Ben & Marilyn Vargas

Between sips of coffee and contemplative grins - Ben and Marilyn Vargas share stories of love, dedication, and incredible hard work during their time living at Philmont Scout Ranch.  As second parents to many seasonal wranglers, Ben and Marilyn are humble celebrities among the Ranch Department, and I want to thank them for inviting me into their home and sharing just a small portion of the immeasurable impact they’ve had on so many lives. I’d like to note that this episode was generously and anonymously sponsored by a member of the Old Horse Department, whom without, the making of this episode would not have been possible. I thank you.Support the show and enjoy some tunes - "The Places We Call Home" by The Calico Stray.Philmont ExperienceBen VargasSeasonal Staff1964 - Rayado grounds1965 - Rayado Dining Hall1966 - Trading Post staff1967 - Wrangler1968 - Horseman1969 - Horseman1970 - HorsemanFull Time 1971 - Fence Crew then moved to Cowboy1972 - 1979 - Cowboy1980 - Horse Forman2018 - Livestock Foreman Marilyn VargasSeasonal Staff1974 - Small Fry Director1976 - 1979 - Nursery DirectorPart Time1980 - 1984 - HousekeepingFull Time1985 - 2018 - Assistant to General Manager (2015 promoted to Assistant to GM and Team Leader Administrative/Housekeeping).Notable MentionsLeo MartinezBob KnoxJim BirdLee MariettMark AndersonPaul ClaussenChuck BingerBill SpiceKeith GallowayJohn ClarkKevin DowlingAustin VargasKelly VargasChope PhillipsBJ - Lost RangerDanny SloanDollie O'NeillCasey LymanDr. John AlexanderJohn BellJason SmallwoodBrad NewberryBob RickleffsRusty LoweSupport the show