Horse Property For Sale in New Mexico, Horse Properties For Sale in NM

Horse Property For Sale in New Mexico

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New Mexico

Mexico's horse ranches and equestrian estates encapsulate the rugged and expansive spirit of the American Southwest. Scattered across the state's diverse terrain of deserts, mountains, and high plains, these ranches are not only working landscapes but also repositories of cultural and historical significance.

Spanish explorers and colonizers, including Juan de Oñate, brought horses to the area in the late 16th century. The introduction of horses revolutionized transportation, trade, and hunting practices among Native American tribes, such as the Apache and Navajo, who quickly adopted these magnificent animals into their nomadic lifestyles. As ranching operations expanded in the American West, not only facilitated cattle roundups but also enabled ranchers to cover large distances efficiently. Today, as modern ranching techniques coexist with traditional practices, horses continue to symbolize the enduring spirit and legacy of New Mexico's ranching traditions. 

Statistically, the New Mexico horse industry produces goods and services valued at $600+ million91,100 New Mexicans are involved with horses, either as horse owners, service providers, employees, or volunteers. Even more participate as spectators. The New Mexico horse industry directly provides 35,700 full-time equivalent jobs. Spending by suppliers and employees (in New Mexico and other states) generates additional jobs in New Mexico for a total employment impact of 45,000. There are 99,100 horses in New Mexico, over 60 percent of which are involved in showing and recreation.

With a GDP of $96.5 billion, New Mexico's economy is characterized by a diverse blend of industries that contribute to its unique economic landscape. Historically, the state has been associated with extractive industries, such as oil and natural gas, which play a significant role in its revenue generation. Additionally, New Mexico has a strong presence in the technology and research sectors, fostering innovation and scientific advancements. Despite these strengths, New Mexico faces economic challenges, including issues related to poverty and income inequality. Efforts to diversify the economy and invest in education and infrastructure are ongoing to ensure sustained growth and prosperity for the residents of the Land of Enchantment.

IIf you’re looking for ranches in New Mexico, feel free to take a look at our current horse properties. Or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or one of our real estate agents.

  New Mexico in Numbers :
 
img Horse Population: 99,100 horses
img Acres Used for Horse-Related Activities: 98,100 acres
img Capital: Santa Fe
img Population: 2,113,344
img Land area: 121,356 sq. miles
img Counties: 33
img Highest Point: Wheeler Peak
img Lowest Point: Red Bluff Lake
img 5 Largest Cities:
 
  • Albuquerque: 558,523
  • Las Cruces: 115,303
  • Rio Rancho: 109,060
  • Santa Fe: 89,220
  • Roswell: 47,174
 
$515,000
Horse Property for sale.
The Ranch at Ortega Peaks

La Madera, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico


Located on the pass between La Madera and El Rito, this parcel is surrounded on all sides by public land. It has been historically ranched for cattle and horses seasonal grazing. Today it is a major stop for game, deer and elk, on travel between the Rio Vallecitos and El Rito watersheds. The Ortega Mts rise to the north and Cerros Colorado to the south. Views are outstanding. The property is bisected in the SE portion by highway 554, along which there is public power and high speed internet. The upper portion is tree covered hills rising to nearly 7000ft. The lower parcel is relatively level with great open meadows and impressive seasonal water flows. The southern portion is sited with exceptional contours, views and walk ability. This would provide for easily accessable yet very private homesites. The upper portion lends itself to hunting and hiking (also potential future development) The present owners are currently applying for elk permits. REVIEW THE ATTACHED VIDEO LINK FOR COMPLETE VIEW OF THIS LAND All services are nearby in Ojo Caliente (15-20 minutes) as is fine dining at the Ojo Caliente Spa. Travel time to Santa Fe or Taos is roughly and hour each.

Dale Heinemann , Keller Williams Santa Fe

623.00 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$1,950,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Horse Property for sale.
Vallto Peak Ranch

Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico


High above the Rio Ojo Caliente valley sits the eastern boundary of Rancho Vallito. This promontory, Vallito Peak, is the highest point on the famous Black Mesa. The land then slopes West to the valley floor and finally meets the western boundary with access to over 50,000 acres of BLM open country. Crossing the property from north to south is the Rio Ojo Caliente, bounded by a lush forest of Cotton Woods and Willow. Views range from the Jemez Mountains in the SW to the Tusas Range in the north. The working portion of the ranch includes a modern architect designed two-bedroom home, a modern bridge across the river, and a stunning architect designed modern full service equestrian facility. This facility features large smooth wire turnouts shaded by mature manicured cottonwoods. All exterior areas have drinkers and a connecting gate system. See attached documents and photos to see how beautifully this ranch works. Easily the finest horse property in Northern New Mexico. In addition, there is a 5+acre pasture/hay field fully fenced and irrigated. The property is complete with all services, direct access to highway 285, electric public power, high speed fiber optic internet and two wells. All water sources are registered the NM State Engineer. The property is fifteen minutes to all services in Espanola, 45 minutes from Santa Fe and less than one hour to Taos.

Dale Heinemann , Keller Williams Santa Fe

133.36 ACRES
2 BEDROOMS
1 BATHROOMS
1200 SQ FT
 
$749,000
Horse Property for sale.
5 - Acre Mountain Horse Retreat

Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln County, New Mexico


This turnkey five acre property has a fully furnished main house and guest house. The entrance to the property greets you with an automatic gate creating a very secure feeling. The main house is about 2,400 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, and two bonus rooms including Forced Heat and Air Conditioning. One of the bonus rooms is being used currently as a closet but could be turned into another bedroom/office. The guest house is a 800 sq ft. one bedroom, one bathroom home with a full kitchen and washer/dryer. This home is heated with a propane wall furnace and window units for AC. If you are an animal/outdoor lover you will be amazed with the amenities that the property includes such as: the firepit area, covered hot tub, large chicken coop, three pastures, small garden, horse barn & corral, shipping container for storage, "She Shed" with electricity and two additional sheds. Looking for a property with endless possibilities? This one's for you. Offering potential to be a bed & breakfast, Short term rental, family home, or retreat. This home is 14 miles to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino.

Kaitlin Brophy , TRU South Real Estate

5.06 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
3200 SQ FT
 
$485,000
Horse Property for sale.
Rural Western New Mexico Property with 2 Homes

Fence Lake, Cibola County, New Mexico


Escape to the wide-open spaces with this 42-acre homestead near Gallup, NM. Featuring two homes, equipment sheds, a chicken coop, and more, it's ready for your rural living dreams. It would be easy to turn this into your retirement home where you can have horses and enjoy riding in wide open public spaces. Enjoy clean air, stunning views, and nearby essentials. Perfect for growing food and outdoor adventures, with easy access to Bluewater and Lyman Lakes. Get more information by searching address 22 Carlowe Rd, Fence Lake, NM.

Kevin Branum , Hayden Outdoors

42.00 ACRES
6 BEDROOMS
4 BATHROOMS
3300 SQ FT
 
$750,000
Horse Property for sale.
SW - style adobe property with barn and corral

Arenas Valley, Grant County, New Mexico


Ride your horses right to the trailhead of the Gila National Forest from this incredible property! Meticulously constructed using the highest standards of craftsmanship and design, this stunning southwest-style adobe residence complete with horse barn and turnout pasture is an absolute marvel. The 4 BR / 4 BA main house was built around an original adobe structure from 1900, and has 4,200+ sqft of living space. Elegant yet cozy living-room has Count Rumford high-efficiency fireplace and tasteful kitchen has quartz countertops, commercial-style 6-burner stove, and stained glass clerestory windows. A spiral staircase winds upward from an expansive library to an elevated office space with views. Vigas lead you from room to room as you are greeted by exquisite finishes such as hand-carved wooden doors from Mexico adorned with authentic 18th-century hardware. Outside has covered deck, three enclosed courtyards- one with raised bed garden, an adjacent barn/workshop, RV spaces/hookup. Well-constructed horse barn has corral with welded pipe fencing and fenced pasture.

Erin Lynne Palmer , CENTURY 21 Hacienda Realty

7.89 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
4 BATHROOMS
4278 SQ FT
 
$1,499,000
Horse Property for sale.
Riverfront Property on 7.5 Acres - Exceptional

Velarde, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico


Sitting on a quiet, private piece of land (+- 7.5 acres) at the end of Private Drive 1038A in Velarde, New Mexico, sits this approximate 2000 square foot manufactured home along with a hydroponic farm. Bordered by the Rio Grande River with approximately 250 feet of riverfront property, this hydroponic farm has consistently produced tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and lettuce. It has provided employment and has been a huge success in the community. It currently grows in a soilless culture in Bato buckets and is easily adapted to soil, if desired. There are three greenhouses, totaling approximately 16,000 square feet of grow area. The environment and irrigation of the greenhouses is fully automated. The property contains a fully insulated, temperature-controlled warehouse/garage that houses water supply, filtration and distribution systems. Extras on this property include a Kohler 125Kw fully automated emergency backup generator.5100-gallon water emergency storage tank. Over 1200 sq ft of dry storage. Wadsworth seed environmental controls with remote control and monitoring. Property has been used for vegetables, herbs, flowers and cannabis. Water rights in the amount of 3.97-acre feet annually. Come sit out along the Rio Grande and make this your perfect investment property, gentlemen's/gentlewomen's farm, horse property, and so much more.

Irene Cordova , Realty 1 Enchanted Circle #50837

7.50 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2000 SQ FT
 
$625,000
Horse Property for sale.
John Thomas Ranch

Datil, Catron County, New Mexico


What a great opportunity to acquire a historic piece of the west in Catron County, NM. Located 18 miles southwest of Datil, NM, this rustic log/adobe home was built in the early 1900’s. Situated on 119 acres that are fenced into 3 pastures, the 1,100 square foot home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home boasts of antique cabinets and wood flooring that was harvested from one of the earliest sawmills in the area. The original garage is still in use and is made out of adobe and native rock. Next to it is another building that contains a root cellar. There are several other native log buildings and a quaint guest house with a bed and wood stove. Other improvements include a large shop with cement flooring, wood corrals with covered stalls, a round pen and an arena all set up to train and ride your horses. Three productive wells provide water for the home, livestock and the numerous elk and antelope that utilize it. Located is Game Unit 15, the owner receives a yearly elk tag.

Marie Farr , Datilland Properties

119.00 ACRES
2 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
1100 SQ FT
 
$1,190,000

JUST SOLD

Sold Dec 2024

Horse Property for sale.
Equestrian Property w/ 7 - Stall Barn, Arena, & Home

Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico


Wonderful Horse Property, Great Location with a 5000sf Custom Adobe Home all on 7.77 acres.

Pete Veres , Remax Select

7.70 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
4 BATHROOMS
5007 SQ FT
 
$859,990
Horse Property for sale.
Beautiful Home on 3 Acre Horse Property!

Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico


Beautiful, spacious and tranquil horse property! This 3 acre property is country living at its finest. There is plenty of room to enjoy, both inside and out. This 5 bedroom home boasts a perfect combination of luxury and coziness and features a spacious kitchen with granite counter tops, ample windows for natural light, travertine tile, engineered hardwood floors and much more! You will not want to leave this beautiful backyard complete with a solar heated 20'x40' pool and deck. This property is an animal and horse lover's dream with 5 stall barn, tack room, covered hay barn, and 150x250 lighted roping arena with return alley and Priefert roping chute! One acre of pasture with pre-1907 water rights. Easy access to ditch banks and mesa for horseback riding. RV hookup, auto. sprinklers too!

Josh Chavez , Assist-2-Sell Buyers and Sellers Realty

3.00 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
3566 SQ FT
 
$632,000
Horse Property for sale.
Home on 4.5 Acres - State Land Adjacent!

Angel Fire, Colfax County, New Mexico


Explore the ultimate mountain retreat in Northern New Mexico! Discover your dream home in the picturesque Black Lake area of northern New Mexico! This expansive 3,330 sq ft residence sits on 4.55 acres of pristine land, offering endless possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy immediate access to hiking and biking trails right from your property, featuring two vibrant aspen groves, three fire pits, RV hookups (30/12a), a robust private well, a storage outbuilding, and a small greenhouse. Positioned centrally on this enchanting acreage, the home abuts New Mexico State Trust land, providing direct access to hundreds of acres of recreational trails year-round. Just minutes from Angel Fire Resort, you'll have access to a PGA golf course, a renowned mountain bike park, and a premier ski and snowboard destination. This property offers unparalleled flexibility with no annual HOA fees and minimal restrictions. Create your ideal homestead, set up yoga and meditation spaces, or enjoy cross-country skiing and mountain biking right on your land. Perfect for HipCamp or IOverlander enthusiasts! The unique interior features an optional 1/1 lock-off apartment with its own kitchenette (see floorplan in photos), or open the entire home for a spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath layout with a massive living area and two kitchens. The home boasts a worry-free metal roof and siding, propane wall heaters, in-floor radiant heat with pex (see floorplan,) wood-burning stove, newer on-demand water heater, whole-home water purification system, Viking gas range, newer appliances, and a luxurious jacuzzi tub. Attached oversized garage keeps multiple mountain vehicles and toys out of the elements. Room to add additional outbuildings. Seize the opportunity to own this exceptional property in a serene area with similarly sized lots. Seller is motivated—bring your offers!

Megan Pantella , eXp Realty LLC

4.55 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
3330 SQ FT

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