Canova, NM

Canova is a quiet, rural community set along the west bank of the Rio Grande in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. With around a hundred residents, it has the feel of a peaceful riverside retreat rooted in the area's rich agricultural heritage. Historic acequia ditches still channel river water to local plots and orchards, keeping traditional northern New Mexico farming alive. While the setting is secluded and slow-paced, families and commuters are only a short drive from schools, groceries, and services in the neighboring Española valley.