Double V Ranch

The Double V Ranch encompasses approximately 73,600+/- acres in De Baca County, New Mexico, located about 42 miles north of Roswell with paved frontage along NM State Highway 20 and additional county road access. Rarely does a ranch of this scale combine such reliable water, productive grazing land, and a well rounded set of improvements in a single offering. Gently rolling terrain, productive bottomlands, and elevations ranging from roughly 3,800 to more than 4,250 feet create a landscape well suited to a cow/calf or yearling operation capable of running approximately 1,200 head year round. Water defines the ranch, with more than 25 miles of live creek frontage, a mile of Pecos River frontage, numerous permanent water holes, naturally flowing springs, and a network of 20 known wells. The property is further supported by a foreman's residence, multiple guest houses, a historic saloon building, working pens, and extensive fencing and interior roads, creating a turnkey operation for a buyer seeking scale, water, and infrastructure in one offering. The Acerage: 73,600 Total Acres 64,000 Deeded Acres 9,600 Acres of State Land The Land: The Double V Ranch is well suited for a cow/calf or yearling operation, offering a diverse and productive landscape of gently rolling hills and side slopes that drain naturally into multiple draws and expansive low lying bottomlands. The ranch is capable of supporting approximately 1,200 head of cattle year round. Elevations range from approximately 3,800 feet in the flats to more than 4,250 feet across the upland country, creating varied grazing conditions and natural pasture rotation throughout the year. Native grasses form a healthy base across the ranch, with the most productive stands concentrated in the bottomlands, while low bush mesquite is prevalent through much of the property and shin oak dominates the sandier soils, together providing a strong forage mix for livestock and wildlife alike. The Surface Water: Water is one of the defining strengths of the Double V Ranch, anchored by an extensive three creek system consisting of Conejo Creek, Arroyo Mora, and Arroyo Arana, each of which flows into the Pecos River as it crosses the property. In total, the ranch boasts more than 25 miles of creek frontage with numerous deep water pockets, many of which hold water year round under normal conditions, complemented by approximately one mile of frontage along the Pecos River itself. The Supplemental Water: Water is one of the defining strengths of the Double V Ranch, anchored by an extensive three creek system consisting of Conejo Creek, Arroyo Mora, and Arroyo Arana, each of which flows into the Pecos River as it crosses the property. In total, the ranch boasts more than 25 miles of creek frontage with numerous deep water pockets, many of which hold water year round under normal conditions, complemented by approximately one mile of frontage along the Pecos River itself. The Operational Improvements: Working improvements include a large metal hay shed, multiple equipment barns, and several usable outbuildings supporting daily ranch operations. The ranch is fenced and cross fenced into 18 pastures, with the majority of the fencing in good overall condition. Livestock handling is centered around a large set of working pens equipped with scales, supplemented by several smaller sets of pens strategically placed across the property, allowing for efficient, low stress management of cattle at scale. The Structural Improvements: The Main Residence | The ranch is anchored by a well kept main residence featuring four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, providing comfortable, full time housing. The Guest Houses | Two additional guest houses expand the ranch's accommodations, offering one bedroom and one bathroom in one home and three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the other, giving owners, guests, or additional employees flexible living options across the property. The Historic Saloon | A historic saloon building adds further character and utility to the ranch, offering two more bedrooms and a bathroom and creating additional flexibility for housing or general ranch use. The Wildlife: The Double V Ranch supports a healthy population of wildlife, including pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and quail, with seasonal waterfowl making use of the creeks and the Pecos River corridor as they move through the region. The combination of native forage, dependable water, and expansive habitat provides consistent recreational hunting opportunities across the property, adding meaningful value beyond the ranch's agricultural production. The Soil: Soil surveys of the Double V Ranch reflect a landscape well matched to its use as a working cattle ranch. The Reeves-Holloman and Holloman-Reeves associations dominate the property, together accounting for more than half of the surveyed acreage, complemented by significant stands of San Jon loam and Poquita very fine sandy loam. The most productive soils, including the Poquita, Redona-Armesa, and Chispa-Armesa-Redona associations, carry some of the highest fertility ratings found on the ranch and are concentrated in the bottomlands, reinforcing the ranch's strength as grazing country, while the broader upland soils remain well suited to season long grazing rotation. The Location: The Double V Ranch is strategically located in De Baca County, New Mexico, approximately 42 miles north of Roswell, offering a balance of rural seclusion and convenient access to regional services. The property benefits from exceptional accessibility, including approximately 11 miles of paved frontage along NM State Highway 20 and an additional 10 miles of county road frontage, allowing for excellent controlled access, operational flexibility, and long term value. Roswell serves as the primary regional hub, offering commercial services, higher education, air service, and industrial infrastructure, while the nearby community of Fort Sumner provides a convenient local trading center and support services for area ranchers. - 9/17/2026 4:01:14 AM