The Alamito Ranch , Marfa, Presidio County Texas 3,123.32 acres

Alamito Creek winds through the center of the ranch in beautiful, stark, contrast to the adjacent high desert landscape. This creek runs after regional rains, attracting a wide variety of wildlife from the smallest to largest animals in the Trans Pecos. Elk, Mule deer, scaled quail, waterfowl, javelina, and aoudad sheep are just a few of the commonly sited wildlife.

The geology of the western tract of Alamito Ranch embodies the Texas high desert. The soil and rock formations range from white to red to grey with the great diversity of flora. The terrain adeptly shifts from cactus and greasewood to lush grasses and massive cottonwoods trees as you cross into the riparian zone of the grassland prairie.

A valley cuts through the southwestern edge of the ranch, creating dramatic views to the north and south. From the well-maintained dirt roads, you have access to both the lush creek bed and the high, rocky outcropping on the east. Directly north and over 40 miles away, the Davis Mountains rise up with Mount Livermore visible on clear days.

The ranch varies over 500 feet in elevation, from 4,100 to 4,660 feet at the highest, most northeastern side. Views sweep from the canyon up the mesa, and back west across Alamito Creek, extending over 30 miles to the Cienega Mountains and south to San Jacinto Peak. In the canyon, Auodad sheep and elk congregate and climb into the hills.The ranch's highest mesa offers an incredible vantage point for enjoying the exquisite high desert sunset.

Excellent, maintained dirt roads provide easy access to the entire ranch. Toward the center of the proeprty, near the northern well, a dirt tank and old rock cistern attract waterfowl and quail amongst other wildlife and feed irrigation lines across the parcel for livestock.

At the southwestern edge, the recently renovated Rock House is the ideal High Desert ranch home. Renovated in 2023 from ruins of a historic home, the 1,696 sf house now has high wood ceilings, concrete floors, fireplaces, and regionally appropriate finishes. The living room has expansive glazing and access to the south-facing patio. The master bedroom has its own fireplace, entrance, and a luxurious bath. The loft above the master bedroom offers additional space for guests, and with central HVAC and mini-splits the entire house is comfortable year round. The rock walls, cementitious siding, and rock-coated metal roof make this property as close to lock-and-leave as you can find in Presidio County. An old rock pila next to the utilities, RV hookup and the ranch's south well offer the opportunity for an extraordinary future ranch pool.

Alamito Ranch has been engaged in grassland restoration through a series of EQIP programs. These programs aim to remove invasive species by utilizing spiking and grubbing. Big Bend Telephone fiber runs into the ranch along a county road with overhead Rio Grande Cooperative series across much of the acreage.

A cattle operation has continued as part of the grassland restoration with the foremost priority being restoration of rangelands to their natural pre-agribusiness state. Reestablishment of native vegetation, the maintenance of healthy soils, and the conservation of local watersheds have been essential elements to restore habitat in the Alamito Valley.

As the new owner of the Alamito Ranch, opportunities for continued involvement in the restoration projects are available or you may operate the ranch as you please, as there is no conservation easement in place. The property currently has an agricultural property tax valuation and well water. The ranch is also available as two smaller tracts, Alamito Ranch East and Alamito Ranch West; inquire for details or visit the Alamito Ranches website.