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Skeleton Canyon and Bar M Ranches
Cochise County, Arizona

Pictures

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[1]	[2] Cottonwood Canyon on Taylor Ranch	[3] View SW on Fairchild Ranch
[4] Fairchild Ranch Headquarters Area	[5] Skeleton Canyon Ranch Owner's Home	[6] Skeleton Canyon Ranch Older Home
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[7] View of Skeleton Canyon from Owner's Home	-	-

Location & Maps

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General location in Arizona	Location map	Tenure map	Satellite Photo

The ranches are located approximately 35 miles northeast of Douglas, Arizona on US Highway 80. The Ranches are also approximately 150 miles from Tucson, Arizona and 185 miles from Las Cruces, New Mexico

Area Description
The Ranches lie in the rolling San Bernardino Valley between the Chiricahua and Peloncillo mountain ranges. The area remains little changed from the last century and is occupied by ranching families that have lived there for generations. The valley is rich in history. Geronimo's last surrender site is at the Skeleton Canyon Ranch. Tales of buried treasure and outlaw ambushes center around famous Skeleton Canyon. The Ranches are adjacent to the Malpai Borderlands Group area, a nonprofit group dedicated to the continuation of ranching and open space.

Land Tenure & Carrying Capacity
The total acreage of the Ranches is as follows:

Tenure	Acres	AU	Notes	Skeleton Canyon	Taylor Fairchild	Bar M Ranch
Deeded	13,200	-	-	4,236	4,185	4,780
State Lease	45,731	813	-	8,915	16,605	20,120
BLM	560	9	-	-	560	-
USFS	11,477	47+272	47 annually; 272 (10/1 - 3/15)	8,590	2,887	-
Total	70,968	1,250	-	21,741	24,237	24,990

The total carrying capacity is approximately 1,250 per year. The State Grazing lease if for 813 head annually; the Forest Grazing Allotments are for 47 head annually plus 272 head from October 1 through March 15 seasonally; the BLM Grazing Allotment is for 9 head annually.

Climate & Vegetation
The area has a mild climate with summer highs in the low 90's and winter daytime highs in the low 60's. Rainfall is variable but averages 15" annually. The lower elevations consist of open grasslands with predominant grasses being Tobosa, Grama and Winter Rye. The upper elevations are Oak-Juniper woodlands with Sycamore trees in the riparian areas.

Improvements
The Skeleton Canyon Ranch has the following Headquarters Improvement:

The Fairchild Ranch contains two older residences with adjacent barns, etc. The Bar M Ranch also has an older house.

Water & Pastures
The Ranches are well watered with wells, dirt tanks and pipeline. The Ranches are cross-fenced and contain enough corrals for ease of operation.

Utilities
Electricity and telephone are available at the Skeleton Canyon Headquarters. Electricity is also available at the Bar M house. Propane is provided by local suppliers.

Taxes & Fees

2003	Real Estate	5,849.90
2003	State Grazing Fees	20,867.57
2003	Forest Grazing Fees	2,781.00
2003	BLM Grazing Fees	145.80
Total	--	29,644.27

Remarks
The San Bernardino Valley has a long history of productive livestock production. There may be an opportunity to sell a conservation easement on the deeded land and still maintain a viable and enjoyable livestock operation. These Ranches provide a great place to enjoy the history and natural beauty of the great southwest.

Price

Skeleton Canyon Ranch

Acres	Tenure
4,236	Deeded
8,915	State Grazing Lease
8,590	USFS Allotment
21,741	Total

Approximately 410 cattle year long
Contains the Headquarters Houses and Geronimo Surrender Site.

$3,000,000

Taylor/Fairchild Ranch

Acres	Tenure
4,185	Deeded
16,605	State Grazing Lease
2887	USFS Allotment
560	BLM Grazing
24,237	Total

Approximately 440 cattle year long

$2,000,000

Bar M Ranch

Acres	Tenure
4,780	Deeded
20,120	State Grazing Lease
24,990	Total

 

Approximately 400 cattle year long

$2,500,000

Summary

Tenure	All 3 ranches	Skeleton Canyon	Taylor Fairchild	Bar M Ranch
Deeded	13,200	4,236	4,185	4,780
State Lease	45,731	8,915	16,605	20,120
BLM	560	-	560	-
USFS	11,477	8,590	2,887	-
Total	70,968	21,741	24,237	24,990
AU	1,250	410	440	400
Price	$7,500,000	$3,000,000	$2,000,000	$2,500,000

Printable Brochure
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Contact
Offered for sale by:
Headquarters West, Ltd.
Walter Lane, info@headquarterswest.com
4582 N 1^st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone (520) 792-2652, Fax (520) 792-2629
Web: www.headquarterswest.com

Disclaimer: This information was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable but is not guaranteed by the Broker. Prospective buyers should check all the facts to their satisfaction. The property is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal.