Chase Photo Gallery

Luxurious lounge at Chase Canyon Cow Camp Cabin, complete with Sears catalog for cleanliness! — Exquisite Chase Canyon Cow Camp Cabin facilities!

Chase Canyon Cow Camp corrals and loading chute.

People used to approach the main house from the south but now arrive at the north parking area. — Chase Ranch Main House from north.

Balancing Rock in Chase Canyon at mouth of X-House Billy Canyon.

Gretchen Sammis hosted an annual barn dance and BBQ at the Carriage House every June for many years. — Chase Coach House near former Springer Mansion.

This is where Gretchen Sammis and Ruby Gobble slept while gathering cattle in the fall. — Bedroom of Cow Camp Cabin.

The Chase Dining Room displays ornate china brought over by covered wagon! — China cabinet in Dining Room.

This was the bunkhouse for ranch cowboys and became Ruby Gobble's workroom for leather and carving. — Old Bunkhouse

The Dining Room table had leaves that enables the Chases to seat 12-16 for holiday meals. — Dining Room table.

Chase family & relatives from Manley and Teresa Chase to Gretchen Sammis rest in the family cemetery — The Graves.

The player piano in the main house still works -- but it takes WORK to play it!! — Player Piano -- that still works!

Ruby Gobble's favorite tractor! She could scoop up a dime with the loader and give you change! — The Green Monster!

Gretchen kept her red Lincoln Continental car housed and protected in this garage! — Main Barn (L) and Garage (R).

Skull and wheel on the Apple House Barn.

Looking west from Sutcliffe House toward Dean Canyon.

The Main House looking west from the driveway.

Drawing of Gretchen Sammis in the 1970's.

Rocks, arrowhead and relics found on the Chase Ranch.

Chase Ranch kitchen with Ruby Gobble and relatives of Gretchen Sammis. — Chase Ranch kitchen with Ruby Gobble and Chase relatives.

Bull elk taken near the "Badlands" on Gretchen Sammis' 91st birthday by her second-cousin. — Chase Ranch bull elk.

It's not Wimbeldon but the Chase Ranch used to have a grass tennis court in front of the main house. — Chase Main House from old tennis court.

Ruby's precious garden has been cultivated and cared for by the Master Gardeners Club of Cimarron. — Ruby's Vegetable Garden.

Our Programs

Chase Ranch Foundation

Prior to her passing in 2012 at age 86, Gretchen Sammis established the Chase Ranch Foundation for the purpose of maintaining the Chase Ranch's heritage of the west and educating the public about cattle ranching and conservation.

Chase Ranch Museum

Chase Ranch Foundation

Philmont Scout Ranch Staff personally guide Chase Ranch visitors on seasonal tours of the Main House and surrounding areas to learn about the history and heritage of the Chase Ranch.

MUSEUM HOURS: 8:00am-5:00pm

June 6 - Aug. 18, 2024

7 Days per Week

Hunting and Scouting

Chase Ranch Foundation

Hunting and Scouting

With elk, deer, turkey, bear, and mountain lion, the Chase Ranch offers some of the best hunting in northern New Mexico!

Philmont Boy Scouts trek across and camp on the Chase Ranch while learning about cattle ranching, water and soil conservation, survival and having a ton of fun!!