In 2009, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association founded the King Service Award to recognize the memory and accomplishments of former Governor Bruce King and beloved wife Alice; of which many New Mexican’s were the beneficiary. The King Service Award honors an individual whose talents and demeanor positively impacts communities in every corner of New Mexico and inspires those around them to take action, too.
NMCGA President, Bronson Corn, stated, “This year’s King Service Award Winner, Howard Hutchinson, is selfless in his service to the people of the Southwest.” He is best described as a free market environmentalist who believes that the human species is a symbiotic member of the ecosystem. He has dedicated his life to service through numerous boards, commissions, and task forces including the NM Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District, NM Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force, Gila/San Francisco Water Commission and the list goes on.
Howard has attended every legislative session and fought tirelessly in Santa Fe and in Washington DC to protect property rights and our way of life. With his years of knowledge in working with the legislature and the Governor’s office, you can say he has made his mark on this state. Howard Hutchinson has served for many years as the Executive Director of the Coalition of Arizona/ New Mexico Counties working to protect private property rights and encourage and maintain the multiple use of lands.