Pena Blanca on Rio Grande Tract 1
9 Sparkling Moolah : Peña Blanca, NM 87041
Sandoval County, New Mexico
Ranch Description
Pena Blanca is a small village nestled along the Rio Grande valley between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. This small lush farmland is filled with wild grasses, cottonwoods, elms, orchards, and amazing views of the surrounding Jemez, Sandia, and Ortiz mountain ranges. It's situated between Santo Domingo Pueblo to the south and Cochiti Pueblo & Cochiti Lake to the north. This area is well preserved and filled with an abundance of wildlife.
Land
The land is generally flat with plenty of areas to cultivate crops, build or bring in your new home. The west lots are adjacent to the Bosque with an irrigation ditch and access to the Rio Grande only mile away. A portion of these larger west lots are wetlands and not buildable. The smaller lots to the east are ideal for building. There are 2 pens and some old ruins on the property.
Improvements
There are a total of 11 separately deeded lots consisting of +/- 48 acres. The lots range in size from.15 acres to 15 acres. 9 of the lots are clustered together, 6 have junior surface water rights in place, the other 3 are eligible the other 2 lots are free standing with no water rights. The.15-Acre lot is in a separate location near the church and is eligible for the Pena Blanca community water.
Recreation
With the Rio Grande in walking distance, there will be plenty of opportunity for fishing. Or drive up the road 5 minutes to Cochiti Lake and enjoy some wind sailing, canoeing, or kayaking on this no wake lake. Enjoy a beautiful country lifestyle of farming, fishing, and wildlife only 30 minutes to Santa Fe and 40 minutes to Abq.
Agriculture
Farming, Cattle, Vineyard, Equestrian
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
Junior Surface water rights in place for irrigation on 6 of the lots. No mineral rights known.
General Operations
This land has been used primarily for grazing.
Region & Climate
Pena Blanca, NM is located in the high desert environment of the Southern Rocky Mountains of Northern NM. It borders the Middle Rio Grande Valley and has an elevation of 5236 ft. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are mild. It averages 12 inches of rain, 11 inches of snow, and has 280 sunny days annually.
Location
Pena Blanca is located 10 minutes west of I-25 along Hwy 22 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. It's approximately 25 minutes to the Santa Fe and 40 minutes to Albuquerque. Both cities have regional airports along with shopping, amenities and hospitals.
