The Elk Haven Ranch is nestled in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains between Ruidoso, New Mexico and Tularosa, New Mexico at Bent, New Mexico. Access is good by way of U.S. Highway 70, a four lane highway. The property is comprised of 410 diverse acres that vary from nearly level irrigated pasture land to hill land with draws and canyons. Elevation is approximately 6,000 feet with a mild semiarid climate with plentiful sunshine.

Adjacent to the ranch is the Telles Spring that has a variable flow dependent on rainfall, however the spring is a reliable source of water to the property through a hand dug acequia. Daily spring flow is measured up to 1.5± cubic feet per second or 680 gallons per minute, more or less. This is unrestricted free flow water. The water right predates 1907 adjudication and one of the state of New Mexico’s oldest declared water right. The Telles Spring supplies free flow water for domestic, livestock, recreation, wildlife and irrigation purposes. The water supplies ponds, flows through open dirt ditches and irrigation water pipelines. There are no pumping costs.

This general area has a high density elk and moderate mule deer population. The rich forage, abundant water and excellent wildlife habitat produce trophy deer and elk with the elk scoring 320 to 400 class ranking. The ranch currently receives 4 bull elk permits.

Site improvements are fully functional to include a 2,800 square foot ranch residence, one additional single wide mobile home, barns and corrals. The ranch has mostly new perimeter fencing and multiple fenced interior irrigated fields for management of livestock. The cattle operation has supported up to 90 animal units. Utilities and services to the property include telephone, electric, propane gas, private septic system, domestic spring water and bottled drinking water.

Call for an appointment to see or for a color brochure. Selling in cooperation with Schrimsher Ranch Real Estate. Contact:

Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker,
Bar M Real Estate
P.O. Box 428, Roswell, NM 88202
Office: 575-622-5867
Cell: 575-420-1237