Reviews of 87043 Placitas, NM are overwhelmingly positive. Located in the heart of New Mexico, this small town is a great spot for anyone looking to explore the outdoors. The area is known for its majestic views of the Sandia Mountains and its picturesque mesas. From hiking trails to campgrounds, there's plenty to do in Placitas for outdoor enthusiasts. There are also plenty of restaurants and boutiques in town that provide a chance to experience local culture. The friendly locals make visitors feel welcome and add an extra level of charm to the area. Overall, 87043 Placitas is a wonderful place visit and explore!
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Placitas Reflections - 4/6/2017
Placitas, which is perfectly situated between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, offers serenity in a rural setting that is reasonably close to conveniences and necessities. Crime here is almost non existent, especially when compared to our urban neighbors. The setting is idyllic, and the areas to the East, away from the highway, are especially appealing, private and well worth the extra 10 minute drive. There is still some land to be found in that part of Placitas where a custom home can be built or where resales of very well maintained homes can be found. Most of the homes since 2006 have refrigerated air conditioning. Many subdivisions are on shared wells, and the water is crystal clear and of very good quality. All share the breathtaking and extensive mesa and mountain views for which the Land of Enchantment is known. Sunsets over Cabezon, an extinct volcano to the West, are seen vividly from this vantage point. After living here for many years, and traveling the Southwest, it is clear
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Life in Placitas in north central New Mexico - 5/25/2014
Placitas in north central New Mexico is a fine suburban/village-type community for moderately affluent retirees or professionals who can manage the commute (half hour or more drive to the nearest supermarket or hospital) and the substantial housing costs. (There are no apartments, condos, or townhomes, single-family home rentals are rare, and the typical ten-year-old three BR, two BA, two-car garage house on one acre goes for near $400,000.)
It is much less advisable for working families with children and young recent college graduates. The population is skewed older in Placitas, and the percentage of children is very low. While New Mexico is an exciting aggregation of three principal cultures (Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo), the 6000-some residents of Placitas reflect remarkably little diversity -- it is a decidedly Caucasian community of widely spaced houses and a sprinkling of horse properties.
Placitas sits in high desert foothill country
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