Apache Hills Cattle Company, a 100-cow outfit near Hachita in the New Mexico bootheel, needs two ranch hands from January 1 through February 28, 2027, at about 50 hours a week. Work includes building fence and corrals, checking waters, feeding, herding and processing cattle, branding, doctoring, and keeping up ranch roads. No minimum experience is listed, but you must handle extreme weather and lift 50 pounds, and random drug tests are possible at no cost to you. Employer-provided housing comes with a free kitchen. Pay is $12.35 an hour. Apply through the federal job order page.
| Pay | $12.35 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Jan 1, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Hachita, New Mexico |
| Job Type | Ranch Hand |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on US Department of Labor SeasonalJobs H-2A job order H-300-26292-308828, checked Oct 31. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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