Sabinso 643

This is the kind of New Mexico ranch serious hunters are always looking for. Sabinoso 643 offers +/- 643 deeded acres in GMU 42 with over the counter private-land elk and deer tags. With multiple dirt tanks, rugged canyon country covered in piñon, juniper, and ponderosa pine, and the remote Sabinoso Wilderness just to the north, Sabinoso 643 checks all the boxes for a serious hunting ranch—without giving up practical access.

Land

Sabinoso 643 consists of +/- 643 deeded acres of broken mesa and canyon country in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Elevations range from approximately 5,900 to 6,300 feet, with rocky side slopes, deep canyon bottoms, open benches, native grass openings, and plenty of piñon-juniper and ponderosa cover.
This is not the rolling grasslands that define much of northeast NM. The ranch is cut up by canyons, draws, ridges, and benches that provide good separation between hunting areas. It hunts bigger than its acreage and gives a hunter room to move without looking across the same piece of ground all day.
Internal ranch roads and ATV trails reach much of the property, making it practical to check water, move equipment, and get into different parts of the ranch. The property also borders both BLM and New Mexico State Trust land, adding to the large block of undeveloped country around it.
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Improvements

The property is partially fenced and has a historic off-grid cabin onsite.

Recreation

Hunting is the main attraction here. Sabinoso 643 lies in GMU 42 within New Mexico’s EPLUS Secondary Management Zone, giving the owner access to unlimited OTC private-land elk tags without waiting on the public draw. OTC private-land-only mule deer tags add another annual big-game opportunity.
The ranch has the basic ingredients elk and deer look for in this country: broken terrain, thick tree cover, good grass, two dirt tanks, and canyon bottoms that catch water during the summer monsoons.
The rugged and remote Sabinoso Wilderness lies immediately north of the ranch. That nearly 30,000 acre block of protected canyon and mesa country helps keep the surrounding landscape open and undeveloped while offering animals a refuge — this is country where the elk and deer can get big and never be seen. It also offers nearby opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, camping, and exploring some of the most remote country in northeastern New Mexico.
Turkey, black bear, mountain lion, and other native wildlife also use the surrounding habitat. Hunting opportunities are subject to current New Mexico Department of Wildlife regulations and applicable seasons.

Region & Climate

Sabinoso 643 lies east of Las Vegas, where the open country of northeastern New Mexico breaks into the rough mesas and canyon systems surrounding the Sabinoso Wilderness. Piñon-juniper woodland, native grass openings, rock-lined drainages, and long views across mostly undeveloped country define the area.
The region averages approximately 15 inches of precipitation each year, with much of it arriving from late spring through early fall. July and August are generally the wettest months due to the monsoon season, when summer thunderstorms bring water through the canyons and put new growth on the grass and browse.
This is four-season country. Summers bring warm days, cool nights, and low humidity. Winters can be cold, with snow and freezing temperatures. Like most of New Mexico, precipitation can vary considerably from one year to the next.

Location

Although it is located in a remote part of NM, Sabinoso 643 is surprisingly easy to access.  Located approximately 40 miles and one hour east of Las Vegas, New Mexico via Hwy 104 and County Road C51A.  Las Vegas has fuel, groceries, restaurants, lodging, medical care, and ranch supplies.
Santa Fe is approximately 105 miles and two hours from the ranch. Santa Fe Regional Airport is approximately 110 miles and 2 hours 10 minutes away. Albuquerque International Sunport is approximately 170 miles and 2 hours 45 minutes away.
San Miguel County Road C51A provides direct access to the ranch and continues through the property to the southern Sabinoso Wilderness access point just north of the boundary.