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The Ortega's are the original "vaquero" ranching family of the Gaviota coast.
The Original "Dons"

Los Cruces John & B Shaw .jpg
Julio Ortega Indian Scout.jpg
Leonardo Pablo Ortega_Refugio .jpg
Cuato Espinosa.jpg
Uncle Vicente Guevara.jpg

Historic Photos of the Ortega Family at their Rancho Refugio

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