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Velarde, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 502.
Males: 372  (74.2%)
Females: 130  (25.8%)
Median resident age:

48.9 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,921
Velarde:

$52,921
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,944

Velarde CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $239,386
Velarde:

$239,386
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $410,039; detached houses: $393,130
March 2022 cost of living index in Velarde: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.0%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5757 feet

17 residents are foreign born (5.9% Latin America).

This place:

5.9%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (34.0 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (80.8 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (391.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Canova, NM (0.8 miles),
Lyden, NM (1.4 miles ),
Los Luceros, NM (2.3 miles ),
La Villita, NM (2.4 miles ),
South Rio Arriba, NM (2.6 miles ),
Alcalde, NM (2.6 miles ),
Dixon, NM (2.7 miles ),
Pueblito, NM (2.9 miles)

Latitude: 36.16 N, Longitude: 105.97 W

Area code: 505

Distribution of median household income in Velarde, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Velarde, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Velarde-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 777% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.6 miles away from Velarde center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 85.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 612.0 miles away from Velarde center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 127.9 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 Rio Arriba County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Fires: 4, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in Velarde:

  • ASPEN MEADOWS HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 6930 WEICKER LN)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Velarde:

  • RIO GRANDE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)
  • ESPANOLA HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)
  • PRESBYTERIAN ESPANOLA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Velarde:

  • Santa Fe Community College (about 40 miles; Santa Fe, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 58 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 75 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 83 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 84 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Adams State University (about 92 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • San Juan College (about 130 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Velarde Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rio de Truchas (A), Cañada de la Entranas (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Velarde: Velarde on the Camino Real Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Rio Arriba County - Onate Monument (Alcalde).

Rio Arriba County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.9%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Velarde:

Marital status in Velarde, NM
  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 14.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 49.1%

For population 25 years and over in Velarde:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 25.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Velarde, NM (based on Rio Arriba County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic21,30541
Evangelical Protestant2,96029
Other1,1146
Mainline Protestant7229
Orthodox51
None14,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Rio Arriba County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Rio Arriba County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Rio Arriba County:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Rio Arriba County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

5.9%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Rio Arriba County:

21.0%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Businesses in Velarde, NM

  • Decora Cabinetry: 2
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Velarde:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRSN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: REAL RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Velarde:

  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KQBA (107.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: HUTTON MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAJZ (105.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KRZY-FM (105.9 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Velarde:

  • K09LN (Channel 9; RINCONADA, ETC., NM; Owner: DIXON SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE)

Velarde fatal accident list:

Dec 19, 2015 02:25 PM, Sr-68, Lat: 36.167564, Lon: -105.968531, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Jul 17, 2011 05:27 PM, Sr-68, Lat: 36.163336, Lon: -105.967478, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 21, 1996 10:30 AM, 68, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 1, 1988 09:00 PM, 68, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 8, 1984 09:10 PM, 68, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 12, 1981 06:30 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • VELARDE ES, St Rd 68 & County Road 51 # 14 (Lat: 36.148222 Lon: -105.981111), Type: Bant, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 15.5 m, Call Sign: WQKA233,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19625.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 03/03/2019, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2015, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KC5IGH, Licensee ID: L00855162, Grant Date: 04/22/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Johnnie S Martinez, Registrant: Johnnie S Martinez, Cy Rd 50 House 39, Velarde, NM 87582

  • Call Sign: KD5PEX, Licensee ID: L00382041, Grant Date: 07/26/2011, Expiration Date: 07/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/17/2015, Certifier: Michael A Oram, Registrant: Michael A Oram, Velarde, NM 87582

  • Call Sign: KE5FXM, Licensee ID: L01060248, Grant Date: 09/22/2015, Expiration Date: 09/22/2025, Certifier: Pam Walker, Registrant: Pam Walker, Velarde, NM 87582

  • Call Sign: KG5FND, Licensee ID: L01917341, Grant Date: 01/22/2015, Expiration Date: 01/22/2025, Certifier: Lawrence O Garcia, Registrant: Lawrence O Garcia, Velarde, NM 87582


2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 32 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Velarde, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.8%), and Structure Fires (32.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Velarde, NM
    • 9353.8%Outside Fires
    • 5732.9%Structure Fires
    • 179.8%Other
    • 63.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Velarde, NM
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Velarde, NM
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Velarde, NM
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Velarde compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Velarde on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bolivia (population 500+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
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