Ribera, New Mexico

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Ribera, New Mexico is a small village in northern New Mexico, located next to Villanueva State Park at the foot of Rowe Mesa (the largest Mesa in North America) and along the Pecos River.

The town is divided by Interstate 25 and Route 3, which was along the original Route 66, and a great deal of evidence from the famous motor-tourist route still remains in the form of old rusted cars, and long abandoned structures. The area is home to many artists and ranchers. The town has one gas station and general store called Sunshine Station. The town has one restaurant that is well known landmark throughout the surrounding area named La Risa Cafe (formerly known as the Sad Cafe), the hours of operation are sporadic.

Ribera is home to two well known contemporary artists: Nicosia Romero (who founded the local El Ancon Sculpture Park) and the one named Cooper (who relocated from the east coast and has started a free artist residency program known as DarkRanch).

Ribera is the site of the Imus Ranch, where MSNBC morning program Imus in the Morning regularly broadcasts from. Imus Ranch is also host to a non-profit organization that helps children of all ages afflicted with cancer.