Mosquero, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mosquero, New Mexico
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Mosquero Village Office
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Location of Mosquero, New Mexico
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 Mosquero, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| Counties | Harding, San Miguel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,584 ft (1,702 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 98.20/sq mi (37.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87733
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-50300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413574 |
| Website | www.villageofmosquero.com/ |
Mosquero is a small village in New Mexico, a state in the United States. It is located in two counties: Harding and San Miguel. Mosquero is the main town, or "county seat," for Harding County. In 2020, about 98 people lived there.
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Where is Mosquero?
Mosquero is in northeastern New Mexico. New Mexico State Road 39 goes through the village. This road leads southeast about 50 miles (80 km) to Logan. It also goes northwest about 18 miles (29 km) to Roy.
The village covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look Back at Mosquero's History
Mosquero started as a stop for trains on the Dawson Railway. This railway was built in 1902. It connected Tucumcari to Dawson.
The name "Mosquero" comes from a Spanish word. It means "swarm of flies." People say this name came from flies that gathered around bison hunted by local native tribes.
The village was officially started in 1908 by Benjamin Brown. A post office opened in Mosquero that same year.
Mosquero grew as a place for farming and raising animals. It was also a shipping point for goods. The village even had a plant that made dry ice. This dry ice was made using carbon dioxide from wells nearby.
The railroad was taken away in 1950. After that, the dry ice plant was destroyed. The number of people living in Mosquero slowly became smaller.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Mosquero has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
- 1930: 401 people
- 1940: 742 people
- 1950: 583 people
- 1960: 310 people
- 1970: 244 people
- 1980: 197 people
- 1990: 164 people
- 2000: 120 people
- 2010: 93 people
- 2020: 98 people
Famous People from Mosquero
- Donald Enlow: He was a scientist known for his work in orthodontics. Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that deals with correcting teeth and jaws.
Images for kids
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Mosquero post office and water tower
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Goodnight-Loving Trail marker
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Mosquero Water Tower
See also
In Spanish: Mosquero (Nuevo México) para niños
