Deming Ranchettes, Deming, NM (how much, purchase, organic)

[Tresowski]

Originally Posted by koony

You might want to check with planning comission. A contractor told be he could drill a well and put in septic for a 1 family home on 1 acre. My lots are on the corner of De Baca and Charlotta. Unit 19, block 8, lots 43, 44, and 45.
If the 2 acre deal is correct, then I will be looking to buy lot 42, and maybe 41.koony.

I have a lot to sell:
Unit 72, Block 1, Tract 21

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[Tresowski]

Originally Posted by gailpal2

I am ready to buy. How do I contact you? Gail

I have a lot to sell:
Unit 72, Block 1, Tract 21

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[Brickman1]

I also would be looking to buy. I own Unit 73 Block 3 Track 7, 8, and 9
So I would like to buy 6, or 10, and if anyone knows the lots behind mine? I would be in the market for those as well.

Steve

[ourdunebuggy]

You can get a better idea of who owns the land next to you by asking Patricia Lebya of the Luna County Assessors office for a list of names and addresses of those people on your block. She can be reached at 505-546-0404 or by fax at 505-546-4580. It's free and you can verify that your name is indeed the owner on record. Also, if you're planning on installing utilities to your half acre lot before the Jan. 2009 deadline of establishing small lots. You could contact your neighbors to see if it's a good idea to split the cost. I got a quote of $4,800.00 from Columbus Electric to install two poles that would serve as many as seven lots. I also heard it may cost about 30 to 35 dollars a linear foot to drill a water well. You might hit water at 150 feet but if the contractor is having a slow month, who knows how far down they have to go down.

[Brickman1]

I will be moving this summer to Deming, and I will be drilling water wells part time, as I will be building my own house there.

I can tell you most of the time the work is not slow, and I can certinly drill wells cheaper then 35.00 per foot, and if I can get at least 4 land owners who want wells, then I can drill them Between 15.00 and 20.00 per foot.

Let me know if you are interested by email, and I will give you a firm price.
Steve

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[Tom In Maine]

I may be interested in that Steve, give me a shout when you get set up.

[Devin Bent]

Originally Posted by sjbasin

I would be very, very careful about buying a piece of land in New Mexico that is not very clearly suited for a septic system. The rules for septic systems changed in 2007, and the state is really enforcing them now. They're also much like the IRS in giving advice; just because someone from NMED told a landowner they could install system on their property doesn't mean they really can.

I would suggest that septic permits be obtained before any real estate deal is closed, or at the least that the purchase be contingent on the buyers ability to get one, backed up by a bond or deposit. Frankly, I've never seen a system installed on a lot smaller than 3/4 ac., and I don't think the new regulations are allowing it when one takes into account the setback and siting requirements. (Your mileage may vary...)


New Mexico Environment Department Liquid Waste
Liquid Waste (Septic Tank) Program Home Page

Septic regulations
http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/pa...0.007.0003.pdf

Don't ignore this advice. The guy down the way from us had to demonstrate that his lot had two sites suitable for a septic system -- the first to start with and and the second as a back-up if the first failed.

As more people come into the state, the rules will only get stricter.

[Brickman1]

Thanks for the reply, I will put you down for a well on your property. We get a couple more and I will send you out my phone number and talk about what will be a good date for everybody.

Steve

[rachel dworkin]

I also purchased land in Deming Ranchettes before they passed they 2 acre zoning law. I have 1/2 acre - [SIZE=3]Unit 115, Block 5, Lot 39. Obviously I am one of many who are frustrated by this. If you find out anything from any other neighbors or the attorneys you are talking to - please let me know.

thanks
Rachel
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[gitana]

I live in the mountains of northern Arizona. I am an organic farmer. During the winter months, it can be difficult for me to make a living, so i am dreaming of spending the winter months in a warmer climate, thus enabling me to grow food. The Deming ranchettes appeal to me because of the low cost to purchase land. Does anyone know if zoning regulations allow for alternative types of living...yurts, water cisterns, alternative septic systems such as the watson water wick...are these acceptable? Ideally I hope to grow organic lettuces in the wintertime, using a low-water drip system fed from the water cistern. Also, if I do decide on a purchase of two acres or more, are farm animals allowed, specifically goats?

Goat cheese anyone?