Why Live in Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain in Edgewood features custom-built homes from the 1980s and ‘90s, primarily in the Northern New Mexico style with bright stucco exteriors and pitched metal roofs, as well as Santa Fe-style homes with flat roofs and earth-toned stucco. These homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms, are set on expansive 2-to-5-acre lots, often used for gardens, guesthouses, and horse stables. The neighborhood is surrounded by natural beauty, including the 30-acre Edgewood Equestrian Center with nature trails and the Wildlife West Nature Park, an educational animal sanctuary. Venus Park, located just east, is undergoing expansion to include new sports facilities and a dog park. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Cibola National Forest, 12 miles west, offers extensive hiking trails and winter skiing at Sandia Peak Ski Resort. Central Edgewood, 4 miles east, provides essential amenities like a Walmart Supercenter, Smith’s grocery store, and local dining options such as the Pizza Barn and China Chef. The Cedar Crest Farmers Market and the Ten 3 restaurant atop the Sandia Mountains offer unique local experiences. Thunder Mountain is conveniently located less than a mile from Interstate 40 and Route 66, providing easy access to Albuquerque, 28 miles west, and Santa Fe, 40 miles north via the Turquoise Highway. The area is safer than the national average, and local schools, including Route 66 Elementary and Edgewood Middle, receive good ratings.
