Glenwood, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenwood, New Mexico
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Santo Niño church
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 Glenwood, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Catron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,708 ft (1,435 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 73.33/sq mi (28.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584104 |
Glenwood is a small community in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a special area used for counting people. In 2010, about 143 people lived there. Glenwood started in 1878 as a place called Bush Ranch. It is located close to the San Francisco River. Glenwood is about 61 miles (98 km) northwest of Silver City and 38 miles (61 km) south of Reserve.
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History of Glenwood
The very first house in Glenwood was built in 1878. It was part of a place known as Bush Ranch. Later, this area was renamed White Water, after the creek that flows through it.
When Glenwood was a stop for stagecoaches, it was called Glenwood Springs. In 1901, the town officially got its current name, Glenwood. An exciting event happened near Glenwood in 1909: New Mexico's first flight in a powered airplane took place there!
In the 1930s, Glenwood experienced several small earthquakes.
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail
In 1889, people found silver and gold in the Mogollon Mountains. These mountains are located above Whitewater Canyon, just east of Glenwood. Several mines were started to dig up these valuable metals.
The ore (rock with metal inside) was then taken by wagons to a mill. This mill was at the entrance of the canyon. A town called Graham was built in the mountains. To power the electric generators there, water was needed.
The water came from a pipeline that went high up into the canyon. This pipeline was held onto the canyon's rock walls with wooden timbers and iron bars. These supports needed constant repairs. The workers who maintained it called it "the Catwalk."
Today, the Catwalk is a popular part of the Glenwood Ranger District. This district is within the Gila National Forest. It is now a one-mile long trail called the Catwalk National Recreation Trail. This trail is designed to be easy for everyone to use. It follows the path of the old pipeline, clinging to the side of Whitewater Canyon. The trail is often many feet above Whitewater Creek, offering amazing views!
Glenwood Today
Glenwood is home to the Glenwood Ranger Station for the Gila National Forest. It also has the Glenwood State Trout Hatchery, where young trout fish are raised.
Education and Library
The community of Glenwood is part of the Reserve Independent School District. Students in the area attend schools within this district. Glenwood also has its own public library. This library serves the community and provides books and resources for everyone.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 113 | — | |
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The population of Glenwood changes over time. In 2020, the United States Census counted 113 people living in Glenwood.
Images for kids
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Santo Niño church
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The famous Catwalk trail
See also
In Spanish: Glenwood (Nuevo México) para niños
