Elida, NM 88116(Roosevelt County)

The property includes a 640-acre leasehold interest in a New Mexico State Agricultural Lease, managed by the New Mexico State Land Board. This stable, five-year lease has been part of the ranchs operations for many years. Additionally, the ranch encompasses 615 acres of free-use land and 3,855 acres of fee-simple ownership, offering a diverse and functional land base.

Improvements and Utilities:

The ranch features a comfortable 768 sq/ft hunting cabin with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a stone fireplace. The cabin also includes a screened porch, adding an additional 152 sq/ft of living space. Supporting ranch operations is a 1,200 sq/ft metal-framed barn with an attached 400 sq/ft lean-to, a set of pipe cattle pens, and well-maintained steel post and five-wire barbed fences. The property is divided into two large pastures, with some natural mesa boundaries.

Land, Wildlife, and Use:

The ranch is characterized by rolling pastures, steep canyons, mesas, and bluffs, with an average elevation of 3,800 feet. Soils include fine sandy loam and rocky areas, supporting native grass like grama, sand dropseed, and plains bristlegrass, as well as yucca and juniper trees. This ranch is ideal for wildlife such as antelope, deer, and turkeys, offering excellent hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. The property is well-suited for cattle ranching, combining productive grazing land with rugged terrain.

The ranch supports approximately 90 animal units (AU) year-round, with an estimated carrying capacity of 55 acres per AU. The propertys layout and resources make it particularly suitable for cow-calf operation.

Water Resources:

Water resources are abundant and include a dependable well with an electric submersible pump, four windmills, two springs, and several ponds. The well depth ranges from 60 to 120 feet, with water storage tanks at each windmill to ensure consistent water availability for livestock and wildlife.

Remarks:

Hidden Ranch offers the perfect combination of functionality and opportunity. With a mix of native pasture, reliable water sources, solid improvements, and hunting potential, it is well-suited for both working ranch operations and rural recreation. Whether you are looking to expand your ranching portfolio or seeking private property with versatile land use, this ranch provides the space, resources, and potential to meet your needs.

Shown by appointment only with Texas Ranch Sales, LLC. Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Texas Ranch Sales, LLC.