Mount Taylor, NM

Sitting just southeast of Grants in western New Mexico, Mount Taylor is a quiet rural community of roughly 400 residents. The neighborhood enjoys wide-open high-desert views, with the Rio San Jose along its southern edge and the 11,300-foot peak of Mount Taylor rising to the northeast. State Road 117 and Historic Route 66 pass right through the area, making it easy to get around while keeping the neighborhood itself calm and spread out.

Because of the community's small size, daily life connects directly to Grants. Residents head into town for groceries, dining, healthcare, and local schools in the Grants-Cibola County district. When it comes to getting outdoors, the nearby Cibola National Forest provides plenty of room for hiking, camping, and exploring the surrounding high desert. For anyone considering a move to Cibola County, Mount Taylor offers a relaxed rural setting with mountain backdrops and everyday necessities just a short drive away.