Pitchfork Ranch, Silver City, NM 88061
Pitchfork Ranch, Silver City, NM 88061
Pitchfork Ranch, Silver City, NM 88061
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Maya Hiersoux

Maya Hiersoux

+1(505) 479-0194
$4,650,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Vacant Land

Sub Type Farm

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $4,650

MLS Listing ID 202603895

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 1

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 Cienaga 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 Cienaga is the only cienaga being restored on private property in New Mexico. Cienagas are shallow, slow-moving, marsh-like water unique to the American Southwest. With 95 % of cienaga habitat lost, Burro Cienaga is an important refuge for wildlife, including at-risk species such as the Chiricahua leopard frog and Gila Topminnow. Recent scientific evidence indicates cienagas 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 Cienaga 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 cienaga 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

Private Pool No

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, 1031 Exchange

Listing Terms Cash, 1031 Exchange

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Robert Martin • Fay Ranches, Inc.

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Maya Hiersoux

Maya Hiersoux

+1(505) 479-0194

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