John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Yes you can buy Founders Ranch for a cool 3 million 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Does it now have water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 No thanks, I’ll pass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Does it now have water? PROPERTY FACTS: 480± acres Three-bedroom home and outbuildings Faux western town & event center 7-foot-high perimeter fencing Large equestrian arena Water well and stock tanks Shooting berms Sporting clay course Small herd of longhorn cattle included Very accessible year-round Extensive inclusion list of shooting and farm equipment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 And what would you do with it after spending 3 million? Nobody really wanted to go to this part of NM before, except to go to EOT. So now who could you attract to go there and spend their hard earned money? It sure ain't ritzy Santa Fe where the rich and famous go. And folks wonder why when SASS went there a LOT of us called it "Flounders Ranch". Thanks Chiseler and Tex for convincing the other Wild Bunch BOD to move SASS HQ and EOT to "NOWHERE" New Mexico. Would have been much smarter in 2004 to relocate to somewhere near Las Vegas. Cheaper air fares, cheaper hotels, still would have attracted the spectators, with there money for the vendors, from CA. "Hey honey that EOT thing is in Las Vegas, it's only a short drive from LA, you want to go. Sure, you can go and watch the shooting stuff, and I'll go to the casinos." NO, let's move to "God For Bid" NM because there's a buffalo on the property. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Hmmm..... Perimeter fence....well.....shooting areas.....sounds like a great place to make a stand against the zombie apocalypse.... LL 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I’ve THOUGHT about buying it(if our ship were to come in) and giving it to SASS in some sort of trust. The question is-would they WANT it?? Misty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I wish them luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Another sad chapter. I wish them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I have never been there but this sounds interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 $3,000,000 and bring your own water? Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Wasn't the ranch sold shortly after SASS HQ moved? I read that the new owner said the facility was to stay open as a shooting venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sloe Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) I heard that the sale fell through, but do not know any details. BS Edited November 30, 2022 by PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Trying to shorten it up, but doesn't want to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Barry Sloe said: I heard that the sale fell through, but do not know any details. BS FIXED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sloe Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Thanks. BS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 WIll they take chickens and a goat? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On Sale now only 2.5 Million https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/74-Barton-Rd_Edgewood_NM_87015_M95376-04236 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 How much are the taxes? Who owns the mineral rights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Those pictures bring back a lot of fond memories. I looked forward to that trip every year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Why did they move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, Grass Range said: Why did they move? The New Mexico state government was very aggressive during the peak of the COVID pandemic and closed many "non-essential" businesses. Even outdoor facilities like state parks, golf courses and shooting ranges were locked down. Many small businesses, especially restaurants closed for good. FR closed at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 6:58 PM, Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 said: And what would you do with it after spending 3 million? Nobody really wanted to go to this part of NM before, except to go to EOT. So now who could you attract to go there and spend their hard earned money? It sure ain't ritzy Santa Fe where the rich and famous go. And folks wonder why when SASS went there a LOT of us called it "Flounders Ranch". Thanks Chiseler and Tex for convincing the other Wild Bunch BOD to move SASS HQ and EOT to "NOWHERE" New Mexico. Would have been much smarter in 2004 to relocate to somewhere near Las Vegas. Cheaper air fares, cheaper hotels, still would have attracted the spectators, with there money for the vendors, from CA. "Hey honey that EOT thing is in Las Vegas, it's only a short drive from LA, you want to go. Sure, you can go and watch the shooting stuff, and I'll go to the casinos." NO, let's move to "God For Bid" NM because there's a buffalo on the property. So wait, you're saying if I hit the Mega Millions or Power Ball and bought it, I could have my own private shooting ranges, Mrs. Doc could have some place to ride her horse, and we'd have nearly 500 acres, plus fencing to keep out unwanteds? I would only have to deal with people IF I wanted? I'm sure I could figure out something to do with an "event center." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 You can still get nice rural properties, many with power and good wells for a fraction of that. A question of doing the leg work, and whether you want structures in place or to build. It is worth every bit of the trouble and expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Seems I can't get my timing right on any of my jokes today... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, DocWard said: Seems I can't get my timing right on any of my jokes today... Maybe it's just a tough crowd today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said: Maybe it's just a tough crowd today. Yeah, I'll go with that! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 That would be a pretty cool range to have in your big back yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, DocWard said: So wait, you're saying if I hit the Mega Millions or Power Ball and bought it, I could have my own private shooting ranges, Mrs. Doc could have some place to ride her horse, and we'd have nearly 500 acres, plus fencing to keep out unwanteds? I would only have to deal with people IF I wanted? I'm sure I could figure out something to do with an "event center." Yep. Ready to go. Just add water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: Yep. Ready to go. Just add water. What's wrong with the water wells it lists as being on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Flounders Ranch is in left wingnut, liberal, socialist, communist, Antifa, etc., whacko Democrat controlled New Mexico. Need any other information about why not to even go there. And on another subject, I am crying my heart out at what's happening to my beautiful Arizona. We are becoming "California East." So sad, so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 BTW, ex the buildings, ranges are just dirt work which can be had inexpensively in farm / ranch country. Everyone has big machines to pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Cypress Sun said: Maybe it's just a tough crowd today. Nope, on second thought... It's the timing or something... The humor just isn't clicking with the crowd. I'll keep working on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, DocWard said: What's wrong with the water wells it lists as being on it? You have to be a little familiar with western water rights. Basically a problem from day one at FR was that they only had a permit for one domestic well. There is no water for cattle or farming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: You have to be a little familiar with western water rights. Basically a problem from day one at FR was that they only had a permit for one domestic well. There is no water for cattle or farming. I recall studying that in law school, but that was pushing thirty years ago. From what I recall though, more than a bit of a headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, DocWard said: I recall studying that in law school, but that was pushing thirty years ago. From what I recall though, more than a bit of a headache. Known as the Doctrine of Prior Appropriation. You can have a river running through your property but not be entitled to take a drop of water from it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.