As we are quickly approaching our 80th year reunion, we have been speaking to many former residents and staff as they reminisce on their time spent with us. I have been extremely thankful to hear their stories and it has served as a reminder of the importance of what we do and the impact that we can make. As I have been hearing these stories, I have an increasing desire to share these memories with all of you. It is my honor to share with you the favorite memories of a few of the people who have spent time at The Ranches.

“My name is Bill B. and I was a resident at the New Mexico Boys Ranch from 1967 to 1974. In my latter years there I spent a lot of my time tending to livestock, doing daily chores and helping Pop Barrick with the cattle herd.

One Sunday after church a large group of elderly people arrived at the ranch for a tour. Joey R. and myself were chosen to take a group down bottom to see the livestock. After briefly explaining the program as we knew it, we asked if they wanted to see some bull riding. They were of course agreeable….

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Sincerely,
Mikela Kull – Interim President
MikelaKull@theranches.org