| 2010-2011 Vice Chairman of Cattlemans Beef Board |
| 2009 Cattleman of the Year (read full story) |
| 2006 Ranch Family of the Year |
| • New Mexico State Fair |
| 2005 New Mexico Marketer of the Year |
| • New Mexico Department of Agriculture |
| New Mexico House of Representatives |
| • 42nd and 43rd Sessions |
| • Agriculture Committee |
| • Transportation Committee |
| New Mexico Cattle Growers Association |
| • Past President |
| National Cattleman’s Beef Association |
| • Board of Directors, Leadership Tour |
| New Mexico Department of Labor |
| • Workforce Employment Commission, Chairman |
| National Farm Bureau Leadership Conference |
| New Mexico State Livestock Judging Team |
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• High individual honors at numerous competitions
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