RFD-TV The Ranch

A luxury western ranch designed for private ownership and optionality. It is rare to find a ranch that works simultaneously as a private family retreat, a client hosting destination, and a revenue producing hard asset. RFD-TV Ranch is that luxury property. It combines large contiguous acreage, strong water resources, and extensive infrastructure with something other ranches cannot offer: the flexibility to transition seamlessly between personal use, hosted events, and income generation without compromise. The ranch is offered turnkey and there is an assumable loan that can take advantage of below market rates. For families, principals, or foundations who think in terms of legacy rather than transactions, the ranch functions less like a lifestyle purchase and more like a privately held asset platform—providing privacy, resilience, and long term utility across generations.

RFD-TV “The Ranch” consists of 3,425 acres (2,535 deeded) and lies just 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas, NM (with private jet access) and 40 miles southeast of Santa Fe. Featuring nearly 70,000 square feet of first-class improvements, the estate is built for private enjoyment, equestrian pursuits, western-themed events, and large-scale entertainment. Its exceptional versatility makes it ideal for private, corporate, or commercial gatherings. Complete with extensive accommodations and infrastructure to host and entertain large groups, this property offers unmatched potential. Rooted in the Southwest’s rich history and culture, this is a rare, turnkey legacy estate in a truly unforgettable setting.

LOCATION & ACREAGE

The Ranch is located in the rural community of Serafina, NM, about 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas, NM (private jet airport), and approximately 40 miles southeast of Santa Fe, NM (commercial airport).

The Ranch’s location near Interstate 25, with a private entrance off the frontage road, provides for easy privately maintained access. Easy private access along with superior seclusion is a rare combination on western ranches.

With a total of 3,425 acres including 2,535 deeded acres and 890 acres State of New Mexico lease land, the ranch has “room to roam” and “room to grow”. The diverse topography, rock outcroppings, land cover and vegetation also provide great seclusion as well as vistas. There are several miles of improved roads as well as numerous jeep and ATV trails on the ranch. A secluded fishing pond and shooting range are easily accessed from the ranch compound.

IMPROVEMENTS

The Ranch boasts nearly 70,000 sf of building improvements together with a host of additional infrastructure highlighted as follows:

• Grand Hacienda – Main Residence (14,672 sf, 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 2 half-baths, detached 8-car garage, heated swimming pool, courtyard with viewing balcony)

• Old Western Village – General Store, Art/Studio (large recreation room and Radio/TV broadcasting sound room and setup), Three separate bunkhouses, Saloon (saloon reception area with four bedrooms), Office/Jail (separate offices)

• Three (3) separate ancillary residences

• Maintenance Barn/Shop -6,175 sf (concrete floor, office, large overhead doors, heated with ample storage area)

• Large Equipment Shed – 6,400 sf open sided shed specifically designed for large equipment

• 12,000 sf indoor arena

• 300x161 outdoor arena – ideal for cutting, reining and separate team roping and calf roping setup

• Multiple outdoor round pens

• Horse Barn – 9,000 sf (25 stalls with outdoor runs and automatic waterers, Veterinarian suite with bull bath and kitchen, office, tack room, wash stall, and feed room)

• Hay Barn – 5,000 sf with concrete floor and attached 6,000 sf overhang covering livestock corrals and chute facilities

• Greenhouse – 3,000 sf (metal framed, concrete/dirt flooring, evaporative cooling system with large exhaust fans)

• Multiple livestock sheds associated with the corrals and paddocks (mostly with automatic waterers). The improved area is meticulously landscaped to match the western theme.

• A well-designed road system around the improvements as well as water and fire suppression infrastructure complete the compound.

WATER RESOURCES & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

There are seven wells that serve The Ranch. Two wells supplement two separate stocked fishing ponds. There is also a 50,000-gallon water storage tank with a backup generator system that provides water for all of the improvements, including sprinklered fire suppression systems. Given the luxury quality of improvements, and the vast number of improved square footage, each improvement structure on the ranch is equipped with a highly improved fire suppression system that is routinely tested.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Historically significant is the fact that the Sante Fe Trail (circa 1821 - 1880) passes through the ranch.

The Santa Fe Trail was America’s first commercial highway. Traders established the trail—which connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico and covered some 900 miles of the Great Plains—in 1821. Before its demise due to the completion of the Santa Fe railroad, the Santa Fe Trail served as a thoroughfare for countless traders, pioneers and America’s military, and it played a crucial role in America’s westward expansion.

LOCALE

The area is highlighted by Santa Fe and its renowned Southwestern style jewelry and art displays, shopping and museums. Visiting Santa Fe one will enjoy luxurious lodging, spas and southwestern Cuisine. History runs deep in the Southwest with an illustrious history involving Indian, Spanish and American cultures.

The historical significance of nearby Las Vegas, NM stems from the Santa Fe Trail, which also passes through the ranch on its way to its destination in Santa Fe.

The Southwest culture invokes its own historical style, with New Mexico offering its own lore. By adding in New Mexico’s magical skies with pastel sunsets and sunrises and star filled nights one will always have fond memories of New Mexico and is mystique.

The Ranch is defined by and benefits from the natural and cultural amenities offered in this Southwest locale.

CLIMATE & WEATHER

The area has a moderate four-season climate offering a variety of visits to The Ranch throughout the year. Characterized by warm summers, dry and temperate spring and fall weather and cool winters.

The weather is described as sunny, dry and pleasant with summer daytime high temperatures around 80 degrees and overnight lows in the 60’s. Winter daytime temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees with overnight lows around 30 degrees. The area receives about 9 inches of rain and 20 inches of snow per year. The summer “monsoon” flows provide most of the summer moisture in July and August.

SUMMARY

RFD-TV “The Ranch” consists of 3,425 acres (2,535 deeded) and lies just 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas, NM (with private jet access) and 40 miles southeast of Santa Fe. Featuring nearly 70,000 square feet of first-class improvements, the estate is built for private enjoyment, equestrian pursuits, western-themed events, and large-scale entertainment. Its exceptional versatility makes it ideal for private, corporate, or commercial gatherings.

Complete with extensive accommodations and infrastructure to host and entertain large groups, this property offers unmatched potential. Rooted in the Southwest’s rich history and culture, this is a rare, turnkey legacy estate in a truly unforgettable setting.