Black Willow Ranch

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Black Willow Ranch

Cool and Quiet Escape From the Texas Heat

7,371 Acres in Watrous and Valmora, New Mexico

Presented by Icon Global

With four± miles of private access to the Mora River, the 7,321± acre Black Willow Ranch is one of the most enchanting and productive ranches in the Land of Enchantment. The ranch, founded in 1862, is located just 16 miles from Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Set against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, surrounded by large legacy ranches and situated in a temperate climate zone, the Black Willow Ranch is a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

“The Black Willow Ranch is a splendid oasis of plentiful water, abundant wildlife and almost limitless recreational possibilities,” said Bernard Uechtritz, founder of Icon Global. “Beyond that, it is a really productive, earning livestock operation, a tremendous private retreat, and an all-round excellent investment opportunity as significant upgrades and improvements have been completed.”

Water

Both banks of the Mora River, lined with its namesake willows and 150-year-old cottonwoods, lie within the ranch’s boundaries. Established senior water rights allow for irrigation that supports food plots and fields to sustain wildlife. An extensive water system that includes the historic 3.6-mile Tipton irrigation ditch and 20 dirt tanks attracts wildlife to all corners of the ranch. Tipton Creek also courses through the ranch.

Habitat

Abundant water and habitat equals abundant wildlife. More than 5,000 acres of upland pastures feature high-protein grasses. As the elevation rises, the grassland transitions to stands of juniper, Ponderosa pines and piñon pines.

Located on a historic wildlife corridor, the ranch is home to an elk herd that can number up to 800 or more. Bulls in the 320-inch to 360-inch class are relatively common, and 400-inch bulls are not unheard of.

Other game species include mule deer, white-tailed deer, upland game birds such as wild turkey as well as migrating waterfowl. Beavers, badgers, bobcats and the occasional black bear or mountain lion are just a few of the ranch’s other wild denizens.

Recreation

Regardless of the season, life on the Black Willow is best enjoyed outside. The hunting, whether it’s for big game in the high country or for upland game birds and waterfowl in the ranch’s lower reaches, is exceptional. With a non-site long-range rifle range and pistol range and access to the nearby Valmora Butte Trap and Skeet Range, your aim will always be true.

Prefer to be horseback? You can rope, ride and wrangle to your heart’s content or ride the endless trails. With a 220’x300’ lighted roping arena, 120-foot round pen/arena, 50-foot colt pen/arena, and a full complement of barns, stalls and turnouts, your horses will want for nothing.

Want to spend some time on the water? Launch your kayak into the Mora and drift along undisturbed under its shady canopy or test your flyfishing skills in the river’s riffles, ripples and pools.

As if the abundant fun within its fence lines isn’t enough, Black Willow is 90 minutes (or less) from New Mexico’s famed ski slopes: Taos, Ski Santa Fe, Ski Sipapu, Angel Fire or Red River.

Living

Anchored by the Tipton House and Tipton Barn, both of which earned national historic preservation awards, the headquarters is the heart of the ranch. The La Jara House, built in a territorial style, with upscale contemporary comforts is the owner’s residence, while the Ridge House provides guest lodging, and the Round House accommodates staff. The compound also features the BW Cantina and El Bar as well as outdoor living areas.

“The climate and cool mountain air make for a quiet escape from the Texas heat.”

“The climate and cool mountain air make for a quiet escape from the Texas heat.”

—BERNARD UECHTRITZ Icon Global

7,371 Acres

MORA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Property ID: 11203037 • $16,000,000 *3% co-op broker/selling office commission

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