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Cienega Arroyo Ranch

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· Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico
740 acres hosted by John Paul P.
2 RV/tent sites
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On a working ranch, this campsite is located up a secluded arroyo off of the Hondo Valley and Rio Ruidoso in San Patricio, NM. This ranch is nearly 1400 acres total that is available for exploring and wildlife watching. During wildlife watching, it is possible that you could see roadrunners, squirrels, coyotes, rabbits, hawks, deer, elk, lizards, foxes, and many different types of song birds. A road south of the campsite is available for hiking down. Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs are just over a 20 minute drive from this campsite. Historic Lincoln and Fort Stanton are a quick drive from this area as well. The Hurd Gallery can be visited by driving down the highway a couple miles. A fishing spot open to the public on the Rio Ruidoso is available for fishing just a few miles down the highway as well.  It has been reported that this arroyo contained a cienega many years ago which was a marshy area fed by a spring, before groundwater wells ran it dry. Most cienegas are now extinct in the southwest. Sheep and Firewood were the main commodities produced off of this ranch before cattle became dominant.  NM State Land is 640 of these acres which requires an annual permit for recreational use. 
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Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in March 2018
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