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After nearly 14 years of careful assemblage and extremely sensitive stewardship in developing one of the most attractive wildlife and trout habitats in the Rocky Mountain West, this remarkable 5,878-acre holding is now available at an offering price fully reflective of today’s current market. The Pecos River Ranch is amazingly located only 30 easy miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico – one of the Western Hemisphere’s most magnetic destinations. Renowned for its cornucopia of fine art, over four centuries as cultural center of Western America, and a plethora of world-class dining and high-end shopping, Santa Fe embodies the singular spirit of the Land of Enchantment. The Ranch encompasses 5,238 acres of deeded land plus 640 acres of privately-used state land bordering the Santa Fe National Forest all nicely situated in the important Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range eco-system. The four-season semi-arid climate is spectacular – 300 days of sunshine – 14 inches of precipitation. Summer proffers pleasant warm days and cool nights – winter days warm to above 40 degrees and nights can drop to be- tween 10 and 20 degrees. The array of wildlife species on the Pecos River Ranch is too numerous to portray. An elevation range of 5,500 to 7,250 feet provides abundant habi- tat which Val Kilmer has revived and enhanced by eliminating cattle grazing about 10 years ago. His commitment to land preservation is second to none in the Western United States. The Pecos River Ranch is far more than a wildlife sanctuary. This won- derful holding possesses every element for healing and strengthening those seeking escape from the buffeting and bruising of global political and Seller’s Exclusive Broker C. Patrick Bates BATES • SANDERS • SWAN LAND COMPANY 801-560-4259 or 800-819-9920 www.bateslandco.com Salt Lake City, Utah 505-920-8001 or 505-982-6207 dstreit@dstreit.com Santa Fe, New Mexico economic forces. The homes and improvements – built in the early 1990s – are very comfortable and well-sited within this welcoming enclave: 5,000 sf main house on the River with an attached guesthouse and office – two smaller guesthouses overlooking the Pecos – manager’s quarters – and a nicely-executed equestrian complex. Nothing is over-the-top and the ar- chitecture fits the land like a glove. Numerous additional sites will spec- tacularly support the next owner’s residential imprimatur. The heart – Corazón de la Pecos – is the River itself. Straddling al- most six miles of beautiful and productive trout habitat, the Ranch offers one of the most significant reaches of easy-wading, personal-sized, sparkling water to be found anywhere in the Rocky Mountain West. The Pecos harbors strong populations of German brown, rainbow and cut- throat trout in pockets, long riffles and deep pools of gin-clear fly-fishing water. The stream threads through spectacular private scenery – rugged cliffs, natural meadows and shady cottonwood stretches – the riparian banks are in superb condition. Besides singular personal enjoyment and renewal coupled with a sat- isfying long-term investment, the Pecos River Ranch is undoubtedly one of the finest conservation opportunities to surface in the past 20 years. This extraordinary opportunity was first offered in 2008 at $33,000,000 and now, cognizant of world-wide financial conditions, Mr. Kilmer has au- thorized an astounding 44% price reduction to $18,500,000 Cash. Buy- ers’ brokers with highly-qualified clients are welcome to inquire. COMPLETE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY OR MAY BE OBTAINED AT WWW.THEPECOSRIVERRANCH.COM. Supporting Broker Darlene L. Streit