Nevada ranch standoff

Jerry DeLemus, a 59-year-old former Marine and self-employed contractor from Rochester, N.H., is camp commander of the armed gathering at Cliven Bundy’s Nevada ranch. Here, he greets fellow New Hampshire resident Ashley Bieniecki.  (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)

Jerry DeLemus has been appointed commander of the “citizen soldiers” who have flocked to support cattleman Cliven Bundy in his fight with the Bureau of Land Management.   (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)

A sentry greets a visitor amid a dust storm at the “citizen soldier” militia camp outside Cliven Bundy’s ranch in Nevada.   (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)

A “citizen soldier’s” rifle rests outside Cliven Bundy’s ranch in Bunkerville, Nev.   (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)

John Logan of Waco, Texas, stands at his sentry post outside Cliven Bundy’s ranch.   (John M. Glionna / Los Angeles Times)

American flags fly near a highway sign alerting motorists of cattle along Nevada Highway 170 near Cliven Bundy’s ranch.   (David Becker / Getty Images)

Cattle belonging to Cliven Bundy are rounded up by helicopter early this month.   (John Locher / Associated Press )

Cliven Bundy’s family and supporters parade after his cattle were released by the Bureau of Land Management back onto public land.  (Jason Bean / Associated Press)

Cliven Bundy speaks during a news conference near his ranch in Bunkerville, Nev.   (David Becker / Getty Images)