LA Plata 160
County Road 1120 : La Plata, NM 87418
San Juan County, New Mexico
Land Description
Priced aggressively for a quick sale, listed $16,000 below the appraised value of $256,000. The time to buy this property is now. A square 160 +/- acre parcel covered in Sage Brush, with unobstructed views of the La Plata and San Juan Mountains. The property is in a great location for your dream home or possible development property. There are two Natural Gas Wells that are actively producing an annual revenue stream.
Land
The property is one continuous 160 +/- deeded acres, shaped in an Square
Average elevation of 5,925 Almost flat parcel with less than 40 feet difference in elevation from the lowest point to the highest point ideal for solar panels.
The property appears to have never had a structure built on it thus, it is unspoiled, ready for you to build your dream home. With the unobstructed view of the La Plata and San Juan Mountains and so many building locations to choose from that would be an ideal location for your dream home.
Electricity is proved by the local rural electric cooperative with poles on the adjacent properties to the east. Most property owners in the area have their own well. Cost to drill a well varies depending on numerous factors.
Improvements
Access roads and roads around the perimeter of the property. One major oversized road cuts though the property with a large locked metal gate for added security to the property
Recreation
Due to its size and its proximity to communities and neighbors, and the wide open nature of the property makes this area is a star gazers paradise.
World-class skiing awaits you at Purgatory, Wolf Creek, and, Telluride to name a few.
The ranch is less than an hour's drive from The San Juan River quality waters. The San Juan River is world-renowned for providing some of the most rewarding trout fishing you will ever experience. The San Juan River quality waters, which is a 4 miles stretch of river below Navajo Lake Dam is a consistent producer of both rainbows and browns averaging 16 to 18 inches, with many reaching much larger proportions. Recent studies have suggested that there are more than 15,000 fish per mile WOW that's a lot of fish.
The famed Navajo Reservoir also offers world-class boating, water sports, and fishing, and is less than 45 minutes' drive from the property. Numerous lakes that offer great family fishing and recreation are within a hours drive.
Hiking, Camping, Hunting, ATV Riding are all available on the property
Small animals, such as rabbits, coyotes, fox can be found on the property, mule deer are often seen on the and around the property.
Art museums and galleries, as well as national parks and monuments, are so numerous in the surrounding communities that it will take years to explore them all.
Located in New Mexico Game and Fish Game unit 2A,
The owner has never applied for Elk Permits with Nmdgf through the Eplus program thus, the property does not have a history of what it might qualify for. The new owner would have to apply to Nmdgf to determine the requirements and what it would qualify for. Always check local regulations. There is a good possibility that the property may qualify for elk permits within the Eplus program. The property lies in the secondary zone, thus should qualify for unlimited elk permits that can be used on the property or any other private land within unit 2A, with permission from the Owner.
Private land deer tags are available through the public draw. Check the Nmdgf hunt publication for details.
Agriculture
The property is mostly covered in native Sage Brush thoughout the property and plenty of native grasses
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
To be conveyed to buyer if presently held
General Operations
There are two Natural Gas Wells that are actively producing an annual revenue stream.
Hillcorp Energy Company is the producer. The current owner recently received a royalty check in the amount of $101.98 in September 2025
Region & Climate
Resting in the foothills of the La Plata & San Juan Mountains, the property is subject to a good mix of temperatures and participation.
La Plata, NM has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature is around 90 F in the summer and 35 F in the winter months. Rainfall throughout the year averages at 13 inches, primarily during the spring months. Snowfall is relatively minimal, averaging around 12 inches per year. The area experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year, about 300 days on average.
Characterized by abundant sunshine, low humidity, temperature swings between day and night, and a summer-focused precipitation pattern from thunderstorms. Temperatures vary greatly by elevation and time of year, with hot summers, cold winters. The region receives light precipitation, averaging about 12-16 inches annually, with a distinct peak during the summer months due to thunderstorms
History
The area is rich in history from the Native American tribes to the early Spanish settlers that called the area home. With Aztec Ruins, Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde National Parks just a short driving distance from the property. Chaco Canyon is but an hour's drive from the property Mesa Verde is less than an hours' drive. Aztec Ruins and many other Anasazi sites are nearby.
There are Numerous petroglyphs and ancient ruins dot the landscape in Largo Wash and the numerous finger canyons in the area. This makes this area ideal for the avid or novice explorer.
Durango, CO is less than 45 minutes from the property, with its rich mining history and the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Please call or email today for more information on this unique property and answer any questions you might have and to schedule a qualified showing. Financial verification is required prior to all showings Co brokers welcome
Location
Area communities driving distance
Aztec New Mexico within 20 minuite drive
Farmington New Mexico within a 20 minuite drive
Albuquerque within three hour's drive
Durango Colorado within a 45 minuite drive
Santa Fe within 4 hour drive
Navajo Reservoir within a an hour's drive
Both Durango and Albuquerque have major airports to serve with both domestic and international flights.
Directions to Land
From Farmington, Proceed west on Us 550 to the intersection of NM 170 proceed north for 18 miles turn on County Road 1120(Mine Road) proceed west for 3 miles to end of mine road, turn left for ¼ mile to west property gate
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