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newmexicobound · Member Joined: 30 Jun 2007 Posts: 51 Location: CA

Hi,
I'm not sure if this is the right place to start but I'm new Embarassed

I was just wondering if any of you know the Northeastern part of New Mexico? We are looking at buying a ranch in that area (Colfax County) and just trying to get more info. We run cattle in the CA. desert and are going broke buying hay not to mention everything else CA. charges for. We have tons of water here to irrigate with but we can't afford the power bills any longer.
Does anyone know that area? Off the 25, Wagon mound, Springer or Maxwell area? Was is the grass like? How many months of grazing do you get?
I know it's hard to answer some of these questions without more specifics just looking for some opinions if anyone knows anything.
We are taking a trip out that way in August to look at a few places. I can't wait. It has been so hot here and I could not tell you when it rained last Mad

Anyhow, I'm glad I stumbled upon this site, You all seem to be very nice and I look forward to getting to know you all!

Turkey Track Bar · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard NMbound.

While I don't have a good working knowledge of the Springer NM area, I have travelled through the area a lot. In my mind, it seems it should be one of those places on the "Top 10 List of Places to Run Cattle." It just looks like good cattle country to me.

My folks ranch in SW Colorado/NW New Mexico, where a "native" is a Californian activist (like the one's you're trying to ditch!) that has lived there 5 years, and ruined California, and now are working on ruining the intermountain West.

I told Mom & Dad some years ago, maybe 10 or so, that the next guy who drives in and wants to buy your place, sell it, and move to Springer, New Mexico. I don't even think they heard what I said Laughing

But then again, it is hard to leave what you've worked a whole lifetime to own too Wink

Remember to contribute to the board...I bet you have a lot you could add!!!

Good luck in your hunt for a new home...

Cheers---

TTB Wink

Canadian_Cowgirl · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

welcome!

newmexicobound · Member Joined: 30 Jun 2007 Posts: 51 Location: CA

Thank You for the warm welcome!

We have been trying to get out of this state for years. It just seems like now is the time to do it.

We have family in Monument CO. and every time we drive through the Springer ,Maxwell area we say how we would love to live in that area.

We are hoping and praying this will all work out for us.

Thanks again for the Welcome Very Happy

Jinglebob · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Welcome and good luck. Smile

Ranchy · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Howdy, and welcome!

I was born in Clayton, but we moved back to my dad's old home ranch when I was 2.......so I remember next to nothing about that part of the state. I haven't ever gone back over there.

Maybe one of the guys from up there can fill ya in.

Silver · Rancher Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 3638 Location: BC

Welcome, and good luck finding a new place!

nenmrancher · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

Fire away NMBound, I will do my best to answer some of your questions and if I dont donw I will point you in the direction of someone that can. My family has been in the area you are looking at for a long time. By the way welcome to the board.

Jerry H · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:59 am Post subject:

welcome
i know some folks that ranch in that area
we lived just across the colorado line from there

any how i'll try to answer some of your ?'s
i think most of those folks don't have to feed hay unless the snow gets deep and stays for a week or so but that doesn't happen real often
for the most part the folks i know there feed a little cake or lick tubs for protien in the winter

some of those small mountains in that area are good for cows as the lava rock gets them foot sore
so on those area they run yearlings and do real well with the gain on them "3 lbs per day" on the ones we put over there

when you get over there look up preston wood at maxwell
he ranches all over that area
he also raises some real nice qh's
and makes custom boots .that are top of the line
not to metion just being an all around great guy

i also have some other other friends over south of capulin that have a ranch down there and they have been talking about selling and adding to the home ranch in colorado
again welcome
jerry

newmexicobound · Member Joined: 30 Jun 2007 Posts: 51 Location: CA

WOW Thank you all sooo much! I am so excited to find people who actually know about that area. Now I will drive you all crazy with questions. You will be telling me to "Go away woman"! Very Happy

The place we really like is between Springer and Maxwell. Approx. 800 acres. I am so looking forward to grass!! I'm sure the cattle are too Razz

We will only be bringing about 30 head with us. We have been doing some heavy culling for the move. We won't be bringing any horses, nothing worth bringing so I will have to look your friend up. We will be needing some good cow ponies!
I have been trying to find websites about the area but I guess that's just not something they worry about there. Which is OK with me I just haven't been able to get alot of info.
I tried to look up the Springer schools, I guess they don't have a web page either. I have Grandkids that will be coming with us. They are pretty involved in 4-H so I need to find a club there too. We are going to check out the Colfax county fair while we are there in August.
Would the closest shopping be Raton for Groceries? And Trinidad for bigger shopping? We live about 30 miles from town now so we know how to drive to shop Laughing

The kids want me to ask what kind of wildlife there is in the area. Here we only have coyotes, snakes and lizzards! They want to see things like racoons and antelope! (silly question I know, but they made me ask)
If we do need hay where would we buy it? The show animals eat out of a bag so are there feed stores in the area?
The only thing that scares me is the snow Shocked

I have only driven in it once and I slid into a tree with Hubbys Brand new pickup on a trip to CO. I swore I would never drive in that white stuff again! He says I'll learn. I am looking forward to snow though.
I'll hush for now, but anything you all want to tell me about the area is greatly appreciated!
Thanks Again to all of you

Jerry H · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject:

hello again
as for shopping raton has some but they have a walmart over the hill in trinidadand not much more
when we lived at trinidad we went to peublo or colorado springs to shop

from spinger it might be just as close to go to albaquarcay(sp????)
but i'm not shure
as for wildlife
rattle snakes,badgers,coyote's,antelope,deer and elk depending on exactly where you go
i'm shure i missed some critters but that's what comes to mind
ohhh yea and wolves
i'll bet before long
but don't worry about them as ted turner has a ranch there and he said they can eat all the bison they want on his place
i bet the folks south of there wish someone would tell the wolves that

feed stores
i'm shure there are some in each of those towns there
but if you want somthing special go to marty feeds in trinidad and they can wix it and sell it bulk or bag it for you also

preston will be a great guy to know out there and he can shure fix you up with some nice broke horses or some nice colts also
hope this helps
jerry

Jerry H · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

oops
hay
they bale alot of hay around trinidad and i can give you some names and numbers of some folks that can help out when the time comes
until later
jerry

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