Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, the Sawmill Canyon Ranch is both a hunting and livestock ranch. It consists of 10,902 deeded acres and 9152 BLM lease acres for a total of 20,054 acres. The ranch is currently in Unit 17 with NM Dept. of Game & Fish. The topography consists of vast canyons, rolling hills, and expansive panoramic views of distant mesas.The ranch has a wide range of ecosystems, high mountain forests, lush alpine meadows, and the more arid desert hills. Elevations range from 5300' to 8300'. There is a rich array of wildlife that consist of elk, mule deer, mountain lion, antelope, quail, dove and black bear among others. The sprawling southwest style ranch house has 5 BR and 6 BA.It has a stucco exterior and metal roof. A portion of the ranch has a conservation easement The road into headquarters meanders to the house, barn, and pens. Beyond the main house is a separate 3-bedroom 2-bath double wide manufactured home currently occupied by the foreman. In addition, there is a bunk house / apartment next to the main house. The ranch is watered by five water wells and a water right to a spring located on the neighboring National Forest which feeds a pipeline system.
The Sawmill Canyon Ranch is classified in a secondary elk management region by the NM Game & Fish Dept. allowing for flexibility in harvest on the ranch. The current owner has hunted the ranch very selectively in past years. Hunting in this region in New Mexico does provide additional income to ranchers. The elk hunting is allowed on a primitive basis meaning archery and muzzleloader are acceptable. Mule Deer may be harvested with rifle, muzzleloader, and archery.