Wild West Properties, LLC 7020 Santa Marisa, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-836-4558 http://www.wildwestproperties.com/ Randy J. Wood Qualifying Broker Cell: 505-980-8019 E-mail: rjwood5@comcast.net THE MESA CHIVATO RANCH LOCATION: The Mesa Chivato Ranch s private locked entrance gate is about 38 miles Northwest of the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 25 in downtown Albuquerque, NM. You can see Albuquerque s Sandia Mountain from the Gate. But what a different world you enter when you drive the approximately 75 miles of Interstate 40, paved and graveled State Highways and County Roads to reach that Gate. You will get your Kicks on Historic Route 66 for about 46 miles, then drive north through Southwestern America s Native American country for several miles, cross some of the oldest Spanish Land Grants in our country then enter into your own kingdom. 53,500 +/- acres of your own spectacular ranch located on the mesas of mystical Mount Taylor, or the Tsoodził (Turquoise Mountain) one of the four sacred mountains of Navajo legend. Few are able to preserve these remaining large western ranches. Can you be one of the Few? 1
SIZE AND LAND TENURE: The total acreage is estimated to be 53,500, all in fee simple deeded ownership. GEOGRAPHY: surrounding hills carve the desert country. The real wonder of the ranch is that portion that transitions from high desert to the top of Mesa Chivato. This area includes steep sandstone cliffs, rugged buttes, deep canyons and increasing tree cover. Once you reach the Mesa top, you will encounter Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oak groves and other high mountain brush and forage. WILDLIFE: The Mesa Chivato Ranch ranges in elevation from about 6,300 feet to over 9,000 feet at its highest point giving it two distinctive climates. Much of it lies on Mesa Chivato, a high mesa running northeast from the peak of 11,300-foot Mt. Taylor. The lower country is considered high desert, with magnificent volcanic sculptured landscape. It is rich productive rangeland, but with relatively low average annual rainfall. Deep arroyos, up thrusting volcanic cones, steep hillsides and broad open valleys that collect the runoff from the At the heart of the ranch is the huge diversity of wildlife. Game species include Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Bobcats, Barbary sheep, Gamble Quail, Morning Dove, and Merriam Turkey. Elk and Mule Deer, in particular, benefit from the diverse terrain with high elevation habitat for late 2
spring, summer and fall. Most importantly, the lower country provides excellent winter range for these large herbivores, and they do not have to travel away from the ranch during different seasons of the year. Hunting opportunities are immense. Located in a primitive weapons hunting district, for the 2007-2008 hunting season the ranch received 46 muzzleloader Bull Elk tags, 68 either sex Elk archery tags and 125 cow elk tags from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. This significant contribution to the ranch operation is in recognition by the Department of the excellent wildlife habitat management the owners have provided since they purchased the ranch nearly 20 years ago. IMPROVEMENTS: In addition to the original ranch headquarters house and cattle handling facilities, the ranch sports a modern 3,400 square foot log and native rock Lodge located on a spectacular sandstone bluff midway up the mesa in the transition area. The 2,400 sq. ft. headquarters residence is a modern 3 bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath home with a large basement. It is adobe stucco construction with a metal roof and many wood accents. The headquarters barn is 28 x 44 adobe stucco; it has a large hay loft that provides ample feed storage. Seven miles north of the headquarters is the guest lodge. The two-story lodge is approximately 3,400 sq. ft. It is log construction with native rock and wood features throughout. The lodge has an enormous great room and provides an inviting atmosphere for guests. The lodge can accommodate 14 guests and has 4 bathrooms. An 18 x 20 guide s bunkhouse provides an additional 6 beds and has a 3/4 bath. The guest lodge is located on a rim that overlooks much of the lower country. At 8300 elevation there is a 720 sq. ft. cabin with 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Cattle working facilities include a 70 x 125 mechanic shop with living quarters, 60 x 125 hay barn, a 20 x 40 wood working shop, and other out buildings and laborer s homes. There are three livestock working facilities on the ranch. Each is constructed of pipe and designed for ease of use and limited livestock stress. At the headquarters pens there is also a 24 x 60 livestock shed. 3
PASTURES AND FENCING: The ranch has 12 grazing pastures and 8 traps. Fences are 4 or 5 strand barbed wire. Vegetation in the lower country includes varieties of gramma grasses, western wheatgrass, sacaton, Chamisa, Apache Plume, winterfat and some fescue. The higher elevations contain some of the same feed sources plus mountain muhly, oak brush and mountain mahogany. WELLS AND WATERING SYSTEMS: The ranch is has 8 wells, numerous springs, over 150 dirt tanks, and some intermittent creeks. A 1.25 pipeline system serves the lower country, providing livestock and wildlife water to much of the lower ranch. LIVESTOCK: The ranch is estimated to carry 915 cows yearlong. The diverse altitudes allow for summering livestock at the higher elevations, then using the lower country for winter and calving. UTILITIES: Electrical service is furnished to the headquarters and some of the wells. A large capacity diesel generator powers the lodge. Propane is used for most heating appliances. MINERALS: The owners own all minerals for the ranch except for a small nonparticipating royalty interest. All minerals owned on the property by the ranch owners will be included in the offering. The property is located in the San Juan Basin, famous for its natural gas production. Geological studies indicate probable natural gas deposits under the ranch and also potential underground natural gas storage. COMMENTS: The Mesa Chivato Ranch is a beautiful western New Mexico ranch that contains all the things the discriminating ranch buyer seeks. It has beautiful scenery, absolute privacy, and it is located in some of the best big game hunting areas in New Mexico. Only 1 and 1/2 hours from the Albuquerque Sunport International Airport makes it perfect for an upscale hunting ranch or simply for an executive get away and investment opportunity. We are not aware of any comparable properties available for purchase this near the largest city in New Mexico and only 2 and ¼ hours from historic Santa Fe, NM PRICE: $60,000,000.00 cash or terms acceptable to the seller. Seller reserves the right to require that any Purchase Offers contain a provision for Buyer to cooperate, at no cost to Buyer, in Seller completing an IRC 1031 Exchange at closing. Important Note: Wild West Properties, LLC represents the Seller. This property is offered subject to prior sale, change in price or removal from the market without notice. All information contained herein has been compiled from the owner or sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by Wild West Properties, LLC 4
or its agents. Readers are sincerely urged to form their own evaluations and conclusions in consultation with legal counsel, accountants and investment advisors concerning all material herein. 5
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