Taiban, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Taiban, New Mexico
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The now-abandoned Taiban Presbyterian Church was built in 1908, February 2008.
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 Taiban, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Taiban, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | De Baca |
| Elevation | 4,131 ft (1,259 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88134
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899942 |
Taiban is a small, unincorporated community in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it still has people living there.
Discover Taiban, New Mexico
Taiban is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It sits right where New Mexico State Road 252 meets two important U.S. highways: U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 84. This makes it easy to find on a map!
Taiban's Early Days
This community started in 1906. It was first a place for ranchers, who raise animals like cattle. The name "Taiban" comes from a nearby stream called Taiban Creek.
A Famous Historical Moment
Taiban is known for a special event that happened there a long time ago. On December 23, 1880, a famous lawman named Pat Garrett found and took into custody a well-known figure from the Old West, Billy the Kid, and his group. This event is a part of the area's rich history.
