Pleasanton, New Mexico facts for kids
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Pleasanton, New Mexico
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 Pleasanton, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Catron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,607 ft (1,404 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 63.69/sq mi (24.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584182 |
Pleasanton is a small community in Catron County, New Mexico. It is located in the Williams Valley, between the towns of Glenwood and Cliff. In 2010, about 106 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 97.
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History of Pleasanton
Pleasanton was started by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1882. One famous person who lived there was Jacob Hamblin. He was an important leader in the Mormon community. His 24th child was born in Pleasanton in 1884. Sadly, Hamblin died in 1886 from a sickness called malaria.
Other people also moved to Pleasanton. They were looking for a place where they could practice their beliefs freely.
Historical Events in Pleasanton
In 1885, a group of Chiricahua Apache people had a conflict near Pleasanton. They fought with U.S. Army soldiers. This event was a part of the history of the American West.
Education in Pleasanton
Students living in Pleasanton attend schools that are part of the Reserve Independent School District. This district helps provide education for children in the area.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Pleasanton has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 97 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 106 people. By 2020, the population was 97 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasanton (Nuevo México) para niños
