County Line Ranch

County Line Ranch is the hidden gem of Rio Arriba County in Northern New Mexico, spanning across 173.8± acres of pristine terrain. Enveloped by a diverse landscape of oak brush, Mountain Mahogany, Piñon, and Juniper trees, this sanctuary also boasts soaring sandstone bluffs to the west along with the Continental Divide. The ranch is poised for significant improvements thanks to a $267,000± government program. These funds are to be used for: • Thinning trees for improved forest health and reduced fire risk. • Constructing 2 new fences for better livestock management. • Creating 10 dirt traps to capture rainwater and prevent erosion. • Building a windbreak to shield crops and livestock from wind damage. • Drilling a new 300-foot well for a reliable water source. These funds will remain with the land and will transfer to the new owner, offering long-term benefits and cost savings. Positioned within NM Big Game Unit 6A, this ranch is a haven for big and small game, serving as the habitat for an array of iconic species including Rocky Mountain elk, Mule deer, and black bear. Notably, the property offers over-the-counter landowner licenses for Mule deer, black bear, & cougar hunting, while also granting an annual landowner elk permit, providing exceptional hunting opportunities. Two expansive stock ponds dot the landscape, offering a vital water source for the thriving wildlife and contributes to the very rare and well documented of both mule deer fawning and elk calving that happens on the ranch. Additionally, the ranch features a 1200+ yard & 100+ yard shooting range that the owner has meticulously built. 2 commercial hunting blinds and a custom-built walk-in cooler that can accommodate up to 8 elk also conveys with the ranch. Renowned for its consistent and proven history as a hunting ranch, County Line Ranch is bordered by state land and BLM to the west, further enhancing its protection, privacy, and hunting potential. To keep the ranch in perfect working condition, all equipment conveys including, a new Mahindra cab 4x4 tractor with all implements, john deer bulldozer, and a john deer excavator with 2 buckets. With over 1 mile of highway frontage, this remarkable ranch boasts a landscape free from any easements or covenants, ensuring unparalleled freedom and privacy. Complemented by miles of extensive road systems weaving through the property, accessibility is seamlessly woven into the landscape, offering convenience without compromise. \ The property features an exquisite 2554± sqft ranch-style home exuding comfort and charm. A rare find, this ranch offers natural gas, highspeed internet in the form of Starlink with the option to connect to fiber optic at the front gate, and 3 water meters service the ranch with all utilities running underground. Mail is also delivered at the front gate. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen, the residence provides a welcoming retreat tucked within the natural beauty offering spectacular views in every direction. Additionally, a substantial heated shop on the property houses a fully operational bullet making facility, a testament to a longstanding 40+ year bullet making company. For those interested, the bullet making enterprise can be acquired in conjunction with the property, presenting an exceptional business opportunity. County Line Ranch intertwines untamed wilderness with home comforts, offering an unparalleled lifestyle in Northern New Mexico. Seize this exceptional opportunity today!