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Algodones, New Mexico

Algodones (English: Cotton or Cottons) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 814 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Algodones lies in the Rio Grande Valley in the northeast of the Albuquerque Basin on the east bank of the Rio Grande. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 sqmi, of which 7.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (1.37%) is water.

History
Near the town of Algodones lies a narrow pass known as La Angostura. The pass was important for trade along the Camino Real, and was the site of fortifications dating from the early 17th century to control movement along the road. The village of Algodones developed in the 18th century when continuing efforts by the Spanish settlers to control the nearby Rio Grande river fords and pass through the valley.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 688 people, 236 households, and 182 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 95.4 PD/sqmi. There were 257 housing units at an average density of 35.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.52% White, 0.58% African American, 2.33% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 39.39% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 73.40% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $26,477 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,214. About 10.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Algodones Elementary School in Algodones, Bernalillo Middle School (the zoned middle school of this community), and Bernalillo High School.

Gallery

File:Rio Grande Algodones Diversion.jpg|Rio Grande at Algodones, New Mexico File:Algodones, New Mexico (La Angostura historical marker).jpg|Algodones, New Mexico (La Angostura historical marker)

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Bernalillo, New Mexico

Bernalillo is a town in and the county seat of Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 8,977 at the 2020 census.

Bernalillo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Wine Festival
In the 1620s, the wine grape was introduced to Bernalillo by the Catholic priests and Spaniards. The wine industry grew rapidly since. Families were making their own wine and the vineyards were flourishing. The market dipped due to drought and floods. Slowly over time, the wine industry came back into Bernalillo and has sustained its health today, becoming a tradition and staple within the town itself.

The town has embraced its wine heritage and hosts the New Mexico Wine festival yearly during each Labor Day. The event brings in people from all of New Mexico as well as tourists. The event has served as an economic development project for the area as well.

Geography
Bernalillo lies in the Rio Grande Valley of the Albuquerque Basin on the east bank of the Rio Grande. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.296 sqmi, of which 5.258 sqmi is land and 0.038 sqmi, or 2.34% is water

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,977 people, 3,563 households, and 2,367 families residing in the town. The population density was 1837.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,801 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 44.2% White, 0.7% African American, 6.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 24.5% from some other races and 23.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 63.8% of the population. 14.7% of residents were under the age of 18, 3.6% were under 5 years of age, and 25.2% were 65 and older.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 6,611 people, 2,309 households, and 1,724 families residing in the town. The population density was 1436.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,473 housing units at an average density of 537.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 60.17% White, 0.74% African American, 3.92% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 31.34% from other races, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 74.75% of the population. Most of these are descendants of colonial Spanish and Mexican settlers in the area from the 16th through the 19th century.

There were 2,309 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,864, and the median income for a family was $36,286. Males had a median income of $27,417 versus $22,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,100. About 13.9% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Bernalillo is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Some is in the Jemez Valley Public Schools district. The former operates Bernalillo High School.

In popular culture
Anton Docher, who became known as "The Padre of Isleta", first served as a priest in Bernalillo after coming as a missionary to the United States from France. He later served for decades in Isleta.

Bernalillo Courthouse is the setting for the marriage between Jimmy "Saul Goodman" McGill and Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul.

Bernalillo is mentioned several times in Willa Cather's 1927 novel Death Comes for the Archbishop.

Sam Shepard's play The Late Henry Moss is set "on the outskirts of" Bernalillo.

Bernalillo is mentioned and is the scene of part of the action in Ben Sanders book "American Blood" Allen and Unwin 2015

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Cochiti, New Mexico

Cochiti (Eastern Keresan: Kotyit [kʰocʰi̥tʰ]; Western Keresan K’úutìim’é [kʼúːtʰìːm̰é], Navajo: Tǫ́ʼgaaʼ /tʰṍʔkɑ̀ːʔ/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. A historic pueblo of the Cochiti people, one of the Keresan Nations, it is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 528 at the 2010 census. Located 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Santa Fe, the community is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cochiti has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Cochiti was 108 F on July 12, 2020, while the coldest temperature recorded was -14 F on December 10, 1978 and February 3, 2011.

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 528 people, 157 households and 127 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 440 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 149.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.1% Native American, 1.5% White, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population.

There were 157 households, of which 28% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 29.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.76.

31.8% of the population were under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years.

In the 2000 census, the median household income was $31,875 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $19,231 compared with $21,641 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,153. About 21.4% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Cochiti pueblo and Cochiti people
The Cochiti pueblo people are a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans. According to the Keres Online Dictionary the Keresan-name for the People of Cochiti Pueblo is K’úutìim’é ("People from the Mountains, i.e. Cochiti people").

The Cochiti speak Eastern Keres, a dialect of the Keresan language, a language isolate. In the early 21st century, the Keres Children's Learning Center, an independent Keres immersion school, was founded to aid with preservation of their language and culture. It has added grades since its founding.

The pueblo administers 53,779 acre of reservation land and works closely with the Bureau of Land Management who has jurisdiction over Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.

The pueblo celebrates the annual feast day for its patron saint, San Buenaventura, on July 14.

History
The Cochiti people are thought to be descended from the Ancestral Puebloans (formerly known as the Anasazi). The ancestors of the Cochiti people, living in cliff dwellings at Rito de los Frijoles in present-day Bandelier National Monument, divided into two groups. One was located in the pueblo of Katishtya (later called San Felipe pueblo) in the south and the other was located in Potrero Viejo, one of the finger mesas of the Pajarito Plateau in northern central New Mexico. Approximately 12 miles northwest of the present-day Cochiti Pueblo, a temporary pueblo known as Hanut Cochiti had been established.

In 1598, Spanish conquistador, Juan de Oñate came to Cochiti Pueblo. At first, the Spaniards admired and respected the Pueblo Peoples for their Spanish-like farming techniques and villages, viewing them as equals, and opening trade. As time went on, the Spaniards attempted to assimilate Cochiti people (and other tribes) into New Spanish society. They were forced to pay taxes in crops, cotton, and work. The Spanish Catholic missionaries attacked their religion and renamed the Pueblos with Catholic saints’ names and began a program of church construction, such as the San Buenaventura Mission at Cochiti, routinely torturing the tribes for practicing their traditional religion, and forcing them into labor and/or slavery.

The Cochiti pueblo people took part in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, an uprising of the Native Americans against the Spaniards. When Spanish Governor Antonio de Otermin reconquered New Mexico, the tribe retreated with the other Keresan tribes of San Felipe and Santo Domingo (now called Kewa) to the Potrero Viejo. The Cochiti people remained at Potrero Viejo until 1693 when they were forced to flee Spanish Governor Don Diego de Vargas and his troops.

Art
Potters of Cochiti and Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo Pueblo) have made traditional pots for centuries, developing styles for different purposes and expressing deep beliefs in their designs. Since the early decades of the 20th century, these pots have been appreciated by a wider audience outside the pueblos. Continuing to use traditional techniques, in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, potters have also expanded their designs and repertoire in pottery, which has an international market.

Education
It is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Cochiti Elementary & Middle Schools in nearby Peña Blanca, and Bernalillo High School.

Notable people from Cochiti Pueblo

 * Helen Cordero, storyteller and pottery
 * The Herrera-Ortiz family of Cochiti Pueblo is known for their traditional pottery, as well as other forms of art.
 * Laurencita Herrera (1912–1984), storyteller pottery and vessels
 * Virgil Ortiz (born 1969), potter and designer
 * Inez Ortiz (1960–2008), traditional Cochiti potter
 * Lisa Holt (born 1980), Cochiti potter with modern influence
 * The Montoya-Peña family of both Cochiti Pueblo and San Ildefonso Pueblo, known for their painting
 * Martina Vigil Montoya (1856–1916)
 * Tonita Peña (1893–1949), painter
 * Joe Herrera (1923–2001), painter
 * Diego Romero (born 1964), pottery and printmaking
 * Mateo Romero (born 1966), painter

In popular culture
In 1969, a documentary film about a Native American boy's life on the Cochiti pueblo was made for Sesame Street's second season (1970–1971), aired on December 9, 1970. Subjects it covered included a game of shinny, making tortillas, and making necklaces out of corn for summertime sale to tourists.

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Cuba, New Mexico

Cuba is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 735. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Description
Located along the busy U.S. Route 550, Cuba has several motels, restaurants and bars. In 2005 and 2019, the National Christmas Tree was harvested from the Santa Fe National Forest near Cuba.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 590 people, 222 households, and 152 families residing in the village. The population density was 465.3 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 228.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 44.07% white, 0.17% African American, 26.78% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 23.90% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 60.34% of the population.

There were 222 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,538, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,192. About 36.5% of families and 41.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.1% of those under age 18 and 40.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Its district is Cuba Independent Schools.

There are multiple Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-operated federal schools and BIE-affiliated tribal schools which have Cuba postal addresses but which are not in Cuba:
 * Na'Neelzhin Ji'Olta School, a tribal K-8 school, is actually in Torreon.
 * Ojo Encino Day School, a BIE school, is in Ojo Encino - It is 27 mi west of Cuba
 * Pueblo Pintado Community School, a BIE school, is in Pueblo Pintado

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Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Jemez Springs (pronounced HEH-mes) is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. Named for the nearby Pueblo of Jemez, the village is the site of Jemez State Monument and the headquarters of the Jemez Ranger District. The village and nearby locations in the Jemez Valley are the site of hot springs and several religious retreats.

Geography
Situated in the Jemez Mountains, Jemez Springs is located entirely within the Santa Fe National Forest. The village is sited on the Jemez River in the red rock San Diego Canyon. State Highway 4 passes through the settlement on the east bank of the Rio Grande tributary. Geothermal springs in and near the village feed the Jemez River. The village has a total area of 4.8 sqmi, all land.

History
The Jemez Valley is thought to have been inhabited for the last 4500 years. The Spaniards who visited the area beginning in 1540 reported multiple Native American pueblos (villages), in the valley. The Franciscan mission church San José de los Jemez was built just to the north of the current village in 1621 but was abandoned around the 1640s. Today the ruins are the site of Jemez State Monument. Following the Pueblo Revolt the Jemez people began converging at the current Pueblo of Jemez. In the nineteenth century the valley was given over to mostly agrarian and pastoral uses.

Jemez Springs' post office opened in 1907. The village is named for the Pueblo of Jemez twelve miles to the south. The 1907 post office was preceded by one established in 1884 named Archuleta. The village's current main bathhouse originates from this period.

In 1942, Jemez Springs was the second choice (after Oak City, Utah) for the location of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the proposed Manhattan Project research laboratory, but Los Alamos was chosen instead.

In 1947 two Roman Catholic retreats were founded nearby, the Congregation of the Servants of the Paraclete and the Handmaids of the Precious Blood. The village was incorporated on December 5, 1955. Following enthusiasm from supporters of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, the Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1972.

Demographics
Jemez Springs is in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the census of 2000, there were 375 people, 113 households, and 82 families residing in the village. The population density was 78.1 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 31.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 78.40% White, 2.40% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 12.80% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.47% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,818, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $36,964 versus $4,960 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,522. About 13.5% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Since 1990, the population has been on a decline, decreasing from 413 in 1990 to an estimated 253 in 2022.

Education
Jemez Valley Public Schools serves the village of Jemez Springs as well as the surrounding Jemez Mountain Region.

Climate
Jemez Springs has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa).

Notable people

 * Rudolfo Anaya, author, has a house there.
 * Gerald Fitzgerald, Roman Catholic priest, and founder of the religious order The Congregation of the Servants of the Paraclete lived in Jemez Springs.
 * N. Scott Momaday had a retirement home there until 2011.
 * Actor John Diehl and singer Julie Christensen relocated to Jemez Springs in 2022.

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La Jara, New Mexico

La Jara is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
La Jara is located at 36.09583°N, -106.95639°W (36.095771, -106.956415).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 93 households, and 62 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 14.7 people per square mile (5.7/km2). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 9.9 per square mile (3.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.60% White, 1.44% Native American, 21.05% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 79.43% of the population.

There were 93 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,444, and the median income for a family was $46,406. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $23,558 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,691. About 10.8% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education
Its district is Cuba Independent Schools.

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Peña Blanca, New Mexico

Peña Blanca is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 661. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Peña Blanca's name is derived from the Spanish term for "white rock".

Geography
Peña Blanca is located at 35.57306°N, -106.33722°W (35.573078, -106.337361).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 661 people, 226 households, and 169 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 97.4 PD/sqmi. There were 262 housing units at an average density of 38.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 26.63% White, 0.91% African American, 5.60% Native American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 63.24% from other races, and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 79.43% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,063, and the median income for a family was $28,214. Males had a median income of $19,732 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,401. About 25.3% of families and 27.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Peña Blanca in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Cochiti Elementary & Middle Schools in Peña Blanca, and Bernalillo High School.

Notable people

 * Joseph Montoya, politician
 * Francine Irving Neff, 34th treasurer of the United States

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Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico

Placitas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,977. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1767, 21 families received a land grant from Spain. They founded the village of San Jose de las Huertas near present-day Placitas. Around the year 1768, nomadic Native Americans raided the village. In the 1830s, Placitas, which at the time was known as Las Placitas, was settled. On February 24th, 1894, Las Placitas Presbyterian Church was founded.

During the 1960s and 1970s, there were many hippie settlements near Placitas. These settlements include Sun Farm, Lower Farm, Little Farm, Dome Valley, and Tawapa. The only one of these settlements that still exists today is Sun Farm.

Geography
Placitas is located at 35.3175°N, -106.45194°W (35.317444, -106.452065).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 29.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 3,452 people, 1,485 households, and 1,101 families in the CDP. The population density was 115.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 53.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 83.52% White, 0.70% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 10.46% from other races, and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.22%.

Of the 1,485 households 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.1% of households were one person and 4.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.66.

The age distribution was 18.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 42.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median household income was $60,597 and the median family income was $71,696. Males had a median income of $46,667 versus $41,914 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,243. About 2.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Placitas is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Middle School (the zoned middle school of this community), and Bernalillo High School.

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Ponderosa, New Mexico

Ponderosa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 383 as of New Mexico's 2015 Census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Ponderosa is located at 35.66833°N, -106.66444°W (35.668305, -106.664462).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2015, there are 383 people, 171 households, and 96 families. The population density is 42.4 people per square mile (16.4/km$2$). There are 198 housing units. The racial makeup of the 2000 CDP was 29.68% White, 0.32% African American, 4.52% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 59.68% from other races, and 5.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.52% of the population. The 2015 Diversity Index is 71.

In 2000, there were 112 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

In 2015 the median income for a household is $60,156. In the 2000 CDP the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $39,300 versus $28,182 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $33,781. In 2000, about 14.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Ponderosa is within the Jemez Valley Public Schools school district. A portion extends into Bernalillo Public Schools.

Local attractions

 * Ponderosa Valley Vineyards & Winery

title: Ponderosa, New Mexico


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Pueblo of Sandia Village, New Mexico

Pueblo of Sandia Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Pueblo of Sandia Village is located at 35.25616°N, -106.57269°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.5 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 344 people, 113 households, and 89 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 356.7 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 129.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.07% White, 0.29% African American, 94.48% Native American, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.0% were married couples living together, 29.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $35,179. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,240. About 16.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 22.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Bernalillo Middle School (the zoned middle school of this community), and Bernalillo High School.

title: Pueblo of Sandia Village, New Mexico


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Regina, New Mexico

Regina is a census-designated place (CDP)) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 99 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named for Regina, Saskatchewan.

Geography
Regina is located at 36.19417°N, -106.94278°W (36.194135, -106.942876).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 sqmi, of which 7.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 99 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 13.6 people per square mile (5.3/km$2$). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.81% White, 9.09% Native American, 6.06% from other races, and 4.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.15% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 14.1% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $13,355, and the median income for a family was $14,659. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $42,813 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,791. There were 14.0% of families and 18.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

Education
Its district is Cuba Independent Schools.

title: Regina, New Mexico


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San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico

San Felipe Pueblo (Eastern Keres: Katishtya, Navajo Tsédááʼkin) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States, and is located 10 miles (16 km) north of Bernalillo. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 2,080. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Description
The Pueblo, founded in 1706, is home to a Native American Nation who speak an eastern dialect of the Keresan languages.

The Pueblo celebrates the annual Feast of St. Philip on May 1, when hundreds of pueblo people participate in traditional corn dances.

Today, the tribe operates Black Mesa Casino formerly San Felipe Casino and Casino Hollywood, just off Interstate 25.

Geography
San Felipe Pueblo is located at 35.42694°N, -106.44361°W (35.426985, -106.443593).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.6 km$2$), of which 11.9 square miles (30.8 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km$2$) (2.46%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,080 people, 368 households, and 341 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 174.6 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 34.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.18% Native American, 0.10% White, 0.29% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population. There were 368 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% were married couples living together, 38.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.1% were non-families. 5.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.65 and the average family size was 5.60.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 37.7% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,800, and the median income for a family was $28,264. Males had a median income of $17,162 versus $16,771 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,225. About 34.3% of families and 38.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.1% of those under the age of 18 and 42.1% of those 65 and older.

Education
It is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Algodones Elementary School is the zoned elementary school that takes students from San Felipe Pueblo. The zoned middle school of this community is Bernalillo Middle School. The Bernalillo district's zoned high school is Bernalillo High School.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) operates the San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School, a federal elementary school for Native American children, in the pueblo.

title: San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico


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San Ysidro, Sandoval County, New Mexico

San Ysidro is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Description
The village is near the junction of U.S. Highway 550 and New Mexico State Road 4, at the south end of the Jemez Valley. The Jemez River runs through San Ysidro, just north of where the Rio Salado joins the Jemez River.

The village has been a farming community since 1699 when Juan Trujillo established a settlement named for San Ysidro, or Saint Isidore the Farmer. The Village was incorporated in 1967. An annual San Ysidro Fiesta Day is held each year in mid-May.

In 2007, the exterior sets for the Taylor Hackford film Love Ranch were built just outside of San Ysidro on Highway 550.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 238 people, 86 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density was 101.8 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 42.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 30.67% White, 0.84% African American, 7.56% Native American, 53.78% from other races, and 7.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 71.85% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 24.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,521, and the median income for a family was $32,188. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $16,442 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,787. About 10.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the Jemez Valley Public Schools school district.

title: San Ysidro, Sandoval County, New Mexico


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Santa Ana Pueblo

Santa Ana Pueblo (Eastern Keres: Tamaya [tʰɑmɑjːɑ]) is a settlement in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States, of Native Americans who speak an eastern dialect of the Keresan languages. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 479. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Pueblo, named Tamaya in Keres, administers a total reservation land of 73,000 acres (295 km2) in the Rio Grande valley.

The pueblo celebrates an annual feast day for its patron saint, St. Anne, on July 26.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.3 km2), of which 6.9 square miles (17.9 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.4 km2) (7.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 479 people, 121 households, and 99 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 69.2 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 19.1 per square mile (7.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 1.25% White, 97.29% Native American, 0.84% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 121 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 31.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.96 and the average family size was 4.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $45,714. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,857. 5.1% of the population and 4.1% of families were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older.

Economy
The people of Santa Ana Pueblo participate in a mixed economy, with many travelling to jobs outside of the Pueblo lands.

The Pueblo operates the Santa Ana Star Casino and is the site of the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. The Pueblo owns and operates two championship golf courses, Santa Ana Golf Club and Twin Warriors Golf Club. They also run arts & crafts, gardening and cooking enterprises.

In 2022, Tesla leased Santa Ana tribal land to build a new service and delivery center, something that they cannot do on non-Federal-jurisdiction land in the state due to New Mexico legislation requiring the use of automobile dealers as intermediaries in selling cars to consumers, something Tesla has been unwilling to do. The store opened in 2023 and is five times larger than the first New Mexico Tesla facility on tribal land, a 7000 sqft service center built the previous year in Nambe.

Education
Most of Santa Ana Pueblo is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Some is in the Jemez Valley Public Schools district. The former operates Bernalillo Middle School (the zoned middle school of the Bernalillo portion of this community), and Bernalillo High School.

title: Santa Ana Pueblo


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Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico

Santo Domingo Pueblo, also known Kewa Pueblo (also spelled Kiua, Eastern Keres, Keres: Díiwʾi, Navajo: Tó Hájiiloh) is a federally-recognized tribe of Native American Pueblo people in northern New Mexico. A population of 2,456 (as of 2010 ) live in structures some of which date from circa 1700; in Sandoval County (~35 miles (56 km) northeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico, off Interstate 25 southwest of Santa Fe) described by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place.

A 48 acre area of the pueblo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The listing included 80 contributing buildings.

Culture
The population of the pueblo is composed of Native Americans who speak Keres, an eastern dialect of the Keresan languages. Like several other Pueblo peoples, they have a matrilineal kinship system, in which children are considered born into the mother's family and clan, and inheritance and property pass through the maternal line. The pueblo celebrates an annual feast day on August 4 to honor their patron saint, Saint Dominic. More than 2,000 pueblo people participate in the traditional corn dances held at this time.

Name
On the catholic saint's day of Santo Domingo in August 1598, conquistador Juan de Oñate had his first encounter with Kewa Pueblo. The Pueblo was subsequently named "Santo Domingo". Its earliest recorded name was Gipuy. According to Pueblo Council members, the local name in their Keres language has always been Kewa. In 2009, the pueblo officially changed its name to Kewa Pueblo, altering its seal, signs and letterhead.

According to the Pueblo of Acoma's Keres Online Dictionary, the Western Keresan-name for the pueblo was Díiwʾi and for its people therefore Dîiwʾamʾé.

Geography
Kewa Pueblo is located at 35.51444°N, -106.36333°W (35.514483, -106.363429). The pueblo is located approximately 25 mi southwest of Santa Fe. Interstate 25 runs 4 mi to the east of the community. The pueblo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Santo Domingo CDP that overlays the pueblo has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
The 2010 census found that 2,456 people lived in the CDP, while 3,519 people in the U.S. reported being exclusively Santo Domingo Puebloan and 4,430 people reported being Santo Domingo Puebloan exclusively or in combination with another group.

The state of New Mexico has reported the population as 3,100.

History
The pueblo plays a supporting role in Spanish colonial history. Francisco Vázquez de Coronado made first contact with Kewa in 1540. When the Spanish first came to the Rio Grande Valley, they found over 70 villages that manufactured goods and had a strong trade network. Kewa was one of these villages. After first contact, Spanish expeditions into the area continued, one of them being Juan de Oñate's expedition in 1598. Oñate arrived in Kewa Pueblo with the intention of bringing Kewa and pueblos in its vicinity under Spanish rule. Soon after his visit, a mission was established and a church was built. In 1680, Kewa and other nearby pueblos rose in revolt against their Spanish colonizers, killing four priests and Spanish settlers nearby. Similar strife occurred again during the tail end of Spanish colonization in the area in 1696. In both cases, the revolts were eventually quelled by the Spanish. A century later, in 1807, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike visited Kewa. In his journal, he described the church as adorned with elegantly ornamented paintings, one of which being Saint Domingo.

Gaspar Castaño de Sosa, a fugitive from the Crown, was arrested at the pueblo in March 1591. Castaño, a notorious slaver, had fled capture. He pursued an illegal claims expedition up the Pecos River, which had not yet been seen by Europeans. He made it as far as Pecos Pueblo, and raided it for slaves. He turned west and traveled toward modern-day Santa Fe, which had been established by the Spanish. He followed the Rio Grande river valley south. On orders of the Viceroy at Mexico City, Captain Juan Morlette found Castaño at Kewa Pueblo and arrested him. He returned him to authorities to face trial for his crimes, including his attack on Pecos Pueblo.

Castaño abandoned two interpreters at Kewa Pueblo; he had kidnapped them earlier and brought them with him. Governor Juan de Oñate's expedition recorded encountering Tomas and Cristobal at Kewa Pueblo, as it traveled north.

20th century to present

Potters of Kewa and Cochiti Pueblos have made stylized pottery for centuries, developing styles for different purposes and expressing deep beliefs in their designs. Since the early decades of the 20th century, these pots have been appreciated by a wider audience outside the pueblos. Continuing to use traditional techniques, in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, potters have also expanded their designs and repertoire in pottery, which has an international market.

Belief System
Kewa Indians, similar to other Indian populations in the Rio Grande region, believe their people emerged from the inner earth from a place in the north called Shipap. As the legend goes, from Shipap they migrated southwards, breaking off into smaller groups along the way. These breakaway groups would go on to found other pueblos.

Government
The highest official in the pueblo is called the Cacique. Although he is the highest ranking official, he does not serve as ruler. Rather, he serves as a priest, and conducts a multitude of religious ceremonies.

Visual arts
Kewa artists are known for their stonework jewelry, including flat disks or beads called heishi, meaning "shell bead" in Eastern Keresan, which are often made into necklaces.

Pottery
Pottery is an important art form and utilitarian craft from Kewa Pueblo. Large ollas and dough bowls are common forms for Kewa potters. Many Kewa potters are women, although men can also create ceramics. In the 1920's, tourism catalyzed by a nearby railway stop in the town of Wallace, drew attention to Kewa and its pottery. Pottery would become a valuable export for Kewa during this time.

The Aguilar Family, consisting of two sisters and one sister-in-law, created Kewa pottery from 1910 until approximately 1915 and became very well-known for their artwork.

Robert Tenorio has continued his family legacy by making traditional Kewa pottery, and Tenorio's sister was part of a well-known husband-wife pottery collaboration called, Arthur and Hilda Coriz.

Education
It is in the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which operates Santo Domingo Elementary and Middle Schools, and Bernalillo High School.

The school district states that Cochiti Elementary and Middle Schools in Peña Blanca and Bernalillo Middle School have students from Kewa Pueblo. Bernalillo Middle School (a zoned middle school of this community), Some elementary-aged students from Kewa Pueblo attend Algodones Elementary School in Algodones.

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Torreon, Sandoval County, New Mexico

Torreon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Torreon is a small community that is home to many Navajo families. Torreon is split by the Sandoval and McKinley county line. The highway coming from Cuba is Highway 197 and passes through Torreon. This same road becomes Navajo 9 after crossing the county line. To the north of Torreon lies Ojo Encino, to the south lies Ricon Marcus, to the east lies Cuba, and to the west lies Pueblo Pintado. Torreon has only one store, and sells basic food items, gasoline, and diesel. No other establishment exists in Torreon, except the Chapter House, Torreon Day School, and Torreon Navajo Mission. Pastimes for the community include softball, horse races, mud bogs, and bingo. Navajo ceremonies also play a role in the community and are practiced during the changing of the seasons.

Chapter House
Torreon Chapter House is located 26 mi southwest of Cuba on NM Highway 197. It is 67 mi northeast of Crownpoint.

The motto of Torreon Chapter House is "Serving the Governmental needs of the Torreon/Star Lake Chapter Residents."

Geography
Torreon is located at 35.78327°N, -107.21003°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.6 square miles (37.8 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 73 households, and 62 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.4 people per square mile (7.9/km$2$). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 6.7 per square mile (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.92% Native American, 6.73% White, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 21.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.07 and the average family size was 4.51.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 42.1% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,292, and the median income for a family was $22,292. Males had a median income of $14,583 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,417. About 27.7% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Its district is Cuba Independent Schools.

The tribal K-8 school Na'Neelzhin Ji'Olta School, affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), has a Cuba address, but is actually in Torreon. It first opened in 1935. It is also known as the Torreon Day School and Torreon Community School.

title: Torreon, Sandoval County, New Mexico


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Zia Pueblo, New Mexico

Zia Pueblo (Eastern Keres: Tsi'ya, Ts'iiy'a, Pueblo de Zía) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 646 at the 2000 census, with 310 males and 336 females. The pueblo after which the CDP is named is included within the CDP; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Zia Pueblo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 27.3 square miles (70.8 km$2$), of which 27.3 square miles (70.7 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.15%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 646 people, 155 households, and 137 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 23.7 people per square mile (9.1/km$2$). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 6.9 per square mile (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.85% Native American, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 37.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.17 and the average family size was 4.38.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $20,313 versus $19,271 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,689. About 15.0% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within the Jemez Valley Public Schools school district.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) operates the T'siya Day School (formerly Zia Day School), a federal elementary school for Native Americans, in Zia Pueblo.

title: Zia Pueblo, New Mexico


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Agua Fria, New Mexico

Agua Fria (Spanish for "cold water" ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,800 at the 2010 census. Agua Fria Village is a "Traditional Historic Community" (THC) as designated by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners in 1995 and subsequent Santa Fe County Ordinance #1996-16, as allowed by State Statute (3-7-1.1 and 3-2-3 (C) NMSA 1978).

History
Native Americans lived in this area circa 3,000-3,500 BCE because of the water availability and moderate temperatures (about 30 fewer freezing days than in Santa Fe). Recent archaeological work shows a presence in this area back to 7,000 BCE.

The Spanish under command of Juan de Oñate passed through this area on the way to founding the first capital of New Mexico San Gabriel in 1598 (near present-day San Juan Pueblo – Okhay Owinge). The first recorded settlement was circa 1640 by the grandparents of Major Roque Madrid (the area then known as Pueblo Quemado for a burnt native town in the area). The grandfather Francisco de Madrid may have 'dropped off' from a 1603 expedition to farm this area (he is the namesake of Madrid, New Mexico, a mining area).

As these settlements of Cieneguitas, Agua Fria and Cieneguilla expanded in Spanish Colonial New Mexico, they were called Ranchitos, as the population grew they became a Placita. Agua Fria was identified by two groups. The area by the Church was “La Placita de Los Romeros” and the other one in the area of the Tanque, the “watering hole” (area of Lopez Lane and Camino de Oro Road) became “La Placita de Los Lopez.” As the community grew, it acquired the status of a Village.

In the year 1776, Fray Francisco Atanacio Dominguez gave a census count to his superiors listing Agua Fria with 57 families and 297 persons; but at this time it was still known as Pueblo Quemado.

U.S. Army Colonel John M. Washington's Expedition to Navajo Country passed through Agua Fria on August 16, 1849. This was the first known American reference to the community. The parroquia of Santa Fe was administered under the auspices of the Diocese of Durango, Mexico in the 1800s. Even though the people in Agua Fria had a strong faith, they found it difficult to attend church regularly, so they founded their own mission in the Village in 1835.

Geography
The traditional boundaries of the Village are from Camino Carlos Rael (west boundary of Frenchy's Field Park) on the east to San Felipe Road on the west (rejected Cienguilla Grant boundary), to Arroyo de los Chamisos on the south (present day Santa Fe Place Mall), to Arroyo de los Frijoles on the north (the arroyo is a City of Santa Fe walking trail, but it might be described as Las Companas subdivision, just north of State Road 599). The present-day THC boundaries are much smaller (basically Siler Road on east, Lopez Lane and Jemez Road on west, Rufina Street on south, and State Road 599 on north).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 sqmi, of which 2.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (3.8%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,051 people, 721 households, and 508 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,048.7 PD/sqmi. There were 760 housing units at an average density of 388.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.31% White, 0.59% African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 28.47% from other races, and 4.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 79.23% of the population.

There were 721 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the Census Designated Place (CDP) the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,978, and the median income for a family was $33,456. Males had a median income of $25,539 versus $25,565 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,023. About 21.5% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 35.0% of those age 65 or over.

In the Santa Fe CCD #92820, Agua Fria is the 01220 CDP. The 2010 Census had 2,865 people in Census Tract 1203 and included a larger area. This represented a growth of 15.6% over the 2000 Census. This included Block Group 1 with 1,201 people, Block Group 2 with 555 people, and Block Group 3 with 505 people. In the CDP 2,081 were classified as White and 637 as Other Race. Hispanics were 2,176; males 1439, females 1426. Under 18 years of age were 819 individuals; 20-24 were 213 individuals; 25-34 were 439 individuals; 35-49 were 595 individuals; 50-64 were 507 individuals; and 65 and over were 216 individuals. There were 1,027 houses with 966 occupied.

Education
It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

In popular culture

 * The Marty Robbins song "Big Iron" is set in the town of Agua Fria, where a murderous outlaw (named 'Texas Red') allegedly faced off against a pursuing Arizona ranger whose revolver is referred to throughout the song as the "big iron on his hip".

title: Agua Fria, New Mexico


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Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico

Cañada de los Alamos is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 434 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 358 people, 153 households, and 91 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 128.0 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 59.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.79% White, 1.96% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 20.39% from other races, and 5.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.69% of the population.

There were 153 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 117.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,231, and the median income for a family was $50,682. Males had a median income of $11,250 versus $43,077 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,707. About 11.4% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

title: Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico


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Cedar Grove, New Mexico

Cedar Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 747 at the 2010 census. Cedar Grove was formerly a stage and freight stop. It has developed into a Santa Fe suburb. New Mexico "cedars" are abundant in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.0 sqmi, of which 18.0 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (0.1%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 599 people, 224 households, and 167 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 30.5 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.97% White, 0.50% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.83% Pacific Islander, 9.68% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.20% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,750, and the median income for a family was $47,560. Males had a median income of $41,146 versus $43,462 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,585. About 16.0% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within Moriarty-Edgewood School District.

title: Cedar Grove, New Mexico


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Uncle Jam Wants You

Uncle Jam Wants You is a concept album by American funk rock band Funkadelic. It was released by Warner Bros. Records in 1979, and was later reissued on CD by Priority Records. It was produced by George Clinton under the alias Dr. Funkenstein. It is the first Funkadelic album since America Eats Its Young in 1972 not to sport a cover illustrated by Funkadelic artist Pedro Bell, though Bell did provide artwork for the album’s back cover and interior. Uncle Jam Wants You was the second Funkadelic album to be certified gold. The album peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Significance
Uncle Jam Wants You (a reference to the "Uncle Sam wants you!" US Army recruitment posters) may be a more militant sequel to the band's previous album, One Nation Under a Groove, with the band waging war against the rise of disco. Its purpose is also (as the cover claims) to "rescue dance music from the blahs."

The cover art depicts George Clinton in a Huey Newton-Black Panthers pose. The album features the band's last big hit single, "(Not Just) Knee Deep", an edited version of which went to number one on the Billboard Soul singles charts. The album title was adopted by the DJ organization known as Uncle Jamm's Army.

Samples of the 15-minute cut "(Not Just) Knee Deep" can be heard on Digital Underground's "Kiss You Back"; the track has also been used by De La Soul.

Reception
With a 4 out of 5 star rating, Paul Sexton of Record Mirror wrote: "Last year the Funkadelic battle campaign was based on the idea of having one nation under a groove. This year the plan is to Rescue Dance Music from the Blahs. No, I don't understand either, but once again this is marvellously enjoyable comic book funk." The Bay State Banner concluded that, "on Side Two and 'Freak of the Week', we find the sort of directionless noise that sometimes ruins Funkadelic concerts—rhythmic anarchy and vocal chipmunk-ism instead of the clean and nasty, low-register funk and howling, inconsolable guitar solos." The Globe and Mail determined that "the cover is misleading; one expects a record jammed with disco tracks and instead receives sensitive, even contemplative rhythm and blues."

The New York Times noted that "Holly Wants to Go to California" "is the sort of social satire that Frank Zappa and the Mothers used to do so well." Rolling Stone opined that "the strongest material here—notably the first ten minutes or so of '(Not Just) Knee Deep', with its snazzy synthesizer fills, razor-sharp Michael Hampton guitar solo, raucous vocals, and hook upon hook—is state-of-the-art black pop music."

Ned Raggett of AllMusic stated that the album starts "out like a parody of patriotic recruitment ads before hitting its full, funky stride... It's still very much a disco effort, but one overtly spiking the brew even more than before with P-Funk's own particular recipe, mock drill instructors calling out dance commands and so forth."

Side One

 * 1) "Freak of the Week" (George Clinton, Jr., Pete Bishop, DeWayne McKnight) - 5:34
 * 2) "(Not Just) Knee Deep" (G. Clinton, Jr.) - 15:23 (released as two-part single WBS 49040)

Side Two

 * 1) "Uncle Jam" (G. Clinton, Jr., Garry Shider, Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins) - 10:26 (released as two-part single WB 49117)
 * 2) "Field Maneuvers" (Darryll Clinton, Donna Lynn Clinton) - 2:25
 * 3) "Holly Wants to Go to California" (G. Clinton, Jr., Worrell) - 4:24
 * 4) "Foot Soldiers (Star-Spangled Funky)" (G. Clinton., Jr., Jim Vitti) - 3:31

Personnel

 * Funkadelic Rescue Dance Band (as given in the liner notes)
 * Axe Force:
 * Fret Commanders Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton, Gary "DooWop" Shider, Eddie "Maggot Brain" Hazel
 * Keyboard Battlecruisers:
 * Bernie (U.S.S. Woo!) Worrell, J.S. Theracon
 * Uncle Jam's Drums and Percussion:
 * Tyrone "Speedfeet" Lampkin, Larry Fratangelo
 * Bass Anti-Flam Units:
 * Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Cordell "Boogie" Mosson
 * Uncle Jam's Drumset, and funky beatz:
 * Dennis Chambers
 * Vocal Assault & Funkatition Team:
 * Uncle Jam Clinton, Gary "DooWop" Shider, Larry "Sir Nose" Heckstall, Sheila Horn, Ron "Prophet" Ford, Jeanette McGruder, Dawn Silva, Michael "Clip" Payne, Greg Thomas, Ray "Stingray" Davis

 * Additional Musicians
 * Guitars:
 * William Collins, Dewayne McKnight, Glenn Goins
 * Bass:
 * Billy Bass Nelson, William Collins, Jeff Bunn
 * Keyboards:
 * Junie Morrison, Gary Hudgins, Gerome Rogers
 * Drums:
 * Tiki Fulwood, William Collins, Dennis Chambers, Jerome Brailey
 * Background Vocals:
 * Linda Brown, Jessica Cleaves, Mallia Franklin, Philippe Wynne, Lige Curry, James Wesley, Greg Boyer, Gerome Rogers

 * Photography
 * Diem Jones

title: Uncle Jam Wants You


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Chupadero, New Mexico

Chupadero is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 362 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 318 people, 125 households, and 93 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 219.8 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 100.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.15% White, 1.26% African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 29.56% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.80% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $59,231, and the median income for a family was $58,077. Males had a median income of $60,833 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,915. About 22.1% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

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Cuartelez, New Mexico

Cuartelez (or Cuarteles) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 469 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 165 households, and 129 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 339.9 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 148.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.74% White, 1.77% Native American, 34.73% from other races, and 5.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 86.06% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,906, and the median income for a family was $27,426. Males had a median income of $19,700 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,445. About 19.1% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Cuartelez, New Mexico


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Cundiyo, New Mexico

Cundiyo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 72 at the 2010 census. The name means round hill of the little bells in Tewa.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 95 people, 39 households, and 26 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 191.5 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 84.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 53.68% White, 41.05% from other races, and 5.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 87.37% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,654, and the median income for a family was $48,654. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,722. There were 13.6% of families and 14.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is zoned to Pojoaque Valley Schools. Pojoaque Valley High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.

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Cuyamungue, New Mexico

Cuyamungue is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 479 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 421 people, 154 households, and 121 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,045.8 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 409.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.05% White, 1.90% Native American, 31.59% from other races, and 5.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.37% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,958, and the median income for a family was $47,969. Males had a median income of $41,000 versus $29,196 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,887. About 3.6% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is zoned to Pojoaque Valley Schools. Pojoaque Valley High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.

Etymology
From Tewa language, kooya mooghay-ong-wee, "place where the Spanish live near." Don Diego de Vargas was here in September 1692. An early spelling of the name, Cullamunque, was recorded by the Public Record Office of New Spain dated August 23, 1719.

title: Cuyamungue, New Mexico


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Edgewood, New Mexico

Edgewood is a town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Through annexations, its town boundaries now extend into Bernalillo and Torrance counties. Although in Santa Fe County, Edgewood is geographically closer to Albuquerque than to the city of Santa Fe. The town's population grew 97% between 2000 and 2010, from 1,893 to 3,735.

History
Homesteaders moving into the American West created the initial settlements that grew into what is now the town of Edgewood. Taking advantage of the federal Homestead Acts, pioneer families obtained land claims and began farming and ranching in the Edgewood area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Edgewood was founded by a group of southern Santa Fe County residents and landowners. After the incorporation of the town in 1999, large areas of land were annexed. Efforts by the town government to avoid annexing properties whose owners did not wish to be brought within the town boundaries resulted in a checkerboard pattern of incorporated and unincorporated properties, one of the issues to be resolved in the town's Comprehensive Plan. One controversial annexation greatly enlarged the municipal boundaries and was the source of vigorous public debate. Despite two appeals and one lawsuit, the annexation was upheld.

Geography
Edgewood is located 33 mi east of Albuquerque along Interstate 40.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 126.2 km2, all land except for 0.04 sqkm of water, covering 0.03% of the town. It is located within the Estancia Valley, east of the Sandia Mountains and Manzano Mountains of central New Mexico. Most of the land cover in the area is woodland or grassland. The town's commercial district lies along New Mexico Highway 66 (part of the post-1937 U.S. Route 66 ) and Highway 344. The town is 15 mi east of the community of Sandia Park and the east base of the Sandia Mountains.

Demographics
Edgewood is part of the Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Las Vegas combined statistical area.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 676 households, and 529 families residing in the town. The population density was 217.2 PD/sqmi. There were 755 housing units at an average density of 86.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 86.53% White, 0.32% African American, 2.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 8.24% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.34% of the population.

There were 676 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $45,952. Males had a median income of $33,365 versus $24,135 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,146. About 8.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Edgewood is governed by a Commission-Manager form of government. Prior to January 1, 2022, Edgewood used a mayor-council system of government, but in August 2020 the town's residents voted to change their form of local government. Currently the Town Commission is made up of Kenneth Brennan (Dist. 1), Jerry Powers (Dist. 2), Audrey Jaramillo (Dist. 3), Filandro Anaya (Dist. 4), and Sterling Donner (Dist.5), with the Mayor's role was filled by Commissioner Jaramillo (until the Commission voted to remove her as mayor and place Commissioner Brennan as mayor), and Mayor Pro Tem filled by Commissioner Powers.

Education
Moriarty-Edgewood School District serves all portions of Edgewood in Santa Fe County. The portion in Bernalillo County is zoned to Albuquerque Public Schools. The portion in Sandoval County is in Bernalillo Public Schools. Additionally, charter school Estancia Valley Classical Academy serves grades K-12.

Notable people

 * Jason Anderson - 2018 AMA Monster Energy Supercross Champion
 * Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone (b. 1983) - American professional mixed martial artist
 * John Dodson - MMA fighter (grew up in Albuquerque and then Edgewood)

title: Edgewood, New Mexico


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El Rancho, New Mexico

El Rancho is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,199 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 817 people, 310 households, and 221 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 355.6 PD/sqmi. There were 345 housing units at an average density of 150.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.62% White, 1.47% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 10.53% from other races, and 5.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 70.26% of the population.

There were 310 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,450, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $23,864 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,353. About 5.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is zoned to Pojoaque Valley Schools. Pojoaque Valley High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.

title: El Rancho, New Mexico


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El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

El Valle de Arroyo Seco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,440 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 407 households, and 304 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 221.4 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 84.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 60.57% White, 0.61% African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 31.77% from other races, and 5.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 69.97% of the population.

There were 407 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,056, and the median income for a family was $42,344. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $27,596 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,712. About 5.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Almost all of the CDP is in Pojoaque Valley Public Schools, while a small section is in Española Public Schools. The comprehensive public high school for the Pojoaque Valley district is Pojoaque Valley High School, while the one for the Española district is Española Valley High School.

title: El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico


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Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico

Eldorado at Santa Fe, locally known as Eldorado, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,130 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,130 people, 2,887 households, and 1,868 families residing in the CDP. (Note that the CDP also includes several satellite communities such as Alteza, Belicia, Dos Griegos and La Paz. The community of Eldorado proper makes up about 90% of this CDP.) The population density was 294.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,100 housing units at an average density of 123.4 /sqmi. Eldorado community contained about 2,800 of the housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.0% White, 0.70% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.016% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.7% of the population.

There were 2,887 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 16.1% under the age of 20, 1.6% from 20 to 24, 12.5% from 25 to 44, 48.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $82,845. Males had a median income of $50,588 versus $34,430 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $44,773. About 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

The cost of living in Eldorado is estimated to be about 36.2% above the average for the U.S.. The median home cost in Eldorado at Santa Fe is $308,000, as of March 1, 2013.

Prehistory
Archaic Indians lived and hunted in the Eldorado area; archaeologists and others have found Clovis points, but little detailed information is available about these earliest settlers.

Around AD 600, Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) settlers established farms and small pueblos in the area. These settlements endured until about 1325, when a disastrous drought forced abandonment of what became the Eldorado area. Some inhabitants probably moved to the Galisteo, New Mexico area, which itself was abandoned about 1450, as were all of the nearby pueblos except Pecos.

Formal archaeological investigations began about 1914 when Nels C. Nelson of the American Museum of Natural History partially excavated Pueblo Alamo (site LA-8), near the present-day junction of I-25 with US-285. Unfortunately, Pueblo Alamo was almost completely destroyed by the construction of I-25 around 1971, although some salvage archaeology was done.

Another, smaller pueblo, Chamisa Locita or Pueblo Walls (site LA-4) remains largely undisturbed on undeveloped private land, but it has no formal protection.

History

Eldorado lies entirely within the Canada de los Alamos Grant, a Spanish land grant which dates back to 1785. In 1883, the entire grant was sold for US$2,000. As recorded in 1894, and patented by the US government, the size of the grant was about 12068 acre.

In 1901, the Onderdonk Land & Cattle company bought both the Canada de los Alamos Grant and the adjacent Bishop John Lamy Grant for $10,000. The Lamy Grant was about 16546 acre when patented by the US in 1874. The Onderdonk Ranch operated both grants as a cattle ranch into the 1950s. The ranch was sold to the Simpson family in 1956, who continued to operate it until 1969, when the Simpsons sold the land to the American Realty and Petroleum Corporation (AMREP) for $3.2 million, or about $118.50/acre.

AMREP proceeded to develop about 6,000 acre of their 27000 acre purchase as Eldorado at Santa Fe, selling the first lots in 1972. For the first ten years, development was slow—only about 200 houses were built. After 1983, when AMREP won a lawsuit over water rights, the pace of development quickened. Many passive solar houses were built, and Eldorado remains the largest solar community in the USA. AMREP platted about 2700 lots in the original Eldorado subdivisions. As of 2007, the original Eldorado subdivisions were mostly built-out, with only a few vacant lots on the market. There are large areas of vacant private land adjacent.

There are an additional 20 or so newer subdivisions along U.S. Route 285, locally called the 285 Corridor, between Eldorado at Santa Fe and Lamy. Most of these offer larger lots and more expensive houses than Eldorado. Most are served by the Eldorado community water utility. Informally, the adjacent subdivisions, such as Belicia, Dos Griegos and The Ridges, are also called "Eldorado", but they have different covenants and no formal ties to the original AMREP subdivision.

Education
It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

It is zoned to El Dorado Community School (K-8). Its high school is Santa Fe High School.

The Vista Grande Public Library is in Eldorado.

Transportation
The Santa Fe Southern Railway passes through the center of Eldorado, and excursion train rides are offered to Santa Fe. There have been proposals to offer a commuter train service. There is a bike/horse/walking trail alongside the railway that extends from the town of Lamy to the Railyard in Santa Fe.

The North Central Regional Transit District offers bus service between Eldorado and Santa Fe.

Arts
The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association holds an annual studio tour each year, in mid-May. The 2010 tour featured 117 artists showing their work in 83 studios. On sale are traditional paintings, digital art, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more.

All artists contribute 5 percent of sale proceeds to the Eldorado Fire Department, Eldorado Elementary School, and the Vista Grande Public Library. In the past five years, the association has contributed about $15,000 to these organizations.

Notable residents

 * Ned Bittinger (born 1951), portrait painter
 * Hampton Sides (born 1962), author

title: Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico


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Galisteo, New Mexico

Galisteo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 253 at the 2010 census.

Name
The name refers to Galicians, perhaps via a family with ancestry from that region.

Geography
The present settlement is located along the Galisteo Creek in the Galisteo Basin. All of these are named for Galisteo Pueblo, one of several abandoned and ruined Tanoan villages in the basin, sited near the settlement.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 265 people, 119 households, and 71 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 101.4 PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 52.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.38% White, 0.38% Native American, 18.87% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.47% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 39.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,324, and the median income for a family was $45,735. Males had a median income of $18,625 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,719. None of the families and 3.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

It is zoned to El Dorado Community School (K-8) in El Dorado. Its high school is Santa Fe High School.

Filming location
Galisteo has served as a filming location for a number of motion pictures. Nearly all have been westerns, including The Cowboys, Silverado, The Hi-Lo Country, There Will Be Blood, Young Guns, Crazy Heart, 3:10 to Yuma and In a Valley of Violence. The town also served as backdrop for fantasy blockbusters Legion and Thor. It also appeared in the Netflix series Godless.

Notable people

 * Woody Gwyn (artist) is a long-term resident
 * Harmony Hammond Artist
 * Nancy Holt (artist) was a long-term resident
 * Burl Ives was briefly a resident and recorded a song about the place
 * David T. Killion Ambassador resides in Galisteo.
 * Lucy R. Lippard Feminist art critic and curator is a long-term resident
 * Deborah Madison Chef and author is a resident.
 * Agnes Martin (artist) was a long-term resident
 * Bruce Nauman (artist) is a long term resident
 * Bernard Pomerance playwright
 * Susan Rothenberg (artist) was a long term resident
 * Fritz Scholder (artist) owned a house and studio in Galisteo

title: Galisteo, New Mexico