Navajo Dam, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 281.
Males: 146  (52.1%)
Females: 135  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

37.5 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 87419.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,264
Navajo Dam:

$50,264
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,155

Navajo Dam CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,000
Navajo Dam:

$185,000
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $214,182; detached houses: $258,708; townhouses or other attached units: $238,387; mobile homes: $127,007; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $48,750
March 2022 cost of living index in Navajo Dam: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.2%

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  • Races in Navajo Dam, NM (2022)
    • 22167.8%Hispanic
    • 7222.1%White alone
    • 206.1%American Indian alone
    • 154.6%Two or more races

Races in Navajo Dam detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Navajo Dam, New Mexico as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Navajo Dam is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (14.8%), German (7.4%), English (6.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5750 feet

25 residents are foreign born (7.4% Latin America).

This place:

7.7%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (117.2 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (129.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (338.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Blanco, NM (3.6 miles ),
Young Place, NM (3.8 miles),
Cedar Hill, NM (4.2 miles ),
Western Rio Arriba, NM (4.2 miles ),
Arboles, CO (4.3 miles ),
Southern Ute, CO (4.4 miles),
Aztec, NM (4.6 miles ),
Bloomfield, NM (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.80 N, Longitude: 107.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Navajo Dam, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Navajo Dam, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.0. This is about average.

City:

77.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.126. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.126
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.85
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 40.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

40.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 15.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.04
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Navajo Dam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 533.7 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 560.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 520.2 miles away from Navajo Dam center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 162.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 520.3 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 591.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in San Juan County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Navajo Dam:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Navajo Dam:

  • San Juan College (about 31 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 36 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Adams State University (about 107 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 123 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 125 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 127 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 132 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: San Juan County Fire District 10 Navajo Dam (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Navajo Dam: Navajo Lake State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Lloyd W Rogers Guide Service (Tours & Charters; PO. Box 6605).

Hotels: Abe's Motel & Fly Shop Inc (1791 Highway 173), San Juan River Lodge (1796 Highway 173).

San Juan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Navajo Dam and their reported violations in the past:

NAVAJO DAM DOMESTIC WATER CONSUMERS INC (Population served: 458, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-09-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2013)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In NOV-2011. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-22-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In JUN-2009. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-26-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from FEB-23-2011 to MAR-26-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-09-2008), St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-14-2010 to MAR-26-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (2 times from DEC-03-2008 to MAR-26-2012)
  • 10 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-19-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-28-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 11 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.1%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Navajo Dam:

Marital status in Navajo Dam, NM
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 24.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

For population 25 years and over in Navajo Dam:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Navajo Dam, NM (based on San Juan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,905115
Other15,00131
Catholic12,50011
Mainline Protestant5,22216
None77,416-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

0.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
San Juan County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
San Juan County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 70
San Juan County:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Here:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
San Juan County:

7.3%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
San Juan County:

26.4%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Navajo Dam:

  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCQL (1340 AM; 1 kW; AZTEC, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Navajo Dam:

  • KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDAG (96.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAZX (102.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTRA-FM (102.1 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • KCIE (90.5 FM; DULCE, NM; Owner: JICARILLA APACHE TRIBE)
  • K287AA (105.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KWUF-FM (106.3 FM; PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WOLF CREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KPTE (99.7 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • K249DE (97.7 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • K220EM (91.9 FM; DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF N.M.)
  • KISZ-FM (97.9 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • K242AJ (96.3 FM; MANCOS, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K265DC (100.9 FM; CORTEZ, ETC., CO; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)

Navajo Dam fatal accident list:

Jun 20, 2009 04:33 PM, Sr-511, Sr-173, Lat: 36.803031, Lon: -107.691422, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Mar 10, 2008 07:42 AM, Sr-511, Lat: 36.797190, Lon: -107.704470, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 9, 2008 12:20 AM, Sr-511, Lat: 36.797740, Lon: -107.700350, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Jennifer Banasik, Navajo Lake (Lat: 36.809611 Lon: -107.651167), Type: 10.0, Overall height: 9 m, Registrant: Exelis Inc, Jennifer.Banasik@exelisinc.Com, , Hernd-on, Phone: (571) 203-3383

  • Jennifer Banasik, Navajo Lake (Lat: 36.809611 Lon: -107.651167), Type: 10.0, Structure height: 35045 m, Overall height: 9 m, Registrant: Exelis Inc, Jennifer.Banasik@exelisinc.Com, , Hernd-on, Phone: (571) 203-3383

  • Mary E Seagrave, 815a New Mexico 511 (Lat: 36.805250 Lon: -107.691000), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 35045 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Land -O Lakes, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Mary E Seagrave, 815a New Mexico 511 (Lat: 36.805250 Lon: -107.691000), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 35045 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Land -O Lakes, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Sara Benson, 815a New Mexico 511 (Lat: 36.805250 Lon: -107.691000), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 35045 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Land -O Lakes, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, 815a New Mexico 511 (Lat: 36.805250 Lon: -107.691000), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 35045 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KG5HDO, Licensee ID: L01939980, Grant Date: 04/27/2015, Expiration Date: 04/27/2025, Certifier: John W Wolff, Registrant: John W Wolff, 11 Road 4046, Navajo Dam, NM 87419


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH D35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2195D, N2195D, N-2195D, Serial Number: D-3542, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 03/06/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 11/30/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gary W Mauldin, Po Box 6455, Navajo Dam, NM 87419, Other Owners: Daniel E Clark
  • Aircraft: GEOFFREY R WEST LS 103B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503UL (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 702KW, N702KW, N-702KW, Serial Number: 01, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 12/16/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 02/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): William R Welch, Po Box 6306, Navajo Dam, NM 87419
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7312G, N7312G, N-7312G, Serial Number: 15074644, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/29/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Gary W Mauldin, Po Box 6455, Navajo Dam, NM 87419

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Navajo Dam, NM
  • 65.8%Utility gas
  • 26.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Navajo Dam, NM
  • 52.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.1%Utility gas


Navajo Dam compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Navajo Dam on our top lists:

  • #15 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
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