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Jaconita grew around farms and pueblos in the Pojoaque Valley
Jaconita is a rural 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. "There's a whole string of gorges that go across the valley: El Rancho , Jacona , Jaconita and Nambe . 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.
Take in the artwork at the Santa Fe Farmers and Art Market.
Find peaceful living in Jaconita homes with large yards and quiet streets.
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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. There are few properties on the market at a time, but the average home value is about $640,000. The range for estimated values is about $300,000 to over 1 million, depending on square footage, lot size and condition.
Choose Jaconita for beautiful homes with a relaxed lifestyle.
Enjoy serene desert living with homes in Jaconita.
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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. 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.
A family enjoys playing in the cool water at the base of Nambe Falls.
In Jaconita, the Pojoaque River adds beauty and life to the land.
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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 is the Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex. Its fields for Little League and soccer were upgraded with synthetic turf, which 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 Falls area, about 12 miles southeast of Jaconita, is popular for hiking, kayaking and camping.
Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex is park that has it all for sports enthusiasts in the Jaconita area.
Examine ancient history up close at the Poeh Museum near Jaconita.
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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. 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. The market relocates to the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino for the rest of the year.
Pojoaque Super Market is a close to home grocery store serving the needs of Jaconita.
Every Wednesday, Jaconita residents can buy local produce at the Pojoaque Farmers Market.
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Five district schools on two campuses cover all grades
The Pojoaque Valley Public Schools district covers all grade levels with five schools divided between two campuses, several miles apart. Pablo Roybal Elementary School, for kindergarten through third grade, earns a B grade from Niche. Next is C-rated Pojoaque Intermediate School for fourth and fifth grades. The Sixth Grade Academy has a C-plus, and, 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. Sports include football, soccer, wrestling and track.
Pablo Roybal Elementary earns a B from Niche.
Pojoaque Intermediate School can be seen here with the beautiful Jemez Mnts in the distance.
Students can attend Pojoaque Valley Middle which scores a B-minus from Niche.
Students can attend Pojoaque Valley High which earned a C rating from Niche.
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Close highways, a bus route and commutes to Santa Fe or Los Alamos
Jaconita is car-dependent but convenient 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. Espanola , about 12 miles to the north, has the Presbyterian Española Hospital. 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 1/2-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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