Valdez, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valdez
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Looking out over Valdez, New Mexico from Rim Rd on 18 August 2022
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 Valdez
Location in New Mexico
Valdez
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Elevation | 7,428 ft (2,264 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87580
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 912021 |
Valdez is a small, special place in New Mexico, United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own mayor. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together without a formal local government. Valdez is found in Taos County, right next to the beautiful Rio Hondo river.
About Valdez
Valdez is located about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) north of the well-known town of Taos. You can find it along New Mexico State Road 230. Even though it's a small community, Valdez has its own ZIP code, which is 87580. It used to have its own post office until August 28, 2010.
Gallery
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View of Valdez in 1941. Notice how the houses are arranged around the church, a common style in older villages.
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A recent view of Valdez on May 19, 2023.
