Plan to attend the FREE outdoor showing of Red River [1948] on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Empire Ranch. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Snacks and water will be available for purchase.
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Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
Who We Are
The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Historic Empire Ranch
News & Announcements
Cowboy Festival Rides
Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area on horseback or on a Side-by-Side. Rides are 45-minute in length. Click on READ MORE for details and to reserve your ride.
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Cowboy Festival Steak Fry
Join us for a Steak-Fry on Friday, November 6th at 4 PM! $35/plate. We will be serving up Beef Brisket or Grilled Chicken with sides and dessert. New this year is a cash bar serving...
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Cowboy Festival
Plan to join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the 25th Annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. Click on READ MORE to view the schedule of events.
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