Set amidst the sweeping vistas of Central New Mexico, LetItRide Ranch spans an impressive 12,698 acres of deeded and state-leased land. Located just 7 miles southeast of Mountainair with paved access via State Highway 55, this turn-key ranch offers a rare blend of natural beauty, high-quality improvements, and tremendous potential for livestock production, hunting, and recreation.
Whether youre seeking a legacy ranch, premier hunting destination, or a productive cattle operation, LetItRide Ranch delivers.
Property Highlights
Total Acreage: 12,698 acres (11,093 Deeded Acres • 1,605 NM State Lease Acres)
Topography: Rolling high plains with mountain views
Vegetation: Pion-juniper canopy with native grasses & chamiza
Water: 5 wells, 20+ drinkers, multiple earth tanks & wallows
Wildlife: Trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, quail
Improvements: Ranch HQ, home, horse barn, HQTS arena/shipp...
Improvements: Ranch HQ, home, horse barn, HQTS arena/shipping pens, workshop, main shipping pens w/hydraulic chute and scales
Access: Paved road frontage off NM State Hwy 55
Price: $12,202,300 • $1,100/deeded acre
Land • Vegetation
Ranging from approximately 6,540 to 6,774 feet in elevation, the terrain includes rolling meadows, pion and juniper-covered ridges, and sweeping views of the Manzano and Gallinas Mountains.
Vegetation is a mix of productive native grasses blue, black, and side oats grama, western wheatgrass and an outstanding stand of Fourwing saltbush (chamiza), which provides exceptional winter forage for both livestock and wildlife. Tree canopy covers roughly 70% of the property, offering shelter and habitat diversity.
Ranch Operations
LetItRide Ranch has been carefully managed with a commitment to sustainability and stewardship. The current grazing program rotates a limited herd of cows, calves, and bulls across multiple pastures, ensuring healthy forage availability and soil health.
Livestock Features:
• Certified scales and hydraulic squeeze chute
• Wood and continuous pipe cattle pens with railroad tie reinforcements
• Range pens located east of main shipping pens
• Hay/feed barn and equipment shed at a central hub on the north-central part of the ranch.
Wildlife & Recreational Opportunities
LetItRide Ranch is a hunters paradise with well-managed herds showcasing remarkable trophy potential. The ranch is within New Mexico Game Management Unit 38 and features a variety of habitat supporting game throughout the year.
Wildlife Highlights:
• Elk: Trophy bulls, frequent wallows, unlimited ES tags via EPLUS
• Mule Deer: Consistently producing 170+ B&C class bucks
• Antelope: Thriving population, particularly on eastern pastures
• Other Game: Mountain lion, blue quail, raptors, and waterfowl
Five wildlife feed stations supplement forage, enhancing trophy development and viewing opportunities. Private landowners retain full control over hunting access, season timing, and harvest limits.
Ranch Headquarters Improvements
Behind a keypad-controlled entrance off State Road 55 lies the well-equipped ranch headquarters:
Owners Residence: - Built 1999 | ~2,500 sq ft - 4 beds | 2 full baths- Central heating & refrigerated air -remodeled 2024
Horse Barn: - ~2,600 sq ft with 6 stalls and exterior runs - Freeze-free drinkers | Drive-through roll-up doors - Space for tack room expansion, feed storage - Covered hay/equipment storage in rear
Arena: 150 x 240 pipe arena - Includes roping chutes, alleys, and squeeze gate
Workshop: 1,600 sq ft with concrete floor and electric- Includes walk-in cooler for game/meat storage
Other Features: Gravel base around HQ for low maintenance - Natural xeriscape landscaping - Public electric, private well, septic, and propane - Strong cellular and landline service throughout
Infrastructure • Water Assets
Fencing:
5-strand barbed wire on steel or cedar posts
15 heavy-duty cattle guards throughout
Water Improvements:
Wells: 3 electric, 2 solar, deepest 700
Above Ground Water Storage: 4 in service with one additional being repaired
Drinkers: 20+ drinkers via underground pipeline
Pipeline: most is pvc with some poly, all pipeline is 1
Tanks: Multiple earth tanks and overflow wallows
Water Quality: Excellent for livestock, wildlife, and domestic use
Roads: - Maintained dirt roads and unimproved two-track trails throughout
Location • Lifestyle
LetItRide Ranch sits in the heart of Torrance County, New Mexico one of the states best-kept secrets for ranching, recreation, and access to public lands.
Mountainair (7 mi): Services, schools, and gateway to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Albuquerque (~1.5 hrs): Full services, hospitals, higher education, and international airport
Recreation: Hiking, camping, and hunting in Cibola National Forest, Gran Quivira ruins, and more
Torrance County Climate:
January Avg High/Low: 42F / 24F
June Avg High/Low: 85F / 59F
Rainfall: 14 • Snowfall: 23
Sunshine Days: 278 annually
Price Terms
Offered at: $12,202,300 • $1,100 per deeded acre
Includes: All owned mineral, water, wind energy, and solar energy rights
State Lease: Transfers at closing ($1,658.81 or $1.03/State Lease Acre)
2024 Property Taxes: $3,633 or .33/deeded acre
Ranches of this scale and quality rarely come to market in Central New Mexico. LetItRide Ranch represents one of the most compelling legacy land opportunities in the region offering unmatched recreational appeal, long-term investment value, and operational readiness.
Contact Information
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:
Jim Welles
(505) 967-6562
Dwain Nunez
(505) 263-7868
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