Ranch Manager Job in New Mexico

[UserNameTaken]

Posted 10/16/24 - probably a time limited offer.

I ran across this today. (Not sure where to put it, so put it here, if a better topic please move.) This looks like a legitimate job offer. I thought someone here might be interested, though pay seems a little low to me.

Near Taos and the Angelfire ski resort. $60,000 a year. Not a survivalist thing, but a wealthy persons guest / hunting ranch apparently.

"Description:
High Alpine ranch is seeking a caretaker couple for a $60K inclusive package.

THIS IS A TWO PERSON JOB

The Ranch is located approximately 15 miles south of Angel Fire, NM with altitudes around 8,000 -9000 feet. The ranch is home to a large resident herd of elk and some deer. The family maintains this ranch primarily for recreation and we are looking for a mature couple without resident children to maintain the houses, grounds and property, vehicles and equipment."

https://www.ranchworldads.com/classified.php?listing=188556

 

[Amish Heart]

I guess if you wanted to live there, it'd be ok. I've been to Angel Fire, the elevation is rough. Was just talking about this area with my neighbor yesterday. One of the cousins here has two grown sons working on some cabins in the area, it's common to hire amish guys to go work a project there. The boy's parents went to visit there a week or so ago, and it was only $22 RT by train from here to there, and they had a great time.
The pay doesn't seem too bad if you get a free place to stay with utilities, and like being out there.

 

[jazzy]

used to live up around there. loved the area. yeah got to get used to elevation. ended up moving to CO and farther up in the mountains. but its a beautiful area.

 

[Pearl]

Only thing is, when you work and live in the same place, you NEVER get a break! Been there done that!

 

[jazzy]

Only thing is, when you work and live in the same place, you NEVER get a break! Been there done that!

so true, lol.

 

[Alaskajohn]

Only thing is, when you work and live in the same place, you NEVER get a break! Been there done that!

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Sounds like the making of a great movie!

 

[SoJer]

...This looks like a legitimate job offer. though pay seems a little low to me.
$60,000 a year.

Aye.. Interesting, but.. the "Job Description" is a little.. convoluted, ie "This employee will be responsible for supporting the housekeeper." Hmm.. What does That mean, exactly? and Is she Swedish?

Kidding... What it 'means' is that "$60K" is to be Split between the "Manager" and 'Employee' ("Housekeeper"), so.. If this was a Married Couple, I guess that Could work out, 'quazi-equitably' (ie: IF, as it implies 'Board' / Local-transportation / Supply-runs fuel, etc is Included, and not Also being sacked out of Pay..) but.. Regardless of 'who's the Master and who's the Servant' arguments it Does seem a little thin, overall..

..I could also see things getting a bit 'sketchy / horrory' when the "Family" came to visit... I could just see it now: 'Hey! Ranch Boi! Go fetch me my slippers and a Heiny, lickity split!'

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Sounds like the making of a great movie!

Aye.. Never forget the 'Lesson of The Shining'.... The Mountain can do Straaaange Things to a Man...

..Could get kinda dicey mid-Winter for Delivery Ppl and/or the 'JW's just tryina read a coupla Scriptures..

Interesting Concept / Beautiful Country, tho, Will say that.

jd