Glorieta, NM

Set in the pine-covered foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta is a quiet mountain community roughly twenty minutes southeast of Santa Fe. Sitting well above 7,000 feet, it offers crisp alpine air, starry night skies, and a noticeably cooler climate than the lower valleys. Most homes here sit on wooded acreage along winding roads off Interstate 25, giving residents a peaceful, rural setting along with a quick and straightforward drive into the city.

Living in Glorieta puts you right next to the Santa Fe National Forest and the Pecos Wilderness, with hiking trails and mountain streams close to home. The area also carries a rich past as a key mountain pass along the Santa Fe Trail and the site of a pivotal Civil War battle, parts of which are preserved at Pecos National Historical Park. Today, it is an ideal spot for anyone seeking privacy, tall ponderosa pines, and a slower pace of mountain living.