RIO BONITO FARM/RANCH
LOCATED IN HISTORIC OLD LINCOLN, NM
DRINK FROM THE SAME RIVER THAT BILLY THE KID DRANK FROM
ENJOY HISTORIC WATER RIGHTS DATING BACK TO THE MIDDLE 1800S
WATER: Water, Water, and more water! With irrigation from the Rio Bonito River, 5 ponds, and 5 Wells this property has amply water to go around. The five ponds are storage for irrigation as well as each pond being stocked with its own species of fish: largemouth bass, trout, perch and channel catfish. The wells are shallow, good quality and strong producing wells. Combined the wells produce almost 1000 gallons per minute. The bass pond has a 200 amp 10 hp submersible pump to push the water to and through the K-line sprinkler and a 3 hp pump in the well supplying the pond with water. The perch pond has a 15 hp submersible supplying the K-line sprinkler system and a 5 hp in the well supplying the pond with water. ...
WATER: Water, Water, and more water! With irrigation from the Rio Bonito River, 5 ponds, and 5 Wells this property has amply water to go around. The five ponds are storage for irrigation as well as each pond being stocked with its own species of fish: largemouth bass, trout, perch and channel catfish. The wells are shallow, good quality and strong producing wells. Combined the wells produce almost 1000 gallons per minute. The bass pond has a 200 amp 10 hp submersible pump to push the water to and through the K-line sprinkler and a 3 hp pump in the well supplying the pond with water. The perch pond has a 15 hp submersible supplying the K-line sprinkler system and a 5 hp in the well supplying the pond with water. The K-line sprinkler system is the new technology in watering for efficiency, developed in New Zealand, application is slow and steady allowing for less water use and no runoff. Fast and easy to move around with an ATV. The sprinklers are protected by strong plastic pods. Very little maintenance required, one flip of the switch you turn the pump on and watch the grass grow.
THE PROPERTY: Hidden beauty in plain sight in the heart of Billy the Kid Country. 88 acres of farm/ranch land nestled in the Lincoln Historical District B near Lincoln, NM. The Rio Bonito Farm/Ranch is made up of 88 acres more or less with 44 acres senior water rights and 20 acres of sub irrigated meadow. Approximately 61 acres are planted in a grass mix acclimated to the area.
TERRAIN AND VEGATATION: The Rio Bonito Farm/Ranch is mostly composed of good sandy loam alluvial with a solid covering of black and blue gramma, sideoats gramma, orchard grass, hybrid fescue (safe for horses to graze year round), perennial rye and winter wheat. The farmable land has been terraced for maximum collection of the runoff water. An orchard containing Apple, cherry, plum, apricot, and peach trees along with blackberries are on a drip irrigation producing an abundance of fruit each year.
IMPROVEMENTS: The main home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath, utility room/ mudroom, two wood burning stoves, water softener, with 2 porches and a hot tub.
Foremans house has recently been remodeled, 3 bedroom 1 bath, wood floors, wood stove, new appliances, new cabinets and counter top. Sit out under the porch and take in the views of the pastures, ponds and mountains.
Recreational building with industrial kitchen, walk in freezer, walk in cooler and formal room. Equipped with all the kitchen essentials. This kitchen has been approved by EID.
There are large amounts of clean fresh water on the property making this perfect location for a commercial project related to clean fresh water.
1965 x 80 Irrigated grass airstrip runs east and west. You and your friend/family can fly in for a peaceful weekend of fun and socialization.
THE CABINS: Five secluded cabins are located throughout the property that are rented throughout the year for additional income. This property is a multi-purpose income producing agribusiness with many opportunities from raising livestock to a recreational retreat. Two kitchenette cabins along the flowing Rio Bonito River are secluded and peaceful. They sleep 3 each and have a fireplace, electric heat and A/C. A hot located between the two cabins allows access for both tenants to enjoy and relax in the hot tub.
Four full kitchen cabins all have fireplaces, separate bedrooms, living room, A/C and porch. They have a private court yard including a fire pit and hot tubs where after a long day you can sip wine and listen to the river flowing over the rocks.
HORSE FACILITIES: The ranch boasts a 10 stall barn, where7 stalls have runs, and an airy 17 ft. breezeway down the middle of the barn with 22 ft. doors at each end for easy access or you can drive straight through the barn. A modern tack room, feed room, tool room, are also part of this barn. The barn is fully wired and lighted to accommodate those late rides or when you get in after dark from hard days work on the ranch. A 57 round pen accentuates the horse production part of this property. You can start that young colt or just tune up the older horse. This property borders BLM land where you could enjoy a long peaceful ride up the Rio Bonito River.
WILDLIFE: The Rio Bonito Farm/Ranch is located in an area where there are Mule Deer, Elk, Barbary sheep, Mouflon Goats, Bear and Lion. The Ranch is high fenced to maintain the Ducks, Geese, Sheep, Cattle and Horses on the ranch or you could introduce other exotics to the ranch.
PRICE: $3,200,000