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Fite Ranch
San Antonio
★5.0(13)Local beef supplier in San Antonio, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Quick Answer
Half a cow in New Mexico costs $2,000-2,500 ($9.00-11.00/lb per pound take-home). There are 31 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: October-December. Most farms offer grass-fed beef.
New Mexico's cattle industry contributed approximately $1.16 billion to state production value, ranking 21st nationally. The state is undergoing a structural transformation from an export-oriented cow-calf model to a robust direct-to-consumer market, driven by supply chain fragilities exposed during the pandemic. The unique environment - North American Monsoon, Chihuahuan Desert, and diverse rangelands - creates a distinct 'terroir' in New Mexico beef. The state is also a sanctuary for heritage breeds like Rarámuri Criollo and Corriente descended from original Spanish stock.
31 Suppliers
$4.00-6.95/lb Hanging Weight
October-December Best Season
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Buying Bulk Beef in New Mexico: Expert Guide
Pricing
Half cow: $2,000-2,500
Hanging weight: $4.00-6.95/lb
Take-home: $9.00-11.00/lb
Best Time to Buy
Peak season: October-December
The optimal harvest window is late fall (October-December). The 'monsoon flush' (July-September) triggers explosive grass growth - cattle graze this high-protein forage and are harvested when grasses have cured but before winter dormancy. In drought years ('non-soons'), beef harvested in early spring may be leaner with different flavor profiles. Reserve shares in spring for fall delivery.
Common Breeds
Black Angus, Rarámuri Criollo, Corriente, Brahman crosses, Heritage Spanish breeds
Typical practice: Grass-fed
Local Tip
Don't overlook heritage Criollo and Corriente beef - these desert-adapted Spanish breeds produce lean, intensely flavored meat that's perfect for health-conscious consumers. A whole Criollo steer might only yield 300-400 lbs total (vs 500+ for commercial breeds), making a whole or half share manageable for smaller families with limited freezer space. True Ranch Beef and High Country Grass Fed Beef specialize in these 'Desert Friendly' genetics.
Top Production Regions
Northern New Mexico (Taos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Colfax)Central New Mexico (Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance)Eastern New Mexico (Clovis, Portales, Roswell, Tucumcari)Southern New Mexico (Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Silver City)
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31 Suppliers in New Mexico
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Fort Union Ranch
Watrous
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Watrous, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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James Ranch Grass Finished Beef
Durango
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Durango, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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JX Ranch Natural Beef
Tucumcari
★5.0(38)Local beef supplier in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Lone Mountain Cattle Company
Sandia Park
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Sandia Park, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Ramel Family Farms at The Heirloom Shop
Raton
★5.0(27)Local beef supplier in Raton, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Red Barn Ranch
Las Vegas
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Trilogy Beef Community LLC
Moriarty
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Moriarty, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Foote Family Meats
Clovis
★4.9(93)Local beef supplier in Clovis, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Nelson's Meats
Albuquerque
★4.9(958)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Polk's Folly Farm Butcher Shop & Farm Stand
Cedar Crest
★4.9(63)Local beef supplier in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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A & M Meat Processing LLC
Alamogordo
★4.8(75)Local beef supplier in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Guevara's Meat Market
Las Cruces
★4.8(115)Local beef supplier in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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High Country Meat
Raton
★4.8(62)Local beef supplier in Raton, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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J-C Angus Ranch
Moriarty
★4.8(8)Local beef supplier in Moriarty, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sweet Mercy Farms
Albuquerque
★4.8(30)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Mathews Custom Meat Processing
Belen
★4.7(63)Local beef supplier in Belen, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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NM Smart Meats
Edgewood
★4.7(15)Local beef supplier in Edgewood, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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No Bull Prime Meats
Albuquerque
★4.7(273)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pirtle Farms LLLP
Roswell
★4.7(10)Local beef supplier in Roswell, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Five Heart Farms
Texico
★4.6(29)Local beef supplier in Texico, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Bomvida Farms
Bosque
★4.5(11)Local beef supplier in Bosque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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C4 Farms
Tierra Amarilla
★4.5(23)Local beef supplier in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Keller's Farm Stores
Albuquerque
★4.5(420)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Keller's Farm Stores
Albuquerque
★4.5(979)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Green Valley Meats | Wild Game Processing Albuquerque
Albuquerque
★4.4(58)Local beef supplier in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Super Meat Mart & Beef Jerky
Roswell
★4.4(93)Local beef supplier in Roswell, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Perez Cattle Company
Nara Visa
★4.1(58)Local beef supplier in Nara Visa, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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USA Beef Packing
Roswell
★4.1(25)Local beef supplier in Roswell, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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DOUBLE D'S BEEF
Radium Springs
★4.0(4)Local beef supplier in Radium Springs, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Talus Wind Heritage Meats
Santa Fe
★4.0(4)Local beef supplier in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in New Mexico
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What does half a cow cost in New Mexico?
A half cow in New Mexico costs $2,000-2,500 total. At $5.50/lb hanging weight (300 lbs half), you pay the rancher ~$1,650, plus $65 slaughter fee (half share) and $1.00/lb processing (~$300), totaling ~$2,015. Your take-home yield is about 210 lbs, making effective cost approximately $9.60/lb. Premium grass-fed heritage breeds command higher prices.
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What is the 'monsoon flush' and why does it matter?
The North American Monsoon (July-September) triggers rapid growth of native grasses in New Mexico. Cattle grazing this high-protein forage deposit maximum marbling. The optimal harvest window is late fall (October-December) when grasses have cured. In drought years ('non-soons'), forage quality suffers and beef may be leaner with different flavor profiles.
03
What are Criollo and Corriente cattle?
Rarámuri Criollo and Corriente are heritage breeds descended from original Spanish stock brought to the Americas. They're genetically adapted to the arid Southwest - capable of traveling long distances to water and thriving on sparse forage. The meat is exceptionally lean with fine-textured marbling and intense, rich flavor. Carcasses are smaller (300-400 lbs vs 500+ for commercial breeds), making shares more manageable.
04
How do I transport beef in New Mexico's heat?
Transporting bulk beef in 95°F+ temperatures requires strict thermal management. Use rotomolded coolers (Yeti, RTIC) packed tight with no dead air. For trips over 4 hours, add dry ice on top of the meat (cold air sinks). Pre-cool your vehicle with AC. Cover coolers with reflective tarps in truck beds. The thermal mass of 200+ lbs of frozen meat is its own best insulator when packed correctly.
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