Magdalena, NM 87825(Socorro County)

Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch – 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)

Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Located on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 18,895-acre ranch includes 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres, and 800 uncontrolled acres—creating a vast and varied landscape ideal for both livestock and wildlife.

Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands give way to rugged desert mountain terrain, offering excellent grazing rotation, protective cover, and stunning scenery.
The ranch comfortably supports 300 cow-calf pairs across well-designed pastures with solid fencing.
Water infrastructure includes piped drinkers and select earthen tanks placed strategically to ensure reliable water access.

Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and are excluded from the sale (see map). If the solar project advances, those acres will be fenced off. If not, the buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land—presenting a strong investment upside.

Headquarters & Infrastructure
A remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house provides comfortable living quarters.
The property includes a new 30x40 metal shop (built in 2023), additional storage buildings, and a top-tier pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.

Prime Hunting & Recreation
Abundant populations of trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope roam the ranch, with bighorn sheep frequenting the mountainous terrain.
The ranch has a history of income generation from bighorn sheep hunts and trespass fees from permitted hunters and outfitters.

Ideal Location
Direct frontage on Hwy 60 ensures year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque provides convenient access to supplies and services.
Elephant Butte Lake is less than 90 minutes away, offering excellent fishing, boating, and recreation.

This well-maintained, income-producing ranch is fully operational and ready for cattle, hunting, and long-term land investment.