2997 Rd 20.5, Cortez, CO 81321

Property Description

Situated 7 miles southeast of Cortez, this 1,285.73-acre Montezuma County ranch offers exceptional big-game hunting and outdoor recreation across expansive Southwest Colorado terrain. The property supports a strong agricultural foundation with approximately 221 irrigated acres powered by 200 Montezuma Valley Irrigation shares, side-roll sytems, producing hay, corn, and rotational crops. A 13-acre drip-irrigated vineyard is leased to a Colorado winery, providing steady agricultural income. Beyond production, the ranch is a premier wildlife habitat, attracting trophy elk, mule deer, and wild turkey, making it ideal for serious hunters or private sportsmen seeking large, diverse ground. A stocked private bass pond adds year-round fishing opportunities and recreational value. The ranch also shares a boundary with Yucca House National Monument, a protected Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site dating from 1150-1300 A.D., preserving the region's historic landscape character while maintaining full ranch operational use. Extensive perimeter fencing supports livestock grazing and wildlife management across the balance of the property.