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Cliff, New Mexico
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 Cliff, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Cliff, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.253 sq mi (26.56 km2) |
| • Land | 10.253 sq mi (26.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 28.58/sq mi (11.034/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88028
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-17-15860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 898744 |
Cliff is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 293 as of the 2010 census.
History
Cliff and the nearby town of Gila were settled in 1884, in the Gila River Valley. The area was and is primarily a ranching and farming community. The local Cliff Post Office was established on Aug 4, 1894.
Culture
The annual Grant County Fair is held annually at the adjoining fairgrounds next to Cliff High School.
Transportation
U.S. Route 180 connects Cliff to Silver City, and NM 211 connects Cliff to Gila.
Points of interest
- Bill Evan's Lake
- Gila Riparian Preserve
Education
Cliff schools are part of the Silver Consolidated School District. The District's main office is located in Silver City.
- Cliff Elementary School (K-6)
- Students: 124
- Teachers: 7.7
- Cliff High School (7-12)
- Students 155
- Teachers 12.1
See also
In Spanish: Cliff (Nuevo México) para niños
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