Description:

Mountain recreational ranch at Bent, New Mexico, for sale. About 90 acres including large irrigated meadow plus wooded mountain land. New Mexico Game Management Unit GMU 34, prime elk habitat. Multiple excellent homesites, improved roads, private well, electric on property. Very desirable area less than 30 minutes from Ruidoso mountain village and ski resort, Ruidoso Downs horse racing, and Inn of the Mountain Gods resort and casino. Sustainable property with spring-fed irrigation, excellent southern exposure. Great privacy, fully fenced with gated entry. Terrific views of Cerro Redondo, Cat Mountain and White Sands National Monument.

This ranch is a rare find - large acreage in Nogal Canyon at Bent, NM. With about 20 acres of irrigated meadow, it is perfect for those wanting a sustainable lifestyle. The ranch already has electric on site, and has excellent solar power potential with clear southern skies. Improvements on the ranch include full perimeter fence, interior roads, private well, electric, and an equipment shed on slab.

There is plenty of wildlife in Nogal Canyon. Elk, deer, cougar, bear, coyote, javelina, and quail are drawn to the water flowing through the property. This ranch is in New Mexico's famous Game Management Unit 34 - the one that all the elk hunters want! The ranch typically receives at least one elk tag each year, and could potentially qualify for more.

Elevation at the ranch ranges from about 5,900 feet to about 6,100 feet. The four-season climate is generally mild, with up to 14 inches of rain per year. The Bent area is typically up to 10 degrees cooler than the Tularosa Basin, and generally receives more rain due to the "weather maker" effect of the mountains.