Chaves County, New Mexico, Northern Part

Survey Area NM644• New Mexico

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Chaves County, New Mexico, Northern Part. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Faskin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	138K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Ratliff-Redona association, gently undulating	133K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Roswell-Jalmar fine sands, hilly	120K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hollomex, moist-Milner-Reeves, moist loams, moderately undulating	108K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Hollomex-Reeves-Milner, dry loams, gently undulating	68K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Blakeney-Ratliff association, moderately undulating	65K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ector very cobbly loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes	61K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sotim-Simona association, moderately undulating	50K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ector very cobbly loam, dry, 3 to 15 percent slopes	48K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Faskin-Roswell complex, hummocky	48K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Alama-Poquita association, nearly level	48K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Jalmar-Roswell-Pyote association, moderately undulating	43K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Redona-Canez association, gently undulating	41K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Tucumcari clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pastura-Darvey association, moderately undulating	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Redona-Canez association, loam surface, gently undulating	32K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Deama-Darvey-Rock outcrop association, moderately rolling	32K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reeves, moist-Milner-Hollomex, moist association, gently undulating	30K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Amarose-Douro loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Ector-Rock outcrop complex, dry, hilly	29K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 39% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 44% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.