Ojo Sarco, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ojo Sarco
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 Ojo Sarco
Location in New Mexico
Ojo Sarco
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,399 ft (2,255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 277 |
| • Density | 81.26/sq mi (31.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806744 |
Ojo Sarco is an unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Ojo Sarco is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 1 mile (1.6 km) from New Mexico State Road 76 and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west-southwest of Las Trampas. Ojo Sarco had its own post office until June 8, 1996. Ojo Sarco was founded by settlers on the Las Trampas Land Grant which dates back to 1751.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 277 | — | |
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Education
The southern portion is in Peñasco Independent Schools while the northern portion is in Española Public Schools. The comprehensive public high school for the Española district is Española Valley High School.
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