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A P R I L 2 0 1 3 9 APRIL 2013 FEATURES 13 High Input Cost, Federally Fixed Pricing... The Plight of Today’s Dairy Industry by Callie Gnatkowski Gibson 24 Cowboys Real & Impagined New Mexico History Museum 33 “Horse Whisperer” Curt Pate At New Mexico Indian Livestock Days 38 Why Would I Entangle Myself in Another Agreement with the Government? by Doug Burger, Roswell Bureau of Land Management DEPARTMENTS 10 N.M. Cattle Growers’ Association President’s Letter by José Varela Lopéz, President Elect 12 News Update 19 N.M. CowBelles Jingle Jangle 29 N.M. Federal Lands Council News by Frank DuBois 35 Seedstock Guide 38 Real Estate Guide 44 Market Place 48 NMBC Bullhorn 50 Scatterin’ The Drive by Curtis Fort 52 New Mexico Livestock Board Update 53 Estrays 58 To The Point by Caren Cowan 54 Cowboy Heroes by Jim Olson 56 Ad Index 61 On the Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black ON THE COVER . . . “Give Me a Break” by Kaye York depicts a cowboy letting his horse get a drink after a long ride. The Western landscape is the setting for most of Kaye’s paintings which often include the working cowboy, horses or old barns. To see more of Kaye’s work visit her on Facebook at “Kaye York Gallery” or check out her website at www.kayeyork.com. Kaye and her husband enjoy the western way of life at their home in Cambridge, Idaho. VOL 79, No. 4 USPS 381-580 NEW MEXICO STOCKMAN Write or call: P.O. Box 7127 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194 505/243-9515 Fax: 505/998-6236 E-mail: caren @aaalivestock.com Official publication of: � New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Email: [email protected]; 2231 Rio Grande NW, P.O. Box 7517, Albu quer que, NM 87194, 505/247-0584, Fax: 505/842-1766; Pres i dent, Rex Wilson Executive Director, Caren Cowan Asst. Executive Director, Michelle Frost � New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 7520, Albuquerque, NM 87194, 505/247-0584 President, Marc Kincaid Executive Director, Caren Cowan Asst. Executive Director, Michelle Frost EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING Publisher: Caren Cowan Publisher Emeritus: Chuck Stocks Office Manager: Marguerite Vensel Advertising Reps.: Chris Martinez, Melinda Martinez Contributing Editors: Carol Wilson Callie Gnatkowski-Gibson, William S. Previtti, Lee Pitts Photographer: De e Bridgers PRODUCTION Production Coordinator: Carol Pendleton Editorial & Advertising Design: Kristy Hinds ADVERTISING SALES Chris Martinez at 505/243-9515, ext. 28 or [email protected] New Mexico Stockman (USPS 381-580) is published monthly by Caren Cowan, 2231 Rio Grande, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2529. Subscription price: 1 year - $19.95 /2 years - $29.95. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to New Mexico Stock man, P.O. Box 7127, Albuquer que, New Mexico 87194. Periodicals Postage paid at Albuquerque, New Mexico and additional mailing offices. Copyright 2008 by New Mexico Stockman. Material may not be used without permission of the publisher. Deadline for editorial and advertising copy, changes and cancella- tions is the 10th of the month preceding publication. Advertising rates on request. www.aaalivestock.com T AB L E O F C ON T E N T S 10 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 NE WMEXICO C A T T L E G ROWERS' A SS O C IA T IO N ESSAGEb y José Varela López Rex Wilson President Carrizozo Jose Varela Lopez President-Elect La Cieneguilla Lane Grau Vice-President At Large, Grady Ty Bays SW Vice-President Silver City Ernie Torrez NW Vice-President La Jara Pat Boone SE Vice-President Elida Blair Clavel NE Vice-President Roy Shacey Sullivan Secretary-Treasurer Bosque Farms Bert Ancell Past President Springer Caren Cowan Executive Director Albuquerque NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS www.nmagriculture.org NMCGA PRESIDENT ELECT Dear Fellow Members & Industry Supporters, The promise of spring, but also the end of the 60-day legislative session. On March 16th at noon, in accor-dance with the state constitution, lawmakers had completed their final actions in a flurry of activity. Iwas in the Senate gallery when Senate majority floor leader Michael Sanchez received word from the House of Representatives that declared the session “sine die”. I took a few moments to reflect on the preceding two months spent at the roundhouse in Santa Fe, and whether New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association as an entity representing our industry and the diverse interests of our members, had been effective in our efforts to maintain our viability as the state’s oldest resource based family business. I came to the conclusion that we had been quite successful, both in terms of the bills we were actively engaged in promoting, and those that we were forced to oppose. I did come to the realization though, and many of you already knew this, that with each passing year it becomes more difficult to engage the more urban legislators in explaining how some of their legislative initiatives are harmful to rural land based peo- ple. It is heartening to know, however, that many of the veteran legislators still recognize our input to the economy and traditional values of this state. I also enjoyed having those initial interactions with many of the freshman legislators who were all interested in understanding issues that were sometimes unfamiliar to them. Of all the bills introduced this session, tallying 1,656 overall, fewer than 300 made it to the Governor’s desk for consideration. Governor Martinez has until April 5th to sign and veto bills. Anything not acted upon in that time period will be deemed a pocket veto. To see all the bills that passed both houses and are on the Governor’s desk please go to http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legreports.aspx Of the bills that didn’t make it through the process, the animal cruelty bills were the hardest to oppose, since none of us wants or tolerates cruelty to animals. However, it appears that there is a general lack of understanding or knowledge regarding the vast differences between animal welfare and animal rights. Without question, we need to redouble our efforts to make sure everyone understands the two concepts are radically different. I was fortunate to have worked with a great team of folks, like Caren, Michelle, Zach and Joe Culbertson on a daily basis, as well as Nikki Hooser, Alfredo Roybal and Ernie Torrez who helped out frequently. I am also grateful to our dedicated bill readers who kept us focused on the legislation that was relevant to our indus- try efforts, allowing us to be more effective and efficient. I also realize that we received a whole lot of help from those of you who weren’t able to join us in Santa Fe, but helped out immensely when there was a need to reach out to your legislators directly on the many issues we were confronted with. Again, thank you for being there. Finally, I wanted to extend a special thanks to Michelle Frost for sticking with the team for her last rodeo, before moving to greener pastures on the east coast. We all wish her well. It has been an honor and a privi- lege to have served the membership or our great organization in Santa Fe during the last two years and I sin- cerely appreciate your confidence. Let us continue to pray for our families, friends and the much needed rain we all yearn for to replenish our grasses, stocktanks and hearts. Hasta Pronto, José Varela López, President Elect 11 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 11 IN 2014 NEWMEXICO CATTLE GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION WILL BE CELEBRATING IT ’S 100TH BIRTHDAY! IN 2012 THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER SIGNIFICANT BI RTHDAYS – THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO WILL BE 100; TH E NEW MEXICO LIVESTOCK BO ARD WILL BE 125; THE MORRILLACT CREATING L AND GRANT UNIVERSIT IES – INCLUDING NEW MEXICO STATE – WILL BE 150 . THE NMCGA IS LOOKING AT A VARIETY OF WAYS TO M EMORIALIZE THESE HISTORIC EVENTS. AMONG THO SE TREASURES WILL BE TWO NMCGA CENTENNIAL BRAND QUILTS, EACH FEATURING 50 BRANDS. THE QUILTS WILL BE SOLD AT A LIVE AUC TION DURING THE 2014 JOINT STOCKMEN’S CONVENTION – ONE TO BENEFI T THE NMCGA, THE OTHER TO BENEFIT THE CATTLEGROWERS FOUNDATION , INC. YYOOUURR BBRRAANNDD CCOOUULLDD BBEE OONNEE OOFF 110000 BBRRAANNDDSS AADDOORRNNIINNGG TTHHEESSEE QQUUIILLTT SS!! TO COVER THE COST OF THE MA TERIALS FOR THE QUIL TS, BRAND SPACES ARE NOW OPEN AT THE PRIC E OF $100. TO RESERVEYOU R SPACE, PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND YOUR $100 TO THE NMCGA NOW!!! NAME RANCH NAME RANCH BRAND MASTER ID N UMBER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL TELEPHONE NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N NE W MEXICO C A T T L E G R OW E R S ' A S S O C I A T IO N Lawsuit to Save Endangered SW Songbird From Habitat Destruction Caused by Beetles The Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Audubonfiled a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture and APHIS, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspec- tion Service, over their failure to safeguard an endangered native songbird from the impacts of the agency’s deliberate release of an exotic beetle that is destroying the bird’s habitat in parts of Utah, Arizona and Nevada. In 2005, despite songbird biologists’ concern for the safety of endangered southwestern willow flycatchers, APHIS released imported Asian beetles into the western United States outside of fly- catcher range to help control invasive streamside tamarisk trees. The tamarisk-defoliating leaf beetle is now invading the nest- ing areas of southwestern willow flycatchers in southern Utah, Nevada, and northern and western Arizona. If the beetle spreads farther without mitigation, it could seriously threaten the fly- catcher’s survival. APHIS promised mitigation if its release of the beetles went awry, but has not taken the steps necessary — including planting native willows and cottonwoods to replace dying tamarisk — to help the endangered flycatchers. “APHIS refuses to clean up its own mess now that its intro- duction of an exotic, invasive biocontrol agent has gone haywire,” said the Center’s Dr. Robin Silver. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was also included in the notice of intent to sue for failing to protect the flycatcher as required by the Endangered Species Act; another federal agency, the Bureau of Reclamation, was included because its plans to pro- tect the flycatcher in western Arizona are no longer sufficient due to the spread of the beetles. The notice clears the way for litigation against these agencies if they fail to initiate protective actions within 60 days. Flycatchers frequently nest where tamarisk has displaced native cottonwood and willow trees. A quarter of the birds’ terri- tories are found in areas dominated by tamarisk, and about half are found in areas of mixed tamarisk and native trees. “APHIS needs to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and pay for an emergent plan to ensure that native species provide alternative habitat for the highly endangered fly- catcher,” said Maricopa Audubon President Mark Larson. APHIS released the tamarisk-defoliating leaf beetle with an agreement that no beetles would be released within 200 miles of flycatcher habitat or within 300 miles of documented flycatcher breeding areas, and that the beetles could not become established within the range of the flycatcher. Both of these agreements were broken. In July 2006 APHIS introduced the beetles directly into fly- catcher-nesting areas along the Virgin River in southern Utah. The beetles have now spread into nesting areas in southern Utah, Nevada, and northern and western Arizona. Attorney Eric Glitzenstein of Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal rep- resents the Center and Maricopa Audubon in this matter. � 12 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 900 North Garden · P.O. 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For infor- mation to unload contact Jason Heritage 575-840-9544 or Smiley Wooton 575-626-6253. NO PRIOR PERMITS REQUIRED. Trucks leave Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (CT) VAN HORN, TX 800 West 2nd, 5 blocks west of Court house. Pancho Romero, 432/207-0324. Trucks leave 1st & 3rd Sunday at 3:00 p.m. CT. MORIARTY, NM Two blocks east and one block south of Tillery Chevrolet. Smiley Wooton 575/622-5580 office, 575/623-2338 home, 575/626-6253 mobile. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. MT. SAN ANTONIO, NM River Cattle Co. Nine miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Gary Johnson 575/838-1834. Trucks leave Sunday at 3:00 p.m. MT. TorC, NM Old Greer Pens – I-24 to Exit #75 – Williamsburg – Go east to City Building – Turn right to corrals. Receiving cattle for transport 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Truck leaves at 2:00 pm Sunday. Matt Johnson, 575/740-4507. ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALES, INC. & ROSWELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION TRUCKING, INC. 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The Plight of Today’s Dairy Industry by CALLIE GNATKOWSKI-GIBSON Although times are tough – with anongoing drought and ever-increas-ing feed costs not making things any easier – the $2.6 billion dairy industry is a A P R I L 2 0 1 3 13 Custom Cattle Feeding at its Finest Bar-G Feedyard �&!%%,��(&)) ( President – General Manager Res: 806/364-1172 Mobile: 806/346-2508 Email: [email protected] � +"%��*%�!��Assistant Manager �"# ��$�"(��Comptroller �"# ��%)!&%,��Shipping/Receiving ��������� ����������������� �� �-��� �� ������� �� ������ �����'��"), 8 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HEREFORD, TEXAS FINANCING AVAILABLE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � continued on page strong force in New Mexico and a big part of the state’s rural economy. Producers’ love of their livestock and way of life is what keeps them in the business, through good times and bad. “As dairy pro- ducers, just like anyone else in the ag business, we do it because we love it, it is a way of life,” said Luke Woelber, president of Dairy Producers of New Mexico (DPNM). “We do what we do not only to provide for ourselves but for others, and there is a certain satisfac- tion in that. We affect so many peoples’ lives, and they don’t even know it.” Five years ago, there were 173 dairies in New Mexico, with an average herd size of 2000. Today, 142 dairies remain in busi- ness in the state, and their average herd size is 2,200, according to Walter Bradley with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In 2012, nine New Mexico dairies went out of business, and in 2013, three more have shut their doors. High Feed & Fuel “Our biggest problem, just like all of agriculture, is that we can’t grow all of our own feed. We have had to go as far away as Canada for feed, and are paying twice as much for feed today as we were a year ago,” Bradley explained. “With the drought, milk prices down, and feed costs up, it’s not a good situation for anyone.” Woelber and his family have operated a dairy south of Belen since 2005 and says that the past 24 months have been hard on producers in the state. “When your input costs go up over 100 percent, it’s hard for anyone to absorb,” he said. “Costs are going up, and the price we’re getting paid for our milk doesn’t compensate us for those costs – it’s almost a perfect storm.” Between the drought, high transporta- tion costs and the high cost of feed, things are still not good for dairy producers in New Mexico, agreed Beverly Idsinga, Exec- utive Director of Dairy Producers of New Mexico. “We’re getting paid $17 per hun- dredweight for milk, while the cost of pro- duction is between $21 and $22 per hun- dredweight.” Federal Pricing The price that dairies receive for their 14 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 Certified Public Accountants At Accounting & Consulting Group, ourpeople are committed to providing excellentservice to our clients. 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DPNM has been trying for some time to start the process of amending the federal milk marketing order to address the inequities in the system, and we’re now working with DFA and USDA to get that going.” The dairy industry is strictly regulated on both a state and federal level, and envi- ronmental compliance is a big part of the business. Dairy operators carefully moni- tor their groundwater protection, water quality and waste disposal, as well as their herd health and milk production – both to keep the operation profitable and to meet the various regulations. Lawsuits Despite this fact, since September of 2011 temporary nuisance lawsuits have been filed against eleven New Mexico dairies by out of state lawyers. The plain- tiffs’ lead trial lawyers are Richard Middle- ton (Middleton Law Firm, Georgia) and Charles Speer (Speer Law Firm, Missouri) who in 2009 formed the “Center to Close and Expose Animal Factories.” These cases could be precedent-setting, since nuisance law has not been developed in New Mexico. The goal of the lawsuits seems to be to impose stricter environ- mental standards, and attorneys have stated that they intend to shut the dairies down. These attorneys have filed similar law- suits in other states against other confined animal agriculture operations, like pork and poultry, at a huge cost to those involved. “They are starting out with dairies in New Mexico,” Bradley said. “Their claims against the operations involved, like flies, odor, dust and the sounds of equipment, are just part of nor- mal agricultural operations.” Initially, the industry thought that New Mexico’s Right to Farm law protected against this type of lawsuit, but expert lawyers hired to defend against the law- suits found big gaps in that law, Bradley explained. Right to Farm was put in place to protect the agricultural industry, and has for many years, but needs an update to preserve its original intent. 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The dairy industry is a large part of our economy and employs thousands of people, and we hope that leg- islators want to help protect that.” “The whole situation is disappointing,” Woelber said. “It’s sad that dairies can be sued just for doing business, and we’re very disappointed that the legislature couldn’t get something done during this New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts, worked this legislative session to pass an amendment to the Right to Farm Act which would limit lawsuits to viola- tions that threaten public health and safety. Currently, the law allows suits to be filed for “improper” or “negligent” opera- tions, which is fairly subjective. “If a facil- ity is not creating an adverse affect to pub- lic health and safety, it could still be sued,” Bradley noted. 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And if it doesn’t, these lawsuits could spread to other types of agriculture in the state, like ranching and farming – anything could be consid- ered a nuisance.” On the national level, the industry is focusing on the Farm Bill, and the $17 bil- lion that must be cut from farm programs, Bradley said. One concern is the Dairy Security Act, an industry-funded insur- ance program for the diary industry, which kicks in when the margin between feed costs and the milk price is at $6. “It is bud- get conscience and a benefit to the indus- try, so we’ll continue to push for the pro- gram.” While the Farm Bill also includes price support programs for the dairy industry, they don’t benefit New Mexico’s dairies, so aren’t a big issue. “Those programs don’t really help our producers because of the size caps. They’re not even a drop in the bucket because of the size of our dairies in this part of the country,” Idsinga explained. 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Now, for you who were able attended these work- shops I challenge each one of you to take this knowledge that was so graciously given to you, go forth and promote our great product beef. Take what you know, tell your story be it at local level, state fair or the Pumpkin Patch. It makes no differ- ence where, just go to tell your story; you will be rewarded in a positive manner; just do it. Please give four hours at the State Fair or the Pumpkin Patch for the state CowBelle organization – when you figure there are 8,760 hours in a year that is not much. Promoting beef is not just educat- ing others, but remember they also edu- cate us on what we need to know about our product to talk to others. A P R I L 2 0 1 3 19 H onor New Mexico’s cowboys, cowgirlsand great ranching families, and celebrate our state’s rich ranching history with an honor or memorial gift to the New Mexico State History Museum/ Palace of the Governors. Through March 16, 2014, the museum tells an indelible story rooted in New Mexico. Cowboys Real & Imagined encompasses Spanish vaqueros, cattle drivers, outlaws, rodeo stars, Oliver Loving, Tom Mix, Fern Sawyer, and more. The exhibition includes artifacts, artwork and photographs celebrating the lives and times of the men and women who’ve fed our economy and our imaginations. Now you can claim a part of this history by honoring your favorite cowboy, cowgirl or ranching family with a gift of $100, $250 or $500 to the New Mexico History Museum. Gifts will be acknowledged in upcoming issues of the New Mexico Stockman magazine. Together, we will paint a rich and detailed picture of the real men and women who created the legends and stories of the American West. To be included, please send your check to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, P.O. Box 2065, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Please provide the full name and address of those you wish to honor as well as your name and address so we may acknowledge your contribution. You may also choose to honor cowboys or cowgirls who are deceased through a memorial tribute gift. We urge you to visit Cowboys Real & Imagined at your New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe today. Please visit www.nmhistorymuseum.org for hours and directions. Thank you for your generous support and for sharing your personal history of cowboys and cowgirls in this great state! NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM PA L A C E O F T H E G O V E R N O R S Claim Your P lace in our History Claim Your P lace in our History DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 – Pat Nowlin Scholarship Applications due to Anne Ferguson 25-27 – Region Vl Meeting – St. George, Utah May 1-3 – (WALK) Women in Agriculture, Las Cruces 3-5 – Region lV Meeting – Amarillo, Texas June-1 – Beef Ambassador Entry Deadline 15-17 – Summer Meeting, Albuquerque Embassy Suites, New Mexico CowBelle Mid-Year & Board of Directors Meeting, Beef Ambassador Contest continued on page 20 We know we have a challenge, if you are in the ranching business you must realize, there will always be a challenge when deal- ing with nature that is part of the ranching business. Part of being in agriculture is liv- ing with what is given to us, be it drought, high cost of feed or politics we have to deal with what is doled out to us. We are resilient and innovative to many chal- lenges. We are not used to a real easy life. Quote from Linda Davis,” If you’ve lived it as long as I have, you learn to cope with it and be positive about it.” What an awe- some woman, so gracious to spread her knowledge and wisdom with the younger generation. She is a legacy; we need to thank her for what she has contributed to the beef industry and appreciate what she has done in the state of New Mexico. Thank you, Mrs. Linda. We must stay positive; we need to keep our younger generation in the agriculture business. Another quote is from Cord McCoy, a PBR boy from Oklahoma. He says, “Fear Stops You. 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Gloria announced Bonnie would again print beef raffle tickets which the group wants to do and voted to print them right away. The Women in Agriculture Leader- ship Conference is coming up in May in was called to order on March 7, 2013 by President, Gloria Petersen, at the Elephant Butte Inn, with eight members in atten- dance. Regarding the scholarship applica- tion discussed at last meeting; Gloria revised, Anita reviewed and scholarship was submitted to the high school. The stipulation regarding usage of the scholar- ship within five years or eight semesters, whichever comes first, was omitted from the document submitted to the high school; but there is a reminder notation which accompanies the scholarship itself and the usage information will be included in this reminder. The group received invi- A P R I L 2 0 1 3 21 A cab for all seasons. 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Keep positive, keep going, challenges need to be met, you can learn and you must keep moving forward no matter what the challenge. No matter what your goal is, strive for it, go forward and don’t let the chain be broken. – Sharon King, New Mexico CowBelle President The February meeting of the Luna County Borderbelles was held at Ranchers Grill on February 18, 2013. The group lost two Borderbelles on February 3, 2013 – Mary Ethyl Miller and Anita May. Sympa- thy cards have been sent and a $25 dona- tion to the Pat Nowlin Scholarship fund will be sent as well. The Borderbelles will hold a drawing for a firearm for their scholarship fundraiser this year. The tick- ets will be $5 each and five for $20. The Borderbelles joined with Luna County 4-H and Luna County Farm and Livestock Bureau to emphasize the small amount food plays in citizen’s annual budget by celebrating food freedom day. They pur- chased beef to go along with a food drive by the county 4-H and other commodities purchased by Farm Bureau to donate to the Healing House, the local shelter for victims of domestic violence. The average family meets their annual food budget by the third week in February and that is compared to tax freedom day which occur about the first week of May. This nation’s tremendous, safe, economical food supply is truly a blessing. Borderbelles will again sponsor a buckle to be awarded to the youngest Steer Exhibitor at the South- western New Mexico State Fair. From the January meeting: Kim Allen reported the buckle was won by Maison Treadwell at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair as the youngest steer showman. Installation of Officers: President – Beverly Butler, Vice President and Treasurer – MariAnne Treadwell, and Secretary and Reporter – Tamara Hurt. Borderbelles along with help from the City of Deming decorated the Windmill in the center of town with Christmas Lights. Respectfully submitted, Tamara Hurt, Reporter The meeting of the Chamiza CowBelles Jingle continued from page 20 Las Cruces. Crystal Diamond encouraged all to attend this conference: 1) because the location is close; and 2) because it is informative, informal and lots of fun. The conference’s main events will be held on Thursday, May 2, which if attending just one day that is the day. If anyone knows of a young woman aged 15 to 20, there are funds available to pay her entire expenses. Also, there may be funds available to assist with gas or registration for any CowBelles wanting to attend. Nominees are needed for the Diamond in the Rough award. So far, only one nominee’s name has been received. Daisy suggested the CowBelles have a Mass said in memory of Liza Greer’s brother who passed away recently. How- ever, there was additional discussion of ways to acknowledge future situations such as this. Any further action was tabled until a future meeting. Until then, we were all asked to think of ways to honor the deceased, including possibly making a donation to the cancer assistance program in the deceased person’s name. Gloria encouraged all of us to read, Read, READ our Stockman magazine. Submitted by Cathy Pierce 2-4. Deadline for registration is April 15 and is $50. The guest speaker was Angela Safranek of the U. S. Forest Service, who discussed native grasses and drought man- agement. She explained the lifecycle of grass. She explained management of range grasses and the Kiowa Grasslands. Prepa- ration for drought should include a change in stocking plan to preserve grasses. During drought watch the depth of soil moisture, residual vegetation and at what point in the growing season is the grass at. We are in ‘exceptional’ drought which occurs every 50 to 100 years. Once the drought breaks the best thing to do is leave the grass sufficient time to recover. The next regular meeting of Lariat Cow- Belles will be, April 10, at the Rabbit Ears Café. Respectfully submitted, Marianne Rose Reporter, Lariat CowBelles The Chuckwagon CowBelles met at Rutillio’s Restaurant in Los Lunas on March 12, 2013 with 19 members and one guest present. Russell Sullivan gave a pre- sentation on real estate appraising. After his talk he fielded questions from the group. Bec Campbell then spoke on behalf of the banking side of appraisals. She said With 10 members present, Lariat Cow- Belles met March 13, at the Rabbit Ears Café. Minutes from the February meeting were read by Mary Coffman and approved. Treasurer’s Report was given by Mary Bleiker. A thank you note was received from the family of Verda Lawrence. Notes were received from the Pat Nowlin Memo- rial Scholarship Fund for memorials received in the names of Anna Brown and Verda Lawrence. Legislative alerts are being sent out via email to Lariat members to keep them updated on bill currently in legislation that affects the beef industry and agriculture. Pat Nowlin Scholarship Fund applications are due at the April 10th meeting. A Valentine’s Day card money collection was made with the money to be given to the family of Cindy Burns. The 5 States committees sign-up sheet was cir- culated. Kathryn Malcolm-Callis pre- sented a video by the Beef Council with Fita Witte promoting CowBelles and the Beef Cook-Off that on CASA-TV from Albu- querque. The Union County Health Fair will take place on April 24. Members were encouraged to volunteer for two hour shifts. The WALC conference will be held May 1-3. Room reservations are due by April 8 for the special rate. 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Agricul- tural land, although difficult to mortgage, is usually considered to be “improved land” by the banks. She said that this is good because it gives the property up to an 85 percent loan-to-value potential. She also talked about real estate evaluation and the loan benefits of it. A nice write-up was shared on Margie McKeen that appeared in the Glenwood Gazette. Anna Sanchez Glenn thanked everyone for the quilt donations. She also talked about the rifle raffle and its winner as well as about Ag Fest that she attended in February. Toni mentioned the WALC goodie bags. There was discussion about this. There were Bidegain elected State Game Commission chairman Tucumcari rancher Scott Bidegain isthe new chairman of the New MexicoGame Commission. Bidegain, 33, was elected by the Com- mission at its March 21 meeting in Albu- querque. He succeeds Jim McClintic as chairman. McClintic died February 15 after a battle with cancer. The Commission unanimously re- elected Thomas “Dickie” Salopek of Las Cruces as vice-chairman. Other Commis- sion members are Tom Arvas and Paul Kienzle of Albuquerque, Robert Espinoza of Farmington and Bill Montoya of Alto. A counts taken on those planning to attend the WALC meeting and the District Work- shop. Ruth announced that Margie McK- een’s Ranch Days are scheduled for April 23 and 24 in Glenwood. Toni than gave an update on the horse slaughterhouse. She also mentioned water rights and the fact that there is a lot of “double-dipping” going on after agricultural rights are sold off of a piece of land and residential devel- opment begins. There was discussion about this. Respectfully submitted by Babbi Baker 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: [email protected] by the 14th of every month. A P R I L 2 0 1 3 23 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.clovislivestockhorsesale.com For weekend hauling permits, call 575/762-4422 or 575/760-9300 or any market representative CHARLIE ROGERS 575/762-4422 RYAN FIGG 575/760-9301 WAYNE DENDY 575/799-4798 STEVE FRISKUP 806/786-7539 RUSTIN ROWLEY 575/760-6164 WAYNE KINMAN 575/760-3173 The Clovis Livestock Auction Cattle Sale every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. • Holstein Steer Special 1st Wednesday of the month during Cattle Sale CLA Horse Sales: ~ 2013 SCHEDULE ~ Summer Horse Sale – May 25-26 Catalog Deadline: April 17 Fall Horse Sale – August 24-25 Catalog Deadline: July 17 Winter Horse Sale – November 16-17 Catalog Deadline: October 9 Call Today ! Marketing TeamREADY TO SERVEYOU! 575-762-4422 • www.clovislivestock.com • [email protected] continued on page 53 Jingle continued from page 22 W hen America needed hard work- ers, the cowboy was there. The job was dirty and difficult, low- paid and lowly regarded. But when an America torn by the Civil War needed a hero to unite its soul, the unassuming cowboy was an unlikely – and ultimately lasting – pick. Since riding out of Spanish horse cul- ture, he’s been an itinerant hired hand, an outlaw, a movie star, a rodeo athlete, a radio yodeler, and a rhinestoned disco diva. He’s been Spanish, Mexican, African Amer- ican, Anglo, male, female, straight, and gay. His image has been co-opted to sell trucks, beer, boots, beans, jeans, tires, cig- arettes, leather couches, presidential can- didates, and a lifestyle far beyond the means of real-life buckaroos. Despite the sometimes tortured lengths our imaginations have taken cowboys and cowgirls, the basic fact of their life is this: a rough-hewn job stacked against steep odds. The daily dangers of working with cattle and horses are matched by volatile global markets, a public with fickle tastes in heroes, and a big sky that can deliver glorious sunshine as easily as tornadoes, 24 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 �����5IPNQTPO�3PBE��t��.JMFT �5FYBT��������t����������������t����������������� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��tEBP3OPTQNPI5���� � � �� �� � � �� �� �� ������������t�����TBYF5 TFMJ.� � �� �� � � �� �� �� �� ��������������t���� � �� �� � � �� �� �� ��� � �� �� � � �� �� �� �� continued on page 25 After a hard day herding cattle, cowboys head to dinner in this photo, believed to be from the late 1890s in Mora County (accounts differ). April 14, 2013—March 16, 2014 The New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe, New Mexico COWBOYS real & imagined P al ac e of th e G ov er no rs P ho to A rc hi ve s 00 53 24 . droughts and snowstorms. Today, real cowboys sit uneasily in the saddle (or on the seat of an ATV, occasion- ally dubbed “a Japanese cutting horse”). Climate change has altered the range and dealt cattle-ranching a potential kill card. Even as popular culture delivers new-and- improved versions of a fanciful life on the range, Cowboys Real and Imagined asks a bare-boned question: Will the people who tamed that range survive? Using artifacts and photographs from its wide-ranging collections, along with loans from more than 100 people and museums, Cowboys Real and Imagined (April 14, 2013, through March 16, 2014) blends a chronological history of South- western cowboys with the rise of a manu- factured mystique as at home on city streets as it is in a stockyard. Augmented by archival footage, oral histories, musical performances, and a programming series that includes show- ings of classic Western movies filmed in New Mexico, the exhibition anchors the cowboy story in the Land of Enchantment, a place that helped give birth to the real thing and, due to geographical and eco- images that followed a roundup near Dem- ing and driven to a railhead through a process of chutes. You cannot imagine how rare this series is. In one of them, you can see her skirt in shadow, along with the tripod and camera. “I’ve spent years studying this and I haven’t found any better material than here at the New Mexico History Museum. In N.M., because the old style of cowboy- ing still prevails, that attracts photogra- phers – contemporary photographers.” Modern-day shooters represented in the exhibit include Barbara Van Cleve, Lee Marmon, Donald Woodman, and Herbert A. Lotz. Other artifacts include cowboy clothing from the 1700s through contem- porary times; the chuck wagon that fed cattle-driving cowboys of northeastern N.M.’s famed Bell Ranch; ephemera from the dude ranches that once speckled the state; and the ads that banked on cowboys to sell products. People who pop up through the exhibit include legendary Lea County cowgirl and rancher Fern Sawyer; singer Louise Massey; actor and film pro- ducer Tom Mix; Buck Taylor, “The King of the Cowboys”; Billy the Kid; artist Frederic nomical factors, held onto it longer than most other states. “One of the reasons the cowboy myth has been so pervasive and long-lasting is because anybody could become a cowboy of sorts,” said guest curator B. Byron Price, director of the Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West at the University of Oklahoma and director of the University of Oklahoma Press. “It isn’t always what you wear, who you are, or what your attitude is. The exhibit asks: Who is a real cowboy?” In its search for an answer, Price said, the exhibit discovers that cowboy “is a verb, an adjective, a noun, an adverb.” Despite a career devoted to exploring the story of the cowboy, Price said he was amazed at what he found in the museum’s Palace of the Governors Photo Archives, including a small cache of glass-plate neg- atives. Made by Ella Wormser, the wife of a Jewish merchant, they may be the only visual evidence of trail drives making the transition toward rail transport. “I went crazy when I found (those),” he said. “She was the wife of a mercantile owner who came to Deming in 1895 and developed an interest in photography. Most significantly, she shot a series of A P R I L 2 0 1 3 25 continued on page 26 Cowboys continued from page 24 Remington; Gila River cowboy, trapper and guide Quentin Hulse; and the anony- mous Rough Riders, cowboys, and vaque- ros whose real-life acts still occupy a wide- open space of the American dream. As part of the exhibit, the Palace Press is preparing a fine-press version of Jack Thorp’s classic Songs of the Cowboys, first published in 1908 in Estancia, NM, on a press now used at the History Museum. Thorp’s was a pioneering compilation of songs he heard hummed and strummed around campfires in N.M. and included tunes from African American cowboys. Most of what he recorded likely would have faded into the starry skies without his effort. Also at the museum: Tall Tales of the Wild West: The Stories of Karl May recounts the life of a German author who conjured a cowboys-and-Indians world that has resonated in Europe for over a century. In the Mezzanine Gallery through Feb. 9, 2014. For more info on the Karl May exhibit, go to: media.museu- mofnewmexico.org/events.php?action=de tail&eventID=1548. 26 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 Top End Show Swine jSALEj April 20 2013 AT THE FARM FT. 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Museum of New Mexico Foundation members get a first peek at the exhibit and a chance to put on their best cowboy and cowgirl duds. To join, call 505/982-6366. Sunday, April 14 – Grand Opening. Visit the exhibit, enjoy refreshments and, at 2 p.m., hear a special presentation in the auditorium. Free with admission (Sundays free to NM residents). Friday, April 26, 6pm – Cowboy movie night: “Tom Mix and Ranch Life in the Great Southwest,” with journalist and film critic Jon Bowman. Besides the 1910 Ranch Life, see a showing of the 1915 short, Local Color, filmed in N.M.. Free. Sunday, May 5, 2pm – “I See By Your Outfit: Historic Cowboy Clothing,” a pre- sentation by Emmy award-winning cos- tume designer Cathy Smith. Smith’s lec- ture is an accurate and humorous look at the historical evolution of the American cowboy through photos of his costume, equipment and horses. Free with admis- sion (Sundays free to NM residents). Friday, May 17, 6pm – Cowboy movie night: “An Introduction to The Hi-Lo County,” with Max Evans. Jim Harris, director of the Lea County Museum, talks with Evans about his storied career, including the making of movies from his works, with a showing The Hi Lo Country (1998). Free. Friday, July 19, 6 p.m. – Cowboy movie night: “Edward Abbey and Lonely Are the Brave,” with oral historian Jack Loeffler. Loeffler discusses his friendship with author Edward Abbey and the trans- formation of Abbey’s novel The Brave Cowboy into a 1962 icon of Western movies, filmed in and around Albu- querque. Free. Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m – “Pride in the Saddle in New Mexico: The Story of Gay Rodeo,” by Out West producer Gre- gory Hinton and photographer Blake Lit- tle. Hinton and Little talk about the his- tory of gay rodeo in N.M. and Little’s rare collection of gay rodeo photographs taken from 1988-1992, when he was a champion bull rider in the International Gay Rodeo Association. Free with admission (Sundays free to NM residents). Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – “Wild West Week- end.” Two days of family fun celebrating the heritage of cowboys (and gals!) with singing cowboys, saddle makers, trick rop- ers, boot makers, poets, Dutch oven cook- ing demonstrations, and more. Mark Lee Gardner and Rex Rideout will lead a one- hour workshop for families on traditional cowboy songs and discuss the N.M. cow- boy lifestyle and culture as represented in music. Free with admission (Sundays free to NM residents; children 16 and under Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. – “Jack Thorp’s Songs of the Cowboys,” by music historians Mark Lee Gardner and Rex Rideout. Gardner and Rideout perform and discuss the cowboy ballads collected by N.M. cowboy, rancher, surveyor, and state cattle inspector N. Howard “Jack” Thorp, who published the very first book of cowboy songs at Estancia, NM, in 1908. The Palace Press this year debuts a fine- press reprint of the book with illustrations by Ron Kil. Gardner and Rideout use vin- tage instruments and historic playing styles to present a close approximation of how this music sounded. Free. A P R I L 2 0 1 3 27 CATTLE SALE Every Thursday at 11 a.m. SPECIAL COW SALE Last Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. SPECIAL DAIRY HEIFER SALE 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. ~TRUCKING AVAILABLE Matt & Jeana Wing / Jo Wing P.O. Box 58, Dalhart, TX 79022 806/249-5505 • [email protected] Visit our website at www.cattlemanslivestock.net Proverbs 16-3 continued on page 28 Cowboys continued from page 26 free daily). Friday, September 20, 6 p.m. – Cow- boy movie night: “On the Trail of The Cowboys,” with journalist and film critic Robert Nott. Filmed at various locations in N.M. and elsewhere, The Cowboys (1972) is considered one of John Wayne’s greatest movies. Based on the William Dale Jen- nings’ novel, the movie follows a cattle drive from Montana to South Dakota with real “boys,” after the grown-up cowboys flee the range in search of gold. Free. Friday, November 15, 6 p.m. – Cowboy movie night: “Oh, to be a Cowboy,” with best-selling author David Morrell. Based on Frank Harris’s My Reminiscences as a Cowboy, the 1958 movie Cowboy stars Glenn Ford and Jack Lemmon. A Chicago hotel clerk dreams of life as a cowboy and gets his shot in a cattle-driving outfit. Not surprisingly, the tenderfoot finds out life on the range is neither what he expected nor what he’s been looking for. Considered the father of modern action novels, Mor- rell’s works include First Blood and the Rambo series, along with essays like “John plagues a man and his friends, who find renewal and purpose on a cattle-driving vacation, filmed at various locations in N.M.. Starring Billy Crystal and Jack Palance. Free. Cowboys Real and Imagined is gener- ously supported by the Brindle Founda- tion; Burnett Foundation; Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation, Hous- ton; Candace Good Jacobson in memory of Thomas Jefferson Good III; N.M. Human- ities Council; Newman’s Own Foundation; Palace Guard; Eugenia Cowden Pettit and Michael Pettit; Jane and Charlie Gaillard; Moise Livestock Company; the N.M. Cat- tlegrowers’ Association; and the many contributors to the Director’s Leadership, Annual Education, and Exhibitions Devel- opment Funds. The New Mexico History Museum is the newest addi- tion to a campus that includes the Palace of the Gov- ernors, the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States; Fray Angélico Chávez History Library; Palace of the Governors Photo Archives; the Press at the Palace of the Governors; and the Native American Artisans Program. Located at 113 Lincoln Ave., in Santa Fe, NM, it is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Wayne: The Westerns.” Free. Friday, January 17, 6 p.m. – Cowboy movie night: “Revisiting City Slickers,” with author Johnny Boggs. Six-time Spur Award-winning author Boggs introduces this 1991 comedy in which a mid-life crisis 28 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 �������������� � � � � � � � � �,1.�,+�#!*-1/�!+(*!)�&!#()(0(%/�',1/% �������������������� ��������� Students can major in Animal or Rangeland Resources and are provided with the very best of “hands on” academic instruction by our faculty. Fully equipped labs allow students access to cutting-edge research in: LIVESTOCK NUTRITION / GENETICS / PHYSIOLOGY / ENDOCRINOLOGY / MEAT SCIENCE / WOOL / TOXICOLOGY / WATERSHED & RANGELAND ECOLOGY / WEED & BRUSH CONTROL / PLANT SYSTEMATICS / GRAZING MANAGEMENT The Department also offers pre- veterinary studies – our graduates have a high acceptance rate into veterinary medicine programs. We offer graduate degrees at the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels. The M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science can emphasize nutrition or physiology, and offers a Ph.D. in Range Science to study range manage- ment, range ecology and watershed management. �.���,'+��!*-"%))�2 � � � � ���������.���(*��,//�2 � � � �� � '00- ��!#%/�+*/1�%$1�!#!$%*(#/�!+./� �� ��� �� �� �� �� ��� ��� �� �� �� �� � The Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (The College Ranch) – 64,000 acre ranch just outside of Las Cruces The Corona Range & Livestock Research Center – 28,000 acre ranch & facilities in Corona, NM Student organizations, including a Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, Range Club, Horsemen’s Association, Therapeutic Riding Club, & Judging Teams The Department of Animal & Range Sciences is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences R.L.YORK 575/354-2863 [email protected] P.O. Box 805, Capitan, NM 88316 TFY 4 Miles NE of Tucumcari Exit 333 from I-40 on U.S. Hwy. 54 New 4,800 Head Capacity * * * * Preconditioning * Cattle Procurement * Bull & Heifer Development * Cattle Bought & Sold * Dan Estrada, Manager Office: 575/461-9736 Cell: 505/652-0195 P.O. Box 912, Tucumcari, NM 88401 email: [email protected] TUCUMCARI FEEDYARD, LLC Cowboys continued from page 27 My column this month covers budget deception by the feds and two court deci- sions that slap the federales down hard The Sequester Jester Iwrote last month about the puny size ofthe first round of sequestration budgetadjustments. These mini-cuts, however, are resulting in squawking and political posturing by the current administration and others. We now have leaked emails confirming our suspicions of how the politicians would react. Fox News reports a U.S. park ranger says supervisors within the National Park Service overruled plans to handle the budget adjustments in a way that would have had minimal impact on the public. Instead, park staff were told to cut “interpretation services”, which are the talks, tours and other education ser- vices provided by park rangers. The National Park Service had previously warned of delayed access to portions of Yel- lowstone and Yosemite national parks, closed campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, reduced hours at the Grand Canyon visitor center, and so on. “Apparently, they want the public to feel the pain,” the ranger said. In another email, a program manager with USDA-APHIS asked his supervisors “if there was any latitude” in how officials handled the budget adjustments, so they could avoid negatively impacting fish inspections. Sorry, but no. The program manager received the following reply: “We have gone on record with a notification to Congress and whoever else that APHIS would eliminate assistance to producers in 24 states in managing wildlife damage to the aquaculture industry, unless they pro- vide funding to cover the costs. So it is our opinion that however you manage that reduction, you need to make sure you are not contradicting what we said the impact would be.” It’s pretty clear what’s going on here. In an attempt to scare Congress and inter- est groups and prevent the sequestration from becoming a reality, the administra- tion manufactured a series of adjustments that would be the least popular or cause In other words, long lines at the most pop- ular Park Service facilities and USDA- APHIS using the process to require the “the public to feel the pain” as the Park Service ranger said. Now that the initial phase of the sequestration is being imple- mented they are doing their best to make sure the painful changes are happening. A P R I L 2 0 1 3 29 PO LLED H E REF OR D S BLACK AN GUS Cattle Bred for Performance OPTIMUM GENETIC HO RNED H E REF OR D S HOOPER CATTLEOMPANY —— RReeggiisstteerreedd HHeerreeffoorrddss && BBllaacckk AAnngguuss —— ~ www.hoopercattlecompany.com ~ Offering: 7 ANGUS BULLS & 22 POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STEVE & DEBBIE HOOPER · 575/773-4535 · FAX 575/773-4583 HC 32, BOX 405 RED HILL RT. , QUEMADO, NM 87829 EEPPDDss && TTPPRR RReeccoorrddss aavvaaiillaabbllee oonn aallll ccaattttllee.. RRaannggee--rraaiisseedd,, rruuggggeedd,, rroocckk--ffooootteedd aatt oovveerr 77,,000000 fftt.. eelleevvaattiioonn.. BBuullllss && OOppeenn && BBrreedd FFeemmaalleess FFoorr SSaallee aatt PPrriivvaattee TTrreeaattyy aatt tthhee RRaanncchh GGUUAARRAANNTTEEEEDD SSOOUUNNDD && FFEERRTTIILLEE BREED TAG # SIRE B. DATE B.W. 9/1/12 W.W. 205 D. ADJ.WT W.W. RATIO W.D.A. B.W. 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MILK M&G polled 2102 6117 12/15/11 85 730 622 105 2.82 1.8 44 59 11 33 angus 2105 6115 12/21/11 91 610 580 95 2.41 4.0 40 72 21 n/a angus 2113 0148 12/25/11 79 595 606 99 2.39 2.0 44 74 22 n/a angus 2118 6115 12/27/11 83 695 617 110 2.81 1.2 42 63 15 n/a polled 2123 849 12/28/11 97 600 521 97 2.43 3.5 43 66 22 43 polled 2132 9170 1/1/12 108 630 563 103 2.60 6.6 57 90 20 48 polled 2135 6117 1/2/12 78 575 524 98 2.39 1.5 42 56 13 34 polled 2138 9170 1/3/12 94 695 624 105 2.90 4.8 51 76 17 42 polled 2143 9123 1/5/12 84 515 489 91 2.16 3.8 49 73 19 43 angus 2151 6115 1/8/12 73 605 594 97 2.57 0.3 40 69 21 n/a polled 2152 6117 1/8/12 94 745 679 124 3.17 3.5 57 80 15 44 polled 2155 9123 1/9/12 94 620 556 99 2.65 4.7 49 73 14 39 polled 2172 849 1/17/12 89 510 468 87 2.27 1.6 29 51 23 37 polled 2178 113 1/22/12 81 550 531 100 2.40 1.5 45 61 18 40 polled 2182 9170 1/28/12 84 600 589 100 2.79 3.2 46 67 18 40 polled 2183 9110 1/28/12 79 535 577 102 2.49 3.3 50 68 16 41 angus 2185 755 1/29/12 77 565 588 96 2.64 1.7 45 77 22 n/a polled 2201 9110 2/2/12 75 540 589 104 2.57 3.0 49 65 15 40 angus 2206 7145 2/10/12 80 550 631 112 2.72 2.6 50 82 21 n/a polled 2210 849 2/14/12 96 455 459 85 2.30 3.7 37 60 23 41 polled 2213 849 2/17/12 52 315 320 99 1.62 1.2 35 51 24 41 polled 2214 849 2/17/12 64 320 326 101 1.64 3.1 39 58 24 43 angus 2215 7145 2/19/12 95 560 622 102 2.90 4.5 47 83 22 n/a polled 2216 9123 2/19/12 91 525 564 100 2.72 5.5 56 82 16 44 polled 2223 849 2/29/12 68 475 506 94 2.60 0.4 36 54 22 40 polled 2301 9110 3/3/12 89 525 627 106 2.92 3.5 49 69 17 41 polled 2306 6117 3/11/12 96 550 599 110 3.20 2.8 54 73 16 43 polled 2308 6117 3/14/12 88 500 561 94 2.96 1.4 39 53 17 36 polled 2309 849 3/19/12 100 425 492 90 2.59 3.6 44 66 22 44 EPDs NEW MEXICO Federal Lands News BY FRANK DUBOIS continued on page 30 30 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 make this magazine possible. 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SEE US ON FACEBOOK AT “TEQUESQUITE RANCH HORSE OPERATION” NMFLC continued from page 29 continued on page 32 private sector to fund a program. Their worst fear is the initial stages of these adjustments will result in nothing the public sees or cares about. That’s not good management, but they are hoping it is good politics. Based on my personal experience, I would recommend maximum flexibility to program and field employees. They know where the fluff is and where delayed or lessened expenditures will have the least impact on their mission. They also know much of the spending problem is gener- ated by headquarters, either through out- right spending, or through duplicative, politically correct or cover-your-butt guid- ance that has nothing to do with manag- ing a program or our natural resources. Keep in mind that in 2007 federal rev- enues were at an all-time high of $2.6 Tril- lion, with a deficit of $161 billion. A recent report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says federal revenues are about to set a new record of $2.7 billion. But, uh oh, the deficit will be $1 Trillion. Federal revenues are essentially the same for 2007 and 2013. Having a 2013 deficit more than five times larger, how- ever, makes it pretty easy to spot the prob- lem: federal spending. Real cuts, not just slow-downs in increases, will eventually happen and those who use or enjoy federal lands had better get ready. Arizona Wants Wolves To manage them, that is. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission recently voted to support a Congressional letter sent to the Fish and Wildlife Service requesting the national delisting of grey wolves in the lower 48 states. The Com- mission says the letter, penned by a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative, was sent while the Service reviews the recovery status of grey wolves nationwide and the species’ potential delisting. The letter expresses a need to transfer wolf management to the states to meet the needs of each state and the wolves residing inside each state’s boundaries. The letter also says, “Unmanaged wolves are devas- tating to livestock and indigenous wildlife” and “Currently, state wildlife officials have their hands tied any time wolves are involved.” Agua y Caminos This concerns the old point versus non- A P R I L 2 0 1 3 31 LOOKING FOR COMPETITIVELY PRICED LOAN RATES? OMENICI LAW FIRM. 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In a 7-1 ruling (with Justice Breyer recused), the United States Supreme Court reversed a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that would have required public and private logging operations to obtain Clean Water Act discharge permits for storm water flowing from logging roads. The enviro’s suit alleged that run off from logging roads is industrial (point) pollution that requires a Clean Water Act permit. The Supreme Court disagreed, saying the EPA was within its authority in finding that Clean Water Act permits only apply to manufacturing, processing and storage in fixed locations, not to the har- vest of raw materials from different areas. That part of the ruling is very important to agriculture. In finding for the EPA, the Court relied heavily on prior decisions granting gov- ernment agencies substantial deference in interpreting regulations they have pro- mulgated. Of interest here is the frustra- tion many of us have expressed over this “deference” to federal agencies. Things may be changing on that front, as two of the justices, Roberts and Alito, openly invited a challenge to this practice by a subsequent lawsuit. On another roads issue a federal judge has handed a substantial victory to Utah and Kane County in a long-simmering dis- pute with the feds over whether some rural routes should remain in use as roads, or if they should be closed to the public. Based on an 1866 law the judge ruled twelve routes were roads and therefore still accessible by the public. The Salt Lake Tribune quotes Utah Attorney General John Swallows as saying the decision means “these historic public roads have and will continue to belong to the people of Utah.” Swallow also said the federal gov- ernment’s refusal to recognize the routes as state and county roads had impeded routine maintenance and “damaged the economy and put motorists at risk”. That’s right. The feds would rather wreck the economy and put the public in danger than turn these lands over to local entities. Monument Just as I’m wrapping this up the local 32 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 Registered Tarentaise Top Bloodlines Cattle of the Future will have . . . Moderate Size, Less Fat, Built in Tenderness, Feedlot Performance That’s Tarentaise Today! Dan or Daina Wade Box 293 Corona, New Mexico 88318 505/271-1865 Albuquerque 575/849-1158 Ranch D2Ranch Box 266, Clayton, NM 88415 SALE BARN: 575/374-2505 Kenny Dellinger, Mgr., 575/207-7761 Watts Line: 1-800/438-5764 WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Active buyers on all classes of cattle. Stocker demand within excellent wheat pasture and grass demand. Supporters of vaccination program of your choice. Four active packer buyers, supported by area feedlots on these feeder cattle. Receiving station available. Sheep sale 2nd to last Wednesday every month! We believe that customers, large and small, should receive the highest quality service available. Our buyers and sellers are our biggest asset and we are dedicated to serving your needs. Our top priority is to get you the best possible price for your cattle. Operating in Union County since the 1950s, Kenny Dellinger has been managing the sale barn and serving the surrounding community since that first sale 21 years ago. FIVE STATES LIVESTOCKAUCTION We are an active supporter of local 4H clubs and several other student activities. Not only do we contribute to the youth but also to the local economy as 90% of the supplies and services are contracted. 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Pate will present a morning and an afternoon session on livestock handling methods used 100 years ago. His goal is to teach modern ranchers to use low-stress methods of handling livestock. Due to limited seating for Pate’s pro- gram, the first 150 participants to register will receive passes to the session. This year’s conference is expanding its session offerings by having three tracks of workshops on the second day. There will be an indoor, outdoor and home econom- ics track that will give a wider variety of information. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, with a general session where participants will receive an update on the various U.S.D.A. programs, as well as a presentation on ranch bookkeeping and budgeting followed with a roundtable discussion of questions from the audience. Wednesday, May 15, will be a full day of presentations beginning at 8 a.m. Attendees will select workshops from the three tracks. Workshop sessions will include alterna- tive feeds and drought management, the latest info about animal reproduction, how to produce quality meat, cattle handling, and a report on the wild horse roundups being conducted in the Navajo Nation. During the home economics track of workshops, NMSU Extension home econo- mists will discuss food safety and food preservation through home canning and drying. The final day of the conference will be from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 16. The general session will include a wrap-up of previous sessions by the presenters, a mar- keting roundtable discussion with mem- bers of the N.M Cattle Growers Associa- tion, and a presentation on the N.M. Youth Ranch Management Camp and the U.S. Beef Academy by former campers. � A P R I L 2 0 1 3 33 ����������������� � � 806-825-2711 • 806-225-7230 • 806-225-7231 • 806-470-2508 Private Treaty Cattle Available • 2-Year-Old Registered Angus Bulls – Good Selection • 150 Registered Replacement Heifers 600-700 lbs • 25 Heavy Bred Registered Angus Heifers – Moderate Cows for the Southwest by Genetic Design Bred to Low Birthweight – Feed Efficient Bulls These are the values taught by the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches for 69 years. Every year, there are hundreds of children from troubled backgrounds that need our help. We provide the opportunity to see life as it can be. Because we do not accept government funding, we depend on the support of people like you. We need your help to do more. Keep the tradition of caring alive by giving today! Guiding Children, Uniting Families – Since 1944 New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, Inc. • P.O. Box 9, Belen, NM 87002 NEW MEXICO BOYS RANCH • NEW MEXICO GIRLS RANCH •PIPPIN YOUTH RANCH FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN •THE NEW MEXICO FAMILY CONNECTION 1-800-660-0289 www.theranches.org Hel p K ids S ee th e Big Pict ure. COMMITMENT. RESPONSIBILITY. SELF ESTEEM. ACCOMPLISHMENT. 34 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 These are the values taught by the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches for 69 years. Every year, there are hundreds of children from troubled backgrounds that need our help. We provide the opportunity to see life as it can be. Because we do not accept government funding, we depend on the support of people like you. We need your help to do more. Keep the tradition of caring alive by giving today! Guiding Children, Uniting Families – Since 1944 New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, Inc. • P.O. Box 9, Belen, NM 87002 NEW MEXICO BOYS RANCH • NEW MEXICO GIRLS RANCH •PIPPIN YOUTH RANCH FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN •THE NEW MEXICO FAMILY CONNECTION 1-800-660-0289 www.theranches.org Hel p K ids S ee th e Big Pict ure. COMMITMENT. RESPONSIBILITY. SELF ESTEEM. ACCOMPLISHMENT. A P R I L 2 0 1 3 35 Bradley3Ranch Ltd. www.bradley3ranch.com M.L. Bradley, 806/888-1062 Fax: 806/888-1010 • Cell: 940/585-6471 Ranch-Raised ANGUS Bulls for Ranchers Since 1955 Annual Bull Sale February 15, 2014 at the Ranch NE of Estelline, TX ELGIN BREEDING SERVICE EBS Box 68, Elgin, TX 78621 512/285-2019 or 285-2712 Fax 512/285-9673 www.elginbreeding.com • Semen collection • Custom breeding service • Semen storage & shipping • Breeding supplies • Semen sales catalog • Embryo services for N.M. EBS WEST Box 696 Capitan, NM 88316 575/354-2929 Fax 575/354-2942 W.H. Cardwell, DVM Quality Control Brad Cardwell President Brenda Cardwell Vice-President Hillary Voelker Manager, EBS E B S E B S � � � � � 36 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 AGBA American Galloway Breeders Association www.AmericanGalloway.com PUT YOUR HERD BACK TO WORK. Galloway genetics are ideal for today’s low input market demands. Feed Efficient • High Yielding carcass w/Minimal Back Fat • Easy Fleshing • Moderate Mature Size • Low BW 970-405-5784 Email: [email protected] llllGiA c.srevirdim@ABGA:liamE 4875-504-079 woL•eziSerutaMetaredoM selFysaasE•taFkcaBlaminiM/w cgnidleiYhgiH•tneiciffifffEdeeF .sdnamedtekramtupni dotroffolaedierascitenegyawollaG OWWOOTKCABBADREH RUOYTUP c.yaaywollolllaGGanacirriemA.www moc WB •gnihs ssacrac wols’yad .KRO moc SLATON, TEXAS C Bar R A N C H Charolais & Angus Bulls TREY WOOD 806/789-7312 CLARK WOOD 806/828-6249 • 806/786-2078 uB nA& orahCSAXET,NOTALS O Charo W sllslu sugn sialoolais Casey BEEFMASTERS S I X T Y P L U S Y E A R S www.CaseyBeefmasters.com Watt, Jr. 325/668-1373 [email protected] Watt: 325/762-2605 RANCH RAISED MOUNTAIN RAISED WINSTON, NEW MEXICO Russell and Trudy Freeman 575/743-6904 Roy, & Trudy Hartzog – Owners 806/825-2711 • 806/225-7230 806/470-2508 • 806/225-7231 FARWELL, TEXAS Bulls & Bred Heifers, Private Treaty KAIL RANCHES Quality Registered Romagnola and Angus Bulls & Replacement Females Disposition and Birth Weight a given. STOP BY – SEEING IS BELIEVING! R.M. Kail, Owner 307/367-3058 Raul Munoz, Manager 575/461-1120 P.O. Box 981 • Conchas, NM 88416 State Hwy. 104-3 miles north, mile marker 66 ��!����� ���������� �������������"�������� ������� �� ��� ������ � � �� � �� ������������� � ��� ��������� �� � �� �������� ����������� � ��������� ������ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Available at All Times Loren & Joanne Pratt 44996 W. Papago Road Maricopa, AZ 85139 520/568-2811 Producers of Quality & Performance - Tested Brahman Bulls & Heifers “Beef-type American Gray Brahmans, Herefords, Gelbvieh and F-1s.” contact Chris Martinez at [email protected] or 505.243.9515, x28 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 37 1-877/2-BAR-ANG 1-806/344-7444 Hereford, Texas JOHN THAMES STEVE KNOLL WWW.2BARANGUS.COM To a pasture near you Coming Soon Bulls - Females - Embryos - Semen STEVE & LAURA KNOLL GOEMMER LAND & LIVESTOCK Registered Longhorns www.goemmer.net Shane Goemmer – 505-360-1537 A SIXTH GENERATION FAMILY OWNED RANCHING OPERATION WITH OVER A 120-YEAR-OLD HISTORY AQHA QUARTER HORSES WITH COW SENSE & AGILITY • Broodmares & Saddle Horses • Started 2-Year-Olds • Roping Cattle • Cattle Bred Working Stock Dogs – Border Collies, Kelpies & McNabs OTTOSEESVVEIL&DNNDALLA EERMMEMMMEEMOOEGGO ohgghnoLderreeerttesstiisggieR KCCKOOC RER snrrnoor M ohgghnoLderreeerttesstiisggieR 0 &seipleK,seilloCredroB– kcotSgnikroWderBelttaC• elttaCgnipoR• sdlO-raeY-2detratS• HelddaS&seramdoorB• GA&ESNESWOCHTIW ROHRETRAUQAHQA O-RAEEAYYE-02201AREVVEOHTTHIWWINOITAREPPEOGNIHCNARRA DENNEWWNOYLIMMIAFFANOONITTIARRAENEGHTTHXIIXSA 63--3505–remmeoGenahSSh ten.rr.emmeog.www s snrrnoor 7 baNcM sgoDk s sesro YTILIG SESR YROORTTOSIHHIDLOOL D 35115- RReedd AAnngguuss CCaattttllee FFoorr SSaallee Purebred Red Angus • Weaned & Open Heifers • Calving Ease Bulls YOUNG BULLS FOR SALE JaCin Ranch SANDERS, ARIZONA work: 928/688-2602 evenings: 928/688-2753 Registered Polled Herefords Cañones Route P.O. Abiquiu, N.M. 87510 MANUEL SALAZAR P.O. Box 867 Española, N.M. 87532 Bulls & Heifers FOR SALE AT THE FARM Phone: 575/638-5434 Westall Ranches, LLC Ray & Karen Westall, Owners / Tate Pruett, Ranch Manager PP..OO.. BBooxx 995555,, CCaappiittaann NNMM 8888331166 •• CCeellll:: 557755..336655..66335566 •• RRaanncchh:: 557755..665533..44884422 •• eemmaaiill:: ttaatteerrffiirree@@hhoottmmaaiill..ccoomm Call us for ALL your Brangus needs! Registered Brangus Bulls & Heifers • Brinks & Robbs Bloodlines /srrsenwO,ll,lllattaseesWWenerreaKKa&yaayRRa naRRallatseWWe P.O. Box 955, Capitan NM 88316 • Ce ffeiifeHHe&sllsllluBsuusggunngarraBderreettesiisggieegRRe reggeaagnaMMahcnaRRa,tt,teurPetteaTTa/ CLL,sehc ell: 575.365.6356 • Ranch: 575.653.4842 • seesnilliddloolloBsbbsboR&skksnirB•srrseffe email: t [email protected] !ss!ddseen suggunngarraB ruoy LLAroffo sullllaCCa POLLED HEREFORDS Tom Robb Sons 719/456-1149 34125 RD. 20, MCCLAVE, CO rroobbbbhheerreeffoorrddss@@rruurraall--ccoomm..ccoomm REGISTERED & COMMERCIAL & T R S in the New Mexico Stockman. Call: 505/243-9515. A DVERTISE 38 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 18,560 Acres 20 Miles NE of Roswell, NM CHARLES BENNETT UUnniitteedd CCoouunnttrryy // VViissttaa NNuueevvaa,, IInncc.. ((557755)) 335566--55661166 •• wwwwww..vviissttaa--nnuueevvaa..ccoomm W-R RANCH � 680 Deeded Acres � 17,900 State Lease Acres � 927 BLM Acres � 300 Animal Units Year Long � Newly remodeled Southwestern Home � Good water; windmill & submergible tanks � Good fences; 4-strand barbwire � $1,800,000 oENselleiilMMi02 gnoLraeYYestinU laminA003� sercAMLB729� sercAesaeL etatS009,77,1� sercAdedeeD086� MNNM,ll,lllewwesoRRofo 0000081$� eriwbrabdnarts-4 ;secnefdooG� sknatelbigrembus &llimdniw ;retawdooG� NNEBSELRAHC Uni eted Country / Vis ata Nu veva (575) 356-5616 • www.vista-nu veva emoHnretsewhtuoS deledomerylweN� gnoLraeYYestinU TTEN a, Inc. a.com 000,008,1$� REAL ESTATE g u i d e the � � � � To place your Real Estate advertising, please contact Chris at 505/243-9515 ext. 28 or email [email protected] Why would I want to entangle myself in another agreement with the government? by DOUG BURGER, ROSWELL BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT This question arises every time the government introducesa new program. It’s a good question and one that deservesa good answer, particularly at a time when the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed to list a species under the Endangered Species Act. We’re talking about the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) and conservation agreements. We’re also talking about how to pro- tect the investment in your ranch if the FWS decides to list the chicken later this year. You can protect your ranch by volun- tarily entering into a conservation agreement, and here is the good news, all it will cost you is the time it takes to enroll your property. Here is how it works. A rancher can enroll their private and State land in a Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assur- ances (CCAA). They can also enroll any public land on their ranch in a Candidate Conservation Agreement (CCA). By vol- untarily entering into these agreements, you, as the partici- pating rancher, receive either assurances or a high degree of certainty that you management actions can continue without interruption if the Lesser Prairie Chicken is listed. To receive the insurance policy, you have to voluntarily agree to do some things in the management of your ranch. Things like: � Provide escape ramps in all open water sources and continued on page 46 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 39 REA L ESTATE G UIDE Providing Appraisal, Brokerage & Other Rural Real Estate Services SOLD C6 Ranch: Sonoita/Patagonia AZ. 165 head, 45 acres deed- ed, 8700 acres forest lease great water, good improvements. $725,000. Sam Hubbell-Tom Hardesty Stockton Pass: Beautiful SE AZ Ranch North of Willcox, Mountain Ranch 145 head AU, Deeded Surrounded by forest. $1,500,000. Walter Lane Red Top Ranch: 3,800 deeded acres in SE AZ. Priced at $225 per deeded acre. Walter Lane Perkins Ranch: Yavapai County, NE of Chino Valley, 214 deeded acres, 51,625 acres forest lease, 266 AU, located on the Verde River $8,575,000. Andy Groseta Wildhorse Basin Ranch: Yavapai county, 864 deeded, 6701 State Lease, $3,900,000. Con Englehorn La Cienga: Mohave county, 122.83 deeded acres, 166,234 State/BLM Lease, 490 head $1,200,000. Paul Groseta Crooked H: Central AZ, 126 Sections, 450 head Winter Range/664 summer Range. $2,375,000 Traegen Knight Lazy EH: Western AZ, 122.5 deeded, 300,000 BLM/State Lease, 17,486 AUM ephemeral/500 AU yearlong. 18 wells, 4 pumps on CAP Canal. $600,000. Con Englehorn Little Cayuse Ranch – Small ranch near Cedarvale is 1,680 deeded acres + 230 ac NM grazing lease, HQ home, bunk house, barn, shed, tack room, 3 excellent wells, 4 pastures, an 80 acre pivot. Priced at $850,000 Villanueva Ranch south of Villanueva has 285 deeded acres + 4,450 acre NM state grazing lease. Fenced, dirt tanks, water storage tank & pipeline drinkers. Price reduced to $698,900 or will sell 9,024 total acres w/HQ house, bunkhouse, 3 wells, pipelines, working pens for $1,600,000 Call for details. La Cueva Canyon Ranch – 1,595 deeded acres w/240 acres of BLM. Scenic parcel has tall pines, canyon springs, dirt tanks, new fence on NE corner. Turkeys, deer & other native species abound. Priced reduced: Now $677,875 Owner will finance! Trigg’s Ranch – 720 deeded acres lies adjacent to La Cueva Canyon ranch on Apache Mesa. Good access & incredible views. Off the grid in the tall pines Priced at $306,000. Smaller 200 & 360 acre parcels available! Owners will finance... Ledoux, NM – Perimeter fenced 60 acre dry land terraced farm has overhead electric on site. Sub-irrigated pasture. Located ½ mile north of Ledoux. Price Reduced: $228,000 Dilia, NM – 35 acre fenced & irrigated farm for sale, 35 ac/ft water rights plus farm equipment. stocked fish pond, mobile home on site w/community water & septic. Price: $548,000 Anton Chico – 65 acre fenced irrigated farm has 100 + ac/ft ditch rights. HQ home on historic register. Bunkhouse, storage shed, shop + irrigation & some farm equipment go w/sale. Great value in this sale price! Priced below appraisal at $698,900 Jaymar Rd. Stanley, NM – 77 acre horse property has 3 pastures fenced & cross fenced, 1 trap, 3 loafing sheds, hay storage & tack room. Incredible views from HQ home. Priced reduced to $355,000 Owner will lease back. Near Roswell, NM – 58,000 acre cow operation available. Call for details. KEN AHLER REAL ESTATE CO., INC. Office: 505/989-7573 • Toll Free: 888/989-7573 • Mobile: 505/490-0220 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.SantaFeLand.com 1435 S. St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Call Someone Who Specializes in Ranches & Farms in Arizona MARANA BRANCH SCOTT THACKER, Assoc. Broker • P.O. Box 90806 • Tucson, AZ 85752 Ph: 520-444-7069 • Email: [email protected] www.AZRanchReaIEstate.com • www.SWRanch.com Arizona Ranch R E A L E S T A T E Ranches are SELLING! We have many qualified b uyers looking for ranches. Please call u s if you’re considering SELLING! Pomerene Ranch – Benson AZ, 81 head yearlong, 92 Acres Deeded, 7650 acres AZ State Lease, nice ranch with many new improvements. Ask Scott Thacker about the current FSA loan, EQIP Projects, & the Range Rest Rotation pay- ments. Asking $425,000 New Listing! Lordsburg Ranch – 135 head yearlong, 47 Acres Deeded, State and BLM leases, manufactured home, well developed ranch. Listed in coopera- tion with Headquarters West, LTD. Asking $460,000 Marana Farm – 130 Acre farm, 22 acres irrigated, pecans & pastures, 2 shops, nice large house, spa, pool & huge tree lined pond. Great lifestyle ranch, Close to Tucson & convenience. Asking $995,000 New Listing! Dripping Springs Ranch – Globe AZ, 202 Head Year Long, 1687 Deeded Acres plus State and BLM, some irrigated pasture, manufactured home, mineral rights. Asking $2,250,000 The Historic Fourr Ranch – Dragoon AZ: 225 Head Year-Long on 1200 Deeded Acres, State and Forest leases. Perfect mix of a functioning cattle ranch, rich history, and amazing headquarters. 4 Houses plus a main house and an indoor swimming pool. The ranch might be a guest ranch or large family estate. Asking $2,800,000 Split Rock Ranch – Paradise AZ.: 6,000 acres deeded, 200 head year long, State, BLM, Forest, Increased AG production could be developed, basic ranch housing, beautiful setting. Asking $3,631,800 We have more ranches available, please check our websites. All properties are listed by Arizona Ranch Real Estate, Cathy McClure, Designated Broker RE A L ES TA TE G UI DE 40 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 SSppeecciiaalliizziinngg iinn NNMM RRaanncchheess && HHuunnttiinngg PPrrooppeerrttiieess www.BeaverheadOutdoors.com JJoohhnn DDiiaammoonndd,, QQuuaall ii ffyy iinngg BBrrookkeerr [email protected] Cell: (575) 740-1528 Office: (575) 772-5538 Fax: (575) 772-5517 HC 30 Box 445, Winston, NM 87943 John Diamond, Quali ffyyf ing Broke er ff Speccializing in NM Ran hcchhc es & Hunting rPPrrP opertties oc.sroodtuOdaehrevaeB.www 34978MN,notsniW ,544xoB03CH 7155-277)575(:xaF 8355-277)575(:eciffO 8251-047)575(:lleC moc.sroodtuodaehrevaaveb@nhoj s mo RANCH SALES AND APPRAISALS SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920 1507 13TH STREET LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 (806) 763-5331 DAVID P. 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MAJOR RANCH REALTY RANDELL MAJOR Qualifying Broker P.O. Box 244 585 La Hinca Road Magdalena, NM 87825 [email protected] www.majorranches.com Cell: 575-838-3016 Office: 575-854-2150 Fax: 575-854-2150 Scottand co.L � NEW MEXICO – CAPITAN FOOTHILLS RANCH for 600 + cows on 40 sections of choice ranch land w/excel- lent homes, barns, pens, livestock water & fences. A work- ing ranch w/improvements in top-notch condition on an all-weather road nestled in the foothills of the Capitan Mountains w/rolling hills, canyons & large valleys. � LOW ROLLING PLAINS OF TEXAS - 10,500 ac. +/-, large lake w/permits for dam & right-to-impound in place to add tremendous esthetic quality to the ranch together w/hunting, boating, fishing & commercial & residential development potential. Please call for details! Ranch & Farm Real Estate Check our websites for info on this property & many others 1301 Front Street Dimmitt, TX 79027 Ben G. Scott – Broker Krystal M. 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Missouri, Las Cruces, NM 88001 575/522-4224 Office • 575/522-7105 Fax • 575/640-9395 Cell “Propriety, Perhaps Profit.” ""��$$##��� !!�������������""� !!������ 36*(;,+� 05� �(;*/�� ��� ����� �*9,:��>(;,9� 90./;:� 05*3 RE A L ES TA TE G UI DE 42 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 Southwest New Mexico Farms and Ranches “If you are interested in farm land or ranches in New Mexico, give me a call” 5.34 ACRE FARM – with EBID located off Sayles Road in Mesquite, NM. Great little farm for your dream home. Horses or 4-H animals allowed. Telephone & electric available. Owner financing available. PPrriicceedd aatt $$111199,,000000 MAHONEY PARK – Just 10 miles southeast of Deming, N.M. The property consists of approx. 800 acres Deeded, 560 acres State Lease, & 900 acres BLM. This historic property is located high up in the Florida Mountains & features a park like set- ting, covered in deep grasses with plentiful oak & juniper covered canyons. The cattle allotment would be approx. 30 head (AUYL). Wildlife includes deer, ibex, javalina, quail & dove. This rare jewel would make a great little ranch with views & a home site second to none. PPrriiccee rreedduucceedd ttoo $$555500,,000000.. SAN JUAN RANCH – Located 15 miles south of Deming, N.M. east of Highway 11 (Columbus Highway) on CR-11. Approximately 24,064 acres consisting of approximately 2684 acres Deeded, 3240 State Lease, 13,460 BLM, & 4,680 uncon- trolled. The cattle allotment would be approx. 183 head (AUYL). There are 6 solar powered stock wells with metal storage tanks & approximately 6½ miles pipeline. The ranch has a very diverse landscape consisting of high mountain peaks, deep juniper & oak covered canyons, mountain foothills & desert grasslands. There is plentiful wildlife including deer, ibex, javalina, quail & dove. AA ttrruullyy ggrreeaatt bbuuyy!! PPrriiccee rreedduucceedd ttoo $$555500,,000000.. 27.50 Acre Farm – Consists of 3 tracts – 8 Acres, 8 Acres, & 11.5 Acres – will sell separately. Full EBID & shared irrigation well. Community water, electric, telephone & gas on Camunez Road to adjoining property. Beautiful farm land, great mountain & valley views. Take Highway 28 south to San Miguel, east or left on Highway 192, first right or south on Las Colmenas, then left or east on Camunez to end of pavement. PPrriicceedd aatt $$446677,,000000.. Arrington Ranch – Located just west of Las Cruces, NM, between Highway 70 and Afton Road on County Road B006. 182 head permit. 81 acres deeded, approximately 3090 state lease and 32,760 acres BLM (approximately 37,508 acres total). 5 pastures, 4 wells and 2 dirt tanks. 1940 adobe home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1526 square feet. Reasonably priced at $$445500,,000000.. Fancher Ranch – Located southwest of Las Cruces, NM off Afton Road. 198 head permit, 210 acres deeded, 19,224 acres BLM and 4666 acres state land. 2 pastures, 3 wells, 1900 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, bunk house, green house, horse barn, corrals, round pen, etc. Income from cell tower. Easy access - 45 minutes from El Paso and Las Cruces. $$660000,,000000.. 318 W. Amador Avenue Las Cruces, NM 88005 (O) 575/647-5041 (C) 575/644-0776 [email protected] www.zianet.com/nmlandman DAN D E L ANEY REAL E S T ATE , L L C SOLD SOLD C6 RANCH – This ranch is located at Patagonia AZ. The ranch consists of 40 deeded acres & 8,000 plus acres National Forest Lease. This ranch is rated at 165 head annually. Great water system & good strong grass. Improvements include 1600 sq. ft. home built in 2006, barn & corrals. The Ranch has easy access to town & beautiful views. $725,000. SANTO NINO – This Ranch is located 7 miles south of Patagonia on the western edge of the beautiful San Rafael Valley. This ranch consists of 62 deeded acres & 12,000 plus National Forest Lease. The ranch is rated at 185 head annually. The land contained in the ranch consists of steep sided ridges to rolling hills along the side of the valley floor. Improvements include 3,000 sq. ft. owners home, cowboy house, barn & corrals. Rarely does a ranch in this area come on the market. $899,000 including cattle. NI Ranch Tombstone AZ – The Ranch consists of 6555 deeded acres and 6650 state lease, 250 head annually; all improvements are in top condition, the ranch is well watered with 8 wells, and pipelines. Good strong grass country. The Ni Ranch is one of the last working cattle ranches in the state with the majority of the land being deeded. Priced at $3,150,000. If you are looking to Buy or Sell a Ranch or Farm in Southwestern NM or Southern AZ give us a call: Sam Hubbell, Qualifying Broker 520-609-2546 Tom Hardesty – 520-909-0233 O’NEILL LAND, LLC P.O. Box 145, Cimarron, NM 87714 • 575/376-2341 • Fax: 575/376-2347 [email protected] • www.swranches.com Good inventory in the Miami, Springer, Maxwell and Cimarron area. Great year-round climate suitable for horses. Give yourself and your horses a break and come on up to the Cimarron Country. Miami Horse Training Facility. Ideal horse training facility w/large 4 bedroom 3 bathroom approx 3,593 sq ft home, 248.32± deeded acres, 208 irrigation shares, 30' X 60' metal sided shop/ bunk house, 8 stall barn w/tack room, 7 stall barn w/storage, 10 stall open sided barn w/10 ft alley, 2 stall loafing shed, 14 11' x 24' Run-In Shelters, 135' Round Pen, Priefert six horse panel walker. Many more fea- tures & improvements. All you need for a serious horse operation in serious horse country of Miami New Mexico. Additional 150 acres available on south side of road. Miami is at the perfect year round horse training elevation of 6,200. Far enough south to have most- ly mild winters. Convenient to I-25. Miami Horse Heaven. Very private approx. 4,800 sq. ft. double-walled adobe 4 bed., 3 bath home w/many custom features, 77.5± deeded acres & 77.25± water shares, large 7 stall horse barn, large insulated metal shop, large haybarn/equipment shed, all for $1,700,000, plus an additional 160+/- deeded acres w/142 water shares avail. $560,000 (subject to purchase of 77.5± deeded acre parcel.) Miami Mountain View. 80± deeded acres w/80 water shares & house. $635,000. Miami. 10± deeded acres, awesome home, total remodel, awesome views $295,000. Miami WOW. Big home in Santa Fe Style great for family on 3 acres. $274,900. Miami Tangle Foot. 10.02± deeded acres w/water shares & meter. $150,000. Maxwell. 19.5± deeded acres, water, outbuildings, great horse set up. $269,000. Canadian River. 39.088± deeded acres, w/nice ranch home & river. $288,000. O’NEILL AGRICULTURAL, LLC “Offers computer-generated color custom mapping service on digital USGS base maps. Hang a map in your office that looks like your ranch, w/water lines, pastures & roads etc. Put your ranch on one piece of paper.” A P R I L 2 0 1 3 43 REA L ESTATE G UIDE SCOTT MCNALLY www.ranchesnm.com 575/622-5867 575/420-1237 Ranch Sales & Appraisals Bar M Real Estate MOLERES RANCH • 11,733 Deeded acres. (18½ deeded sections, 1 section State of NM) Located 53 miles north of Milan, NM. • Nice cattle producing ranch. 3 large fenced pastures. 3 smaller traps, all water- ing off the headquarters. Year round oper- ation or good winter country. • Native grasses consist of galleta, blue grama, Indian rice grass, alkali sacaton and also fourwing saltbush. Partially wooded in pinon/juniper. Small sandstone mesas and outcroppings. Amazing Mesa top ruins with kivas and rooms. Near Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. • 4 producing windmill wells. Pumping from 250’ to 500’. 9 pit dirt tanks strate- gically placed throughout the ranch. Great water storage. 4 miles of pipeline. • Wildlife consists of Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, Quail and Rabbits. Ranch received 2 Bull Elk tags and 2 Cow Elk tags in 2012. • Modest headquarters: Ranch house with kitchen, den and bunking quarters. 30x40 metal sided barn/ hay storage/tack Corrals with guard rail, squeeze chute, and certified scales/house, semi chute/ramp. • Call for pricing, photos and brochure. HOWARD MICHAEL, QUALIFYING BROKER Coldwell Banker Legacy 617 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM 87020 Office 505-876-2222 • Cell 505-290-0761 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coldwellbankerlegacy.com/ howard.michael Serving NW New Mexico, ranch, recreational, residential & commercial real estate for sellers & buyers! PENDING Committed To Always Working Hard For You! NNaannccyy AA.. BBeelltt,, BBrrookkeerr CCeellll 552200--222211--00880077 OOffffiiccee 552200--445555--00663333 JJeessssee AAllddrriiddggee 552200--225511--22773355 RRyyee HHaarrtt 552200--445555--00663333 TToobbee HHaauugghhtt 550055--226644--33336688 SSaannddyy RRuuppppeell 552200--444444--11774455 “Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call! ‘Cause we’ll get ‘er done!” www.stockmensrealty.com � ���� � �� � � �� �� RANCHES/FARMS **NNEEWW** 550000 HHeeaadd RRaanncchh,, TTuuccssoonn,, AAZZ Well improved HQ with 3 homes, pool, barns, corrals, airplane hanger & strip. State & BLM grazing leases. 80 Deeded Acres. $$22,,338800,,000000.. Owner may split. **RREEDDUUCCEEDD** 5522 HHeeaadd RRaanncchh,, SSaann SSiimmoonn,, AAZZ –– Indian Springs Ranch, pris- tine & private, only 12 miles from I-10. Bighorn sheep, ruins, pictographs. 1480 acres of deeded, 52 head, BLM lease, historic rock house, new cabin, springs, wells. $$11,,330000,,000000 TTeerrmmss.. **NNEEWW** SSaann SSiimmoonn,, AAZZ –– Indian Springs Farm 162 acres w/pivot, nice home, hay barn other utility buildings. $$775500,,000000 **NNOOWW RREEDDUUCCEEDD TTOO $$778800,,000000** ++//--112288 HHeeaadd FFllyyiinngg DDiiaammoonndd RRaanncchh, KKlloonnddyykkee,, AAZZ +/-1500 deeded acres, State & (2) USFS Grazing Leases. Main residence, guesthouse, barn, hay barn, & corrals at HQ. Good access, in a great location. 333355 HHeeaadd RRaanncchh,, GGrreeeennlleeee CCoouunnttyy,, AAZZ –– Near Double Circle Ranch. +/- 20 Deeded acres, w/two homes, barn & outbuild- ings. 58 Sections USFS grazing permit. Good vehicular access to the ranch – oth- erwise this is a horseback ranch. Scenic, great outfitters prospect. $$885500,,000000 **RREEDDUUCCEEDD ttoo $$335500,,000000** ++//-- 6600 HHeeaadd CCaattttllee RRaanncchh BBiissbbeeee//MMccNNeeaall,, AAZZ –– grazing leases HQ on 244 acres of pri- vate land including log home, bunk house, corrals, hay barn, well, arena, tack house & storage sheds. PPuurrcchhaassee HHQQ oonn 996666 aaccrreess && lleeaassee ffoorr $$550000,,000000.. **RREEDDUUCCEEDD** YYoouunngg,, AAZZ,, 6655++ AAccrreess –– Under the Mogollon Rim, small town charm & mountain views. 2100 s.f., 3 BR, 2 Bath home, 2 BR cabin, historic rock home currently a museum, shop, & barn. Excellent opportunity for horse farm, bed & breakfast, or land development. +/- 65 acres for $1,070,000; home & other improvements. $$442244,,550000.. **RREEDDUUCCEEDD ttoo $$224400,,000000** SSaannttaa TTeerreessaa MMttnnss,, FFoorrtt TThhoommaass,, AAZZ –– 200 acre Plus 17 head BLM allotment, private retreat, two wells. Very remote & extremely scenic w/sycamores, cottonwoods & beautiful rock formations. $$228855,,000000 TTeerrmmss.. NEW MEXICO PROPERTIES Listed Cooperatively w/Action Realty, Cliff, NM, Dale Spurgeon, Broker – 575-535-4177 **NNEEWW** 331166 HHeeaadd RRaanncchh,, nneeaarr SSooccoorrrroo,, NNMM,, +/-2663 scenic acres of deeded, 1917 acres NM State lease, 24,582 acres BLM. Solid working, cattle ranch in a good location w/excellent access. Good mix of browse & grass. 140,000 gallons of water storage, pipelines, wells, dirt tanks. HQ w/home, good corrals, in the foothills of the Ladron Mtns. $$11,,440000,,000000 **NNEEWW** VViirrddeenn,, NNMM +/-78 Acre Farm, with 49+ acres of irrigation rights. 3 BR, 2 Bath site built home, shop, hay barn, 8 stall horse barn, unique round pen with adjoining shaded pens, roping arena. Scenic setting along the Gila River. Great set up for raising horses also suitable for cattle, hay, pecans, or pistachios, $$665500,,000000 **NNEEWW** ++//-- 5500 HHeeaadd RRaanncchh,, VViirrddeenn,, NNMM –– 367 Deeded acres, 4,000 acres BLM, nice HQ w/home, barn, corrals, along two miles of the beautiful Gila River. $$552255,,000000 **RREEDDUUCCEEDD** FFrraannkklliinn,, NNMM,, 2288 AAccrree FFaarrmm –– Franklin, NM, 28 Acre Farm – 19 Acres of water rights from Franklin I.D., 5 BR, 3 bath Mfg. home, corrals, barn. Great for small farming operation, horses or cattle. Along the scenic Gila River. $$112255,,000000 TTeerrmmss.. HORSE PROPERTIES/LAND **NNEEWW** ++//-- 448800 AAccrreess OOrraaccllee,, AAZZ –– One of the last remaining large parcels. Currently operating as a small cattle oper- ation. Great prospect for future develop- ment in a desirable location. Fenced with a well, electric power, and two mfg. homes. $$22,,550000,,000000.. **NNEEWW** SSoonnooiittaa,, AAZZ,, 60 Acre Western Gentlemen’s Ranch - Located in the mid- dle of the beautiful Coronado National Forest. Charming main residence, guest house and caretakers home. Former ranch HQ with barn, corrals, round pen and arena. Great retreat, bed and breakfast or family residence. Purchase main home and guest house on 4400 AAccrreess ffoorr $$772255,,000000 oorr ppuurrcchhaassee aallll ffoorr $$992255,,000000.. SSaann RRaaffaaeell VVaalllleeyy,, AAZZ –– Own a slice of heaven in the pristine San Rafael Valley, 152 Acres for $$338800,,115500 & 77 Acres with well for $$221177,,000000 **NNEEWW** NNeeaarr BBeennssoonn,, AAZZ,, 10 Acre Hacienda - Straw bale home built in the mesquites. Every part of the property was constructed in a way to accentuate the rustic, western flavor of the home. This property is definitely a one of a kind. Includes barns, covered horse stalls, round pen and arena. $$332255,,000000 **NNEEWW** RRooddeeoo,, NNMM,, 160 Acres - on the western slope of the Peloncillo Mountains. 4-forty acre parcels sur- rounded by BLM land on two sides. Unimproved lots with electric nearby. $$114411,,776600 WWiillllccooxx,, AAZZ 4400 AAccrreess –– Great views in every direction, power to the property. $$8855,,000000.. SSaalleess hhaavvee bbeeeenn ggoooodd aanndd iinnvveennttoorryy iiss llooww!! 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New Mexico Ranch Items and Service Specialist Since 1976 New Mexico Distributor for Aermotor Windmills contact Chris Martinez at [email protected] or 505.243.9515, x28 bullhornBEEF COUNCIL Beef a Big Part of 2013 Rotunda Dinner ���%#���%�! �%��%��!�$������!'�#�%(� �%*� *��#$�� #�"#�$� %�%�'�$� !�� %��� ��#���&�%&#��� �!��& �%*� ��%��#��� � � %�� �!& ��!&$�� #!%& ��� %!� "#�"�#�� � � $�#'����������!&$������!�������#��&�%&#�� "#!�&�%$�+�%!��������� �#$�������!%& �� � �#�� !#� �$� �%� �$� ��$!� � !( �� %�� �!& ��!&$����������#�$�%�����!$��!��%�� ����$��%�'�� $�$$�! �� �%����#$�� ����$��%!#$� � ��������#�"#�$� %�%�'�$���%��#�%!�� �!* %��� �!!�� �!!�� � �� ����#���#���� �$� %�� ��(���)��!������ !& ����� ��!%��#���#�� �&�%&#���� %�%��$�$�*�,��� ��*!&-�%��*�(�* %��*�� !(���$%�+�(�%���� �#!&$�"��%��&�$ !�� �#�� � ������� �#��!��$�� ������ $������ � � �!#��� �#%$��#���!�����(�%��%����!&%��� � �#$�%��%��#���#!&��%�%!��!���%%������� ��#$�& �����%!��%%� ��%����'� %�� �"�#$! ����&$�� %��*� �#�� (!#�� �� ! � ����$��%�! &"�%!�%�����$%��� &%��� � B. continued on page 48 A. Governor Susana Martinez leads off the serving line at the Rotunda Dinner. B. Governor Martinez proclaims March 14 NM Agriculture Day with New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. C. New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte awards Michelle Frost, of New Mexico Cattle Growers, Industry Partner recognition. D. Governor Martinez signs the Plant Protection Act. E. Colfax County’s Extension Agent Boe Lopez of Springer. F. “Agriculture Made New Mexico” – the slogan of the evening. Shacey Sullivan, Farm Credit of New Mexico. G. (on next page) Governor Martinez visits with youth representing New Mexico agriculture. H. (on next page) Robert Hagevoort, NMSU Extension dairy expert, and Jon Boren, Associate Dean and Director, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service. I. (on next page) Bird’s eye view of the Rotunda Dinner. �� �� � � �� �� 46 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 CORNERSTONE A N C H � �� �� ����������� ��� � � ������������������ �� ��� ������� Glenda & Leslie Armstrong 575-355-2803 [email protected] Kevin & Renee Grant 575-355-6621 [email protected] GGIIVVEE UUSS AA CCAALLLL!! Visit Our Website www.cornerstoneranch.net Our Bulls did great at the 52nd Tucumcari Bull Test 2013 T hanks to Hightower Ranch, Ancho, New Mexico, for buying our Top Angus Indexing Bull, TRL Freedom Watchout ZW34, who Indexed at 121.1 with 4.38 ADG, WDA 3.91, & Pen FE of 7.96 We also had the Top Index Hereford Bull, TRL Don Bridger ZL17, who indexed at 112.5 with 3.95 ADG, 3.04 WDA & pen FE of 6.09 We Have a Selection of Yearling Hereford & Angus Bulls trenches for chickens � Install, or allow the installation of, fence makers along fences that cross through occupied habitat within 2 miles of an active lek � Improve or maintain lands as suitable LPC habitat for the duration of the agree- ment � Adhere to rangeland and grazing stip- ulations required by the BLM’s 2008 Resource Management Plan Amendment at a minimum for ranch operations The above bulleted items are included in a Certificate of Inclusion that you would sign when you enroll your ranch in a CCAA. These items are already approved by the FWS, so if they decide to list the bird as threatened, the FWS will leave you alone as long as you are living up to your end of the agreement. You won’t have to go through consultation with the FWS to make a change at your ranch. This is a plus because consultation can take anywhere from two to 12 months, depending on the workload at the FWS. The CCAA acts like an insurance policy similar to what many people have on the vehicles and homes. In this case, the insur- ance protects you from the red tape of con- sultation under the Endangered Species Act. The premium is paid by managing the ranch as agreed to in the Certificate of Inclusion. “Sounds too good to be true,” you say. “What do I have to give up?” By voluntarily signing the Certificate of Inclusion there are a three management options you would agree to forego. They are: � No leasing of lands to wind power development (including any appurtenant turbine towers, roads, fences, or power lines) � No leasing any lands to oil and gas development (including roads, fences, or power lines), where the private land holder has discretion (owns the minerals) � No conversion to crop production (sodbusting) or development as part of maintaining existing LPC habitat Did I mention the CCAAs are voluntary agreements? Entering into a CCAA and signing the Certificate of Inclusion is the landowner’s choice to make. Similarly, un-enrolling in a CCAA is always the option of the rancher as well. 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Governor Susana Martinez leads off the serving line at the Rotunda Dinner. B. Governor Martinez proclaims March 14 NM Agriculture Day with New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. C. New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte awards Michelle Frost, of New Mexico Cattle Growers, Industry Partner recognition. D. Governor Martinez signs the Plant Protection Act. E. Colfax County’s Extension Agent Boe Lopez of Springer. F. “Agriculture Made New Mexico” – the slogan of the evening. Shacey Sullivan, Farm Credit of New Mexico. G. (on next page) Governor Martinez visits with youth representing New Mexico agriculture. H. (on next page) Robert Hagevoort, NMSU Extension dairy expert, and Jon Boren, Associate Dean and Director, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service. I. (on next page) Bird’s eye view of the Rotunda Dinner. ���� ���� �� �� ���� ���� For more information contact: New Mexico Beef Council, Dina Chacon-Reitzel, Executive Director 1209 Mountain Rd. Pl. 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Ask for Barb: 800/286-9690 505/828-9690 Fax: 505/828-9679 IN LAS CRUCES CALL: Jack Roberts: 575/524-3144 Like it or not, the administration is full steam ahead on implementing the Health Care Reform Act. Most changes will occur between 1/1/13 and 1/1/14. Everyone will be required to have health insurance by 1/1/14! 1/1/13: Employers that offer health insurance to employees are required to provide a Summary of Benefits, in writing, to all employees, at least 30 days prior to health insurance renewal. 3/1/13: Employers are required to provide, in writing, information on the Health Exchanges that will be available on 10/1/13. We are your source for information in 2013. Obama Care is Here OR email the above information to [email protected] www.financialguide.com/Robert-Homer-III 50 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 In 1978 I felt that I needed to try the artgame, and I wanted to drift back to thehills. My uncle Buddy Fort offered me the use of his home in the Hondo Valley. He lived in Midland, Texas, and would go to Tinnie on weekends to play polo. So I moved there, exercised his polo mounts every morning and worked on sculpture the rest of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Titsworth, who had the gas station across the road, let me use a small house as my studio. It was a good summer, with lots of rain, and I like that Hondo Valley. My friend Carl Lane Johnson of the Nine outfit at Tatum, had bought a ranch at Carrizozo a few years before, and he knew I missed working cattle. Carl sent word to come help them brand for several days in June. So I took my bed and saddle and headed for the Question Mark outfit, west of Carrizozo. They had been branding a couple days when I got to headquarters late one afternoon. It was cool and pleas- ant there on the lawn after another hot day, and Carl and Larry were planning the next day’s works. Carl’s twins Jarrod, and Justin, along with their sister, Melanie, were rolling out their cowboy beds. Another cowpuncher or two had beds and were sitting on them enjoying one more cigarette before rolling in. It doesn’t take long to spend the night on a Lane-Johnson outfit. Besides cutting a new man a string of horses, they give him a lantern and tell him he will catch up on sleep this winter. Larry Dean, who ran the outfit for Carl, met me at the yard gate and made me feel very welcome. Larry worked very hard and kept that outfit in good shape. I threw my bed over in one corner of the yard, Larry and I rolled a smoke and visited. To this day, thirty-five years later, he’s one of my best friends. Larry was raised on his folks’ outfit up around Wall, South Dakota, and all he craved was punchin’ cows. After he did a diamond-half brand on his range today. I remember going with Larry that fall to the Jal outfit, having lunch at the Dou- ble X camp with Carl Lane’s Father, Carl A. We loaded up a bunch of good, weaned colts to bring to the question Mark. As with all real cowboy outfits, the Lane- Johnson ranches believe that wet saddle blankets make good mounts, and I agree. They had those tiger-striped cows, handled them a horseback, calved their heifers a horseback, and had no problem with those cattle. It was always fun working those high-horned cows who had a mind of their own, and would sure test you on the drive or in the corral. But they raised a calf, and hustled a living in that desert range. Larry would start putting out protein blocks around the first of the year. With some winter moisture, those cattle would quit the blocks on their own by March and hus- tle those winter weeds and spring grass. Most cattle I’d seen would just wait for the cake wagon and get poorer. I decided then, if I ever got to own or run a place, I’d have those horned, tiger-striped cows with Charolais and Beefmaster bulls on them. They’ll sure raise a big calf, on a lot of dif- ferent ranges. Larry and Carl neighbored with a lot of good folks, including Sterling Spencer, of the Bar W Ranch, which was acquired by his great-granddad, William C. McDonald, around 1911. Governor McDonald was New Mexico’s first governor when we achieved statehood in 1912. That fall we helped Sterling several times. One day, after weaning a bunch of calves, sorting and weighing them, then eating a big noon meal at headquarters, we were going to take two bunches of cows in two direc- tions, as the trucks hadn’t arrived. Most of y’all know it’s a chore to drive cows away from their calves. Larry and a few cowboys stint in the army, he was working for an outfit in Montana. It seems they had kin- folk who had ranches in New Mexico, and said if he ever wanted to go down there they’d tell him who to call. He decided it would be a good adventure so he took them up on the offer. A month later he had his bed, saddle and all in his pickup, and headed south for the Land of Enchant- ment and a ranch job at Magdalena. He said it was a long way, and the closest he came to turning around was south of Belen, when he saw that sorry country. He was really wondering what the word “enchantment” meant. After working that Magdalena country for a while, he met Carl Lane and came to the Question Mark, named for the brand Carl acquired for the ranch from his father, Carl A Johnson. That brand is still used by Jarrod on his range at Caprock, New Mexico. Larry and I have put out a lot of tracks together on dif- ferent ranges, and hung our saddles and wet saddle blankets on the corral fence at many camps. We know so much on each other, that if Larry gets to be Governor, I’m a good bet for Secretary of State. The question Mark was a cowboy deal just like all the Lane-Johnson holdings. They scattered the drive way before light, and if a critter tried to run off, they had him caught and back in the drive in no time . . . with a little dirt in his eye, and a changed attitude! Every roundup was held against a fence and worked on horseback. The horses were good, stout, well-bred quarter horses with good withers and long legs. They were tough and could make the outside circle on those big pastures. As on any cowboy deal like the Lane-Johnson holdings, there have been many a puncher who got a new crease in his sombrero from having his head stuck in the ground by those horses! They kept a band of mares and a stud at their Diamond-half ranch west of Jal, New Mexico. Justin uses that continued on page 51 by CURTIS FORT The Question Mark Outfit A P R I L 2 0 1 3 51 started east to cross the Corona Highway with 200 cows. I was at the corrals with Sterling and couple others, fixing to take another herd south. We looked up and they had spilled them, so Sterling told me and Sammy to go help. I rode by the ranch shop, picked up a couple of cans and put rocks in them. We threw those cows back together and started them east again, down the fence. I handed a can to Larry and we built a fire in that herd rattling those cans. It’s amazing how that disturbs even gentle stock. We had that herd flying when we crossed the highway. Sammy and I pulled up to shut the gate, while Larry and the crew kept the herd going. Up roared a red sports car with New York license plate, that had thankfully stopped as we flew across the highway. A blonde gal jumped out of the car with her camera, and asked if we could do that again. As we mounted, Sammy politely tipped his big black sombrero and said, “No ma’am, but come back this time next year and we’ll do it again!” As Sammy and I hit a lope to catch up with the herd, we had a good laugh. Life was good punching cows in the Carrizozo range! Other outfits Larry neighbored with, were Tony Gable; Duncan Major from the Monte Prieto outfit; Jim, and his son Loren Patterson from the Orndorf Ranch north of Bingham; Bob Curtiss, Rabbit Ward, Sammy Roper, and Preston Stone from north of Capitan; and Morgan Maxwell, Windell Wells, and Ernest Copeland from that Claunch range. Carl’s twins were typ- ical boys and craved cowpunchin’, as did their sis, Melanie, who was a good hand, but added a little sweetness to offset the boys’ snails and dog tails! Good ol’ Carl Holden would help cook, or drive the spraying rig. He was older and raised in the Caballo Mountains on the Rio Grande. Scatterin’ continued from page 50 Larry Dean riding Sandy. North pens on the Question Mark, 1980. P ho to B y D an ny S te ve ns One morning at breakfast that fall of ‘78, he said they drilled a well on the Armen- daris which was so strong, that when they put the pipe in and a valve at the top, it pushed the pipe out of the well. One of the hands had to climb up the pipe 20 ft. and open the valve so it’d go back down! Maybe he stretched them a little. By that fall I wound up making the Question Mark my headquarters, as I was lonely and afoot. Thanks to the Question Mark, I had a home and good mounts. That’s a time I’ll never forget, and since then I have tried to help someone that’s having a hard time the way Carl Lane and Larry helped me. � Industry Protection and Law Enforcement Dating back to the late 1800s, the NewMexico Livestock Board ((NMLB)then known as the Cattle Sanitary Board), employed sworn peace officers to handle livestock theft. Today the need for well trained law enforcement officers is even more crucial. Theft is still present, but foreign animal disease, border secu- rity, livestock abuse and cruelty, natural disaster relief and bio-security threats are ever increasing. The demands on our offi- cers to respond to these events are quite challenging. We must adhere to the same strict standards of training hours as other law enforcement agencies and maintain certifications in a variety of cruelty, rescue, Homeland Security and bio security appli- cations. Due to this diversity in training, our agency has been called upon to assist in disaster relief like Hurricane Katrina, the Los Conchas Fire, the Whitewater- Baldy fire, and many more. At the basis of this training and commission as law enforcement officer is the ability to protect the industry’s livestock in ownership, wel- fare and disease prevention. A Profile of the New Mexico Livestock Board’s Law Enforcement Division The NMLB has 29 certified law enforce- ment officers. As new officers are employed, their abilities are assessed, then they apply to attend the Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe. The Basic Academy Basic police officer classes usually have 50 cadets from police and sheriffs offices statewide. There are also Game and Fish Officers, Tribal Officers, and Parks and Recreations Officers. At this time, there is one NMLB individ- ual at the law enforcement academy, scheduled to graduate in June. Paul Leonard is now half way through class number 185, and is the only livestock inspector in the class. His instructors � Travel costs for inspectors � Contracting instructors for special- ized classes; ie. Interactions with Persons with Mental Impairments � Costs of getting inspectors certified to teach classes � Materials for classes Specialized Training Specialized training hours include those offered by Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, USDA Animal Plant Health and Inspection, International Live- stock Identification Association, and other associated animal rescue and welfare orga- nizations. These hours comprise an addi- tional 10-20 hours a year and also assess fees for attendance and travel. Without these specialized training courses, the inspectors would be unable to respond to unusual incidences regarding livestock welfare and disease. Inspectors’ Activity On most days, inspectors show up at a producer’s ranch, feedlot, dairy, or sale barn, exchange a “good morning” or “afternoon”, and a routine inspection takes place. The livestock are presented for inspection, they are inspected, and a form is issued. While this takes place, conversa- tion usually includes the need for rain, cat- tle prices and community and personal concerns. Spend a day with an inspector, and you will learn that law enforcement cases and investigations are just as much a part of their time as the routine inspection. The lessons learned at the academy and during in service trainings are invaluable to an inspector, and cases are made or lost by inspectors’ efficiency in investigating, doc- umenting, and presenting the facts in a court of law. Often it takes hours of researching the statutes, writing reports, and effectively communicating with dis- trict attorneys to solidify the cases. Animal cruelty cases are at the fore- front of our law enforcement actions these days, but there are plenty of transportation and brand violations, and even larceny cases to consume the inspectors time. All of these cases come with a mountain of reports, photographs, recorded and writ- ten statements, gathering of evidence, search and seizure warrants, arrest war- rants, and criminal complaints. These need direction from supervisors, district attorneys, and many times, assistance from other law enforcement agencies reported about a week ago that he has a high grade point average, above 90%, and is excelling in all areas of his evaluation. Our inspectors generally receive these types of compliments and are held to a higher standard by the NMLB. There are five waiting to attend the academy. Funds are the major obstacle in that process. It takes about $10,000 to get an inspector through the course. � $5,000 for room and board � $5,000 for equipment, psychological and medical evaluations, CPR and first Aid courses, firearms training, and uniforms Blocks of instruction include: basic firearms, case presentation, report writ- ing, defense tactics, domestic issues, crisis management, and principles of criminal investigations. All certified inspectors attended this basic police academy in the first or second year of their careers. This academy is 824 hours of law enforcement training to include classroom, range, gym, and dri- ving track training. The entry into the academy is no easy feat. The pre-assess- ment is a mile and a half run, a 300 meter run, sit-ups and pushups, all with required standards for time and numbers. In Service Training This includes many of the blocks of instruction listed above. To keep our offi- cer certifications, we must complete 40 hours of training every two years and qual- ify with our duty weapons once every year. The specific requirements for in service training are continually increasing. Ten years ago you needed the forty hours, but only 8 hours of legal updates were manda- tory. The rest of the 32 hours could be filled with any DPS accredited class. Now, inspectors must complete a mandatory 22 hours of legal updates. These hours are: � Domestic Violence � Legal Update � Ensuring Child Safety on Parental Arrest � Safe Pursuit � Biennial Firearms Training � Hate Crimes � Investigating Child Abuse � Missing Persons and Amber Alert � Interactions with Persons with Men- tal Impairments Due to the increase in mandatory train- ing requirements, costs to the agency also are increasing. These costs include: � Ammunition for firearms training � Class rooms/ training areas/ firearm ranges 52 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 continued on page 53 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 53 when the investigations lead an inspector to areas outside of our normal concern. In 2012, inspectors found themselves in sev- eral cases involving drugs, forgeries, rack- eteering, child abuse and money launder- ing. The inspector will tell you that these cases all have one commonality: the need for continued, quality training. It also takes funding. The Livestock Board, like all other state agencies, is always expected to be diligent with bud- geted funds. Training costs are a necessary part of that budget, and one where corners cannot be cut. Liability in law enforcement is always on the rise. During almost any interaction with an offender, an inspector is subject to civil suit if he or she acts out- side of policy and statute. The Agency is also subject to suit, especially if it can be proven the inspector acted inappropriately due to lack of training. In the middle of March, 12 certified inspectors, including Interim Executive Director Ray Baca, met in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center to address these training needs. In a two day period, instruction was given on domestic vio- lence, ensuring child safety upon parental arrest, safe pursuit, hate crimes, missing persons and amber alerts, investigating child abuse, legal updates, and day and night firearms training. The firearms portion of the training lasted well into the dark hours, meeting the requirements of DPS for low light training. Inspectors worked on speed and tactical reloads, shotgun training, mal- function clearances, the four step draw, and the seven fundamentals of marksman- ship. Some competitive type shooting was done to reinforce the training and make the day a little more fun. Inspectors shot a course with three reloads and five targets. This course forced the inspectors to shoot and reload on the move, with some of the fastest times in the 20 seconds range. During the classroom instruction, the inspectors were able to discuss the laws, cases they had worked, and the relevancy of the subject matter to their jobs. In every class, inspectors were able to recall recent cases that involved the topic of instruc- tion. That element of the class is, many times, much more important than the material being covered, as it brings a sense of reality to the training. In this era of increasing liabilities, law suits, and detailed examinations of all police officer actions, our inspectors need to be well trained, adequately equipped, and supported. In officer negligence cases, the term “duty to protect is assumed” means that if an inspector witnesses a crime or one about to be committed, he or she is obligated to act, regardless of whether or not if they are on duty, or in the scope of their agency mission. The NMLB is obligated to make sure its inspectors are adequately trained, not just to mitigate liability, more importantly, to ensure its inspectors get home to their families safely each night. � April 8, 2013 estrays NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following described estray animals have been taken under the provisions of Chapter 77, Article 13 of New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978, and sold for the benefit of the owners of said estrays as provided by law. The proceeds will be subject to claims and proof of ownership as provided by law. New Mexico Livestock Board Ray Baca, Interim Director · Albuquerque, N.M. All current estrays can now be found on the New Mexico Livestock Board website at www.nmlbonline.com. Lost, missing and stolen reports will be available on our website for 30 days. NMFLC continued from page 32NMLB continued from page 52 seventh member of the Commission will be named by Gov. Susana Martinez. Bidegain works at T4 Cattle Company, a family-owned and operated cattle ranch. He also serves on the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Board of Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies from West Texas A&M University. His term on the Commission expires December 31, 2014. The State Game Commission is com- posed of seven members who represent the state’s diverse interests in wildlife-associ- ated recreation and conservation. Members are appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by the state Senate. � Bidegain continued from page 23 and national media are reporting Presi- dent Obama is going to bypass Congress and designate five national monuments, one of which is in New Mexico. The media reports he will use the Antiquities Act to designate the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument consisting of 240,000 acres in Taos and Rio Arriba counties. The official proclamation is not yet available, so I can’t comment on the lan- guage in the document, but similar procla- mations in the recent past have caused problems for livestock grazing. I’ll have more on that next time. Till then, 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 West- erner (www.thewesterner.blogspot.com) and is the founder of The DuBois Rodeo Scholarship (http://www.nmsu.edu/~duboisrodeo/). in the New Mexico Stockman. Call: 505/243-9515. A DVERTISE Please note that there is a misprint of our address in the new 2012 NMLB Brand Book. The correct address is: NMLB, 300 San Mateo Blve NE, Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Pennsylvania – an unlikely birthplacefor a world-class bronc rider. How-ever, that is exactly where Charles Peter “Pete” Knight was born on May 5, 1903. He was the last of six children born to William and Katherine Knight of Philadelphia. Known as one of the top bronc riders from the early days of rodeo, historian Willard Porter once wrote that Knight’s fellow cowboys remembered “. . . there was only one kind of horse that bothered him – the kind that wouldn’t buck!” Rodeo great Herman Linder agreed, “He was the best rider I ever saw because he rode steadier on harder horses.” “The rougher the mount, the better he rode,” said the first official (1929) All-around Champion of the World, Earl Thode. Above all however, Knight was known as a great human being. Humble and down to earth – in spite of his legendary status. A friend to all. He had adoring fans and friends across the North American Conti- nent. As a young boy, Pete’s family moved from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma where they were originally looked upon as “city umphs which followed. By the time he was twenty, he decided on a career as a profes- sional rough stock rider and followed rodeo until his death. An interesting fact about Pete is at least three different times he tried to stay aboard the great bucking horse, Midnight. The records of these rides are hazy, but it was considered a match between the best bronc and bronc rider of the day. In Montreal, 1926, Pete drew Midnight, and managed to remain in the saddle for about eight seconds. Possibly a qualified ride by today’s standards, but back then it required ten. Another contest highly remembered was in Cheyenne, 1932. For seven long seconds Pete rode to Midnight. Then the horse really turned it on and Pete ended up in the dirt. Friends claimed he had ridden the ten seconds required to win, but the ride was unofficial. There is no mention in the record books of Pete ever besting Midnight, but the stories have grown to legendary status throughout the years. There are even songs and poems written about the duo. In 1936, when Midnight died, riders bought him a monument befitting the champion and placed it over his grave in Colorado. They composed this epitaph for the famous bronc: “Underneath this sod lies a great buck- ing hoss. There never lived a cowboy he couldn’t toss. slickers.” The barb did not follow them long as they successfully worked Pete’s granddad’s home- stead – becoming stock- men. Then they relocated to Crossfield, Alberta Canada after Pete’s father saw an advertisement for cheap farmland at the Oklahoma State Fair put out by the Canadian Gov- ernment. They were look- ing for Americans willing to give it a try. Canada is where Pete learned to ride bucking horses. He learned real good and eventually became known as “The King of the Cowboys” – long before Roy Rogers. Popular singer from the day, Wilf Carter, wrote a song naming Pete the King. He became a legend in his own time. Pete’s career started when he entered his hometown rodeo at the age of fifteen, winning second place – no small feat as some of the best Canadian and American bronc riders of the day were entered. 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His name was Midnight, his coat black as coal. If there’s a hoss heaven, please, God, rest his soul.” Knight rode in Wild West Shows and Rodeos across the United States and Canada. One such show he attended was the Boston Garden rodeo in 1936 and this forever wrote his name in Rodeo history. He bravely became one of the sixty-one men who signed the famous “strike” docu- ment and walked out of performing at that night’s show. The Cowboy Turtle’s Associa- tion was eventually formed as a result. It was the predecessor of today’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Pete was involved in the fledgling association. Pete won Saddle Bronc riding World Championships in the Rodeo Association of America (eventually absorbed by the Turtle’s Association) in 1932, ‘33, ‘35, and ‘36. He also won the Prince of Wales Cup three times which was awarded to the rider who won the Canadian and American Championship at Calgary. He met and married Ida Lee “Babe” Avant, of Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1932, taking his new bride on the rodeo trail with him. The couple had a daughter in 1934 named Deanna who was only three at the time of Pete’s untimely demise. He died from a fatal injury sustained beneath the hooves of a rank, bucking horse named Duster at the Hayward, Cali- fornia rodeo on May 23, 1937. As he stum- bled from the arena, he knew he was hurt. He died in the hospital a little while later from injuries sustained when a broken rib punctured his liver. Pete’s funeral received a tribute from every provincial govern- ment in Canada and from more than three quarters of the United States. Pete, being born an American, but spending most of his life with a Canadian address (he lived near Denver, Colorado at the time of his death), and having rodeoed and performed extensively throughout the US and Canada, had an extensive following of fans and friends. It was recorded that tens of thousands mourned his death. Guy Weadick, founder of the Calgary Stampede, called him “the greatest bronc rider of them all,” and, in spite of Knight’s later success, he was still “the same unas- suming boy that he had been when first I saw him ride at that little, one-day show.” (Pete’s first rodeo at Crossfield, Alberta in 1918.) Pete Knight was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1958 and in 1981 became the first inductee into the Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame. In 1977, Crossfield, Alberta started “Pete Knight Day,” which has become an annual event and rodeo. � A P R I L 2 0 1 3 55 David & Norma Brennand Piñon, NM 88344 575/687-2185 Quality Registered Black Angus Cattle Mountain Raised, Rock-Footed � Calving Ease � Easy Fleshing � Powerful Performance Genetics � Docility IGENITY PROFILE (Genomic Enhanced EPDs) DNA Parentage Verified AGI BVD FREE HERD Born & Raised in the USA Pete Knight with one of his many awards. 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They won’t show up unannounced. They will contact you first before they go on to your prop- erty. And any information they collect about LPCs on your ranch will be withheld from the general public. Keep in mind enrolling your private property does not give the general public the right to count LPCs, watch LPCs, camp, or anything else without your express permission. If you are still reading then you haven’t been scared off. Thirty-nine of your fellow ranchers have already taken advantage of the opportunity to enroll their properties in southeast New Mexico. You might know some of them and they would probably be glad to talk to you about their experience with the CCAA/CCA program. Some of you might be wondering who or what CEHMM is. CEHMM is a non- profit organization based in Carlsbad, NM who holds the CCA/CCAA permit from FWS. At their website (www.cehmm.org) you can click on “Conservation” and learn more about CCAAs. 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It will be worth your time. � Agreement continued from page 46 We DO like Democrats! It has cometo my attention that the Stock-man perceived to be a bit biased toward Republicans . . . I want to clear that up. Some of my best friends are Ds . . . really. ciation (NMCGA) addresses are not parti- san. We believe (and hope) that the work we do benefits every citizen – whether they believe that or not. It was great fun to point out to then candidate for Governor Bill Richardson in a meeting several years ago with the NMCGA Executive Committee that over half the folks in the room were registered Ds. While we may disagree with some legis- lators, of both persuasions, we hope that we can disagree without being disagree- able. As I said last month, every legislator works for what they believe is in the best interest of all of us. Therefore, if your name isn’t men- tioned here, there is no disrespect And, the fact is that without supportive Democrats, the outcome of this and every past Legislature would have been pretty grim. This isn’t just because Democrats are in the majority, but because the issues that the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Asso- 58 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 HEADS UP! New Federal Rules For Moving Livestock Across State Lines Traceability for Livestock Moving Interstate 9 CFR Parts 71, 77, 78 & 86 “Highlights” � Adult beef cattle (≥18 months) – official individual ID. � Many states will require all heifers to have official individual ID prior to entry. � Commuter Herd Agreements will be negotiated between states. � All dairy cattle must have official individual ID. � Equids must travel with an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (iCVI, aka health papers) and a negative Coggin’s Test. � Sheep and goats – must follow Scrapie ID requirements. � All rodeo stock must have official individual ID Bulls: a) official eartags or b) hot brand of breed registry number Sport steers/heifers: official individual ID M branded steers: must have USDA approved individual ID Horses: a) official ‘840’ microchip or b) hot brand of breed registry number Sheep/goats: USDA scrapie tag � ALWAYS contact the state of destination for entry requirements prior to shipment (the earlier, the better). � NM public livestock auction yards will be designated as approved tagging sites. � Intrastate movement rules remain unchanged at this time. New Mexico Livestock Board Ray Baca – Interim Director Dave Fly DVM – State Veterinarian 300 San Mateo NE, Ste. 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500 Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) Phone: (505)841-6161 • Fax: (505)841-6160 www.nmlbonline.com Io the Point NEWMEXICOCATTLE GROWERS' ASSOCIATION by Caren Cowan, Exec. Director, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Assn. Yes, Representative Action . . . � � � � registered IIRRIISSHH BBLLAACCKK && IIRRIISSHH RREEDD Bulls & Females For Sale These cattle are renowned for their grade-ability, early maturity & growth, marbling & cut-out percent- age. Irish Black & Irish Red sired calves are a favorite among feeders & packers alike. Cow-calf operators like them because of their excep- tional calving-ease & high fertility. Please call Steve Jarmon JJAARRMMOONN RRAANNCCHH Cortez, Colorado Ph: 970/565-7663 Cell: 970/759-0986 continued on page 59 intended. In no particular order, there are many legislators who deserve our special appreciation. Senate President Pro Temp Mary Kay Papen carried the railroad fencing bill that enhances penalties for railroads not keep- ing their fences up. That bill passed two House and two Senate Committees with only one (1) negative vote. The resistance was cured when the bill went to the Senate Floor. Committee Chairmen George Dodge (House Ag & Water) and Eliseo Lee Alcon (Consumer & Public Affairs) got the bill a speedy hearing. The measure passed both Floors unanimously. The Governor’s deadline for signing bills was several days off at press time, so we continue to hope that it will be signed. Had we not had the support of the majority party on the anti-coyote hunting bill, including Representative Alcon in committee, the fight would have contin- ued in the Senate giving proponents more opportunities to malign ranchers and hunters alike. Those voting against the measure, including most of the Republi- cans, were Representatives Dodge, Mary Helen Garcia, Dona Irwin, Sandra Jeff, Rudy Martinez, Kiki Savadra and Tomas Salazar. YOUR calls and emails made the difference. Most of those folks are from rural areas and/or have the understanding of the need for predator management. Two Ds made the difference on whether or not a state environmental policy act would gain traction, voting no on the bill in committee, Representatives James Roger Madalena and Robert Gonzales. Representative Madalena single-handedly made the difference on the anti-trapping which, interestingly enough was carried by Representative Gonzales. On the Senate side it was Majority Floor Leader Michael Sanchez who held the ground on the enhanced animal cruelty bills. This is an issue that Senator Sanchez has long stood for reason on and he deserves a great deal of thanks for his con- viction and courage. Senators John Arthur Smith, Phil Griego, George Munoz and Papen stood up for common sense and family values, again hailing from rural districts where they face the challenges of food production as well as stewardship of land and wildlife. We have too long relied up these folks without a proper thank you in this publi- cation and I appreciate that being called to my attention. Now of course I haven’t mentioned the many Rs, new and return- member and Senator Pat Woods for an almost perfect job his freshman year. Sandy Hook . . . Never Again That statement cannot be over used. Details of the heartbreaking story con- tinue to bring tears to the eyes of the world. Passions are just as great when the ing who helped our causes. Freshmen Representatives David Gallegos, Jason Harper and Kelly Fajardo, made hands along-side the seasoned warriors includ- ing Minority Floor Leader Nate Gentry. 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At first blush it appears that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is deal- ing out a great deal of the anticipate “pain” of sequestration . . . that may because that is the agency of the federal government that we have allowed ours to become semi- dependent upon. Since Frank DuBois has taken on the subject much better than I ever could in his New Mexico Federal Lands Council col- umn, I will be brief. We have had many calls and emails in the office regarding the cessation of payments under the USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Noninsured tragedy is misused for ill gotten gain. Given the large and vigorous debate about enhanced gun laws in the 2013 Ses- sion, it was not surprising to hear the words uttered. However, when they were used on the House Floor as a reason to vote for enhanced animal cruelty penal- ties, it could make your blood boil. 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Mean people are just mean and must be dealt with accordingly by the abundance of laws that are already on the books that we don’t have enough Federal Department of Whimsy April 1, 2025 Headline: Wine and Cheese Banned from American Diets The presidentially appointed Directorof Taste has declared the sellingand/or dispensing of all fermented beverages derived from the fruit of the vine is to be prohibited in the United States. In addition, certain varieties of cheese whose aroma has been defined as “too stinky” by the Sniff Committee, are also banned from manufacture or importation in the U.S. These new regulations are part of a con- tinuing effort by ‘those who know best’ operating through the Department of Whimsy. They base their regulations on the premise that you can always find someone who is offended by someone else’s behavior or taste. It started innocently enough with the separating of cigarette smokers to the back of airplanes. The requirement of content labels on baked and canned goods fol- lowed. Then no smoking in airports, no sugar in soda pop. Then no soda pop in schools, then no soda pop in cities! Then the banning of baked goods, desserts, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in schools, then cities, then the nation. Twinkies, rich pas- tries and CinnaBuns were banned because they were declared to be harmful to some. Fish caught in the wild were banned because of possible mercury content and farm-raised fish were banned due to possi- ble salmon abuse. The battle goes on. The Animal Rights Loonies have been trying for years to ban the eating of horsemeat. They also are seeking the Department of Sensitivity to prevent the use of horses for fun or profit. The ownership of house pets are next on their agenda. The 9th District Court of Appeals intends to make California “WINE FREE in ‘33.” They also are considering banning lash sweeping the country. In California, the Union of Farm Workers is protesting the Sacramento Abolitionists who have declared manual labor a Crime. But all this bodes well for the state of Nebraska who has fenced out animal rights extremists, anyone appointed by the Federal govern- ment, and welcomes anybody willing to work. Where all this government intervention will take us is anyone’s guess. There appear to be people who appoint themselves kings, dictators, masters, all-know- ing wise men who really believe they know what is best for you, for your own good. They are sincere. They suffer from one of two delusional syn- dromes. For the appointed ones it is the Purchasing Agent Syn- drome, who derives power from someone else’s status. For the elected it is the Oprah Syndrome, some- times called the Colum- nist Syndrome, that says because you are popular you really must know what you are talking about. Pop the cork, Dork. � the consumption or use of sugar, domesti- cally raised livestock, tobacco and firearms. Their reasoning has something to do with climate change. There is a proposition on the next state ballot to ban climate change! To no one’s surprise the use of marijuana has been excluded from “Ban Fever.” Their con- cern is the negative effect on Mexico’s economy. Many border state citizens are now supported by their rel- atives in Mexico sending them money made in the drug trade. As these strict, new regu- lations continue to get more and more bizarre, there is a blatant back- A P R I L 2 0 1 3 61 www.baxterblack.com Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) which is supposed to provide financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops due to a natural disaster. NAP is a program that ranchers and farmers pay a premium to for coverage. Nonetheless payments so direly needed during this ongoing drought were tem- porarily suspended on March 1. To rein- state them, the Secretary of Agriculture must give Congress a 30 day notice that funds will be shifted to cover the program. While lots of spraying was done, there was also a multitude of beetles released across the Southwest to gnaw their way to more water for wildlife, agriculture, municipal and other highly necessary uses. At the time it seemed too good to be true and I have waited to see what negative consequences might come. It took longer than I expected and from a different quarter than I might have antic- ipated, but the Center for Biological Diver- sity and Maricopa Audubon have proven me right. Last month they filed a notice of intent to sue USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), over their failure to safeguard an endangered native songbird from the impacts of the agency’s deliberate release of an exotic beetle that is destroying the bird’s habitat in parts of Utah, Arizona and Nevada. Word of the Month Not that I am the most educated person in the world, but often I hear words mis- used and I want to do my share in correct- ing the problem. As my reference I am using dictionary.reference.com so you can check to keep me honest. For my first “word of the month” I have chosen: animal husbandry / noun / the science of breeding, feeding, and tending domestic animals, especially farm animals. As you might guess, there is method to my madness, and I promise I will get over this year’s animal rights debate some time soon. As many, many people expressed concern about the impacts to “animal hus- bandry” if the bills this year were passed, one statement head in the House Floor debate was that agriculture was exempt, and therefore there were no “animal hus- bandry” issues. Pease note, the term applies to all DOMESTIC animals – dogs, cats, and so on. � That occurred on March 19 so it is antici- pated that payments will resume on April 18 and that payments will be 100 percent of what they should be. No good deed goes unpunished Several years ago when people began to understand just how much water the salt cedars (tamarisk) that were planted along stream banks by our forefathers for bank stabilization were using there was a big push to kill the suckers. That was done through herbicide spraying as well as via a beetle that was found that would kill salt cedar without harming anything else. 62 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 CONNIFF CATTLE CO. LLC John & Laura Conniff 1500 Snow Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005 575/644-2900 • [email protected] Casey & Chancie Roberts Upham Road, Rincon, NM 575/644-9583 CONNIFF CATTLE CO. 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