Broken Butt Ranch
Highway 84/64 : Chama, NM 87520
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Ranch Description
What dreams are made of. is the best description for the +/-11,288 acre Broken Butt Ranch of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Land
The ranch is a mild 7400-8800 feet in elevation and is comprised of gentle sloping hills framing expansive native grass valleys. Majestic ponderosas, large stands of oak and hidden pockets of spring fed aspens with pin on and juniper ridges surround the native grass meadows and numerous springs, ponds and lakes of Broken Butt Ranch.
Improvements
Tract 2- +/- 2798 acres largest of the remaining tracts with 11 bull tags, 5 ES archery tags, 7 cow tags, and historically land owner mule deer tags have been unlimited- check regulations. Tract 2 has a gorgeous ponderosa tipped ridge protecting it from the prying eyes of the public, an artesian well-fed pond, numerous natural grass meadows complimented with year-round ponds, the old hand-hewn homestead cabin, nestled into a hidden spring fed valley, all the way up to 8000 plus aspen lined pockets with spring fed wallows, and rock cliff ridges.
Tract 3- +/-2451 acres the old narrow-gauge railroad bed, now a ranch road, entering the canyon from HWY 64/84 offering the best road access into any of the tracts. What some call the Elk Sanctuary- with numerous valleys and ft hills, hidden ponds, and ponderosa rimmed ridges, gaining gentle altitude, all the way back to the east boundary, bordering the 17,000- acre Quinlan Ranch. Several wonderful building sites. 10 bull tags, 5 ES archery tags, 7 cow tags, and historically land owner mule deer tags have been unlimited- check regulations. would also combine nicely with tract 4.
Tract 4- +/- 2045 acres slightly less acreage, tract 4 has a wonderful blend 1/3 of cattle grazing meadow, for keeping one's property in ag status, as well as the perfect sanctuary 2/3 for game management with an incredible building site overlooking the prettiest lake on the ranch- Island Lake. 8 bull tags, 4 ES archery tags, 6 cow tags, and historically land owner mule deer tags have been unlimited- check regulations. Borders the State Humphries Wildlife management area to south, and Quinlan ranch to the East. Would combine nicely with tract 3.
Recreation
The Broken Butt Ranch is located in a primary elk and Mule Deer migration route Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, bordering the Colorado State line, is most noted for producing more Boone & Crockett Mule Deer than any county in existence every decade since 1960. Historically in the past, Landowner mule deer tags in game unit 4 have been unlimited. However, always check regulations. Additionally, Bear, lion and small game hunting are over- the-counter.
Agriculture
Gentle terrain with stunning cliffs and mesas. There are many diverse forests of juniper, spruce, ponderosa pines, aspen, oaks and fields of natural grasslands.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
While currently not enrolled into a conservation easement of any kind, the Broken Butt has been approached by numerous parties as an ideal candidate, as these easements have some incredible benefits for both the land and the wildlife, and substantial tax benefits for the landowner. 50 minerals convey.
General Operations
The most attractive value of Broken Butt Ranch is the beauty of Colorado with New Mexico's land prices, tremendous game quality and the most liberal big game tags. With Colorado in 2021 receiving over 60,000 additional big game tag applications than the previous year, quality land investments in desirable locations receiving a dividend of land owner trophy mule deer and elk tags are becoming a very desired commodity indeed.
Region & Climate
Majestic Northern New Mexico weather with beautiful, dry heat summers and typically moderate winters making it possible to enjoy this ranch year round.
History
The ranch is in immaculate condition and kept in ag status allowing for low taxes. There is an extensive two-track road system throughout, and one's most difficult decision would be where to pick their building site for the most incredible views of the continental divide and the South San Juan Mountains.
Broken Butt Ranch has been in the same family for generations and many have longed for an opportunity to own in full or part the most beautiful land they've ever seen. Here's your opportunity.
Co brokers welcome. Please contact Greg Liddle for more information.
Location
The ranch is located in the very heart of Rio Arriba County just 35 minutes south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Pagosa Springs hosts the world-famous hot springs, shopping, a plethora of restaurants, a 27 hole mountain golf course and complemented by a municipal airport up to G-5 capable. 18 miles east of the ranch is the historic town of Chama, New Mexico, and Santa Fe is a beautiful 2 hour drive. Wolf Creek and Taos ski mountains are within 2 hours.
