Travis Driscoll
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Tres Rios Ranch - Historic Water, Rare Privacy, and Nearly 300 Acres at Santa Fe's Edge
Nestled in the charming community of La Cienega, New Mexico, just minutes south of Santa Fe, Tres Rios Ranch is a rare and remarkable holding that combines privacy, beauty, productivity, and history. This nearly 300-acre ranch (297.4± deeded acres plus 6,200± BLM lease acres) sits in the lush high desert, surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges and peaks, offering a serene lifestyle remarkably close to one of the world's most celebrated cultural destinations. Water, History & Abundant Resources The name Tres Rios-"Three Rivers"-comes from the convergence of the Santa Fe River, Cienega Creek, and Alamo Creek, which run through the property. Both the Santa Fe and Cienega flow year-round, while the Alamo is seasonal, together creating a thriving riparian ecosystem.
Zoning includes 112 acres with 3/4 -acre lot size, plus an additional 60 zoned lots, offering unique development flexibility near Santa Fe. At the same time, the ranch is currently being stewarded with a vision toward sustainable agriculture, habitat conservation, cultural preservation, and ecological education, connecting directly to the broader landscapes of the Caja del Rio. Development rights (TDRs) have been secured for the aforementioned and can be purchased additional to the cost of land. Key Features
Tres Rios Ranch is more than a property-it's a legacy landscape.
Offering water, history, beauty, and proximity to Santa Fe, it represents one of the rarest ranch holdings to come available in northern New Mexico.
