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Our Story

We like to think of Old Town Farm as the “green heart of the city”. Located just west of Old Town and just east of the Rio Grande, OTF is situated on 12 acres in one of the most historic settings in New Mexico. Although Albuquerque was settled in 1706, Pueblo Indians lived and farmed here long before the Spanish arrived as evidenced by the many pot shards found while digging post holes on the property. The Duranes Lateral, which forms the western boundary of OTF, is reputedly the oldest registered ditch in North America. To this day, the “Madre de Duranes” provides water to irrigate our pastures.

Since 1977, Old Town Farm has operated as a horse facility and produce farm. But in the years since, the city has truly grown up around us. The Bio Parks, the museums and the bike paths now surround us, all within walking distance. Our dream for OTF is to keep its farming character while adjusting to its urban location. Toward that end, we invite you to check out the various activities on this website and then come by for some good food and music at Bike In Coffee.

Sincerely,

Lanny, Linda, Diallo, Libby, and Amani

Horses

Once a horse farm, forever a horse farm - if only in spirit.

Beginning in 1977, Old Town Farm bred, trained, imported, boarded and sold some very special horses. Enjoying our ½ acre covered arena, access to bosque trails and our location in the heart of the city, hundreds of horses have passed through this farm over the decades. Host to many shows and world class trainers and clinicians, OTF was a center of learning for the equine arts and sports.

At one time, home to more than 35 horses, primarily dressage and hunter/jumpers, the stalls and pens are now silent. The last two old friends, Rico the Magnificent and Nicky the Pony, passed away in 2020, (both at the very ripe old age of 30). Now, the pens are being repurposed as garden plots and grape vineyards. Also planned: areas reserved for birds and wildlife to take a break here in the heart of the city.

Produce

From the beginning, we’ve cultivated a large produce garden at Old Town Farm. Our extended Albuquerque family was always the beneficiary of the many fruits and vegetables coming out of the garden – but several years ago we decided to expand. With an enthusiastic reception from neighborhoods around us as well as our Bike In Coffee customers, OTF began selling fresh from the garden produce every weekend. Still, the café itself will always be our biggest produce customer turning everything from the garden into the freshest dishes in town.

Also this year: Flowers! Eggs! Honey! Oh My!

Bike In Coffee is located on Montoya Rd adjacent to the I-40 bike path and a block from the Mountain Road Bicycle Blvd. While vehicles are allowed on the farm for Bike In Coffee , we strongly encourage cycling. Toward that end, please note that April through October we charge a $5 parking fee, (with the exception of seniors and handicapped) with all proceeds going to the nearby elementary school.

Bike In Coffee has been serving cyclists each week with delicious food and some of the best live music in town since 2012.

Events & Weddings

Workshops, retreats, weddings, anniversaries…they’re all about memories. An event at OTF makes these memories vivid and lasting. Under the trees or in the big red barn, your family and friends will be surrounded by an island of natural serenity in the heart of the city. Flowers, vegetables, pastures, trees…all part of a most memorable event at Old Town Farm.