Harry Ridgway

$48,500

40 Acres

Rodeo, New Mexico, 88056

This versatile 40-acre parcel of raw land is located about two miles north of the Rodeo, NM town site at the edge of New Mexico's infamous "Bootheel" country. The property has overhead electrical power along its southern boundary + underground telephone and internet service at the east property line. This offering is zoned for mixed commercial and/or residential use and surrounded by adjacent lots in the Rodeo Ranches Subdivision. The land is flat to gently sloped with good all-weather access from paved NM Hwy80 about one-half mile to the west. There are many good building sites on the property and all have excellent big-sky views of the 10000-foot Chiricahua Mountains to the west and the more desert-like Peloncillo Range to the east. The world-famous Chiricahua Desert Museum is located less than a mile to the south and the "sister" community of Portal, AZ is just minutes to the west. The Rodeo valley is well-known in the amateur and professional astronomy communities due to its extremely dark and clear night sky. Situated at the intersections of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts known as the "Sky Islands" region of the desert southwest, the area is recognized for its exceptional biodiverisity and world-class bird-watching. With a moderate and pleasant year-round climate, this unique property is priced to sell and would make a great winter retreat from colder climes

$12,500

5 Acres

Rodeo, New Mexico, 88056

Located about five miles north of the Rodeo, NM townsite at the western edge of New Mexico's beautiful but rugged "Bootheel" country is this 5-acre parcel of undeveloped land for your consideration. This lot is situated just off paved and lightly traveled Hwy9 in the Sundance Subdivision, assuring easy year-round access. Grid electrical power is at the property line along with underground telephone and internet service. Looking to the west across the Rodeo Valley, loom the 10000-foot high Chiricahua Mountain Range that provides stunning postcard-ready sunrise and sunset vistas. Looking east are the more arid, rugged and road-less Peloncillo Mountain Range where big-horn sheep, deer and the reclusive spotted jaguar range free. At an affordable price point, this property would be ideal for folks seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle well away from the hustle of urban living. The region offers plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities, especially in the nearby Chiricahua Range, including horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, ATV exploring and world-class bird watching. Both amateur and professional astronomers alike find our extremely dark and clear night sky's irresistible. With a moderate year-round climate, a welcoming community, and plenty of sun-drenched New Mexico sky's, snow-birders flock to the region each winter to escape the cold. Come and see for yourself and stay at your choice of local B&Bs or the Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park in Rodeo