Farmland
McElmo Canyon Adobe with Land
Water Rights
Cortez, Montezuma County
1-4 Years, Lease-to-own United States
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Available
- 8 Total acres
- 7 Acres suitable to agricultural production
- 4 Irrigated acres
McElmo Canyon Adobe with Land
Cortez, Montezuma County
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Create Posting Sign InMcElmo Canyon: 8.5 acres, great structural bones, water, history — seeking bold, creative thinkers to bring it to life.
This property has been in the family for over forty years, then rented...but now vacant. Looking for a responsible steward. Perfect for sheep, chickens, turkeys, bees...??? and/or specialized crops, and small ag business ventures.
Perfect for goats! Owners are especially interested in agrivoltaic options and ideas!
General Information
Quality of Land
Configuration of property: The front four acres have irrigation pipes (need to be reinstalled) and spigots for four additional hoophouse placements. Home, garage, yard, raised beds, and 2 existing hoophouses sit on the central acre and are connected to well water. Also, a pole barn and chicken coop. The remaining 3.5 acres extend to McElmo Creek. This back acreage has never been irrigated or cultivated—but could be. Tons of potential for the right tenants and/or new owners/partners. My parents, two people who were in their late 50s & 60s when they built this place by hand, lived there for an additional 30+ years— so special to our family. ISO new, special people to carry on.
Water
Water Rights
I have water rights.
Water Source
Agricultural Well, Domestic Well (without augmentation plan), Irrigation Ditch
Additional Details
17 shares Lower Wilson Ditch
Features
Farm Infrastructure
Description of Farm Infrastructure
The solid adobe garage is large, cool, and has had numerous uses over the years. Separate sauna room. ISO responsible tenants and/or creative buyers.
Will the landholder live on site?
No
Yes, the property has a livable structure for farmer/rancher housing
Description of Housing
The house is a hand-built adobe 2b/1b home with an adobe 26 x 26 garage set up as a grow room. The home is currently being rehabbed, and is a clean, structurally sound blank slate. Built by family in 1982.
Would the property qualify for organic certification?
Yes
Is the property certified organic?
No
Current Production
Additional Production Details
Home is currently being rehabbed. Land unused for 2 years. Previously front field of alfalfa, 20 raised beds for vegetables/flowers — two 20' x 60' hoophouses needing new greenhouse film. Grow rooms are set up for lighting and ventilation. Pictures available upon request. Happy to discuss short-term leasing, lease-to-buy, or owner-carry sale.
Current & Past Practices
Does the landholder have experience with an agricultural operation on the property?
Yes
Has the property been in production during the last year?
No
Opportunity
Lease
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