Arenas Valley, NM

Located just outside Silver City in southwestern New Mexico, Arenas Valley is a quiet spot with scenic views of the nearby Piños Altos Mountains. You might hear longtime locals refer to it as Whiskey Creek, a nod to an old story about barrels washing down the dry riverbed after a flash flood. Today, it mostly attracts people looking for peaceful desert living, larger lots, and open skies, all within a quick drive of shops, restaurants, and healthcare in town.