A unique and wonderful property,the ranch is located in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, northwest of Alamosa. The Rio Grande River winds through the southern portion of this 651 acre ranch. There are 80 acres that are accessible only by crossing the Rio Grande. The south property line borders the Higel Colorado State Wildlife Area (1129 acres). The panoramic views are spectacular. To the east are the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range with Mt Blanca, one of Colorado’s 14ers, dominating this view, and to the West the San Juan Mountains.
The ranch has senior water rights, with 3.75 shares of the Excelsior Ditch from the Rio Grande River, with over 1,100 acre feet of seasonal flow of water. The irrigation system was re-designed in 2000-2001 by the Soil Conversation Service of Colorado. Head gates were built and placed in more appropriate places, new ditches were pulled to enhance grazing and bird habitat was protected or built. Cross fencing is new and extensive on the property. The efficiency of the ranch has been maximized for water use, grazing, hay production and wildlife habitat.
Ranch buildings include a ranch house that was built in 1989. It is a log structure that takes advantage of the views, capturing the essence of the mountains surrounding the San Luis Valley. Privacy is unique for the home lies in the heart of the ranch. A lane from the highway leads to the ranch house and outbuildings which guard your privacy if you chose to close entry gate.
The outbuildings include an historic barn that was used by the Sanderson Barlow Stage Line in the 1800’s. Corrals and hay barns are conveniently located near the barn. There is a 200 X 300 ft. arena near the entry gate with parking for pickups and horse trailers. The arena is next to Stanley Road which is a paved highway and affords easy access year round.
Wright Ranch is home to water fowl including Canadian Geese, Mallard ducks and Sand Hill Cranes. Their migration route includes this ranch. Hawks and eagles nest in the tress and smaller species of birds find protection and food in the trees and willows that dot the landscape. Herds of deer and elk find refuge on the ranch.