McDaniel Pajarita Ranch
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McDaniel Pajarita Ranch is a scenic mountain ranch retreat. It is located approximately eight miles east of Ruidoso Downs. The Downs and adjacent mountain village of Ruidoso are the playground for the southwest. Area attractions include winter sports, horse racing, mountain activities, trophy big game hunting, the arts, shopping and fine dining.

Road access to the ranch from U. S. Highway 70 at the Downs is via Palo Verde Road (Forest Road No. 443). This is an improved gravel roadway for approximately six miles. The final forest road route is maintained but rough and rocky. Forest Road No. 443 is also accessed off U. S. 70 at Coe Canyon near Glencoe. Access into the ranch is gated and locked

McDaniel Pajarita Ranch is comprised of approximately 960 deeded acres together with the 840 acre U. S. Forest Service Perry Canyon Cattle Grazing Allotment.

McDaniel Pajarita Ranch is located at the end of the road. This is an area where the world appears to top out. The ranch adjoins the Pajarita Flats of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation and adjoins the Lincoln National Forest. Vegetation of the area and ranch is predominantly piñon, juniper, oak and mountain mahogany with occasional ponderosa pine. Approximately two-thirds of the private land is a grassland with a mix of piñon and juniper. Topography of these range sites is gently sloping to mountainous along the north and east. The forest lands are predominantly rugged piñon and juniper hills. Numerous canyons traverse the ranch. Elevations range from 6,600 feet to 7,000 feet.

Notable is the mild semi-arid southern New Mexico climate where year-round use is a given. Summer heat at this elevation is never extreme and year-round temperatures are comfortable. Winters are not severe, however, the welcomed event of snowfall is anticipated several times each season. Thunderous midsummer storms develop providing most of the annual precipitation. Plentiful sunshine and clear starlit New Mexico night skies are expected.

The infrastructure of the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch includes perimeter fencing and a domestic/livestock water well at the abandoned headquarters. The well, approximately 600 feet in depth (typical for the region) is equipped with a windmill and pump jack. The Perry Canyon Forest Grazing Allotment is adjoining and fenced off from the deeded land.

McDaniel Pajarita Ranch offers land use alternatives. This mountain ranch has historically, and is presently utilized as a cattle operation. Location and vegetation however will support a cast of recreational activities. Hunting, trail riding, hiking and archeological exploration of the ranch and adjacent forest lands are sure to be full of surprises. Wildlife is abundant and frequently sighted on the ranch and surrounding national forest land. Seasonal big game hunting is a thriving regional industry.

McDaniel Pajarita Ranch is within the New Mexico Game and Fish hunt area Unit 36. Within Unit 36 seasonal hunting with a state license of elk, mule deer, Barbary sheep, bear, cougar and turkey is permissible. The area of the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch and Pajarita Flats has natural occurring playa lake beds, grasslands, brush for browse and forested areas providing an excellent habitat for wildlife. These playas and resources attract native game and were historical hunting grounds for the Mescalero Apache Indians.

Proximity of the ranch is within the historic territorial Lincoln County. Nearby the ranch is the site where the infamous Mr. Tunstall was ambushed and murdered by the Murphy-Dolan faction during the Lincoln County War.

McDaniel Pajarita Ranch is offered at $410,000.00, cash.

This is a first-time offering of the mountain hideaway! Land use potential and a location similar to the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch are rare to this central New Mexico mountain area. Don’t miss this opportunity. Take time to see the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch.

SHOWN BY: SCHRIMSHER RANCH REAL ESTATE to qualified purchasers by appointment only. Schrimsher Ranch Real Estate is Seller’s exclusive agent and will be compensated by the Seller. Information furnished concerning the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and it is believed to be correct; however, no responsibility is assumed therefore, and no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof. This information is submitted subject to errors, omissions, changes, prior sale, or withdrawal from the market without notice. For further information and an appointment to see the McDaniel Pajarita Ranch, please request further information below: