Las Tusas, New Mexico facts for kids
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Las Tusas, New Mexico
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 Las Tusas, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Las Tusas, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,497 ft (2,285 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 253 |
| • Density | 199.84/sq mi (77.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-39792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584058 |
Las Tusas is a small community in New Mexico, United States. It's located in Cibola County. A "census-designated place" (CDP) is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially incorporated. In 2010, this place was called Bluewater Acres. Back then, about 206 people lived there.
Exploring Las Tusas' Location
Las Tusas is in the northwest part of Cibola County. It's close to the southern end of Bluewater Lake. This lake is a reservoir on Bluewater Creek.
Roads and Travel
New Mexico State Road 612 (also called Bluewater Road) goes north from Las Tusas. It travels about 12 miles (19 km) to Thoreau. From Thoreau, you can reach Interstate 40. There's also a Forest Service road. This road goes south through Cibola National Forest. It leads about 25 miles (40 km) to NM 53. This area is near the Continental Divide.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that the Las Tusas CDP covers about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 sq mi). All of this area is land. There is no water within the CDP boundaries.
Who Lives in Las Tusas?
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| 2020 | 253 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Las Tusas was 253 people. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.
See also
In Spanish: Bluewater Acres (Nuevo México) para niños
