Rio Puerco Ranch

Rio Puerco Ranch is 11,520 total acres located on the west side of the Rio Puerco. The ranch runs from the Rio Puerco across the plains and up onto the rolling hills with a view of the Ladron mountain. Accessed from I-25 at the Bernardo exit. 58 miles South of Albuquerque and 23 miles South of Belen New Mexico. COMMENTS: Anyone who has dreamed of owning a cattle ranch should consider this one! Just minutes from Albuquerque, this ranch offers easy access and a variety of browses for your livestock. This ranch is not over improved yet has all you will need to run cattle at a reasonable price. This property has outstanding views of the Ladron mountain. Located just 23 miles from shopping, medical care, and schools. ACREAGE: 11,520 total acres 160 acres of deeded land 11,360 acres of BLM CARRYING CAPACITY: Grazing permit is for 98 cattle and 2 horses year long. WATER WELLS: RG-01258: "Corral well" is 180 feet deep with a static water level at 116 feet. Equipped with solar and a poly storage tank. RG-34546: "Bottom Rio Puerco well" is 65 feet deep with a static water level at 34 feet. Equipped with solar or windmill and a poly storage tank. HUNTING/WILDLIFE: There are good mule deer, antelope, some elk, coyotes, bobcat, mountain lions, doves, and many different species of animals in this area. Located in Game Management Unit 13. ELEVATION: The ranch ranges from 4787 to 5093 feet. VEGETATION: Black grama, blue grama, sacaton, tabosa grass, chemise, apache plume, sage, winter fat and others. TERRAIN: Lower-level plain with open draws that run down from the rolling hills. TAXES: Were approximately $640 dollars in 2025.