Rincon Blanco Cowboy Church

07/30/2026

God-sightings from the Bunkhouse©
By Charles Hibner

Monsoon Season

They say that we are in the monsoon season, but it is hard to tell very much difference so far here at ranch headquarters. But it has rained pretty hard, and even heavy hail, in some locations. On Friday, we had .05 hundreds of an inch at the house, but by the time we got a mile and a half east, it had filled a tank that I hadn’t seen full in years. Then, another mile to the east, it had barely rained. This same storm hit pretty hard to the south and filled up several tanks including the big English Tank, but just two miles to the south Chavez Tank didn’t catch a drop, and tanks west of there were still dry! One tank on our place was quite a sight to behold as I came over the rise to observe it, and I sat in wonder at the strange phenomena, here are pictures!

At first, I thought our whole 12-foot-deep tank had filled up with trash, but on closer examination, I realized that it was almost all hail that had washed into the tank from runoff, and these blocks of hail were upwards of two or three feet thick, floating on the water. (Here is a picture of one of these blocks, all covered with little sticks). Once the hail melts, all that will be left is little sticks and piñon needles.

I never cease to be amazed by all the wonders that God has given us to appreciate His power and wisdom. Romans 1:20 says: For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God. Also, in Psalm 147:17-18, it reads: He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against his freezing cold? 18 Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.

I’m sure glad God has control of all things. It would sure be scary if He didn’t!

P.S. A little over a week later, the last block of hail was finally disappearing, and the tank was clearing up!

07/30/2026

Friends, Pastor Charlie will be out Aug 2 but Joseph has a bible study ready and the coffee pot will be on!

07/29/2026

Prayer request:
Lord we lift up Mr. S to you tonight and ask your healing hands wrap around him. Please direct his medical staff and help them guide his recovery. We pray for his loved ones that you will cover them with your love and grace and comfort them. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for being our ever-present help in times of need. We give you all the praise and glory, trusting in your unfailing love and mercy.
In your name we pray, Amen.

07/18/2026

God-sightings from the Bunkhouse©
By Charles Hibner
Hot Week

You have heard about the groundhog coming out of his hole on February 2nd and seeing his shadow thus predicting 6 more weeks of winter. Well, it has been so hot lately that the prairie dogs have come up out of their hole, took one look at the sun, and scrambled back down their hole to escape the heat. Speaking of the recent heat, six weeks of winter sound pretty good right about now. Now, you may wonder about the coolness of the prairie dog hole, it has been proven that if you get down about 16 feet below ground surface, the temperature is about 2 degrees warmer than the average annual air temperature, no matter what time of year. The average annual air temperature around here is about 50 degrees F., so that means that the temperature sixteen feet deep is 52 degrees, day or night, summer or winter. 52 degrees may be a little cool in the winter, but it would sure feel good with the high heat we have had the last few days. I wonder if the prairie dogs dig their holes a little deeper just to get down to cooler temperatures? The mornings have been a little more pleasant, it actually cooled down to 64 degrees F. yesterday morning, but it sure didn’t last very long. And when it is still 80 degrees inside the house at 10PM, it sure makes for some difficult sleeping.

Of course, it would have to be really hot to beat the heat of the fiery furnace as described in Daniel third chapter. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego wouldn’t bow down to the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had made when they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and other musical instruments (in other words, the kings symphony orchestra) because they would only worship the one true Lord, this made the king so angry that he commanded the fiery furnace to be heated seven times as hot as normal. They bound Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes and other garments, and threw them into the furnace. It was so hot that flames of the furnace killed the soldiers that threw them in. But when King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the flames, he saw the three men, unharmed, and a fourth man that looked like a son of the gods, and I believe that it was Jesus, the Son of God, protecting them. The king had quite a change of heart when he saw that the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego could save them from the heat of the furnace!

I reckon I won’t complain so much about the high heat after reading this story. But I might also dig a hole down to 16 feet to cool off some!

07/18/2026

Folks,

Here is the God sighting for July 12th, enjoy!

No potluck in July.

Church services are Sundays at 10:30am, coffee and snack at 10:00am.

Have a great week!

Pastor Charlie

07/18/2026

God-sightings from the Bunkhouse©
By Charles Hibner
Great Father’s Day Weekend

This last weekend Wendy once again came up to visit, and brought her folks also! The grand-puppies were already here, so she did not have to bring them! Kyle had asked if I could help him do some mechanic work on his pickup, and since it had turned out so well last time, I quickly agreed. This included changing the upper and lower control arms on both sides, the tie rods, the stabilizer connector, and both shock absorbers, all on the front end. This amount of work at the shop would have cost him $2500, not counting parts, so if we could succeed in doing the work ourselves, it would save a lot of money! We started early Friday morning, and by 11:30am, we had everything off on the left side. We took a break and took Wendy, Sara, and Kyle up to the Wildlife Center by Pagosa Springs, of course, I had to get my favorite Junction Burger while we were there. We hit the Wildlife Center right at feeding, which is the best time to see the animals since they usually react to getting fed. Then we got back home and finished replacing the whole left side of Kyle’s pickup by nightfall. The next morning, since we already knew pretty much how to do the job, we had the whole side off by around 9:30am. I had to take a break and round up some rascally cows that had gotten out, and by the time I got back about 11:30am, Kyle already had all the parts reinstalled, and was torquing everything down to the proper tightness. We then started the process of re-aligning the front end since we had replaced the tie-rods, and when we got all through and took it out for a ride, it seemed to be working perfectly. Kyle, who knew more about how it rode before, was amazed at how much better it rode after replacing everything. It was very rewarding work to have it turn out so well!

In God’s Holy Word, He speaks about the value of good hard work. Colossians 3:23-24 says: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters". Back in the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes 9:10 says: "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might". Also, Proverbs 14:23 says: "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty".

I have discovered through the years that mechanic work requires a certain patience that comes only from the Lord. May He be with us in our next mechanic adventure!

07/14/2026

Your prayers are working for Mrs T. She’s got a long road ahead, but your prayers are felt and appreciated! Please keep her and the family in your prayers for healing.

07/14/2026

Join us for Cowboy church.

The Rio Arriba County 4-H Council will be fund raising for the 4-H Youth Development Program on July 25, 2026 ( the weekend before the 2026 County Fair).

The Brand Board that the 4-H is selling is $40.00 per wooden space where the Rio Arriba County Livestock will brand on the Wall of Fame!

This event will include:

Cowboy Church
Chuckwagon
Live Music from Highway 17
Vendors
Tack swap
Ag in the Classroom for the kiddos
BBR -Barrel Racing and Pole Bending Event

KDCE KYBR and Rio Grand Sun will all be present for this amazing event to highlight Rio Arriba County livestock Producers.

We hope to see you all there. If you want a brand application, please pick one up at NMSU Extension office or email me at [email protected].

07/14/2026

Obituary for Mr. Tircio DeVargas.
Please join us in keeping his family and loved ones in prayer.

View Tircio Arturo De Vargas's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/09/2026

God-sightings from the Bunkhouse©
By Charles Hibner
Happy Birthday, America

250 years ago, the United States won its independence! Yesterday, July 4th, was a rare moment in the life of a nation, one that invites all Americans to pause and reflect, not just on our history, but also on its significance. This anniversary isn’t just about dates and documents, but people, places, and stories. It’s about how a group of colonies came together in 1776 to declare independence and grow into the 50 states that makes up the country we live in today. Reaching 250 years is a significant event for any nation, and every era of American history has shaped the present in some way. The United States has changed a great deal over two and a half centuries, and one of the lessons of history is that every generation helps shape what comes next. This anniversary is not just a moment to look backward, it’s also a time to think forward, and invites people of all ages to help shape the future. The date was marked by coast-to-coast celebrations, like the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Rushmore 250, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and record-breaking nationwide fireworks and military flyovers. But let’s never forget that even though America sought its independence over issues of taxation without representation, self-governance, and economic control, the push for religious freedom became a defining, intentional cornerstone of the newly formed republic after the Revolutionary War was won. Our Founders understood that religious freedom is the foundation of a free society. It’s the first freedom from which all liberties flow. Without religious liberty, no nation can truly be free.

The Holy Bible has plenty to say about national blessing, civic duty, and defense of freedom. Psalm 33:12 talks about National Blessing: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his heritage!" Also, 1 Timothy 2:1-3 reflects on Civic Prayer: Therefore, I exhort first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior. For Courage and Defense, look at Joshua 1:9 that says: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Happy Birthday, America, may you reach 500 years of continued Religious Freedom.