In the mountains of sonora
Early September rains greened up the foliage and filled the reservoirs.
This creek runs for half of the year providing fresh water for the cows.
The cattle have been rounded up and are at home on a rented ranch in the mountains and are in good shape for breeding season.
At the rented ranch in the mountains, fences needed repair and new gates are constructed.
A horse-ride up the trail reveals beautiful scenery, soul-food and plenty of land to run cattle.
in magdalena and RAV headquarters
Yearling bulls for sale.
Fences are repaired in the pastures at CVE, home to some of the yearling bulls for sale.
Fernando, RAV ranch-hand, prepares to brand cattle with an “M” to be exported to the U.S. RAV exported 12 head in October.
carnisimo production
In front of Carnisimo’s walk-up sales window, a street sign attracts customers.
Carnisimo employees, Martin and Horacio, vacuum package “Bombas” - a jalapeno & cheese smoked sausage. Carnisimo product sales are steady.
quiet at carnisimo burgers
A sign on the door indicates Carnisimo Burgers is tentatively closed while searching for a new manager and employees.
after expo…
Stable employees from Casa Vida y Esperanza resume horse chores after the summer schedule. Conde and Chester are two of the horses used for Expo Esperanza.
On the white-board, a stable-hand offers a bible verse for encouragement to her co-workers. The CVE horse program offers job opportunities to the kids living on campus.
““And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men””