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Owning a ranch in the breathtaking state of Colorado may feel like a dream as tall as the Rocky Mountains. However, what if we told you buying your own Colorado hunting ranch, cattle ranch, horse property, or fly fishing property in Colorado might be easier and more attainable than you think? Ranches for sale in Colorado can offer diverse landscapes of arid deserts, massive canyonlands, lush river corridors, and towering snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Many Colorado ranches are also close to world-class ski resorts, entertainment, and fine dining.

How Did National Forest Land and Bureau of Land Management Land Become Public Land?
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March 31, 2025

How Did National Forest Land and Bureau of Land Management Land Become Public Land?

As ranch real estate brokers, you may think our primary area of expertise is in privately owned western ranches. However, we deal with public land on a daily basis, as U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land make up an important component of many of our ranches for sale. The... Read more »

Shed Antler Hunting Regulations in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana
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March 13, 2025

Shed Antler Hunting Regulations in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana

Shed antler hunting, or “shed hunting”, as we call it out west, is a popular and rewarding outdoor activity in the western United States, allowing enthusiasts to collect naturally shed antlers from elk, deer, and moose. However, to protect wildlife during critical winter and early spring months, several states have enacted regulations governing the collection... Read more »

Landowner elk tags in New Mexico explained
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October 11, 2024

Landowner elk tags in New Mexico explained

Are you curious how landowner elk tags in New Mexico are issued? Many of the hunting ranches we have for sale in New Mexico are enrolled in New Mexico’s landowner tag system for elk known as the Elk Private Land Use System or E-Plus. The state of New Mexico recognizes that private lands play a... Read more »

Finding the right ranch to meet your needs
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July 9, 2024

Finding the right ranch to meet your needs

There are lots of choices for investors searching for ranches for sale in the Mountain West. But every buyer is different. Each has different reasons for seeking ranch real estate.  Some buyers are interested in big spreads and large cow-calf operations. Others have more nuanced goals, like finding a ranch with good hunting assets. Still... Read more »

High-water fishing tips for a Rocky Mountain spring
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May 25, 2024

High-water fishing tips for a Rocky Mountain spring

High water is a reality during a Rocky Mountain spring. Runoff starts in May and, in wet years, it can last through June. If you’re an avid angler and an investor looking for ranches for sale in the Rockies, you don’t have to let runoff spoil your spring fishing. While you’re out shopping for ranch real... Read more »

Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue
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February 13, 2024

Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue

At first blush, ranch real estate owners in the West may not consider fencing to be worrisome issue. But for many ranchers, including ranches for sale, fencing is a primary focus for several reasons.  First, fences are vital to any swath of ranch property involving livestock. It’s a simple proposition when you consider things like... Read more »

Our Favorite New Mexico Hunting Ranches
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March 20, 2020

Our Favorite New Mexico Hunting Ranches

Feel a true sense of remote wilderness on your very own New Mexico ranch. Steeped in a rich history that spans thousands of years, New Mexico as the heart of America’s high desert. Spot world-class trophy animals at one of the many New Mexico hunting ranches for sale today. About this Guide to the Best... Read more »

Rio Arriba County – New Mexico Ranches for Sale:
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August 28, 2017

Rio Arriba County – New Mexico Ranches for Sale:

Rio Arriba County – New Mexico Ranches for Sale: New Mexico ranches for sale in Rio Arriba County nestle into the mountains and valleys of a culturally rich area.  Rio Arriba County is west of Taos County, north of Santa Fe County, and borders Colorado.  Here the Santa Fe and Carson national forests blend into the... Read more »

One of New Mexico’s Largest Remaining Mountain Ranches For Sale
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October 4, 2016

One of New Mexico’s Largest Remaining Mountain Ranches For Sale

Click here to view more New Mexico mountain ranches for sale. Land holdings like the Broken Butt Ranch near Chama, New Mexico are rare. This 16,309-acre mountain ranch for sale has been in the same family since 1906. This mountain ranch is well blocked, extremely private, and includes 100% of the mineral estate. Ran as... Read more »

New Mexico Ranches For Sale – Alligator Springs Ranch VIDEO
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January 14, 2016

New Mexico Ranches For Sale – Alligator Springs Ranch VIDEO

View all New Mexico ranches for sale! Alligator Springs Ranch is one of the finest combination hunting and cattle ranches for sale in southeastern New Mexico. Located only 45 minutes from the amenities of Ruidoso, this recreational paradise offers exceptional privacy in one of New Mexico’s most popular destinations. This 27,000 total acre New Mexico... Read more »

New Mexico Hunting and Cattle Ranch Price Reduced
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November 18, 2015

New Mexico Hunting and Cattle Ranch Price Reduced

More New Mexico Ranches for Sale! New Mexico Hunting and Cattle Ranch: Located in the heart of the Nutrias Basin just south of Chama, New Mexico, the 3,600 acre 7 Mares Ranch is a well-blocked refuge for trophy mule deer and large herds of resident elk. Four miles of Nutrias Creek and several ponds provide excellent... Read more »

Hunting Ranches For Sale! Coyote Ranch – Pie Town, New Mexico
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October 6, 2015

Hunting Ranches For Sale! Coyote Ranch – Pie Town, New Mexico

More information on New Mexico Ranches For Sale! Hunting Ranches For Sale – The Coyote Ranch The Coyote Ranch is one of the most private, well blocked, hunting ranches for sale in New Mexico’s Unit 13. This 8,160 acre elk hunting property sits at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains with direct access to the... Read more »

FIND A RANCH THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR PURSUITS

Discovering a property that checks all your boxes often starts with you looking at the wrong priorities. Our Ranch Discovery Matrix can help you identify the ranch you need that aligns with your lifetime dreams.

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