Investors, Are You Looking to Buy an Elk-Rich NM Ranch?
If you or your company wants to invest in a hunting ranch, ask us about the elk-rich Chama NM ranch near Colorado. Broken Butt Ranch offers a gorgeous 16,309 acres in Rio Arriba County. It is along the Continental Divide. Only 12 miles from Chama, the New Mexico hunting ranch is accessible year-round along Highway 84.
Magnificent panoramic views extend out forever from 7,500-foot to 9500-foot elevations. Immense views of the San Juan mountains, nearby cliffs, and diverse forest and grasslands make this an excellent getaway. Beautiful, healthy stands of ponderosa pine, aspen, Juniper, spruce, and oak help sustain the habitat.
Hunting Operation
The potential of an awesome hunting operation is obvious. Herds of elk traverse the land, migrating between the high San Juan Mountains and wintering grounds. The land’s expanse and geography allow for a four-month hunting season.
The sheer number of qualifying elk tags and mule deer tags is testament to the fine hunting experience. Broken Butt qualifies for 112 elk tags each year. Hunters bring in an abundance of 300+ inch bull elk and 180+ inch bucks. Black bear and turkey at variety to the hunting expedition.
Stewardship
The exceptional Broken Butt Ranch in Northern New Mexico has not previously been offered on the market. For over a century, sole family ownership insisted on careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. While serving as a hunting getaway, the massive ranch is also ideally situated cattle grazing in summertime. It has supported up to 1500 yearling cattle. Parts of the land could be preserved as a conservation easement, if desired.
Improvements
Improvements include a four-bedroom hunting lodge that sleeps up to 10, a Caretakers home, and shop building. A network of private roads on the ranch lead to Springs, pond is, and watering holes.
Nearby Attractions
Just minutes from Broken Butt Ranch is the historic town of Chama. It sits at the western terminus of the narrow-gauge railroad. Chama is known for its unique and friendly atmosphere, restaurants and shops and destinations. Less than an hour north, Pagosa Springs in Colorado features hot springs, delectable eateries, and shopping. Skiers will be happy to know that Wolf Creek and Taos are within two hours of the ranch.
New Mexico Ranch Real Estate Agents
Request more information about Northern New Mexico ranches for sale. Contact Dave Harrigan or Hunter Harrigan at Harrigan Land Company at (800) 524-1818. Specializing in large ranch and recreational properties in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah.