Chamiza Cowbelles

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Meeting Thursday August 6th, Noon at Johnny B’s. We will be discussing the County Fair. PLEASE ATTEND.

08/01/2026

Peterson Memorial Jr. Ironman

07/29/2026

We are working on calendars for next year! What livestock producers would you like to see more info about?

07/17/2026

Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of regenerative practices like crop rotation, cover crops, and rotational grazing because they know firsthand what it takes to grow and sustain life.

Learn more about regenerative agriculture practices across the country. https://bit.ly/4vsGy0o

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Need a new trailer?

Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win a 18x5 Double Axel Half Top Goose Neck trailer made by Reyes Trailers and donated by Chas. S. Middleton and Son LLC.

Call the office to secure your tickets!

Drawing held in December at the Joint Stockmen's Convention.

07/16/2026

Where Good Stewardship Begins

"On a ranch, water isn't just a resource—it's a responsibility."

Every day on a ranch is shaped by the essentials: healthy land, healthy cattle, and reliable water.

Jeannette Muise captured this moment at The Ball Ranch near Silver City, New Mexico, where a herd gathered around a water tank. While it may seem like an ordinary part of ranch life, there's a lot of care behind moments like these.

Across New Mexico, ranchers spend countless hours checking tanks, maintaining pipelines, repairing windmills, and ensuring cattle have access to clean, dependable water. In a state where rainfall can be unpredictable, water management isn't just another chore—it's one of the most important parts of caring for both livestock and the land.

Healthy cattle depend on consistent access to fresh water, and well-managed watering locations also help ranchers distribute grazing across pastures, protecting grasslands and supporting the long-term health of the range. It's one more example of how stewardship and sustainability go hand in hand.

The work often happens quietly, without much fanfare, but it's these daily commitments that keep New Mexico ranches thriving for generations.

📸: Jeannette Muise

What's one thing about ranching that you didn't realize happened behind the scenes? Let us know in the comments!