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, culture, and the ranching way of life for future generations.
Listeners will hear about ten years of ranch histories, the families who built Arizona’s cattle industry, and the traditions that still thrive today. It’s a conversation full of history, heart, and a reminder of the enduring spirit of the American West.
