News & Announcements

Red River @ Empire Ranch

Plan to attend the FREE outdoor showing of Red River [1948] on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Empire Ranch. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Snacks and water will be available for purchase.

Cowboy Festival Rides

Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area on horseback or on a Side-by-Side. Rides are 45-minute in length. Click on READ MORE for details and to reserve your ride.

Cowboy Festival Steak Fry

Join us for a Steak-Fry on Friday, November 6th at 4 PM!  $35/plate. We will be serving up Beef Brisket or Grilled Chicken with sides and dessert. New this year is a cash bar serving local beers, wines from Los Milics Vineyards, and non-alcoholic beverages from Lost Bar Cart! Musician Jay Faircloth and  will entertain you while Arizona Card Expert Steve Ehlers will amaze you.   Get your tickets now.

Cowboy Festival

Plan to join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the 25th Annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival.

Click on READ MORE to view the schedule of events.

150th Anniversary Celebration

Over 300 history buffs, supporters, and friends attended the Empire Ranch’s 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 22, 2026.  It was a special day enjoyed by all.

A Star Is Born (1976)

Tickets are on sale now for the Empire Ranch benefit screening at the Loft Cinema in Tucson commemorating the 50th Anniversary of A Star is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

Spring Trail Ride, March 28, 2026

Almost 100 riders participated in the Empire Ranch Spring Trail Ride on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Such a wonderful way to experience the beauty of Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.

Volunteer in our Gift Shop

We seek volunteers to work at our Gift Shop at the historic Empire Ranch.  Volunteers are needed for four hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Responsibilities include stocking, organizing, and cleaning the Gift Shop; processing sales using an iPad and Square software; providing general information about the Empire Ranch and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area; and completing various reports.  Training for all tasks provided.  Volunteers must be personable and willing to engage with visitors.

Click here to apply.

150 Years of the Empire Ranch

The January 2026 issue of Desert Leaf features an article by Steve Renzi on the 150th anniversary of the Empire Ranch.

Volunteer Days

Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters.  Please join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you with more details!