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DEPARTMENTS 10 NMCGA President’s Message by Loren Patterson, President

12 Just the Facts ... & Then Some by Caren Cowan, Publisher New Mexico Stockman

16 New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle 43 New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn 45 New Mexico Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois

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

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48 News Update: Westway, Dr. Zimmerman 76 Riding Herd by Lee Pitts

78 View From the Backside by Barry Denton

83 In Memoriam 108 Marketplace 109 Seedstock Guide 113 Real Estate Guide 120 .New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis

120 Food & Fodder by Deanna Dickinson McCall

124 In the Arena by Sage Faulkner

128 Advertisers’ Index

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FEATURES 18 Value Determination in the Feeder Cattle Market by Sara Kocher, Angus Beef Bulletin

22 American Angus Association Announces the Ten NM Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus 24 AngusLink Passes 150,000 Head Enrolled for 2023 by Sara Kocher, Angus Communications

24 World Angus Evaluation Improves US, Australian, Canadian EPDs 28 Farmer-Owned Cooperatives Join, $10 Million Invested in New Mexico Agriculture Through Rural Roots Endowment 33 Wintering Cattle? Tips to Keep Them Warm by Ted Perry, Beef Technical Solutions, Purina

36 Brangus Value Project by Kyle Caldwell, IBBA Director of Field Services & Strategic Projects

46 The American Red Program 46 The Premium Red Baldy Program 47 Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work 51 2023 Joint Stockmen’s Convention Program 70 At 86, AQHA Judge and New Mexico Horseman Writes First Book 91 The Ground Beef Market Gets Squeezed by Derrel S Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Specialist, Cow-Calf Corner

92 Darrell Brown, 2023 Cattleman of the Year by Carol Wilson

122 Ag New Mexico & NMSU Team Up to Award Eastern & Southern New Mexico State Fair Winners 126 Taos Muncy Invitational Winners 127 Eddie Sam Renegade Rodeo Tour Roughy Van Winner 127 Kayce Edwards Renegade Rodeo Tour Timed Event, High Money Earner, and Overall Winner

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Loren Patterson NMCGA President

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

“The Tragedy of the Commons”

ristotle eluded to the term in his writings and it is often used against ranchers who graze public lands. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, it means that if a resource is communally owned, human nature will dictate that “greed” will cause individuals to over utilize the resource to inevitable exhaustion. When I hear this concept used against agriculture, I get very infuriated. The development of the original federal grazing system knew that, although the marginal lands were not capable of supporting homesteads, agriculture systems could utilize the land for grazing if there was ample base livestock water developed. The system understood that permanent resource management had to have a level of private ownership and management which would keep “tramp herds” from moving in and devouring resources before moving on. (This is where I harp on everyone to make sure they have their domestic and livestock water rights titled in their name with the State Engineers Office.) With ownership of water on these marginal lands and development of permanent agriculture systems, communities sprang up and the tax base was established. Grazing Fees were never intended to be considered a lease but an administrative fee to track ownership of the possessory rights. We now have another dark cloud on the horizon which will upset our rights to the core. October 4, 2023, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule to approve the creation of a new investment vehicle, the “Natural Asset Company (NAC).” This new vehicle was created by the Intrinsic Exchange Group (IEG) in partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The IEG was founded by the Rockefeller Foundation with supporting partners including international environmental organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund. The purpose for this new investment product is to provide a vehicle for elite investors and governments to profit from the protection of natural resources created by climate crisis policies. It is why these same proponents have been calling for the permanent protection of at least 30 percent of the world’s land and oceans by 2023 - the 30x30 agenda. These same actors are also pushing the net zero and de-carbonization policies. These Natural Asset Companies (NAC’s) will have full management control of enrolled lands, including public and private lands with conservation easements. NAC’s will be publicly traded entities, meaning that they can and will have foreign ownership. Is the importance of the proposed BLM Conservation Rule becoming perfectly clear? Another accompanying rule that is buried in the Federal Register is 36 CFR 261, Expanding and Streamline Enforcement Capabilities of USFS Law Enforcement. No longer would USFS need the approval of the local Sheriff to enforce specific statutes. If the Sheriff can’t protect the local citizens from USFS, who can? If you are considering not voting, reread this letter and please reconsider! Pray your neighbor gets rain.

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

California We Are Not

he Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks Rule Hearings are set for November 13 to 16 at Bigbee Auditorium at the State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead Street, NE, Albuquerque. Hearings will commence at 9:00 a.m. Comments will be accepted until the close of the hearings at ht t p s : //n me d .c om me nt i nput . com/?id=TuMmsArBj. Given that the hearing can conclude at any time between the 13th and the 16th, it is best to get comments in early. The new rule will set annual targets for the sale of new zero emission cars and trucks in New Mexico over time. The rules would

require vehicle manufacturers to deliver cleaner vehicles to New Mexicans. Given that the rule will apply only to vehicle dealers, one might ask what the big deal is. The big deal is not only will this rule make gas or diesel vehicles cost more, but over time these vehicles will not be available. One Ford CEO decided to take a trip in an EV F-250 Lightning. He ended up parking the truck and finding alternative means to get home due to charging problems from California to Nevada. Even if the rule turns out to be beneficial, it is completely premature. According to the New Mexico Department of Environment, there are presently only 20 existing chargers in the Albuquerque area. There are another 36 that have been approved, but are not in service with no date certain when they will be. There are another 25 chargers planned. Information on charging stations in New Mexico is conf licting. A website called plugshare.com claims that there are 232 charging sites in Albuquerque with hundreds more across the state. The chargehub. com site says there are 167 sites in Albuquerque alone. While this is going on in New Mexico,

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Guarding the Gates

The Imperative to Protect Land and Water Rights in the Face of S776 by Drew Lesofski, Executive Director, Heritage Waters Coalition

n the heart of the American Southwest, a bill by the name of The M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act (S776), introduced by Senator Martin Heinrich, is stirring waves of concern amongst the agricultural communities and private property owners. The bill proposes to safeguard 450 miles of the Gila River and its tributaries, embracing a noble intention to preserve nature’s pristine beauty. However, this commendable cause raises significant alarms for the residents and stakeholders of the region, necessitating a vigilant and engaged response. The potential implications of the Wild and Scenic designation on private property are profound. Should this legislation pass, it

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his will be my last featured member for the year. I have enjoyed interviewing these ladies and writing their stories. I hope you have learned a little something about your fellow CowBelles and “met” a new face or two. Meet Rhonda Ussery, President of Cactus CowBelles in Lea County. Rhonda was born in Clayton, NM where her dad worked for several ranches in the area. Her family later moved to Durango, Colorado and continued the same kind of work. She grew up showing steers through 4-H and FFA and always loved going by the CowBelles booth at the county fair. Because of that booth, she knew she wanted to be a part of CowBelles and be a representative for the Beef industry. Rhonda and her husband, Bryan, were married in 1985 and moved to his family ranch near Hobbs. They raised two beautiful daughters, Shaye, and Jessie. They also have three grandbabies who fill her life with squeals of laughter and keep her busy! Rhonda is an accomplished quilt maker. She generously (those are my words, not hers) donates her time every year to design and build a quilt for their annual fundraiser. This year’s version featured brightly colored cowboy boots with member’s brands around each pair. It was stunning! My last question I asked each member was, “What do you like most about the ranching/cattle industry?” Rhonda’s answer, “It’s always been a part of my life. Even the CowBelles booth was a part of my life growing up and I wouldn’t change it.” Thank you, Rhonda, for being involved and working hard for all of us in the organization. It is because of members like you, who “knew you wanted to be a representative” of our industry that we continue to thrive like we do. See you all in Albuquerque! – Vonda Frost NMCB President

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T he i nvo c at ion, pledge, and creed were recited. Minutes of the September 14th meeting read and approved. Treasurer reported balances. The group received a thank you c a rd f rom t he Ranches for the donation. As there is not a nominating committee, Judy Byrd has agreed to remain as Vice President, Mary McClain is hopeful a replacement for the Taiban Post Office will be hired and she is willing to remain as Secretary. Ann Sleep and Carol Thorpe are both willing to serve again. Discussion of the barbecue continued the group agreed to contact the Beef Council for help as suggested. Before the next barbecue, it was decided to agree on the amount of money to pay Shane, 4-H or FFA, and the janitor for helping. After some discussion, the By-Law changes were approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. Following Rhonda Ussery Natalie Smith presented an informative and enlightening (with some comedy as well), titled “The ESA Listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken”. The group wished her much luck Valley will decorate, provide some activities on her presentation in January, 2024 in and hamburger gummies. Janet will look Denver. A delicious lunch with Curt Kelling into putting some questions together with providing the BBQ, was enjoyed by all. – the Beef Wheel. The meeting adjourned once Sandy McKenna for Mary McClain, booth swept out and closed up, ready for next Secretary year. Submitted by Janet Witte Mesilla Valley CowBelles met at the New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to Southern NM State Fair and Rodeo grounds all who have submitted their news to Jingle for booth activities at the fair. Beef Council Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletprovided many new recipes and fair patrons ters to Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 were happy to get them, especially the beef Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: cuts. The group passed out many bags full of janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every recipes. During the slow times the next month. We understand summer is slow for adventures were discussed such as Ag Day at meetings, yet any event you may have…write the NMSU Football Game Tailgate – Novem- up and send and I will do my best to accomber 4, 2023 and dues. Some ladies from modate. Stay safe! NMCB will assist with Ag Day and Mesilla

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Value Determination in the Feeder Cattle Market It’s Time to Look Past the Hide. This story was originally published in the October 2023 edition of the Angus Beef Bulletin®by Sarah Kocher | Angus Beef Bulletin

attle marketing generates much debate and division within the industry. The American Angus Association® recently released a white paper, “Value Determination in the Feeder Cattle Market,” examining marketing trends. The paper shows that quality, black-hided cattle will continue to bring premiums, says Larry Corah, animal science professor emeritus at Kansas State University. “The demand is so strong for quality that there’s still the economic merit for producers to focus on it,” he says. “You also have the challenge, as the paper points out so well, of the packer being that interface between the foodservice, retail and consuming public and the beef industry. They don’t like to pass back premiums.” Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations, and Sarah Kocher, communications specialist, wrote the paper, which shares the evolution of the cattle-marketing system. Over time, it has become more rational in the way prices are distributed based on value, but premiums are not distributed adequately, they write. “There remains opportunity to improve the market’s ability to reward cow-calf producers for their selection decisions when creating more of these high-quality cattle in the herd,” they continue. “Tools for cattle-

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men to differentiate cattle more accurately based on value and genetic merit will allow them to buy with more confidence, reduce risk, improve management and increase profits. Ultimately, this will also reward cowcalf producers more accurately for the value they have helped to create.”

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black-hided cattle reveals an interesting story about the adoption of Angus genetics and premiums seen in the marketplace. While not perfect, black hides do tell a story of higher-value cattle — cattle that grade well and earn premiums on the other end. But, that’s not the whole picture. There’s a need to continue to improve the system, and Marshall and Kocher say the market is poised to do that.

Corah compares these market signals and premiums to the early days of Certified A need to go further Angus Beef (CAB). “It took nearly 20 years to impact the value Corah looks at how the market has of fed cattle, and it took even longer for those responded since the COVID-19 pandemic. premiums to get passed back to the cow-calf “I think when that hit, most all economists producer,” he says. “They really are the and most of us in the industry expected that genetic engineers of the calves that go maybe the demand for quality or premium through the whole system. Yes, many cow- products might dwindle as consumers got calf producers put tremendous value in conservative with money,” Corah says. developing and focusing on maternal “Actually, during that period of time, going function.” back to March of 2020 to where we’re at today, Tim Schiefelbein, a cattle industry it’s been just the opposite.” veteran and former packer-buyer, helped Ten years ago, when the cattle industry develop the grid system in the 1990s and says was producing three percent to four percent the economic signals began to build at that Prime, premiums were $10 to as high as $15 time. per hundredweight (cwt.). “All you had to do is do it the good old “Today we’re at eight percent to ten percent American way and put [economic] incentives Prime, and yet the premiums in many of out there,” he says. “Look what beef con- these grids have increased,” Corah says. sumption has done. Look what quality has “Somebody told me the average was like $22 done. Look at CAB acceptance rates. Putting to $24 last year, and we had windows in there the grid into the marketing system was huge.” where it hit $30 and $32 per hundredweight Although the grid revolutionized the of carcass. That’s an incredible value, and I industry by incentivizing quality and per- don’t think any of us see that changing or formance, its adoption was not a painless, going back.” nor particularly calculated, process. CattleThe industry finds itself within a perfect men needed to see how it worked and how it storm, where consumers are making increaspaid before changing their herd strategies. ing demands on the product they are buying “The first step was the seedstock guy just and are increasingly willing to vote with making them black, because the only thing their dollars based on those preferences. we knew was black ones seemed to do better on this grid than non-black ones,” Schiefelbein says. continued on page 20 >> Almost 30 years later, the premium for

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graders to be able to differentiate the three marketing tools are a more consistent and different levels of Prime, just like we did to reliable measuring stick than hide color Tools for targeting the three different levels of Choice,” Corah alone. says. “I think what that’s going to lead to is Smaller yards, those with 20,000 head or “The [American] Angus Association has you’re going to see packers, and you’re prob- fewer, may be more consistent about using tools that can help the producer create those ably going to see brands, evolve where they’re these tools, says Shawn Walter, CattleFax kinds of products and economically benefit going to have Prime plus, which will be the data operations manager. from it,” Corah says. upper two-thirds of the Prime grade.” “Those (smaller yards) tend to be more He draws ties between the white-paper The challenge for producers from the interested in being part of the different valdiscussion and a presentation on future cow-calf rancher to the feeder when chasing ue-based programs and also focusing on grading changes by Bucky Gwartney, USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) genetics when buying feeder cattle, and we’ll Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), at acceptance is ensuring they capture value on spend that time and effort,” Walter says. the 2023 Feeding Quality Forum. investments they made. With so many black- “Also, we are willing to measure that result “Bucky pointed out that they’re going to hided cattle in the market, data-based and go back and look at it, as opposed to a break the Prime down and start teaching expected progeny differences (EPDs) and huge volume operation.” However, in the past decade larger feeders have started shifting their emphasis, he notes. “Maybe because they were never able to measure, they have ended up falling back into the mindset of buying volume, buying th cheaper cattle and making them work,” Walter explains. He attributes a smaller overall U.S. cow herd in recent years as another factor for larger feedyards moving away from buying cattle with objectively higher genetic merit. “As more cattle become available again, you can be pickier about the cattle that you buy,” Walter says. “Then maybe that’s where you’ll see more widespread interest in that.” At the same time, he sees the potential of programs like AngusLinkSM to help these Registered Black Angus breeders compete now.

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Still a balance Considering the feedyard closeout data he collects, Walter reminds producers to be just as diligent with the management and selection for hardy cattle that still feed well as they select for quality. Schiefelbein echoes this, encouraging balanced-trait selection while pursuing carcass traits like marbling. “Carcass traits are important, but feed efficiency is still as important, if not more,” Schiefelbein says. In his family’s operation, they often buy back cattle to feed, and he finds the feedlot performance score on a Genetic Merit ScorecardSM to be of the most value. They often pay more for cattle up front and make their profit in the feedlot. Again, allocation of premiums for high-quality-grading cattle is not a perfect system. Corah reminds cattlemen of the heritability of marbling and that they do have a variety of options, so they can find what works best for them.

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“Marbling is one of the unique traits that is very independent of any other trait,” he says. “In other words, you can select for growth and marbling. You can select for maternal traits and marbling. To me, the

practical messaging for the beef industry is, quality is the phenomenon that we’re in right now. It has economic value. As a cow-calf producer, you need to focus on that, and Angus genetics are the best genetics in the industry to get at that.”

American Angus Assn. Announces the Ten NM Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus

he 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Corah recommends producers comb New Mexico recorded a total of 1920 through the paper (follow links under Angus with the American Angus Associa“Digital EXTRAs”). tion® during fiscal year 2023, which ended “There’s just a ton of really, really good Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Assodata in there,” he says. “It goes all the way ciation chief executive officer. D V E RT I S E from genetic trends to marketing trends to The 10 top recorders in New Mexico are: talk about the impact of the CAB program Reverse Rocking R Cattle Co, Maxwell; Bill on economic value of Angus cattle and black- Gardner, Estancia; High Valley Angus, hided cattle and that type of thing. It’s Moriarty; Diamond Seven Angus Ranch, creating awareness of the value of genetics Newkirk; U Bar Ranch, Silver City; Greg and the potential of the Genetic Merit Score- Smith, Elida; Heartstone Angus, Silver City; card as a way of enhancing value.” J-C Angus, Moriarty; Robert or Mitzi Miller, in the New Mexico Stockman. Floyd; Flying W Diamond Ranch, Capitan. Call: 505/243-9515. Angus breeders across the nation in 2023 registered 300,761 head of Angus cattle. “Our Association members lead the industry in adopting new technology and breeding the most problem-free cattle for their customers,” McCully said. “Cattlemen across the country continue to find registered Angus seedstock are the most profitable option for their herd.” • Selling 8 Bulls from the Top End of our Program at the Tucumcari Feed Efficiency Test Bull Sale in March • Including 2 ET flush brothers by SAV Rainfall out of the great SAV Madame Pride 9803 donor cow. • Plus easy calving sons of GAR HomeTown and Deer Valley WallStreet as well as Vermillion Spur B024 and Gardens Cache.

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AngusLink℠ Passes 150,000 Head Enrolled for 2023

the AngusLink programs is really exciting for cattlemen participating now and for those wanting to enroll in the future,” said Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the Association. “The by Sarah Kocher, Angus Communications collaboration with IMI has given us an ngusLink , the administrator for val- entirely bigger market and enabled us to ue-added programs of the American align with the No. 1 provider of program Angus Association®, surpassed verification services for cattle, meaning com150,000 head of enrolled cattle for 2023 on mercial cattlemen can access more program s both the world and the cattle indusSeptember 15. This means from 2022 to 2023, options with their enrollment.” t r y become more a nd more participation in AngusLink has increased by Most noticeably, video sales have witdata-driven, cattle breeders want usermore than 300 percent, reflecting a turning nessed a sharp increase of cattle enrolled in friendly tools they can trust. One such tool, point for its value-added programs. AngusLink programs. the World Angus Evaluation (WAE), is being This milestone comes after the establish“At the video sales on those big days, we released October 13. It aims to help eliminate ment of a collaboration agreement with IMI see as many as 1 in 4 of the lots for sale being hurdles for cattlemen participating in interGlobal. Since January, IMI Global has AngusVerified or having a Genetic Merit national commerce with Angus genetics. worked alongside Association staff to help Scorecard,” Marshall said. “That critical Participating groups – the American provide verification services to cattlemen for mass has helped with feeders paying much Angus Association®, the Canadian Angus AngusVerified and the Genetic Merit Score- more attention to the AngusLink offerings.” Association and Angus Australia – have anacard . IMI Global administers the program Board members of the Association said lyzed the breed’s genetics globally to create giving producers a la carte access to IMI’s they are pleased to see the program’s growth an international tool for genetic comparisuite of programs along with AngusLink and premiums being earned by cattlemen sons. The evaluation also uses data from the programs, which can be added individually based on their investments in registered three groups to improve accuracies for 11 as well. Angus genetics. expected progeny differences (EPDs). AngusVerified documents cattle are from “Some of those cattle sell for $14-15/cwt Because the WAE is an expansion of a registered Angus bulls, and the Genetic more on average on top of record-high foot score evaluation released in 2020 by the Merit Scorecard draws on the industry’s prices,” said Jim Brinkley, Association board same entities, the claw set EPD (CLAW) and largest database to quantitatively evaluate member from Missouri, at August board foot angle EPD (ANGLE) are already availcalf genetics and project their performance meeting. “It’s been phenomenal. Hearing able in the three-country evaluation. Angus potential from weaning to the packing plant. feedback from the feeders to the producers, continued on page 26 >> “Reaching 150,000 cattle enrollments in everybody’s getting on board with this.”

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Genetics, Inc. (AGI®) leads the WAE research efforts for the three groups. “Putting all the data together leverages each association’s database really well,” said Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of AGI® of the U.S. “We want to make sure that when Angus producers, no matter what country they’re in, go to sell a bull or go to purchase genetics, they have access to comparable EPDs.” The 11 additional traits included in the 2023 WAE release are calving ease direct (CED), calving ease maternal (CEM), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), maternal milk (MILK), scrotal circumference (SC), marbling (MARB), carcass weight (CW), ribeye area (RIB) and fat thickness (FAT). U.S., Canada and Australia have engaged in the trade of beef cattle genetics for many years, said Myles Immerkar, CEO of the Canadian Angus Association. However, it has not been easy for breeders to translate how an animal from one country scores under another country’s evaluation system. The common currency created through the WAE will support trade activity and simplify comparing animals’ EPD values. “There’s a huge efficiency created by us being on the same evaluation,” he said. “If we can do a better job in our evaluations that describe those animals, especially for countries that are doing a lot of trade, I think producers are going to be in much better shape.” Immerkar cites birth weight records as an

example, where more data points create better tools for members. He estimates the Canadian Angus Association has around 1.2 million birth weight records alone, but together the WAE considers 9 million records in its calculations. “We’re very much focused on technology and particularly enhanced genetic improvement technologies for our members,” said Christian Duff, Angus Australia’s general manager of genetic improvement. “Our global initiative is a great step forward for the global Angus community and something we’re really grateful being part of.” Aside from increasing ease of trade and evaluation accuracies, sharing data with one another helps all three groups because data on some traits is difficult and expensive to collect. Specifically looking at traits related to carcass merit, combining forces allows genetic evaluation for carcass traits to become more robust while avoiding additional costs for data collection.

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High-quality research on tough questions often requires collaboration at an international level. A geneticist with AGI®, Andre Garcia, said outside of the WAE the teamwork between international entities has been exciting, because they have valuable discussions about their overlapping work during monthly meetings. “It’s really fun to be able to work with partners that you trust, you enjoy working with, and that all have similar objectives when it comes to the success of Angus cattle around the world,” Retallick-Riley said. Duff said that while his members are looking forward to the release, he knows there will also be questions about it. In response, member outreach and education will be ongoing. One piece of good news for Angus breeders in the three counties is the WAE will not change members’ data collection or reporting procedures. Other common questions have been about data security and how the sets were combined. The associations assure their members that their data submissions are being treated with the same care for the WAE as they would be for any other tool or research project. “Multiple test evaluations and validation procedures were performed to ensure that phenotypes are compatible across databases, and that environmental differences such as age and contemporary groups are properly modelled,” Duff said.

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he continued strength and growth of New Mexico agriculture is a key focus in the October 1 merger between American AgCredit (AAC) and Farm Credit of New Mexico (FCNM). To keep FCNM capital working for the success of local agriculture, American AgCredit is funding a $10 million Rural Roots Endowment. The endowment is focused on investing in the long-term viability, sustainability, and profitability of agriculture in New Mexico. “Firmly rooted in American AgCredit’s core values is an unwavering commitment to the communities where we work and live,” said Shacey Sullivan, executive head of communications and government relations at American AgCredit. “Our customers — especially young and beginning farmers and ranchers — are paramount to the continued success of American agriculture and our nation’s food security.” American AgCredit designed the endowment to provide grants and direct funds to New Mexico agricultural organizations that support the next generation of farmers and ranchers – like FFA, 4-H, junior livestock, and scholarships – as well as protect New Mexico agriculture, fight hunger in New Mexico, and continue ag education in New Mexico. To manage the endowment, AAC is proud to partner with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM). For over 34 years, the CFSNM has awarded grants, scholarships, and emergency funding in New Mexico. Rural Roots Endowment grant funds will be released starting in 2024.

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Wintering Cattle? Tips to Keep Them Warm by Ted Perry, Beef Technical Solutions, Purina

old weather impacts your cattle, but they can’t stay warm by putting on winter boots, a coat and a hat. They need other ways to keep warm. Winter nutrition and environment management will help maintain a cow’s core body temperature, keeping cows warm from the inside out.

If you’re wintering cattle, here are seven tips to keep them warm: 1. Focus on body condition score The number one way to reduce cold stress in cattle is to improve body condition score. Having a good body condition score going into winter does two things. First, a cow in body condition score 5 or 6 has a layer of fat insulation helping her conserve body heat. Second, cows in good body condition likely have a good diet, which can result in nice, warm winter hair coats.

2. Deliver more cattle feed Make sure cows have enough feed and water. A cow’s feed intake will increase by 20 percent during cold weather. Before temperatures drop, increase the amount of feed delivered. Provide additional hay, or offer 20 percent more cattle feed in the bunk. Increasing intake will increase the amount of fermentation in the rumen, and one of the biggest waste products of fermentation is heat. If you provide cows with more energy and get more forage into the rumen, more fermentation happens and more heat is produced. The process helps keep cows warm from the inside out. 3. Separate thin cows Thin cows mixed with the rest of the herd probably won’t get the nutrition they need to maintain or gain body condition. Separate thinner cows – young or old – to help take off feeding pressure. Once separated, make sure cows have plenty of forage and access to cattle mineral and cattle supplements. If you can’t separate thin cows, feed freechoice cattle supplements like a protein tub to give those cows access to feed at all times. Free-choice cattle supplements also provide a less competitive atmosphere than group-feeding protein cubes or hand-fed feeds. 4. Put up windbreaks When wintering cattle, it’s important to remember that wind chill affects cattle just like it affects people. Keep cattle out of the wind if possible. You can put up a homemade windbreak, create one out of bales or install a permanent windbreak. Wooded areas also provide shelter from the wind. When cows don’t have a windbreak, they feel the full effect of the wind, and it will cost you body condition. A drop in body condition score will result in additional feed cost to regain condition.

5. Provide cattle minerals and supplements Cattle mineral is vital during cold weather because it impacts a cow’s metabolic process. If cows are short on mineral, their metabolism will slow down. Once metabolism slows, the cow isn’t producing as much heat, and she may start losing body condition score. Providing cattle mineral and cattle supplements can also lead to better forage digestibility. A cow’s rumen microbes have mineral requirements and can also benefit from supplementation. Supplementing ramps up rumen microbes so they can digest more forage. The microbes can also get 25 or 30 percent more energy out of the forage they’re eating. 6. Keep a clean environment While wintering cattle, the environment tends to be muddy. Mud reduces the insulation factor of a cow’s hair coat, and a cow’s lower critical temperature goes up as a result. For instance, if a cow is clean and dry, she may be okay down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If a cow is dirty, her lower critical temperature may go up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Give cows plenty of space, and move hay rings and feeding stations to limit the creation of muddy areas. The cleaner cows stay, the better insulation their hair will provide. 7. Break routine We tend to feed cattle on a routine. We put out a set amount of cattle feed per day because we think that’s what the herd should need. But, pay close attention to temperature and watch cattle closely. When you know it will be cold for the next few days, increase the feed offered at least 24 hours in advance to give cows a head start. Feeding cows after the storm is helpful, but the impact is greater when they are fed before.

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Executive Summary: Round 2 of the Brangus Value Project by Kyle Caldwell, IBBA Director of Field Services and Strategic Projects

he second group of steers have now completed the Brangus Value Project. Three conclusions can be drawn from the results of rounds 1 and 2 of the Brangus Value Project. 1. Brangus genetics produce feeder calves that can convert feed to pay weight at a rate rivaling top end feeder calves. 2. Brangus genetics produce carcasses capable of commanding a significant premium over the commodity live price. 3. Brangus genetics produce tender beef that even the most scrupulous steak connoisseur would be pleased with. This project was first conceived by the IBBA Long Term Planning Committee in 2019 and was initiated in 2020. Steers from Round 1 were harvested in 2022. Steers from Round 2 were harvested in 2023. The results of Round 2 are summarized in this article.

Basic Project Design ЇЇ

Seven Brangus and Ultrablack sires were progeny-tested using commercial cowherds from two cooperators from Oklahoma and Texas. A proven Angus sire was included as a reference sire. Each bull was bred A.I. to enough cows

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to produce 12-15 steer calves, which were born together and remained together in a contemporary group all the way through harvest. ЇЇ All calves were DNA tested to confirm sire. A total of 102 steers were placed on feed ЇЇ at Hy Plains Feedyard in Montezuma, KS in the fall/winter of 2022/2023. ЇЇ For a portion of the feeding period, they were tested on GrowSafe, which measures individual feed intake. This allows for the calculation of feed efficiency, which is expressed as Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG). The steers were harvested at the Cargill ЇЇ plant in Dodge City, KS where comprehensive carcass data were collected. ЇЇ A steak from each carcass was dissected at the plant and sent to Texas Tech University for tenderness testing.

Feedlot Performance Summary Steers were individually weighed upon arrival at the feedyard. Ranch ID tags were cross-referenced to EID (electronic) tags. ЇЇ Following approximately 60 days of normal feeding, the steers were placed in pens equipped with the GrowSafe system. They remained on GrowSafe long enough to accumulate 40-45 good “data days”. Research has shown that this period of time on GrowSafe is adequate to measure differences in feed efficiency. Data from “oddball” days due to such things as winter storms are ЇЇ

thrown out (the bunks are outside, so snow or rain accumulation can corrupt the data). Animals with unusual consumption data perhaps due to subclinical illness are also deleted from the analysis.

Feed Efficiency Results There are different ways to express feed efficiency. Common methods of measurement are to compute Residual Feed Intake (RFI) or Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG). RADG is more intuitive. It measures differences in daily gain (positive or negative) given a certain level of feed consumption. Two animals may have identical feed intake but display quite different rates of gain. Obviously, those animals that gain more given the same feed consumption have a cost-of-production advantage. The chart on facing page shows the distribution of the steers with ADG plotted against average daily feed consumption. Each dot represents one steer. The line through the middle of the data points is the regression line, which is essentially the average relationship between gain and consumption specific to this group of test animals. Those animals above the line gained more than expected based on their feed consumption and those below the line gained less than expected. Feed efficiency on a group basis is a very robust driver of feedyard profitability. Aside from the initial cost of the cattle, the vast majority of the cost of producing a finished steer is due to feed. Feedyards measure feed efficiency by computing Dry Matter Conver-

sion. Since rations vary for moisture content, computing feed conversion on a dry matter basis is the only way to fairly compute animal performance. The steers in this project posted average Dry Matter Conversion of 6.37 and 6.18 for

the Ok lahoma steers and Texas steers, respectively – for a weighed average of 6.3. To provide a frame of reference, our feedlot performance data was compared to 14 , 2 0 0 o t h e r steers in southwest Kansas that were placed on feed around the same time and at approximately the same weight as the Brangus steers. This provides a basis for comparison. The Brangus steers did extremely well – saving nearly .4-lbs of feed per pound of gain. When multiplied by

700-lbs of feedlot gain, the savings amounts to 280-lbs of feed on a dry matter basis. At $300/ton of dry matter, the savings amount to $42 per head. The Brangus steers also out-gained the SW Kansas benchmark steers by a considerable margin. The RADG values for each sire can only be compared to other sires tested in the same cooperator herd. When these data are subjected to a complete statistical analysis, the RADG values can be compared across all sires. But the simple averages below can only be compared within each cooperator group.

Carcass Results The IBBA sired steers from both groups averaged 84 percent USDA Choice or higher, including 3 percent USDA Prime, beating

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would correspond to Low Choice, 500’s and 600’s would correspond to Premium Choice and 700’s to Low Prime. If the other specifications for ribeye size and carcass weight are met, many carcasses with marbling scores in the 500 to 600 range qualify for top choice boxed beef programs like Certified Angus Beef. Three of the seven IBBA sires produced progeny with average marbling scores equivalent to premium Choice, with 3 others in the top 75 percent of Low Choice, not far away from premium Choice. The average yield grade was 3.6. While this is very acceptable, we did end up with more yield grade 4’s than we would have liked. Since these were research cattle, they had to remain together through the entirety of the project in order to keep them in a perfect contemporary group and maintain the integrity of future EPD’s crafted from this data. Under normal conditions, the calves with more condition could have and would have been sorted off and harvested at an earlier endpoint. It should also be noted that the carcass weights found in the data table are unadjusted carcass weights, meaning that before they are incorporated into the IBBA genetic evaluation they will be adjusted to a standardized 28.7 percent empty body fat. The Oklahoma and Texas steers managed to rake in $32.22/head and $21.75/head premiums respectively over the live price when sold on a grid. It is not appropriate to compare carcass data from one cooperator group to another based on the simple averages presented in the table. The two cooperator herds are not genetically identical, and each has different management. A complete statistical analysis will allow head-to-head comparisons after adjusting for “herd effect”. Until that statistical analysis is properly completed, the sires will remain coded and not specifically named.

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Tenderness Results There are three legs on the stool of meat palatability: tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. Tenderness by far carries the biggest stick in that relationship and in blind taste panels consumers consistently rate tenderness as the most important driver for eating quality and willingness to pay. While I have yet to see tenderness incorporated into a grid pricing scheme, it is still a commercially relevant trait to measure and select for. To measure tenderness, myself and a team of graduate students from Texas Tech Univer-

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experience in a restaurant. The strip loin steaks were cooked to a consistent internal sity collected strip loin steak samples from temperature of 135 degrees and placed into each of the carcasses involved in the project a plastic cutting guide. A graduate student and aged them for 21 days to mimic an eating used a special double-bladed knife to remove a slice from the steak where the muscle fibers were all running in the same direction. The steak slice was then placed onto a slice shear force machine where a dull metal blade cuts the steak slice in half perpendicular to the muscle fibers. As the machine cuts through the piece of steak, a sensor measures how Reg. & Comm. • TOP BLOODLINES many pounds of force it took to cut the steak slice in half, mimicking how much force it would take a person to chew it. Researchers have correlated slice shear force results to taste panel results and came up with general descriptive categories to describe tenderness such as “very tender”, “tender”, “intermediate” and “tough”. This is complementary to the tenderness data from 33rd Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale Round 1 that found 95 percent of samples tested in Round 1 sheared in the range of “Very Tender” and “Tender”.

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Next Steps From its inception, the Brangus Value Project was intended to be a perpetual benchmarking project. Round 3 calves are being DNA verified currently and should be ready to enter the feedlot the fall/winter.

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Cows participating in Round 4 of the project are already bred and a new cooperator in Arkansas was recently brought on to test 2 more black bulls to fill out the data from Round 2, as well as the first Red Brangus bull. Round 5 sire selection will be underway soon. The data collected from Rounds 1 and 2 will be included into IBBA’s genetic evaluation database and used to create commercially relevant EPD’s for Marbling Score, Carcass Weight, Tenderness and feed efficiency. Round 1 sires had over 1,124 active daughters and 997 active sons at last years evaluation, that number is even larger this year. Between all Round 2 sires, there are 3,819 active sons and daughters. Most of the sons are in commercial herds as we speak, and the daughters will soon be producing or have already produced calves of their own in IBBA member herds. The big picture here is that by testing 5-8 sires each year, we can produce unique EPD’s for thousands of animals in the Brangus population.

A Big Brangus Thank You Thank you to all the progressive breeders that donated semen to this project. The improvements that have been made in the

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Brangus breed over the last 40 years do not as many calves as you like and will be ship for all future rounds of the Brangus happen overnight; and managing to make shipped a commensurate number of strip Value Project. That kind of support is pricethose drastic improvements in carcass loins. We expect to have 130+ hd in Round less and sincerely appreciated. quality while not giving up and inch of 3 and will be seeking sponsorships soon. IBBF is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. ground on maternal soundness is a true feat Some breeders have told the IBBA staff to If you would like to sponsor a steer for Round of strength. “automatically” sign them up for a sponsor- 3, please contact Kyle Caldwell at kcaldwell@ Rounds 1 and 2 were funded by cattlemen gobrangus.com or Mandie Sadovsky at the who “sponsored” a steer by donating $500 to IBBA office (msadovsky@gobrangus.com) the International Brangus Breeders Foundaor call the office and ask for Mandie. tion (IBBF). This donation was used to pay for the cost of putting the steers on GrowSafe Advertiese and to make sure we can continue this in th project into the future; without that support, none of this would be possible. To say, “Thank you”, each sponsor will receive an Join progressive seedstock producers from Upper 2/3rds Choice strip loin pre-cut into across the country in offering your bull crop to thousands of potential buyers! steaks for them to enjoy. Some breeders sponsored 1 and some sponsored 10. All Contact Chris Martinez sponsors are appreciated. You can sponsor chris@aaalivestock.com or 505.243.9515

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CNM CULINARY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT BEEF The NM Beef Council Beef Team provided an in-depth Beef class to the Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Culinary 1112 class last month. The class covered several beef related subjects including the Beef Quality Assurance Program (BQA), sustaining cattle and the beef supply chain.

CNM Students attend the Beef class.

The students also experienced beef rib fabrication. Tom Bertelle, NMBC Beef Specialist, carved a 107 rib section and showed the class a variety of cuts from this sub-primal. Students were introduced to different cooking methods covering moist and dry heat cooking as well as grilling. Daniel Chavez, beef specialist, conducted a grilling demonstration for the students using rib-eye steaks. The students were able to enjoy steak samples and learned the difference between prime, choice and select grades. In addition, the students learned about what constitutes grass-fed, natural, and organic beef. Kate Shulz, NMBC Registered Dietitian, provided nutritional information about beef and how it fits into a healthy lifestyle.

CNM Chef Instructor Karatas, and NMBC Beef Specialist, Tom Bertelle, demonstrate beef fabrication.

Students learn through hands-on classes in a commercial kitchen.

All students were given a “Beef in the Culinary Classroom” binder full of beef resources. As a thank you for attending, the students received Beef aprons and meat thermometers. 

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NMBC DIETITIAN ATTENDS FOOD & NUTRITION CONFERENCE

Nutritionists and dietitians from across the country attended the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) last month in Denver, CO.

FNCE attendees learn about beef nutrition information.

The conference included a Ranch Tour.

Dietitians and nutritionists learn from ranchers at the Cherokee Ranch.

The conference presented a variety of learning opportunities including teaching attendees about the various types of cattle feed.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted a Ranch Tour and networking reception for registered dietitians from across the country in Denver for the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts FNCE, and is the world’s largest meeting of food, nutrition, and dietetics experts that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts. Kate Schulz, consulting dietitian New Mexico Beef Council, attended the invitation-only Ranch Tour and reception. It was a great time to network with fellow dietitians and continue the conversation of bridging the gap between dietetics and agriculture. The Ranch Tour included a stop at Cherokee Ranch outside of Castle Rock, Colorado, allowing participants to learn from rancher Rafael Miranda. He shared with participants how they cared for the cattle, including the research and technology utilized. From there, the participants were able to observe a cutting demonstration conducted by Jessica Lancaster, PhD, Director of Product Quality Research at NCBA, and Emma Mortenson, MS, RND, Consultant at NCBA and the day

concluded with a beef production expert panel including Dr. Tryon Wikersham, Professor Ruminant Nutrition Department of Animal Science- Texas A&M, Cassidy Johnston, Co-Founder JRC Ranch Management and Consulting and Josh White, Executive Director, Producer Education and Sustainability at NCBA. Different cattle feed products, from silage to flaked corn, were passed around the room with discussion on how and why they are provided to cattle. The initial post-survey results indicate that the tour was incredibly well received, with 100% of participants indicating that the overall experience was excellent. One participant shared that the most valuable experience was that “it was helpful to talk about beef on every level- from the breeding of the animal to what animals eat and how to recommend beef to clients.” The Networking Reception was held at the History Colorado Center. It provided participants another opportunity to learn about sustainability efforts, animal welfare, and nutritional benefits of beef through interactive booths during the reception. 

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NEW MEXICO FEDERAL LANDS NEWS by Frank Dubois

Border affairs & Bison bucks Biden “waives”

e have a 2,000 mile border with Mexico, with many American farm and ranch families located on or near that border, on government owned and private land. We all received a big surprise because Biden just announced he’ll build twenty more miles of border wall. Not only that, his administration will invoke their authority to waive 26 different environmentally-oriented laws to see the wall will be built without delay! This has raised several questions. One reader on my blog commented: “Since when does an official have the authority to waive laws?? Since Congress passed a law allowing it. It all began when a law was passed to build a structure in the San Diego area, but by the mid-nineties nothing had been done. The California Coastal Commission and other enviros kept the project delayed through appeals and court cases. The waiver language had its beginning and was inserted in an immigration law. It has been amended several times and exists today as Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. That is why Homeland Secretary Mayorcas writes in his federal register notice, “Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by section 102 of IIRIRA.” He then lists the twenty-six laws he is waiving. They include endangered species, clean water, clean air, migratory bird treaty, and of course, the national environmental policy. The average NEPA document now takes four years to complete. The Endan-

gered Species Act is important for this area, which is home to the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and several endangered species. Lawfare writes that, in addition to being an immigration hotspot, the Lower Rio Grande Valley represents a “transition between temperate and tropical conditions and contains an exceptionally high diversity of plants and animals—some of them found in few, or no other places in the United States.” This includes the northern ocelot leopard and northern aplomado falcon—both listed as endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This tells us first that if Congress really wants something they will do whatever it takes to get it. In this case they have delegated their authority to amend or revoke a statute. Secondly it demonstrates they are aware of the damage done by these statutes, but are unable or unwilling to do anything about it. They have special waivers for their projects, but none for ours.

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better and increase species diversity in the grasslands ecosystem. They evolved with the native plants, so their feeding on vegetation actually helps it grow back stronger, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deputy director Siva Sundaresan said. The weight of their footsteps (males can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, females 1,000) mixes nutrients in the soil, and their hoof prints create wet microclimates for new plants to grow. Do you believe that spending money on fencing, cattle guards and water wells will reduce inflation? I do. And I also believe there are buffalo chips the size of houses floating down the Rio Grande today. And let’s start calling our livestock “ecosystem engineers” and I hope they are making wet “microclimates” all over your country. Until next time, be a nuisance to the devil and don’t forget to check that cinch.

Various federal and state officials recently Frank DuBois was the NM Secretary of Agriculture met on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal from 1988 to 2003, is the author of a blog: The National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the Westerner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship and The $2.6 million they have been awarded from DuBois Western Heritage Foundation the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to manage bison, and to expand their range in the refuge from 6,500 acres to 10,000 acres. These funds will also go towards acquiring fencing and cattle guards to help this project, as well as to drill wells at the edges of the project. Deputy refuge manager Megan Klosterman calls bison “ecosystem engineers,” and says allowing them to roam more freely across the refuge will help native plants grow

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The American Red Program

he Red Angus Association of America and Santa Gertrudis Breeders International are collaborating to provide the beef industry with a unique blend of maternal traits, adaptability, growth and marbling – all packaged with a heat-tolerant, red hide – into a new program for the commercial beef producer called American Red. The offspring of this crossbreeding program will be well suited for commercial producers who are seeking quality replacement females and steers that fit in the value-added segment of the beef industry. American Red has been tested and proven at the King Ranch, in Kingsville, Texas. Numerous other breeders in the southern U.S. have also begun using this strategic cross to combat the harsh environment with marked success. While the leadership at RAAA and SGBI are still finalizing key details, program specs for American Red will be as follows: To qualify for the American Red commercial cattle program and accompanying tag, steers and heifers in the same calf crop must be sired by registered Red Angus bulls averaging in the top 50 percent of the breed for the Profitability and Sustainability index (ProS) or registered Santa Gertrudis bulls averaging in the top 50 percent for the SGBI Balanced Index. Breed percentages on qualified cattle will range from 25 percent to 75 percent Red Angus and 25 percent to 75 percent Santa Gertrudis, with a small allowance for other breeds. Most qualified cattle will be red. However, color is not an exclusionary requirement. Groups of cattle do not need to be fully red-hided to qualify. Dams of qualifiable calves must contain at least 50 percent of the reciprocal breed, meaning 50 percent or more Santa Gertrudis when the calves are sired by Red Angus sires, or 50 percent or more Red Angus when calves are sired by Santa Gertrudis bulls. To verify dam-side genetics, qualifiable herds will sign a verification form stating that at least 50 percent of the genetic makeup of the dams of calves to be qualified is from the reciprocal breed.

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The tag used for this program will be a unique, American Red-labeled tag issued by the Red Angus Association of America. Tagging options include dangle tags or EID/ panel tag combination-nested sets. Calves must be tagged on the ranch of origin. The program requires a yearly $50 enrollment fee and a $1.25 fee for each tag. There is a five-head minimum for enrollment.

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Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work to Accelerate Use of Genetic Information in the Feeder Cattle Market

rice discovery in the feeder cattle market rarely includes genetic information. Almost nothing is known about the genetics of 98 percent of feeder cattle being sold on a weekly basis. That is unfortunate and it holds the industry back, because genetics control approximately onethird of growth, efficiency and carcass results. Enter the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force, a coalition of 32 producers from all industry segments assembled to help the industry accelerate toward widespread use of genetic information in pricing feeder cattle. Ken Odde, Ph.D., former Kansas State University animal science department head and group facilitator, believes the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force has a critical mission that can help make all industry segments more efficient and prosperous. “If you look at crops, pork, poultry, dairy and virtually all other agricultural products, genetics are heavily emphasized,” Odde explained. “Yet in the beef industry, we trade millions of feeder cattle and calves annually, while knowing next to nothing about their genetics. “Without objective genetic information on potential growth rate, feed efficiency, marbling and other key traits, we cannot accurately project how a given group of cattle will perform or how valuable their carcasses will be. That lack of genetic information creates a big hole in our ability to price cattle according to their true value.” Task force members represent some of the

nation’s brightest and most experienced to supplement the group’s discussions and cattle producers, marketers, backgrounders work. and feeders the industry has to offer. Their “When you consider the success of objeccharge is to help bring objective genetic tive genetic information brought to our information into the price discovery process seedstock market over the past several for feeder cattle and calves, which ultimately decades, you get some idea what could means more sellers offering this type of happen in the feeder cattle market,” said information to prospective buyers, and then Tom Brink, Red Angus Association of buyers effectively using this information as America CEO and one of the GMP Task they bid on and buy cattle. Force founders. “Industry-wide genetic The GMP Task Force held its first face- improvement will progress more rapidly to-face meeting in early November in Denver. when genetic information is part of the price Quarterly in-person meetings will continue discovery process, and that benefits everyone for approximately 15 to 18 months, with from ranch to consumer.” additional virtual meetings held as needed

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he American Feed Industry Association recognized Westway Feed Product’s Houston, Texas feed manufacturing plant as the 2023 Liquid Feed Facility of the Year. This award was presented at the 2023 Liquid Feed Symposium in Louisville, Kentucky. Receiving the award and representing his team was the Houston Pla nt Ma nager, Tommy Flowers. The plant produces feed mill products, dairy, and beef liquid feed supplements. Last year the Left to right: Rob Brock, Westway Feed Products President, Tommy Flowers, Houston facility produced WWFP Houston plant manager and Beau and shipped 148,000 tons. Menely, Vice President of Operations. T he compa ny keeps detailed tracking of quality and productivity performance. In the last year the plant’s team improved productivity by 10 percent, decreased labor costs by $3.44 / ton and increased tons by man hours by 5.13. The Westway team also installed two new mixing tanks in an effort to improve mixing performance and efficiency. At the plant and integral to their success is a focus on employee training and safety programs.

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Dr. Ralph Zimmerman Recognized for Dedication to Regulatory Veterinary Medicine

n October 15, 2023, Dr. Ralph Zimmerman was recognized by the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials for his Outstanding Dedicated Service and Leadership to Regulatory Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Zimmerman joined the NMLB team on August 13, 2016, and was a pillar for the livestock industry until he decided to pursue new adventures at the end of September 2023. Dr. Zimmerman, otherwise known as “Doc” or “Doctor Z”, hit the ground running and there were many challenges ahead of him which he took each on with complete professionalism and competence. Some of his accomplishments include (but are not limited to): ЇЇ Traceability from the Southern Border Ports located in Santa Teresa and Columbus. For those who don’t know the Port in Santa Teresa is the largest land cattle port in the world. The NMLB now has accurate information on where each head of cattle go into the United States after crossing the Port. ЇЇ The NM State Veterinarian’s Office now has open communication with producers and representatives from the livestock industry. Dr. Zimmerman was always willing to lay down his pen and listen to all points of view regarding concerns and/or ideas. He was first to try and meet in the middle to resolve issues as they arose and support every producer he could, thus keeping businesses thriving and livestock moving. Many new acquaintances and lifelong friends were made over the years. ЇЇ Dr. Zimmerman worked hard to represent producers’ needs with other State and Federal Agencies. The best example of that was him taking on the USDA and defending a large dairy operation in the southeastern part of the state. When the operation was placed under a TB Quarantine there were approximately 35,000 head that had to be dealt with. ЇЇ Through Doc’s strong leadership and sheer tenacity, the total operation came out from under quarantine after five long years of testing every quarter of the year. The operation came into compliance with 20,000 head of clean

dairy cows. During that time New Mexico had no state status change or multi-zone statuses placed upon it. ЇЇ Dr. Zimmerman provided regular disease and current issue updates to the NMLB Board Members, NM Legislators, producers, state and federal agencies, and his co-workers. He attended state and federal meetings representing the State of New Mexico with great pride for this state. When disease outbreaks faced our producers he stood side-by-side with them to face the challenges and overcome obstacles to keep all livestock safe. ЇЇ In 2018, the New Mexico Environment Department was notified by United States Air Force that groundwater wells near the air force base in eastern New Mexico had tested positive for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminating water sources that affected a New Mexico dairy. Because this situation was unprecedented in the state, Dr. Zimmerman had to make a judgment call on how to best handle the contaminated cattle in a manner that would not create an animal welfare issue and still follow the guidelines established by the environmental agencies. ЇЇ Upon the request of the producers across the state, the largest challenge that Dr. Zimmerman took on was instituting the Trichomoniasis slaughter surveillance

program in the Bovine Industry to increase Trich eradication efforts. Countless miles were driven, and hours spent by Doc traveling the entire state to meet with producers to compile accurate information, ideas, and concerns regarding the best method to begin and work through the process of eradication. ЇЇ Thanks to his dedication new Rules were adopted by the NMLB in December 2019 and the task began. Since that time the number of quarantines has gone from 83 to 45. Thanks to Doc and his hands-on approach, many producers have cleaned out positive cattle and increased their annual calf crop. Through the seven years that Doc was with the NMLB he supported all the men and women within the NMLB. He provided whatever information, help, and guidance necessary to make them all successful at serving the livestock industry. Doc will always be remembered as one of the hardest working people that ever walked through the NMLB doors. His bright smile and quick wit will be sorely missed. Thank You Doc for your commitment to the greatest industry in the world.

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Welcome to the

2023

Joint Stockmen’s Convention Dear Members, Supporters & Friends!

The one thing that ties every person together in the state of New Mexico is agriculture! Whether you produce food and fiber or you are a consumer that eats food and wears clothing, you are a part of this wonderful industry. Many New Mexico ranches go back multiple generations implementing viable practices to ensure the lands they graze are healthy, have longevity to continue to raise their livestock and provide for the wildlife for future generations. The roads we take to carry on our traditions may have some bumps, but we are resilient and we forge ahead to better times. The 2023 Stockmen’s convention is packed with many great speakers that will address topics that affect you and your family businesses. Highlights include: Cattlemen’s College “Are You Getting Paid What Your Cattle Are Worth?” featuring Dr. Craig Gifford, Steve Archer and Terry Caviness from Caviness Beef Packers and many more. Jim Richards, Cornstone will give a Washington legislative update during the Ag Policy General Session and Climatologist Brian Bledsoe will give a forecast outlook during the Natural Resources General Session. We are also highlighting the next generation as the New Mexico Beef Ambassadors Jayda Goodson and Remington Hunt will present at the Family Luncheon. Thursday night’s inaugural Trail Dust Reception is something that you won’t want to miss, featuring original art from Dino Cornay along with four other New Mexico artists. You can also expect status updates on 2024 Top Legislative Priorities, property taxes, private property rights, and wildlife issues. The convention will round out with our 2023 Legacy Awards Dinner and Dance featuring music by Joe Delk, Neal Delk, Tyce Delk and guitarist Matt Wolfe. It is important we continue along our Road to Success to protect our traditions and practices in agriculture. Putting our best foot forward for the next generation, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to protect their way of life for generations to come. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Joint Stockmen’s Convention.

Loren Patterson

Vonda Frost

Loren Patterson, President, NMCGA

Vonda Frost, President, N.M. CowBelles

Sybrand Vander Dussen,

Sybrand Vander Dussen, President, DPNM

Ty Bays

Ty Bays, President, NMFLC

Antonio Manzanares

Antonio Manzanares, President, NMWGI

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New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Officers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Loren Patterson - Corona Bronson Corn – Roswell Joe Culbertson - Amistad Jeff Decker - Lovington Cliff Copeland – Nara Visa Roy Farr – Datil Dave Kenneke – Cimarron Shacey Sullivan – Albuquerque Tom Sidwell – Quay Randell Major - Magdalena

President President-Elect Vice President at Large Southeast Vice President Northeast Vice President Southwest Vice President Northwest Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Past President Past President

NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeff Bilberry Trent Bilberry Linn Blancett Irvin Boyd Darrell Brown Jim Bob Burnett Mike Casabonne Gerald Chacon Jack Chatfield Kim Chesser Brad Christmas John Conniff Mike Corn Caren Cowan Amanda Culbertson Troy Daniels Bruce Davis

Roswell Roswell Aztec Eunice Artesia Lake Arthur Hope Espanola Mosquero Roswell Wagon Mound Las Cruces Roswell Albuquerque Amistad Wagon Mound Springer

Matthew Denetclaw Crystal Runyan Diamond Denton Dowell Tracy Drummond Wesley Eaton Alden Elkins Dan Estrada Sage Faulkner Wayne Franklin Cole Gardner Sid Gordon Colten Grau Michelle Greeman Anita Hand Curtis Kelling Garland King Justin Knight Marjorie Lantana Marty Mathis Kenneth McKenzie Sarah McKenzie Jeff Menges Joe Bill Nunn Justin Nunn Tom Paterson Kyle Perez Nancy Phelps Tate Pruett Megan Richardson Bob Ricklefs Troy Sauble Tom Spindle Casey Spradley Gary Stone Kimberly Stone Jim Thorpe Ernie Torrez Lance Vicente Phil Wallin Dee Wear Gene Whetten

Shiprock Elephant Butte Clovis Reserve Vado Pinon Trementina Los Ojos Yahtahey Yeso High Rolls Grady Silver City Datil Cuervo Capulin Tucumcari Crownpoint Amistad Encino Fort Davis, TX Safford, AZ Deming Deming Luna Nara Visa Winston Capitan Winston Ute Park Maxwell Moriarty Cuba Weed Capitan Newkirk La Jara Vaughn T or C Hillsboro Winston

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Jimbo Williams Kendal Wilson Marshal Wilson Pat Woods

Quemado Carrizozo Mesilla Park Broadview

PAST PRESIDENTS

Randell Major Tom Sidwell Pat Boone Jose Varela Lopez Rex Wilson Bert Ancell Alisa Ogden Bill Sauble Don “Bebo” Lee Phil H. Bidegain Bob Frost Bill Humphries Wesley Grau Bill King

Magdalena Quay Elida Santa Fe Ancho Tucumcari Loving Maxwell Alamogordo Tucumcari San Jon Tucumcari Grady Moriarty

NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Ryan Perry, Roswell Susan Navarro-Cordova, Albuquerque Dr. Rolando Flores Vonda Frost, Carlsbad Bob Homer Brent Gordon Rowdy Green Jim Lyssy

Allied Industries Committee Allied Industries Committee Dean, College of Agriculture, Consumer & Environmental Sciences at NMSU N.M. CowBelles NMCGA Insurance Admin Waypath Waypath Insurance Services of N.M.

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Past Presidents *Deceased *1914-1916 *1916-1918 *1918-1920 *1920-1922 *1922-1924 *1924-1926 *1926-1928

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Calvin Glenn Wm. Ray Morely Victor Culberson T.E. Mitchell Hugh L. Hodge C.M. O’Donel Tom P. Talle

Piños Altos Datil Silver City Albert Silver City Bell Ranch Las Vegas

*1928-1930 *1930-1932 *1932-1934 *1934-1936 *1936-1938 *1938-1939 *1939-1941 *1941-1943 *1943-1946 *1946-1948 *1948-1950 *1950-1952 *1952-1954 *1954-1956 *1956-1958 *1958-1960 *1960-1962 *1962-1964 *1964-1966 *1966-1968 *1968-1970 *1970-1972 *1972 -1974 *1974-1976 *1976-1978 *1978-1980 *1980-1982 *1982-1984 1984-1985 *1985-1987 *1987-1989 *1989-1991 1991-1993 1993-1995 1995-1997 1997-1999 *1999-2001 2001-2003 2003-2005 2005-2007 2007-2009

T.A. Spencer Robert H. Royall Albert K. Mitchell Lee S. Evans A.D. Brownfield Oliver M. Lee Con W. Jackson Tom Clayton E.G. Hayward George A. Godfrey G.W. Evans Roy Forehand Ed Heringa Sherwood Culberson Dick Snyder W.I. Driggers John Stark Will Orndorff J.L. (Les) Davis Noel Rankin W.O. Culbertson, Jr. Reuben E. Pankey Alvin Stockton Charlie T. Lee Albert J. Mitchell Phil Harvey, Sr. Phillip Bidegain Bob Jones Don Hofman Peter T. Mocho W.F. (Dub) Martin H.W. (Bud) Eppers Bill King Wesley Grau Bill Humphries Bob Frost Jimmy R. Bason Phil H. Bidegain Don “Bebo” Lee Bill Sauble Alisa Ogden

Carrizozo Tyrone Albert Marquez Deming Alamogordo Las Vegas Separ Cimarron Animas Magdalena Carlsbad Clayton Lordsburg Clayton Santa Rosa Deming Roswell Cimarron Silver City Las Vegas Santa Fe Raton Alamogordo Albert Cave Creek, AZ Tucumcari Crow Flat Tucumcari Belen Santa Fe Roswell Moriarty Grady Tucumcari San Jon Hillsboro Tucumcari Alamogordo Maxwell Loving

2009-2011 2011-2013 2013-2015 2015-2017 2017-2019 2019-2021

Bert Ancell Rex Wilson José Varela Lopez Pat Boone Tom Sidwell Randell Major

Cattleman of the Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

George Ellis George Cureton Prof. John Knox J.L. Doak Mrs. Linda Lambert A.B. Cox A.D. Brownfield George A. Godfrey Lee R. Hammond G.W. Evans Lee S. Evans Albert K. Mitchell Marshall Sellman Floyd W. Lee J.C. Neafus Joe Pankey Alvin M. Stockton Sherwood Culberson Noel Rankin W.O. Culbertson, Jr. George Pendleton R.E. Pankey Fred Daugherty Bill Littrell J.L. (Les) Davis Jasper Koontz Ike Wiggins Jerry Clayton A.F. (Frank) Flint Charlie T. Lee Von Cain Dick Snyder

Wagon Mound Carrizozo La Cieneguilla Elida Tucumcari Magdalena

Bell Ranch Lordsburg University Park Grenville Mosquero Las Cruces Deming Animas Clovis Magdalena Laguna Albert Albuquerque San Mateo Newkirk TorC Raton Lordsburg Silver City Las Vegas Animas TorC Clovis Cimarron Cimarron Corrales Wagon Mound Lovington Bard Alamogordo Mountainair Clayton

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Jiggs Dinwiddie Tom Linebery Edith Pankey Bob Jones Phillip Bidegain H.W. (Bud) Eppers Don Hofman Linda Davis Peter T. Mocho Felicia Thal F.F. (Chano) & Stella Montoya Ben & Jane Cain Frank Dubois Huling “Jupe” Means Rob Cox Bill Humphries Rusty Tinnin Oliver “Sato” Lee Bob and Jane Frost Don Cullum R.C. (Dick) Manning Joe & Vivian Culbertson Jimmy R. Bason Phil H. Bidegan Gretchen Sammis Don “Bebo” Lee Wesley Grau Bill King Bob Ricklefs Bill Sauble Sterling Spencer Alisa Ogden Bert Ancell Rex Wilson Joe Bill Nunn José Varela Lopez Pat Boone Caren Cowan Tom Sidwell Darrell Brown

Jal Kermit, TX TorC Crow Flat Tucumcari Roswell Tucumcari Cimarron Belen Buena Vista La Plata TorC Las Cruces Buckhorn Organ Lindrith Bell Ranch Mountainair San Jon Bakersfield, CA Deming Amistad Hillsboro Tucumcari Cimarron Alamogordo Grady Moriarty Cimarron Springer Carrizozo Loving Wagon Mound Carrizozo Deming La Cieneguilla Elida Albuquerque Quay Weed

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Ayudando Siempre Alli Award Winners 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Governor Bruce & Mrs. Alice King Huling “Jupe” Means G.B. Oliver, III George Clark G.X. McSherry Howard Hutchinson Rachel Thomas Dr. Steve England Joan Park Karen Budd-Falen Chuck Stocks Joe Delk Joe Stell Laurie Schneberger Tim Cox Jeff Witte Larry Dominguez Andrea Buzzard Clint Harden Dennise Bridgers New Mexico Cowbelles American AgCredit Gordon Meeks Ray Keller Romney Todd Nick Layman Joe Culbertson Tom Paterson Jess Carey

Stanley Buckhorn Alamogordo Albuquerque Deming Glenwood Huachuca City, AZ Edgewood Capitan Cheyenne, Wyoming Albuquerque Mesilla Carlsbad Winston Bloomfield Las Cruces Las Cruces Santa Fe Clovis Rio Rancho Santa Fe Carlsbad Alto Albuquerque Amistad Houston Reserve

e Bud Eppers Memorial Th “Bud’s Contract” Award Winners

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Las Cruces Las Cruces

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022

Howard Hutchinson Ron White Caren Cowan Karen Budd-Falen Chris Allison Mike Casabonne Lewis Derrick Alice Eppers Nick Ashcroft Dr. Jerry Schickedanz Dr. Sam Smallidge Laura Schneberger Les Owens Jeff Witte Don L. (Bebo) Lee Yvette Herrell Carlos Salazar

Glenwood Monticello Albuquerque Cheyenne, Wyo. Mesilla Park Hope Artesia Roswell Las Cruces Las Cruces Las Cruces Winston Las Cruces Las Cruces Alamogordo Alamogordo Medanales

Bruce and Alice King Service Memorial Award 2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Chuck Stocks Frank DuBois Linda Davis Timothy Jennings Andy Nunez David Abbey New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture Woods Houghton Donna Irwin Brian Moore Janet Witte Bill Sauble Dina Chacon Reitzel John Wenzel Patty Waid

Albuquerque Las Cruces Cimarron Roswell Hatch Santa Fe

Carlsbad Deming Clayton Las Cruces Maxwell Albuquerque Las Cruces Albuquerque

Green from the Ground Up Award 2019 2020

Sid Goodloe Linda Davis

Capitan Cimarron

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Ron Burnett Kendal & Chelsea Wilson

— Feeder Committee

Datil Carrizozo

Lance Vincente, Vaughn

— Finance Committee

Cattle Growers’ Committees

(Note: Unless otherwise noted(*), all NMCGA members are welcome & entitled to vote in the committees of their choice.)

— Ag Policy Committee

— Litigation Committee

THEFT & HEALTH SUB COMMITTEE

Dustin Johnson, Farmington Dan Estrada, Trementina

Alisa Ogden, Chairman Jim Jackson, Vice Chairman Howard Hutchinson Tom Paterson Gayla Thal Bill Sauble Phil H. Bidegain Mike Casabonne

Chairman Vice Chairman

PROMOTION & MARKETING SUB COMMITTEE

Amanda Culbertson, Amistad

Vice Chairman

RESEARCH & IMPROVEMENT SUB COMMITTEE

Jim Thorpe, Newkirk Leigh Ann Marez, Santa Rosa Sarah McKenzie, Fort Davis, TX

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

Randell Major, Mgdalena

(All Past Presidents & NMCGA Executive Committee)

Chairman Co-Vice Chairman Co-Vice Chairman

Chairman

Loving Salmon, ID Glenwood Luna Buena Vista Maxwell Tucumcari Hope

— Membership Relations Committee CROSS CULTURAL SUB COMMITTEE

Marjorie Lantana, Crownpoint Boe Lopez, Springer

Chairman Vice Chairman

MEMBERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE

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

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YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE

Dusti Caviness, Maljamar Trent Bilberry, Roswell Barbara Corn, Roswell

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

JUNIOR CATTLE GROWERS SUB COMMITTEE

Dusti Caviness, Maljamar Trent Bilberry, Roswell Barbara Corn, Roswell

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

LEGISLATIVE SUB COMMITTEE

Bronson Corn, Roswell Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa Cole Gardner, Yeso

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

— Natural Resources Committee Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

WILDLIFE SUB COMMITTEE

Tom Paterson, Luna Dave Kenneke, Cimarron Wes Eaton, Vado

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

ENERGY SUB COMMITTEE

Irvin Boyd, Eunice Jim Bob Burnett, Lake Authur Bill King, Moriarty

— Nominating Committee

Tom Sidwell, Quay Bronson Corn, Roswell (All Past Presidents)

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Chairman Vice Chairman

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PRIVATE LANDS SUB COMMITTEE

Kimberly Stone, Capitan Jeff Bilberry, Roswell

Chairman Vice Chairman

FEDERAL & TRUST LANDS SUB COMMITTEE

John Richardson, Winston Colton Lee, Alamogordo Elena Farr, Datil

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

TAXATION & SPECIAL ISSUES SUB COMMITTEE

Tamara Hurt, Deming Kenneth McKenzie, Encino

— Resolutions Committee

Casey Spradley, Cuba Judy Wallin, T or C

WATER SUB COMMITTEE

Anita Hand, Datil Carlos Salazar, Medanales Casey Spradley, Cuba

— Property Committee

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— NMCGA By-Laws Committee Alisa Ogden, Loving Pat Boone, Elida Kimberly Stone, Capitan

Chairman Vice Chairman Chairman Vice Chairman

Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman

NM Cattle Growers’ Association Exec. Dir. History Horace H. Hening Jr. Bob Talbott Roy Lilly Jim Brown Bill Warbois Denny Gentry Vic Culbertson Al Schneberger Caren Cowan Jonas Moya Shelleen Smith

Cattlegrowers Foundation Caren Cowan, Pat Boone, Bob McCrea, Becky Spindle, John Conniff, Linda Davis, Brad Christmas, Bill & Carol Alexander,

NM Wool Growers’ Inc. Honorary Board of Directors

Albuquerque, Chairman Elida, Vice Chairman Roswell, Secretary Stanley, Treasurer Las Cruces Cimarron Wagon Mound Hillsboro

New Mexico Wool Growers’ Inc. Officers Antonio Manzaneres, Tierra Amarilla Shad Cox, Corona Denton Dowell, Clovis John King, Yeso James Duffey, Roswell

President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Immediate Past President

NM Wool Growers’ Inc. Board of Directors Mike Casabonne Jim Cooper Martin Corn Mike Corn Pete Gnatkowski Debbie Jones

Hope Tinnie Roswell Roswell Carrizozo Tatum

John Cooper Alice Eppers Ronnie Merritt

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NM Wool Growers’ Inc. Past Presidents 1906-1912 1912-1916 1916-1920 1920-1925 *1926-1927 1927-1959 1960-1961 1962-1963 1964-1965 1966-1967 1968-1969 1970-1971 1972-1973 1974-1975 1975-1976 **1977-1978 ***1978-1979 1979-1981 1981-1983 1983-1985

Solomon Luna H.C. Abbott Eduardo M. Otero Prager Miller David Farr Floyd W. Lee W.E. Overton Charles D. Fuller Robert F. Corn Abe M. Pena Phelps White W.A. Snipes Ivan Watson Robert B. Naylor Anthony E. Treat Madlyn Cauhape Truman Pierce T.L. (Sonny) Watts Truman Pierce W.W. Roach

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Hope Roswell Artesia Piñon Carrizozo Roswell Roswell Yeso Piñon Hope Roswell Piñon Tinnie Hope Encino Mayhill Roswell Roswell

Originally, the Association was the New Mexico Stock Growers’ Association formed in 1884. It was a loosely organized group of local livestock protective associations determined to maintain a Territory-wide association. * Mr. Farr died June 12, 1927, while serving his second term. Floyd W. Lee, then a vice president, was named acting president to complete the term, was elected president in 1928 and continued to serve by unanimous annual re-election until the convention of 1960. ** During the term of Madlyn Cauhape, it was decided that the president would serve from July to July, Madlyn only served one year. *** Truman Pierce was elected president in July 1978. In April of 1979 he became very ill and T.L. Watts finished the year and then was elected president. Truman was made first vice president and fulfilled his term of office after T.L. Watts.

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1994 Joséph Skeen 1995 Ronnie & Beverly Merritt 1996 David & Joan Kincaid 1997 A.W. & Janice Gnatkowski 1998 John P. Cauhape 2000 Albert Perez 2002 Martin Yriart 2004 Robert B. (Bob) Naylor 2006 Anthony (Tony) Treat 2008 Mary Skeen 2010 Pete & Sarah Gnatkowski 2013 Mike Casabonne 2016 Antonio Manzanares 2018 Mike Corn 2022 Punk Cooper

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New Mexico Sheep & Goat Council Officers Antonio Manzanares, Tierra Amarilla Chairman James Duffey, Roswell Secretary/Treasurer

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Dairy Producers of New Mexico Officers Sybrand Vander Dussen, Clovis John DeRuyter, Mesquite Al Squire, Hagerman Joel Van Dam, Texico Charlie DeGroot, Dexter Beverly Idsinga, Roswell Kaye Whitefoot, Roswell

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Who’s Who New Mexico Cowbelles’ Officers Vonda Frost Michelle Greeman Corina Casler Tanya Yaste Shelly Frost Jacinda Price Dalene Hodnett

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Arizona. He also served as an interrogator, linguist and intelligence specialist on active duty in the U.S. Army with extensive experience throughout Southwest Asia. While in the Army, he graduated as Distinguished im Richards, a Cornerstone Principal Honor Graduate of the Defense Language and Director, joined the firm in 2005 Institute and Foreign Language Center’s after serving in both the executive and Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian legislative branches of the federal govern- Dialect courses. ment. Since joining the Cornerstone family, Jim grew up on his family’s fifth generaJim has successfully managed and advised a tion cattle ranch in Southwest New Mexico diverse set of clients in the agriculture, and resides in McLean, VA with his wife defense, technology, higher education, trans- P a t t y a n d t h e i r t w o y o u n g e s t portation, environment, and appropriations children. spheres, amongst others. In addition, Jim is heavily engaged in Republican politics at the Ag Policy General Session state, local, and federal levels. Before leaving Capitol Hill, Jim served as Thursday December 14, 2023 the appropriations staff for succeeding chairmen of t he House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies, the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture, and the chief of staff to Conan was named President and CEO of gressman Steve Pearce. USMEF in 2018. He originally joined Prior to his government service, Jim was USMEF in 2010 as the Senior Vice the General Manager of a multi-million-dol- President of Marketing, and was responsible lar wholesale and retail business in New for global marketing, including the coordiMexico and a small business owner in nation of programs in 19 regions around the

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Remington Hunt

emington Hunt is a 17-year-old Senior at Texico High School. He lives and works on his family’s centennial (6th generation) farm and ranch near Broadview, New Mexico. Remington placed second at the 2022 National FFA Convention with his prepared speech entitled “The Carbon Revolution: Opening up New Markets for Ranchers.” Remington is a rancher, and loves telling people about the environmental benefits of beef. Eat more beef; it’s good for the planet. His presentations include: “Carbon Credits: Fad or Opportunity,” “Emerging Markets for Ranchers,” and “Why New Mexico needs HB205, the New Mexico Meat Inspection Act.”

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ayda Goodson is a 16-year-old Junior at Texico High School. For over 80 years, Jayda’s family has ranched in the northern part of Roosevelt County and for the last 50 years, they have been proud owners and operators of Bar G Western Wear in Portales. Jayda loves FFA, riding horses, rodeoing, and showing all breeds of livestock including steers, sheep, and dairy heifers. Last year, Jayda was awarded the Silver Emblem in Creed Speaking at the 2022 National FFA Convention. Jayda is passionate about agriculture communication. Her presentations include: “The Big Four: Legislation to Improve Price Transparency,” and “HB 205, The New Mexico Meat Inspection Act: A Supply Chain Solution.”

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Property Rights General Session Thursday, December 14, 2023

Max Best

ax graduated from New Mexico State University in 1978 and 1982 with a Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Agricultural Economics. In 1985 he received a Law Degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. Max has an active and busy estate planning and probate practice in Clovis, New Mexico, including tax planning, elder law, and trust work. He also has a very active business practice that includes work in the areas of agriculture law, real estate entity formation and planning, including work in the wind energy area. Prior to establishing the firm in 1990, Mr. Best served as General Counsel to New Mexico Governor Garrey Carruthers from 1989 through 1990. Mr. Best is a member of the State Bars of New Mexico and Texas. Mr. Best has previously served as a director and chair of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section as well as the Business Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico. He has also served as president of the Curry-Roosevelt County Bar Association in New Mexico. Further, he has also served as a member of the Steering Committee which adopted and drafted the New Mexico Limited Liability Company Act. Mr. Best has previously lectured to professional, business and client groups on the

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f a Martian were to land on earth and say, “Take me to your leader,” there’s no doubt in my mind it would be taken to a Chihuahua, Border Collie or a Bichon Frise. That’s because in our society dogs definitely rule. Who else gets to eat for free and never has to do the dishes, always has doors opened for it and gets its hair trimmed like they were a topiary? Who else gets carried around in purses and pushed in prams? Urban dogs never have to cook, clean house, vacuum the carpet, or mow the lawn. They sleep, eat and play all day while the human must work in order to buy expensive dog food. The only exception are working dogs on a ranch where its obvious who does all the work and makes all the important decisions. The dog does, of course. Basically a dog’s play time consists of

having a dumb human throw a tennis ball We’re constantly freshening up their drinkfor it to retrieve over and over again. If the ing water every time we flush the toilet. We human refuses to pick up the slobbery ball buy them clothes, take them fishing and the dog whimpers and whines like a child hunting, and let them sit in your recliner to until its demands are met. When it’s not watch their favorite TV shows. And they fetching tennis balls or napping in its own never have to get up to fetch the snacks! They bed the dog and the human go for a con- decide what time we get up in the middle of stitutional so the dog can poop in someone the night and you can never sleep in because else’s yard. And when its done the dog the dog needs to be let outside. And if you turns to its private lackey human and says, refuse they snarl, growl or howl and pee on “Hey, pick that up.” the carpet to remind everyone who is boss. And the stupid human does! Maybe it has always been this way but I If you still doubt who is top dog con- think it’s become more apparent these days sider flying on a commercial airliner these as we’re now taking our dogs into grocery days. It is a law that for a dog to fly it must stores and restaurants. It used to be that have enough room to stand up, turn all the people would see a baby in such places and way around and roll over. If you’re a people fawn over them but nowadays when they passenger there are no such rules and if look into a baby stroller and get all googyou must squeeze in a middle seat there ley-eyed and talk baby talk, more often than isn’t even anywhere to put your arms, let not there’s a beagle or poodle pup in the alone roll over. pram. Or consider traveling in a vehicle. The Dogs never get married, divorced, drafted, dog never has to drive and is chauffeured investigated by the IRS or given a ticket for everywhere it has to go, like doggy day care, chasing cars. Their relatives never drop by the dog beach, swimming at the pool or its and then stay for a week. They’re never weekly massage. If the dog gets road rage embarrassed by things their parents do at all the moron drivers it merely puts it because they don’t know who their parents head out the window while sitting on the are. driver’s lap and barks out its displeasure. Unlike the millions of homeless people in It’s obvious that we work for them. America today dogs always can sleep with a roof over their heads, protected from the elements. And there’s always food to keep them well fed and healthy. And when they’re diagnosed with a deadly disease they aren’t kept alive by doctors and drugs to suffer a painful death but instead we “put them to sleep” to save them from all the pain that humans must endure. If you still wonder who is presently top dog in this country I refer you to a popular television series called America’s Got Talent where talented singers, dancers, magicians, and other entertainers compete for a million bucks. And who, you may wonder, won the most recent contest?

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Cruces and two homes in Mayhill, New Mexico where he enjoyed many outdoor activities. Joe was most recently married to Dolores Volkmer Wallace for 20 years, until she passed away in 2020. Joe and Dolores divided their time between Las Cruces and the mountains where they enjoyed entertaining family and friends. In 2016, Joe and Dolores moved to Good Samaritan Village, where they made new friends and enjoyed attending NMSU women’s volleyball and men’s basketball games. Joe is survived by his son, Wade Wallace, Las Cruces; his daughter, Dana Wallace-DeBeer (Larry), Yuba City, California; granddaughter, Taylor Dudas (Brandon), Oceanside, California; and great-grandson, Sawyer Joe Dudas. He is also survived by five stepsons, a stepdaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. His life will be celebrated at St. Albert the Great Newman Parish on Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m., followed by the interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Lunch will be served at the NM Farm and Ranch Museum. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Joe D. Wallace Endowed Graduate Scholarship at NMSU, ℅ NMSU Foundation, PO Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM 88003 or Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005. Mack Chase, New Mexico oilman, philanthropist, dies at 92. He was known as a man of risks, which eventually paid off. But to those who knew him — he’d introduce himself to strangers with the line “Chase is my name”— New Mexico oilman Mack Chase was a giver. That’s whether he was giving money to pay the college tuition for a local high school graduate, or to aid organizations that helped others in need. Those acts of service are what Chase will be remembered for, his loved ones said. Chase, the founder of Artesia-based Mack Energy Corp. and Chase Farms, and at one point the richest person in New Mexico, died recently in Artesia at 92 with family by his side. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. “The community here in Artesia really took care of him — helped him out,” said Chance Chase, Mack’s grandson. “There were times when he wasn’t able to even buy a washer and dryer and someone gave him one, and he was able to pay him back later. … Ever since then, he’s instilled in our family that we take care of the communities that we live in.” The fourth of eight children, Chase was NOVEMBER 2023

born in Texas on April 29, 1931. He moved to Artesia as a child and eventually graduated from Artesia High School in 1950. And, according to a timeline from Mack Energy Corp., he first began working in the oil fields in 1945 at 14 years old. Chase, after graduating from high school, served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was stationed in Korea. Upon returning in 1953, he married his wife Marilyn Chase. They were married for more than 60 years before she died in 2016. Chase’s risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit led him to start Chase Well Service in 1954 and eventually Mack Chase Inc. in 1968 — which operated 18 to 21 rigs at the time. By 1990, Chase created Mack Energy Corp. He also founded Chase Farms, one of the largest pecan growers in the country, and Chase Energy Services in 2017.

Forbes, as recently as 2019, named Chase the richest person in New Mexico, with a net worth of $700 million. But those closest to Chase, which includes the people of the small town of Artesia, knew him for his philanthropy. Chance Chase said his grandfather started the Chase Foundation in 2006 as an organization aimed first at providing scholarships for local students but later on as an organization that “really instilled the values of community service.” The organization has helped pay for millions of dollars in scholarships for more than 1,000 students. Chance Chase said his grandfather was a big football fan — especially of the Artesia High Bulldogs, for whom he played — and an avid hunter and fisherman. His death sparked an outpouring of comments on the Chase Foundation Facebook

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IN MEMORIAM<< cont from pg 84 His love of livestock was evident from an early age. He thrived under the tutelage of Eli Storey, Belen High School Ag and FFA teacher. Charlie graduated from Belen High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Lassiter in 1960. Alan and Dana were born in 1961 and 1964. Charlie loved to rope calves and participated in rodeos throughout New Mexico. In 1964, Charlie started his career in the livestock sale barn business working at the auction in the Albuquerque South Valley. In 1968, his young family moved to Dulce, New Mexico, and ran the Dulce Sale Barn for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe until 1973. Many lifelong friends were formed within

the Jicarilla Tribe and exist today. In 1973, a group of 17 individuals formed the Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Co., Inc. and Charlie was recruited to manage the Belen Sale Barn. For the last 50 years, Charlie has been the face of Cattlemens Livestock in Los Chavez. During this 50 year span, Charlie has owned two other livestock auctions, a rodeo company (A Rocker Rodeos), and a trucking company. He has been an avid supporter of NM County Fair youth and attended many fairs throughout the state. As the years went by Charlie bought out all of the other members of the Belen Sale Barn until he was the sole owner in 2010. In 2019, Charlie turned over ownership of Cattlemens Livestock Auction to three of his loyal employees Bucky Russell,

Brandon Major, and Elijah Padilla who have and will continue to operate the business with the honesty and integrity that Charlie has so confidently built over the many years. Charlie is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Dana Sanders and husband Jack; two granddaughters, JoDee Lanari and husband Dan; Shaylyn Padilla and husband Elijah; four great-grandchildren, Jaylee and Giana Lanari, and Gracelyn and Kace Padilla. Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its readers. If families & friends would like to see more detail, verbatim pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10¢ per word.

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oration through community-focused law enforcement. The report lists 12 overarching improvements to enhance the trust afforded to Interior Department law enforcement, support the safety, health and wellness of officers, and ensure that law enforcement programs effectively continue to provide for safe and equitable access to public lands and the free exercise of fundamental rights in public spaces. The Department’s Law Enforcement Task Force, established in 2021 by Secretary Deb Haaland and led by Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau, was charged with implementing a vision of utilizing an equity lens

and evidence-based decision making to identify opportunities for improvement in the law enforcement programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. The Task Force held listening sessions, invited public comment, engaged with Tribal stakeholders, and coordinated various internal and external questionnaires to ensure that a wide range of perspectives were included in the new recommendations. The recommendations build on the Interior Department’s progress to develop law enforcement policies that advance transparent and accountable policing practices. In October 2022, the Department announced new policies that established clear guidelines on use of force standards, required law enforcement officers to wear body-worn cameras, and restricted the use of no-knock warrants. The updates were part of the Department’s continuing implementation of President Biden’s May 2022 Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety. For more information visit www.doi.gov/oles/ doi-law-enforcement-task-force

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otal beef production in the U.S. is down 5.2 percent year over year through the first three quarters of the year. Non-fed beef production includes beef from cows and bulls and makes up an average of 16 – 17 percent of total beef production over time. Non-fed beef production has averaged 16.5 percent of total beef production thus far in 2023 and is down 6.1 percent for the year to date. Through the end of September, total cow slaughter is down 5.4 percent with a 4.4 percent increase in dairy cow slaughter partially offsetting a 13 percent year over year decline in beef cow slaughter. Cow carcass weights are down as well, averaging 3.8 pounds lighter this year compared to 2022. Bull slaughter is down 6.1 percent year over year through September and bull carcass weights are down by 5.6 pounds compared to one year ago. Bull beef makes up an

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average of 10 percent of total non-fed beef. Nonfed beef is used for a variety of products including muscle cuts, sausage products and a wide variety of processed beef products but the largest use is for ground beef production. Nonfed beef is characterized by 90 percent lean trimmings (90s), which are combined with fatty trimmings from fed cattle, characterized by 50 percent lean trimmings (50s) to make ground beef. These trimmings are the basis for the majority of hamburger used for food service, especially quick service restaurants (QSR) and some retail grocery ground beef. Retail grocery ground beef often includes primal specific grinds, such as ground round, ground chuck, etc. Fed beef production from fed steers and heifers includes 50 percent lean trimmings that are used for ground beef production. Fed beef production is down 4.8 percent year over year through September with steer slaughter down 5.3 percent and heifer slaughter down 1.8 percent year over year. Steer carcass weights are down 5.6 pounds and heifer carcasses are down 9.6 pounds compared to one year ago. This leads to a smaller supply of 50 percent lean trimmings. There are many ways to combine

lean and fatty trimmings to produce ground beef. Prices for both 90s and 50s are currently higher year over year (Table 1). Table 1 shows the price of a typical ground beef reference price formulated as a 5:1 ratio of 90s to 50s that produces an 83.3 percent lean ground beef combination. The September ground beef price of $278.25/cwt. (Table 1) is a record price, slightly above the one-month pandemic spike in May 2020 that reached $277.76/cwt. Domestic non-fed beef supplies are supplemented by imports of processing beef for ground beef production. As domestic processing beef supplies tighten up, beef imports are increasing, as expected. Total beef imports through September are up 5.4 percent year over year. Ground beef is an important component of total U.S. beef consumption and is the inexpensive alternative that consumers increasingly turn to when beef prices rise. However, the overall decline in beef production means that ground beef supplies will be sma l ler a nd pr ices h ig her goi ng forward.

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Catt leman of t he Year

hat does it feel like to teach a whole generation where food comes from? How does wearing the moniker “Mr. Rancher” feel? What responsibility fills a soul when you open the Bible regularly to teach its truths? Darrell Brown of the Cross D ranch near Pinon, New Mexico knows these feelings and so many others, because this tall, soft-spoken rancher is known throughout the state as a powerful educator who has taught truths and busted myths for whole generations of school children in southeastern New Mexico. Darrell joined the ranks of a select group in New Mexico last December when his fellow cattlemen recognized him as one of their best and named him the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Cattleman of the Year. His dedicated diligence in teaching about agriculture, his stewardship of land and livestock, and his unrelenting willingness to help the industry whenever and wherever he is needed were all lauded.

The brand of excellence Darrell is one of the few named Cattleman of the Year who has never owned a ranch of his own. But he has ridden for one brand for the last 38 years and gained a reputation as a good cowman, a savvy marketer, a conservationist, and a knowledgeable steward. It is common for Darrell to be greeted on the street by men and women in their 40s who remember the lessons he taught them as schoolchildren. They remember him introducing them to “cow-plows” and his teachings about “harvesting of food.” Darrell’s legacy of thoughtful evaluation and judicious use of facts has earned him a place of honor as a premier educator, which has been one of the themes of his life.

Experience is the best teacher The Brown family was peripatetic when Darrell was a child, and he quips that he grew up in all four corners of New Mexico. Family relocations from Aztec to the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation to Roy and then Mosquero were followed by Las Vegas and Albuquerque. The moves assured young Darrell of knowing people all over the state and gave him a good first-hand knowledge of the New Mexico roadways. Darrell was three when he started riding over the family ranch at Aztec with his father, Jim Brown. His mother, Katie, maintained a big garden and orchard and canned extra produce to help the young family through the winter. A kick from a horse resulted in the broken NOVEMBER 2023

Darrell’s Grand-dad and dad loading cattle.

leg which left Darrell in a hospital bed for six weeks when he was just seven years old. Darrell spent his days in the hospital by roping the tray on his bed, then calling the nurse to take the loop off of whatever he had roped. Darrell worked side by side with his mentor and grandfather, Jake Brown, on Jake’s ranch in Durango, Colorado; then later took care of cattle when they were moved to Mt. Taylor, west of Albuquerque. Jake, Jim

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and Darrell’s Uncle Casey also operated a packing plant in Farmington which burned due to arson. Darrell’s grandmother, Honey, once paid the yearly ranch note with the proceeds earned from her flock of turkeys. Honey and a hired hand drove the turkeys from Lubbock to Tulia, Texas, allowing the birds to eat grasshoppers and bugs along the way. They arrived in Tulia in early November and sold the fat turkeys at a profit which allowed

We are So Very Proud of Darrell. Darrell has been an outstanding Ranch Manager, employee and friend. We are blessed to know and work with him.

Honey to pay what was owed on the ranch. Jake’s experience in the agriculture world and a ready supply of stories and maxims were all a source of learning for his young grandson. “We discussed things while we were driving or horseback, and I learned a thought process that I still use today,” mused Darrell. “When I was chosen as Student of the Month in high school, they asked what I wanted to be, and my reply was that I would be either a vet or a rancher. My grandfather was a big influence on me.” Jake gifted Darrell with a horse that could “sure enough buck” and sent the young high schooler to take care of the cattle on the remote Mt. Taylor ranch. “I rodeoed more on the ranch than I ever did in an arena,” Darrell laughed. “I lived in a remote cabin with no electricity and had to learn to take care of things by myself. When it is a one-man show, you learn to do a lot.” Darrell was riding a green-broke bay horse when he found a pack of dogs and coyotes that had just pulled a yearling bull to the ground. He shot the black coyote and three of the pups before his green-broke horse jerked his reins from underneath Darrell’s feet and headed for home, riderless. It was a six-mile walk home, and Darrell learned to tie up his horse before taking aim at a pack of varmints.

Wisdom of the ages While he didn’t always see eye-to-eye with his father, Darrell internalized much of the wisdom passed along by both of his grandfathers. One of Daddy Mac’s most memorable maxims was, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Jake told his young grandson, “If you always tell the truth, you only have one story to remember. If you lie, you have to remember a lot of different stories.” Darrell has used his grandfather’s wisdom to help chart his course, and added several

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more maxims to his favorites, “Try and learn something new every day,” he advised. “You can learn from anyone.” And as someone who has always held himself to high ideals. “Perfection is to be aimed for but is not always attainable,” noted Darrell. “But I will strive for excellence.”

Formal education is important! Darrell graduated from West Mesa High School in Albuquerque and, at Jake’s urging, went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science degree from New Mexico State University in 1978. “I wanted to keep ranching at Mt. Taylor, but my grandad said, ‘You need to go back to school,’” he remembered, “Education was important to Grandad, and education has turned out to be hugely important in my life.” Darrell paid his way through college with the offspring of a heifer that Jake had given him on his sixth birthday. He supplemented that college fund by working on the College Ranch while attending classes. While working on the ranch and devoting himself to his studies, Darrell made the time to court and marry the love of his life, Michelle (aka Shelly). The Browns stayed in Las Cruces until 1983 when Darrell earned his Master’s degree in Ag Business. With two degrees under his belt and a lot of first-hand knowledge learned from his grandfather and Calvin Bailey, foreman of the College Ranch, Darrell sent out over 100 letters of inquiry, looking for a job that could utilize his skills. He got only two answers in return, one from a ranch in Oregon and one from a well-known New Mexico ranch that feared that he had too much education. So, he stripped all his educational credentials from his resume and took a job south of Santa Fe, building fence near White Lakes, New Mexico. Their first son, Danny, was born in 1983. In March of 1984 the young family moved to Sedalia, Colorado to oversee

Darrell’s grand-dad (J.C. ‘Jake’ Brown) his dad (Jim), his brother (Gary) and Darrell.

Congratulations on being Cattleman of the Year. Thanks especially for educating young people about agriculture and the Cattle industry. We knew you were bound to be a cowboy ever since that horse kicked you and broke your leg at the branding when you were 6 years old. Thanks most of all for being a strong Christian man!

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DARRELL BROWN A great cowman and a hard working advocate for the livestock industry!

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the Cherokee Ranch’s show string of Santa Gertrudis cattle. Tweet Kimball, 17th in line to the British throne and owner of Cherokee Ranch, sent Darrell all over the western United States caring for animals valued many times over production costs. Darrell endured temperatures of twenty degrees below zero while caring for the show string at the National Western Stock Show in Denver; was marooned for a week at a small town near Pendleton, Oregon, because of equipment malfunction; and broke down again near San Antonio, Texas.

But on his last trip to Kansas City, he arrived with a bull and a cow which were together insured for almost $2 million, and was shown to a tent set up in a parking lot with a river of water rushing through it due to the precipitous rainfall. Darrell sandbagged the tent and cared for the cattle, but decided he’d look elsewhere for employment in the cattle industry.

Lifelong lessons Darrell, Michelle and their growing family drove to Artesia, New Mexico, in

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1985 where Darrell took a job of managing the Four Dinkus Ranch outside of Artesia for Yates Petroleum. He never saw the ranch until after he agreed to take the job. “I can look back and see God’s guidance in leading us here,” Darrell commented. “Artesia has one of the best school systems in the state, so it was a great place for us to raise our three children. Michelle worked at the hospital, Danny, David, and Lynda were involved in 4-H and FFA, and I got to ranch.” Of course, the whole family ranched with Darrell. The Brown children learned to drive the pickup and feed and worked horseback

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or in the corrals alongside their father. Lynda was her father’s “secretary” when they pregnancy checked cattle, and long drives to meetings or ranches in other parts of the state allowed for long conversations saturated with life lessons. In typical fashion, Darrell didn’t do anything halfway. He and Don Alam, supervisor for the local Soil Conservation program, designed several V Mesh wire fences built on a contour that could break a three-foot wall of water and force the water out into the pasture. Danny, David, and Lynda helped build these water-spreading fences on the ranch as part of their 4-H projects. “Dad told us the land was the Lord’s and we had to take care of it,” recalls Lynda. Taking care of the land was important, and education was also important. Because of Darrell’s reputation as a conservationist and educator, many acquaintances from town sent their kids out to work for him. “Everything was a teaching opportunity for Dad,” recalls Lynda. “I don’t know if I

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The student becomes the teacher When Darrell’s direct boss, Bill Ball, passed away, Darrell was promoted to General Manager of Yates ranches. His

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appreciated it as much when I was younger as I do now.” “He has a tremendous work ethic,” added David. “My Dad taught us all how to do a good job and take pride in working hard.” It is a point of pride to Darrell that his children all understand agriculture and have a good work ethic, even though they don’t make their living on the land. When his children got in trouble at home, Darrell made them pick up rocks out of the corral to use in water-spreader dams along draws and arroyos. They complained about the practice while growing up, he noted, but now appreciate their understanding of hard work. “I was fortunate to work for someone who allowed us a good job and a good life,” Darrell reflected. But he gave as good as he got.

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responsibilities included the Four Dinkus ranch of Artesia as well as the Ojo Feliz, north of Las Vegas; the Atarque, west of Albuquerque; and the Cross D at Mayhill. He put up to 50,000 miles a year on his vehicle traveling between the ranches and supervising the conservation, genetics, nutrition and management, as well as marketing the livestock. Red Bassett was managing the Ojo Feliz when Darrell became general manager. “Darrell was knowledgeable about his business and wanted to do the job right,” Red reflected. “Whatever he was doing, he did it right. When a job is done correctly, it is hard to make it any better.” Paul Wolf, manager of the Atarque, agreed. “Darrell made a big difference,” he stated. “He improved the cowherd and bought better bulls. He was good at discussing things and trying to get us what we needed to do our job. He couldn’t always, but he darn sure tried to do the best for us to make our life better.” Years later, Bert Ancell became manager of the Ojo Feliz. “Darrell didn’t have to have his finger in everything,” Bert noted. “I appreciated that no end. But if I needed to do something, he’d say ‘You get it done.’” But while Darrell was responsible for all the land and the vast acres of agriculture held by the Yates family, he never lost sight of the people side of the equation. “He was a compassionate person who was easy to visit with,” related Paul Wolf. “He loved our kids and cared about what we were doing. He treated us like his family.” Calvin Bailey had remained friends with Darrell since the time he’d hired Darrell when the latter was just a college student. “Darrell learned from his Dad, his grandfathers and the university,” he noted, “but he doesn’t just care about land and cattle. He cares about the livestock business and the people it takes to run it, from the ground up to the finished product.”

Beef Council float at the state fair parade.

ranching business. Paul Bierwirth owns Paul’s Vet Supply in Roswell and has great admiration for Darrell’s acumen in the business. “His knowledge of all aspects of herd health and nutrition is exemplary, and buyers know that the cattle won’t get sick and die,” related Paul.

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Math lessons Darrell loves what he does, and it shows. His life can be explained by an old maxim first attributed to Mark Twain, “Make your vocation a vacation and you will never work a day in your life.” “I enjoy working the fences alone,” he remarked. “It gives me time to think. I enjoy working the fence with my kids and my grandkids. It gives us time to visit.” But others who have seen his work ethic and market savvy insist that he is the best they have ever seen when it comes to really understanding the business side of the

“But beyond that, he is an excellent marketer. He doesn’t have a false sense of loyalty to one buyer. He marketed thousands of head of calves, and he knew the genetics and nutrition level was good, so he’d find out what they were worth and was one of the best I’ve ever seen in getting the best prices for them.”

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Darrell and David at work on an erosion control fence.

Paul continued, “If the market was $1.20 per pound, Darrell might go out and get $1.35 a pound for the calves he was selling. He took this personally and did an excellent job as a decision maker for a lot of cattle.”

The cows know his voice Like many ranchers, Darrell always used the horn on his pickup to gather cows to be fed. While he was at the Four Dinkus ranch, however, he realized that the oilfield pumpers had their radios tied to the horns on their pickups, so every time a pumper’s phone rang, his pickup horn would gather the cows. Darrell didn’t like the cows being disturbed, so he began using his voice to call cows. He used his voice to lead the cows when they moved pastures at the Four Dinkus while other cowboys kept the calves coming in the back. The funny thing is, when anyone else is with him, the cows won’t respond to Darrell’s call.

Countless students As a graduate of the Mythbusters program which helped counteract false information about the cattle industry, Darrell was an active advocate for animal agriculture. When his eldest son, Danny, was in kinder-

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garten, Darrell realized that most of son’s classmates thought that food came from the grocery store, which in turn got the food from the back room. “We have to teach the kids,” he stated. Darrell partnered with the Yucca Cowbelles, the Penasco and Central Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, the Beef Council and the Yates Petroleum Corporation in a Partners in Education program which included all the second-grade students in the five different grade schools in Artesia. Darrell, Michelle and local CowBelles went into the classrooms and talked about where their favorite food came from. A cloth pizza made by the CowBelles was used as Darrell talked about the wheat farm which provided flour for the crust, the dairy farm which provided cheese, the vegetable farm which grew the tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions, and the ranch which provided the meats to make the kid’s favorite food. “Even Snickers bars came from stuff that is produced on farms and ranches,” he concludes. The outreach included a puppet show called “Going to the Grocery Store” which helped disabuse the popular belief that food was simply manufactured at the local grocery store. After a lot of education in the classroom, the kids were bussed to the Four Dinkus ranch for a day-long field trip. Darrell rode the buses with kids, providing information about native wildlife, harvesting grass, providing water for cattle and wildlife in dry environments, and taking care of the land. He explained windmills and cattle guards and oil rigs to the eager students. When the kids unloaded from the buses at ranch headquarters, Darrell and crew explained the functions of a working cattle ranch, teaching children about cattle brands and their purposes, vaccinations and ear tags. They talked about keeping animals healthy and growing. Darrell introduced the kids to his “Cow-Plows” and explained how the cows plowed the land, harvested the seed, and kept the ecosystem in balance. After a picnic lunch in the yard, kids were “branded” with a paint brand on their cheek as they filed up the loading chute for the bus ride back to town. After teaching more than 300 kids a week for 15 years, Darrell and Michelle have affected an entire generation’s perception of life on a ranch. They are often approached by middle-aged adults who query, “Do you remember me? I toured your ranch when I was a second-grader.” The ranch tour program was so popular that Darrell helped start a similar program

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for 2nd-grade students in some of the Albuquerque School District as well as the Carlsbad and Mora districts. He is the face of beef education, but he is quick to note that there is no I in TEAM. “It took a lot of people to make this happen,” he stated . “Ranches take a lot of work, so does agriculture education.”

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Jake, Darrell, and Casey.

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Because of his extensive work in education, Darrell is often asked to speak to groups. When he steps to the microphone, he identifies himself as a conser vat ion ist a nd explains why and how ranchers were caretakers for the land long before activists made the term popular.

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“A New Mexico State University professor got me to come and speak to a class of future teachers,” he remembers. “I suggested that all teachers needed to take Agriculture 100 so they could teach with knowledge, as most kids have no concept of agriculture.” Lynda recalls, “Education has always been a big deal for my Dad. In the summer when we went to a Cattle Growers’ Mid-Year Meeting, he was chaperoning the Junior Cattle Growers, taking us to a cheese factory or the lava flow or the Aztec ruins, spreading knowledge all the time.” Darrell’s passion for education led him to spend 15 years as District Supervisor in the Penasco and Central Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. He also was a director of the New Mexico Beef Council for six years, serving several years as President. “Darrell was always front and center when we needed someone to do Beef Education,” stated Patty Waid of the New Mexico Beef Council. “We can’t say enough good about him, as he was always willing to step up and volunteer his time, even though he was overwhelmingly busy. What a legacy he has left in education, and still, he says ‘How can I help? Tell me where and I will be there.’”

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his grandfather’s philosophy of “take half and save half” and because of that philosophy was able to hold on to the herds when the range only got three inches of rain in the three years spanning 1997 to 2000. Darrell and Michelle were involved in 4-H and FFA activities with their three children. “Dad always taught at every turn,” attested Lynda. “When we showed goats and

lambs, he helped us build jumps so our animals were exercised just going to feed and water. It wasn’t a surprise to wake up with a baby calf or sheep or goat in the bathtub because Dad brought it to the house to keep it warm and give it a little extra care.” If duties at a ranch across the state called Darrell away from his family, he called home often to check in.

Darrell with his kids.

Darrell was involved in the Kids Cows and More program and worked with the State Fair in educational programs. “He is one special man, and so is Shelly,” Patty continued. “I just wish the world had more wonderful people like Darrell and his family. He doesn’t ask for anything, but he deserves a lot.” “Any time I could work with young people, I enjoyed the heck out of it,” he confessed. “I like teaching them, and just being with them. Being able to pass along information to the next generation is just a gift.” The walls of the Brown home on the Cross D ranch bear mute testimony to the industry’s appreciation for Darrell’s outstanding work as a beef backer and agricultural advocate. He was honored with the New Mexico Wool Growers’ Amigo Award in 1994; the New Mexico Pacesetter Award in 2009; the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 1994-1995; and the Beef Council Backer Award in 2017. He was also honored as the CowBelles man of the Year in 1996. And though the awards are nice, the real motivation was the lives he touched and the knowledge that was imparted.

Teachable moments Of course, all of the education was done along with Darrell’s regular job, which was to take care of large tracts of New Mexico rangeland and the cattle that stocked those ranges. Darrell built or supervised water-control dams and thinned trees to keep pinon-juniper invasions at bay. He utilized

Ranch tour with a bunch of second graders

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WE PROUDLY SALUTE NMSU DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL & RANGE SCIENCES GRADUATE

DARRELL BROWN NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION’S CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR Dr. Shanna Ivey – 575-646-2515 • Dr. John Campbell – 575-646-6180 http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/anrs

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DARRELL

Lynda noted, “He was never too busy to help us do what we needed. Once he drove halfway across the state to get us to an FFA competition before driving us back on the same weekend to get to a Bible Bowl meet.” All three Brown siblings credit their

parents, especially their father, as head of the house, for raising them in church. “They brought us up in church and taught us who the Lord was and pointed our family in that direction,” Lynda explained. “They passed along their faith,” David

You have the respect of everyone in the ranching community and you’ve earned it! — The Delk Band, Joe Delk

Our Best to You

Darrell Brown

We appreciate the countless hours you have devoted to the betterment of the livestock industry! — Rex & Carol Wilson

DARRELL We salute your work ethic, your resourcefulness and your unwavering dedication to this industry we all love. Congratulations on receiving this, the highest honor your fellow cattlemen can bestow upon a colleague.

Ali, a foreign exchange student from Italy, Danny, David, and Lynda

Darrell Brown Congratulations

We appreciate all you do for the livestock industry! Sato & Kathy

Nikki Hooser & Kathy Longinaker Many Thanks to Cattleman of the Year

DARRELL BROWN We appreciate the many long hours you’ve spent and your unwavering dedication on behalf of the cattle industry.

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Lee Ranch

Proud of You We’re

Cattleman of the Year

Darrell Brown Thank you for so unselfishly sharing your time and talent on behalf of the New Mexico livestock industry!

~ The Treat Family

Our Best to You Cattleman of the Year

Darrell Brown Thank you for your dedication to the cattle industry. You are a great role model for our young cattle people.

Wesley & Elnabeth Grau

“HANG IN THERE!”

CONGRATULATIONS

DARRELL From your friends at The Hat Ranch

The Lee’s • Hat Ranch, Alamogordo

articulated. “We also learned to speak from our Dad, and how to stand up for what is right even when it isn’t popular.” Danny added, “He wasn’t unwilling to admit when he was wrong. He passed along values and morals and dedication and com-

mitment through example.” His children also learned to serve. Darrell is the elder who is asked to perform weddings and funerals. In fact, he performed two of his children’s weddings. Some of the widow ladies in the church have

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...

Thank you Darrell for being our partner in telling the ag story to New Mexico’s school kids.

The Yucca Cowbelles & Wool Growers

Darrell Congratulations

Well deserved!

May God continue to bless you and Michelle in all you do!

The presentation of Cattleman of the Year drew four generations of the Brown Family from far and wide.

The Beef Industry Salutes You

DARRELL BROWN

on this well-deserved honor. YOUR COMPADRES AT THE NEW MEXICO BEEF COUNCIL

DENETCLAW

B E E F M A S T E R S Since 1985 Our Best to You ...

Darrell Brown We’re proud to call you friend and we appreciate all you do for the industry. Milford & Mamie Denetclaw Denetclaw Beefmasters

Congratulations

Darrell Pat & Cindy Boone

Thank you for all your efforts to benefit the industry over the years. José Varela LópezPuerta del Cañón, LLC

THANK YOU

DARRELL BROWN

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR You’ve always been there for us. You’re richly deserving of this prestigious recognition! Hall-Gnatkowski, Ancho NM

Collins and Joan Key Steve and Jean Hamill

CONGRATULATIONS

DARRELL We’re thankful for your hard work and dedication to our industry. We Salute You!

Pat & Cindy Boone

Congratulations

Darrell Brown Cattleman of the Year We’re grateful for all you do for the livestock industry.

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asked that he would perform their funeral when it is their turn. Darrell always agrees when asked, with the proviso that he doesn’t have to do it very soon. He also preaches on occasion. “He puts others above himself,” Lynda noted. “He goes out of his way to help others, giving his time mentally and physically. People respect what he has to say, and they want him to help frame how they are remembered.”

Life lessons

poration of the ranches. Though the “He loved his job and Yates,” reflected financial specialists had no understanding Michelle. “They were very good to him. You of the cattle business, Darrell, in typical have to love a job to stick around that long fashion, merchandised and packaged the and the people you are working for have to Yates cattle to get top dollar, then watched as love you, which they did. They treated us the ranches were taken apart and the ranchright.” ing organization, built with such care, was After 35 years of investing blood, sweat demolished. and tears in the Yates Ranches, it was a blow when the financial and accounting personnel THANKS DARRELL at Yates Petroleum decided to divest the corCongratulations on being named Cattleman of the Year. You deserve this honor! Randell & Lynn Major MAJOR RANCH REALTY

Congratulations

DARRELL BROWN

Cattleman of the Year We appreciate your hard work on behalf of our industry. Corn Ranches Mike and Jennifer Corn

Congratulations

DARRELL Job Well Done

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DARRELL ... and thank you for all your hard work

Tom and Mimi Sidwell, JX Ranch

Congratulations ...

Darrell n w o r B Cattleman of the Year

We appreciate the active role you have played in the cattle industry Darrell!

Farr Cattle Co.

Congratulations

Congratulations Cattleman of the Year

Cattleman of the Year

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the livestock industry.

Loren, Kayce & Kelsie Patterson

Jerry & Michelle Maynard Glenburn, Maine

DARRELL Darrell BROWN Brown

Darrell Congratulations

Job Well Done! Bert & Debbie Ancell

Congratulations

DARRELL BROWN We appreciate your dedication to the industry and your community. You’re a true role model for the next generation of cattlemen.

When the dust settled after the dissolution of Yates Petroleum, Darrell was hired by Mr. Yates to again care for the land and livestock at the Cross D ranch. Darrell and Michelle moved from Artesia to the Cross D near the small town of Pinon at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. Once again, the cows come to Darrell’s call. Michelle quilts and does crafting in her “She Shed” and is making plans for a commu-

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nity Christmas tree lighting in downtown Pinon. The nine grandchildren visit as often as they can, and Darrell continues to educate others. Michelle affirms. “Whether it is agriculture or the Bible, Darrell just loves to teach.” Paul Bierwirth added, “he taught me about the many different ways a carcass of a cow is used. Things like insulin and all the other products that are bovine-oriented,

Congratulations

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

BROTHERS DARRELL Our Friend

Darrell Brown

We’ve been friends a long time and we like to think we know a good man when we see one. You’re a keeper!

We’ll see you at the Joint Stockmen’s Convention!

JIM COOPER, 575/653-4180 Tinnie, NM 88351

PUNK COOPER, 575/687-3445 Mayhill, NM 88339

BROWN

Thank you for your commitment to the future of New Mexico Agriculture!

— The Team at Lyssy & Eckel Feeds 905 White Mill Road Roswell, NM 88203 575-622-3260

things I didn’t know. He always looks at the big picture, and because he is so knowledgeable and is always trying to do better, he is realistically optimistic. I enjoy that about him.” So do his peers, and they applaud and celebrate one of their own who tirelessly teaches about the industry and shows the way t hrough education and knowledge.

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DARRELL BROWN You’ve earned the respect of your fellow cattlemen. Enough said.

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BROWN

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEAR

We appreciate your leadership, your dedication and your workman-like approach to problem solving. You are most deserving of this special honor by New Mexico’s cattle families. Stan & Kelly Jones Family

Congratulations

DARRELL A well deserved honor for a damn good Cow Man. Branch Ranch Dan and Glenda Field and Crew

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PIE TOWN, Goat Ranch Road Access, South of Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision. 20 acres $12,000, 40 acres $24,000. Beautiful views MOUNTAINAIR, 0000 Clifford Trail Road (County Road BO22), 132.11 acres. Beautiful views of the Manzano Mountains. $105,000 CANADIAN RIVER, West of Ute Lake, Six 40 acre (more or less) lots. Call for details and showing. MILAGRO, 0000 Pecos Spur, Portrillo Creek Ranch Subdivision. 164 acres wide open space. Distant mountain views. Close to I-40. $94,000 SAN MARCIAL, 27 Winchester Road, WIllow Springs Ranch. III Dog Ranch. 702.8 acres with southwestern style home located in the foothills of the Chupadera Mountains. $1,249,000 Paul Stout, Broker

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MIAMI 40 ACRES, Colfax County, NM. Private 2 bedroom getaway with elevated views, 2nd guest cabin, irrigation, pole barn great for storage. View private setting. Survey available, septic’s upgraded. $475,000

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MIAMI DREAM, 14.70 +/- deeded acres. Approx 1,583 sq ft 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Real country living with barn wood siding, porches, recent remodel for remote workspace. Irrigation and horse facilities, 57 Wampler St., Miami, NM $370,000 $350,000 BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax County, Moreno Valley 594.38 +/deeded acres, accessed off blacktop between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. Historic headquarters. Currently used as summer grazing, pond and trees accessed off county road on rear of property as well. Presented “ASIS” New Survey, $4,000,000 $3,800,000

CIMARRON BUSINESS, Frontage opportunity, house, big shop and office buildings, easy view off Hwy 64. Formerly known as “The Porch.” $295,000 SPRINGER VIEW, 29.70 +/- deeded acres. Large house being remodeled, shop, trees, old irrigation pond. All back off highway with great southern aspect. 311 Hwy 56, Colfax County. $209,000 $205,000 MAXWELL, 408.90 +/- Deeded Acres. 143.05 Irrigable Acres/Shares with TL pivot covering approximately 80 acres, with balance dry land. Property has one water meter used for livestock, but could support a home as well. There are two troughs located in the middle of the property. Electricity for pivot is back toward the middle of the property as well. Property has highway frontage on NM 505 and Highline Rd, a County Rd. Back up to Maxwell Wildlife area. Colfax County, NM.$599,000

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■ FLYING W MOUNTAIN RANCH — 345 AYL located in the cedar mountains of Hachita, NM. 39.60± section cattle ranch, 25,347± acres total, 1278± acres of deeded land, 3152± acres of state land, 20,917 acres of BLM, four miles of newer fence, over 55,000 gallons of water storage, 17± miles of pipeline less than 20 years old, 4 wells, 4 pastures, 2 traps, 7 dirt tanks, house, barns, corrals, semi-load and livestock scales. Ranch has been in the same family since 1921. Priced at $2,900,000 ■ SMITH RANCH — 19.28± section cattle ranch plus 335± acre farm located in Road Forks, N.M. The ranch has 12,343± total acres, 3721± deeded, 2400± acres of NM state land, 6222± acres of BLM, 154 AYL headquarters has mnfctrd homes, shed row barns (equipment/commodity storage), corrals, cattle chute. The north farm has 163± acres (149 +/- is fallow), the south farm has 173± acres, seller retains a “life estate”. Ranch has been in the same family since 1905. Priced at $2,300,000

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RANCHES/FARMS *REDUCED* 472+/- Acre Organic Apple Orchard, Willcox, AZ – SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Multiple year purchase commitments from apple buyers make this an excellent investment opportunity! Nicely improved HQ with 3 homes, workshops, and 24,075 +/- s.f. of processing facilities, including sorting, washing, cold storage buildings, retail space and truck scale. Over 400 acres planted to 10 different apple varieties and 10 acres of pears. 7 Irrigation wells, and 3 domestic wells. Property is being sold turnkey with all equipment. $6.9M Call Harry Owens or Nancy Belt *ONLINE AUCTION* 2,267 +/- Acres, McNeal, AZ – Davis and Frontier Roads. Good access, 2 tracts, wells, 3 dirt tanks, majority is fenced. Auction ends 10/10 @6:00pm. Call Paul Ramirez for details 520-241-3333.

ture-perfect setting! Two small pivots with 35 acres of water rights. 3 BR, 2 BA Shultz mfg home; 3-sided hay/machine shed, 1,560+/- s.f. shop, hay shed, Connex box, nice set of guardrail and steel corrals with crowding tub, squeeze and scale. 250 gpm irrigation well with 20 HP motor and 13,500+/- gallons of storage. Runs about 40 head of cattle. $750,000

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

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*SOLD* 2,373+/- Acre Farm, Animas, NM – Custom 2560 +/- s.f. home built in 2008. 20-Acre pivot, 40’ x 60’ shop, 40’ x 50’ hay barn, fruit trees, chicken coop, garden area. Pivot produced 9.5 tons/ac of alfalfa in 2020. 300 gpm well. 5 pastures with water piped to 2 storage tanks and drinkers in all pastures. Historically has run 40 head of cattle yearlong. $1.3M

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

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

*SOLD* 90+/- Acre HP Bar Ranch, Benson, AZ – Perfect gentlemen’s ranch or private get-away. Backs up to USFS *REDUCED* 120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – for endless riding possibilities. Located NW of Willcox in a good Fully fenced for cattle. 2 BR, groundwater area. 2 Wells, cen1 BA home; garage; steel barn ter pivot, good soil. $396,000 w/two horse stalls, tack room & large hay *SOLD* 98+/WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR storage; corrals; Deeded Acre workshop. ExRANCHES AND FARMS. Farm, Bonita, pansive views. AZ – Great If you are thinking about selling your Ranch or $595,000 farm in a picFarm, we would appreciate the opportunity to

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■ BERRENDA CREEK RANCH — 231 AYL, 51± section cattle ranch — Hillsboro, NM. 32,870± total acres, 120± deeded acres, 23,646± acres of BLM, 9104± acres of NM state land, 12 wells, 9 dirt tanks, 2 springs, 3 pastures, 165,000 gallons of water storage. Priced at $1,432,200

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THE SAND CAMP RANCH (PRICE REDUCED) The Sand Camp Ranch is a quality

desert ranch with an excellent grass cover and above average improvements. Located in southern Chaves County east of the productive Pecos River Valley. The ranch is comprised of 2,380 +/- deeded acres, 6,074 NM State Lease Acres, 23,653 Federal BLM Lease Acres and 480 acres Uncontrolled, 32,107 +/- total acres (50.17 Sections). Grazing Capacity set by a Section 3 BLM grazing permit at 405 Animal Units Yearlong. The ranch is watered by five primary wells and an extensive pipeline system. This ranch is ready to go, no deferred maintenance. Price: $3,672,000. This one of the better ranches in the area. It is nicely improved and well-watered. You won’t find anything comparable for the price. Call or email for a brochure and an appointment to come take a look.

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EIGHT MILE DRAW LAND 740 ± Acres of unimproved native grassland

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located four miles west of Roswell in the Six Mile Hill area with frontage along U.S. Highway 70/380. This parcel is fenced on three sides and adjoins 120 acres of additional land that may be purchased. Great investment. $600 per acre. Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202 Office: 575-622-5867 Cell: 575-420-1237 Website: www.ranchesnm.com

MONTGOMERY RANCH EDDY COUNTY, NM This ranch runs 85 head in the Lincoln National Forest of the Guadalupe Mountains 8000 AC

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NUEVE SPRINGS RANCH EDDY COUNTY, NM Permitted to run 250 head, this FS ranch is located in the most southern end of the Guadalupe Mountains.

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IRRIGATED FARM IN SE NM WITH WATER RIGHTS Approximately 2100 acres of farmland and dryland for sale in SE, NM. Alfalfa, wheat, triticale is planted. 2100 AC

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Bullis Springs Ranch is a large cattle ranch with approximately 18,000 acres that is located 53 miles southwest of Artesia, NM.

A large cattle ranch totaling over 20,000 acres. Located 80 miles from Carlsbad NM and 55 miles from Dell City, TX. This BLM ranch is allotted to run 348 auyl.

Located 65 miles from Carlsbad NM this ranch is permitted to run 806 auyl.

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■ NEW LISTING! YESO EAST RANCH – De Baca Co., NM - Hwy. 60 frontage. 6,307± deeded, 1,556± State Lease and 40± uncontrolled acres. Terrain is gently rolling with good grass and is divided into three pastures. Wildlife includes antelope, some mule deer, quail, etc. The ranch has good improvements (including home) convenient access and has been well managed. ■ VAUGHAN RIVER RANCH – 11,628.76 ac. +/- deeded - a scenic, live water ranch on the Pecos River south of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. Excellent example of a southwestern cattle ranch with wildlife to boot all within minutes of the convenience of town. Call us to take a look! ■ UNION CO., NM – 2,091.72 ac. (1,771.72 Deeded, 320 ac. -/+ State Lease), well watered w/three wells, two sets of steel pens. Well located just off of the Clayton/ Springer hwy. on Barney Road. ■ UNION CO., NM – This 1,966 +/- acre ranch located just south of Clayton, New Mexico is in some of the most sought-after grazing land in the Continental U.S.A. The ranch will be excellent for a yearling operation, with high quality grass, good fences and water. ■ KB RANCH - Kenney Co., TX – KB Ranch is a low fenced 802 +/- acre property that is surrounded by large ranches. The ranch has abundant whitetail and is also populated with turkey, dove, quail, hogs and varmint species. Axis are in the area and have been occasionally seen. The ranch lies approximately 9 miles south of Bracketville on TX 131 and is accessed by all weather Standart Road. ■ COLFAX COUNTY NM GETAWAY – 1,482.90 ac.+/grassland (1,193.59 ac. +/- Deeded, 289.31 ac. State Lease), great location near all types of mountain recreation. ■ ANGUS, NM – 250 +/- acres with over a 1/2 mile of NM 48 frontage. Elevations from 6,800 to 7,200 feet. Two springs along a creek. Ideal for future development or build your own getaway home. ■ PECOS CO. – 637 ac., Big water, State Classified Minerals. ■ CARSON CO., TX – 640 ac. +/- 5 mi. N of Panhandle on TX 207. 333 ac. +/- under 3 center pivot systems. One well produces 800 GPM. Permanent perimeter and cross fencing. ■ PALO DURO CREEK TREASURE – 941 acres +/- in Randall Co. NW of Canyon, Tx. STUNNING VIEWS OVER LOOKING PALO DURO CREEK. Turn key cow/calf operation w development potential. Property includes: 3/3/3 ranch style home, 4 wells, large shop plus shed, enclosed livestock working facility w/hydraulic chute, livestock pens & shed, miles of 5 & 6 barbed wire fence & over 7000’ of pipe fence. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Canyon School District. ■ DEAF SMITH CO., TX – 651 ac. +/-, 7 miles N of Dawn, Tx., 1 mile E of FM 809. 349 acres native grass with wellmaintained fencing and 302 acres of cultivated dry land. ■ PRICE REDUCED! DALLAM CO, TX – 1,216.63 ac. +/of CRP/ranchland w/irrigation, re-development potential, wells & pipelines already in place.

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NEW LISTING! Double U Ranch in Tombstone, Arizona – The historic Double U Ranch located at the foothills of the scenic Dragoon Mountains near Tombstone, Arizona in Cochise County. The Double U Ranch consists of 6,315 contiguous acres of deeded land and a 2,320 acre Arizona State Land grazing lease. With incredibly beautiful views and vistas, this working cattle ranch has excellent feed, plentiful water and gentle terrain with good fences, roads and range improvements. The Double U is easy to manage resulting in a profitable operation on one of the largest contiguous deeded land parcels in the state of Arizona. Exterior fences are locked, limiting access and protecting the livestock operation while creating excellent mule deer and white tail deer habitat unspoiled by public impacts. In addition to other small game species, remarkably all three types of quail, (Gambel, Mearnes and Scaled) are plentiful on the ranch. Offered at $11.2 million, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a working cattle ranch on one of the largest remaining contiguous acres of private land in the rapidly growing State of Arizona. NEW LISTING! – FX Ranch in Dewey, Arizona – With a carrying capacity of 250 CYL, the FX offers an opportunity to raise quality cattle close to all amenities and near the desirable communities of Prescott and Sedona. The headquarters parcel consists of over 12 acres with a beautiful log home, a managers house, a barn and corrals. Located south of Dewey-Humboldt on Highway 69 the headquarters is approximately 20 miles from downtown Prescott and 40 miles from Sedona. The headquarters enjoys a four season, mild climate at 4500 feet in elevation. Cattle and brand included. $2,690,000 NEW LISTING! – Randall Ranch in Ash Fork, Arizona – This well watered, working cattle ranch includes 85.88 deeded, non-contiguous acres, 5,749 leased acres from the State of Arizona and 12,000 acres of adverse grazing. The current owner operates a cow-calf operation. The ranch historically runs 250 mother cows producing high quality Angus calves with weaning weights between 500 to 550 pounds. Cattle available! $1,250,000 NEW LISTING! RK Ranch in Prescott, Arizona – The RK Ranch is a smaller working cattle ranch located approximately 25 miles north of Prescott, Arizona. The ranch is currently carrying 25 CYL. The RK Ranch encompasses approximately +/-6,736 total grazing acres supporting up to 45 CYL. With 110 deeded acres surrounded by USFS this little ranch is truly a gem of a gentleman’s ranch. Equipment and cattle included. $2,200,000

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NEW LISTING! Broken D Horn Ranch in Prescott, Arizona – The Broken D Horn Ranch provides a unique turnkey opportunity to own a remarkable cattle ranch/beef business property nestled in the picturesque Williamson Valley, Arizona. This distinctive offering is the perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility. With 77 acres of deeded land including 50 acres under pivot, state and private leases this ranch runs 130-180 cattle. Equipment and cattle included. $3,389,000 !Nat Ranch in Winslow, Arizona – The Nat Ranch is a 450 CYL ranch located adjacent to I-40 near Winslow, Arizona. The Nat Ranch encompasses approximately +/-36,467 total grazing acres supporting 300 CYL. A well designed feedlot on the headquarters parcel allows the ranch to increase the carrying capacity to 450 CYL while finishing superior calves. $2,400,000 REDUCED! Triangle C Ranch in Reserve, New Mexico – This working cattle ranch is located east of Reserve, New Mexico in prime grazing lands. Carrying 625 CYL the ranch is located in gentle, rolling grasslands consisting of 2,320 +/- deeded acres, a private lease and a 25,055 acre BLM grazing allotment. Many improvements including two homes, bunk house, hangar, air strip, large shops and working facilities. $4,895,000 REDUCED! Cottonwood Springs Ranch in Red Rock, New Mexico – The Cottonwood Springs is a beautiful, high desert working cattle ranch located approximately 28 miles north of Lordsburg, New Mexico in Grant County. With a carrying capacity of +/-250 CYL, the ranch is well improved with two homes, shop, corrals, interior and exterior fences, working cattle facilities and exceptional water improvements. $2,550,000 !Jack’s Canyon Ranch in Winslow, Arizona – The Jack’s Canyon Ranch is a 150 CYL ranch consisting of 32 Sections of checkerboard grazing encompassing +/300 Deeded acres w/ wells and dirt tanks, +/-9,000 State leased acres and private grazing lease with the City of Winslow. Offered at $1,200,000 SOLD! Partridge Creek Ranch in Ash Fork, Arizona – 85,000+\- acres of strong grazing allowing for 800 animal units year round. 420 acres of deeded land, 480 Arizona state lease, remainder secured by deeded grazing rights. $4,200,000

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NEW MEXICO’S OLD TIMES & OLD TIMERS by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author donbullis@msn.com

Unarmed Officer Shot and Killed

day later, after a restful night, hope returned that he might survive. Then recovery seemed likely, barring any setback. But on January 15, Knapp succumbed to pneumonia, brought on by his wound. A few days after the shooting, Chief McMillan learned that Fred J. Watson was in fact Theodore Goulet, 25, an ex-convict from Minnesota who was wanted there for parole violation. He was charged with first degree murder for the killing of Officer Knapp. On Sunday evening, April 28, 1912, Goulet managed to free himself from jail. A second killer being held in the Bernalillo County jail, Sam Lyle, had hacksaw blades smuggled into the lockup. Lyle cut the bars in an effort to affect his own escape, but he failed to make the hole large enough to accommodate his bulk. Goulet, however, smaller in stature, was able to flee, leaving Lyle behind. The killer was captured two days later as he walked along the railroad tracks south of McIntosh in Torrance County. He did not resist arrest. Goulet was taken to the state penitentiary for safekeeping until his trial. On September 26, 1912, Goulet went on trial for murder. The defense claimed that Theodore Goulet, at the time he shot Officer Knapp, suffered from “mental aberration” brought on by overindulgence in liquor; that Goulet had no memory of firing the shot that took the officer’s life. It took the jury only one hour and twenty-five minutes on the evening of September 27 to find Goulet guilty of second-degree murder. His sentence was set at 10 years to life in prison. Alex Knapp’s obituary read: Patrolman Knapp had been a member of the Albuquerque police force ten years. His record was a splendid one. He was known for his attentiveness to duty, fearlessness and kindness. He seldom carried a gun and on the day he was shot was unarmed. The dead officer was about 50 years old. He was born on a farm in Indiana. Early in life, after he had grown to manhood, he was a riverman on the Ohio [River]. Later he was engaged in the grocery business in Jeffersonville, Ind. He came to Albuquerque eleven years ago and a year later became a member of the police force. Mr. Knapp was twice married. His first wife died about a year ago after having been an invalid for almost ten years. The widow who survives is a bride of but a few months.

n the day New Mexico became the 47th state of the Union, January 6, 1912, Albuquerque Police Officer Alex Knapp and Police Chief Tom McMillan stood talking on First Street in downtown Albuquerque. At about 3:00 o’clock on that Saturday afternoon, a passing citizen told Officer Knapp that a drunk had passed out near the First National Bank at Central Avenue and Fourth Street. By the time Knapp arrived, the man in question was up and walking away. The officer approached and first asked the man where he lived; saying he would escort him home. The man apparently refused to say where he lived, and Knapp told him he was taking him to jail. The man didn’t resist as they walked along, but when the two of them were in front of Goff’s Blacksmith shop on Copper Avenue, between Second and Third Streets, the stranger fired a single shot from a .25 caliber pistol he had in his overcoat pocket. The bullet struck Officer Knapp in the chest, above the heart, punctured his lung and lodged in his back muscle. Though severely wounded, Knapp wrestled the man to the ground and choked him into unconsciousness. Help arrived. Bystanders took Knapp to his home on Central Avenue before doctors ordered him removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Other officers and citizens took Knapp’s assailant, initially identified as Fred J. Watson, and still unconscious, to jail. Doctors were obliged to take “heroic” measures to save the shooter’s life. Chief McMillan was anxious to take him to the hospital so that Knapp could identify him as the attacker. Officers carried an unconscious Watson to Knapp’s hospital room on a litter and held him in a sitting position while Knapp made a positive identification. Back in jail, the suspect tried Sources: Albuquerque Morning Journal, January 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 & 23; April 29; May 1 & 3; October 14, 26 unsuccessfully to escape from jail. & 27; and December 30, 1912 For more than a week the Albuquerque newspaper provided medical updates daily. Albuquerque Police Department First reports called Knapp’s wound “fatal.” A

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RANCH FOOD & FODDER by Deanna Dickinson McCall

he holiday season is here and that means special foods for special folks. I like to keep snack things on hand in case company drops by. Wintertime and holidays often mean it is time to play cards or dominoes. Whatever games your bunch enjoys, snacks are likely to be part of game nights. Cheese spreads are great to share at almost any gathering. These recipes are far better than any pimento type cheese or gouda spread you will find in the cold case of the grocery store. It is a favorite for us to eat while watching The WNFR on tv. They can be used in many ways, just use your imagination. If you don’t like the usual store-bought ones, do try these. You can also have this on a hamburger, it is really good when placed on a sizzling patty! Or use as a filling for a grilled cheese and ham. It won’t sit idle in your frig. I’ve put it on warm, cooked veggies, too. I’ve always lived a long way from stores and learned to make do with what is on hand. Because my family enjoys a wide variety of cheeses this is a great way to use those tail end pieces up. I may end up using 4 or 5 varieties in it, everything from Asiago and Parm to mild cheddar and Monterey Jack. It will never come out exactly the same but is always delicious and a great money saver, too. Basic Gouda Cheese Spread 2 slices of cooked bacon Half a round of smoked gouda 2 cups of grated cheese 2 small, roasted red peppers ½ cup of real mayonnaise ½ cup of cream cheese 1 tsp of red wine vinegar 1 tsp of smoke flavoring 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp of granulated garlic ½ tsp of cayenne pepper Black pepper salt

Use a food processor if you like, it is much faster. Or you can do it by hand. Get out a medium size bowl to use. Cut the cheese in 1-inch squares and pulse them a few times until they are shredded. Dump the cheese in the bowl, then place the sliced bacon in the processor and run until the bacon is in small pieces. Cut the peppers into hunks, add them to the processor and process again. Scrape this into the bowl you’ve placed the cheeses in. Now add the remaining ingredients to the processor and pulse until smooth. Dump this into the bowl and mix together. Taste and adjust to your taste before covering and refrigerating. Allow the flavors to develop a few hours. This is an easy Pimento Cheese Recipe. If you don’t like the usual store-bought ones, do try this. When I was a kid, we used it on most sandwiches in place of mayonnaise. It also makes a wonderful traditional sandwich on white bread. The cream cheese and ¼ cup mayo can be replaced with 1 cup of mayonnaise if you like a looser spread. You can also omit the cayenne pepper if you want a milder version. Easy Pimento Cheese 1 lb shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional) ¼ teaspoon onion powder dash of pickle juice salt and black pepper to taste In a medium size bowl mix all the ingredients except the cheese. Stir in the cheese and place in a re-sealable container. Refrigerate and allow the flavors to blend before using.

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Ag New Mexico & NMSU Team Up to Award Eastern & Southern New Mexico State Fair Winners

well as their own livestock exhibits that are well developed and perfected all year long. These contests are geared toward New Mexico youth, to open their eyes to understanding that there is a large world of agriculture at the tip of their fingers, and that gain, a huge thank you to Ag New New Mexico State University Ag Econ/Ag anyone can have a place in agriculture. Mexico Farm Credit (now Ag Trust Business Department hosted the Agricul- NMSU is very excited to see familiar faces in Farm Credit). They sponsored all the tural Public Speaking and Agricultural next year’s 2024 fair season, with even more buckles, and scholarships for Grand/Reserve Science Fair contests at the recent Eastern participation and great times! of each age division. and Southern New Mexico State fairs this The Agricultural Public Speaking contest Senior division in each contest receives year in early October. Excited participants requires a single entry from each participant, $1,000 for grand, and $500 for reserve. of all ages traveled from all over the state to consisting of 200 to 300 words with referJunior and Novice divisions receive $500 and compete in these contests displaying public ences in APA format, and a statement of $250. speaking, agricultural research projects as originality submitted to the website by the deadline presented. This submission must fit in the given topic areas and will be judged LAST CHANCE FOR 2024 based on quality and ability to present the presentation as a whole. The Agricultural Science Fair Contest requires one entry from each participant, a project researched and developed within one year of the contest date, presented to judges. Each winner from both contests is to receive a cash prize, NMSU ACES Scholarship and a buckle, attached to limitless experiences and memories that follow these opportunities! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome to join. Come join us! More info and how to register for next year at nmyouth@nmsu.edu.

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This old west phrase says so much in just six words! The phrase is all about choices we make. A friend that sticks with you through good times and bad. A horse that is more than just transportation, but instead, is a partner that anticipates your direction and gets you where you want to go with safety and confidence in every step. These choices can make or break any person but can be even more important to a cattleman. Strong character, steadfastness and skill are the hallmarks of “one to ride the river with”. All of us at Matlock and Associates endeavor to be just that. It is our goal to give you the same trusted reliance on our “brand” as the legendary brands we serve. We offer integrity, highly trained and experienced staff along with products that give you peace of mind. PRF (Pasture, Range, Forage) protection has proven itself time and again. We would consider it an honor to consult with you about your 2023 PRF plans.

2024 Sales Close date: December 1, 2023 Coverage begins: January 1, 2024 For more information, or to receive a customized quote for your operation, please contact: J.P. Senter, Agent (806) 215-5155 shoestringcc@yahoo.com

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Agricultural Public Speaking Results Senior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Manuel Ponce – of Canutillo FFA ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Tie - Cayden Diamond – Hot Springs FFA & RJ Garay – Hatch FFA Junior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Noah Chepsongol – Dona Ana County 4-H ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Dixon Mortimer – Bernalillo County 4-H

Novice Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Braden McIntosh - Dona Ana County 4-H ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Shelby Pfiefer – Dona Ana County Agricultural Science Fair Results Senior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion - Team of Destiny Ortega & Elizabeth Donaldson (each win buckles and $500 scholarship) both of Deming FFA ЇЇ Reserve Champion – Ethan Marquez - Hatch FFA

Junior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Noah Chepsongol - Dona Ana County 4-H Novice Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion:Braden McIntosh - Dona Ana County 4-H ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Nadia Chepsongol - Dona Ana County 4-H

Eastern New Mexico State Fair Results Agricultural Public Speaking Results Senior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion – Cayden Diamond – Hot Springs FFA ЇЇ Reserve Champion – Shaylee Priest – Melrose FFA Junior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Greeley Goodson – Texico FFA ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Noah

Chepsongol – Dona Ana County 4-H Novice Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Shelby Pfiefer – Dona Ana County ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Emelia Mortimer – Bernalillo County 4-H Agricultural Science Fair Results Senior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Mikayla Klinger – Tucumcari FFA ЇЇ Reserve

Champion: Ethan Marquez – Hatch FFA Junior Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Bryson Klinger – Tucumcari FFA Reserve ЇЇ Champion: Ashlynn Box – Tucumcari FFA Novice Division: ЇЇ Grand Champion: Noah Chepsongol – Dona Ana County 4-H ЇЇ Reserve Champion: Nadia Chepsongol – Dona Ana County 4-H

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Left Top Ethan Marque, (c) Southern Science Fair Reserve Champ Left Bottom Emilia Mortimer, Eastern Novice Reserve Champ

Above top to bottom: Alyssa Singer Speaking at Eastern Ashlynn Box, (c) Eastern Jr Reserve Champ Science Fair Braden McIntosh, (c) Southern Novice Champ Speaker Bryson Kinger, (c) Eastern Science Fair Jr Champ Dixson Mortimer Speaking at Eastern NOVEMBER 2023

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by Sage Faulkner

New Mexico Jr. & HS Rodeo Results

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Aerial Rangeland Spraying, Wildlife Surveys, & Predator Control by Fixed-Wing & Helicopter

big thank you to the local volunteers at Artesia and Fort Sumner for hosting great rodeos and jackpots! The last fall season rodeo for the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association will be October 27-29, 2023 in Clovis, NM. Thanks to Julie Carter for the pictures. Artesia High School Results, Steer Wrestling September Laramie Martinez 29- October 1, Team Roping 2023 Zayne Carl & All Around Cowboy Kaden May Reno Scribner Barrels All Around Cowgirl Ava Packouz Addison Kinser Pole Bending Build A Cowboy Cacie Sherburne Bareback Riding Goat Tying No Entries Wacey Trujillo Build A Cowboy Breakaway Bull Riding Addison Kinser No Entries Girls Cutting Bareback Riding Caydence Roberts No Qualified Rides Boys Cutting Bull Riding Justin Anaya Dacian Montoya Reined Cow Horse Saddle Bronc Ellie Powell Kaden Miranda Light Rifle Tie Down Zoey Cline Braxton McKinley Trap Shooting Lane Helmer

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Artesia Junior High School Results Boys All Around Tyan Gonzales Girls All Around Macklee Cain Steer Bareback Tate West Steer Saddle Bronc Catch Roberts Bull Riding Lane Valenzuela Tiedown Haize Price Chute Dogging Grydar Tipton Team Roping Tyan Gonzales & Joe Cortese Girls Breakaway Macklee Cain Girls Goat Tying Teagan Trujillo Pole Bending Channing Robinson Barrel Racing Amy Biebelle Boys Breakaway Rayce Griggs Ribbon Roping Kasen May & Eva Chavez Boys Goat Tying Tyan Gonzales Light Rifle Macklee Cain

Fort Sumner High School Results, October 13-15, 2023 Fort Sumner All Around and Cutting will be completed after the cutting competition which will be held during the Clovis rodeo. Bareback Riding No Entries Bull Riding No Qualified Rides Saddle Bronc Kaden Miranda Tie Down Treyden Gonzales Steer Wrestling Tydon Tsosie Team Roping Ellie Powell & Liam Powell Barrels Caydence Roberts Pole Bending Hayslee Fair Goat Tying Tyra Tsosie Breakaway Caydence Roberts Reined Cow Horse Ellie Powell Light Rifle Zoey Cline Trap Shooting Ace Whitson

Fort Sumner Junior High School Results Boys All Around Catch Roberts Girls All Around Magdalena Hazle Steer Bareback Catch Roberts Steer Saddle Bronc Tate West Bull Riding Catch Roberts Tiedown Trip Saulsberry Chute Dogging Trip Saulsberry Team Roping Rayce Griggs & Haize Price

Girls Goat Tying Teagan Trujillo Pole Bending Channing Robinson Barrel Racing Amy Biebelle Boys Breakaway Tyan Gonzales Ribbon Roping Riggs Mack & Paige Trujillo Boys Goat Tying Tyan Gonzales Light Rifle Macklee Cain

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Shooting JH Light Rifle, Artesia Winner Macklee Cain Inset: NMHSRA Light Rifle, Artesia Winner Zoey Cline

Clockwise from top: Wacey Trujillo, Goat Tying. Logan CarpenterBareback Bronc Riding Shanley Thompson, Barrels Kenzie Acuna, Barrels Ike Cline, Cutting Lane & Kaci Jo Frost. Ribbon Roping Elia Martinez, Pole Bending NOVEMBER 2023

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Taos Muncy Invitational Southwest Event Center, Los Lunas, New Mexico

Casper Baca’s 37th Annual Championship Bull Riding Extraordinaire November 24 & 25 Farmington, New Mexico

Extraordinaire Bull Team is full at 16 teams (pending Deposits paid). Watch the Casper Baca Rodeo page on Facebook to see if any spots open up. If it stays at 16 teams this will be a three bull per team competition. In this three bull

2023 Winners 1st Place Alan Boore, Utah, $5,000 2nd/3rd Place Lane Wimberly, New Mexico, $3,250 2nd/3rd Place Rusty Wright, Utah, $3,250 4th Place Zac Dallas, New Mexico, $1,300 5th Place Logan Hay, Canada, $566 And a GOOD TIME was had by ALL!

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Eddie Sam Renegade Rodeo Tour Roughy Van Winner

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ddie chased the tour all summer long putting up the most points in the novice division of bull riding thus earning his nomination for the van drawing Saturday night. To win this van takes three specific elements… skill, dedication and a little bit of luck. Five young men had a nomination in the hat: Xavier Antez - Open Bull Rider, Kaden Miranda - Saddle Bronc Rider, Jack Chase- Novice Horse Rider, Logan Carpenter- Bareback Bronc Rider Eddie Sam - novice Bull Bull Rider The poker chips went into a hat and luck struck for the young Diné Cowboy who took home a custom 1995 Chevy G-10 rodeo van, a Red Bluff Buckles Buckle and a Corriente Saddle Co. saddle. And the title Renegade Champion!

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Kayce Edwards Renegade Rodeo Tour Timed Event High Money Earner Overall

ayce walked out like a bandit boasting her 4th and 5th Corriente Saddle Co. saddles of the tour and two custom Red Bluff Buckles and a one of a kind vintage inline two horse trailer to boot! Kayce won year-end Champion Breakaway and team roper. She comes from a great family that is always willing to lend a hand and are great supporters of the tour as well as the Baca Rodeo Company. Genuine good folks such as these make all the hard work throughout the year worth it and then some. Thank you.

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A-C

A Lazy 6 Angus Ranch . 14, 110 Abo Empire LLC . . . . . . . . 97 Aero Tech, Inc. . . . . . . . . 124 Ag Lands Southwest . . . . 119 Ag New Mexico FCS, ACA . . . 5 Alice Eppers . . . . . . . . . . 107 Alisa Ogden . . . . . . . . . . 106 American Angus Assoc. . . . 31 American Heritage Bank / Colten Grau . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bar G Feedyard . . . . . . . . . 61 Bar M Real Estate . . . . 114, 118 Beaverhead Outdoors . . . 115 Bert Ancell . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Big Mesa Realty . . . . . . . . 114 Bill King Ranch . . . . . . 15, 106 Bill Sauble . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 BJM Sales & Service Inc. . . 108 Black Angus “Ready for Work” Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bob & Jane Frost . . . . . . . . 96 Bob Homer . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Bobby Jones . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Border Tank Resources . . . . 91 Bradley 3 Ranch, Ltd. . . 28, 111 Brennand Ranch . . . . . 30, 112 Brinks Brangus / Westall Ranch . . . . . . 35, 112 Bronson Corn . . . . . . . . . . 95 Brown Children . . . . . . . . . 98 Brownfield Ranch & Farm Properties . . . . . . . . . . 117 Bruce Davis . . . . . . . . . . . 96 C Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . 30, 111 Candy Ray Trujillo’s Black Angus . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carson Real Estate Inc. . . . 117 Carter Brangus . . . . . . 36, 110 Carter’s Custom Cuts . . . . . 90 Casey Beefmasters . . . . . . 111 Casper Baca Rodeo . . . . . 127 Cattle Guards / Priddy Construction . . . . 80 Cattlegrowers Foundation . 13 Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Cauthorn & Griffin Insurance . 8 Caviness Packing Co., Inc . . 56 Chas S. Middleton & Son . . 113 Chip Cole Ranch Real Estate113 CKP Insurance . . . . . . . . . .11 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . 112 Clovis Livestock Auction . . . 64 Coba Select Sires . . . . . . . 111 Collins Key . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Conniff Cattle Co., LLC . 28, 111 Copeland & Sons Herefords, LLC . . . . . . . 106 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . 17 Cox Ranch Herefords . . . . 109 CS Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Culbertson Whatley Ranch . . . . . .91, 96

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Dairy Farmers of America . . 74 Dal Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dan Field . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dave & Cindy Kenneke . . . . 96 David & Joan Kincaid . . . . . 98 Denton Photography . . . . . 90 Depot Farm & Ranch . . . 3 Desert Scales & Weighing Equipment . . . . . . . . . 108 Diamond Arrow Ranch . . . . 96 Diamond Seven Angus . 28, 110

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Domenici Law Firm, PC . . . 108 Environmental Science U.S., Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Ernie Torrez . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Fallon-Cortese Land . . . . . 113 Farmway Feed Mill . . . . . . . 63 Farr Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . 106 FBFS / Larry Marshall . . . . . 80 FBFS / Monte Anderson . . . 45 Ferguson Ranch . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 4 Cattle Co. . . . . . . 112 First American Bank . . . . . . 55 Five States Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . 124 4G Mountain Angus . . . . . . 28 4 Rivers Equipment . . . . . . . 9 Genex / Candy Trujillo . . . 109 Gerald Chacon . . . . . . . . . 98 Grau Charolais . . . . . . 34, 110 Grau Ranch . . . . . . . . . 6, 112 Hall-Gnatkowski . . . . . . . 105 Hargrove Ranch Insurance 121 Harrison Quarter Horses . . 108 Hartzog Angus Ranch . 32, 110 Head Honchos . . . . . . . . . 58 Headquarters West Ltd. / Sam Hubbell . . . . . . . . 114 Heartstone Angus, LLC . . . . 18 Henard Ranch . . . . . . . . . 111 Hi-Pro Feeds / Sendero . . . . . 2 Hooper Cattle Company . . . 19 Hubbell Ranch . . . . 23, 98, 109 Hudson Livestock Supplements . . . . . . . . . 57 Hutchison Western . . . . . . . 5 InoSol Castrator . . . . . . . . 58 Insurance Services of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . 81 International Brangus Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 J & J Auctioneers . . . . . . . . 60 J Paul Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 95 J-C Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . 22 James Sammons III . . . . . 114 Jeff Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . 102 Jim Lyssy . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Joe Clavel . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Joe Stubblefield & Associates . . . . . . . . . . 108 John Conniff . . . . . . . . . . 102 John Richardson . . . . . . . 102 José J. Varela López . . . . . 105

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K2 Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment . . . . . . 109 Ken Ahler Real Estate Co., Inc . . . . . . . . 113 L & H Manufacturing . . . . 108 Lack-Morrison Brangus . . . . 38 Laflin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lane Grau . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Lavender Brangus . . . . . . . 38 Lazy D Ranch Red Angus . . . . . . . . 46, 112 Lazy J&G Sales . . . . . . . . 108 Lonestar Stockyards, LLC . . 73 Loren Patterson . . . . . . . 106 Lyssy & Eckel Feeds84, 102, 107 Major Ranch Realty . . . . . 114 Manchester Mfg., Co . . . . . 90 Manzano Angus . . . . . 33, 110 Marjorie Lantana . . . . . . . . 96 Matlock & Associates . . . . 122

McKenzie Land & Livestock . . . . . . . . . 27, 101 McPherson Heifer Bulls . 30, 110 Mead Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mesa Feed Products . . . . . . 85 Mesa Tractor, Inc. . . . . . 59, 109 Michelle & Jerry Maynard . 106 Mike Casabonne Family . . 105 Mike Corn . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Milford Denetclaw . . . . . . 105 Miller Angus . . . . . . . . 29, 110 Monfette Construction . 71, 108 Nelson’s Meats . . . . . . . . . 67 New Mexico Angus Bull & Heifer Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 25 New Mexico Beef Council . 105 New Mexico Premier Ranch Properties . . . . . . . . . . 116 New Mexico Wool Growers 100 Nikki Hooser & Kathy Longinaker . . . . . . . . . 104 NM Federal Lands Council . . 71 NM Purina Dealers . . . . . . 132 NMSU Animal & Range Sciences . . . . . . 60, 62, 103, O’Neill Land . . . . . . . . . . 116 Old Mill Farm & Ranch Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Olson Land and Cattle . 26, 110

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Parker Brangus . . . . . . . . . 38 Parker Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pat Boone . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Patty Waid . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Paul McGillard / Murney Associates . . . . 114 Paul’s Veterinary Supply . . 107 Perez Cattle Company . . . 109 Pratt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Punchy Cattle Company . . . 72 R.L. Cox Company . . . . 70, 109 Ramro LLC / RJ Cattle Co . . . 37 Randell Major . . . . . . . . . 106 Range Changer . . . . . . . . . 87 Red Bassett . . . . . . . . . . 100 Redd Summit Rangeland Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 129 Republic Ranches, LLC . . . 113 Reverse Rocking R Ranch . . 21 Rex & Carol Wilson . . . . . . 104 Rio Grande Scales & Equipment . . . . . . . . . 108 Rio Hondo Land & Livestock 40 Riverside Angus . . . . . . . . 22 Robbs Brangus . . . . . . . . . 40 Roswell Brangus Breeders Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Roswell Brangus Bull & Female Sale . . . . . . . . . 102 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Roswell Livestock Auction Co.48 Running Creek Ranch . . . . 111

S-U

Salazar Ranches . . . . . . . . 30 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . 46, 110 Sato Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Scott Land . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Sidwell Farm & Ranch Realty, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 114 Singleton Ranches . . . . . . 104 Skaarer Brangus . . . . . 40, 110 Sowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Stallard Real Estate Services114

Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Steve Jensen . . . . . . . . . . 74 Stockmen’s Feed Bunk, Inc. . 74 Superior Steel Sales . . . . . . 89 Suther Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . 7 T & S Manufacturing . . . . . 69 T4 Cattle Company . . . . . . 99 TechniTrack, LLC . . . . . . . 108 The Hat Ranch . . . . . . . . 104 The Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Thompson Ranch . . . . 24, 112 Tire Water Troughs . . . . . . . 76 Tom Paterson . . . . . . . . . 101 Tom Robb & Sons . . . . . . 111 Tom Sidwell . . . . . . . . . . 106 Townsend Brangus . . . . . . 40 2 Bar Angus . . . . . . . . 12, 110 Tye Terrell . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 U Bar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 24 United Country Real Estate . . . . . . . 117, 118 United Fiberglass, Inc. . . . . 73 USA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 112

V-Z

Verde Real Estate . . . . . . . 116 Virden Perma Bilt Co. . . . . 109 Vitalix, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. . . 75 Waypath . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Weaver Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 20 Wesley Grau . . . . . . . . . . 104 West Star Herefords . . . . . 109 Western Tank & Trailer . . . . 72 Williams Ranch Supply . . . . 42 Williams Windmill, Inc. . 66, 109 Woods Houghton . . . . . . . 98 WW - Paul Scales . . . . . . . . 91 Yates Legacy LLC . . . . . . . . 94 Zia Real Estate . . . . . . . . 116

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

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

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

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Bunks Feed Hobbs, NM Jim Selman • 575-397-1228 Case & Co. Tucumcari, NM Luke Haller • 575-403-8566 Cowboy’s Corner Lovington, NM Wayne Banks • 575-396-5663 Creighton’s at The Fort Fort Sumner, NM Garland Creighton, 575-760-6149 Creighton’s Town & Country Portales, NM Garland Creighton, 575-356-3665

Dickinson Implement Co. Tucumcari, NM Dwight Haller, 575-461-2740 Double D Animal Nutrition Artesia, NM Don Spearman • 575-302-9280 Lincoln County Mercantile Capitan, NM Rance Rogers, 575-354-4260

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