Discover The Cottonwood Ranch, a remarkable investment opportunity encompassing 91 acres of mixed irrigated farmland and a scenic bosque of lush cottonwood trees. This unique property boasts a historic fruit tree orchard and offers substantial annual hay production, providing both agricultural potential and natural beauty. Included with this property are 157.44 acres of pre-1907 senior Rio Grande water rights through the Acequia Madre, ensuring reliable irrigation for crops. With 91 acres of prime riverfront property, the land offers stunning vistas and diverse opportunities for development. Additionally, the property features 25.97 acres of commercial land, conveniently located adjacent to NM Highway 68, enhancing accessibility and visibility for potential business ventures. All tracts have access via Rio Arriba County Roads 39 and 41, making it easy to navigate the area. This site presents the perfect opportunity to build your hacienda-style ranch or to develop residential homes, capitalizing on the serene landscape and proximity to the historic Los Luceros Historic Site. Conveniently located for easy commuting to Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Taos, The Cottonwood Ranch offers a blend of rural charm with modern accessibility. Don’t miss your chance to invest in this extraordinary property with limitless potential! SEE VIRTUAL TOUR LINK for drone video.
Charming authentic adobe home in the Velarde Valley! 1194 sq. ft plus 226 porch. Home is well placed and sits on 1.31 acres with surface water rights. Now being used as a alfalfa pasture. No restrictions or HOA's. Quaint and charming. A rare find in this community known for apple trees and produce. Very close to Taos and also Santa Fe. Velarde is also known for its orchards and vineyards. The first commercial apple-growing enterprises emerged in the late 1920s on the roadside stands greeted passing travelers when a modern highway was constructed to Taos through the village along the Rio Grande. Velarde is located on New Mexico State Road 68, in the Rio Grande Rift, at the point where the road enters the Rio Grande Gorge.
Imagine your escape to this peaceful countryside retreat, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and over 2,100 square feet of living space on more than an acre of land. The home's flexible floor plan features open, comfortable living areas that flow easily between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. One of the bedrooms is privately situated on the second floor, creating a perfect getaway space for guests, a home office, or a cozy retreat. Outside, you’ll find a thriving orchard with mature apple, plum, peach, cherry, and apricot trees, plus grapes ready for your own homemade treats. The beautiful Rio Grande flows just steps away, offering a serene natural backdrop. An oversized four car garage includes a small unfinished studio space, ideal for future projects or expansion. A manufactured home on the property adds versatility—use it as a guest home, rental opportunity, or remove it for additional open space. Whether you’re looking to build, garden, or simply enjoy fresh fruit from your backyard, this one of a kind property offers endless possibilities.
Two homes,ideally located in Velarde, NM were built in 1986. The two-story home features 2 bedrooms / 1 bath and the manufactured 3 bedrooms/2 bath. Each has a large covered porch. The main house also has a large exterior deck. Total screened porches and deck=1120 sq '. The property is fenced with orchard, pasture/garden area and shed with attached workshop.There are 3 additional smaller storage sheds, one metal,one adobe,(once the pumphouse)and one woodframe attached to guesthouse. The 2-stall carport/workshop is centrally located. Rio Grande is 300' away for fishing and birding. The property has Water Right bordering the Acequia.a goldmmine There are two 250 gallon propane tanks owned. propane heat and wood stove. LOCATED 1/2 WAY-30 min. between Santa Fe and Taos and 10 min to Commercial Ctr. at Espanola. The manufactured has cathedral ceilings, while the guesthouse has 360° view of the mesas and massive river trees with its 360° surround windows.
Velarde is located in New Mexico. Velarde, New Mexico has a population of 241. Velarde is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 100% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.61%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,994 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Velarde is 49.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 11.3 inches per year, with 9 inches of snow per year.
