Armed Escorts to Accompany New Mexico Livestock Inspectors

Fox News ^ | 7/16/2010 | Joshua Rhett Miller

[Tijeras_Slim]

The illegal problem in NM isn’t as bad as in AZ or CA due to our much smaller economy and population (there’s less than 2 million in the state), plus the native hispanic population is largely less than ‘welcoming’.

The ranchers are pretty good at taking care of themselves.

[TigersEye]

Oh, I know, I lived in the Silver City area for about two years. It is probably less populated there than most AZ border counties and due to being very open and flat probably a less attractive place to cross the border.

Sure, most people who live down there are armed and very willing to use force to defend themselves. But it is dangerous, was in the late '90s when I lived there, and they shouldn't have to live like it was a DMZ.

[RipSawyer]

Where’s Tom Horn

“I think he became a swinger.”
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You must be thinking of Tom Longhorn.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Coolness! I just know you from FR, and your great stuff on Asia.

[Armedanddangerous]

why dont they just let the inspectors carry guns and defend themselves? I imagine they probably can quite well if you give them the authorization.

[khnyny]

Typical government response. Protect itself, and screw the people.

Now that is an astute observation...lol. Gee, I wonder where we've seen that before in history....

[denco]

Hi, no this county is southern NM. Imus is Northern NM. These scales are the life blood of our business. We sell on the hoof by the pound, and if they are tampered with or not certified correct, could cost seller or buyer lots of money. We got notice they will be at our ranch 1st week of August. Last year we were preg. checking the heifers, & everything came to a halt till the scales were certified. Want my calves weighing good & paid correctly!!! Denco

[TigersEye]

I used to chase down a lot of ChiCom trolls here. Haven't had too many in the last 2-3 years. ;-)

FWIW I was born in Denver, raised in CO and have spent mucho time since childhood in NM. Love it there!

[TigersEye]

Ah, now I know who you’re thinking of. TigerLikesRooster is our Asia connection. One of them anyway. I follow that Tiger’s posts too.

[Blood of Tyrants]

What is this? According to the three monkeys (Obastard, Reid, and Pelosi) in Washington, there is no problem with illegal immigration.

[Blood of Tyrants]

I think you misread (or didn’t read at all). The scale inspectors say they need protection from the armed drug gangs.

[Tijeras_Slim]

OOPS! So many cool FReepers, so little memory.

[TigersEye]

Numerous Tiger variants. lol

[NewMexLurker]

Well, he is courageously battling cancer, as he reluctantly reminds us from time to time

I don't listen to Imus, and was unaware he has cancer. I should be more careful about commenting on someone's appearance.

[Tijeras_Slim]

He looked like crap before that occured.