Welcome To The Ranches

Since 1944 The New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranch (“The Ranches”) has offered a unique combination of family-style living in a rural ranch environment.

The organization has evolved over the years from a single building, to include a large ranch south of Belen, NM that is home to struggling youth that promotes opportunity and meaningful help for struggling children and their families. Our multi-denominational Christian programs offer kids a safe place to live, a personalized plan to address their needs and goals, and individualized education and counseling. We offer families help through services such as crisis management, family counseling and parent skills training.

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HOPE

In a world that moves so fast, it’s easy to forget the importance of the people around us. Whether it’s a family member, a friend, a mentor, or a colleague, the support and love we give each other make all the difference. At The Ranches we believe that the strength of a community lies in the care we show to one another.

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Monday – Motivation

Growtivation A little growth + a little motivation = a little growtivation. In my continuing [...]

Saturday – Sentiment

Not letting the sun go down on our anger… One of the hardest lessons to [...]

Wednesday – Whatever

The Journey with Grief and Loss We all have our own separate and unique journey [...]

Sunday – My Struggle with Faith

“Our fathers were our models for God. If our fathers bailed, what does that tell [...]

What Does it Take to Effectively Care About Other People’s Children?

Many of the adults who become staff at The Ranches, start off with an altruistic [...]

25th Annual Pete Leyva Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us for the 25th Annual Pete Leyva Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, September 12th, 2022.Help support at-risk [...]

Wednesday – Where I Find God

The night I hit rock bottom, sittin’ on an old bar stool He paid my [...]