Centennial Farms & Ranches
Burke Brothers
Rio Blanco County
The Burke Brothers Ranch in Rifle celebrates its centennial this year. James Thomas Burke, sold the St. Louis Saloon in Leadville and entered into ranching by buying this 160 acre ranch in 1887. Today 600 head of cattle run on the ranch and there are 35 registered quarter horses. An estimated 200 tons of hay is raised each year. The original 1887 fence still surrounds the property.