La Union, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Union, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 La Union, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,803 ft (1,159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 997 |
| • Density | 240.70/sq mi (92.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584137 |
La Union is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 1,106 people lived there. A road called NM 182 helps connect La Union to another road, NM 28. La Union is also part of a larger area that includes El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
History
In 2021, La Union experienced very heavy rainfall. This caused huge floods, which were called a '1000-year flooding event'. This means it was a flood so big it's only expected to happen once every thousand years.
The severe flooding caused a dam to break. This damaged many things in the area, like roads and buildings. Because of this, the local county government and the Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, announced they would provide money. This money was used to fix the town's buildings and the dam.
Geography
La Union covers an area of about 0.979 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Population
As of the 2020 Census, the number of people living in La Union was 997. This count helps us understand how many people call La Union home.
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| 2020 | 997 | — | |
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Education
Kids in La Union go to La Union Elementary School. This school is managed by the Gadsden Independent School District. It is a public school that teaches students up to the 6th grade.
The school's colors are green and yellow. Their sports teams are called the "La Union Lions," and their mascot is, you guessed it, a lion!
Fun Places to Visit
If you visit La Union, here are some interesting places you might want to check out:
- La Viña Winery: A place where grapes are grown and wine is made.
- La Union Maze: A fun maze, often open in the fall.
- Juan de Oñate Trail: A trail named after a historical figure.
See also
In Spanish: La Unión (Nuevo México) para niños
