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We’ve been studying and preparing for these changing times for well over 20 years and have found Catron County, NM the best place in the country to “wether the coming storm” and beyond. We have provisions, supplies, know-how and experience.
The 40 acres we own is 21 miles from the state highway, up a dirt road, well maintained (except for about 1 mile that is rough, but certainly more than passable, just slowly). There are no visible neighbors (the closest neighbor is several miles away). It’s part of a huge ranch and is still used as open range. There is no power grid, no phone lines (as far as the eye can see) and no cell signal, although we are working on an antenna to catch the cell signal.
There are beautiful views in every direction. The land is nicely treed and the soil is mostly sandy, but with some water it will flourish. It’s mostly gently sloping, with plenty of flat areas for building. We will have a greenhouse, which will extend the growing season to about 9 months and will protect the plants from animals. There are elk, deer and antelope.
We are looking for people who want to be part of an enlightened survival community, that is, people helping each other, with an eye towards making it through and becoming a part of what is next. We have no prejudice against anyone’s beliefs or lifestyle. As we say in New Mexico, “You can do what you want, as long as you don’t get any on me!” We have our own spiritual beliefs and believe that everyone has a right to theirs.
We’re planning on leasing some of the land so we can drill a well that will be usable for all. Then we will be truly self-sufficient.
This sounds interesting, though I admit i get a little chill when I realize that people are actually preparing - I wonder if I will be one of the ones who is left with no food and water when the stuff hits the fan...Because if, or when, it really does hit, it is going to be a scary world.
Do you plan on this being a self sufficient community, or can you envision members who will go to work everyday also?
This is exactly what I am planning on doing as well, for similar reasons!
The idea is to build a sustainable community that its self supporting, without the need for oil or external resources. This is a lofty goal and will take several years to perfect.
I want to offer free place for Tiny Houses (see my website TheTinyLife.com) and others in exchange for people sharing in taxes/carrying costs and certain number of work hours a week.
I have yet to find a plot of land around where I live, NC, that I think would suit this objective. Also the prospect of purchasing such a large parcel and taking on that debt is kinda scary lol. I might have to consider moving out to an area such as New Mexico, or similarly sparsely populated area.
Tiny house... BIG barn?
It's amazing how much stuff one needs to do the self-sufficiency thing. I've been in old cabins and though small by today's standards, I think most of them are still bigger than a "Tiny House".
By the time you get a spinning wheel, a loom, a sewing machine and a wood cook stove in there, there's just not going to be a whole lot of room left for the quilting frame...
Tiny houses are wonderful but I think you'll find they're not practical for homesteading. I'd encourage you to research the old farm 'stead houses... still small, but not too small. Designed to easily add rooms to for growing families... just like the old houses. You will definitely need to breed some nice strong youngsters for the heavy work as you get older. LOL
Or the old haciendas...square rooms around a central courtyard that faces south to catch the winter sun.
