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Eagle Nest is a mountain community surrounded by natural beauty
Eagle Nest is a small community in northern New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Located along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,200 feet, it’s a popular summer resort destination, offering camping, fishing, hiking and gold exploration. Originally known as Therma, the village adopted its current name in the 1930s after the completion of the Eagle Nest Dam, which created nearby Eagle Nest Lake. “It’s less of a year-round tourist destination than Angel Fire or Taos, but people do come for the hiking and fishing — it’s one of the only places in New Mexico where you can ice fish,” says Broker John Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, who has lived in the area for over a decade.
Eagle Nest is a quiet community with most of its tourist activity arriving in the summer months for lake activities.
Eagle Nest is the center of New Mexico's high country.
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Quaint cabins on large lots
Housing in Eagle Nest mostly consists of ranch-style homes, cabins and cottages, many of which sit on lots of an acre or more; some manufactured properties can be found around town. It’s also common for incoming residents to buy up a parcel of land and design their own home. Home prices in Eagle Nest vary substantially and depend as much on acreage as on home size. Smaller cottages and ranch-style homes on half-acre lots generally sell for between $190,000 and $300,000, while more spacious homes and properties can go for anywhere from $300,000 to $600,000. Lots of land have sold for around $30,000 to nearly $150,000. Wildfire risk is a concern in parts of the community, particularly those closer to the mountains, and can impact home insurance prices.
Cute cabins can be found on varying size lots throughout Eagle Nest.
Pueblo New Mexico style homes pop up in Eagle Nest too.
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Eagle Nest Lake State Park is right next to town
Eagle Nest is more or less surrounded by recreational opportunities. “It’s a bit quieter than some other places, but if you like the outdoors, you’ll never run out of things to do,” says Johnston. The closest and most visible is Eagle Nest Lake, a 2,400-acre lake formed by the Eagle Nest Dam. The lake was turned into a state park in 2004, and offers fishing, boating and camping in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. Enchanted Eagle Park in the center of town features a playground and serves as a focal point for community events. The mountains surrounding Eagle Nest are mostly contained within Carson National Forest and include Wheeler Peak and Baldy Mountain, two of the most hiked mountains in the state. Countless opportunities for skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing and fly fishing can be found in the national forest, as well as at regional parks like Cimarron Canyon State Park, located just a few miles east of Eagle Nest.
Summer isn't complete without a nice hike or some fishing at Eagle Nest Lake State Park.
Hit the slopes on your bike in the warm season and skis in the winter near Eagle Nest.
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Highly rated Cimarron public schools
The Cimarron Municipal Schools district serves Eagle Nest students, and it has an A-minus grade on Niche. Eagle Nest Elementary and Eagle Nest Middle School are both located in town, within walking distance of many homes, and they have B-plus and A-minus ratings, respectively. It is a little bit of a hike to Cimarron High School, which is located about 25 miles west of town in Cimarron and has an A-minus rating. Cimarron High offers dual credit courses through Luna Community College, which has a campus in Raton.
Eagle Nest Middle School shares the campus with the Eagle Nest Elementary taking over until grade 8.
25 miles west of Eagle Nest is Cimarron High School, which has an A-minus rating on Niche.
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Locals head to Taos and Angel Fire for shopping
Shopping in Eagle Nest is limited, which isn’t surprising given that the year-round population is just over 300 people. The closest thing Eagle Nest has to a supermarket is the Corner Market gas station convenience store, so locals generally head to Lowe’s Market in Angel Fire to pick up groceries. It’s a little over 12 miles south by car to both the supermarket and Angel Fire’s small retail corridor, which is home to a couple hardware stores, a few furniture shops and an assortment of restaurants. Those in search of a broader shopping experience will need to go at least as far as Taos, a roughly 30-mile drive. Taos is also home to the nearest hospital. While Eagle Nest doesn’t have much in the way of retail, it is home to a number of highly rated restaurants, including the always-popular Eagle Nest Cafe, which has been part of the local landscape for decades.
Lowe's Market is the main grocer just a short drive south from Eagle Nest.
Taos has the broadest shopping experience just 30 miles from Eagle Nest.
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Art festivals and fishing tournaments
The Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual High Country Artisan Festival, which is typically held in late July at Enchanted Eagle Park, and centers around a juried fine art show. Fishing tournaments, including ice fishing, are usually held a couple of times a year at Eagle Nest Lake and often center around pike fishing — part of an ongoing effort to cull invasive northern pike from the lake.
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is the city's main attracation with annual tournemants and events.
Eagle Nest is a very walkable town with seasonal events for both tourists and locals alike.
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Connected to civilization by Route 64
The main way in and out of Eagle Nest is U.S. Route 64, which runs southwest to Taos and northeast to Raton, the closest sizable cities. The western portion of 64 forms part of an 84-mile loop with state routes 522 and 38, known as the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, a popular tourist route. It’s a little over 30 miles to Taos from Eagle Nest, and around 65 miles to Raton. The nearest major airport is over 160 miles away in Albuquerque.
The Albuquerque International Sunport, which is served by several commercial airlines, is only 7 minutes from Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
Eagle Nest Visitor Center & Gateway Museum has exhibits, tours, and events for everyone.
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On average, homes in Eagle Nest, NM sell after 283 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Eagle Nest, NM over the last 12 months is $267,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Custom Engineer-Built Home on 10 Acres Overlooking Eagle Nest Lake. High in the Moreno Valley, this stunning home offers serene, secluded space paired with truly breathtaking 360-degree views of Eagle Nest Lake and the surrounding mountains. Custom built and designed by an engineer for efficiency and function, this thoughtfully laid-out home brings those incredible views inside through abundant
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Lake view property! You can own this level lot with views of Eagle Nest Lake with limited restrictions. With one-acre of level land, you have room to build your dream home with few restrictions. Enjoy 360* views of the mountains and the lake from this 4-seasons property. Easy access for all Village of Eagle Nest activities plus a short drive to Red River and Angel Fire if you need to shake it up
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The Bar Lazy 7 Ranch is available for the first time in many years. 594.377 +/- deeded acres encompassing one mile of highway frontage with property stretching back into the trees a mile from the highway. Ranch has two main pastures and three ponds and is currently grazed seasonally showing good gains, typical to the Moreno Valley. The rear (west boundary) of the property borders County Rd B-7
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Secluded back into the small community of Idlewild, this cabin has been cleaned out and taken down to the studs. You have a blank canvas to create your dream cabin tucked in the woods. Add on, expand the deck to increase your outdoor living, or create your very own custom cabin for summer living! Private septic, 3.5 acres that back the Taos Pueblo. Tall pines sing to you in the wind and wildlife
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Discover the perfect basecamp for adventure on this beautiful 0.85-acre homesite in the heart of Eagle Nest. Ideally situated less than a half-mile from the crystal-clear waters of Eagle Nest Lake, this property places you at the center of everything Northern New Mexico has to offer. Think of Eagle Nest as the Hub of North Central New Mexico Adventure. Spend the morning fishing, kayaking, or
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