Nestled in the heart of the Zuni Mountains, one will find the +/- 190 Acre ranch with off Grid 1200 sqft cabin that could have come straight off a post card. Spring Creek Ranch is truly a game rich paradise! From the front porch, you can enjoy breaths of mountain fresh air and listen to sounds of whispering ponderosa pines and quaking aspens. LandOne of Cibola county's hidden secrets is the Zuni Mountains. One would never know while traveling east or west bound on Interstate 40 what Lies to the south. The Zuni Mountains have unprecedented views and some of the best big game hunting in the West. Watch the mallards raise their brood in one of the 3 ponds, and the seasonal creek will irrigate your food plot, to hold the elk/mule deer close. ImprovementsSpring Creek Ranch is setup to be completely off grid- from its solar powered water well to its solar powered 1200 square foot cabin. If a big storm rolls in, it is outfitted with a backup generator located in the outbuilding. Heated with a large wood stove and equipped with a large propane fridge to ensure the solar system will not get over loaded. Also, to take it to the next level of living off the land, there is a large green house setup for growing your own vegetables. RecreationSpring Creek Ranch borders 520,000 acres of Cibola National Forest. Endless possibilities of recreational enjoyment from Atv's to miles of trails for Horseback riding and mountain biking. A short 15 mile drive to Bluewater Lake state park if you wish to fish for the world famous Tiger Musky. With the Rocky Mountain Elk being reintroduced in the early 1900'sGame unit 10 really experienced a boom in the elk population in the late 1980's. Today, you can find world class Rocky Mountain Elk throughout the unit. Mule Deer have always had an appearance in the unit and are highly noted to be Boone and Crockett worthy. With over 90,000 more applicants applying for big game tags in 2021 over 2020, there's no better time to own your own property. Spring Creek Ranch is home to the Merriam Turkey and the Black Bear with the Unit 10 black bear known to have the color phase genetic.This property has historically received 1 elk tag. Mule Deer, black bear and turkey are over the counter. AgricultureAs you wake up to the early morning sounds of Mother Nature, you can also enjoy wildlife views from your front porch with 17 acres of winter wheat, yellow sweet clover, and dry land alfalfa for wildlife to forage on. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesSpring Creek Ranch offers an abundance of natural water sources from Spring feed ponds to Bluewater creek flowing through the property from early spring to late summer. If mother nature is dry, Spring Creek Ranch has a solar well piped into pond for the wildlife. Region & ClimateWith an Elevation of +/- 8,000, Spring Creek Ranch receives an annual average of 13-16 inches of rain with snowfall averaging 23- 60 inches per year. Spring Creek Ranch sets in High Mountain Terrain with setting of Aspen's and Ponderosa Pines. LocationSpring Creek Ranch is located 27 miles south of Thoreau, NM roads include 14 miles of pavement 13 miles of maintained gravel roads. Call or email today for more information and to schedule a qualified showing