Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in El Prado, New Mexico

Considering Green Living with wide open spaces, amazing night skies, 360 degree panoramic views, and privacy? Look no more! Sandwiched between BLM and National Forest, this 260-acre parcel checks all of the boxes for those who wish to reduce their carbon footprint & enjoy utility-free living! Currently, there are about 20 homes within this 5,000-acre subdivision. The minimum lot size is 20 Acres with setbacks. Strict covenants ensure quality construction without the accumulation of pseudo-structures and junk. There are neighbors for those who want just the right amount of company and privacy. There is a community well that can be accessed for a fee. There is also community wifi. Roads are maintained for a $375 annual fee. Horses are allowed, but no cattle. The established off-grid communities of Cielito Lindo and Cielito Azul use solar and wind energy, water collection systems, and permaculture design to minimize natural resource depletion without compromising modern convenience. These 5,000 acres sub-divided into 20-acre homesites, continue to receive accolades and support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, Taos County, and the State of New Mexico for their sustainable land management and housing designs. Subdivision CC&Rs respect the natural environment and are designed to support it, prohibiting pesticides, hunting, and perimeter fencing so wildlife can migrate freely, and elk may graze on the property. An architectural review committee approves new building for harmony with the landscape and neighborhood. Within about 45 minutes of the property, you can hit the slopes of world-renowned Taos Ski Valley, or soak your bones at the historic Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. US Hwy 285, which connects to Santa Fe and Abiquiu to points north in Colorado is 15 minutes away.