Los Luceros, New Mexico facts for kids
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Los Luceros, New Mexico
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 Los Luceros, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,709 ft (1,740 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 891 |
| • Density | 543.62/sq mi (209.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584144 |
Los Luceros is a small community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 906 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 891.
Los Luceros is also home to the historic Los Luceros Hacienda. This is an old plantation with its own chapel. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place that helps us understand history.
About Los Luceros
Where is Los Luceros?
Los Luceros is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It's part of Rio Arriba County. The community covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles. Most of this area is land, about 1.64 square miles. A small part, about 0.026 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Los Luceros?
The population of Los Luceros was counted in the 2020 United States Census. At that time, 891 people lived there. This number helps us understand how many people call Los Luceros home.
Schools in the Area
Students in Los Luceros attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district. The main public high school for students in this area is Española Valley High School.
