Heritage Ranch Institute

• USDA/ARS Jornada Experimental Range

• Information on plants and animals

• Environmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• New Mexico Forestry Department

• Conservation education materials for teachers K-12

• Wildlife Habitat Council

• New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

• Conservation properties in New Mexico

Heritage Ranch is a vast expanse of land in central and southern New Mexico, replete with the riches of the Chihuahuan desert—abundant wildlife, diverse vegetation communities, and landforms that range from mountains to valley lowlands.

The land, plant, and animal resources are a beckon to researchers and educators, stimulating discussion and inviting a process of discovery.

Our primary goal is to provide a research-based model of good stewardship of land and wildlife resources, and to determine to what extent human habitation is compatible with conservation of natural resources.

To develop a best practice model involves awareness of prior research, applying relevant existing models, determining the impact of humans on the landscape, synthesizing our findings, and using these results to further refine the model.

As an educational resource, we will make research results available in mediums that are useful and accessible, and provide opportunities for hands-on participation by students and others in the community.

If you have more questions about what we do or who we are, read the page About Us.

To Contact Us..... just write, call or email:
Address: Heritage Ranch PO Box 913 18330 Highway 27 NE Deming, NM 8030	Phone: Toll Free: 1-877-5REFUGE (1-877-573-3843)
Email: Jim Winder: jimwinder@heritageranchinstitute.org John Camacho: jcamacho@echelondevelopment.com [ for website issues ]