Ranch Employee needed at Cow/Calf & Yearling Operation in northeastern NM

Private

Email

[email protected]

Location

northeastern NM

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$36,000+

Posted

August 15, 2026

Housing Offered?

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

Cow/calf and yearling operation in northeastern New Mexico high plains / Sangre de Cristo Mountain foothills seeking long-term, well-rounded ranch employee with a focus on infrastructure maintenance and development. Job requires flexibility, independence, communication, ability to follow plans and adjust priorities as needed, and willingness to work together. The ranch is 120,000 deeded acres, at 6,000’-9,000’ elevation, running approximately 1,000 spring-calving mother cows plus additional yearlings. Cattle are managed according to a grazing plan, following a modest rotation, and fed minimal protein supplement. All cattle work is done by horseback. The cattle operation has a long-term lease from the landowners. Located approximately one hour north of Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Start date: Fall 2026, position open until filled

Responsibilities

Maintaining ranch infrastructure, water systems, vehicles, buildings, and equipment
Building and maintaining fences – barbed wire and electric
Checking cattle, forage, water, fences
Feeding cattle salt/mineral, protein supplement, and hay as needed
Communicating and coordinating with rest of crew
Handling cattle on horseback – gathering, moving, doctoring, weaning, processing, shipping

Required Qualifications

Experience welding/fabricating/basic construction/mechanical repairs
Experience operating equipment – skidsteer, backhoe, loader
Experience building and maintaining fences and water infrastructure
Valid driver license, legal work status
Own vehicle for personal use
Willingness to communicate and coordinate work schedule
Three years of experience in related work

Desired Qualifications

Experience working cattle horseback independently and with crew
Experience processing, doctoring, calving
Own horses and tack
Experience shoeing horses, roping cattle
Five or more years of relevant experience

Benefits

Housing/utilities in nice ranch house located in private camp, suitable for a small family
Work trucks/trailer
Beef
Horse pasture/care for up to four usable horses
Flexible time off
Opportunities to learn, expand networks, continuing education/professional development
Annual bonus
Base salary $36,000 or more depending on experience