Land Share Opportunity – Quiet, Cooperative Living Near Silver City, NM

Land Share Opportunity – Quiet, Cooperative Living Near Silver City, NM

Private 5-acre parcel within a quiet 10-acre rural property, offering autonomy, dark skies, and a low-stimulation living environment.

I own a total of 10 acres about 8 miles from Silver City, New Mexico, at the end of a 1.5-mile gravel road in a rural subdivision where all parcels are five acres or larger. I live on one separate 5-acre parcel, and the landmate would have their own distinct 5 acres to themselves. This is a quiet, low-traffic area with dark skies, well suited to people who genuinely enjoy rural living and personal space. The two parcels are adjacent but function independently, allowing for privacy and autonomy for both parties.

I’m looking for one person, a couple, or a small family interested in a long-term, cooperative land-sharing arrangement. This is not a communal living situation; it is best suited to someone who values independence alongside respectful, low-key cooperation.

The living environment

This is a calm, low-stimulation setting. I am a deeply introverted person and value quiet, respectful coexistence. This would be a good fit for someone who is comfortable with independence, clear boundaries, and minimal noise or chaos.

Children are welcome. I like dogs and cats, and I’m open to animals that can live respectfully on the land.

What I value in a landmate

• Quiet, calm, respectful behavior toward people and the land
• Emotional self-awareness and personal responsibility
• Ability to communicate clearly and de-escalate rather than escalate
• Interest in personal growth (emotional, mental, physical) without expecting others to “do the work” for them
• A cooperative, collaborative mindset rather than a hierarchical or adversarial one

My own approach to communication and cooperation is informed by non-violent communication, Internal Family Systems, and the Continuum Concept, but I’m not looking to teach or therapize — just to live with someone who values self-regulation, safety, and mutual respect.

Land use, stewardship & development

• I am specifically looking for someone interested in actively developing their 5-acre parcel using permaculture or regenerative land-use principles
• This is not a passive or purely residential arrangement; thoughtful land design, care, and long-term stewardship matter to me
• Experience with permaculture, regenerative agriculture, or homesteading is a strong plus
• Genuine interest in learning, planning, and implementing permaculture-style systems over time is welcome
• Respectful, intentional stewardship of the land is essential

Important boundary

We can be supportive and considerate of one another, but each person is responsible for their own past, healing, and regulation. This is intended to be a safe, grounded living situation — not a therapeutic or codependent arrangement.

Living situation & infrastructure

• Resident(s) would need to provide their own living setup
• RVs and tiny houses are fine; tents or yurts are acceptable
• There is an electric pole on the land, but it would need to be hooked up
• Utility hookup can be slow and is estimated around $5,000
• I currently live off-grid using a plug-and-play solar inverter/generator system and have done so for five years
• This area has abundant sunshine, and off-grid solar works well here

Housing / Financial arrangement

• Work trade or rent, depending on skills, contribution, and overall fit
• Possibility of purchasing the land in the future for the right person(s)
• Clear agreements preferred; no assumptions

Practical details to discuss

• Type of dwelling (RV, tiny home, etc.)
• Utilities and setup
• Scope of work trade (if applicable)
• Financial terms
• Length of stay

I’m not in a hurry and prefer to find the right fit rather than fill the space quickly. If this resonates, please reply with a brief description of yourself (and anyone else who would live with you), how you live day-to-day, and what you’re looking for in a land-sharing situation.

Hey Elizabeth, my wife Emily and I would be interested in your land share offer. I just posted a long post in southwest USA what we are hoping for.

We do have goats and if the land cannot support them in a rotational system we are open to feeding hay. How close are you to any National forest boundary? We usually walk our animals atleast once a day and let them forage wild foods.

If you would be open to about goats we could discuss more!

Thank you.

Hi Landon,

Thanks for reaching out and for sharing more about your situation. I want to be upfront that the land I’m offering is a single 5-acre parcel in a quiet rural subdivision, with no direct access to public land and a strong emphasis on low activity and autonomy rather than community-scale projects.

Given your herd size and interest in daily foraging walks and hosting activities, I suspect it may not be a good fit — but I wanted to clarify before assuming.

Let me know if that still feels aligned for you.

Best,
Elisabeth

I want to add this to my original post. These are probably the 2 main limiting factors for most people.
Important land context (please read carefully)

Water:
Water is the primary limiting factor on this land. I currently have water delivered by a local hauler (about $100 per 1,000 gallons). Some neighbors haul; some have very deep wells (one nearby is ~800 feet). This area does not sit on a shallow aquifer, and drilling is expensive and uncertain.

Rainwater harvesting is legal and viable with good design and sufficient storage, but anyone interested in permaculture here needs to be comfortable working within serious water constraints and prioritizing water-conscious systems over conventional growing expectations.

Subdivision covenant / permitting context:
The land is part of a subdivision that originally included a covenant specifying a minimum 1,500 sq ft house. That covenant was never fully completed or properly registered, and there is no HOA. In practice, people in the subdivision build a wide range of structures, and it is generally considered unenforced.

However, the covenant still appears in the title documents. This can complicate conventional financing or permitted construction. I built my own small cob house without a permit. Anyone considering living or building here would need to be comfortable with regulatory ambiguity and/or non-traditional building paths.

Hi Elisabeth,

Was just in Silver City on an RV trip in Dec and was impressed with the area & people and the dragonfly petroglyph . (Back east now)

Sent you a PM.

Thanks,
JP

I want to add this to my original post. These are probably the 2 main limiting factors for most people.

Important land context (please read carefully)

Water:
Water is the primary limiting factor on this land. I currently have water delivered by a local hauler (about $100 per 1,000 gallons). Some neighbors haul; some have very deep wells (one nearby is ~800 feet). This area does not sit on a shallow aquifer, and drilling is expensive and uncertain.

Rainwater harvesting is legal and viable with good design and sufficient storage, but anyone interested in permaculture here needs to be comfortable working within serious water constraints and prioritizing water-conscious systems over conventional growing expectations.

Subdivision covenant / permitting context:
The land is part of a subdivision that originally included a covenant specifying a minimum 1,500 sq ft house. That covenant was never fully completed or properly registered, and there is no HOA. In practice, people in the subdivision build a wide range of structures, and it is generally considered unenforced.

However, the covenant still appears in the title documents. This can complicate conventional financing or permitted construction. I built my own small cob house without a permit. Anyone considering living or building here would need to be comfortable with regulatory ambiguity and/or non-traditional building paths.

Hi, R Ransom,

I am fine with merging, but not sure I see where the merging happened.

Is there a way I could have edited the original post with my additional post?

Thanks.

Dear Elisabeth Webber,

I’m interested in finding out more.

About me: British born, 55 male. Interverted

Studied Sustainability and have desert farming experience.

Dwelling: Start off in tent, with a plan to build some kind of thermal mass structure. Depending on natural resources available.

Resources: Rain water capture and management. Building up solar power. For a complete off grid experience.

Work trade, to be discussed.

Financial terms. Depending upon work trade and other factors.

Ultimately, love to retire, building up Permaculture and living off the land. Supporting neighbors and building collaborative local community.

Hi, Steve,

Thanks for your interest. I sent you a PM with more information.