Bosque Bedado Subdivision is a new residential subdivision with a long and interesting history in the Mesilla Valley. Its roots began in 1850 when the Mesilla Civil Colony Land Grant was established by Mexico to give settlers in the area land ownership. The area was part of the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. The Grant was honored by The United States Government. In 1887, twenty-five years prior to New Mexico statehood, the Bosque Bedado Tract Map was platted and signed by Albert J. Fountain, Sr. The original linen map was filed in the Las Cruces Courthouse in 1913. The 'new' Bosque Bedado Subdivision is based on that historic map.

Bosque (pronounced "bos'kay") is defined as a woodland area and described the land along the mighty Rio Grande River at the time. The river changed channels a number of times, at one time flowing between Mesilla and Las Cruces. The current location followed an 1886 course change. Time and development have reduced the woodland areas. Bosque Bedado Subdivision is located just east of the Rio Grande River and provides lovely views of the mountains surrounding the Mesilla Valley.

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