The Community

Welcome to the Community!

Rancho Hidalgo is a multi-faceted 1,300±acre sustainable community that offers the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the night sky, wine, horses, rodeo, art, music, birding, farming, and archeology all in a beautifully pristine natural setting.

The Community will be created in the true spirit of New Ruralism, preserving and enhancing the agricultural and cultural traditions of the area. We have already taken the first step by returning the farmland on the property to its original state of agricultural production, with the planting of our first 60 acres of alfalfa. Additional land will be cultivated starting in the spring with our first 20-acres of grapes for our vineyard, additional acres of forage, and organic vegetables. Just as we have restored the agricultural heritage to the land, we intend to re-embrace the the cultural traditions of the region and offer our residents and visitors the ability to learn about its storied past.

Rancho Hidalgo is located in Animas, New Mexico. Animas is within a 2.5-hour drive of Tucson, Arizona or two hours from either El Paso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico. This region is one of the most historic and stunningly beautiful in all the Southwest. The area was once home to great Apache chiefs, Cochise and Geronimo, as well as several other Native American tribes. In more modern times, relatively speaking, this area was also the stomping grounds of such infamous characters of the Wild West as Wyatt Earp, Johnny Ringo, "Curly Bill" Brocias, The Clantons and many others. Guided hikes and horse-back rides will give residents and visitors the chance to appreciate the lasting signs of these inhabitants and to learn more about these cultures and historical figures.

Explore our site and learn about all that we have planned for residents and visitors alike. Once you've had a chance to learn a little about us come and join us as we build a new community!

e invite you to join us as we create a new sustainable community dedicated to the passionate exploration of all that life has to offer...

Always been fascinated by the stars? Come and witness the awe inspiring sight of truly dark skies and learn about the night sky from some of the top amateur astronomers in the world, including renowned astrophotographer Jack Newton!

Ever have a dream of owning your own vineyard? Here's your chance! Stomp some grapes and craft your own vintage with a little help from our International award-winning Italian vintner.

Love horses but never had a chance to experience authentic western horsemanship? Bring your four-legged friend or ride one of ours and explore year-round one of the top riding destinations in the country!

Have a creative side that you haven't connected with in years? Spend some time in our art studio rediscovering that buried talent or bring along your favorite instrument and jam with some new friends.

Ever wanted to rope like a cowboy or just like to watch them in action? (...Ladies?) Visit our on-site Rodeo Arena where you can watch the pros or become one!

Do you have a green thumb? We're out standing in our field waiting for you to join us in cultivating our on-site organic farm! Come and see our 60 acres of Alfalfa already beginning to sprout!

Can't wait to add another bird to your Life List? We have an on-site riparian area and plan multiple birding / butterfly gardens, not to mention that we are just 20 minutes from world-renowned birding in the Chiricahua Mountains.

Love history? Our region was once home to several Native Tribes and a majority of the infamous characters of the Wild West. Evidence of these bygone eras is still prevalent in the area.

Astronomy at
Rancho Hidalgo:

» Dead Dark Skies!

» Mild Winter Climate

» 350+ Days of Sunshine
& Starry Nights per Yr

» Strict Community-wide
Light Restrictions

» High-Speed Internet

»15 Miles to ASV

» Jack Newton On-Site