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Friends of Robles Ranch History
Robles Ranch was owned by Bernabe Robles, who came to Tucson in 1864. By 1880, he operated a stage and freight line from Tucson to Quijotoa. The original Robles Ranch was built in 1882 and served as the headquarters for the stage station and ranch house. Over the years, the ranch changed hands, and in 1995, the current owners were arrested for trafficking drugs, and the property was seized. ​ A community member, Marion Whitfiield, saw an opportunity to try to acquire the property for a Community Center. Nearly 200 residents signed a petition supporting her efforts. In 1996, Supervisor Sharon Bronson announced at a community meeting that Pima County had completed the acquisition of the ranch for the use of the Three Points Community as a Community Center. The Friends of Robles Ranch was formed to assist the Center and address some of the community's needs. The group acquired various grants and recruited several volunteers to help with landscaping and installing irrigation for the beautification of the property. A small metal building was put in place, and an awning was built, painted, and fitted to be a Food Pantry. A small resale store was opened on the property to help fund some of the projects for Friends of Robles Ranch to utilize within the community.
The original ranch house was built in 1882
We are thankful for great leaders, family, and friends who have paved the way and helped build our foundation.
About
We are the silent partners in our community. We are a small group dedicated to preserving history, taking action today, and impacting the community's future. Our group comprises a president, treasurer, secretary, and several board members.
We have over 20 years of experience helping promote positive change in our community.
We are thankful for great leaders, family, and friends who have paved the way and helped build our foundation. We stand on the shoulders of great giants, continuing their legacy and moving forward, ours to pass on to people who serve and live in our community.
Mission Statement
We, the Friends of Robles Ranch, will work toward having input in decisions concerning the Historical Robles Ranch while preserving the sense of history inherent in Robles Ranch and the part it played in this part of the county. We will help the county to carry out its plans, now and in the future, to make Robles Ranch a center to be used and enjoyed by the whole community and its visitors.
FoRR supports the following programs
We have established a scholarship fund that offers
a $1000.00 scholarship for high school students from
the Three Points area, one from Marana and one
from Flowing Wells. We also provide a $1500.00
scholarship for someone returning to school to finish
a degree or trade.
We sponsor several community groups, such as
our Community Festival, Thanksgiving Dinner, the
Diamond Bell Group, Friends and Family Sports
and, of course, the Robles Ranch Community
Center.
We also aid the Altar Valley School District with
emergency clothing, helping to fund class trips, and joining with the community businesses for special
awards to teachers and staff and a special award to a
graduating 8th grader. In recognition of their many
contributions, the Altar Valley School District
awarded Friends Of Robles Ranch a special plaque.
We also support the Fence Post, our local monthly
newsletter