Welcome to The Ranches

Rekindling Hope in Today’s Youth – Since 1944

Established as New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. in 1944, our organization has evolved into five divisions that promote 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.

THE RANCHES CHANGES LIVES.

The Ranches has helped thousands of kids and teens develop essential skills, “make lasting connections and giving them a second chance toward a better future.  

  • A safe place to learn, grow and develop
  • Supportive relationships with caring mentors 
  • Enriching programs, experiences and activities
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The Ranches Latest news

Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Mean Girls – Podcast Episode 28

Do these jeans make me look… With daughters and working with young people, I have [...]

16
Jan
Signs of Weakness
December 24, 2018

First and foremost, this isn’t for “alpha males” or “dudebros”. This is about why masculinity [...]

Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Boundaries – Podcast Episode 26

Raising Kids with Boundaries When raising kids, boundaries are critical. Not just talking about boundaries, [...]

10
Dec
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Your environment dictates your kids experiences – Podcast Episode 25

Structure, cleanliness and emotional calm make the weather for their experiences at home. Chaos rarely [...]

26
Nov
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Kids – Rigidity and Passive Aggression – Podcast Episode 24

The harder you are to communicate with as a parent (or boss) the more passive [...]

19
Nov
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Holidays can be hard for kids – Podcast Episode 23

At The Ranches Holidays can be hard for kids. While not every kid has grief and [...]

10
Nov
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Politics Part 3 – All Politics Are Local – Podcast Episode 22

Third in a three part series on politics. As parents the politics of our family [...]

05
Nov
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Youth – Hysteria and Failure – Podcast Episode 21

Second podcast in a three part series about talking to our kids about politics. What [...]

29
Oct

Our Partners

With the support of our generous Partners, The Ranches thanks them for helping us continue to “Rekindle Hope In Today’s Youth”

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