Cliffside Ranch offers 3,054 acres of varied terrain in Las Vegas, New Mexico, featuring 1,973 deeded acres and 1,081 state-leased acres. The property lies 38 miles east of Las Vegas, New Mexico, and 2 hours from Albuquerque International Sunport. Its location, natural diversity, and amenities make it ideal for outdoor recreation and ranching pursuits.
The ranch’s elevations range from 5,200 to 6,200 feet, providing expansive views of mesas, sandstone cliffs, and rolling hills. Unique features like caves add to the property’s terrain make up. Vegetation includes Pinon, Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, Oak Brush, and native grasses, creating an ecosystem that supports abundant wildlife and livestock.
Situated in Big Game Unit 42, Cliffside Ranch offers unlimited landowner elk tags. Additionally, over-the-counter licenses are available for Mule deer, turkey, black bear, and Barbary sheep. The abunda...
Situated in Big Game Unit 42, Cliffside Ranch offers unlimited landowner elk tags. Additionally, over-the-counter licenses are available for Mule deer, turkey, black bear, and Barbary sheep. The abundant wildlife in this sought-after secondary zone makes Cliffside Ranch an exceptional hunting location.
The ranch is suited for a variety of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The rugged terrain is also perfect for ATV adventures. Nine ponds, two creek bottoms, and multiple water sources, including solar wells and windmills, provide ample resources for wildlife and livestock, further enhancing the land’s versatility.
A 20x40 barn offers storage for gear and equipment, while the property’s water resources ensure sustainability. Solar wells, windmills, and ponds support agricultural operations and provide for wildlife. These widely coveted improvements blend seamlessly with the ranch’s rustic character.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Storrie Lake State Park for fishing, boating, and camping or visit Montezuma Hot Springs for relaxation. The Sabinosa Wilderness Area and Pecos National Historic Park are also nearby, offering opportunities to experience the region’s cultural and natural heritage.
Cliffside Ranch offers more than landit provides a lifestyle centered on the outdoors, land stewardship, and recreation. Whether for personal enjoyment or long-term investment, the ranch is an opportunity to own a significant property in New Mexico’s scenic wilderness.
Butch Porter is an associate broker with M4 Ranch Group. Born and raised on a working cattle ranch in New Mexico he learned early the value and appreciation of the land around him, horsemanship and the operations necessary to make a cattle ranch successful. As a teen his passion for hunting and the outdoors began and initiated the next 20 years in developing the experience to become a professional hunter. Hunting all over the southwest has given him the opportunity to harvest many trophy big game animals in the best elk and deer country God put on this earth. His vast hunting experience led Butch to become an Outfitter in New Mexico and Colorado which allowed him to work with other sportsman that share a passion for hunting big game in the southwest. Combining his experience with ranch life, hunting and a true passion for the outdoors, He then put this his knowledge and experience to work in applying himself to Ranch Management, successfully building and managing some of the best big game hunting ranches in New Mexico. Butchs life is immersed in the outdoors and as a Father and husband he has been able to share this passion and experience with his family thereby continuing the legacy with his belief that We are to be good stewards of the land. Through this leadership he has infused within his family the importance and value of life in the outdoors in addition to the necessity of hard work and perseverance. Butch works to apply his experience, knowledge, passion and work ethic into every aspect of his life and career. As an associate ranch broker he truly enjoys the unique experience of building relationships and interacting with the people he works with and sharing with them the experience of being part of some of the most incredible country throughout the mountain west. Butch has successfully applied his unique lifetime experience in ranching, outfitting and ranch management to his career as a dedicated ranch broker excelling in the representation of superb ranch properties. Through his dedication he has earned the respect and friendships of many clients and peers as well as being an award winning ranch broker. He continues to excel and strives to be one of the best in the industry.