Welcome to Tatsinupi Ranch, which is Comanche (Ute) for Star, because one can see the Milky Way vividly from the property. There are very few stunning properties such as this one, and even fewer that come available for sale. Located just outside of the small town of Gladstone, New Mexico, this area in Union County is known for being one of the darkest skies in the U.S., creating spectacular stargazing adventures. The sprawling ranch at the end of the road covers 363 acres and adjoins 2,482+/- acres of state lease land on the north affording 360-degree views and lots of privacy. This property has ancient rock walls, petroglyphs, dinosaur track sites, fossils, teepee circles, flints, artifacts, and foundations throughout. Antelope, bear, bobcat, badger, bald eagle, coyote, chipmunk, deer, gopher, mountain lion, porcupine, quail, roadrunner and lots of other wildlife and birds migrate along the creek area year-round. The ranch has water everywhere from the headwaters of Ute Creek – year-round water! This is an outdoorsman’s paradise for hunting, camping, fishing and so many other recreational activities. The 40×60 Muller building, built in 2012, offers approximately 1,000 square feet of bunkhouse/living quarters with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and additional room upstairs with storage, and approximately 500 square foot workspace. The ranch has several outbuilding/cabins to house guests on the ranch with fiber optic phone & Wi-Fi, including a 12×30 tiny house with bathroom that sleeps 4 – 6, and includes two West Elm storage sofa beds, wood stove, refrigerator, microwave, On-Demand hot water heater, and new propane heater, single bed mattress, and lofted areas. The listing broker can provide potential buyers with more photos and videos, and additional property extensive list of features and numerous items included with the sale. The ranch Is fully fenced and cross-fenced with pastures and good grazing land for cattle and horses. The grounds contain mature fruit trees, grape vines, raspberries, choke cherries, strawberry beds, and asparagus beds. There is a total of 5,500-gallons of water storage connected to a Grundfos solar well pump, and the well is 150 deep with static water at 53. Two 6.5 kWh American-made Outback controllers and two 4500 inverters (expandable) with 24 Helios panels to run the solar at different speeds, and there is also a backup propane generator. Two drinker tanks for stock, one close to the barn, one across the creek, along with one frost-free spigot halfway down the west side of the creek. There are three 8×40 shipping containers for storage along with miscellaneous outbuildings, and the list of items remaining with the property is numerous. There are several possible revenue sources including wind leases, solar leases, CRP, conservation, and programs from multiple other government entities. Dark sky watching, fossil and artifact hunting, rock hounding, primitive camping, hunting of all types, and photography are also just a few examples to consider. Please contact listing broker for more information and to schedule a tour. This ranch is not just a piece of history, but it is truly magnificent with all that it has to offer! Tatsinupi Ranch is calling your name, awaiting the next owners to experience this amazing property.
