2,593 Acres in Monticello, NM - $3,400,000

360+ Elk and 200+ Mule Deer roam the hills and valleys of this well watered and improved hunting venue. Set 22 miles West of Truth or Consequences Jet Port, at 7,000 ft, well above Western New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert is this complete turnkey big game hunting retreat. Located in BGU 21B just across Alamosa Creek from BGU 17, the ranch was the historic fall and winter range of Apache bands lead by Cochise, Geranimo, and Victorio. Old Fort Ojo Caliente (1874) is just up Monticello Canyon. The ranch's hunting grounds fan out West from Alamosa Creek and boast 3 solar panel systems/pumps, 2 wells, 5 miles of above ground pipe, 12,000 gallons of water storage tanks, 8 drinkers, 7 dirt tanks, and 4 springs serviced by dirt roads. The Headquarters is high on a bluff overlooking Alamosa Creek with fruit orchards, alfalfa fields, open space, plus well-designed horse and game processing facilities. The adobe house offers 4 bedrooms and 2 separate public areas, 2 porches, and views, views, views. Built in 1890s and remodeled in 1998 and watered with "8 hours" from the Monticello Ditch Association (former in 1890) and a great sweet water well. 3 miles down the canyon is the Village of Monticello, a group of Spanish dwellings that were built to support the Fort Ojo Caliente and Apache Reservation. Weekends will find festivals, great food, and some shopping. The major shopping and supply center is in the town of Truth or Consequences (30 min) and Albuquerque International Airport is 2.5 hours North. The ranch routinely receives 10 elk tags and private land deer tags are over the counter. The hunting ground is accessed through 3-recorded easements from Alamosa Creek that remain locked at all times. Every possible amenity has been added to enhance the population and quality of the game animals. Feedlots have been improved and used to attract large numbers of target species. On an average day in August you will see 20 bucks and 65 does and 5 bulls and 15-20 cows.