

06/17/14

400

1.7

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