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[nenmrancher]

[/quote]I tried to look up the Springer schools, I guess they don't have a web page either. I have Grandkids that will be coming with us. They are pretty involved in 4-H so I need to find a club there too. We are going to check out the Colfax county fair while we are there in August.
Would the closest shopping be Raton for Groceries? And Trinidad for bigger shopping? We live about 30 miles from town now so we know how to drive to shop
The kids want me to ask what kind of wildlife there is in the area. Here we only have coyotes, snakes and lizzards! They want to see things like racoons and antelope! (silly question I know, but they made me ask)
If we do need hay where would we buy it? The show animals eat out of a bag so are there feed stores in the area?
The only thing that scares me is the snow I have only driven in it once and I slid into a tree with Hubbys Brand new pickup on a trip to CO. I swore I would never drive in that white stuff again! He says I'll learn. I am looking forward to snow though.
I'll hush for now, but anything you all want to tell me about the area is greatly appreciated!
Thanks Again to all of you

[newmexicobound]

Good Morning!
You guys are great. If everyone in New Mexico is as helpful as you are I am sooooo ready to go Except for the snakes If I find one more sidewinder on my porch I am going to SPIT.
We aren't big Hunters but LOVE to fish. I have one Grandson that has loved it since he was a baby. I bet once we get there though, hunting will be a new hobby.
The kids show steers, market and Dairy goats, pigs and sometimes a chicken or two. It looks like feed is not a problem to get so I feel better about that. I will definately look for you at the fair! Thank You.
If you find any info for the schools that would be great! I did find out that the classes are very small. Here one of the grandkids was in a class of 36 to 1 teacher. Trust me that is really BAD.
Is there any costco's or sams clubs around there? We always have meat in the freezers but it's the other stuff I like to stock up on. I am not a shopping kind of girl so I like to do it all for like a month at a time.
What about medical services? I think I read about a clinic or something like that in Springer. Bigger stuff I'm sure you have to go to a bigger city right?
What about Vets. We can't get a large animal vet here to deal with cattle. Horses yes but not cattle. We have to load them in the trailer and take them about 150 miles for anything we can't take care of ourselves. I think I saw there is a small animal vet in Raton for like the dogs. Which reminds me is there fleas and ticks there? We don't have a problem with them here it is too dry and hot.
OK one more question then I'll leave you all alone for awhile
What do I need to do to get all these animals into New Mexico? Who do I contact to find out what I need. I know all states are different so I'm not sure who to contact. We will be bringing cows, calves and goats. And 2 Bulls.
I'm done I promise
Thanks again for everything you guys are wonderful!!!

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

State Regulations for New Mexico - here's a website that lists all the required information before you move animals into the state, and phone numbers to call to get the forms needed, and or, what you need to have upon entry. Hope this helps And welcome to the boards.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs/nm.html

Yes there are fleas and ticks....do a google search for fleas and ticks in New Mexico and it might give you an idea of what you'll hafta do to treat your dogs and cats.

[Julie]

When you get down to deciding where you want to land
I have friends (and a few relatives) that ranch at Raton, DesMoines, Springer and Clayton and if I think long enough probably Roy and Wagonmound too --Also have a friend with a place (farm for hay etc) at Maxwell and then he runs summer yearlings on the mesas at Raton.

You get more winter up in that part of the state than you do south of I-40 --
lots of yearlings run in that part of the state because of the seasonal weather.

There are doctors and a small hospital in Raton --anything bigger you go to Pueblo, Colorado (2 hours from Raton) --
At least one good vet that I know of in Raton...large and small animal --

The usual care for ticks and fleas --nothing extraordinary.
In Raton you have a bigger problem with bears

[nenmrancher]

NMBound you will still get a few snakes. So far I have not been able to find out if either school has a web site. As for the fishing your Grandson is going to be in hog heaven. There is one lake near Springer, several around Maxwell, then there is Cimarron Canyon and Eagle Nest Lake, all good fishing holes.

Vet there are two in Raton both have mixed practices and both will travel if need be. Yes we have fleas and ticks but they are not too bad.

Medical services, are alot harder to get, Springer has a clinic and a couple of the doctors from Raton travel to Springer once a month. Raton has a couple of different pratices that have several doctors but they are short on people and so new patients have a bit of a wait. Hospital wise they are building a brand new hospital that should be open pretty quick. Most times if specialists are need you end up heading south to either Santa fe or Albuquerque.

The nearest sams club are a couple hours drive either north to Publeo Co or south to Santa Fe. Cost Co is in Albuquerque.

As for bringing in the livestock the best place to start is the New Mexico Livestock Board. They control all movement in and out of the state and between the different districts in the state. Here is the web address http://www.newmexicolivestockboard.com/ You should be able to find what you need here and if not then you should be able to email them and get any answers you need. One thing to think about is that NM is a brand state and you will have to get a brand if you dont have one and if you do have one you will have to work with livestock board to make sure you can use it here.

[newmexicobound]

AGAIN.. Thank You all so much! You all have helped me more than you will ever know.
I was worried about the fleas and ticks because I have 2 sissy La La dogs who stay in the house most of the time and I don't want hitchhikers in the house I'll just take them to the vet here before we leave and get the stuff to keep them off.
I guess we will have to load them all up and take a road trip to the vet to get everyone tested before we move. Oh well it will all be so worth it once we are in NM.
The in laws are making a trip from CO. to that area this weekend to take a look at some places and we might make an offer then if they think it's wise. Gosh I hope it's wise It was 117 here yesterday and supposed to be hotter the next 2 days.
Yes we have a brand. Everyone is branded except the new calves, so I will call the livestock board today to see what I need to do.
I need to go do chores You all have a Happy Day!!!

[RRoss]