Lifestyle/Maps in Sandoval County

Living in Sandoval County

Sandoval County is New Mexico's fastest growing county and is home to a lifestyle that fits you with three different communities.  Work life balance is a charming focal point in our community with a wide range of year-round outdoor activities , watermelon red mountains and spectacular sunsets.  The diverse culture and historical landmarks along with great food that will satisfy a demanding palate.  New Mexico's worldly renown chile leads to an important question: "Red or Green"

Discover Sandoval

The community has acres of public outdoor space and areas offering holistic approaches that will give you a feeling that living in Sandoval County is a vacation from other areas of the United States.  Here you’ll find a community with nature lovers to city dwellers, an affordable cost of living, topnotch healthcare, great school district, and a unique combination of cultures. See the Vision of a rewarding lifestyle in Sandoval County 

Living in the county offers a number of places to enjoy yourself including; 

Rio Rancho - New Mexico's fastest growing city has a small town feel with big city services, Rio Rancho boasts a population of over 110,000 with great schools, low crime, and a quality lifestyle that is a wonderful fit for families, professionals, remote workers, and retirees.   Sandoval County is a place you can call home. Our region has a growing economy with a top-rated school district and its outstanding public safety commitment.  The city has experienced significant economic growth in the technology and health care areas.  These expansions are being led by Intel, Presbyterian Medical Center, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, and the UNM Center for Excellence,

Corrales - is a tight knit rural village along the Rio Grande and is surrounded by the cities Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. Corrales is a regional arts hub with local artisans, galleries, and small performances arts. It’s home to a wide range of restaurants, breweries and a flourishing farmers market. Corrales is a quiet community offering custom housing on acre lots and is the safest community under 10,000 residents in New Mexico   

Bernalillo -  This community is the historical center of the State of New Mexico dating back to almost a thousand years ago. Bernalillo progressed from a string of haciendas along the river in the 1600's to a commercial and business center along the Interstate 25 corridor  Bernalillo is known for being on the original historical Route 66 path and is at the center of the famed El Camino Real highway, which was the primary link that connected Santa Fe to Mexico City. Bernalillo has the advantages of larger cities without the strain of urban living and it provides direct access to the Jemez Mountains to the north-west and the Sandia Mountain range to the south-east. 

Rio Rancho

Bernalillo

Corrales

Placitas

Balloon Fiesta Park

"For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® creates an enchanted world of special-shaped balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, and vibrant balloon-filled skies. Brisk autumn mornings in the Rio Grande Valley create an otherworldly backdrop for the breathtaking majesty of our most popular event, Mass Ascension of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®."

If you like golf, you'll love this!

Santa Ana Golf Club - Santa Ana offers a 27-hole championship  golf course that has hosted numerous tour events. The Santa Ana Golf Club offers golf the way it was meant to be played. "The New York Times" calls Santa Ana "one of America's three best true links-style golf courses." The course follows in the tradition of golf's first and finest links-style courses and was highly rated by both Golf Week and Golf Digest.

Hyatt Tamaya Golf course - The Hyatt Tamaya Golf Course is a resort course that is made to challenge every playing ability. The course offers a wide range of elevations and good scenery throughout. 

The Great Outdoors

Hiking, Walking, and Biking - Rio Rancho is known for having numerous parks, Hiking and biking trails to go to whenever you'd like! Trails such as the Bosque trail, enchanted hills path, Willow Creek Trail and more are always a fun thing to go explore! 

Sandoval County Tourism - Sandoval County offers tourism guides that allows you to explore tourists sites such as tent rocks, natural hot springs, hiking trails, fishing sites and more. Its a great activity to participate in to get to know the area!

Fishing, Camping and Off-Roading - Sandoval County offers a wide range of options from Trout fishing to Fly Fishing. The area offers a wide range of camping locations at national, state and private locations. Off-roading is a thrilling activity and can be accessed with two wheel and four wheel vehicles.