Without land, young farmers can’t farm
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Access to affordable land is a chief barrier across the country for young farmers, especially those who are new to agriculture. Continue Reading
A breed of cattle from the past may be a sustainable investment for ranchers
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With the recent drought in the West, ranchers may be forced to find more sustainable options. Continue Reading
House passes third hemp bill with changes sought by governor
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The bill, which now goes to the Senate, comes on the heels of Gov. Susana Martinez vetoing not one but two industrial hemp bills. Continue Reading
After governor’s veto, GOP House leader revives hemp bill
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House Minority Leader Nate Gentry, R-Albuquerque, is sponsoring the revived hemp measure. Continue Reading
Governor vetoes second bill on industrial hemp research
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Legislators from both parties said the bill could create enormous business opportunities for New Mexico’s farmers. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes another hemp research bill
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Martinez’s action could mean the end of the push to start a research program administered by the state Department of Agriculture. Continue Reading
Farmers, lawmakers hope legalized hemp could boost NM’s economy
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If hemp is a miracle crop, why isn’t it flourishing in agricultural communities across New Mexico? The answer is simple yet complicated: Hemp is illegal. Continue Reading
Wolf lovers, ranchers face off in competing Capitol rallies
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No one threatened to throw punches, even when things got heated. The competing demonstrators seemed content to outshout each other. Continue Reading
State organic certification program withering from funding drought
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The program has grappled with a $100,000-a-year deficit since the state cut its funding in 2010 and capped the fees it could collect from farmers. Continue Reading
NM rancher who joined Oregon protest says he doesn’t want violence
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Adrian Sewell, the New Mexico rancher who joined armed protesters occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon last weekend, says he doesn’t want violence. The fight, he says, is about the right people have to use public lands. Continue Reading
NM senators weigh in after police killing of armed group’s spokesman
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Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich called for legal action against the protesters and an end to the standoff. Continue Reading
NM rancher renounces grazing contract at Oregon protest
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A rancher from Grant County in Southwestern New Mexico renounced his federal grazing contract on Saturday during a protest held by the armed group that has taken over a national wildlife refuge in Oregon. Continue Reading
Kristy Ortiz is making a difference in Bayard
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The city clerk in this old mining community is one government employee who’s moving mountains — and it’s wonderful to watch. Continue Reading
From Mexico to NM and Arizona, jaguar conservation efforts grow
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In twists and turns, efforts are mounting to protect the Americas’ biggest wild cat. Continue Reading
Readers discuss decline of NM chile and whether it’s OK to buy Mexican
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It’s important to insist on buying New Mexico-grown chile, some say. Others claim Chihuahua chile is just as good, or maybe even superior. Continue Reading