Dixon, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dixon, New Mexico
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Rio Arriba
Area
• Total	11.61 sq mi (30.06 km2)
• Land	11.53 sq mi (29.87 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation	6,188 ft (1,886 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	938
• Density	81.32/sq mi (31.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	87527
FIPS code	35-20830
GNIS feature ID	2584088

Dixon is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It's located in the north-central part of the state. You can find it on New Mexico State Road 75, just east of New Mexico State Road 68. Dixon is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Taos.

The community sits about 6,028 feet (1,837 meters) above sea level. It is right on the banks of the Embudo Creek. This creek flows into the Rio Grande about 2 miles (3 km) downstream from Dixon. In 2010, about 926 people lived in Dixon.

History of Dixon

The area where Dixon is now was first home to the Tiwa people. They came from nearby Picuris Pueblo. Later, in 1725, Spanish colonists settled here. They received a special land grant called the Embudo Land Grant.

The original name for the settlement was El Puerto del Embudo de Nuestro Señor San Antonio. The first public works project was building acequias, which are irrigation canals. These canals were started right after the settlement began in 1725. There are 10 historic acequias on the Embudo River. There are also four on the Rio Grande.

The village was known as San Antonio del Embudo until around 1900. That's when a post office was set up. The name was then changed to Dixon. This was likely to honor Collins Dixon, a school teacher from the late 1800s. His family still lives around nearby Española.

Climate and Wineries

The Embudo Valley has a mild climate. This is thanks to the local land features and the acequia irrigation system. Because of this, the area is great for growing fruits and grapes.

The greater Dixon area is home to two wineries. These are the La Chiripada Winery and the Vivác Winery. They produce wines from grapes grown in the valley.

Art and the Dixon Studio Tour

Many artists and craftspeople live in the Dixon area. This led to the creation of the Dixon Studio Tour in 1982. This event happens every November. It brings many visitors to see the artists' studios.

There are also several art galleries in the area. These include Rift Gallery, Rare Earth Gallery, Alluvial, and Metier Fine Handweaving and Craft. During the summer, you can even find stone carving workshops at Southwest Stoneworks.

Places to Visit

About 2 miles (3 km) north of Dixon, you can visit the Harding Mine. This mine is a great spot for people who collect rocks and minerals. The University of New Mexico owns the mine.

If you want to visit, you can get maps and forms from the University of New Mexico. You can also get them from Gilbert Griego, the mine caretaker in Dixon. Another place to get them is the Embudo Valley Library in Dixon.

Community Life

Dixon has a strong community spirit. It is home to the Embudo Valley Library, which is supported by the community. There's also a local radio station called KLDK-LP.

You can find the Dixon Cooperative Market here. During the summer, there's also a Dixon Farmers' Market. The Mission Embudo is a retreat center. It offers space for workshops and quiet getaways.

Education

Students in Dixon attend schools within the Española Public Schools district. Dixon has its own elementary school, called Dixon Elementary. For high school, students go to Española Valley High School.

Population Information

Notable People

• Al Hurricane – A musician often called "The Godfather" of New Mexico music.
• Levi Romero – A poet, architect, and professor at the University of New Mexico.

See also

In Spanish: Dixon (Nuevo México) para niños