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CIMARRONCITA HISTORIC RANCH RETREAT Ute Park, New Mexico United States www.cimarroncita.com
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Summer Rates & Information

Weekly Rates	Visit www.cimarroncita.com for rates
Daily Rates	$150.00 - $350.00 per person
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Season Dates	June 1 - September 30
Guest Capacity	40
Accommodations	Cimarroncita's classic vintage accommodations are well-appointed renovated guest quarters in heritage lodging. Guests reside in "Laguna Lodge", tourist quarters built by the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Railway in the early 1900s for the railway's wilderness tourist resort, which opened in 1908. Additional lodging is available in Isleta Cabin, a historic log cabin. All guests are indulged with the elegant comfort of fine bed linens, cozy comforters, an endless supply of plush cotton towels, terrycloth bathrobes and slippers.
Dining	Cimarroncita’s chef creates delicious and hearty meals served in the the historic spacious dining hall. The dining area is decorated with an historic mural painted in the 1930s, and features a fireplace, vintage tin light fixtures, and other details. The Frijoles Porch Lobby offers a comfortable greeting and meeting area adjacent to the dining hall. The Frijoles Library provides comfortable reading chairs, a fine collection of books, games and music for guest use.
Meeting Facilities	The Kiva, a large open building of 2000 square feet with oak floor and fabulous views, creates a special place for meetings, dancing and fitness exercise. The Kiva Arts and Crafts Studio offers a well-equiped studio workshop for creative endeavors.
Fishing Information	The Dream Water of the Cimarron River at Cimarroncita offers some of the finest fly fishing in the Southwest with one of the healthiest dominant wild brown trout popoulations in New Mexico. The resort's 1.8-mile stretch of the Dream Water offers a variety of environments to both beginner and advanced anglers. This sinuous stretch with the shade of alders, ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees averages ten to fifteen feet wide and one to three feet deep at normal flows and offers a full list of prime river characteristics, fast riffles, deep runs, bend pools, undercut banks, a spring creek tributary, fast and slow channels and pockets. Guided novice and experienced anglers have exhiliarating days on the river, enjoying heritage lodging and delicious meals and waking to the promise of a full day of a peaceful and private adventure on the river.
Types of Fishing	Fly Fishing Suggested equipment: Rods: 7.5' - 8' - 9'; 5-6 weight Leaders: 7.5' ~ 4X Tippet materials: 3X, 4X, 5X Waders with felt sole boots are ideal for the rocky streambed. Wide brim hat and suncreen.
Species of Fish Caught	The August Brown Trout population is created by the diverse insect population of the Cimarron River. From April through September anglers can count on at least five different stonefly hatches, 11 different caddisfly hatches and countless different mayfy hatches along with midges and a host of terrestrials. A thick golden stonefly hatch begins in early June and moves up the river through June into early July. During these periods of insect activity, higher daily fish catches are possible. The abundant insect hatches combined with the shallow water makes the Cimarron at Cimarroncita a premier dry fly fishery. The catch and release water is managed for optimal fishery habitat. Cimarroncita require barbless flies, rests the river between guests, and accompanies all anglers with a ranch staff river assistant. Professional fly fishing guides who have been fishing New Mexico water for decades are available for referral and scheduling.
Sample Itinerary	Combine fishing days on the river with heritage lodging and delicious meals. The Dream Water of the Cimarron River is among the finest private water fly fishing in the Southwest. Arrive at Cimarroncita's River Cabin on the morning of your scheduled arrival day, orient yourself to the river, check into your lodging and discover the Cimarroncita grounds and facilities. Fly fishing guides transform a day on the river into a spectacular fly fishing experience. Your fly fishing adventure starts as soon as you are ready, fishing mornings and afternoons, with delicious meals served in Frijoles Dining Hall or on the banks of the Cimarron River. Your last full day on the river ends with a Cowboy Cookout, followed by a campfire and a stunning view of the night sky. Your departure day begins with early morning last catch fishing, breakfast is served mid-morning, followed by a relaxed noon departure.
Nearest Airport	Fly commercial air to Albuquerque, direct from many major airports. Car rental is available at Albuquerque Airport. Shuttle Service to Cimarroncita is available from Albuquerque Airport by Twin Hearts Express (reservations required). Fly private aircraft to Raton, Taos or Angel Fire. Shuttle service and car rental available.
Rate Plan	$250 per day per person includes lodging, all meals, daily fishing with staff river assistant. Additional: Gratuities, NM Tax Professional fly fishing guides available.
Additional Rate Info	Check Cimarroncita's website for promotinal discount rates.
Website	www.cimarroncita.com

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Amenities
Creek on Property Gift Shop Golf (Nearby) Meeting Facilities	Miles of Trout Streams Nightly Entertainment (On Occasion) Pool Table Recreation Room	River on Property Stream on Property Tennis Courts Wedding Facilities

Activities
Barbeque Cookouts Big Game Hunts Catch & Release Fly Fishing Dancing Fly Fishing Golfing (Nearby) Guided Fishing and Instruction Guided Hiking	Hayrides Hiking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Local Sightseeing Nature Hikes Overnight Campouts Photography	River Fishing Spin Casting Sunning Wagon Rides (By Request) Wilderness Pack Trips Wildlife Viewing

Special Programs Available
Adults Only Children's Program	Corporate Retreats Family Reunions	Singles Only Women's Only

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