Team Murphy Realty & M4 Ranch Group Property Guide

REAL ESTATE SOUTHWEST COLORADO

Lake City 970-944-5050

South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa Springs 970-264-5051

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Lake City Cafe

LAKE CITY AUTO & SPORTS CENTER

2 LAKE CITY HOMES 12 LAKE CITY LAND

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18 CREEDE HOMES 20 CREEDE LAND 22 SOUTH FORK HOMES Two Rivers BBQ

27 SOUTH FORK LAND

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32 PAGOSA SPRINGS HOMES 33 PAGOSA SPRINGS LAND/ COMMERCIAL

35 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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42 AREA MAP

Owners: Kelly & Katie Elkins

(970) 944-2010

45 M4 RANCH MAGAZINE

48 Ranches

88 Rare Gems

100 Luxury Estates

110 Shared Ranch

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Fork 719-873-5050 2 Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lake City Area - Homes Iron Kettle Cottage

Pine Street Cabin

Located in the middle of the central business district of Lake City, Colorado is a cute 1,082± square foot home. The home offers a great central location with possibilities for a vacation rental, small business or a year round residence.The home offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath and a large loft that can be used for additional sleeping, office or extra living space.

Located in a quiet neighborhood in Lake City, Colorado that the locals call “Ball Flats” is a 1,092± square foot cabin.Aspens and Pines can be found around the cabin along with a front deck to enjoy the views and fresh mountain air.

The cabin has an open living/dining/kitchen area with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

MLS: 734959

$165,000

Bluff Street Cabin Quaint 1,056± square foot cabin perched on four city lots on the hillside in Lake City. Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with open plan living. A detached two car garage and an insulated out-building with electricity that could be used for an office, extra sleeping area or storage. A fenced yard and a front deck complete this cute mountain town cabin.

MLS: 743719

$199,000

Cozy Cabin

MLS: 743095 $249,000

The cabin is a 1,280± square foot cabin is partially furnished and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a spacious loft. The cabin sits on 3 town lots, with 2 additional lots available for purchase. A covered front porch with a wooden swing to take in the views and a large yard finishes this mountain charmer. $258,000 MLS: 744906

Quaint Cowboy Cabin

Hotchkiss Street Cabin

The cabin is 1,000± square feet, 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home has an additional 200± square feet of flex space off the garage. A large covered deck is off the front of the cabin with easy access to kitchen, making for great outdoor dining and entertaining space. The cabin a fire pit area located behind the garage and carved out of the hillside with a traditional coyote fence to give you added privacy.

MLS: 745407

$295,000

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Located in Lake City, Colorado in the Ball Flats area is a cute 1,495 ± square foot cabin. The cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with open living/kitchen. Vaulted ceilings and a wood burning stove gives the cabin a true mountain atmosphere.

MLS: 729970

$299,000

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Lake City Area - homes Butler House

Cabin in the Ball flats Located in the ball flats and surrounded by mountain views is a 1,572 ± square foot cabin. The cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Nice cozy open floor plan with hardwood floors and vaulted tongue & groove ceiling.

Two large covered redwood decks to enjoy the great views. The cabin sits on six lots with a nice yard and storage shed.

MLS: 733024

$329,000

Charming 2,200± square foot home, located close to downtown Lake City. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and a Loft. Tons of extra space can be found in the finished basement, a separate laundry room is located on the main floor. A beautiful stone fireplace, exposed wood beams, tongue & groove ceiling in the loft all adding character and charm. A detached oversize 2 car garage with loft, RV parking complete with hook-ups, nice enclosed yard, covered porch. $349,000 MLS: 723700

San Juan Springs Overlook

Home with Stunning Views

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath hillside home has an open living area with a wood stove and an open kitchen,perfect for entertaining. A cozy guest room,laundry room and half bath finish the main level. Downstairs a guest bedroom and bath along with the master bedroom and bath complete with its own private deck.

This unique property consists of two buildings which can serve as a single family residence or an extended family vacation home or a residence/ rental combination. House equals 1390 ± square feet with two apartments totaling 940 ± square feet.

MLS: 745385

$349,000

$349,000

San Juan Springs Retreat

Elk Meadows Retreat

Efficient 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the neighborhood of Elk Meadows north of Lake City is a great vacation home or starter home. The living area has a nice pellet stove with rock hearth and lots of large windows. The kitchen offers plenty of counter and cabinet space and is close to the dining area. Sitting on just over 5 acres, this private location is close to public lands and accessible year round.

MLS: 693325

MLS: 745246

$350,000

The home is 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a nice open living floor plan, with living/dining and kitchen opening to each other. The guest bedrooms and master bedroom are on opposite ends of the home giving you extra privacy. . Below the home is a 1,610± sq. ft. 2 car garage and unfinished basement/storage space. The front of the home has a large end to end wood deck to take in the incredible mountain views.

MLS: 745370

Fork 719-873-5050 4 Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

$364,900

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lake City Area - Homes Victorian charmer

Riverside Estates Home This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located just outside of town. The 2,189 Âą sq. ft. home has updated interior including new carpet and paint. The lower level has a bedroom, bathroom, family room, and laundry room. The upper level has an open dining/kitchen/living area featuring vaulted ceilings, master bedroom, an additional bedroom, and bathroom. The home also includes a large loft, attached 1 car garage and hot tub area MLS: 738762 $369,900

Originally built in 1890 and beautifully updated. Main floor has an open living area featuring a wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, and separate dining room. Upstairs is the master bedroom with adjoining bath, second bedroom/bathroom. The separate carriage house consists of an open living area with wood burning stove and large loft bedroom/ office space with bathroom and a one car garage.

MLS: 741717 $379,000

Three River Cabins Located approximately 10 miles from Lake City on the Alpine Loop are 3 cabins sitting right along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. This trio of cabins is being sold all together on 3 lots in the Redcloud Subdivision. The property has year-round access, being right off maintained county road 30.

MLS: 742868

$429,000

River Home in Town Sitting on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison is this well maintained home in Lake City with five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and lots of open space. The well-manicured front and back yards create a beautiful and inviting atmosphere before even stepping foot in the door. Upon entry from the covered wrap around porch, an open living area including kitchen and dining area welcome guests. The spacious kitchen is set up for entertaining, with a long island that offers added prep space and serving space. Next to the kitchen is an informal dining area with great views of the backyard and river. Also downstairs is a first floor master bedroom and accompanying master bath. Upstairs is the main living room with office area. In addition to the comfortable and inviting living area, the upper level is also home to three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and another master suite with bath.The attached oversized one car garage offers extra storage space.

MLS: 727952 $500,000

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Lake City Area - homes

Lake city River Home Perched above the river on 1.029± acres, with sweeping views of the river, mountains and town of Lake City sits a 2,616± square foot modern mountain home with an attached 2 car garage.The main floor has a powder room, kitchen with lots of cabinets, new appliances and dining area. A nice stacked stone hearth with a new wood stove sits between the dining and living space. The living space has lots of natural light through its large front windows and skylights, giving great views of the river and mountains. The second level is home to the master bedroom with en-suite, private deck, open loft and spacious attic storage area. Three additional bedrooms and bath finish up the second floor. A 525± square foot semi-finished basement, that could be a fantastic wine cellar/tasting room, round out this recently updated property.

$535,000

MLS: 738342

Home with Stunning Lake Views Located above Lake San Cristobal sits a 2,060± square feet contemporary cabin with an attached one car garage. Beautiful tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams can be found throughout the home. A wall of large picture windows in the living room capture the true beauty of this home, Lake San Cristobal. A nice rock fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere with lots of room to entertain.

The kitchen opens to the living space with lots of storage and counter space to make any chef happy. A full bath and guest room finish out the first floor. The master suite and bathroom can be found on the second floor with huge windows giving you killer views of the lake. Another bedroom or office finishes the second floor. Outside you’ll find a large wrap around deck with a hot tub and built in grill to entertain and soak up those beautiful views. A true treasure by the lake MLS:746037

$539,000

Fork 719-873-5050 6 Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lake City Area - Homes

Elegant Lake City Home Bright and open, furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in a small gated community located south of Lake City. The beautiful living area, adjacent to the open kitchen, features large windows, hardwood floors, spectacular fireplace and tongue and groove ceilings.

Enjoy the sounds of the river from the private balcony off the master bedroom. Guests will appreciate the privacy of the basement’s living quarters complete with bathroom and kitchen.

The exterior living space is as luxurious as the inside with spacious redwood decks, custom stone fire pit and hot tub.The property includes fishing rights on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and the use of the common areas.

MLS:684853

$595,000

San Juan Hills Beauty Nestled against the mountain side in San Juan Hills subdivision is a 2,225± square foot split level home sitting on 5.55± acres. The main home sports an upstairs master retreat and bath, two additional bedrooms and a bath are located on the main floor along with a large living space with huge windows to take in the stunning views. A nice functional kitchen rounds out the main level. The main home has beautiful oak floors, tongue & groove ceilings, as well as rustic country charm touches throughout the home. A 896± square foot, 1 bedroom 1 bath, additional living area for your guests is located above the garage with its own private access. Next to the garage is a 392± square foot heated work-out room and storage area. The home is heated with a pellet stove, in-floor heat and electric baseboards to keep nice and toasty during the winter months. The apartment is heated with its own pellet stove.

MLS: 722345

$599,000

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San Juan Meadows Utopia This lovely 2,290± square foot one level home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and comes partly furnished. The master bath has a nice jacuzzi tub and separate walk in shower, spacious vanity, walk-in closet with large safe, that stays with the home. A comfortable open plan living/dining/kitchen with lots of room to entertain. The chef kitchen has custom maple cabinets, granite counter tops, large double sink and all appliances stay. Aspen T&G ceilings throughout the home, two gas log fireplaces, surround sound, several builtins and tons of storage and in-floor heating .

Two large covered decks, an oversize 3-car attached garage with workshop space and attic for storage. The lot is nicely wooded, with walk ways and a large asphalt drive way. A small storage/work shed. The HOA maintains the community water well, roads and offers private fishing on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison plus a private stocked pond and picnic pavilion.

MLS:743895

$599,900

Wagner Creek Home This Wager Gulch home’s property spans 6.7± acres that include additional building sites, garden shed, aspen groves, unparalleled views and creek frontage, all in a location that guarantees privacy year round. The living room, keep warm by wood-burning fireplace with designer tile hearth or enjoy the airy atmosphere provided by the high beam ceilings, multiple windows and sleek wood floors. The kitchen offers tile counters, nice cabinets and large windows for enjoying the view. The master suite on the main floor features a master bath with a walk-in shower and large bathtub. Each of the other two levels has a bedroom and accompanying bathroom.

This well-maintained home offers mountain living with all the comforts one could want.

MLS: 739567

$695,000

Fork 719-873-5050 8 Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lake City Area - Homes

A Piece of Paradise on the Lake This beautiful three story ome has the most incredible views overlooking Lake San Cristobal, Colorado’s second largest natural lake. The large wrap-around deck is great for entertaining family and enjoying the lake, mountain and valley views – during any time of the year. The spacious main level has expansive windows, in-floor heating for year round comfort, and a stunning stone fireplace in the den with vaulted ceilings. The home also features a mother-in-law suite on the ground level with two bedrooms, nice kitchen, and a private entrance. With yearround access and a location second to none, this Piece of Paradise is not to be missed.

MLS: 702290

$749,000

Alpine Vista Home This custom Cedar D-Log home is beyond compare! Its beauty is only surpassed by the acres of Aspen and Pine trees on the property and the absolutely breathtaking views of Sunshine Mountain from the expansive decking surrounding the home. With custom built Aspen cabinetry, beautiful tile work in the master bedroom and kitchen, a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace is the focal point in the large living area with vaulted ceilings, surround-sound throughout, in floor radiant heating - even in the garage - the amenities seem to be endless. The home also offers a separate mother-in-law suite with a private entrance from the outside which is very well landscaped! Expect to see all kinds of wildlife from this mountain retreat.

MLS:704490

$749,900

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Lake City Area - homes

Amazing Park Creek Views Located in the sought after Park Creek West Subdivision is a beautiful 3,297± square foot home with an attached two car garage. Two large decks are attached to the home and a lovely flagstone patio away from the home making for amble outdoor entertaining space.

The home is flooded with natural light from large windows throughout the home. Classic touches are found throughout this home with its main level living, wood flooring, tongue and groove ceilings, wood burning stove, and granite countertops. The kitchen is laid out very well with lots of counter space and storage, breakfast bar and a nice dining area right off the kitchen. Offering three bedrooms, and four bathrooms, but is does not stop there it also offers two separate designated office/hobby spaces. Sitting on a beautiful 2.05± acre lot with year round access and maintained roads.

MLS: 729224

$842,000

lakefront mountain home A stunning lake front home located in Lake City, Colorado. This 3,723± Sq. Ft. luxury home sets right on the shores of Colorado’s second largest natural lake, Lake San Cristobal.

The home features large, two story windows that showcase the beauty of the lake and mountains surrounding you. A custom rock fireplace, high tongue and groove ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and custom iron railings give you an elegant feel in a picturesque mountain setting. A main floor master bedroom with master bath comes complete with custom walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub. There are multiple decks to take in the one-of-a-kind views as well as an additional 2 bed 1 bath guest quarters that sit above the garage. You don’t want to miss this unique and elegant home on the Lake.

MLS: 729270

$995,000

Fork 719-873-5050 10Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lake City Area - Homes

Custom Home With Views Located just north of Lake City, this stunning home on 3,321 Âą acres in San Juan Hills features many luxurious and custom touches from the beautiful landscaping to the unique tile work. The open kitchen/living area has arched doorways with stone accents, hardwood floors in the living area and tile in the kitchen. Also in the living area is a beautifully designed stone fireplace. Hickory cabinets, Corian counter tops and stainless steel appliances finish out the kitchen. The first floor master suite has an attached bath with his and hers sinks, large walk-in closet, tiled shower and hand painted accents. Upstairs is the lofted second bedroom, accompanying bathroom and sewing room that could be used as an office. The fenced yard offers access to the raised deck, which has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison.

The detached 2 car garage features a large shop and upstairs mother-in-law apartment.

MLS: 720783

$1,250,000

Hidden River Home Hidden just off of the highway and perched above the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River is a stunning home on 5.37 +/- acres with 900 +/feet of river frontage, at 6,460 +/- sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. The open living area leads to the beautiful kitchen, large island, plenty of storage and rustic style tin ceiling.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with large windows, perfect for enjoying the views.

Also on the main floor is a spacious master suite with deck access and luxurious bathroom. The basement level offers, master bedroom with deck access and features four built-in bunk beds, large game room, bar, exercise room, large mud room, laundry room, guest bathroom and large heated 2 car garage. The third floor is home to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a loft.

MLS: 71887

$1,395,000

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Lake City Area - Land

Acreage in Hinsdale County

Alpine Vista

8.25± Acres in Lake City

Lot 7

Rare opportunity to own 8.2± acres with-in walking distance to the Town of Lake City, Colorado. Located at the end of Bluff Street in the county with city water and sewer near. Great development possibilities.

Nice mountain views and several building sites.

MLS: 741420 $350,000

Beautiful 3.62± acres located in the mountain subdivision of Alpine Vista. This stunning mountain acreage is loaded with Aspens and Pines and fabulous views all around. The subdivision backs up to BLM, so you have lots of room to roam and play. Accessible year round.

MLS: 721120 $199,000

Lot 6 Amazing 3.88 ± acres in the coveted Alpine Vista subdivision backs up to BLM lands and provides you with hundreds of acres on which to play without owning them! With so many trees, great views, a driveway already in place and year round maintained roads, this easily accessible location is the perfect place to build your mountain dream home.

MLS: 680014 $295,000

Lake Fork Estates Lot 12, BLock 1 Wonderful .663 ± acres in the Lake Fork Estates North. Great building site with views abound. Just a couple miles north of town. Caretaker at the Lake Fork.

MLS: 735652

$89,000

Lake San Cristobal Subdivision 40± Acres on Lake San Cristobal Rare find, 40± acres located just past the east end of Lake San Cristobal. This one of a kind property offers up to three building sites, with no HOA’s or convents, horses are allowed. Utilities are near with year round access off maintained county road 30. The acreage borders public land and is situated in hunting unit 66. Easy access to the Alpine Loop, American Basin, hiking trails and thousands of acres of public land. Stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Lake San Cristobal can be seen from several vantage points on the property. A true outdoorsman’s paradise with the convenience of being just a short drive to the mountain town of Lake City, Colorado.

MLS: 744730 $695,000

Lot Overlooking Lake San Cristobal At just over 1± acre, this lot boasts beautiful views of Lake San Cristobal and the surrounding mountains. A number of utilities are already in place including access to a shared well, electric, telephone and a septic tank.

Access is provided via a privately maintained road and the lot features a level building site just waiting for your dream home.

MLS: 687960 $360,000

Fork 719-873-5050 12Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lakeshore Estates Lot 3 Very quiet location above Lake San Cristobal boasts fantastic views and nice trees. The 1.64 ± acre lot is part of a common interest community with only 3 parcels and allows for access to a common area on the lake.

Utilities are to the lot line and it is accessible year round. Owner Financing MLS: 718804 $150,000

Lakeshore Estates Lot 1 This incredible 1.19 ± acre on the west side of the stunning Lake San Cristobal near Lake City has lots of trees and a fantastic view of the lake.

There is currently a well in place and several locations upon which to build. Accessible year round.

MLS:707462 $163,500

Lakeshore Estates Lot 2 Sitting across from Lake San Cristobal is a beautiful treed 1.14± acre lot.

The lot offers breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Well in place, utilities to lot and a level building site.

MLS:738109 $169,000

Lake City Area - Land

Lake Shore Estates

Lake Vista

Lake San Cristobal Acreage Located on and above the shores of Lake San Cristobal, Colorado’s second largest natural lake, sits 28.095± acres. This amazing lake front property offers some of Colorado’s most spectacular scenery. Mountain and lake views are captured throughout the various topographies of this acreage. Bordered by public lands and offering year round access by a maintained county road. Lake front acreage has a well in place, with electricity near. This incredible acreage is located in game unit 66 and on the famous Alpine Loop. Offering limitless outdoor recreational activities right out your front door while still being close to the town of Lake City and its amenities and activities. This property has tremendous development possibilities.

MLS:739188 $695,000

Mining Claims Mary & Rose lime Lode Approximately ten miles from Lake City, Colorado just beyond Capital City sits 30.49± acres know as the Mary Lime Lode/Millsite and Rose Lime Lode/Millsite Claims. The claims are steep and wooded in topography and sit off County Road 20 and partly bordered by Henson Creek. Seasonally accessible by foot, this is raw beauty at its finest.

MLS: 742333

$29,000

Snow Slide Lode Breathtaking 9.23± acres of the Snow Slide Lode Claim is located off of Engineer Pass and has Henson Creek running through the front of the claim. Seasonally accessible by foot, this parcel is close to Schafer Basin and borders public lands. This could be a perfect place for a remote, off-grid, mountain retreat.

MLS: 709905 $50,000

Klondyke Mining Claim The Klondyke semi-remote mining claim offers a very unique mountain bench with huge views and an exceptional cabin site. While the 10± acres is totally surrounded by public lands as well as a small portion of Henson Creek, it is conveniently located directly on Hinsdale County Rd. 20 just 6.1± miles upstream from downtown Lake City.

MLS: 734688

$55,000

MILFORD MINING CLAIM In the Galena Mining District is 10.33 ± acres, known as the Milford Lode Mining Claim located just above historic Capitol City on Henson Creek.

Huge views, serviced by historic mining road, heavily timbered with Aspens and some pine trees. Located 10 miles from Lake City, Colorado in a seasonal access valley, surrounded by public lands.

MLS: 709166 $59,000

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Lake City Area - Land

Mining Claims

Monte Queen

Crown Point Lode Mining Claim Crown Point Lode Claim sits just below American Basin. The claim consists of 5.29± acres with no mineral rights. This beautiful high alpine mountain property sits right on the Alpine Loop off Cinnamon Pass with commanding views of American Basin.

MLS: 745476

$74,900

Lily Lode Mining Claim The parcel #2 in the Lily Lode Mining Claim is 4.421± acres and located above Capitol City. This beautiful property is covered in aspen and pine trees with a road to the property. Yellowstone Creek divides the property with wonderful views of the valley.

MLS: 709532

Risorgimento Lode Claim

$79,000

This Colorado property includes stunning mountain views, the sounds of rushing rivers drifting across a gentle slope with commanding trees and no neighbors for miles, the Risorgimento Lode Claim could be the perfect property. A 10.33 ± acre parcel just close enough to town for easy access to all of Lake City’s amenities. Seasonally accessible.

MLS: 737861

$89,000

Lot 2 This 1± acre lot has great terrain, huge views, early morning sunlight, central water, good roads, excellent access to town and the list goes on. If you are looking for a large home site with lots of price saving advantages, this key lot could be the end of your search.

MLS: 717139

$79,500

Lot 6 Beautiful 1± acre Lake City lot with year-round access. This home-site boasts excellent views which overlook ponds, pastures and gorgeous mountains. Extraordinary property with trees and wildlife just out your back door! Water (community well) and electricity are to the property.

MLS:708152 $119,000

Lower Henson Mining Claims Ten Lower Henson Mining Claims totaling 100.531± Acres, located 2± miles outside of Lake City, Colorado on Henson Creek and County Road 20. Steep hillsides, spectacular views, and mountain benches comprise the entirety of these historic mining claims. The deeded acreage starts at Henson Creek and rises 2,000± feet up the mountain.

Mountain Meadows

MLS: 720251 $190,000

Lot 2 This fantastic 7.77± acre lot located in Mountain Meadow Subdivision, with spectacular views of Sunshine Peak. Close to Cinnamon Pass, phenomenal hiking, and other great mountain recreational activities, this lot would make the perfect site for your new home amidst some of the most gorgeous trees and scenery.

MLS:704807 $199,000

Galena Mining District Claims Twenty-four mining claims located in various mining districts throughout the San Juan Mountains. The claims total 241.59± acres of beautiful raw mountain terrain. Varying in topographies with elevations ranging from 9,200± feet to 13,800 feet. Some of the claims have been used in the past for backpacking, hiking, rock-climbing and camping. The claims are located in the mining districts of Lake, Park, Carson and Galena.

MLS: 745975 $249,000

Lot 1 This fantastic lot has area. The 7.8± acres available to the road. home amidst some

some of the most spectacular views in the has easy access and currently electricity is Perfect site for your new home or vacation of the most gorgeous trees and scenery.

MLS: 704922 $199,000

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Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Riverside Estates

PARK CREEK LOT 28

Riverside Estates LOT 7, Blk 7

Beautiful 1.10 ± acre lot in Park Creek overlooking the Lake Fork Valley is just over an acre. Located south of Lake City above Vickers Ranch, this lot is accessible year round and just far enough out of town to offer privacy while still close enough to appreciate Lake City’s amenities. The lot also borders public lands, offers amazing views, sounds of the river.

.39± acre lot nestled in the Riverside Estates subdivision. Located near the town of Lake City, Colorado. Surrounded by trees and mountain views. Utilities to lot line, city water available.

MLS:731285

$79,500

PARK CREEK WEST, LOT 16 1.42 ± acre lot extending down to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River in the quiet neighborhood of Park Creek West has stunning views of the river and the surrounding mountains.Accessible year round, the lot already has underground electricity to the lot line, a shared well, and septic is needed.

MLS:716802

$99,000

MLS: 728128

$59,000

San Juan Hills San Juan Hills LOT 24 This .50± acre lot is located in the established San Juan Hills subdivision. It offers a level building spot with fantastic views of Round Top and Red Mountain. Utilities are to the lot. Horses are allowed in this subdivision and there are no HOA dues.

MLS: 739331

$75,000

San Juan Ranch Estates

Park Creek Lot 29 This riverfront home site overlooking the Lake Fork Valley is 2.04 ± acres. Build your ideal home and then fish out your front door and watch elk in aspen groves from your front window.

In the winter, watch kids and family traverse the slopes on Lake City Ski Hill. Owner financing available for qualified buyers.

MLS: 740762 $ 9 9,0 0 0

Lot 66 Located just outside the town of Lake City in the coveted San Juan Ranch Estates Subdivision is a sloped wooded 2.21± acre lot. The subdivision is on a community well system with tap available and septic is required.

Owners enjoy fishing rights with semi-private river access on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison.

MLS: 741664 $37,000

Park Creek WEST Lot 9

Lot 25

Beautiful 1.30± lot in a fantastic neighborhood in Park Creek overlooking the Lake Fork Valley. Located south of Lake City above Vickers Ranch, within close proximity to town, this lot is accessible year round. Offering amazing views, privacy, and a well in place, this could be the perfect spot for your mountain dream home.

Located in the highly coveted San Juan Ranch Estates, this .93 ± acre lot has great views, year round access, and nice trees. The subdivision has over one mile of semi-private fishing rights on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, a private pond, and a community picnic area.

MLS: 719068 $119,000

MLS:680865 $48,000

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Lake City Area - Land

Park Creek & Park Creek West

Lake City Area - Land

San Juan Ranch Estates

Town of Lake City

Lot 65 A nicely wooded .97± acre lot located in the coveted San Juan Ranch Estates Subdivision in Lake City, Colorado. Fishing rights on semi-private river access on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison.

The protected neighborhood also has a pond, lovely common areas and is fairly close to town. Mountain views surround you.

MLS:723598 $64,900

Lot 44 Live on the side of a mountain on 1.82 ± acres and enjoy some of the most gorgeous views this side of the Continental Divide and fishing rights! With over a mile of river at your disposal, a small pond and picnic area, families and friends will have plenty of outdoor activities and a place to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

MLS: 706922

$75,000

Lake City North - Lot 18 Mature Ponderosa pines and views of Red Mountain, Round Top, and T Mountain accent this lovely Lake City North home site. This .33 ± acre parcel has easy access to shopping, restaurants and town. If looking to build that new home or vacation cabin, this is a must see.

MLS: 730883 $36,000

Water Street Lots 27 & 28, Blk 14 Beautiful lots located in the Ball Flats of Lake City within walking distance to downtown. Great views of surrounding mountains.

MLS: 730540 $45,000

Lot 2

Lots 23-24, Blk 23

This 1.52 ± acre lot is at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted San Juan Ranch Estates Subdivision. This lot has river views and you can hear the river from the building site.

Time to build your vacation home on Silver Street, in Lake City!

Very affordable town lots on a lovely side street with shopping, schools, restaurants, and churches within walking distance.

MLS: 719758 $49,000

MLS: 707527 $89,000

Lot 12, Blk 46A Capturing year round sun is a .34 ± acre building lot overlooking Lake City, Colorado. Stunning views in all directions. City utilities, electric and phone near. Nestled into a quiet developed neighborhood. Close to town of Lake City.

Lot 71

MLS: 744301

A gently sloping, treed 1.17± lot in San Juan Ranch Estates sits at just over an acre. Its panoramic views include Round Top and T Mountain to the south and the Lake Fork Valley to the north. Utilities are close to the lot lines and include electric, phone, and community well. The lot also includes semiprivate fishing rights to over a mile of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.

Lots 4-5, Blk 14

MLS: 698695 $110,000

$59,000

Two building lots on Hotchkiss Street nestled in a quaint neighborhood in Lake City, Colorado. City utilities, maintained roads, and close proximity to downtown Lake City. The lots are level and accessible all year.

MLS: 730671 $60,000

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Weems Malter P lacer

Lots 17-28, Blk 14

Lot 4

Beautiful lots located on Water Street in the Ball Flats of Lake City within walking distance to downtown. Great views of surrounding mountains. There are 12 lots available for a bulk price; owner will consider selling lots in pairs as well. Utilities are to the lots.

MLS: 715904 $250,000

Lake City Area - Land

Town of Lake City

This 1.00 ± acre lot is located minutes from Lake City in the small gated subdivision of Weems’ Malter Placer. This is Lake City’s only gated community. The property includes fishing rights on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and the use of the common areas. A Quiet, small, private gated community,with the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River running through .

MLS: 711013 $159,500

Velvin Subdivision

Upper Alpine Valley Acreage

Lot 1

Covered in aspens and bordering public land, this beautiful 9 ± acre lot located on the Alpine Loop scenic byway provides astounding views and prime location. Secluded yet not too far from Lake City, electricity is already in place and ready to help you create your perfect mountain retreat.

This 1± acre lot is located minutes from Lake City in the small gated subdivision of Weems’ Malter Placer. This is Lake City’s only gated community. The property includes fishing rights on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and the use of the common areas, which are right on the river.

MLS: 738889 $250,000

MLS: 714531 $175,000

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CREEDE - HOMES Log Getaway Cabin - CREEDE This great D-log cabin is in a prime location near Creede. Exceptional Bristol Head Mountain views with private fishing access on the Rio Grande River.This quaint getaway 2 bedroom 2 bath cabin has northern and southern exposure covered porches, a 2 car garage, beautiful interior walls, breakfast bar, modern kitchen appliances and a loft.

MLS: 733065

$199,900

Mountain Log Home This extraordinary home has an open floor plan where the kitchen dining and living room are all open to one another. There are two master bedrooms, each with their own bathroom.There are two additional guest rooms as well as another guest bedroom. In addition, there is a bonus room that is big enough to use for additional sleeping space with a closet.

MLS: 739037

339,000

CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE

In 1966, with the decline of mining in the area, the residents of Creede were desperate for something to attract the tourist. This is so common in these little mining towns: as long as they have a mining-based economy they try to avoid the tourist trade, but the minute the mine closes they become willing to look at tourism. Some great ideas have come from this “desperation” and the Creede Repertory Theatre is one of those brilliant ideas!

Letters were sent to colleges all over the nation looking for acting students to come to Creede and open a theatre. They only received one response. A theatrical student from Kansas University responded and he was invited to give it a try. He came to town with 12 other students and they began to work their hearts out. They built a stage and created everything they needed along with the help of many Creede citizens and businesses.

The twelve students opened the theater that summer with a repertory schedule offering several shows a week.

It was a resounding success and the Creede Repertory Theatre was born. They have had 46 seasons of wonderful success. In 2010, twenty thousand tickets were sold and they contributed nearly 3 million dollars to the Creede economy and over 4 million dollars to the state coffers.

In fact, the theatre has been so successful that in 2007 the Colorado Department of Local Affairs gave Creede a $500,000 grant to purchase a new building for a second theatre. Creede raised another million to put toward the goal and this year their newest facility, “The Second Stage,” will open. This will allow simultaneous productions.

So what began nearly 50 years ago as a desperate endeavor to save a town has evolved into a successful company that attracts people from all over this great state and beyond to the beautiful little mountain community of Creede. USA Today says the Creede Repertory Theatre is,”One of the 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway.” Check out their website and pick a show http://www.creederep.org/.

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Creede- HOMES

Spring Creek Beauty - Creede The 2,764± square foot timber built home sits on just over 3± acres and offers exceptional views of the Upper Rio Grande. With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, there is plenty of room for family and friends. An open dining/living area with high ceilings and gorgeous wood beams offers ample space for entertaining. The kitchen has modern appliances and plenty of storage space with a large pantry and breakfast bar. The master bedroom has a private entrance off the deck with a walk-in closet and master bath with large tub and beautifully tiled shower. There is another bedroom suite off the kitchen and a large, roomy loft/bedroom with bath upstairs. A two car garage detached garage provides plenty of extra space for all your toys.

MLS: 719022

$559,000

Adobe Hacienda - Creede A beautiful 5,541± square foot adobe hacienda, capturing amazing mountain and countryside views. This artistic masterpiece is filled with Spanish influences, such as rounded doorways, stucco kiva fireplace, high curved ceilings with exposed beams, Saltillo tile and wood floors, tile counter tops, exposed adobe brick walls and traditional outdoor courtyards. The home has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Offering living/kitchen on both the main floor and second floor each with its own outside entrance affording for lots of opportunities for usage of those spaces. A beautiful bell tower for painting, relaxing or star gazing can be accessed on the second floor by a beautiful adobe spiral staircase. The hacienda has its own art gallery which can be used for extra sleeping rooms, hobbies, office space; the possibilities are endless.The hacienda is off grid .

MLS: 732527

$969,675

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Creede - LAND

Acreage

Carnan Estates Lot

Rivers Edge Estates, Lot 2

This 4.12 ± acre lot has unimpeded views of the surrounding mountains and is just a short drive from Creede. With underground utilities close to the lot line and level building sites, this lot could be the perfect site.

Located just outside of the historic mining town of Creede, Colorado in the Rivers Edge Estates is 5.48± acre parcel. Utilities are near.

River, mountain, and valley view’s give way to a great building site.

MLS: 709758 $80,000

MLS: 732908

Carnan Estates Lot 7

Vista Grande Riverfront

Beautiful views of the entire Creede valley, including views of the river, Bristol Head Mountain, and the cliffs above Creede. This lot borders the forest service to the back and has mature pines and aspens. Utilities are close, and the subdivision has private access to the Rio Grande River.

MLS: 735980

$99,950

$189,000

3.5± acres and over 300 feet of river frontage with access to over half a mile of gold medal river fishing for trophy trout! Unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains! Build your home where you can see and hear the river and enjoy views of elk and deer grazing in the surrounding meadows!

Protected covenants maintain the value of the property with low HOA fees.

MLS: 743362

$249,000

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Mining Claim Breathtaking mining claim with mature aspens, pine trees, and views. Live remotely but with conveniences. Electricity close,septic in, well needs to be drilled. Just a few minutes from Creede. Borders Forest Service.

MLS: 738970

$99,000

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GUNNISON HOMES & Land

Blue Mesa Estates

4 Acres - Powderhorn Located in Blue Mesa Estates between Lake City and Gunnison, this 4 ± acre lot has expansive views of the West Elk Mountains. This partially treed lot has nice mature trees, plus it has an exquisite home site in an aspen grove. Underground electricity is close to the lot line.

MLS: 693661

Beautiful Home - Blue Mesa Subdivision Perched up in the Blue Mesa Subdivision sits a charming 2,226± square foot cabin. This 3 bedroom 2 bath with a great bonus room is perfect for your family and friends.The cabin offers a quaint living/kitchen /dining open floor plan. A beautiful stone fireplace creates a warm mountain atmosphere for your family gatherings. The cabin is in the famous hunting unit 66.

MLS: 718794

$319,000

$49,500

Hunstmans Mesa Getaway - Powderhorn Located in Blue Mesa Estates between Lake City and Gunnison, this 4 ± acre lot has expansive views of the West Elk Mountains. This partially treed lot has nice mature trees, plus it has an exquisite home site in an aspen grove. Underground electricity is close to the lot line.

MLS: 745835

Little Cimarron Ranch

$59,000

The Little Cimarron River traverses the total length of this incredible subdivision near Blue Mesa Reservoir. The subdivision contains 4 tracts with acreage between 16 to 17 acres, it is located just 22 miles east of Montrose, CO on highway 50. Utilities near each tract, water well and septic required. Year-round access, tremendous views, giant old-growth Cottonwoods and Pine. Convenient to endless ATV trails, whitewater kayaking, boating and fishing. Owner financing available to qualified buyers.

Tract 2:

MLS: 733592

Tract 3:

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16.65± Acres $238,000

MLS: 733591

Tract 4:

16.31± Acres $213,000

MLS: 733595

Tract 1:

16.30± Acres $199,000

17 ± Acres $259,000

MLS: 733599

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South Fork Area - Homes

Charming Park Model

Del Norte Fixer

Situated on two lots at the end of a drive. The park model is one bedroom, one bathroom with walk in shower. There is a large 12 x 12 shed and another 10 x 12 shed both complete with electricity and the 10 x 12 has plumbing with a washer and dryer.

The property comes complete with a two-bedroom,two bath house,detached garage with loafing shed and pipe horse corral, separately fenced horse pasture with sub irrigation,10 x 12 storage shed,even an RV electrical hookup.

MLS: 735427

$155,000

MLS: 745012 $159,000

Country Charmer

Miller Pinos Creek - Del Norte

It is 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, on over 2 acres with a one car attached garage and bordering State Trust Land. It is completely fenced for horses and cross fenced to keep livestock out of the home area. It has a spacious back yard that is also fenced for dogs.

A 2,200Âą square foot home on 3 levels located on 7.86 acres. The home has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large workout/exercise room that could be converted into a third bedroom, and an open floor design upstairs where the living area, kitchen, dining area, and office are all open to one another. All Furnishings and Storage container included.

MLS: 743507 $249,000

MLS: 743806 $295,000

Ponderosa Chalet

Indian Trails Home Large four bedroom three bath home in beautiful treed area with river views and fishing access! This log and log sided home has a great mountain cabin feel with ample amounts of tongue and groove on the interior of the home as well as granite counters in the kitchen and granite and tile in the bathrooms.

The main living area has a kitchen, living room, dining room, all open to one another with a bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, then upstairs has another large loft style bedroom with a second full bathroom!

The basement/walk out garage is large with more finished space MLS:735779 $329,000

MLS: 734962 $399,000

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South Fork Area - Homes Mountain Log Home on Acreage Beautiful home on 4.9 acres with both flat meadow and a timbered mountain on the property. The D-log home is four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, with a separate loft sleeping area! Large pictures windows look to the Trout Mountain valley for a breathtaking mountain view! The four main bedrooms and two bathrooms are all located on the main level of the home MLS: 742010 $449,000

Charming Home on the River This charming log, three bedroom, 2 and a half bath home is located in the established neighborhood of Deer Park. It has a beautifully landscaped lot with trees with unsurpassed surrounding views. There is a detached two car garage and a spacious deck on the river. Beautiful open floor plan for the kitchen, formal dining room, breakfast nook, and family room.

MLS: 738384

$486,900

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Willow Park Home with Acreage 7.55 acre property borders thousands of acres of accessible forest service. The beautifully crafted stucco, log, and rock siding equates to a low maintenance home. 2,600±, sq. ft. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, The home has 3 heating systems (electric, propane, and wood), Marvin windows, wrap around deck for outdoor relaxation, masonry river rock fireplace and 2 water heaters.

MLS: 658202

$575,000

Off Grid Hunting Property Located on 70± acres in the mountains with lots of trees including aspens, spruce, and pinions. The large hunting lodge has steel I beam construction and is beautifully finished with tongue and groove aspen and tile. The property is off the grid but electricity could be brought in for additional funds. It currently has propane lantern fixtures, propane appliances, and a permanent generator. It has a soapstone woodstove, three bedrooms downstairs, ¾ bathroom, and full kitchen.

There is a large sleeping loft space on the second floor. There is a new addition being added to the lodge with huge windows and a 1/2 bath and plans to finish to a full bath.

There is a detached shed/garage perfect for storing your four wheelers. The property is located in Game Management Unit 80

MLS: 738875

$595,000

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Beaver Mountain Southwest Style Walk into a large entrance way that leads into two oversized guest rooms each with its own bathroom (one full and one 3/4). There is also a large laundry room with a separate sink area. Another door leads to the attached two car garage where there is a small private workshop and accesses to crawl spaces. Go up the stairs to the main living area chosen specifically for the incredible views! The living room kitchen and dining room are all created to flow with an open floor plan. French doors take you out onto the deck that faces northwest for views of the glacial formed palisades cliffs toward the historic mining town of Creede. The subdivision has a stream fed, common area pond that is teeming with trout and the property borders National Forest.

MLS: 717696

$595,000

Exquisite Willow Park Home Incredible hand hewn custom log home on 7 acres nestled in the locked gated community of Willow Park. This outstanding log home has five bedrooms and three and 1/2 baths. The master suite is on the main level with a large walk in closet, oversized bathroom with granite counters, and a private door to the outside deck area. The home has two bedrooms and a full bath in the finished basement area as well as office space. There are two more bedrooms and full bath with a loft on the third floor. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless appliances as well as a laundry room/butler’s pantry with an additional refrigerator/freezer, washer/dryer, and plenty of pantry space. The formal dining area is perfectly designed for space and convenience. The living room has a large rock fireplace with gas logs to accent the floor to lofted ceiling windows, affording incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

Log railings on the outside decks, log staircase, and artistic log accents adorn the home.

MLS: 732973 $749,000

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Bear Creek Hide-a-Way A beautiful three-story family home with log and stone siding sitting up high to capture the outstanding views. The home is 3,594± sq. ft. with an attached 660± sq. ft. 2 car garage.

Offering 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, each of the bedrooms having their own attached bath. The main floor has a nice open floor plan with a beautiful stone gas log fireplace, an impressive focal point of the room. A roomy kitchen with lots of cabinets, attached island, a separate dining area with access to the wrap around deck, creating wonderful entertaining space for family and friends. The master bedroom and bath, laundry room, and guest bath finish out the main floor. The top floor offers a cozy loft with another beautiful stone gas log fireplace, and two guest suites. The basement has the homes final living area with a bathroom and access to the 2-car garage and separate door to the outside. Sitting on 29.74± acres giving plenty of room to explore and enjoy this mountain community.

$749,000

Log Beauty in Willow Park Breathtaking views from this home at the end of the road on 12.44 ± acres in a locked gated subdivision. This full hand hewn log home has driveway access to walk out finished basement as well as to the upper main level of the home. The master suite and bathroom are on the main level in addition to the living room, formal dining area, kitchen, office and half bath. The third floor has two guest rooms and a full bath. The finished walkout basement has two rooms and a ¾ bathroom as well as an oversized two car attached garage and large utility room. Truly a dream log home tucked into a valley in the mountains with ample room to roam in the forest.

MLS: 737376+

$799,000

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South Fork Area - Homes

Southwest Mountain Elegance This unique property consists of 38+ acres that borders Unit 80 and forest service with breathtaking views of Bennett Peak and Horseshoe Mountain. The exquisite home has over 6000± square feet of living space, a four car garage, and 2200± square feet of decks and porches.

The entire home is on one level and has a large open living area that opens into the gourmet kitchen complete with granite countertops, double ovens, gas stove, breakfast bar, and island and oversized pantry. Step outside to the covered porch with stamped concrete and built in outdoor grill. Just down the hall is a spacious rec room and next to that there is an indoor 18 x 33 foot swimming pool, indoor sauna, indoor hot tub and climbing wall. The house also has two laundry room areas and gas log fireplaces to complete it’s accents.

MLS: 744801

$899,0000

Log Beauty in Bear Creek Elegant Mountain Style This stunning home is located on a private cul-de-sac in The Timbers subdivision. Perfect for entertaining, this home was built with the kind of attention to detail that leaves it movein ready. The spacious kitchen is filled with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a huge island that opens into a sunny living area with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.

The outdoor stone fireplace and eating area with hook-up for outdoor kitchen expands the already spacious main floor with views in every direction. The master bedroom features vaulted ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and French doors opening onto a private deck.

Two guest bedrooms on the second level attach to private baths with walk-in showers.

On the lower walk-out level, an additional guest bedroom is located off of the family/ game room and opens onto an outdoor patio.

MLS: 716907

$980,0000

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Alder Creek Lot 20 Located on the 16th Fairway of the famous Rio Grande Golf Club sits the .25± acre home site. Great views of the surrounding mountains.

MLS: 741963 $19,000

Lot 37 Nice .31± acre lot in Alder Creek Meadows. Walking distance to the Rio Grande Club clubhouse, restaurant, tennis courts, and swimming pool. The lot is bordered to the east by common area and only a stone’s throw to Alder Creek itself! The lot has a water system, sewer system, electric and telephone to the lot. Perfect lot to build your dream home whether you are a golfer or not!

MLS: 729942 $69,000

Ranchette 10 Giant views of the San Juan and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges from this centrally located 35± acre home site. Located between the mountain towns of South Fork and Del Norte. Perfect for the horse lover.

MLS: 732825 $99,000

Lot 39 The .25± acre lot is bordered to the east by common area with only a stone’s throw to Alder Creek itself! The lot is surrounded by mountains, walking distance to public land, is in elk hunting unit 79.

MLS: 696778

$69,000

Alpine Village Alpine Village Lots Spacious four lots legal for building and equaling approximately .7± acres. Electricity close, river close! Many mature trees and undergrowth, beautiful and lush. Elevated building site!

MLS: 721073

South Fork River Acreage Incredible small acreage river parcel. 4.87 ± acres with just under 1,000 feet of Rio Grande river gold medal water! Trophy trout lounge along the banks of this parcel where they are rarely bothered except by an occasional passing boat. Beautiful building site with many mature trees for privacy and shade.

MLS: 703784 $259,000

$19,900

Bear Creek Lot 93 Great 6.33± acre property with mountain and valley views! Close to the Rio Grande Club golf course and a short walk to Forest Service access. Beautiful 20± common area with Rio Grande River frontage for private use by Bear Creek Homeowners only. Trout fishing, big game hunting, hiking, biking, four wheeling, golf, and champagne powder skiing are all within minutes of this upscale subdivision.

MLS: 731930

$70,000

LoT 71 Sitting on 5.72± acres, this lot is considered to be one of the premier parcels in Bear Creek. Bordering public lands, the lot also has mature pines, Bear Creek running through the northeast corner, and it is close to a nice walking trail. A driveway is in place and electric and phone are to the lot line MLS: 744703 $105,000

Mountain Acreage with Water Rights This 45± acres has been planted in Alfalfa 20 years ago and now produces great native grass and alfalfa/grass mixed hay. Good water rights from 1.2 ± cfs first from the Shaw Creek Ditch. A metal oversized insulated two car garage. A wood barn/corral used to shelter livestock, and a cement slab where a trailer home was historically parked.

MLS: 738649 $339,000

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Lot 106 This exquisite 5± acres sit beautifully in the gated community of Bear Creek. It is perfect and well-suited for building a vacation paradise. A well is already in place, the property is zoned residential and has a homeowners’ association, there are paved roads and property is on a corner lot.

MLS: 704968 $110,000

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South Fork Area - Land

Acreage

South Fork Area - Land

Bear Creek

Beaver Mountain

Lot 59

This spacious 5.81± acre lot has beautiful mature trees, a seasonal stream (spring), Borders forest service, and has gorgeous views of the mountains in all directions. Perfect spot to build your dream mountain getaway, located on paved roads. There is a 20 acre common area for use by Bear Creek members only at the gate entrance with over 1/2 mile of Rio Grande river frontage.

MLS: 737509

$69,00

Lot 48 Beautiful mountain property with unsurpassed views of the Church Creek Valley and Beaver Mountain on 1.92 ± acres. Easy building site off of paved road, walking distance to private stocked pond and forest service access.

MLS: 745289 $114,900

Cliffside

Lot 8

Beautiful treed lot in the Cliffside subdivision of South Fork Ranches with views of the first green of the Rio Grande Club golf course.

MLS: 735962 $28,000

Lot 118 Spacious elbow room! With over 15 ± acres it is one of the largest lots in the Bear Creek subdivision with incredible views in every direction.

Trees, pasture, rock outcroppings, and it overlooks the Bear Creek drainage. An old ranch road provides easy access to the entire lot.

Would make an excellent lot for horses.

MLS: 731999 $129,000

Beaver Mountain

Lot 33

Great piece of property with creek frontage, mature trees, and rock outcroppings all on one acre of land. Incredible views in all directions.

Nice level building site added to the sound of a babbling brook and views make this the perfect and affordable acre for building your dream home MLS: 744957 $69,000

Lot 5 Beautiful place to build. This subdivision is equipped with enhanced security camera systems and does allow short term or vacation rentals. The perfect and affordable spot.

MLS: 744957

$69,000

Very unique small acreage overlooking the town of South Fork with views of the South Fork of the Rio Grande River. This 8 acre parcel has stunning views of South Fork and the surrounding mountains and is on a water system with a tap that has already been paid MLS: 738673

$89,000

Deer Park LOT 11 Beautiful Riverfront property.

This property has underground utilities, paved streets, and sewer and water taps available! Perfect flat building site overlooking a beautiful stretch of the Rio Grande River teeming with Rainbows, Browns and stocked Cutbows.

MLS: 718717 $165,000

Embargo Creek

LOT 15

Lot 22 Beautiful mountain property with unsurpassed views of the Church Creek Valley and Beaver Mountain on 1.92 ± acres. Easy building site off of paved road, walking distance to private stocked pond and forest service access.

MLS: 738143

Crows Nest

$69,000

A 35.92 acres which is priced below original purchase price.

Listen to the sounds of Embargo Creek.

Huge views, ag exempt for low property taxes. Where the deer and antelope play. Walk off this property directly into the National Forest.

MLS: 774524 $149,500

LOT 7

Lot 8 Beautiful 2± acre lot with incredible views and mature pine trees and young aspens. This lot has paved roads leading to it, has a water system, underground electric and fiber-optic internet

Enjoy the sounds and views of Embargo Creek from this parcel.

Commanding mountain views. Small HOA with only three property owners MLS: 745154 $235,000

MLS: 732968

$75,000

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South Fork Area - Land

Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights Home Sites These wonderful Jackson Heights lots are located in South Fork and close to the historic church with great views of the mountains and the town of South Fork. They are from approximately .28 ± acres to 2.36 ± acres and have a great water system, sewer system and electric and telephone to the lot lines. Live within a five minute drive to the championship golf course at the Rio Grande Golf and Fishing Club, a five minute drive to gold medal trout fishing in the waters of the Rio Grande River, and be surrounded by trophy hunting units. They are also located within 20 minutes of the Wolf Creek Ski Area for winter fun with family and friends! Year around access makes these home sites very desirable and ready to build your mountain cabin or home.

Individual Lots from $28,500 to $40,500

Jackson Heights Phase 2 Rare Residential Development Opportunity. One of, if not the last, residential development opportunities in the town of South Fork! This 65 ± acre parcel has been divided into 67 parcels, many heavily wooded.

Beautiful building sites with much of infrastructure in place. There is a 50 gpm commercial water well with 150,000 underground storage tank already in place. Buyer would need to complete project by extension of electricity and sewer and paving roads (dirt work has been completed).

Closest town to the proposed “Village at Wolf Creek” and boasts of trophy gold medal trout fishing in the Rio Grande River and area high mountain lakes, world class skiing at Wolf Creek Ski area, championship 18 hole golfing at The Rio Grande Club, and millions of acres of forest service surrounding with hunting, hiking, and four wheeling opportunities.

MLS: 706546

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South Fork Area - Land

La Lomita

Rio Vista Ridge

Lots 26 & 27 Breathtaking views of the Rio Grande Club and golf course from these spacious lots with all utilities in place. The lots have a water system, sewer system, underground electric and phone and have paved roads on two sides. Over two acres of property to build your dream home.

MLS: 696784 - 2.13 ± acres Lot 26 $69,000 MLS: 696782 - 2.07 ± acres Lot 27 $69,000

Ponderosa Country Estates

lot 6

Very established and desirable neighborhood in South Fork, where there are no HOA’s, simple covenants, and short-term rentals are allowed with city variance. Electricity, sewer, and water are all available as well as newly installed Ciello Fiberoptic internet.

MLS: 745291

$49,900

Ponderosa Valley Estates

lot 35

Gorgeous 2 ± acre property in established neighborhood of Ponderosa.

Gorgeous mature Ponderosa pines, other evergreen trees, lots of aspens, and against Sentinel Mountain for wind break. All utilities are present and ready to hook into. This property borders Forest Service and is located in GMU 76. Elbow room plus amenities!

MLS: 716371

$49,000

This is an exclusive subdivision with only 8 premier home sites. Located at the end of a private road, all home sites offer privacy with no thru traffic. Accessible year round, each lot has electric and phone close to the lot lines. Well and septic are needed. Just minutes from the Rio Grande Golf Club and Wolf Creek Ski Area.

Lot 4 - 4.69 ± acres MLS: 705157

$86,900

Lot 3 - 7.06 ± acres MLS: 705156

$88,900

Lot 8 - 3.18 ± acres MLS: 705155

$89,900

Lot 7 - 2.11 ± acres MLS: 705154

$98,900

Red Bluff Estates

Lot 12 Spacious 2.45 ± acres with level building area, nestled next to Beaver Mountain with mature grove of aspens and some pine trees. Beautiful views of the Trout creek drainage cliffs and conveniently located just off Hwy 160 but back enough that you don’t hear as much road noise.

MLS: 726831

$49,999

Lot 2 Great homesite on level 1.38± acre lot with the South Fork River running through it. Beautiful new homes built on either side of this lot. One of the last river lots in the subdivision. Beautiful views of the palisades cliffs and mountains on all sides. Convenient to golfing, skiing, hiking, four wheeling and fishing right off of your back porch! Close to town and conveniences.

MLS: 712219

$99,500

Fork 719-873-5050 30Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Lot 4

Rare vacant river lot on the Rio Grande River with beautiful mature trees and grassy meadow. Extraordinary river frontage and gold medal trout waters! Sewer hookup to lot line, well required, electricity to lot line.

Ready to build on.

MLS:728026 $175,000

Willow Park Beautiful lot located in the Rio Grande Club, in a gated community with views of the fairway and the Rio Grande River. Offering year round accessibility, underground electric and phone, water system and sewer system are in place making this lot ready to build on.

Lot 9 - .40 ± Acres MLS: 727329

Lot 11 - .38 ± acres MLS: 727326

$59,000

$64,000

Lot 17 - 1.02 ± Acres

MLS: 731419 $139,000

River Island Ranch

Beautiful mountain property with incredible views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Locked gate community for added security with a full time manager on premises. Taxes are incredibly low because of grazing lease. Private access to a stocked fishing pond that doubles for an ice skating rink in the winter, complete with a warming hut and pavilion for summer use. Close to the Rio Grande Club golf course, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and thousands of acres of hunting, hiking, and fishing on public lands surrounding town.

Lot 99 MLS: 732215 $68,500

Lot 105 MLS: 744836

$89,500

Lot 146 MLS: 743396 $110,000

Lot 14 MLS: 740828 $129,000

Lot 13 MLS: 705625

$145,000

Great opportunity to own acreage in River Island Ranch with sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains and access to the private fishing lodge and cabins that can be rented. Private Rio Grande River Fishing make this the perfect setup for the outdoor enthusiast.

Lot 35 - 17.94±Acres

MLS: 696511 $82,500

Lots 17 & 18 - 12.36± Acres MLS:723911 $115,000

Lot 233 -2.20 Acres on river

MLS:733443 $225,000

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South Fork Area - Land

The Riverfront

River Greens

Pagosa Springs Area - HOMES/LAND

Cabin with Acreage Beautiful log home on acreage. Priced well below replacement cost. Perfect family getaway with room for everyone. Offering 3910 ± Sq. ft. of living space, two eating areas, moss rock fireplace and vaulted tongue and groove ceiling great room. Four bedrooms, three baths and a large game room area. Very spacious decks so you can take in the wonderful views of the continental divide from this home. A hot tub is included for you to relax in after a long day of skiing or enjoying all the national forest lands we have to offer. Plenty of storage for all your mountain toys in the three car garage. Situated in a nice community with low HOA dues.

Horses are allowed on this 5± acre property.

MLS: 742523

$615,000

Acreage San Juan River Property Lovely 46.90 ± acre property on the San Juan River with potential water rights. Very nice end of the road acreage.

It is well suited for agricultural purposes but also allows mobile and modular homes. Nice level home sites. Zoned Ag Farm Tract and Residential Single.

Private street access.

MLS: 712358

Fork 719-873-5050 32Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

$299,000

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Pagosa Springs Area - COMMERCIAL /LAND

BANK OWNED COMMERICAL PROPERTY - PAGOSA SPRINGS Wonderful location to build your business.

Southeast corner of Talisman Drive and Village Drive. Located just behind Citizens Bank Building. Water, Gas, Electric, Cable and Telephone are all available. Highly motivated bank says this must go. Bring an offer, Will sell below current appraisal.

MLS:738892

$149,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTY - PAGOSA SPRINGS Eleven commercial rental units currently leased and with a great rental history. All various sizes with different tenants, some furniture conveys.

Unit 2, BLD B1 - Finished office space

MLS: 745966 $125,000 Unit 1- BLD B1 - Finished office space MLS: 745967

$215,000

Unit 5 & 6 BLD B1 - includes 8 offices, meeting/conference room, and reception area MLS: 745968

$380,000 Unit 4- BLD B1- Finished office space MLS: 745969

$215,000

Unit 5 BLD A - Finished lease office space

$215,000 Unit 5 BLD A -Finished lease office space MLS: 745970 $95,000 Vacant Land Parcel- Partially developed with all water/sewer taps installed , storm drain, electric,and curb and gutter.

MLS: 745971 $475,000

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Pagosa Springs Area - COMMERICA/LAND

The Reserve at Pagosa Peaks

Three parcels in the coveted development of The Reserve at Pagosa Peak which is surrounded on three sides by national forest and features 100 plus acres of open space, a nature trail system and some of the most breathtaking views in the area. Having paved roads and underground utilities (including central water and sewer),this upscale and prestigious gated community also boasts the Owner Guest Lodge with 3 bedrooms,2 baths,complete kitchen and is very nicely appointed.

Lot 123 mLS 695971

Lot 137

Lot 91 $35,000

MLS:733322

$142,500

MLS:738172

$145,000

MLS:738173

$147,500

Lot 58 Lot 57

Lot 89

mLS 745156 $155,500

Lot 92

MLS:745155

$157,000

MLS:745099

$165,000

MLS:744528

$172,500

Lot 52

Lot 46

Lot 69

MLS:733324 $142,000

MLS:738174 $189,000

MLS:733323 $142,000

MLS:733321

Lot 90

Lot 105

Fork 719-873-5050 34Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

$196,900

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Commercial-Creede/cortez/Lake City

Commercial Opportunity Creede Business opportunity available just outside of the town of Creede, Colorado. Located off state highway 149 affording you excellent highway frontage a beautiful valley views. The property is currently home to a successful automotive business, 5 long term rental cabins and a 2,224± square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Conveniently located close to the Mineral County Memorial Airport. The area offers limitless recreational opportunities, creating many potential uses for this property.

MLS:733028

$699,000

Industrial & Commercial site- CorteZ This 7.51± acre commercial property features a 2,953 sq. ft. large stucco and metal office building with several private offices and several cubicles.

All of the furniture and fixtures are included in the sale. The entire 7.51± acres is surrounded by a large chain link security fence. There are 2 large service garages on the 7.51± acres. The largest service garage is 4000 sq ft. with 2 big 16 foot bay roll up doors and a 14 foot roll up door.The front entrance of this garage has office space with 2 rooms, bathroom and a kitchen area. The other service garage is 3,840 sq. ft. has 2 large 16 foot roll up doors and a 12 foot door. Each out building has outdoor yard lights, lots of interior florescent lighting and abundant shelving with locked secure storage areas.

Natural gas and electric in each building. There is a large cement stem wall loading ramp on the north side of property.The property comes with 2 gas and diesel pumps with above ground tanks.

MLS: 720429

$850,000

Elkhorn Liquors - Lake City Business and stand-alone log building in a premier location on State Highway 149 in Lake City, Colorado. This historical liquor business could provide the perfect work and play opportunity in paradise. Close to other businesses, restaurants, and the busy street of Hwy 149. Business inventory can be bought separately.

MLS: 743977 $190,000

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Aloha Moose & Inn - Lake City Restaurant, 4 apartment units and owner’s suite available in the beautiful mountain town of Lake City, Colorado. Superb location for restaurant and guest lodging. Corner location with State Highway 149 frontage giving you excellent exposure. Walking distance to town activities and shopping. Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Restaurant equipment and furniture is included.

MLS: 745546

$295,000

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Commercial - Lake City

Southern Vittles - Lake city Location is one of the ingredients to the success of this Lake City restaurant along with its great southern and barbecue cuisine.

Southern Vittles Restaurant is in the center of Lake City, next to the town park, library and shopping. The restaurant is right in the path of the famous alpine loop, with a lot of traffic coming right off the mountain and just a half block off state highway 149, creating a prime location. The restaurant seats 42 comfortably inside and an additional 26 on the outside deck. Above the restaurant is a comfortable 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. The main floor has a dedicated laundry room, guest bedroom, guest bathroom, open living and kitchen and master bedroom with en-suite. On the top floor two additional bedrooms are currently being added.

MLS: 744095

$549,000

High Country Market - Lake city Fantastic opportunity to own a wellestablished, profitable year-round business in the heart of the quaint mountain town of Lake City, Colorado. Offering great exposure with frontage on State Highway 149 and the Alpine Loop. The building was built in 1993, and the interior was completely renovated in 2013, including electrical and plumbing. A full-line grocery store (featuring non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free and gourmet products), deli, catering business, and building are all being sold. Effective systems are in place for ordering and managing inventory, minimizing waste, and ensuring product rotation. Written procedures, employee manuals, customer database and marketing materials are all available to the new owner(s), giving you all the tools for continued success. The business is deeply rooted in the community with an active social media presence, established vendor relationships, and currently has the Hinsdale County School District lunch contract.

Inventory is not included but negotiable.

MLS: 740092

$579,000

Fork 719-873-5050 36Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Commercial- South Fork Commercial Acreage - South Fork

Two Highway Commercial Lots - South Fork

Spacious vacant commercially zoned property on Hwy 160 before it splits to Hwy 149. 1.76Âą acres lends itself to nearly any commercial business desired! Water system and sewer system, electricity, and fiberoptic internet available! Great visibility. Beautiful views

Fantastic commercial vacant land opportunity. Located on busy access frontage road to the local post office. Sewer and water are ready to tap into and electricity is on the lot. Ready to build your dream business.

MLS: 740516 $150,000

MLS: 706792 $168,000

JACKSON STREET- South Fork

Commercial Building - South Fork

Nice, flat, affordable commercial lot in the middle of South Fork with good highway visibility. Can access South Fork Sewer, requires a well. Beautiful views, close to nice subdivision, active restaurant, and thriving office building.

MLS:743305 $199,000

Commercial building contains over 7000 square feet of commercial finished space and is located within easy sight of Highway 160 and close to the Hungry Logger Building and convenience store with a large two sided triangular signage that is included. It has been remodeled to accommodate several offices and would make an incredible wholesaling warehouse, retail, or industrial business. FOR SALE OR LEASE MLS: 719646 $290,000

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Jackson Heights Commercial Lot- South Fork Commercially zoned, 2.36 Âą acres in the heart of South Fork next to successful restaurant and busy residential area, and boasts incredible views and easy accessibility to the main highway that runs through town. Utilities in place! Large enough to do just about anything.

MLS: 726042

$400,000

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Commercial - SOUTH FORK Mall Tract Commercial Property - South Fork Great commercial development opportunity in downtown South Fork. All tracts are for sale individually or as a whole. The Lots are level and backs up to the mountain for incredible views. Great highway visibility and deed access off highway 160.

Lot 1X - 4.05 ± ACRES mLS 743302 $499,000

Lot 4 - 4.6 ± ACRES MLS:743344 Lot 2 - 4.63 ± ACRES MLS:743372

Lot 3- 4.67 ± ACRES MLS:743347

$559,000

$579,000

All Tracts- 17.95 ± Acres

MLS:743472 $1,995,000

$569,000

Alpine Trails RV Park South Fork This active “Good Sam” awarded RV Park that operates from the end of May until the end of September includes 42 full hook up sites, 8 overflow sites plus several tent campsites.

In addition there is a two bedroom, one bath cabin that is rented year around and sitting on 3 ± acres. There is a 640± square foot retail shop/office, a 1200± square foot rec hall and laundry/shower facility and a 1200± metal shop/garage in addition to the 781± square foot rental cabin. The park is located next to the South Fork Community building where most summer activities are held, such as the annual Logger Days as well as weekly Bingo and many other activities!

MLS:732212

$575,000

Fork 719-873-5050 38Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Commercial - South Fork

Headquarters Commercial Tract - South Fork Commercially zoned 6.02± acres of property and becomes a part of the Rio Grande Golf Club. Entitlements are included in the purchase price. Property has an historic home on site and Alder Creek runs through the property.

Large, majestic pines and flat level building areas. Excellent location at the entrance to the Rio Grande Club. A must see for any investor.

One of South Fork’s most notable areas and attribute is the Rio Grande Club, which features beautiful homes, creeks, a restaurant and an 18-hole championship golf course. The course winds its way along the Rio Grande River, passes beautiful pine and aspen groves, and consists of dramatic elevation changes which provide not only challenging shots but beautiful vistas as well..

MLS:735156

$1,150,000

Valley Haven Lodge and RV Park - Center Own a lodging business with both nightly bed and breakfast style rooms, and weekly and monthly rental homes. This is an extremely unique and versatile 35 acre ranchette located in the middle of the San Luis Valley and surrounded by several mountain ranges for 360 degree views. Portions of the property are fenced and are suitable for horses or livestock. There are 6 RV hookups with water, septic, and electricity. Main lodge has six separate bedrooms, a full kitchen and dining room, coffee bar area, large living room with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

In addition there are two monthly rented apartments connected to the main lodge. An additional home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms,. Another cabin, two bedroom, one bath, and bonus room, open living, dining, and kitchen. A 70 X 140 metal shop has a large (20 x 70) commercial kitchen, dining facility, large gymnasium, shop and a three bedroom /two bath living area.

MLS:736342 $1,670,000

Commercial Lots -South Fork Two development parcels totaling 11.72± acres located in South Fork, Colorado. The ‘Villas at South Fork’ are next to the Club House at the Rio Grande Golf Corse with astonishing views of the valley. A great opportunity for a developer, this property offers a variety of uses. The first parcel is 7.83± acres and is overlooking the driving range as well as the Rio Grande River. The second parcel is 3.89± acres overlooking the 1st and 2nd hole.

Don’t miss out on this prime and premiere development property in the Rio Grande club.

MLS: 720058

$2,300,000

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Th e Te a m

Dan Murphy Broker/Owner 970-209-1514 Dan@teammurphyrealty.com

Dan has spent a lifetime understanding western properties including river restoration, habitat enhancement, wildlife, and the issues they face. His dedication and commitment to understanding issues at the heart of western Colorado has been exemplified through his service in numerous arenas, including the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Allocation Program (BGLAP), the Colorado Wildlife Federation, the Colorado Outfitters Association, Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation, Hinsdale County Planning Commission, as well as working with water issues by serving on the Gunnison Basin Roundtable. For those searching for the ideal mountain property and ranch, Dan’s years of experience and expertise have proven a natural asset in the real estate market.

Growing up in Lake City and living a number of years in the South Fork area, Michael Murphy spent much of his time exploring the area stretching from Gunnison to Creede and into the San Luis Valley. Using his knowledge and in depth understanding of the area, he has developed a keen eye for characteristics that make a ranch special which has allowed him to be involved in the sale of some of the most pristine parcels of the Rio Grande River and some of the largest farms and ranches in the San Luis Valley. He is also constantly adding to his already extensive knowledge of Ag production and water rights. In addition to his Team Murphy responsibilities, Michael takes great pride in his work as a former Lake City Town Trustee, and being the Chairman of the Hinsdale County/Lake City Marketing Committee.

Michael Murphy Broker Associate/Owner 719-849-1441 Michael@teammurphyrealty.com

LaWana DeWees relocated to Pagosa Springs with her husband from the Texas Hill Country in 1996. LaWana is the ultimate “birddog” when it comes to finding your dream property. She will not rest until finding a Colorado property that best fits your needs. She has a background in accounting and business management and has been active with her husband in developing real estate properties. Her vast knowledge of all necessary working relationships, financial structures, and tax benefits with regards to LLC’s, corporations, and conservation easements helps successfully get the deal done to the benefit of all involved. While she truly loves working with challenging, unique properties, she is also quite at home in the general real estate market. She is a valuable asset to the Team and knows the possibilities Colorado has to offer your real estate needs.

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Suzy Woodward Broker Associate 719-850-5042 Suzy@teammurphyrealty.com

Suzy Woodward has been in the general real estate market since 1997 and has spent all her time in the mountains of south central Colorado. She specializes in the hunting and fishing aspect of ranch ownership, drawing from her extensive knowledge of wildlife management and of the hunting draw system in Colorado. Suzy received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management and a master’s degree in wildlife science. She has experience in livestock management as well. Suzy understands and promotes the ins and outs of the landowner limited hunting voucher system in Colorado as well as knowledge of Ranching for Wildlife and Habitat Partnership programs that are currently in place through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In addition, she loves to help her clients buy and sell homes and vacant land as well as commercial properties in the South Fork and Creede areas and knows both markets well. Suzy has been the top selling Realtor in the South Fork area for the last two years in a row.

Michelle is a native to Colorado and has spent most of her adult life on the western slope of Colorado. She attended Western State College and earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. With her husband, Dan Murphy, they owned and operated a resort on Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, Colorado and an outfitting business in Colorado, Alaska, Montana and Texas for big game hunting. After an exciting career in the outdoors, she and her husband opened the doors of their real estate company and continue to grow the business with their family and amazing brokers and support staff. She has been involved in the developments in the San Juan Mountains and Texas. Michelle volunteers with Hinsdale County EMS, Search and Rescue and teaches Wilderness Medicine for NOLS.

Michelle Murphy Broker Associate/Owner 970-275-4838 Michelle@teammurphyrealty.com

Fork 719-873-5050 40Lake City Lake970-944-5050 City 970-944-5050South South Fork 719-873-5050

Pagosa 970-264-5051 Pagosa Springs Springs 970-264-5051

Tom and Midge moved to Lake City almost 40 years ago after spending 18 years in the Texas corporate world after college. After deciding that they needed a change of pace, Tom and Midge moved their three children to Lake City in 1976. Living in Lake City and raising their family here has been a blessing beyond belief. Tom and Midge and family have owned a grocery store, a resort, restaurants, subdivisions and a ranch in Powderhorn. They have experience in almost every aspect of business life in Lake City. Thanks to hard work and great working relationships, all these business ventures Midge Murphy have been successful. After retiring twice, they feel completely comfortable sharing Broker Associate their experiences and helping their family with the Team Murphy Real Estate business. 970-209-7324

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Sandy was raised in Dolores, Colorado and spent most of her adult life in New Mexico. She enjoyed a long career in the travel industry before obtaining her associates in Paralegal Studies. Sandy spent 9 years working as a paralegal for a law firm in New Mexico. She joined Team Murphy Realty in June, 2014 and obtained her Colorado real estate license in early 2016. In her free time she enjoys gardening, ATVing, traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren.

Sandy Murphy Broker Associate 970-901-6870 Sandy@teammurphyrealty.com

Kayla was born and raised in Olympia,Washington. She grew up with a large family being one of eight kids. She met her husband Robin in 2014 who was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In August 2015, the two decided to make the move to Lake City. Kayla joined The Team in November 2016 as their Executive Assistant. She enjoys hiking, ATVing, and enjoying the outdoors in her free time.

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Kathie’s background is 35 years as a title insurance agent and abstracter in Kansas and Colorado where she held a Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado title insurance licenses and a Kansas abstracter’s license. She also worked as the branch manager of a bank in South Fork and retired in 2008. After retirement, she went back to work for a local title company before joining Team Murphy Realty in South Fork in 2013. She married Roger Jones in 2002 and between the two of them, they have four grown sons, four grandchildren and two spoiled cats. She has lived in South Fork for 13 years and loves the people and mountains.

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Th e Tru e Western Hun t Has Evol ve d Growing up as an outfitter in the West, owning and running backcountry camps from the Wilderness Areas of Colorado to the remote National Parks of Alaska, no matter how hard we worked to provide creature comforts for our guests and ourselves, those goals historically fell far short of real comfort.

To a “true” hunter, leaving a warm bed, pulling on socks from a warm floor, and relishing the creature comforts of a warm toilet seat were pleasures one enjoyed after hunting season ended. We addicted types—both men and women—have packed light for the overnight bivi, only to have bad weather slip in and add more to our “true” western hunt than we originally bargained for.

Now, as a western ranch broker with M4 Ranch Group, I’ve been fortunate enough to discover that there are real western hunting experiences that allow for the comforts of life for the family and friends of the aggressive hunter. Even if you aren’t just this side of nuts when it comes to curling up under the brows of a pine tree while snow stacks up on your never-warm-enough sleeping bag, you can still find yourself at daylight on a ridge where the perfect bull meandered the day before.

I have recently had the privilege of spending some quality time on just such remote western properties. The kind of place where you fall asleep to the bugling bulls. The kind of place where you wake up just before sun-up, have a hot shower, drink a hot cup of coffee, throw on your newly washed hunting clothes, eat a hot breakfast, grab your rifle and quietly slip out the door ready to hunt, stepping directly into elk country.

Sustaina bl e Roughing It

As the demands upon us grow and our time seems to become more and more limited, as big game tags in quality areas become more and more difficult to attain, and as the West has continued to shrink, these rare, large backcountry properties not only provide a place to recreate and hunt in comfort, but also a place to escape the increasing bonds of society. A place to build a legacy. A place to find refuge for family and friends. A place where white noise is not the norm.

The terms living in the backwoods or living in the outback have taken on a very different meaning in the world of new technologies. For those who have taken advantage, the days of roughing it are long gone.

More and more remote properties are being built and greatly improved with today’s technology, providing the comforts and safety of any home in any city while being miles and miles from the nearest street light.

For example, we recently listed just such a world-class, remote Colorado Ranch: Red Hawk Ranch, located in the peaks just above Crested Butte, Colorado. Like many out-of-the-way western properties, this one was built with the ultimate in creature comforts constructed at every level. And it sits right in the migratory path of the famed Gunnison Elk Herd, home to some of the West’s biggest mule deer bucks.

Modern En erg y for Seclu de d Living Electricity has become a worry-free part of these off-grid roperties.

The newly increased productivity of solar panels, innovations of the new inverters, and advancements in modern monitoring systems have greatly added to the exceptional storage capacity of today’s lithium-ion and salt water batteries and even the new Tesla Powerwall. Providing reliable, truly deliverable, on-demand electricity to a remote, full-size house is an easily attainable goal. Think of the single innovation of the LED light bulb; this one tool has changed the backcountry house’s power demand challenges forever.

The historically tested and true fuel sources of wood and propane provide consistent, reliable heat, allowing the backcountry house to sit comfortably at the tree line even during the coldest mountain nights. Many of these western properties have road systems that provide summer access to fill buried propane fuel tanks, providing the luxury of on-demand hot water, the cooling needs of a propane refrigerator, and thermostatically controlled forced-air back-up heat.

One of the remote hunting properties we worked on recently had an off-grid wood stove heating system with digital controls and forced air vents built in. Three-foot logs in the stove, coupled with the forced air fan that was powered by the electricity gathered from the sun by solar panels and stored tandem batteries, easily delivered on-demand heat to the top-of-the-world, five-bedroom, four-bath hunting lodge.

Techn ol og y Transforms th e Backc ountry Experi enc e On many of these more remote western properties, the biggest problem is driving through elk to hunt elk! We are even seeing owners take advantage of the new electric hunting vehicles. When you live in elk country, the last thing you want to do is scare your wildlife neighbors on your way to the distant hunting spot.

Many of us yearn for the quiet of the back country, the solitude of the private mountain basin, or the unencumbered views of distant peaks—even running at times from the onslaught of new and everchanging technology. We can now safely move to and from our favorite back country spots in silence or we can call out to whoever, whenever, from our tiny satellite phones. We can find our trails and blinds in the worst snowstorm with GIS technology. We can talk, move and live safely in the wild through the innovations of the current modern world, all while enjoying what nature has provided.

Bottom line: Today’s technology is building a better, safer and more accessible remote backcountry property. If you’re looking for comfortable, remote living that can deliver the big game and recreational opportunities you love, give us a call.

by Dan Murphy,Team Murphy Realty

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ow picture yourself, your friends and your family living in comfort and safety while enjoying direct access to the “hard to get to” West. This is no longer just a dream. Lifestyles in the remote backcountry of the West have entered a new level of comfort with the benefits of today’s off-grid properties.

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M4 Ranch Group specializes in marketing and selling premium ranch properties, shared ranch communities, sportsman’s properties, and luxury estates throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Our brokers share our founders’ passion for preserving and experiencing the ranching and recreational lifestyle, approaching each partnership with the very authenticity, respect and integrity that the great outdoors represents. M4 clients receive personalized and dedicated expertise and advocacy that continues beyond the closing. With over 30 years’ experience in real estate and managing ranch properties, our team brings knowledge and perspective to critical aspects of land ownership needed to maximize investment in ranching property, including water rights, conservation easements, land owner preference and habitat restoration.

Your TEAM

Dan Murphy Broker/Owner 970-209-1514 Dan@M4RanchGroup.com

Michael Murphy Broker Associate/Owner 719-849-1441 Michael@M4RanchGroup.com

LaWana DeWees Broker Associate 970-749-6521 Lawana@M4RanchGroup.com

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A spectacular piece of property located in Powderhorn, Colorado with Cebolla Creek running through it. The 35±Acres of heavily wooded land is adjoined on three sides by public land making this a great opportunity for recreational use as well as a private and secluded get-away. The property adjoins the Mason Wildlife Area boasting an additional mile of fishing on the renowned Cebolla Creek.

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A 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 40 ± acres could be the vacation home location of your dreams. The property has year round access and maintained roads as well as an absolutely lovely cabin - remodeled and never lived in - featuring vaulted great room, custom kitchen, pine ceilings and rock fireplace. The cabin and property are located literally at the end of the road. Imagine having a back yard that encompasses tens of thousands of BLM acres.

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Del Norte, CO

Located in between the towns of South Fork and Del Norte is a rare large horse property on 373.89 +/- acres that has lush pastures. The ranch’s breathtaking views of the San Juan and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges are just minutes from the legendary snows of Wolf Creek Ski Area and the highly acclaimed Rio Grande Golf Club. For the sportsman, enjoy the Rio Grande River Gold Medal fly fishing or millions of acres of public lands for a trail ride. Big Game Unit 76 is only 30 minutes away. In an area where 300 +/- acre horse parcels are becoming hard to find, the Main Ranch isn’t one to be missed.

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Giant views of the San Juan and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges from this centrally located ranch between the towns of South Fork and Del Norte. Perfect for the horse lover or the gentleman cattle rancher. Just minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area and the highly acclaimed Rio Grande Golf Club. For the sportsman, enjoy the Rio Grande River Gold Medal fly fishing or millions of acres of public lands for a trail ride. 321.32± acre horse / cattle ranches are becoming hard to find. Water rights will be conveyed with the ranch.

$699,000

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Located in the Willow Creek Drainage area off county road 25 sits 318.14 acres with some improvements. A well is in place and a spring is on the property, just needs to be filed on. Nice RV site with electricity, gazebo, and storage shed. Located in game management unit 66, with herds of elk and mule deer migrating through every year. An historic cabin can be found on the property along with incredible views of the West Elk Wilderness and the San Juans. Rolling hills with Aspens, Pines and sage make up the topography on this ranch.

Recreational opportunities are boundless on and near this seasonal ranch. Fishing on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Cebolla Creek, and Lake Fork of the Gunnison. Hiking, biking, atving, horseback riding right from the property or nearby. A private outdoorsman paradise.

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Dolores, CO

Located roughly 20 minutes outside of the small mountain town of Dolores, Colorado, home to the McPhee Reservoir, the largest reservoir within the San Juan National Forest and second-largest in Colorado. Salter Y Ranch is a seasonal, off-grid hunter’s paradise. Bordering the San Juan National Forest it has spectacular views of Haystack Mountain. Mature Ponderosa pines and significant Aspen coverage, and a wide variety of wildlife cover the ranch. Summers Reservoir is located on the ranch with several small tanks scattered throughout this 345± acre ranch.

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C r o o k e d C r e e k R a n c h - Creede, CO Crooked Creek is a must for your “Bucket List.” The magnificent ranch of Crooked Creek overlooks the upper end of the Rio Grande Valley and the majority of this 235.80 ± acre ranch has commanding views of the mountain range known as “Bristol Head.” The higher elevation tracts also afford a select view of the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. The Continental Divide is at your back door and the tremendous mountain ranges top out at nearly 12,000 feet. Fresh mountain lakes and streams abound, providing an excellent habitat for all species of wildlife. With access to the Rio Grande Reservoir, as well as, miles and miles of BLM land just outside your door, this is a dream come true – especially for the outdoor enthusiast. (This property was

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High in the San Juan Mountains, nestled under 14,000-foot peaks, lies one of the most picturesque, clear-running trout streams you could ever imagine. Sadly, the upper Lake Fork of the Gunnison is poor trout habitat with few trout. Mining, man made structures, and failed water impoundments from the late 1800s changed the face of history for this spectacular alpine fishery.

As an owner and broker of M4 Ranch Group, I have been blessed in so many ways, including getting to work with clients who can see past what is to what was, or—even better—what could be. This stretch of stream in the San Juans is a perfect example of what was and what could be.

Death of a Stream

At the heart of this success story is a 160-acre placer claim, staked out in the late 1800s. In subsequent years, following the path of so many similar parcels in the West, it was subdivided into eight different tracts of land, each bought and sold numerous times. Mining development and water impoundments built to supply hydro power to what was hoped would be one of the San Juan’s premier ore processing locations, contributed to the stream’s loss of habitat.

Typical of the time, the mining build-up was merely an opportunity for salesmen to hawk investments, stocks or options back east. Few of the regions ever saw real gold production or profits other than through the fleecing of long-distance investors.

At the turn of the twentieth century, this locale was heavily improved with mill houses, hydro power, and a mining camp, but little to no ore was processed. With depleting investments and no significant gold strikes, the buildings slowly disappeared, board by board. The large water impoundment upstream held back water and gathered sediment year after year. Eventually the dam failed, cascading thousands upon thousands of cubic feet of water and accumulated years of sediment onto the valley floor.

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location, the stream suffered from the ailments of the era’s mining history, loss of habitat and failed continuity of land ownership. Over the decades, it seemed impossible that this fishery would ever recover.

Along Comes a Hero!

Rarely are land investors willing to envision change and work overtime to make that vision happen. Fortunately, such was not the case in this instance. More than eight years and numerous transactions later, the new owner (who admirably desires anonymity regarding this project) has reinstated sole ownership of the 160-acre placer claim and added two additional contiguous mining claims. Now, with continuity of land ownership, the dream of stream restoration work has begun.

The challenges are great. With a tract of land containing over 2.5 miles of private stream, a waterfall, three lakes and timbered bottoms, the owner is facing the hurdles of no stream stability, a heavy bedload situation and elevated aluminum levels in the water.

River Restoration Magic

The biggest part of a successful river project is to build the right team, beginning with the vital role of the hydrologist—what I like to call the river architect. Along with the hydrologist comes a reputable wetlands delineation team, several permitting agencies and perhaps the single most important aspect of the team, an able construction crew. You can design and permit the best river plans in the world, but if you don’t find the right “artist on an excavator,” your dream restoration project is likely to fall far short of the desired outcome.

River restoration is literally comparable to the whispering voice heard in the famous movie, Field of Dreams: “If you build it, they will come.” When you stabilize a stream, you allow it to maintain an incised channel.

By building structures like self-cleaning holes, point breaks, Ws and fish houses, you provide places for fish to live out the cold winter temperatures, places to spawn, places to grow older and thus bigger. You allow the necessary stream vegetation to grow and insects to thrive, both above and below the water line. “If you build it, they will come.”

Many alpine streams have a high percentage of slope and see very high water events;

spring melt and heavy rain can create dramatic flow variations. Building for these 100- or even 500-year events is a feat in itself. These conditions require a great deal of engineering and significant amount of structure to maintain the stream’s viability in heavy water events.

Large rocks and stumps are often used to build interwoven structures that control stream width and bank stabilization. On this particular project, over 3,000 rocks, each measuring over 3 feet square, will be the building blocks of habitat. Moving many thousands of yards of aggregate, the design and build team will restructure the historic stream channel, stabilize its banks and confine the river’s bank full width, thus providing the necessary deep water habitat, new growth on the banks and improved overall stream health.

The Cost of Habitat

While these types of projects are not cheap, neither is buying land with a premier river. In today’s world, it truly is less expensive to build a better river than to find the elusive existing strip of “perfect” trout stream. While history has greatly changed the channels and viability of many of the streams in the San Juans, the passionate commitment to proper stewardship by a growing number of today’s landowners is making tremendous strides toward improvement.

Stream improvements on one parcel of private land benefits not only the improved land, but the entire river system. A quality river project is like building a fish hatchery. Biologists have documented trout migrating many miles in river systems in the West. With improved habitat comes increased populations and with increased populations comes migration, as smaller fish eventually relocate to other areas with less competition.

M4 Ranch Group has been proud to work with such buyers who define the phrase Along Comes a Hero. When private or public funds restore depleted fisheries, mile upon mile of stream benefits from those efforts.

When you see these projects, realize the benefit to all: the habitat, the fish species, and the sportsman. So if you ever run across a stream project’s land owner, a hydrologist, a wetland-mitigation team or even a rough and tough ‘Artist on an Excavator,” you might just stop and give them a hug!

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Beautiful 111 acre parcel located near South Fork, Colorado on the Rio Grande River. Trees, mature grasses and river frontage.

This is not in a homeowner’s association. Views of the mountains and river and an upper pond on the property. Agriculturally exempt. Buy and hold or build your dream home. Extremely nice property and has it all.

South Fork sits at the intersection of two highways in Southwest Colorado and serves as the unofficial gateway to true Colorado. Incorporated in 1992, South Fork is one of Colorado’s newest towns but its roots in logging and farming extend prior to the 1870s. As an introduction to the outdoor opportunities offered by the region, South Fork is home to fly fishing on the gold medal waters of the Rio Grande River in the summer and serves as a great winter basecamp for those looking to snowmobile miles of trails to the south or for visitors making the daily trip to Wolf Creek Ski Area. Just 20 minutes from South Fork is phenomenal Wolf Creek Ski Area, which boasts some of Colorado’s best powder skiing. The ski area is also known for having one of the state’s highest annual snowfalls, creating a skier’s paradise with five different lifts, runs for all ability levels, and access to the backcountry.

One of South Fork’s most notable areas and attributes is the Rio Grande Club, which features beautiful homes, creeks, a restaurant and an 18-hole championship golf course. The course winds its way along the Rio Grande River, passes beautiful pine and aspen groves, and consists of dramatic elevation changes which provide not only challenging shots but beautiful vistas as well.

$1,200,000

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W a t e r V i e w R a n c h - Gunnison , CO 171± acres that is backed into public lands and overlooks Blue Mesa Reservoir and Curecanti National Park. The ranch commands outstanding views due to the location sitting on a mesa elevated at 7,900’ feet above the Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Predominately the ranch is covered in mountain sage, oak brush and spring fed pockets of aspen growth.

Improvements include a 4,982± square foot single level home with an attached 3 car garage. This mission style home, complete with a bell tower, stucco exterior and red metal roof creates a grand statement. The single level 4 bedrooms and 4 baths home is designed and loaded with many upgraded features. This home features a gourmet kitchen with chef quality appliances, granite countertops. Flowing right off the kitchen is a dining area and an open living area which makes for great entertaining. The beautiful stone fireplace all encompassed in walls of windows which allows for the enjoyment of the views. Beautiful custom tile and wood floors can be found throughout the home. Outside is a large landscaped fenced yard with sprinkler system, three covered patios which is surrounded by a stone retaining wall. The ranch is also set up to accommodate all your outdoor toys with a closely located detached 7-door garage/ workshop and horse stall set up on the east end with a fenced horse corral located nearby.

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Privacy, improvements, access, location, views are just some of the key words that help to describe Powderhorn Creek Ranch.

The valley views, rock formations and meandering Powderhorn Creek are gracefully accented by a wonderfully built frontier style home. An oversized garage and fully equipped guest quarters are welcome additions to a well laid out master plan of the improvements. Irrigated hay meadows, water rights, a work shop and full equestrian facilities complete this western ranch.

The 200 +/- private acres are backed into thousands of public acres. At the back door and as a ranch backdrop are the 62,250 protected acres of the Powderhorn Wilderness Area. From a wildlife stand point, the ranch is located in the world famous Big Game Unit 66. The terrain, location and habitat make the ranch a spectacular place and the total acres make it eligible for land owner preference applications. Unit 66 boasts well managed deer and elk herds with trophy bucks and bulls. Whether you like the challenge of the hunt or to walk where few tread, you can enjoy both from Powderhorn Creek Ranch.

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Lovely alpine vistas, a marvelous trout stream, four-season recreation and one of the nation’s last operating narrow gauge railroads all make the Los Pinos Ranch a rare treasure west of Antonito in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado.

Anglers, hunters, history buffs and solitude lovers all will appreciate the unique draw of the Rio de Los Pinos Ranch, just waiting for the construction of a very special high-country retreat.

The centerpiece of this 287.7± acre ranch is the Rio de Los Pinos itself, an enchanting clear water river, about 20 feet wide, that flows from Trujillo Meadows Reservoir about five miles to the west. On the ranch, it traverses for almost 3/4 of a mile in a series of lovely riffles and oxbow bends through natural grasslands. The river is a productive aquatic insect factory, with strong populations of mayfly, caddisfly and stonefly nymphs, which in turn, feed its wild trout population.

Once the native range of Rio Grande Cutthroat trout (some of which populate nearby tributaries) this section of the Los Pinos now supports brown and rainbow trout that run in the 10- 12inch range, with some reaching 16 inches or so in the deeper pools at the oxbow bends. Best of all, these fish love to take a fly, and the river offers brush-free, dry fly fishing at its finest in the summer months. Beginning fly fishers will find this water perfect for learning the sport, while veteran anglers will enjoy a season’s worth of challenges as well.

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South Fork , CO

Incredible riverfront property just minutes from South Fork, Colorado and Wolf Creek Ski area! This 77± acre property has over 5500± feet of private river frontage on the South Fork of the Rio Grande. Pristine waters that have hardly ever seen a human face, this is the Fly Fisherman’s paradise. There is a large boulder berm that shields the property from Hwy 160 providing privacy and traffic noise abatement. You will feel like you are a thousand miles from civilization, but in reality, only a short distance to amenities of a small town including medical, grocery store, etc. The property borders the forest service public land to the west and south in game management unit 80 which is an open hunting unit (some restrictions for certain seasons).

Lots of elk, mule deer, black bears, etc. Half of the property is covered with healthy pine trees on a mountain, the other half is level with interspersed mature pines. Two existing wells, electricity close, and water rights! There is also a small boulder field with VERY large boulders on the property which may be sold or used as needed.

$1,399,000

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Del Norte, CO

Unique and lush, this island ranch is the PERFECT outdoorsman’s dream property. This 201± acre property has 3/4 of a mile of the south channel of the Rio Grande River and is also bordered on the west and north by sections of the north channel of the Rio Grande River. This ranch has excellent water rights, creating a lush paradise with great hay production! There are 6 separate meadows on the ranch all surrounded by trees and shrubs creating very desired “edge effect” for wildlife. There is a resident herd of elk that live in and around the property year round and mule deer are also abundant! The entire ranch is in a Conservation Easement with Rio Grande Headwaters Trust restricting subdivision, however, there is a five-acre area for building a residence which can be situated on different parts of the ranch. The easement does allow several types of agricultural businesses. The ranch has a total of three wells and also has 1.34 cubic feet per second out of the Weiss Ditch, and another 1.2 cubic feet per second out of the Rio Grande #4 making irrigation water available every day of the irrigation season (almost 4 acre-feet over the entire ranch) In addition many of the meadows are sub-irrigated creating lush hay meadows, mature trees, and ample wildlife forage. The hay meadows produce 1 1/2 to 2 tons per acre. A new substantial bridge was erected less than ten years ago as the access to the property and is a private access affording seclusion only 5 minutes from town. There is a very charming 800 sq. foot cabin that has been brought in that is included in the asking price. The property is currently “off grid” and well pumps are run with solar and generator pumps. Owner financing is available.

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H o r s e C r e e k R a n c h - Paonia, CO

Located 11± miles outside of the town of Paonia, Colorado in a stunning Rocky Mountain setting is the Horse Creek Ranch.

The seasonal ranch is comprised of 500± acres and borders the Gunnison National Forest giving way to a true Rocky Mountain experience. The Ranch offers an off grid 1,273± square foot 3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin with a separate 576± square foot bunkhouse and a 600± square foot equipment shed. Backed into the West Elk Wilderness Area and nestled below Gunnison Peak in GMU 53 providing fantastic elk, deer and bear hunting. The ranch has Horse Creek and Minnesota Creek running through it along with two stock ponds and a ½ ± acre trout pond. Amazing views of Mt. Gunnison and the West Elks accompanied by gorgeous Aspens and Spruce trees all at around 8,800± feet.

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The Ranch hosts 4,000 ± ft. of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River on 39 ± acres that complement an expertly designed and executed trout lake filled with line-breaking rainbows and brown trout. While an astounding fishing property, this ranch will also overwhelm you with its high alpine San Juan Mountain views and local recreational opportunities. While wonderfully private, this tract is less than five minutes from Colorado’s second largest natural lake, Lake San Cristobal. The properties’ key location provides quick and easy access to historic Lake City, Colorado and the limitless sea of protected public lands out the gate. Property improvements include, improved roads and home sites, an existing water well and toy storage shed. This is the perfect canvas with terrain, live water and outstanding alpine views from which to create your Colorado dream home $1,695,000

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P r o n g h o r n R a n c h - Del Norte, CO

Located southeast of Del Norte is a breathtaking ranch sitting on 1,740.78± deeded acres with abundant rock out-cropping and canyons. With spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, this ranch borders and includes an additional 640 ± acre state lease which becomes a total of over 2,380 ± acres.

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1,740.78 ± acres Acres of rock out-croppings and historic canyons Area home to trophy mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, fox, coyote and a plethora of seasonal and local birds Local recreation includes hunting, fishing, backpacking, winter skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and camping Convenient to Penitente Canyon Large views of Sangre de Cristo mountain range Bordering an additional 640 ± acre state lease, which expands to over 2,380 ± acres

$1,995,000

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U p p e r P i e d r a R a n c h - Pagosa Springs, CO Rare find in the upper Piedra. Can be purchased in (2) 35± acre tracts or one gorgeous 73.21± acres on the Middle Fork of the Piedra River. Stunning property, no conversation easements, ag exempt status, good roadway system in place, water rights and power has been installed on the property. Beautiful piece of property. This property is being split off a 144± acre ranch. Every detail has been thought of and executed perfectly. Rare gem with many possibilities

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Gunnison, CO

Privacy, year-round accessibility, and Colorado views are key factors to the 911.92± acres that make up the Sapinero Ranch.

Located just 22± miles west of Gunnison, Colorado and 39± miles east of Montrose, Colorado. The ranch starts at an elevation of 7,600± ft. and rises to a height of 8,400± ft. The Sapinero Ranch offers exceptional views of the West Elk Mountain Range, the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River basin, Curecanti National Park and the world famous Pinnacle Rock formation located on the shores of Colorado’s largest body of water, the Blue Mesa Reservoir. The west ranch gate is located 2± miles from the Lake Fork Marina providing excellent boating access onto one of Colorado’s finest fresh water fisheries that holds many of the state fishing records. Rolling terrain, gamble oak, sage and pine forest make up the entirety of the Sapinero Ranch. Located in Big Game Unit 66, this piece of land is nestled in one of the finest big game units in Colorado, offering exceptional wildlife. The ranch is in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Land Owner Preference Program, giving the ranch owner the possibility to enjoy hunting this exclusive ranch and unit year after year. The Ranch is fully conserved with several amazing building sites.

This is a great opportunity to own an amazing tract of land that has endless recreational opportunities.

Five ranch parcels may be sold individually 182± Acres at $425,000 each.

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Situated in a lovely green valley at 8400 feet, Hog Heaven Ranch is a spectacular mountain retreat on the eastern flank of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Secluded, yet accessible, this 360± acre ranch is at the crossroads of some of Colorado’s finest mountain scenery yet is only 40 minutes from a major interstate highway.

Hog Heaven Ranch is sheltered in a richly-forested valley of spruce, fir, aspen and Ponderosa pines, creating a varied habitat that is home to many species of birds and small mammals. Pass Creek, a small stream, flows through the ranch for over a mile and is a water source for mule deer and elk, which frequent Pass Creek’s long meadow.

A gorgeous home occupies the finest viewpoint on Hog Heaven Ranch, commanding amazing views in every direction. The stone-floored kitchen, cathedralceiling great room and a unique man-made waterfall are particularly attractive features of this home. In addition, a small cabin sits along Pass Creek, perfect for enjoying a quiet night with the soothing sounds of the creek in the background. $2,395,000 64

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H o p k i n s D r a w R a n c h - Durgano, CO

Hopkins Draw Ranch is 215± acres that shelters both sides of Hopkins Draw, an intermittent stream that flows off of the southern slopes of the La Plata Mountains, directly northwest of Durango. Well wooded, the ranch is covered with a mosaic of oakbrush, aspen and pines at approximately 7800 feet. This unspoiled habitat is ideal for mule deer, which range freely through the ranch and are seldom disturbed by the presence of humans.

Located at the end of a road accessed only through the neighboring and gated Destination Ranch, Hopkins Draw Ranch offers privacy in spades. In addition, its northern boundary adjoins the San Juan National Forest, and thus the ranch offers access to thousands of acres of the La Plata Mountains not easily reached from anywhere else. At Hopkins Draw Ranch, the La Plata Mountains and years of exploring are literally in your backyard. Hunting and wildlife viewing are top recreational activities at Hopkins Draw, with mule deer the primary targets, both on and off the ranch on the National Forest. Other game animals occasionally seen include elk, black bear and mountain lions. Small game is also abundant in the area, as are flocks of wild turkeys. Recreationally rich in many ways, this portion of Colorado offers countless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, jeeping, photography, and the winter sports of snowmobiling, downhill and cross country skiing and ice fishing.

Hopkins Draw Ranch lies in the center of a full year’s worth of outdoor activities.

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O l e o R a n c h - L ake City, CO At 10,500 feet, Oleo Guest Ranch offers rustic Colorado vacation cabin rentals. The mountain cabins are located in a remote part of southwest Colorado (between Creede and Lake City) and are surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Each secluded mountain cabin offers privacy and breathtaking views with comfortable accommodations. The ranch’s water is drawn directly out of the mountain the cabins are built upon. Propane gas runs appliances, lights and heats water for the kitchens and bathrooms. Recreational activities at Oleo include miles and miles of scenic trails for mountain hiking/climbing, photography, fishing, or just relaxing. Moose and Elk are often seen and several kinds of hummingbirds are always around the many cabin feeders. The colorful wildflowers in summer, the wind blowing through the aspens, and the spectacular fall foliage are nature at its best. Five stocked ponds and 1.5 miles of streams provide guests with private fishing, so beginners to avid fly fishermen will have ample opportunity to wet their lines. Peace and quiet is not something you have to seek out at Oleo… the wind blowing through the aspens will be the only thing you’ll hear while reading your book on the deck. $2,495,000

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L i g h t n e r C r e e k R a n c h - Durgano, CO

Not many properties can boast being the location of a well-known film, but Lightner Creek Ranch, just northwest of Durango, can. This very private ranch was a shooting location for the 1991 hit film City Slickers, starring Billy Crystal and Jack Palance.

Today, this 230Âą acre ranch is minus the film crew, but rich with solitude, mountain views and close access to some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in Colorado.

Lying at approximately 7300 feet, Lightner Creek Ranch is primarily covered with shrubland, interspersed with meadows and a few evergreens. This habitat, combined with the intermittent streams of Lightner Creek and Hopkins Draw, makes it an attractive location for mule deer, bird life and small mammals twelve months of the year. Wildlife lovers will find much to enjoy in this quiet retreat at the foot of the La Plata Mountains, which dominate the views to the north. This property would be perfectly suited as a convenient weekend getaway or a permanent home for those who love the Four Corners Country.

Privacy is a huge asset at Lightner Creek Ranch, as its access is protected by Destination Ranch, just downstream. As private as it is, the ranch is nonetheless only ten miles from Durango, the cultural and commercial hub of southwest Colorado. Durango is home to Fort Lewis College, the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and a plethora of cultural, shopping and dining attractions

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J u n i p e r M o u n t a i n R a n c h - Craig , CO

Juniper Mountain Ranch occupies the heart of untamed northwest Colorado, only a few miles from the ranching hamlet of Maybell. At 6972.40± deeded acres, it’s an impressive spread that covers rolling hills of pinon/juniper woodlands and sagebrush bottomlands at elevations of 6100 to 6800 feet, surrounding the local landmark of 7847-foot Juniper Mountain. With an attendant State lease and a 5800-acre BLM grazing permit, over 20 square miles of territory fall under its domain. For years it has been productive grazing ground for 800 animal units, comprised of both cattle and sheep. Juniper Mountain Ranch is easily accessible from US Highway 40 and thus not far from some of the West’s most spectacular recreational opportunities.

The resort town of Steamboat Springs is less than 90 minutes to the east, offering world-class downhill skiing, and Dinosaur National Monument, with its incredible fossil beds and spectacular sandstone canyons, lies only 45 minutes to the west. The Yampa River flows just north of the ranch, featuring renowned white water rafting and some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state.

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Realtors® Land Institute Recognizes Dan and Michael Murphy with Four 2017 APEX Awards March 21, 2018 (Lake City) – Both Dan and Michael Murphy of M4 Ranch Group from Lake City, CO received the 2017 National Top Producer Award, the 2017 Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales Award, Top Producers Club Award. Additionally, The Realtors® Land Institute (RLI) included Dan and Michael, respectively, among the 2017 Top Twenty Producers. The Murphy brothers accepted the awards during the APEX Awards Program Ceremony on March 13 at RLI’s National Land Conference hosted this year in Nashville, TN.

“I’m sincerely excited and humbled to be recognized by the Realtor’s Land Institute with these top honors,” said Dan Murphy, an RLI member since 2008. “We are truly fortunate to do what we love every day, which is to bring the rich history and beauty of this country’s western lands with both new and veteran land owners.”

“It’s a tremendous honor to even be nominated for an APEX Award, much less to win one,” said Michael Murphy, also an RLI member since 2010. “We really owe this honor, though, to our friends, family and colleagues who share our love for land and tirelessly support us day in and day out.”

The APEX Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report, celebrated its inaugural year with fifty applicants totaling a combined $1B+ in qualifying transaction volume. The awards program is designed to recognize the excellence and performance of the best in the business with these prestigious land real estate production-based awards.

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year’s ‘Top Producer Award’ for the agent with the highest production level; ‘Broker of the Year Award’ for the agents with the highest production in each of the seven distinct land categories; ‘Wrangler’ award for the agent with the most transactions; the ‘APEX Top 20’recognizing the top twenty agents, and the “APEX Producers Club” recognizing all applicants who met the minimum qualifying volume of $4M.

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R e d H a w k R a n c h - Crested Butte, CO

Red Hawk Ranch, high in the West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, you’ll not only be “away from it all”, but also “above it all”. This 923± acre wilderness ranch boasts sweeping views of the magnificent Ohio Creek Valley that will be shared only by you and the eagles. If you’re interested in having your nearest neighbors be elk, mule deer, black bears and lush meadows of wildflowers, Red Hawk Ranch is the wilderness hunting retreat of your dreams. A 3,045± square foot lodge serves as headquarters for this magnificent property. It includes four bedrooms, full kitchen, storage garage and a vaulted great room filled with trophy mounts. Spectacular high country views can be enjoyed from its large deck. The lodge is entirely offgird, powered by a solar system with generator backup.

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The Piedra Forks Ranch is a Fly Fishing haven. The ranch is comprised of 169.32± acres of wilderness, meadows, and live water.

Offering numerous fishing arenas with 1.2± miles of the East Fork River and .73± miles of the Middle Fork River. There is a 1.23± acre lake on the ranch. The ranch offers breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains and Weminuche Range.

Impressive improvements include a 2,976± square foot main home with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. This stunning log home is perched on one of the highest points of the ranch. The home has been recognized in both the Smithsonian and Sunset magazines. The home was designed by Peter H. Dominick Jr., a distinguished graduate of the Yale School of Architecture. It offers an inviting open floor plan, captivating rock fireplace, tons of windows that provide the home with an abundance of natural light. Sunrise and sunset porches for amazing viewing and a cozy hot tub to enjoy the outdoors to its fullest. Additional ranch improvements include a 2 bedroom, 2 bath; 1,116± square foot guest home with an attached garage and amazing outdoor fireplace; 544± square foot 1 bed, 1 bath rustic cabin and finally a 1 room 360± square foot fishing cabin located right on the river bank of the East Fork of the Piedra River. The Ranch has a conservation easement to preserve its outstanding beauty, with an option left to still build an additional cabin and barn. $4,900,000

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Nestled between two breathtaking canyons, Ivordt Ranch is an end of the road, 680 ± acre sanctuary peppered with old growth spruce, Ponderosa pines, quaking aspens with close to 2 ± miles of willow-lined, trout-filled Powderhorn Creek cutting through lush irrigated hay meadows. 62,000± acres of the Powderhorn Wilderness await you at your fence line, with well managed heard of mule deer and elk in legendary Big Game Unit 66. This ranch is tailor made for a serious fishery enhancement, with water rights, elevation, slope, water source and natural terrain. Located halfway between Lake City and Gunnison, Ivordt Ranch has access to unlimited winter, summer, and fall recreation, creating the perfect mountain property.

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Few ranches anywhere offer more than Rock Canyon Ranch. A pristine, all encompassing ranch with unparalleled fishing access.

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879 ± deeded acres 2.5 ± miles of live water 1 ± acre lake 24.25± cfs water rights Ditch rights & springs End of the road ranch Nestled in 80,000 ± public acres Backed into 61,000 ± acres of the Powderhorn Wilderness Area Located in Premier Big Game Unit 66 comprising of 575,000± acres and 890+/- square miles Ranch is qualified for Colorado P&W landowner application hunting licenses

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Improvements include: • Country Home - 4,706 ± sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Guest quarters - 1,050 ± sq. ft.

• Garage-oversized 3 car • Horse stables - 2,352 ± sq. ft.

• Equipment shed - 1,176 ± sq. ft.

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Red Cloud Ranch is comprised of 405.16± deeded acres nestled in a sea of public lands. The ranch lies on the Lake Fork River valley floor nestled below a skyline of 14,000 Ft. peaks. Offering timbered forest, open irrigated ranch meadows, two custom trout lakes and over 1.5± miles of exceptional trout stream. The ranch is the definition of a Rocky Mountain Paradise illustrating breathless views, renowned improvements with opportunity seldom found in the west. The 27,000± sq. ft. main lodge is constructed of giant logs and custom western accents throughout, 13 personal suites, 30’ moss rock stone fireplace, giant great room, commercial kitchen all accented by a spacious deck. The Ranch offers a complete retreat facility, from the 37,000± sq. ft. equestrian complex to the adventure high ropes course. Accompanied by seven custom dorms, five outstanding Swedish cope log homes, fully equipped in floor heated shop and work building & more. Seldom do you find this type of mountain property with constructed amenities to meet “any” size family or group.

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• 405± Acres • Water Rights • River Front • 2 Ponds • 27,000± Sq. Ft. Log Lodge • Guest Homes, Dorms, Bunk Houses, Workshops, Chapel • Equestrian Center $9,800,000

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Pagosa Springs , CO

Banded Peaks River Ranch is nestled in the lush Navajo River Valley in Southwestern Colorado. Comprised of 2,008± acres surrounded by the jagged skylines of Navajo Peak, Elephant Peak, Chama Peak and the beautiful formations of the Banded Peak mountains. The Ranch offers 1.5± miles of private access on the Navajo River giving way to outstanding fly-fishing.

This secluded alpine ranch varies in elevation from 7,700 feet to 9,500 feet offering breathtaking topographies from lush meadows to beautiful Aspen, Fir, Blue Spruce and Ponderosa forests. The headwaters of the Rio Chamita flows through the property in the spring and several ponds can be found throughout the ranches borders, creating outstanding wildlife habitats.

Banded Peaks Ranch offers the perfect balance of a secluded alpine ranch but with the ease of access, creating that perfect outdoorsmen’s paradise and opportunity to build that dream mountain retreat in one of Southwestern Colorado’s most pristine gems. Wildlife habitats and fisheries can be found within the borders of the Banded Peaks Ranch. The lush river bottoms of the Navajo River offer’s up healthy populations of rainbow, brown, brookie, and cutthroat trout providing incredible catch and release fly-fishing experiences. Even the black bears enjoy the gushing trout-filled river. The ranch is in game management units 78 and 81. With its outstanding wildlife habitat the ranch offers a secure home to healthy wildlife populations of trophy elk and mule deer, truly an outdoorsman’s playground.

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Legacy Ranch defining a

WRITTEN BY DAN MURPHY—OWNER/BROKER OF M4 RANCH GROUP

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have to admit I am spoiled. In my role with M4 Ranch Group, I regularly visit and experience the wonders of some of the finest ranches in the western United States.

Having explored literally hundreds of ranching properties in the past two decades, I have learned to look beyond the majestic landscapes and finely appointed ranch homes to see the significant level of investment—emotional, financial and physical—that owners have made toward preserving a ranch’s history and lands, its legacy. Ranches deemed “legacy” ranches are steeped in historical significance, natural resources and bountiful wildlife. They are often the result of careful cultivation, great effort, passion and commitment to building a lasting monument to the ranching tradition of the West. In today’s world, where commodities and resources have become largely disposable, legacy ranches represent an impressive effort to maintain and protect not only a piece of the western frontier, but a way of life.

In today’s culture of rapid-pace, multi-screen and readily available information, we often hear of big business tycoons, such as Ted Turner, who own hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchland but we do not consider their dedication to preserving the very heritage and life of those lands. Such accomplished people have invested financial resources needed to amass and protect these ever rarer legacy properties, iconic ranches such as the Wagner Ranch that spans the North Texas plain, the Vermejo Park Ranch of Northern New Mexico, the stunning Belle Ranch located in the antelope plains of New Mexico or the infamous King Ranch of South Texas.

But seldom do you see a legacy ranch lying at the foot of 14,000-foot peaks or backed into 100,000s acres of public lands that include designated wilderness areas, national parks and national forests.

With as few remaining legacy ranches now dotting the western plains, there are even fewer that have been built and maintained that are located in the high-elevation Mountains of the West. Historically, miners typically settled the high country or mountain regions of the West, with patented

mining claims typically being only 10.3 acres. In some larger mineral strikes, hundreds of miners lived together on the multitude of 10.3-acre mineral claims, each miner working to make his stake of pending wealth. Further down the valleys from these lofty mining claims, “placer” claims began to emerge, with “placer” claims allotted in 160-acre tracts that were typically located along the high alpine valley floors. These types of land claims where originally patented in areas where the forwardthinking entrepreneurs planned to mill tons of gold or silver ore on the path to riches. Township communities formed further down the valleys to serve as supply lines for mining camps in places like Telluride, Durango or Crested Butte, Colorado. Just beyond these high alpine townships were the first deeded agricultural grounds in the West, with land parcels comprised of 160-acre homesteads, where hard-working “meat and potatoes” families worked to grow potatoes, harvest hay and run cattle.

Given the history and function of land across the western highlands, settled in 160-acre increments by the West’s toughest immigrants, cowboys and dirt farmers, imagine the not-so-simple task of cobbling together rocky and treacherous sections to develop a legacy ranch. This task became even more challenging as, over time, these high country towns went from boom to bust, taking the demand for local beef and potatoes to a standstill. Many producing families did all they could to hang on, many leveraged there homesteads with the local grocer or mercantile to keep staples on the table and farms equipped. As the bills mounted and demand for goods, services and labor disappeared, many western settlers traded their land as a means of settling old debts. To this day, some of the mountain valley’s top ranching families are descended from these former shop owners. So it is with that there is a sincere lack of legacy ranch inventory existing in the high alpine mountains of the West.

So few legacy ranches can be found in mountainous regions that meet “true” legacy standard that discovering and exploring one can be the experience of a lifetime.

The Wolf Springs Ranch, a highaltitude alpine ranch that lies at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, is just such a ranch. It backs into jagged peaks and spans from the bases of

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peaks to the expansive valley floor of Colorado’s Wet Mountain Range. My work with this ranch has given me the opportunity to truly understand and appreciate the depth of commitment needed to build a legacy ranch of such caliber. Over the course of 28 years, a forward-thinking and passionate ranch owner assembled dozens of land purchases, including land trades with the federal government, the State of Colorado and also lots negotiated as private land purchases. This decades-long commitment and dedication has resulted in the amassing of more than 55,000 deeded mountain acres, building what is seldom found—one of the largest high elevation ranches in the American West.

At one point, while standing on the deck of what the land owner calls “Eagles’ Nest Cabin East,” I realized that the owner of Wolf Springs Ranch literally owns the vista, every mesa, peak, river and plain that could be seen from this cabin. In Disney’s iconic animated film, The Lion King, King Mufasa tells his son Simba to look out over the African savannah, explaining that their kingdom extends to “everything the light touches.”

Standing on that deck, viewing a western skyline of jagged mountain peaks sprawled out before me that overlooked green valleys dotted with blue lakes, the tremendous scale and majesty of the 55,000-acre property overwhelms.

The plethora and vibrancy of the wildlife that roam Wolf Creek Ranch is unparalleled, even by Colorado standards. I was literally in awe, with the sound of dueling Elk bugles rising from the mesa below me, and the fall Aspen colors dotting the green of the pine-covered ridges. That evening, I saw three bears, meadows filled with dozens of trophy-quality, rutting bulls and some spectacular mule deer bucks. Having been a

professional outfitter for more than 20 years, with ownership of camps in the most remote parts of Colorado, Montana and Alaska, I typically bedded in a sleeping bag at least 100 nights a year for most of those 20 years. I am no stranger to experiencing breathtaking landscapes and fraternizing with trophy-caliber wildlife. Even so, experiencing first-hand the raw power of those 55,000+ deeded and contiguous acres and their estimated herd of more than 1,000 resident elk, for me, bordered on the spectacular.

The Wolf Springs Ranch is so large it sets its own hunting seasons, and its owner has the right to determine which weapons will be used during those hunting seasons, with guaranteed licenses for friends, clients and family. The ranch also opens its doors each year to cow hunters who assist in controlling the herd, all while building a relationship of respect and appreciation with many of the local families. The ability to hunt Wolf Creek Ranch has become so prestigious that residents can wait a minimum of 18 years to draw the very few and extremely coveted Ranching for Wildlife bull tags.

Certainly, a variety of legacy-class ranches exist and can be purchased across the broad expanse of the American West.

But for those who seek unparalleled privacy, beauty, serenity, luxury and their own piece of a rich history, ranches like Wolf Springs Ranch provide opportunity to authentically experience the American West. Perhaps more importantly, owning a ranch of Wolf Springs Ranch caliber provides opportunity to own a piece of the “Pride Lands” by become an integral part of a living legacy.

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P i c k B a r R a n c h - Bayfield,

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The Pick Bar Ranch occupies 1008.9± acres in the scenic Pine River valley, a few miles north of Bayfield, on the main road to Vallecito Reservoir. Located at approximately 7000 feet, the ranch has a mountain section and a meadow section. The eastern mountain section is dominated by extensive forests of mature ponderosa pine, with abundant draws to shelter mule deer, elk and black bear. The western meadow section contains the ranch headquarters, irrigated meadowlands and the riparian corridor of the Pine River, vegetated with a lovely mix of pines and native cottonwoods.

Water makes or breaks ranches in southern Colorado, and the Pick Bar Ranch is blessed with over a mile of the coveted Pine River, and a mile of its tributary, Bear Creek. Senior water rights of a healthy 3.278 c.f.s. ensures that nearly 200 acres of hay is well-watered, including a 1/4-mile radius pivot. As a result, the ranch has been a solid cattle producer since 1883, and currently supports up to 70 AUs year-round, with winter pasture and summer grazing all available on-property.

The Pine River is a closely guarded fishery among those who are fortunate enough to control access to it. Rich in insect life, and partially controlled by the outflow from Vallecito Reservoir, the Pine can produce some of the largest brown and rainbow trout in Colorado. Not far upstream from the Pick Bar Ranch, a 40-inch rainbow was recently caught, and trophy browns and rainbows in the multi-pound category live throughout the river, including on the mile of river on the Pick Bar Ranch. Careful riparian habitat management and engineered habitat improvements ensure that the Pine on the Pick Bar will continue to grow and retain trout of bragging proportions.

The mountain portion of the ranch adjoins public land in the 2.5-million-acre San Juan National Forest, which makes for hunting opportunities for both mule deer and elk. Both species can often be seen on the ranch, especially when early snow pushes them to lower elevations.

Improvements on the ranch equip it to be an ideal equestrian site, including a classic red barn, 75x175 indoor riding arena and an outdoor arena. Wonderful riding opportunities are abundant on both the meadow and mountain sections of the ranch, and the climate is mild enough to keep horses year-round. Other recreational amenities on the ranch include dog kennel, private shooting range and a small bass pond.

An impressive gated entry leads to the Pick Bar Ranch headquarters, with its historic three-story home and wraparound porch. A second, newer home nearby allows ample room for ranch help, or can serve as a guest house and underground sprinkler system keeps the lovely grounds well-watered.

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JW Mountain Ranch is located in the beautiful Cuchara Valley in south central Colorado. The Cuchara Valley is surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, comprised of a million plus acres. The Ranch captures incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to its west and the Spanish Peaks to its south. The 4,823.95± deeded acre Ranch has vast ranges in its topography and elevations. The higher elevations are timbered and make for prime hunting, the lower elevations are used for the 300± acres of irrigated hay meadows and winter grazing. An impressive array of water resources can be found on the Ranch. Middle Creek flows year round through parts of the Ranch and Oak Creek crosses the entire Ranch, it being seasonal. Several other creeks and springs contribute water to the ranch as well. There are several ponds throughout the Ranch, two are natural ponds, one being called “Rock Lake” for its spectacular rock cliffs surrounding it. There are ten watering tanks, filled by a pipeline from the southwest to northeast corners of the Ranch.

Additionally, there are four permitted but not adjudicated wells.

Ranch improvements include two staff homes and a restored 1800’s homestead cabin. Operational facilities include two welded-pipe corrals, calving barn, hay barn, equipment shop, game-processing facility and horse paddocks. These impressive improvements make way for cattle, horse or hunting operations. This working Ranch affords many recreational opportunities within and beyond its borders, making for an exceptional working/recreational ranch experience.

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Claiming the highest address in the lower 48 states this custom log home sits on 4.95 +/- acres located at the historical Tabasco Mill site on beautiful Cinnamon Pass, giving way to stunning 360 degree views of nature’s wonderland, including the famous American Basin and Handies Peak, all which is surrounded by BLM land. The 1472+/- square foot off the grid cabin has all the creature comforts you will need. The cabin is designed for maximizing the incredible views with two sets of french doors and a wall of windows near the top of the vaulted tongue and groove ceilings. On the main floor is the living space, kitchen, bath and two built in bunk-beds. The large loft hosts a beautiful sleeping area and office with stunning views. The cabin has a state of the art solar system which has been recently doubled in capacity. It also has a backup generator system for the entire cabin. The water purification system has UV treatment, on demand household pump and reverse osmosis system. Rounding out this incredible property is a viewing deck, storage shed and fire pit. The cabin will be sold with everything so all you have to do is bring your toothbrush. $599,000

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L ake City, CO

The Tack Shed was once, literally, an equestrian “tack shed” built for the well-known Lakeview Resort on Lake San Cristobal.

The Tack Shed location is one of only three parcels of property in the area that has totally unobstructed views of the Sleeping Ute Mountain Range. This special location has provided enjoyment for thousands of guests over the years and is one of the most photographed places for families and friends in Lake City. Whether saddling up for a trail ride, watching the sun rise or set over the lake or taking a family video, lifelong memories have been made here over many years. The new owner has taken this captivating structure and location and created an absolute dream home with amazing views and privacy. From the custom kitchen and tiled baths to the detailed and meticulous design - exceptional has been the result.

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The beautiful and versatile 10.96 Âą acres in a small subdivision just 20 minutes from Lake City has everything the ideal Colorado property should have: views, two private lakes full of fish, huge trees, level home sites with underground electric, phone and a well, all in a easily accessible location on a year-round county road. The property is on the Alpine Loop Back Country Byway and is close to public lands access for four-wheeling, hiking, fishing and more! $989,000

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This could be the vacation home location of your dreams. This property offers you 800 Âą feet of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, which provides exceptional private fishing. Big views of Round Top and Red Mountain can be seen from multiple vantage points and potential home sites along with breathtaking views of the canyon walls on the property. Feels like country living yet close to town. Easy access from Highway 149 and no covenants. The property has year round access and maintained roads. This is the ultimate property with river, views and privacy! Owner Financing. $1,400,000

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The Island-

L ake City, CO

The Island on Lake San Cristobal boasts a highly coveted home site which features unparalleled and unobstructed views of Colorado’s second largest natural lake. The 10.3 ± acre island has its own boat dock with four spaces, a beautifully constructed boat house with storage space, and wonderful lake fishing spots. Enjoy views from the other smaller islands or from the lighted steel cable bridge that connects the three pieces of land. A well is in place and underground electric to the property has recently been added. All this beauty is only minutes from the town of Lake City and its amenities. Great stream fishing is located just a half mile from the island as is a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities. $1,450,000

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M4 RANCH GROUP A Brand of Excellence W R I T T E N BY L OR I E A . WO ODWA R D OF L A N D M AGA Z I N E

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rothers Dan and Michael Murphy, owners of M4 Ranch Group based in Lake City, Colorado, are leaving their mark—well, actually their brand—on Colorado ranch real estate. “ T h e Rocking M4 brand is way more than just a logo—it’s our family ranch brand,” Dan said. “It says a lot about who we are and what we do.”

It is a Murphy family tradition that when the children turn 18, they receive a belt buckle emblazoned with the Rocking M4 brand.

“When my dad handed my son Jake his family belt buckle on his 18th birthday, it was one of the proudest moments of my life,” Dan said.

“It was a symbolic statement of the honor and pride associated with our western history—and the responsibility to honor and uphold it as the next generation.”

“The Rocking M4 brand is way more than just a logo–it’s our family ranch brand”

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The M4 Ranch Group division has, after just three seasons in ranch sales, already risen to the top of Colorado land brokerages, selling roughly 100,000 acres in mountain ranches in 2017.

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An expectation of excellence that results from hard work is part of the family inheritance—and it’s not lost on the next generation. Jake, in a recent paper for a class at Western State University, where he, as a student athlete, is pursuing a double major in business and environmental sustainability while earning his real estate license, quoted his grandfather, “Work half a day—do whatever you want with the other 12 hours.”

“I got a kick out of the paper because it proves the family brand goes far beyond an identifying mark,” Dan said. “It is a statement of trust and excellence.”

In hindsight, the family brand seems obvious as the choice for the ranch division’s logo, but it was selected after extensive research and an outside evaluation of the team’s strengths and identity.

“After all of the time, money and research, the most descriptive and meaningful name for the ranch division had been right in front of us,” Dan said.

Because it carries so much meaning, applying the brand to their business is not a responsibility the brothers take lightly.

Michael said, “Our name and our history is on this company, so we strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of this business. We never forget that M4 Ranch Group directly reflects on our family’s legacy.”

T h e ancestors have reason to be proud. Team Murphy, the parent company, has been a driving force in recreational real estate for decades. The M4 Ranch Group division has, after just three seasons in ranch sales, already risen to the top of Colorado land brokerages, selling roughly 100,000 acres in mountain ranches in 2017.

has put down deep roots in Colorado over the past 40 years, can trace their ancestry back to the settling of the western frontier. The Murphy’s are direct descendants of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas, best known for trading off the western Colorado Rockies in 1850 to help retire the then-republic’s debt.

“Our family has been trading in the Mountain West for more than 170 years,” Michael joked.

Despite the constant joking and laughter,

“Our name and our history is on this company, so we strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of this business. We never forget that M4 Ranch Group directly reflects on our family’s legacy.”

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The family, who

the brothers take their business very seriously.

Neither likes to lose.

Their highly competitive natures don’t cause problems in the office because they’re tempered by an inherent belief in fair dealing with each other as well as team members, clients and colleagues. Plus, they have an abiding respect for the different skill sets each of them developed in the years they worked apart.

Dan built his first career on his passion for the outdoors; few things in life meant more than being in the field where his respect for nature and the role of man’s stewardship grew.

“I spent at least a hundred nights a year sleeping in a sleeping bag, for more than 20 years,” he said.

As he was preparing to depart for Africa to finish school, he met Michelle DePinto, a ballerina who lived in Denver. After a long distance relationship, she traded in her pointe shoes and urban existence for a life off the beaten path as the “best partner a man could find.”

Under the banner of MMLO Outfitting, they owned and operated an outfitting business that took clients in pursuit of the West’s top big game in the back country of Colorado, Alaska and Montana.

To succeed as an outfitter, he not only had to master the art of hospitality and client relations, but also the natural history and behavior of big game, federal and state regulations, habitat management and the principles of business.

In the meantime, Michael took his passion for the outdoors in a different direction, turning his attention to the land’s bounty as a classically trained French chef.

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“I love anything to do with food—hunting it, catching it, preparing it,” he said.

Eventually, though, he left the kitchen for the beverage business. He helped grow the American Beverage Company in San Antonio from a small upstart company to a major distributor that counted 70 percent of Texas as its territory.

Then he returned to Colorado, where he was on the leading edge of the craft brewery movement as part of New Belgium Brewing. As part of that team, Michael opened a Southwestern sales territory for the brewery’s products, including Fat Tire, and further refined his marketing chops in an emerging industry, knowledge that he now applies to rural real estate.

Both brothers were carving out their places at the top of their respective fields when Dan recognized that the outfitting business kept him away from Michelle and their young children too much for his taste. After 20 years in the outfitting business, Dan and Michelle decided to fold the tents at the peak of that career.

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Believing that the Mountain West real estate industry would provide an ideal environment for their work ethic, knowledge of the outdoors, and vast network, Dan and Michelle launched Team Murphy Realty.

“We like to call Michelle the ‘Closer,’” Dan said, pointing out that she gives the team a focal point of concentration and, with a Master’s degree in Business and Marketing, has the ability to bring the “high-flying, bigpicture goals into a grounded, getthe-details-done perspective.”

They enlisted the expertise of the immediate family. Parents, Tom and Midge Murphy, lend their talents to the team.

“Our dad is an exceptional businessman and has trained us since we were in diapers—and no one can make people feel more welcome than our mother,” Dan said.

Michael and his wife Sandy succumbed to the call of the wild— and of the family.

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part of it,” he said.

Michael brought with him marketing and business networking acumen as well as a passion for the West’s live water and anything that swims in it. Sandy, who is a paralegal, ensures that the flood of paperwork flow smoothly, so transactions are completed as efficiently as possible.

In addition to the immediate family, the real estate family includes 10 associates divided between offices in Lake City, Pagosa Springs and South Fork.

“Everybody in this company is family, either by blood or by choice, so there’s never any question that everyone is giving 100 percent,” Michael said. “Our goal is simple: Efficiency achieved by great people with great knowledge and work ethics.”

The shared commitment and unique office dynamic gives Michael and Dan the freedom to roam.

“Ranch real estate gives us a chance to experience incredibly spectacular land just as I did as an outfitter,” Dan said.

From February through October this year, they collectively logged more than 70,000 miles exploring and showing ranches—and the odometer is still turning.

“Our goal from the outset was to be the best informed brokers in Colorado and northern New Mexico,” Michael said. “We work hard to acquire personal, first-hand knowledge of all of the ranches in the marketplace.”

The M4 Brand of Life

Lake City, which serves as the hub of Team Murphy Realty and M4 Ranch Group, has 400 residents and is the only town in Hinsdale County, the nation’s most remote county.

The town is situated in a valley deep in the San Juan Mountains at the base of five 14,000-foot peaks. Lake City also has more Fortune 500 CEOs per capita than any other town in the country.

“They call this place home because this area is not about what you have, but more about what elk you harvest or the fly used to land the latest trout,” Dan said laughing.

Once, Dan was helping a neighbor—a hell-bent-for-leather oldtimer—drive cattle. They were joined by one of these CEOs, whose company refines about two-thirds of the oil in the U.S. He had parked his Gulfstream III at the airport and driven his 1979 Ford pickup to the cattle drive.

According to Dan, the CEO’s cowboying skills favorably impressed the veteran cowhand, who said to the CEO, “You need some cash? You could probably make some decent money with day work around here.”

The CEO responded, “I’m doing ok on cash.”

The story resonates with Dan and Michael not only because it is par for the course but it reinforces their parents’ teachings to treat every “book” respectfully regardless of its “cover.” The Golden Rule is one of the family’s core values that is also at the heart of the company.

“We’re real people living in the best part of the U.S., living what we do—and what we believe,” Michael said. “Obviously we’re in the real estate business, but from our perspective we’re really in the relationship business.”

The M4 Brand of Marketing

M4 attributes a great deal of their success to an aggressive marketing strategy. They utilize the most cutting-edge technology and a variety of deep integrated digital marketing tactics, in addition to proven and established print media, including two in-house magazines featuring the full scope of their listings, and national impact print marketing. They also regularly attend gatherings of a wide variety of organizations such as the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association because they “want to know everyone connected with land through livestock and wildlife.”

The brothers take great pleasure in really getting to know people outside of their offices. Relationships thrive and understanding grows when people get away from the constant pinging of cell phones and out of the relentless reach of email.

To that end, they employ—and enjoy— their “handshake” marketing initiative. The Murphy’s put current and prospective clients in the field for local events: floating the Rio Grande River during the famous salmon fly hatch during M4’s Wild Trout Week or riding the Rockies horseback on the 100mile annual Roundup Ride. They also sponsor and guide hunts for one of their favorite charities, the Colors of Heroes hunts celebrating the sacrifices of our veterans.

“Our goal is not just selling the ranches we are blessed to work on, but building something bigger and longer lasting than a closing,” Dan said.

“Everybody in this company is family, either by blood or by choice, so there’s never any question that everyone is giving 100 percent“

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The M4 Brand of Stewardship The Murphy’s love of people and wildlife has inspired the brothers to be heavily involved in protecting the western lifestyle.

“Generally, most land is managed better privately than publicly due to the landowners’ passion, finances and ability to make and carry out a decision,” Dan said. “The private, long-term commitment to manage for the most diversity is far beyond most government agency’s desires or capabilities.”

The brothers characterize their philosophy as “cowboy conservatism” noting that their first line of defense for the western lifestyle is firsthand knowledge gained through leadership at the local and state levels.

Dan is currently serving on the Upper Gunnison Water Advisory Group, the Sportsman’s Round Table and its advisory committee to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department.

He previously served on the Big Game License Application, Big Game Allocation Program, the Colorado Wildlife Federation and the Hinsdale Planning Commission. Michael served as a Lake City Town Trustee, Chairman of the Hinsdale County/Town of Lake City Marketing Committee, and currently sits on the advisory committee for both the Agricultural and Public Lands and the Neutral Resources, as well as representing Hinsdale County on the Club 20 Board of Directors.

“Being on the front lines of emerging issues helps us help landowners,” Michael said. “We have insight into the debates, the regulations, the concerns and the challenges because we’re engaged in the process.”

One of the team’s most important duties is “match making.”

The team excels at identifying the right property for the right buyers—and helping the new owners see what the property can become with good stewardship.

“Our job is to understand a property,” Dan said.

The M4 Ranch Group relies on cutting-edge technology in all aspects of the business, including their own 3D virtual camera, drone filming and editing department to showcase the height, depth, breadth and nuances of each property.

The Murphy’s’ goal is to give potential buyers a true sense of a ranch before they ever tour it. Once boots are on the ground, the brothers use their experience and expansive network of restoration and preservation professionals to help

the potential owners see what the land can be rather than simply what it is. For instance, if a ranch has a degraded stream, the brothers help the client understand what it will take to restore it to a healthy, productive fishery.

“We’re the concierges of conservation,” Michael said, noting they introduce landowners to some of the best conservation practitioners in their respective fields.

Together, they’ve prompted the restoration of miles upon miles of streams and thousands of acres of habitat. This has helped greatly increase the value of numerous ranches while greatly increasing the volume of habitat Colorado’s wildlife depends on.

To keep space open in the west, the intrinsic value of undeveloped land has to be recognized, they believe.

“Habitat has value from an ecological and emotional standpoint as well as a financial one,” Dan said.

To be clear, conservation work is not an income stream for the business, but a passion.

“What makes us proudest is sharing what we’ve helped conserve with generations to come,” Dan said. When we’ve helped build legacy ranches that families can convey to their children or when we see a kid reel in a big brown or a cutthroat on a fly while fishing an enhanced stream, the circle is complete. We’ve passed forward what’s important to us.”

He continued, “Our family and team understand that we’re on this earth for a limited amount of time and it’s about leaving this place better than we found it. For us, that means creating a legacy through relationships and conservation.”

“Our family and team understand that we’re on this earth for a limited amount of time and it’s about leaving this place better than we found it. For us, that means creating a legacy through relationships and conservation.”

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This exquisite 4 bedroom, 4 bath cabin located in Blue Mesa Estates is a true gem located in the heart of Colorado. Sitting on 10± acres with a private gated entrance, this 4,133± sq. ft. home is full of luxurious amenities and borders public land. Stunning floor to ceiling windows in living area allow for spectacular views of the West Elk Mountain Range. A floor to ceiling fireplace sets as a beautiful centerpiece for warm family nights. The gourmet kitchen has center island and custom cabinets. Tongue and groove pine ceilings are found throughout the home, as well as beautiful slate and hardwood floors. The upstairs has a huge game room that overlooks the living area is accented by a custom wrought iron railing. There are three additional bedrooms located upstairs. The master bedroom is on the main level with impressive on-suite featuring jetted tub and slate shower. The master also has a custom wood-burning fireplace. There is a screened in porch off the dining/living area with trex decking and views of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The property also includes a carport and 1,074± sq. foot three car garage.

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Located just outside of the mountain town of Lake City, Colorado. The cabin overlooks the Lake Fork Valley and the protected 103,000± acres of the Big Blue Uncompahgre Wilderness area. Sitting on its own 42.73± acres this off-grid 2,067± square foot D-Log cabin gives you privacy with the convenience of being close to amenities. The cabin offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with open plan living, tongue & groove ceilings, granite countertops, pine floors, main floor master, and a finished walk-out basement. A detached 775± sq. ft. garage, wood burning hot tub and several decks complete this off-grid beauty. With its many decks and large windows, you can take in the views of Crystal Peak, Red Mountain and Silver Mountain not to mention some of the best sunsets and dark skies for star gazing. The property is in GMU 66, giving you direct access into one of the top elk migration routes and backs into public lands, giving endless possibilities for adventure.

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This stunning home is situated on 14.98 ¹ acres, on a private stretch of the Rio Grande River! Step into the main entrance through a massive hand carved door into the living area with floor to ceiling windows to afford the magnificent views of the river and mountains. The entire main floor is situated with a magnificent two story high river rock fireplace centered in the middle of all of the main rooms and as the focal point. The main floor has two large guest bedrooms, each with its own outside access, and a large guest bathroom. The gourmet kitchen features ceramic tile throughout the counter tops, top of the line Viking appliances, including a commercial sized side by side refrigerator/freezer, 10 burner propane stove, double ovens and griddle top. The butler’s pantry includes ample room for food storage, a large utility sink, and a 3/4 bath shower, and washer and dryer. There is a guest half bath between the living area and the kitchen, a conversation area that is conveniently located to the side of the kitchen which then opens into a formal dining and wet bar area. The second floor is home to the master suite that has an office area, private deck overlooking the river, a gas log fireplace, oversized walk in closet with a large lighted vanity area, bathroom with oversized walk in shower, and hand painted sinks. There is a guest apartment located over a separate two car garage/shop, which is another home unto itself. The two homes are built around a wonderful pond and many trees while the main home also backs up to the river itself, affording peace and quiet in the privacy of your small acreage.

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Hidden just off of the highway and perched above the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River is a stunning home on 5.37 ± acres with 900 ± feet of river frontage. At 6,460± sq. ft. with six bedrooms and five and a half baths, there is plenty of room for family and friends. Upon walking in the front door, the large living area greets guests with a two story stone fireplace. The open living area leads to the beautiful kitchen, complete with river rock accents, large island, plenty of storage and rustic style tin ceiling. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with large windows, perfect for enjoying the views while enjoying a meal. Also on the main floor is a spacious master suite with deck access and luxurious bathroom. Local mountain scenes adorn the large walk in shower’s sandblasted glass and the large walk-in closet boasts lots of storage. As luxurious as the main living floor is, the basement level offers its own type of luxury combined with comfortable living. Its master bedroom offers deck access and features four built-in bunk beds. The large game room and bar create a great atmosphere for entertaining or relaxing. Also on the walk-out basement level are an exercise room, large mud room, laundry room, guest bathroom and large, heated 2 car garage. The third floor is home to four bedrooms, two baths and a loft. The 3,000 ± sq. ft. deck and impeccably manicured lawn create additional opportunities for entertaining or just taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains and river.

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This breathtaking log home is detailed with every comfort of luxurious living, making it easy to sit back, relax, and take in the huge views out every window. Main floor is home to the sun room, grand dining room, custom designed kitchen, guest bed and bath, and lofted sitting room--all extensions off a spacious open living space with two floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces and hardwood floors. The lower level includes master bed and bath, additional stone fireplace, den with builtin bookshelves and surround sound, laundry room, exercise room, and over-size garage. Large stone patio, outdoor fireplace, and wraparound porches all work to double your available living space in the warmer months. Let your guests relax in luxury in the detached guest home housed above 3-car garage and greenhouse. Guest space is complete with full kitchen, large bed and bath, wood stove, billiards table, slate entryway, and large windows. All this with unbelievable views of Bristol Head and the Rio Grande in every direction, and conveniently located between Creede and Lake City.

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L o g M a s t e r p i e c e o n t h e R i v e r - L ake City,CO Sitting on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, this magnificent 3,129± sq. ft. log home offers luxurious living both inside and out. The main floor living area has flagstone floors features an open kitchen and dining area and large living area, complete with an eye-catching floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The large windows and skylights create a bright and airy atmosphere that is great for entertaining or just enjoying the views. The main floor master suite looks out onto the river and impeccably manicured lawn. In addition, there is also a guest bedroom, laundry room and a half bath on the main floor. Upstairs, a small loft connects the additional master suite with its private balcony overlooking the river and grounds. An additional large guest room with private bath finishes the second level. A large porch that is partially covered wraps around the home and is a great place to enjoy the sounds of the river. During the warmer months, guests will appreciate the built-in fire pit and covered picnic area, or they can try their hand at fishing from the hot tub located at the water’s edge. The guest quarters above the detached oversized two car garage are a wonderful addition for added privacy. There is also another 1 car garage/workshop for your Colorado toys or added storage. This haven on the river is accessible year-round.

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Gateway Ranch consists of almost 42 acres of meadow and riparian woodlands adjoining the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, at an elevation of 8000 feet. Approximately half of the acreage is an irrigated meadow suitable for hay and/or grazing horses or cattle. Water rights on the ranch are quite senior in appropriation and easily meet the needs of irrigation.

The main ranch house was built in 2010 and overlooks the river. It features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a lovely screened porch for relaxing in the clean mountain air. The home’s great room features high, open-beamed ceilings and a memorable stone fireplace. A gourmet kitchen and dining area accommodates plenty of hungry anglers after a day on the river. There’s also plenty of room for family and guests with the nearby 1200±-square foot guest house, with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Both homes are meticulously and tastefully decorated throughout and are situated to maximize the incredible mountain views.

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Five Star Ranch’s property is exceptional which Includes a 71.6± deeded acres and 490± acres of leased State Land, the ranch is situated at about 8000 feet in southern Colorado’s Wet Mountain Valley, considered by many to be one of Colorado’s most scenic undiscovered locations.

The 500+ acres controlled by the ranch is a mix of grassy meadows, rugged rock outcroppings and a mature forest estimated to contain 30,000 ponderosa pines.

Five Star Ranch is exceptional in the artistry and architecture of its award-winning lodge-like ranch house. Featured as Timber Home Living’s “Home of the Year” in 2009, this custom-designed timber frame home is 10,292 square feet of unmatched mountain luxury. Its lodge-like feel begins with its unique 42-foot arched canopy marking its main entrance. This entrance leads to a vast great room with 22-foot high ceilings with a walk-around natural stone fireplace, large dining area and a kitchen equipped with high-end appliances. Over all this space spreads a vaulted, open beam ceiling that completes the blend of rustic/ modern styling that captures the best of the surrounding environment. Infloor heating throughout keeps the main house very comfortable twelve months of the year.

A master suite is accessed off of the great room, which includes its own fireplace. Completing the main level is a five car garage. Upstairs via an open spiral staircase lies a reading room and a unique observation room that creates a space that captures 360 degrees of mountain views. The lower level of the main house is 4130 square feet, fully finished, and has a private office, gym and full bathroom.

A short hike into the woods leads to a refurbished rustic cabin, perfect for star gazing. Two large metal shops with overhead garage doors complete the improvements at Five Star Ranch and allow plenty of work space for vehicles and other equipment.

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n today’s world, with fewer and fewer large western parcels available, a large, quality ranch can exceed even the most affluent buyer’s budget. An ideal solution for many, then, is a ranch community. Ranch communities can be found throughout the mountain west in which shared ownership can be had for a fraction of the cost of a stand-alone, single-owner property. Ranch communities deliver collectively what few can afford individually: owning a piece of the western lifestyle, including a home with a mountain stream as a front yard and a mountain range as a backyard.

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Ranch communities can be an attractive option for people who want to spend less time, less money, and less commitment on upkeep and more time enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. The many benefits of shared cost among ranch community owners include preserving the surrounding ranch lands, maintaining healthy meadows, fisheries and wildlife habitat, ensuring established access, and providing for caretaker needs. Owners can simply reap the benefits of ranch living (jump in the jeep, head to the ski hill, grab the fly rod and fish) instead of being consumed with ranch maintenance details.

As part of a ranch community, you can live on a premium piece of property without paying a premium price.

horseback riding is available on the ranch itself and the adjacent Gunnison National Forest. The ranch maintains 2600± acres as a common primitive area open to hunting, horseback riding and hiking. Two wilderness cabins are available in this area, available by reservation to property owners.

Eagle Ridge Ranch, north of Gunnison, Colorado, is a prime example of a thriving Ranch Community that maintains a cherished agricultural tradition along with an equally strong commitment to conservation and recreation. Eagle Ridge Ranch is 4900± deeded acres sweeping across the fertile Ohio Creek Valley only 8 miles north of the university town of Gunnison.

Operated for decades as a productive cattle and hay ranch, the property is now shared by 15 families who seek to steward the ranch for the maintenance of profitable agriculture, land conservation and enhancement of wildlife values.

Beyond the ranch proper, nearby outdoor recreational opportunities are nearly endless. The adjacent West Elk Wilderness is home to a huge herd of elk and miles of hiking or horseback riding on its network of trails. World-class river fishing is available only a few miles away on the Gunnison and Taylor Rivers, and Blue Mesa Reservoir offers boating and trolling for lake trout in excess of 50 pounds. Mountain biking is popular throughout the Gunnison Basin, especially in the nearby 6000-acre Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowmobiling are about 45 minutes away in Crested Butte, and ice fishing is superb on Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Situated at elevations of approximately 8000 to 9800 feet, the ranch encompasses rich hay meadow and cottonwood bottomland in its lower reaches, bordered by rolling sagebrush hills and groves of aspen and spruce at higher elevations. Unspoiled views throughout the ranch are far-reaching and include the remote West Elk Mountains to the west, the rugged Anthracite Range to the north and flattopped Red Mountain to the east.

Amenities available to all owners in the Eagle Ridge Ranch community are many and varied. Horse lovers will especially appreciate the Equestrian Center with its barn, stables and corrals. A lifetime of

Anglers will cherish the private trout fishing on the 3± miles of Ohio Creek that wind through the heart of ranch. This 20-foot wide stream is a major tributary of the Gunnison River, and holds fat brown and rainbow trout, some in the 16- to 20-inch class. Many carefully-engineered structures maximize prime trout habitat, and the stream is a particular delight for dry fly fishing.

As a pioneer in the Common Ranch Community concept, Eagle Ridge Ranch has a proven track record of preserving the best of the West’s agricultural heritage while allowing for self-limited development of caring landowners committed to common conservation values. If joining such a visionary community is appealing to you, contact us at M4 Ranch Group soon. We think that Common Ranch Communities are the smart development wave of the future, and at Eagle Ridge Ranch you can ride

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Curecanti Lake Ranches are located in Southwestern Colorado San Juan Mountains sitting on the north side of Curecanti National Park overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado’s largest body of water. The seven 35± acre unimproved ranches that comprise Curecanti Lake Ranches are surrounded by public BLM lands and nestled below the nationally famous West Elk Wilderness Area which is home of 400,000 acres of wilderness adventure. The ranches sits in the middle of Colorado’s most exciting attributes. There is hiking, riding high alpine peaks, rafting and float fishing , boating on the state’s largest body of water which is located just our your front door or skiing on Crested Butte’s renowned ski runs which just a short 40 minute drive away. The Ranch is conveniently located just 10± miles outside of the small mountain cowboy/college town of Gunnison Colorado, home to exceptional air travel at the Gunnison Valley Airport, excellent health care and the upbeat atmosphere of Western State Colorado College University. This ranch is the ultimate base location to launch your western lifestyle.

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Cebolla Club is a legend among the Colorado fishing communities with limited building and unlimited streams. Some call this portion of the Cebolla River “The Oasis,” and it becomes obvious why when entering the fishing club from the high bluffs and timbered ridges. The brilliant green of the river bottom shimmers against the high canyon walls and sage covered hillsides.

Cebolla Club offers one of the best fishing values in the trout fishing region. With over 6 miles of differing habitat, you can fish nymphs in fast, tight canyons or drag streamers in meandering ox bows. Native brown trout and rainbows fill the stream for your fly-fishing delight. The unique location of this “Oasis” is conveniently located 40 minutes from Lake City and Gunnison, Colorado.

The full family membership includes a riverfront deeded 35 acre buildable parcel, a common club house and a full time caretaker. Family Legacy is the best description of Cebolla River Ranches; many of the founding families still proudly call this their private getaway. Seldom do you find a fishing property that is so tranquil and has such dynamic recreation.

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E a g l e R i d g e R a n c h - Gunnison, CO

Ever since Joseph M. White trailed the first herd of cattle into the broad Gunnison Valley in 1871, the area has enjoyed a fabled reputation for some of the finest ranchland in the state.

Today, Eagle Ridge Ranch, a Shared Ranch Community north of Gunnison, maintains that cherished agricultural tradition, along with an equally strong commitment to conservation and recreation. The net result is a unique development perfectly suited to the Gunnison Country lifestyle for generations to come.

The Eagle Ridge Ranch is 4,900± deeded acres sweeping across the fertile Ohio Creek Valley only 8 miles north of the university town of Gunnison, Colorado. Operated for decades as a productive cattle and hay ranch, the property is now shared by 15 families who seek to steward the ranch for the maintenance of profitable agriculture, land conservation and enhancement of wildlife values.

Situated at elevations of approximately 8000 to 9800 feet, the ranch encompasses rich hay meadow and cottonwood bottomland in its lower reaches, bordered by rolling sagebrush hills and groves of aspen and spruce at higher elevations.

Unspoiled views throughout the ranch are far-reaching and include the remote West Elk Mountains to the west, the rugged Anthracite Range to the north and Flat Top and Red Mountains to the east.

Amenities available to all owners in the Eagle Ridge Ranch community are many and varied. Horse lovers will especially appreciate the Equestrian Center with its barn, stables and corrals. A lifetime of horseback riding is available

on the ranch itself and the adjacent Gunnison National Forest.

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3± miles of Ohio Creek that wind through the heart of ranch.

This 20-foot wide stream is a major tributary of the Gunnison River, and holds fat brown and rainbow trout, some in the 16- to 20-inch class. Many carefully-engineered structures maximize prime trout habitat, and the stream is a particular delight for dry fly fishing.

Beyond the ranch proper, nearby outdoor recreational opportunities are nearly endless. The adjacent West Elk Wilderness is home to a huge herd of elk and miles of hiking or horseback riding on its network of trails. World-class river fishing is available only a few miles away on the Gunnison and Taylor Rivers, and Blue Mesa Reservoir offers boating and trolling for lake trout in excess of 50 pounds. Mountain biking is popular throughout the Gunnison Basin, especially in the nearby 6000-acre Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowmobiling are about 45 minutes away in Crested Butte, and ice fishing is superb on Blue Mesa Reservoir.

As a pioneer in the Shared Ranch Community concept, Eagle Ridge Ranch has a proven track record of preserving the best of the West’s agricultural heritage while allowing for self-limited development of caring landowners committed to common conservation values. If joining such a visionary community is appealing to you, contact us at M4 Ranch Group soon. We think that Shared Ranch Communities are the smart development wave of the future, and at Eagle Ridge Ranch you can ride that wave today.

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The Meadows at Eagle Ridge R anch

A spectacular 6,681± square-foot home that is ideal for guests and family. This roomy, natural wood-floored home makes the most of its high-country setting. The centerpiece of this home is an open beam Great Room that is bathed in light and offers lovely views of the rugged Anthracite Range at the head of the valley. A large natural stone fireplace highlights one side of this room, and a spacious kitchen with granite counters, the other. An inviting dining area easily accommodates 14 to 16 persons.

A total of six bedrooms and six baths are distributed among the main home and attached guest house, making The Meadows an ideal location for large family gatherings or an abundance of guests. With many attractive seating areas, inside and out, The Meadows is custom made for relaxed socializing. A three-car garage is attached to the home, and a separate 1734± square foot horse barn/shop with workbench room includes well-lighted and insulated space for storage, cars, OHVs, tractors and room for two horse stalls.

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Casa Tres Unos at Eagle Ridge Ranch is a 6,468± square foot ranch house on 35.2 deeded acres within the Shared Ranch Community. Completed in 2009, it is of environmentally-friendly and efficient straw bale construction and features six bedrooms, five baths and a workout room. The custom kitchen holds a wood pizza oven and its main room is centered on an impressive fireplace. Finally, the home is graced with a three-car garage, 28x40-foot toy barn and an 800± square foot basement that includes wine storage. Whether as a second home, weekend retreat or primary residence, this beautifully-finished custom home shines.

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Western Ranch Big Game Licenses WRITTEN BY DAN MURPHY—OWNER/BROKER OF M4 RANCH GROUP

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he West offers so many extraordinary things, from big peaks to big views to the exceptional big game. If you are interested in buying a western ranch with a goal of enjoying quality big game hunting, you need to understand how each western state regulates private land owner hunting opportunities.

First look at size of the ranch, terrain, bedding, grazing, herd migration, and elevations. Is it large enough to control migration routes of the regions herds? Does the herd on the ranch you’re buying live on deeded ground for the bulk of the hunting seasons? Ranches that hold regional herds are considered ‘sanctuary ranches’ and are few and far between. ‘Sanctuary ranches’ typically have large deeded acreage and are represented by an equally significant price tag.

The west still offers many quality hunting ranches that do not control the herd for the bulk of the hunting season. When researching these ranches it is crucial to concentrate on the state’s Game Management Units (GMU’s) or wildlife management area plan.

Western states offer a wide variety of private land owner participation for acquiring big game licenses. Each state also manages different areas for specific big game management criteria.

These management types are typically designed for three basic goals, quality herds, quality experience or high opportunity participation.

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The high opportunity participation (Open Units) plan in GMU’s or wildlife areas concentrate on heavy hunter participation, providing more opportunity for more hunters.

However, characteristically these types of GMU’s typically produce a lesser herd quality with fewer mature animals.

Other areas in the western states managed for quality herds or quality experience, are typically more limited or draw tag hunting units. These areas see fewer hunter numbers, therefor statistically higher ratios of males to females as well as more mature animals. For many, this leads to a higher quality hunting experience.

If researching a ranch in a more limited GMU or area, you should determine the herd counts, sex ratios and herd compositions of that unit. These issues are a critical part to determining the quality of the unit. Once you have found a quality ranch in a quality unit you then have a few options for acquiring land owner big game tags. If you are a nonresident Ranch owner and wish to acquire tags for these quality managed units, you basically have two options: Option 1: Participate in the states limited drawing systems as an individual, each western state provides a variety of processes, some use preference point systems, some use a weighted draw system, some use a pay to play option, some are just luck.

Option 2: Learn your states Land Owner Draw system.

These Land Owner License systems vary from state to state just as the private hunter draw system vary from state to state. Each state offers some sort of land owner participation, some states favor the land owner, some don’t, having a better understanding of these programs, the qualifications and the processes to register your ranch, apply for tags and working within the rules of the state’s system are imperative.

For example: New Mexico manages the state under an E-Plus program built on two criteria, one is ranches within the C.O.E.R. or Core Occupied Elk Range and those ranches located outside the C.O.E.R. areas. The ranches in the C.O.E.R area can provide both private land only big game certificates and unit wide certificates. This is a HUGE factor in using the neighboring wilderness areas and neighboring public lands in addition to your ranch for quality hunting. If you are buying a large and secure ranch but it is not a ranch that controls the whole herd during the whole season, then these types of unit wide tags are a monumental benefit to your ranch. If your ranch is outside the C.O.E.R. area the land owner tags are predominately private land only tags. If you border public lands with exceptional habitat and herds, 118

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you cannot use your land owner preference to hunt outside your deeded ground.

In Colorado the Land Owner System is very different, Colorado’s LPP (Landowner Preference Program) is based on ranches that are greater than 160 consecutive acres.

These properties must be designated for agriculture use, providing habitat for the species of wildlife for more than six months and one day a year. These qualifying ranches are also subject to inspection by the local Division of Wildlife Manager or DWM’s to verify your ranch can and does qualify. Once you are in the Colorado LPP program your ranch applies individually to acquire tags issued in each

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unit. For the mountain regions of Colorado the land owner set aside tags represent 10 percent of the total tags issued in any given unit. The more limited the unit the better the game the fewer the tags. Each ranch, depending on its size, gets a number of 1st choice applications for each big game species that resides on the land. The Colorado system, like every other state, is not perfect but it does work off the preference point system which allows your ranch to know statistically when it will draw a very high demand premier big game tag.

Each state offers some type of ranch participation when it comes to big game hunting. It is important to remember

each state highly encourages or even requires public hunters have access to hunt your private deeded ground through the use of Land Owner Participation big game tags.

Once again the most important factor is to learn your state regulations, your prospective areas herd health, and the draw system. Or you can seek out an experienced ranch broker that works to better understand the nuances of each ranch, its area and why that particular ranch meets your end goals. M4 Ranch Group is one of those Western Ranch Companies that concentrates its efforts on understanding these key issues and understanding what it means to “Experience the West�.

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