Casa Colorada, New Mexico facts for kids
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Casa Colorada, New Mexico
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Location of Casa Colorada, New Mexico
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 Casa Colorada, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
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| • Total | 5.53 sq mi (14.31 km2) |
| • Land | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,853 ft (1,479 m) |
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 50.55/sq mi (19.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-12786 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407977 |
Casa Colorada is a small community in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. In 2020, about 279 people lived there. Casa Colorada is also part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Exploring Casa Colorada's Location
Casa Colorada is located in New Mexico. It covers a total area of about 5.6 square miles (14.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Casa Colorada?
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| 2020 | 279 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 56 people living in Casa Colorada. These people lived in 20 different homes. Most of these homes (16) were families.
Many homes (40%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (80%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.8 people. The average family had about 3.25 people.
The people in Casa Colorada were of different ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years old.
A Look at Casa Colorada's Past
Casa Colorada has a long history. It might have been a known spot as early as the 1600s. However, it didn't become a community until the early 1800s.
Early Mentions and Community Beginnings
In 1760, a bishop named Tamarón passed by the ruins of "the house they called Colorada." By 1841, it was already a small community. The area is also famous for its old land grants.
The modern town of Casa Colorada officially started with a request for a community land grant in 1823. Even if the grant wasn't fully approved then, the town kept growing. Records show the town was built around 1822 or 1823. It was listed as a New Mexico town in 1833 and 1840.
Travelers' Tales of Casa Colorada
In 1846, a traveler named Wislizenus mentioned the "Casas Coloradas" near sand hills. Another traveler, Abert, noted large ponds filled with water birds north of the town. His group reached the Río Grande River nearby after coming from Abó Pass.
In 1855, W.W.H. Davis described the area north of "La Hoya" as a "young desert." He said the sand made travel hard. The land was mostly barren, except for small patches near the river.
A Name Change and Return to Roots
In the 1920s, the local Post Office was named "Turn." This was because there was a turn in the road at Casa Colorada. This name appeared on many maps for a while. However, the original name, Casa Colorada, is still used today.
Learning in Casa Colorada
The schools in Casa Colorada are part of the Belén Consolidated Schools district. Students attend Belén High School for their high school education.
Gallery
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Official Scenic Historic Marker for Casa Colorada, NM
See also
In Spanish: Casa Colorada (Nuevo México) para niños
