Property Description
Welcome to your premier legacy ranch in the heart of northern New Mexico. Spanning an impressive 1, 483 acres, this exceptional property balances world-class recreational sporting with functional ranch infrastructure. Boasting private Chama River frontage, the property offers quality fly fishing for trout, making it a true water-rich sanctuary in the American Southwest. For the avid hunter, the ranch serves as a prime corridor for trophy elk and mule deer, offering unparalleled big game hunting opportunities. The property has qualified for up to 7 landowner elk tags in previous years. Water security is exceptionally well-established across the acreage, supported by 4 functional wells for wildlife or livestock. The property features a comfortable, basic, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home-perfect as a primary residence, a hunter's lodge, or a private retreat. Outbuildings include a massive 70x35 barn ready for equipment, livestock, or toy storage alongside a 2-car detached garage. Situated in a highly sought-after recreational hub, the ranch offers a secluded feel without sacrificing accessibility. You are just minutes from Heron Lake and El Vado Lake. Best of all, you can enjoy the perfect blend of mountain cultures: Chama, with its historic narrow gauge railroad, is just 10 minutes away; Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is just a scenic 1-hour drive north, while the historic art and culinary scene of Santa Fe is less than 2 hours away. Whether you are looking to steward a working ranch, establish a private hunting outfit, or secure a generational family compound, this Northern New Mexico treasure is unmatched.