We are a small family farm located in the Sacramento Mountains outside of La Luz, NM. We grow cherries, apples, apricots, and various other stone fruit. Visit us to pick your own fruit or purchase already picked fruit.
We are currently CLOSED until the Cherry Festival on June 13, 2025.
A late freeze this Spring wiped out all of the apricots. We made it by with about 50% of the Cherry crop. There will be a full apple crop this year starting mid August.
The 2025 Cherry Festival will occur on June 13, 14, and 15.
The 2025 Apple Festival will occur on October 4 and 5.
The 2025 Pumpkin Patch will occur on October 25 and 26.
The 2025 Haunted Orchard will occur on Friday and Saturday evenings in October except for the first weekend.
If you would like information on booking an event at the ranch, email us at info@nicholsranchandorchards.com
For the quickest response to questions message us on Facebook or check our FAQ page.
Located at an elevation of 6,800 feet, our orchard offers a refreshing mountain escape with breathtaking views of the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Park.
The Nichols Family has been farming and ranching in Otero County since 1882. Learn more about our story.
236 Cottonwood Canyon Road
La Luz, New Mexico 88337
Hours of Operation
During Fruit Season
June through October
Every day
9am–5pm
Off-Season
Call or email for hours
info@nicholsranchandorchards.com
(575) 224-2023
