Property Description

PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES

• 1,154± deeded acres
• Prime hunting property for Elk and Mule Deer
• Received up to 7 Elk tags per year historically
• Mule Deer tags are OTC for archery and two rifle season
• OTC tags for Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Turkey
• Elevation from 7,160 feet to 8,120 feet
• Habitat includes a mixture of sage, native grasses, juniper, pinion, and mature ponderosa pine
• Terrain is a rolling landscape with natural game corridors
• 1.25± miles of the Terrero Creek
• Five seasonal water tanks
• Direct access from paved US-84
• Power is available at the property boundary

HUNTING

• Unit 51A (Premier Big-Game area)
• High Elk densities
• Quality Mule Deer bucks
• Hunting for Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Turkey

ELK

The Elk herd numbers in Unit 51A (located in the Elk Management Primary Zone) are high. There are local and migratory Elk herds in this valley.  Archery season will see bulls rutting around the various water sources on the property while bedding on the north-facing hillsides during midday. As rifle season approaches, the Elk herds migrate to lower elevations on this ranch for the food and bedding, and will stick around the area during late fall and winter.

• Currently enrolled in the New Mexico EPLUS elk program
• Allotted 7 total tags; 3 mature bulls, 1 either sex & 3 cow tags (*contact agent for specific tags seasons)

MULE DEER

There are resident and migratory Mule Deer in this valley. Deer numbers will increase as the higher elevations get more snow and colder temperatures.  As fall approaches for rifle season the Mule Deer will migrate to lower elevations on this ranch for the food and bedding.

• Tags are available Over-The-Counter (OTC) for archery and two rifle seasons (tags are for private land only)

BLACK BEAR

• Bear tags are OTC for archery and rifle seasons
• Bear Management Zone 1 has some of the highest bear densities in the state. Fall hunting only

MOUNTAIN LION

• Mountain lion tags are OTC

TURKEY

• Both spring and fall turkey tags are OTC

FISHING

The Rio Chama River, 30 minutes north, delivers top-tier fishing with trophy brown trout. Access it at El Vado Lake or near Ghost Ranch. The 34-mile stretch from El Vado Reservoir is a designated Wild and Scenic River, home to brown trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.

RECREATION

• The ranch offers limitless opportunities for recreation; including skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, backpacking, boating, rafting, and camping, just to name a few.
• Taos, Angel Fire, and Santa Fe ski resorts are all less than 2 hours away
• A few miles from the 775,000-acre Carson National Forest, which offers backcountry camping, public hunting, and miles of ATV trails.

TERRAIN

The ranch sits at an elevation of 7,160’ to 8,120’ and is a mixture of sage, native grasses, juniper, mature pinion, and ponderosa pine. The combination of wildlife cover and open areas provides bedding areas and food sources for both big game and small game. There are multiple locations where feeders could be added, and food plots could be planted.

MINERALS/WATER

• Any known mineral or water rights owned will be conveyed to the new owner
• 1.25± miles of Terrero Creek
• Multiple dirt ponds

POTENTIAL/INCOME

• The ranch is a blank slate with lots of potential for improvements
• Numerous building sites, with power available
• Excellent hunting and recreation opportunities for those seeking the perfect getaway
• No covenants
• New owner could also generate income by selling the elk vouchers for this ranch

IMPROVEMENTS

• Existing ranch roads provide good internal access throughout the property
• Ideal locations for feeders, blinds, and food plots to enhance the hunting experience

ACCESS

• Year round access of paved HWY 84

LOCATION

• 25 miles to Chama, NM
• 75 miles south of Pagosa Springs, CO
• 80 miles north of Santa Fe, NM
• Santa Fe Regional Airport (offers commercial jet service to Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas-Fort Worth)
• 90 miles to Taos, NM (winter sports)
• 144 miles to Albuquerque International Airport