Concho Hills Guest Ranch

Concho Hills Guest Ranch Voted Signature Ranch Award Winner in 11 Categories for 2019-2020 including: Best Dude or Guest Ranc

01/15/2025

Our guests often come wanting to work cattle. Of course, most have no idea what that means. But we all have to start somewhere and working cattle is a noble goal.

Safety is a primary concern and we don't want to have "a wreck" where someone gets hurt. So to begin, one needs to be able to identify (and avoid) aggressive behavior in cattle. I have used photographs and tried to describe his behavior, but I came across this video from Broken 3 Horses that shows it very well. It also illustrates cattle (in this case a bull) sticking to a cow path in similar terrain to ours.

I also found truth in the video's essay about patience. One cannot work to the clock when ranching. When working cattle or training and riding horses, there are so many variables that come up and need to be considered. The clock and calendars are more guidelines than schedules. That is hard to get used to. As Pat and Deb Puckett say (The Disciplined Ride ) "it takes as long as it takes."

https://www.facebook.com/broken3horses/videos/1364743920552261

It was so cold yesterday that we called out the artic bears to give us a hand off-loading feed!Whatever works!
01/12/2025

It was so cold yesterday that we called out the artic bears to give us a hand off-loading feed!

Whatever works!

Winter has finally arrived at Concho Hills!It was 7 degrees this morning. A few inches of snow and lots of ice to be br...
01/11/2025

Winter has finally arrived at Concho Hills!

It was 7 degrees this morning. A few inches of snow and lots of ice to be broken out of the drinkers. I'm not complaining though. Instead, I'm wondering how those cowboys in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming do it? Meanwhile, it is pretty and I get to see all kinds of animal tracks.

A high wind day! I hate to admit it, but some days the weather doesn't allow us to ride. Conditions such as thunder st...
01/10/2025

A high wind day! I hate to admit it, but some days the weather doesn't allow us to ride. Conditions such as thunder storms or high winds are not pleasurable and we must be safe. On days like these we simply find something else to do, such as review videos, talk about what to look for when overseeing cattle, tell stories, have great conversations, play games, or read a book.

We sure enjoy getting to know our guests.

With the theory and knowledge under their belts, it is time to go practice. Mike and Cheryl are enthusiastic about lear...
01/08/2025

With the theory and knowledge under their belts, it is time to go practice.

Mike and Cheryl are enthusiastic about learning all they can about horses.

When many of us think of White Sands, New Mexico, we naturally think of the White Sands National Park. Marilyn and I us...
01/07/2025

When many of us think of White Sands, New Mexico, we naturally think of the White Sands National Park. Marilyn and I used to ride horses there on occasion with Acacia Riding Adventures .

However, thanks to our guests Michael and Cheryl, we leaned that there is still a very active missile testing range there where they work.

What a great time we had learning about our guests...and about horses.

Well, another guest goes riding off in the sunset. Matthew really enjoyed our sunsets and stary skies. He purposely ...
01/06/2025

Well, another guest goes riding off in the sunset. Matthew really enjoyed our sunsets and stary skies. He purposely came here to see the stars. We hope he will come back soon. We still have lots to see.

If the weather is inclement or if one just wants to hike, there is a lot to explore around Concho Hills. Matthew wanted...
01/06/2025

If the weather is inclement or if one just wants to hike, there is a lot to explore around Concho Hills. Matthew wanted to go see the rock shelters and Point of Rocks Canyon.

Time to get Matthew into the saddle. He is eager to get started.
01/02/2025

Time to get Matthew into the saddle. He is eager to get started.

All the way from the Commonwealth of Australia! Matthew, United States Correspondent, paid us a visit as he relaxes fro...
01/01/2025

All the way from the Commonwealth of Australia! Matthew, United States Correspondent, paid us a visit as he relaxes from covering the U.S. elections. We had a great time leaning about his views and understanding of the U.S., Australia, and just life in general.

I knew I was going to like him when he sat down for dinner and said: "Steak! One can never get enough steak!"

Our friends, all the way from Tennessee, came to stay with us. We have known Troy and Julie for over a decade and we ha...
12/30/2024

Our friends, all the way from Tennessee, came to stay with us. We have known Troy and Julie for over a decade and we have covered a lot of ground in New Mexico. It was a joy to see them again and this was their first time to our Guest Ranch. We are so glad they came to stay with us.

Time for Adios:It has been a great ride. Angus has been a wonderful guest who now must get to the rest of his vacation ...
12/26/2024

Time for Adios:

It has been a great ride.

Angus has been a wonderful guest who now must get to the rest of his vacation and back home.

We will miss him and hope he returns again. Meanwhile, Angus...keep in touch.

Stepping the riding up a notch:Well, it is time to go check out some different terrain. We have only spotted half of th...
12/26/2024

Stepping the riding up a notch:

Well, it is time to go check out some different terrain.

We have only spotted half of the herd thus far, so we have to see where they are hanging out. This will also give us a chance to put those riding skills to use in more technically difficult situations.

The rewards will be worth it.

Sometimes...the best time, is just reliving the day, reviewing your accomplishments, taking pride in your courage and th...
12/24/2024

Sometimes...the best time, is just reliving the day, reviewing your accomplishments, taking pride in your courage and the job you have done. That helps with being optimistic about the next day. That's cowboy logic.

Cowboys Look After Cattle:Bonner once said: "If your not looking out for cattle, your a horseboy not a cowboy!"To watch ...
12/23/2024

Cowboys Look After Cattle:

Bonner once said: "If your not looking out for cattle, your a horseboy not a cowboy!"

To watch over the welfare of cattle one needs to know a little about how we care for them and what to look for. A little knowledge about their behavior goes a long way in keeping you safe.

Angus is eager to learn about the cattle and wants to help out looking them over.

Saddling up the horse is also part of the horsemanship at Concho Hills.Our roping saddles are heavy (40-50 lbs) so not e...
12/23/2024

Saddling up the horse is also part of the horsemanship at Concho Hills.

Our roping saddles are heavy (40-50 lbs) so not every one can toss the saddle. But everyone should know how to secure it and get it ready to come off.

Angus was doing it by himself after a few pointers.

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1522 Remuda Trail
Magdalena, NM
87825

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An Award Winning and Unique Guest Ranch In New Mexico

We are thrilled to announce Concho Hills Guest ranch was voted as “Best Dude or Guest Ranch” and “Best Heritage Guest Ranch” for 2019 (amongst other awards).

We wanted to emulate the original guest or dude ranches, so we share our residence and western hospitality. We became enthralled with people that settled and lived in the West particularly the Southwest. We didn’t want to change the lifestyle, ethics and values of the Southwestern rancher…we wanted to live within that culture. Why introduce something that has not withstood the test of time and that would further remove people from nature and the realities of life?

We established Concho Hills to share. To share the beauty of this country, the nature and the cowboy culture that inspired us to call New Mexico home. Our appreciation for the southwest and American western heritage is obvious in every detail at our ranch. From the Adobe main ranch house with viga and latias ceilings, the southwest style guest’s quarters, to the cow horses and cattle, we developed the ranch to share the western way of life with our exclusive guests. Our guests enjoy ranching, horseback riding, exploring, and hiking that allows them to view and photograph the grandeur, beauty, and wildlife of the great Southwest. Our guests praise the horseback experiences, family atmosphere, ranching activities, historical tours and fantastic scenery! Please visit our website for details and read our reviews.

Concho Hills is a small ranch, catering to only 14 guests. We wanted to keep the nostalgia of a family ranch, where everyone gets to participate in the daily activities and where they arrive as guests and leave as family.