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
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Rolling open grasslands transition into rugged desert mountain terrain offering prime grazing rotation, protective cover, and spectacular scenery.
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Comfortably supports 300 pairs of cattle across well-designed pastures with good fencing.
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Water infrastructure features strategically placed piped drinkers and select earthen tanks ensuring ample, reliable water distribution.
Grazing Lease Opportunity
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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
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Remodeled 3-bedroom ranch house offering comfortable living.
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New 30×40 metal shop (2023), storage buildings, and a high-quality pipe-fenced working and shipping pen system.
Prime Hunting & Recreation
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Trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope are abundant; bighorn sheep roam the rugged mountain sections.
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Proven income potential from bighorn sheep hunters, trespass fees paid by properly permitted hunters and outfitters.
Ideal Location
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Direct highway frontage on Hwy 60 provides excellent year-round access.
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Proximity to Socorro and Albuquerque ensures convenient access to supplies and services.
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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.
