ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode #23 of Cowboy Up, hosts Russell True and Steven Clauson welcome Sarah King—Executive Director of the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance and co-manager of the historic 55,000-acre King’s Anvil Ranch. Sarah shares her journey from East Coast native and backcountry horseback guide to leading progressive conservation and collaborative watershed stewardship in Southern Arizona. Tune in to explore how modern cattle ranching, prescribed fire, erosion control, and community-wide partnerships work together to protect the ecological health and working landscapes of the Sonoran Desert.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Life on King’s Anvil Ranch: What it takes to manage a 55,000-acre cattle operation stewarded by five generations of the King family.
Progressive Desert Ecology: How targeted water catchment, erosion control, and prescribed burns restore soil and native vegetation.
Collaborative Conservation: How the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance bridges gaps between private landowners, government agencies, and environmental groups across 600,000 acres.
Advocacy & Stewardship: Sarah’s work across regional boards to preserve Western heritage, rangeland health, and drought resilience.
Guest Spotlight:
Sarah King: Executive Director, Altar Valley Conservation Alliance | Cattle Rancher, King’s Anvil Ranch
Recognition: Awarded for Outstanding Service by the Society for Range Management (Arizona Section, 2021)
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