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Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 267.
Males: 135  (50.9%)
Females: 132  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 87412

Estimated median household income in 2022: $26,109 (it was $14,519 in 2000)
Western Rio Arriba:

$26,109
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,991 (it was $8,373 in 2000)

Western Rio Arriba CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $128,609 (it was $47,600 in 2000)
Western Rio Arriba:

$128,609
NM:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Western Rio Arriba: 88.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Western Rio Arriba, NM (2000)
    • 15657.6%American Indian alone
    • 8732.1%White alone
    • 259.2%Hispanic
    • 20.7%Other race alone
    • 10.4%Two or more races

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 923.5 square miles.

Population density: 0.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Western Rio Arriba CCD:

0.4% ($199)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (99.2 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (111.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (335.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Navajo Dam, NM (4.2 miles ),
Jicarilla, NM (4.4 miles ),
Blanco, NM (4.8 miles ),
Nageezi, NM (5.2 miles ),
Young Place, NM (5.4 miles),
Bloomfield, NM (5.5 miles ),
Arboles, CO (5.6 miles ),
Huerfano, NM (5.6 miles)

Latitude: 36.57 N, Longitude: 107.46 W

Distribution of median household income in Western Rio Arriba, NM in 2022
Western Rio Arriba satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Western Rio Arriba, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.7%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.6%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (25.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (16.1%)
  • Machinery (12.9%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (9.7%)
  • Rail transportation (9.7%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (37.1%)
  • Health care (22.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Western Rio Arriba, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.6%)
  • Cashiers (7.6%)
  • Other transportation occupations (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (25.8%)
  • Other transportation occupations (16.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (12.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (17.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (14.3%)
  • Cashiers (14.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Registered nurses (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)

Average climate in Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico average temperatures Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico average precipitation Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico humidity Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico wind speed Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico snowfall Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico sunshine Western Rio Arriba, New Mexico clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 59.8. This is better than average.

City:

59.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.17. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.17
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 3.14. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

3.14
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Western Rio Arriba-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1057% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 537.4 miles away from Western Rio Arriba 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 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 524.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 577.9 miles away from Western Rio Arriba center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 156.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 521.3 miles away from Western Rio Arriba center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 147.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), 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).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Western Rio Arriba:

  • San Juan College (about 42 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 54 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 107 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 107 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Adams State University (about 108 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 114 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 114 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Western Rio Arriba: Lybrook Navajo Mission (A), Mauzy Trading Post (B), Mestice Ranch (C), Russell Arnold Ranch (D), Old Rock Ranch (E), San Juan Camp (F), Scissors Corral (G), Gomez (H), Vaqueros Cabin (I), Espinoza (J), Lowry Camp (K), Truby Ranch (L), Largo Camp (M), B C O Camp (N), Jicarilla Ranger Station (O), Espinosa Ranch (P), Gobernador Camp (Q), Gomez Ranch (R), Canyon View Ruin (S), Casa Mesa Diablo Historic Site (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Albert Lake (A), Lost Lake (B), Lopez Lake (C), Candelaria Waterhole (D), Wild Horse Lake (E), Cuervo Lake (F), Laguna Seca (G), Deer Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cabresto Creek (A), Frances Creek (B), La Jara Creek (C), Muñoz Creek (D), Palluche Wash (E), Tapicito Creek (F), Sambrito Creek (G), Cañada Larga (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Western Rio Arriba: San Juan Basin Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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:

2.4 people
New Mexico:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

48.6%
Whole state:

69.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

52.3%
Whole state:

18.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

32.3%
Whole state:

7.8%

For population 15 years and over in Western Rio Arriba:

Marital status in Western Rio Arriba, NM
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 46.7%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Western Rio Arriba:

  • High school or higher: 65.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

21.8
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Western Rio Arriba, 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.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This 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.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rio Arriba County:

5.9%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.0%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Western Rio Arriba:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Western Rio Arriba:

  • KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDAG (96.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCIE (90.5 FM; DULCE, NM; Owner: JICARILLA APACHE TRIBE)
  • K220EM (91.9 FM; DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF N.M.)
  • KAZX (102.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTRA-FM (102.1 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K287AA (105.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KWUF-FM (106.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WOLF CREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)


Western Rio Arriba compared to New Mexico state average:

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