Large Corner Lot With Power And Underground Utilities

The subject property is a 20 acre corner lot located where Sandoval Lane meets Morris Way in Shadow Canyon Ranch, a forested rural subdivision located just outside Fence Lake and within easy driving distance of the Cibola National Forest.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property is located at the corner of Sandoval Lane and Morris Way roughly 1.5 miles south of Highway 36. All of the roads in this subdivision consist of well-maintained dirt and gravel and can be navigated most of the year in any vehicle type. As is to be expected, in rural regions like this a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle is recommended during inclement weather.

Power & Utilities: The subject property boasts residential power lines along both its western and southern boundaries. In addition, underground telecom lines can be found throughout Shadow Canyon Ranch, including as close as seven hundred feet away along McGregor Ridge Road. Because of these factors, it should be both easy and affordable to get service connected on the subject property. Anyone looking to investigate the costs associated with this is encouraged to contact Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, the local utility servicing this region.

Zoning: Cibola County is one of the few New Mexico counties that has no formal county-wide zoning ordinance and defers instead to towns, municipalities and owners’ associations within its borders to make and enforce their own rules. Because of this, the only “local” regulations specific to this region would come either from an Association or from the covenants and restrictions on file for the subdivision.

HOA: Shadow Canyon Ranch is governed by an owner’s association whose mission statement is to maintain and preserve the natural beauty of the region. This primarily takes the form of maintaining the roads throughout the subdivision as well as general enforcement of the Shadow Canyon Ranch covenants and restrictions. While most Property Owner’s Associations have websites or social media pages you can refer to for more information about their communities, Shadow Canyon Ranch does not appear to have either. The only contact information that appears to be available is a phone number for the Association's President Harvey Rudd: 505.419.1308.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When Shadow Canyon Ranch was first subdivided, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as “reasonable, good neighbor restrictions” dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures or use of the land. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the property is encouraged to review the Shadow Canyon Ranch Covenants and Restrictions document linked here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont’d: Notable restrictions enumerated in the above linked document include: Construction must be completed within 12 months from the time of ground-breaking; No mobile homes may be used as a permanent dwelling; RVs may be used for 10 Months during the construction of a permanent home site; No structure may be less than 500 square feet.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it.  

Survey Pins & Boundary Markers: It should be noted that survey pins and boundary stakes mark the corners of this property (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). The presence of these markers may help to dictate property boundaries and eliminate the need for a costly survey.

Neighboring Shed: Anyone reviewing the photo gallery at the bottom of this page will also see pictures of a small shed. This shed, while located close to the eastern boundary of the land, is not on the subject property and is not included in the sale of this parcel.

Realtor: This property is also listed with New Mexico Realtor Craig Sanchez of Whitetail Properties. Anyone who would prefer to deal with him directly may contact his office at Craig.Sanchez@WhiteTailProperties.com or 575.213.8990.

While the nearby town of Fence Lake boasts some convenience and supply stores, the towns of Quemado (thirty minutes south of the land) and Ramah (thirty minutes north of the land), may be the best bet for groceries and supplies. In addition, the county seat of Grants is located a little under an hour away along Highway 117. There you’ll be able to find big box stores such as Walmart, most all fast food chains, schools, churches and hospitals as well as the Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. 

Aside from the 20 acres that comprise the subject property, the land also sits in close proximity to the 300,000 acres that make up the Cibola National Forest. Here you’ll be able to hunt elk, mule deer and wild turkey to name just a few of the many species that call this area home. Additionally, the Cibola National Forest also features plenty of great hiking trails and camping spots to explore.

In addition to the Cibola National Forest, there are a number of scenic National and State Parks within easy driving distance of the subject property. Those parks include - but are not limited to - the El Malpais National Monument, El Morro National Monument, Cibola National Forest, Ramah Reservoir, the Bluewater Lake State Park and pictured in the gallery at the bottom of this page, Quemado Lake.