Creating Ted Turner Reserves is just one of the ways that Ted has chosen to help save the world. The direction behind every action we take is Ted’s goal to “Save Everything.” He knows he cannot do this alone, so he has attracted a group of people who share his vision. By working to restore and protect these landscapes we hope to inspire others to do the same.

At Ted Turner Reserves our people are more than our most important asset, they are examples of passionate individuals who have an instinctive skill of genuine hospitality blended with an innate love of the land and nature. The Ted Turner Reserves hospitality team consists of over 100 team members, with both full-time and seasonal positions. Some of the best, most experienced leaders in the industry work to create a culture where we support and care for one another, where having a job means more than just earning a wage. We work for our purpose and our cause, which is to protect, restore, and save the lands that we call home.

The closest town to Vermejo is Raton, New Mexico. Raton is about 40 miles from the Vermejo headquarters, making this one of the most remote destinations and the largest private nature reserve in the United States. Because of its remoteness, most employees who work at Vermejo live on the reserve.

Vermejo provides housing and meals at no cost to our seasonal employees. Housing is dormitory style, and most staff have a private room and bathroom with a shared common space with washers and dryers. Seasonal housing is equipped with WIFI internet and basic furniture, including a bed, dresser, night stand, and lamp. These seasonal staff rooms do not have kitchens. Three meals a day are served from our employee dining room in the main lodge building. AT&T phone service is the only cellular service available on the ranch.