Guadalupe County Livestock Producers
Regular Meeting
December 20, 2007
7:00 pm
Members in Attendance: William and Joan Ortiz, Yolanda and Max Tenorio, Manuel Flores, Eduardo Lucero, Jerry Gallegos, Robert Hall, Mike Romero and Jim Thorpe
Max Tenorio called meeting to order. Minutes of April 10, 2007 meeting were read and approved by members present.
Balance on the account is $452.64. There is one outstanding check in the amount of $153.00 that was used to print the fall newsletter in color. It was also reported that the annual web maintenance fee was due. The amount of $39.22 was reimbursed to Joan Ortiz. The amount of $180.00 was received and deposited for membership dues.
Beef Symposium to be held in Roswell on January 16 and 17, 2008. It was discussed in some detail and suggested that members should consider attending. There will be some very informative workshops and pertinent information for small ranchers and farmers. The agenda for the 2-day program is listed on the GCLPO Web.
Jim Thorpe suggested that GCLPO consider bringing the NMSU vet - Dr. John Wessel - for a presentation on Beef Nutrition and Trichomoniasis. Joan made a motion to have Jim contact him and also have Max and Gino follow up with a formal invitation. Motion seconded by Robert Hall.
Jim reported on the wolf release program currently proposed by the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service (“FWS”). The FWS is considering the proposed amendment of the
1998 final rule in order to allow wolves to establish territories outside the boundaries
of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area (“BRWRA”), and to provide the FWS with the authority to release wolves from the captive breeding population in New Mexico. There is a possibility that changing the amendment would have an adverse effect on all areas of New Mexico south of 1-40. Discussion followed. Joan moved that Yolanda Tenorio prepare copy of the draft letter addressed to the FWS on behalf of the Guadalupe County Commissioners. Individuals and groups cannot have input, only government entities. Motion seconded by Bill. Motion passed. Members interested can look for more information on the following web site: wolfcrossing.org
Membership in NM Cattle Growers Association
Jim suggested that GCLPO consider becoming an Associate Member in the NM Cattle Growers Association. There are several benefits to becoming a member, including being included in information dissemination. The membership dues per year are $75.00. Joan moved to have GCLPO join and send the $75.00 membership dues. Jerry seconded. Motion passed.
NM Range Improvement Task Force
Jim reported he had attended the NM Range Improvement Task Force meeting. It was suggested that GCLPO and NMCGA contact the NM Range Improvement Task Force with some of the concerns on NAP. Joan moved that Jim draft a letter to the NM Range Improvement Task Force and address some of the concerns that ranchers have in dealing with drought and pasture loss. Motion seconded by Eduardo Lucero. Motion passed to have Jim draft a letter.
Hay
Bill Ortiz reported he had contacted hay suppliers in the area to get prices on hay. Members interested in contracting a large delivery would need to contact Max or Bill.
Membership for 2008
It was suggested that members receive a reminder of dues and set a deadline for paying GCLPO membership. Several ideas for promoting GCLPO were suggested. Some of the ideas were: flyers, radio spot, newspaper articles, GCLPO booth at county fair. Yolanda will mail out reminders to members.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Mike Romero, Seconded by Jerry. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.