Rio River Ranch

Rio River Ranch

Del Norte, Colorado M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | R ANCHES@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235

$3,499,000 - 574± Acres y: B d e t n e s e r P

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THE RANCH

Epic views surround this stunning 574± acre ranch nestled in the mountain valleys of the San Luis Valley. Situated along 2600± feet of gold medal trophy trout waters of the Rio Grande River. The ranch has an abundance of water, with 1.05± C.F.S. of senior water rights and 12.19± C.F.S. of junior water rights. It has two center pivot irrigation systems that provide water for approximately 260± acres with hay production, and another 30± acres subirrigated by river bottom. There are fertile meadows and dramatic rock bluffs framed by the Rocky Mountains in all directions. Numerous ponds are home to migrating geese and duck populations.

The ranch provides home to deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, and occasional bears, lynx, and fox as well as many other wildlife species. The ranch is entirely located in Wildlife Management draw unit 79 for which landowner vouchers may be applied.

There is trophy fishing and hunting on the ranch and public lands are within minutes in any direction. Improvements include two homes on the property for a total of over 5,700± square feet of living space. One of the homes is currently receiving rental income. In addition, there is a large shop, hay barn, corrals, grain bins, sheds, and the property is fenced and cross fenced. The ranch is a rare and incredible find!

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Water Resources DITCH

CFS

PRIORITY

RIVER HEIGHT

ATKINS DITCH

0.30 CFS

#57

126 FT

ATKINS DITCH

0.67 CFS

#90

165 FT

ATKINS DITCH

0.08 CFS

#143

210 FT

VOSS SEEPAGE DITCH

2.50 CFS

1922/1972

>5,000 FT

MEADOW GLEN DTICH (28%)

1.80 CFS

#323

2,041 FT

MEADOW GLEN DITCH (28%)

1.20 CFS

#348

2,119 FT

MEADOW GLEN DITCH (28%)

1.20 CFS

#1903-21A

2,910 FT

MEADOW GLEN DITCH (28%)

14.0 CFS

#1903-57C

5,173 FT

MEADOW GLEN DITCH (28%)

5.33 CFS

#1916-23

5,266 FT

MEADOW GLEN DITCH (28%)

20.0 CFS

#1916-30B

5307 FT

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Improvements

• Two Homes • Large Shop • Hay Barn • Corrals • Grain Bins • Sheds • Fenced and Cross Fenced

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Location

Del Norte is located where the Rio Grande leaves the San Juan Mountains and enters the San Luis Valley, near its confluences with Pinos Creek and San Francisco Creek, respectively. Del Norte is located on the western edge of the San Luis Valley, which means that a variety of climates, vegetation regions, and ecosystems transition into each other at or near Del Norte. Lookout Mountain, also known to locals as 'D' Mountain, overlooks Del Norte at an official elevation of 8,475 feet above sea level, and is perhaps the most notable landmark of the town.

airports AIRPORT

Kind of Service

Miles from Del Norte, CO

San Luis Valley Regional Airport Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport Monte Vista Municipal Airport Denver International Airport

Domestic Public Public Domestic/International

34 Miles 3 Miles 20 Miles 242 Miles

climate Del Norte - Colorado

Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Average snowfall in inch:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 32 37 47 56 65 74 3 8 17 24 33 40 0.39 0.35 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.75 6 6 10 5 1 0

Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Average snowfall in inch:

Jul Aug Sep 77 75 69 46 44 36 1.57 1.89 1.18 0 0 0

Oct 59 26 0.83 2

Nov Dec 45 33 14 4 0.55 0.55 6 6

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Wildlife HUNTING The ranch is located entirely in Game Management Unit 79 which is a partially restricted unit. For elk, over the counter tags are available for archery season and rifle tags and muzzle loader tags must be drawn, for all seasons and all sexes. For mule deer, unit 79 is drawing only for all seasons and all methods of take.

Landowner vouchers can be applied for, and could be sold if awarded through the application process.

Elk are present on the property throughout summer and fall and some will migrate east dependent on pressure and snow depths. Mule deer are present year around and trophy mule deer bucks frequent the property especially during the rut (mid November through mid December).

FISHING There is ample opportunity to fish for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, an occasional Cutthroat or Brooke Trout, and there are Northern Pike in this stretch of the river. Fly-fishing

is phenomenal as this stretch of river is seldom fished. Bait is allowed and one may keep four trout of any size and all the Pike you can catch! Perfect for grandkids or seasoned fly fisherman alike.

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surrounding attributes Wolf Creek Ski Area Pagosa Springs, CO

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Alamosa, CO

Located in the San Juan and Rio Grande national forest between Pagosa Springs and South Fork, Colorado, Wolf Creek Ski Area is known to have “The Most Snow in Colorado”. Spanning across a high alpine ridge, Wolf Creek receives an average annual snowfall of 430 inches of natural powder and is known for its incredible hike-to terrain. Bonanza Bowl, Exhibition Bowl and the North Woods are accessible daily offering moderately steep through steep and rocky glade terrain. Prospector Ridge, the Glory Hole, Boundary Bowl, Montezuma Bowl, the Peak Chutes, Alberta Peak, Step Bowl, Knife Ridge, and Horseshoe Bowl offer advanced intermediate and expert only terrain with limited gated access.

20% of Wolf Creeks’ slopes are beginner, 35% intermediate, 25% advanced and 20% expert.

Colorado is full of scenic wonders, from soaring 14,000-foot peaks to mountain lakes and meadows to dramatic cliffs and canyons. But few people have access to the truly wild and remote regions of Colorado like those found along the La Veta Pass route – a legendary pass in railroading circles that marks the highest point at which any standard gauge rail crosses the Rockies in Colorado.

Rio Grande Club & Golf Course South Fork, CO The Rio Grande Club offers an 18-hole championship golf course, private gold medal flyfishing, a large clubhouse with bar and restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center and more!

Summitville Ghost Town Del Norte, CO Great Sand Dunes National Park Summitville was the largest and richest camp and Preserve in its district. Gold was discovered here in 1870 Mosca, CO The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand sledding, splashing in Medano Creek, wildlife watching, and more.

and soon after came 14 saloons, a newspaper (Summitville Nugget), and nine mills to serve the population of 600. By 1883 the town was deserted and was almost destroyed by a forest fire. Then, the town was revived in 1935 when some of the mines were reopened. The town produced a lot of copper during World War II. Today there are many buildings still standing.

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