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John Stratman

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Mason Morse Ranch Company
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Since 1959, John Stratman has lived and worked on ranches in Colorado, Montana and Arizona and has owned and operated a ranch in eastern Colorado raising registered Red Angus seedstock and Quarter Horses. Professionally, John spent 18 years with MetLife’s Agricultural Investment Department, where he held various positions from Field Representative to Regional Manager. In addition to making agriculture real estate loans, investment activities included purchasing, managing and marketing large agriculture properties in several western states. During his corporate career, John lived in various Western states where he became familiar with the agriculture and property. Working as a professional real estate broker since 2001, John has bought and sold farms and ranches in many western states and maintains an extensive contact list with real estate related professionals and landowners across the west’s vast and varied landscape. At Mason & Morse Ranch Company, John has been a top producer. John specializes in large farm and ranch properties in the central and western U.S., which is allowed by his in-depth knowledge of the laws and issues facing farmers and ranchers.
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L Cross Ranch
$45,000,000
60,025 acres
Saguache County, CO 81132
L Cross Ranch is trophy-caliber ranch in the western mountains of the San Luis Valley offering outstanding agricultural production, bordering public lands, ownership and control of large volumes of senior priority streamflow water rights, access to excellent hunting and fishing together with significant ranch and building improvements. ACREAGE The ranch consists of approximately 60,025 contiguous acres including: • 6,581 Deeded Acres • 11,460 BLM Lease Acres • 26,140 USFS Lease Acres • 15,844 State Lease Acres LOCATION While located about four hours southwest of Denver, Colorado, the ranch is easily accessed from Gunnison, Pagosa Springs or Taos. Nearby shopping and major services are available in Monte Vista, Alamosa, and Salida. ATTRIBUTES The highlights of the ranch are the water resources, livestock and hay production, scenic beauty along La Garita Creek and Carnero Creek, public land grazing/access and wildlife/recreational opportunities. With 4500+/- irrigated acres including six center pivots, the ranch has a significant water resource. The 206 CFS of senior streamflow water rights from La Garita Creek and Carnero Creek have volumes approximating 10,200-acre feet which are utilized across the ranch annually. The water value is driven by the downstream need for water augmentation in a large river basin with constraints driven by a multi-state compact. There is a myriad of opportunities that these water rights offer in terms of future use escalating valuation. The registered Sim-Angus herd provides unique high altitude tested, proven performance genetics and a solid revenue source for the operations. The long-term specialized breeding program is high-lighted by the annual bull sale at the ranch. The ranch is fully improved and operational under an intensive management program running 850-900 cows year-round along with additional revenue from high-quality grass and alfalfa hay sales. The livestock water system and fences on the ranch have been extensively improved over time providing operational and productive functionality. The ranch has significant public land grazing leases and permits including its signature State of Colorado Stewardship Lease covering most of the state land grazing lease. Additionally, the ranch is protected from future subdivision via a conservation easement. The mountainous terrain, miles of creeks and wildlife populations of elk, deer, bear, lion, moose, big horn sheep, antelope and others make the ranch a recreation mecca for hunting. It is nearly un-heard of to have all these big game species available on the ranch resources. Small creek fishing for brook and cutthroat trout provides fun for the entire family. The deeded land control along the La Garita and Carnero Creek drainages allows unprecedented hunting and fishing. Extensive improvements in recent years, 40 miles of new water pipeline with 70,000 gallons of storage, four homes, hay barns, sale facility, numerous outbuildings, and a full line of equipment make this an excellent long-term value proposition. The main ranch home and guest cabin have recently been updated. SUMMARY L Cross Ranch offers a fully operational, trophy caliber ranch with very valuable and extensive streamflow adjudicated water rights that will continue to increase in value over time. The proven registered cattle herd and full line of equipment can be purchased separately, making this a great opportunity for a turnkey acquisition. The ranch has a cashflow positive cattle and hay operation with beautiful mountain to valley scenery and quality modern improvements. The variety of wild-life species and public land access control makes the ranch incomparable in terms of hunting opportunities. This is truly a unique offering with long term value.
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David Farms
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1,544 acres
Dundy County, NE 69041
MULTI-PARCEL AUCTION: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH @ 2 PM (MST) David Farms will be offered in 10 surface tracts. The tracts include nine pivot irrigated quarters with two improvement sites. Tracts can be purchased individually or any combination. David Farms is an income producing commercial cropland farm in the highly sought-after Pleasant Valley Township of Dundy County in southwest Nebraska. Located between Benkelman and Imperial. Pleasant Valley is a long-time farming area quality soils capable of exceeding area averages. With exceptional soil and water characteristics, the current tenant is producing corn yields of 235 bushels per acre. For the investor buyer, the tenant is willing to continue by offering excellent cash or hybrid lease terms. The corn basis continues to improve with the farms proximity to a 150,000 head feedlot and other large existing confinement operations. The farm will produce soybeans, wheat, milo, alfalfa hay and popcorn crop types grown in the area. MULTI-PARCEL AUCTION 10 TRACTS AUCTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20th @ 2 PM (MST) AUCTION LOCATION: American Legion Hall Post 65; 710 1st Avenue West, Benkelman, Nebraska INFORMATIONAL MEETING DAVID FARM HEADQUARTERS: Sunday, November 10th, 1:00 pm (MST) MEETING LOCATION: 71104 Ave 327, Parks, NE 69041 (Tract 9) TRACT DETAILS Tract 1: Legal – SE 17-2-39 FSA Acres: 132.79 NRD Acres: 139.2 Well Registration: #A-006815 Pivot Make: Reinke, Year 2015 Grain Storage: – 20,000 bushels Tract 2: Legal – NE 20-2-39 FSA Acres: 131.22 NRD Acres: 134.7 Well Registration: #G-069771 | Depth – 170 | GPM – 1,000 Pivot: – Reinke, Year 2016 Tract 3: Legal – NW 20-2-39 FSA Acres: 134.71 NRD Acres: 136 Well Registration: #G-037425 | Depth – 160 | GPM – 1,742 Pivot: – Zimmatic, Year 2018 Tract 4: Legal – NW 25-2-39 FSA Acres – 130 NRD Acres – 137.5 Well Reg #G-033091, Depth – 170, GPM 700 Pivot Make – Reinke, Age - 2014 Tract 5: Legal – NW 27-2-39 FSA Acres: 134.71 NRD Acres: 134.7 Well Registration: #G-052657 | Depth – 170 | GPM 1,000 Pivot: Reinke, Year 2017 Tract 6: Legal – SW 10-2-39 FSA Acres: 129.47 NRD Acres: 127.5 Well Registration: #G-050474 | Depth – 210 | GPM 2,456 Pivot: Reinke, Year 1990’s Tract 7 (North Portion): Legal – SE 22-2-39 FSA Acres: 132 NRD Acres: 126.8 Well Registration: #G-050473 | Depth 205 | GPM 2,332 Pivot: Zimmatic, Year 1983 Grain Storage: 40,000 bushels Tract 7 (South Portion): Legal – NE 15-2-39 FSA Acres: 130.54 NRD Acres: 124 Well Registration #G-044161 | Depth – 210 | GPM 1,458 Pivot Make – Zimmatic, Year 1980’s Tract 8: Legal – SW 15-2-39 FSA Acres: – 131.74 NRD Acres: – 127.3 Well Registration: #G-067532, Depth 210 | GPM 1,000 Pivot: Zimmatic, Year 2018 Tract 9 – Improvement Site Acreage: 10 USPS Address: 71104 Ave 327, Parks, NE 69041 Legal: – see survey description Home: Year built 1978 | 1,600 sqft main floor | full basement Shop: 50x150 | full concrete floor Various outbuildings Grain Storage: 45,000 bushels Tract 10 – Improvement Site Acreage: 105 USPS Address: 32827 Road 712, Parks, NE, 69041 Legal: – see survey description Home Features: Year built 1920 | 1,273 sqft main floor | full basement | garage DIRECTION TO AUCTION TRACTS (starting point Intersection of Highways 34 and 61 Benkelman, NE) Tracts 1,2,3 & 9: Travel west on highway 34 for 2 miles to River Road, then west 10.5 miles to Park, NE, then north 6 miles on 327 Ave. Located ¼ mile north of 710 road and 327 Ave Tract 9: USPS Address 71104 Ave 327, Parks, NE 69041 Tract 4: Travel 2.75 miles North on Hwy 61, then west on 709 Road 8 miles, then north 1/2 mile on 330th Ave Tract 5: Located east ¼ mile from intersection 710 road and 329 Ave Tracts 6, 7 & 10: Travel 6 miles North on Hwy 61, then West on 712 Road 9.5 miles Tract 8: Located north ¼ mile of Intersection 710 Road and 329 Ave Tract 10 USPS Address: 32827 Road 712, Parks, NE, 69041 GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION SOILS Soils on the farm are level to undulating sandy and sandy loams with the Valent and Jayen series prevalent. The farms developed soils allows inputs of water and nutrients to be readily absorbed for optimal production. The farm is readily capable of 200+ bushel corn and 90 bushel soybeans. WATER Good soils provide the framework, but good water is the engine for a farm production operation. Ample water is available to the farm at reasonably shallow depths. Each of the 11 pivots are supplied water by its own registered well and equipped with an electric motor and GPS guidance system. Pumping depths range from 104’ to 198’ with an average of 140’ and most of the wells operate on 50 or 60 Horsepower electric motors. The sprinklers are typically nozzled to pump 700 GPM with some more and some less. The Nebraska NRD allows 65 acre-inches of water to be pumped over a 5-year period beginning in 2023. The farm carried in excess water from the prior 5 year period and the water allocations and carry forward per well will transfer with the property. Water volumes and quality are very adequate to irrigate the farm. IMPROVEMENTS Tracts 9 & 10 each offer a home for employee housing and Tract 9 has a large workshop and additional grain storage and outbuildings. These improvements are desired for an operation of this size. Housing is a shortage in the area especially with the new large cattle feeding operation going up in western Dundy County. SUMMARY David Farms is a high-quality irrigated farm located in a desirable farming area. Each pivot has its own well, equipped with three phase electric motors and GPS guidance systems. The farm has excellent water resources and produces above average yields. Commercial farms of this quality are highly sought after and rarely come to market.
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Prairie Income Oasis
$1,740,000
1,470 acres
Kimball County, NE 69145
Prairie Income Oasis is a livestock grazing operation consisting of 1,470 acres of grassland with a beautiful home, outbuildings and corrals; the property offers privacy and is ½ mile off the county road and only 10 miles from Kimball. Kimball is near to Scottsbluff and Sidney, Nebraska and an easy drive to the Front Range. A noteworthy attribute of the property are the multiple lines of income to the owner including grazing, building rental, Rangeland CRP and a Carbon Storage exploration agreement. ACREAGE The 1470 acres consists of excellent quality grassland along with the building site. The carrying capacity if traditionally managed with CRP contract is 84 pairs or 180 yearlings. It is a mixture of warm and cool season grasses with species like blue gramma, crested wheat grass, little blue stem, buffalo grass, sweet clover and needle and thread grass to name a few. The current owner has seen gains in yearlings of 2+ lbs./day. There are 9 pastures, and they range from 100 acres to 16d0 acres in size with at least one water source in each. There are multiple wells including 2 solar wells that both have ample storage. A 35,000-gallon cistern and a 15,000-gallon bottomless tank. The bottomless tank has a great trap in the corners of 4 of the pastures, making it easy to rotate pastures, doctor animals and manage grass. In the ¾ of a section on the west side of RD 49 there is a submersible that feeds the 3 tanks in each pasture. The perimeter of the property has 3 strand barbed wire fence and in the areas that the original fencing existed a pollinator was put in and fenced out with a 2-strand high-tinsel electric fence creating a new perimeter. Estimated value of the cattle gain @ 70cents/lb. = $37,800 The property is enrolled in the NRCS Rangeland CRP program and receives $15/acre/year with 8 years remaining on the CRP contract. Annual payment = $21,795. A new easement agreement for Carbon Storage exploration has been entered into in 2024 with Tall Grass High Plains Carbon Storage. The operator is seeking to sequester carbon in large underground pore spaces around 6,500 feet below the surface. Approximately 300,000 acres in Wyoming and Nebraska are being considered for the sequestration project. The agreement protects the owner from liability and damages. The term of the agreement provides for an initial term and an extended initial term. During the initial 3 year term the annual carbon storage payment will be $22,000 and would increase thereafter. Please contact the listing broker for additional details. IMPROVEMENTS An exceptional set of building improvements are in place on the property. The 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home features a great open concept that is a combination of new construction and newly remolded in 2021. The original home was new in 2004. This home is perfect for entertaining and family time spent around meals and in the kitchen. There is a beautiful new Alder wood kitchen, with new soft close drawers and cabinets complete with pullouts, organization, an island and spacious pantry that any cook will love. The open concept connects the kitchen to the living room with a 6-seat breakfast bar and an adjoining formal dining area exists for those seated occasions. The home features plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. There are 5 traditional bedrooms with large closets and 1 nontraditional bonus/home gym room. This home includes a master suite with walk in closet, 5-piece bath, with double vanity, soaker tub, separate shower and private toilet not to mention a seprate laundry. Two bedrooms with a shared bathroom are nearby. The new addition offers a second living area, two bedrooms, a home gym and full bath with double sinks, private toilet and walk-in shower with 2 shower heads. A half bath right off the mudroom that is well thought out as it and the second washer and dryer are off the spacious 3 car garage’s exterior entrance. Working from home is a breeze with a 12x20 office with exterior entrance also off the garage. Not to mention the unheard-of High-Speed Internet capabilities with this rural property!!! This home leaves little that was not thought of. It is well insulated with new 2 new furnaces and 2 new air conditioning units, new windows through out and all lighting has been converted to LED. There is a great storm shelter in the garage as well as ample storage and work area. When you move into the yard with its new underground sprinkler system this property features several outdoor spaces with new sidewalks, a nice porch, fire pit and pergola allowing for get-togethers and relaxation. The building site offers 2 matching outbuildings, a 52x42 ft shop and 42x32 barn with attached 70x20 ft open front shed. There are heated waters in corral and several small stall type pens. There is a single well on the property that supplies both the house and the corrals. In the yard there is plenty of space to park trailers and equipment, build an arena and plant a garden. Depending on how the buildings were to be used, the prospective rental value allowing for a few horses could be $2500 - $3500 per month and at the low end $30,000/year.
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Trinity Ranch
$3,613,500
803 acres
Custer County, CO 81253
Trinity Ranch spans 803 acres of recreational beauty, ideally located near Wetmore, Colorado, just south of the charming town of Florence. This remarkable property features diverse landscapes, from open grasslands and rolling oak hills to dense pine forests and striking rock formations. Rich with history and teeming with wildlife, Trinity Ranch offers direct access to the San Isabel National Forest, providing endless outdoor adventures. With end-of-road privacy, live water, and secure water rights, this property presents a rare chance to own a truly versatile Colorado retreat. Whether you envision building a dream home, a cozy cabin, or simply a quiet camping spot, Trinity Ranch is ready for enjoyment now and for generations to come. LOCALE Nested in the foothills of the Wet Mountains, the locale offers amazing views of Pikes Peak and the Arkansas River Valley. Wetmore is a small unincorporated town and has a rural, tranquil atmosphere, with a close-knit community feel. The San Isabel National Forest in this region abuts the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range and offers a multitude of recreational opportunities from hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing among others. LOCATION The convenient location from the Front Range of Colorado makes travel to the Trinity Ranch very desirable by avoiding the I-70 and Hwy 285 corridors. Located one hour south of Colorado Springs and a half-hour from either Pueblo or Canon City, the ranch has plenty of options for services and supplies. The local area has a desirable climate at a comfortable elevation ranging from 6400 feet to 7400 feet. The terrain of the adjoining national forest climbs steadily to 10,000 feet, offering unlimited opportunities to explore nature. ACREAGE Consisting of 803 acres with 1000 feet of vertical rise, the Trinity Ranch has a large feel. A trail road throughout the property provides access to the far reaches of the property and is ideal for horseback riding, cycling and four wheeling. Running the length of the property is Fourmile Creek, a small mountain trickle that feeds a beautiful mountain lake called Lake Stinemeyer. Throughout the ranch there are excellent camping spots along the creek in the pine forest. In addition to the live water stream, the ranch has excellent water resources, including irrigation rights out of Fourmile Creek and 3 water wells. The ranch is home to deer, elk, bears and many other native animals and birds. Largely unimproved other than fences and road/trail, there is a horse shelter and corral for the equestrian enthusiast. The ranch does run cattle to maintain its ag status via a short duration lease with a neighboring rancher. HISTORY The history at Trinity Ranch is rich with evidence of some of the earliest inhabitants’ settlements like Draper Cave, Hardscrabble Settlement, Slumber Heights and Lake Stinemeyer. Exploring these points of history gives one time to pause and wonder. In recent history (1970’s) Trinity Ranch was a church camp for the Diocese of Colorado. A large water storage tank and yurt like building provide evidence of the use by the camp. SUMMARY Trinity Ranch offers the perfect recreational ranch in Colorado with end of road access, bordering national forest, live water attributes and water rights to go with its diverse terrain and historical past. Whether one chooses to build their dream home or create a cabin or camping spot, the Trinity Ranch is ready to be used and enjoyed now and for many years to come.
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Grand View Farm
$1,950,000
198 acres
Montezuma County, CO 81327
Grand View Farm is a beautiful hay farm with valuable water rights and a residence all located on 198+ acres. The property is located in southwest Colorado near the small village of Lewis, Colorado. With spectacular views of the La Plata Mountain range to the northeast and Mesa Verde and the Sleeping Ute Mountain to the south, this profitable hay ranch lies in a beautiful open setting. Known for its high-quality hay production driven by its elevation at 6,700 feet above sea level and over 300 days of sunshine each year, Grand View Farm is surrounded by 360 degrees of scenic mountain views. LOCATION The property is located north of Cortez, in Lewis, Colorado and is approximately 55 miles from Durango, 60 miles from Telluride, 150 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico and 339 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. ACREAGE • 198.3 acres of beautiful meadows with 360-degree views of the La Plata Mountains, Sleeping Ute Mountain, Mount Wilson and Mesa Verde; 5 separate parcels of high-quality alfalfa and grass hay • 140 Shares of owned Montezuma Valley Irrigation (MVI) water district • Pump house and large pond – 15’ deep; pumps MVI water from canal via a 12” line pumping 900-1000 GPM to irrigation system, variable flow pump operates on 3 phase electric, annual cost about $5,000 • 7 main side rolls each ¼ mile long; one smaller side roll • In addition of cropland areas there are three large separate pastures, one smaller grass pasture for grazing; all cross fenced with separate automatic water location RESIDENCE This home is full of natural light and features two stories with breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains, Sleeping Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde. The main living area (48’ x 24’) is on the upper level and includes the master bedroom and bath, guest room, laundry room and an open floor plan with the kitchen, living space and dining area. The views from each room are quite spectacular. The downstairs is 48’ x 48’ with half of the space devoted to an entrance, mud room, two offices and full bath (one office is large with built-in desk space). From the office space area, you enter through a central door into a large barn/storage area. Upper Level: Living room, dining room, kitchen • Natural hardwood floors • In-floor heat throughout • Great views! Master Bedroom and bath • Tile in bathrooms • Deep European soaking tub; huge window over bathtub looking out to La Plata Mountains; very private • Walk-in shower with tile walls and floor • Custom built cabinetry • His and hers closet Guest Bedroom and bath • Very bright and charming room • Pedestal sink and shower • Linen storage • Custom built cabinetry Kitchen • Granite tile counters in kitchen • Doubles stainless steel sinks • Microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal Lower Level: • Large mud room entrance; 48’ x 24’ heated interior • Office with double French doors to outside patio, lots of sunlight; long built-in desk with keyboard pullouts and file drawers; wash sink • Guest bedroom or second office • Half bath with pedestal sink; wainscoting Lower Level – Heated Living Space • Garage/barn space (48’ x 24’), including equipment garage with 16’ ceiling and double sliding wide doors; cement floor; running water; built-in shop area with pegboard Separate Improvements: • Hay Barn • Two 12’ x 12’ horse stalls with own feeders; rubber padded floors. • 3-car + garage; separate workout room and storage in back • Large separate dog kennel; 12’ x 12’ with dog run from kennel • Separate fenced dog run close to house LOCALE Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80’s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow. Lewis, Colorado is approximately 11.5 miles to Cortez, which sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. Lewis is approximately 27 miles from Mancos and the charming town of Durango is located 55 miles to the west. It has many big city conveniences, including a state of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and numerous cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. The La Plata County area, including Durango and Bayfield, provides other major services. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. Also, Cortez has an airport with commercial services to Denver. The local area also provides a myriad of opportunities for all types of recreation. Narraguinnep and McPhee Reservoirs are only 3 miles and 6 miles, respectively, from the farm and offer recreational opportunities for boating and fishing. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. The Cortez parks offer a wide range of recreational opportunities, including picnic spots and sports fields. The Conquistador Golf Course in Cortez is a championship 18-hole golf course with sand traps, water hazards, practice driving range and putting green. Excellent golf can be found at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM and in Durango, CO at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, and the private Glacier Club (memberships available). The Cortez Municipal Aquatics Complex is open to the public seven days a week during the summer months, with a pool, climbing walls, and numerous amenities. SUMMARY Grand View Farm offers income and lifestyle. The comfortable combination residence/office/shop with separate garage, hay barn and livestock facilities to back up an excellent hay farm with outstanding water right shares from Montezuma Valley Irrigation (MVI) water district. This property is located in a quiet and comfortable area that is rich in recreation opportunities.
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