Paa-Ko, NM Houses for Sale

Paa-Ko, New Mexico, is a community situated in the East Mountains of the Albuquerque metro area known for its large lots and easy access to recreational activities. The area features Pueblo-style homes built during the 1990s and early 2000s, many of which are located near the Paako Ridge Golf Club. The community is close to the Sandia Peak Ski Area, roughly 10 miles away, which gives residents the unique opportunity to ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. Other attractions include the Vista Grande Community Center, which hosts before- and after-school programs, and the Bernalillo County Off-Leash Dog Park. The Lantern Ridge Farm Market has a restaurant that serves sandwiches, burgers and salads, while the Lazy Lizard Grill is known for its microbrews and live music. Children in Paa-Ko attend highly rated schools such as San Antonito Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and East Mountain High School, a public charter with a lottery-based enrollment system. Despite its rural feel, Paa-Ko is conveniently located near Albuquerque, with downtown less than 30 miles away via New Mexico state Route 14 and Interstate 40.