McKinley County
Expansive 503-Acre Property Near Thoreau, NM, Rare Opportunity In The Heart Of The Southwest
0 State Hwy 612 Thoreau, NM 87323
Description
Discover the raw beauty and boundless opportunity of this sprawling 503-acre property located just minutes from Bluewater Lake State Park in the heart of western New Mexico. Surrounded by expansive skies, rolling terrain, and serene wilderness, this land offers an ideal canvas for your vision—whether you're seeking a private ranch, a recreational retreat, or a long-term investment.
Fully fenced and offering highway access, this property is accessible year-round with easy access to Interstate 40. It provides a spacious rural environment yet is within a short 30-minute drive to Grants or Gallup, which offers many services.
This Ranch is currently not enrolled in the New Mexico Game and Fish's Private Landowner Elk Program (EPLUS); however, it has all the habitat components needed to qualify for the program. A permanent water well, open spaces, and timbered portions offer opportunities for wildlife or livestock use.
A 400+/- sq. foot shop building can be used as a bunkhouse or a shop.
The area is rich with recreational outdoor opportunities, including hunting elk, Mule Deer, and turkey on public lands, Fishing and Boating at Bluewater Lake State Park, Off-Highway Vehicle riding in the nearby Cibola National Forest, hiking and exploring the El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, Chaco Canyon National Park, Horseback Riding, Camping, or Ranching.
There is no Home Owners Association (HOA), with minimal restrictions and the freedom to create your dream property. Whether you're drawn by the peace and privacy, the proximity to nature, or the potential for future growth, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of New Mexico's untamed landscape.
Don’t miss out on this unique land offering; large tracts near Bluewater Lake are increasingly hard to find!
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- 503+/- Acres of Hunting, Recreational, or Hunting land
- Highway access
- Entire property fenced with barbed wire fencing
- Elk and Mule deer utilize the property
- 400+/- sq. Foot shop/cabin
- On site Water Well
- Corrals
- Pinyon and Juniper trees
- Open Meadows
- Easy Access to I-40
- Gated Entrance
- Livestock ready
- Numerous Outdoor Recreational Opportunities on nearby Public Lands
- Electric on site
- Rural, yet within 30 minute drive to numerous services
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