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Featured Listing: Circle Cross Ranch

Circle Cross Ranch is featured in the Fall 2025 issue of LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.


  • Located 45 minutes from Cloudcroft
  • Bordered by the Lincoln National Forest
  • Premier elk hunting property

The historic Circle Cross Ranch encompasses 2,305.05± deeded acres and includes a 10,019.50-acre New Mexico State Grazing lease, bordered on three sides by the Lincoln National Forest. Formerly owned by the legendary Oliver Lee, this exceptional property blends natural beauty, rich history and significant economic potential.

Situated in Game Management Unit 34 and within the Sacramento Mountains, the ranch is renowned for its abundant wildlife and outstanding hunting opportunities. Each year, the property generates consistent income by selling 18 elk tags, solidifying its reputation as a premier hunting destination. In addition to elk, the land supports a wide variety of wildlife.

Accommodations on the ranch are extensive and include the beautifully updated Oliver Lee historic home, featuring 10 bedrooms and seven bathrooms, and the charming Carriage House, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence. Additional housing includes a foremans mobile home for on-site staff or guests. 

Whether youre seeking a working ranch, a private hunting retreat or a property with deep historical roots, Circle Cross Ranch offers boundless opportunities and is ready to enter its next chapter.  

12,325± Acres
Otero County, New Mexico
$6,450,000

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Travis Driscoll, Broker
505-328-2530
Travis@BRGRanches.com
BRGRanches.com


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