Rutheron, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rutheron
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 Rutheron
Location in New Mexico
Rutheron
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Elevation | 7,287 ft (2,221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87551
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 894227 |
Rutheron is a small place in New Mexico, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together. However, it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger Rio Arriba County.
Where is Rutheron Located?
Rutheron is found in the northern part of New Mexico. It is in Rio Arriba County. The community is located right on New Mexico State Road 95. This road helps people travel to and from Rutheron.
Rutheron is about 2.8 miles (which is about 4.5 kilometers) west-southwest of another nearby community. That community is called Los Ojos.
Rutheron's Post Office History
For many years, Rutheron had its very own post office. This post office first opened on May 27, 1927. It was an important place for the community. People could send and receive mail, letters, and packages there. The post office helped connect Rutheron residents with the rest of the world.
However, the post office in Rutheron eventually closed. It stopped operating on March 1, 1997.
