A ranch in the trees
A quieter stop
in western New Mexico.
High Country Alpaca Ranch describes a 24-acre property in Techado, at the junction of New Mexico highways 36 and 117. Piñon and juniper surround its pastures and barn. The ranch was established in 2009, after its owners’ original idea for a motorcycle campground changed into a life with alpacas.
Its website welcomes visitors and lists alpacas, Great Pyrenees dogs, cats, and chickens as part of the setting. For a family considering a stop, the first step is to ask what a visit currently includes and how much time to allow.
The working side of the ranch
A herd with
a fiber focus.
The ranch identifies fleece as a central interest. That gives curious visitors a useful starting point for conversation: how the animals’ coats differ, what happens after shearing, and how raw fleece becomes something people can use.
Ask whether your visit can include a look at fleece or a discussion of the ranch’s fiber work. A demonstration, shop visit, or hands-on activity should be arranged explicitly rather than assumed.
Working alongside the alpacas
The dogs have
a job to do.
High Country’s Great Pyrenees page describes livestock guardian dogs raised around the animals they protect. The account explains how the dogs live and work with the alpacas, barn cats, and chickens.
This is an opportunity to ask about a part of ranch life that visitors may not have considered: the work involved in protecting a herd. The page is dated 2015, so its named dogs and puppy information should be treated as ranch history, not a current inventory.
Follow the host’s lead
Ask before approaching a guardian dog or entering an animal area. Keep children with your group, and check the ranch’s visiting-pet policy before bringing a dog of your own.
If you want to stay longer
Ask about
an overnight stop.
The homepage advertises RV parking and tent camping and includes a Bunkhouse feature. Contact the ranch to establish which overnight choices are currently offered.
For an RV or tent
Ask about vehicle access, parking surfaces, drinking water, toilets, hookups, and arrival arrangements. Confirm whether a ranch visit is included or arranged separately.
For the Bunkhouse
Ask whether it is accepting guests, how many people it accommodates, and what facilities and bedding are included. Request current rates and booking terms.
Plan the route
Find Techado.
Confirm the details.
The ranch uses a Fence Lake mailing address while describing its physical location as Techado, also spelled Trechado on some maps. Ask for arrival directions before setting out.
- Listed address
-
17 High Country Road
HC 60 Box 17
Fence Lake, NM 87315 - Official website
- highcountryalpacaranch.com
For a family day visit, confirm the expected duration, walking surfaces, restroom access, and any age or mobility considerations. Bring water and clothing suited to the forecast.
Website information reviewed October 1, 2026. Detailed ranch articles include older material; current visit and accommodation availability requires direct confirmation.