Las Tablas, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Las Tablas
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 Las Tablas
Location in New Mexico
Las Tablas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Elevation | 7,526 ft (2,294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 907880 |
Las Tablas is a small, quiet place located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Discovering Las Tablas
Las Tablas is nestled in a beautiful part of New Mexico. It sits about 28.8 miles (or about 46 kilometers) northeast of another community called Abiquiú. The area is quite high up, with an elevation of 7,526 feet (which is about 2,294 meters) above sea level. Imagine living so high up in the mountains!
A Look Back: The Post Office
For many years, Las Tablas had its very own post office. This was a central place for people to send and receive mail, connecting them to the rest of the world. However, the post office in Las Tablas closed its doors on July 29, 1995. Even without its own post office, the community continues to be a part of New Mexico's rich history and landscape.
