About Nick Cortese

He was born and raised in Fort Sumner, NM. His family owned and operated Valley Feed and Grain, as well as farming and ranching. After graduating from high school, Nick attended NMSU. While in college he was a member of the Rodeo Team, Livestock Judging Team and Block and Bridle. In 1973, Nick graduated with a degree in Ag Education and began teaching Agriculture at Gadsden HS in Anthony, NM. After teaching for a couple of years, Nick and Karen moved to Loving, NM to farm and ranch with his father-in-law, Jim Ogden. Feeling the tug to move back home and partner with his dad and brother, Nick and Karen moved back home to the plains of Eastern New Mexico in 1977. He worked in the family corporation until 1999 at which time, he and Karen opened a meat processing plant. Deciding to sell Cortese Meats in 2004 and join long-time NAR member Emmet Fallon, enabled Nick to use all of his accumulated knowledge, experiences, and contacts to become a successful NAR member. With a reputation of honesty and integrity, Nick has broadened his real estate dealings from Eastern New Mexico into all four corners of New Mexico. Nick serves as the qualifying broker for Fallon Cortese Land.