December 28, 2016, we became the proud new owners of the iconic Hare Ranch in Pagosa Springs. It’s a legacy cattle ranch nestled in the Upper Blanco Basin (in the same family since 1949) and we’ve continued its traditions while following our dreams — thus creating Reed Hare Ranch and Sombrilla Springs. My late mother wanted this ranch more than anything. It was her lifelong dream and she was part of a years-long contract process, but passed away just before closing, so we definitely have a proud, sweet soul watching over the ranch.

 

Reed Hare Ranch, a still-working cattle/horse ranch since the early 1900s and the home of Sombrilla Springs, sits in a valley surrounded by 11,000-13,000-foot peaks. The general area is called the Upper Blanco Basin. We have 5 rotational grazing pastures that require about 8 miles of constant repair to keep the cattle from visiting neighbors. All of the irrigation water that nourishes the pastures and ensures our herd has healthy forage throughout the season, comes from the Blanco River. Water rights were deeded to the ranch in 1892, and the miles and miles of irrigation ditches — then created by hand and mule — are maintained today with tractors and backhoes, and yes, by my hands too. —SANDLIN REED

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