Southwest New Mexico / Portal-Rodeo corridor
Rodeo · Hidalgo County
Caballos de las Estrellas Eco Community
Caballos de las Estrellas is a large eco-community and wildlife sanctuary spanning the NM/AZ border near Rodeo. It features dedicated full-hookup THOW and RV/tiny home sites alongside private residential lots. Strong emphasis on sustainability, horses, nature, and dark skies in a low-population high-desert setting.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp electrical hookups on full-utility THOW and RV sites; eco sites water-only. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Private well water with advanced septic on full-utility sites; eco sites water only. |
| Build Certifications | THOWs and park models accepted—confirm placement rules for eco vs full-utility pads. |
| Pet Constraints | Very pet- and livestock-friendly—horses and large animals explicitly permitted. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Full-utility THOW sites ~
$450/mo
Eco sites ~
$300/mo
Full utility THOW sites ~$450/mo; eco sites ~$300/mo . Weekly and daily rates available.
Utility inclusions
Full-utility sites include electric, septic, and water; eco sites water only. Starlink/high-speed internet available.
Lease mechanics
Contact management for current lot availability on full-hookup and eco THOW pads.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Large landscaped THOW and RV sites on 1000+ acre eco campus—confirm pad type before applying.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Eco-community with permaculture and wildlife sanctuary focus—confirm site rules with management.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Advanced septic on full-utility sites; eco sites with reduced utility footprint.
Off-grid adaptations
Dark-sky preservation focus; Starlink/high-speed internet available.
Site edibles & gardens
Permaculture projects, community garden, poultry park, and miles of private trails.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Hidalgo County?
Caballos de las Estrellas is an eco land-lease community—not the same as owning a Hidalgo County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
1000+ acre eco community with full-hookup and eco THOW/RV sites, equestrian center, private trails, permaculture projects, dark-sky preservation, and livestock-friendly policies near the Chiricahua Mountains.
Full-time year-round THOW site leases typically ~$300–$450/mo for eco sites and ~$450/mo for full-utility sites (2026). Weekly and daily rates also available. Contact for current lot availability.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Community garden
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
Eco community with THOW, RV, and private lot options. Pets and livestock explicitly permitted—including horses and large animals. Confirm current lot type and rates with management.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.