Whether you are seeking a productive cattle operation, a long-term investment, or a legacy ranch for future generations, the Good Family Ranch delivers.

Property Highlights

Total Acreage: 18,193 acres (7,878 Deeded Acres 10,315 NM State Lease Acres)

Topography: Rolling high plains

Vegetation: Dropseed, sacaton, Bermuda, grama varieties

Water: 4 wells, 21+ drinkers,12.5+/- miles of pipeline, multiple earth tanks

Wildlife: Mule deer, antelope, quail

Improvements: Ranch headquarters, residence, barns, workshop, livestock shed, pipe pens, overhead bins

Access: Three improved county road entrances (Roswell Bojax Road, Elida San Patricio Road, County Roads 2-1 and 2-4 from Fort Sumner)

Price: $5,238,870 ($665 per deeded acre)

Land Vegetation

The terrain ranges from 3,824 to 4,060 feet in elevation with gently rolling hills and natural low areas ideal for stock tanks. Erosion and silt-control features are in place, including a large, developed earth tank equipped with a silt catch and perforated piping to improve water quality and year-round retention.

Vegetation includes a mix of productive native grasses, such as dropseed, Bermuda, great sacaton, Indiangrass, and bluestem. Shrubs on the ranch include mesquite, yucca, sand sagebrush, and winterfat, creating a diverse and resilient forage base for both livestock and wildlife.

Ranch Operations

Carefully managed with a focus on sustainability, the Good Family Ranch features a rotational grazing system that supports a limited herd of cows, calves, and bulls across multiple pastures. The layout promotes healthy forage regrowth, pasture recovery, and long-term soil health.

Livestock Features:

Certified scales and squeeze chute

Pipe working pens with chutes and alleys

Two range pens located on the southwestern and northeastern parts of the ranch

Fenced and cross-fenced into 8 large pastures and 5 traps

Wildlife Opportunities

In addition to ranching, the property offers excellent recreational value. Located in New Mexico Game Management Unit 32, it supports populations of mule deer, pronghorn antelope, blue quail, and dove. Seasonal waterfowl visit the ranchs stock tanks, creating opportunities for varied hunting experiences right out your back door.

Ranch Headquarters Improvements

The ranch headquarters offer comfort, functionality, and classic New Mexico charm. The updated 2,400 sq ft residence features central air, three bedrooms, and modern amenities, surrounded by mature landscaping and a walled yard. Supporting infrastructure includes a livestock shed, hay barn, overhead grain bins, a fully equipped workshop, and extensive pipe pens with chutes and scales.

Additional Improvements:

Livestock Shed: Approx. 2,160 sq ft with 4,200 sq ft pen

Workshop: Approx. 1,200 sq ft with concrete floor and electricity

Pipe Pens: Includes alleys, squeeze chute, and certified scales

Hay Barn, Overhead Bins, and Multiple Outbuildings

Good to average cellular service throughout the property

Infrastructure & Water Assets

Fencing

The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced with 5-strand barbed wire on steel or cedar posts. Fencing is rated in average to good condition and consistent with well-maintained neighboring operations.

Water Systems

Reliable water access is one of the ranchs strongest assets.

Wells: 4 total 2 electric, 1 solar, 1 windmill-powered (deepest approx. 200 feet)

Above-Ground Storage: 3 fiberglass tanks in service, with 1 additional tank out of service

Drinkers: 21+ livestock drinkers served via 12.5 miles of underground pipeline (primarily PVC with some poly, all 1 inch)

Earth Tanks: Multiple naturally located stock tanks with silt-control structures

Water Quality: Suitable for livestock, wildlife, and domestic use at the home

Road Access

Three main access points via improved county roads from Roswell, Elida, and Fort Sumner

Internal access via maintained dirt roads and two-track trails to key infrastructure, tanks, and pastures

Location Lifestyle

The Good Family Ranch is located in Eastern New Mexico, spanning both Chaves and DeBaca Counties. This region offers quiet seclusion, strong ranching communities, and access to nearby towns and recreational amenities.

Nearby Communities & Services

Fort Sumner (30 mi): Schools, fuel, groceries, and basic services

Roswell (65 mi): Shopping, dining, regional airport, and medical care

Albuquerque and Santa Fe (~3.5 hrs): Full services, international airports, higher education, and hospitals

Recreation

Hunting on nearby state lands (big game, upland birds, waterfowl)

Fort Sumner Lake: Fishing, boating, water sports

Wide open spaces ideal for horseback riding, ATV use, or stargazing

Climate

Average January Low: 23F

Average July High: 93F

Average Annual Rainfall: 16 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 14 inches

Sunshine: 280 days annually

Whether you're operating a ranch, looking for a family legacy, or simply enjoying the land, the Good Family Ranch offers a fulfilling rural lifestyle with space to breathe and grow.

Price Terms

Offered at: $5,238,870 ($665 per deeded acre)

Includes: All owned mineral, water, wind, and solar rights

State Lease: Transfers at closing (2025 payment of $7,500 or $0.72/acre)

2024 Property Taxes: $2,306 (includes cattle)

Ranches of this size and quality rarely come to market in Eastern New Mexico. The Good Family Ranch represents one of the most compelling and realistically priced legacy ranch ownership opportunities in the region with enduring value, solid infrastructure, and multi-generational potential.

Contact Information

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:

Sam Middleton

817-304-0504

Jim Welles

(505) 967-6562

Dwain Nunez

(505) 263-7868