Moriarty, New Mexico facts for kids
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Moriarty, New Mexico
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 Moriarty, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.93 sq mi (17.96 km2) |
| • Land | 6.93 sq mi (17.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,224 ft (1,897 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,000 |
| • Density | 288.91/sq mi (111.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87035
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-50160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411165 |
Moriarty is a city located in Torrance County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,946 people lived there. It is part of the larger Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Moriarty is about ten miles east of Edgewood, New Mexico. Even though these towns are in different counties, they share the same school district. Moriarty is named after Michael Timothy Moriarty, who was the first person to settle permanently in the town.
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Where is Moriarty Located?
Moriarty is in New Mexico. It covers an area of about 4.8 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Moriarty's Climate Like?
Moriarty has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here is a summary of the weather:
| Climate data for Moriarty, New Mexico (Elevation 6,220ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
70 (21) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
67 (19) |
100 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.4 (8.0) |
49.7 (9.8) |
58.6 (14.8) |
67.3 (19.6) |
76.6 (24.8) |
86.7 (30.4) |
88.1 (31.2) |
85.4 (29.7) |
79.8 (26.6) |
68.5 (20.3) |
56.8 (13.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
67.4 (19.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.6 (−9.1) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
40.1 (4.5) |
48.5 (9.2) |
54.5 (12.5) |
52.5 (11.4) |
44.1 (6.7) |
33.9 (1.1) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
33.4 (0.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−9 (−23) |
−10 (−23) |
13 (−11) |
16 (−9) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
41 (5) |
25 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−1 (−18) |
−16 (−27) |
−16 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.44 (11) |
0.79 (20) |
0.57 (14) |
0.82 (21) |
0.70 (18) |
2.19 (56) |
1.87 (47) |
1.37 (35) |
1.32 (34) |
0.59 (15) |
0.75 (19) |
11.90 (302) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.0 (10) |
4.4 (11) |
5.2 (13) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2.5 (6.4) |
6.8 (17) |
24.0 (61) |
| Source: The Western Regional Climate Center | |||||||||||||
What Fun Things Happen in Moriarty?
Moriarty has some interesting traditions and activities.
Pinto Bean Fiesta
Every October, Moriarty hosts the Pinto Bean Fiesta. This fun event includes games in Crossly Park. There is also a parade and a "Pinto Bean Queen" is crowned.
Soaring and Gliding
Moriarty is a famous place for soaring, which is flying a glider without an engine. The Albuquerque Soaring Club (ASC) is based at the Moriarty Municipal Airport. This airport is known for having some of the best soaring conditions in the United States all year round.
- Pilots can find strong air currents (called thermals) that can lift gliders very high.
- They can also use mountain wave currents to go even higher.
- Many pilots fly hundreds of miles from Moriarty each year.
- The airport is also home to the United States Southwest Soaring Museum.
- You can even try a glider flight with Sundance Aviation, a local company.
Fireworks Capital
Moriarty is a popular spot for buying fireworks, especially for people from the nearby Albuquerque area. There are stores open all year and special tents that open for a few weeks around the Fourth of July. Many types of fireworks are sold here.
How Many People Live in Moriarty?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 720 | — | |
| 1970 | 758 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,276 | 68.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,399 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,765 | 26.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,910 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,946 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2000 census, 1,765 people lived in Moriarty. There were 668 households. The average household had about 2.64 people.
- About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age of people in Moriarty was 32 years.
- About 40.79% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Who are Some Famous People from Moriarty?
Moriarty has been home to several notable individuals:
- Toney Anaya – He was the Governor of New Mexico from 1983 to 1987. He was born in Moriarty.
- Kyle Blanks – A former professional baseball player who played for the San Diego Padres.
- Alice King – She was the First Lady of New Mexico for several terms.
- Tim Means – A professional mixed martial artist.
See also
In Spanish: Moriarty (Nuevo México) para niños
