MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS ALL OFF BLACK-TOP

The Kokopelli Ranch is located on U.S. Highway 60 approximately 12 miles from Interstate 25. The intersection of U.S. 60 and I-25 is in Socorro, New Mexico. The ranch lies completely on the north side of U.S. 60 and borders the highway for approximately ¾ of a mile.  

8,733 +/- Deeded Acres

9,934.94  +/- State Lease Acres. GT-2901

Currently the ranch is leased for yearlings that are on the ranch from October-May.  During the 2008/2009 season the property carried 1,200. Due to dry conditions the 2009/2010 season the number was reduced to 750.  With already significant moisture the 2010/2011 season looks promising. This lease included a $10,000 per annum investment in ranch infrastructure and maintenance by the lesee.

The Kokopelli Ranch has four land owner elk permits and one land owner antelope permit. There is also excellent deer and bird hunting.

IMPROVEMENTS

Home: Approximately 1,300 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, renovated in 2000. Constructed of wood frame with stucco finish.

Fencing: There is approximately 8 main pastures on the entire property, of different sizes, but most being several sections in size.  Most fences are 4 wire, with wooden posts. Some internal fences and the highway frontage fence has steel posts.

Corrals: There is one set of steel pipe corrals located at the house.

Roads/Waterline: There is approximately 20 miles of water line on the deeded and lease portions of the property. The roads follow the water line.

 Kokopelli Ranch has one, large irrigation well and numerous livestock wells. The irrigation well is currently irrigating approximately 308 acres with a Valley 6000 linear side row irrigator (1/2 mile wide).   The well currently pumps approximately 400 +/- gallons per minute.  Studies done on the well and on the underground basin show that it may be increased.  In May of 2008 a declaration of these water rights was made with the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE). The OSE assigned thewater right number RG-90678  and accepted the quantityof 924 acre feet per annum diversion and 646.8 acre feet per annum consumptive use.

 There is a large push for green energy and Kokopelli Ranch has been approached by Green Energy Developers. Kokopelli has potential for renewable energy development based upon the following factors: Approximately 6,500 acres are on a relatively flat open plain sitting between two mountain ranges. Good access off Highway 60 provides the ability to build and maintain wind turbines. Sufficient groundwater coupled with high number of sunny days and a relatively high altitude make it a candidate for solar. Large transmission line running through property provides access to the grid.

This property is located convenient to the I25 Corridor and within a little over one hours drive to the Albuquerque Sunport.  The water resources have significant potential future value with some investment in the well.  There is a good working relationship with the current grazing lessee.  There is a good relationship with the ranch caretaker whom lives in the home.