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Erin Crumbley-Fuchs

Ryan McCauley

Tancee Bussey

The Copper Cowbelles, an organization whose mission is to promote the livestock industry and to educate the public of the nutritional benefits of beef have announced their 2014-2015 scholarship recipients who are Grant County high school graduates pursuing agricultural college degrees. Receiving $500 each are Ryan McCauley an Animal Science major at NMSU, Tancee Bussey an Ag Extension Education major also at NMSU and the third recipient is Erin Crumbley-Fuchs who is in her third year in the veterinary medicine program at Texas A&M.

Cowbelle President Patricia Hunt states, "Even though our primary goal is to promote beef production, the Copper Cowbelles recognize the importance of all agricultural based careers and therefore gives assistance to students studying agricultural subjects including Animal Science, Range Management and Horticulture. The Cowbelles also strive to preserve our Western Heritage and feels the support of these students encourages them to return to their rural homes after college." Anyone wanting scholarship information can contact Pat Hunt at 575-534-7649.