955 County Road 303, Cebolla, NM 87518

Encompassing +/-2,680 acres, including +/-2,200 deeded acres and +/-480 acres of State Lease, Cross Canyon Ranch is a historic and well-regarded working and hunting ranch located approximately 13 miles west of Cebolla, New Mexico, with access from Highway 84.

Situated in coveted Big Game Unit 51, the ranch received 11 elk authorizations in 2025, with unlimited mule deer authorizations, and features ongoing improvements enhancing its long-term value.Encompassing approximately +/-2,680 acres-consisting of +/-2,200 deeded acres and +/-480 acres under State Lease-Cross Canyon Ranch stands as one of the region's most historic and highly regarded working and hunting ranches.

Located roughly 13 miles west of Cebolla, New Mexico, with convenient access from Highway 84, the property lies within the highly sought-after Big Game Unit 51. The ranch has a strong history of wildlife management, having been awarded 11 elk authorizations in 2025, with mule deer authorizations available on an unlimited basis.

Cross Canyon Ranch has benefited from numerous recent improvements and continues to undergo thoughtful enhancements, further elevating its operational and recreational value. This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy ranch in a premier hunting area of northern New Mexico.

The ranch is exceptionally well watered and highly functional. Four wells located on the deeded acreage are supported by an extensive network of water lines and drinkers, historically sustaining approximately 75 cow-calf pairs on a year-round basis. The Rio Cebolla Creek traverses the center of the property, providing reliable, year-round water for both livestock and wildlife, complemented by live creeks and an estimated +/-25 natural springs.

The Rio Cebolla Canyon extends for approximately two miles within the ranch boundaries before merging into the Chama River Wilderness. The property is further enhanced by direct adjacency to BLM lands, Carson National Forest, and the Chama Wilderness Reserve, effectively offering thousands of additional acres of recreational and grazing opportunities.

Ranging in elevation from approximately 6,800 to 7,200 feet, the ranch offers expansive long-range views and a diverse landscape featuring broad meadows-some improved and planted in native grasses-sage flats, oak brush, pinon and juniper, and mature stands of ponderosa pine.

A well-developed network of pickup and side-by-side trails provides excellent access throughout the ranch. The current owner is actively implementing a comprehensive series of projects designed to enhance accessibility, water development, forage production, security, and overall ranch functionality.

These improvements are intended to increase both operational efficiency and long-term value and include additional fencing, spring development, road improvements, road closures, vegetation clearing, and planting. Roads are being screened and graveled to provide safer, more reliable access throughout the property.

Residential Improvements:The historic log and wood-frame ranch house, encompassing approximately +/-3,000 square feet, was originally constructed in 1920 and has been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled over time. Major renovations completed between 2022 and 2025 include approximately 2,000 square feet of updated living space.

Positioned just 25 yards from the river, the home overlooks the Rio Cebolla and blends modern comfort with preserved rustic character. Upgrades include new flooring, updated interior finishes, a new metal roof, and additional modern amenities that complement the home's historic design.

The residence offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms and features hand-hewn rafters, propane and wood-burning heat, and full utilities including power, phone, water, and internet. Supporting improvements include a tool shed and additional outbuildings. Secluded and private, the ranch headquarters is set approximately one-half mile into the scenic Rio Cebolla River Canyon, which meanders