Y4 Ranch

Designed for serious livestock production, it supports an owner-rated capacity of around 600 head, supported by a well-distributed water system with over 30 miles of buried pipeline and multiple wells feeding concrete tanks.

With over 35,000 mostly contiguous acres of deeded, leased, and federally permitted grazing ground, Y4 Ranch is a true working ranch with unmatched scale and resources in southeastern Colorado. From its dependable water infrastructure and historical setting to its healthy grazing ecosystem, Y4 Ranch is an ideal setup for livestock producers and landowners who value opportunity. Having no grazing pressure over the past two years, the ranch is positioned and ready to be stocked with livestock.

Y4 Ranch is anchored by two headquarters. The property has been managed for long-term sustainability, with a portion placed in conservation easement to preserve the native prairie ecosystem and features flexible grazing options across federal and state leases. Positioned just outside La Junta, Colorado—a historic trade town along the Santa Fe Trail—the ranch offers a balance of solitude, utility, and proximity to services. Whether your goals are production, land stewardship, or a multi-generational family operation, Y4 Ranch delivers a scale and setting that are increasingly hard to find.

ACREAGE SUMMARY

• 12,498± Deeded Acres
• Including 3,260.58± Acres under Conservation Easement

1,920± Colorado State Land Board Lease Acres (394 AUMs). Colorado State Land Board annual lease payments are subject to periodic adjustment by the State Board of Land Commissioners

State lease assignment subject to Colorado State Land Board approval

21,236.58± Acres of U.S. Forest Service Grazing Allotments via the Timpas Grazing District (Crooked Arroyo Allotment and Rock Falls Allotment). Current grazing assessments are approximately $2.69 per head month, consisting of $1.69/head month Forest Service grazing fee plus $1.00/head month Timpas Grazing District assessment, subject to adjustment.

Total Operational Footprint

35,654.58± Acres

LOCATION

Located about 12 miles southeast of La Junta, the county seat of Otero County, Y4 Ranch offers easy access to markets, equipment dealers, veterinary services, and feed supply. La Junta, a town with deep agricultural roots and historical significance, also provides rail access and a regional airport. The ranch’s location benefits from a low population density and wide-open terrain, yet remains logistically sound for a working cattle outfit.

HISTORY & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

Y4 Ranch sits in the path of the historic Santa Fe Trail, which served as a vital commercial and military trade route from Missouri to New Mexico in the 1800s. This region is steeped in cowboy heritage and frontier lore, where Native American, Hispanic, and Western ranching cultures all converge. Nearby landmarks such as Bent’s Old Fort and Comanche National Grasslands preserve and celebrate this rich legacy, while the land itself continues to support the enduring tradition of Western livestock grazing.

WATER RESOURCES

Two Permitted Wells (Permit Numbers

• #25629, #287674A, and one additional domestic/ag well)
• Over 30 miles of buried water pipeline feeding livestock tanks across pastures
• Adequate distribution system to support rotational grazing and livestock health year-round
• Additional spring fed/runoff ponds scattered throughout – some of which hold water throughout the season

IMPROVEMENTS

North Headquarters

2,203 sq ft, 3-be…