Ribera, NM

Tucked along the Pecos River beneath the red cliffs of Rowe Mesa, Ribera is a quiet rural village about 45 minutes southeast of Santa Fe. Home to around 300 people, the community is made up of historic adobes, small horse properties, and plenty of open country. It sits just off Interstate 25 along Route 3, making it an appealing, low-key spot for artists, retirees, and commuters who want peaceful country living within reach of town.