Hurd Las Milpas Ranch
$2,250,000 | 415.00 ACRES | UNDER CONTRACT
Overview
- Price: $2,250,000
- Acreage: 415.00
- ID: 8229
- Location: San Patricio, New Mexico
- County: Lincoln
- Status: Under Contract
- Water Rights: Yes, 100% Owned & Conveying
- Wind Energy Rights: Yes
- Mineral Rights: Yes
Chas. S. Middleton & Son · We Know Land.
Hurd Las Milpas Ranch
San Patricio, New Mexico · Lincoln County
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Southwestern artist Peter Hurd was born in Roswell, NM in 1904. After studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and apprenticing under N.C. Wyeth, he married Wyeth’s daughter, Henriette, in 1929. They returned to southern New Mexico, purchasing 40 acres in San Patricio. Over time, they expanded the property to more than 2,000 acres, calling it Sentinel Ranch.
Inspired by the terrain of hilly plains and arroyos of the Hondo Valley, Peter’s work often depicted the landscapes and people of the region—highlighting the rich rural life he cherished. He traded paintings for services and embedded himself in the local community. The setting allowed both Peter and Henriette to build a family and legacy rooted in the land and their art.
Peter passed in 1984. Their youngest son, Michael Hurd, managed the Sentinel Ranch until his passing this April. Michael inherited his parent’s talents and also garnered a reputation of being a world class artist.
Spanning approximately 415± deeded acres (3,500-4,000± feet of Ruidoso River), this legacy property sits in the rugged hills where the Rio Ruidoso River flows, just 20 miles east of Ruidoso. The Las Milpas Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a legacy ranch steeped in Lincoln County’s storied ranching past. Names like Billy the Kid, John Chisum, and John Tunstall helped shape the region’s legacy, and this property continues that tradition.
While the Hurd Las Milpas is near San Patricio, it lays within literal and artistic proximity to the Hondo Valley—the downstream confluence of the Rio Bonito and Rio Ruidoso which forms the Rio Hondo. Legend has it that the Las Milpas was an old stagecoach stop. Billy the Kid was known to frequent the stage stop while he worked for the Tunstall Ranch.
Whether you are seeking a personal river and irrigated pasture retreat, a long-term investment, or a legacy ranch for future generations, the Hurd Las Milpas Ranch offers all three.
Property details
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
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- Total Acreage: 415± acres
- Topography: River Bottom and Rolling to steep limestone hillside with draws
- Vegetation: Irrigated fields, cottonwood trees, native grasses dotted with junipers and piñon pines
- Water: 45+/- acres of adjudicated water rights
- Wildlife: Elk, mule deer, Barbary sheep (aoudad), bear, lion, turkey, and quail
- Improvements: Las Milpas House and guest house (needs remodel), livestock shed, and pens. Permitter fence in place, does need some repair in places
- Access: Easy primary access point off US 70 to homesite, interior two-track roads; remainder accessible by foot or horseback
- Elevation: 5,350 to 5,700+ ft
- Price: $2,250,000
WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES
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INFRASTRUCTURE • WATER ASSETS
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Fencing
Fencing generally follows the property boundary but requires maintenance.
Water Systems
Reliable water access is one of the ranch’s strongest assets.
- Wells: 1 domestic well for house. (depth and GPM unknown)
- Water is reported to be of good quality.
- Adjudicated water rights
Road Access
- Primary access from US 70 with improved road to the homesite
LOCATION • LIFESTYLE
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Located in Lincoln County near the four-season mountain town of Ruidoso, this ranch offers natural beauty, recreational opportunity, and access to nearby services. Whether you're drawn to a slower pace, dream of starlit nights by the fire, or envision a private hunting retreat tucked into the hills, the Las Milpas Ranch offers more than space—it offers a way of life.
Nearby Communities & Services
- Ruidoso (20 mi): Hospital, airport, Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), schools, grocery, fuel, and restaurants
- Roswell (45 mi): Retail, dining, medical care, regional airport with service to Dallas hub
- Albuquerque and Santa Fe (~3.5 hrs): Full services, higher education, and international airports
Recreation
- Big game hunting on deeded and nearby public lands
- Snow skiing, fishing, and horse racing nearby
- Casino and golf at Inn of the Mountain Gods
- Hiking, horseback riding, ATV use, and stargazing.
Climate
- Average January - Low: 27°F, High:45°F
- Average July - Low: 61°F, High: 82°F,
- Average Annual Rainfall: 17 inches
- Average Annual Snowfall: 21 inches
- Sunshine: 261 days annually
Whether you are pursuing a lifestyle change, a hunting escape, or a long-term investment, the Las Milpas Ranch provides a beautiful and rare slice of the American West.
PRICE • COMMENTS
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Offered at: $2,250,000
Includes: All owned mineral, water, wind, and solar rights
2025 Property Taxes: TBD
Legacy, landscape, and location—few properties offer such a powerful combination. The Las Milpas Ranch is more than an investment. It’s an invitation to write your own chapter in the story of the American West.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:
Jim Welles
505.967.6562
PROPERTY SUMMARY
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Activities & Amenities
ATV/Off Road B&B/Resort Corrals/Pens Cycling/Mountain Biking Development Potential Electricity Gated Entrance Hiking/Climbing Income Producing Irrigation Mineral Rights River Water Rights Water Well
Hunting
Bear Dove Ducks Elk Geese Mountain Lion Mule Deer Quail Sheep Turkey
Farming
Alfalfa Oats
Livestock
Cattle Horses Sheep
Land Details
Total Acres: 415.00 Deeded Acres: 415± Zoning: Agricultural Topography: Various Vegetation: Irrigated Fields, riverbottom, Rolling Pinion/Juniper Wind Energy Rights: Yes Irrigated Acres: 45.00 Riverbottom Acres: 55.00
Building Details
Homes: 1 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Parking Types: Driveway Waterfront Features: 3,500-4,000 feet of Ruidoso River frontage
Additional property details
Mineral Rights: Yes
Water Rights: Yes, 100% Owned & Conveying
Wind Energy Rights: Yes
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NOTICE
The information provided is believed accurate but not warranted. Buyers and their representatives are responsible for verifying all information. Buyer’s agent must be identified at first contact and must accompany the buyer on all showings to participate in commission. If not, participation is solely at the discretion of Charles S. Middleton and Son.
Jim Welles
- jim@csmandson.com
- 505-967-6562
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Property Summary
Activities & Amenities
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ATV/Off RoadB&B/ResortCorrals/PensCycling/Mountain BikingDevelopment PotentialElectricityGated EntranceHiking/ClimbingIncome ProducingIrrigationMineral RightsRiverWater RightsWater Well
Hunting
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BearDoveDucksElkGeeseMountain LionMule DeerQuailSheepTurkey
Farming
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AlfalfaOats
Livestock
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CattleHorsesSheep
Land Details
- Total Acres: 415.00
- Deeded Acres: 415±
- Zoning: Agricultural
- Topography: Various
- Vegetation: Irrigated Fields, riverbottom, Rolling Pinion/Juniper
- Wind Energy Rights: Yes
- Irrigated Acres: 45.00
- Riverbottom Acres: 55.00
Building Details
- Homes: 1
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Parking Types: Driveway
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Waterfront Features:
3,500-4,000 feet of Ruidoso River frontage