LOCATION:
The property is located in the Shadow Canyon Ranch Subdivision, Cibola County. It is 39 miles from Ramah, New Mexico; an area of "diverse culture and history, surrounded by open prairies and pink buttes" according to Frommers 'Top 10 Up and Coming Destinations for 2006" (
www.nbc6.net/print/4977660/detail.html). It is 67 miles SW of Gallup, New Mexico which is known as "The Indian Jewelry Capital of the World." (
www.gallupnm.org/visitors/index.cfm). It is 62 miles SW of Grants NM, and 7 miles East of Fence Lake NM.
From I-40, at Exit 89 go south on Highway 117 toward Quemado, past El Malpais National Monument (
www.nps.gov/elma/). At the junction of Highway 36, turn right toward Fence Lake for approximately 9 miles. Turn left into Shadow Canyon Ranch Subdivision for about 2 ½ miles to property.
PRICE AND TERMS: Reduced to $197,000 cash or conventional.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Grand Canyon! If you love the Grand Canyon, then this Shadow Canyon property is a must-see for you----68 acres of privacy, phenomenal horizons, captivating cliffs, monumental views, boulders, rocks, trees! A portion of the property has a 300 foot vertical drop below to the lower level, where there are more rocks and trees and open meadows.
This peace and perfection is here for the special buyer seeking a Private Haven, Retreat Center, Sanctuary, Hermitage, or Meditation Chapel. There is Sacredness here, A Magnificence, created by the Divine and filled with solitude, Awe and Inspiration.
The Upper Area has areas just waiting for your dream home or Retreat Center to be built. There are outstanding panoramic vistas. Think "circular structures" Think "endless views," and then stop thinking and 'just be!"
LOCAL INDUSTRY, AGENCIES AND BUSINESS:
Shopping and medical services in Pine Hill 35 miles. Major retailers, hospitals, and a university campus in Gallup or Grants 1 ½ hours away.
UTILITIES: Electricity to property line. Currently must drill for water; average depth 600-700 feet.