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About Mariposa:

Mariposa's natural setting just north of Albuquerque makes it convenient to the city without compromising the stunning beauty of its setting. I-25, NM 550 and Northern Boulevard in Rio Rancho are just minutes away, providing easy access from any direction.

Mariposa's 6,400 acres roll across the high desert, over a mile above sea level and are characteristically New Mexico: bold, expansive and colorful. They represent a combination of rugged terrain and gentle slopes with short grass prairies, juniper- and pinon-covered hills and arroyos shaded by cottonwoods. Crossing this great expanse of land on foot takes an entire day; appreciating its beauty could take a lifetime.

Mariposa sits in the center of a majestic crown of mountain ranges, with vistas reaching 360 degrees and including the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, Ortiz, Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges. Mt. Taylor, one of the four principal mountains of the Navajo Nation, and Cabezon Peak lie to the northwest. Mariposa's more immediate neighbors are the pueblo communities of Jemez, Zia, Santa Ana and Sandia.

For centuries, antelope, deer, porcupine and an occasional black bear have also been spotted in the neighborhood. One hundred fifty species of butterfly call the high desert of New Mexico home, giving Mariposa (Spanish for "butterfly") its name.

Mariposa began the process of creating a new community in 1995 by reclaiming the land after 100 years of cattle ranching. The land lay fallow for nearly a decade to allow it to be restored to its natural state, allowing the native grasslands and woodlands to return to their former vibrancy.

Directions to Mariposa:

From Rio Rancho:

Follow Unser Boulevard, 6.5 miles north of Northern Blvd.
Turn left on Mariposa Parkway.

From Albuquerque and Santa Fe:

Get on I-25. Take exit #242, NM 550 in Bernalillo.
Go 7 miles west, turn left on Northwest Loop Road.
Mariposa is just two miles up the road, on the right.