Ladder Ranch on Las Animas Creek
Status: Identified Area: 154000 acres (62324 hectares)
County: Sierra Elevation: 4500-7000 feet (1370-2130 meters)
Town: Truth or Consequences Location: 33°0’N, 107°29’W
Ownership Steve J. Dobrott, HCR 31, Box 95, Caballo, NM, 97931, 505-895-3360
Habitats Shrubland (arid montane, riparian thickets), Grassland, Wetlands (stream), Desert
Land-use Nature conservation, Rangeland/pastureland, Hunting
Threats Introduced plants/animals, Extraction industry
Site Criteria State conservation species (D1), State species in rare/unique habitat (D3), State research site (D5)
Site Description The Ladder Ranch is owned by Ted Turner and is currently being managed for its biodiversity. Desert grassland and riparian habitats offer a wide range of birdlife both migrant and breeding. The ranch is being managed for its rich biodiversity by a conservation minded owner.
Birds  
Conservation Issues A nearby cooper mine present groundwater use issues. The threat of possible lowering of the groundwater to meet mining demands could possible affect the nearby riparian system.
Conservation Plan  
Monitor(s) None assigned
Nominator Ken Stinnett, 4805 Tobosa, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, 505-556-8507, Southwest Environmental Center
Sources None listed
Links  
Directions Private property
Species Year Status Population Sources Criteria
American Dipper         D1
Bald Eagle         D1
Bell's Vireo         D1
Black-chinned Sparrow         D1
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher         D1
Common Black-Hawk         D1
Crissal Thrasher         D1
Eastern Bluebird         D1
Ferruginous Hawk         D1
Grace's Warbler         D1
Lucy's Warbler         D1
Montezuma Quail         D1
Peregrine Falcon         D1
Red-faced Warbler         D1
Summer Tanager         D1
Virginia's Warbler         D1
White-faced Ibis         D1
Zone-tailed Hawk         D1

Last Updated 8/28/05