166 W Howell Rd Estancia, NM 87016

Flying R Farm is 1,205 acres , including a potential 474.5 acres of irrigated center pivots. Located 45 minutes from Albuquerque, the property provides farming, cattle grazing, and hunting opportunities. Located in GMU 14, over-the-counter (OTC) antelope and dove hunting is available. Property holds migrating sandhill cranes over winter; permits can be obtained through NMDGF draw system. Three irrigation wells and one livestock well provide year-round water to support the farming and livestock operations, as well as the resident antelope herds.

Two irrigated center pivots have been historically used for alfalfa and winter wheat production, yielding approximately 1,000 bales of alfalfa and 300 bales of wheat per year. Local dairies, horse properties, and regional cattle ranches drive demand for the produced crops. A third pivot can be updated to accommodate the increase to 474.5 acres of irrigated land and enhance annual crop production.

The property features multiple buildings, including a 70 x 130’ hay and equipment barn, a 45 x 60’ hay barn, and a 40 x 60’ barn. Workable shipping pens and corrals allow for the grazing of approximately 60-120 head of yearlings on winter wheat and native range lands each year.
PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES
1,205 acres
240 acres irrigated with potential for approx 474.5
Property Use: Farming, Ranching, Hunting
Elevation: 6,200 ft
45 Minutes from Albuquerque, NM
Three irrigation wells
One livestock well
Year-round access via Howell Rd
Vegetation includes cultivated crop fields and native grass pastures.
HUNTING
Located in GMU 14, the property qualifies for OTC antelope hunting opportunities. A resident herd of antelope is on the property frequently year-round. Predator management by the current landowner has increased fawn survival and the local numbers. Other hunting opportunities include dove, quail, and coyotes, all of which are available OTC.
EQUIPMENT
The landowner will consider the convenience of farming equipment and required implements that will allow for turn-key operations.
Irrigation wells are equipped with field-wise technology, enabling remote irrigation and monitoring.
IMPROVEMENTS
Electric, sewer, and water are available for home construction
Water and electrical hook-ups for a camper trailer are present. The landowner will consider the convenience of the current 5th wheel RV on the property.
Fully fenced and cross-fenced for cattle
Hay and Equipment Barn - 70 x 130’
Hay Barn - 40 x 60’
Barn - 40 x 70’
Wooden / pipe corrals for cattle
Irrigation Equipment - for two center pivots
1,186.25 ac-ft of water rights ( Estancia Basin)
Water provided by private wells
Electricity from the local utility COOP
LOCATION/ACCESS
Estancia, NM: 5 minutes (small town)
Moriarity, NM: 15 minutes (shopping, restaurants)
Albuquerque, NM: 45 minutes (hospitals, international airport)
INCOME OPPORTUNITIES
Alfalfa and wheat production
Cattle Grazing (yearlings)
Solar or wind energy development potential