Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 4,110.

Males: 2,105	(51.2%)
Females: 2,005	(48.8%)

Median resident age:	41.3 years
New Mexico median age:	34.6 years

Zip code: 87513

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,894 (it was $28,139 in 2000)

Arroyo Hondo:	$37,894
New Mexico:	$43,028

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,846

Arroyo Hondo CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $328,267 (it was $187,900 in 2000)

Arroyo Hondo:	$328,267
New Mexico:	$160,900

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $370,730; Detached houses: $418,789; Townhouses or other attached units: $792,993; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $377,434; Mobile homes: $170,487; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $215,677

Arroyo Hondo, NM residents, houses, and apartments details

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White alone - 1,961 (50.2%)
Hispanic - 1,827 (46.7%)
Two or more races - 58 (1.5%)
American Indian alone - 26 (0.7%)
Black alone - 13 (0.3%)
Asian alone - 13 (0.3%)
Other race alone - 11 (0.3%)

Races in Arroyo Hondo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Arroyo Hondo: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6790 feet

Land area: 135.4 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Arroyo Hondo:

High school or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.7%
Unemployed: 12.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arroyo Hondo CCD:

Never married: 30.1%
Now married: 52.7%
Separated: 1.6%
Widowed: 5.1%
Divorced: 12.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:	0.0%
New Mexico:	8.2%

According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Arroyo Hondo to the number of sex offenders is 1,370 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Arroyo Hondo CCD: 0.3% ($503)
New Mexico: 0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (66.3 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (116.3 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (423.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Taos Ski Valley, NM (2.9 miles) , Questa, NM (3.0 miles ), Taos Pueblo, NM (3.1 miles ), Taos, NM (3.6 miles ), Red River, NM (3.7 miles ), Tres Piedras, NM (3.8 miles ), Ranchos de Taos, NM (3.9 miles ), Eagle Nest, NM (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 36.58 N, Longitude: 105.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
8.4%
New Mexico:
6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

Accommodation and food services (22%)

Construction (18%)

Educational services (7%)

Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)

Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)

Accommodation and food services (23%)

Educational services (12%)

Health care (11%)

Public administration (6%)

Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)

Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5%)

Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)

Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)

Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Postsecondary teachers (4%)

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Earthquake activity:

Arroyo Hondo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 2% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.5 miles away from Arroyo Hondo center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from Arroyo Hondo center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taos County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Snows: 2, Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Birthplace of: Juan Bautista Rael - Linguist.

Hospitals/medical centers near Arroyo Hondo:

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; TAOS, NM)
MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 44 miles away; RATON, NM)
ESPANOLA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 49 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Arroyo Hondo, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arroyo Hondo:

Adams State College (about 64 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,076)
New Mexico Highlands University (about 72 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,197)
University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 111 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 5,120)
University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 119 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,438)
Central New Mexico Community College (about 119 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 8,765)
Pueblo Community College (about 128 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 2,683)
Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 132 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 4,083)

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Notable locations in Arroyo Hondo: Lobo Hall (A), Rio Grande Wild River (B), Lawrence Ranch (C), New Buffalo Area (D), Twining Campground (E), Italianos Campground (F), Cebolia Mesa Campground (G), Canoncito (H), Taos Golf Course (I), Hondo Cabin (J), Turley Mill and Distillery Site (K), Lower Hondo Campground (L), Cuchillo De Medio Campground (M), Hondo Forest Service Facility (N), Del Monte Ranch (O), Hondo Seco Fire and Rescue Station 1 (P), Taos Ski Valley Emergency Medical Services (Q), Lama Fire Department (R), Taos Ski Valley Fire Department Main Station (S), Taos Ski Valley Fire Department Substation (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Arroyo Hondo include: Valley Bible Baptist Church (A), Lady of Sorrows Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Rael Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Williams Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lobo Creek (A), Rio Hondo (B), Lake Fork (C), Red River (D), San Cristobal Creek (E), Gallina Creek (F), Arroyo Hondo (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Arroyo Hondo include: D H Lawrence Ranch University of New Mexico Historical Marker (1), Wheeler Peak Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Taos County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Arroyo Hondo and their reported violations in the past:

LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA (Population served: 388, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2004 and JUL-23-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-12-2004)

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JUN-09-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (MAY-05-2000), St Compliance achieved (JUN-09-2000)

One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:

This place:	2.2 people
New Mexico:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	47.6%
Whole state:	68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	8.2%
Whole state:	6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This place:	17.6%
Whole state:	18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:

This place:	4.6%
Whole state:	7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Arroyo Hondo, NM

8 people in other nonhousehold living situations
7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Arroyo Hondo compared to New Mexico state average:

Median house value above state average.
Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
Number of rooms per house below state average.
House age significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Bottled, tank, or LP gas (34%)
Utility gas (34%)
Wood (20%)
Solar energy (6%)
Electricity (5%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Taos County New Mexico:

2008 Presidential Election results in Taos County New Mexico:

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Religion statistics for Arroyo Hondo (based on Taos County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 69.80%

Here		69.8%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	Southern Baptist Convention	LDS (Mormon) Church	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Jewish
Adherents	85.7%	3.1%	2.2%	1.7%	1.4%
Congregations	50.0%	7.4%	4.4%	4.4%	-

Name	Assemblies of God	Pentecostal Church of God	Churches of Christ	Episcopal Church	Other
Adherents	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	2.2%
Congregations	7.4%	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	17.6%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7

Taos County:	2.22 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:	1.44 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2

Taos County:	0.63 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:	0.32 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13

Taos County:	4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:	4.06 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 55

Here:	17.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:	7.12 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	5.9%
New Mexico:	6.4%

Adult obesity rate:

Taos County:	15.7%
New Mexico:	22.1%

7.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,143 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.16%
New Mexico average:	7.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Bernalillo County, NM	0.75% ($33,872 average AGI)
from Rio Arriba County, NM	0.31% ($23,306)
from Santa Fe County, NM	0.25% ($51,276)

6.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,238 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.58%
New Mexico average:	7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Bernalillo County, NM	1.18% ($26,276 average AGI)
to Santa Fe County, NM	0.36% ($42,098)
to Rio Arriba County, NM	0.32% ($25,167)

Strongest AM radio stations in Arroyo Hondo:

KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arroyo Hondo:

K216AL (91.1 FM; ARROYO SECO, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NM)
KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
K212EG (90.3 FM; QUESTA, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUCATION OF ALBUQUERQUE)
KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
KRDR (90.1 FM; RED RIVER, NM; Owner: RED RIVER RADIO, INC.)
KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KQBA (107.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: HUTTON MEDIA, L.L.C.)
K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)

TV broadcast stations around Arroyo Hondo:

K12OG (Channel 12; TAOS, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
K21FD (Channel 21; TAOS, ETC., NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
K33BN (Channel 33; TAOS, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: KD5MIB, Licensee ID: L00299917
Grant Date: 11/22/2000, Expiration Date: 11/22/2010, Certifier: Richard K Mccracken
Registrant: Richard K Mccracken, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513
Call Sign: KD5VUY, Licensee ID: L00050161
Grant Date: 03/24/2003, Expiration Date: 03/24/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2007, Certifier: Michael W Kittredge
Registrant: Michael W Kittredge, 75 Old State Rd 3, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513-0318
Call Sign: K5VUY, Previous Call Sign: KD5VUY, Licensee ID: L00050161
Grant Date: 10/27/2007, Expiration Date: 10/27/2017, Certifier: Michael W Kittredge
Registrant: Michael W Kittredge, 75 Old State Rd 3, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513-0318
Call Sign: KF5DLM, Licensee ID: L01524324
Grant Date: 10/16/2009, Expiration Date: 10/16/2019, Certifier: Leonor Morrow
Registrant: Leonor Morrow, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: THUNDER & COLT AIRBORNE AMER COLT 120A (Category: Sea, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
N-Number: 402TC , Serial Number: 2135USA, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1992
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, #73 Losrios Rd County Rd B007, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

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