Rice Ranch

New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, Tierra Amarilla.

The Rice Ranch is 1,546-acres amidst wildflower covered alpine meadows, ponderosa pine, spruce, gambel oak and aspen woodlands. The ranch is truly a recreational and big game hunter's paradise, located in the heart of the Northern New Mexico San Juan Mountains. The property features a recently renovated 3,372 SF main residence, a 1,712 SF guesthouse, and a 1,520 SF toy garage with a heated shop attached. The improvements are nestled between two high mountain creeks on the property, the Rito de la Agua Fria and the Rito Nutritas. The Rice Ranch is being offered as a turnkey operation, including most furnishings, ATV's, snowmobiles, mowers, skid steer and the ranch truck. It is a rare offering!

Location and Area

From Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, travel East on US Highway 64, 9.5 miles to the main gate. The Ranch offers varied terrain between 8,200 feet and 9,100 feet above sea level with easy year-round access from US 64.

The 1.5 million acre Carson National Forest is within fifteen minutes of the property. The Forest offers nearly endless all-season recreation including camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and trout fishing in the nearby Hopewell Lake. Hopewell is a 14-acre lake within the Carson National Forest and is stocked annually with Rainbow and Brook Trout.

The "Old West" ranching town of Tierra Amarilla is steeped in culture and has remained beautifully untouched by modern America. Tierra Amarilla is the Rio Arriba County Seat and offers quaint cafes and a coffee shop. Tierra Amarilla is uniquely located within 2 hours of Taos, NM, Santa Fe, NM, Pagosa Springs, CO and Durango, CO. Near-by Chama is within 30 minutes and offers fine dining and lodging and is the New Mexico depot of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. The railroad features the highest mountain pass by rail in the United States.

Today Tierra Amarilla is a unique blend of cultures and the surrounding area attracts people who have a commitment to education, sustainable agricultural practices and a celebration of cultural heritage. The community is united in their resolve to being good stewards of an environment and watershed that feeds and preserves a way of life for northern New Mexicans and their future generations.

Property Details

Grounds

• 1,546 acres amidst wildflower-covered alpine meadows, ponderosa pine, spruce, gambel oak and aspen woodlands
  
• Property elevation rises from 8,200' above sea level to 9,100', with expansive vistas that include El Gato peak and Heron Lake
  
• A hunter's paradise, with 15 state-authorized Elk permits for 2011 – abundant hunting opportunities for Mule Deer, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Blue Grouse and Merriam Turkey
  
• The Rito Nutritas Creek flows through the property for over 1 mile
  
• The Rito de la Auga Fria Creek flows over the property for 3/4 of a mile
  
• Several ponds are established on the property for wildlife and cattle
  
• Two hunting stands and multiple tree stands are strategically placed
  
• The property is fenced and cross fenced into 2 cattle pastures with barbed wire
  
• Good interior roads

Main House

• 3,372 SF
  
• Stucco exterior with white clad casement windows and metal roof
  
• 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
  
• Covered porch with seating area, hot tub and fire pit
  
• Beautiful wood grain ceramic tile and Berber carpet
  
• Ceiling fans, decorative fixtures, recessed lighting and wall sconces throughout
  
• Maple kitchen and bathroom cabinets
  
• Bath and kitchen Kohler fixtures
  
• Pine tongue and groove ceilings
  
• Pine six panel interior doors
  
• Radiant heated floors on lower level as well as gas forced air
  
• Wood burning fireplace with decorative tile and oak mantel
  
• Most furnishings included with sale

Guest House/Hunting Cabin

• 1,712 SF
  
• Stucco exterior with white clad windows/doors and metal roof
  
• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  
• Cedar walls
  
• Pine tongue and groove ceilings
  
• Wood burning stove
  
• Full kitchen with bar seating
  
• Oak cabinets
  
• Attached garage/shop
  
• Most furnishings are included in the sale

Garage

• 1,520 SF heated shop with work bench and gun cabinet
  
• Stucco exterior with metal roof
  
• Plenty of room for all toys – snowmobiles, ATV's, truck, skid-steer, lawnmowers all included with sale
  
• Koolco walk-in cooler

Wildlife and Recreation

The Rice Ranch encompasses 1,546 acres of high mountain terrain between 8,200 ft. and 9,100 ft. above sea level. Forests of ponderosa pine, spruce, aspen and gambel oak are intertwined with high mountain meadows and creeks making the Rice Ranch a hunter's paradise. Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, black bear and turkey are permanent residents at the ranch through the majority of the year and multiple trophy elk have been taken on the ranch as part of the game management program.

For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek and Taos ski areas are an hour and 15-minute drive from the ranch. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available throughout the area and on the ranch. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting regional parks and recreational areas. Excellent golf can be found in Pagosa Springs, CO at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club; Santa Fe, NM at Quail Run Golf Course, Santa Fe Country Club and Towa Golf Resort; Taos, NM at Taos Country Club and Red Eagle Golf Course.

$7.950,000

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC of New Mexico, Brandon Ruppert, Supervising Broker, In conjunction with Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC of Durango, CO, Tom Morse, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC of New Mexico, Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West, LLC of New Mexico and Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC recommend that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's representatives.

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