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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

236 topographic sheets and 2 fire insurance atlases across 1 place.

Research this county

From the record

46 National Register listings published here, 1 of them a National Historic Landmark.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

New Mexico within the United States
Rio Arriba County within New Mexico

What the record shows

  • 1 place in this county was surveyed for fire insurance: Espanola, in 1929.
  • 2 fire insurance atlases survive for the county. Topographic coverage is national; fire insurance survey reached only incorporated places with something worth insuring.
  • 1,689 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 46 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 24 buildings, 12 districts, 9 structures and 1 site.
  • 4 of the 46 listings were added during the 1970s.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 125 populated places in this county; 122 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Photographs

51 photographs, 1935 to 2021

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Girl during afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Girl during afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
The general-store portion of a nostalgic roadside attraction, the Classical Gas Museum, in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northern New Mexico, near the town of Dixon
The general-store portion of a nostalgic roadside attraction, the Classical Gas Museum, in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northern New Mexico, near the town of Dixon
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Peaches are grown at Dixon, New Mexico
Peaches are grown at Dixon, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. The teachers have little equipment with which to work and the ABCs, penmanship, and grammar are taught on the blackboard
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. The teachers have little equipment with which to work and the ABCs, penmanship, and grammar are taught on the blackboard
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
An old camper stands beneath a Frontier Gasoline station sign at a nostalgic roadside attraction, the Classical Gas Museum, in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northern New Mexico, near the town of Dixon
An old camper stands beneath a Frontier Gasoline station sign at a nostalgic roadside attraction, the Classical Gas Museum, in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northern New Mexico, near the town of Dixon
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Apples are one of the main fruit crops along the Rio Pueblo at Dixon, New Mexico
Apples are one of the main fruit crops along the Rio Pueblo at Dixon, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Real Mexican-style hot peppers, locally called chiles (we say real because many other displays are metal art) are among hundreds of colorful offerings displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Real Mexican-style hot peppers, locally called chiles (we say real because many other displays are metal art) are among hundreds of colorful offerings displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Valley and mountain view near the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Valley and mountain view near the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1941. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Mountain view near the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Mountain view near the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. Ojo Sarco valley is scattered with villages which have grown up around one family. The land is re-divided until its owners are forced to go elsewhere to make cash, while their families remain at home. In the distance is the valley of the Rio Grande
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. Ojo Sarco valley is scattered with villages which have grown up around one family. The land is re-divided until its owners are forced to go elsewhere to make cash, while their families remain at home. In the distance is the valley of the Rio Grande
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Metal-art dinosaur displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Metal-art dinosaur displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Boy during afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Boy during afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Colorful metal-art bull and rider displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Colorful metal-art bull and rider displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. Ojo Sarco Valley is scattered with villages which have grown up around one family. The land is re-divided until its owners are forced to go elsewhere to make cash, while their families remain at home. Lumber with which to build a pitched roof
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. Ojo Sarco Valley is scattered with villages which have grown up around one family. The land is re-divided until its owners are forced to go elsewhere to make cash, while their families remain at home. Lumber with which to build a pitched roof
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1941. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Church doorway in the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Church doorway in the community of Truchas, about halfway along what's called the "High Road," a winding route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains to and from the New Mexico capital city of Santa Fe and the art and shopping mecca of Taos
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Metal-art dinosaurs displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Metal-art dinosaurs displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Boy during afternoon recess
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Boy during afternoon recess
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight graders and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight graders and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Truchas, New Mexico. The Penitente cross
Truchas, New Mexico. The Penitente cross
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Street of Mexican village up in the hills. Cordova, New Mexico
Street of Mexican village up in the hills. Cordova, New Mexico
Lange, Dorothea, photographer, 1935. Library of Congress
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. One-room school in an isolated mountainous Spanish-American community, which has eight grades and two teachers. Most of the teaching is in Spanish, the language spoken in the children's homes, and as a result they rarely speak English fluently
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Metal-art horses and stagecoach displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Metal-art horses and stagecoach displayed outside the Casa Cristal Pottery home-and-garden roadside store near Velarde in northern New Mexico
Highsmith, Carol M, 2021. Library of Congress
Embudo, New Mexico. Obstetrical case after arriving safely in the Taos County cooperative health association ambulance at the Embudo Presbyterian Hospital
Embudo, New Mexico. Obstetrical case after arriving safely in the Taos County cooperative health association ambulance at the Embudo Presbyterian Hospital
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Church, Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, NM
Church, Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Merrill House (Door), Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, NM
Merrill House (Door), Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Adolfo Canyon Pueblito, Adolfo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Adolfo Canyon Pueblito, Adolfo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Pointed Butte Pueblito, Cibola Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Pointed Butte Pueblito, Cibola Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Pueblito Kin Yazhi, Junction of Canyon Largo & Rincon Largo, Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County, NM
Pueblito Kin Yazhi, Junction of Canyon Largo & Rincon Largo, Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Margarita Martinez Homestead, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Margarita Martinez Homestead, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Martin Apodaca Homestead, Canyon Largo, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Martin Apodaca Homestead, Canyon Largo, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Compressor Station Pueblito, Superior Mesa, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Compressor Station Pueblito, Superior Mesa, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
1992 New Mexico State Winner
1992 New Mexico State Winner
Manzanares, Helen (Creator), 1992. Library of Congress
Hooded Fireplace Pueblito, On a northern point of Superior Mesa about 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Hooded Fireplace Pueblito, On a northern point of Superior Mesa about 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Martin Apodaca Homestead, El Buen Pastor, Canyon Largo, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Martin Apodaca Homestead, El Buen Pastor, Canyon Largo, Lindrith, Rio Arriba County, NM
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress

Places on the National Register

46

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Becker, George, House, Bunk House and Barnbuilding198585000777
Blanton Log Housebuilding198585000778
Frank Bond Housebuilding198080002564
Burns Lake Bungalowbuilding198585000780
Casados Housebuilding198585000825
Chimayo Trading Post and Trujillo, E.D., Housebuilding199999000500
El Barranco Community Ditchstructure198686002296
El Porvenir Community Ditchstructure198686002300
Embudo Historic Districtdistrict197979001547
Encenada Community Ditchstructure198686002303
Foster Hotelbuilding198686000225
Tomas Gonzales Housebuilding199696000258
Ramon Jaramillo House and Barnbuilding198686002309
Jicarilla Apache Historic Districtdistrict198484002956
La Puente Community Ditchstructure198686002294
La Puente Historic Districtdistrict198585000826
Los Brazos Historic Districtdistrict198585000827
Los Luceros Haciendadistrict198383004157
Los Ojos (Parkview) Fish Hatcherybuilding198585000779
Los Ojos (Parkview) Historic Districtdistrict198585000828
Franklin MacFie Housebuilding2024100010755
Tony Manzanares Housebuilding198585000829
Gilbert Martinez Barnbuilding198585000781
Teodoro Martinez Housebuilding198585000782
Georgia O'Keeffe Ghost Ranch Housedistrict2020100005933
Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studiobuilding199898001197
Victor Ortega Cabinbuilding198887002456
Our Lady of Lourdes Grottostructure198786002318
Parkview Community Ditchstructure198686002305
Plaza Blanca Community Ditchstructure198686002298
Plaza Blanca Historic Districtdistrict198686002322
Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblostructure199797000738
San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapelbuilding197878001821
San Joaquin Churchbuilding198686002310
San Juan Pueblodistrict197474001201
Samuel Sanchez Barnsbuilding198686002317
Samuel Sanchez Housebuilding198686002315
Sanchez-March Housebuilding198585000830
Santa Clara Pueblodistrict197474001199
Tierra Amarilla AFS P-8 Historic Districtdistrict200100000342
Tierra Amarilla Community Ditchstructure198686002307
Tierra Amarilla Historic Districtdistrict198686002327
Manuelita Trujillo Housebuilding198585000831
Trujillo, Sr., Fernando, Housebuilding198585000832
Miguel Valdez Barnbuilding198686002314
Whitaker Dinosaur Quarrysite2018100003030

Photographs from libraries nationwide

7 of 20 shown

Selected from the Digital Public Library of America's 20 image records catalogued for this county. Every one shown here carries a public-domain status or a licence that permits reuse on a site that carries advertising; non-commercial, share-alike and restricted images are excluded. The selection is spread across the county's towns (at most eight per town), so no single institution's bulk upload crowds out the rest. Each opens the holding library's record, and the complete set at the Digital Public Library of America is one click away.

Characteristic ruin, of the Pueblo San Juan, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
Characteristic ruin, of the Pueblo San Juan, New Mexico. O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Lagunas Caballo, or Horse Lakes, Boston Public Library - undated
Lagunas Caballo, or Horse Lakes. O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Prehistoric cliff dwellers at Puye, near Santa Fe, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
Prehistoric cliff dwellers at Puye, near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Lagunas Caballo, or Horse Lakes, Boston Public Library - undated
Lagunas Caballo, or Horse Lakes. O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
War dance at Santa Clara Indian Pueblo, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
War dance at Santa Clara Indian Pueblo, New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Restored Kiva, at prehistoric cliff dwellings, Puye, near Santa Fe, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
Restored Kiva, at prehistoric cliff dwellings, Puye, near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Toltec Gorge and tunnel, Boston Public Library - undated
Toltec Gorge and tunnel. Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.

The county from the air

48 shown

Flown by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1937 and 1989, the Aerial Photo Single Frames collection is the definitive mid-century view of the land: fields, roads and rivers as the camera saw them. The Survey holds 10,868 frames inside the rectangle that bounds this county; the 48 frames below were taken over the county itself, chosen across the decades of flights (at most four a year from that rectangle), so one flight cannot crowd out the rest. The full set is free to browse and download at EarthExplorer under the dataset Aerial Photo Single Frames.

U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-12-22, scale 1:21000
1949-12-22, scale 1:21000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-12-22, scale 1:21000
1949-12-22, scale 1:21000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-12-22, scale 1:21000
1949-12-22, scale 1:21000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1949-12-22, scale 1:21000
1949-12-22, scale 1:21000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1950-10-06, scale 1:23600
1950-10-06, scale 1:23600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1950-10-06, scale 1:23600
1950-10-06, scale 1:23600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1950-10-06, scale 1:23600
1950-10-06, scale 1:23600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1950-10-06, scale 1:23600
1950-10-06, scale 1:23600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1951-05-01, scale 1:28400
1951-05-01, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1951-05-01, scale 1:28400
1951-05-01, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1951-05-01, scale 1:28400
1951-05-01, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1951-05-01, scale 1:28400
1951-05-01, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-20, scale 1:28400
1952-08-20, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-20, scale 1:28400
1952-08-20, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-20, scale 1:28400
1952-08-20, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-20, scale 1:28400
1952-08-20, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-04-17, scale 1:54000
1954-04-17, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-04-17, scale 1:54000
1954-04-17, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-04-17, scale 1:54000
1954-04-17, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-04-17, scale 1:54000
1954-04-17, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-06-06, scale 1:37400
1955-06-06, scale 1:37400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-06-06, scale 1:37400
1955-06-06, scale 1:37400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-06-06, scale 1:37400
1955-06-06, scale 1:37400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1955-06-06, scale 1:37400
1955-06-06, scale 1:37400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-06-15, scale 1:20000
1956-06-15, scale 1:20000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-06-15, scale 1:20000
1956-06-15, scale 1:20000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-06-15, scale 1:20000
1956-06-15, scale 1:20000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1956-06-15, scale 1:20000
1956-06-15, scale 1:20000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1957-03-01, scale 1:10000
1957-03-01, scale 1:10000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1957-03-01, scale 1:10000
1957-03-01, scale 1:10000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1957-03-01, scale 1:10000
1957-03-01, scale 1:10000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1957-03-01, scale 1:10000
1957-03-01, scale 1:10000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-06-23, scale 1:40000
1958-06-23, scale 1:40000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-06-23, scale 1:40000
1958-06-23, scale 1:40000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-06-23, scale 1:40000
1958-06-23, scale 1:40000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-06-23, scale 1:40000
1958-06-23, scale 1:40000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.

Weather records

80 stations, 28 gages

The thermometers that kept this county's weather, and the gages that measured the flow of its streams, as the federal records hold them. The extremes below are measured values from those records, not estimates.

The 1950 census, district by district

65 districts

Who lived here in 1950, one enumeration district at a time, as the Census Bureau described each district. Each row opens its official National Archives result, with Population Schedules and ED Maps available there.

  • 21-1Election Precinct 1, Dixon: Election Precinct 1, Dixon - That part north and west of U.S. Highway 64
  • 21-2Election Precinct 1, Dixon - That nart south and east of U.S. Highway 64
  • 21-3Nection Precinct 2, Alcalde: Election Precinct 2, Alcalde - That part outside San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-4Election Precinct 2, Alcalde - That part in San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-5Election Precinct 3, Rio De Chama
  • 21-6Election Precinct 4, Chimayo (Arriba)
  • 21-7Election Precinct 5, Truchas
  • 21-8Election Precinct 6, Cordova
  • 21-9Election Precinct 7, San Jose: Election Precinct 7, San Jose - That part outside San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-10Election Precinct 7, San Jose - That part in San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-11Election Precinct 8, Chamita: Election Precinct 8, Chamita - That part outside San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-12Election Precinct 8, Chamita - That part in San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-12Election Precinct 8, Chamita - That part in San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-13Election Precinct 9, Ojo Caliente
  • 21-14Election Precinct 10, El Rito
  • 21-15Election Precinct 11, Abiquiu
  • 21-16Election Precinct 12, Nutrias
  • 21-17Election Precinct 13, Petaca
  • 21-18Election Precinct 14, Vallecitos
  • 21-19Election Precinct 15, Los Pinos
  • 21-20Election Precinct 16, Canjilon
  • 21-21Election Precinct 17, Tierra Amarilla: Tierra Amarilla, unincorporated Bounded by Due east line from junction of U. S. Highway 84 and State Highway 162; 1/4 mile offset east of and parallel to U.S. Highway 84; Unnamed stream, Nutritas Creek; A northeasterly line from the junction of Nutritas Creek and unnamed stream to junction of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 162
  • 21-22Election Precinct 17 Tierra Amarilla - That part outside Tierra Amarilla, unincorporated. (See separate map for boundaries of Tierra Amarilla)
  • 21-23Election Precinct 18, Park View
  • 21-24Election Precinct 19, Chama: Chama, unincorporated Bounded by Unnamed street extended, Unnamed street; Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad; Little Chama River
  • 21-25Election Precinct 19, Chama - That part outside Chama, unincorporated. (See separate map for boundaries of Chama)
  • 21-26Election Precinct 20, Coyote
  • 21-27Election Precinct 21, Lumberton
  • 21-28Election Precinct 22, Rosa: Election Precinct 22, Rosa - That part in Jicarilla Indian Reservation
  • 21-29Election Precinct 22, Rosa - That part outside Jicarilla Indian Reservation
  • 21-30Election Precinct 23, Youngsville
  • 21-31Election Precinct 24, Gallina
  • 21-32Election Precinct 25, Velarde
  • 21-33Election Precinct 26, Ranchitos: Election Precinct 26, Ranchitos - That part outside San Juan and Santa Clara Indian Reservations
  • 21-34Election Precinct 26, Ranchitos - That part in San Juan Indian Reservation
  • 21-35Election Precinct 26, Ranchitos - That part in Santa Clara Indian Reservation
  • 21-36Election Precinct 27, Tusas
  • 21-37Election Precinct 28, Espanola: Espanola village, including Espanola Hospital (non-adjacent)- Santa Clara Indian Reservation (part)
  • 21-38Election Precinct 28, Espanola - That part outside Santa Clara Indian Reservation
  • 21-39Election Precinct 28, Espanola - That part in Santa Clara Indian Reservation, outside Espanola village (Remainder of Santa Clara Indian Reservation is in Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties)
  • 21-39Election Precinct 28, Espanola - That part in Santa Clara Indian Reservation, outside Espanola village (Remainder of Santa Clara Indian Reservation is in Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties)
  • 21-40Election Precinct 29, El Vado
  • 21-41Election Precinct 30, Ojo Sarco
  • 21-42Election Precinct 31, La Madera
  • 21-43Election Precinct 32, Monero
  • 21-44Election Precinct 33, San Pedro: Election Precinct 33, San Pedro - That part outside Santa Clara Indian Reservation
  • 21-45Election Precinct 33, San Pedro - That part in Santa Clara Indian Reservation
  • 21-46Election Precinct 34, Haynes: Precinct 34, Haynes - That part outside Navajo Indian Reservation
  • 21-47Election Precinct 34, Haynes - That part in Navajo Indian Reservation, comprising part of Grazing District No. 7 (Remainder of Grazing District No. 7 is in McKinley, Sandoval, San Juan and Valencia counties) (Remainder of Navajo Indian Reservation is in McKinley, Sandoval; San Juan and Valencia counties, New Mexico in Apache, Cococino and Navajo counties, Arizona and in San Juan County, Utah)
  • 21-48Election Precinct 35, Governador
  • 21-49Election Precinct 36, Skarda
  • 21-50Election Precinct 37, Tapiecitas
  • 21-51Election Precinct 38, Dulce - Jicarilla Indian Reservation (part)
  • 21-52ASee split map (Election Precinct 40, Lindrith)
  • 21-52BSee split map (Election Precinct 40, Lindrith)
  • 21-53Election Precinct 41, Chimayo (Abajo)
  • 21-54Election Precinct 42, Guique
  • 21-55Election Precinct 43, Rutherton
  • 21-56Election Precinct 44, Los Vigiles
  • 21-57Election Precinct 45, Cebolla
  • 21-58Election Precinct 46, Canones
  • 21-59Election Precinct 47, Costilla
  • 21-60Jicarilla Indian Reservation (part) (Remainder of Jicarilla Indian Reservation is in Sandoval County)
  • 21-61Unorganized territory: Unorganized territory - That part outside Santa Clara Indian Reservation
  • 21-62Unorganized territory - That part in Santa Clara Indian Reservation (Remainder of Santa Clara Indian Reservation is in Sandoval and Santa Fe counties)

Wildfire, 1992 to 2020

5,129 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 5,129 of them, burning about 115,187 acres. 3,593 started naturally and 133 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Natural3593
Missing data/not specified/undetermined438
Debris and open burning393
Recreation and ceremony342
Arson/incendiarism133
Smoking64
Equipment and vehicle use52
Fireworks35
Misuse of fire by a minor34
Railroad operations and maintenance18
Power generation/transmission/distribution14
Other causes13

The five largest, by the area the report gives. One of them was set deliberately.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
10 June 2010Natural27,100 acresSanta Fe National ForestSOUTH FORK
10 June 1996Natural15,356 acresAlbuquerque District OfficeARCHULETA
3 June 2017Natural7,495 acresCarson National ForestBONITA
15 May 2017Natural7,020 acresCarson National ForestHONDITO
27 June 1998Arson/incendiarism5,185 acresSanta Fe National ForestOSO
12 June 2002Missing data/not specified/undetermined4,257 acresCarson National ForestMONTOYA
17 September 2005Missing data/not specified/undetermined3,922 acresCarson National ForestPINE CANYON
25 June 2014Natural3,626 acresSanta Fe National ForestDIEGO

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1955 to 2025

60 of 123 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 123 reports for this county, causing 3 deaths, 3 injuries and about $6,483,500 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Flash Flood43
Hail41
Thunderstorm Wind23
Lightning7
Tornado2
Heavy Rain2
Flood2
Wildfire1
Dust Devil1
Funnel Cloud1

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
August 2015LightningTusas1 killed, $3,000A lightning strike led to a fatal motorcycle crash along U.S. Highway 64 near Hopewell Lake. The victim was 37-year old Juan Trujillo.
August 2006Flash FloodDixon1 killedA 47 year old male passenger drowned when a small vehicle was swept off State Road 75 just east of Dixon. Other cars had stopped when they saw the water running across the roadway. The driver of the small vehicle drove around stopped vehicles into the fast water. The small car stalled at about the halfway point and was swept downstream into the arroyo. The passenger was unable to escape with the driver.
May 1997LightningTres Piedras1 killedA rancher was struck and instantly killed by lightning northwest of Tres Piedras. The man and his 13 year old son were mending fence on open range and took shelter from a thunderstorm under isolated, but separate trees. The son was not injured.
August 2016Flash FloodChamita1 hurt, $25,000Vehicle overturned on highway 74 near mile marker 2 due to flood waters. Women was rescued from vehicle by fire department.
August 2000LightningAlcalde1 hurtAn 18-year old man suffered burns from a lightning strike.
April 1999LightningEl Rito1 hurtA woman was burned slightly and windows were broken when lightning struck a home in El Rito.
August 2016Flash FloodHernandez$2,000,000Two elderly residents rescued from a mobile home that was washed off it's foundation and displaced over 50 feet downstream. Up to 30 homes inundated with water and at least 10 families displaced from flood waters. U.S. Highway 285, highway 74, and county road 57 all closed to remove mud and debris. County Road 57 washed over with mudslides from nearby mesa.
July 2015Flash FloodCanones$1,000,000Flash flood wave moved down Yeso Rito arroyo in less than 30 minutes, resulting in significant damage at Ghost Ranch. At least three older structures and a ropes course were completely destroyed. One newer studio structure was seriously damaged. Trees were snapped in half and mud filled several other structures. Damage has been estimated between 500,000 and 1 million dollars. No injuries were reported.
June 2024Flash FloodEspanola$500,000Heavy rains forced sharp rises along the Rio Chama between Medanales and Espanola. These rises were observed to peak at 7.95 feet at the Rio Chama near Chamita (CMTN5) gauge, resulting in flooding along U.S. Highway 84 between the junction of U.S. Highway 285 and Abiquiu that impacted 40 residences. This also resulted in heavy sand deposits near Medanales that resulted in the Rio Chama rerouting through adjacent agricultural fields two days later on June 22nd. Damage is an estimate given the lack of information and is an aggregate of the damage caused by the rerouting of the Rio Chama into the aforementioned agricultural fields as this was a direct result of the flash flooding that occurred on the night of the 20th into the morning of the 21st.
September 2013Flash FloodSanta Clara Pueblo$500,000Water flowing over NM 30 around mile marker 7. Thirteen homes were flooded in Santa Clara Pueblo including a health center. Flooding debris reported over numerous roads in the pueblo. A public walk way and skate park damaged due to erosion. A total of 79 structures were damaged in this multi-day event.
May 2023FloodChili$300,000Rapid snow melt led to high river rises and overbank flooding at and downstream of the junction between the Rio Ojo Caliente and Rio Chama. Ten homes had water come right up to the house structure. This flooded yards, wells and septic tanks. Damages are an estimate.
July 2014Flash FloodEl Llano$300,000Torrential rainfall produced significant flooding in Espanola during the overnight on the 14-15th. The NM Emergency Operations Center and local broadcast media reported at least 8 homes suffered flood damage with numerous vehicles abandoned and flooded. At least 4 residents reported 12 to 18 inches of standing water on their properties. North Railroad Ave and Hunter were flooded forcing city officials to run pumps to remove water. East Laguna Street around Santa Claran Casino was flooded. Santa Clara Pueblo was also flooded during this event.
July 1998Flash FloodEspanola$300,000Heavy rain and fast runoff again flooded arroyos and small channels some of which had not been cleared of debris from rain on July 4th. Damage to homes, personal property losses, plus county road washouts were reported at Abiquiu, Coyote, Lindrith and San Pedro. Losses and damage due to flooding during the week in southern Rio Arriba County were estimated near $400,000.
July 2013Flash FloodSanta Clara Pueblo$250,000Flash flooding was observed over several roadways in Santa Clara Canyon including 601 and 602. Flash flood wave made it to the NM 30 bridge with no damage apparent. However, significant damage occurred to several reservation roads, culverts, diversion structures, and trees through the canyon. A storage building was engulfed in several feet of mud. The Santa Clara Pueblo received a Presidential Disaster Declaration for this event.
August 1999Flash FloodLos Ojos$150,000Several county roads were washed out near Los Ojos.
June 2024Flash FloodMedanales$100,000Flooding over U.S. Highway 85 at mile markers 200 and 204 requiring debris removal. Reports of home damage from arroyo flooding, and a water rescue of a couple trapped in a mobile home due to surrounding flood waters. Injuries are unknown. Flood damage reported in homes from the arroyo flooding. Damage costs are an estimate.
September 2014Tornado (EF1)Monero$100,000A tornado traveled slightly north of due east through complex terrain of the Lazy Triangle Anchor Ranch, passing less than one quarter mile north of the ranch headquarters located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 64/84. The tornado traveled through terrain ranging from 7500 feet to 9800 feet in elevation. Numerous if not hundreds of large diameter pine trees and cedars were snapped and/or twisted and subsequently uprooted along the first one to one and a half miles. An old long-standing chapel dating back to the 1940s was destroyed. A 6-ft long 4x6 beam was tossed 150 yards. The main ranch residence suffered considerable damage including complete removal of it's pitched roof that was carried 50 yards to the east northeast. A bunkhouse and other storage buildings sustained significant damage. Winds were estimtated at 110 mph, the upper end of EF-1.
July 2013Flash FloodLa Madera$100,000Highway 111 washed away along Rio Vallecitos. Vehicles parked at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa were among the damages and mudslides were reported along the hillsides near the resort. The RV and camping area was closed due to flooding.
September 2013Flash FloodSan Jose$100,000Local broadcast media reported a home flooded near Chamita. Emergency management reported that a half dozen homes were filling up with water near US 84/285 due to flooding from the Rio Chama. A shelter was set up in Espanola.
July 1998Flash FloodEspanola$100,000Brief heavy rain across southern Rio Arriba County produced considerable arroyo and acequia irrigation system flooding. Several homes and two elementary schools were damaged in Espanola, while county roads and bridges suffered washouts near El Rito.
August 2016Flash FloodHernandez$75,000At least three vehicles stalled in flood waters along county road 56A.
August 2017Thunderstorm WindDulce$50,000Severe winds produced significant roof damage to the Jicarilla Head Start building in Dulce.
July 2014Flash FloodAbiquiu$50,000Twenty minutes of intense rainfall followed by 4 hours of moderate rainfall caused wash out of County Road 155. A culvert beneath the road could not hold all the water and breached the roadway.
July 2013Flash FloodEl Rito$50,000Portion of highway 554 washed away in El Rito. A home along highway 554 was impacted by the flood waters with damage reported to the kitchen. Local print media reported that the skirt of a mobile home was washed away and a propane tank floated several hundred feet away from the home.
June 2000LightningDulce$50,000A large oil storage tank burnt after a lightning strike.
July 2000Thunderstorm WindLa Villita$50,000no account filed
July 2000Thunderstorm WindAlcalde$50,000no account filed
August 1996LightningCebolla$50,000no account filed
July 2021Flash FloodCanjilon$30,000A strong thunderstorm near Ghost Ranch produced several inches of water along U.S. Highway 84, and mud, rock, and debris were reported along the highway between mile marker 231 and mile marker 234. Several large boulders were also noted to have fallen from cliffsides onto the shoulder of the highway. Damages are estimated for along the highway.
September 2014HailDulce$30,000Significant damage to vehicles and skylights.
September 2014HailDulce$20,000Observer reported quarter size hail that damaged car windshields and dented vehicles.
July 2009Flash FloodBarranca$20,000Heavy rain caused flooding on County Road 155, washing out culverts and parts of the road.
October 1998Thunderstorm WindVallecitos$20,000A fast moving and unusual late night line of thunderstorms produced gusty winds and several small but intense microbursts which ripped the roof off several small cabins near Vallecitos.
June 2022Flash FloodDixon$10,000An estimated 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain caused an arroyo near Embudo to spill out of its bank, causing water to flow over County Road 69. Embudo Creek was also reported to be running high with clogged culverts at mile marker 3 on New Mexico State Road 75 near Dixon. Damages are estimated.
June 2019Dust DevilHernandez$10,000Twenty people were injured when a dust devil blew apart a large tent at a summer solstice event at the Guru Ram Das Puri retreat center west of Espanola. Damage amounts are a rough estimate for destruction of the event tent.
June 2015Flash FloodAbiquiu$10,000County road 155 washed away and culverts destroyed.
July 2014Flash FloodLa Madera$10,000A major footbridge was reported to have washed away on the Owl Peak Farm in La Madera. Both the Rio Ojo Caliente and the Tusas River rose to flood levels. The Rio Ojo Caliente showed a river rise from 6 cfs to 1120 cfs.
September 2014Thunderstorm WindMonero$10,000Trained spotter reported downed power lines and debris on the highway west of Chama.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindEspanola$10,000Winds of 65 mph from a microburst uprooted several small dead trees, and downed a 10 inch diameter green elm tree which damaged parked vehicles. In addition, several metal roof panels were ripped off an out building. This located only received a few raindrops, but the spotter saw the storm to the northwest.
September 2009LightningChama$10,000Thunderstorms over northwest New Mexico during the early morning hours produced a cloud to ground lightning strike that hit the 96.1 FM KZRM Radio transmitter on Rabbit Peak, just west northwest of Chama. The station was off the air for at least three weeks.
July 2001Thunderstorm WindEspanola$10,000Espanola police reported several utility poles downed during a strong thunderstorm.
July 2014Flash FloodAbiquiu$5,000Observer reported the most severe storm at this location in 15 years. A total of 1.28 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes and the main road on their property was ripped apart and culverts destroyed. Additionally, their garden was shredded by hail.
August 2012Flash FloodChili$5,000Water was reported flowing over Indian Service Roads 601 and 602.
April 2010FloodChama$5,000Rising water from the Rio Chamita resulted in flooding of yards, storage sheds and possibly a barn on the west side of Chama. No homes were flooded.
June 2007Thunderstorm WindAlcalde$5,000A roof was blown off a mobile home.
July 1998Flash FloodAbiquiu$5,000Flash flooding along Arroyo Del Yeso filled roads with mud and clogged the bridge to Ghost Ranch with heavy debris.
July 2012Flash FloodAbiquiu$2,500County Road 162 near the intersection of U.S. Highway 84, close to Abiquiu, was partially washed away. The culvert was reportedly too small to carry the volume of water generated by the heavy rain and topped the roadway.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindChimayo$2,500Several porch coverings were torn off and trees damaged in Chimayo.
June 2007HailEspanola$500Trees and windows were damaged.
August 2025Flash FloodEl Llano-Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm resulted in rushing floodwaters across State Highway 76 near Mile Marker 8 in Chimayo.
July 2025Flash FloodGallina-Heavy rains over the Laguna burn scar produced water and debris over a dirt road making it impassable.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindEspanola Muni Arpt-A mesonet station 4 miles northwest of Espanola recorded a wind gust of 59 mph from a severe thunderstorm.
September 2024HailCanjilon-Quarter size hail fell at mile marker 232 along U.S. Highway 84 outside Ghost Ranch.
June 2023Funnel CloudCebolla-A trained spotter shared a photo of a funnel cloud that formed along U.S. Highway 84 near Cebolla.
July 2022Flash FloodSanta Clara Pueblo-Heavy rain near Santa Clara Pueblo caused the Santa Clara Creek to overflow its banks and cause flash flooding in the area. No damage was reported.
December 2021Thunderstorm WindEl Vado-Snow squall. A RAWS station south-southwest of El Vado measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph as a snow squall with associated lightning tracked through the area. Another RAWS station south of Monero measured a wind gust to 66 mph also associated with the snow squall and thunderstorms.
May 2020Thunderstorm WindAbiquiu-A dry thunderstorm produced a brief high wind gust up to 59 mph near Abiquiu.
March 2019HailRanchitos-Hail up to the size of quarters reported in Espanola.
July 2019HailCoyote-Local news outlet relayed a report near Coyote of nickel size hail on Twitter.
June 2019HailChama-Hail up to the size of quarters reported in Chama.

Mines and quarries

584 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 584 workings inside this county. 19 still produce and 565 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Mica125
Sand and Gravel, Construction91
Gold79
Beryllium47
Uranium41
Fluorine-Fluorite37
Copper30
Kyanite17
Silver, Gold12
Silver12
Beryllium, Mica11
Pumice11
Stone9
Copper, Silver8

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Alamos GroupBeryllium, Mica, REE, Thorium, Feldspar, UraniumPast Producer1870, 1875, 1950
AmericanBeryllium, REE, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium)Past Producer
Big BugBeryllium, Niobium (Columbium), REE, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Bromide MineSilver, Copper, Gold, LeadPast Producer1881, 1885, 1958
BuckhornLead, Gold, SilverPast Producer
Capitan MineMica, Uranium, Thorium, REE, BerylliumPast Producer1675, 1955
Coates TunnelNiobium (Columbium), MicaPast Producer
ConquerorSilver, Lead, Uranium, CopperPast Producer
Cribbenville GroupMica, Niobium (Columbium), Bismuth, REEPast Producer1700, 1960
Cribbenville MineMica, Uranium, Thorium, REE, FeldsparPast Producer1675, 1955
Croesus MineGold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, CopperPast Producer1881, 1885, 1935
De AragonMica, TantalumProspect
El CaminoMica, BerylliumProspect
El ContentoBeryllium, Feldspar, MicaProspect
FridlundREE, Bismuth, Niobium (Columbium), MicaPast Producer
Fridlund MineMica, Niobium (Columbium), Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1920, 1950, 1958
Gallina GypsumGypsum-AnhydriteProspect
Globe MineMica, Niobium (Columbium), FeldsparPast Producer1875, 1958
Globe MineLithium, Mica, Niobium (Columbium)Past Producer
Green Peak MineCopper, MicaProspect
Hoover GroupGold, Lead, Silver, ZincOccurrence
Iron Mountain MineIron, GoldOccurrence
Joel Taylor GroupMagnesitePast Producer
KaiwaBeryllium, REE, Copper, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Kiawa GroupMica, REE, Thorium, Uranium, FeldsparPast Producer1880
Kiawa MineMica, Thorium, Feldspar, Uranium, REEProducer1885
La Jarita-Apache GroupMica, Beryllium, Feldspar, Niobium (Columbium), Thorium, Uranium, REE, BismuthPast Producer1850, 1965
La Madera MineTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Fluorine-FluoriteUnknown
La Madera-Palomas Canyon GroupBeryllium, Mica, Uranium, Vanadium, Thorium, REE, FeldsparOccurrence1910, 1925, 1955
LonesomeTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Bismuth, Beryllium, Mica, FeldsparPast Producer
Lonesome MineMica, Beryllium, Niobium (Columbium), Tantalum, Uranium, Bismuth, Thorium, REEPast Producer1932, 1943
Maria Theresa ClaimsIron, Titanium, Metal, Phosphorus-Phosphates, SulfurOccurrence1945
MaryBeryllium, Mica, Niobium (Columbium)Past Producer
Mineral Point MineSilver, Gold, Copper, Zinc, LeadPast Producer1888, 1895, 1935
Mineral Point MineGold, Lead, CopperOccurrence
Peno Verde ProspectBismuth, Fluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumProspect
Petaca DistrictNiobium (Columbium), Thorium, REE, TantalumProducerPEGMATITE
Petach MineMica, Niobium (Columbium), Tantalum, Fluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Pineapple MineMica, Uranium, Vanadium, Thorium, FeldsparPast Producer1954, 1955
Pino Verde MineMica, Uranium, Thorium, BismuthPast Producer1922, 1945, 1950
QuartziteMica, Stone, Crushed/BrokenUnknown
Red Jacket MineGold, Silver, LeadPast Producer1889, 1895, 1935
Red Jacket MineZinc, Gold, Silver, LeadOccurrence
Rocking Chair Nos. 1 and 2Beryllium, CalciumProspect
SandovalBismuth, Beryllium, MicaPast Producer
Sandoval ProspectsFluorine-Fluorite, ThoriumPast Producer
South Kiawa DepositMica, REEPast Producer1885, 1943
St Christopher Columbite PlacerNiobium (Columbium)Past Producer
St. Christopher Columbite PlacerTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Mica, REEOccurrence1895
St. JosephBeryllium, Mica, Niobium (Columbium), TantalumProspect
Stinking Lake DepositTitanium, MetalOccurrence1955
SunnysideBeryllium, Mica, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Sunnyside MineBeryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Mica, Feldspar, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1943, 1955
Tampa MineGold, Silver, Copper, Molybdenum, PlatinumPast Producer1885, 1895, 1907
Tip Top MineStone, DimensionUnknown
Wagon Road DepositsIron, MolybdenumOccurrence
WernerNiobium (Columbium), Tantalum, Beryllium, MicaProspect
Alma DepositBeryllium, Mica, Thorium, REE, Uranium, FeldsparPast Producer1900, 1943
AmericanUranium, Silver, Lead, CopperPast Producer
Apache MineBeryllium, Mica, Uranium, Bismuth, Thorium, REEPast Producer1845, 1962
Apache No. 2 MineMica, Bismuth, Beryllium, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1880, 1900, 1965
ArroyaUranium, Silver, Lead, CopperPast Producer
Besre DepositManganeseProspect
Cleveland Gulch Iron DepositIron, Phosphorus-Phosphates, Sulfur, Titanium, Metal, ManganeseOccurrence1959
Dessieux #3Uranium, CopperPast Producer
Good Fortune ProspectSilver, Gold, CopperProspect
Iron Mountain MineIron, Phosphorus-Phosphates, Sulfur, Titanium, Metal, ManganeseOccurrence1950
Kiawa Mtn. Molybdenite ProspectsMolybdenumOccurrence
La Paloma MineMica, Feldspar, Beryllium, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1910, 1915
Las Cruces ClaimsManganesePast Producer1953
Little EuniceSilver, Gold, CopperProspect
Lyden Bentonite DepositBentoniteUnknown
Molybdenite ProspectMolybdenumOccurrence
Nambe MineMica, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1845, 1955
North Cribbenville MineMica, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1650, 1955
Ojo Caliente Nos. 1, 8, 9Niobium (Columbium), TantalumUnknown
Persimmon Peak-Las Tablas GroupBeryllium, Mica, Thorium, REE, Uranium, FeldsparPast Producer1885
ResurrectionUranium, CopperUnknown
St. Christopher Columbite PlacerNiobium (Columbium), TantalumUnknown
Tierra Amarilla Grant Bentonite DepBentoniteUnknown
Buena Vista DepositMica, Feldspar, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1935, 1939
Ghost Ranch Pit No. 330Sand and Gravel, Construction, StoneUnknown
Materials Pit No. 67-12-SSand and Gravel, Construction, StoneProspect
Mesa Alta ProspectsKaolinOccurrence
Myers Kaolinite DepositKaolinOccurrenceKaolinite
Myers Kaolinite ProspectKaolinProspect
Pit No. 66 - 48 - SSand and Gravel, Construction, StoneUnknown
White MineMica, Feldspar, Uranium, Thorium, REEPast Producer1922, 1925, 1955
BromideGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer
Bromide MineCopper, Gold, SilverPast Producer
Diatomaceous Earth PitDiatomiteUnknown
Eureka MineSilver, CopperPast Producer1885, 1956
Globe MineMica, FeldsparPast Producer
Green Peak DepositMica, Copper, UraniumOccurrence1885
Hecla ProspectCopper, Gold, SilverOccurrence
J.H. Rhoades Pumice Co. Diatomite MineDiatomitePast Producer1953, 1954
James H RhodeDiatomiteProspect
Jawbone MineCopper, GoldOccurrence
Johnny Williams ProspectCopper, Gold, SilverOccurrence
Keystone ProspectGold, Silver, CopperOccurrence
Los Compadres ClaimsQuartz, FeldsparPast Producer
Pajarito AzulCopper, UraniumUnknown
Payroll MineCopper, GoldPast Producer1889, 1895, 1908
Rhodes Diatomite PitDiatomitePast Producer
Strawberry MineCopper, GoldOccurrence
Tjbd 1Copper, UraniumUnknown
Tusas River Canyon ProspectsCopper, Gold, SilverProspect
UnknownGeothermalUnknown
Unknown SpringGeothermalUnknown
Unknown SpringGeothermalUnknown
Unnamed ShaftCopper, GoldUnknown
Unnamed SpringGeothermalUnknown
WassonUranium, VanadiumProspect
White Flow #1 MineUranium, Vanadium, CopperPast Producer1954, 1955
WhitefloCopper, UraniumProspect
Aztec ProspectBeryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium), REEProspect
Badger ProspectGold, SilverOccurrence
Big Bug # 3Beryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium), REEPast Producer
Blanca ProspectBeryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium), REEProspect
Blue Bird #2Beryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium), REEPast Producer
BluebirdBeryllium, Fluorine-Fluorite, Niobium (Columbium), REEPast Producer
Box Canyon MineVanadium, UraniumPast Producer1955, 1957
Cinnabar ProspectsGold, SilverProspect
Clara D ProspectGold, SilverProspect
Cleveland Gulch DepositIronProspect
Coyote Hill MineVanadium, Uranium, CopperPast Producer1954, 1955
Little MackGold, SilverUnknown
Lucky Strike MineVanadium, UraniumPast Producer1955, 1957
Midcontinent #1 MineVanadium, UraniumPast Producer1955
Red Head #2 MineVanadium, Uranium, CopperPast Producer1955
Santa Cruz MagnetiteIronUnknown
Tusas River Canyon MagnetiteIronUnknown
Cherokee MineQuartzPast Producer
La PalomaFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumPast Producer
Los CompadresQuartzUnknown
Maria Theresa GroupTitaniumOccurrence
Paloma Canyon ProspectQuartzProspect
ParkerFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumProspect
Pava ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumPast Producer
Peno Blanco ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumProspect
Pinos Altas ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumProspect
QueenFluorine-Fluorite, Mica, BerylliumPast Producer
Riverside 1 & 4 MineFluorine-Fluorite, QuartzPast Producer
Riverside One Through FourQuartzUnknown
Stinking Lake DepositTitaniumUnknown
Tierra Amarilla Titanium DepositTitaniumUnknown
Unnamed Ilmenite ProspectTitaniumProspect
Unnamed Ilmenite ProspectTitaniumProspect
Unnamed Ilmenite ProspectsTitaniumProspect
Chicago ProspectGold, CopperUnknown
DenverGold, CopperUnknown
Dixie QueenGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
DuckGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Hidden TreasureGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Jackpot ClaimGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Jarossa MineCopper, SilverProspect
Jaw Bone MineGold, CopperPast Producer1889, 1895, 1903
Las Minas De Pedro ProspectCopper, SilverPast Producer1917
Las Minas Jimmie ProspectCopper, SilverPast Producer1917
Lucky Boy ClaimGold, CopperUnknown
Ora ProspectGold, CopperUnknown
Philadelphia ClaimGold, CopperUnknown
SardineGold, CopperUnknown
Schley ProspectGold, CopperOccurrence
StrawberryGold, Copper, SilverPast Producer
Blm Pit Nm1- 75 - 1StoneUnknown
Chimayo PitStoneUnknown
Eturriaga Rock QuarryStonePast Producer
Forest RoadStoneUnknown
Materials Pit No 59-31-SStoneProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-30-SStoneProspect
Materials Pit No. 65-58-SStoneProspect
Materials Pit No. 70-13-SStoneProspect
Materials Pit No. 78-31-SStoneProspect
AlmaBeryllium, MicaPast Producer
Apache MineBeryllium, MicaPast Producer
Copar MinePumiceUnknown
Cullum PitPumiceProducer
Cupar MinePumicePast Producer
EtterBeryllium, MicaProspect
Los Cerritos De La CruzPumiceOccurrence
North StarBeryllium, MicaPast Producer
Red HillPumiceProspect
Rocky Mountain MinePumiceProducerPumice
San Antonio No. 1- 8 Placer ClaimsPumicePast Producer
Santa Clara Pumice Pit 1PumiceUnknown
Santa Clara Pumice Pit 2PumiceUnknown
Santa Clara Pumice Pit 3PumicePast Producer
Unnamed Cinder WorkingPumiceUnknown
Unnamed ProspectsBeryllium, MicaProspect
VestegardBeryllium, MicaProspect
Admiral GroupCopper, Silver, GoldPast Producer
BadgerGold, SilverOccurrence
Copper KnobSilver, Gold, CopperProspect
Croesus MineSilver, GoldPast Producer
Deep Canon ProspectSilver, Gold, CopperOccurrence
Good Hope ProspectsSilver, GoldOccurrence
Grand MogulGold, SilverOccurrence
HeadstoneGold, SilverPast Producer
HopewellGold, SilverPast Producer
Inner Mountain ProspectSilver, GoldProspect
Jawbone-Iron Mtn Iron FormationGold, SilverPast Producer
Laura SGold, SilverPast Producer
Little CasinoGold, SilverOccurrence
Mary E. SteeleSilver, GoldProspect
Nome ClaimSilver, GoldProspect
Old BuckhornGold, SilverPast Producer
PayrollCopper, Silver, GoldOccurrence
Sixteen To OneGold, SilverPast Producer
Tampa MineCopper, Silver, GoldPast Producer
White DepositGold, SilverPast Producer
Wild BlueSilver, GoldUnknown
Big Rock DepositKyanitePast Producer
Big Rock Kyanite MineKyanitePast Producer1928
Kiawa MountainKyaniteUnknown
Kiowa View IKyaniteProspect
Kiowa View IiKyaniteProspect
Kiowa View IiiKyaniteUnknown
Kiowa View IvKyaniteUnknown
Kiowa View VKyaniteUnknown
La Madera MountainKyaniteUnknown
Raymond No. 1, 2 and 3KyanitePast Producer
Unnamed Kyanite ProspectKyaniteOccurrence
Unnamed Kyanite ProspectKyaniteOccurrence
Unnamed Kyanite ProspectKyaniteOccurrence
Unnamed Kyanite ProspectKyaniteOccurrence
Unnamed Kyanite ProspectKyaniteOccurrence
Vallecitos Deposit No. 1KyaniteUnknown
Vallecitos Deposit No. 2KyaniteUnknown
ArrastreCopper, UraniumPast Producer
BostonCopperProspect
Capulin ProspectCopperUnknown
CinnabarCopperPast Producer
Cobre MineCopperUnknown
Coyote MineCopperUnknown
Coyote ProspectCopperProspect
Duck ProspectCopperProspect
ElliottCopperProspect
Erma ProspectCopperProspect
Gallina ProspectCopperProspect
Good HopeCopperProspect
Inner MountainCopperProspect
Las Minas De PedroCopperProspect
Las Minas JimmieCopper, UraniumProspect
Lily BelleCopperProspect
Rio Chama Placer RegionCopperPast Producer
Snow Flake ProspectCopperOccurrence
Unnamed Copper ProspectCopperProspect
Unnamed Copper ProspectCopperOccurrence
Whale GroupGold, CopperUnknown
Youngsville ProspectsCopperOccurrence
El Floto MineBeryllium, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Fluorite DepositsFluorine-FluoriteProspect
Fluorspar Nos. 1 To 8Fluorine-FluoriteOccurrence
FrancesFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Fruitland ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Gabalon ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Hillside ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Huckleberry MineFluorine-FluoriteOccurrence
Joseph MineFluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Keystone-Western MineFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
La Madera AreaFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
La Madera FllorsparFluorine-FluoriteProspect
Las TablosFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Laura Crystal ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Little Julia No 1Fluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Mary ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Maulsby ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
North Cribbenville MineFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
PentataFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Quartzite ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Rocking ChairFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Salt Lick DepositsFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
ServelletaFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Silver PlateFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Small Fry ProspectFluorine-FluoritePast Producer
South Kiawa ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
SouthwesternFluorine-FluoritePast Producer
St Joseph ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Teddy # 2Fluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Triple Ea ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
VaseleyFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
VestgardFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumPast Producer
Victory ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
Worm Mines, Inc. PropertyFluorine-FluoriteProspect
Wyoming ProspectFluorine-Fluorite, BerylliumProspect
AlexUraniumProducer
Carbon GroupUraniumOccurrence
Cebolla 2UraniumUnknown
Corral 1UraniumUnknown
Coy ClaimsUraniumOccurrence
E and B 1UraniumUnknown
E and B 3UraniumUnknown
El C-BUraniumUnknown
Erma 1UraniumUnknown
Heart 3UraniumUnknown
Hillfoot No. 1UraniumProspect
Horney ToadUraniumPast Producer
Horny ToadUraniumUnknown
J O LUraniumUnknown
Jaramillo- MontoyaUraniumUnknown
Las Minas De PedroUraniumPast Producer
Las Minas JimmieUraniumPast Producer
Little ProspectUraniumUnknown
LolaUraniumUnknown
LouUraniumUnknown
Lucky DogUraniumUnknown
Lucky StrikeUraniumUnknown
MaxineUraniumUnknown
Mesa AltaUraniumUnknown
Pivot RockUraniumProspect
Plaza Colorado GrantUraniumPast Producer
R A 1UraniumProspect
Rancho AaaUraniumUnknown
Red BirdUraniumProspect
Red Head No. 2UraniumProspect
ReyUraniumProspect
Saint JudeUraniumProspect
Sanches 1UraniumUnknown
Tusas Uranium ProspectsUraniumUnknown
Unnamed Uranium DepositUraniumUnknown
Vargas-JaramilloUraniumUnknown
Wild BlueUraniumPast Producer
Yellow Bird 2UraniumUnknown
Young ProspectUraniumOccurrence
Blowout Nos 1 3 & 4Mica, BerylliumProducer
FidelBerylliumPast Producer
Fish Beryl ClaimsBerylliumPast Producer1957, 1958
Fish ClaimsBerylliumPast Producer
AbiquiuGoldPast Producer
Admiral GroupGoldUnknown
Arrastre ProspectGoldProspect
Ashland GroupGoldProspect
Asiatic GroupGoldProspect
Big Ida ProspectGoldProspect
Big SandyGoldOccurrence
Billy KennedyGoldProspect
Black Hawk ClaimGoldProspect
Burbank PlacerGoldProspect
ButterflyGoldUnknown
Cash EntryGoldProspect
Chama PlacersGoldPast Producer1848
Continental ProspectGoldUnknown
Cosart ShaftGoldUnknown
CowboyGoldProspect
Crown Point ClaimGoldProspect
DetroitGoldProspect
Dixie Queen MineGoldOccurrence
Dora No 1GoldOccurrence
Dora No. 2 ClaimGoldProspect
El Rito Gold DepositsGoldOccurrence
FairviewGoldPast Producer
GreenstoneGoldProspect
Hancock PlacerGoldProspect
Hidden Treasure GroupGoldUnknown
Hopewell DistrictGoldPast Producer1880
Horseshoe ClaimGoldProspect
Independence ClaimGoldProspect
JeffersonGoldProspect
Jersey CreamGoldProspect
Jumbo ProspectGoldUnknown
JuniperGoldProspect
King Richard ProspectGoldUnknown
Last HopeGoldUnknown
Last Hope ClaimGoldProspect
Lexington LodeGoldOccurrence
Lower Flat PlacerGoldPast Producer
McKinleyGoldProspect
McKinley ClaimGoldProspect
Ontario LodeGoldProspect
Ora FinoGoldProspect
Oregon ClaimGoldProspect
Philadelphia GroupGoldProspect
PigeonGoldProspect
Placer CreekGoldUnknown
ProvidenceGoldProspect
Red FissureGoldProspect
Rubicon ProspectGoldProspect
SumnerGoldProspect
TexasGoldProspect
Union LodeGoldProspect
Unnamed AditGoldProspect
Unnamed ProspectGoldOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectGoldOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectGoldOccurrence
Unnamed ShaftGoldProspect
Unnamed ShaftGoldProspect
VirginiaGoldProspect
Aldaz RanchSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
B - 01294 PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Bartholomew - Sanchez Grant PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Blm 1 - 74 - 676Sand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Borrow PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Djo Caliente MineralsSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
El Vado Lake Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Espanola Transit Mix CoSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Eturriga PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast ProducerSedimentary
Forest Rd No 4Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Horace CordovaSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducerSedimentary
Lease PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
LowdermilkSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Lowdermilk MineSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducerSedimentary
Lower BrazosSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Materials Pit No 66-48-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 55-70-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-128-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-136-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-137-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-59-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-60-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-63-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-79-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-81-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 58-91-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-111-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-32-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-55-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-56-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-60-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-62-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 59-72-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 60-13-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 60-15-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 60-54-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 60-71-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 61-21-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 61-22-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-22-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-25-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-39-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-40-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-41-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-42-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 62-49-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-17-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-18-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-21-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-34-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-54-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-65-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 64-66-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 65-62-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 65-64-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 66-33-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 66-42-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 67-13-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 67-23-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 68-1-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 69-10-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 69-11-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 69-8-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 69-9-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 70-12-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 70-14-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 70-15-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 73-18-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 76-16-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 78-10-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Materials Pit No. 78-41-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Pine Canyon PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Pit 67 - 2Sand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Pit 67-23-5Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Pit No 56-68Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Pit No. B001132Sand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Ra03-001Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducerSedimentary
Rio Chama Valley GravelsSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Rutheron PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
San Juan PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Sebastian & Martin PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Sebastian - Martin PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Six- 13- S Ext.Sand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Unnamed Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Unnamed Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProspect
Unnamed Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Unnamed Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Upper T.A. CreekSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
V and M VenturesSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Wayne A Lowdermilk IncSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Alamos DepositMicaPast Producer
Alamos MineMicaPast Producer1925, 1945
AltoMicaProspect
Ancon MineMicaProspect
Ancone No. 1MicaPast Producer
Antonio Joseph ProspectMicaProspect
Aztec DepositMicaOccurrence
Big BugMicaProspect
BlancaMicaPast Producer
Blue Eagle No. 2MicaOccurrence
BluebirdMicaPast Producer
Bluebird No. 2MicaProspect
BonanzaMicaProspect
Buena VistaMicaProspect
Canary BirdMicaProspect
CapitanMicaPast Producer
CarmelitaMicaPast Producer
ChanceMicaProspect
ConquistadorMicaPast Producer
Coronado MineMicaUnknown
CoyoteMicaProspect
CribbenvilleMicaPast Producer
EdzioMicaPast Producer
El Fidel Beryl DepositMicaPast Producer1957, 1958
El FlotoMicaPast Producer
Elpha No. 3MicaProspect
EsperanzaMicaProspect
Fidel MineMicaProspect
FruitlandMicaProspect
GabalonMicaProspect
Guadalupe ProspectMicaProspect
Hidden Treasure MineMicaPast Producer
Highland MineMicaPast Producer
HillsideMicaProspect
Jam MineMicaUnknown
Joseph MineMicaPast Producer1900, 1965
Joseph MineMicaPast Producer
Keystone-WesternMicaPast Producer
Kiawa MineMicaPast Producer
KingMicaProspect
La JaritaMicaPast Producer
Laura CrystalMicaProspect
Little Buck No. FourMicaProspect
Little JuliaMicaProspect
Little Julia No. 1MicaProspect
Lone WolfMicaProspect
Lower Alamos Canyon ProspectsMicaProspect
MariposaMicaProspect
MartinezMicaProspect
Master No. FiveMicaProspect
Master No. One DepositMicaProspect
MaulsbyMicaProspect
MeadowMicaProspect
MendozaMicaProspect
Mica LodeMicaProspect
Mica Producer ClaimMicaProspect
Mineral Resources Corp. ProspectMicaProspect
NambeMicaPast Producer
NavajoMicaProspect
Nola MineMicaUnknown
North CribbenvilleMicaPast Producer
Ojo Caliente No. 1 DistrictMicaPast Producer1900, 1965
Old Judge ClaimMicaProspect
OsoMicaProspect
Paloma CanyonMicaProspect
Peacock ClaimMicaProspect
Pineapple MineMicaUnknown
Queen of ShebaMicaProspect
Race Horse No. 3MicaProspect
Red MineMicaPast Producer1925, 1927, 1960
Red MineMicaPast Producer
Salt LickMicaProspect
San Texas MineMicaProspect
Silver PlateMicaPast Producer
Silver SpurMicaPast Producer
SnowstormMicaPast Producer
South KiawaMicaProspect
Southwestern Mining and Milling Co.MicaPast Producer
Stanko and Springer PropertyMicaUnknown
Star MineMicaPast Producer
Trail Prospect PitsMicaProspect
Triple Eee- AMicaProspect
Unnamed DepositMicaProspect
Unnamed DepositsMicaProspect
Unnamed Mica ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed Mica ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed Mica ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectMicaOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectMicaProspect
Unnamed Prospect PitsMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectsMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectsMicaOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectsMicaOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectsMicaUnknown
Unnamed ProspectsMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectsMicaOccurrence
Unnamed ProspectsMicaProspect
Unnamed ProspectsMicaProspect
Verne Byrne Pit #406MicaProducer
VeseleyMicaProspect
WhiteMicaPast Producer
White MuleMicaProspect
WyomingMicaProspect

Every populated place in the county

125

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on. The 1 place that was also surveyed for fire insurance comes first, with the number of atlases and photographs held for them.

The vanished settlements of Rio Arriba County: the places named above that are no longer on the map.

Recorded here

Espanola, New Mexico

0 topographic sheets and 2 fire insurance atlases, 1929

Everything this county holds

The complete index, with nothing left out. Each of these is a separate record with its own page: a federal survey report, or the case file that argued a property on to the National Register. Both are public domain and reproduced word for word.

Surveyed structures

37 structures

The vanished settlements of Rio Arriba County, the places these records name that are no longer on the map.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.