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Taos County

Population in 2011: 1,771. Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 

Males: 897  (50.7%)
Females: 874  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  44.3 years
New Mexico median age:  45.5 years

Zip codes: 87556.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,784 (it was $23,448 in 2000)
Questa:

$32,784
New Mexico:

$43,028
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,189

Questa village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $146,467 (it was $80,500 in 2000)
Questa:

$146,467
New Mexico:

$160,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $148,868; Detached houses: $196,423; Townhouses or other attached units: $131,320; Mobile homes: $87,558

Median gross rent in 2009: $518.

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  • Hispanic - 1,453 (82.1%)
  • White alone - 281 (15.9%)
  • Two or more races - 16 (0.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 8 (0.5%)
  • Black alone - 5 (0.3%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.2%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Questa: 87.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (3.6%), Irish (3.4%), United States (2.6%), English (1.8%), French (1.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7392 feet

Land area: 5.11 square miles.

Population density: 347 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Questa:

  • High school or higher: 65.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 14.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Questa village:

  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

24 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.3%
New Mexico:  8.2%



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Questa, New Mexico as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Questa to the number of sex offenders is 949 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $337 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $366 (0.3%)
Questa satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (74.8 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (124.2 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (427.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Arroyo Hondo, NM (3.0 miles ), Red River, NM (3.2 miles ), Taos Ski Valley, NM (3.3 miles) , Tres Piedras, NM (4.2 miles ), Taos Pueblo, NM (4.2 miles ), Eagle Nest, NM (4.6 miles ), Taos, NM (4.6 miles ), Ranchos de Taos, NM (4.9 miles ).

Latitude: 36.71 N, Longitude: 105.59 W

Area code: 505

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Crime in Questa (2011):

  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 8 assaults (446.9 per 100,000)
  • 6 burglaries (335.2 per 100,000)
  • 5 thefts (279.3 per 100,000)
  • 3 auto thefts (167.6 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 133.4 (higher means more crime, US average = 259.7)

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 2 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.56
New Mexico average:

2.24

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +152 (+8.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (27%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (28%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)

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Earthquake activity:

Questa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 12% greater 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 48.0 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 46.0 miles away from Questa 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 29.5 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 61.8 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 42.4 miles away from Questa center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.9 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).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Questa:

  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 44 miles away; RATON, NM)
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 55 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Questa, NM

Airports located in Questa:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Questa:

  • Adams State College (about 56 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,076)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 80 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 119 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 5,120)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 120 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 2,683)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 124 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 4,083)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 126 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,438)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 127 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 8,765)

Public high school in Questa:

  • QUESTA HIGH (Students: 154; Location: HWY 522 & SAGEBRUSH; Grades: 09-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Questa:

See full list of schools located in Questa, School District: QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Library in Questa:

  • QUESTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,995; Location: 6 1/2 MUNICIPAL PARK ROAD; 5,796 books; 48 audio materials; 480 video materials; 37 state licensed databases)

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Notable locations in Questa: Questa Health Center Library (A), Questa Fire Department Station 3 (B), Questa Fire Department Station 2 (C), Questa Fire Department Station 1 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Questa include: Questa First Baptist Church (A), Saint Anthonys Catholic Church (B), First Southern Baptist Church (C), Questa Church of Christ (D), First Assembly of God Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Tourist attractions: Val's Trophy Hunts (Tours & Charters; 43 Poleo Road), Wild Earth Llama Adventures (Tours & Charters; 3420 Highway 522).

Hotel: Kachina Motel (Highway 522).

Court: New Mexico State Government - Magistrate Court Taos Circuit (Circuit Court).

 
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 Questa and their reported violations in the past:

QUESTA WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1800, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-11-2002), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2001), St Public Notif requested (NOV-29-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-26-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-26-1999)
EAGLE ROCK VILLAGE (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-16-2002), St Public Notif received (OCT-08-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-16-2002), St Public Notif received (OCT-08-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2002 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and SEP-25-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2000)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Questa that have no violations reported:

  • LA LAMA MDWCA (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.5%
(16.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 27.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.3 people
New Mexico:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  63.2%
Whole state:  60.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  7.8%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Questa, NM


Questa compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Questa (2011 data):

  • Peoples Bank: Red River Branch at 121 East Main Street, branch established on 2005/05/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $514.1 mil, Deposits: $368.7 mil, headquarters in Lawrence, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Winter Trust Of 12/3/74

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Questa travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (60%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Solar energy (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


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 Questa (based on Taos County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 69.80%
Here69.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionLDS (Mormon) ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Jewish
Adherents85.7%3.1%2.2%1.7%1.4%
Congregations50.0%7.4%4.4%4.4%-
NameAssemblies of GodPentecostal Church of GodChurches of ChristEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents1.2%0.9%0.9%0.8%2.2%
Congregations7.4%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%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,943$41,6580$0
Other Government Administration 2$4,074$24,4442$930
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$650
Police Protection - Officers 2$5,597$33,5820$0
Police - Other 1$1,771$21,2520$0
Firefighters 2$4,605$27,6300$0
Water Supply 4$8,838$26,5140$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,829
Totals for Government 13$31,828$29,3806$3,409

Questa government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $155,000 ($87.52)
    All Other: $8,000 ($4.52)
  • Construction - General: $601,000 ($339.36)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $425,000 ($239.98)
    Water Utilities: $220,000 ($124.22)
    Police Protection: $183,000 ($103.33)
    Regular Highways: $166,000 ($93.73)
    Sewerage: $156,000 ($88.09)
    General - Other: $144,000 ($81.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $120,000 ($67.76)
    Fire Protection: $49,000 ($27.67)
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000 ($3.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($3.39)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $100,000 ($56.47)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $74,000 ($41.78)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $26,000 ($14.68)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $203,000 ($114.62)
    Interest Earnings: $32,000 ($18.07)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $307,000 ($173.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $304,000 ($171.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $176,000 ($99.38)
    Highways: $134,000 ($75.66)
    All Other: $72,000 ($40.65)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $141,000 ($79.62)
    Property: $34,000 ($19.20)
    Public Utilities: $28,000 ($15.81)
    NEC: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $764,000 ($431.39)

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 Questa:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, 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.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Questa:

  • K212EG (90.3 FM; QUESTA, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUCATION OF ALBUQUERQUE)
  • KRDR (90.1 FM; RED RIVER, NM; Owner: RED RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)

TV broadcast stations around Questa:

  • K09GR (Channel 9; COLUMBINE PARK, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K11GU (Channel 11; COLUMBINE PARK, NM; Owner: MOLYCORP, INC.)
Questa, New Mexico:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
New Mexico average:
  • Fatal accident count: 135
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 194
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 55
  • Fatalities: 148
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 369
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23
See more detailed statistics of Questa fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 21 meters (69ft)
Total costs: $2,315,000
Total average daily traffic: 29,579
Total average daily truck traffic: 3,582
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 36,049

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 9
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 5
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Questa, NM


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Red River Hatchery 3.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 36.686694 Lon: -105.657778), Call Sign: KUE718
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.8000 MHz, 44.9200 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/10/2001, Expiration Date: 02/05/2012
    Registrant: State Of New Mexico, 401 Broadway Tiwa Bldg, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Phone: (505) 841-8453, Fax: (505) 841-8452, Email:
  • Village Police Dept Hwy 3 N (Lat: 36.700861 Lon: -105.586667), Call Sign: KTT932
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.370 MHz, 155.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/19/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012
    Registrant: State Of New Mexico, 401 Broadway Tiwa Bldg, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Phone: (505) 841-8453, Fax: (505) 841-8452, Email:
  • Questa Health & Medical Center (Lat: 36.704194 Lon: -105.596389), Call Sign: KXO984, Licensee ID: L00527618
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/17/1999, Expiration Date: 08/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/30/2004
    Registrant: Presbyterian Medical Services, Santa Fe, NM 87502, Phone: (505) 586-0315
  • Questa Health & Medical Center (Lat: 36.704194 Lon: -105.596389), Call Sign: WAS680, Licensee ID: L00527618
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.000 MHz, 468.025 MHz, 468.050 MHz, 468.075 MHz, 468.100 MHz, 468.125 MHz, 468.150 MHz, 468.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/17/1999, Expiration Date: 08/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/30/2004
    Registrant: Presbyterian Medical Services, Santa Fe, NM 87502, Phone: (505) 586-0315
  • 100k Storage Tank; Liano Rd About 1.6km E Of 522 (Lat: 36.732500 Lon: -105.574167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WNXV360
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 11/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004
    Registrant: U.S. Filter Control Systems Inc., 1239 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (949) 348-8510
  • 100k Storage Tank; Liano Rd About 1.6km E Of 522 (Lat: 36.732500 Lon: -105.574167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQCC604
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/31/2005, Expiration Date: 01/31/2015, Certifier: Joey A Vigil
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB4OCS, Licensee ID: L00282807
    Grant Date: 11/24/1998, Expiration Date: 11/24/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2000
    Registrant: Marcus C Bell, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: KD5LOV, Previous Call Sign: KB4OCS, Licensee ID: L00282807
    Grant Date: 08/26/2008, Expiration Date: 11/24/2018, Certifier: Marcus C Bell
    Registrant: Marcus C Bell, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: KE5CEL, Licensee ID: L00898586
    Grant Date: 07/29/2004, Expiration Date: 07/29/2014, Certifier: Christy Levet
    Registrant: Christy Levet, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: KE5ESQ, Licensee ID: L01011761
    Grant Date: 05/02/2005, Expiration Date: 05/02/2015, Certifier: Tanra Kristel
    Registrant: Tanra Kristel, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: KE5ESR, Licensee ID: L01011762
    Grant Date: 05/02/2005, Expiration Date: 05/02/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2005, Certifier: Jamey W Honigstock
    Registrant: Jamey W Honigstock, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: K5AZI, Previous Call Sign: KE5ESR, Licensee ID: L01011762
    Grant Date: 06/03/2005, Expiration Date: 06/03/2015, Certifier: Jamey W Honigstock
    Registrant: Jamey W Honigstock, Questa, NM 87556
  • Call Sign: KE5RNE, Licensee ID: L01343705
    Grant Date: 11/21/2007, Expiration Date: 11/21/2017, Certifier: Kenneth J Jassmann
    Registrant: Kenneth J Jassmann, Questa, NM 87556

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CUEVAS ORLANDO S CHALLANGER II SPECIA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6168Z , Serial Number: CH21192CW0907, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Arley Iverson, Po Box 677, Questa, NM 87556


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 9
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Service Call: 3

Incident types - Questa


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Questa, NM

Most common first names in Questa, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose1780.7 years
Juan974.1 years
Maria984.2 years
Frank571.4 years
Juanita570.6 years
Robert557.8 years
John474.3 years
Mary476.5 years
Richard462.5 years
William366.4 years
Most common last names in Questa, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Rael3076.8 years
Cisneros2478.3 years
Ortega1978.9 years
Gonzales1871.5 years
Vigil1682.5 years
Martinez1570.3 years
Archuleta1175.3 years
Montoya1069.3 years
Garcia972.9 years
Quintana780.1 years

Questa on our top lists:

  • #94 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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