Mills, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mills, New Mexico
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 Mills, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Mills, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Harding |
| Elevation | 6,115 ft (1,864 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87730
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 908762 |
Mills is a small, quiet place in Harding County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Mills was started a long time ago, in 1888. You can find it along State Road 39, about eleven miles north of a town called Roy. Mills is also located inside the beautiful Kiowa National Grassland.
The Story of Mills
Who Was Melvin W. Mills?
Mills got its name from a man named Melvin W. Mills. He was an important person in the area. Melvin Mills was a rancher, meaning he owned and managed a large farm for raising animals. He was also an attorney, which is a type of lawyer.
The Mills Post Office History
A post office opened in Mills in 1889. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. It closed for a few years, from 1901 to 1908. But since 1908, the post office has been open and serving the community.
