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Rio Arriba County is located in the northern part of New Mexico and is known for its rich history and diverse cultural heritage. The county offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, with its stunning landscapes, including the rugged mountains of the Sangre de Cristo Range and the Rio Grande River valley. Key attractions include the historic Chimayo and Ojo Caliente, renowned for their hot springs. Visitors can also explore the ancient petroglyphs at La Junta Point and experience the vibrant local arts and crafts scene. Additionally, the county hosts the Annual Traditional and Contemporary Spanish Market, showcasing traditional Spanish colonial art and culture.
Rio Arriba County (NM) Statistics
Number of cities/towns/villages | 8 | |
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Population | 40446 | |
Area | 5896 sq mi | |
Density | 7/sq mi | |
Altitude | 8420 ft | |
Median Household Income | $40746 | |
Poverty rate | 23% | |
Unemployment rate | 11% | |
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher) | 21% |
Environmental risk in Rio Arriba County, NM
Overall risk | Relatively Low |
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Expected Annual Loss | Relatively Low |
Social Vulnerability | Very High |
Community Resilience | Very Low |
Avalanche Risk | Not Applicable |
Coastal Flooding Risk | Not Applicable |
Cold Wave Risk | Relatively Moderate |
Drought Risk | Relatively Moderate |
Earthquake Risk | Relatively Low |
Hail Risk | Very Low |
Heat Wave Risk | No Rating |
Hurricane Risk | Not Applicable |
Ice Storm Risk | Very Low |
Landslide Risk | Relatively Low |
Lightning Risk | Relatively High |
Riverine Flooding Risk | Relatively Low |
Strong Wind Risk | Very Low |
Tornado Risk | Very Low |
Tsunami Risk | Not Applicable |
Volcanic Activity Risk | Not Applicable |
Wildfire Risk | Relatively Moderate |
Winter Weather Risk | Relatively Moderate |
Rio Arriba County administration contact details
Rio Arriba County administration contact details | |
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Address | 1122 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532 |
County seat | Tierra Amarilla |
Phone number | 505-753-2992 |
Official website | https://www.rio-arriba.org |
County clerk | Linda J. Padilla |
County commissioner | Barrett L. Esquibel |
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Rio Arriba County:
CHIMAYO
Chimayo is a Town in Rio Arriba county with -4 000 inhabitants.
TIERRA AMARILLA
Tierra Amarilla is a Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba county with -500 inhabitants.
CHAMA
Chama is a Village in Rio Arriba county with -500 inhabitants.
ESPAÑOLA
Española is a City in Rio Arriba county with -500 inhabitants.