27-543: 36°49′53″N 106°24′27″W / 36.8314021°N 106.4075307°W / 36.8314021; -106.4075307 The Brazos Mountains is a range in far northern Rio Arriba County , in northern New Mexico in the southwestern United States . The range is part of the Tusas Mountains (the southern portion of the San Juan Mountains ), which extended slightly into Colorado. A high crest runs from
54-480: A household in the county was $ 29,429, and the median income for a family was $ 32,901. Males had a median income of $ 26,897 versus $ 22,223 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,263. About 16.60% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.30% of those under age 18 and 22.90% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 40,246 people, 15,768 households, and 10,477 families living in
81-691: Is Tierra Amarilla . Its northern border is the Colorado state line. Rio Arriba County comprises the Española , NM Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Las Vegas , NM Combined Statistical Area . The county was one of nine originally created for the Territory of New Mexico in 1852. Originally extending west to the California line, it included
108-517: Is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 census , the population was 121,661 making it the fifth-most populous county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Aztec . The county was created in 1887. San Juan County is part of the Farmington, New Mexico , Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is in the state's northwest corner and includes the New Mexico portion of
135-427: Is represented by Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez . In the New Mexico legislature it is represented by Representatives Christine Chandler (District 43), Susan Herrera (District 41), Derrick Lente (District 65), Joseph Sanchez (District 40), Senator Leo Jaramillo (District 5), and Benny Shendo, Jr. (District 22). Current commissioners are: Rio Arriba County has six public school districts. Española Public Schools
162-496: Is the largest school district. Additionally, there is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated tribal elementary school, Kha'p'o Community School , in Santa Clara Pueblo (the school's postal address states "Espanola"). 36°31′N 106°42′W / 36.51°N 106.70°W / 36.51; -106.70 San Juan County, New Mexico San Juan County ( Spanish : Condado de San Juan )
189-582: Is to the east and south). It is a distinctive part of the view from the west, including from Heron Lake . U.S. Route 64 crosses the southern end of the range at a 10,481 foot (3194 m) pass. This is the highest paved through road pass in New Mexico. Nearby are the photogenic Brazos Cliffs, headwaters of the Rio Brazos and part of the Rio Chama river system. These mountains overlook the Chama River,
216-507: The 2000 census , there were 41,190 people, 15,044 households, and 10,816 families living in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (2.7 people/km ). There were 18,016 housing units at an average density of 3 units per square mile (1.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 56.62% White , 0.35% Black or African American , 13.88% Native American , 0.14% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 25.62% from other races , and 3.28% from two or more races. 72.89% of
243-632: The Four Corners . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 5,538 square miles (14,340 km ), of which 5,513 square miles (14,280 km ) is land and 25 square miles (65 km ) (0.5%) is water. Indian reservations (and off-reservation trust lands) comprise 63.4 percent of the county's land area: The Navajo Nation takes up 60.45% and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation another 2.93%. The physical features include three rivers:
270-455: The Sangre de Cristo Mountains which share a similar geological history. The Brazos Cliffs, which form a dramatic backdrop to Tierra Amarilla, are formed of Precambrian quartzite. Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Rio Arriba County ( Spanish : Condado de Río Arriba ) is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 census , the population was 40,363. Its county seat
297-609: The San Juan, Animas, and La Plata rivers; also, the Chuska Mountains and Shiprock Pinnacle to the west, volcanic structures, buttes, mesas, badlands, and fertile river valleys. At the 2000 census there were 113,801 people, 37,711 households, and 28,924 families living in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8.1 people/km ). There were 43,221 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732797491666324-545: The border with Colorado for over 20 miles (32 km) in a south-southeasterly direction. The high point of the range at 11,405 feet (3,476 m) is on Grouse Mesa, at the Brazos Benchmark. Two miles (3 km) to the southeast is the more distinctive Brazos Peak, at 11,288 feet (3440 m). The range is mostly located in the privately held Tierra Amarilla Land Grant (the Carson National Forest
351-443: The county has a total area of 5,896 square miles (15,270 km ), of which 5,861 square miles (15,180 km ) are land and 35 square miles (91 km ) (0.6%) are water. It is the fifth-largest county in New Mexico by area. The highest point in the county is the summit of Truchas Peak at 13,102 feet (3,993 m). The county acquired its present proportions after the creation of San Juan County and other adjustments. As of
378-577: The county was 52.83% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 36.88% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.77% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. 14.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 37,712 households, 42.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples living together, 14.70% had a female head of household with no husband present, and 23.30% were non-families. 19.30% of households were one person and 6.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
405-438: The county. The population density was 23.6 inhabitants per square mile (9.1/km ). There were 49,341 housing units at an average density of 8.9 units per square mile (3.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 51.6% white, 36.6% American Indian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 19.1% of
432-413: The county. The population density was 6.9 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km ). There were 19,638 housing units at an average density of 3.4 units per square mile (1.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 51.6% white, 16.0% American Indian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 28.0% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 71.3% of
459-486: The early 1930s Rio Arriba was a traditional Republican county. The county became a Democratic stronghold from the 1930s onwards. The last Republican presidential candidate to carry the county was Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. No Republican candidate for governor has won the county since at least 1966. It is located in New Mexico's 3rd congressional district , which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of D+7 and
486-602: The largest tributary of the Rio Grande which lies to the east. In essence, these mountains are the southern extension of the South San Juan Range that lies in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. The Brazos Mountains are the southwestern remnants of a Laramide peneplain resulting from the erosion of mountains formed 80 to 55 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny . To the east and northeast lie
513-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 15,044 households, out of which 36.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.80% were married couples living together, 15.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
540-414: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 15,768 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age
567-408: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 44,404 households, 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.9% were non-families, and 21.9% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.38. The median age
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#1732797491666594-540: The site of present-day Las Vegas, Nevada. The county seat was initially sited at San Pedro de Chamita , and shortly afterwards at Los Luceros . In 1860 the seat was moved to Plaza del Alcalde . Since 1880 Tierra Amarilla has been the county seat. The Battle of Embudo Pass took place in the southern part of the county during the Mexican–American War in January 1847. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
621-405: Was $ 37,382. Males had a median income of $ 35,066 versus $ 21,299 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,282. About 18.00% of families and 21.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.60% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 130,044 people, 44,404 households, and 32,457 families living in
648-400: Was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.19. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.60% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males. The median income for
675-399: Was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.43. The age distribution was 32.60% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males. The median household income was $ 33,762 and the median family income
702-412: Was 33.0 years. The median household income was $ 46,189 and the median family income was $ 53,540. Males had a median income of $ 44,984 versus $ 30,245 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,725. About 15.9% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over. The county has consistently voted for
729-431: Was 39.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 41,437 and the median income for a family was $ 47,840. Males had a median income of $ 39,757 versus $ 31,657 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,913. About 15.7% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over. From New Mexico's statehood to
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