Stanley, New Mexico facts for kids
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Stanley, New Mexico
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 Stanley, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Stanley, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 sq mi (15.99 km2) |
| • Land | 6.17 sq mi (15.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,345 ft (1,934 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 17.49/sq mi (6.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
87056
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| Area code | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-75010 |
| GNIS ID | 2806768 |
Stanley is a small, unincorporated community located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The special code for mail in Stanley is 87056.
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Geography and Climate
Understanding Stanley's Climate
Stanley has a semiarid steppe climate. This means it's a dry area, but not a full desert. These types of climates are often found near true deserts. The scientific way to describe this climate is BSk, which stands for a Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate.
| Climate data for Stanley, New Mexico | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
75 (24) |
84 (29) |
87 (31) |
84 (29) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
54 (12) |
45 (7) |
66 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16 (−9) |
20 (−7) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
54 (12) |
52 (11) |
45 (7) |
34 (1) |
23 (−5) |
16 (−9) |
34 (1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.4 (10) |
0.4 (10) |
0.5 (13) |
0.5 (13) |
1 (25) |
1.2 (30) |
2.2 (56) |
2.2 (56) |
1.5 (38) |
1.2 (30) |
0.5 (13) |
0.5 (13) |
12.1 (310) |
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Population Information
How Many People Live in Stanley?
According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 108 people living in Stanley. This count helps us understand the size of the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 108 | — | |
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Education in Stanley
Stanley's School District
Students in Stanley attend schools that are part of the Moriarty Municipal Schools district.
Years ago, Stanley's school was part of the Santa Fe School District. In 1962, about 150 students went to the school in Stanley. That same year, the school board decided to move Stanley's school to the Moriarty Municipal Schools district. The main reasons for this change were that the Stanley school was very close to a Moriarty school, the building was old and not in good shape, and it wasn't meeting the learning goals set by the state government of New Mexico.
Famous People from Stanley
Stanley has been home to several notable individuals:
- Alan Ebnother: A talented artist.
- Alice King: She was the former First Lady of New Mexico, meaning she was the wife of the Governor.
- Bruce King: He served as the Governor of New Mexico three times. The Governor is the leader of the state government.
- David King: He was the 25th Treasurer of New Mexico. The Treasurer is in charge of managing the state's money.
- Gary King: He was the 30th Attorney General of New Mexico. The Attorney General is the state's top lawyer, who helps make sure laws are followed. He is also the son of Bruce King.
Stanley in Pop Culture
Stanley was mentioned on the popular TV show Hee Haw on January 18, 1975.
