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| $1,250,000 |
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| Status: *FOR SALE* |
| Listing Provided By : Larry W. Brow |
| Type: Farm or Ranch |
| 2 Bed • 1 Bath • Main House 936 Sq. ft., Guest House / Shop 1315 Sq. Ft. |
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| Rancho De La Querencia, Gallinas (Las Vegas), New Mexico , 87701 |
Rancho de la Querencia
Location: About 17 miles west of Las Vegas at the base of the Sangre de Cristo range of the famous southern Rocky Mountains in Northeastern New Mexico.
Size: Approximately 144 deeded acres with portions of the historic Rio Gallinas River running through the property.
The unusual ranch name translates as “Land of heart’s desire” and that is what one gets with this beautiful 144 acre property. This unique ranch is set at the base of the Sangre de Cristo range of the famous southern Rocky Mountains in a much coveted valley known as the Gallinas River Valley. Surrounded by Santa Fe National Forest on three sides and partially on the fourth it offers the buyer multiple highly sought after benefits including Gallinas River frontage, irrigation rights, year around access, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and proximity to northern New Mexico’s multiple recreational opportunities including the Pecos Wilderness, Hermit’s Peak and Johnson’s Mesa all available in the nearby areas. Rancho de la Querencia consists of approximately 144 acres with about 4.5 acres of irrigation rights in the lowlands of the ranch. Although located on the Gallinas Canyon fork of Highway 65 about 17 miles west of Las Vegas New Mexico it’s location remains only about an hour from the world renown and historical Santa Fe New Mexico.
Enjoy Ponderosa pine, fir, oak and aspen interspersed with gorgeous rock outcroppings. Graze your horses or grow hay on the lowland grassy meadows that front the Rio Gallinas. Wildlife on the ranch includes elk, deer, bear, turkey and native birds among many others.
The historic two bedroom, one bath house has been renovated into a cozy retreat or caretaker’s quarters if one wants to build their own special house on numerous potential sites. A combination shop and garage also includes a bedroom and bath presently used as guest quarters. A covered hot tub sits under a covered west facing porch and an outdoor fireplace offers one the enjoyment of this areas unusual year-round climate of the idyllic location. There is also a two car carport and separate green house plus 5000 gal enclosed water storage tank. The ranch also has elk, deer and turkey and a new owner could possibly petition the Game and Fish department for landowner elk permits.
Climate: The modest and pleasant annual climate of this area is a major attractor to both newcomers and regulars. The average mean temperature for July is 64.4 degrees F and 34.5 degrees F for January. The average annual rainfall for Las Vegas is 17 inches however statistical data shows that the northwest location of this property would support a higher number for rainfall even though an actual data source at Rociada is unavailable. The winter snowfall is reported to be near 36 inches however it generally comes in 2 to 4 inches and rarely lasts longer than a day or two due primarily to the modest mid day winter temperatures. The modest climate among other things resulted in the Las Vegas area being included in a Kiplinger Financial News Letter as one of the top 10 places in the U.S. to retire.
Area Attractions: The Las Vegas and San Miguel County area is becoming one of the most recognized in the State for its abundant attractions, recreational opportunities and historic past. Established in 1835 by a grant and settled in the name of fifteen Spanish Families. By 1846 General Stephen W. Kearney found Las Vegas to be a thriving community of 1,500 when he took possession of New Mexico for the United States. William Becknell had by this time already opened the Santa Fe Trail between Independence Missouri and Santa Fe for which Las Vegas become a scheduled stop. The Santa Fe Trail has now been designated a National Historic Trail. Other attractions include but are certainly not limited to Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Monument, Pecos Wilderness, the Armand Hammer United World College of the American West, and the Rough Riders Museum which until recently was the site of the annual reunion of the few remaining survivors of Teddy Roosevelt's famous Rough Riders. History shows this area was frequented by such notorious men and women as Billy the Kid, Vicente Silva and his gang, Belle Sidons (alias Monte Verde), Jesse James, Doc Holiday and his girlfriend Big-Nosed Kate. Doc Holiday operated a dental office, saloon and gambling hall in Las Vegas before moving to Tombstone Arizona. Las Vegas is located within two hours of six ski resorts and the Pecos Wilderness offers substantial recreational opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting and fishing and unbelievably breathtaking views.
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| Parking / Garage: Garage and Carport |
AMENITIES
Mountain View, Wooded View, Creek Frontage, River Waterfront
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