Taos Enchanted Valley is an incredible opportunity to escape the stresses of society and live off-grid and yet be in the heart of recreation and New Mexicos famed Taos Art. Build your dream retreat and enjoy inspiring sunrises over the Sangre de Cristos, Taos and the Taos Valley. The property corners BLM making it possible for one to walk from the property all the way to the Rio Grande Gorge (less than 1 mile from property). Take along a picnic lunch and sit on the rim while enjoying a bite to eat and maybe a glass of wine. If you are not up for a hike, the gorge is a short drive on Highway 567 and one can drive down to the river at the Taos Junction Bridge. There is a good possibility of viewing elk on the property as there is a lot of sign left from visiting herds as they graze across the property and seek shelter in the arroyos.
Location
Located just 30 minutes from Taos, New Mex...
Located just 30 minutes from Taos, New Mexico.
Santa Fe - 1 hour 20 minutes
Albuquerque - 2 hours 15 minutes
Taos Ski Valley - 45 minutes
Wolf Creek - 3 hours
Chama - 1 hour 45 minutes
Pagosa Springs - 2.5 hours
Red River - 1 hour
Access
Access to the property is provided by paved roads Highway 567 or West Rim Road to dirt road Cuatro Ruedas. The property is less than 1 mile off pavement.
Elevation, Topography, Vegetation
The property sits at an elevation of 6,700 feet with rolling hills covered with sage and native grasses cut by arroyos.
Ag Uses
With an almost completed set of corrals, a new owner could use the property for horses or a hobby ranch.
Recreation
Taos Enchanted Valley is ideally located for recreation given the proximity to the Rio Grande River, Taos Ski Valley, Red River and Carson National Forest which offer a multitude of activities to enjoy including snow skiing, rafting, fishing, mountain biking, ATVing, and hiking.
Water and Power
The property has a good water well with a solar pump which is a big bonus for this location. With the abundance of sunshine, solar power is very commonly used as a power source in this area making it a great place to go off-grid.
Minerals
None
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This property is offered by John Hayter Inc, DBA Ranch Marketers. All
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John Hayter has a lifetime of experience in the land and ranch industry as he was born and raised to a long line of pioneering Texas ranchers. John began his career as a 6th generation rancher in 1997 as president of Slash J Ranch Enterprises, Inc. In 2004 as his reputation and experience grew, John took on another role; that of a real estate broker specializing in ranch sales. John has extensive experience in water rights, mineral rights, wildlife management, range management, and marketing and sales of ranches ranging in size from a couple hundred acres to over 12,000 acres. Having been raised on a ranch, it was natural for John to have a deep connection to the land and nature. As a boy, he enjoyed tromping across the mountains, hunting small game and fishing with his grandfather. Later on John became a passionate hunter and fisherman. John has hunted all over the West and taken numerous big game trophies with rifle, muzzleloader and bow from Texas to Alaska. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management with a minor in Equine Science and is a licensed real estate broker in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. He has numerous web design and development certifications and broad web programming experience. John is a member of the National Rifle Association and North American Hunting Club and founding Member Owner of The Land Broker Co-op. Eagle Scout National Rifle Association Life Member Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society Life Member North American Hunter Life Member NRA Legion of Honor Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Strathmores Whos Who Cambridge Whos Who Registry Among Executives and Professionals