Give people what they want. - Joe Boyden ”

Your first impression of Joe Boyden might be his easy gait, relaxed demeanor, and calm approach to life. Those characteristics are all right on the money. But what lies beneath the surface may surprise you.

This custom home builder has been at his game for three decades. Like a finely trained athlete, he has built his home building enterprise from the foundation up, as they say. He started working in the field and running 100 man crews as a teenager, earning $500 a week as a 16 year old in 1976.

He was younger than most of his employees,cranking out town home developments, private greenhouses, and framing homes against well known and well funded competitors. At the age of 21, he was the “go to” contractor. Want a spiral staircase? Call Joe. No one else could finesse the difficult details of those fantasy staircases that reach to the stars.

Flash forward 30 years. Homes by Joe Boyden is one of New Mexico’s premier home builders with designs to match.

The Tijeras, New Mexico contractor is based in the Sandia Mountains, 20 miles east of Albuquerque.Joe is the designer on all of his homes, and he oversees construction of about 85 homes from start to finish per year. As Joe says, “A lot of builders forget to finish. We are finishers!”

Current projects include an historic renovation on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as three unique community projects.

Bosque del Rio Grande, Bernalillo, New Mexico

The much sought-after Bosque lifestyle can be yours at Bosque del Rio Grande, a new Homes byJoe Boyden gated community on the Rio Grande. Conveniently located just off Interstate 25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe with fabulous mountain views, Bosque de Rio Grande is a reflective, serene and romantic setting with exceptional new floor plans designed specifically for this unique community.

These single and two-story homes, ranging from 1500 to 3071 square feet, are offered in a variety of elevations, including northern New Mexico and pueblo styles. One visit to the award-winning model, “The Red Hills”, will provide a memorable experience and an insatiable desire to call Bosque del Rio Grande “home”. There’s simply no other community that offers such prestige and solitude.

The two-story Red Hills model of the Bosque del Grande, Bernalillo community is a return to a

Windmill Ranch, Edgewood, New Mexico

Wide open spaces, gentle rolling hills sprinkled with wildflowers, a nostalgic windmill and beautiful homes all meld together in Windmill Ranch, a peaceful East Mountain community designed and built by Homes by Joe Boyden. The rustic country surroundings are the perfect setting for the beautifully designed pueblo, territorial and Northern New Mexico style homes.

Tucked quietly away in the rolling hillsides,Windmill Ranch is close to Interstate 40, shopping, and a quick 25 minutes to the big I. Serenity, natural beauty, glorious mornings, and memorable sunsets converge to bring you a truly unique and peaceful home site. Each home balances perfectly with this setting to offer welcoming comfort and striking details for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Clients are offered a wide array of choices when it comes to customizing home plans. Common modifications include the enlargement of master suites, the addition of covered patios, window or door relocation, and the addition of fireplaces.

“Flexibility is the name of the game when designing and building,” says Joe.

Standard features in all designs include ceramic tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, wood trim, granite slab counter tops, walk-in pantries, glass shower enclosures and garden tubs, arched doorways, interior beams, his and hers closets in the master suites and oversized garages.

Buyers can also observe the development of their homes via an Internet connection. A video site for each construction site is updated every two weeks.

Homes By Joe Boyden has been recognized over the years as one of the premier home builders in the Southwest, as evidenced by the following awards:

  • 2006 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Bronze Award – Windmill Ranch - $329,000
  • 2006 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Bronze Award – Bosque del Rio Grande - $749,000
  • 2003 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment - Gold Award – Remodel over $800,000
  • 2002 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Gold Award - $181,000 – $216,000
  • 2001 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Gold Award - $171,000 – $196,000
  • 2000 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Gold Award - $265,000 – $299,900
  • 1999 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Gold Award - $171,000 - $196,000
  • 1999 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Gold Award - $324,500 – $379,900
  • 1999 - Santa Fe Haciendas Parade of Homes - Best Master Bedroom and Bath - $275, 000 – $475,000
  • 1999 - Santa Fe Haciendas Parade of Homes - Best Floor Plan - $275, 000 – $475,000
  • 1998 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Merit Award – Solar Crest Homes - $125,000 - $159,900
  • 1998 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Merit Award – Joe Boyden Construction - $236,000 - $285,000
  • 1998 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - Buyers Choice - $125,000 – $159,900
  • 1998 - Santa Fe Haciendas Parade of Homes - Best Exterior - $145,000 - $250,000
  • 1998 - Santa Fe Haciendas Parade of Homes - Best Master Bedroom and Bath - $145,000 – $215,000
  • 1998 - Albuquerque Conservation Association – - Award of Merit - El Manzanito Orchard
  • 1997 - Albuquerque Homes of Enchantment Parade - $180,000 – $215,000
  • 1997 - NAIOP Award of Excellence Residential Project of the Year - El Manzanito Orchard

Homes by Joe Boyden has succeeded over the years because of the philosophy Joe Boyden and his team, and that philosophy is that all families are unique with different needs and personalities.

With Joe’s expert craftsmanship and experience, you too can realize your own reach to the Southwestern stars!

- Rebecca Covalt

94