Westward Ho Chuckwagon Dinner

Chuckwagon Dinner

The first ever Chuckwagon Dinner was held on August 18 at El Rancho de las Golondrinas and it was a grand success! Over 200 people, including many Board members, ate their fill of “chuck” from an authentic 1890s chuckwagon! Carl serving up a big plate of “chuck.” Attendees sat at tables adorned with red checkered…

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Volunteering is Fun!

Bill Olver

This month’s volunteer profile features Bill Olver. “I was born in Colorado while my father was working for the U.S. Forest Service. As he went up through the ranks of various federal agencies, I ended up going to many different schools, but was mostly raised in New Mexico and Colorado. While my father was working…

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Volunteering is Fun!

Rose Mestas Thompson at El Rancho de las Golondrinas

This month’s volunteer profile features Rose Mestas Thompson shown here in the Golondrinas Placita. “A native Coloradoan, I attended Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, majoring in American History and Anthropology. For the past ten years, I’ve been able to spend much of my time in New Mexico. My husband, John and I were fortunate…

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It’s Not the Same Old Store!

The Swallows Nest at El Rancho de las Golondrinas

Have you been to El Rancho de las Golondrinas’ gift shop, The Swallow’s Nest?  It’s not the same old store anymore!  In fact, that’s the goal of the management and new sales staff — to make the store fresh and new each and every season! Come in and meet our new sales team: Andrea Zamora…

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