Santa Fe, NM 87509(San Miguel County)

Santa Fe has a population of just under 70,000 making it the fourth largest city in New Mexico after Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho. The city is located at an elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level at the base of the southern Rocky Mountains in north-central New Mexico. Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is the second oldest city in the United States and is both the highest and oldest capital city in America. Santa Fe commemorated its 400th Anniversary in 2010.

The ranch can be accessed off of I-25 out of Santa Fe toward Las Vegas, New Mexico at the Rowe Mesa/Pecos exit, then south on CR 34 to mile marker #4 where the ranch begins on both sides of CR 34.

The ranch road to the headquarters of the Valle Grande Allotment begins between mile markers #5 and #6 and proceeds east approximately 14 miles to the improvements on the deeded land.

When approaching the ranch from the south, exit I-40 at Clines Corners and proceed north on Hwy 285 approximately 16 miles to CR 34, then proceed east and north approximately 16 miles to mile marker #11 at the headquarters on the south end of the Barbaro Allotment.

From Santa Fe the ranch can be accessed by proceeding south on Hwy 285 for approximately 25 miles to CR 34, thence east and north to the ranch headquarters on the south end of the Barbaro Allotment.

The ranch is operated as a year round cow/calf operation with abundant cover for winter protection. Approximately one third of each of the two allotments are Pinion Pine and Juniper covered hills that slope down to open, grassland meadows. Elevations range from approximately 5,100 to 7,900 at the highest peak in the Palmer pasture with moisture coming in the form of rain and snow. Annual moisture is estimated at 15 inches per year for the area. Grasses are mostly Blue Grama together with Side Oats Grama and Little Blue Stem. Cool season grasses are Western Wheat Grass and Buck Grass.

Cattle are watered in stock tanks that are supplied by pipe lines that service each pasture as well as several earthen dams and some springs.

The Valle Grande Allotment consists of:

1. Approximately 40,000 acres+/- with 250 acres+/- of deeded land.

2. Permitted for 325 cows and approximately 20 bulls as deemed necessary (currently running 209 cows).

3. A domestic well equipped with a pump driven by a pump jack powered by a combustion engine fueled by propane (LP) gas at approximately 7600 elevation.

4. Nine large pastures and four traps are watered by an extensive pipe line system with water furnished by the domestic well.

5. There is a large set of working/shipping pens (with scale) with access to CR 34 which is an all-weather road reaching from I-25 to Hwy 285.

6. A second set of catch pens of wood and wire construction is located between CR 34 and the ranch headquarters.

7. The 250 acre +/- deeded tract is improved as follows:

a. A double wide modular home serviced by single phase electricity plus propane (LP) gas.

b. A two-car unattached, over-sized metal garage.

c. A large metal barn with concrete floor utilized for feed storage and as a shop/saddle house.

d. Livestock/horse pens.

e. Elevation is approximately 6600.

f. Water is furnished to a large, up-right, metal storage tank by the pipe line from the domestic well which furnishes water for the Valle Grande Allotment.

The Barbaro Allotment consists of:

1. Approximately 20,000 acres +/- with 10 acres +/- of deeded land.

2. Permitted for 197 cows and 16 bulls (currently running 106 cows).

3. A domestic well equipped with pump driven by a pump jack powered by a combustion engine fueled by propane (LP) gas.

4. Seven pastures watered by an extensive pipe line with water furnished by the domestic well.

5. The 10 acre +/- deeded tract is improved as follows:

a. Single wide modular home serviced by single phase electricity plus propane (LP) gas.

b. Over-head feed/cake bins.

c. Open-side (pole) barn covering a storage container for a saddle house with a small set of pens attached.

d. A new domestic well to supply water for the headquarters is equipped with a submersible electric motor and pump.

e. The headquarters is situated adjacent to CR 34 (an all-weather road).

The Santa Fe town site was home to Native Americans from 1200 to the early 1400s. Artifacts indicate shells were traded in those early days, establishing the areas as a cultural crossroads. That history has continued to play out. El Camino Real, a migratory and mercantile trail, passed through on its ways from Mexico City to the Pueblos north of the city starting in the late 16th Century. Then came the Spanish who founded Santa Fe in 1610. The Santa Fe Trail, a commercial highway in the 1800s, traversed central North America connecting Eastern U.S. cities with Santa Fe before statehood was granted to New Mexico in 1912. Then came an influx of American artists in the early 20th Century, creating the vibrant arts community that still flourishes in Santa Fe, ranking the city as the third largest art market in the country.

All of these influences left enduring marks on Santa Fes day-to-day life. From savory regional cuisine to cultural traditions to the worn adobe architecture, Santa Fes past is alive in the present. That living heritage and authenticity attract visitors to Santa Fe throughout the year.

Surveys indicate that travelers come to experience Santa Fes history, culture, art and beautiful setting. Not to mention the abundant shopping, remarkable food, summer festival of performing arts, extensive outdoor offerings, clean air, friendly folks, winter skiing, romantic surroundings and relaxed pace of life.

Government is the largest employer in Santa Fe followed by the hospitality industry. There are a growing number of technology-based businesses locating in the city as well. Santa Fe is considered the third largest art market in the U.S. based on sales with over 250 art galleries and dealers in town.