Arenas Valley, New Mexico facts for kids
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Arenas Valley, New Mexico
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 Arenas Valley, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Arenas Valley, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.53 km2) |
| • Land | 4.07 sq mi (10.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,053 ft (1,845 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,291 |
| • Density | 317.43/sq mi (122.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88022
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584051 |
Arenas Valley is a small community in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The name "Arenas Valley" comes from the nearby Rio de Arenas, which means "River of Sands" in Spanish. This community is located in a valley, which is a low area of land between hills or mountains.
Quick Facts About Arenas Valley
Arenas Valley is located in the southwestern part of New Mexico. It sits at an elevation of about 6,053 feet (1,845 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
The community covers an area of about 4.07 square miles (10.53 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with no significant bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,291 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, about 1,291 people live in Arenas Valley. In 2010, there were 1,522 residents. This shows a slight change in population over the years.
Even though it's a smaller community, Arenas Valley has its own ZIP code, which is 88022. It used to have a post office from 1944 to 1987.
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