Ranch Rd, San Jon, NM 88434

Revuelto Creek Ranch, Quay County, NM Revuelto Creek Ranch takes its name from the historic creek that winds through the property. "Revuelto" is Spanish for "stirred up" or "turbulent," a fitting description of the creek's seasonal flows and the rich history of the New Mexico plains. The creek drains into the Canadian River just east of Logan, NM COMMENTS: Encompassing approximately 2,400 deeded acres, plus 80 acres of New Mexico State Lease, the ranch is highlighted by approximately 2.5 miles of Revuelto Creek, creating a picturesque corridor of mature cottonwoods, native grasses, and outstanding wildlife habitat. The seasonal creek enhances both the beauty and productivity of the ranch while attracting mule deer, pronghorn antelope, turkey, quail, dove and other native game. Revuelto Creek Ranch offers the perfect balance of accessibility, recreation, and investment. Conveniently accessed from Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40, this exceptional property is an ideal gentleman's ranch, weekend retreat, investment property, or productive cattle operation. ACREAGE: 2400 +/- deeded acres 80 +/- acres New Mexico State Lease (lease was $80.54 in 2025) IMPROVEMENTS: 1504 sq ft brick home, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Scenic location, with views of rocky bluffs that lie above the creek. Septic, windows, and doors have all been replaced in the last 7 years. A new shingle roof was installed on the house in 2025. Shipping Pens Lean to style barn with tin roof, shop building with cement floor. WATER: 2.5 miles of seasonal water in Revuelto Creek House Well. 32' deep. Believed to be 7+ gpm, electric Creek Solar. 120' deep. Believed to be 3 gpm, solar Mesa Solar. 200' deep. Believed to be 5+ gpm, solar Mesa Windmill. 200' deep. Believed to be 5 gpm, windmill 2 dirt tanks TAXES: $516.00 in 2025 LIVESTOCK: The ranch is owner rated at 160-180 head of stocker yearlings from May to October, or 45-55 cows year round. FENCES: All exterior and interior fences are in adequate condition, consisting of 4 or 5 wire construction with mostly wood corners along with some pipe corners. Fences have been gone through and were re-worked in 2026. VEGETATION: Many different kinds of native grasses exist, including blue grama, side oats grama, buffalo, western wheat, little bluestem, sand dropseed, and tobosa. Revuelto Creek supports wetter-site grasses, such as sedges and rushes. Other grasses present along the creek are Alkalai sacaton and salt grass. The ranch has some cottonwood trees along the creek, with cholla cactus, mesquite and cedar trees scattered throughout the ranch. TERRAIN: Very diverse terrain, from lower creek bottom land with grassy meadows that lead up out of the creek bottom to mostly level land on top. There are large rock outcroppings scattered throughout the ranch. CLIMATE HIGHLIGHTS IN AREA: Average Summer High is 92 degrees F in daytime and 67 degrees F at night Average Winter High is 50 degrees F in daytime and 23 degrees F at night Sunshine: Over 280 sunny days per year Annual Rainfall: Approximately 14-15 inches Annual Snowfall: Approximately 10-15 inches Elevation: 4,000-4,500 feet SCHOOLS: Revuelto Creek Ranch is located in the San Jon Municipal School District. San Jon Municipal Schools is a small, Pre K-12 public school district serving the community of San Jon in eastern New Mexico. Its size allows for a personalized educational experience and strong community involvement with small class sizes, approximately 125 students district wide and a 6:1 student to teacher ratio. San Jon is 1A classification in sports. Located 14 miles west of the ranch is the town of Tucumcari. There is a much larger 3A, Pre K-12 school. Also located in Tucumcari is Mesalands Community College. WILDLIFE: Several large mule deer have been seen on the ranch but no one has hunted the ranch in several years. Also present are pronghorn antelope, some whitetail along creek, turkey, quail, dove and other small game species. Predators include coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and the occasional mountain lion. DISTANCE FROM RANCH: San Jon: 8 miles Tucumcari: 14 miles Ute Lake State Park: 20 miles Logan: 25 miles Clovis: 65 miles Dalhart, TX: 90 miles Amarillo, TX: 100 miles Roswell: 175 miles Albuquerque: 190 miles Ruisdoso: 225 miles ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Adding to its investment appeal, the ranch provides dependable annual income through an established Grassland Conservation Reserve Program contract covering 1,196.58 acres. The contract generates $17,949 annually and remains in effect through 2037, providing reliable income while preserving the ranch's exceptional native grasslands. One of the ranch's greatest advantages is its flexibility for future ownership. The property is not encumbered by a conservation easement, allowing the next owner the freedom to manage, improve, and enjoy the ranch according to their vision while preserving its exceptional natural character. Outdoor recreation extends well beyond the ranch boundaries. Ute Lake State Park is located just 20 minutes away, offering some of New Mexico's finest fishing, boating, water skiing, paddleboarding, and year-round water recreation, making Revuelto Creek Ranch an ideal destination for family gatherings and weekend escapes. OVERVIEW: Whether you're looking for a private escape, an income-producing investment, or a productive cattle operation, Revuelto Creek Ranch delivers a rare combination of seasonal live water, recreational opportunity, historic significance, and convenient year-round access. With easy access from Interstate 40, just minutes from Tucumcari and San Jon property is perfectly positioned as a premier gentleman's ranch in eastern New Mexico. 2,400A± deeded acres 80A± acres of New Mexico State Lease Approximately 2.5 miles of Revuelto Creek 1,196.58 acres enrolled in Grassland CRP $17,949 annual CRP income through 2037 Not encumbered by a conservation easement 1,504A± sq. ft. brick home New roof installed in 2025 Scenic views of Revuelto Creek Excellent cattle grazing operation Outstanding mule deer, along with pronghorn antelope, turkey, quail, and predator hunting Frontage and easy access from Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40 Only 20 minutes to Ute Lake for fishing, boating, water skiing, and recreation Power to headquarters is provided by Farmers Electric Coop ENMR Plateau provides telephone service to ranch house