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Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County, and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 448,607. The metropolitan area has a population 712,738 and includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the country. ABQ (the airport code for Albuquerque) is located where the Interstate_highways (or freeways) of
I-40 and I-25 meet.
Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument. Nestled between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, Albuquerque’s climate is usually sunny and dry, averaging no more than 10-12 inches (250 to 300 mm) of precipitation per year.
The city hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every October. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta started in 1972.
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Las Cruces is a city located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,267, making the city the second largest in the state. Las Cruces is the center of an agricultural region irrigated by the Rio Grande, which flows through the city. Las Cruces is also the home of New Mexico State University. NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant institution, citing more than 23,000 graduate and undergraduate students on the main campus and four branch campuses. The Organ Mountains are to the east of the city. Las Cruces has a city manager mayor-council form of government. It is the county seat of Doña Ana County.
History
Las Cruces’s name (Spanish for “the crosses") has been a disputed topic amongst historians. The most common theory is that in 1830, there was an Apache massacre of a party of nine travelers, including a Mexican Army General, a Priest, and five choir boys. Only one choir boy survived the massacre, and buried the other, marking the graves with three crosses. The area became known as “El Pueblo del Jardin de Las Cruces.” The nearby village of Mesilla was founded in 1848 by settlers from Doña Ana, a village just north of the old Mexican border, who wished to stay in Mexican territory after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that year. However in 1853, the region was incorporated into the United States with the Gadsden Purchase. Las Cruces was incorporated as a city in 1907.
The completion of the Elephant Butte Dam and Reservoir to the north of the city in 1916 provided water for agriculture and electricity for urban devolopment. Since World War II the growth of the nearby White Sands Missile Range and its National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities added greatly to the local economy.
Santa Fe (Spanish: santa holy, fe faith) is the capital of New Mexico, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 62,203. It is the county seat of Santa Fe County.
he elevation of Santa Fe is 2,132 metres (6,996 feet), compared with 1655.4 m for Denver, Colorado.
The city consciously attempts to preserve and display a regional architectural style. By a law passed in 1958, new and rebuilt buildings, especially those in designated historic districts, must exhibit a Spanish Territorial or Pueblo style of architecture, with flat roofs and other features suggestive of the area’s traditional adobe construction. Many contemporary houses in the city are built from lumber, concrete blocks, and other materials but with stucco surfaces reflecting the historic style.
In addition to serving as the state capital, the city depends economically on art, tourism, construction, and real estate development. Set at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the city’s intellectual climate and cultural attractions have drawn an influx of new residents with an above average income and educational level. Restaurants, boutiques, and galleries line the streets of the city center and Canyon Road.
The growth boom flagged temporarily in the mid-1990s when Debbie Jaramillo, who opposed the focus on tourism, was elected mayor. Although she was voted out after serving one term, the city continues to face the challenges of continuing drought conditions and a widening divide between locals and recent arrivals. Still, art and tourism remain Santa Fe’s biggest industries.
Rio Rancho is a city located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, it is a suburb of Albuquerque. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 51,765.
Geography
Rio Rancho is located at 35°17′10″ North, 106°40′14″ West (35.286185, -106.670660)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 190.4 km² (73.5 mi²). 190.2 km² (73.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 51,765 people, 18,995 households, and 14,113 families residing in the city. The population density is 272.2/km² (705.0/mi²). There are 20,209 housing units at an average density of 106.3/km² (275.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 78.36% White, 2.66% African American, 2.37% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 10.85% from other races, and 4.12% from two or more races. 27.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Roswell is a city located in Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 45,293. It is a center for irrigation farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also the home of New Mexico Military Institute, founded in 1891. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles northeast of the city on the Pecos River.
In the 1930s Roswell was a site for much of Robert Goddard’s later rocketry work. It is also the birthplace of actress Demi Moore, musician John Denver and Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith. A Hall of Famer in another sport, golf great Nancy Lopez, was raised in Roswell (though born in California).
South Valley is a census-designated place located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 39,060.
Geography
South Valley is located at 35°1′20″ North, 106°41′3″ West (35.022215, -106.684097)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 78.3 km² (30.2 mi²). 76.5 km² (29.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.35% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 39,060 people, 12,820 households, and 9,756 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 510.9/km² (1,323.3/mi²). There are 13,722 housing units at an average density of 179.5/km² (464.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 57.19% White, 1.14% African American, 2.00% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 34.97% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. 77.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Farmington (Navajo Tóta?) is a city located in San Juan County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 37,844.
Primary industries are natural gas, coal, and oil.
Geography
Farmington is located at 36°45′6″ North, 108°11′23″ West (36.751549, -108.189768)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.9 km² (27.0 mi²). 68.8 km² (26.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. Located at the junction of the Animas, San Juan, and La Plata rivers. The total area is 1.56% water. Approximate population is 37,000 for the city and 115,000 for San Juan County. Search Google Maps for Farmington New Mexico.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 37,844 people, 13,982 households, and 10,095 families residing in the city. The population density is 549.9/km² (1,424.5/mi²). There are 15,077 housing units at an average density of 219.1/km² (567.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.74% White, 0.84% African American, 16.96% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.77% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. 17.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Alamogordo is a city located in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,582. The city name is a Spanish word meaning “fat cottonwood". It is the county seat of Otero County.
Geography
Alamogordo is located at 32°53′45″ North, 105°57′8″ West (32.895940, -105.952134)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 50.1 km² (19.4 mi²). 50.1 km² (19.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 35,582 people, 13,704 households, and 9,729 families residing in the city. The population density is 710.0/km² (1,839.0/mi²). There are 15,920 housing units at an average density of 317.7/km² (822.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.35% White, 5.58% African American, 1.05% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 12.07% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. 31.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Clovis is a city located in Curry County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,667. It is the county seat of Curry County.
Geography
Clovis is located at 34°24′45″ North, 103°12′17″ West (34.412509, -103.204611)1. It lies at approximately 4250 feet above sea level (6800 m).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 58.2 km² (22.5 mi²). 58.0 km² (22.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.44% water.
History
The eastern New Mexico region was home to the Clovis culture a significant early anthropological group of Native Americans. Historical remains were found at the Blackwater Draw site, which remains a historical and tourist site to today. The town was named after Clovis, the first Christian king of the Franks, according to some reports because the settlement’s railroad station master’s daughter was studying French at the time of the town’s naming and proposed the appellation.
Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,657.
Geography
Hobbs is located at 32°42′44″ North, 103°8′26″ West (32.712240, -103.140681)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.0 km² (18.9 mi²). 49.0 km² (18.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,657 people, 10,040 households, and 7,369 families residing in the city. The population density is 584.5/km² (1,514.0/mi²). There are 11,968 housing units at an average density of 244.1/km² (632.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 63.52% White, 6.79% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 24.42% from other races, and 3.73% from two or more races. 42.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Gallup (Navajo Na?nízhoozhí) is a city located in McKinley County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,209. It is the county seat of McKinley County6.
Route 66 runs through Gallup and the town’s name is mentioned in the lyrics to the song, “Route 66″.
Geography
Gallup is located at 35°31′25″ North, 108°44′3″ West (35.523750, -108.734088)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.6 km² (13.4 mi²). 34.6 km² (13.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,209 people, 6,810 households, and 4,869 families residing in the city. The population density is 584.5/km² (1,513.7/mi²). There are 7,349 housing units at an average density of 212.5/km² (550.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 40.11% White, 1.08% African American, 36.64% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 14.77% from other races, and 5.87% from two or more races. 33.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Carlsbad is a city located in Eddy County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,625. It is the county seat of Eddy County6.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located 18 miles southwest.
Geography
Carlsbad is located at 32°24′43″ North, 104°14′11″ West (32.411893, -104.236277)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.6 km² (28.4 mi²). 73.5 km² (28.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 25,625 people, 9,957 households, and 6,949 families residing in the city. The population density is 348.7/km² (903.3/mi²). There are 11,421 housing units at an average density of 155.4/km² (402.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.40% White, 2.20% African American, 1.25% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 15.84% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 36.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Las Vegas is a city located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Once two separate towns, West Las Vegas ("old town") and East Las Vegas ("new town"), divided by the Gallinas River, retain distinct characters and separate, rival, school districts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,565. It is the county seat of San Miguel County6. It is the home of New Mexico Highlands University. It is often used in the media as a mistaken location, refering to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Geography
Las Vegas is located at 35°35′49″ North, 105°13′21″ West (35.597031, -105.222589)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²). 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,565 people, 5,588 households, and 3,559 families residing in the city. The population density is 748.8/km² (1,938.2/mi²). There are 6,366 housing units at an average density of 327.3/km² (847.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 54.21% White, 0.99% African American, 1.96% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 37.19% from other races, and 4.95% from two or more races. 82.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Deming is a city located in Luna County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,116. It is the county seat of Luna County.
History
Deming is the birthplace of songwriter Nacio Herb Brown.
Deming is the home of Clean Water and Fast Ducks! Here they host the annual Duck Races.
Geography
Deming is located at 32°15′40″ North, 107°45′21″ West (32.261137, -107.755857)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²). 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,116 people, 5,267 households, and 3,628 families residing in the city. The population density is 583.5/km² (1,512.0/mi²). There are 6,192 housing units at an average density of 256.0/km² (663.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.66% White, 1.23% African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 24.19% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 64.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Deming is a city located in Luna County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,116. It is the county seat of Luna County.
History
Deming is the birthplace of songwriter Nacio Herb Brown.
Deming is the home of Clean Water and Fast Ducks! Here they host the annual Duck Races.
Geography
Deming is located at 32°15′40″ North, 107°45′21″ West (32.261137, -107.755857)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²). 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,116 people, 5,267 households, and 3,628 families residing in the city. The population density is 583.5/km² (1,512.0/mi²). There are 6,192 housing units at an average density of 256.0/km² (663.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.66% White, 1.23% African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 24.19% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 64.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Sunland Park is a city located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,309.
Geography
Sunland Park is located at 31°48′24″ North, 106°34′48″ West (31.806719, -106.579985)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.0 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.31% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,309 people, 3,355 households, and 2,969 families residing in the city. The population density is 486.6/km² (1,260.6/mi²). There are 3,617 housing units at an average density of 132.2/km² (342.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.80% White, 0.53% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 26.02% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. 96.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Portales is a city located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,131. It is the county seat of Roosevelt County6 and is also the home of Eastern New Mexico University. It is located near the slight larger city of Clovis as well as Cannon Air Force Base. The Air Force base is a major contributor to the economy of the region.
City
The city’s downtown area is centered around a traditional square, descending from Spanish urban design, with a county courthouse and various commercial venues. The university, Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), forms a sizable district with its campus and surrounding residents catering to students.
Geography
Portales is located at 34°10′56″ North, 103°20′19″ West (34.182184, -103.338737)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
North Valley is a census-designated place located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 11,923.
Geography
North Valley is located at 35°10′17″ North, 106°37′24″ West (35.171491, -106.623256)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.3 mi²). 18.8 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.28% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,923 people, 4,467 households, and 3,095 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 635.0/km² (1,645.3/mi²). There are 4,772 housing units at an average density of 254.1/km² (658.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 73.62% White, 1.04% African American, 2.91% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 18.19% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 56.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Los Alamos is an unincorporated townsite in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the townsite had a total population of 11,909. It is home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which was founded to undertake the Manhattan Project. Los Alamos County is an incorporated county, and many county offices are located at the townsite of Los Alamos.
Geography
Los Alamos is located at 35°53′28″ North, 106°17′52″ West (35.891086, -106.297727)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the townsite has a total area of 28.1 km² (10.9 mi²). 28.1 km² (10.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,909 people, 5,110 households, and 3,372 families residing in the CDPsite. The population density is 423.4/km² (1,096.2/mi²). There are 5,463 housing units at an average density of 194.2/km² (502.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDPsite is 89.13% White, 0.44% African American, 0.56% Native American, 4.47% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.01% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 12.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Artesia is a city located in Eddy County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,692.
Geography
Artesia is located at 32°50′34″ North, 104°24′44″ West (32.842744, -104.412315)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.7 km² (8.0 mi²). 20.6 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.13% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,692 people, 4,080 households, and 2,896 families residing in the city. The population density is 518.0/km² (1,341.3/mi²). There are 4,593 housing units at an average density of 222.5/km² (576.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.25% White, 1.44% African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 21.56% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. 44.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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