Gage, New Mexico facts for kids

Gage is a very small desert settlement in western Luna County, New Mexico, United States. It is not an official town with its own local government, which is why it's called an unincorporated area. You can find Gage right along Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 70, about twenty miles west of the city of Deming.

The Story of Gage: A Desert Hamlet

Gage was once a small community, but today, not much of it remains. It's a bit like a "ghost town" because most of its buildings are gone.

Gage's Past Population

In 1930, a census showed that 102 people lived in Gage. For a while, it was a small, active place.

What Remains Today

Over time, most of Gage's buildings were taken down or fell apart. Now, only a few things are left. Travelers can still find a stop there with a service station to get gas and a small snack shop. It's a quiet reminder of what used to be.