McKinley County
Continental Divide Mountain Property
TBD Continental Divide, NM 87312
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Description
Discover the wide-open beauty and privacy of New Mexico's Zuni Mountain range with this expansive 1,541+/- Deeded Acres along with a 640+/- Acres of State Land Agricultural Lease, combed for a 2,181+/- acre tract near Continental Divide. Offering exceptional acreage, scenic views, and a true sense of space, this property presents a unique opportunity for a private ranch, Elk hunting opportunities, recreational retreat, investment holding, or future development potential—depending on applicable zoning and land-use regulations.
This special property has qualified to participate in New Mexico Department of Wildlife's Elk Private Land Hunting Program (EPLUS) which allocates private Landowner Elk Authorizations for hunting Elk. Private land deer license are currently available over the counter. The Zuni Mountains are known to produce trophy bull elk.
This expansive ranch offers the character, privacy, and open landscapes sought by those looking for an authentic Western property. The ranch combines cattle-grazing potential with exceptional wildlife appeal, including habitat frequented by elk and other native species.
Wide-open meadows, rugged terrain, native vegetation, and sweeping views create an impressive backdrop for ranching, recreation, and a private Western retreat. The property’s elevation and location provide the distinctive high-desert and mountain environment that defines this part of New Mexico.
The ranch offers an appealing combination of agricultural utility and outdoor recreation. Existing ranch infrastructure and grazing improvements, where applicable, support livestock operations, while the surrounding landscape provides opportunities for hunting, wildlife observation, horseback riding, hiking, and exploring.
For the rancher, it is a place to work the land. For the sportsman, it offers access to prime Western wildlife habitat. And for the buyer seeking privacy and open space, it presents the opportunity to own a substantial piece of New Mexico’s iconic Continental Divide country. Enjoy breathtaking horizons, dramatic sunsets, abundant open space, and easy access to the rugged beauty of the Southwest.
Numerous opportunities abound for outdoor recreation, ranching, ranch living, or simply owning a substantial piece of New Mexico land. The Continental Divide location provides a distinctive setting along one of the most recognizable geographic features in the American West.
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- 1,541+/- Deeded Acres
- 640+/- Acres of NM State Land Agriculture Lease
- Premier Elk Hunting Unit
- The Ranch has qualified for Private Land Elk Authorizations through EPLUS
- Good access off of I-40
- Electricity on Site
- Water Well on Site
- Hunting, Hiking, Camping, Bike Riding, OHV, Horseback Riding and Wildlife Watching Opportunities
- Over-The-Counter Private Land Deer Licenses
- Nearby Cibola National Forest
- Livestock Ready
- Pinyon/Juniper Forests
- Nearby Bluewater Lake State Park
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