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Watrous, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 135.
Males: 64  (47.5%)
Females: 71  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

42.8 years
New Mexico median age:

37.7 years

Zip code: 87753

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,919
Watrous:

$40,919
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,440

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,849
Watrous:

$118,849
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $232,915; detached houses: $307,762; mobile homes: $131,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Watrous: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Watrous, New Mexico as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Watrous is 25 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6416 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (55.9 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (103.1 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (432.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

La Cueva, NM (4.3 miles),
San Antonio, NM (4.3 miles),
Las Vegas, NM (4.4 miles ),
Wagon Mound, NM (4.6 miles ),
Mora, NM (5.0 miles ),
San Pablo, NM (5.4 miles ),
Trementina, NM (5.7 miles ),
San Rafael, NM (6.0 miles )

Latitude: 35.79 N, Longitude: 104.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Watrous-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 658% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 89.4 miles away from Watrous center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from Watrous center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.4 miles away from Watrous center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.1 miles away from Watrous center
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 141.3 miles away from Watrous center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.0 miles away from Watrous center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mora County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Fires: 6, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak station near Watrous:

  • 19 miles: LAS VEGAS (RAILROAD & LINCOLN STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watrous:

  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 19 miles; Las Vegas, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,931)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 60 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 100 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 105 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 105 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Adams State University (about 127 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 145 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Watrous: William Kroenig Hay Barns Number 51 and Number 52 (A), Joseph B Watrous Ranch Historic Site (B), William Kroenig Ranch Complex Historic Site (C), Watrous Volunteer Fire Department (D), Walter W Lyman Ranch House (E), Enoch Tipton Ranch House (F), Carl W Wildensteins House Historic Site (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

River: Sapello River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Watrous: Watrous Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Mora County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.5%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.8%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Watrous:

Marital status in Watrous, NM
  • Never married: 50.4%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 49.6%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Watrous:

  • High school or higher: 50.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Watrous, NM (based on Mora County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,79522
Evangelical Protestant3078
Mainline Protestant622
Other141
None1,703-
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: 1
Mora County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Mora County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Mora County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

6.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Mora County:

19.1%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.2%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Watrous:

  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KFUN (1230 AM; 1 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: KFUN/KLVF, INC.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watrous:

  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KLSK (98.1 FM; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K224CK (92.7 FM; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ACADEMY INC.)
  • K215DT (90.9 FM; SAN AUGUSTIN, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • K212EF (90.3 FM; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KMDZ (96.7 FM; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K296EN (107.1 FM; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)

Watrous fatal accident list:

Aug 30, 2021 08:18 AM, I-25, Lat: 35.778786, Lon: -104.991942, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 289ft / 87.8mTotal length
  • $753,000Total costs
  • 56,074Total average daily traffic
  • 20,600Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Watrous, NM - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 131960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Watrous, NM

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Watrous)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2 Mi Se (Lat: 35.768639 Lon: -104.957778), Call Sign: WNKP745, Licensee ID: L00265137,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.500 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/1998, Expiration Date: 01/04/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2002, Certifier: R. D Meiszer, Registrant: Lb Tower Company LLC, 441 Vine Street, Suite 3900, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3011, Phone: (513) 381-7775, Fax: (513) 381-1292

  • L1 MOBILES, 143 Starkey Road - Watrous Radio Site (Lat: 35.800028 Lon: -104.936833), Call Sign: KCT567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2014, Expiration Date: 12/28/2024, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • TURKEY MOUNTAIN, 14 Mi Nne (Lat: 35.984194 Lon: -104.901361), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WMQ722,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2128.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2009, Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 1000 Vermont Avenue, Nw, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Fax: (202) 371-1558, Email:

  • NM2 VALMORA, 10 Lajunta Drive (Lat: 35.768472 Lon: -104.957806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 87.1 m, Call Sign: WQBL763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2014, Expiration Date: 11/02/2024, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • WATROUS, Hwy 161 # 413 (Lat: 35.798806 Lon: -104.959056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQTF954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/2014, Expiration Date: 01/27/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/21/2015, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • TURKEY MTN, Hwy 161 # 25 Loma Parda Rd (Lat: 35.984167 Lon: -104.900833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.4 m, Call Sign: WQTG317, Licensee ID: L00172772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2014, Expiration Date: 01/28/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/28/2014, Certifier: Tom M Phelps, Registrant: Plateau Telecommunications, Inc., 7111 North Prince St., Clovis, NM 88102-1947, Phone: (505) 389-4132, Fax: (505) 389-3351, Email:

  • TURKEY MTN, Hwy 161 # 25 Loma Parda Rd (Lat: 35.984167 Lon: -104.900833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.4 m, Call Sign: WQTI638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2014, Expiration Date: 02/11/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/21/2015, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • NM01709A, 10 Lajunta Drive (Lat: 35.768472 Lon: -104.957806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 87.1 m, Call Sign: WQXH842,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/09/2016, Expiration Date: 03/09/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • WATROUS, 2 Mi Se Of (Lat: 35.768639 Lon: -104.957778), Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WLN919, Licensee ID: L00265137,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2011, Certifier: R D Meiszer, Registrant: Lb Tower Company LLC, 441 Vine Street, Suite 3900, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3011, Phone: (513) 381-7775, Fax: (513) 381-1292


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Watrous, NM
  • 100.0%Wood


Watrous compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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