• Approximately 1,063± deeded acres

    • Subdivided into seven separately salable parcels

    • Elevation ranging from approximately 6,300 to 6,600 feet

    • Multiple homesites with panoramic mountain and valley views

    • Mature stands of ponderosa pine, piñon pine, and juniper

    • Seven existing permitted water wells (currently unequipped and to be located)

    • Numerous stock tanks distributed throughout the property

    • Habitat for elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, and many other species

    • Convenient year-round access directly from Interstate 25

    • Approximately 8 miles to Las Vegas, New Mexico

    • Approximately 58 miles to Santa Fe, New Mexico

    • Offered at $1,850,000

  Santa Fe Trail Ranch showcases the diverse beauty that defines Northern New Mexico. Rolling ridges, gentle valleys, and elevated building sites provide an ideal blend of privacy, scenery, and usability. Native grasses are complemented by healthy stands of mature ponderosa pine, piñon pine, and juniper, creating a landscape that supports abundant wildlife while offering exceptional year-round beauty.

The varied topography allows for numerous homesites, each capturing its own unique perspective of the surrounding mountains and high-country terrain. Whether overlooking open meadows or nestled among the pines, the ranch offers countless locations to build a custom residence or mountain getaway.

  For sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts, Santa Fe Trail Ranch offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout every season. The property’s varied habitat attracts populations of elk and mule deer, while black bear and mountain lion also frequent the area, creating hunting opportunities.

Beyond hunting, the ranch is well suited for horseback riding, hiking, ATV exploration, wildlife photography, camping, and simply enjoying the quiet solitude of Northern New Mexico’s mountain landscapes. Its combination of accessible terrain and scenic diversity makes the property equally appealing for weekend escapes or extended stays with family and friends.

Whether gathering around a campfire beneath brilliant star-filled skies or watching elk move across the hills at sunrise, the ranch provides the setting for memories that span generations.

Water resources and excellent accessibility establish a strong foundation for future improvements.

Seven existing permitted water wells (currently unequipped and to be located)

Numerous stock tanks providing additional water resources for wildlife and livestock

Direct access from Interstate 25

Internal roads provide access throughout much of the ranch-UTV access may be needed on some roads.

Easily accessible year-round off paved frontage road south of Romeroville.

  The Santa Trail Ranch perimeter fence is mostly complete. However, the fence has not been walked to ensure it is all complete. Fencing may be required in some areas.

The combination of existing water infrastructure and subdivision layout creates significant flexibility for future residential development or recreational use.

Few ranches offer the combination of recreational value and long-term investment opportunity found at Santa Fe Trail Ranch.

Already subdivided into seven separately salable parcels, the property allows a future owner to pursue multiple ownership strategies while preserving flexibility.

    • Maintain the ranch as a private recreational retreat

    • Develop a multi-generational family ranch with multiple homes

    • Construct custom residences on premium view lots

    • Market individual parcels over time as demand grows

    • Hold as a long-term land investment in a highly desirable Northern New Mexico location

Whether your vision is immediate enjoyment or future appreciation, Santa Fe Trail Ranch offers exceptional versatility.

  Located in San Miguel County, Santa Fe Trail Ranch provides the ideal balance between privacy and convenience. The ranch enjoys easy interstate access while remaining surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico.

Nearby Las Vegas offers grocery stores, restaurants, healthcare, schools, and everyday services, while Santa Fe provides world-renowned dining, shopping, art galleries, cultural attractions, and commercial air service.

This location places outdoor recreation within easy reach while allowing owners to enjoy the conveniences of nearby communities without sacrificing the peace and solitude of ranch ownership.

    • Las Vegas, NM – Approximately 8 miles

    • Santa Fe, NM – Approximately 58 miles

    • Albuquerque, NM – Approximately 120 miles

    • Big game hunting

    • Hiking and horseback riding

    • ATV and UTV exploration

    • Wildlife photography

    • Camping

    • Scenic driving

    • Bird watching

    • Family recreation

  Las Vegas, New Mexico enjoys a comfortable four-season climate that supports year-round recreation.

    • Average July High: 84°F

    • Average January Low: 14°F

    • Average Annual Rainfall: 18 inches

    • Average Annual Snowfall: 30 inches

    • Approximately 272 sunny days each year

    • Comfortable mountain climate with warm summers and crisp winters

The region’s abundant sunshine and moderate temperatures make the ranch enjoyable throughout every season.

Offered at: $1,850,000

Included with the sale are all owned mineral, water, wind energy, and solar energy rights, if any, owned by the Seller and transferable.

Some ranches are defined by their history. Others are defined by their landscape. Santa Fe Trail Ranch is distinguished by something even more valuable: opportunity.

Whether preserved as a private recreational retreat, developed into a family legacy property, or held as a strategic investment, this remarkable ranch offers the freedom to shape its future while enjoying the timeless beauty of Northern New Mexico.

Santa Fe Trail Ranch is more than a property. It is an invitation to create your own legacy among the mountains, forests, and wide-open skies of the American Southwest.

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:

Jim Welles
(505) 967-6562

Activities & Amenities

ATV/Off Road Cabins/Lodge Cycling/Mountain Biking Development Potential Electricity Water Well

Hunting

Bear Dove Elk Mountain Lion Mule Deer Turkey

Livestock

Cattle

Land Details

Total Acres: 1,063.00 Deeded Acres: 1,063 Zoning: Residential Topography: Mountainous Vegetation: Native Grasses, Ponderosa and Pinion-Juniper Wind Energy Rights: Yes

Additional property details

Mineral Rights: Yes

Water Rights: Yes

Wind Energy Rights: Yes