Listings by Dale Heinemann

Located on the pass between La Madera and El Rito, this parcel is surrounded on all sides by public land. It has been historically ranched for cattle and horses seasonal grazing. Today it is a major stop for game, deer and elk, on travel between the Rio Vallecitos and El Rito watersheds. The Ortega Mts rise to the north and Cerros Colorado to the south. Views are outstanding. The property is bisected in the SE portion by highway 554, along which there is public power and high speed internet. The upper portion is tree covered hills rising to nearly 7000ft. The lower parcel is relatively level with great open meadows and impressive seasonal water flows. The southern portion is sited with exceptional contours, views and walk ability. This would provide for easily accessable yet very private homesites. The upper portion lends itself to hunting and hiking (also potential future development) The present owners are currently applying for elk permits. REVIEW THE ATTACHED VIDEO LINK FOR COMPLETE VIEW OF THIS LAND All services are nearby in Ojo Caliente (15-20 minutes) as is fine dining at the Ojo Caliente Spa. Travel time to Santa Fe or Taos is roughly and hour each.

High above the Rio Ojo Caliente valley sits the eastern boundary of Rancho Vallito. This promontory, Vallito Peak, is the highest point on the famous Black Mesa. The land then slopes West to the valley floor and finally meets the western boundary with access to over 50,000 acres of BLM open country. Crossing the property from north to south is the Rio Ojo Caliente, bounded by a lush forest of Cotton Woods and Willow. Views range from the Jemez Mountains in the SW to the Tusas Range in the north. The working portion of the ranch includes a modern architect designed two-bedroom home, a modern bridge across the river, and a stunning architect designed modern full service equestrian facility. This facility features large smooth wire turnouts shaded by mature manicured cottonwoods. All exterior areas have drinkers and a connecting gate system. See attached documents and photos to see how beautifully this ranch works. Easily the finest horse property in Northern New Mexico. In addition, there is a 5+acre pasture/hay field fully fenced and irrigated. The property is complete with all services, direct access to highway 285, electric public power, high speed fiber optic internet and two wells. All water sources are registered the NM State Engineer. The property is fifteen minutes to all services in Espanola, 45 minutes from Santa Fe and less than one hour to Taos.