THE PROPERTY:  The Dale Mountain Ranch is a breathtakingly beautiful ranch property located on one of the most interesting pieces of geology in the U. S. , Johnson Mesa, New Mexico.  Johnson Mesa looms 1000’ to 1500’ above the surrounding countryside for nearly 30 miles from Raton to Folsom, New Mexico .  The west side of Johnson Mesa lies five miles east of Raton, and Dale Mountain Ranch is another 10 miles east, on State Highway 72.  The ranch is made up of 799 deeded acres, more or less, and 640 state lease acres, for a total of 1439 acres. 

TERRAIN & VEGETATION:  During the growing season the Dale Mountain ranch looks like pictures we have all seen of Ireland .  The pastures are solid Kentucky bluegrass and Timothy hay, 2’ high and waving in the breeze.  Elevations range from 8040’ at the base of Dale Mountain to just under 8500’ on the top.  Most of Dale Mountain is on the ranch, and the views from the top are spectacular by any standard.  The 14,000’peaks of the Sangre de Cristo range rise majestically to the northwest, and smaller mountains or high mesas break up the horizon in other directions. 

WATER WATER WATER!!!:  The Dale Mountain Ranch is blessed with an abundance of surface water as well as underground well water.  There are 11 dirt tanks or natural ponds on the ranch, and some of these hold water year around.  These supply water for livestock and elk, deer and pronghorn antelope that live on or near the ranch.  In addition there are 2 windmills and a strong submersible well, serviced by electricity, that augments the pond water.  The wells range in depth from 200’ to 300’.  Most ranches on Johnson Mesa have little or no underground water, but the Dale Mountain Ranch is abundantly supplied with both surface and underground water. 

CARRYING CAPACITY:  The Dale Mountain Ranch has been used as a summer yearling operation for many years, running 300 to 400 yearlings from May 15 to around October 1 most years.  Gains on 400 to 500-pound yearlings have historically been 300 pounds or better for the 4 ½ month season.  The ranch would also work well as a summer cow/calf operation, running 125 to 150 cows for 4 ½ to 5 months.  

WILDLIFE & HUNTING:  Elk can be seen anytime of year on the Dale Mountain Ranch but may not appear on any given day.  Cow elk regularly calve on Dale Mountain in the spring, and herds of elk often winter on its south slope because it is uncovered for much of the winter most years.  The ranch lies less than a mile from the timbered north and south slopes of Johnson Mesa, and elk are moving across the mesa year round.  Mule deer, though not as abundant as the elk, live in the same area and are seen occasionally on the ranch.  Pronghorn antelope live on the ranch and can be seen on a daily basis.  The owner usually receives one or two antelope permits each year. 

The owner of the Dale Mountain Ranch enrolled the ranch in a local elk management association called the Unit 57 Elk Management Group. The purpose of the association is to manage the area resources for the optimum number of elk and to enhance the quality of bulls in the area.  This association pools the elk hunting permits from several ranches and pays the ranchers for bull elk killed on their respective properties.  Each ranch also receives several cow permits to be used by the ranch or to be sold to outside hunters.  Elk hunting from the Management Group has never been a major source of revenue for the ranch, and the Dale Mountain Ranch would probably receive 1 bull elk permit and/or several cow permits if it were taken out of the Elk Management Group.   

ADDITIONAL INCOME:  A communication tower is located on the top of Dale Mountain, and the owner receives approximately $3,000 annually for lease of this site.  New Mexico is a leader in the pursuit of alternative energy, and Johnson Mesa and the Dale Mountain Ranch are ideally suited for a wind energy production.  An owner might well have the opportunity for additional income.

PRICE:   $895,000.00

BROKER’S COMMENTS:   WOW!!!  What an incredible beautiful and productive ranch.  Words cannot adequately describe the views from this ranch that lies at the top of New Mexico.  One sees mountain ranges, lakes and ponds from the top of Dale Mountain. Yearling ranches in New Mexico today are selling between $3,500 and $4,000 per yearling unit yet the Dale Mountain Ranch is priced at $2,500 per yearling unit. Come take a look with us!

For more information call DAVE KERN or BILLY HOWARD @ 575-762-3707

Dave's Cell # 575-760-0161 or  Billy's cell at 575-799-2088

Kern Land, Inc. is a transaction broker for the seller of this property. As the seller’s transaction broker we represent the seller, and we are paid by the seller. This property is offered subject to prior sale, change in price, or removal from the market without notice. All information shown in the brochure, while based upon information supplied by the seller and from other sources deemed to be reliable, is not in any way warranted by Kern Land, Inc. or its agents.