Leopold Family n Ranching

Leopold's wife's uncle was a sheepman in the Gila

Leopold became interested in the Gila in part through family and personal connections. The N-Bar Ranch been acquired by his wife Estella's uncle, Solomon Luna, one of the most successful sheepmen and most influential political figures in the territory of New Mexico. He used it as a base for his sheep-grazing operations .

The N-Bar Ranch located in the Gila

In 1912 Estella Leopold's mother inherited the ranch and it was managed by her half-brother Eduardo Otero, who as president of the New Mexico Woolgrowers' Association was enormously helpful to Leopold in winning stockmen's support in the early years of the game protection campaign. Susan L. Flader, pg 76-77.link at bottom of section

Aldo Leopold Family and Ranching

Aldo Leopold came from Wisconsin. He was a forester on the Blue Range, Az, Later Secretary of ,,,,1924 he returned to Wisconsin to teach

Leopold's wife's uncle was a sheepman in the Gila

The N-Bar Ranch located in the Gila

Aldo Leopold's wife, Estella, had deep-rooted Spanish ranching history in New Mexico

Aldo Leopold's son, STARKER LEOPOLD, researched balance of wildlife numbers and range health

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Aldo Leopold Family and Ranching

Aldo Leopold came from Wisconsin. He was a forester on the Blue Range, Az, Later Secretary of ,,,,1924 he returned to Wisconsin to teach

Leopold's wife's uncle was a sheepman in the Gila

The N-Bar Ranch located in the Gila

Aldo Leopold's wife, Estella, had deep-rooted Spanish ranching history in New Mexico

Aldo Leopold's son, STARKER LEOPOLD, researched balance of wildlife numbers and range health

More on aldo leopold

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