Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Desert Land For Sale

Originally founded in 1852, Rio Arriba borders the Colorado state line and expands over an impressive 5,896 square miles. The county?s expansive land, host of lakes, and breathtaking mountain territories make the county not only scenic but also enjoyable. Heron Lake is just one of the many lakes in Rio Arriba County that offers a host of things to do. The 9.2 square mile lake features a beautiful park, in addition to boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. Rio Arriba County offers exciting trails, hiking opportunities and other recreational activities at every turn. The value of all farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, recently was $224 million, representing a total of 50,538 acres of land for sale in Rio Arriba County. Rio Arriba County ranks ninth in New Mexico for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all ranches, farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale in Rio Arriba County, Abiquiu had the most land for sale. Rio Arriba County is one of the ten largest counties in New Mexico (5,896 square miles). It's located in the North Central New Mexico region of the state.