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
 
$850,000
Horse Property for sale.
River Resort

Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico


''RIVER RESORT'' 10 Acres of 550 Highway Frontage, River Frontage, Irrigation (per seller), and a Shop, all in 1 sweet package, located just South of the New Mexico/Colorado border!!! The possibilities for this property are endless! Open an RV Park, Convenience Store, Truck Stop, Glampground, Concert Venue, Tiny Home Park, or maybe even a Home/Hobby Farm. Conveniently located on US Hwy 550, less than 30min from Farmington, NM or Durango, CO. Property has plentiful ditch rights (per seller) and a 40' wide access easement. Land includes a 1200sf shop and 1440sf hay barn and can include a couple portable school buildings with an acceptable offer. Do not miss out on this phenomenal opportunity!!!

Allen Elmore , eXp Realty

10.00 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$825,000
Horse Property for sale.
Northern NM Style Home w / Horse Facility, Private!

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico


Welcome to Rancho San Marcos located just minutes from the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza. This northern New Mexican style 3BR + Bonus Room, 2 BA home sits on over 15 acres with 360-degree views of the Ortiz Mountains (where gold was discovered in the early 1800’s), the Cerillos Hills and is spread out along the Turquoise Trail (Highway 14) lined with unique shops and restaurants to explore and enjoy. The front door of this home leads into a bright living room with windows all around bringing in magnificent views of the mountains and rolling landscape of the high desert and an occasional coyote drifting by. The kitchen, dining area and living room encompass the great room creating an open and inviting space for family and friends to gather. This property has a large attached 2-car garage with a convenient overhead storage area. The master bathroom sports a jacuzzi tub where you can melt away your stress and sore muscles. There is also a large walk-in closet. The bonus room has an oversized window looking out onto the front patio with mountain views. It can be a library, music room, exercise room or game room, use your imagination. The back patio is an inviting spot to enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the glorious sunrise or perhaps an evening under the stars with a beverage of choice. If you have horses, you’re in luck. This property includes a 3-stall steel barn with a large corral where your horses have plenty of room to romp and run. The barn is constructed with a cement floor, hay storage and tack area, and large workshop. You can ride your horse from the barn out onto the many trails surrounding the development which also includes a 50-acre horse park, round pen and riding arena. You can walk, jog or run in safety and comfort all around the complex on paved roads lined with cottonwood trees. You will find yourself living among some of the most family oriented, kind, generous and helpful neighbors you could possibly imagine. This area of Santa Fe is considered one of the safest with CrimeGrade.org giving it an A rating. Come and live in a lovely and comfortable home where you can enjoy a serene, tranquil and safe community with breathtaking landscapes.

William Murray

15.84 ACRES
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2136 SQ FT
 
$998,000
Horse Property for sale.
Turn - Key Income Producing Horse Property

Deming, Luna County, New Mexico


This fully equipped horse facility includes a 16-stall barn with electricity and automatic frost-free waterers. The property features a full-size roping arena with unfinished cattle pens, a 120-ft round pen, and a smaller solid-walled round pen. There are 10 fenced irrigated permanent pastures with automatic waterers that connect to the main alley for easy rotation. The facility also has outdoor lights for the arena and breeding purposes, as well as 21 acres of drip-irrigated alfalfa fields producing up to 7 tons of hay per acre annually. The well on the property can pump 600 gallons per minute, and the pastures and alfalfa fields can sustain up to 20 head annually. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor riding, and the property has easy interstate access for events or horse haulers. There is ample parking space for rigs on the south side of the arena. Situated on a peaceful and spacious 47-acre property, the estate includes a main house and a second home, totaling over 2100 square feet of living space. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus storage or craft room, with oak hardwood floors, newly remodeled bathrooms, and a large kitchen with quartzite countertops and brand new maple wood cabinets. The property also features a 2021 Solitaire home with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious living room with a large covered porch. The standout feature is the fully equipped horse barn with 16 stalls, a 16-stall camera system, Wi-Fi capabilities, and a full-size arena with lights and cattle pens. The barn also includes a working solid-walled round pen with a viewing platform and a 4-horse walker.

Dave Shortridge , Ridges & Associates

47.00 ACRES
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2100 SQ FT
 
$1,722,000
Horse Property for sale.
Beautiful Equestrian Property with Views!

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico


Nestled in tranquil Silver Hills, this 13.5-acre high desert Santa Fe sanctuary offers direct access to BLM and State lands, as well as the Cerrillos Hills—perfect for hiking, riding, and immersing yourself in nature. Thoughtfully positioned, the sustainable custom home, lovingly maintained by its current owner, is a private retreat with unparalleled views, fabulous sunsets and starry night skies amidst stunning surroundings. The residence exemplifies green building principles, featuring south-facing windows, adobe interior walls, and 10” cellulose-insulated exterior walls crafted from recycled and sustainable materials. Solar-assist hot water, non-toxic interior finishes, and a rainwater roof catchment system further enhance its eco-friendly profile. A multi-flo septic system recycles all household water, nurturing a fruit tree orchard via a 5,000-gallon underground catchment tank. Included is a private well providing 3 ac ft of allocated water use. Inside, soft corners and hand-troweled plaster complement kiva-style fireplaces, bamboo cabinets and doors, Viatera quartz counters, high ceilings, clearstory windows and skylights anchored by a central meditation nook that embodies the home’s heart. The flexible third bedroom serves as an ideal studio or additional home office space. Exterior features include tranquil lily & fishponds, multiple patios offering outdoor living from every room, invisible dog fencing, a garden area with a convenient potting shed, and well-appointed horse facilities complete with a beautifully updated barn and tack room, newly built arena and extensive paddock. Located just 20 minutes from Santa Fe, enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cultural events, and medical facilities while reveling in the serene, sustainable beauty of this exceptional property. Come See! mls# 202500152

Carol Hawkins , Barker Realty, LLC

13.50 ACRES
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2744 SQ FT
 
$855,000
Horse Property for sale.
155 VIEW Acres

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico


One of the last large parcels in the area. If you're wanting to develop these 155 VIEW acres, they are zoned as 5 acre minimum. Water may be available through the Eldorado Utility System or drill a well, there is gas and electric in the road at Rancho Verano Rd. Buyer would need to do their due diligence regarding available utilities and cost. Property is currently has a first right refusal .MLS#: 202405051 Carol Hawkins, Lic #: 11979 Barker Realty

Carol Hawkins , Barker Realty, LLC

155.00 ACRES
- BEDROOMS
- BATHROOMS
- SQ FT
 
$795,000
Horse Property for sale.
Luxury Lodge on 24 Acres

Aragon, Catron County, New Mexico


An equestrian's or any hunter's paradise in sought-after NM Elk Hunting Unit 16D, this home is entirely built from 12 inch logs. The ambiance is fascinating, fabulous views through large windows across green meadows and pine forests. From the 10'x40' covered porch listen to the Tularosa Creek running by the cabin day in, day out, year-round. The property encompasses a small local cemetery on 3 sides. Just past the highway entrance there is an apple and peach orchard. This property is at the head of the Tularosa Creek irrigation community, the creek runs through the property via a north irrigation ditch, a south irrigation ditch, and it runs through the middle of the property when the property is not being irrigated. There are 27.54 acre feet total of diversion water rights, and the two houses and the barn are supplied with Aragon Village water. Keep your horses, cattle, sheep or goats on irrigated ground, watered and fed! The property abuts private lands on all sides but the owners have a right of way easement to the Gila National Forest near its south-east corner which provides access to the hundreds of thousands of acres of the Gila Wilderness for hiking, hunting, horseback or ATV's.

Wolfgang Rempen , Rempen Enterprises, Inc. dba Ranch Pros Real Estate

25.00 ACRES
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
1440 SQ FT
 
$849,900
Horse Property for sale.
Bosque Farms Beauty

Bosque Farms, Valencia County, New Mexico


Come see this beautiful custom home in the highly sought after Bosque Farms community. This country oasis sits on 2.81 acres of mature landscaping with tall cottonwood trees. It has pipe fencing with automatic gate entrance. There is also a barn for horses, livestock or smaller farm critters. Immediate access to ditch bank riding and the nearby Bosque trails. Exclusive quiet neighborhood, yet easy access to shopping, dining and quick commute to Los Lunas or Albuquerque. This house has too many high end upgraded features to list. Don't hesitate to schedule a showing before it's gone. Contact listing agent for gate code or to schedule a showing.

Julie Pluemer , Bosque Properties NM LLC

2.81 ACRES
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2659 SQ FT
 
$2,200,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Horse Property for sale.
Tularosa Springs Farm & Ranch

Aragon, Catron County, New Mexico


Owner/Broker sale. Tularosa Farm & Ranch is a 127 acre property situated in a lush, green, sub-irrigated Cienega at 6,200 feet altitude, bordering the gigantic 2,710,659 acres Gila National Forest. The ranch is about a 3 1/2 hours drive south-west of Albuquerque, NM. Our cattle drink from 3 natural springs year-round. For 6 months the Tularosa Creek runs through the ranch and offers itself as an additional watering source for our livestock. There are remains of Indian settlements to be found on the ranch.

Wolfgang Rempen , Rempen Enterprises, Inc. dba Ranch Pros Real Estate

127.00 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
3500 SQ FT
 
$1,295,000
Horse Property for sale.
Modern Farmhouse on 55 acres

Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico


Set in the Talpa foothills, on a magnificent 55+ acre north-facing pinon/juniper clad hillside is this brand new, 1470 sq ft, 2 bed/ 1.5 bath territorial style, contemporary farmhouse. It was designed by the award winning San Antonio/Austin based, internationally recognized architecture firm of Lake|Flato, and is a version of their well-loved “Porch” home. That set piece plays off the northern NM vernacular of L shaped adobes but re-imagined here for the 21st century.

Sanjay Poovadan NM #45362 , The Lora Company

55.00 ACRES
2 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
1470 SQ FT
 
$399,000

JUST SOLD

Sold Nov 2024

Horse Property for sale.
20 acres with water rights!

Cerro, Taos County, New Mexico


4 bedrooms, 20 acres, views and water rights! Nestled into the Guadalupe Mountain foothills and overlooking the Cerro valley this property offers so much potential and gorgeous views in every direction. With 4 bedrooms, a bonus room, 3 full baths and a 2 car garage, you will find ample space for your growing family or home business. The bonus room has its own entrance. The 40x28 shop has a poured slab floor, a separate meter with 220v outlets, 2 bay doors and a wood stove. The metal horse/equipment barn is 35x20. The 12 x 12 well house/tackroom has a wood stove and power. The gently sloping acreage includes a number of fenced pastures and a charming grove of mature piñon trees and even a dog run and chicken coop, . This property needs some TLC and is priced accordingly. Minutes to Wild Rivers Recreation Area and a just a half hour to the Colorado boarder, you will find endless opportunities for fishing, biking, camping, hunting, and hiking. Bring your horses!

Jennifer Rice , Berkshire Hathaway Taos Home Services

20.00 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
2240 SQ FT

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