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In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with Joe Konkel, ranch history chair and past president of the Gathering, to explore the stories behind Arizona’s historic ranch families. From the Carter family’s roots in 1998 to the legendary Kieckhefer K4 Ranch, Joe shares how he researches, interviews, and brings these histories to life—connecting generations of ranchers, cowboys, and the communities they’ve shaped. Together, Jim and Joe reflect on the importance of preserving Western heritage, cowboy culture, and the ranching way of life for future generations.

00:00 - Welcome & Introductions
01:20 - Thanking sponsors, volunteers, and supporters
03:05 - Introducing guest Joe Conl, Ranch History Chair
04:00 - How the ranch history process works
07:45 - Preserving western heritage & cowboy culture
09:30 - Jim’s personal connection to the Keyffer family
11:10 - Overview of 10 years of ranch histories
11:40 - Cameron Wingfield & Osborne families
13:15 - Nesham family ranch story
14:00 - Hunt Ranch & Stringfield connections
15:10 - Hatfield ranches & Vern Hatfield’s journey
16:20 - Fain family of Lonesome Valley
17:20 - Fletcher family ranches & junior rodeo legacy
18:25 - James family & Deep Well Ranch
19:25 - Cowboy’s cowboy: Monk Maxwell
20:50 - Campbell family ranch & the railroad’s impact
22:10 - Keyffer family & the legendary K4 Ranch
24:30 - Joe’s passion for preserving history
25:10 - Free sessions at the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
25:50 - Closing thoughts & next Gathering dates

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