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DEPARTMENTS

10 NMCGA President’s Message by Loren Patterson

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

New Mexico CowBelles Jingle Jangle

Food & Fodder by Deanna Dickinson McCall

News Update– Agreement Reached in CBD Lawsuit; Nominations Sought for Livestock Inspector of the Year; 9th Circuit Puts ESA Rules Vacatur on Hold

New Mexico Federal Lands News by Frank DuBois

New Mexico Beef Council Bullhorn

Beef — It’s What’s for Dinner Recipe

New Mexico’s Old Times & Old Timers by Don Bullis

Marketplace

Collector’s Corner by Jim Olson

Seedstock Guide

Riding Herd by Lee Pitts

View From the Backside by Barry Denton

Real Estate Guide

In Memoriam

In the Arena by Sage Faulkner

Advertisers’ Index

FEATURES

New Mexico Constitutional Amendments on November 8 General Election Ballot

Hereford Genetics Sustain Through the Dry Season

Cattle Genetics & Sustainability

Hereford Feed Programs Offer Valuable Insight to Producers

Cattlemen Raise Concerns with White House Executive Order on Biotechnology

18 Hereford Cattle

36 White House Launches Review of Final WOTUS Rule by Hannah Northey, E & E News

Victory for Sidney! by Mountain States Legal Foundation

Blackburns named New Mexico Ranch Family of the Year

New Mexico Benefits from Private Lands

Hunting by Sage Faulkner, Chama Peak Land Alliance

Is this the Year to Keep More Heifers? by Marcy Ward, NMSU Livestock Specialist & Craig Gifford NMSU Extension Beef Specialist

No, Melting Greenland Ice is Not About to Swamp Coastal Areas by H. Sterling Burnett

Researchers Cook Up “Meat-Like” Seasoning from Mealworms by Melissia Sue Sorrells, meatingplace.com

50 How Beef Promo Dollars Will be Spent by Lisa M. Keefe, meatingplace.com

51 Angus/Talon Youth Internship & Host Ranch Applications Now Open

52 NM Wine Industry gets Boost from Vineyard Restoration Fund

55 Off-Farm Income Increasingly Important for Agriculture & Rural Economy Source: grainnet.com

61 Beef Production Slowing, ‘Sharp’ Downturn in ‘23 By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

62 Recovery Plan for Endangered Arizona Cactus by Alex Weiner

85 USFS Drives Family from the Land Reports Documentary

86 Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame Celebrates 40th –Three New Inductees

90 2022 Jerry Hawkins Memorial Judging Contest

on the cover

“Cow Boss Gets A County” by Gary Morton, captures one of the most important days of the year for a cattleman planning for the coming year. For more about this and other works by Gary, contact him at garymortonart. com . Morton began cowboying on different ranches as a teen and ultimately became wagon boss on the historic Bell Ranch in New Mexico. The life of cowboying makes Gary more than familiar with his subjects.

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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

Opportunity often comes disguised as hard work!

Irecently heard this saying from one of our Vice-Presidents and I found it extremely fitting. One thing I can tell you is that New Mexico Cattle Growers has had a significant amount of opportunity. President-Elect Bronson Corn has had the opportunity to represent us at multiple interim committees across the state. He has remained engaged with legislators since last session, helping to put our per spective as producers, family businesses and property owners into upcoming legislation. I am proud that we are playing as much offense as defense these days!

Tom Paterson, Chairman of our Wildlife Committee, presented NMCGA work on Elk impacts to our operations at a recent Elk-Livestock Symposium in Socorro. That opportunity most definitely came disguised as hard work but work the Wildlife Committee has been doing over the past year. Our organization was the only one in the room with an action item to propose a direction towards mitigating wildlife/livestock conflicts. Our Game Commission needs to acknowledge that State Trust Resources must be managed in collaboration with mul tiple use doctrine of our State and Federally administered lands. The Commission can no longer ignore elk’s financial impacts to other industries and interests, especially agriculture.

Last month I wrote about the importance of our Heritage Buckle Contest. I was extremely excited to see the various applicants and the quality of the essays submitted. Sam McDonald was our winner from Grant County this year. Here is a portion of that entry:

“Working on and helping manage this ranch is a great experience! I am learning responsi bility, consistency, and the satisfaction of knowing that my hard work helps our ranch succeed. Working this ranch has, and will help me continue building and carrying on the legacy of agriculture in New Mexico. This has taught me to be responsible and hard working, just like my ancestors. I will continue to contribute what I can to fortify the foundation others have set before me. I will keep their values in mind, while adding my own values to create an inclusive and diverse system of working and learning.

The future of ranching, especially in New Mexico, will depend on all generations of ranchers coming together to advocate for this way of life. We can do that by listening and learning from each other as well as educating others on the importance of cattle ranching. Ranching in New Mexico brings unique challenges, and we will have to continue to be adaptable in the future to maintain this way of life. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to be part of producing beef cattle. I want to do my part to preserve that opportunity for generations to come.”

Thank you Sam, I couldn’t say it any better! Congratulations to all our winners!

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New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 1 on November 8th General Election Ballot

Amendment 1 is an amendment to allo cate 1.25 percent of the five-year average of year-end market values of the money in the Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) to early childhood education services and the public school permanent fund. This puts the total take out of the per manent fund 6.25 percent.

The last increase of the funds coming out of the fund was in 2003 and passed by a mere 195 votes. That increase took the withdrawal from the fund from 4.7 percent to 5.8 percent for fiscal years 2005 to 2012, 5.5 percent for fiscal years 2013 to 2016, then to a permanent 5 percent.

“PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT

TO ARTICLE 12, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO PROVIDE FOR ADDI TIONAL ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND FOR ENHANCED INSTRUC TION FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF FAILURE, EXTENDING THE SCHOOL YEAR, TEACHER COM PENSATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; REQUIRING CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL FOR DISTRIBUTIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.” https://www.nmlegis.gov/Publications/ New_Mexico_State_Government/Constitu tional_Amendment/Constitutional_ Amendments_2022.pdf

The above site shows detailed arguments for and against the amendment. The docu ment has been prepared by Legislative Council Service.

ARGUMENTS AGAINST

1. Other funding is available to accom plish the stated goal of the proposed constitutional amendment.

2. The amendment will eventually cause diminishing distributions due to a smaller fund corpus.

3. Congressional approval is required and further legislative changes are likely neces sary. If this constitutional amendment were to be approved by voters, approval from the

United States Congress is required prior to the changes taking effect.

4. May not actually increase funding for public education or early childhood education.

ARGUMENTS FOR

1. Would provide additional and needed funding for public schools and early child hood education.

2. Early childhood educational program ming provides a significant benefit in student outcomes.

3. Increased student outcomes provide direct benefits to taxpayers and the state.

Amendment 2 is an amendment to require state funds for infrastructure that provide household services to be approved by a majority vote in each chamber of the legislature.

“PROPOSING TO AMEND

ARTICLE 9, SECTION 14 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ALLOW PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ESSEN TIAL HOUSEHOLD SERVICES, INCLUDING INTERNET, ENERGY, WATER, WASTEWATER AND OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES AS PROVIDED BY LAW, UPON THE ENACTMENT OF GENERAL IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION BY

A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE.”

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Publications/ New_Mexico_State_Government/Constitu tional_Amendment/Constitutional_ Amendments_2022.pdf

ARGUMENTS AGAINST Amendment 2

1. The proposed amendment lacks clarity and leaves too much discretion for future legislatures in enacting the implementing legislation.

2. Public money may not be adequately safeguarded.

3. The growing exceptions to the anti-do nation clause are swallowing the rule.

ARGUMENTS FOR Amendment 2

1. The amendment would increase access to essential utility services.

2. May assist the state with leveraging federal funding.

3. May assist with ensuring that all New Mexicans have access to the internet.

4. The contours of the implementing leg islation would be vetted through the public legislative process.

Amendment 3 is an amendment to provide that a judge appointed to fill a vacancy be up for election at the first general election one year after the appointment.

“PROPOSING TO AMEND

ARTICLE 6, SECTION 35 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPOINTED JUDGE SERVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE A GENERAL ELECTION IS HELD FOR THE OFFICE TO WHICH THE JUDGE WAS APPOINTED.”

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Publications/ New_Mexico_State_Government/Constitu tional_Amendment/Constitutional_ Amendments_2022.pdf

ARGUMENTS AGAINST Amendment 3

1. Delaying the election may have unin tended consequences.

2. Unclear if the new language applies to judges other than appellate judges. an

3. Removes an inherently political deci sion from the political process for a longer period than the Constitution of New Mexico currently provides.      ▫

Caren Cowan,

USDA Secretly Makes Wolf Depredation Compensation Impossible

After 18 years operating under one set of standards, ranchers in southwest ern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona learned in late September that the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) has changed the evidence standards for confirm ing Mexican wolf kills on their livestock. With the new standards, there will be few if any confirmed or probable wolf kills. Under the proposed New Standards, the only evidence that is actually relevant in finding a Confirmed Kill is “subcutaneous hemorrhaging and tissue damage,” where “subcutaneous hemorrhage” is defined to “refer to heavy or uncontrolled bleeding from

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the blood vessels under the skin layer and/or in the muscle tissue … and includes signifi cant muscle tissue damage.”

Apparently, WS has already been using this new standard as far back as July 22. There has been no public notice of the new evidence standard or its application. There was no comment period, which is becoming the norm for government agencies relative to the Mexican wolf program.

“The proposed changes in the manage ment of the Mexican Wolf Program will make it almost impossible for the Arizona Department of Agriculture to meet our stat utory mandate to protect the livestock operators in this state,” wrote Arizona Department of Agriculture Mark Killian in a letter to Keith Wehner, Director, Western Region APHIS Wildlife Services.

“Your proposed New Standards disregard the concerns of ranchers who are already waiting on depredation payments and will raise the standard of proof to an impossibly high level. There is evidence that you are already following your New Standards without due process for livestock owners,” wrote the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Asso ciation and the Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association in a joint letter.

Nelson Shirley, a rancher living with wolves, said “the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

(FWS) action earlier this year to remove the population cap on wolves means that wolf density will increase dramatically in Arizona and New Mexico. The WS decision this summer to change the evidence standards means that there can be few if any findings of confirmed or even probable wolf depreda tions on livestock. FWS will be relieved of responsibility to remove wolves that repeat edly kill our livestock. These actions will make ranching unsustainable here in the Southwest.”

Wehner told ranchers who heard that changes in the evidence standards were being made and who pressed the issue that they had to provide comments by September 23. Regardless, given that there is no pub lished notice of a comment period, comments from other interested parties should be sent immediately to Wehner as well as other USDA officials involved, including but not limited to Janet Bucknall, WS Deputy Administrator; Wendy Anderson, WS Assis tant Program Manager; Jennifer Moffitt, Secretary for Marketing & Regulatory Programs.

Watch for email addresses for these and other government offices involved in this action on the New Mexico Stockman Facebook page or contact caren@ aaalivestock.com.      ▫

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JINGLE JANGLE

Back in July, the State officers started a State Zoom call with the main inten tion of having a meeting for all members without a local, but to also include all of our members who may have a local, and are not able to attend those meetings due to timing. We also welcome any member who just wants to connect with others members, and we encourage you to take information from the call back to your local, if you have one, or to share what your local is doing with the membership.

This call is giving us an opportunity to broaden our reach, remind ourselves of who we are, and what we are charged with as an organization, share ideas, and to build a larger sense of community among our members. We have had members who are coming back into the fold, renewing their memberships if they have lapsed, and voicing their desires to connect and build the orga nization. We have also had some inspirational ideas for getting agriculture back into the classroom with the help of AG in the Class room, and powerful beef promotion ideas with the help of the Beef Council.

This is such a wonderful tool that we just really want to encourage ALL of our members to join us on the call whenever they can. It has been such a blessing to see each other’s faces and hear the excitement in everyone’s voice about what they are doing, or are wanting to do. We all want the NM CowBelles to be as strong as possible, so our voices are heard as we support our producers and this way of life we call our own.

It is our intention to have a meeting the first Thursday of each month, at 7p.m. MST. We will continue to do our best to make that happen and post the information for the meeting on FaceBook. Please join us!

– Your NM CowBelle State Officer Team

Copper CowBelles meeting called to order at noon on August 16 by President Kim Clark. There were eight members present. Treasurer, Tenisha Fell suggested that mem bership forms go out as soon as possible so that members can complete and return them by October. Michelle Greeman delivered a

report on NMCB business. They have uti lized online meetings to promote “CowBelles: Who are we and what do we do?” and gained good forward momentum focusing on beef promotion and outreach. There is great excitement about the success of the “Ag in the Classroom” program. Copper CowBelles will place a $250 ad in the NM Stockman , challenging other local CowBelle groups to make an annual donation of $250 to “Ag in the Classroom” as they have. Volunteers are welcome to assist the Beef Council in pre senting the Ag Happy Hour at the NM State Fair, Sept. 10 and 17. The annual NM Cattle Growers/NM CowBelles joint meeting will be held December 15 & 16 at the Hotel Albu querque. Pat Hunt will chair the Grant County Fair Booth this year and is asking for volunteers. Miss Agriculture New Mexico, Erica Garcia, will be on hand in the Cow Belle booth on Saturday. A thank you letter received from Brye Baptiste, the recipient of scholarship. Brye was grateful for the help in reaching his goals. Membership agreed to accept scholarship applications year-round per Pat Hunt’s recommendation. Cyndi Donovan agrees to chair the nominating committee and Kathy Davis will help. The Grant County Cattle Growers are raising funds to purchase a beef at the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair livestock sale. CowBelles will donate the cost of processing the above beef, not to exceed $1,200. The Blue and Gold Club membership within Silver FFA Alumni is an effort to provide funds to support the Silver FFA Chapter. Its funds to support the students and chapter needs. Copper Cow Belles will purchase a Silver membership. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Submitted by Kim Clark

Chamiza CowBelles September meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by President Jeni Neeley in Johnny B’s Restaurant with five members present. Because of the late start, all the customary readings including previous minutes and treasurer’s reports omitted. Jeni and Nancy reported that the dinner provided for the seminar on August 11 went well, costing under $150. Attendance

hampered by inclement weather. The Sierra County Fair Board asked group to sponsor exhibitor T-shirts this year and group agreed to this project. Jeni and Tara have been working on designing the shirts and those in attendance today approved their design. The CowBelles will again sponsor the Junior Grand Champion Market Steer belt buckle at a cost of $125 and pay fair booth fee of $30. Jeni suggested making up half a dozen gift baskets to sell at the fair booth. The purpose of these baskets is for exhibitors to use as a thank you for buyers of their livestock. New exhibitors may not be aware of needing these until the last minute so group decided to have a few on hand at booth to fill that need. If any member has an extra basket, please let Jeni or Nancy know. They are gathering items to fill the baskets. The group received a letter from Tara Neeley requesting her scholarship be reinstated for two semesters as she plans to attend a photography course at Dona Ana Community College. All agreed to pay $500 per semester for the two semes ters providing she maintain at least a 2.5 average and proof of her enrollment. Sadly, the group lost Roxie Bonzack last weekend. She was a prominent figure of the community and always ready to help anyone. For years, she would stir the beef raffle tickets and draw the winning one at the fair. A fund has been set up at Bank of the South west to help with her final services for those who wish to donate. The New Mexico Beef Council requests assistance each year from cowbelles statewide to serve beef samples at the New Mexico State Fair. This year, Jeni and Tara Neeley, McKensie Luna, and Kim berly Molsbee have volunteered as representatives of Chamiza Cowbelles. Thank you, ladies. Because of so few in atten dance at this meeting, door prize not awarded. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce

Powderhorn Cattlewomen met at the beautiful home of Karen Kelling on Septem ber 9. Seven members and three guests were present. Ann Sleep, president, opened meeting with invocation, pledge and creed. Minutes and treasurers reports given. Cor respondence included Ann reminding about serving with Beef Council at the state fair, and the email from State CowBelle officers about a poisonous weed that has become an issue for ranchers. Heath Kull, The Ranches Executive, spoke at meeting and what a won derful speaker. He enlightened all on so many things that are going on there for the young adults, and how The Ranches have adjusted their agenda to these help young

people handle life. What an awesome bless ing this facility is for the youth with not only a wonderful and caring staff, but with a great facility too. Powderhorn Cattlewomen are proud to be a part of their ministry with donations. Thank you Heath. Quilt top, made by Brenda Copeland, Kelsey McCol lum and Sandy McKenna, is completed, and is beautiful! The quilt top sent to the quilter for backing, and, should be ready for raffling, hopefully, by November. Next meeting will be October 13, First Baptist Church with Karen Cortese and Judy Byrd, co-hostesses. Bring favorite dish with recipe to exchange. Dues are also due in October so bring check book! Joan Key, Secretary

Chuckwagon CowBelles held August meeting at the home of Michelle Stephens. The meeting called to order by president Welda Grider who led group in invocation, pledge and creed. Marissa, NMSU Horticul turist spoke with 11 members present. Group had no old or new business. The next meeting is on September 13 at Tommie Abers home in Belen. Submitted by Welda Grider

Mesilla Valley CowBelles held their meeting at the Southern New Mexico State Fair Cleanup Day September 17 to plan for

the upcoming events with five members present. The fairgrounds received a facelift with new coats of paint, signs and other much needed and appreciated improvements. Thank you Dona Ana County. The group decided to purchase new shade cloth to con tinue the “beautification”. CowBelles will have access to the area in front of booth for roping dummy and other games. Ag Day at NMSU was discussed with Mary Ether and Fita set up, Fair Queens will work some and Janet and Gretchen will tear down. Beef By-Products will be theme and Janet will purchase the jelly burgers. AgVentures at the SNMSF September 29 and 30 – Liz and Fita will do Beef by Products as last year. Fita has put together classroom bags for the teachers.

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

Plan advertisingyourfor the coming year!

Editorial Calendar

JANUARY — Wildlife; Gelbvieh; Joint Stockmen’s Convention Results

FEBRUARY — Beefmasters; Texas Longhorns

MARCH — Limousin; Santa Gertrudis

APRIL — Dairy

MAY — News of the Day

JUNE — Sheepman of the Year

JULY — Directory of Agriculture

AUGUST — The Horse Industry

SEPTEMBER — Charolais; Fairs Across the Southwest

OCTOBER — Hereford; New Mexico State Fair Results

NOVEMBER — Cattleman of the Year; Joint Stockmen’s Convention Preview; Angus, Brangus, Red Angus

DECEMBER — Bull Buyers Guide

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New MexiCo Ag iN The ClAssrooM

The Grant County Copper CowBelles have passed a resolution to donate financial support ANNUALLY to New Mexico Ag in the Classroom. We hereby challenge all NM CowBelles ... to join us in supporting this worthwhile program that is educating our future ranchers, farmers and consumers.

Hereford Genetics Sustain Through the Dry Season

Summer droughts. Limited resources. Only the most resilient cattle make it through such harsh challenges. Roy Lee Criswell, Pep, New Mexico trusts Here ford-cross cattle to do it best.

“These Hereford Bulls on these black cows, getting that F1 cross, is putting more feed efficiency along with more hybrid vigor into

these calves,” Criswell says. “The longevity of these bulls is in their feet. They don’t break down. Out here in this desert country, they’ve got to have good feet to be able to travel. Getting on top of these cows and coming off on these rocks, we need these bulls to keep going. We don’t want them to need a lot of feed to get them to breed back.”

Corn Beef Bulls

In the Southwest, where rainfall is scarce and feed costs are climbing, ranchers and feeders prefer calves that gain weight more efficiently, like Criswell’s F1 cross cattle.

“At the end of the day, the yield grades are a lot higher, which is more beneficial to our pocket and our feeding operation at the yard,” says Chris Adkins of Adkins Cattle Co. “When you get higher yields and better quality carcasses, you get dividends. Here we are, seven months later and they’re weighing 1,350 and 1,400 pounds. That’s what’s fun — when you drive by their pens every morning and see the growth in them.”

Black baldy cows consume two pounds less of voluntary forage intake per day than straight-bred black cows. That’s according to an Oklahoma State University study that shows a $50 savings per cow, per year.

“They’re the easiest to work with, the easiest to get on feed, and they’re probably some of the best converting cattle,” Adkins says. “And if you can keep them calm and laying down, especially in times like these where it’s 101 degrees, they’re just going to continue to convert feed and gain. And man, it pays on the back end.”

Cattle Genetics & Sustainability

Beef consumers, direct customers and financial partners want to know how beef cattle production contributes to environmental sustainability.

“Sustainability is not a nice-to-have anymore; it’s a need-to-have,” says Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., director of Col orado State University’s (CSU) AgNext, a research collaborative developing sustain able solutions for agriculture. “Yes, producers have been here for generations, but today we have to say, ‘We’ve been here for generations and here’s how we continue to improve and continue to care.’ The proof points in today’s society are expected, whether that’s fair or not.”

Stackhouse-Lawson explains most of the pressure on U.S. cattle and beef currently comes from concerns about climate change, specifically the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) produced by the industry.

“We know cattle are natural up-cyclers. We also know how much more efficient U.S. beef production has become over time in terms of producing more beef with fewer cows on less land.

The American cattle producer is the most efficient in the world,” says Jack Ward, exec utive vice president of the American Hereford Association (AHA). “But we also know the global population is expected to grow by almost 2 billion by 2050. So, how do we become more efficient and how do we, from a genetic standpoint, affect overall sustainability?”

All the above are behind a cooperative AHA-CSU research project.

Identifying genetics associated with GHG

“The primary objective of this research is

to give the American Hereford Association, its breeders and their customers tools that will help improve the environmental foot print of beef production,” says Mark Enns, Ph.D., a beef cattle geneticist at CSU and a member of the research team.

Research will leverage decades of pheno types for individual feed intake collected by AHA members, as well as previous feed effi ciency research conducted by the Association.

“Over time, we’ve documented the value of Hereford genetics in commercial cow herds in terms of fertility, longevity, feed efficiency and other traits associated with production efficiency,” Ward says. “All of those things, as we understand currently, are going to have a positive effect in terms of sustainability as we move forward in the industry.

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“At the same time, producers have long known the economic value of production efficiency. Things like getting more cows bred early, more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed and less feed required per unit of output — all of those make a huge differ ence to the bottom line.”

Specifically, AHA-CSU research aims to enhance understanding of the genetic differ ences in seedstock relative to enteric methane production and nitrogen excretion, a byproduct of rumen fermentation.

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Stackhouse-Lawson explains the amount of feed cattle consume is a true indicator of the amount of greenhouse gas they will emit.

Methane emission, as a genetic trait in cattle, appears to be moderately heritable with genetic correlations (modest to strong) to economically relevant production traits, such as measures of growth, dry matter intake and various estimates of feed efficiency.

Previous research also suggests genetics play a significant role in nitrogen excretion by cattle. It and the animal’s environmental footprint can be reduced through selection.

Extending social license

“This is going to help us maintain the license to operate. I think that is a key term we all need to understand,” says Craig Huff hines, director of equine sciences and elite bovine and equine genetics at CSU. “What is our license to operate? What is society going to allow us to do to stay in business and feed a growing population?”

Beyond providing customers, consumers and financial partners with data verifying the environmental sustainability of beef cattle production — doing the right thing — Stackhouse-Lawson notes there could also be financial rewards.

“If we get this right and can measure a (GHG) reduction, you could get paid for it because we’ve seen big companies make commitments around net-zero goals, and there will be expectations those companies make progress toward the goals,” Stackhouse Lawson explains. “They’re going to have to incentivize the adoption of practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

These comments and information stem from an online webinar AHA hosted July 12. Viewers from the U.S. and five other countries participated in the event.

Hereford Feedout Programs Offer Valuable Insight to Producers

Hereford producers stand behind their products by knowing their genetics.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) annual feedout programs provides participants with carcass information to keep their operations moving in a positive direction.

“The information that participants gain from the program has really helped them to make better decisions,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs.

“Whether it’s genetic selection or herd health, the feedout programs have given them a lot of data and information that they can set as a benchmark for their operations. If they need to work on carcass weight, ribeye area, or marbling — any of those carcass traits that we can directly measure — they can get that information.”

The programs also generate unique mar keting avenues. Feedout participants gain

access to the U.S. Premium Beef (USPB) grid, so cattle can qualify as candidates for the Certified Hereford Beef® brand.

“To have access to the U.S. Premium Beef program through National Beef is really a great benefit of the program. It’s an indus try-leading marketing program that provides extra value for Hereford-influenced cattle, and participants can gain a lot from being rewarded for quality,” Befort says.

The Association offers opportunities for both adults and juniors. Adults can partici pate in the Hereford feedout program, and juniors in the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout. All cattle entered are fed at HRC Feedyards in Scott City, Kansas, and both programs offer valuable insight.

“It really gives an opportunity for our members to gain the education and experi

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ence in the cattle feeding industry and learn about a different part of the industry that they might not be familiar with,” Befort says.

Ultimately, the feedout programs help establish the advantage of Hereford genetics in the marketplace and give producers tools to improve their operations. AHA Executive Vice President Jack Ward says these improved genetics are moving the breed forward.

“We see commercial producers today understanding the value of heterosis and the value of adding Hereford genetics to their cow herds, increasing in efficiency, fertility, longevity,” Ward says. “And, of course, you always get a great disposition when you add Hereford genetics.”

THESE HEREFORD HEIFERS ARE BRED TO LOW BIRTHWEIGHT ANGUS BULLS

These heifers, out of registered seedstock, are ranch raised and bred to calve in a 45 day window starting in February.

by Deanna Dickson McCall

Barbacoa

When I was a kid some of the ranches would cook a whole bull or cow head overnight in a pit in the ground, with certain seasonings. Of course, it was always done following a butchering. This was usually done for a branding or wedding, or some kind of event when there was a big bunch of people to feed. The whole head had the hide still on but was cleaned up on the inside. It was called Barbacoa, and Barbacoa can vary with the region. Some areas use sheep or goat heads. Sometimes you will see beef cheek meat cut from a beef’s head labeled as Barbacoa in the grocery store.

I was told the reason the hide was left on was to keep the moisture in the meat. It was aways removed when it came up out of the pit, along with the eyes and other parts that weren’t considered good by most Angelos. My family did eat brains, but they were scrambled with eggs, and not from a roasted head.

The seasoning for this was unique, a savory, sweet and spicy blend of spices. I now use pot roast or stew meat, or a combination of the two to make this easier style of Barba coa. It is another great way to use those packages of stew meat or pot roasts in your freezer. I usually make it in a crockpot, or cast-iron Dutch oven, on top of the stove or in the stove’s oven. We enjoy this the way it was served when I was a kid, in a flour tor tilla topped with the savory sauce. Leftover meat also makes good tacos.

Barbacoa

Ingredients:

4 lbs of beef stew meat, or pot roast

4 TBS of cooking oil

4 TBS of flour

1 onion chopped

1 can of chipotle peppers in sauce

2 dried Guajillo peppers, scraped, seeded

4 cloves of garlic, chopped fine

1 TBS of ground cumin

1 TBS of ground oregano

1 tsp of ground cinnamon or to taste

2 cups of beef broth

Juice of 1 lime

Black pepper

Directions:

Lightly salt and pepper

meat, then brown in the oil in a Dutch oven until well browned. Leave the meat in the pan or place the meat in a crock pot. If removing to a crock pot, make sure you get all the fat and browned bits into the crockpot. This adds a lot of flavor. Add all the other ingredients, cover and cook all day. You really cannot over cook this.

Remove the meat and allow to rest at least 15 minutes. Save the broth. Shred the meat with 2 forks or chop it into bite size pieces. Return the meat to the broth and taste to see if seasoning adjustments are called for. Depending on the beef broth or bullion used, you will need to check on the salt. You may want more spice or more cinnamon. You can place the meat in the refrigerator to use the next day or serve it now.

I serve this by placing a warm flour tor tilla on a plate. I then use a slotted spoon to get the meat and cover half of the tortilla with the meat. Fold the tortilla over the meat, and then cover the tortilla with the broth. Add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to the top, and some sliced avocado or guacamole if you like and serve. Cheese can also be sprinkled on, Monterey Jack is a favorite. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

We eat pinto beans and a green salad with this.     ▫

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LORDSBURG, NM

20 Bar Livestock Highway #90 at NM #3 – East side of highway. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Truck leaves Lordsburg on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (MST) Smiley Wooton, 575/622-5580 office, 575/6266253 cell.

PECOS, TX

Jason Heritage is now receiving cattle every Sunday. For information to unload contact Jason Heritage 575/8409544 or Smiley Wooton 575/626-6253. NO PRIOR PERMITS REQUIRED. Trucks leave Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CST)

VAN HORN, TX

800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Courthouse. Bob Kinford, 432/284-1553. Trucks leave 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

MORIARTY, NM

Two blocks east and one block south of Tillery Chevrolet. Smiley Wooton 575/622-5580 office, 575/626-6253 mobile. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST)

SAN ANTONIO, NM

River Cattle Co. Nine miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Michael Taylor 575/418-7398. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (MST)

Agreement Reached in CBD Lawsuit

Afederal judge approved an agreement regarding critical habitat for threatened and endangered species in southeastern Arizo na’s Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area.

The agreement between the Center for Biological Diversity, Mar icopa Audubon Society, U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service follows similar agreements with the U.S. Forest Service. Those deals will impact more than 150 miles of rivers and streams in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico’s upper Gila River watershed, and more than 100 miles of the Verde River watershed in central Arizona and the ranchers in these areas.

The Bureau has agreed to monitor riparian areas, maintain and repair fencing, and remove trespass cattle when they are found by the agency, the Center or the public. The area covers six grazing allotments

conservation area.

Nominations Sought for Livestock Inspector of the Year

The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is seeking nominations for its annual Livestock Inspector of the Year Award. Each year, the NMCGA honors an inspector employed by the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstand ing service to the livestock industry.

“NMLB inspectors are a tremendous asset,” said Loren Patterson, NMCGA President. “Their presence in our communities and on our highways aid in fighting theft and disease, and they serve as our first defense in emergency situations, responding to the needs of all animals both large and small.”

Nominations should include the name and address of the inspec tor, as well as a brief narrative on why the nominee is deserving of the award. Please direct submissions to the NMCGA, P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194 or via email to nmcga20@gmail. com . The deadline for submission is November 22, 2022. The award will be presented during the 2022 Joint Stockmen’s Convention, slated for December 14-17 at Hotel Albuquerque Old Town. For further information, please contact the office at 505/247-0584.

The 2021 recipient of the award was Cathy Truby, who has served San Juan and Rio Arriba counties for 19 years, beginning as a Deputy Brand Inspector in 2003 and advancing to a full-time Inspector in

9th Circuit Puts ESA Rules Vacatur on Hold

by Rebecca Hays Barho, Endangered Species Policy & Law, Nossaman LLC

On September 21, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Ninth Circuit) stayed a July 5, 2022 order of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (District Court) vacating several Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations promulgated by the Trump Administration in 2019 (2019 Rules).

In a brief order, the Ninth Circuit indicated the District Court “clearly” erred in vacating the 2019 Rules without first ruling on their underlying legal validity. As a result of the decision of the Ninth Circuit, the District Court’s vacatur of the 2019 Rules is stayed pending the District Court’s consideration of various parties’ requests for an alteration or amendment of judgment pursuant to Rule 59 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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by Frank Dubois

Don’t Fence Me In

Everywhere you turn we have virtual this and virtual that, and now we have virtual fences.

The BLM is working with ranchers to do just that, install virtual fences.

Funded in part by a grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, plus money from the BLM and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, this first-ever virtual fencing program has grown from one rancher with about 135 cows to now more than 2,000 cows. They have installed 10 towers in two counties that are pinging livestock on over 500,000 acres.

Hilary Boyd, assistant field manager in the BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office says, “How can we manage livestock

without structure? Now there are endless possibilities. You can sit on your screen, figure out where you want to send your animals, how long you want them there and how you are going to move your animals across the landscape.”

So why do you need a rancher? It turns out the cattle need to be trained on the new system. Each cow has a collar that makes a noise as they approach a virtual fence, and if need be, a shock is applied to their ears. The younger cows, being turned out for the first time, quickly adapt to the system. The older cows who are accustomed to roaming the range, take a little longer to adapt. One article says a rancher can take up to two weeks to get the cattle to respond appropri ately. Personally, I’m not sure who is being the most trained, the cow or the rancher.

The University of Idaho has received a grant for a ‘four-year field project for researchers at U of I and Washington State University to test the safety and efficacy of a prototype virtual fence system that uses novel features to manage cows, sheep and other grazing livestock with minimal eco logical footprint.” The rationale here seems to be a little different. Karen Launchbaugh, director of the U of I Rangeland Center, says, “As wildlife habitat becomes increasingly

fragmented and recreational activities on rangelands continue to grow, maintaining unobstructed corridors for movement of wildlife and humans is critical.”

More hikers and more wildlife means more control over the rancher and his livestock.

All we need now is some virtual post hole diggers, and maybe even a virtual BLM range con.

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

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

CORRECTION: In last month’s column, while discussing the Bison Preserve, I wrote the BLM had issued a grazing permit for sheep on 60.000 acress of federal land. That should hae been for bison, not sheep.      ▫

FAIR DAYS INCLUDED BEEF HAPPY HOURS

The 2022 New Mexico State Fair is just a happy memory now for people across the state. The NM Beef Council invited attendees to experience the interactive exhibits in the booth, pick up educational and recipe information and, best of all, enjoy samples of delicious petite filet served up by the Cowbelles. NM Beef Council is grateful for the support of the Cowbelles, who acted as hosts for the beef booth and assisted at the Happy Hours we co-hosted with NMDA and the state’s beer and wine purveyors. Thank you to our State’s Ag Queen, Erica Garcia, who helped entertain visitors.

NMSU HRTM STUDENTS LEARN

ABOUT BEEF

The New Mexico Beef Council returned to NM State University to teach two classes for the Hospitality, Tourism and Restaurant Management (HRTM) program. The BEEF Team engaged students with hands-on fabrication of a beef rib primal and they participated in beef grilling demonstrations. Students were treated to beef samples illustrating moist heat cooking and dry heat cooking techniques, as well as insights on grilling the perfect steak. Each student received the Beef in the Culinary Classroom binder full of resources that supported the presentations. Information covered included “gate to plate” from beef production and sustainability to health and nutrition, beef’s place in the foodservice & retail industries, beef grading and the differences in taste for natural, grass-fed and organic beef.

The NMBC is grateful for the work of the BEEF Team: Patty Waid, NMBC Education Specialist, Kate Schulz, Consulting Dietitian, RDN, LD, LMNT, Tom Bertelle and Daniel Chavez who are both Beef Specialists. Jim Hill, NMBC Director, beef producer & farmer from Las Cruces was a guest speaker. He provided the students a first-hand look at raising beef from a ranching perspective and the students loved it! The classes were well received. As one student wrote on his evaluation, “Very nice people and very informative. Loved learning from their experience and different backgrounds”. 

Fair attendees enjoyed delicious beef and NM beer samples.

NMBC Council Director Jim Hill talks with the class about raising safe, wholesome and delicious beef.

NMSU Chancellor, Dan Arvizu (far left) and NMBC Executive Director, Dina Reitzel (far right), with HRTM students.

Tom Bertelle, NMBC Beef Specialist, and the Beef Team prepare for each class with lots of charts and graphs, fabricated and cooked beef. Toward the end of the class the students get to sample the various beef products.

NMBC’s Consulting Dietitian, Kate Schulz, and Education Specialist, Patty Waid do last minute prep for the class.

NM Agriculture Queen Erica lends a hand.

Cowbelles serve delicious beef and lots of smiles.

Cowbelles Jacinda Price and Michelle Greeman serve beef samples at the Bollack Building.

Hundreds of people visited the NMBC booth at the State Fair which was set up in cooperation with the NMDA.

NEW

COUNCIL

Marjorie Lantana, Secretary for the NMBC, is a third generation cow and calf producer from Crownpoint, N.M. She runs her Black Angus herd on Navajo Tribal Trustland with a flock of Suffolk sheep. Marjorie has three children; Trina Platero and husband Jerrold; Mikelle and her partner Travis; and son Chambliss and wife, Sheena. She enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren. Recognized as “Rancher of the Year” for 1995, 2006 and 2013 by the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture, Marjorie has been a 4-H leader, board member on Dine bi Eastern Fair as well as board member of the Junior Livestock/Archery Committee in Crownpoint. 

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

OCTOBER 2021

• Indigenous People’s Day

October 10

• Beef classes at CNM

October 11

• Kids, Kows & More

October 18

Colfax County, NM

• NCBA Partners in Action (PIA) Meeting

October 19 - 21

Denver, Colorado

• Fall SBC Director Orientation

October 26

Denver, Colorado

• Preparation of NMBC Audited Annual Report Deadline November 30

NOVEMBER 2021

• USMEF

November 9-11, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Veteran’s Day November 11

• CowBelles Beef Education Program Luncheon

November 15

NMBC Office, Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Thanksgiving Day November 24

DECEMBER 2021

• Joint Stockmen’s Convention

December 14 -17

Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque,New Mexico

• NMBC Meeting

Date TBD, Albuquerque, NM

• Christmas, December 25

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BEEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY PROGRAMS

DIRECTORS

Marjorie Lantana NMBC Secretary

NMBC provides Beef Grants for culinary arts program taught at high schools across the state. So far this year, 28 high school ProStart teachers received a “new school year” Eblast inviting them to participate in the Beef Grant Programs. Applications may be found at nmbeef.com and are due back by October 28, 2022. 

Dina Chacon-Reitzel 505-841-9407

CHAIRPERSON Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952

BEEF. IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER.

300 RETURNS TO DAYTONA

INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

NASCAR BEEFS UP THE XFINITY SERIES SEASON OPENER FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

For the third year in a row Daytona International Speedway announced its partnership with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the 65th annual DAYTONA 500.

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. is an iconic brand funded through national and state support of beef farmers and ranchers as part of the Beef Checkoff program and managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).

“The partnership we have with the Beef Checkoff and NCBA is unique to our sport and our fans love it,” said Daytona International Speedway President, Frank Kelleher of the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The race has given beef farmers and ranchers the perfect platform to reach consumers and tell the tasty story of beef. We have had two incredible Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 events and again can’t wait to smell beef on the grills of our campers in February.”. 

VICECHAIRPERSON Dan Bell (Producer) 575-799-0763

SECRETARY Marjorie Lantana (Producer) 505-860-5859

NMBC DIRECTORS:

Sarah Fitzgerald (Feeder) 830-739-3450

John Heckendorn (Purebred Producer) 505-379-8212

Jim Hill (Feeder) 575-993-9950

Nancy Phelps, (Producer) 575-740-0957

Kimberly Stone (Producer) 202-812-0219

Joel Van Dam (Dairy Representative) 575-714-3244

BEEF BOARD DIRECTOR Boe Lopez (Feeder) 505-469-9055

FEDERATION DIRECTOR Cole Gardner (Producer) 575-910-8952

USMEF DIRECTOR Kenneth McKenzie (Producer) 575-760-3260

Cattlemen Raise Concerns with White House Executive Order on Biotechnology

The White House has announced an Executive Order on Advancing Bio technology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. It outlines a “a whole-of-government approach to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing towards innovative solutions in health, climate change, energy, food security, agri culture, supply chain resilience, and national and economic security.”

On its face, the executive order promotes a science- and risk-based system to support the development and use of products of bio technology. U.S. cattle producers are regular consumers of products developed using bio technology, from livestock feed derived from genetically modified ingredients to medi cally important vaccinations administered to livestock to treat and prevent disease.

However, the Executive Order directs the Secretary of Agriculture to “submit a report assessing how to use biotechnology and bio manufacturing for food and agriculture innovation, including…cultivating alterna tive food sources.”

A senior Administration official further specified that, “We’re also looking to improve food security and drive agricultural innovation, including through new technol ogies that protect crops from disease, enhance seeds and fertilizers and foods made with cultured animal cells.”

“The cultivation of animal cells for human consumption does not further the goals of the Biden Administration in supporting independent agricultural producers. Instead, it promotes corporate and consolidated control of the food supply system. Cell-cul tured products cannot be independently produced – the technology is shrouded in intellectual property protection and requires intensive capital resources. These factors could lead to the monopolistic control of America’s sovereign food supply that we see already today in the U.S. livestock and meat industries,” said U.S. Cattlemen’s Associa tion (USCA) President Brooke Miller.

“USCA applauds the $1 billion investment by the Biden Administration towards beef ing-up independent producers and processors of wholesome, nutrient-dense animal protein.

“However, this Executive Order flies in the face of that investment by proposing

“U.S. taxpayers should not foot the bill for a product that we aren’t even sure is safe for human consumption. For these reasons, USCA opposes the provisions of this Execu tive Order calling for the advancement of foods produced using cell-cultured technology.”     ▫

White House Launches Review of Final WOTUS Rule

by Hannah Northey, E & E News

fine which waters fall under federal jurisdiction is the latest chapter in a decades –long saga that’s involved shifting regulations, lawsuits and intense lobbying that’s ensnared environmentalists, the agricultural sector and developers.

The White House received EPA’s proposal recently, according to RegInfo.gov, the

website that shows regulatory developments for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

EPA released a proposal of the rule late last year, which formally scrapped the Trump-era WOTUS regulation and rein stated pre-2015 Clean Water Act rules that were also updated to reflect Supreme Court decisions (E&E News PM, Nov. 18, 2021).

The agency is also planning to address additional changes in a separate, second rulemaking that will consider further refine ments and take into account additional stakeholder engagement and implementa tion considerations, scientific developments and environmental justice values.

The second rulemaking will also be informed by the experience of implementing the pre-2015 rule, the 2015 Clean Water Rule and the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule, according to RegInfo.gov. It’s unclear when EPA will issue the second proposed rule.

But Kevin Minoli, former EPA acting general counsel now practicing at Alston & Bird, said the bulk of the definition the Biden administration is hoping to see will be ham mered out in the first definition.

“The first one is very close to what they’re going to end up at the end of this process,” he said. “The big change is coming in this rule.”

While the interagency review can take longer than 30 days, it’s likely the govern ment will keep as close to a month as possible given that the Supreme Court is poised to take up a big wetlands case, Sackett v. EPA, in early October.

The case is about Chantell and Michael Sackett’s long battle to build a house on their Idaho property without federal permits. How the court decides that case could shape EPA’s authority and ability to regulate isolated wetlands, tributaries and ephemeral streams as WOTUS under the Clean Water Act (Greenwire, January 24. 2022).

Minoli said the finalization of EPA’s first rule will quell any arguments that the Trump-era Navigable Waters Protection Rule is still in place in some areas of the country.

Victory For Sidney!

Source: Mountain States Legal Foundation

Since before 1993, the late Sidney Lon gwell fought to get free from the bureaucrats at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) and all of its supporters have been in Sidney’s corner since he launched his litigation back in 2013. After decades of red tape review and over ten years of court battles, Sidney WON in his case— Solonex v. Haaland!

On September 9, 2022, Judge Richard Leon of the US District Court for the District of Columbia ripped the government’s argu ment to shreds, and once again penned a summary judgment order requiring DOI to reinstate Sidney’s lease and permit to drill, which the government unfairly suspended and then capriciously cancelled.

Sidney Longwell first purchased his federal oil and gas lease in 1982. But the Clinton Administration, spurred on by envi ronmentalism and after ten years of delays of reviews, suspended his lease indefinitely in 1993, placing it in regulatory limbo. Since then, he had gone through the inane and

monstrous bureaucratic review process. Finally, in 2013 and with help from MSLF, he took the DOI to court, where the agency was forced to decide about Sidney’s lease. When pressed in 2016 for a decision, the DOI—like a temperamental child—outright canceled the lease. Sidney sued them again.

Judge Leon ruled then with a swift con demnation of the federal government when he said the cancellation of the lease after three decades of delay was “arbitrary and capricious.” He ordered Sidney’s lease and right to drill reinstated.

Unfortunately, an appellate court remanded the case back to the district level, declaring a delay was not sufficient grounds to declare a decision to cancel arbitrary and capricious. So, back at the district court, MSLF mounted a full-court press to undo the government’s decision to cancel Sidney’s lease on the merits that such a decision is fundamentally illegal.

However, on September 9, 2022 Judge Leon yet again penned the order to reinstate Sidney’s lease and permit.

The decision finds that the Secretary of the Interior does not have the authority to cancel a valid lease once it has been issued.

All the way back in 1982, Sidney crossed his “t’s” and dotted his “i’s,” and his lease is as solid as the earth he wanted to drill.

As Judge Leon wrote, “It is time to put an end to this interminable, and insufferable, bureaucratic chess match.” We couldn’t agree more.

We await the DOI’s reinstatement of Sid ney’s lease—but in all likelihood, the agency will appeal. Having passed away in 2020, Sidney’s daughter Kelly has continued her father’s fight, now in its fifth presidential administration. After decades of wasting the taxpayers’ money to finance their crusade against the Longwell Family, you’d think they’d give it a rest.     ▫

YOU CAN’T MAKE IT RAIN...

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Blackburns named New Mexico Ranch Family of the Year

Settled in the northeastern corner of Curry County, Blackburn Farms began in 1913 when the family started raising cattle, wheat, sorghum, cattle feed. CJ Black burn was the teller of the origin history where his father, grandmother and uncles worked to establish their homestead in Broadview.

As a boy, CJ was very involved in 4-H and FFA, showing sheep at the county and Eastern New Mexico State Fair for several years. It was not until 1958 that he was able to convince his father to let him feed a steer, which began his cattle showing enterprise and the family emphasis on enhanced genet ics for future generations.

In June 1959, CJ married Nancy Cagle of Clovis. As a result of timing nuptials with wheat harvest, a honeymoon was non-exis tent so taking CJ’s steer to the NMSF would have to do.

For the next 49 years, CJ and Nancy Blackburn watched as their children and grandchildren participated in 4-H and FFA activities. Their children, Jay, Lisa and Julie, had livestock projects from 1970 to 1985.

In the early years, with encouragement from county 4-H agent, Billy Dictson, the family started a registered Hampshire sheep and registered Hereford cattle herd. Then CJ introduced exotic breeds into his cattle herd in hopes of enhancing the calves he raised

Blackburn Family 2022 (L-R back row): Jay Blackburn, Darshan Blackburn, Nancy Blackburn, Malia Blackburn (holding Faden), Brian Blackburn, Lisa (Blackburn) Schumacher, Heather (Blackburn) Lewellen, Jennifer (Blackburn) Warren (L-R front row): Carter, Bryla and Kynlee Lewellen and River Blackburn.

for his children to show. The Blackburn kids did well with their home-raised calves, including Lisa’s Reserve Grand Champion in 1976 at the state fair and a carcass contest winner.

The family’s involvement with livestock showing only grew from there. Loading up one year to attend the NMSF, the family brought 43 head of livestock to Albuquerque including: bulls, heifers, steers, breeding sheep and market lambs. It wasn’t unusual to find one of the kids that had fallen asleep on a hay bale during those days, as they were long and busy walking cattle in the morn

ings, grooming and preparing for the ring.

Time spent together out in the barns proved as time well spent, earning the Black burn’s Grand Champion Bull at the NMSF and several ribbons with their New Mexico raised sheep and cattle at the Curry County Fair and Eastern New Mexico State Fair. CJ and Nancy served as 4-H leaders for close to 20 years.

More than a century later, five genera tions of Blackburn’s still live and operate the farm in Broadview raising the same crops and livestock for fellow 4-H and FFA exhib itors. Through the years, all the children and grandchildren have worked cattle, driven a tractor and accomplished anything else nec essary to get the job done and ensure the success of the farm and ranch.

“We have always explained to our children, other 4-H members and their parents, while winning is fun and rewarding, the experi ences and the lessons taught are more valuable,” said Jay Blackburn. “Although Dad (CJ) passed in 2019, this day would have meant a great deal to him. My family extends our gratitude for this great honor, and our thanks to be considered a part of New Mex ico’s ranch and show family.”

The Blackburn’s were honored September 15, 2022 during the PRCA Rodeo perfor mance held at Tingley Coliseum during New Mexico State Fair, the whole night was ded icated to Farmers and Ranchers.     ▫

New Mexico Benefits from Private Lands Elk Hunting

by Sage Faulkner, Chama Peak Land Alliance

Approximately half of the elk habitat in the state of New Mexico is located on private lands. The impact from elk can be extremely taxing on landowner resources such as forage, fences, and water.

One tool that the NM Department of

Game and Fish offers to help incentivize habitat improvements on private lands and to compensate for damages caused by elk is a system that allocates elk hunting tags for properties that meet certain habitat guide lines, so that income can be generated from the loss of resources taken by the wild life. Called E-PLUS, Elk Private Lands Use System, the department determines tags available to the landowner based on herd densities, habitat resources, locations, and game management needs determined by the agency.

Thanks to EPLUS, landowners are incentivized to

invest in habitat improvements such as water improvements, grass seeding, wildlife friendly fencing, and forest management that allows wildlife movement and cover. Often touted as the best system in the West, the system is not perfect, but comes close in regard to balancing the needs of the wildlife, promoting habitat conservation on private lands, and providing hunting opportunities within the rural communities where elk reside.

Like any other wildlife management policy, the system has both its fans and critics. Some vocal advocates and so-called sportsmen’s groups who want access to private land have recently been calling for the elimination of EPLUS and associated policies. A benefit that isn’t judged by dollars and cents though, is the community created in conjunction with the industry.

The often quietly shared stories, the help in keeping rural communities alive where there is little else left, and the sense of con servation of the wildlife, the land, and the open spaces are meaningful for those involved.

Melissa Montoya, who has been a CatchA-Dream host volunteer since 2018, is thankful for the elk landowner permitting system in New Mexico.

“We talk about giving these kids this once

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in a lifetime opportunity to hunt or fish in the great outdoors, but really, it does so much for all the people involved. Watching members of the hunting industry, landown ers, and the whole community rally around these kids and their families is so inspiring.”

She says that her brother offers his private land to the foundation so that kids can have an opportunity to hunt, that wouldn’t be able to hunt in the draw system. She says the freedom to let those families pick a date that works for them between medical treatments and doctor visits and not wait for months for draw results is immensely helpful.

“I wish we could do this with mule deer, but the draw just makes it too hard.” She says that her family has fallen in love with each kid and getting to watch a family that hasn’t ever been able to hunt here is simply spiri tual. “Through family, love and enjoying the outdoors, we hope to restore each family and take them away from their all-consuming worries. We do everything we can to spoil them. Camping, hanging out around a camp fire, enjoying the stars in northern NM is unlike anything else. We are faith based, and if and when a young hunter does harvest, their appreciation for the elk and the oppor tunity to provide for their family is extraordinary.”

Participants must be facing a life-threat ening illness, and the foundation covers every single cost associated with the trip for the young hunter and their family. She points out that the foundation once took kids to the Valles Caldera, but because of changes in the management of hunting, they are no longer able to.

Little changes have a big impact, and for those single-minded opponents of the EPLUS program, doing away with landowner tags would eliminate opportunities like these offered by Catch-A-Dream.

Joby Conley, with Apache Ranch, says they have given landowner cow tags to youth agricultural clubs, community clubs and as fundraisers for members in need in the small communities near where they hunt. He says it gives them an opportunity to give back to the next generation of hunters.

“If kids need help, we donate. It’s that simple. We are able to do this because we have flexibility to with a landowner tag.” He says rural communities don’t have a lot of opportunities for fundraising and this helps because there is flexibility in the hunt, so people are excited to buy raffle tickets for these hunts. He says even cow hunts, which provide a hunting opportunity and lots of top-quality meat are a very important part

of rural communities.

Ernest Vigil, a local Chama businessman and the mayor of Chama, says that for a village like Chama, gross receipts is the only income besides utilities.

“The hunters spend at every business, and it is a tremendous boost to our economy. The loss of the private hunting would be devastating.”

Chama sees the impact in everything

from groceries to gas purchases. The bou tique and gift stores are busy as hunters take home gifts for loved ones and rooms are reserved at full capacity.

Meals are purchased, and locals find employment opportunities because of the boost in the economy. The loss of private lands hunting opportunities will dry up communities that have little left.      ▫

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Is This the Year to Keep More Heifers?

by Marcy Ward NMSU Extension Livestock Specialist & Craig Gifford NMSU Extension Beef Specialist

In 2021 and 2022, the cattle industry expe rienced widespread drought and record high feed prices that resulted in a dramatic sell off of cows across the mid-west and western United States. Beef cow inventories have dropped two percent since January this year alone; however, inventories have declined each year since 2018. Though many in New Mexico experienced severe drought, late rains this summer helped grow some much-needed forage. Given the scenario of short supply of females, and adequate supply of winter forage, there is an opportunity to add income to an operation this spring.

All indicators are pointing to a strong replacement heifer market similar to 20142015. Additionally, fed cattle numbers are

struggling to stay consistent. Therefore, market heifers are also holding their value, as well. With dual marketing opportunities in a potentially strong market, this may be a year to consider retaining more heifers to enhance flexibility in the ranching operation. There are many things to consider before committing to this decision.

1. Forage availability. This alone should have the biggest impact on your decision. If you are in the fortunate situation of good rains and tall grass, the next decision is land management. You can let the forage rest and remain for “a rainy day” or implement con servative grazing where temporary herd expansion can help keep the forage down enough to reduce fire fuel loads.

Having a good knowledge on how to cal culate forage production will help determine stocking rates. One heifer has the grazing equivalent of 0.7 animal units. Based on daily intake estimates, heifers of this age will consume on average 18 pounds of forage per day. If the decision is made to retain more females over the winter, it would be good practice to monitor both forage heights, density, and body condition of the cattle. This system allows producers the flexibility market heifers at any time necessary.

2. Estimate additional input costs. Feed is the greatest input cost during winter. Feed prices remain high, so calculating how much extra supplement you will need will help you gauge if it will fit within your overhead or cashflow budgets. To adequately meet the needs of a growing heifer, she will require on average 3 pounds of a high protein (28 to 32 percent crude protein) supplement per day. It is recommended that supplements for young animals have added fat as well. If a supplement tag shows greater than four percent crude fat, it will likely be a higher energy product. Modest supplementation in combination with a good supply of moderate to poor quality forage should yield gains of about 1 to 2 pounds/day. Increased gains will require increased supplementation and greater costs.

3. Determine breakeven price BEFORE retaining more heifers. Though it’s hard to predict the future, estimate the price you would need to get in order to cover the cost of the heifer (at weaning, based on current market value) plus feed and care to get her to 700-800 pounds. Looking at today’s market value of heifers in the 700 to 800 weight class can help assess your profit or loss opportunities.

4. Learn from the past. After the last major drought, bred heifer prices increased to approximately $2,200/head in 2014 and 2015 (Smith et al., 2021). However, several other factors influenced bred heifer prices. Overall weight of the lot of heifers sold as well weight variation within the lot signifi cantly impacted bred heifer price from 2010-2018. Breed and region of the US were also drivers of heifer price. Presumably, the local markets are critical to bred-heifer prices particularly if trucking is high. Thus, a gamble is always regional forage conditions in the spring, trucking costs, and predicted calf prices. Conditions must be conducive to herd expansion for increased value of bred heifers, though heifers can still be sold into the feeder market.

5. Weigh the pros, cons, and risks. There is a good opportunity to return a decent profit all while improving the selection process of your own herd. However, there is the added risk of health issues and death loss, low precipitation in the winter, and volatile markets in the spring.

Pros:

✓Marketing flexibility.

Ї Can sell at any time.

Ї Can sell as replacements or market heifers.

Ї Can take advantage of market highs, both in the replacement and feeding sector.

✓Have a better opportunity to select the best heifers for your herd.

Cons:

✓Change in monthly cashflow

✓Additional input costs

✓What was your opportunity cost (if heifers had been sold at weaning)?

✓Higher risk of sickness and death loss New Mexico cattle producers are in a unique position to take advantage of a chal lenging situation. Whether you plan to expand your own herd or possibly diversify your operation, retaining more females this fall may help offset some of the financial losses that occurred over the last two years.

Further Reading: Smith, M.J., E.D. McCabe, K.E. Fike, M.E. King, G.M. Rogers, T.E. Wittum, and K.G. Odde. 2021. Factors affecting the sale price of bred heifers and bred beef cows sold through video auctions. Applied Animal Science. 37:217-224

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No, Melting Greenland Ice is Not About to Swamp Coastal Areas

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Astudy published in Nature Climate Change in late August claimed anthro pogenic climate change has already committed approximately 3.3 percent of the Greenland ice sheet to melting—approxi mately 110 trillion tons of ice. By itself, that would cause nearly a foot of global sea-level rise, the article stated. Even worse, the researchers estimate if the high-period ice loss experienced across 2011 through 2012 were to resume and continue throughout the end of the century, the ice melt could be 185

percent greater, with a correspondingly bigger sea level rise.

Corporate media outlets were quick to hype the extreme outlier projections of this single study. CBS News, CNBC, CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, to name just a few, gave the report prominent, alarmingly headlined coverage.

As with so many frightening climate claims, in the words of Carl Sagan (which were a restatement of Pierre-Simon Laplace), “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”

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The study and the news stories hyping it definitely lack extraordinary evidence. Hard data backing up the claim of alarming amounts of Greenland ice melt driving increasing rates of sea level rise is absent, probably because such data does not exist.

As my colleague meteorologist Anthony Watts pointed out in a Climate Realism article addressing The Washington Post’s story about the Nature Climate Change study, all the scenarios in the report were based on computer model projections, and such pro jections have been consistently wrong in the past. This is not surprising: the models themselves have fatal flaws that make their projections untrustworthy:

One of the favorite scare stories that has continued to circulate about effects of climate change is the never-ending alarm over future sea level rise. Back in 1989, when today’s catch-all phrase of “climate change” was known as “global warming,” there was this prediction from the United Nations (UN) covered in an Associated Press story[:]

“A senior U.N. environmental official says entire nations could be wiped off the face of the Earth by rising sea levels if the global warming trend is not reversed by the year 2000.”

That claim voiced by the UN official was based on computer models projecting future sea levels. Obviously, the models were wrong, because [what was described in] that claim never happened. Today, 22 years past the due date, not one country, not even a city, has been “wiped off the face of the Earth by rising sea levels.”

The projections were wrong then, and the data indicates they are almost certainly wrong now. As Watts points out, although 110 trillion tons of ice loss sounds enormous, it is a minuscule portion of the total amount of ice in Greenland’s ice sheets. In addition, weather patterns, not climate change, dom inate Greenland’s ice volume and its variations over time.

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As Watts notes, in a July 2021 Guardian story the paper asserted “Greenland: Enough Ice Melted on Single Day to Cover Florida in Two Inches of Water.” That amount of melting would have amounted to more glacial melting in Greenland in a single day than NASA measured in the previous three decades, which indicates the Guardian’s claim was probably grossly false. Even if true, the Guardian failed to report on the next day’s weather in Greenland, during which all that melted water refroze when the clouds returned. The water never made it to the ocean, and thus it had no effect on sea levels.

The new study cited by The Washington

Post and other corporate media climate alarm flacks failed to include the influence of weather patterns, assuming instead a simple linear causation from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere warming the planet to Greenland glacial melting. There is no such direct causal connection.

The same week as the model-driven study was published, data from the Danish Mete orological Institute (DMI) and Denmark’s Polar Portal undermined the claims of accel erating ice loss and provided factual support for Watts’ analysis.

On August 29, Greenland posted a gain of seven billion tons of ice. This represented the largest single-day ice gain the DMI has recorded since it began keeping consistent records in 1981, more than 40 years ago. This gain was remarkable not only for the amount

of ice but because it came in the waning days of the Arctic summer, when ice is usually still melting. Other data from the DMI throws further shade on Nature Climate Change for publishing the ill-considered (and as it turns out, ill-timed) study, and the media outlets that publicized the report as terrifying breaking news. It turns out, according to the DMI, Greenland’s surface ice mass balance for the 2021-2022 ice year, even before fall and winter 2022 arrive, is well above the mean average for 1981 through 2010, the 30 year period DMI uses for comparison. And that was before Greenland gained an addi tional seven billion tons of ice on August 29.

To be fair, one day’s ice gain or loss (take note, Guardian!) doesn’t mean Greenland won’t suffer a net loss of ice over the next century. It may, or it may not. What it does

show is that there is no direct connection between human greenhouse gas emissions and Greenland’s ice mass. Also, if Greenland is losing ice on net and contributing to accel erating sea level rise, something must be offsetting it: neither tide gauge records (see also Hedke) nor satellite data indicate the rate of sea level rise over the past 200 years has been accelerating consistently around the globe.

There are plenty of problems to solve and things to worry about in the world today without adding phantom fears of rising seas swamping the coasts because of ice loss in Greenland, based on flawed computer model projections.

SOURCE: Polar Portal; Newsbusters; Electroverse; Danish Meteorological Institute; Climate Realism ▫

Researchers Cook Up “Meat-Like”Seasoning from Mealworms

by Melissa Sue Sorrells,meatingplace.com

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animal protein, as well as the associated environmental issues,” said In Hee Cho, the project’s principal investigator, in a news release. “Insect farming requires just a frac tion of the land, water and feed in comparison to the traditional livestock farming.”

Some companies are trying to change people’s minds about eating bugs like meal worms, in the form of crunchy, salty snacks. “However, edible insects are not universally accepted in our food cultures due to their repellent appearance and unique flavor char acteristics,” Cho said.

Insects are a nutritious food source with high amounts of fatty acids, vitamins, min erals, fiber and high-quality protein, so making them a regular part of our diet would be good for consumers and good for the planet, according to the Wonkwang Uni versity research team.

Cho said that to get more people to regu larly eat mealworms, a sneaky approach — like hiding them in savory seasonings — might be an effective way to change

To that end, the team explored how cooking mealworm powder different ways produces different flavor profiles that might make the insects more enticing to eat. For example, steamed mealworms developed strong sweet corn-like aromas, whereas roasted and deep-fried versions had shrimp-

Based on these results, the team sus pected that additional meaty flavors could be produced if the mealworms were heated with sugar. Ultimately, their goal was to create a “meaty” flavor that would be satis fying and familiar to consumers. The team tested different manufacturing conditions and ratios of powdered mealworm and sugars, producing multiple versions of the seasoning. A panel of volunteers tried the samples, and the researchers optimized the seasoning based on their feedback before

The researchers said they hope that these results will lead to the commercial develop ment of meat-like flavorings made from mealworms that could be added to conve

INGREDIENTS:

1.5-2 lbs. Sirloin steak, cut into 1.5 in. cubes

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. dried rosemary

½ tsp. fennel seeds

½ tsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. dried thyme

2 tsp. garlic powder, divided

1 ¼ tsp. sea salt, divided

1 ¼ tsp. finely ground black pepper, divided

1 lb. whole baby bella mushrooms

Cooking spray/oil mister

PREPARATION:

Step 1

Pulse fennel seeds, rosemary, and red pepper flakes in a spice grinder, food proces sor, or blender to coarsely grind spices. In a small bowl, combine spice mixture with thyme, 1½ tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, coat steak cubes with olive oil. Then add the spice mixture to the bowl and toss until the steak cubes are well coated.

Step 3

Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and cut stems even with the bell. In a large mixing bowl, spray mushrooms with cooking spray, stir, and spray again. Season mushrooms with ½ tsp. garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper.

Step 4

Place steak bites and mushrooms in an air fryer, being sure not to crowd. Cook for 8 minutes at 400°F turning halfway through cooking time. Remove steak bites and mush rooms from air fryer and tent with foil, allowing steak to rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

If working with 5-7 qt. air fryer, cook in batches, covering cooked steak with foil to rest and keep warm as you cook more batches.

Nutrition information per serving: 200 Calories; 69.3 Calories from fat; 7.8 g Total Fat (2.4 g Saturated Fat; 3.8 g Monounsaturated Fat); 69.1 mg Cholesterol; 552.3 mg Sodium; 4.3 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.4 g

Dietary Fiber; 27.6 g Protein; 2.3 mg Iron; 623.6 mg Potassium; 0.1 mg Thiamin; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 14.0 mg Niacin (NE); 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.2 mg Zinc; 43.9 mcg Selenium; 114.5 mg Choline. This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin (NE), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc and Choline. It is a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Iron, and Potassium. ▫

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How Beef Promo Dollars Will Be Spent

by Lisa M. Keefe, meatingplace.com

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board voted recently on how to spend some $38.5 million on beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry informa tion, foreign marketing and producer communications in fiscal 2023, the organi zation said in a news release. All expenditures are subject to USDA approval.

At a recent meeting, the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) approved Checkoff funding for 13 grant proposals brought by nine national beef organizations for the fiscal year beginning October 1. They

Ї American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: $900,000

Ї Cattlemen’s Beef Board: $1.85 million

Ї Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education: $450,000

Ї Meat Import Council of America / Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative: $550,000

Ї National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: $25.72 million

Ї National Institute for Animal Agriculture: $70,000

Ї North American Meat Institute: $360,000

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United States Cattlemen’s Association: $450,000

Ї United States Meat Export Federation: $8.2 million

Broken out by budget component, the investment in various programs includes $9.4 million for promotion, $9 million for research, $7.47 million for consumer infor mation, $2.63 million for industry information, $8.2 million for foreign mar keting and education, and $1.85 million for producer communications.

The full fiscal 2023 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget is about $42.7 million. In addi tion the grant proposals, other expenses funded include $270,000 for program eval uation; $585,000 for program development; $200,000 for Checkoff communications resources; $550,000 for USDA oversight; $210,000 for state services; $270,000 support ing services and litigation; and $2.1 million for CBB administration.

Angus/Talon Youth Internship & Host Ranch Applications Now Open

For many, hands-on learning serves as the most engaging, interactive and practical way to retain information. The Talon internship program provides col lege-aged students the unique opportunity to spend their summer on an Angus opera tion gaining valuable, hands-on experience. Interns will gain extensive ranching knowl edge while complimenting their skills as advocates for the beef industry. Host appli cations for the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program internship are due October 31, and student intern appli cations are due December 1.

“We are thankful for the vision of Cam Cooper in preparing the next generation of leaders for Angus and the cattle industry,”

said Jaclyn Upperman, Angus Foundation executive director.

The late Camron “Cam” Cooper of the Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Montana devel oped the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund in 2009 to be a one-of-a-kind educational expe rience for students.

“It’s exciting to watch this program grow each year as our host ranches mentor stu dents from across the country,” Upperman said.

College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students under the age of 25 and majoring in an agricultural-related field of study are eligible to apply.

“I always had a love for agriculture and unfortunately in Hawaii there aren’t a lot of ag schools,” said Alexis Camara, Talon intern at Bear Mountain Angus Ranch in Palisade, Nebraska. “I’m super grateful and honored to be able to do this program with Angus.”

Camara hails from Pukalaui, Hawaii and attends Northeastern Junior College in Ster ling, Colorado with a double major in animal science and crop science. Her family is the only cattle operation in Hawaii with a feedlot, and that has pasture on different islands. She grew up traveling the islands to process

cattle, but her professors challenged her to apply for the internship and expand her knowledge beyond her home region.

“Being from Hawaii, I never would have thought that I could intern with a breed asso ciation,” said Camara. “It’s a great learning experience. You get to experience a different ranch and how they do things, and every ranch has their own style.”

During the internship, recipients visit both the American Angus Association® headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri and Certified Angus Beef headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. Additionally, interns get the opportunity to participate in numerous Angus and beef cattle activities off the farm, such as educational events, conferences and field days.

Compensation for Talon interns is pro vided by the Angus Foundation through the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund.

Angus breeders and students interested in participating in the program can learn more and apply at bit.ly/AngusFoundation TalonProgram, or contact Jaclyn Upperman, Angus Foundation executive director, at JUpperman@Angus.org.     ▫

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NM Wine Industry Gets Boost from Vineyard Restoration Fund

Whether you’re looking for a glass of dry, red cabernet to pair with a steak, or a glass of crisp pinot grigio to complement a cheese platter, rest assured you’ll be able to find a bottle of wine made from grapes grown right here in New Mexico. The history of New Mexico wine dates back to the 1600s, and today, the Land of Enchantment is home to over 50 wineries and tasting rooms.

Despite the New Mexico wine indus try’s robust history, it has faced similar challenges in recent years as other agri culture-related industries in the state. Those challenges include – but are not limited to – labor shortages, climate events and the COVID-19 pandemic. To address those challenges, the state Legis lature created the New Mexico Vineyard Restoration Fund to provide rootstock for the production of wine by New Mexico wineries.

The fund will provide $950,000 to New Mexico wineries and vineyards for the reimbursement of purchased rootstock or vines, to replace lost vines as a result of unavoidable event or to expand the plant ing of vines for the future growth and viability of the New Mexico wine and grape growers’ industry.

“Driving through New Mexico, it’s hard to miss all the vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms, but the industry has strug gled in recent years due to unfortunate circumstances, and it’s our goal to assist these agriculturalists through the vine yard restoration fund,” said New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte. “The wine industry is vital to the livelihoods of those who plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine and serve it to customers. It’s also important to the state’s overall economy.”

New Mexico’s grape and wine industry generates approximately $876 million in total economic activity, according to a report by the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas. The 2017 Census of Agriculture lists New Mexico as having 376 grape farms, cover

ing 1,280 acres.

Eligible applicants for funding include:

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New Mexico wineries with an active license and established vineyard that is three or more acres in size.

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New Mexico vineyard that currently grows grapes for the industry with a vineyard that is three or more acres in size.

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New Mexico wineries with an active license that desire to plant or expand a vineyard to three or more acres.

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New Mexico farmers with experience, land and water rights and an interest in grapes.

Ї Beginning grape-growers or new farmers planting a vineyard.

The New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association – also referred to as New Mexico Wine – will manage the funds. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture, under the umbrella of New Mexico State University, will oversee the funding program, as outlined in House Bill 2.

For more details and to apply, visit New Mexico Wine. The 2022 planting season application deadline is Monday, Oct. 31. The application period for the 2023 planting season begins Wednesday, Feb. 1. Program funds will be available each year through June 30, 2025 or until fully exhausted, whichever comes first.

For more information, visit the New Mexico Wine website, or contact Chelsea Canon at canon. chelsea@nmwine.com or 505/859-0541.

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by Don Bullis, New Mexico Author DonBullis.biz

Aman like Frank Baker (1856-1878) was bound to make enemies. An obvious braggart, he claimed that he came from a bloodthirsty family. His father, he alleged, killed 18 men before he was hanged (the date of that happy event is not recorded); his three brothers, he said, killed a halfdozen men before they, too, were killed, and even his mother, he said, killed a Texas deputy sheriff. Frank claimed he killed 13 men, and wanted to kill 20 before he died.

He didn’t make it.

People who knew him didn’t think much of him. Ash Upson, a former newspaperman who’d become a Roswell Justice of the Peace in the middle 1870s, described Baker as, “The worst, most beastly murderer this county [Lincoln] ever saw.”

All of this by the time Baker was 22 years old.

Historians of the time generally note that he was born in New York and raised in Texas;

Frank Baker: A Short and Violent Life

they do not agree as to who, exactly, Frank Baker was. Historian Dan Thrapp claimed that his real name was Hart, and that he was responsible for the murder of Joe Haskins during Lincoln County’s Horrell War of 1873-74. (Haskins was killed simply because he married an Hispanic woman.) In another place, it should be noted, Thrapp fails to mention that Edward “Little” Hart, who murdered Haskins, was also known as Frank Baker. Also, Frederick Nolan, noted histo rian of the Horrell War, does not indicate that Edward “Little” Hart was an alias for Frank Baker, or vice-versa. Historian Maurice Fulton, however, suggests they were the same man.

But even without the Haskins killing to his dubious credit, Baker managed to make much of himself as a generally useless human being. By 1876 he had joined forces with wellknown cattle thief Jesse Evans. Evans, some believe, had first arrived in New Mexico with

the Horrell brothers in 1873, though, again, Nolan makes no mention of it. In any case, Jesse Evans made himself unpopular in the Rio Grande Valley around Mesilla and Las Cruces, and moved on to Lincoln County where he recruited a gang of like-minded young men, Frank Baker among them. After a raid around Seven Rivers, north of mod ern-day Carlsbad, the gang was rounded up by Sheriff William Brady and jailed at Lincoln in October 1877.

The arrests were mostly pro forma actions on the part of the sheriff. Brady knew that a large posse of farmers and cowboys, includ ing Dick Brewer, Doc Scurlock, Charlie Bowdre and a dozen other men, were already in pursuit of the thieves, so the arrests were made to protect Evans and company from the vigilantes. Too, the Lincoln County War was in its formative stages, and Sheriff Brady and the Evans gang were all partisans on the side of the Murphy-Dolan-Riley faction

(Murphy and his friends were wont to buy cattle stolen by Evens and his friends, to fill contracts with Indians at the Mescalero Apache reservation and the U. S. Army at Fort Stanton). A month after their arrests, the prisoners escaped from Sheriff Brady’s jail without even the hindrance of a locked door to slow them down.

Baker is next heard of a few months later when he was a deputy serving under the same Sheriff William Brady. Among the sheriff’s other deputies were Evans and Buck Morton. In February 1878, the deputies were assigned the task of serving a writ of attach ment on the property of rancher John Henry Tunstall, an Englishman, who was an ardent foe of the Murphy-Dolan-Riley bunch. In the course of executing the court order, they managed to leave Tunstall dead, shot full of holes. Baker is not believed to have fired the fatal shots, but there is little doubt that he was a party to the killing.

The Tunstall murder was the first skir mish in the Lincoln County war, but things escalated rapidly. On the other side were Dick Brewer, Billy Bonney, Doc Scurlock, Charlie Bowdre, and others. Lincoln Justice of the Peace John B. Wilson appointed Brewer as his constable, and the rest of the boys were Brewer’s deputies. They became

known as “The Regulators.” Their first task— unofficially, of course—was to exact revenge for the Tunstall murder.

Brewer received word that some of the Murphy-Dolan-Riley bunch were hiding along the lower Rio Pecos and he and his deputy constables set out in search of them. On March 6, they flushed out five of the alleged killers, among them Frank Baker and Buck Morton. Brewer recognized the two men and took up the chase, ignoring the others. After a pursuit that covered five or six miles, the fugitive’s horses gave out and left them afoot. Surrounded by Brewer’s posse they surrendered on the promise that they would not be harmed. While some of the posse, including Billy Bonney, favored killing them on the spot, Brewer prevented that happening, and they started for Lincoln.

Brewer’s problem was that he had no assurance that his prisoners would be dealt with by the law when they reached Lincoln.

After all, Lincoln was the headquarters of the Murphy-Dolan-Riley faction, and Sheriff William Brady. They continued toward Lincoln, anyway, after stopping a night at the Chisum ranch near Roswell.

Brewer could not know that Governor Axtell would cancel the appointment of Justice of the Peace Wilson only a day or two

later, and thus his constable commission, too.

Along the way to Lincoln, they were joined by William McCloskey, who had played both sides in the early conflict. No one in Brewer’s posse trusted him. What, exactly, happened when the group neared Blackwater (some say Bluewater) Canyon has been debated from that day to this, but one thing is certain; Baker, Morton and McClo skey did not leave the canyon alive. Historian Robert Utley reported that each man was shot 11 times, and 11 is the number of riders in Brewer’s posse. Frederick Nolan disputed that number. Garrett, in the Authentic Life of Billy the Kid, credited Billy with killing Baker, Morton and McClosky, even though it is probably not true.

Thus ended the short violent life of Frank Baker.     ▫

Off-Farm Income Increasingly Important for Agricultural & Rural Economy

Source: grainnet.com

U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ increasing dependence on off-farm employment and income reveals the growing eco nomic interconnection of rural communities and surrounding cities.

According to a study by researchers at the University of Missouri, 82 percent of U.S. farm household income now comes from offfarm sources. The study was commissioned by CoBank and completed in partnership with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.

Most farmers cited reliable income as the top reason for off-farm employment, as onehalf of farm households have negative farm income in a typical year. Health and retire ment benefits were also cited as keys reasons for off-farm jobs within farm households.

Among the study’s key findings is that rural communities have increasingly diverse economies, and success within a rural com munity’s agricultural sector is largely dependent on other sectors of the regional economy at large. Today, only 6.5 percent of workers in rural counties are employed in agriculture, compared to 15.4 percent in 1970. The largest single source of employ ment in rural areas is the service sector, which accounts for 57.4 percent of all jobs. The majority of residents in farm-dependent counties are commuting to jobs outside of their home counties. As a result, rural and urban communities have grown economi cally closer as workers and businesses engage with each other across multiple counties.

“The rural economy has become more diverse and more complex than it was even 15 years ago,” said Dan Kowalski, vice pres ident of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. “What that means for those of us who serve rural communities is we have to evolve our understanding of what fuels rural economies and what these communities need to succeed and thrive. In many cases, the historical concept of ‘rural’ no longer applies.”

The 2019 population of non-metro, or rural, counties was 46 million, or 14 percent of the U.S. population. Most of that popula tion, 30 million or 65 percent, lived in counties adjacent to metro areas. The close ties between metro and non-metro counties reflects how the nation’s urban and rural communities have grown economically, and geographically, closer over the past 50 years.

Population loss has been a challenge for

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counties that have remained farm-dependent and have been less able to diversify their economies. Counties that were farm-depen dent in 2015 had seen population decline by four percent from 1974 to 2019,

Conversely, counties that were not farm-de pendent in 2015 had grown 55 percent in population over the same period.

Off-farm jobs are especially critical for young and beginning farmers as they build

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financial risks, which is especially important for younger farmers who face higher debt needs as they grow their business.

The study concludes that economically resilient rural communities have regionally connected workforces and diverse industries to support a range of employment opportu nities. These communities are better positioned to sustain young farmers and principal operators alike.

the report at: https://www.cobank.com/ knowledge-exchange/general/the-importance-of-offfarm-income-to-the-agricultural-economy

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“My commitment to a stronger, better New Mexico starts with supporting our ranchers and farmers. For generations, New Mexicans have been working this land and feeding the state we love, but government and radicals continue to attack you, making life even more difficult. I am working to get government off your back and allow you to do what you do best. I am here for you and will continue to be your voice in Congress if given the opportunity.”

2022 GO Bond 3 Executive Summary

The 2022 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act would issue nearly $216 million in general obligation bonds for institutions of higher education, special schools and tribal schools in New Mexico The bond issue request includes $51.1 million for campuses across the New Mexico State University system, including $22.5 million for engineering facilities and $15.5 million for nursing, health and education facilities at its Las Cruces campus. NMSU-Grants and Doña Ana Community College would also receive funding for campus-wide infrastructure improvements, renovations and equipment. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture, which is headquartered at NMSU’s main campus but serves the entire state of New Mexico, would receive $10.5 million to replace its outdated headquarters facility. A separate bond issue for libraries will provide $6 million statewide for university library resources, of which the NMSU system will receive a portion.

Project Summaries

Thomas & Brown Hall Replacement: The 50-year-old Thomas & Brown Hall will be replaced and modernized to expand student-centric and experiential hands-on learning facilities for students from across campus. The project will foster research opportunities through multi-disciplinary lab space for student projects and faculty collaboration. The new design will also include a Learning Community designed to enhance student success. ($22.5 million)

Health and Social Services Building and O’Donnell Hall Renovations: These two buildings house most of the departments in the newly created College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, which includes the previously separate colleges of Education and Health and Social Services, as well as the Department of Sociology. Renovations will help consolidate and integrate some departments that are currently housed in multiple locations and create more state-of-the-art multidisciplinary smart classrooms. The project will provide capacity for planned growth in disciplines like nursing and kinesiology. ($13.5 million)

Nursing Skills and Simulation Center Expansion: The expansion and modernization of the Nursing Skills and Simulation Center will directly address the nursing shortage in New Mexico. The state has a shortage of more than 6,200 registered nurses and clinical nurse specialists. The renovation will establish an operating room suite to be dedicated to the nurse anesthesiologist program and free up classrooms currently being used as lab space. ($2 million)

New Mexico Department of Agriculture Renovation, Phase 3: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is headquartered at New Mexico State University but serves the entire state of New Mexico. Previous phases of this project, funded by severance tax bond and general fund appropriations, are expected to be complete in August 2022. Phase 3 will include replacement of the outdated original NMDA main building with construction of a new administrative facility to address statewide needs, including space for additional regulatory, Healthy Soil Program, and Food, Farm and Hunger Initiative staff. The new building and site infrastructure improvements will meet current codes for life safety and data, electrical, and mechanical utilities. ($10.5 million)

Other Projects

¨ Infrastructure improvements and roof replacement at Doña Ana Community College in Doña Ana County: $1.35 million

¨ Renovations, infrastructure improvements and roof replacement for Martinez Hall at NMSU-Grants campus in Cibola County: $1.25 million

Passage of the GO Bond will:

Help address our state’s nurse and educator shortages: With new state-of-the-art equipment for the nursing skills and simulation lab and state-of-the-art multi disciplinary smart classrooms for the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, we can attract and retain students interested in becoming nurses, public health experts, and teachers. Investing in New Mexico students will set them up with the skills and experience needed to serve their communities right here in New Mexico.

Help shape New Mexico’s future workforce: The key to New Mexico’s economic long-term stability is to attract high-tech industry. The space industry and the energy-water-food nexus are top priorities, and NMSU is an essential part of the labor equation. Economic expansion depends on a highly trained and available workforce that includes a wide variety of disciplines working in concert to solve critical issues and support workforce development. By fully reimagining the design and function of Thomas & Brown Hall, the College of Engineering is poised to nurture cross-disciplinary, collaborative, and distance learning to promote the success of students from all over NMSU.

Support the needs of NM’s agriculture industry: The new and modernized New Mexico Department of Agriculture facility will provide additional space for new programs and initiatives. It’s key to NMDA’s mission of promoting a fair marketplace, food protection, marketing and economic development; supporting the beneficial use and conservation of natural resources; and working cooperatively with the public and private sectors.

Areas of Investment

Nursing, Health & Educator Training: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation is vital to improving health and education in the region and conducting community-based research. The College of HEST programs focus on medical education, interprofessional education, and joint degree programs with Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Cross-disciplinary Teaching & Research: Reconfigured facilities, lab spaces, and experiential learning spaces will create new opportunities for collaborative, multidisciplinary teaching and research, allowing faculty to leverage academic partnerships to seek additional grant funding, moving NMSU ever closer to its strategic goal of becoming an R1 institution.

Support for New Mexico’s Agriculture Industry: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s mission is vital to the profitability of New Mexico’s agricultural industry as it feeds tomorrow’s global population, estimated to increase by 70% in the next 30 years.

About the GO Bond

¨ Higher education is a "full partner" in the revitalization of New Mexico's economy.

¨ There will be no tax RATE increase if the bond passes. It is not a new tax or an increase in the rate of the existing property tax.

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For most public colleges and universities, the GO Bond is our ONLY opportunity to receive enough funding to renovate their facilities, upgrade IT and safety systems, etc.

¨ New Mexico's students need and deserve good, modern facilities in which to study and learn.

¨ Up-to-date colleges and universities encourage New Mexico's best and brightest students to get an education in state, helping to avert a “brain drain.”

¨ The GO Bond will bring $215 million into the state, creating more than 2,000 construction, architecture and related jobs and increasing gross receipts tax income to state and local governments.

¨ Funding from the Bond will allow NMSU to fulfill our obligation of stewardship by caring for existing state-owned facilities.

Countering Opposition Questions

A: The Opportunity Scholarship, which became law in July 2022, provides money for qualifying adult students to get an education at a four-year or community college. It is available to working adults who may have started and not finished college or working adults who want to complete specialized training in a trade or earn a college degree The Lottery Scholarship was established in 1996 to provide high school graduates with funding to pay part of the cost of attending community college or a four-year public college or university full-time.

GO Bond 3 is ONLY designed to provide public colleges and universities with funds to renovate existing facilities; replace old, outdated facilities with new facilities; or upgrade campuses with new technology or safety enhancements. It does not provide funds to students. GO Bond 3 funds are intended to make colleges and universities safe places to learn that are competitive with public colleges and universities in other states. The funds cannot be used for any purpose other than projects listed in the legislation that authorized the bond question to be put on the ballot.

The goals are to: 1) maintain the public colleges and universities taxpayers have already invested in; and 2) graduate professionals with in-demand skills who will stay in New Mexico and contribute to our state's future

Q: Why do colleges and universities need to invest in their physical facilities when more and more college programs are going online?

A: Many degrees and certificates (healthcare, trades, technology, etc.) REQUIRE a blend of classroom, laboratory and/or hands-on learning as well as online instruction. Also, some students learn more effectively in a classroom than an online setting, so it is important to provide options. In addition, many public colleges and universities offer meeting and performance spaces to groups throughout their communities.

Q: Why should we invest in colleges and universities when enrollment is declining?

A: The reasons for declining college enrollment include declining birth rates, the widespread immediate availability of jobs, and greater public skepticism of the need for higher education, but the potential long-term effects of this decline could be disastrous. People without education past high school are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to be employed. They're more prone to depression, live shorter lives, divorce more frequently, and vote and volunteer less often. With fewer people going to college, society is going to be less healthy. It will be harder to find people to fill the jobs we need in the future and it will be harder for innovation to occur. The bottom line is that if Americans keep choosing not to go to college, the U.S. will continue its economic slide. (Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/22/college-enrollment-drop/)

Q: You say no increase in property tax rates. How are you funding GO Bond 3 without increasing property taxes?

A: The 2022 GO Bond to support higher education is tax neutral, as verified by the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. These bonds are a replacement of general obligation bonds for higher education that are expiring or have already expired.

Q: If GO Bond 3 fails to pass, will our property rates go down?

A: If GO Bond 3 fails to pass, there is no guarantee property tax rates will be reduced, nor will it give the State of New Mexico the ability to use this money for other purposes. The last time the GO Bond for higher education failed was in 2010. After that election, we could not find evidence that property taxes decreased in any county in New Mexico.

Q: How does the GO Bond benefit New Mexico's economy?

A: Research shows the bond will create about one (1) job, on average, for every $100,000 in funding in architecture, construction and related fields. Therefore, this year's bond funding of $215,560,000 will create an estimated 2,156 jobs. People who renovate or build facilities or provide services contribute to the economies of the communities where public colleges and facilities are located in by eating, staying in and purchasing goods and services in those communities. Plus, communities and counties benefit from increases in gross receipts taxes.

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By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows that the September 1 feedlot inventory was 11.279 million head, 100.4 percent of last year. Feedlot inventories typically reach a seasonal low in August or September with the low occurring in August in four of the last 10 years and six times in September. The September 2022 inventory was up 0.5 percent from August, indicating that August was the low this year. The August low was 975,000 head lower, down 8 percent, than the record on-feed inventory in February 2022.

Feedlot inventories grow seasonally in the fall but the increase this year is expected to be less than the record levels last year. August placements in the cattle on feed report con tinued the trend of recent months of large placements of lightweight cattle with fewer heavy placements. August placements were 100.4 percent of last year. In the past four months, from May to August, total place ments were down 0.6 percent year over year.

Placements under 700 pounds were up 5.3 percent and placements over 700 pounds were down 3.7 percent compared to last year. Past placements of lightweight cattle suggest fewer cattle available for placement going forward.

The feedlot placement patterns this year are consistent with feeder cattle marketing data. In Oklahoma, since July 1, the com bined auction volume of feeder cattle has been 17.5 percent above last year — but the percentage of those cattle that were over 600 pounds has been much lower than normal. There are certainly indications that more feeder cattle have been marketed earlier and at lighter weights than usual. The fall run of calves in October and November should be noticeably reduced this year.

Marketings from feedlots in August were 106.4 percent of last year. There was one more business day in August compared to one year ago, which accounts for part of the increase, but daily average marketings were higher by 1.7 percent year over year. In the last four months, total marketings have been up by 1.7 percent over the same period last year.

Both feedlot inventories and cattle slaughter have remained stubbornly high this year due to drought-forced movement of cattle out of the country. Total fed cattle

slaughter thus far in 2022 is up 0.8 percent, as the 1.7 percent decrease in steer slaughter for the year to date is offset by a 4.9 percent increase in heifer slaughter. Total cow slaughter is up 5.6 percent so far this year, driven by a 13.4 percent increase year over year in beef cow slaughter.

Total cattle slaughter is up 1.8 percent year over year thus far in 2022, with female (cow plus heifer slaughter) accounting for 50.9 percent of total cattle this year. Cattle slaughter and beef production are projected to decrease year over year in the fourth quarter. Still, higher-than-expected beef production in the first three quarters of the year likely mean that annual totals for beef production will be steady or fractionally higher year over year.

Feedlot production, cattle slaughter and beef production are all expected to decrease sharply in 2023.     ▫

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Recovery Plan for Endangered Arizona Cactus

by Alex Weiner

The acuna cactus is a small and spher ical succulent that grows pink colored flowers with green fruits in the Sonoran Desert.

The cactus native to Arizona, though, is listed as endangered and has been since 2013. The species has eight surviving pop ulations, four of which contain 50 or fewer individuals.

Drought, climate change, urban devel opment, mining, livestock, border activity, non-native plants and illegal collection are among the acuna cactus’ greatest threats, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

USFWS has announced it finalized a recovery plan for the species after a 60-day public comment period.

The goal is to establish long-term per sistence of acuna cactus in the wild and take it off the threatened and endangered species lists, according to the plan.

The plan has six main objectives which include increasing the size and number of populations, setting up plant and seed collections at botanical institutions and seed banks, protecting and restoring

Sonoran Desert habitat and improving understanding of the acuna cactus’ geog raphy, ecology and threats.

For down listing to occur, there needs to be a minimum of 10 acuna cactus pop ulations with growing numbers.

Other requirements include establish ing a living collection of plants representing the geographical, morpho logical and genetic diversity is within 10 years in multiple botanical institutions and protecting a 1,000-meter radius sur rounding at least five populations in the wild.

The Service will have to survey land for potential sites and work with land owners and managers to secure permits. From there, it will monitor and research the state of the populations.

USFWS has worked with the Tohono O’odham Nation, the National Park Service, Arizona Game and Fish Depart ment and the Desert Botanical Garden to monitor populations since the 2013 listing, according to a press release.     ▫

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by Jim Olson

Cowboy Spurs

Spurs! Are they simply a tool used as a signal between horse and rider? Are they cowboy bling to be shown off and collected? Or perhaps instruments of torture? Depending on how they are used— and who you talk to—they can be all three.

The history and lineage of spurs is an important place to start—and it looks a bit like this: People have been using spurs just about as long as they have been riding. We know there are examples from the Celts and Romans. European horseman used them widely by the middle ages.

Pretty much every horse culture, who also had knowledge of forging metal, used them. They first came across the Atlantic ocean into the North American continent in two ways; with the British, who brought them to the Northeastern part of what is now the United States and with the Spaniards, who brought them into “New Spain” or what is now Mexico.

The Spanish style spur was much larger and more ornate than those used by other Europeans, and the lineage of today’s Western style spur follows more closely with the Spaniard’s version. The Spanish style spur made its way north, into the American Southwest with the Conquistadores and other explorers. These expeditions then left behind herdsman to establish settlements and tend to livestock all across what is now northern Mexico and the American Southwest.

These herdsman transitioned over time into what eventually became known as the Mexican vaqueros. The descendants of these

early settlers were already tending to live stock when the first Americans came along and started learning how to ranch on open ranges during the infancy of the cowboy era in the 1800s. History tells us the Vaquero had a lot of influence over early cowboy gear— and the spur is no exception.

The very best horseman in the world understand that a pair of spurs is little more than a signaling tool between horse and rider. Vaqueros had become fine horseman during the couple-hundred-year period between when the Spanish first introduced livestock to the area, up until the Americans came along and started developing their own ranches.

During that time, a horseback culture had evolved to a level never seen before. It was not uncommon for a vaquero to be at a level of horsemanship whereby he would show off by removing the bridle from his horse and perform difficult maneuvers using nothing more than body signals to guide his mount. It takes a highly trained animal to perform

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like this and a pair of spurs is one way signals are passed from rider to horse. If a rider is abusive with spurs, naturally his mount would run off or buck, not perform at a high level of control. So to an expert horseman, a pair of spurs are definitely a signaling tool.

On the other hand, a pair of spurs worn by the wrong rider can be used as an instru ment of pain and can be a danger to both horse and rider. Unknowledgeable people look at a pair of spurs (especially ones with large rowels) and imagine the worst.

They don’t realize that spurs, just like most anything else, can be used for bad or good depending on the user and application. For example, a butter knife can be used to butter your bread, or to commit murder. A car can get your child to the doctor, or it can be used in a robbery. And spurs can be used to signal a horse, or to harm one. It is how the instrument is used that matters and a pair of spurs to an experienced rider are useful tools—not items of torture.

Today, there are numerous collectors from all parts of the world who collect spurs. To many they are collectibles or even “cowboy bling.” Some spurs carry a pretty high price tag, and they are collected right along with many other forms of Western memorabilia. Among the most desirable

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spurs to an avid collector are antiques which have survived the test of time.

If they were made by a well-known maker and are appealing visually (usually mounted with silver), they tend to be more valuable. However, modern-day cowboys also collect spurs from contemporary makers. It is like a badge of honor to wear a fancy pair of spurs by a sought after spur maker. A pair of spurs by a well-known contemporary artisan can often match or exceed the value of a pair made by a famous maker from 100 plus years ago.

It really comes down to the taste of the collector or user. The collector’s market remains very strong to this day for quality items and many spurs are put into collec tions where they will be on display and never see actual use again.

Who would have thought that a tool used by horsemen for over 2000 years would evolve into a form of cowboy art? Those Celtic and Roman blacksmiths would likely be amazed that the simple, almost crude, forms of spurs they used to make would

evolve into an art form which can now-adays sell for many thousands of dollars!

Finally, because of the dollar amount commanded by certain spur makers (of course there are folks with low morals who will try to sell an inferior pair as being one that is highly desirable), fake hallmarks on spurs is not uncommon.

The best rule is to always deal with repu table sellers and also to educate yourself. Not everyone gets it right all of the time, but an honest seller will not intentionally try to defraud someone and on the rare occasion they get it wrong, they will make it right once the mistake is discovered. Always be cau tious of a “buyer beware” situation when investing your hard earned money.

In conclusion, collecting spurs can be a fun and interesting adventure. There is a lot to learn and a lot of history will be available to you. New doors will be opened and friend ships made. You are encouraged to give it a try! Happy collecting!      ▫

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by Lee Pitts

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example, I’ve been in Greybull, Wyoming, Bull Run, Oregon, and Bullhead City, Arizona but I’ve never been to Bulltown, West Virginia, Bull, Wyoming, or Cowford, Florida. I spent quite a few days in Bovina, Texas, which was previously called Bull Town. You’d be surprised to find just how many small towns drew their names from the cowboy lexicon. For example, New Mexico has had five towns in its history called Corral, which I’d think would have gotten confusing when the boss man said to take the herd to Corral. “Which one?” you

might ask? Further complicating matters is the fact that there’s a Cowpens in South Carolina.

There used to be a town called Ox Bow, Nebraska, but for some reason they changed their name to Angus in 1886. This was years before sporting venues sold naming rights like the ScotiaBank Saddledome, KFC Yum! Center, Tony Macaroni Arena, and Smoothie King Center, so I doubt the Angus Associa tion paid for the name change in Oxbow. Keeping with the cowboy theme there is a Saddle River, New Jersey, Saddlestring, Wyoming, Lariat, Texas, and a Roundup in both Montana and Texas.

Some small towns have such soothing names you want to go there like Cool, Cali fornia, or Briny Breezes, Florida, while others seem to be trying to scare you away with names like Bake Oven, Thermal, Stink ing Water, or Sweatman. The hardest job in the world has got to be being head of the Chamber of Commerce in Hell, Michigan, although it would be no picnic in Boring, Oregon, or Dull, Tennessee either. And who in their right mind is gonna say, “Back up the moving truck Martha we’re moving to Humptulips, Hogeye, Hogaw, Punkin Center, Okay or Ordinary.” I think these are all places you actually have to have been born there to get there.

When I’m talking small towns I’m refer ring to places where there’s five cows and three sheep for every person and no politi cian has ever visited there. I’m talking about places you’d never think of stopping in unless you broke down. Places like Crooked River, Coldass Creek, Waterproof, Possum Grape, Scratch Ankle, Sweet Lips, Cheese quake, Greasy Corner, Lick Skillet, Wide Awake, Tightsqueeze, Monkey’s Eyebrow, Potato Neck, Cut and Shoot, Breakabean, Smackover, Pie Town, or Stifleknee Knob. These are places where there’s more people IN the Fourth of July parade than are actu ally watching it. It’s where good folks leave their doors unlocked and one speeding ticket can double the town’s yearly income.

I love everything about Wyoming espe cially the fact that people are so honest there. Who else would name a town Dead Bastard Peak, Crazy Woman Creek or Maggie’s Nipples? I’m told Ten Sleep, Wyoming, got its name from the Indians because they said the distance between two places was 20 “sleeps” away, or 20 nights, and Ten Sleep was therefore half way.

Some small towns named themselves like Bear Wallow, Arsenic Tubs, Happy Valley, Mud Lick, Wagon Mound, Burning Well, Crooked River, Iron Mountain, Dripping

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I can’t think for the life of me why anyone would name their town Why, Arizona, or Why Not, Mississippi. Or Ding Dong, Texas, for that matter. I’ve been to towns called You Bet and Truth or Consequences, which was actually named after a TV game show. And I’m being truthful when I say there’s a town in Texas that shall go Nameless. Really, that’s its name... Nameless. I think the name Recluse, Montana, was named after me, but it existed long before I was born.

Pennsylvania sounds like a land of per verts when you consider some of their town names like Intercourse, Climax, Blue Ball, Virginville, Lover and Noodle Doosey. Some towns just want to be cute like Fountain, Penn., Noah’s, Ark., and Tin, Kan., but my favorite town name in my collection is Zzysx, California, which supposedly just wanted to be the last word in the English language. So I guess it’s only appropriate I let them have the last word.

DOJ Recommends Easterday be Sentenced to 10-Plus Years

by Tom Johnston, meatingplace.com

The Department of Justice has recom mended that Washington cattleman Cody Allen Easterday spend more than 10 years in prison for a wire fraud scheme that cost Tyson Foods and a real estate company at least $244 million.

In a memorandum filed recently with the U.S. District Court for Eastern Washington, DOJ attorneys said, “The sheer magnitude of the fraud that Easterday perpetrated is staggering.” The agency recommended, spe

cifically, that he serve between 121 and 151 months, three years of supervised release, a special assessment of $100, and pay $244 million in restitution.

Easterday’s “ghost cattle” scheme came to light after Tyson, in December 2020, reported it was correcting a “misappropriation of company funds” for fiscal 2017 through 2020 that it traced to a supplier. Easterday, as court documents would later show, was charging Tyson for buying and feeding up to 200,000 cattle that did not exist over the preceding four years.

In the spring of 2021, Easterday pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, and was scheduled for a sentencing in August of last year. Sentencing has been delayed several times since then, as Easterday has been trying to sort out his financial troubles.

DOJ attorneys describe the original

of those troubles to mistakes that Easterday made in trading commodity futures contracts, which he tried to cover up by stealing from

Easterday Ranches had worked with Tyson for 30 years, doing more than $2 billion in business in the last 10 years alone. By 2020, the overarching family business, Easterday Farms, farmed more than 22,000 acres of potatoes, onions, corn and wheat, earning more than $250 million in annual

The DOJ noted in its memo, however, that Easterday has taken responsibility for his actions. He has raised money for his credi tors by liquidating assets (though $170 million is still owed to Tyson). Otherwise, the agency would have recommended four to six more years, or a total of about 14 to 16 years.

Easterday’s sentencing is now scheduled for October 4.      ▫

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Mexico’s Governor Grisham to help with the border situation, but their calls are unanswered.

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by Barry Denton

Things We Need to Take Care of

(The views expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association or this publication.)

Get this, according to television station KOB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, illegal immigration is up 267 percent over last year. Many are calling upon New

According to Breitbart, Hildago County Sheriff, Warren Walter pleaded for help. “The citizens aren’t protected,” he said. “We need to have more manpower.”

“While I’ve been to this area of the border many times,” the governor stated. “I haven’t seen anything that indicates that we have an emergency crisis here at the border and that’s important to talk to New Mexicans about. I also think it is important to talk to the nation about.”

Instead, Governor Grisham commits $10 million to build an abortion clinic near the southern Texas border. Am I to surmise that killing people is more important than saving them?

In Arizona illegal immigration is up almost 10 times that of New Mexico, at 4005 percent. During the month of August, Arizona governor Doug Ducey filled in 3,820 feet of open border areas near busi nesses in Yuma with double stacked shipping containers.

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“On the day that President Biden was sworn into office, he issued a proclamation ordering a pause in the construction of the border wall going up on our southern border,” Governor Ducey said. “Since then, illegal activity in Yuma and other border communities have skyrocketed. Arizona could not just stand by and allow this situ ation to continue.”

While I commend Governor Ducey and the legislature for getting this accom plished, it is quite evident that much more needs to be done. However, recently our Vice President Kamala Harris told us that the southern border was secure.

Sheriffs from the southwest states, such as Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Cali fornia are hosting a meeting in Cochise County, Arizona in September to discuss illegal human smuggling, kidnapping, and the increasing drug problem.

I would say that they are not buying Ms. Harris’s proclamation that the border is secure.

On a positive note, here is a statistic that you will find interesting, and I suspect that

it is probably similar in your state.

According to Dr. Jim Lytle DVM, Wick enburg, Arizona, “two thirds of those of us that do ranch and food animal work are over 50 years of age with the majority being over 70 years old.”

One thing about it, we have some damn tough old vets helping our ranchers in Arizona, but the problem is that there will not be too many of them left to work in the near future.

Dr. Lytle’s objective is to create a self-sustaining fund to help disadvantaged ranch kids to receive a higher education after high school. He related that the cost of a veterinarian’s education is currently $180,000.

His thought is that if the fund could help defray the cost, then students might be more willing to come back to a rural area to practice. I think he is on to something here. If you care to find out more or help, you can contact Dr. Lytle at cowdoc52@ gmail.com.

In Yavapai County, Arizona, we have the country’s largest copper mine at Bagdad

known as Freeport McMoRan. It has pro posed to double in size, and it will need about 2800 transient workers for that expansion.

They want to build apartment buildings for them in rural Kirkland, Arizona, which has a population of 1600. Then they would bus them to the mine that is 38 miles away.

They also want to add a store, gas station, sewer plant, parking, and so on, all on 100 acres. Essentially, they will be urbanizing a rural area overnight if allowed to proceed.

The fight is on to try and save this beau tiful and peaceful ranching area. I will keep you posted on this one. .      ▫

FOR FERTILITY,

WEIGHT, & HIGH GROWTH

Arizona

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

DOUBLE BAR R RANCH, NOGALES, AZ — 110 deeded, w/12,224 NF Grazing land, runs 380 yearlong, Great improve ments, high rain area. Priced at $3,500,000

RS RANCH GLENWOOD NM — 44,233 total acres consisting of 119.6 deeded acres and 44,113 acres Gila National Forest Grazing Allotment. Ranch will run 650 head mother cows yearlong and 18 horses. San Francisco River Runs through the Ranch, great improve ments. Priced at $4,900,000

TOM SIDWELL

APACHE MESA, LAS VEGAS, NM: 227 acre parcel off Hwy 84 has two stock tanks, rim rock views, 2 stock tanks, power & fiber optics available. List price: $354,400 & OWC.

DEMING, NM: 2050 Clabbertop Road off I-10 - 268 deeded acres w/airstrip & metal hanger, cold water well, overhead power & 3 RV pads! Located 10 miles west of Deming off I-10 frontage road. Price: $329,900

VILLANUEVA, NM: 305 CR B29A 87 deeded acres has 3 legal lots of record w/100 gpm shared well. Power on site & fenced on 3 sides. Priced at $142,500

VILLANUEVA, NM: 284 deeded acres has overhead electric, perim eter fenced, good stock tank. Juniper & pinon tree cover w/some ponderosa! Good gramma grass cover right now! Asking $260,000

SOUTHERN SANTA FE COUNTY: Calle Victoriano parcel is 640 acres w/power & good water well onsite! Price is $548,900 Located in Kings Draw in the Estancia Basin off Simmons Rd. Can be subdivided. No restrictions & mfg. homes ok.

TIERRA DE DIOS: 20 acre parcels south of Rowe, NM are now on the market. We are selling 3 lots with airstrip for those wanting fly-in homes. From $149,900 to $154,900. All parcels have underground power, fiber optics,

SOLD

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

Sam

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Tanya Yaste

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St. Johns,

LITTLE COLORADO RIVER RANCH: Located in central Apache County, Arizona, a short 10 minutes from Springerville, this ranch has lots of water! 200 AU ranch, 1,650 deeded acres, 13 sections Arizona state lease, fully improved with a nice headquarters. The ranch includes 400 acres of irrigated or sub-irrigated meadow and farm land, improved with permanent pasture for grazing. Irrigation is provided by decreed surface water rights from the Little Colorado River and supplemented by two irrigation wells. Live, year-round livestock water is supplied by 3 miles of river running through the ranch, 6 spring-fed ponds, 3 wells and 4 miles of pipeline. This ranch is being sold turn-key; 190 head of adult cows/bulls and ranch equipment, including and several ranch trucks, trailers, tractors and farm equipment. The ranch includes a gravel pit which could provide additional income. This is an extremely rare property due to the abundance of live water and being located in a mild southwestern climate, within minutes’ drive of the White Mountains, home to prime hunting, trout fishing and winter snow skiing. Price: $4,000,000 — SOLD

SKULLY CREEK RANCH: 94 AU with 1,440 deeded acres, state and federal leases in Greenlee County approximately 40 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. The ranch is located just over four miles off the paved highway along and lies along Skully Creek. The headquarters includes an adobe, two-story rustic ranch house overlooking the cottonwood lined Skully Creek Canyon with amazing views of Hells Peak in the distance. This is a real nice “off-gride” property with private, solar powered well. The deeded land location and physical features provide privacy and mountain views. Price: $1,600,000 NEW LISTING!!

HUNT VALLEY FARM: West of St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona, includes 891 deeded acres in total with 210 acres currently irrigated via center-pivot sprinkler and gated pipe flood irrigation. Shallow wells on land-line electricity with room to expand the irrigated acreage. Currently used as a grow yard/heifer development facility with corral/bunk space for approximately 950 head. Buildings include a remodeled mobile home in good condition, farm office and large metal shop with commodity storage under roof. This is a nice production farm located directly off the paved highway situated at 5,400’ elevation. Price: $1,500,000

CONTACT: ST. JOHNS

■ CATTLE RANCH SE of Deming: NM 2,900 +/- acres total, 2,500 +/- acres of deeded land, including 71 +/acres of water rights with a priority date 03/03/1945. 240 +/- acres of NM State Land, 160 acres of adverse land. Priced at $1,200,000

■ HAWKEYE CANYON RANCH: Organ, NM 4,527 +/- acres &/or 7 +/- sections 35 AYL, 4,316 +/- acres of BLM, 191 +/- acres of NM state land, 20 +/- acres of deeded land, 1,600 sq ft house with granite counter tops, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, metal roof, plus 1 bed, 1 bath casita w/carport, barn, corrals, excellent views, minutes away from Las Cruces, NM Priced at $635,000

■ CAMBRAY RANCH: 23 section cattle ranch, west of Las Cruces, NM. 14,973± total acres, 2994± acres of deeded land (with Highway 549 frontage), 7284± acres of state land, 3934± acres BLM, 781± acres of uncontrolled land. Headquarters has a custom built 3089 sq. ft. home built in 2008, 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, and fireplace. 3 sets of corrals, five pastures. Roadside sign income. Priced at $2,225,000.

■ WHIRLWIND ROAD: The farm is located south of Deming, N.M. Irrigation well, priority date 06/02/1952 The farm is improved with a filter station, irrigation well and perimeter fencing 236 acres +/- in total, with 142.82 acres of irrigated farmland and 93.16 acres pastureland. Priced at $200,000

■ CEDAR GROVE RANCH: 37 section cattle ranch, Deming, NM. 23,714± total acres, 1280± acres deeded land, 2632± acres of state land, 19,802± acres BLM, excellent water system, seven solar wells, 180,000 gallons of water storage, 333 AYL, 6± horses.

■ RAINBOW WASH NORTH RANCH: 17 section cattle ranch located between Lordsburg and Animas, NM in the Pyramid Mountains. 11,383± total acres, 640± deeded land, 3477± of state land 7266± acres of BLM, four wells, 112 AYL

SOLD SOLD

Lifetime rancher who is familiar with federal land management policies

Buyers are looking for a ranch. If you have a ranch to sell, give me a call.

New Mexico’s 100 Ranch

55,439.22± acres | $14,000,000 | Lincoln & Socorro Counties, New Mexico

A TRUE LARGE CAPACITY LIVESTOCK AND RECREATION HUNTING RANCH.

The 100 Ranch in Lincoln and Socorro Counties is a 55,439.22± acre ranch offering cattle production opportunities as well as big game hunting. Big game on the ranch includes trophy bull elk, trophy mule deer, trophy antelope, oryx, and mountain lion. The location is 20 miles northwest of Carrizozo, NM on the Chupadera Mesa.

This working ranch is currently permitted by the BLM for 1,183 animal units and 17 horses. Amenities at Headquarters include four mobile homes, two double wide 2012 and 2014, and two single wide mobile homes. There is also one site-built residence. In addition, there is a barn, shop, scales, working and range corrals, hay barn, and airplane hangar. The acreage is comprised of 15,941 deeded acres more or less, 9208.22 NM State Lease Land, and 30,290 BLM acres. The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced for proper grazing management. The elevation ranges from approximately 5600’ to 6800’. The terrain is characterized by rolling piñonjuniper hills, canyons and the Chupadera Mesa. There are outstanding views of Sierra Blanca and the Jicarilla Mountains. The ranch is accessed by a maintained county road in good condition.

The ranch is adequately watered by an extensive pipeline system providing water to storage tanks for livestock/wildlife drinkers. There are 6 water wells on the ranch with submersible pumps, both solar and electric, 52 drinkers, and 38 dirt tanks. This ranch is currently stocked with 860± cows and calves and 60± bulls. The ranch also supports a rather good size herd of resident elk. Trophy bulls in the upper age class of 7+ frequent the ranch from the nearby Oscura Mountains (WSMR) during the rut. The largest bull harvested so far was estimated at 425 green B&C.

RANCHES/FARMS

260 Head Cattle Ranch with 4,612 Deeded Acres, Virden, NM – Solid working cattle ranch with excellent water distribution, good mix of grass and browse ranging in elevation from 4,000’ to 5,800’. 14,980+/- ac BLM, 2,860 ac State Leases and 640 ac of adverse grazing. Takes in scenic Vanderbilt Peak, Mount Royal, and stops just short of Steeple Rock. $2.8M

*REDUCED* 200-300 Head Cattle Ranch, Marana, AZ –Abundant year-round no cost wa ter makes this ranch a true oasis in the desert, situated along the Santa Cruz River just 20 minutes north of Tucson. 112.8+/Deeded ac; 150+/- ac of per manent pasture, 3,700+/- ac of desert sub-lease, 14 +/- ac of farm fields, and well improved headquarters with excellent ac cess off a paved road situated on State land with 342+/- ac of lease. Second manufactured home on deeded. Two sets of good steel pipe corrals un der covered work areas with squeeze chute, and tub. $1.9M *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 alfal fa 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

*NEW* 12.7+/- Irrigated Acres, Marana, AZ – Irrigated farmland in the heart of Marana, perfectly suited for development. Current ly, planted in Alfalfa and at one time was planted to corn. Fields are fenced, flood irrigated from concrete ditches and gates from the Cortaro Irrigation District. Great location near Marana Stockyards for those interested in performance horse activities that involve livestock. $825,000

*NEW* 98+/- Deeded Acre Farm, Bonita, AZ – Great little farm in a picture-perfect setting! Two small pivots with 35 acres of water rights. Nicely improved with a newer 3 BR, 2 BA Shultz doublewide mfg home; 3-sided hay/machine shed, 1,560+/s.f. shop with concrete floor and insulated ceiling, 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. Raise horses, finish out calves, small cow/calf oper ation or homestead. Runs about 40 head of cattle. $750,000

additional pasture; purchase for investment or build your own ranchette.

120 +/- Acres of Farm Ground, Willcox, AZ – Located NW of Willcox in a good ground water area. 2 wells. Center piv ot. $468,000 Call Harry Owens

HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND

*SOLD* 40+/- Acre Last Stand

RANCH & FARM REAL

■ PRICE REDUCED! CEDARVALE, NM – 7,113acre ranch (5,152 ac. +/- Deeded – 1,961 ac. +/State Lease) well fenced & watered w/good pens, new barn.

■ 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.

■ PRICE REDUCED! 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.

SOLD

B&B Guest Ranch, Sonoita, AZ – An exceptional property in the grasslands of Sonoita, presently operating as a suc cessful wedding & equestrian event venue. The Territorial, twostory 4 BR, 4.5 BA main home has 4,110 s.f., & custom features throughout. $1,675,000

■ 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.

■ H IDDEN GEM – 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.

SOLD

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

■ DEAF SMITH CO., TX. – 651 ac. +/-, 7 miles N of Dawn, TX, 1 mile E of FM 809. 349 acres native grass with well-maintained fencing and 302 acres of cultivated dry land.

■ DALLAM CO, TX – 1,216.63 ac. +/- of CRP/ ranchland w/irrigation, re-development potential, wells & pipelines already in place.

SOLDSOLD SOLD

*SOLD* 1,578 Acres of Land, McNeal, AZ – Currently used as grazing land for an adjacent ranch. Fenced with 2 wells. Seller will split. $500 per acre for all or $650 to $700 per acre for smaller parcels. located near the McNeal Farm we have listed above, and could be used as an

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

■ CASTRO CO., TX – Drip irrigated farms with cash leases available. 2,080 acres (will divide); 1,715 acres; 640 acres; 320 acres.

■ CASTRO CO., TX. – Sprinkle irrigated farms with ½ mile pivots. 656 acres; 640 acres; 320 acres; Cash leases available.

■ CASTRO CO., TX – 661 acres, ½-mile pivot, 4 wells, 3 miles NW of Hart.

■ PRICE REDUCED! LET’S LOOK at these two choices 80-acre tracts of dryland located in close proximity one to the other in Wilbarger County near Vernon, Texas.

PRICE REDUCTION! TURN-KEY RESTAURANT

- READY FOR BUSINESS! One of the best steak houses in the nation just out of Amarillo & Canyon at Umbarger, TX., state-of-the-art bldg., w/complete facilities.

James

EIGHT MILE DRAW LAND 740 ± Acres of unimproved native grassland 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.

COWBOY DRAW

RANCH

SOLD

Excellent small cattle ranch located in southeastern New Mexico approximately 50 miles northwest of Roswell on the Chaves/ Lincoln county line. 7,455 total acres with 2,600 deeded with the balance federal BLM lease acres. Permitted for 151 animal units yearlong with an additional 30 animal units on a temporary nonrenewable basis. Watered with two wells and several miles of water pipeline. Two larger open draws run through the ranch that provide overflow areas to enhance grazing. The terrain is open and rolling with good turf. The ranch has had good summer rains with no cattle since last spring. The ranch is in excellent condition. Call for a brochure and come take a look. Price: $1,350,000

McNally, Qualifying Broker Bar M Real Estate, LLC

Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202

575-622-5867

575-420-1237

SPECIALIZING IN FARMS, RANCHES AND LUXURY HOMES

Conejo Creek Ranch

DeBaca County, NM

Conejo Creek Ranch currently covers approximately 105,840 acres and is 86% deeded. It checks all the boxes, large acreage, economically viable, highway frontage with a river running through it. This package is the ultimate ranch with numerous improvements and amenities. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of NM History!

MORE HUSTLE, LESS HASSLE

105,840 acres

+/- deeded acres

+/- NMSLO lease acres

+/- BLM lease acres

Laura Riley (505) 330-3984

www.verderealtors.com

O’NEILL LAND, llc

Box 145, Cimarron, NM 87714 • 575/376-2341 • Fax: 575/376-2347 land@swranches.com • www.swranches.com

CAPULIN -SIERRA GRAND VIEW, Union County. NM. 520 +/- deeded acres with HQ 1.5 miles off highway, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with landscaped yard and volcanic rock walls, nice outbuildings, 3 registered wells including 1 registered as an irrigation well and an excellent solar well. Close proximity to Des Moines, NM.

$898,000

EAGLE NEST ESCAPE, Colfax County NM. 78.42 +/- deeded acres overlooking Eagle Nest Lake, private pond, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, large shop garage able to store 2 big RV’s. Improvements almost half mile off highway. $825,000 MAXWELL 45, Excellent irrigated pasture with utilities in back of property, including installed septic system, with private views of mountains. 40 irrigable acres and a domestic water meter installed. Great to put down home and bring horses. $249,000

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

UTE PARK RIVER PLACE 6.83 +/ACRES, 450 +/- feet of the Cimarron River and more than that of Ute Creek are the south and east boundaries of this unique one of a kind water property. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom cabin, year round access off Hwy 64. $589,000 $570,000

CONTRACT PENDING CONTRACT PENDING

CIMARRON BUSINESS, Frontage opportunity, house, big shop and office buildings, easy view off Hwy 64. Formerly known as “The Porch.” $295,000

MIAMI 40 ACRES, Colfax County NM, private 2 bedroom getaway with elevated fantastic view, nice porch, little casita, irri gation and pole barn. Extremely private setting. Right below mesa. $450,000

CONTRACT PENDING

BAR LAZY 7 RANCH, Colfax County, Moreno Valley 594.38 +/- deeded acres, accessed off blacktop between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. Historic headquarters.

COLFAX TAVERN & DINER, Colfax County, NM. Aka “COLD BEER”, turn key legendry regional icon and destina tion, with anchor staff/team willing to stay on. Prime business on front range. $1,500,000

Walter Craig Hall, 78, Clayton, passed away on August 12, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends.

He is survived by his brother Jimmy Hall (Wanna), Clayton; his children, Shane Hall (Melanie), Roswell; Tony Hall, La Junta, Col orado and Micah Regan (Kevin), Austin, Texas; and his eight grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch or the Herzstein Memorial Museum in Clayton or a charity of your choice.

Leonard Allen Herrington, 79, passed

MOTLEY

away on September 4, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Webster Grove, Missouri, on September 7, 1942. His father, Hubert Gillis Herrington, was a civil ian with the Army Corp of Engineers, so Leonard moved often during his early years, even as far as Alaska. His mother, Erula Anderson Herrington, was a registered nurse. He went to school in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he decided to become a cowboy and attended TCU’s Ranch Training Program. He later graduated from Sul Ross State University with a B.S. in Range Animal Science and was named Outstanding Student.

Leonard married Marcella Wichman, a love match that lasted 57 years. They moved

to a ranch in the Texas panhandle. Allen Herrington, 56, was born in Dalhart, Texas, and later Bert Herrington, 48, was born in Silver City. Leonard managed ranches in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. After his family moved back to Texas, he changed careers to Agricultural Banking.

Leonard and Marcella loved to travel and hike. They crossed the Andes, Alps, and the Himalayas (in a bus). They also hiked the Chilkoot Trail in Alaska, and the highest peaks in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. In 2009 he retired from banking and moved to Bozeman from the flatlands of Amarillo.

Leonard is survived by his lovely wife, Marcella Herrington, Bozeman; sons, Allen Herrington (wife Debra), Dallas; and Bert Herrington, Ft. Worth; and two grandchildren.

Michael Ray Goodson, 68, Socorro, passed away on September 16, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Ellen Goodson; children: Stacey Curtis (Chase), Bill Goodson (Beth), Treyson Johnson (Courtney); 7 grandchildren: Sawyer, Parker, Billy, Bo, Michele, L.B., Kelby; brothers: Ed Goodson, Wes Goodson (Michael); sister Toni Mon tessi (Jim), also many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mike was born on February 5, 1954, in Poteau, Oklahoma to Mike and Johnnie. They lived in Buck Creek, Oklahoma until 1962 when his folks packed up and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mike graduated from Valley High School. He received a welding certificate from TVI. He worked as a welder for several years until he was offered an opportunity to start trapping. His love for trapping, hunting, and the outdoors was overwhelming to all. As a trapper he started working for R.L Cox Co. and found his ideal spot.

In 1979 he met the love of his life Ellen Shelton, they married in 1981. The two worked together and enjoyed life with each other from then on. They were blessed with three children. They went on to take over R.L. Cox Co. and continue the family tradition.

There was nothing better than Mike taking his kids and grandkids hunting, fishing, and camping.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Elmer B. Rigoni, 89, Belen, went to meet his Lord on July 23, 2022 while in his home with his wife of 37 years at his side. Elmer

was born on May 8, 1933, in Roy, New Mexico, to Emilio and Edith Rigoni.

He attended NMSU for a period of time after graduating from high school but decided ranching was more to his liking. He traded cattle and operated the family ranch until 1980 at which time he moved to central New Mexico where he was involved in various endeavors.

Everyone who knew Elmer will agree that he was special and one of a kind. His quick wit, stories and sense of humor were so cre ative and captivating. He had an honest respect for everyone he knew. He was so talented and excelled in everything he did. Elmer loved being a pilot, cowboy, riding a good horse and catching wild cattle. And boy could he cook; from polenta to shrimp scampi, he was one of the best. He recently said, “I lived a good life; have good boys, and know love.”

Elmer often showed his love through a great meal. Cooking big cowboy breakfast every morning with the boys, guests and the ranch hands gathered around a big table gave him great joy. His love for Jody was sweet and they would share kindnesses and her love and interest in horse training as well as horseback riding together in the mountains.

He lived a very full and colorful life. So much more can be said of Elmer, but he wouldn’t want it. He asked only that he be remembered in the hearts and minds of the people he loved and the many lives he touched.

He is survived by his wife, Jody; his sister Rosalie; three sons, Rick (Madeline), Terry (Peggie) and Ron; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren .

He will be forever remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.

Evelyn Carlisie Yates, Silver City, has passed away. Evelyn was a long time rancher in the area. She was also a CowBelle through out her adult life. She is sorely missed.

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.

Editorial Calendar

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SEPTEMBER — Charolais; Fairs Across the SW

OCTOBER — Hereford; State Fair Results

NOVEMBER — Cattleman of the Year; Angus; Brangus; Red Angus: Joint Stockmen’s Convention Preview

DECEMBER — Bull Buyers Guide

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.

2023 Sales Close date: December 1, 2022

Coverage begins: January 1, 2023

For more information, or to receive a customized quote for your operation, please contact:

J.P. Senter, Agent (806) 215-5155 shoestringcc@yahoo com

Bill or Will Phinizy, Agents (432) 271 2988 wephinizy@yahoo.com

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Technology for Ranch Management

Join us for a demonstration of technology that is available to make ranch management easier or more efficient. Presenters from academia and industry will discuss and demonstrate products or techniques to utilize technology on Southwestern ranches. Lunch is provided.

Topics include technological capabilities in:

Water management and monitoring

Monitoring rangelands

Virtual fencing

Fire management

Beef cattle management

Registration is required and can be found at nmbeef.nmsu.edu or https://techranch.ezregister.com

October 21st - 9:00 am

Southwest Center for Rangeland Sustainability

739 University Road, Corona, NM

Funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program. Grant #2019-69012-29853.

November 17

10:00 a.m.

Southwest Center for Rangeland Sustainability

Range and Livestock Research Center

University Road, Corona, NM

us for a discussion of reproductive technologies available for small ruminants to aid in genetic advancement and propagation of superior livestock. NMSU is currently partnering with Reprologix as a satellite center to provide reproductive services for small ruminants and will continue with opportunities this coming year. This workshop will be informative for anyone who would like to incorporate these technologies into their management plan regardless of the service provider you choose. Lunch is provided. Topics will include:

of reproductive technologies

Aspects of Reproduction

Synchronization

Females for Artificial Insemination

AI (Artificial Insemination)

Management of Donors and Recips

Traditional Embryo Flushing

(In Vitro Fertilization)

(Embryo Transfer)

Diagnosis

USFS Drives Family from the Land Reports Documentary

Imagine being told by the federal govern ment, you no longer can own that much of what you love to do... it doesn’t matter what it is, your livelihood, your business, or your food supply. That is exactly what is happen ing in New Mexico’s Lincoln National Forest according to a documentary called Ranching UNCANCELED Episode 1 “Cease and Desist” by Ben Luna with LEXIT.

The US Forest Service (USFS) has been on a mission to remove the lawful uses of the forest lands for decades, confirmed to Gary Stone, President of the Otero County Cattle men’s Association, Weed, New Mexico. The Goss family that this documentary speaks of were put out of a successful logging business back in the 1980s.

The culprit that destroyed their liveli hood back then was the endangered Mexican Spotted Owl. The Forest Service used this bird to stop big timber sales for commercial logging, reported Don L. (Bebo) Lee, New Mexico Federal Lands Council President, Alamogordo.

This family was forced to shut their logging business and sawmill down. They then moved into cattle ranching in the Sac ramento Mountains being able to graze over 500 head when they first purchased their allotment. Now because of other numerous critters throughout the forest, they have been reduced down to 103 total head with no recourse, says Stone. That number is not viable to support anyone in today’s economy, he continued.

Not only that, the Forest Service has built fences around their legal surface water rights all in the name of an endangered New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse. It is not clear if they are even present, pointed out Lee.

Most of the fencing is designed to keep the cattle out of what is considered “mouse habitat” but it does not keep the elk, deer, wild hogs, wild horses and various other critters out. The USFS Service Supervisor over the Lincoln National Forest has admit ted publicly that the water that is being fenced off DOES belong to the Goss family, Stone explained.

A Federal Court of Claims has ruled that the Forest Service “took” the Goss’ water right in certain places, yet the Forest Service

continues on their path to destroy another livelihood of this family. The Goss’ have nowhere to go from here.

Even though this documentary is mainly focused on one family’s trials, tribulations, and ultimate demise of their business in the Sacramento Mountains, it represents a MUCH larger picture. This is happening all over the United States.

The government is removing our nation’s natural resources that grow food, fiber and materials for housing for its people. Don’t be

fooled into believing that this will only happen on federal land because it won’t, Stone warned.

When the government has taken all uses from the people on federal land, which includes not just ranching and timber harvest, but recreation, hunting, sight-seeing, and so on, will soon follow, then they will come for your private land.

Government entities continually tell us that these are “public lands” and that they belong to US. Their agents neglect to explain just what that means. There is a multiple use mandate to allow everyone to utilize the land in a respectful manner, Lee said.

If the government and its agents have the ability to pick and choose who gets to use the land, then we the people must stand up and demand that we will make lawful uses of our land, both Stone and Lee warned.      ▫

(top) The USFS then allowed “dispersed camping” in a canyon containing mouse critical habitat. (bottom) The USFS allowed these heavy off-road vehicles into one canyon of mouse critical habitat, while livestock were being driven from the land in another canyon. Photos by Kelly Goss

Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame Celebrates 40th

Three New Inductees

The Willcox Community Center hosted over 200 people in late September as the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame Celebrated its 40th anniversary. Among the gathering was Ellen Clark who founded the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1983 with six local ranchers as the charter members of the group. Over time grew to 121, with three new additions in 2022. In the beginning, Hall was garnered with portraits of the inductees. Today those portraits along with the photos of the more recent members hang in Rex Allen Museum. The annual in

duction event is held at the beginning of the Rex Allen Days Rodeo.

The 2022 inductees were Fred Davis, Tombstone, Arizona; Rick Snure who died in a helicopter crash in 2009, was honored posthumously; and Tom Todd, Willcox, Arizona. Each of these gen tlemen are generational members of the Hall of Fame.

(above) Larry Moore (l) honored Rick Snure, with his brother Billy Ben Snure, Amarillo; and son Bill Snure, Separ, New Mexico.

(left) Fred Davis (l) was brought into the Hall of Fame by long-time member and friend, Larry Moore (r). (far left) Tom Todd (l) was brought into the Hall of Fame by his father, Larry Todd, and followed both his father and his older brother, by eight minutes, in the Hall.

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Rodeo Association Results, Socorro and Grants

Fall Season started with a bang for NMJHSRA and NMHSRA athletes. Socorro was held August 26-28; Grants was September 16-18. The final two fall season rodeos will be at Artesia October 1-2, and Las Cruces October 15-16. Fall cutting competitions are September 24-25 in Farwell, TX and Moriarty on October 8-9. High School All-arounds will be determined after cutting results are final ized. To learn more about the NM junior and high school rodeo association, look at www.nmhsra.com.

Socorro NMHSRA

Bareback Riding Wacey Schalla Bull Riding Cade Griego Saddle Bronc Monte Faulkner Tie Down Cutter Pareo Steer Wrestling Zane Cline Team Roping Dylan Rector & Laramie Martinez Barrels Caydence Roberts Pole Bending Dalli Cain Goat Tying Wacey Trujillo Breakaway Teagan Miller Reined Cow Horse Sterlin Mitchell Light Rifle Zane Cline Trap Shooting Kassidy Lightfoot

NMJHSRA

Boys All Around Kyon Hatley Girls All Around Anistyn Abel Steer Bareback No Qualified Rides Steer Saddle Bronc Thompson, Slade Bull Riding Thompson, Slade Tiedown Mack, Rody Chute Dogging Saulsberry, Trip

Photos by Julie Carter, Julie Carter Photography

Dalli Cain winning Pole Bending at Grants

Wacey Schalla winning Bareback at Grants

Rody Mack winning Junior High Tiedown at Socorro

Anistyn Able winning Junior High All Around at Socorro

Team Roping Hatley, Kyon & Cortese, Joe Girls Breakaway Nunn, Baylee Girls Goat Tying Trujillo, Teagan Pole Bending Robinson, Channing Barrel Racing Biebellle, Clair Boys Breakaway Yazzie, Colter Ribbon Roping Hatley, Kyon & Biebelle, Clair Boys Goat Tying Gonzales, Tyan Light Rifle Zoey Cline

Grants NMHSRA

Bareback Riding Wacey Schalla Bull Riding Wacey Schalla Saddle Bronc Wacey Schalla Tie Down Cutter Pareo Steer Wrestling Zane Cline Team Roping Shane Smith & Cooper Young Barrels Caydence Roberts Pole Bending Dalli Cain Goat Tying Tyra Tsosie Breakaway Rylee Grace Abel Reined Cow Horse Addison Kinser

NMJHSRA

Boys All Around Thompson, Slade Girls All Around Biebelle, Clair Steer Bareback No Qualified Rides Steer Saddle Bronc Thompson, Slade Bull Riding Young, Shilo Tiedown Saulsberry, Trip Chute Dogging Thompson, Slade Team Roping Hatley, Kyon & Cortese, Joe Girls Breakaway Hazle, Magdalena Girls Goat Tying Trujillo, Teagan Pole Bending Biebelle, Amy Barrel Racing Biebelle, Amy Boys Breakaway Wheeler, Hayden Ribbon Roping Saulsberry, Trip & Henard Kolbi

Boys Goat Tying Sullivan, Dax (shooting contestants did not shoot at Grants)

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Standing & News

Rodeo Roundup

New Mexico State University

Christian, Carly, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Deerman, Maddy, Tarleton State University

Detweiler, Katelyn, New Mexico State University

Doerr, Maddee, Cochise College

Grand Canyon Region

Men’s Team

Central Arizona College

New Mexico State University

Women’s Team

Central Arizona College

New Mexico State University

Mesalands Community College Dine College

Southwest Region

Men’s Team

Tarleton State University

Western Texas College

Texas Tech University – Lubbock Clarendon College

Women’s Team

Eastern New Mexico College

Western Texas College Texas Tech University – Lubbock Weatherford College South Plains College

In the national men’s standings, Central Arizona College ranks 20th, while New Mexico State University rank’s 24th. In the national women’s standings Central Arizona College ranks 6th, while New Mexico State ranks 19th and Eastern New Mexico Univer sity ranks 20th.

Scholarships Announced

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Asso ciation is pleased to announce the 2022 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2021-2022 NIRA sanc tioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. Those in the Grand Canyon and Southwest Regions are as follows

Afdahl, Blake, Mesalands Community College

Allen, Lauren, Central Arizona College

Begay, Kiara, University of Arizona Bowen, Codie,

Elkington, Clay, Central Arizona College

Goemmer, Dally, New Mexico State University

Guin, Colton, Central Arizona College

Haalilio, Camela, Central Arizona College

Jacobs, Tori, Iowa Central Community College

Kalawai’A, Trisyn, Central Arizona College

Kibbe, Hadley, Sul Ross State University

Ledesma, Avery, New Mexico State University

Marr, Shacie, Eastern New Mexico University Munoz, Landon, Northern Arizona University

Norell, Kathi, Sul Ross State University

O’Day, Sami, Kansas State University

Pollitt, Stran, New Mexico Junior College

Schauer, Madelyn, Eastern New Mexico University

Schneiter, Kelby, Western Texas College

Skene, Tanner, Sul Ross State University Skocdopole, Chase, New Mexico Junior College Turner, Cashen, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Vocu, Bo, New Mexico State University   ▫

AZ HS Rodeo Association 202223 TENATIVE Schedule

October 15/16 – Taylor

October 21 – State Fair – HS Only!!

November 19/20 – Willcox

January 14/15 – Tucson

February 18/19 – Camp Verde

March 25/26 – Safford

April 8/9 – Sonoita

May 5-7 –Holbrook

Jr. High Finals/High School Rodeo

May 31-June 4 – Prescott

High School Finals

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New Mexico Ranch Raised Kids Book Project

Ranching through the eyes of the kids that live it

Intoday’s world, it is hard to find something positive… until you look at the ranch raised kids that are growing up in agriculture.

Joel and Charlie Holland are photographers and writers with a passion for agriculture and its young people. To inform the world about these things, they are creating beautiful books that share ranch raised kids and how they see themselves. They have produced books for California and Arizona so far. The California and Arizona books can be viewed at: www.ranchraisedkids.com

Now the couple wants to focus on New Mexico. They have approached the Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc. The Foundation is working to raise funding for that New Mexico book.

The goal is to kick off the project in October 2021, funding permitting. It will take approximately 18 months to complete the project.

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FEBRUARY — Beefmasters; Texas Longhorns

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AUGUST — The Horse Industry

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