Arrey, New Mexico facts for kids
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Arrey, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Arrey, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft (1,300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 374.68/sq mi (144.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584052 |
Arrey is a small community in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place. This means it's a community that isn't officially a city or town. Arrey is located about 22 miles (35.4 km) south of a bigger town called Truth or Consequences. In 2020, about 296 people lived here.
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Discovering Arrey: A Look at Its Past
Arrey started out with a different name. In 1890, it was called Bonito. Several Hispanic families made a deal to settle here. The land was later given to the Butte Land and Cattle Company. In 1901, the community got its first post office. Urbano Arrey was the first postmaster. The community was named after him. Today, many people living in Arrey are descendants of these first families.
Where is Arrey? Exploring Its Location
Arrey is located in a valley along the Rio Grande river. It is about 8 miles south of Caballo Lake. The community is also about 55 miles northwest of Las Cruces. It is 20 miles south of Truth or Consequences.
What Arrey Does: The Local Economy
The main way people in Arrey make a living is through agriculture. This means farming is very important here. Farmers in Arrey grow many different crops. Some of these include chili peppers, cotton, onions, pumpkins, and alfalfa.
Getting Around: Transportation in Arrey
How People Travel: Roads and Airports
Nearby Airports
- Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport: This airport is about 30 miles north of Arrey.
Main Roads
- Interstate 25: This is a major highway that runs near Arrey.
Who Lives in Arrey? Population Facts
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| 2020 | 296 | — | |
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In 2020, a count of the population was done. This count showed that 296 people lived in Arrey. There were also 115 houses in the community.
Learning in Arrey: Local Schools
The Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district serves the entire county. This district operates Arrey Elementary School right in Arrey. For older students, the district has two secondary schools. These are Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in Truth or Consequences.
See also
In Spanish: Arrey (Nuevo México) para niños
