Bosque Farms, New Mexico facts for kids
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Bosque Farms, New Mexico
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Municipal Complex, February 2013
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Location of Bosque Farms, New Mexico
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 Bosque Farms, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,866 ft (1,483 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,020 |
| • Density | 1,021.60/sq mi (394.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87042, 87068
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-08580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413534 |
Bosque Farms is a village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. It's a part of the larger Albuquerque area. In 2020, about 4,020 people lived there.
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History of Bosque Farms
The area now known as Bosque Farms has a long history. It was first part of a Spanish land grant from 1716. Back then, it was called Bosque del Pino, which means "Forest Pines." Sometimes it was also known as Los Pinos.
Over many years, the land was owned by different people. During the Great Depression, a difficult time for the economy, it was bought by a special group. This group then sold it to the U.S. government's Resettlement Administration in 1935.
The government renamed the land Bosque Farms. They wanted to help families who had lost their farms during the Dust Bowl. These families were called "Dust Bowl refugees." They tried to farm the land, but the soil wasn't good for traditional crops. So, the families who stayed started dairy farming. This became the main type of farming in the community until the 1960s.
Bosque Farms officially became a village in 1974. Today, new homes and businesses are the main ways the village makes money.
Geography of Bosque Farms
Bosque Farms is a small village. It covers about 4 square miles (10.19 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Bosque Farms has changed over the years:
- 1980: 3,353 people
- 1990: 3,791 people
- 2000: 3,931 people
- 2010: 3,904 people
- 2020: 4,020 people
In 2000, there were 1,422 households in the village. Many families lived together, with about 67.5% being married couples. About 33.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The median age of people in the village was 41 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Bosque Farms
Public schools in Bosque Farms are managed by Los Lunas Schools.
In 2010, Bosque Farms Elementary School received a special honor. It won the National Blue Ribbon Award. This award is given for excellent education and for helping all students succeed.
See also
In Spanish: Bosque Farms para niños
