166 Acres of New Mexico High Desert Land for Sale

Escape the chaos and stake your claim in the rugged beauty of the Southwest with this 166-acre parcel for sale in the Mesita Ranch Subdivision, located in the wide-open landscapes of Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Priced at under $1,000 per acre, this breathtaking high desert property offers unbeatable value, privacy, and freedom. With a producing livestock drinker already on site, your off-grid lifestyle or ranching venture can begin with a solid head start. Electricity is located roughly 300 feet from the eastern property boundary—close enough to tap into if you choose to build.

Adventure calls in every direction here. Jeep trails wind through dramatic arroyos, ancient rock outcroppings, and dense juniper-covered hills, making this an ideal playground for ATVs, horseback riding, hiking, or simply soaking in the serenity. This Northern New Mexico land for sale is a haven for wildlife watchers, with redtail hawks cruising the skies and the scent of desert sage drifting on the breeze. The 360-degree views of the surrounding mesas and distant mountains will leave you speechless by day, and the dark, starlit skies will steal your heart by night. No city noise. No light pollution. Just pure, untamed nature.

Whether you're searching for a New Mexico recreational property, a secluded weekend escape, or a buildable site for your dream off-grid home, this land delivers. Located about 8.5 miles north of I-40, it's a convenient 2.5-hour drive east of Albuquerque and just 30 minutes from the recreational lakes and fishing spots in Santa Rosa, NM. With easy access yet complete solitude, you get the best of both worlds.

This is your chance to own a piece of the American West at a price that won’t last long. 166 acres of land in New Mexico for under $1,000 an acre? That’s not just a deal—it’s a desert dream come true.