Chris Fichtl

$325,000

198.5 Acres

Guadalupita, New Mexico, 87722

Escape to Your Own Wilderness Retreat - 198.5+/ - acres in Mora, NM. Discover the untamed beauty of this property, nestled in the rugged terrain of northern New Mexico. Once a thriving, heavily wooded landscape, this land now tells a story of resilience and renewal following the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire. Perched at elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, the property offers an array of dramatic rocky cliffs and panoramic vistas.Land This 198.5 +/- acre off-grid property is nestled in the mountainous landscape just 15 minutes north of Mora, NM and offers an opportunity to own a piece of northern New Mexico at a great price.  Previously heavily wooded, the land was impacted by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire and new growth has begun, opening up the possibility for you to build your dream mountain retreat on a blank canvas.  The three parcels comprising the property sit at elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, with the lower portions of the property surrounded on three sides by mountain ridges and dramatic cliffs.Accessed via an easement off of a maintained road, this secluded acreage provides privacy and excellent views of the Mora valley. Whether you envision a remote getaway, a sustainable homestead, or a hunting property in NM GMU 46, this property offers a blank canvas for your vision.*Buyer to verify all listing information.Recreation The property is located in New Mexico’s big game management unit 46.  As part of the New Mexico ePlus private land elk hunting system’s secondary management zone, landowners can purchase over-the-counter tags for elk, as well as deer, bear, lions, etc.The property is also conveniently located within easy driving distance of several ski areas:1. **Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort** (45 minutes): A family-friendly resort known for its laid-back atmosphere, Sipapu offers a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels. It’s one of the closest ski areas to Mora and also features summer mountain biking.2. **Angel Fire Resort** (45 minutes): This resort offers a wide range of ski trails, including beginner to advanced runs, as well as one of the top-rated terrain parks in the region. Angel Fire is also known for night skiing and snowboarding.3. **Red River Ski & Summer Area** (1 hour 25 minutes): This resort is a family favorite, with a friendly small-town vibe and a variety of runs catering to all levels. Red River also offers snow tubing, making it a great spot for families. These ski areas provide a range of experiences, from challenging expert terrain to family-friendly slopes, all within a short drive from Mora.4. **Taos Ski Valley** (1 hour 30 minutes): A world-renowned ski destination, Taos Ski Valley is famous for its steep, challenging terrain and powder-filled slopes. It’s a must-visit for serious skiers and snowboarders, with over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain.Location Located approximately 15 minutes north of Mora on Hwy 434, the property is easily accessed year-round.  Mora has all the basic necessities, and is easily accessed. The nearest airports and large towns to the property are as follows:**Nearest Airports:**1. **Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)** – Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Mora. – Offers regional flights with connections to larger airports like Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix.2. **Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)** – About 2 hours and 15 minutes from Mora. – The largest airport in New Mexico, offering numerous domestic and international flights.3. **Taos Regional Airport (TSM)** – Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Mora. – A smaller airport primarily serving private and charter flights, with limited commercial service.**Nearest Major Towns:**1. **Las Vegas, NM** – About 50 minutes drive. – A historic town known for its well-preserved architecture and proximity to the Santa Fe National Forest.2. **Taos, NM** – Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes drive. – A vibrant town known for its arts scene, historic adobe buildings, and Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.3. **Santa Fe, NM** – Around 1 hour and 45 minutes drive. – The capital of New Mexico, famous for its Pueblo-style architecture, rich cultural heritage, and thriving arts community.These towns and airports provide convenient access to and from the property, making it an accessible destination while still offering the seclusion and natural beauty of Northern New Mexico.

$599,000

91.18 Acres

Amalia, New Mexico, 87512

Amalia Elk Haven is a ±91-acre recreational ranch just minutes from Colorado, offering sweeping Sangre de Cristo mountain views, a remodeled 2 bed/2 bath cabin, 1 bed/1 bath guest studio, and large storage shed, with food plots, multiple water sources and four transferable EPLUS elk tags. Located near the Valle Vidal, Vermejo Park Ranch, and the Rio Costilla fishery, this is truly a sportsman's paradise.Land The ranch spans ±91 deeded acres and offers a diverse mix of open pasture, wooded draws, and gently rolling elevations. The terrain supports both livestock and wildlife with cross-fenced pastures and excellent natural cover. A permitted domestic well supplies water year-round, supplemented by a year-round pond, two seasonal dirt tanks, and Jarocito Creek, which flows across the property and adds valuable riparian habitat. Food plots have been strategically placed to enhance big game movement, and the views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are unobstructed and dramatic. The ranch borders land owned by the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association, preserving privacy and maintaining a direct connection to a historic ranching legacy.Improvements The main residence is a ±1,166 sq ft two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin featuring rustic woodwork, updated finishes, a steel roof, propane furnace, and tiled floors throughout. The home has been recently remodeled and is fully functional, though some minor finish work remains. A separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest studio offers flexible lodging for friends, family, or potential rental income, while a metal pole barn provides space for equipment storage, hay, or livestock shelter.Recreation The ranch receives four private land elk authorizations annually through the New Mexico EPLUS program, including two bull tags and two cow tags in 2025, making this an ideal base for serious hunters or outfitters. These tags will convey to the new owner with a timely sale.  Located in the Special Management Zone of Unit 55A, the ranch is situated in a highly sought-after area known for strong elk populations, consistent movement corridors, and top-tier antler growth.  In addition, the property is eligible for over-the-counter landowner tags for mule deer, black bear, and Merriam’s turkey.  (Always check the latest regulations through NMDGF!)Habitat improvements include food plots, natural browse, surface water, and an elevated Redneck Blind strategically placed along a game travel corridor. Nearby Valle Vidal offers one of New Mexico’s most coveted public land elk hunts, with once-in-a-lifetime archery and rifle bull tags awarded through the draw. This combination of elite public and private hunting access is extremely rare and makes Amalia Elk Haven uniquely positioned for hunting enthusiasts.Just minutes away from the ranch, the Rio Costilla and Costilla Park provide outstanding fly-fishing opportunities for native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout. These scenic waters are tightly managed for conservation and offer an authentic northern New Mexico angling experience.Agriculture The land is well-suited to seasonal cattle grazing and is currently leased to generate supplemental income. Cross-fenced pastures allow for rotational grazing, while natural forage and surface water reduce maintenance requirements. The existing barn infrastructure provides support for small-scale or recreational ranching.Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources A permitted domestic well and septic system serve both homes on the property. Additional water sources include a stocked pond, two seasonal dirt tanks, and Jarocito Creek, which flows through the land and supports both livestock and wildlife habitat.General Operations This is a turn-key recreational and working ranch, with systems in place for both livestock and hunting use. Income is currently generated from seasonal cattle leases and the allocation of four annual elk tags through the EPLUS program. Fencing, water systems, food plots, and lodging are already established, making this property immediately usable as a hunting basecamp, outfitting operation, private retreat, or headquarters for a small ranch.Region & Climate Amalia Elk Haven sits at approximately 8,100 feet in elevation in northern Taos County, New Mexico. The area experiences a true four-season mountain climate, with warm summers, cool nights, and reliable winter snowfall. Average annual precipitation ranges from 16 to 20 inches, with summer monsoon rains and snowpack feeding the region’s creeks and aquifers. The surrounding area offers access to Valle Vidal, Carson National Forest, Vermejo Park Ranch, and other large tracts of public land. Taos Ski Valley, Red River, and Angel Fire provide downhill skiing, hiking, biking and festivals within 60 to 90 minutes.Location Amalia Elk Haven is located off Arellano Road in northern Taos County, just 5 miles south of the Colorado border and 60 miles north of Taos, New Mexico. The property enjoys year-round access via county-maintained roads. Taos Regional Airport is roughly one hour away, while Santa Fe is 2.5 hours to the south and provides additional commercial air service. Nearby landmarks include Valle Vidal, Vermejo Park Ranch, the Rio Costilla fishery, and Costilla Park—all within a short drive. This is a prime location for buyers seeking privacy without sacrificing access to world-class recreation and essential amenities.

$699,000

13.7 Acres

Los Ojos, New Mexico, 87551

Brazos View Farm encompasses ±13.7 deeded acres of irrigated hay fields and commercial vegetable production, with 13.3 acre-feet of senior water rights from the Parkview Community Ditch. Featuring two commercial greenhouses, solar-powered hydroponics, and multiple outbuildings, this turnkey farm delivers proven income potential in one of the most beautiful settings in northern New Mexico, with the iconic Brazos Cliffs as a dramatic backdrop.Land At an elevation of approximately 7,250 feet in the fertile Chama Valley, the Brazos View Farm combines ±13.7 acres of level, irrigated hay fields, productive vegetable plots, and hydroponic greenhouse space with excellent year-round access off US HWY 64/84. Fully fenced with a gated entrance along the highway, the farm includes timothy grass fields, in-ground vegetable beds, and controlled-environment growing systems. An acequia, sand-bed filtration pond, two large water storage tanks and underground 8-inch mainline with above-ground valves provide efficient irrigation to both outdoor crops and greenhouses.Improvements Brazos View Farm is equipped with a full suite of infrastructure designed for efficient, year-round agricultural production. Two commercial-size greenhouses, each measuring 30 by 96 feet, support both hydroponic and soil-based vegetable systems. Water from the acequia flows into a fully fenced sand-bed filtration pond and then through an advanced purification system, producing potable-quality water ideal for hydroponic and other vegetable production. An underground 8-inch mainline distributes water to multiple access points for both greenhouse and field irrigation.A new 12×32-foot sales shed just inside the gate of the property includes a CoolBot walk-in cooler for post-harvest storage, while a 12×24-foot storage shed provides space for tools and supplies.  A 10×10-foot pump shed houses the solar and water system infrastructure, and a separate 10×10-foot climate-controlled cooling shed—maintained at a steady 60 degrees—stores seed, produce, and hydroponics chemicals.Although the entirety of the farm operation is currently powered by solar and the ditch-supplied irrigation water,  grid electricity is available along the highway and a city water tap is already installed near the sales shed, so propsective buyers looking to build a home can live off-grid, on-grid, or a combination of both!If desired, the seller is willing to train the buyer on the operation of the solar, water, and greenhouse systems to ensure a smooth transition.*Buyer to verify all information in the properties listingRecreation The Brazos River flows just north of the property, offering excellent trout fishing with a New Mexico license, while nearby El Vado Lake and Heron Lake provide serene boating and angling for kokanee salmon, trophy trout, and bass.For avid anglers, top-tier fishing awaits along the San Juan River below Navajo Dam—a world-class tailwater fishery famed for clear, cold flows and trophy rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Navajo Lake itself, located just across the border, stretches over 25 miles and offers boating, shoreline camping, and prime fishing for kokanee, trout, smallmouth bass, catfish, and crappie.Hunters will appreciate that Brazos View Farm lies within Game Management Unit 4, at the heart of New Mexico’s largest elk herd and an abundant mule deer population. Rio Arriba County ranks among the top in the nation for Boone & Crockett mule deer entries. Registration with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish may qualify this property for private land elk and deer tags—buyers should always confirm eligibility and current regulations with NMDGF.From late spring through mid-fall, the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operates from Chama, drawing visitors from around the world. Its rides through the San Juan Mountains are especially famous in autumn, when the high-country leaves turn brilliant shades of gold and orange. When winter arrives, the outdoor possibilities continue with Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado—renowned for the most snowfall in the state—just about 70 miles north via Wolf Creek Pass. The region also offers snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, and festive winter events, making Brazos View Farm a true year-round recreational base.Agriculture Brazos View Farm is a proven income producer, with an operation that includes hay production, hydroponically grown lettuce, greens, and herbs, plus field-grown tomatoes, carrots, spinach, and seasonal vegetables. The mix of in-ground and greenhouse production extends the growing season and provides diversified crop offerings.Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources The property conveys with 13.3 acre-feet of senior water rights from the Parkview Community Ditch.  A city water tap is installed, with a hydrant near the sales shed at the entrance to the property.Region & Climate The Chama Valley enjoys a cool high-mountain climate with warm summer days, crisp nights, and snowy winters. The growing season is extended by greenhouse production, and abundant sunshine supports the property’s solar-powered infrastructure.Location Located about 7 miles north of Tierra Amarilla, the property is approximately 11 miles south of Chama, which has groceries, gas, a hardware store, and restaurants. It lies roughly two hours from Santa Fe and about two hours and 45 minutes from Albuquerque International Sunport.Beyond New Mexico, Colorado’s high-country charm is within easy reach. Pagosa Springs—with its renowned hot springs, river access, dining, and shops—is about an hour north. Durango, with its regional airport, historic downtown, and stunning San Juan Mountains backdrop, is roughly two hours away.