The Land
12 acres in Cuba, New Mexico — where the high desert meets the Rio Puerco valley.
12 Acres Overview
Located in Cuba, New Mexico — known in Diné Bizaad as Na'azísí Bito', meaning Gopher's Water — this 12.111 acre property sits at roughly 6,900 feet elevation along the high desert plateau.
The property faces the Nacimiento Mountains to the east and the dramatic mesa cliffs to the west — framing the land between two powerful geological landmarks. The high desert environment brings cold winters, warm summers, consistent winds, and some of the darkest night skies in New Mexico.
Purchased in January 2023, the land was covered in dense sagebrush and juniper. Phase 0 clearing work began immediately and continues today — transforming raw high desert into a working homestead.
The Land in Motion
Watch the property come to life — access road being carved out and the first dirt path connecting the grill and horno area.
Access Road Being Built — June 1, 2024
Clearing and carving out the main access road into the property
Dirt Road to Grill & Horno — June 10, 2024
First path connecting the dirt road through to the grill and horno start
Eastern Parcel — Rio Puerco Valley
The eastern edge of the property drops into the Rio Puerco river valley — a dramatic shift from the high desert plateau to a riparian corridor lined with cottonwood trees nearly 40 feet tall. The arroyo cuts nearly 10 feet deep through the landscape.
This parcel is the most ecologically rich section of the land — home to cottonwoods, native grasses, and wildlife that move through the valley corridor. Plans for this area are forming slowly and intentionally, honoring what already exists here.
Early Vision
-
Sunken Cabin in the Arroyo
Taking advantage of the natural 10-foot arroyo cut, a sunken cabin structure built into the earth itself — sheltered by the arroyo walls, shaded by cottonwoods, and connected to the river valley below. A truly off-grid dwelling tucked into the landscape.
-
Wooden Platforms — Yoga & Picnic
Elevated wooden deck platforms nestled among the cottonwoods along the arroyo rim — spaces for morning yoga, quiet picnics, or simply sitting with the river valley views and birdsong below. Designed to sit lightly on the land.
🌱 This parcel is in early vision stages — updates will come as plans develop with intention and care for the existing ecosystem.
Interested in the land?
The property is in active development — reach out if you want to follow the progress or talk about the vision for this 12-acre New Mexico site.
Get In Touch