General: El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The 2006 season produced one buck scoring 211 B&C and there are multiple trophy deer still on the ranch. The ranch is bordered by several miles of the “Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area” providing a refuge for trophy game animals. Within one mile of the ranch, you will find blue ribbon trout fishing in the Chama River and El Vado Lake. The property is very scenic and averages around 6,000’ in elevation. There are several springs and 15 ponds on the property with plenty of room for more water development. The property has paved road access and great development potential.

Water: The ranch is well watered with over 15 ponds. There are several springs that could also be developed to feed lakes on the ranch. In addition there is one artesian water well on the ranch and three other new water wells that were drilled in 2007. Ground water is readily available throughout the ranch at an average depth of 300 feet.

Wildlife: For the past 10 years, the ranch has been heavily managed for trophy mule deer and elk. Rio Arriba County is the top area in the United States for producing trophy mule deer with more B&C entrees in the record books than any other county in the U.S. El Vado Ranch produced one of the largest bucks in the 2006 season scoring over 211 B&C. The owner has also collected 4 sets of sheds in 2007 scoring from 190 – 204 B&C. The ranch borders the “Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area” providing a refuge for big bull elk and mule deer. For the 2007 season, the ranch received an allotment of 75 elk tags which are transferable to the new owner. During a game survey in December of 2006, the ranch supported over 600 head of elk and 350 head of mule deer.

Price: $1,150 per acre

Comments: . El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The 2006 season produced one buck scoring 211 B&C and there are multiple trophy deer still on the ranch. The ranch is bordered by several miles of the “Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area” providing a refuge for trophy game animals. Within one mile of the ranch, you will find blue ribbon trout fishing in the Chama River and El Vado Lake. The property is very scenic and averages around 5,000’ in elevation. There are several springs and 15 ponds on the property with plenty of room for more water development. The property has paved road access and great development potential. Owner will sell the property in two tracts.

NOTE: Acreage and square footage may be approximated. All information is supplied from sources deemed reliable, but is not in any way warranted by Meek Ranch Sales. Properties are subject to prior sale, change in price or removal from the market at any time without notice.