Bard, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bard
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 Bard
Location in New Mexico
Bard
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Quay |
| Elevation | 4,000 ft (1,000 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88411
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-35037 |
| GNIS feature ID | 932912 |
Bard is a small, quiet place in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
About Bard
Bard is located right off Interstate 40 at Exit 361. It's about 31 miles (50 kilometers) east of Tucumcari. Tucumcari is the main town in Quay County.
A Bit of History
For a few years, from October 8, 1909, to April 23, 1913, Bard was known by a slightly different name: Bard City. It had its own post office for a long time, from January 30, 1908, until November 26, 1991. Even though the post office is closed, Bard still has its own ZIP code, which is 88411.
What Was There?
In the past, Bard was a bit busier. It used to have a gas station where people could fill up their cars. There was also a repair garage to fix vehicles. In 1946, about 26 people lived in Bard. Today, it's a very small community.
