The initial ranch consisted of one 160 acre homestead in the 1880's. It was homesteaded by Lee Rice and has grown to 13,313.00 acres of deeded land by the efforts of Lee Rice, his son, Rolland Blue Rice and Grandson, Rolland Ray Rice. There is also 640 acres of BLM and 560 acres of NM State Lease. The ranch os bounded on the North and East by the U.S. Forest Wilderness and the West by 21 sections of deeded land. More Information Rolland R. Rice Headquarters, barns, corrals.
Electricity is by power plant.
Great for bird watching as 500 species of birds are found in New Mexico and 350 here on the Gila River area. Also subdividing into ranchettes is in exploding demand and this ranch has it all, even running water. This ranch is rich in Indian folklore. The celebrated Gila-Cliff dwellings are nearby. Gila Realty, exclusive listor for this ranch, will furnish a brochure and aerial video cassette.