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Development around farms and pueblos in the Pojoaque Valley
Jaconita is a community within Santa Fe County in the Pojoaque Valley, between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Jemez Mountains to the west. It's a rural area that's been based around agriculture, thanks to access to rivers like the Pojoaque. "There's a whole string of gorges that go across the valley: El Rancho, Jacona, Jaconita and Nambé. They were individual villages a couple of hundred years ago, but they all grew together, so it's like one long strip," says David Horpedahl, a qualifying broker and owner of Los Alamos Properties. The valley's Native American settlements include the Pojoaque Pueblo, one of six area pueblo communities that use the Tewa language. The Tewa pueblos have a long, rich history and continue to impact the culture and economy.
Pueblo-style architecture is common in Jaconita
Many of Jaconita's homes are on driveways or streets off Oweenge Road, which has two lanes and is paved. The shorter streets are narrow and usually dirt. Home lots are typically secluded within adobe-style walls, entry gates or fences made of tree branches. The Pueblo-style architecture has box-like shapes and stucco exteriors, and outdoor features include covered patios. Inside, there may be vigas, which are exposed ceiling beams, and kiva fireplaces, tall and rounded, with corner placement. Ranch-style homes, though less common, are another option. Not many properties are on the market at a time but listing prices or estimated values are typically in the $300,000s to over $1 million, with prices often corresponding to square footage and acreage. The CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Water access, community irrigation and private claim land
Pojoaque, a Tewa language word that translates to "water gathering place," is a befitting name as the area's development has relied on access to rivers and irrigation practices. Arroyos, a distinct land feature, are naturally formed water channels that may flood during heavy rains. Still in use are centuries-old manmade ditches called acequias, which control water flow throughout a community via sluices. "If you have water rights with your property, you are assigned times during the farming season to use the irrigation ditches," Horpedahl says. Fewer properties have water rights these days since the land has been extensively subdivided. "When I first started in real estate, there were a lot of 40- and 20-acre pieces of land," says Horpedahl, who has been in the industry for nearly four decades. Lots of at least an acre are still common. Some land is private claim land, connected to pueblo holdings or the historical Spanish land grants in the region.
Jaconita is higher than Denver; the altitude may affect newcomers
Jaconita's hilly terrain is concentrated in its southern section, which is less residential than the northern part. Even in flat areas, altitude is something to consider: Jaconita is about 5,700 feet above sea level. "The lowest part of our valley is higher than Denver, which is the mile-high city," Horpedahl says. Though some newcomers don't have a problem acclimating, others experience health issues.
Little League, soccer and a lot of options for outdoorsy people
A couple of miles east of Jaconita, the Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex has fields for Little League and soccer. An upgrade by the county, synthetic turf, reduces water usage. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a lot to do in the area, from exploring trails in the foothills to fishing and other water recreation. The Nambé Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area, about 12 miles southeast of Jaconita, is popular for hiking, kayaking and camping.
A casino, shops, restaurants and a cultural center in Pojoaque
Though Santa Fe has a bigger share of places to shop and dine, Pojoaque wins in terms of distance. Its commercial section, several miles east of Jaconita, includes the Pojoaque Supermarket. The Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant is known for its authentic New Mexican cuisine. Gaming, Strike Gold Lanes bowling alley and Fusion Tacos restaurant are part of the Cities of Gold Casino. A Pojoaque highlight, the Poeh Cultural Center, focuses on Tewa pueblo life through classes and activities. The center hosts the Pojoaque Farmers Market on Wednesdays from May to November.
Five district schools on two campuses cover all grades
With five schools divided between two campuses, the Pojoaque Valley Public Schools district covers all grade levels. Pablo Roybal Elementary School, for kindergarten through third grade, earns a B grade from Niche. Next is C-rated Pojoaque Valley Intermediate for fourth and fifth grades. The Sixth Grade Academy has a C-plus; for seventh and eighth graders, there's Pojoaque Valley Middle School, with a B-minus. Lastly is Pojoaque Valley High School, receiving a C-plus. The district, serving students from the pueblos of Pojoaque, Nambé, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Tesuque and Santa Clara, has an Indian education department.
Close highways, a bus route and commutes to Santa Fe or Los Alamos
Jaconita is car-dependent but a convenient spot for commuters, as it's about 17 miles north of Santa Fe and 16 miles east of Los Alamos, where over 16,000 employees work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. State Route 502, known as the Los Alamos Highway, runs south of Jaconita and meets U.S. Route 84 to the east. "It's a dynamite place because everything is within a half-a-mile of the highway," Horpedahl says. Stopping along SR-502 is the fare-free San Ildefonso bus, which travels from Los Alamos to the Pueblo of Pojoaque. The Santa Fe Regional Airport has major carriers and is about 28 miles from Jaconita.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
379
Median Age
62
Population under 18
13.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
45.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,000
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,256
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
48.2%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
44.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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