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Vado, New Mexico
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Location of Vado, New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Dona Ana |
| Settled | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,826 ft (1,166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,930 |
| • Density | 983.88/sq mi (379.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88048, 88072
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-81590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409386 |
Vado is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area used for counting people by the government. In 2010, about 3,194 people lived there. Vado has its own ZIP code (88072) and area code (575). It's also part of the larger Las Cruces area.
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History
Vado was started in 1920 by Francis “Frank” Marion Boyer and his wife Ella Louise. They had previously founded another community called Blackdom, New Mexico. However, Blackdom became a ghost town (an empty town) because they had problems getting enough water from their wells. So, they moved and created Vado.
Geography
Vado is located in the southeastern part of Doña Ana County. It sits in a flat area called the Mesilla Valley, right next to the Rio Grande river on its east side. The main highway, Interstate 10, runs along the eastern edge of Vado. You can get to Vado from Exit 155 on I-10.
If you drive north on Interstate 10, it's about 17 miles (27 km) to Las Cruces. Las Cruces is the main city and the county seat (where the county government is located) for Doña Ana County. If you drive south on I-10, it's about 32 miles (51 km) to El Paso, Texas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Vado covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (2.98 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
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| 2020 | 2,930 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,003 people living in Vado. The population was spread out, with many young people. About 39.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Vado was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
Education
Public schools in Vado are managed by the Gadsden Independent School District. The elementary school for the area is Vado Elementary School. For high school, students can attend Gadsden High School or Alta Vista Early College High School.
See also
In Spanish: Vado (Nuevo México) para niños
