The Ranches celebrates 80 years of helping at-risk teens in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch “The Ranches” is a nonprofit community group home that offers housing, education, therapy and counseling for at risk teens. This year, the organization is celebrating 80 years of serving the community on August 17, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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The event will be an open house at The Ranches location and include a reunion of former staff, residents, donors and anyone involved with the program over the last 80 years. The Ranches is also openings its fifth cottage, which will increase capacity to house teens from 38 to 48. For more information on The Ranches and everything offered, click here.

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