Voted T+L Best in the West in 2023 When Ted Turner purchased Vermejo in 1996, his goal was to restore and preserve the native ecosystems that support the diversity of life on our planet. Now, a generation later, Ted Turner Reserves, Vermejo is over 550,000 acres of majestic wilderness located in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado beckoning travelers to immerse themselves in the rejuvenating power of nature rewilded. With climates ranging from high desert to snowcapped alpine tundra, 19 fishable lakes and over 30 miles of streams, Vermejo offers unparalleled opportunities to explore. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears and mountain lions. Whether riding horseback through open fields, exploring turn-of-the-century charcoal kilns, or fly fishing for native Rio Grande cutthroat trout, Vermejo has something for everyone. Vermejo boasts a wide range of accommodations to meet any travel party's needs, including singular guestrooms, multi-room cottages, an eco-friendly mountaintop lodge, and even a turn-of-the-century mansion with private staff. Stays are inclusive of all meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and experiences, allowing our Reserve Ambassador team to co-create a replete vacation getaway with the guests' desires in mind. And experiences abound at our reserve: horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, scenic wildlife drives, sports shooting, fishing, Via Ferrata rock climbing and more await in this unspoiled landscape. Travelers to Vermejo rest easy in the knowledge that their stay contributes to the conservation-forward mission of Ted Turner Reserves.