Experts Name Bottle-Fed Yak “Cutest Thing on Earth Ever!”

Initially, authorities released only this cropped image of the creature fearing its "cuteness" could incite public hystaria

Some may claim that the soft curly fur, gangly knock-kneed legs, round fuzzy ears, 1-inch eyelashes, deep dark innocent eyes, pouting little lips, and a buck-toothed under bite are cute.  However, the real cute stuff is prancing and stumbling around with the dogs, napping in the sun, nuzzling children, wagging the tail, and suckling on visitor’s elbows.   Time will tell if this guy can still pull off cute when he mutates into a thousand-pound bull.  At least when Bucky grows up he will still follow us around and let us comb his fleece (warmer than Marino wool, softer than cashmere, and stronger than camel).

Bucky the Bottle Fed Baby Yak Bull

Summer Season Dates

Saturday June 4th            Keep the Campfires Burning fundraiser dinner 5-10pm at the Dragonfly Café in Taos.

June 15th – 18th            Work Party Weekend Parents, campers, alumni, camp staff, and local community members volunteer to get the ranch in shape for the summer programs.  Participants camp out, sharing meals and campfires, and can go rafting the mighty Rio on Monday.

June 19th – 22nd                   Staff Week

June 24th – July 21st            Session 1: 10-12 y/o campers

July 22nd – August 4th            Session 2: teenage campers

On the Path to Higher Education

“Back in my day, we had to walk a mile to school every morning, up a mountain, through the snow!”  That’s what Roots and Wings Students will someday say reminiscing about middle school.  Now they can add, “And I had to build the trail by hand!”  Those Southern Methodist University Volunteers were back again on their spring break.  This year, in collaboration with RWCS students and teachers, Localogy and the Wilson family, the do-gooder undergrads constructed a trail up from the highway as part of a Safe Route to School grant.  The trail gets the kids off the County road, and meanders through Dr. Wilson’s’ latest conservation easement with the Taos Land Trust. Bud and Barb have now permanently protected 670 acres of his stunning ranch as a corridor for wildlife and wild children.

Fine Dining to Benefit Camp, Save the Date

Click above to see more pictures of CampOn Saturday June 4th 2011, we will celebrate the bold vision of Sange de Cristo Youth Ranch founder, Dr. John Wilson, with fine dining, music, and camaraderie at Taos' acclaimed Dragonfly Cafe.  Tickets will be available mid March.  Seating is limited.  Stay tuned.

The benefit is part of our first annual campaign.  To continue, camp needs a modest community of committed donors.  This year, we are looking to connect with people who can give this vital program life into the future.  If you know of anyone who would enjoy supporting our charitable mission, please invite them to the event.  If you can help with the fundraising campaign, please contact us.

**NEW** Work Party Weekend, June 17-19

Are you a camp parent who appreciates the program and wants to help out on the ranch?

Are you a camp staffer who wants to show up early to enjoy the place before staff week?

Are you an alumni who wants to touch base with your home away from home?

Are you a camper who just can't get enough?

Are you someone who likes doing an honest day's work, with good friends, and good food, for a good cause?

Sign up for the new Sangre de Cristo Youth Ranch Work Party Weekend!  There is always plenty to do to get camp in shape for the season, and this Spring we're gonna get it done together.  Friday June 17th through Sunday June 19th, friends of the ranch new and old will be camping out, working, eating, and playing together, just like at camp!  On Monday the 20th, volunteers are welcome to stay and raft down the Rio with the incoming summer staff.  Show up for a half day, or stay all weekend.  Families welcome.  Please Registerso we can plan the food.