Property Overview
Manueles Creek Ranch encompasses 1,026.1± deeded acres in the high country of northern New Mexico, spanning both Colfax and Mora Counties. Located conveniently on NM 120, the ranch is just 30± minutes from Angel Fire, 45± minutes from Eagle Nest, and roughly an hour from Taos and Red River. Manueles Creek Ranch offers a rare combination of privacy and accessibility within one of the state’s most scenic mountain regions.
At the heart of the ranch is Manueles Creek, which flows for 2.25± miles through the property, offering exceptional cabin sites with creek frontage. Manuele’s Creek has the potential to support a trout fishery with some well-designed habitat improvements. Several springs further enhance the ranch’s water resources, supporting wildlife and adding to the property’s long-term conservation and recreational value.
Elevations range from approximately 8,100 to 9,800 feet, creating a diverse landscape of rolling ridges, sheltered drainages, and commanding overlooks. From higher vantage points, the ranch enjoys expansive views across the Ocate Valley. The terrain is heavily forested with ponderosa pine, aspen, Douglas fir, and bristlecone pine. An extensive jeep/ATV trail system makes it easy to explore the ranch.
Located in New Mexico Game Unit 46, the ranch qualifies for unlimited elk landowner tags, making it particularly attractive to sportsmen. Resident wildlife includes elk, mule deer, and black bear. In addition, the property borders State and BLM lands for approximately 1.6 miles, expanding recreational access and reinforcing the sense of scale and seclusion.
Manueles Creek Ranch represents a substantial northern New Mexico mountain holding defined by live water, elevation, wildlife, and proximity to some of the region’s most desirable year-round destinations.
Property Facts
- 1,026.1± deeded acres
- 30± minutes from Angel Fire, 45± minutes from Eagle Nest, and about an hour from Taos
- 2.25± miles of year-round Manuele’s Creek
- Cabin sites with creek frontage
- Multiple springs
- Spectacular views of the Ocate Valley
- Heavily forested with ponderosa pine, aspen, Douglas fir, and bristlecone pine
- Unlimited elk landowner tags
- Wildlife includes elk, mule deer, and black bear
- 8,100 – 9,800 feet elevation
- Borders State and BLM land for 1.6± miles
