If you are looking for a place to settle down with breathtaking panoramic views, this is the place for you! Property borders the National Forest to the east and offers secluded building sites amongst a secluded wash with an abundance of wildlife. Watch the sunrise over the Bear Mountains and the Alpen Glow in the evenings. Clear night skies away from city lights for great stargazing. One half hour from the historic Village of Magdalena, where there are cafes, artist galleries, shops, fuel, groceries, a museum, and an Astronomical Society that hosts the Enchanted Skies Star Party every year. Less than an hour to the VLA, or to Socorro for more amenities. Other events include the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, winter home to the Sandhill Cranes and the annual Festival of the Cranes.