After spending a day in the open spaces of Babbitt Ranches with mission-driven engineers, technicians, geologists, journalists and visionaries from organizations such as NASA, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), the U.S. Geological Survey and Babbitt Ranches, I found myself energized, joyful, … [Read more...] about Honoring our Values, Living a Life of Thanksgiving
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Eaglet Success on Babbitt Ranches Provides Evidence that Conservation Measures Work
Following unprecedented measures taken by Babbitt Ranches to protect a golden eagle nest, the Arizona Game and Fish Department reports double success. A pair of eagles that had not been highly successful in producing babies in the last 10 years, delivered twins in late spring. “This is very … [Read more...] about Eaglet Success on Babbitt Ranches Provides Evidence that Conservation Measures Work
Building on Tradition
Cave Creek business owner Ty Nuessle came to the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale just to learn. “I left my checkbook at home on purpose,” he said. But just like hundreds of others in the stands, a palomino filly caught his attention. “My wife, Luisa, leaned over and said, ‘Just think how pretty I’ll look … [Read more...] about Building on Tradition
American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered
If Jack Rodgers’ life had a theme, it would be all about water. On the night this fourth generation cowboy was born, Sept. 23, 1955, the rains came: 17 inches in the little city of Rotan, Texas, near Sweetwater, marking the end of a devastating drought. “I remember my dad talking about the bad … [Read more...] about American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered
Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
In an effort to keep spectators and participants safe this summer, the traditional western 2020 Babbitt Ranches Annual Colt Sale will not be held in July, for the first time in decades. Instead, organizers are planning an online auction in March 2021. “We want to thank everyone who joins us each … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Postpones Colt Sale
Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Efforts are underway to increase the number of golden eagles on Babbitt Ranches in Northern Arizona. Researchers are concerned a drier, warmer climate may be changing the prey base – decreasing the number of small mammals that the eagles eat – and at the same time, increasing populations of harmful … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
