JH, I'm sure there are elk there as it borders the Jicarilla Reservation, but I spent 5 days hunting there with my son last year and did not see a thing and only a few fresh tracks. We got a good price on a bull tag, but no go. I talked with fish & game afterwards, and they laughed and said I should have talked to them before buying the tag. They said it is ok when Colorado gets a lot of snow and pushes the elk into the unit. I personnally wouldn't go back, but talk with the landowner and see if he can point you in the right direction. I would call the Albuquerque office and talk with the folks there. I tried the area biologist and never was able to get hold of him after about 20 calls, nor would he return my call. Maybe you'll do better than we did.
Good luck,
Garion