Message from the President
July 2022
Relief!
It is amazing what just a little bit of moisture can do to the attitudes in the rural communities of this state. I hope everyone has received a little moisture, I know the slow steady rains were a Godsend to the burn scarred regions, keeping flood and watershed damages to a minimum. I am reminded of an interview I watched of Joe Leathers, General Manager of the Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie, Texas. ‘Procrastination is on your side’. Maybe that is just a gentle reminder that we work within God’s Time and not mans.
I was very thankful for the great attendance and participation we had at the Mid-Year Meeting. We saw people we haven’t seen in several years. It was great to visit in person and, not naming any names, some people had an exceptionally good time! We all deserved it! The amount of work from staff and officers to get it pulled off shows the level of dedication and professionalism. I hope no one questions if they are getting the value of their annual dues.
Guarded optimism is how I feel about the communication between the USFS and NMCGA. We have started monthly meetings with them to discuss multiple topics. We will continue to be your voice, let us know if you have any specific concerns. Our ranching community hasn’t had a direct ear in quite some time, so I am hopeful.
NMCGA has notified producers of the schedule of Town Hall Meetings hosted by the State Land Office and Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard. Like many of you, one of my leases is up for renewal. I have some concerns with the language in the contract and questions on the proposed cultural properties rule and eleven wind farm contracts impact on the agriculture leases. We will continue to forward concerns to the Commissioner.
Summer will be over before we are ready, spend some time enjoying it!
Pray your neighbor gets rain!
Loren Patterson
Relief!
It is amazing what just a little bit of moisture can do to the attitudes in the rural communities of this state. I hope everyone has received a little moisture, I know the slow steady rains were a Godsend to the burn scarred regions, keeping flood and watershed damages to a minimum. I am reminded of an interview I watched of Joe Leathers, General Manager of the Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie, Texas. ‘Procrastination is on your side’. Maybe that is just a gentle reminder that we work within God’s Time and not mans.
I was very thankful for the great attendance and participation we had at the Mid-Year Meeting. We saw people we haven’t seen in several years. It was great to visit in person and, not naming any names, some people had an exceptionally good time! We all deserved it! The amount of work from staff and officers to get it pulled off shows the level of dedication and professionalism. I hope no one questions if they are getting the value of their annual dues.
Guarded optimism is how I feel about the communication between the USFS and NMCGA. We have started monthly meetings with them to discuss multiple topics. We will continue to be your voice, let us know if you have any specific concerns. Our ranching community hasn’t had a direct ear in quite some time, so I am hopeful.
NMCGA has notified producers of the schedule of Town Hall Meetings hosted by the State Land Office and Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard. Like many of you, one of my leases is up for renewal. I have some concerns with the language in the contract and questions on the proposed cultural properties rule and eleven wind farm contracts impact on the agriculture leases. We will continue to forward concerns to the Commissioner.
Summer will be over before we are ready, spend some time enjoying it!
Pray your neighbor gets rain!
Loren Patterson
Executive Committee:
Loren Patterson, Corona – President
Bronson Corn, Roswell - President-Elect
Joe Culbertson, Amistad - Vice President at Large
Cliff Copeland, Nara Vista - NE Vice President
Jeff Decker, Lovington - SE Vice President
Roy Farr, Datil - Vice President at Large
Dave Kenneke, Cimmaron – NW Vice President
Shacey Sullivan, Bosque Farms – Secretary/Treasurer
Randell Major, Magdalena - Immediate Past President
Tom Sidwell, Quay – Past President
Bronson Corn, Roswell - President-Elect
Joe Culbertson, Amistad - Vice President at Large
Cliff Copeland, Nara Vista - NE Vice President
Jeff Decker, Lovington - SE Vice President
Roy Farr, Datil - Vice President at Large
Dave Kenneke, Cimmaron – NW Vice President
Shacey Sullivan, Bosque Farms – Secretary/Treasurer
Randell Major, Magdalena - Immediate Past President
Tom Sidwell, Quay – Past President
Board of Directors:
Loren Patterson, Corona Bronson Corn, Roswell Joe Culbertson, Jr. Amistad Shacey Sullivan, Albuquerque Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa Jeff Decker, Lovington Dave Kenneke, Cimarron Roy Farr, Datil Randell Major, Magdalena Thomas Sidwell, Tucumcari Jeff Bilberry, Roswell Trent Bilberry, Roswell Linn Blancett, Aztec Irvin Boyd, Eunice Jim Bob Burnett, Lake Arthur Ron Burnett, Datil Michael Carrica, Rio Rancho Mike Casabonne, Hope Jim Ross Caviness, Maljamar Jack Chatfield, Mosquero Kim Chesser, Roswell Blair Clavel, Roy Mike Corn, Roswell Caren Cowan, Albuquerque Amanda Culbertson, Amistad Bruce Davis, Springer Linda Davis, Cimarron Joe Delk, Las Cruces
Matthew Denetclaw, San Juan Crystal Runyan Diamond, Elephant Butte Denton Dowell, Clovis Tracy Drummond, Reserve Wesley Eaton, Vado Alden Elkins, Pinon Dan Estrada, Trementina Kevin Floyd, Roswell Wayne Franklin, Yahtahey Sid Gordon, High Rolls Colten Grau, Grady Jim Grider, Carrizozo Anita Hand, Datil Nolberto Hernandez, Rio Rancho Jim Jackson, Salmon, ID Stan Jones, Broadview Curtis Kelling, Cuervo Justin Knight, Tucumcari Majorie Lantana, Crownpoint Colton Lee, Alamogordo Boe Charles, Springer Kenneth McKenzie, Encino Sarah McKenzie, Fort Davis Jeff Menges, Safford Louis Montoya, La Plata Joe Bill Nunn, Deming Justin Nunn, Deming Tom Paterson, Houston Kyle Perez, Nara Visa Nancy Phelps, Winston Tate Pruitt, Capitan Bob Ricklefs, Ute Park Megan Richardson, Monticello Charles Rogers, Clovis John Romero, Casa Blanca Carlos Salazar, Medanales Troy Sauble, Maxwell Becky King Spindle, Moriarty Casey Spradley, Cuba Gary Stone, Weed Kimberly Stone, Capitan Jim Thorpe, Newkirk Bernarr Treat, Roswell Lance Vicente, Vaughan Judy Wallin, TorC Dee Wear, Hillsboro Kendal Wilson, Carrizozo Marshal Wilson, Mesilla Park Pat Woods, Broadview Pat Boone, Elida Jose Varela Lopez, Santa Fe Rex Wilson, Ancho Bert Ancell, Tucumcari Alisa Ogden, Loving William Sauble, Maxwell Don (Bebo) Lee, Alamogordo Phil Bidegain, Tucumcari Bob Frost, San Jon William Humphries, Tucumcari Wesley Grau, Grady Bill King, Moriarity Ryan Perry, Roswell Susan Navarro Cordova, Los Lunas Bob Homer, Albuquerque Jim Lyssy, Fort Sumner Dr. Rolando Flores, Las Cruces Jacinda Price, Santa Fe
Matthew Denetclaw, San Juan Crystal Runyan Diamond, Elephant Butte Denton Dowell, Clovis Tracy Drummond, Reserve Wesley Eaton, Vado Alden Elkins, Pinon Dan Estrada, Trementina Kevin Floyd, Roswell Wayne Franklin, Yahtahey Sid Gordon, High Rolls Colten Grau, Grady Jim Grider, Carrizozo Anita Hand, Datil Nolberto Hernandez, Rio Rancho Jim Jackson, Salmon, ID Stan Jones, Broadview Curtis Kelling, Cuervo Justin Knight, Tucumcari Majorie Lantana, Crownpoint Colton Lee, Alamogordo Boe Charles, Springer Kenneth McKenzie, Encino Sarah McKenzie, Fort Davis Jeff Menges, Safford Louis Montoya, La Plata Joe Bill Nunn, Deming Justin Nunn, Deming Tom Paterson, Houston Kyle Perez, Nara Visa Nancy Phelps, Winston Tate Pruitt, Capitan Bob Ricklefs, Ute Park Megan Richardson, Monticello Charles Rogers, Clovis John Romero, Casa Blanca Carlos Salazar, Medanales Troy Sauble, Maxwell Becky King Spindle, Moriarty Casey Spradley, Cuba Gary Stone, Weed Kimberly Stone, Capitan Jim Thorpe, Newkirk Bernarr Treat, Roswell Lance Vicente, Vaughan Judy Wallin, TorC Dee Wear, Hillsboro Kendal Wilson, Carrizozo Marshal Wilson, Mesilla Park Pat Woods, Broadview Pat Boone, Elida Jose Varela Lopez, Santa Fe Rex Wilson, Ancho Bert Ancell, Tucumcari Alisa Ogden, Loving William Sauble, Maxwell Don (Bebo) Lee, Alamogordo Phil Bidegain, Tucumcari Bob Frost, San Jon William Humphries, Tucumcari Wesley Grau, Grady Bill King, Moriarity Ryan Perry, Roswell Susan Navarro Cordova, Los Lunas Bob Homer, Albuquerque Jim Lyssy, Fort Sumner Dr. Rolando Flores, Las Cruces Jacinda Price, Santa Fe
Past Presidents:T.E. Mitchell, Albert *1921-1923
Hugh L. Hodge, Silver City *1923-1925 C.M. McDonel, Bell Ranch *1925-1927 Tom P. Tallé, Las Vegas *1927-1929 T.A. Spencer, Carrizozo *1929-1931 Robert H. Royall, Tyrone *1931-1933 Albert K. Mitchell, Albert *1933-1935 Lee S. Evans, Marquez *1935-1937 A.D. Brownfield, Deming *1937-1939 Oliver M. Lee, Alamogordo *1939-1941 Con W. Jackson, Las Vegas *1941-1943 Tom Clayton, Spear *1943-1945 E.G. Hayward, Cimarron *1945-1947 George A. Godfrey, Animas *1947-1949 G.W. Evans, Magdalena *1949-1951 Roy Forehand, Carlsbad *1951-1953 Ed Heringa, Clayton *1953-1955 S. Culberson, Lordsburg *1955-1957 Dick Snyder, Clayton *1957-1959 W.I. Driggers, Santa Rosa *1959-1961 John Stark, Deming *1961-1963 Will Orndorff, Roswell *1963-1965 J.L. (Les) Davis, Cimarron *1965-1967 Noel Rankin, Silver City *1967-1969 W.O. Culbertson, Jr., Las Vegas *1969-1971 Reuben E. Pankey, Santa Fe *1971-1973 Charlie T. Lee, Alamogordo *1973-1975 Albert J. Mitchell, Albert *1975-1977 Phil Harvey, Sr., Cave Creek, AZ *1977-1979 Phillip Bidegain, Tucumcari *1979-1981 Bob Jones, Crow Flat *1981-1983 Don Hofman, Tucumcari *1983-1985 Peter T. Mocho, Belen *1985-1987 W.F. (Dub) Martin, Santa Fe *1987-1989 H.W. (Bud) Eppers, Roswell *1989-1991 Bill King, Stanley 1991-1993 Wesley Grau, Grady 1993-1995 William Humphries, Tucumcari 1995-1997 Bob Frost, San Jon 1997-1999 Jimmy R. Bason, Hillsboro *1999-2001 Phil H. Bidegain, Tucumcari 2001-2003 Don L. Bebo Lee, Alamogordo 2003-2005 Bill Sauble, Maxwell 2005-2007 Alisa Ogden, Loving 2007-2009 Bert Ancell, Wagon Mound 2009-2011 Rex Wilson, Carrizozo 2011-2013 Jose Varela Lopez, La Cienguilla 2013-2015 Pat Boone, Elida 2015-2017 Tom Sidwell, Tucumcari 2017-2019 Randell Major, Magdalena 2019-2021 Past Award Winners:Cattleman of the Year:
Tom Sidwell, Tucumcari 2021 Caren Cowan, Albuquerque 2020 Ayudando Siempre Alli: Tom Paterson; Houston, TX 2021 Joe Culbertson, Amistad 2020 Green from Ground Up: Ron Burnett, Datil 2021 Linda Davis, Cimarron 2020 King Service Award: Dr. John Wenzel, Las Cruces 2021 Dina Chacon-Reitzel, Albuquerque 2020 Livestock Inspector of the Year: Cathy Truby, Farmington 2021 Justin Gray, Roswell 2020 |
Committees:ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:
Finance Committee: Chairman- Randell Major All past presidents and NMCGA executive committee Litigation Committee: Chairman- Alisa Ogden Vice Chairman- Jim Jackson Howard Hutchinson Tom Paterson Bill Suable Phil Bidegain Mike Casabonne Nominating Committee: Chairman- Tom Sidwell Vice Chairman- Bronson Corn Milford Denetclaw, Mike Casabonne, all past presidents Bylaws Committee: Chairman- Alisa Ogden Vice Chairman- Phil Bidegain Member- West Eaton Member- Nikki Hooser Member- Bebo Lee Member- Tom Paterson Allied industries Committee: Chairman- Ryan Perry Vice Chairman- Susan Navarro-Cordova Resolutions Committee: Chairman- Chelsea Wilson Vice Chairman - Judy Wallin Feeder Committee: Chairman- Lance Vicente Vice Chairman and Treasure MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS: Membership Recruitment Subcommittee: Chairman- Heidi Humphries Vice Chairman Cross Cultural Subcommittee: Chairman- Marjorie Lantana Vice Chairman- Boe Lopez Young Cattlemen's Leadership Subcommittee: Chairman- Dusti Caviness Vice Chairman- Trent Bilberry JR Subcommittee: Chairman - Dusti Caviness Vice Chairman -Trent Bilberry Vice Chairman - Barbara Corn AG POLICY: Legislative Subcommittee: Chairman- Bronson Corn Co Vice Chairman- Cliff Copeland Co Vice Chairman- Cole Gardner Water Subcommittee: Chairman- Anita Hand Co Vice Chairman- Carlos Salazar Co Vice Chairman- Casey Spradley Wildlife Subcommittee: Chairman- Tom Paterson Co Vice Chairman- Dave Kenneke Co Vice Chairman- Wes Eaton Energy, Oil & Gas Subcommittee: Chairman- Irvin Boyd Co-Vice Chairman- Bill King Co-Vice Chair- Jim Bob Burnett Private Lands Subcommittee: Chairman- Kimberly Stone Vice Chairman- Jeff Bilberry Federal and Trust Land Subcommittee: Chairman- John Richardson Co-Vice Chairman- Elena Farr Co-Vice Chairman- Colton Lee Taxation & Special Issues Subcommittee Chairman- Tamara Hurt Vice chairman- Kenneth McKenzie Theft & Health Subcommittee: Chairman- Dustin Johnson Vice Chairman- Dan Estrada Promotion & Marketing Subcommittee: Chairman- Amanda Culbertson Vice Chairman Research & Improvement Subcommittee: Chairman- Co-Vice Chairman- Sarah McKenzie Co- Vice Chairman- Leigh Ann Marez |