3402 State Highway 522, Questa, NM 87556

Set in a beautiful location beneath Latir Peak, the +/-1,301-acre Latir Mountain Ranch offers multiple residences, livestock facilities, a well-appointed shop and +/-200 acre-feet of senior water rights. With a stocked pond along with private-land elk authorizations, OTC mule deer hunting, and a heavy year-round wildlife presence, this property del

ivers a rare blend of exceptional mountain recreation and scenery with true ranch capability.Latir Mountain Ranch includes +/-661 deeded acres plus a +/-640-acre New Mexico State Land lease, forming a contiguous +/-1,301-acre holding at the base of northern New Mexico's Latir Peak.

Sharing a border with the Urraca Wildlife Management Area to the north and the Latir Peak Wilderness to the east, this ranch offers the feeling of a quiet, wildlife-filled sanctuary only 10 minutes from Questa. Easily accessed directly off of NM Highway 522, the ranch's terrain transitions from sage and native grass covered meadows to rolling pinon

-juniper foothills with expansive views of Latir Peak and the surrounding high country of the Latir Peak Wilderness to the east, Ute Mountain and the Rio Grand Valley to the West, and the towering 14,350 foot Blanca Peak to the north. Latir Mountain Ranch features a host of structures in a layout that is designed for functionality and privacy, all

connected by a well-maintained network of gravel roads and dirt two-tracks allowing access from the gated entrance to the highest points on the property. The main residence is a custom 2-bedroom, 2-bath Northern New Mexico-style home featuring hardwood floors, radiant in-floor heat, a wood-burning stove in the living room, and a top-floor master suite with soaking tub and separate shower.

A newly-installed composite deck off the master suite captures unobstructed views of the ranch and surrounding landscapes. An atrium, complete with waterfall feature, mature vegetation, and Koi pond adds to the ambiance of the home. Just east of the main residence is a stocked pond which is designed to add to the natural beauty of the property whil

e also serving as a functional holding reservoir for both irrigation and livestock water for the property. The second home is a three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home. It is finished with log siding, tile countertops, a mixture of tile and carpeted floors, and a wood-burning stove in the living room.

The third home is a four-bedroom two-bathroom adobe-style residence. This comfortable home features custom kitchen cabinetry, tile and carpeted floors, and a recently upgraded forced-air heat/AC system. This home is currently occupied by the ranch manager.

The custom-designed shop is well-insulated and heated, and sports two high-bay overhead doors, a bathroom with shower, an office area, and a recessed oil-change pit. Originally designed for off-grid capability, the shop also houses a battery array and other infrastructure for nearby solar panels and a large diesel backup generator.

Outside of the shop are a detached walk-in meat cooler with processing rack and a pump station for the permitted underground diesel and gas storage tanks. The horse barn is configured with three stalls, each with an outdoor turnout, and a tack room. There is room for four additional stalls; this area is currently used for hay and feed storage.

The barn has electricity and a frost-free hydrant. A large greenhouse, currently utilized as an equipment storage shed, also includes a studio apartment with a half bath and kitchenette. Boasting +/-200 acre-feet of pre-1907 adjudicated water rights, Latir Mountain Ranch makes use of extensive water-related infrastructure and improvements.

A recently-installed seven-tower center pivot irrigates approximately 64 acres, while another pasture is flood irrigated via gated pipe. **Buyer to verify all measurements, dimensions and listing information The ranch's location, bordering both the 20,000+ acre Latir Peak Wilderness and 13,000+ acre Urraca Wildlife Management Area, and alo