Home For Sale in Cebolla $5,500,000

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C: , greg, : Totaling +/-2680 acres (2200 +/- deeded AC and 480+/- AC State Lease), Cross Canyon Ranch represents one the most historic hunting and working ranches around. Located approximately 13 miles west of Cebolla New Mexico off Hwy. 84, the Cross Canyon is in very coveted BGU 51, the ranch received 11 elk authorizations in 2025. Mule Deer authorizations are unlimited. The ranch has seen numerous improvements and is undergoing many more enhancements.Land - There are 4 wells on the property. The Rio Cebolla Creek runs through the center of the property and provides year-round water for wildlife and cattle. The ranch is bordered by BLM, Carson National Forest and the Chama Wilderness Reserve, providing thousands of acres as your backyard.With vistas for dozens of miles, altitude from 6800' to 7200', the ranch features large meadows (some cleared and planted in native grasses), sage flats, oak, pinion, juniper and stands of ponderosa pines. Pick-up or side-by-side trails provide for excellent access throughout the ranch. ImprovementsThe current owner is in the process of several projects on the ranch all geared to enhance, access, water development, additional forage, security and other improvements that will add not only to the functionally of the ranch but will add value as well. Some of the projects include additional fencing, spring development, road improvements, screening and placing gravel on roads to provide better and safer access, road closures, clearing and planting. Residential Improvements: The historic log and wood frame Rustic Ranch house of approximately +/-3,000 square feet, was built in 1920 and has been added on and remodeled over the years with major renovations under the current owner between 2022-2025. Total remodeled square footage is 2,000 SF. The home, +/- 80-years-old, overlooks the river by 25-yards. Renovations on the home include new floors, new interior, new metal roof and lots of other up-to-date amenities that fit perfectly with the rustic design of the historic home. The home features power, phone, water and internet as well as hand-hewn rafters. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and is part museum and part working ranch house and is heated by propane and wood burning stovesplementing the headquarters home is a tool shed and outbuildings. Recreation:This end-of-the-road, secluded ranch borders the intersection of the Carson National Forest and the Chama Wilderness Reserve. You can grab a fly rod and hike out the back gate straight into the Chama River Canyon for miles and miles, hunt big or small game, hike or ride your ATV. The Ranch is currently enrolled with the NM Department of Game & Fish EPLUS Program and receives a total of 11 Elk authorizations, 5 Mature Bull, 4 Antlerless Elk , 2 Either sex Archery. Mule Deer authorizations are unlimited and available online or the local license dealers. Always check regs.Agriculture: Water everywhere, with four wells on deeded acreage, complimented by water lines and drinkers, the ranch historically carries +/- 75 pair of cattle year-round. Live creeks and 25 +/- springs are located on this ranch.The ranch has been a working cattle ranch for decades; the current owner has a grazing lease with a local rancher, $2,000 annual grazing lease on 50% of ranch through 2025.The Big Game hunting authorizations add an additional source of income for the ranch. Chama NM +/- 1 hours. Farmington NM+/- 3 hours. Albuquerque +/- 3 hour's. Santa Fe NM +/- 2 hours. Taos Ski Area +/- 2.5 hours. Navajo Reservoir and/or Wolf Creek Ski Area +/- 2 hours. Denver CO +/- 6 hours. Durango CO +/- 4 hours. Purgatory Ski Area +/- 3.5 hours. Co brokers welcome.