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Silver City,NM 88061
Key Details
Property Type Other Types
Sub Type Farm
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 29,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $168
MLS Listing ID 202501214
HOA Y/N No
Lot Size 5160.000 Acres
Acres 5160.0
Property Sub-Type Farm
Property Description
The Pitchfork Ranch transports you to a simpler time, where solitude and unspoiled beauty define the landscape. Located 30 miles south of Silver City, New Mexico, rugged mountains give way to the dramatic Chihuahuan Desert, and nine miles of the Burro Ciénaga flow through the heart of the ranch, providing a rare and critical water source. Elevations range from 5150' to 5650'. Spanning 11,393 acres, including 5,160 deeded acres, 3,597 BLM lease acres, and 2,626 NM State lease acres, the ranch is a hub for wildlife and habitat conservation, and is protected by a Conservation Easement.
The Pitchfork Ranch's reach of the Burro Ciénaga is the only ciénaga being restored on private property in New Mexico. Ciénagas are shallow, slow-moving marsh-like water unique to the American Southwest. With 95 % of ciénaga habitat lost, Burro Ciénaga is an important refuge for wildlife, including at-risk species such as the Chiricahua leopard frog and Gila Topminnow. Recent scientific evidence indicates ciénagas have substantial carbon sequestration, 5 times more than forests and 500 times more than oceans. The Cole Family has invested over a million dollars in the restoration of Burro Ciénaga and surrounds using a combination of private and public funding. After two decades of habitat restoration, this land is now returning to its pre-settlement condition.
The ecotone created by the ciénaga and the Chihuahuan desert makes for an incredibly rich biodiversity. Mule deer, foxes, coyotes, mountain lions, javelina, and Gambel's quail are common here. Elk have become frequent visitors in recent years. Bald and Golden eagles enjoy the solitude. A comical troop of Coatis sometimes gathers near the headquarters. Old West charm, beauty, wildlife, and conservation are central to this property.
Location
State NM
County Grant
Interior
Interior Features No Interior Steps
Fireplace No
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fence
Water Access Desc Private,Spring,Well
Building
Lot Description Wetlands
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Private,Spring,Well
Additional Building Barn(s)
Schools
Elementary Schools Unknown
Middle Schools Unknown
High Schools Unknown
Others
Tax ID 3085128264396
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange