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LOCATION

The Black Hawke Ranch is located on Palomas Creek approximately 14 miles west of Truth or Consequences, NM in Sierra County. Las Cruces, NM is the nearest large trade center and is located approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to the south. Elephant Butte Reservoir is approximately 30 minutes to the east and Albuquerque, NM is approximately 2 ½ hours to the north. This property is less than an hour drive from the Gila National Forest. 

 

(Pictured:  View of the whole ranch)

ACREAGE

50.0 Deeded Acres (30 Irrigated)  

 

(Pictured:  Ranch with Deep Well House)

ACCESSIBILITY

 

 The Truth or Consequences Airport is located approximately 10 miles from the ranch and can accommodate most corporate jets. Access to and from the Black Hawke Ranch is a county maintained gravel road.

IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 Main Residence: Approximately 5,401 sq. ft. of living space and 1802 sq. ft. indoor pool room for a total heated and cooled area of 7,221 sq. ft. There are two 2-car garages attached at both ends of the house. This house was originally built prior to the 1930’s of adobe and has been tastefully added onto throughout the years. It currently has a great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, two kitchens (one for canning) and a large walk in pantry. The main kitchen has exposed adobe bricks retaining the original southwest flavor and includes all appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, jen-aire cooktop). The house also has a large formal dining room, a gallery den, a master bedroom and bath and 3 guest bedrooms and 2 baths for a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are two other rooms currently being used as “hobby rooms” that could easily be converted to bedrooms. The pitched roof is relatively new and is green pro-paneling. There is wall-to-wall carpeting throughout with original wood floors in the kitchen and entry area. This home also has a southwest style entry courtyard with a water feature and mature trees.

Tenant House: There is an additional residence that is a mobile home with an addition.

Barn/Shop: There is a 4,000 sq. ft. metal barns/shop that has a 1,200 sq ft walk in cooler.

Well House: 208 sq. ft well house.

Corrals/Hay Barn: In addition to the barn/shop, there is a hay barn equipped with a set of pens adequate for horses.

 

(Pictured top to bottom:  Entry Garden, Great Room, Southwest Bathroom, Pool, and Garden Water Feature.)

WATER

 

 

All wells are registered with the Office of the State Engineer’s.

Domestic Water Well: 150’ deep with a 6” casing, 2 “ pipe to houses and outside faucets.

Stock Water: Windmill, 150’ deep with 8” casing.

Irrigation Well: 150’ Deep with industrial diesel motor, producing 42 gpm, with 240 acre feet of declared water rights.

Surface Water: The ranch owns 40 hours of water rights in the San Miguel Community Ditch (acequia). The Black Hawke Ranch is the third farm down from the diversion and there are 416 hours total in the ditch association. The ditch is concrete lined and the 40 hours come twice a month during irrigation season.

Pond: This ranch has a 65,340 sq. ft. irrigation pond that is cement lined and stocked with catchable fish (bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish). There is also an adequate food source in the pond for the fish and the pond is kept fresh and aerated from either the acequia water or the irrigation well water. The pond not only waters the fields, but the vegetable garden.

Live Water: Palomas Creek runs thru the southern end of the property seasonally.

(Pictured top to bottom:  Pond, Windmill, Palomas Creek.)

FARM

 

 

 

There are currently 30 acres under cultivation. Approximately 10 acres are in alfalfa. The remaining acreage is planted in pasture, clover and orchard. There are 363 +/- mature fruit and nut trees:

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Apple 129

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Peach 16

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Plum 9

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Cherry 11

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Apricot 42

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Pear 8

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Walnut 6

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Black Walnut 25

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Pecan 100

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Mulberry 13

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Ginko Biloba 4

Beneath the orchard is planted in permanent pasture to graze horses and/or cattle.  Clover is currently planted for honey bees. There are also swine pens, a chicken house and a vegetable garden.

(Pictured top to bottom:  Orchard, View down irrigated fields, View down orchard, Workshop and irrigated fields.)

TOPOGRAPHY

The balance of the ranch (approximately 15 acres) is the breaks, or transition country, from Palomas Flats to Palomas Creek and is suitable for grazing. There is a variety of grasses, creosote and chamise. The entire property is fenced and the fields are cross fenced with either barbed wire or net wire fencing. All fences are in good condition.

WILDLIFE

For the wildlife enthusiast, the farm would also be suitable for attracting game birds such as quail and dove. There are also mule deer, javelina, turkey and an occasional bear.

PRECIPITATION

The average rainfall in this area is approximately 9 to 11 inches annually with only an occasional light snow storm.

UTILITIES Propane for heating and cooking, electricity and phone. Water is thru a domestic well on the property.

MINERALS

All, if any, owned will convey.

TAXES

 

 Property Taxes: $1,968.34 2006

Annual Acequia Dues: $2.50/hour/year

COMMENTS

 

 This is a very unique investment opportunity for the area with all the main factors in place giving a new owner flexibility for the future. It has privacy, improvements, acreage and water, all in a tranquil setting in reasonable proximity to Public lands, T or C and the I25 corridor. A must see, the possibilities are endless. Qualified buyers only, shown by appointment. Please give at least 24 hours notice.

PRICE

$899,000.00  REDUCED  $849,000.00  CONTRACT PENDING

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PRESENTED BY:           

Timothy J. O'Neill                                                 DeAnn Wayne

O'Neill Land, LLC.                                                 Listing Associate Broker

PO Box 145                                                          Mobile:  505-740-2984

Cimarron, NM 87714

505-376-2341

 

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