Making Hats That Last

We know good hats. We’ve spent a lifetime wearing them. Cates hats are handcrafted to be as tough and durable as the people who wear them. We believe that a hat is far more than a fashion accessory; it’s part of your identity. It’s not just the crease, but maybe a hat band or feather that create a custom piece that shares who you are, and where you’re from. From the quality of the felt, to the buttery-soft roan sweatband, each detail is chosen to create an heirloom piece that will last for generations. Bringing the past forward, we take pride in using techniques and equipment you'd have found in a hat shop 100 years ago. 
 Please stop in and see us sometime. We’d be glad to show you the shop. 
Thank you for supporting our small business. 
Kelly & Twyla Cates

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Our charming little cowtown is unlike any other. We love watching stunning sunsets from a front porch; smelling the pinion smoke carry across a New Mexico breeze. We appreciate the simplicity of rural living, and raising our four kids in the ranching lifestyle.

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We enjoy looking across the fence at the vast grasslands and rugged mesas of the Bell Ranch. The history is this area of New Mexico is fascinating.

Harvey Caplin | Bell Ranch | 1950's