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As the only full-service land development organization in New Mexico, we’ve built a 360 degree company where analytics coincide with creativity and authenticity aligns with competitive excellence.

“50+ collective years of success hasn’t stopped us from being curious and open. Listening to ideas, staying flexible, and keeping our practice current feeds our love for land development—and keeps us focused on the people our projects touch.”

Garret Price
President

THE TEAM

President

Garret Price

Garret Price formed Price Land & Development Group in 2017, recognizing the need for a full service consultancy and development company in New Mexico. His vision was to combine modern analytics with the best talent, experience and ethics to create a right­sized development firm specializing in acquisition, entitlement and the development of residential communities and residential/mixed-use master plans.

Prior to forming Price Land & Development Group, Garret spent 20+ years as Vice President of PulteGroup's land operations, responsible for growing the New Mexico Division's market share and profitability for their Centex, Pulte and Del Webb brand Among other achievements, Garret served as team leader for three of the top performing master plan communities in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metropolitan areas, as measured by consumer acceptance, absorption, and financial performance. Garret has developed and managed budgets totaling more than one billion dollars and has led the acquisition, entitlement, and development of more than 12,000 lots.

Garret has over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial development. He began his career in commercial development with a Southwest regional firm specializing in design/build contracts, based in Scottsdale Arizona. With over 18 years' experience in residential acquisition, entitlement and development in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe MSA, Garret is widely recognized as an expert in both development and the New Mexico market.

A native of New Mexico, Garret is honored to actively participate in local organizations including Rio Rancho Economic Development (including past Executive Board Member), Leadership New Mexico (2008 graduate), Homebuilders Association of Central New Mexico (including 2011 past President and 2015 inductee into HBACNM's Builder Hall of Fame ) Garret is an active member of Lambda Alpha International, a global organization focused on best practices in development and land use.

Vice President, Land Planning & Entitlements

Scott Steffen

Scott Steffen serves as Vice President of Land Planning and Entitlements for Price Land and Development Group, where he is responsible for initial feasibility analysis of project design, entitlement, and development risks and opportunities. Scott is also responsible for overseeing the engineering and entitlement teams as well as municipal negotiations and approvals.

Ultimately, Scott's role is to find solutions to technical issues that are agreeable to all stakeholders, add value to projects, and reduces project costs.

Prior to joining PLDG in October 2018, Scott spent eighteen years with Bohannan Huston, Inc. (BHI) a multi-disciplined engineering firm in Albuquerque.

Scott served as a Vice President and Senior Project Manager in BHl's Community Development and Planning Group, responsible for managing residential and commercial development projects. Scott provided entitlement, engineering expertise, project oversight and cost management resulting in the development of more than 5,000 single family residential lots and 800 multi-family units.

Scott has professional engineering licenses in California and New Mexico, with 27 years' experience as a civil engineering consultant. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University and an MS in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Scott spent many years providing technical support for water rights claims on behalf of Native American tribes throughout the western United States.

Vice President of Finance

Rico Gallegos

Rico Gallegos serves as the Vice President of Finance for Price Land and Development Group. Working closely with the corporation's public accounting firm, his responsibilities include creating and maintaining project cash flows, submitting and managing project and internal billings, and maintaining additional record-keeping and reporting related to other facets of Price, their holdings and their client developments.

Prior to joining Price, Rico was a senior accountant at Pulte Homes of New Mexico, Rico was involved in a comprehensive quarterly forecasting process, monthly reporting to Corporate, working to help create cost savings with all departments, and serving as a Home Owners Association board-member for one of the division's largest communities. Rico was also responsible for maintaining the process of submitting and tracking the New Mexico Sustainable Business Tax Credit program, where he successfully helped the division receive 2.6 million dollars of tax credits related to building homes to specified "green" standards.

Prior to working at Pulte Homes, Rico worked in public accounting as a senior auditor for a local accounting firm.

Rico graduated from UNM's Anderson School of Management with a Masters of Accounting with a focus in Information Assurance. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the opportunity to serve as valedictorian for his Associates degree.

Vice President of Construction

Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson joined Price Land Development in April of 2023 and serves as Vice President of Construction. Brian brings more than 20 years of homebuilding expertise to the team including proficiency in land acquisition, entitlement and development, product design, contracts and construction. A dedicated and driven construction professional, Brian has been recognized as a top performer proven to thrive under pressure and in challenging circumstances, with a focus on meeting deliverables.

Anderson began his professional career in Dallas, Texas and accrued experience in several markets across the country including Florida, Colorado, California, most recently Arizona, and now back home to New Mexico. His leadership roles with homebuilding organizations coast-to-coast and exposure to the wide-ranging market nuances therein, provided Anderson extensive knowledge regarding various aspects of the homebuilding process as well as how to confidently navigate industry fluctuations and opportunities.

Most recently as Land Planning and Entitlement Manager for respected builder Pulte Homes, Brian oversaw land planning and entitlements, engineering and permitting for the Phoenix market.

Throughout his career Brian has earned a reputation as a hard-working and organized team leader able to create and retain an energetic and motivated team, specializing in delivering quality homes, communities and satisfied customers.

With a degree in Business Administration and Finance from New Mexico State University and additional coursework in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Brian brings a wealth of capabilities and leadership experience to Price as the company looks to grow its Construction Services division. He looks forward to bringing additional much-needed quality housing to the Albuquerque market and creating desirable communities for families.

Controller

Craig Simpson

Craig Simpson is the newest member of the Price Land Development team, serving as Controller. Simpson brings more than three decades of real estate, finance, legal and property management experience to Price including corporate roles in land development, business ownership and accounting.

Simpson launched his career as Corporate Real Estate Attorney with McDonald’s Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, quickly rising to Real Estate Development Manager overseeing new site development, property management and franchisee profit and loss. After eight years, Craig and his wife were ready for new opportunities, moving to Espanola, NM. Over the next 20+ years he assumed full-time positions in financial management and accounting with Los Alamos National Laboratory and several national banking institutions. In 2016 Simpson made the move to Albuquerque where he has spent the past six years working in finance and accounting. The opportunity to work with a firm on the forefront of quality land development in the Albuquerque MSA made the move to Price an easy decision.

With a degree in accounting from the University of Illinois and a law degree from DePaul University, Simpson brings to Price knowledge and experience as Price continues its growth trajectory.

Director of Construction

Desi Gallegos

Desi Gallegos joined Price Land Development Group (Price) in February of 2024 and serves as Director of Construction. Desi brings nearly 20 years of residential and commercial construction experience to the team including senior-level project management expertise with multi-million-dollar projects for globally recognized companies. His successful management of large-scale, complex construction projects will allow him to spearhead ambitious developments Price has in the pipeline.

A talented and motivated construction professional, Desi’s experience working with diverse partners across the nation and on a wide range of high-profile projects – many with incredibly tight timelines – make him a strong fit for Price’s growing team. His proficiency in financial tracking and reporting, accounting, forecasting, technical construction knowledge, as well as analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills will be an asset to the Price team, partners and clients.

Most recently Desi served as Senior Project Manager for an Oregon-based consulting group. Prior to that he managed projects in Utah, primarily in high-tech industry. Before his work in Utah, Desi managed mission-critical builds in Arizona, Virginia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington; projects ranging from semi-conductors to data centers for the leading names in the industry.

Throughout these roles he has earned a reputation as a critical thinker and effective leader with the ability to motivate teams to meet and exceed client expectations. Additionally, Desi recognizes the elevated standards Price and their partners seek as they collaborate to create high caliber communities across New Mexico.

A licensed general contractor with the state of New Mexico, Desi will work alongside Price’s Vice President of Construction Brian Anderson on the firm’s newest division – Price Construction Services – to build up his home state. In his new role Desi will focus on growing the Construction Services side of the business while solidifying Price Land Development Group as the preferred residential developer in the market.

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MIREHAVEN

Mirehaven, Rio Rancho, NM
Winner of the NAHB Best American Living Gold Award for Community Facilities, Mirehaven has been nationally recognized for planning, execution and livability.

MIREHAVEN

Mirehaven, Rio Rancho, NM
Winner of the NAHB Best American Living Gold Award for Community Facilities, Mirehaven has been nationally recognized for planning, execution and livability.

MIREHAVEN

Mirehaven, Rio Rancho, NM
Winner of the NAHB Best American Living Gold Award for Community Facilities, Mirehaven has been nationally recognized for planning, execution and livability.

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MIREHAVEN

One of many Del Webb designed communities, Mirehaven is a 295 acre, active adult and family master planned community, designed to highlight topography and create long views to the Sandia Mountains. The community boasts a modern New Mexico thematic design and the community center showcases the lifestyle for residents and character unique to Albuquerque. Breathtaking views were retained and accentuated in the architecture design.

MIREHAVEN

One of many Del Webb designed communities, Mirehaven is a 295 acre, active adult and family master planned community, designed to highlight topography and create long views to the Sandia Mountains. The community boasts a modern New Mexico thematic design and the community center showcases the lifestyle for residents and character unique to Albuquerque. Breathtaking views were retained and accentuated in the architecture design.

MIREHAVEN

One of many Del Webb designed communities, Mirehaven is a 295 acre, active adult and family master planned community, designed to highlight topography and create long views to the Sandia Mountains. The community boasts a modern New Mexico thematic design and the community center showcases the lifestyle for residents and character unique to Albuquerque. Breathtaking views were retained and accentuated in the architecture design.

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MIREHAVEN

The Amenity Center features a 10,750 square foot complex that offers many indoor and outdoor features including multipurpose rooms for residents to enjoy, an event lawn, large covered patio with living space and comfortable seating, heated spa with replace, a large resort pool with beach entry and lap lanes and much more. Garret Price led the Pulte Group team in feasibility studies, land acquisition, entitlement, amenity and product design, horizontal construction, landscape packages, marketing and more. Easily considered one of the most successful communities in New Mexico, Mirehaven is considered a home run by any standards.

MIREHAVEN

The Amenity Center features a 10,750 square foot complex that offers many indoor and outdoor features including multipurpose rooms for residents to enjoy, an event lawn, large covered patio with living space and comfortable seating, heated spa with replace, a large resort pool with beach entry and lap lanes and much more. Garret Price led the Pulte Group team in feasibility studies, land acquisition, entitlement, amenity and product design, horizontal construction, landscape packages, marketing and more. Easily considered one of the most successful communities in New Mexico, Mirehaven is considered a home run by any standards.

MIREHAVEN

The Amenity Center features a 10,750 square foot complex that offers many indoor and outdoor features including multipurpose rooms for residents to enjoy, an event lawn, large covered patio with living space and comfortable seating, heated spa with replace, a large resort pool with beach entry and lap lanes and much more. Garret Price led the Pulte Group team in feasibility studies, land acquisition, entitlement, amenity and product design, horizontal construction, landscape packages, marketing and more. Easily considered one of the most successful communities in New Mexico, Mirehaven is considered a home run by any standards.

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LOMA COLORADO

Winner of the 2008 NAIOP Award of Excellence, Loma Colorado by Pulte Homes is located in Rio Rancho, NM. Featuring an impressive combination of residential, retail, parks and open space, this fully planned community provides commercial development, employment, housing and local amenities within it’s 433 acres.

With over 1,000 homes, three community parks and three neighborhood parks, three-plus miles of trails, 80 acres dedicated to office, retail and light industrial use, and over 21% open space, Loma Colorado is what Steve Tollefson, longtime Pio Rancho City Planner called “a step up from the traditional residential development and a true attempt to create a community.”

LOMA COLORADO

Winner of the 2008 NAIOP Award of Excellence, Loma Colorado by Pulte Homes is located in Rio Rancho, NM. Featuring an impressive combination of residential, retail, parks and open space, this fully planned community provides commercial development, employment, housing and local amenities within it’s 433 acres.

With over 1,000 homes, three community parks and three neighborhood parks, three-plus miles of trails, 80 acres dedicated to office, retail and light industrial use, and over 21% open space, Loma Colorado is what Steve Tollefson, longtime Pio Rancho City Planner called “a step up from the traditional residential development and a true attempt to create a community.”

LOMA COLORADO

Winner of the 2008 NAIOP Award of Excellence, Loma Colorado by Pulte Homes is located in Rio Rancho, NM. Featuring an impressive combination of residential, retail, parks and open space, this fully planned community provides commercial development, employment, housing and local amenities within it’s 433 acres.

With over 1,000 homes, three community parks and three neighborhood parks, three-plus miles of trails, 80 acres dedicated to office, retail and light industrial use, and over 21% open space, Loma Colorado is what Steve Tollefson, longtime Pio Rancho City Planner called “a step up from the traditional residential development and a true attempt to create a community.”

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LOMA COLORADO

Loma Colorado demonstrates the importance and success of thoughtfully conceived public private partnerships. Situated along Loma Colorado Drive is the Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho Performing Arts Center, the award-winning Loma Colorado Public Library, Loma Colorado Fields and Blades Multiplex Arena, and $10 million Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. To the south sits the Rio Rancho Sports Complex.

The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center was made possible through a $7 million general obligation bond and $3 million contribution by Pulte Homes. A $100,000 contribution by Pulte Homes to create a “Teen Zone” at the Loma Colorado Library provides a fun, safe environment for teens to study.

LOMA COLORADO

Loma Colorado demonstrates the importance and success of thoughtfully conceived public private partnerships. Situated along Loma Colorado Drive is the Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho Performing Arts Center, the award-winning Loma Colorado Public Library, Loma Colorado Fields and Blades Multiplex Arena, and $10 million Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. To the south sits the Rio Rancho Sports Complex.

The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center was made possible through a $7 million general obligation bond and $3 million contribution by Pulte Homes. A $100,000 contribution by Pulte Homes to create a “Teen Zone” at the Loma Colorado Library provides a fun, safe environment for teens to study.

LOMA COLORADO

Loma Colorado demonstrates the importance and success of thoughtfully conceived public private partnerships. Situated along Loma Colorado Drive is the Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho Performing Arts Center, the award-winning Loma Colorado Public Library, Loma Colorado Fields and Blades Multiplex Arena, and $10 million Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. To the south sits the Rio Rancho Sports Complex.

The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center was made possible through a $7 million general obligation bond and $3 million contribution by Pulte Homes. A $100,000 contribution by Pulte Homes to create a “Teen Zone” at the Loma Colorado Library provides a fun, safe environment for teens to study.

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LOMA COLORADO

Pulte Homes, through impact fee agreements, funds and manages over $9 million in city-wide system improvements including:
• Expansion of the Rio Rancho SportsPlex
• Intersection, traffic circle and road realignment construction and improvements
• Installation of a 6,000 ft sewer line serving over 12,500 households
• 4 million gallon water tank serving over 2,200 households

Additionally, $1.1 million partnership with the Southern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority subsidized the development, enhancement, and beautification of the Montoyas Arroyo Dam.

As the first master plan community to execute a “holistic environment planning strategy” Loma Colorado is built with energy-use efficiency and resource conservation as part of its infrastructure. All built homes feature “triple” Energy Efficiency and Conservation Certifications.

With responsibility for land acquisition through project completion while at Pulte Group, Garret Price led his team in creating a community worthy of the NAIOP NM Award of Excellence “Eagle”.

LOMA COLORADO

Pulte Homes, through impact fee agreements, funds and manages over $9 million in city-wide system improvements including:
• Expansion of the Rio Rancho SportsPlex
• Intersection, traffic circle and road realignment construction and improvements
• Installation of a 6,000 ft sewer line serving over 12,500 households
• 4 million gallon water tank serving over 2,200 households

Additionally, $1.1 million partnership with the Southern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority subsidized the development, enhancement, and beautification of the Montoyas Arroyo Dam.

As the first master plan community to execute a “holistic environment planning strategy” Loma Colorado is built with energy-use efficiency and resource conservation as part of its infrastructure. All built homes feature “triple” Energy Efficiency and Conservation Certifications.

With responsibility for land acquisition through project completion while at Pulte Group, Garret Price led his team in creating a community worthy of the NAIOP NM Award of Excellence “Eagle”.

LOMA COLORADO

Pulte Homes, through impact fee agreements, funds and manages over $9 million in city-wide system improvements including:
• Expansion of the Rio Rancho SportsPlex
• Intersection, traffic circle and road realignment construction and improvements
• Installation of a 6,000 ft sewer line serving over 12,500 households
• 4 million gallon water tank serving over 2,200 households

Additionally, $1.1 million partnership with the Southern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority subsidized the development, enhancement, and beautification of the Montoyas Arroyo Dam.

As the first master plan community to execute a “holistic environment planning strategy” Loma Colorado is built with energy-use efficiency and resource conservation as part of its infrastructure. All built homes feature “triple” Energy Efficiency and Conservation Certifications.

With responsibility for land acquisition through project completion while at Pulte Group, Garret Price led his team in creating a community worthy of the NAIOP NM Award of Excellence “Eagle”.

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