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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001469243-09-000001
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
ITEM INFORMATION:		Rule 506
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090804
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090804
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20090804

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ELP MORTGAGE FUND III -THE RIDGES, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001469243
		IRS NUMBER:				264788580
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		D
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	021-133319
		FILM NUMBER:		09982844

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		401 COURT STREET
		CITY:			RENO
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			89501
		BUSINESS PHONE:		775-982-0125

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		401 COURT STREET
		CITY:			RENO
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			89501
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