200 Meadow Ln Mimbres, NM 88049

Stunning 60-acre retreat, gracefully nestled among the ponderosa pines. With a main home and numerous outbuildings, this remarkable property offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Bordered by the Gila National Forest on three sides, this sanctuary invites outdoor enthusiasts to embrace a lifestyle filled with adventure-riding and hiking trails, wildlife sightings, and endless exploration await.


Land

Bring your Polaris, Cam Am or Kawasaki because this incomparable Sky Fire Ranch is bordered on three Sides by the +/-3.3 million acres of the magnificent Gila National Forest with your unique private back gates accessing directly into the +/-100’s of miles of side-by-side trails that compliment the Gila, including the Continental Divide Trail!
Almost 60 acres are divided into three different pastures, providing opportunities for rotational grazing for someone with horses or livestock. Flat terrain with established grasses, including both cool and warm season grasses. The area immediately adjacent to the home and outbuildings is surrounded by mature Ponderosa Pines, Gambel’s Oak, and landscaped with numerous other species of plants, making it a picturesque property.
Most evenings enjoy 60-100 head of elk in your front pasture, watching the cow and calves playing about and being serenaded by the bulls bugling in the fall .




Improvements

The main home is over 3,400 square feet, with an attached two-car oversized garage featuring its own walk-in door entrance and exit, leading directly into the fenced backyard. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an oversized laundry area, an office, and a walk-in pantry, all situated within an open living space, this home flows seamlessly. The chefs kitchen accessorized with Wolf and Subzero appliances, with its beautiful island allowing plenty of space for food prep, is topped off by the gorgeous farmhouse-style sink. The front porch extends almost the length of the house and provides beautiful views of the Sapillo Creek valley. Main residence was completely remodeled in 2023 including new standing seam metal roof, new stucco, new bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, flooring, and a new Generac generator installed in 2024.
Oak Creek-The guest quarters, just recently completed in September 2024, is a simple but elegant one-bedroom one-bath space with a beautiful living area. In addition, there is a large walk-in closet, laundry area, and desk space, all very creatively tucked in, making it a highly functional dwelling at just over 1000 square feet.
Rock Studio Lodge- One of the most creative conversions in the southwest U.S. turning a four-stall horse barn into an studio-entertaining space that currently features a dark-room (easily converted to kitchen), indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces and a one bedroom, one bath apartment with its own entrance. Utilizing stone walls, the rustic beams from the barn and modern finishes, this is a one-of-a-kind space that will be the topic of discussion among all visitors.
Elk Meadows Cabin-Beautiful wood interior one one-bedroom studio cabin with a bath, its own little kitchen dinette and a sitting desk on the far Northeast corner of the property makes a perfect little getaway.
Studio with RV Garage- Fully enclosed and covered parking for a small RV or travel trailer with automatic garage door. The pass-through door leads into a beautiful, bright, vibrant studio space that can be utilized in numerous ways. A beautiful porch out front to hang out and enjoy the fresh mountain breeze.
Aspen-No need to go and find a gym in town when you have this one already set up on the property. Stream your favorite workouts and make sure you get any additional exercise you didn’t already get enjoying this wonderful property and the adjacent forest.
This property is a true gardener’s paradise, featuring 12 raised beds with a variety of vegetable and flower plantings and 12 fruit trees, including apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and apricots. The pice de resistance is an 8,000 sq. ft. Zen Garden, graced with Japanese maples, bamboo, ginkgo trees, and native grasses. Native ponderosa and juniper trees further enrich the landscape, providing a seamless blend with the surrounding natural environment.
Adding to its allure, the estate boasts five perimeter gates that open directly into the Gila National Forest, offering access to hundreds of miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. Water needs are fully met with three wells, including one with secured commercial water rights for ample irrigation.
This unique property isn’t just home or an estate residence it’s a lifestyle, where luxury meets nature in perfect harmony, and where privacy and adventure are always within reach. Undeniably, the most premier property in all of Grant County.


Recreation

The Gila National Forest has 3.3 million acres to explore. There are dozens of developed campgrounds and almost limitless opportunities for dispersed camping. With three designated wilderness areas, over 1,600 miles oftrails, including almost 250 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, the Catwalk National Scenic Trail, Woodhaul Wagon Road and Sawmill Wagon Road National Scenic Trails, there’s no shortage of hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities. The forest’s more than 3,300 miles of motorized routes and National and State Scenic Byways provide ample opportunity for OHV riding, scenic driving and nature viewing. Learn about cultural history at the Gila Cliff Dwellings, theHistorical Fort BayardMuseum, the Catwalk, and discover traces of those who passed before us.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument-For thousands of years, groups of nomads used the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, people of the agricultural Mogollon (Southern Ancestral Pueblo) culture made it a home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for one or two generations. By approximately 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind.
Lake Roberts,a man-made lake within the Gila National Forest, is a popular destination for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and birdwatching.Located about 30 miles north of Silver City, it offers a scenic view of blue water surrounded by ponderosa pine, oak, and cottonwood trees.The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and other fish, and includes camping, picnic areas, and a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier.


Agriculture

Grant County, New Mexico hasa significant agricultural sector, with both livestock and crop production.The county is characterized by a mix of land uses, including pastureland, cropland, and woodland.Key agricultural products include livestock, hay, corn, and various other crops.


Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Water rights associated with the wells on the property will convey. Registered commercial water rights in addition to three wells of 1.635 acre feet per annum.
No known mineral rights associated with the property.


General Operations

Sky Fire Ranch could be the ideal outdoor corporate retreat your company needs, offering an inspiring setting designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and team building amidst nature’s breathtaking beauty. Set against a stunning backdrop of lush landscapes and vibrant scenery, this unique venue offers a refreshing escape from the confines of the office, allowing your team to recharge and rejuvenate. With the mild change of seasons the retreat could be utilized year round.
Sky Fire Ranch is perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and horse trainers! This exceptional property offers the ideal setting to fulfill your dreams of running a professional horse training facility while enjoying the tranquility of country living. Spanning several acres of picturesque land, the property boasts well-fenced pastures and lush meadows, providing ample room for horses to graze and