An updated adobe home with character and charm. There is a kiva fireplace in the Primary bedroom, a fireplace insert in the living room, a completely updated kitchen with a sunny dining area, an entry half bath in the laundry area, tile floors and viga ceilings create a cozy feel. There is a large screened in porch off the living room, perfect for summer sleeping. Also climb the fold down stairs and enter the yoga/reading room upstairs with views of the mountains and the valley below. There is a 2 car garage with a separate workshop/studio with a woodstove and a half bath. There is a garden area just off the ditch, a large water catchment tank for irrigating the yard. The ditch runs through the property but there are no water rights. Step over the bridge and see the entry gate to the Carson National Forest for hiking and mountain biking! This property is about 2 miles from the entrance road to the forest, perfect for repelling, camping, hiking and hunting!! Enjoy the outstanding views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range from your back yard while relishing the trickle sound of the acequia. Come enjoy the village of EL Rito!