Lots Of Privacy Great Mountain Views

The subject property is a 1.04 acre lot located in Deming Ranchettes, a sprawling residential subdivision occupying most of the land in the County and stretching from the I-10 in the north to the rural outskirts just south of the Florida Mountains. In addition, the subdivision covers all the land between Akela in the east to a few miles west of Deming proper.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property is located along Jackson Road SW just west of Aguacate Road SW and roughly fifteen miles south of Deming. Despite being in one of the more undeveloped parts of the  subdivision, roads here are in decent condition and can be navigated by any vehicle type. This has less to do with regular maintenance than it does the generally arid climate which keeps the roads - even the most untrafficked of them - from becoming overgrown. That said, anyone scouting the property is advised to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle.

Roads & Access, Cont'd: The subject property is situated less than a mile east of Hermanas Grade SW, a major arterial which runs from Deming in the north to almost the Mexican border in the south. This should make the commute for groceries and supplies easier to manage.

Power & Utilities: While most of the Deming Ranchettes subdivision has been outfitted with above-ground power lines or underground utilities, in the lesser developed sections of the subdivision such as this, those utilities have less of a presence, appearing usually on every other road or only where residences have been developed. As the nearest power lines here are roughly a mile from the subject property, buyers are encouraged to research alternative sources of energy such as solar. Anyone looking to investigate the costs associated with connecting service on the subject property is encouraged to contact PNM, the local utility servicing this region.

Zoning: Deming Ranchettes is zoned Rural Residential. Regrettably it's difficult to find much online which goes into detail on this broad designation. Luna County's Single Family Dwelling designation, however, is well-defined and from what we know of the region is probably a decent jumping-off point for general rules, requirements, and restrictions throughout the area. In addition, the local zoning likely mimics the covenants and restrictions of the subdivision. Anyone looking to research this further is advised to review the CCR document linked below or contact Luna County Zoning.

No HOA: Despite being a large region which occupies most of the County and is populated with everything from residences to family farms to small businesses, the Deming Ranchettes subdivision has no HOA and no annual dues associated with land ownership.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When the Deming Ranchettes subdivision was created in the 1960's, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures for the region as well as minimum square footage requirements of those structures. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the land is encouraged to review the Deming Ranchettes Covenants and Restrictions document found here.

RV Use & Camping: It should be noted that lots in Deming Ranchettes may be used recreationally for up to thirty days or longer with building permits. This includes RV and tent camping.

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The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it.  

More About The Subdivision: The Deming Ranchettes subdivision is one consisting entirely of half acre lots. When the area was originally subdivided, lots were sold two at a time so most owners would have a full acre of land. Because building on less than three quarters of an acre in areas without city utilities is made difficult by most New Mexico zoning and environmental law, this means that this subdivision will always have the potential for growth that many rural subdivisions in the state will not. This growth may come in the form of individuals building single family residences, or developers recombining larger chunks of acreage in an effort to create more upscale, gated communities. Because of this potential, it means the land in this area is more likely to appreciate with time. Lots greater then 1 acre in size give owners even more opportunity to either build a larger home or resell to developers in the future for a greater profit.

Privacy: It should be noted that the subject property is in a secluded area and does not have many neighbors, making it ideal for those who prefer privacy.

The town of Deming sits in very close proximity to the subject property. Being as it is the only major town in the County as well as the County seat, it is home to a number of resources from medical facilities and hospitals to major retailers and hardware stores. In addition, the town is home to plenty of schools, churches, restaurants and parks making it an easy place to raise a family. 

Living in Deming will also give you easy access to the Municipal Airport as well as the Amtrak rail line. With routes running the southern part of the US from Florida to California, this will make travel from this sleepy desert town a lot easier than you’d expect. 

Rock Hound State Park is within a ten minute drive of this property and Elephant Butte Lake, the biggest lake in the state, and White Sands National Park are both within an hour’s drive of this property. Additionally, Las Cruces and all it’s restaurants, bars, sporting events and night life is also less than an hour away.