Terrero Creek Ranch

Terrero Creek Ranch is a 1,154 acre property located 30 minutes south of Chama, NM, a premier big-game hunting area (Unit 51A). Known for high elk densities and quality mule deer bucks, the ranch also supports black bear, mountain lion, and turkey populations. Elevations range from 7,160 to 8,120 feet, with rolling terrain featuring sage, native grasses, juniper, pinion, and mature ponderosa pineprime habitat for wildlife. The property includes 1.25 miles of Terrero Creek and five water tanks, all of which draws Big Game during fall archery and rifle seasons, including the migrating herds of elk and mule deer. Enrolled in New Mexico's EPLUS elk program, the ranch historically received up to 7 private-land elk vouchers annually, which are transferable or sellable. Mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, and turkey tags are available over-the-counter (OTC) for archery and rifle seasons. Elk rut near water sources in archery season and migrate to lower elevations for rifle season, joined by mule deer seeking food and bedding areas. Bear densities rank among the state's highest in Bear Management Zone 1. With direct access from paved US-84, private road system on the property, power on the property, and no covenants, this blank slate offers a variety of improvement options. Mineral and water rights transfer to the new owner. Recreation at Taos ski area, and the city of Santa Fe is under 2 hours away, and fishing at the Rio Chama for trophy brown trout is only 30 minutes to the North. Also explore the nearby 775,000-acre Carson National Forest. Located 75 miles from Pagosa Springs, CO, and 80 miles from Santa Fe, the ranch is 90 minutes from Santa Fe Regional Airport and 144 miles from Albuquerque International Airport.PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES 1,154 deeded acres Prime hunting property for Elk and Mule Deer Received up to 7 Elk tags per year historically Mule Deer tags are OTC for archery and two rifle season OTC tags for Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Turkey Elevation from 7,160 feet to 8,120 feet Habitat includes a mixture of sage, native grasses, juniper, pinion, and mature ponderosa pine Terrain is a rolling landscape with natural game corridors 1.25 miles of the Terrero Creek Five seasonal water tanks Direct access from paved US-84 Power is available at the property boundary HUNTING Unit 51A (Premier Big-Game area) High Elk densities Quality Mule Deer bucks Hunting for Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Turkey ELK The Elk herd numbers in Unit 51A (located in the Elk Management Primary Zone) are high. There are local and migratory Elk herds in this valley. Archery season will see bulls rutting around the various water sources on the property while bedding on the north-facing hillsides during midday. As rifle season approaches, the Elk herds migrate to lower elevations on this ranch for the food and bedding, and will stick around the area during late fall and winter. Currently enrolled in the New Mexico EPLUS elk program Allotted 7 total tags; 3 mature bulls, 1 either sex & 3 cow tags (*contact agent for specific tags seasons) MULE DEER There are resident and migratory Mule Deer in this valley. Deer numbers will increase as the higher elevations get more snow and colder temperatures. As fall approaches for rifle season the Mule Deer will migrate to lower elevations on this ranch for the food and bedding. Tags are available Over-The-Counter (OTC) for archery and two rifle seasons (tags are for private land only) BLACK BEAR Bear tags are OTC for archery and rifle seasons Bear Management Zone 1 has some of the highest bear densities in the state. Fall hunting only MOUNTAIN LION Mountain lion tags are OTC TURKEY Both spring and fall turkey tags are OTC FISHING The Rio Chama River, 30 minutes north, delivers top-tier fishing with trophy brown trout. Access it at El Vado Lake or near Ghost Ranch. The 34-mile stretch from El Vado Reservoir is a designated Wild and Scenic River, home to brown trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon. RECREATION The ranch offers limitless opportunities for recreation; including skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, backpacking, boating, rafting, and camping, just to name a few. Taos, Angel Fire, and Santa Fe ski resorts are all less than 2 hours away A few miles from the 775,000-acre Carson National Forest, which offers backcountry camping, public hunting, and miles of ATV trails. TERRAIN The ranch sits at an elevation of 7,160' to 8,120' and is a mixture of sage, native grasses, juniper, mature pinion, and ponderosa pine. The combination of wildlife cover and open areas provides bedding areas and food sources for both big game and small game. There are multiple locations where feeders could be added, and food plots could be planted. MINERALS/WATER Any known mineral or water rights owned will be conveyed to the new owner 1.25 miles of Terrero Creek Multiple dirt ponds POTENTIAL/INCOME The ranch is a blank slate with lots of potential for improvements Numerous building sites, with power available Excellent hunting and recreation opportunities for those seeking the perfect getaway No covenants New owner could also generate income by selling the elk vouchers for this ranch IMPROVEMENTS Existing ranch roads provide good internal access throughout the property Ideal locations for feeders, blinds, and food plots to enhance the hunting experience ACCESS Year round access of paved HWY 84 LOCATION 25 miles to Chama, NM 75 miles south of Pagosa Springs, CO 80 miles north of Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Regional Airport (offers commercial jet service to Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas-Fort Worth) 90 miles to Taos, NM (winter sports) 144 miles to Albuquerque International Airport