Life at Mariposa

Nestled amidst the captivating New Mexican landscape, Mariposa offers an enriching and gratifying life, complete with a diverse range of amenities that ensure comfort and contentment.

The Area

Rio Rancho has everything you need for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle, from a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment to top-rated schools, public safety, and medical facilities.

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The Mariposa Lifestyle

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Enjoy the outdoor resort-style pool, complete with lounge seating. Located outside the Mariposa Community Center.

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The Mariposa Community Center includes a fully-equipped fitness center with a variety of workout equipment including weights, cardio, and a movement studio. Locker room included!

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Get your daily laps in at the Mariposa Community Center indoor lap pool. Regardless of the season, residents can enjoy a resort-style pool.

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The Mariposa lifestyle encourages year-round activities including swimming, outdoor sports, biking, hiking and more. Throughout miles of developed trails and generous open space, Mariposa connects seamlessly with New Mexico’s diverse landscape.

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The Community Center includes a park, tot lot, playground, and sports field for active families of all ages and sizes.
Individual neighborhoods also include open space, trails, and pocket parks!

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2,200 acres of dedicated open space protected in perpetuity and used exclusively for recreational and educational purposes. Enjoy 10+ miles of trails & 360° of views.

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With the area’s top-rated schools nearby, there’s plenty to love at Mariposa.
Located in the Rio Rancho Public Schools District, Mariposa’s kids attend some of the state’s top performing schools: Vista Grande Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School, and V. Sue Cleveland High School.

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With the Fire & Rescue station located at Mariposa, and nearby medical facilities including UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center and Urgent Care, Mariposa residents can sleep knowing they're safe and sound.

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Rio Rancho is a thriving city of 90,000 with a regional mall, resorts, golf courses, fine and casual dining, wineries, craft breweries, museums, casinos, hotels, movie theaters, sports complexes, libraries, places to worship, and excellent schools.
Located less than an hour from Santa Fe, and half an hour from Albuquerque, Mariposa residents enjoy all the benefits of city life, without the noise, traffic, or costs.