Cochise Stronghold Ranch
Preservation ~ Conservation ~ Education ~ Cattle ~ Raptors
Cochise Stronghold is rich in history, nature and archaeology. Home of famous Apache leader Cochise and his band of Chiricahua Apache's. Throughout 10,000 years of human habitation many cultures have made this area their home. Ancient Hunter/Gatherer culture, Mogollon People and the Apache culture. All of these Peoples shared the same goal to Preserve and Protect this Land. Hands are now reaching across time and history to accomplish that very goal. Doug & Roma Payne have worked for years to permanently protect this Ranch from development.
Our efforts are fully supported and endorsed by these organizations:
National Forest service, Arizona Land & Water Trust, Cochise County Supervisors & Water Resource Dept, Arizona Game & Wildlife, The Amerind Foundation, Fort Huachuca Sentinel Landscape, Audubon Society, Archaeology Southwest & Arizona Raptor Center
You Can Partner With Us In This Noble Effort.
Your generous contribution to our preservation fund is greatly appreciated. Together we will be able to accomplish these goals. By previous arrangement, a guided tour of all the archaeological sites can be enjoyed.
Please inquire about details.
Cochise Stronghold Ranch will never be developed preserving the beauty seen here today
throughout all future times. Wildlife, Birdlife, Archaeology and above all...
Water Resources will be forever protected and conserved.