Travis Driscoll
Qualifying Broker | Broker Associate
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This 810± acre ranch outside Corona, New Mexico is a rare, legacy hunting property combining proven trophy-quality elk and mule deer with classic central New Mexico ranch character, all under the $2 million mark.
Located just outside the small ranching community of Corona in New Mexico's elevated central plains, this ranch sits in big sky country with sweeping views of multiple surrounding mountain ranges. The land has been held by the same family since it was first settled more than 100 years ago, and this is the first time it has ever been offered for sale. The setting is private and quiet, yet accessible, making it ideal as a dedicated hunting retreat, family legacy ranch, or combination recreational and livestock operation.
The 810± acres feature a balanced mix of open grasslands and tree-covered country, with bands of pinon, juniper, and cedar creating natural edge habitat and bedding cover. The native short-grass prairie community common to the Corona area is well represented here, dominated by drought-tolerant species such as Blue grama, Sideoats grama, Hairy grama, and Galleta that are known to thrive at this elevation and in this climate. Gentle ridges, draws, and scattered cover take full advantage of the long views toward the surrounding ranges, offering classic glassing vantage points and natural travel corridors for game. A strong water well with a recently installed pump provides reliable year-round water for wildlife and any future livestock, an essential asset in this region.
This ranch lies in New Mexico Game Management Unit 38, a largely private-land unit known for quality big game and huntable populations of elk and mule deer. As a secondary hunting zone, it offers landowner "over the counter" authorization, giving the owner flexibility and consistency in planning hunts each season. Absolute trophy elk and mule deer are regularly harvested on this ranch, with size and antler quality driven by strong local genetics and excellent habitat; the photos tell the story of the caliber of animals that frequent this property. The varied terrain, cover, and water placement make the ranch well suited for both bow and rifle hunting, with natural pinch points, bedding areas, and open feeding parks that can be hunted effectively throughout the season.
The headquarters retains the charm and authenticity of a historic New Mexico ranch. The original farmhouse, with additions and updates completed over the decades, serves as a comfortable hunting camp or family base while preserving its early-1900s character. The original barn, standing for more than 100 years, anchors the improvements area and speaks to the property's deep ranching roots. A high-quality set of working pens constructed from oilfield pipe was added in recent years for the family's livestock operation, offering durable infrastructure should a new owner wish to run cattle or horses. A working tractor and Jeep CJ are housed in the workshop and may convey with the ranch, giving a new owner immediately usable equipment for ranch work and hunting access.
Trophy-caliber hunting ranches with this combination of history, habitat, water, and big-game quality are increasingly difficult to find-especially at an asking price under $2 million. For the first time in over a century, this ranch is available to a new steward who values both the hunting and the heritage that define it. Whether you are seeking a true destination for world-class elk and mule deer, a multi-generation family retreat, or a versatile combination hunting and cattle outfit, this Corona-area ranch stands out as an exceptional opportunity in central New Mexico.
