New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, et al v. United States Forest Service, et al

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New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, et al v. United States Forest Service, et al

Petitioner:	NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, SPUR LAKE CATTLE COMPANY, NELSON SHIRLEY, ALLEN CAMPBELL and HUMANE FARMING ASSOCIATION
Respondent:	UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, CAMILLE HOWES, in her official capacity as Supervisor of the Gila National Forest, TOM VILSACK, in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, RANDY MOORE, in his official capacity as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, MICHIKO MARTIN, in her official capacity as Southwestern Regional Forester, HENRY PROVENCIO, in his official capacity as District Ranger for the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest, JANET BUCKNALL, in her official capacity as Deputy Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, KEITH WEHNER, in his official capacity as Western Regional Director, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Case Number:	25-2034
Filed:	April 1, 2025
Court:	U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Nature of Suit:	Environmental Matters

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Date Filed	Description
June 3, 2026	New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, et al. v. United States Forest Service, et al.

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Date Filed	Document Text
September 3, 2025	Filing 30 [11211242] Order filed by Clerk of the Court at the direction of the court granting in part appellants' unopposed motion for extension of briefing deadlines. Appellants' brief and appendix now due on 10/15/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. No further extensions will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. After the deadline for any subsequent brief is set, the parties may file a their own separate motion for extension, if necessary. See Fed. R. App. P. 31(a)(1). Served on 09/03/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-2034] [Entered: 09/03/2025 02:50 PM]
September 3, 2025	Filing 29 [11211216] Motion filed by Appellants New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley, Spur Lake Cattle Company, Humane Farming Association and Allen Campbell to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 10/31/2025. Served on: 09/03/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-2034] DDM [Entered: 09/03/2025 02:28 PM]
July 25, 2025	Filing 28 [11200287] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting in part Attorney motion to extend time to file appellants' brief. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 09/15/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. No further extensions will be granted on the clerk's authority. Served on 07/25/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-2034] [Entered: 07/25/2025 01:19 PM]
July 25, 2025	Filing 27 [11200268] Motion filed by Appellant Humane Farming Association to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 10/03/2025. Served on: 07/25/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-2034] JLB [Entered: 07/25/2025 12:41 PM]
July 16, 2025	Filing 26 [11197708] On the court's own motion and pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 33.1, order filed by (CLK) extending time to file appellants brief until 08/14/2025. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 08/14/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. [25-2034] [Entered: 07/16/2025 03:40 PM]
June 24, 2025	Filing 25 [11191684] On the court's own motion and pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 33.1, order filed by (CLK) extending time to file appellants' brief and appendix until 07/24/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company [25-2034] [Entered: 06/24/2025 12:12 PM]
May 9, 2025	Filing 24 [11180477] On the court's own motion and pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 33.1, order filed by (CLK) extending time to file appellants' brief and appendix until 07/01/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. [25-2034] [Entered: 05/09/2025 10:00 AM]
April 23, 2025	Filing 23 [11176476] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 04/23/2025. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 06/02/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. [25-2034] [Entered: 04/23/2025 03:06 PM]
April 23, 2025	Filing 22 [11176385] Entry of appearance filed by Susann M. Bradford for Humane Farming Association. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/23/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] [Entered: 04/23/2025 12:02 PM]
April 23, 2025	Filing 21 [11176380] Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 04/30/2025 for Mitchell R. Elfers, Clerk of Court (oclk). (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-2034] [Entered: 04/23/2025 12:00 PM]
April 23, 2025	Filing 20 [11176368] Entry of appearance submitted by Susann M. Bradford for Appellant Humane Farming Association for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/23/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] --[Edited 04/23/2025 by SDS to remove pdf from entry as the pleading has been filed] SMB [Entered: 04/23/2025 11:46 AM]
April 23, 2025	Filing 19 [11176345] Acknowledgment of transcript order filed by Nelson Shirley, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association and Spur Lake Cattle Company. Transcript ordered: Appellants won't be ordering a transcript because the necessary transcript is already on file in the District Court.. Served on: 04/23/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] --[Edited 04/23/2025 by SDS to modify event] DDM [Entered: 04/23/2025 11:12 AM]
April 16, 2025	Filing 18 [11174850] Notice of Mediation Conference filed by the Tenth Circuit Mediation Office. ZoomGov conference scheduled for 05/01/2025 at 10:00 am (MT). The mediation contact form must be completed and returned to the Mediation Office within four days of the date of this notice. [Please open the Notice for important information.] [25-2034] [Entered: 04/16/2025 03:11 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 17 [11174581] Minute order filed - Transcript order form due 04/29/2025 for Jennifer Bean. for the 2/1/24 omnibus hearing. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-2034] [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:18 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 16 [11174576] Acknowledgment of transcript order filed by New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. Transcript ordered: Omnibus Hearing held on February 1, 2024. Served on: 04/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] DDM [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:13 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 15 [11174574] Entry of appearance filed by Daniel D. McGuire for New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Spur Lake Cattle Company, and Nelson Shirley. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:12 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 14 [11174573] Docketing statement filed by New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. Served on 04/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] DDM [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:10 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 13 [11174571] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 04/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] DDM [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:07 PM]
April 15, 2025	Filing 12 [11174569] Entry of appearance submitted by Daniel D. McGuire for Appellants Spur Lake Cattle Company, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association and Nelson Shirley for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034]--[Edited 04/15/2025 by KLP to delete the attachment; entry filed.] DDM [Entered: 04/15/2025 04:04 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 11 [11174199] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Center for Biological Diversity. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] BS [Entered: 04/14/2025 05:07 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 10 [11174122] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Steven S. Scholl for Allen Campbell. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-2034] [Entered: 04/14/2025 03:34 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 9 [11174112] Entry of appearance submitted by Steven S. Scholl for Appellant Allen Campbell for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034]--[Edited 04/14/2025 by JM PDF removed filed.] SSS [Entered: 04/14/2025 03:26 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 8 [11174055] Entry of appearance filed by Ezekiel Peterson for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Keith Wehner, Mr. Tom Vilsack, United States Forest Service, Henry Provencio, Randy Moore, Michiko Martin, Camille Howes and Janet Bucknall. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-2034] [Entered: 04/14/2025 02:22 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 7 [11174049] Entry of appearance filed by Jessica L Blome for Humane Farming Association. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-2034] [Entered: 04/14/2025 02:09 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 6 [11174026] Entry of appearance submitted by Ezekiel Peterson for Appellees Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Janet Bucknall, Camille Howes, Michiko Martin, Randy Moore, Henry Provencio, United States Forest Service, Mr. Tom Vilsack and Keith Wehner for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034]--[Edited 04/14/2025 by JM PDF removed filed.] EP [Entered: 04/14/2025 01:38 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 5 [11174014] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Humane Farming Association. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] JLB [Entered: 04/14/2025 01:24 PM]
April 14, 2025	Filing 4 [11174013] Entry of appearance submitted by Jessica L. Blome for Appellant Humane Farming Association for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/14/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034]--[Edited 04/14/2025 by JM PDF removed filed.] JLB [Entered: 04/14/2025 01:22 PM]
April 10, 2025	Filing 3 [11173385] Entry of appearance filed by Marc D. Fink and Brian Segee for Center for Biological Diversity and Center for Biological Diversity. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (previously disclosed). Served on 04/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] [Entered: 04/10/2025 01:41 PM]
April 10, 2025	Filing 2 [11173381] Entry of appearance submitted by Brian Segee; Marc Fink for Appellee Center for Biological Diversity for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 04/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-2034] --[Edited 04/10/2025 by SDS to remove pdf from entry as the pleading has been filed] BS [Entered: 04/10/2025 01:27 PM]
April 1, 2025	Filing 1 [11170490] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 03/31/2025 Docketing statement due 04/15/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. Transcript order form due 04/15/2025 for Allen Campbell, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Nelson Shirley and Spur Lake Cattle Company. Notice of appearance due on 04/15/2025 for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Janet Bucknall, Allen Campbell, Center for Biological Diversity, Camille Howes, Humane Farming Association, Michiko Martin, Randy Moore, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, Henry Provencio, Nelson Shirley, Spur Lake Cattle Company, United States Forest Service, Tom Vilsack and Keith Wehner. Disclosure statement due on 04/15/2025 for Center for Biological Diversity, Humane Farming Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association and Spur Lake Cattle Company [25-2034] [Entered: 04/01/2025 10:21 AM]

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Petitioner: NEW MEXICO CATTLE GROWERS' ASSOCIATION
Represented By:	Daniel D. McGuire
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Petitioner: SPUR LAKE CATTLE COMPANY
Represented By:	Daniel D. McGuire
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Petitioner: NELSON SHIRLEY
Represented By:	Daniel D. McGuire
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Petitioner: ALLEN CAMPBELL
Represented By:	Daniel D. McGuire
Represented By:	Steven S. Scholl
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Petitioner: HUMANE FARMING ASSOCIATION
Represented By:	Daniel D. McGuire
Represented By:	Jessica L. Blome
Represented By:	Susann M. Bradford
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Respondent: UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE
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Respondent: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
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Respondent: CAMILLE HOWES, in her official capacity as Supervisor of the Gila National Forest
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Respondent: TOM VILSACK, in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture
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Respondent: RANDY MOORE, in his official capacity as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service
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Respondent: MICHIKO MARTIN, in her official capacity as Southwestern Regional Forester
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Respondent: HENRY PROVENCIO, in his official capacity as District Ranger for the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest
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Respondent: JANET BUCKNALL, in her official capacity as Deputy Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Respondent: KEITH WEHNER, in his official capacity as Western Regional Director, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Respondent: CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Represented By:	Brian Segee
Represented By:	Marc D. Fink
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