Move over, pumpkin spice. Apples with cinnamon. Apples with caramel. Or just apples on their own are the fall flavor so many of us crave. There are so many apple recipe options and don’t even get me started on the smell — THE BEST. Create your own apple tradition by checking out one of New Mexico’s own apple orchards.
We’d like to thank Bosque School for making this guide possible.
Bosque School is a college preparatory, independent school in Albuquerque serving grades 6–12, designed for families who value academic excellence, creativity, and community. With small class sizes and a challenging curriculum, Bosque School encourages students to think critically, take intellectual risks, and engage deeply in their learning.
Beyond academics, Bosque School is known for its emphasis on service learning, environmental stewardship, and empowering students to make a positive impact in their communities. Arts, athletics, and outdoor education are integral parts of the experience, helping students develop confidence, collaboration, and resilience.
Approximately 50% of Bosque School families receive need-based financial aid, ensuring that the school is accessible to a diverse community of learners. Bosque School balances a challenging education with a supportive environment where each student is seen, known, and valued.
If you’re looking for a school that combines academic challenge with creativity, innovation, and a supportive community, Bosque School may be the right fit for your family. Join them for their Fall Open House on Saturday, October 18. Visit their website to register today.
Alary Farm
6322 Corrales Road, Corrales
This tranquil orchard, right off the main drag in Corrales, updates its website regularly when different varieties of apples are available. You can even sign up for their newsletter to get an update regarding when your favorite apples are ripe.
Costanza Orchard
5 Padilla Road, Belen, NM
Unfortunately, due to a spring freeze, this orchard produced too few apples to open this season. Here’s hoping for next year!
Dixon’s Apple Orchard
For decades, Dixon’s Champagne apples were a staple in New Mexico. However, in 2011, a tragic wildfire followed by a flood decimated the beloved orchard. The family has since moved to Wisconsin, where they’ve planted a new orchard complete with the Champagne apple, which was discovered growing in a canyon right here in New Mexico. Lucky for us, Dixon’s brings a truckload of apples and cider to Albuquerque every fall. Keep up with the details here.
Hays Honey & Apple Farm
401 Esperanza Drive, Bosque Farms
Hays Honey & Apple Farm boasts local honey and all kinds of salves, creams, and candles made with beeswax. And this year, they are offering U-Pick events on select dates: September 6, 7, and 13 from 9 am – 2 pm. Get more details on their website.
Manzano Mountain Retreat Apples
210A Los Pinetos, Torreon, NM 87061
Manzano Mountain Retreat is one of New Mexico’s largest apple producers, with over 37 varieties offering the State’s largest variety of apples. Due to apple varieties ripening at different times, their apples are generally available from mid-September through the end of October. The fertile soil and rapidly changing daily temperatures make Manzano Mountain Retreat’s apples some of the best-tasting apples found anywhere in the world! Check out their Annual Manzano Mountain Apple Festival happening on Saturdays and Sundays this fall.
Montoya Orchard
249 County Road 59 Velarde, NM 87582
Montoya’s Orchard has been family-owned and operated for four generations. This orchard, located in Velarde, NM, specializes in apples and fresh-pressed apple cider. No public apple-picking this year. But you can find Montoya’s at area farmers’ markets, including The Railyard Market.
Wagner’s Farm
5000 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM
Wagner’s Farm has a lovely fruit and veggie market open every day from 9 am – 5 pm. They open their apple orchards up for apple picking sometime around the second week of October. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for exact dates and times for apple picking. They’ve said they will update there when the fruit is perfectly ripe.
If you’re up for a bit of a drive, there are quite a few U-pick apple orchards in the southern part of our state. Find out more here.
Let us know of any other great places for all things apple in the Albuquerque area by emailing info {at} abqmom {dot} com.
More Fall Fun
Looking for more fall fun? Make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall in the Albuquerque area.
