Socorro County, New Mexico Land For Sale (246 results)
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07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
07/20/2025
$4,555,000
18895 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
Exceptional New Mexico Cattle & Hunting Ranch 18,895 Acres Near Magdalena, NM
Offered at $4,555,000
($925 per deeded acre)
Discover a true New Mexico working ranch with unmatched diversity, productivity, and opportunity. Situated on Highway 60 east of Magdalena, this 15,395 total acre ranch combines 4,915 deeded acres, 3,500 private lease acres, 9,680 NM State Lease acres and 800 uncontrolled acres, creating a vast landscape ideal for livestock and wildlife alike.
Excellent Grazing & Ranch Management
Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
3,500 deeded acres are under an existing solar lease and will not convey with the purchase (please see map). Should the solar project proceed, acres will be fenced off; if not, buyer retains first right of refusal to purchase the land, creating a valuable future opportunity.
Headquarters & Infrastructure
Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
New 30x40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
Less than 90 minutes to Elephant Butte Lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
This operating ranch is well-maintained, operational from day one, and ready for your cattle, hunting, and land investment goals.
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
08/26/2025
$10,000,000
25244.04 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - Magdalena, NM
We are excited to offer for sale the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, located in Central New Mexico in Famed GMU 17. This unique ranch offers not only exceptional big game hunting, but fantastic grazing opportunities.
Situated due south of Magdalena along the western slope of the Magdalena Mountain Range, the Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area, and adjoining the Cibola National Forest, the ranch has an exceptional blend of rolling grass prairies ascending to rugged mountains. Elevations range from around 5,800' in the southern plains country ascending upwards of 8,800' in the mountains.
The ranch is fenced into 8 main pastures, and the fences are in decent, older condition.
The ranch is a blend of deeded, state, and federal leases broken down as follows:
Total Acreage: 25,244.04 ± acres
~ 4,371.04 Deeded Acres
~ 6,400 NM State Lease acres
~ 8,273 BLM acres
~ 6,200 USFS acres
• Pastures: 8 main pastures, fenced
• Carrying Capacity: Typically stocked at around 300 AU; historically capable of 400 AU. Last year calves weaned 600lbs.
• USFS Winter Permit: 150 AU, November–May
Access to the ranch is through the Cibola National Forest, with the forest service road dead-ending into the ranch gate, which can be locked to ensure privacy. Access throughout the ranch is considered to be very good, with just about all areas of the ranch being accessible.
From a grazing perspective, the ranch is very usable. The grass turf is in good condition, and the ranch is very well watered. The current owner typically stocks the ranch at around 300 AU; however, the ranch has held as many as 400 AU without problems.
The layout of the deeded and leased land is considered to be ideal from the ranch ownership standpoint. Most of the property is inaccessible to the public due to extreme topography and lack of service roads. Huge swaths of some of the best hunting grounds are isolated, and strategic locations of locked gates on the private deeded ownership maintains privacy.
Location
• Albuquerque 115 Miles
• Las Cruces 187 Miles
• Phoenix 350 Miles
• Amarillo 400 Miles
History
The current owners have owned and operated the ranch for approximately a dozen years. They worked in conjunction with the current manager to build a quality cow herd and enhance the ranch for grazing and hunting. Always at the forefront of their mind was improving the ranch, even at the expense of maximizing profit.
Water Features
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is considered to be very well watered, and the infrastructure appears to be in very good working condition. Nearly the entire system has been reworked in the previous several years and everything was built to work without issue and made to last. There is an abundance of water storage along the ±16 miles of poly pipeline.
There are three main wells that supply water throughout the ranch. One well, located at the headquarters, supplies a pipeline throughout the southwestern portion of the ranch, feeding three large storage reservoirs and four drinking troughs. Two solar wells furnish water to the eastern portion of the property, feeding about a dozen more drinking troughs and large storage reservoirs. Through the northeastern part of the ranch several springs are used to furnish water in the higher country, with pipelines to drinking troughs, and another spring services a pipeline to drinking troughs and water storage in the western portion of the property.
A very dependable and robust system has been installed in many of the water storages, consisting of using solar pumps to push water through pipelines to drinking troughs that may be miles away. This system has proven to operate well in this country. In many locations, floats were installed inside of covered rubber tire drinking troughs, which supply water to another nearby rubber tire drinker. This too has proven to be a very reliable method to furnish water reliably and efficiently.
Several seasonal ponds and one spring fed pond provide additional livestock and wildlife water.
Hunting • Wildlife • Recreation
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch lies within the confines of New Mexico's famed GMU 17. Renowned for quality big game hunting, many outfitters and guides consider Unit 17 to be one of their top choices, if not their overall favorite. This area is known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. Elk hunting in Unit 17 is one of New Mexico’s primitive weapons only units, however, rifle hunting for elk is allowed in the Secondary Zone. Part of the draw to this area is that the terrain is rugged and physically demanding. It seems that almost every year Unit 17 will produce a couple of bulls nearing or above the 400” mark.
In 2023, a massive bull green scored at 436 1/8" was taken by an archery hunter. This potential state record free-range bull was harvested on a ranch less than five miles from the 3H Bear Peak Headquarters.
Elk are managed across the state in three zones, each having different management goals. The three management zones are Primary, Secondary, and Special.
Within the Primary Zone on the 3H Bear Peak Ranch, elk hunting is limited to primitive weapons only (muzzleloaders/archery).
In the Secondary Zone RIFLE HUNTING FOR ELK IS ALLOWED on the ranch.
Pronghorn antelope thrive in this area as well, and the ranch supports a healthy herd. New Mexico is known for having some of the largest in the record books, and the herds in and around the 3H Bear Peak Ranch have quality genetics and trophy potential.
Rifle hunting for deer and antelope is allowed, as well as hunting with primitive weapons (muzzleloader/archery).
The property is enrolled in both the primary and secondary elk programs, so this gives the landowner the flexibility to decide how many tags they want to sell for Ranch Only Hunting. This is the same for elk, antelope, and deer, with tags offered over the counter.
Through the EPLUS Program, the ranch receives Unit Wide Tags for:
• One Mature Bull Elk
• One Either Sex Elk
• One Cow Elk
Historically, the ranch has generated hunting opportunities with the sale of approximately 4 bull elk tags, 4–6 mule deer tags, and 3–5 antelope tags annually.
Of interest, the 3H Bear Peak Ranch is among the top 10-12 ranches in Unit 17 in terms of elk-occupied acreage according to NM Dept. of Fish & Game EPLUS. The largest is an adjoining ranch.
Wildlife is abundant, with black bear and mountain lion common in the higher elevations, and a thriving quail and dove population throughout the ranch.
Desert Bighorn Sheep were successfully reintroduced into the Ladron Mountains west of Socorro in 1992, and the population has been steadily expanding its range ever since. According to a source affiliated with the New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation, bighorn sheep have crossed Highway 60, which runs between Socorro and Magdalena, and occupy the Chupadera Range, which is located east of the 3H Bear Peak. The New Mexico Wild Sheep Foundation is working towards further establishment of that herd into the Devils Backbone Range, which is largely located on the 3H Bear Peak. There are wildlife drinkers that are scheduled to be rebuilt in the Devils Backbone to support a growing sheep population into this area. This habitat is definitely suitable for bighorn sheep and there are projects in place currently that are said to be supported as a legacy project by the Wild Sheep Foundation.
From Outdoor Life: The world of wild sheep conservation hit a new milestone in January, when a single New Mexico bighorn tag sold for $1.3 million at auction during the 2025 Sheep Show. This is the highest price ever paid for a big-game auction tag in North America. The auction tag that sold at the show in Reno on Jan. 18 is for one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in New Mexico. The same New Mexico bighorn tag that just sold for over $1 million went for $600,000 at the 2024 show in Reno.
The privacy of this ranch cannot be overstated. Shielded by the Magdalena Mountains, the rugged Devil’s Backbone Range, and challenging topography with virtually no road access, together, ensure unmatched seclusion.
Improvements
The ranch is very nicely improved with a beautiful owner’s home, a ranch house that serves as the lodge, a manager/foreman home, and two small cabins.
The Spanish-style owners’ home was constructed with two master bedrooms, two full baths, an office, and an open kitchen/living area. A beautiful rock fireplace accentuates the interior. This beautiful and efficient home offers a nearly new metal roof, wrap-around porch, radiant heating, patterned stained concrete flooring, and easy-to-maintain xeriscape landscaping. The home was built to offer unobstructed scenic views of the ranch in every direction.
The ranch lodge is an older, extremely well-preserved ranch house that contains three bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs bedroom, and two full baths. The current configuration offers two living areas, a dining room, and an open kitchen. The metal roof on the ranch house matches that of the owner’s home.
The two-bedroom manager/foreman home has an open kitchen and living area, and the two bunkhouses offer guests a unique accommodation.
Additionally, at the ranch headquarters, there is an insulated metal shop building with three large sliding bay doors, three wooden sheds, a cowboy-style bunkroom, tack room, feed storage room, hay loft, round pen, and a great set of livestock pens.
There is an additional set of pens located in the eastern portion of the ranch, as well as several traps throughout the ranch.
The owner’s home and ranch lodge come tastefully furnished, and all furnishings convey with the sale.
Price • Remarks
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch is offered at an asking price of $10,000,000. Included in the offering are the furnishings in the homes, a list of ranch equipment which includes a dozer, motor grader, tractor, etc. All owned minerals are included as well as all renewable energy rights.
Broker Comments
The 3H Bear Peak Ranch represents the best of the Sout
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
06/26/2025
$1,895,000
20.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Socorro County - 26 Schmittle Road, Socorro, NM
This beautiful 7800 sf adobe home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. sitting on a picture perfect Socorro ranch/farm setting. This property features, 25.81 acre ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights . There is a separate domestic well for use for livestock and horses plus community water for the household. Home features 2 kiva FP's, wood stove, large entertainment area with cowboy bar and. Vigas, wood posts, and beams provide a stunning feel of new and old styling. 14000sf of copper colored metal roof, wrap around porch overlooking green fields and horse corral. Movie Land of Dreams with Matt Dillon was filmed on this unique property. ** 36.876 acre ft of separate irrigation well water rights for sale at $650,000
WATER:25.81 acre-ft of 1927 MRGCD ditch water rights are recorded at the courthouse. In addition to the MRGCD water rights, 25.81 acre-ft of separate irrigation well water rights are on file with the New Mexico State Engineer and are on file at the courthouse. Total depth of the irrigation well is 144 feet with a yield of 1800 GPM. This was a new well in 2006 and in May of 2020, a new pump and casing were installed. A separate domestic well is used for watering livestock. The residence is on community water.
SOME LEMITAR HISTORY:Lemitar's population was about 400 people in 1850 to 1860. Between 1870 and 1885, the population grew to around 800. During these years, several events put Lemitar into the history books. The first being, the most famous resident, Governor Manuel Armijo. He served as the last Governor of New Mexico under Mexican rule. After surrendering to General Kearny in 1846 during the Mexican American war, he was arrested and sent to Mexico City for cowardice and for desertion. He was acquitted of these charges after proving his 400 Mexican soldiers were no match against the 1,500 Americans that entered Santa Fe. His surrender was to spare the bloodshed of his countrymen. After his acquittal in 1850, Manuel Armijo returned to his family home in Lemitar. He farmed and ranched on his property east of the Lemitar church. Armijo died in 1854 at 60 years of age. His brother Juan lived across theriver in Sabino. There is a strong local legend of a buried treasure. One version states that upon his return from Mexico, Manuel Armijo buried a chest of gold coins somewhere on his property. After a couple of years of the location being trampled by his sheep, he was unable to find the buried gold before he died. Legend has it, the Mexican gold coins are still buried somewhere east of the church. Another version states he buried the gold behind his Lemitar home. Upon his death, his brother Juan hired a Navajo to dig up the chest of coins and had it reburied near his home in Sabino. After the treasure was reburied, Juan Armijo killed the Navajo to leave no witnesses. With this version, the treasure chest remains buried somewhere on the east side of the river from Lemitar. As far as anybody knows, the treasure has never been found. Lemitar County Seat In 1854, shortly after the death of Manuel Armijo, the county seat for Socorro County was transferred from Socorro to Lemitar for undocumented reasons. Perhaps it was to honor the late Manuel Armijo.
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