Rancho Valmora is a non-profit residential treatment center and school for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. Rancho Valmora is located on the front-range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico and is a little over one hour from Santa Fe. The property includes approximately 1,000 acres of Ponderosa and Pinon Pine, river habitat and short-grass prairie that provides a beautiful setting and is ideal for horseback riding, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Rancho Valmora has a unique history that is recognized by its designation on the National Historic Register. The property was founded in 1905 as a tuberculosis treatment center. The property was chosen because of its mild, sunny climate and because of the existence of a very productive artesian spring, which produces approximately 25,000 gallons per day and still provides the water needs for our students and facility. Many of the buildings date to this historic period, including the Administration building, Dining Hall, Recreation Hall, Ice Cream Parlor and Administration house.

Our treatment program is intended for 12-18 year old males and females who may be experiencing a wide range of educational, emotional and/or behavioral problems. These problems include difficulty in family and/or peer relationships, mood disorders, externalizing disorders such as attention deficit, hyperactivity and oppositional defiant disorders, substance/alcohol abuse related disorders, and personality disorders. Students also typically have experienced setbacks and problems in school and may qualify for special education assessment or services.

Rancho Valmora is licensed through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department as a Residential Treatment Center. We are also a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). Our school is accredited through the New Mexico Public Education Department and through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA-CASI).