784 Apache Mesa Rd. , Las Vegas, NM 87701(San Miguel County)

The 1760 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 around 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 barb 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, and encompasses 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. The ranch borders state and BLM lands for expanded recreational opportunities. Scuba diving is also available just 45 minutes from the ranch at the world famous blue hole at nearby Santa Rosa.