Frisco CowBelles

01/28/2026

They stole the plaque.
The plaque featured a 1925 Aldo Leopold quote praising livestock associations and hunting clubs for their leadership in advocating for the nation's first wilderness. It's the history here that we can't forget.

Waiting for a LEO report from Gila National Forest.

Leopold's wife's uncle was a sheepman in the Gila
Leopold became interested in the Gila in part through family and personal connections. The N-Bar Ranch been acquired by his wife Estella's uncle, Solomon Luna, one of the most successful sheepmen and most influential political figures in the territory of New Mexico. He used it as a base for his sheep-grazing operations .

06/05/2025

Working together Frisco Cowbelles and San Francisco Soil and Water Conservation have placed a plaque at the Aldo Leopold Scenic Lookout South of Glenwood, NM. In 1924. there was a question whether to name the area National Hunting Grounds or Wilderness. Hunting groups and livestock associations supported Aldo Leopold in creating the Wilderness. Conservation meant putting up fences so wandering herds couldn't use another's range and ruin the soill. It was new science at the time. Herds in the 1880's in the Gila were 100,00. Leopold wanted deer to range ratio healthy for the environment.
Learn more at https://ranchershaverights.com/aldo-leopold-centennial

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄

12/23/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 CowBelle of the Year, Nancy Phelps! Nancy is a steadfast champion for beef promotion and education. A member of the Chamiza CowBelles, past state president, and current member of the board for Beef Council, she is unwavering in her support for our industry. Thank you, Nancy, for all you do!

11/17/2024

Celebrating one of our own- Margie McKeen of the Frisco Belles is 90 years young! She’s been an active advocate for many years with CowBelles, 4-H, and host with her husband Hugh B. of Ranch Days at their ranch in Alma. Happy birthday, Margie! 🎉

09/10/2024

Check it out

Ruminant animals, including cattle, sheep, and goats, play a unique role in sustainable food systems. In a recent article titled “Examining the Role of Ruminants in Sustainable Food Systems,” Dr. Sara Place, Associate Professor and Feedlot Systems Specialist, delves into the nuanced arguments su...

03/23/2024

08/17/2023

Anyone interested in getting this to Southern NM

Please join us Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 pm to develop the tools to tell your agriculture story.

08/14/2023

Did you know that American National CattleWomen (ANCW) has a great Ag in the Classroom Beef Education page on their website? Each month they feature different books related to agriculture. Check out the Book of the Month for August and a description of them here: https://ancw.org/education