This is a rugged area of unspoiled natural beauty. Terrain tends to be high desert hills, wide valleys, mountains with lots of rimrock and cliff faces, and fields. Vegetation is grasses, scrub brush, live oak, cacti, juniper, and pinion. Animals in the area are mule deer, quail, fox, coyote, weasel, bobcat, doves, and the occasional aoudad, elk and oryx.

The nearest town is Valentine. There is a full scale replica of a Prada store there, an installation by European artists that draws thousands of tourists per year.

About 29 miles north on Highway 90 is Van Horn, the seat of Culberson County. Its population is about 2,063. It's a beautiful town with 18 restaurants, churches, a hospital, a library, 2 museums, RV parks, a campground, and an array of stores. There are picnic areas, a swimming pool, a playground, and basketball courts. There is an airport and the Mountain View Golf Course.

Around 50 miles south on Highway 90 is Marfa, with population about 1.981. It's the seat of Presidio County and has shops, restaurants, lodging, just about any business you could want, and is renowned for its minimalist art. The area hospital is the Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Marfa has become a cutting edge tourism hotspot. From there you are near Big Bend Ranch State Park, Davis Mountains State Park, Balmorea State Park, and the Fort Leaton State Historic Site. Maybe you would like to take a crack at solving the mystery of the Marfa Lights, which have puzzled locals for well over a hundred years.

This parcel is about 7 miles from the Rio Grande River, putting you within easy reach of its recreational activities.

Air quality is outstanding, at 86 on a maximum scale of 100. The U.S. average score is 58.

You can build when and if it suits you. Taxes are about $35 per year. Cell phone coverage is solid near Valentine, and will vary depending on exact location as you go west from there. Electricity would be by solar or generator. Water would be by haulage unless you contact a well driller and explore that option. Sewage would be by a septic system if you decide to build.

PRICE: $7,950 + $195 Document Fee. With a $294 down-payment. $195 covers the document fee and $99 will be subtracted from the purchase price. The $7,851 balance can be paid at 0% interest in 12 equal monthly scheduled payments of $654.25 per month. Or you can choose one of several other financing options at 9% interest and take up to 6 years with monthly payments as low as $141.52.