Ladder, A Ted Turner Reserve

Purchased by Ted Turner in 1992, the Ladder is located in southcentral New Mexico and covers an incredible 156,439 acres (245 square miles).

Ladder contains four tributaries of the Rio Grande River – the Animas, Seco, Palomas and Cuchillo streams. These streams support abundant flora, including sycamores and cottonwoods, and fauna such as Chiricahua leopard frogs and sensitive Rio Grande cutthroat trout, which will be soon restored to the streams.

Undoubtedly, Ladder’s most distinguishing characteristics are its incredibly diverse and spectacular wildlife (bison, elk, deer, antelope, javelina, mountain lions, bears, etc.) and its magnificent mix of ecosystems, ranging from desert grasslands to pine forests in the foothills of the Black Range (Gila Mountains). Ladder Reserve offers one of the most exclusive and unparalleled vacations you will ever experience.

Deposits are refundable if the reservation is cancelled more than 60 days prior to the arrival date. In the event of an Act of God or other force majeure, we will waive the cancellation fees by holding the deposit in escrow for a future visit up to one year from the original arrival date. If the guest does not visit Ladder Ranch within one year after the date of cancellation, the deposit will be forfeited. Deposits will not be refunded if arrival is delayed or cancelled due to delayed, cancelled or missed flights or other transportation difficulties. Full stay payment will be required for any reservation cancelled within two weeks of the arrival date. Guests are therefore urged to purchase travel insurance. Please note these requirements differ for Holiday Season reservations.

“Cancellation” is defined as full cancellation, a reduction in number of nights, and/or a reduction in number of accommodations reserved.