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1970: Northeast New Mexico ranchers, plagued by caterpillars and weary of drawn-out court battles, have begun spraying more than 250,000 acres of grassland with the residual pesticide toxaphene. Toxaphene spray, feared by Texas officials to seep into the Canadian River and contaminate water supplies to 11 West Texas communities, already have been dumped by airplanes on more than 60,000 acres, it was learned today.

n Seven beautifully tooled saddles, each valued at $400, are awaiting the top participants at the New Mexico State 4-H Horse Show next month in Tucumcari. The show, held in conjunction with the Quay County 4-H Rodeo, also will offer about $1,000 in other prizes. Between 300 and 400 entries are expected for the fast-growing show.