Meyer's Family Ranch For Sale

Meyer's Family Ranch

This property uniquely sits between two high bluffs, with Bradford Mesa on the north and a gravel ridge extension of Walsen Craig on the south. The Sand Arroyo is a long drainage entering the property from the west, that collects a lot of run-offs from the foothills. There are excellent views of the mountains, from Fishers Peak at Raton Pass northward to Pikes Peak west of Colorado Springs. Literally half of the front range of Colorado can be seen from the high points on this property. Part of the west boundary is the railroad and part of the east boundary is County Road 120, with no other roads or interruptions in the ownership. There are remnants of several 1800's vintage adobe dwellings and a settler's graveyard located on the property. The privacy and solitude, along with antelope and other wildlife, are part of the character of this unique property.

Acreage: 3...

Acreage: 3,349.12 acres Deeded; 880 acres BLM grazing permit in the ranch boundaries

Location: 5 miles northeast of Walsenburg, Colorado, lying 2 miles north of Colorado Highway 10, adjoining Huerfano County Road 120

Vegetation: The property is utilized exclusively for grazing and has areas of Chico brush, Chamisa, Tamarisk and Willows in the lower regions and solid grass turf in the elevated areas. Sand Arroyo traverses the property from west to east with areas that water pools surface and underflow is evident. There is evidence of Alkali on land surfaces near the arroyo and fresh water is important in warm weather to avoid the salty surface water if present. Best management practices for the property are targeted on cooler seasons and after plants have cured out. Year around grazing could be accommodated with repairing the cross fencing and a rotational system, to change areas of concentration and time usage.

Water: The well that serves the property was drilled under Well Permit Number 271389 in 2007 and is 1,400 feet deep, with a static level measured on 11/27/06 at 300 feet and production rate of 15+ gpm. The power unit that runs the pump is a diesel engine generator and the water is pumped by electric submersible pump into a 16,000 gallon storage tank, which feeds the pipeline and tanks. There are 3 tanks fed by 3.5 miles of pipeline. The system is well designed with float chambers and well-planned locations that allow the whole system to be gravity fed by the storage tank.

Fencing: The exterior fencing is cedar post with four barbed wires, which is typical for the area and is in good condition. The interior fences have not been maintained and are in need of repair to correct deferred maintenance. The property is currently operated as a single pasture.

Mineral Rights: Sellers are not reserving; whatever they own go with the property.

Leases: Grazing lease with John C. Davis and Jack Davis which can be terminated with notice or re-leased if new owner desires a tenant.

Improvements: Fences, corrals, and water system including ponds, tanks, pipeline and well.

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