Property Description

Blue Abajo Ranch is comprised of excellent farm ground that attracts various animals, including trophy-caliber Mule Deer bucks and tremendous Elk! The landscape has a variety of wooded areas and rolling grassland. The ranch is secluded yet accessible via county roads leading up to private roads that enter the property. Blue Abajo Ranch is currently fenced and cross-fenced for potential cattle grazing. There is also the capacity to generate income through current organic farming (*contact agent for more specifics).  The ranch is located near Monticello and Eastland, Utah; which have the needed essentials and supplies.  Monticello has several good restaurants including The Grist Mill Inn & Granary Restaurant. Another local attraction is The Hideout Golf Course. The nearby area consists of Moab Utah's spectacular arches, Bears Ears National Monument, and Arches National Park, while Lake Powell is approximately four hours away.  These areas offer outdoor adventures, recreation, and magnificent scenery.

LAND

• 1,680± deeded acres
• Mild terrain with rolling hills
• Pinyons/Junipers mixed with Sagebrush
• Grazing leases may be available
• 750± acres of Organic Wheat, Safflower, and Milo Crops
• 320± acres on the South side of Hwy #491 hosts 220± acres of commercial farmland
• Elevation of roughly 6800'

WATER

• Seasonal spring and creeks
• Seasonal stock ponds provide water for wildlife
• Water-well options for potential domestic, livestock, and limited agricultural irrigation use can be pursued.

BOUNDARY

• Bordered by private landowners

ACCESS

• Accessible from multiple points
• County roads lead up to private gated roads

INCOME

• The Blue Abajo Ranch has many sources of potential income. The ranch's current income is from farming. Roughly 750+/-acres of Organic and 220+/-acres of Non-organic Wheat, Safflower, and milo farming are currently in production (*contact agent for more details about farming income).
• The 750+/-acres of the 1360+/-acres are divided into two halves, rotated year to year on an Organic Wheat Fallow cycle. They are producing approximately 10-12 bushels per acre, with a high of 18-20 Bushels per acre. (contact the agent for more information)

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

• No current conservation easements
• New owners can investigate possible conservation easement options

PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS

• Barbed-wire fencing throughout the property
• No structures
• Dirt roads run around the property boundaries and connect the main points of the ranch.
• A septic system would need to be installed for any domestic dwelling.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

HUNTING

• Utah's Game Management Area 14A (San Juan, Abajo Mtns)
• Resident and migratory Mule Deer and Elk herds
• The secluded property benefits both wildlife and hunters
• Hunting tags are highly sought-after
• Quality Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and small game

FISHING

• No fishing on the property
• Area lakes and reservoirs are excellent for fishing
• Monticello and Foy are stocked with Brook & Rainbow Trout
• Lloyd's Lake produces Rainbow Trout and Green Sunfish
• Lake Powell is known for Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, etc.
• San Juan River is great for Carp and Channel Catfish

OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Moab, Utah, is well known for its excellent hiking, jeeping, photography tours, and expedition sites.
• Golfing at The Hideout Golf Club is rated as one of Utah's best golf courses.
• Skiing is right across the state border in Colorado
• Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are available in the Abajo Mountains
• View the Anasazi Indian Ruins at Butler Wash or Mule Canyon, among other opportunities

LOCATION

• Dove Creek, Colorado (30 minutes) Gas, groceries, supplies, hospital, restaurants
• Cortez, Colorado (1 hour); Municipal Airport and shopping locations
• Monticello, Utah (30 minutes); groceries, auto parts, hardware, convenience stores
• Moab, Utah (1.25 hours) with Skywest Airlines flights daily from Salt Lake City and Denver
• Salt Lake (5 hours) and Albuquerque (5 hours) International Airports
• Durango Mountain Ski Resort (2.25 hours)
• Dunton Hot Springs (2.25 hours)