If you love the desert southwest, consider this private 40-acre parcel just minutes from Rodeo, New Mexico. The property is bounded by public (BLM) lands on the east and north sides; and the seasonal San Simon River bed lies just to the east. Located in the beautiful Rodeo Ranches Subdivision, the property features excellent access. You will experience stunning sunrise vistas as the sun crests over the Peloncillo Mountains immediately to the east. To the west lie the 10,000-foot Chiricahua Mountains with unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, world-class birding and much more. Perhaps most importantly, this property includes your own private registered domestic well with a solar-powered pump, which will be professionally inspected prior to closing on the sale. Two large sheds also convey with this property. The Rodeo area is home to many amateur and professional astronomers due to the darkest night sky ranking in the US: Bortle-1. The weather is mild year round compared to the lower Sonoran and Mojave desert regions near Tucson and Phoenix, AZ. If you are seeking a great value on a spacious yet private feeling 40-acres in a friendly rural setting that is close to community activities and services, this property has your name on it!
Vacant landProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
$1,498Price/Acres
Listed by Harry Ridgway• Century 21 Hacienda Realty - Downtown Office
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Animas Elementary School
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Animas 7-12 School
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Sale and tax history for Buckaroo
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Event
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NMMLS #20264243
Jul 27, 2026
Listed
$59,900
NMMLS #20263606
Jun 16, 2026
Listed
$48,500
This versatile 40-acre parcel of raw land is located about two miles north of the Rodeo, NM town site at the edge of New Mexico's infamous "Bootheel" country. The property has overhead electrical power along its southern boundary + underground telephone and internet service at the east property line. This offering is zoned for mixed commercial and/or residential use and surrounded by adjacent lots in the Rodeo Ranches Subdivision. The land is flat to gently sloped with good all-weather access from paved NM Hwy80 about one-half mile to the west. There are many good building sites on the property and all have excellent big-sky views of the 10000-foot Chiricahua Mountains to the west and the more desert-like Peloncillo Range to the east. The world-famous Chiricahua Desert Museum is located less than a mile to the south and the "sister" community of Portal, AZ is just minutes to the west. The Rodeo valley is well-known in the amateur and professional astronomy communities due to its extremely dark and clear night sky. Situated at the intersections of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts known as the "Sky Islands" region of the desert southwest, the area is recognized for its exceptional biodiverisity and world-class bird-watching. With a moderate and pleasant year-round climate, this unique property is priced to sell and would make a great winter retreat from colder climes.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
29% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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