Location
The ranch is located approximately 2 1/2 miles northwest of Monticello, NM and approximately 30 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences, NM. Las Cruces, NM is approximately 1 1/2 hour to the south, Elephant Butte Reservoir is approximately 27 miles to the south east.
Acreage
85.72 +/- deeded acres, recently surveyed.
Accessibility
There is a small airport located approximately 40 minutes southeast of the ranch in Truth or Consequences. There is a paved road to Monticello which turns to a county maintained gravel road to the property.
Improvements
Utilities are in place to a building site including electricity, telephone and well. There is a second levelled building site located on the property, with no utilities to it at this time. There is an earthern pond and 10 acres levelled for irrigation. A former owner used to fill the pond and irrigate from it. Irrigation wat...
Utilities are in place to a building site including electricity, telephone and well. There is a second levelled building site located on the property, with no utilities to it at this time. There is an earthern pond and 10 acres levelled for irrigation. A former owner used to fill the pond and irrigate from it. Irrigation water rights would have to be obtained seperatly.
Elevation
The elevation of this property is approximately 5,380 ft.
Precipitation
The average rainfall in this area is approximately 9 to 11 inches annually. There is occassional light snow in the winter months.
Wildlife
Wildlife seen on this property or in the area include elk, mule deer, javelina, cougar, black bear, quail, turkey, bobcat, coyote and many other species native to the Rocky Mountain ecosystem.
Utilities
Electricity, well, and phone service.
Minerals
Seller to retain 50% of minerals owned.
Comments
Overlooking scenic Monticello Canyon this is a private hideaway. Just far away from town this property is in a county that is experiencing some changes as of late. The possibility to turn this property into a welcoming retreat, and potentially an astute real estate investment in a region being discovered due to a number of reasons, not the least being a desirable warm climate.
Terms
Cash or buyer to arrange financing.
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