Vermejo Park Ranch, Private ranch in New Mexico, United States
Vermejo Park Ranch is a private estate spanning 591,000 acres across grassland prairies to alpine mountains reaching 13,000 feet in elevation. The landscape encompasses multiple ecosystems that provide space for extensive outdoor activities.
The property originated from the Maxwell Land Grant and was purchased by William H. Bartlett in 1902, who expanded it and built the Casa Grande residence. His development shaped the estate during the early 1900s.
The property combines luxury hospitality with active conservation work while hosting diverse wildlife including elk, deer, and bison. Guests experience how traditional ranch culture coexists with modern environmental stewardship.
Guests can participate in guided hunting trips, fishing activities, and wildlife viewing tours, as well as seasonal pursuits like snowshoeing. The terrain requires good physical fitness due to its size and elevation.
The estate operates a program dedicated to reintroducing black-footed ferrets and restoring Rio Grande cutthroat trout to their natural habitats. This conservation work transforms the property into something beyond a typical resort.
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