Land & Ranch · Eastern Plains · Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas County, Colorado · 10,936± acres · Price on request
Oasis Farms is 10,936 acres of irrigated farmland and native pastureland in central Las Animas County on Colorado's Eastern Plains, about sixteen to twenty-four miles northeast of Trinidad along US Highway 350. Roughly 4,948 acres — nearly half the property — are irrigable under flood and center-pivot systems, fed by the ranch's substantial water rights: 99.97 percent ownership of the Model Land & Irrigation Company and approximately one-third of the water stored at Trinidad Reservoir Dam, delivering an average of 5,092 acre-feet per year with on-site recycling infrastructure to maximize irrigation efficiency. The balance of the acreage is native pastureland, improvement sites, and roads, with Blackwell Arroyo crossing the southwestern portion.
Headquarters improvements include five modular homes ranging from 672 to 1,980 square feet, a 2,800-square-foot steel-frame shop, and three 7,500-square-foot hay barns built in 2018. Irrigation infrastructure comprises nine center-pivot systems installed between 2020 and 2022, miles of concrete and earthen Model ditch, three 70-horsepower VFD pumps, and extensive underground lines. Ranch improvements include large wooden working pens, thirty miles of new barbed-wire fencing, five livestock wells, and seventeen water drinkers. The property is zoned agricultural, lies outside any flood hazard area, and sits within a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, which may offer investment tax benefits.
Soils are predominantly very deep, well-drained Wilid and Manzanola series suited to irrigated crops and grazing. Natural gas and electricity serve the ranch, and a natural-gas pipeline right-of-way transects the property from southwest to northeast. Legacy Broker Group represents Oasis Farms; contact the listing agent to schedule a showing or request additional information.
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Property Details
| Location | 48999 CR 48, Model, Colorado — approximately 16–24 miles northeast of Trinidad along the east side of US Highway 350 and county roads 48, 50, 52, 101, 105 & 107, in central Las Animas County. The county is currently designated a Qualified Opportunity Zone. |
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| Legal Description | Various Sections throughout Township 31 South, Range 60 West and Township 31 South, Range 61 West; 6th P.M., Las Animas County, Colorado (complete legal description pending title examination). |
| Land Information | 10,936.58 total acres, of which approximately 4,947.84 acres (46%) are irrigable under flood or center-pivot irrigation, with the remainder in native pastureland, improvement sites, and roads. Irregular in shape with mostly level to slightly rolling topography; Blackwell Arroyo traverses the southwestern portion. |
| Zoning | Agricultural Zoning District — Las Animas County. |
| Flood Zone | Per FEMA FIRM Panel No. 08071C1400C (Aug 28, 2019), the property does not appear to lie in a flood hazard area; drainage appeared adequate for agricultural use. |
| Mineral Activity | None. |
| Improvements | Structural: a 1,276 SF modular home, three 672 SF modular homes, a 2,800 SF steel-frame shop, a 1,980 SF modular home east of US-350, and three 7,500 SF steel-frame hay barns (2018). Irrigation: one 2021 quarter-mile Zimmatic pivot, six 2020 quarter-mile Zimmatic pivots, and two 2022 quarter-mile Valley pivots. Site: large wooden working pens, miles of concrete/dirt Model irrigation ditch, three 70-HP VFD centrifugal pumps, ~30 miles of new barbed-wire fencing, 5 livestock wells, 17 water drinkers, and extensive underground irrigation lines. |
| Utilities | Electricity, natural gas. |
| Current Use | Agricultural land as flood/pivot irrigated farmland. |
| Easements & Restrictions | Typical utility easements assumed. A natural-gas pipeline right-of-way transects the property from southwest to northeast. |
| Soils | USDA-NRCS: predominantly Wilid silty clay loam (23.2%), Wilid silt loam (14.7%), and Manzanola silty clay loam (13.6%). Wilid soils are very deep, well-drained loess soils correlated to the Loamy Ecological Site. |
| Irrigation Water | Oasis Farms holds 5,965.9 of 5,967.9 shares (99.97%) of the Model Land & Irrigation Company and is the sole farm using the system. Rights equate to ~1/3 of the water stored at Trinidad Reservoir Dam; originally decreed at 6,177 acres (appropriated 1908 for 200 cfs from the Purgatoire River), now 4,947.84 acres of irrigation water rights administered by the Purgatoire River Water Conservation District. Over the last decade, annual diversions ranged 236.4–20,464.6 acre-feet (avg ~5,092.67 AF, ~1.03 AF/acre). On-site ditches, canals, reservoirs, and pumps recycle post-flood water for additional application. |
Property Highlights
- 10,936.58± total acres of irrigated farmland and native pastureland in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- Conveniently located northeast of Trinidad with access from US Highway 350 and multiple county roads.
- Approximately 4,947.84 acres are irrigable using flood and center-pivot systems.
- Includes 99.97% ownership of the Model Land & Irrigation Company and rights to Trinidad Reservoir water.
- Annual average water diversion of about 5,092 acre-feet with recycling infrastructure to maximize irrigation.
- Headquarters improvements feature multiple modular homes, a large steel-frame shop, and hay barns.
- Site includes livestock working pens, 30 miles of fencing, 5 livestock wells, and numerous irrigation lines.
- Agricultural zoning with no flood hazard areas and well-drained productive soils.
- Located in a designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, offering potential investment tax benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Oasis Farms and where is it located?
Oasis Farms is 10,936.58± acres in central Las Animas County, Colorado, about 16–24 miles northeast of Trinidad along US Highway 350.
How much of the property is irrigable?
Approximately 4,947.84 acres (46%) are irrigable under flood and center-pivot systems, with the remainder in native pasture, improvement sites, and roads.
What water rights convey with Oasis Farms?
The property includes 99.97% ownership of the Model Land & Irrigation Company and roughly one-third of the water stored at Trinidad Reservoir Dam — about 4,947.84 acres of Purgatoire River irrigation rights averaging ~5,092 acre-feet of annual diversion.
Is Oasis Farms in an Opportunity Zone?
Yes. Las Animas County, Colorado is currently designated a Qualified Opportunity Zone, which may offer investment tax benefits.
What is there to do near Oasis Farms in Las Animas County, Colorado?
The area offers Trinidad's historic Corazón de Trinidad district, Trinidad Lake State Park, the Comanche National Grassland, and the Purgatoire River — with hunting, fishing, boating, and hiking across southeastern Colorado.
How far is the property from major cities?
It sits about 15–20 minutes northeast of Trinidad, roughly 3.5 hours south of Denver, and about an hour north of Raton, New Mexico, along the I-25 corridor.
What outdoor recreation is nearby?
Trinidad Lake State Park (boating and fishing), the Comanche National Grassland, Fishers Peak State Park, and big-game hunting for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn.
Any interesting facts about this area?
The ranch lies along the historic Santa Fe Trail; Las Animas County is a Qualified Opportunity Zone; and the region enjoys some of Colorado's darkest night skies for stargazing.
Why is southeastern Colorado attractive to landowners?
Affordable large-acreage tracts, strong water rights, a mix of agriculture and recreation, and proximity to the I-25 corridor make it appealing for ranching, conservation, and investment.
What kind of irrigation systems does Oasis Farms use?
The ranch operates nine center-pivot systems installed between 2020 and 2022, supplemented by flood irrigation through miles of concrete and earthen ditch. On-site pumps and underground lines recycle water for additional applications.
What improvements are on the Oasis Farms headquarters?
Headquarters include five modular homes, a 2,800-square-foot steel shop, three large hay barns, wooden working pens, thirty miles of fencing, five livestock wells, and seventeen water drinkers.
What type of soils are found at Oasis Farms?
Predominantly very deep, well-drained Wilid and Manzanola silty clay loam and silt loam soils suited to irrigated crops and grazing.
What is the climate like on the Eastern Plains near Trinidad?
The Eastern Plains enjoy a semi-arid climate with moderate precipitation, warm summers suitable for irrigated crops, and mild winters that support year-round livestock operations.
How is Oasis Farms offered for sale?
Contact the listing agent at Legacy Broker Group to schedule a private showing, request detailed financials, and discuss terms.
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