SNOW DISASTER FUND ESTABLISHED

The New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association (NMCGA) has established a snow disaster fund for those who wish to help out ranchers in New Mexico who have been devestated by one of the largest storms on record.

At the present time there are some ranchers in dire need of hay, others who are hiring private contractors to get roads open, and even those who are seeking snow mobiles so they can deliver feed.

One NMCGA member has already donated a load of hay.

NMCGA is coordinating with federal and state agencies including Governor Bill Richardson's office, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, the New Mexico Livestock Board, the Farm Services Agency and the congressional delegation to get aid where it is needed, but the efforts are a slow and there are thousands of head of livestock at risk at this point in time.

If anyone would like to contribute to the effort, they can send checks to:

New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association
POB 7517
Albuquerque NM 87194

Please indicate that the funds are for storm relief.

If you have questions, please let us know.

Caren Cowan
Executive Director
New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association
505.247.0584 phone
505.842.1766 fax
www.nmagriculture.org web site
nmcga@nmagriculture.org email