Living in Chama
Chama is a small, rugged, deeply authentic Northern New Mexico community near the Colorado border — the kind of place that gets under your skin. Famous for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a narrow-gauge steam train that winds through spectacular mountain and canyon terrain to Antonito, Colorado, Chama has drawn outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers for generations.
The Chama River below El Vado Reservoir is legendary among fly fishermen. Elk hunting in the surrounding national forest and private ranches is world-class. The high mountain landscape — ponderosa pines, aspen groves, red canyon walls — is among the most beautiful in the Southwest.
For buyers seeking solitude, outdoor recreation, and a genuine off-the-beaten-path lifestyle at accessible prices, Chama represents one of New Mexico's best-kept secrets.
"Chama is one of my favorite markets to work in. Every community in New Mexico has its own soul, and Chama has a character that's hard to find anywhere else. I'd love to show you around — reach out any time."
