37-602: Tularosa is a village in Otero County , New Mexico , United States. It shares its name with the Tularosa Basin , in which the town is located. To the east, Tularosa is flanked by the western edge of the Sacramento Mountains . The population was 2,553 at the 2020 census . During the 1990s and early 2000s, the town, north of the much larger Alamogordo , experienced moderate growth and construction as
74-523: A bedroom community , especially in the housing industry. Tularosa is noted for its abundance of cottonwood shade trees and its efforts to preserve the adobe-style architecture of its past. Tularosa gets its name from the Spanish description for the red or rose colored reeds growing along the banks of the Rio Tularosa. The Rio Tularosa, which still exists along the north side of the village, attracted
111-526: A family was $ 46,210. Males had a median income of $ 32,939 versus $ 25,965 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,255. About 15.2% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over. School districts in the county include: While the southeast portion of the county is in the Alamogordo district, that district contracts education of residents there to
148-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14. In the county, the population was spread out, with 29.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
185-457: A female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09. The population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
222-531: A listing on the National Register of Historic Places . It includes Saint Francis de Paula church. The two major highways are U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 70 . From the south, both highways are merged as they come into town, but the highways diverge toward the north end of town with Route 54 continuing north, and Route 70 heading east. In the early 1900s the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad build
259-554: A no isn't based on any evidence. It's not based on any facts, it's only based on my gut feeling and my own intuition, and that's all I need". On September 6, 2022, Griffin became the first public official in more than a century to be debarred from office under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The debarment from holding public office is "for life". Stephanie Dubois,
296-628: A railroad line down from the coal mines at Dawson, New Mexico through Tucumcari and Carrizozo to Tularosa and continuing to El Paso . In 1924, that line later became part of the Southern Pacific Railroad , which merged with Union Pacific Railroad in 1996. There is a privately owned airstrip at Beckett Farm in Tularosa. The nearest commercial airports are the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport and
333-475: Is held annually, usually in the first weekend of May. There is an old-timer's picnic, a Rose Queen, arts and crafts - all celebrating the abundance of blossoming flowers. Other celebrations are the Fiesta of St. Francis de Paula. Luminarias line the church plaza and the highway on Christmas Eve, giving a soft glow of welcome to those driving through on U. S. Highways 70 and 54. The luminaria display on Christmas Eve
370-471: Is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (0.2%) is water. It is the third-largest county in New Mexico by area. As of the 2000 census , there were 62,298 people, 22,984 households, and 16,801 families living in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile (3.5 people/km ). There were 29,272 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km ). The racial makeup of
407-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
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#1732793812599444-538: Is perhaps Tularosa, New Mexico’s best-known treasure. This one-night-only display of light, love and tradition is one of the best parts of the holiday season in the Tularosa Basin. Thousands of luminarias are displayed throughout the Village on Christmas Eve. A luminaria is a candle carefully set in sand inside of a paper bag and lit to create a warm glow at night. There are sometimes conflicting opinions about
481-626: The Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport . Tularosa Public Schools is part of the Tularosa Municipal Schools School District. The school district has two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. In Tularosa are Tularosa Elementary School, Tularosa Middle School and Tularosa High School. The village had a United States Navy Mettawee-class gasoline tanker named after it. The USS Tularosa (AOG-430)
518-682: The Dell City Independent School District of Dell City, Texas , due to the distances involved, as the mileage to Alamogordo from the former Cienega School was 100 miles (160 km) while the distance to Dell City is 20 miles (32 km). Tribal schools affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE): State-operated schools: Schools operated by foreign governments: Tertiary: Public libraries: 32°37′N 105°44′W / 32.62°N 105.73°W / 32.62; -105.73 Governance of
555-637: The U.S. state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 census , the population was 67,839. Its county seat is Alamogordo . Its southern boundary is the Texas state line. It is named for Miguel Antonio Otero , the territorial governor when the county was created. Otero County includes the Alamogordo Micropolitan Statistical Area. The western part of Otero County was handed over to the United States Army as
592-645: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km), all land. At the northern side of town is the Tularosa Creek which flows out of Tularosa Canyon, descending from the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation , and which separates the Sacramento Mountains to the south from Sierra Blanca to the north. The Coyote Hills are to the north-east of town, foothills of
629-404: The poverty line , including 27.90% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 63,797 people, 24,464 households, and 16,641 families living in the county. The population density was 9.6 inhabitants per square mile (3.7/km ). There were 30,992 housing units at an average density of 4.7 per square mile (1.8/km ). The racial makeup of
666-735: The Democratic candidate for Otero County District 2 Commission, was appointed by Governor Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham and sworn in October 28, 2022. Dubois was facing Republican Amy Barela and the appointment took place in the final weeks of the election to replace Couy Griffin for the District 2, Otero County, New Mexico Commission Seat. The County leans heavily Republican. Barela won the November general election. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
703-477: The Sacramentos. As of the census of 2020, there were 2,553 people and 622 households residing in the village. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,864 people, 1,134 households, and 765 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,363.2 inhabitants per square mile (526.3/km). There were 1,311 housing units at an average density of 624.0 per square mile (240.9/km). The racial makeup of
740-612: The Tularosa Original Townsite District, consisting of the original 49 blocks on 1,400 acres (5.7 km) including 182 buildings, was declared a historic district and recorded in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2008 Tularosa became an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful . The local branch of the program, Keep Tularosa Beautiful, received a grant in 2008 of $ 10,000 for beautification projects from Waste Management . According to
777-515: The US was preparing to enter World War II and eventually became part of White Sands Missile Range . This did not significantly hinder the growth of the county, whose population more than doubled in the 1950s. The county declared a state of emergency in April 2019 when the federal inspection stations on U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 54 were left unstaffed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of
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#1732793812599814-407: The age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.0% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 36.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,615 and the median income for
851-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
888-482: The battle at Round Mountain, the townspeople would build a church dedicated to him. In 1863, the Town of Tularosa was formally established and was mapped with 49 blocks and water rights distributed and recorded. The original acequia (ditch irrigation system) remains virtually unchanged and provides the water for the trees lining the streets, private gardens, and landscaping that give Tularosa its unique character. In 1979,
925-407: The correct use of the term “luminaria”. Most of us refer to the paper bag lantern in this way, but traditionalists insist the correct term is 'farolitos'. Historically, a true luminaria is a series of small bonfires lining the road. According to tripsavvy.com, luminarias have their roots in the 1800s. Originally, small bonfires were used to guide people to Christmas mass. Often, they are associated with
962-469: The county is under a three-member county commission . In early 2021, Commissioner Couy Griffin , a former street preacher, was banned from entering the sizable Mescalero Apache Reservation in his own jurisdiction, because he participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack . On January 19, the other two commissioners called for his resignation. In a bench trial on March 21, 2022, Griffin
999-410: The county was 70.7% white, 6.7% American Indian, 3.5% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 11.5% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 34.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 13.4% were German , 8.1% were English , 8.0% were Irish , and 4.4% were American . Of the 24,464 households, 33.3% had children under
1036-421: The county was 71.73% White , 3.92% Black or African American , 5.80% Native American , 1.17% Asian , 0.13% Pacific Islander , 11.67% from other races , and 3.60% from two or more races. 32.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,984 households, out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 11.80% had
1073-523: The final night of Las Posadas, which is the symbolic representation of when Mary and Joseph were seeking shelter in Bethlehem, walking from home to home for a place to rest. For about 20 years, most of the luminarias displayed in Tularosa were supplied through a cooperative effort between the Tularosa Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Tularosa. The Tularosa Original Townsite District is
1110-471: The original settlers as a water source in the desert. Settlers attempted to establish a settlement in 1860 but were unsuccessful due to Mescalero Apache raids. Two years later, after a battle at nearby Round Mountain, Mexican farmers from the Rio Grande valley succeeded in settling the area. The Mission Church, St Francis de Paula was built to honor a promise made to St Francis that if no one was killed in
1147-546: The results of the local 2022 primary election on June 7, 2022. In response, the New Mexico Secretary of State filed a lawsuit and writ of mandamus against the commissioners for their refusal. By Friday June 17, 2022, two of the three commissioners agreed to certify the election results, which defused the crisis. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 6,628 square miles (17,170 km ), of which 6,613 square miles (17,130 km )
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1184-518: The temporary closure of all six checkpoints in the El Paso Sector, which covers West Texas and New Mexico. The county was concerned about the possibility of illegal narcotics flowing north unchecked since the checkpoint agents had been shifted to the border to help process migrant asylum-seekers. The inspection stations reopened August 5, 2019. On Monday June 13, 2022, the county commissioners attracted nationwide attention by refusing to certify
1221-407: The village was 68.61% White , 0.87% African American , 4.26% Native American , 0.66% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 21.51% from other races , and 4.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56.08% of the population. There were 1,134 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.9% had
1258-415: Was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 30,861, and the median income for a family was $ 34,781. Males had a median income of $ 27,657 versus $ 18,470 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,345. About 15.60% of families and 19.30% of the population were below
1295-508: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median income for a household was $ 27,522, and the median income for a family was $ 30,313. Males had a median income of $ 23,654 versus $ 18,080 for females. The per capita income in Tularosa was $ 12,507. About 19.5% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over. The Rose Festival
1332-522: Was built by East Coast Shipyards, Inc. and launched on December 17, 1944; sponsored by Miss Patricia Hefferman; acquired by the Navy on January 4, 1945 and commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on January 10, 1945. It saw World War II service before being decommissioned on April 23, 1946. Otero County, New Mexico Otero County ( Spanish: Condado de Otero ) is a county located in
1369-436: Was convicted of trespassing, but acquitted on the more serious charge of disorderly conduct. In 2022, the county commission refused to certify primary election results. After a court order from the New Mexico state Supreme Court, the commission eventually did certify the election results, but Commissioner Griffin continued with his refusal, voting "No". Commissioner Griffin justified his refusal by saying, "My vote to just remain
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