Valencia County, New Mexico, Eastern Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Valencia County, New Mexico, Eastern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wink-Madurez association, gently sloping | 50K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Tres Hermanos-Madurez association, gently sloping | 41K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Madurez-Wink association, undulating | 36K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Caliza-Bluepoint complex, 1 to 25 percent slopes | 35K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Madurez loamy fine sand | 32K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bluepoint loamy fine sand, 1 to 9 percent slopes | 26K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bluepoint loamy fine sand, hummocky | 22K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sedillo very gravelly loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Badland | 15K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Latene loam | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wink fine sandy loam | 12K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Madurez loamy fine sand | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Nickel-Latene associatin, rolling | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wink loamy sand | 11K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Agustin-Adelino association, gently sloping | 11K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Madurez-Bluepoint association, hummocky | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Gila loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes mlra 42-1 | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Adelino-Tome association, gently sloping | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bluepoint loamy sand, hilly | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Tome-Adelino association, slightly saline and alkali | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
About 32% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.