What does it take to run a ranch? This week, Haley is joined by Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch for a deep look at what a full year of ranching really looks like in Colorado’s high country. From calving and irrigation to hay season, community collaboration, and conservation work, Paul shares how his family balances production with long-term stewardship—while embracing the beauty and rhythm of the West.
For six generations, the Bruchez family has cared for this landscape, testing drought-resilient forage, restoring fishery health on the Colorado River, and building partnerships that support both wildlife and working lands. This candid, thoughtful conversation shows that running a ranch is far more than a livelihood—it’s a legacy and a responsibility.
Topics
[0:00] Introduction: Welcome to Reeder Creek Ranch
[1:56] A Year on the Ranch: Season by Season
[6:23] Life in Grand County’s Ranching Community
[12:05] Drought-Resilience and Water Studies
[15:48] Success: More Than Just Output
[24:39] Conservation Successes Across the West
[26:45] Ranching as a Family Legacy
[33:04] Tales From the Ranch: Hunting and Fishing
[39:26] Closing Thoughts: Stewardship, Legacy, and the Future of Reeder Creek
Links
Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:
Mirr Ranch Group
901 Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 623-4545
https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/
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