Newkirk, New Mexico facts for kids
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Newkirk, New Mexico
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 Newkirk, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Newkirk, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,574 ft (1,394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8 |
| • Density | 7.35/sq mi (2.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88431
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584163 |
Newkirk is a small village located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, in the United States. It sits where Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 129 meet. The famous historic U.S. Route 66 also goes through Newkirk. In 2010, only 7 people lived there. Newkirk has a post office (with ZIP Code 88431) and a service station. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 8 people.
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History of Newkirk
Newkirk was first known as Conant. It was founded in the early 1900s along the historic U.S. Route 66. This road was very important for travel across the country.
Newkirk in the 1930s
In the 1930s, Newkirk was a busy stop for travelers. It had several places to eat and stay. There were also four gas stations for cars. A place called De Baca's Trading Post was also open.
Newkirk today
Today, Newkirk is considered a ghost town. This means most people have moved away. Not many buildings or businesses are still active there.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Newkirk has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 8 | — | |
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Education in Newkirk
Students in Newkirk attend schools that are part of the Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools district.
Famous Person from Newkirk
- Fabiola Cabeza de Baca Gilbert (1894-1991) - She was an important educator, nutritionist, and activist. She also wrote books and is known for inventing the u-shaped fried taco shell.
See also
In Spanish: Newkirk (Nuevo México) para niños
