Nov20
What’s your favorite Christmas memory?
Looking back over a lifetime of Christmases, I’d imagine the times that stayed with you the most aren’t Christmases spent alone. Your favorite Christmases probably involved spending time with loved ones in joyous activities like laughing ...
Oct28
Boys Ranch resident to showcase cooking talents
For one young man at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, a dream will come one step closer to reality next week, when he serves as the lead cook for the organization’s October board of directors’ meeting Monday, ...
Sep17
Staff Spotlight: Chloe Hewitt
Title: Campus Life Supervisor Age: 30 How long employed at Cal Farley’s: 5 years Qualifications & experience: Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. I previously worked as a forensic interviewer, so I worked on crisis intervention with ...
Sep16
Marcelo: Loving the family that chose him
Relationships are the foundation of a well-balanced life Since Marcelo arrived at Boys Ranch in 2016, he’s been surrounded by loving adults helping him daily to process 14 years of loss, fear and survival. Marcelo participates ...
Sep16
President’s Message: Loss is difficult, but part of the journey
“No!” In stunned disbelief, the boy’s legs suddenly grew weak beneath him, devastated by the loss of a man who was, at one time, the closest thing to a father figure he’d known in his 16 ...
Sep13
First all-female group summits Wheeler Peak
Every great journey begins with a single step! Eight young ladies who live at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch recently enjoyed a beautiful journey — a 12.5-mile hike to the top of New Mexico’s Wheeler Peak and ...
Jul10
Jordan: A friend’s referral helps him find a place of peace
There’s an old train of thought about preachers’ children, which implies they are the most devious of all. We’ve all probably heard it. For Jordan, 15, being a pastor’s son has not been easy. There still ...
Jun14
Jerrod and Joseph: Repairing moral compasses
Shared parental experiences can lead to healing and success for children Jose Gonzales knows a thing or two about working with young people. He’s worked 21 years in public education. He coaches track, football and basketball ...
Jun14
The Boatwrights are keeping alumni connected
Jimmie and Sherry are committed to Boys Ranch Boy Ranch is a special place. It has been home to more than 12,000 young people. The youth age, leave and go on about their lives. Even so, ...
Jun14
Ryan and Brian: Finding peace, one mile at a time
Discipline learned at Boys Ranch key to unlocking runners’ success When Ryan arrived at Boys Ranch in 2010 at age 9, he measured in at 4’6” and weighed 54 pounds. He was tall for his age. ...
