La Plata – Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association

The La Plata Cattlemen's organized, elected officers, and drew up by-laws in 1950.  The organization has been a strong voice in La Plata County since then.  
 
The Archuleta County Cattlemen merged with our organization in the late 1990.

At the time, the ranchers started our organization, the concern was livestock theft.  Since that time we have evolved into an organization that helps to protect property rights and protect the interests of our members through representation at the state capitol.  With affiliation with the state association, we are well represented.  We were instrumental in obtaining an agricultural tax exemption on farm equipment and supplies in our county and then later the state followed suit. 
 
The La Plata - Archuleta Cattlemen's Association strives to keep their members informed and to represent their interests at the state and national level.

Meetings

The LaPlata-Archuleta Cattlemen's Association meets on the fourth Monday of each month, except for November and December. The Association meets at the Extension Building at the LaPlata County Fairgrounds, unless a specific area within the organization requests the meeting be held at a different location. 

Annual Picnic - June 19, 2010

In place of a regular meeting, the La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen's Association will hold their Annual Picnic on Saturday, June 19. For more information call 247-2816.

Chuck Wagon Cook-Off

The Sixth Annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off, sponsored by La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen's Association will be held on July 31.

Annual Banquet - One of the Best

The Cattlemen's Annual Banquet held on April 18 came off with flying colors. There was a capacity crowd, the food was great, the band excellent, and the company was outstanding. During the banquet Senator Jim Isgar was named "Cattleman of the Year for 2009". Jim is a member of CCA and our local affiliate and has worked hard to protect agriculture while serving the senate.

Scholarship Winners

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen and CowBelles have awarded nine individuals with scholarships. The recipients and their parents or grandparents are: Savannah Baird (Dewey & Sharon Baird), Larissa LaShell (Beth LaShell), Craig and Casey Shutz (Emma Shock), Justin Boren (Vic & Lu), Raesha Reay (Dick Reay), Katie Greer (Jim & Natalie Greer), and Megan Semler (Wayne & Melody Semler).

CCA Standing Committee Members

Animal Health/Welfare:  Wayne Buck
Brand and Theft: Barbara Jefferies
BLM/USFS: Brice Lee
Public Relations: Marvin Conrad
Membership: Barbara Jefferies
Private Property Rights: Ned Jefferies
Tax and Credit: Tom Compton
Water: Brice Lee

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