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Parcel ID: 1023033035460104700
Legal Description: RIO DEL ORO Lot: 3 Block: 15 Unit: 20 (+/-) AC
Acre: 0.25
State: New Mexico
County: Valencia
Taxes: Under $5 per month
Approximate Coordinates: 34°44'12.6"N 106°30'03.6"W
Welcome to Valencia County, New Mexico!
Rio Del Oro is a sprawling subdivision East of Belen and Los Lunas in Valencia County, New Mexico, covering roughly 47,000 acres, from I-25/Rio Grande all the way to the Manzano Mountains. This scenic area offers wide-open high desert landscapes, wild grasses, seasonal wildflowers, and panoramic views of the Manzano Mountains. With its low land prices and long-term development prospects, Rio Del Oro is ideal for both budget-conscious investors, nature lovers and off-grid enthusiasts.
This already charming location is buzzing with exciting new developments!
Meta (formerly Facebook) opened its Los Lunas Data Center in 2019 and continues to expand rapidly. In January 2025, Meta announced a major new phase: the addition of two buildings on its 750-acre campus, part of an $800 million initiative to support next-generation AI technologies. Once fully built out, the facility is expected to support 350-400 permanent jobs and drive significant construction employment.
Los Lunas Meta Data Center Introduces Expansion Dedicated to Artificial Intelligence >>
Meta has also committed to the region through investments in K–12 education, renewable energy, and water conservation. Notably, it recently signed a deal with XGS Energy for a 150 MW advanced geothermal project, set to begin operation by 2030, further enhancing the clean energy profile of the Los Lunas campus.
Meta's New Geothermal Energy Deal to Support AI >>
Overall, Valencia County combines low-cost land, strategic positioning near Albuquerque, rich outdoor amenities, and a major economic driver in the form of Meta’s expanding data campus, backed by sustainable energy growth, offering a rare blend of affordability and growth potential in New Mexico!
Valencia County is a hot spot to own land!
NOTE: Approximately $200 in back taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.