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Rio Arriba County

Population in July 2007: 2,589.
Males: 1,242  (48.0%)
Females: 1,347  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  25.1 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip codes: 87528.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $36,870 (it was $26,818 in 2000)
Dulce:  $36,870
New Mexico:  $43,508

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,479

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $78,258 (it was $39,800 in 2000)
Dulce:  $78,258
New Mexico:  $165,100

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $98,331; Detached houses: $112,276; Townhouses or other attached units: $258,312; In 2-unit structures: $180,643; Mobile homes: $37,216; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Dulce:

  • American Indian (92.0%)
  • Hispanic (11.7%)
  • Other race (4.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Dulce: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6769 feet

Land area: 12.9 square miles.

Population density: 200 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Dulce

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 14.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 8.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dulce CDP

  • Never married: 45.8%
  • Now married: 38.7%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

11 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.4%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Dulce, New Mexico in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Dulce to the number of sex offenders is 647 to 1.

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

Dulce:  0.7% ($259)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (104.9 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (128.3 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (371.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Chama, NM (4.8 miles ), Pagosa Springs, CO (4.8 miles ), Arboles, CO (5.0 miles ), Jicarilla, NM (5.1 miles ), Tierra Amarilla, NM (5.6 miles ), Western Rio Arriba, NM (6.0 miles ), Ignacio, CO (6.1 miles ), Bayfield, CO (6.3 miles ).

Latitude: 36.94 N, Longitude: 106.99 W

Area code: 505

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (26%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (7%)
  • Gasoline stations (3%)
  • Health care (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (31%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Top executives (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)



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Dulce-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below New Mexico state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/13/1994 at 06:01:23, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from Dulce center
On 6/4/2008 at 14:02:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/1991 at 12:15:54, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dulce:
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF DURANGO (about 54 miles; DURANGO, CO)
  • CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL - CAH (about 57 miles; LA JARA, CO)
  • RIO GRANDE HOSPITAL - CAH (about 64 miles; DEL NORTE, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Dulce, NM

Airports located in Dulce:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dulce:
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 54 miles; DURANGO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,051)
  • SAN JUAN COLLEGE (about 65 miles; FARMINGTON, NM; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 72 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 122 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ALBUQUERQUE NM CAMPUS (about 126 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 3,261)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 131 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 9,188)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 133 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 18,780)
Public high school in Dulce:
  • DULCE HIGH (Students: 201; Location: 1 HAWK DRIVE; Grades: 09-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Dulce:
  • DULCE ELEM (Students: 287; Location: 1 HAWK DRIVE; Grades: KG-05)
  • DULCE MIDDLE (Students: 167; Location: 1 HAWK DRIVE; Grades: 06-08)
See full list of schools located in Dulce

Library in Dulce:
  • JICARILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $84,481; Location: PO BOX 1100; 6,125 books; 50 audio materials; 200 video materials; 31 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Dulce: Dulce Weather Station (A), Jicarilla Apache Historic District (B), Jicarilla Library (C), Jicarilla Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dulce include: Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church (A), Dulce Assembly of God Church (B), Dulce Baptist Indian Mission (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wirt Cemetery (1), Gomez Cemetery (2), Martinez Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creek: Dulce Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Dulce: Jicarilla Apache Reservation Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Dulce Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Best Western Jicarilla Inn (US 64 Jicarilla Boulevard) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  3.3 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  76.4%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  14.0%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  29.5%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  15.8%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dulce, NM


19 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Dulce compared to New Mexico state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Dulce (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Dulce Branch at 614 Hawks Drive, branch established on 1996-07-22. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



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2004 Presidential Election results in Rio Arriba County New Mexico:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (4%)


Religion statistics for Dulce

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 63.21%
Here63.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist Church
Adherents84.3%4.0%2.5%1.8%1.5%
Congregations53.5%2.3%3.5%9.3%5.8%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionPresbyterian Church (USA)Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchReformed Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1.4%1.1%0.7%0.6%2.1%
Congregations3.5%3.5%3.5%1.2%14.0%
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.


5.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.22%
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 Santa Fe County, NM  1.46% ($28,081 average AGI)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.61% ($23,036)
from San Juan County, NM  0.57% ($22,429)


5.64% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,437 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.64%
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 Santa Fe County, NM  1.42% ($28,784 average AGI)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.90% ($26,033)
to San Juan County, NM  0.51% ($20,429)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dulce:
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KWUF (1400 AM; 1 kW; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WOLF CREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dulce:
  • KCIE (90.5 FM; DULCE, NM; Owner: JICARILLA APACHE TRIBE)
  • K287AA (105.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KWUF-FM (106.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WOLF CREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K223AF (92.5 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KFLH (95.9 FM; CHAMA, NM; Owner: ON TOP BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Dulce:
  • K30EK (Channel 30; DULCE & LUMBERTON, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K26EP (Channel 26; DULCE/LUMBERTON, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K28ER (Channel 28; DULCE & LUMBERTON, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K22GE (Channel 22; DULCE, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Dulce, New Mexico:
  • Fatal accident count: 13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 39
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
New Mexico average:
  • Fatal accident count: 129
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 184
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 54
  • Fatalities: 141
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 352
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 21
See more detailed statistics of Dulce fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 250
Total average daily truck traffic: 25
Total future (year 2024) average daily traffic: 500

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Windmill: Hawks Drive, Jicarilla Apache Reservation, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: KNKA332
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/14/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Certifier: Francis X Frantz
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Dulce Cell Site - Ne 1 Quarter, Se 1 Quarter Sec. 18, Township 32, Range 1 West, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 51.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN270
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5
  • JIM GORDON, Phs Clinic, Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 30.5 m
    Registrant: State Of New Mexico, Tucumcari, NM 88401, Phone: (505) 827-9320, Email:
  • James E McDonald, 24.5 Miles Sw Of The Town Of Lybrook, Nm (Oil Fields North Site), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • James E McDonald, Hwy 534, J6, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, , Licensee ID: L00000515
    Registrant: Alltel Communications Of New Mexico, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Cindy Phillips, County Road 12, Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 18.2 m
    Registrant: Commnet Four Corners, 1562 North Park Street, Suite E, Castle Rock, CO 80109, Phone: (720) 733-7854, Email:
  • MALCOLM ELECTRIC WARRIOR, Ne1quarter, Se1quartersec18,Twnshp32,Range1west, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 51.2 m, , Licensee ID: L00006661
    Registrant: Jicarilla Apache Tribe, Sr 64 And Hawks Dr., Dulce, NM 87528, Phone: (505) 759-3242

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Dulce, NM)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: N6BWA, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/16/1995, Expiration Date: 10/16/2005, Cancelation Date: 10/17/2007
    Registrant: Roger R Sanders, Dulce, NM 87528


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BELL OH-58C (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-shaft
    N-Number: 505JA , Serial Number: 70-15381
    Registrant (Government): Jicarilla Apache Police, Hawks Drive, Dulce, NM 87528



Dulce on our top lists:
  • #91 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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