29. Dedicated to Land and Landowners since 1946. Baeza family, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico, 55,000 acres, 22. The concepts of "beef production testing" were laid down at the Bell under the guidance of longtime manager George F. Ellis (manager 1946 to 1970). Malone's 2.2 million acres are largely located in Maine, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming and include profitable cattle ranches. Ted Turner is the second largest private land owner in the United states. New Mexico lawyer Thomas B. Catron gained wealth and political power--he later became a U.S. Offering a superlative combination of big game hunting and privacy, this 16,706 deeded acre holding controls a contiguous block of diverse terrain with quality improvements, stocked reservoirs, and excellent access. La Cienga Ranch, Arizona. list last fall of the state's 25 richest persons. 667 acres of NM State Lease Land The Singleton Ranches is a commercial cow/calf operation running between 12-15,000 mother cows. Gary with his daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Swayze McCraine. If the idea of exploring the astounding Gila National Forest on horseback appeals to you join the club! In some cases we had to make judgment calls about whether to amass lands of disparate family members for the purpose of this list. In many ways, however, the histories are more important than the numbers. The most affordable of these options is to take a guided trail ride, which allows you to explore Stan earned his wealth from sports. Cattle Ranching Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens puts his beloved Texas panhandle ranch on the market and its listed for a massive $250 million. $96,000,000. That's a lot of land. Billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer of De Beers diamond owns one of the biggest ranches in the world. 5 Acres located just southwest of Belen in the Rancho Rio Grande Subdivision, this five acre parcel sits nestled among the blue skies and sagebrush that surround the plain. Size: 660,000 acres. Holding Family: 395,030 acres in Montana. Spectacular views to the west capture the Capitan Mountains as well as the white snow-packed peak of Sierra Blanca at the nearby resort of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Mitchell, busy with all these responsibilities, used a small plane to commute to all his activities. Stay on a working sheep and cattle ranch and experience things like herding, roping, and plenty of campfires. A Cowboy Tribute Steward of the Southwest: The Bell Ranch's Albert K. Mitchell Diamond A Ranch Seligman, Ariz. Once a large potato farm dating back to the 1950s, the ranch has since developed into a successful holistic management cattle operation complimented with tremendous hunting opportunities. Improvements It is knowledge passed down from the preceding generations, for many of the ranching families of the Southwest have as much history as the cattle, and their operations can be traced back many decades. "It's a guest-operated ranch," says Turner. Outstanding angling on 1.25 private miles of Chama River and five trout ponds. Acreage At this time there are no County regulations or restrictions on the use of real property." D.R. However, there are more than dude ranches to be found in the Land of Enchantment. Turkey Track Ranch, New Mexico. Land ft. primary residence. Five of the six sections have been crossed fenced in, SPRINGER LAKE FARM The properties available at Ranches at Five Pine Mesa provide access to excellent habitat for a variety of game. 22 to 27 | Nos. You are signed up! Hall and Hall. [2] Starting at $490,000. Whether you like to spend your time hunting, managing a cattle operation, trout fishing, or hiking in the mountains, our properties offer endless recreational and commercial uses. Mariano Mesa is much smaller at only 2,640 deeded acres. George Ellis wrote about his experiences in the book, The Bell Ranch As I Knew It, covering the Bell operations during his tenure. Here youll find plenty of adorable alpacas and you can pick up alpaca yarn in the on-site store. As part of the Express Ranchesthe nations number one seed stock producerthe Express UU Bar maintains a production cow-calf unit, a bred heifer development program, and 1,000 head of yearlings on 168,000 acres of high altitude rangeland each summer. Members of our team made hundreds of telephone calls, visited some of the state's 33 county courthouses to examine land records and poured through library holdings. The largest, most historic ranches in the Southwest. Thats where it all begins. 62,395 Deeded Acres Price Upon Request View Property Details Quinlan Ranch We are grateful to Worth magazine, which in March published a pioneering list of the country's 100 largest landowners, including 12 on this list. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN 100% DEEDED RANCH LAND WITH SUPERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. As an added bonus, private landowners now have the ability to sell hunting permits in New Mexico, including: This ranch is famous for having the worlds largest pistachio! William P. Barrett is the Special Projects Editor of Crosswinds. A once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the largest ranch properties in the United States. The ranch consists of many different uses including cattle, farming, Angora goats, oil, and gas. On the other hand, you can't ignore the numbers. Salman Raspberry Ranch is located on NM-442. Malone Mitchell runs Longfellow Ranches, a 500 sq. The land originally totaled 656,000 acres (2,655 km) of rolling grasslands bordered by red rimrocked canyons and flat-topped mountains called mesas. That's 3 1/3% of the entire country. Create a private account for easier downloads and saving favorites and searches. You can't do much else with land far from population areas that doesn't have a lot of rain or underground water. 7 to 13 | Nos. It sits on 560,000 acres and is owned by media specialist, Ted Turner. In 1894 The Santa Fe New Mexican reported he owned about 2 million acres and was part-owner or lawyer for owners of another 4 million acres. Largest Ranches For Sale In New Mexico. The average price of for sale in New Mexico is $4.2 million. The reserve, which stretches from the Great Plains at an elevation of 5,867 . 69,823 Acres. In 2010, the ranch was acquired by Silver Spur Ranches, a ranching company owned by John Malone. Carrying Capacity As the nation's fifth-largest state, New Mexico contains 121,335 square miles, or 77.7 million acres. J R Simplot heirs Idaho 15 ranches 30,000 cows 422, 500 acres. The 510,000 acre ranch he purchased is believed to be the largest ranch behind a single fence in the United States. He is the owner of the NFL team Los Angeles Rams. Flying J Ranch (Alto) Facebook/Flying J Chuckwagon Making Miracles Cowboy Community Rallies for Singleton Ranch Kiddo. Weare deeply rooted and highly experienced inInvestment Quality RuralReal Estate, andour partnership structure creates an unmatched atmosphere of teamworkthat benefits every client. This is a ranch like no other youll ever visit. The 40x60 Muller building, built in 2012, offers approximately 1,000 squarefeet of bunkhouse/living quarters with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and additional room upstairswith storage and ap, The Dark Canyon Ranch consists of 14,212 deeded acres, 16,524 State Leased acres, and 46,730 BLM Leased acres. For more than a decade Singleton has been quietly buying far smaller ranches between Santa Fe and Roswell--but a whole lot of them. Wesley D. Adams, Logandale NV, 95,000 acres, 14. Kryloff and Barrett last wrote for, in October when they and Ray Langley co-authored. With elevations ranging from 7100 ft to nearly 7800 feet, the terrain is varied with a variety of forage and cover including Ponderosa Pines, Pinon, Junipers, Oak, and Big Sage. Horton, one of the country's largest home-building companies founded by Donald Horton, outbid Los Angeles Dodgers owner Bobby Patton for the 292,779-acre Great Western Ranch in New Mexico, pictured, closing in July for more than the asking price of $59 million. Located on the slopes of Mount Taylor, it is operated by the third generation of the Lee family. 1,920 acres MOL *Landscape photos take one mile south of Pueblo lot. With all deeded acreage, this ranch is a rare find, With newly remodeled improvements and updated water systems, this ranch provides a complete package. Bill put out his shingle, and people started stopping for gas, food and whatever else he could get into his store. IX Ranch, Montana. Which of these ranches do you want to visit? Whether mare, stallion or gelding, all the horses at Singleton Ranches are very important. Recent Land And Farm data shows nearly 2 million acres of for sale in New Mexico, which was valued at a combined $849 million. As the founder of Cable News Network and now vice chairman of Time Warner, Ted Turner is famous, even legendary. Lamy, N.M. Perfectly situated for those individuals in law enforcement, dairy and oil/gas industries needing to be a short distance from work and wanting to own a New Mexico ranch. tbd Lujan Canyon Road,Chacon, NM, 87713, Mora County, TBD US Highway 64,Tierra Amarilla, NM, 87575, Rio Arriba County, 107 Bullard Road,Gladstone, NM, 88422, Union County, TBD HWY 434,Guadalupita, NM, 87722, Mora County, Sagebrush Valley Road,Hagerman, NM, 88232, Chaves County, Ojo Caliente, NM, 87532, Rio Arriba County, 2345 NM-595,Lindrith, NM, 87029, Rio Arriba County, Blue Heron Ranch is a 1,000 deeded acre property in the rich ranching and hunting lands of northeastern New Mexico. That's 3 1/3% of the entire country. Like the land, theyve weathered the suck-your-skin-dry winds and the relentless sun, but given a little moisture and warmth, they reveal a vibrancy that rivals any springtime in the Southwest. Accurately, it has been dubbed the world's largest working cattle station. The Bobcat Ranch $16.9 million. Part of his legend, in fact, seems to be that he owns more land that any other individual in this state. COMMENTS: The Pitchfork Cattle Company LLC Ranch is a huge expanse of deeded rangeland. New Mexico is among the five U.S. states with the most ranches for sale by overall acreage. Tom Lyons and his partner Angus Campbell ultimately built up the property, in Gila, New Mexico, up to one million acres. It housed 75 cowboys, 100 working families, and 30,000 heads of cattle . New Mexico ranked ninth in the nation in federal land ownership. This property features exceptional wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, and big game hunting, just 30 minutes from Santa Fe. Ready, Set, HUNT! Javascript must be enabled to search and view certain content on this website. Our essays include tales of fatal gunfights, political intrigue, risks taken and failed, luck, famous inventions, family dynasties, obligatory connections to Billy The Kid, tragedies, carpetbaggers, alleged UFO crashes and, of course, an abiding faith in the permanence of, The result was decades of litigation--and fraud, as all kinds of dubious documents surfaced in purported support of these ancient rights. This is a great opportunity to own a large, deeded cattle ranch with great turf and can raise 700 lb. Afterwards, stop by the country store to pick up nuts, nut brittle, or a bottle of wine. Take a short motorized tour of the 111-acre farm, which contains both pistachio trees and grapevines. Just as they did in the 1800s, Babbitt cowboys still follow the wagon and sleep in bedrolls, managing8,000 head of Hereford grazing on 700,000 acres of private, federal, and state lands. The 200,000-acre T4 includes the Mesa Rica area of the 1947 Bell Ranch partition, owned and operated for three generations by the Bidegain family. U Bar Ranch is family owned and operated by the Ogilvie family since 1992. Just over an hours drive west of Albuquerque, NM, the Lobo Ranch spans over 70 square miles offering 46,485 deeded acres of stunningly beautiful landscape and is contiguous to the Marquez Wildlife Area. What is the largest ranch in New Mexico? The scenic and historic 50,039 acre Dawson Elk Valley Ranch is located near Cimarron, New Mexico, within an hour's drive of Raton and I-25 (east) and the ski areas of Angel Fire and Red River (west). Frank Chappell, Waterford CT, 40,000 acres, 34. Historically, vast chunks of land were granted to private citizens as either a reward for services rendered, a payoff for political support or as a means by which a government solidified its influence over a region. New Mexico Luxury Homes 500 Agent listings 500 Other listings Sort: Price (High to Low) 1232 Black River Village Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220 SAENZ & SMITH REAL ESTATE CO $135,000,000 -- bds -- ba -- sqft - House for sale Price cut: $15,000,000 (Dec 8) 1 S 20th St, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 $32,500,000 -- bds -- ba -- sqft - House for sale 53 days on Zillow That's why, for example, the many branches of the Perez families of Torrance and Guadalupe Counties aren't here. Canyons and draws traverse much of the unit. Sam Britt, Grenville NM, 50,000 acres, 25. There are ceiling fans, Bassett Springs Big Game Ranch The highly productive agricultural operation is divided into various management allotments equipped with individual headquarters and working facilities The centerpiece of the Great Southwest Ranch is the Felix River Ranch division with its hunting lodge and and two Class A Game Parks loaded with Barbary Sheep, Mule Deer and Elk. Ted Turner is not the biggest. This is a stunning lot, with dirt roads maintained by the Abbe Springs Ranches HOA. The expanse of the ranch extends into three southeastern New Mexico counties from the Pecos River Valley in Chaves and Eddy counties, east to the "Caprock Escarpment" in Lea County. He is a veteran journalist for national publications, most recently as a Worth magazine contributing editor. There is a nice yard with Afghan pines, cotton wood trees and a sprinkler system for the lawn. (Ted) Turner, Roswell GA, 1,150,000 acres, 3. . 30. The Alta Luna (meaningHigh Moon in Spanish) Ranch covers a vast area of approximately 6,419AAacres. Bell Brand Ranch - Elko County, Nevada 7,900 Deeded Acres - private BLM and USFS allotments - in the O'Neil Basin - 60 miles north of Wells, Nevada Offered at $15,200,000 7,900 Deeded Acres Private-out of the gate-BLM and USFS allotments Eight miles of trout streams - Camp Creek and Sun Creek At Flying J, you can immerse yourself in cowboy culture with Western musical performances, hearty cowboy-appropriate fare, a mock gun battle, and so much more. (select more than one with [Ctrl]+click (Windows), [Cmd]+click (Mac)), Servicing the following states: Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Servicing the following states: Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, Servicing the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. This would make a great rural homesite with plenty of room to run a few cows or horsed. Many cattle ranchers in this area run yearling cattle through the summer months expecting gains of 250-300 pounds or more, shipping the cattle in early October, so the property will be vacated in time fo, With a well-documented hunting history and continual big game habitat improvements made by the owner/outfitter, the 335.6-acre (+/-) TA Bucks and Bulls could be your next go-to hunt spot. In the 1930s, the ranch was acquired by Guy Waggoner, who built the 10,300-square-foot hacienda on the ranch. Butler heirs, Massachusetts, elsewhere, 95,000 acres, 15. Educated at Oxford, he recorded the ranch life in his book Cattle, Horses and Men. Now in their eighth decade of ownership, the Brophy family operates the 28,000 acres that comprise Arizonas largest contiguous private land parcel. Our New Mexico ranches for sale offerings have something for everyone. Caprock, N.M. Along with the property are 371 shares of water from Antelope Valley Irrigation District which has been used to irrigate approximately 222 acres historically. Indian rights were not always considered. He built a hangar and runway at the Bell which stands today. The ranch was originally founded by advertising executive Stanley B. Resor and his wife to be used as a . This was purchased by Harriet Keeney of Connecticut and her family. All six, students at the University of New Mexico, worked as editors or reporters on the New Mexico Daily Lobo, the student newspaper. New Mexico lawyer Thomas B. Catron gained wealth and political power--he later became a U.S. National or out-of-state publications include Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Muncie Star-Press. 69,550 Acres. . Following the Coronado Expedition of 1540, cattle ranching took hold in the Southwest in the 1600s, providing the region with more than 300 years of ranching history and traditions. 2. King Ranch is the largest ranch in . Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. [citation needed], The ensuing century brought a some pioneering individuals. Juliet Casey, Daniel J. Chacon, Nick Kryloff, Dan McCay, Susan Montoya and Martin Salazar are Special Projects Reporters for Crosswinds. Vermejo Park Ranch, Vermejo Ranch, or Vermejo, is a 550,000-acre (220,000 ha) nature reserve and guest ranch in northeastern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Not only are these sites located in the histori, The headquarters of the ranching operation is located in the southeastern portion of the ranch. The Vermejo Park Ranch, which is owned by Ted Turner, is the largest ranch in New Mexico, and one of the largest in the United States, with a size of more than 550,000 acres. After Lane died in a 1978 car accident on the ranch, it was owned by his five children through a trust. The 1,200-cow outfit is an exemplar of the Western tradition. 7. 126,000 Acres. As an added bonus, private landowners now have the ability to sell hunting permits in New Mexico, including: 12,800 acres MOL 1,920 acres MOL 14,720 Total Acres M Paul Taylor III Ranchline 79422.64 acres Sagebrush Valley Road , Hagerman, NM, 88232, Chaves County Contact for pricing information. Floyd W. Lee worked for the 300,000-acre Fernandez Ranch from the end of WWI, until purchasing it around 1939. Drummond family Oklahoma 433,000 acres cattle ranches 16. An article published nationally in 1885, ``Land Stealing in New Mexico,'' caused a sensation. [3] His two children sold the ranch after his death. That works out to 7% of the entire state but 16% of the state's privately owned acreage. This New Mexico ranch land makes for a secure, prime investment retreat. It's one of Turner's most spectacular ranches. Topography and elevations varythroughout the borders of the ranch. R.E. New Mexico Farms and Ranches for Sale - 1-25 of 276 Listings Sort Blue Heron Ranch Blue Heron Ranch $1,650,000 - 1000 Acres - Roy, NM Beaverhead Ranch Group Beaverhead Ranch Group MAP 2 beds 2,000 sqft Blue Heron Ranch is a 1,000 deeded acre property in the rich ranching and hunting lands of northeastern New Mexico. Media mogul Ted Turner owns more than 2 million acres of personal and ranch land across 18 ranches in seven U.S. states and Argentina. Its the conduit that connects generation after generation. As the founder of Cable News Network and now vice chairman of Time Warner, Ted Turner is famous, even legendary. The result was decades of litigation--and fraud, as all kinds of dubious documents surfaced in purported support of these ancient rights. Horton, one of the country's largest home-building companies founded by Donald Horton, outbid Los Angeles Dodgers owner Bobby Patton for the 292,779-acre Great Western Ranch in New Mexico, pictured, closing in July for more than the asking price of $59 million. Go off-grid and spend a few nights in a log cabin, surrounded by stunning scenery. Our essays include tales of fatal gunfights, political intrigue, risks taken and failed, luck, famous inventions, family dynasties, obligatory connections to Billy The Kid, tragedies, carpetbaggers, alleged UFO crashes and, of course, an abiding faith in the permanence of terra firma. D M O'Connor heirs 500,00 acres TX cattle ranches oil 14. With 20 regional offices, our team offers a global perspective, local knowledge and personal service. The ranch is located at 19 Blue Mesa Road in Santa Fe. Put another way, there are nearly 50 acres of New Mexico for every single man, woman and child here. Land. NEW MEXICO In New Mexico the ranches continue to be known by their original names. Most fall along the U.S. Route 285 corridor from Santa Fe to Roswell with excursions into San Miguel and Quay Counties. As the nation's fifth-largest state, New Mexico contains 121,335 square miles, or 77.7 million acres. Southern Cross and Sawtooth Shadows are very large New Mexico hunting ranches for sale, 29,142 total acres and 21,700 deeded acres, respectively. Pictographs carved in the red cliffs indicate the native Americans may well have been living there a long time before the 16th century. Access to the ranch is directly off NM State Highway 522, which runs north from Taos to the Colorado border, approx 6.5 miles from the ranch entrance. And this is where 25 of our 40 listees have holdings. With private land ownership comes great income, appreciation, and land-use opportunities. All six, students at the University of New Mexico, worked as editors or reporters on the, , the student newspaper. Senator and a county on the Arizona border is named for him--partly due to his uncanny ability to defend old land claims, often in exchange for a piece of the action. Other improve, A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN 100% DEEDED RANCH LAND WITH SUPERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. The ranch originated from a Mexican land grant held by Don Pablo Montoya in 1824, only three years after Mexico had gained independence from Spain. Included are the San Cristobal, Pecos, Conchas, Lobo, Bojax, Moon, Lazy 3 Bar, Trigg, Agua Verde, Perez and Bar Y. Formerly known as the Boquillas, or the 3V, the 770,000-acre Diamond A is considered the largest ranch in Arizona. 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Publications we consulted--and hereby acknowledge--include the Albuquerque Journal, The Albuquerque Tribune, the Amarillo Globe-News, the Artesia Daily Press, the Cibola County Beacon, the Lincoln County News, New Mexico Magazine, the Quay County Sun, the defunct Roswell Morning Dispatch, The Santa Fe New Mexican, the Santa Fe Reporter and the Santa Rosa News. Ranches make us think of Western culture and, to be sure, New Mexico has plenty of places where you can unleash your inner cowboy or girl. Pick-your-own fruit, browse through the store, dine at the on-site caf, or just unwind in the small flower garden. Moreover, a full 30% of our list live outside New Mexico, where, perhaps, capital is easier to come by. This area of Northeastern New Mexico is highly recognized as having exceptional hunting along with outstanding livestock grazing throughout the more open native grass portions of the country. ACRES 825,000. We continue to grow today, because were client-focused and results-oriented. Briscoe Ranches As one of the largest ranching dynasties in America, Briscoe Ranches was founded in 1939 by Dolph Briscoe Sr. Porches built off every entrance plus a walled patio. County: Colfax County, New Mexico Jarosa Creek Ranch is an exceptionally diverse property located near Angel Fire, New Mexico. This New Mexico ranch land makes for a secure, prime investment retreat. Anna King Stations has a blend of sandhill country with swamps and large areas of gibber tableland. Land is what shapes us. In an area famous for its quality game, Gran Quivera West Ranch is home to a thriving population of wildlife providing some of the best hunting in the region. 18. The northwest 120 acres configured in an L shape is offered seperately for $240,000. The ranch is run by a family that has been ranching for generations, making this the ideal place to learn about cowboy life. 28 to 35 | Nos. Vermejo Park Ranch, located in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, is a stunning 560,000-acre property. The scenic and historic 50,685 acre Dawson Elk Valley Ranch is located near Cimarron, New Mexico, within an hour's drive of Raton and I-25 east and the ski areas of Angel Fire and Red River west. The ranches are accessed primarily via Mexican Highway 2 from the south and New Mexico Highway 81 from the north. There is a simple reason for this. Built back in 1929, The Snake River Ranch is the largest deeded ranch in Jackson Hole. Moise family, Albuquerque NM, 50,000 acres, 26. COMMENTS: The Lemitar farm backs up against the Rio Grande Bosque and has astounding views of the nearby plateaus and hills. Embrace Western heritage with a days spent riding and learning how to toss a lasso (if that appeals), and nights filled with home-cooked meals and stargazing. Senator and a county on the Arizona border is named for him--partly due to his uncanny ability to defend old land claims, often in exchange for a piece of the action. Ranch near Rio Chama River - Medanales (from USD 130) Show all photos Set on 15 acres (about 6 hectares) of farmland, this Airbnb vacation home can sleep three guests in two bedrooms. The 360 acre UteCreek Ranch has everything to offer the outdoorsman in your family from the tugtherapy of bass and native fish in the creek to the animals that are abundantand frequent the ranch. Youll find: Full-scale cattle facilities w/extensive water systems Land management and top-quality facility improvements throughout Vast hunting prospects Completely remodeled 3-bedroom/3-bath lodge And loads more! 2,008 acres of BLM Lease Land, Alta Luna Ranch is encompassed inthe beauty of the ancient Mora Valley, near the unincorporated town of Chacon,New Mexico. Rimrock Ranch, New Mexico. 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