44 Tramperos Rd., Clayton, NM 88415 - Union County

Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a legacy ranch? For the first time in over 80 years, Minnie Butte Ranch is offering the opportunity for just that. This working cattle ranch boasts of 11,405.53+/- acres of pure excellence with a state lease of 2,990 acres and a private lease of 320 acres. The land offers numerous drainages, arroyos, mesas, expansive grassland. The primary name-sake of the property is the stunning and iconic landmark, Minnie Butte.

Along with its fantastic ranching capabilities are its equally excellent hunting opportunities. Food plots and blinds are set to perfection to ensure the ability to harvest trophy animals. This ranch has been managed for animal quality, only harvesting limited numbers to ensure trophy animals. A stand-alone, enclosed blind overlooks the cottonwood-lined, 3- acre food plot. A 10,000-gallon storage tank feeds several stock tanks throughout the ranch, providing water for livestock and wildlife. Several ponds/dirt tanks are scattered throughout the property as well making this a water-rich area.

The ranch is currently a cow-calf operation and has run yearlings in the past. The livestock working facilities include ten pastures, working pens, two scales, and a loading chute.

The immaculate adobe-style house is the headquarters of the ranch, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The exposed beams show true adobe character. Tile flooring throughout the home and kiva fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom create an authentic southwest feel. There is a large game room with a balcony overlooking the sprawling property.

PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES

11,405.53+/- acres deeded

2,990 +/- acres of New Mexico state land lease

320 +/- acres private lease

14,715.53 +/- acres in total operation

Vegetation includes pinons, cottonwood, and native grasses.

Elevation 4,700-5,000 feet

Three-acre food plot along Tramperos Creek

Tramperos Creek 2 miles long (Seasonal)

Del Muerto Creek 5+ miles long (Seasonal)

Mesita Creek 1 mile long (Seasonal)

Ten pastures

Ponds

Stock tanks

Supports up to 400 head of pairs or 1,200-1,400 yearlings.

IMPROVEMENTS

Beautiful 3,496 sq ft adobe-style house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms

64x40 Quonset

Working pens

Two scales

Two loading chutes

36-ton overhead bulk feed bins - three 12-ton compartments

10,000-Gallon water storage tank

Several water wells

Active CO2 wells - Seller to retain

RECREATION

GMU 59

Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Antelope, Turkey, Bear, and Mountain Lion hunting

Over-The-Counter licenses for Antelope

Over-The-Counter licenses for Deer

Over-The-Counter licenses for Elk

Clayton Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, featuring a 170-acre recreational reservoir and a fossil trackway of dinosaur footprints. It is located 15 miles north of Clayton. Grasslands with many dinosaur footprints & areas for camping, fishing & hiking.

Kiowa National Grassland is about 67 miles from Clayton, offers hiking and camping opportunities.

LOCALE

2 hr 19 min (135.5 mi) to Las Vegas, New Mexico

1 hr 20 min (74.2 mi) to Dalhart, Texas

2 hr 27 min (148 mi) to Amarillo, Texas

2 hr 11 min (141 mi) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

2 hr 28 min (146 mi) to Guymon, Oklahoma