Rio Arriba County
Northern New Mexico Mountain Property
Highway 96 Gallina, NM 87017
Description
Now’s your chance to own 16.17+/- mountain acres in northern New Mexico. The property is accessed from highway 96 and a short drive along a good dirt road. Located in Game Management Unit 6A, the property is lies within very close proximity to premier mule deer and elk hunting opportunities northern New Mexico has to offer. Recreational opportunities are abundant within the surrounding area. Numerous outstanding fishing opportunities within close driving distances include the Chama River, Abiquiu Lake, Fenton Lake, San Gregorio Lake, El Vado Lake, Heron Lake along with several creeks and streams within the Santa Fe National Forest.
The nearby Valles Caldera National Park is a national treasure. About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 13-mile-wide circular depression now known as the Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.
The nearby Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River area consists of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness - a multi-colored sandstone canyon whose walls rise to 1,500 feet above the river as you travel downstream. The BLM manages a 22 mile stretch of the Rio Chama – from El Vado Ranch to the Chavez Canyon access. The 9 miles between Chavez Canyon boat launch and Big Eddy access is managed by the Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District.
Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece beautiful northern New Mexico!
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- 104+/-miles NW of Albuquerque, NM; 83+/-miles NW of Santa Fe, NM; 80+/-miles S of Chama, NM; 23+/-miles NE of Cuba, NM; 387+/-miles SW of Denver, CO.
- Homesite site ready
- Access via paved road, Highway 96
- Roadway to property is gated
- Electricity nearby
- Mule deer and elk in the area
- Within game management Unit 6A
- Santa Fe National Forest within a 5+/- minute drive
- Carson National Forest within a 5+/- minute drive
- Approximately 27 miles to Abiquiu Lake
- Approximately 35 miles to El Vado Lake
- Approximately 70 miles to Valles Caldera National Park
- Located within Section 16, T23N, R1W
- 2022 property taxes were $317.60
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