Homes for Rent in Cuyamungue, La Mesilla

Cuyamungue, located in La Mesilla, is a historic farming village situated 16 miles north of Santa Fe and 19 miles east of Los Alamos. Nestled within the Pojoaque Reservation and surrounded by Nambe Falls and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this area boasts a rich cultural heritage with roots tracing back to Tewa Indians and Spanish farmers. The neighborhood features Northern New Mexico-style homes from the 1960s to ‘80s with green metal roofs and stucco exteriors, as well as Santa Fe-style homes from the 1950s to 2010s with tan stucco exteriors and colorful wood molding. Properties range from a quarter-acre to over 2 acres, with some homes recently renovated. The area is known for its high desert scenery, with natural attractions like the Rio Tesuque and Nambe Falls offering outdoor activities such as hiking and riverbed walks. Local highlights include Gabriel’s Mexican restaurant, the Poeh Cultural Center, and the Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino, which also hosts the annual Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival. For daily needs, residents frequent the Pojoaque Supermarket and enjoy dining at the Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Highway 285, providing access to Santa Fe and Los Alamos, and is within proximity to the Presbyterian Española Hospital and Santa Fe Regional Airport.