Ribera, New Mexico facts for kids
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Ribera, New Mexico
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Horse rider above a pothole in a stream bed southwest of Ribera
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 Ribera, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Ribera, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,014 ft (1,833 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 124.75/sq mi (48.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| FIPS code | 35-62760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584192 |
Ribera is a small community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It's not an official town with its own government, but it's a recognized place. Ribera is in the northern part of New Mexico, near the bottom of Rowe Mesa and next to the Pecos River. It's about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Santa Fe, the state capital.
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Exploring Ribera's Location
Ribera is split by two main roads. These are Interstate 25 and Route 3. Route 3 used to be part of the famous Route 66. You can still see old rusted cars and abandoned buildings from that time.
Many artists and ranchers live in the Ribera area. There was once a gas station and general store called Sunshine Station, but it is now closed. A well-known restaurant called La Risa Cafe (formerly the Sad Cafe) was also in the town.
East of Ribera, you would find the Imus Ranch. This ranch was a non-profit group that helped children with serious illnesses from 1999 to 2014. A TV show called Imus in the Morning used to broadcast from the ranch.
South of Ribera is San Miguel del Vado. This is an even smaller community. It was once a stop on the historic Santa Fe Trail. West of Ribera is the Glorieta Mesa part of the Santa Fe National Forest.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 314 | — | |
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In 2020, about 314 people lived in Ribera. This number comes from the official U.S. Census.
Schools in Ribera
Students in Ribera attend schools in the West Las Vegas Schools district. The local high school for the area is West Las Vegas High School.
Famous People from Ribera
- Richard Vigil: He was a former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the state of New Mexico.
More About Ribera
- Ribera :: New Mexico Tourism Department
- El Ancon Sculpture Park at the International Sculpture Center
See also
In Spanish: Ribera (Nuevo México) para niños
