• Southwest Ranch The Diamond A. Ranch is a working sheep ranch in rural New Mexico, its original structures built in the 1860's along a stage coach stop. The low wing of the house was constructed with adobe in the 19th century. The central section of the house was designed in the territorial style in the 1940s.

    The Diamond A. Ranch is a working sheep ranch in rural New Mexico, its original structures built in the 1860's along a stage coach stop. The low wing of the house was constructed with adobe in the 19th century. The central section of the house was designed in the territorial style in the 1940s.

  • Southwest Ranch The heart of the house is this living room, also called the Spanish Room. The bookcases hold a collection of books about early New Mexico and New Spain.

    The heart of the house is this living room, also called the Spanish Room. The bookcases hold a collection of books about early New Mexico and New Spain.

  • Southwest Ranch The dining room recalls elements of the Greek Revival period when the main house was originally built. The panels of the arched ceiling are inset with sections of a gilded star pattern wallpaper and the chandelier is an English Victorian “gasolier” chandelier by S. & C. Osler.

    The dining room recalls elements of the Greek Revival period when the main house was originally built. The panels of the arched ceiling are inset with sections of a gilded star pattern wallpaper and the chandelier is an English Victorian “gasolier” chandelier by S. & C. Osler.

  • Southwest Ranch The library's 17th century Irish panelling was installed in the mid 20th century by an earlier owner. With the advice of architect Peter Pennoyer, the room underwent a restoration that included construction of a reproduction ceiling to compliment the style of the paneling.

    The library's 17th century Irish panelling was installed in the mid 20th century by an earlier owner. With the advice of architect Peter Pennoyer, the room underwent a restoration that included construction of a reproduction ceiling to compliment the style of the paneling.

  • Southwest Ranch The bar has panels covered with burgundy leather studded with nail heads.

    The bar has panels covered with burgundy leather studded with nail heads.

  • Southwest Ranch The adobe bedroom is a restored room within the original 19th century wing of the house. Care was taken to use traditional materials and techniques, including floors made of packed mud, walls of textured plaster and hay, and ceilings of vigas and latillas (logs and sampling respectively). The decoration is based on photographs of early rooms in the American Southwest.

    The adobe bedroom is a restored room within the original 19th century wing of the house. Care was taken to use traditional materials and techniques, including floors made of packed mud, walls of textured plaster and hay, and ceilings of vigas and latillas (logs and sampling respectively). The decoration is based on photographs of early rooms in the American Southwest.

  • Southwest Ranch A large, antique Spanish wall hanging is the focal point of the front hall.

    A large, antique Spanish wall hanging is the focal point of the front hall.

  • Southwest Ranch Many of the hallways in the house serve as galleries for artwork. In this one, horse paintings by Joe Andoe are displayed alongside antique saddles, reins, and riding gear, several of which are displayed atop an Italian cassoni trunk.

    Many of the hallways in the house serve as galleries for artwork. In this one, horse paintings by Joe Andoe are displayed alongside antique saddles, reins, and riding gear, several of which are displayed atop an Italian cassoni trunk.

  • Southwest Ranch The early 19th century American tester bed in the attic bedroom is dressed with green linen bedhangings lined with stripes. The rest of the room is arranged with antique quilts, hooked rugs and a wing chair.

    The early 19th century American tester bed in the attic bedroom is dressed with green linen bedhangings lined with stripes. The rest of the room is arranged with antique quilts, hooked rugs and a wing chair.