Nara Visa, New Mexico facts for kids
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Nara Visa, New Mexico
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Looking east along U.S. Route 54 in 2008
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 Nara Visa, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Nara Visa, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Quay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.27 km2) |
| • Land | 7.05 sq mi (18.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,177 ft (1,273 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 7.23/sq mi (2.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
88430
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| Area code | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-51140 |
| GNIS ID | 2584161 |
Nara Visa is a small, unincorporated village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. An "unincorporated village" means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government. It has a post office that serves the area with the ZIP code 88430. In 2020, about 51 people lived in the village itself.
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History of Nara Visa
The story of Nara Visa began with two brothers, Sim and Fred McFarland. They came to New Mexico to work on their uncle's cattle ranch. When they heard that the Rock Island Railroad was going to build train tracks nearby, they moved closer to the planned route.
How Nara Visa Got Its Name
The community was first called Narvaez. This name came from the Narvaez family, who lived in the area in the 1880s. Later, English-speaking settlers changed the name to Nara Visa, which is what it's called today.
Early Days of the Village
In November 1901, Henry F. King arrived to be the first section foreman for the railroad. When he got there, the only building was the train depot. He and his wife lived in a boxcar and offered lodging to trainmen and cowboys. In January 1902, the first section house was built. Soon after, two small stores opened.
Growth of the Community
Nara Visa grew steadily. The community's first school was built in 1906. By 1910, there were four active churches. In 1919, Nara Visa was a busy place. It had many businesses, including eight saloons, at least three dance halls, drug stores, general merchandise stores, a barber shop, butcher shops, and hotels. There were also shops selling hats, auto parts, garages, and a bank.
In 1921, the Nara Visa School was constructed. This school is no longer used for classes, but it now serves as a community center for the village.
Transportation in Nara Visa
U.S. Route 54 is a main road that goes through Nara Visa. Another road, NM 402, ends right in the village.
The Union Pacific Railroad also has tracks that pass through Nara Visa. However, there are no special side tracks (called sidings) for trains to stop or load/unload goods here.
See also
In Spanish: Nara Visa (Nuevo México) para niños
