El Barranco Ranch on the Chama River
El Barranco Ranch on the Chama River consists of 440 gorgeous acres, blessed with 1.5 miles of both sides of the Chama River in Northern New Mexico. The El Barranco trio of fly fishing, agriculture, and big game hunting is difficult to match on one property. The ranch offers excellent fly fishing on the trout-rich Chama River, which winds through a beautiful setting of cottonwoods. Fly fishing is a prominent feature, but the opportunity to hunt elk or mule deer cannot be overlooked. The ranch borders the vast, undeveloped acreage of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, as well as the renowned elk and mule deer habitat that exists on those lands. Elk and mule deer routinely visit El Barrancos hayfields and river bottom to feed and water. The ranch is eligible for and has received multiple hunting vouchers. It is not unusual at El Barranco in the early fall to hunt elk or mule deer in the morning,...
El Barranco Ranch on the Chama River consists of 440 gorgeous acres, blessed with 1.5 miles of both sides of the Chama River in Northern New Mexico. The El Barranco trio of fly fishing, agriculture, and big game hunting is difficult to match on one property. The ranch offers excellent fly fishing on the trout-rich Chama River, which winds through a beautiful setting of cottonwoods. Fly fishing is a prominent feature, but the opportunity to hunt elk or mule deer cannot be overlooked. The ranch borders the vast, undeveloped acreage of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, as well as the renowned elk and mule deer habitat that exists on those lands. Elk and mule deer routinely visit El Barrancos hayfields and river bottom to feed and water. The ranch is eligible for and has received multiple hunting vouchers. It is not unusual at El Barranco in the early fall to hunt elk or mule deer in the morning, fish for large brown and rainbow trout in the middle of the day, and then enjoy another evening hunt. There is more value than just the first-class recreational aspects of the ranch. Substantial senior water rights lead to great hay production and cattle grazing, which has been the primary focus of the current owners. Farm work can be done hands-on or by retaining existing hay and grazing leases. At a time when live water fishing properties and senior water rights are hard to find, a rare recreational and agricultural opportunity awaits the buyer of this gold medal property. Buyers seeking additional acreage should consider the 270 acre El Barranco East property, located across the highway.
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440 acres
1.5 miles of both sides of the Chama River
Senior water rights
Superior fly fishing
Exceptional elk and mule deer hunting
Hay production and cattle grazing
1.5 hour drive to Santa Fe, New Mexico
1 hour drive to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Several possible income opportunities: fishing,
hunting, grazing leases, and hay sales
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El Barranco Ranch lies between Tierra Amarilla and Chama, with direct access off US Highway 84. The ranch gate is easy to find and located on the west side of the
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About Jim Vidamour
Jim is a member of the Realtor Land Institute, a worldwide organization of land professionals that offers the opportunity to network with and market to other outstanding brokers across the country. Jim has earned the RLI prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through education and experience.Jim lives and headquarters out of La Veta, Colorado, a small rural ranching town in Southern Colorado, and Taos, New Mexico, in the heart of Enchanted Circle country with his wife, Kelly. In Colorado and northern New Mexico, for them, it’s all about elk hunting, fly fishing, camping, skiing, hiking, and mountain and road biking. Live music and country swing dancing round out most weeks when Jim isn’t on the road. Jim has proudly served on the board of directors of the non-profit Fay Rural Community Foundation since its inception.