Majestic mountains...
Rolling hills...
Vast meadows...
are all part of the beautiful landscape of the Cornucopia Canyon Ranch. Located just 40 miles from Cloudcroft, New Mexico, the Cornucopia Canyon is a perfect display of nature’s beauty. The steep mountainous portions of the ranch provide the perfect habitat for wildlife, while the rolling hills and meadows set the stage for a successful cattle operation.
A fixture in New Mexico History...
The Cornucopia Canyon Ranch has had only two owners since its creation over 100 years ago. The ranch has been owned and operated by generations of the same New Mexico family since its creation. The original homesteaders were an old New Mexico family who helped settle the state. The ranch was only sold to its second owner 10 years ago, and has not changed hands since.
The perfect cattle grazing operation...
Located on the Cornucopia Canyon are two newly remodeled double-wide homes. The main house is 1,700 SF, while the second is 1,000 SF. The facilities are ready to go for a cattle operation. Outbuildings include barns, a 30’ X 40’ shop, a 40’ X 60’ sheering barn, working pens in excellent condition, and a 12-ton overhead feed storage. Net wire fencing surrounds the ranch and is in good condition.
Abundant water throughout...
The Cornucopia Canyon features numerous earthen tanks throughout the ranch. Water is supplied by the Pinon Water Coop. Electricity service is through Otero County Electric. Average rainfall for the area is between 14 and 16 inches per year.
Native grasses include:
Blue grama
Black grama
Side Oats
Moutain Muhly
Winter fat
Tree cover is predominantly:
Pinon
Juniper
Cedar
Additional income opportunity...
The tallest peak on the ranch is at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. A 2-acre area at the top of that peak is leased from the Cornucopia Canyon Ranch by the FAA. The vortex site assists in air traffic control for the El Paso Airport. The lease value is $6,000 per year, and will be inherited with the purchase of the ranch.
Wind Energy Production POTENTIAL
Wind farms are appearing all over the southwestern United States. It is not uncommon to see these structures as you are driving down the Interstate. Existing transmission lines run 2.5 miles through the deeded portion of the Cornucopia Canyon Ranch. The U. S. Department of Energy has rated the area of the ranch as good to excellent for wind energy production.
Energy prices, supply uncertainties, and environmental concerns are driving the United States to rethink its energy mix and develop diverse sources of clean, renewable energy. The nation is working toward generating more energy from domestic resources—energy that can be cost-effective, and replaced or “renewed” without contributing to climate change or major adverse environmental impacts.
U. S. Department of Energy experts project wind energy will provide 20% of U. S. electricity needs by the year 2030.
The peace and tranquility of beautiful New Mexico skies are visible and can be experienced throughout the ranch...
Wildlife...
Abundant wildlife roams throughout the vast land of the Cornucopia Canyon. The sportsman can enjoy trophy buck, dove, quail, mountain lion, some elk, turkey, barbary sheep and oryx.
Good brush coverage and trees, in addition to an abundant water supply throughout the ranch, provide the perfect place for wildlife to thrive. Mountainous areas produce good coverage and the native grasses are an attractive food supply for the animals.
Facilities are in excellent condition and have been well maintained. Working pens, numerous outbuildings, newly remodeled houses, and fencing create the perfect opportunity for a cattle grazing operation or a recreational purchase...or both!
Famous for its wide open spaces, the Cornucopia Canyon Ranch is a display of nature’s beauty...