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Chamisal, New Mexico
Remudding an adobe wall in Chamisal, circa 1940. Photo: Russell Lee
Remudding an adobe wall in Chamisal, circa 1940. Photo: Russell Lee
Location of Chamisal, New Mexico
Location of Chamisal, New Mexico
Chamisal, New Mexico is located in the United States
Chamisal, New Mexico
Chamisal, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Taos
Area
 • Total 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Land 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,408 ft (2,258 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 255
 • Density 155.39/sq mi (60.01/km2)
Time zone UTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP Codes
87521
Area code(s) Area code 575
FIPS code 35-14110
GNIS feature ID 2408009

Chamisal is a small community located in Taos County, New Mexico. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records. Chamisal is found along the beautiful High Road to Taos, a famous scenic route.

This community was started by settlers who received land from the Las Trampas Land Grant way back in 1751.

Chamisal's Location and Size

Chamisal is in New Mexico. It covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People of Chamisal

Taos County, New Mexico. Hot lunch at Chamisal School - NARA - 521843
Hot lunch at Chamisal School in 1941

In 2020, about 255 people lived in Chamisal. Back in 2000, there were 301 people living here.

Most of the people in Chamisal are of Hispanic or Latino background.

The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about a quarter of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 64 years old. About 16% of the people were 65 years or older.

Education in Chamisal

Students in Chamisal attend schools that are part of the Peñasco Independent School District.

See also

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