7,100 Acres in Chama, NM - $7,455,000
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Size & Location: 7,100 acres but there could be an additional 2,100 acres joining that can be added to this property which would include a ranch headquarters. Located in Northern New Mexico at the foothills of the rocky mountains in Rio Arriba County, Approximately 20 miles South-West of Chama, NM. Access is by paved county road 112.
General: El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The 2006 season produced one buck scoring 211 B&C and there are multiple trophy deer still on the ranch. The ranch is bordered by several miles of the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area providing a refuge for trophy game animals. Within one mile of the ranch, you will find blue ribbon trout fishing in the Chama River and El Vado Lake. The property is very scenic and averages around 6,000 in el...
General: El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The 2006 season produced one buck scoring 211 B&C and there are multiple trophy deer still on the ranch. The ranch is bordered by several miles of the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area providing a refuge for trophy game animals. Within one mile of the ranch, you will find blue ribbon trout fishing in the Chama River and El Vado Lake. The property is very scenic and averages around 6,000 in elevation. There are several springs and 15 ponds on the property with plenty of room for more water development. The property has paved road access and great development potential.
Water: The ranch is well watered with over 15 ponds. There are several springs that could also be developed to feed lakes on the ranch. In addition there is one artesian water well on the ranch. The owner is currently in the process of drilling three new water wells which should be completed by fall of 2007. The completion of the wells will be included with the purchase of the property. Ground water is readily available throughout the ranch at an average depth of 300 feet.
Wildlife: For the past 10 years, the ranch has been heavily managed for trophy mule deer and elk. Rio Arriba County is the top area in the United States for producing trophy mule deer with more B&C entrees in the record books than any other county in the U.S. El Vado Ranch produced one of the largest bucks in the 2006 season scoring over 211 B&C. The owner has also collected 4 sets of sheds in 2007 scoring from 190 204 B&C. The ranch borders the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area providing a refuge for big bull elk and mule deer. For the 2007 season, the ranch received an allotment of 75 elk tags which are transferable to the new owner. During a game survey in December of 2006, the ranch supported over 600 head of elk and 350 head of mule deer.
Minerals: The owner owns a large portion of the minerals and will convey 50% of his mineral interest. There is no oil or gas production on the ranch
Price: $1,050 per acre.
Comments: . El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The 2006 season produced one buck scoring 211 B&C and there are multiple trophy deer still on the ranch. The ranch is bordered by several miles of the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area providing a refuge for trophy game animals. Within one mile of the ranch, you will find blue ribbon trout fishing in the Chama River and El Vado Lake. The property is very scenic and averages around 6,000 in elevation. There are several springs and 15 ponds on the property with plenty of room for more water development. The property has paved road access and great development potential.
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