Arroyo Seco, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arroyo Seco
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Welcome sign in Arroyo Seco
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| Etymology: Spanish for "Dry Creek" | |
 Arroyo Seco
Location in New Mexico
Arroyo Seco
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Settled | 1806 |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2) |
| • Land | 6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,582 ft (2,311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,979 |
| • Density | 289.92/sq mi (111.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87514
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-05150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629104 |
Arroyo Seco is a small community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located near the town of Taos. The name "Arroyo Seco" means "Dry Creek" in Spanish.
This community is known as a census-designated place. This means it is a special area set up by the government for counting people. Arroyo Seco is about 7,634 feet (2,327 meters) above sea level. Its economy mainly relies on tourism. It also provides services for people who live in vacation or retirement homes. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 87514.
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History of Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco was first settled in 1804. This happened on land that was part of a Spanish land grant from 1745. The Church of the Most Holy Trinity was finished in 1834. This historic church has been recently fixed up and restored.
Lucero Peak and its Sacred Cave
Overlooking Arroyo Seco is Lucero Peak. This is a large rock formation that stands about 10,780 feet (3,286 meters) tall. Inside Lucero Peak is a cave. This cave is very important and sacred to the local Native American people from Taos Pueblo.
The famous writer D.H. Lawrence visited this cave in May 1924. His visit inspired him to write a short story called "The Woman who Rode Away".
Community Life and Events
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| 2020 | 1,979 | — | |
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Arroyo Seco is a small but lively community. In 2020, about 1,979 people lived there.
Education in Arroyo Seco
Students in Arroyo Seco attend schools that are part of Taos Municipal Schools. This school district also runs Taos High School.
Annual Fourth of July Parade
One of the most popular events in Arroyo Seco is its annual Fourth of July parade. Many local people enjoy this yearly celebration.
Arroyo Seco in Culture
Arroyo Seco has even been mentioned in popular culture. The community is named in the Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen song "Tina Louise". This song is from their 1976 album Tales from the Ozone. The lyrics say: "She wrote her name there on my windshield, Just to remind me where she was from' Tina Louise, Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, 1971."
Gallery
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La Santisima Trinidad Catholic Church, March 2021
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Welcome sign, 2011
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Abe's Cantina y Cocina, Arroyo Seco, c. 2009
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Pitching hay to roof of outbuilding, 1941
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Mass at Arroyo Seco, 1941
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Mass at Arroyo Seco, 1941
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Small field at Arroyo Seco, 1941
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"The road to Arroyo Seco; in the distance, the Sange de Cristo Mountains, from whose melting snow comes most of the water of the area," December 1941
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"Arroyo Seco. Note road, transportation by horse, typical structure of outbuildings," December 1941
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See also
In Spanish: Arroyo Seco (Nuevo México) para niños
