CHROMO MOUNTAIN RANCH - RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

PROPERTY FOR SALE https://www.haydenoutdoors.com/land-f... Just 31 miles south of Pagosa Springs, CO and less than 2 miles into Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, one will find the breathtaking 2410 acre Chromo Mountain Elk, Land & Cattle Ranch! With 9 substantial water holdings, 17 landowner elk tags and 100% draw on Unit 4 Mule Deer tags, it offers the very best of the best – immediate access to beautiful Southern Colorado, and New Mexico’s plethora of Landowner big game tags. With a midlevel average elevation of +/-7800’ – 9200’, Chromo Mountain Ranch carries an incredible resident population of game that only increases further into the season as the adjacent South San Juan Mountain range (10,000’ to 12,000’) starts getting their September to December snowfalls. Hidden away from the world about 4 miles into the ranch lies an off grid 2 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin. This home-base sits in a peaceful mountain meadow, completely surrounded by aspen stands and large ponderosa pines. Inside the cabin, one will find a gas kitchen, 2 wood-burning stoves a gorgeous stone fireplace, and 2 bedrooms, as well as a loft. During the summer, this cabin serves as a recreational headquarters, while constant elk bugles during fall evenings make it tough for those in hunting camp to get much sleep. Behind the cabin, there’s a 40 foot wide open-sided garage with concrete flooring for side-by-sides and other equipment. There’s also a game cleaning rack and meat hanging shed, as well as a covered pole barn perfect for large hunting camp barbecues. This ranch has historically received an elk tag for every 140 to 170 acres. The 4 either-sex archery elk tags and 13 rifle elk tags annualy awarded to the ranch by New Mexico Fish & Game is a testament to the incredible game-rich habitat that Chromo Mountain Ranch offers. Rio Arriba County has been the # 1 Boone & Crockett Mule Deer producing county in North America every decade since 1960, and as long as one applies annually for their Unit 4 Landowner Mule Deer Tag, it has historically been a 100% draw. Black bear tags are over-the-counter until the quota is filled, while Chromo Mountain Ranch also carries a nice population of Merriam’s Turkeys and blue grouse. There’s a rainbow trout-stocked pond hidden up in a stand of aspens, offering an excellent source of entertainment in the spring and summer. The world famous San Juan River is just over 1.5 hour drive to the south, while the surrounding public lands of northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado offer countless streams and lakes to fish. The improved gravel, all-weather road to the headquarters is complemented by approximately 15 miles of two-track roads and trails, providing wonderful access via ATV, side-by-side or horseback. The vibrant mountain town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado is located 30 minutes north of Chromo Mountain Ranch, offering shopping and all the amenities one needs, while Durango features a commercial airport Just 90 minutes away. Santa Fe is 2 hours to the south, and Albuquerque International Airport is 3 hours away. A mountains property that checks off almost all the boxes, Chromo Mountain Ranch is an incredible opportunity to purchase a family legacy ranch. For your own private showing, please contact Greg Liddle or visit HaydenOutdoors.com today.