New Mexico SRM

04/06/2026

03/11/2026

Heritage Buckle Contest applications are open!

Youth, ages 13 to 17 years, in all 33 counties of New Mexico are eligible to apply. Entries require a 350-to-500-word essay response to the prompt: How does your Heritage advance and promote New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association?

Winners will receive a belt buckle and a one-year NMCGA junior membership. All regional winners will then be automatically advanced to the Statewide Heritage Contest, where their essay submissions could earn them a $1,000 scholarship funded through the NMCGA Promotions and Marketing Committee.

Apply today!
https://www.nmagriculture.org/heritage-buckle-contest

03/03/2026

This young lady has been a wonderful representative for New Mexico!

Follow her journey as the NM Media Ambassador for The Foundation for Western Professionals

Wild horses in New Mexico can impact agriculture and rangeland health!

While wild horses are a symbol of the West, unmanaged populations can create real challenges for the land, livestock, and rural communities.

Here’s why ⬇️

🌾 Competition for forage
Wild horses graze on the same grasses that cattle, sheep, and wildlife depend on. When populations grow too large, it reduces available feed for domestic livestock.

💧 Strain on water resources
In arid states much like New Mexico, water is limited. Horses often gather around the same water sources used by livestock and wildlife, increasing pressure on those systems.

🌱 Overgrazing & land degradation
Too many animals on the land—of any kind—can lead to overgrazing, soil erosion, and loss of native vegetation.

🐮 Impact on ranching families
Healthy rangeland is essential for producers. When forage is limited, it directly affects livestock production and the livelihoods of agricultural families.

02/25/2026

Cheatgrass may look harmless, but it’s one of the most disruptive invaders on western landscapes. This fast‑growing annual grass crowds out native plants and fuels larger, more frequent wildfires.

Ways to make a difference:

1️⃣Clean boots, tires and gear to stop seeds from hitchhiking.

2️⃣Stay on designated trails to avoid disturbing soil where invasives thrive.

3️⃣Report new infestations when you spot unusual grass growth after fire or disturbance.

Healthy ecosystems start with informed visitors. Do your part to keep our public lands resilient.

02/12/2026

New Mexico State University will host the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp June 21-26 at the CS Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The camp is open to all youth, ages 15-19, who want to learn...

01/21/2026

Our very own Jim Armendariz!

Start with 12 cows, add three counties of scattered leases, mix in a veterinarian, a range scientist, and two determined brothers, and you get a modern ranch...

09/12/2025

Congratulations 🎉

Join us in congratulating the 2025 Ranch Family of the Year, the Elkins family.
This prestigious recognition underscores their enduring legacy, remarkable business growth, and deep commitment to community values that have shaped their successful ranching operations over the past century.
For more information about the Elkins family's ranching legacy and the Ranch Family of the Year recognition, please contact New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association at 505-247-0584.