Massive high desert ranch larger than the city of Denver up for sale - for the first time in more than 45 years
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The Atarque Ranch in New Mexico, spanning 110,000 acres, has been put up for sale at $68.5 million after being held within the Yates family for over 45 years. The decision to sell follows the death of John Yates Sr. three years ago. The Yates family hopes to find a steward who will cherish its natural beauty and wildlife, alongside its significant Native American heritage. The ranch is not only a family retreat but also a vital wildlife sanctuary, with meaningful personal memories tied to the land's diverse terrain.
Atarque Ranch, a vast 110,000-acre property in New Mexico, is on the market for $68.5 million, marking its first availability in over 45 years.
The Yates family, who held the ranch since 1978, have decided to sell after the death of John Yates Sr. in 2020, seeking a new steward.
According to Trey Yates, 'We will miss the ranch... But the market's good right now. It's a business decision.' Their family hopes to preserve its natural beauty.
The ranch is a wildlife sanctuary, preserving significant Native American heritage, with memories of discovering artifacts among its diverse terrain.
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