159 Hardscrabble Lane, Roy, NM 87743 - Harding County

Alamita Canyon Ranch, Harding & Mora Counties, NM, GMU 47,

Bisected by the Canadian River, this 10,000 acre property has two fine homes (6980 deeded, 3110 state lease). New Mexico two-lane highway 120 makes a dramatic plunge into the gorge, crosses the river and climbs back on top. River crossings are rare in northeastern New Mexico. This one is spectacular and the center point of a unique and breathtaking ranch.

Horizon views are snowcapped Rocky Mountains. Near views are red bluff mesas framing the green river. The Kiowa National Grasslands reach for miles in every direction and the river functions as a wildlife corridor. Deer, elk, and antelope outnumber cows and punctuate the landscape. Possessing both sides of almost 6 miles of river, the ranch's pastures are productive and the land's stacked stone ruins and Indian caves beg to be explored.

The Canyon House is perched on the edge of Alamita Canyon. 3,800 SF, it has 3 beds, 4 baths, and 3 living areas. A 3-car garage is around the side via a gorgeous stone paver driveway. Close by are the matching 3-stall horse barn and welded-fence arena.

The River House is just 3 miles away. Sited between the river and canyon walls, it is 2,000 SF and has 3 beds and 2 baths. There is a shop and storage barn along with a small set of working pens. Both homes have automatic gated entrances.

In his book Caprock Canyonlands, author Dan Flores states, "The Canadian Gorge is, simply, the biggest and deepest canyon on the American Great Plains." This ranch is the definitive piece of real estate of the Eastern New Mexico Canyonlands.