Solitude Ranch is a one-of-a-kind premier family and hunting facility. The compound consists of 5 plus buildings, including a main home, bunkhouse, main building, root cellar , 2 storage containers, large garden area including chicken coop. All of the improvements were designed and built by a master craftsman. The owner/builder has over 40 years of constructing custom homes and the results of Solitude Ranch are on display to showcase his work. The compound is laid out with convenience in mind. There are 4 separate solar systems feeding the individual units and all have backup power from a 14 KW dual fuel propane generator. The site has an excellent producing well with water distributed throughout and capable of of watering a large food plant for the wildlife. For the hunting enthusiast the ranch is located in the heart of GMU o12 and which historically produces some of New Mexico's largest Bull Elk. Mule deer, antelope, the occasional mountain lion and black bear have been seen. There is a large year round pond that provides plenty of water for the wildlife. There are 2 legal parcels and the property has consistantly garnered 2 elk tags annually. There are many other attributes such as a large garden area with multiple fruit, a state of the art chicken coop , watering system and all protected by high fencing. There are excelllent long range views of the surrounding mountain areas and vast plains. Veteado Mountain, Cerro de Los Mujeres and the Continental Divide are landmarks of the area. Albuquerque International Airport are @ !/2 hours away. There is the possibility of a 1,700' runway on the property. Access to the property is via paved State highway 117 with easy year round access.
This 130-acre ranch property offers off-grid and unrestricted living, bordering BLM land to the south. The level terrain features mature pinon pine and juniper trees, providing privacy and shade. The residence is a 1,792 sq ft Cavco manufactured home (built in 2022) with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The spacious kitchen is equipped with ample cabinetry and additional drawers for storage. The master suite includes a soaking tub and a separate shower. The property operates off-grid, utilizing an Outback solar system and a 13,000-watt backup generator. A private well is fitted with a solar pump and a 3,000-gallon storage tank. Outbuildings include a 14x34 Graceland building configured as a workshop, two storage sheds (10x10 and 8x12), and an older camp trailer repurposed as a gardening shed. Located in Game Unit 12, the area supports wildlife such as elk, mule deer, and occasionally pronghorn. The property may qualify for an EPLUS elk tag; application must be made through New Mexico Game and Fish by the property owner.
Fence Lake is located in New Mexico. Fence Lake, New Mexico has a population of 144. The county average for households married with children is 22.66%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,300 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fence Lake is 73.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 14 inches per year, with 30.8 inches of snow per year.
