Premier Mountain Ranch with Live Water, Highway Frontage & Development Potential
Located minutes from Ruidoso, Alto, and Capitan, New Mexico
Welcome to Peters Home Place Ranch, an exceptional 763.4-acre legacy property nestled in the highly coveted corridor between Capitan and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Flanked by the majestic Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, this scenic, unspoiled land is now available in its entiretyoffering one of the largest contiguous landholdings with NM Highway 48 frontage in the area.
The ranch lies within a four-season climate zone with an average annual precipitation of 16.34 inches, including 27.3 inches of snowfall (Capitan data). Crisp mountain air, vibrant sunsets, and a rich mix of vegetation and terrain make this a scenic jewel in the Southern Rockies.
This ranch represents a rare combination of size, accessibility, natural water and location positioned just north of Angus, NM, and only minutes to world-class skiing, golfing, horse racing and high-end dining and entertainment in Ruidoso and Alto.
7 miles to Capitan, NM
12 miles to Alto, NM
16 miles to Ruidoso, NM
Less than 3 hours to El Paso International Airport
Rare. Rugged. Ready.
Peters Home Place Ranch is a one-of-a-kind offering in an area with increasing demand and limited large-tract availability. With its blend of water, wildlife and location, it stands as both a secure investment and a personal sanctuary.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
763.4 acres of deeded mountain land
Approx. 1.5 miles of frontage on NM Highway 48 for outstanding access
Spring-fed fork of Magado Creek traverses the middle of the ranch
Elevations ranging from 6,930 ft to 7,220 ft
Electricity accessible along the eastern boundary (Highway 48) and onto the HQ along with natural gas
Rolling topography with diverse vegetation: Ponderosa Pine, Pion, Juniper
Multiple elevated building sites with commanding views of Sierra Blanca
New boundary fencing required on northern perimeter, otherwise well-fenced
Wildlife-rich environment: elk, mule deer, wild turkey, black bear, mountain lion, and more
UNMATCHED LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
Situated in the shadow of Sierra Blanca, the property enjoys year-round beauty and access to the best of New Mexicos mountain lifestyle. The nearby communities of Ruidoso, Alto, and Capitan offer everything from shopping and art galleries to casino gaming, fine dining, golf at Alto Lakes and The Outlaw and skiing at Ski Apache.
This is truly prime real estateideal for a private family estate, luxury retreat, equine property, or strategic multi-phase development. Whether you're envisioning trophy home sites, conservation easements or a recreational paradise, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the regions most attractive large-acreage properties.
Don't miss this chance to own a premier mountain ranch in one of New Mexicos most treasured regions.
LEGACY OF THE LAND
While Peters Home Place Ranch stands today as a premier land offering in southern New Mexico, its roots run deep in the regions ranching history. The story begins over a century ago, when LaMoyne Petersa descendant of generations of cattle ranchers in Lincoln Countybuilt upon a legacy marked by resilience, foresight and a passion for raising quality cattle.
From the early 1900s (before New Mexicos statehood in 1912) to the present, the Peters family has maintained and evolved a renowned commercial and registered Hereford and Angus operation, with foundational genetics dating back to 1924. Over the decades, herd improvement was guided by a commitment to sound structure, strong maternal traits, and adaptability to New Mexicos high-desert climate. Bulls from the ranch have carried prestigious bloodlines and made lasting contributions to herds across the region.
As the ranch grewadding irrigated farms, expanding bloodlines, and welcoming new generations into the foldthe focus remained clear: develop cattle that thrive on rugged range, offer strong phenotype and disposition, and meet the practical needs of todays cattlemen.
Today, under the stewardship of the familys fourth and fifth generations, that heritage lives on. The land offered in the Peters Home Place Ranch sale is part of a broader story one of perseverance, stewardship and quiet achievement. For those seeking more than acreagethose seeking a legacy property grounded in heritage and built with carethis is it.