Spear K Spear Ranch
498 State Hwy 612 : Thoreau, NM 87323
McKinley County, New Mexico
Farm Description
With its proximity being less than 8 minutes south of I-40, and it's jaw-dropping natural beauty, the +/- 1760 acre Spear K Spear Ranch ranch truly combines convenience with the opportunity to start a legacy of your own. This magnificent ranch has been in the same family for over 80 years. Its storied past and beauty truly make it a sight to behold. LandParcel 1, +/- 634 acres, is solely managed for elk & deer, with large native grass meadows, and rolling foothills with flourishing ponderosa and oak trees throughout. It boasts serene ponds and shooting houses, for both archers and rifle hunters - all completely fenced with private gated access.
Parcel 2 & 3, +/- 1125 acres is the headquarters parcel with 1.38 miles on both sides of Cottonwood Creek. This all borders a + 92,000 acre parcel of the Cibola National Forest, with locked gate entry, allowing for private entry into a national forest parcel that would take the general public over 6 hours of travel time to access.
ImprovementsThe headquarters carries the perfect size, but not overbuilt, 2006 triple wide +/- 3000 sq ft, modular, 4 bed/2.5 bath. This long-standing and storied home would allow for years of family comfort for recreational get aways, as well as the size needed to make a permanent home - should one wish to exit this crazy society and enjoy a life on the land.
The ranch contains two large game sanctuaries on this parcel, water throughout, and is bordered by one large ranch and the national forest on the west side.
It also features a 2 car garage, outbuildings, and 3 bay shop barn that would also make an ideal indoor cleaning shed, and walk in cold room, for storing that wonderful elk and venison. With an acceptable offer, most equipment will convey.
RecreationLocated in BGU 10, the ranch receives 5-6 elk tags annually, unlimited land owner mule deer tags, and boasts great turkey & bear hunting as well. Located on paved hwy 612, its virtually 3 different complete ranch experiences in one. Each parcel has its own unique water system, dirt ponds, power, private access, and offers a completely unique game management habitat & hunting experience. The ranch has consistently carried + - 30 AUM cattle annually or double with yearlings, keeping a very low agricultural Ag tax status.
HistoryThe owner's family have leased this property's hunting rights for many years, with outfitters waiting in line to lease this trophy producing jewel expires 2021. One of the several waterhole blinds could fill every tag on the ranch by itself. While not being an overly large property, the trophy quality has been represented as the best. And due to the disbursement of the parcels, it allows for a more open hunting experience than if it were one continuous parcel. One could easily hunt 3-4 individuals at once and they would never see each other.
The ranch's neighbors are simple and unobtrusive - one large landowner who manages his ranch for trophies, and the beautiful Cibola National Forest.
Grants, New Mexico is but 30 minutes from Walmart, restaurants, medical care, shopping, and a G5 capable municipal airport. Albuquerque is only 110 miles away.
A hidden gem like the Spear K Spear, which has stayed off the radar for over 80 years, is exactly what the discriminating ranch buyer is in search of. If this life on the land is what you're looking for, call or email today for more info and your qualified showing.
Co-brokers welcome.
