Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
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San Francisco de Asis Church, February 2007
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Location of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
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 Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2) |
| • Land | 3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
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| • Total | 2,707 |
| • Density | 767.51/sq mi (296.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87557
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-61710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409140 |
Ranchos de Taos is a small community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,707 people lived there.
The most famous part of Ranchos de Taos is its historic center, the Ranchos de Taos Plaza. This plaza is home to the beautiful San Francisco de Asis Mission Church.
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History of Ranchos de Taos
Ranchos de Taos started as a Spanish settlement in 1725. It was first called Las Trampas de Taos. Later, it became known as Ranchos de Taos. People sometimes called it "Taos Old Town."
In 1760, the community faced a difficult time. Comanche Native Americans attacked the settlement. They took 50 women from a fortified house and killed the men.
Spanish settlers in the Taos Valley often moved to the Taos Pueblo for safety. This was to protect themselves from attacks by Plains Indians.
Building the Mission Church
Work on a mission church began in 1772. This church was very important to the community. Between 1796 and 1797, land was given to 63 Spanish families. This land came from the Don Fernando de Taos Land Grant.
The San Francisco de Asis Mission Church was finished in 1815. It is still a very important landmark today. The population of the Taos region grew a lot after Mexico gave out more land grants between 1821 and 1846.
Geography of Ranchos de Taos
Ranchos de Taos is located in a scenic part of New Mexico. It is about four miles southwest of the larger town of Taos.
The community covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (9.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,707 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,390 people living in Ranchos de Taos. These people lived in 984 households. About 619 of these households were families.
Many different people make up the community. In 2000, about 75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population included people of all ages. About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 37 years old.
Education in Ranchos de Taos
Children in Ranchos de Taos attend schools within the Taos Municipal Schools district.
- Ranchos Elementary School is located right in the community.
- For middle school, students go to Taos Middle School.
- For high school, students attend Taos High School.
See also
In Spanish: Ranchos de Taos para niños
