18,182 Acres in Fort Sumner, NM - $13,900,000

Lake Sumner Ranch

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Chad Dugger, Broker|Partner, Hall and Hall, LLP at 806-773-4749.

Lake Sumner Ranch is a unique 19,907+/- total acre ranch property in DeBaca and Guadalupe Counties, offering both productive ranching and recreational opportunities. Situated between Fort Sumner and Santa Rosa, the ranch features scenic landscapes with rolling hills, elevated benches, and river valley riparian ecology, particularly along the Pecos River and Lake Sumner. The property supports a variety of wildlife, including mule deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn antelope, quail, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Two large ponds offer rare fishing opportunities.

The ranch comprises 18,182+/- deeded acres, complemented by state, BLM, and BOR lease lands. It is accessed by a paved and gravel road, offering convenient yet low-traffic access. Ranch topography from upland plains to scenic river valleys, is ideal for hunting, fishing, exploring, and agricultural production. The ranch, divided into 13 main pastures, benefits from seasonal grazing on the Pecos River and Lake Sumner bottom, allowing for the crucial reprieve of much of the ranch during the growing season. The property is enrolled in GRP and CRP programs, generating generous supplemental income.

The ranch has approximately seven miles of Pecos River frontage, two large lakes, and multiple water wells, which provide excellent livestock water and recreational opportunities. The ranch also includes well-maintained infrastructure, such as a main house, bunkhouse, guest house, and livestock facilities.

Lake Sumner Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a quality production and recreational ranch with a generous income stream and water features that are unique to most ranch properties in the market area.

The Facts:

~ 19,907+/- total acres situated along the Pecos River and Sumner Lake in DeBaca and Guadalupe Counties

~ 18,182+/- deeded acres, 819+/- state lease acres, 80+/- BLM lease acres, 826+/- BOR lease acres

~ Excellent water features with approximately seven miles of Pecos River frontage, Lake Sumner frontage, 17+/- acre lake, and a 10+/- acre lake

~ Six wells with numerous drinking troughs and water storage

~ Diverse topography ranging from dramatic breaks, scenic creek bottoms, and rolling uplands

~ Owner-rated carrying capacity of approximately 500 AUs

~ 13 main pastures

~ Livestock shipping and working pens

~ Functional improvements consisting of the main house, bunk house, guest house, hand house and shop

~ Excellent hunting and game habitat with a diverse collection of wildlife, including whitetail deer, mule deer, quail, waterfowl, turkey and varmints

~ Fishing opportunities in two lakes on the ranch, as well as recreational opportunities on adjoining Lake Sumner

~ Generous supplemental income provided by long-term GRP and CRP contracts

~ All owned mineral and alternative energy rights will be conveyed with the property