Reduced from $850,000 to $796,650 - SOLD!
1,760 acres; 1320 deeded, 440 BLM/private leases
Las Vegas, New Mexico
LOCATION:
Spectacular ranch land in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains with stunning mountain views and a picturesque valley below. Access is off Hwy 84 between Santa Fe and Las Vegas, New Mexico. An incredible playground for the outdoor enthusiast - private and remote, no noise or intrusions, yet within an easy drive to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The ranch is mostly timbered with open meadows and cradles a large canyon with postcard views. At 6800 feet elevation it is a pristine wilderness setting that drops off into the Gallinas river valley below.
DESCRIPTION:
Hidden at the end of the road are modest improvements along with a new 40 x 90 insulated steel shop plumbed with a bathroom, plumbed with bathroom and well/pump. Old homestead includes corrals, well, and outbuildings, including a century-old house. Four wells provide reliable water resources for the ranch. There are also 8 ponds, a year-round spring and a small lake, which are wildlife magnets and provide a stable source of drinking water for livestock and wildlife. The area has a unique history with many ruins of dry stacked rock homes built centuries ago on homesteads that include old corrals and rock barns.
The 1,760 plus acres (ranch can be split) has a grazing capacity of approximately 44 head of cow/calf pairs yearlong in average years or 170 head of yearlings for the summer months. The year-round capacity can be significantly increased by supplemental winter feeding. No mineral rights are owned or included with the sale.
The road to the ranch passes through several other ranches, it has been surveyed and an easement is recorded for access. The ranch itself has not been surveyed which is typical of large ranches in most western states but is perimeter fenced with good to new 4 or 5 wire barbed wire fencing.
WILDLIFE:
The remoteness of this NM ranch has contributed to an excellent wildlife population including mule deer, elk, turkey, raptors, ducks, sandhill cranes and quail as well as predators large and small including coyotes, cougar, bobcat and bear. The owners have not allowed hunting on the ranch. Landowner elk and deer tags are available if applied for. Quantity depends on NM Game & Fish.
TOPOGRAPHY:
This New Mexico Ranch ranges from 5400-7000 feet elevation and is level to sloping to steep, encompassing a large canyon. Approximately 60% is level. It is well timbered with ponderosa, pinion, cedar, and juniper trees. A perfect mix of open meadow areas for grazing and wildlife viewing and thick dense timber areas. There is one meadow large enough for a landing strip. The ranch is bordered on two sides by state and federal lands which offers expanded opportunities for hunting, hiking, horse back riding, and ATV trails, as well as artifact gathering and other recreational opportunities. The ranch and surrounding public lands are a great spot for Indian artifact hunters with arrow heads and other artifacts easily found.
UTILITIES:
Easements for electricity are in place and electric to the ranch is negotiable. A Solar System has been utilized in the past by the current owners. Water is by four wells. Propane is available from several local suppliers. Sewer is by septic. Phone land lines are within a 1/4 mile of this property and can be run for up to a mile at no cost. A new cell phone tower 4 miles away provides excellent service. The current owners had DirecTV as well as internet service through Wildblue Satellite.
AMENITIES:
The ranch is conveniently located 1 hour east of Santa Fe just off I-25 and is 2 hours east of Albuquerque off I-40. This gives the ranch easy access to New Mexico's two major cities with all the amenities including international airports. Located within 1/2 to 2 hours of many major ski areas such as Sipapu Lodge and others at (Taos and Angel Fire, NM), and is near dozens of lakes, rivers and streams as well as national forest lands. Scuba diving is also available just 45 minutes from the ranch at the world famous Blue Hole at nearby Santa Rosa.
LOCAL AREA:
Many of the folks in this area work and play in Santa Fe (1 hr) and Albuquerque (2 hrs). Santa Fe is home to approximately 60,000 folks including world famous artists, and features galleries and eclectic shopping. Albuquerque is home to approximately 500,000 folks, with a big city atmosphere but small city friendliness. Las Vegas is 20 miles (8 by air) and home to approximately 15,000 folks with 3 colleges, good retail shopping, including Walmart, and many fine eateries. Las Vegas has a small airport and Santa Fe and Albuquerque have large jet service. The ranch itself looks down on the city lights of Las Vegas which are visible at night from many locations on the land. Claimed to be one of the best areas in the US for stargazing because of the elevation and lack of light pollution and clouds at night.
CLIMATE:
This part of New Mexico is known for it's mild summers with showers in the late afternoon during the monsoon (June 15 to Sep 15) keeping the temperatures in the 70's and low 80's and the grasses green. There are many summer homes in this area due to the great temperature. It also has mild winters with daytime temperature in the 50's and occasional 60's with low humidity year round. The average precipitation for this area is 16-17 inches. Snow is possible, but generally doesn't last more than a day or so.
TAXES:
The ranch is zoned agricultural and taxes for the ranch are amazingly low, less than $100/yr. San Miguel County has little or no restrictions for county zoning. Permits require no documentation, only a simple payment of the permit fee which can be purchased at the county court house. There are no restrictions on building homes, barns or any other structures on this rare New Mexico ranch.
Spectacular ranch land in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains with stunning mountain views and a picturesque valley below. Access is off Hwy 84 between Santa Fe and Las Vegas, New Mexico. An incredible playground for the outdoor enthusiast - private and remote, no noise or intrusions, yet within an easy drive to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The ranch is mostly timbered with open meadows and cradles a large canyon with postcard views. At 6800 feet elevation it is a pristine wilderness setting that drops off into the Gallinas river valley below.
DESCRIPTION:
Hidden at the end of the road are modest improvements along with a new 40 x 90 insulated steel shop plumbed with a bathroom, plumbed with bathroom and well/pump. Old homestead includes corrals, well, and outbuildings, including a century-old house. Four wells provide reliable water resources for the ranch. There are also 8 ponds, a year-round spring and a small lake, which are wildlife magnets and provide a stable source of drinking water for livestock and wildlife. The area has a unique history with many ruins of dry stacked rock homes built centuries ago on homesteads that include old corrals and rock barns.
The 1,760 plus acres (ranch can be split) has a grazing capacity of approximately 44 head of cow/calf pairs yearlong in average years or 170 head of yearlings for the summer months. The year-round capacity can be significantly increased by supplemental winter feeding. No mineral rights are owned or included with the sale.
The road to the ranch passes through several other ranches, it has been surveyed and an easement is recorded for access. The ranch itself has not been surveyed which is typical of large ranches in most western states but is perimeter fenced with good to new 4 or 5 wire barbed wire fencing.
WILDLIFE:
The remoteness of this NM ranch has contributed to an excellent wildlife population including mule deer, elk, turkey, raptors, ducks, sandhill cranes and quail as well as predators large and small including coyotes, cougar, bobcat and bear. The owners have not allowed hunting on the ranch. Landowner elk and deer tags are available if applied for. Quantity depends on NM Game & Fish.
TOPOGRAPHY:
This New Mexico Ranch ranges from 5400-7000 feet elevation and is level to sloping to steep, encompassing a large canyon. Approximately 60% is level. It is well timbered with ponderosa, pinion, cedar, and juniper trees. A perfect mix of open meadow areas for grazing and wildlife viewing and thick dense timber areas. There is one meadow large enough for a landing strip. The ranch is bordered on two sides by state and federal lands which offers expanded opportunities for hunting, hiking, horse back riding, and ATV trails, as well as artifact gathering and other recreational opportunities. The ranch and surrounding public lands are a great spot for Indian artifact hunters with arrow heads and other artifacts easily found.
UTILITIES:
Easements for electricity are in place and electric to the ranch is negotiable. A Solar System has been utilized in the past by the current owners. Water is by four wells. Propane is available from several local suppliers. Sewer is by septic. Phone land lines are within a 1/4 mile of this property and can be run for up to a mile at no cost. A new cell phone tower 4 miles away provides excellent service. The current owners had DirecTV as well as internet service through Wildblue Satellite.
AMENITIES:
The ranch is conveniently located 1 hour east of Santa Fe just off I-25 and is 2 hours east of Albuquerque off I-40. This gives the ranch easy access to New Mexico's two major cities with all the amenities including international airports. Located within 1/2 to 2 hours of many major ski areas such as Sipapu Lodge and others at (Taos and Angel Fire, NM), and is near dozens of lakes, rivers and streams as well as national forest lands. Scuba diving is also available just 45 minutes from the ranch at the world famous Blue Hole at nearby Santa Rosa.
LOCAL AREA:
Many of the folks in this area work and play in Santa Fe (1 hr) and Albuquerque (2 hrs). Santa Fe is home to approximately 60,000 folks including world famous artists, and features galleries and eclectic shopping. Albuquerque is home to approximately 500,000 folks, with a big city atmosphere but small city friendliness. Las Vegas is 20 miles (8 by air) and home to approximately 15,000 folks with 3 colleges, good retail shopping, including Walmart, and many fine eateries. Las Vegas has a small airport and Santa Fe and Albuquerque have large jet service. The ranch itself looks down on the city lights of Las Vegas which are visible at night from many locations on the land. Claimed to be one of the best areas in the US for stargazing because of the elevation and lack of light pollution and clouds at night.
CLIMATE:
This part of New Mexico is known for it's mild summers with showers in the late afternoon during the monsoon (June 15 to Sep 15) keeping the temperatures in the 70's and low 80's and the grasses green. There are many summer homes in this area due to the great temperature. It also has mild winters with daytime temperature in the 50's and occasional 60's with low humidity year round. The average precipitation for this area is 16-17 inches. Snow is possible, but generally doesn't last more than a day or so.
TAXES:
The ranch is zoned agricultural and taxes for the ranch are amazingly low, less than $100/yr. San Miguel County has little or no restrictions for county zoning. Permits require no documentation, only a simple payment of the permit fee which can be purchased at the county court house. There are no restrictions on building homes, barns or any other structures on this rare New Mexico ranch.
This property is being offered by New Mexico Ranch Pros, a division of R&R Real Estate Partners, LLC, and shown to qualified purchasers by appointment only. The information provided on this property is from sources deemed to be reliable. No warranties, either expressed or implied, are made. All properties are subject to errors, omissions, price change, prior sale, or withdrawal from the market without notice. Purchasers should verify all facts. New Mexico Ranch Pros and R&R Real Estate Partners, LLC work for, and on behalf of, the Seller.