MAYRA FERRA

An ancestor's portrait hangs above the fireplace as horse tack reflects from a nearby wall. 

Grandchildren play soccer as the adults prepare the meal for lunch and breakfast for the following morning. 

Two children keep a horse company while they wait for lunch.

Cattle meat hangs in the open air as Mr. Moreno leans against a pole.

The cowhide of the sacrificed cow is tacked down in the family cemetery.

A closer look of the cowhide.

Mr. Moreno's granddaughter ties a knot on the cemetery gate to keep animals out.

The ranch's dogs eat leftover cattle meat.

A couple of young men practice lassoing by trapping one another's legs.

Family members relax in the yard while they wait for the carne asada to be ready.

Mr. Moreno hammers wooden tacks into the cow's head. 

The cow's blood is poured into a pot filled with meat and diced vegetables for one of the dishes being prepared.

A view of Mr. Moreno's land at sunset from atop a hill.

A slow cooked meat is placed underground and kept there until morning.

Two men hold a wire as another prepares to place a tin sheet above the hole.

All women present begin their vigil and prayers at sundown.

Women continue praying the rosary and other prayers as children wind down by playing video games. 

A framed, vintage deer painting adorns the wall of a spare bedroom in Mr. Moreno's ranch home.

Blood splatters on the ground from the cow's remains.

A young cowboy tips his hat as others play in the yard.

Mr. Moreno's grandson eats chips while visiting his uncle's grave in the family cemetery.