Joseph Burns


As a young boy Joey grew up on a Hay farm in Arizona where he worked with his family on Burns Brothers Farms. He later attended Olivet Nazarene University where he played football and graduated with a degree in business and communications. He returned to the family farm and married his childhood sweetheart Michelle. In 1994 they left their family and friends to start new lives in western Colorado, where Joey began to sell ranch real estate. As their lives began to change so did their family. They were blessed with five children; Brayden, Brittany, Bryce, Landen and Luke, who have been home schooled. Joey progressed in the real estate community and became the proud owner of Lone Eagle Land Brokerage. His business continued to expand as Joey introduced a mapping and aerial photography company known as Land Information Systems. In addition to selling real estate Joey has had a call for missions. He has enjoyed leading philanthropic adventures to Nicaragua, Brazil and Ecuador. Joey is also the chairman of the board for Samaritan Aviation, a medical mission based in Papua New Guinea. Joey loves his work as a real estate broker, business owner and Father, and it is his goal to treat his clients with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Contact for Price  •  310 acres
Own a piece of Buckhorn Mountain! These 35-200 +/- acre ranchettes are located between Montrose and Ridgway, just beneath Buckhorn Lakes. These lots enjoy panoramic views of the Cimarron Mountains, Uncompahgre River Valley, Uncompahgre Plateau and Grand Mesa. Likewise, the parcels are surrounded by premier habitat - harboring mule deer, elk, bear, lion, turkey, and numerous small game species. Pertinent to game unit 65, elk licenses are available over the counter and deer tags can be drawn with reasonable probability; 340-class bulls and 190-class bucks have been harvested on or near the properties. Local elevation ranges 8,700-9,500 feet, with lush stands of aspen, sub-irrigated meadows, natural ponds, chokecherry, and Gambel oaks. Despite privacy and seclusion, these lots are close to some of Colorado's favorite summer/winter recreation venues and towns, including Ridgway, Ouray, and the ski slopes of Telluride. Nearby Montrose offers excellent amenities, hotels, a hospital, shopping, and a regional airport with flights to Boston, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New York, San Francisco, and Charlotte.
$12,600,000  •  591 acres
Rainbow Trout Ranch is one of those rare finds with so many possibilities. The Rainbow Trout Ranch is a true Colorado recreational ranch featuring spectacular acreage in which to ride, fish, hike and enjoy nature. The ranch is very desirable due to its strong, positive influence from the Conejos River and the surrounding public lands. It has excellent views, strong wildlife activity, good mixed vegetation, terrain, and land types. A true vacation destination for the whole family, Rainbow Trout Ranch spans 591 +/- acres across Southwest Colorado. Since the 1990s, the current owners have focused on making this Colorado dude ranch an exclusive family getaway. Activities include hiking, fishing, horseback riding, hayrides, river rafting, hoe-downs - and for the kids, add swimming and crafting. And don't forget - good eatin'! Families enjoy a week-long vacation in a breathtaking setting surrounded by the Rio Grand National Forest and bordering the San Juan Wilderness. Once an exclusive fisherman's club in the 1900s, the ranch opened to the public in the 1920s after the completion of the main lodge, which still stands today. Rainbow Trout Ranch, while offering amazing adventures on its own vast acreage, also serves as a homebase for adventures to scenic railroads, ancient Native American dwellings, and the Southwest culture. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own dude ranch vacation destination and continuing a 100+ -year legacy, Rainbow Trout Ranch is the perfect property for you! IMPROVEMENTSThe Rainbow Trout Ranch offers an impressive array of improvements. The improvements can accommodate a large crowd so would be perfect for a fishing club, family retreat, corporate retreat, church camp, or an impressive dude ranch, which it is currently being operated as. The heart of the ranch is its 12,119± square foot lodge. It's the ranch's gathering place, offering an impressive floor-to-ceiling double-sided stone fireplace inlaid with turquoise, huge commercial kitchen and dining area, library, reception area, several cozy gathering areas, and an inviting wrap-around porch to relax and soak in the incredible views the ranch has to offer. Nearby are the heated outdoor pool, hot tub, volleyball/basketball court, and 21 guest cabins. The ranch improvements form a secluded layout overlooking the valley and the river below. Along the river you will find the barn, corrals, arena and a beautiful riverside area set up for ranch cookouts. HISTORYThe ranch and surrounding area are steep in rich history. The Spanish settled in the area in the 1600s and their legacy still exists. Preceding and interwoven with the local history of the Spanish is that of the Native Americans. The 1870s brought the miners with the discovery of gold and silver, by the 1900s brought the demise of the local mining industry. By the turn of the century, the ranch was a noted fisherman's paradise and soon a private fishing club. Cabins were built and by the mid 1920s construction began on the lodge, which was the largest log structure in the Southwest at the time. It was said that not a single nail was used in the lodge's construction, just wooden pegs. In the late 1920s the door was opened to the public as a guest ranch with extraordinary fishing. Co-Listed with Team Murphy Realty, Michael Murphy (719)849-1441 michael@
$12,600,000  •  591 acres
Rainbow Trout Ranch is one of those rare finds with so many possibilities. The ranch encompasses 591± acres of vast unspoiled country and glorious scenery of the San Juan Mountains. Located in the beautiful, secluded Conejos River Valley at 9,000’ feet it is as vast as it is beautiful. Over a mile and a half of the Conejos River flows through the ranch, creating exceptional private fishing on the ranch. Trophy catches of Rainbow and Brown trout have come from the waters of this serene river. The Rainbow Trout Ranch is a true Colorado recreational ranch featuring spectacular acreage in which to ride, fish, hike and enjoy nature. The ranch is very desirable due to its strong, positive influence from the Conejos river and the surrounding public lands. It has excellent views, strong wildlife activity, good mixed vegetation, terrain, and land types. The ranch sits in GMU 81, offering various types of terrains and species to hunt. Though in a remote mountain area, it is very accessible year-round from a paved highway and a short distance over a gravel mountain road. The Rainbow Trout Ranch offers an impressive array of improvements. The Improvements can accommodate a large crowd so would be perfect for a fishing club, family retreat, corporate retreat, church camp, or an impressive dude ranch, which it is currently being operated as. The heart of the ranch is its 12,119± square foot lodge. It’s the ranches gathering place, offering an impressive floor to ceiling double sided stone fireplace inlaid with turquoise, huge commercial kitchen and dining area, library, reception area, several cozy gathering areas, and an inviting wrap around porch to relax and soak in the incredible views the ranch has to offer. Nearby are the heated outdoor pool, hot tub, volleyball/basketball court, and 21 guest cabins. The ranch improvements form a secluded layout overlooking the valley and the river below. Along the river you will find the barn, corrals, arena and a beautiful riverside area set up for ranch cookouts. The ranch and surrounding area are steep in rich history. The Spanish settled in the area in the 1600’s and their legacy still exists. Preceding and interwoven with the local history of the Spanish is that of the Native Americans. The 1870’s brought the miners with the discovery of gold and silver, by the 1900’s brought the demise of the local mining industry. By the turn of the century, the ranch was a noted fisherman’s paradise and soon a private fishing club. Cabins were built and by the mid 1920’s construction began on the lodge, which was the largest log structure in the Southwest at the time. It was said that not a single nail was used in the lodge’s construction, just wooden pegs. In the late 1920’s the door was opened to the public as a guest ranch with extraordinary fishing. The ranch offers so many different outdoors activities within its own borders, but also offers an array of day trip adventures off the ranch because of its amazing location. White Water Rafting, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Mesa Verde National Park, a train ride on “America’s Longest and Highest Narrow Gauge.” The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. New Mexico “The Land of Enchantment” is just hours from the ranch giving a historic taste of New Mexico in the towns of Taos and Santa Fe. Rainbow Trout Ranch located in the San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains in south central Colorado and is bisected by the Conejos River. More specifically, this property lies approximately 25 miles west of the small, rural community of Antonito, Colorado and just under a mile west of State Highway 17 along both sides of FDR 250. Alamosa, the largest community in the region, lies about 35 miles as the crow flies to the northeast, and the New Mexico state line is only about nine miles to the south.
$420,000  •  38 acres
$420,000  •  37 acres
$399,000  •  35 acres
$1,800,000  •  200 acres
$1,375,000  •  367 acres
This 367-acre parcel offers big views, blue skies, and commanding building sites- all within twenty minutes of Paonia, Colorado. Build your dream cabin/base camp atop a commanding knob and then explore the vast swaths of nearby public land. The property's Gambel oak forest is home to elk, mule deer, and black bear; your son can harvest his first buck, take a photo in front of Mt. Gunnison, run to Paonia for mimosas, and be back to the cabin by brunch! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$11,950,000  •  3,187 acres
Close your eyes and picture the ideal Colorado hunting ranch- something with a diverse vegetative landscape, year-round access, trophy wildlife, creek/pond frontage, and access to vast swaths of public land- you might just find yourself in the heart of the Stevens Gulch Ranch! This 3,187-acre parcel is the fantastic sporting property and home to elk, moose, bear, mountain lion, turkey, and mule deer. The current owners recently completed an extensive vegetation/water management program that transformed the property into an elk/deer mecca. This restoration was so impactful, it drew animals off Highway 133 and drastically reduced roadkill. From the dark timber and aspens along the west fork of Terror Creek, to Gambel oak ridges and pinion-juniper hillsides- you will be hard pressed to find a better hunting ranch in an over-the-counter game unit! Enquire with Eagleland brokerage, western Colorado's primer real estate professionals. Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$7,950,000  •  228 acres
The Sweetwater Ranch stretches along 1.3 miles of the Uncompahgre River, just south of Montrose, Colorado. This 228± acre paradise boasts over ninety irrigated acres, multiple duck ponds, and private river frontage, all within Montrose's growth corridor. Lowland forests, dominated by mature cottonwood trees, harbor trophy mule deer, and frame a marvelous view of the San Juan Mountains. Concerning natural attributes, the Sweetwater Ranch is truly unrivaled in Montrose County. Complementing its innate value are substantial improvements. Over $200k was recently invested in irrigation infrastructure to fully utilize the water rights provided through UVWUA. Additionally, two 2,600+ SQFT homes provide living quarters and potential rental income. The Sweetwater Ranch, one of the largest riverfront properties in the region, is simply irreplaceable and truly a must-see valley ranch. Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$3,195,000  •  1,278 acres
The Rooker Ranch is a 1,278 acre, pinion, juniper, and ponderosa pine-covered mesa, flanked by Dry Creek to the east and Cottonwood creek to the south. This seasonal live-water has carved deep sandstone canyons harboring rocky mountain elk and mule deer. Atop said mesa, surface ponds substantially improve the ranch's sporting capability, all within OTC Game Unit 62. A 74 +/- acre BLM in holding in the center of the property is accessible to only the landowner. If 1,278 deeded acres and access to isolated public land is too constraining, 472,000 acres of general accessible BLM can be directly accessed from the east boundary. The Rooker Ranch is a good hunting property within 22 miles of Montrose, CO just off Highway 90! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$4,755,000  •  528 acres
Thirty minutes from downtown Montrose and tucked within the Cornerstone golf community is this stunning 528-acre preserve. Colorado's San Juan Mountains tower above the ranch's rolling hills, grass meadows and ponderosa pines. Manicured oak forests are interspersed between spring-fed ponds and outcroppings of sandstone bedrock. Servicing the entire ranch are graveled roads constructed with native rock. This phenomenal internal road system, coupled with strategic vegetation management, developed surface water, and tactful landscaping is reminiscent of an African safari transposed into southwestern Colorado. Such improvements provide a rustic elegance while improving ranching and sporting capabilities. The property is teeming with wildlife and provides a gentleman's hunt within golfcart distance of a Greg Norman course. From summer pasture to fall hunting, spring golf and a world-class home site, The Preserve at Cornerstone has it all! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$679,500  •  26 acres
If you are looking for an opportunity, these 26 acres have endless possibilities. Once a greenhouse complex, this property boasts opportunity! With incredible highway frontage and underground utilities (installed), the ranchette could easily accommodate multiple homes, a livestock operation, horse facility, local food production, a nursery, and so much more. Frontage includes approx. 1,500 feet of Old 6 & 50 as well as approx. 1,100 feet of East Salt Creek. The 1,637 sqft office building could easily be converted into a 2BD residence. So many possibilities! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$1,500,000  •  3 acres
The North River Road Complex offers the growing space and infrastructure required for large-scale production, all bundled within the business-friendly city of Palisade, Colorado. The 100,000 SQFT of greenhouse space is heated by two boilers (primary plus a backup) and cooled through evaporative coolers. The latter is powered by a recent $240,000 electrical upgrade that included 3-phase power. Additional improvements include: a 9,198 SQFT warehouse, strategic fencing, a guard house, and office space. Just on the edge of Grand Junction, the business opportunities are numerous. Priced to sell! Contact Eagle Land Brokerage today! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$2,550,000  •  146 acres
The Colona Ranch- 146 acres of near limitless potential, within minutes of Montrose, Colorado. The property's lush, irrigated farm ground is watered by the highest priority right in the Uncompahgre watershed and stunning building sites can be found across the ranch. If you choose to build a custom home, the 1,700 SQFT home would provide wonderful temporary lodging or a long-term rental. Additionally, this is a fantastic cattle wintering ground, with development potential as Montrose grows south towards Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride. Whether it is horse facilities, custom homes, cattle operations, or a major development, the Colona Ranch is prime candidate. Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$15,900,000  •  3,526 acres
PRICE REDUCTION! 5th generation family ranch now being offered by Eagle Land! Just 16 miles outside of Glenwood Springs and 6 miles from the charming town of New Castle is this 3,526-acres lush, irrigated ranch. This ranch includes a large private irrigation lake with 1,175-acre feet of water feeding 880 irrigated acres with a pressurized sprinkler system. Rolling hills with drainages filled with deer, herds of elk, turkeys, and bears. Up to 360 class bulls have been harvested on this spectacular ranch. This is a must-see ranch in Western Colorado! Disclaimer: All information provided herein was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and recommend that every item of interest be independently verified by Purchaser.
$6,203,600  •  1,100 acres
Located 10 miles from the bustling town of Montrose Colorado this 1,100-acre ranch peers over the valley floor atop Bostwick Park. Bordering Hwy. 50 to the south and Bostwick Park Road to the east, the ranch has great access, underground utilities offering tremendous future upside potential.
Eagle Land Brokerage
Eagle Land Brokerage
Joseph Burns
Joseph Burns
21263 Hwy 550
Montrose, CO 81403

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