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

Conflict Avoidance
Avoid Conflict

I saw this picture and it really struck a chord with me. (‘If you avoid [...]

13
Feb
You Don't Understand
You Don’t Understand!

– Cottage Training In my time at The Ranches, I cannot possibly count the number [...]

12
Feb
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Change…the little things – Podcast Episode 30

Change…the little things…like making the bed! I work with a lot of kids and families [...]

11
Feb
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
I’ll take a back seat, but there’s still room in the front – Podcast Episode 29

I am a husband, a brother, a son and also a father to three amazing [...]

28
Jan
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
Son of a Helper
Son of a Helper

I’m the son of a helper. Son of helpers to be more accurate. Let me [...]

14
Jan
Raise Them Up - The Ranches Podcast
Signs of Weakness – Podcast Episode 27

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

24
Dec
Hating Anger? For the Holidays?
Hating Anger? For The Holidays?

This time of year is always filled with a little hope, a little cheer, a [...]

22
Dec

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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