Mountainair, NM 87036 - Socorro County

Thompson Ranch Central New Mexico

Thompson Ranch is located in the central mountain chain with a elevation ranging from 6200 to 7000. Its conveniently located just 60 miles south of Albuquerque International Airport. The town of Belen is 28 miles and 24 miles to Mountainair, NM. The location gives one seclusion and privacy, yet close to the amenities and conveniences of a major metropolitan city.

The Ranch is located in Socorro and Torrance County's and has a total of 17,529 acres, of that 10,590 acres deeded, 4,808 acres New Mexico State Lease and 1,651 acres BLM.

Thompson Ranch is highly improved and checks all the boxes for Ranching, Recreation and Hunting.

The hunting is 2nd to none due to its strategic location which boarders the +/- 230,000 acre Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is a haven for Trophy B&C Elk, Deer, Antelope and Oryx. There is an abundance of quality big game that migrate on and off the ranch from the Sevilleta NWR and utilize the ranch year round. Also there are other large and small game Quail, Dove, Rabbits, Javelina, Coyotes, Desert Bighorn Sheep and lion. Thompson Ranch holds some incredible Elk documented in the 375+ range, with typical Mule Deer 190+ and occasional 220+ non-typical. Hunting is at your discretion with unlimited land owner New Mexico game tags in unit 18.

Thompson Ranch is rated at 318 AUYL or 700 yearlings for average moisture years. The ranch is divided into 14 pastures comprised of +/- 60 miles of fencing. There are 8 working corrals with 1 large pipe corral with scales for processing and shipping cattle at the headquarters. There is a total of 8 wells 2 solar and 3 on submersibles (3 wind mills not in use). Water is distributed by 11 miles of 1 1/4" PVC pipe with 16 drinkers and 11 dirt tanks.

The grasses are predominantly Blue Gramma, Black Gramma, Vine Mesquite, Indian Rice Grass and Sacaton. Browse includes Chamisa, Winter Fat and Cholla. With a mix of Pinon and Cedar trees.Average rainfall is 12 to 14.

Headquarters and Improvements:

+/- 2,800 sq. ft. custom built 2-3 bedroom 2 bath main house with commercial kitchen and outdoor kitchen.

+/- 1,000 sq. ft. guest/caretaker quarters with 2 bedroom 1 bath.

+/- 3,200 sq. ft. metal shop, with garage, tack room and storage.

+/- 2,200 sq. ft. Quonset hut/workshop.

60 X 30 Metal hay barn.

60 X 30 Metal commodity barn.

Overhead cake storage bins.

Power, high speed fiber optics, telephone and internet.

If your looking for all the amenities of convenience, privacy and recreation with a long term upside investment there are very few that match up. If you would like to learn more about the ranch or are interested in a private tour contact us at. 505-818-7284