Big Creek Ranch encompasses 1571 acres in the breathtaking northern NM San Juan Mountains. Set against a backdrop of wildflower covered alpine meadows, ponderosa pine, spuce, gambel oak and aspen woodlands, the ranch is truly a recreational and big game hunter's paradise that could also be operated as a working cattle ranch. With ample water in two creeks, seepage springs and multiple dirt tanks, the wildlife is abundant and thriving. Elk, deer, bear, turkey, mountain lion & grouse are resident to the property. Five elevated and enclosed hunting blinds have been placed strategically around the property for optimum game harvest and the ranch received 10 elk tags for the 2024 season. The Rito Nutritas and Rito de la Agua Fria creeks are home to native brook trout and offer anglers almost 2 miles of creek fishing. Improvements on the property include the 3372 sq ft 5 bedroom/5 bath main home, 1712 sq ft 2 bedroom/2 bath bunk house, 1520 sq ft garage/toy room with heated shop area, additional 2000 sq ft 3 bedroom/2 bath modular home with attached garage, fenced yard and 50 x 50 heated shop building complete with a game wench and refrigerated unit. Interior photos and Floorplans Coming Soon. See Video Link for Interactive Map.
Nestled high in the mountains of northern New Mexico, in the Chama valley, this pristine land is surrounded by the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest, offering hundreds of miles of forest roads to explore in both New Mexico and Colorado. This recreational farm property boasts numerous features, including an isolated cabin rich in New Mexico history, dating back decades. Located within the headwaters of the Brazos River, the property is adorned with natural springs, ponds, and creeks, ensuring a lush, green landscape all summer long. The ponds and creeks naturally host brook trout, and the property currently holds four deer permits and one elk permit annually, with the potential for more through NM Game and Fish. From the cabin, enjoy panoramic views of a breathtaking caldera, Osier Mesa, and Brazos Ridge. The property offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Historically, ranchers have used this land to raise cattle and sheep. The area is teeming with wildlife, including deer, elk, turkey, bears, and mountain lions. If you're seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, this undisturbed, secluded property offers unparalleled solitude and a chance to reconnect with nature.
Discover your own slice of paradise nestled between Heron Lake State Park and El Vado Lake State Park. This 1.43-acre property offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation right at your doorstep—boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, and more. The spacious home, boasting nearly 2,500 square feet of comfortable living space, is perfectly positioned to take in the sweeping, panoramic views of the Apache Mesa. The generous living room features a cozy gas fireplace, rich wood floors, and large windows that frame the stunning vistas. Ideal for entertaining, the separate dining area is perfect for hosting large gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and range, a large pantry, and a central island that provides ample counter space for food preparation. Skylights flood the kitchen with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main living area includes four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master suite offers a private retreat, complete with an en suite bathroom featuring an oversized soaking tub. Step outside to the expansive, covered front porch, where you can relax and take in the tranquil views of the surrounding forest and distant Apache Mesa. The second porch, located off the kitchen at the back of the house, is ideal for outdoor dining, grilling, and unwinding in the fresh air. An additional living space provides a versatile area with plentiful windows, abundant sunlight, a kitchenette, and an additional half bathroom. This space could serve as a guest suite, game room, workshop, or whatever your heart desires. The outdoor area is equally impressive, with gardens, shade trees, a fenced yard, and a dog run. The single-stall garage offers extra storage for vehicles, tools, and recreational equipment. Most furnishings can be included with the sale if desired. This property is served by Pinon Ridge Water Users Association and has a private septic system. Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative service is also available, ensuring modern conveniences in this serene, comfortable retreat.
Nestled high in the mountains of northern New Mexico, in the Chama valley, this pristine land is surrounded by the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest, offering hundreds of miles of forest roads to explore in both New Mexico and Colorado. This recreational farm property boasts numerous features, including an isolated cabin rich in New Mexico history, dating back decades. Located within the headwaters of the Brazos River, the property is adorned with natural springs, ponds, and creeks, ensuring a lush, green landscape all summer long. The ponds and creeks naturally host brook trout, and the property currently holds four deer permits and one elk permit annually, with the potential for more through NM Game and Fish. From the cabin, enjoy panoramic views of a breathtaking caldera, Osier Mesa, and Brazos Ridge. The property offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Historically, ranchers have used this land to raise cattle and sheep. The area is teeming with wildlife, including deer, elk, turkey, bears, and mountain lions. If you're seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, this undisturbed, secluded property offers unparalleled solitude and a chance to reconnect with nature.
Great hunting opportunities on this 700 plus acre property located in the heart of Big Mule deer country. Located on Highway 112 and approximately 1.5 miles from the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area, this region has some of the highest deer densities in the state according to NM Game and Fish, making it an ideal hunting location. Altitude is 7300 to 7500, with impressive habitat ranging from mature Ponderosa Pine, open Sage meadows, Oak, and some mixed Pinon Juniper, with over a mile of TA creek running through the property. Land improvement include two solar wells with grazing and land lease opportunities and roads on both sides of the creek offer easy ATV access. There are pinon covered ridges bounding the deep TA Creek Canyon with year round water during good moisture years. The property may be eligible for the NMDGF Elk Incentive Tag Program where Landowners that make documented and photographed improvements to their deeded land - that benefit elk are awarded elk incentive authorizations. Details are available at NMDGF. This is being sold as two parcels 440.47 acres and 260.91 acres and not contiguous. Owner may consider selling parcels individually.
Wonderfully maintained weekend/summer cabin that is nicely secluded and can also be used year round. There is a separate building /bunkhouse for guests or you can use for a hobby room or office, storage shed and solar batteries for the separate cabin plus a generator shed. Wood stove for those cool evenings, well/septic and a rain catchment that holds 1800 gallons. Well water and water catchment runs through a filtration system. Approximately 3 acres and fenced and amazing views from the front deck. Back yard is perfect for enjoying the outdoors with lots of rock work and pathways with two picnic tables as well. This cabin is perfect for those looking to escape the busy life in the city for relaxation and outdoor fun. Ready for your personal enjoyment!
Bull elk and brown trout! Mule deer and rainbows! Tons of hay and fat cattle! Over a mile of river frontage! Belonging to the same family for +/- 150 years, the 710  acres of the Burns Family Farm & Ranch, encompassing over a mile on â??both sidesâ?? of the very best the Chama River has to offer is not a â??once in a lifetime opportunityâ?? but a property that only comes along â??once in generationsâ??, if everâ?¦ Owned by the same family since the 1870â??s, this â??first time on the marketâ?? hidden gem can be yoursâ?¦Many existing  state & national parks would envy the privacy, location and natural beauty of the Burns Family Farm & Ranch on the Chama River.  In a state where water is the gold, BFF&R has it allâ?¦ The State Engineer represents water rights irrigating +/- 280 acres and over a mile of private, secluded Chama River frontage ON BOTH SIDES OF the river, miles from any public access..â?¦ Offering an incredible diversity in ecosystems- bosque, hay production, cattle & livestock grazing, cottonwood lined river bottoms, benches layered in oak, pinon pine, juniper & Ponderosas, intersected with gorgeous meadows of natural grass.â?¦There are secluded pockets that feel like theyâ??re a million miles from anything yet less than a mile to paved year round access. Production Deeded to the current ownerâ??s grandmother as a reward for graduation in 1939, this recreational paradise is also a working farm & cattle ranch, producing annually +/- 200 tons of hay and carrying over a hundred head of cattle seasonally. Improvements There is a 60x60 barn/shop with power & water that includes a private beef & game processing plant, complete with walk-in cold rooms & freezer, a storage area, and power for the inside and outside RV/Motorhome stalls with a back-up generator.  This HQ is ideal for full conversion into a barndominium or high end RV Parking.  Recreation. With over a mile bordering the almost million acres of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, the elk and mule deer hunting is world class. The Jicarilla Reservation has added actual fence crossings, spread along the border of the ranch, so the elk and mule deer can cross into the ranch to water at the riverâ?¦ The game trails look like cattle paths with lots of trafficâ?¦ New Mexico Game and Fish currently awards BFF&R 2 mature bull elk tags, 1 archery tag and 1 cow elk tag annually (averaging 1 tag per +/- 177 acres ). Mule Deer landowner tags are applied for in March each year.  Rio Arriba County, NM has consistently been the top producing county in the US, Canada and Mexico for placing mule deer in the Boone & Crockett record book! With over a mile of the Chama River meandering through the ranch, there are a dozen or so incredibly deep pools holding massive german browns and rainbows for the consummate fly fisherman who likes to release a dozen or so before breakfast. For the archer, bow fishing for carp can be outstanding. The river is miles from any public access so the trespasser is non-existent and your game and fish are protected. The Burns Family Farm & Ranch on the Chama Riverâ??s fishing and hunting have both been in high demand by trout guides and big game outfitters for years, representing the quality of both. Development Development options are endless. With a shop/barn and working pens as the only improvements, you are not paying for someone elseâ??s McMansion! There are no HOA or Conservation Easements restricting BFR&R, so subdivision or preservation options are available for todays discriminating investor. There are numerous building sites on secluded benches with tremendous privacy & seclusion as well as over a mile of highway frontage bordering both sides of Highway 84. Caretaker. As the current ownership lives off the property, there is a long term caretaker in place who manages the ranch, oversees the livestock and has a desire to continue as caretaker with the right situation.
This Northern New Mexico Ranch is a Elk Hunting Paradise receiving New Mexico Game and Fish 2022 Elk Permits consisting of 7 Bull Elk, 5 Cow Elk, and 4 Either sex Archery permits. The ranch has an abundance of cover and food to attract large herds of Elk throughout the year and is at an elevation that allows for all season hunts. Ranch is located near both Lake El Vado and Lake Heron as well as the Chama and Brazos Rivers for excellent Trout fishing. Don't miss out on this rare find in the beautiful Chama Valley. An additional +/- 134 acres, owned by a separate seller will be part of the purchase, (+/- 2204 acres total) and executed simultaneously. Cost of additional acreage included in the listed price.
Tierra Amarilla is located in New Mexico. Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico has a population of 471. Tierra Amarilla is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.61%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,994 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Tierra Amarilla is 28.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 80.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 21.5 inches per year, with 96.1 inches of snow per year.
