Dominguez honored by cattle industry

Larry Dominguez, Las Cruces, received the 2010 Ayudando Siempre Alli Award from the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association at the recent Joint Stockmen's Convention held in Albuquerque. "Although we as ranchers like to think of ourselves as strong and independent, it's impossible to attend all of the hearings and meetings where decisions that impact our industry are made and take care of business at home," said Bert Ancell, NMCGA President, Las Vegas. "We depend on, and greatly appreciate people like Larry, who help represent agriculture and make sure we as producers stay informed." Dominguez, Director of Industry and Agency Programs for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, has both personal and professional knowledge of the ranching, which makes him a valuable friend to the industry, Ancell said. "Like many people, he lives and works in town because the economics of ranching don't allow him to stay on the family ranch. Fortunately for us, his "day job" includes working on agriculture's behalf, while he spends many weekends and days off helping his family maintain the ranch."...more