1996 New Mexico 61 , San Lorenzo, NM 88041(Grant County)

In the early 2000’s a portion of the Mimbres River Farm and Ranch was developed as a heritage ranch where 42+ acre parcels were created for the purpose of allowing select individuals to build a home within the open space of a cattle ranch. During this development process approximately one million dollars was invested in the infrastructure, including roads, underground utilities, and phone/high speed internet. 564 acres remain in the heritage ranch development parcel with an average sales price of $3,250 per acre.

The headquarters includes a 3,000 square foot historic adobe home which was once the original Sherman Post Office. The ranch also includes a large hay barn with attached equipment shed, a sizable shop (enclosed and insulated), an adobe office building, masonry guest house, adobe out-building with shed, livestock working facilities, 5.5 miles of maintained roads and 4.4 miles of underground utilities.

The Mimbres River Farm and Ranch is watered with approximately 56 acre feet of historical water rights from the Mimbres River via the Go Forth Ditch. The lase leveled irrigated pasture is watered from the river by a recently constructed head gate and 15” pipeline with 12” alfalfa valves. The pipeline can be supplemented by an irrigation well. In addition, the ranch contains 4 livestock wells, 1 residential/livestock well, 4 miles of livestock pipeline with 8 storage tanks and 17 drinkers.

The Mimbres River runs though the property at the HQ where the 20 acre farm produces enough alfalfa hay not only to feed livestock on the rangeland, but also to sell as your winter needs are met in the first three to four cuttings. The climate generally affords five cuttings per year with occasionally an additional clipping in the fall. Permanent pasture is planted on four benches which are reserved for breeding heifers in the spring and weaning calves in the fall. After freeze, weaned calves are introduced to the alfalfa fields where they remain, further utilizing the alfalfa until the first part of February when they are introduced into a finishing rotation.

Topography: The topography of the ranch is generally flat at the headquarters with gently rolling hills throughout the remainder of the grazing leases allowing for ease of use. The deeded land and headquarters sit at 5,400' in elevation.

Vegetation: Vegetation throughout the ranch includes a diverse selection, including the following grasses: Side Oats Gramma, Blue Gramma, Black Gramma, Sixweeks Gramma, Sixweeks Three-awn, Desert Bluegrass, Red Brome, Rescue Grass, Arizona Cottontop, New Mexico Feathergrass and Sand Dropseed, The browse on the ranch is Chamiza, Apache Plume and Gambels Oak. Additionally, the ranch is dotted with Fragrant Sumac which produces extraordinary fall foliage amongst clumps of beargrass and stately Sotol.

Acreage & Carrying Capacity: The ranch lies throughout a total of 1,090 acres deeded acres and 476 private uncontrolled leased acres. The current owner runs 47 head of cattle on the ranch year round. Increases in the carrying capacity may be accomplished by further development of irrigated pasture to supplement livestock feeding.

Building Improvements: 3,000 +/- sq. ft. historic adobe home. A 30X60 hay barn with 15X60 attached equipment shed with electricity and water. A 40X80 shop with 60 feet enclosed and insulated with electricity and water. A 24X14 adobe office building, 22X16 masonry guest house. 20X80 adobe building with 20X20 enclosed and the remainder a three sided shed. Livestock working facilities including Powder River Bull tub and chute, farm pipe corrals and Priefert chute. 5.5 miles of maintained roads. 4.4 miles underground utilities (electricity and fiber optics).

Water: The property is well watered. In addition to a 4 mile pipeline running through the ranch, there are 56 acre feet of ancient water rights from Mimbres River via Go Forth Ditch. New head gate and 15” irrigation pipe line approximately 1.2 miles in length. Irrigation well. 4 livestock wells – 3 currently in use. 1 residential/livestock well. 4 miles of 1 ¼” livestock pipeline. 17 drinkers & 8 storage tanks.

Equipment: There is equipment available in the sale of the ranch by separate treaty.

Taxes, Zoning & Grazing Fees: 2025 property taxes were $859.00.

Climate: The Mimbres River Valley near Silver City, NM has a semi-arid climate, offering warm, sunny summers and mild to cold winters with light snow, characterized by abundant sunshine, low humidity, and significant daily temperature changes. Expect warm days (80’s to 90”s) and cooler nights in summer while winters see highs in the 50’s and lows near freezing. The average high temperature is 76 degrees fahrenheit with an average low of 33 F. The average annual precipitation is 15.17 inches, with 67 days per year of precipitation including 5 inches of snowfall.

Comments: The Mimbres River Farm and Ranch presents the opportunity to enjoy a distinctive rural lifestyle with a small farm/ranch opportunity. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to own irrigated pastures, livestock grazing, and developed heritage ranch income potential in the scenic Mimbres Valley. With its secluded acreage and charming accommodations highlight this extraordinary property. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and witness the extraordinary possibilities that await you. Embrace the true essence of ranching life in the historic Mimbres River Valley located a few miles outside Silver City, New Mexico.

Although currently run as a cattle ranch/farm and beef business with heritage ranch homesites for sale, other possibilities for its uses are endless. The Mimbres River Farm and Ranch has the potential to become a “dude ranch”, horse training facility, wedding venue, corporate retreat or vacation paradise are a few additional business opportunities this amazing property offers.

Price: $3,400,000 – Terms are available

(*** The ranch and business qualify for financing through USDA)

Tamra Kelly, Broker

Cell: (928) 830-9127

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