Arrey, New Mexico
Arrey, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
  Arrey, New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′50″N 107°19′13″W / 32.84722°N 107.32028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft (1,300 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 374.68/sq mi (144.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584052[2] |
Arrey is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. It lies about 22 miles (35.4 km) south of Truth or Consequences. As of the 2020 census, its population was 296.[4]
History[edit]
In 1890, the town was founded as Bonito when several Hispanic families made a deal with a cattle agent to settle here. The land was then deeded to the Butte Land and Cattle Company after the land was proved. In 1901 a post office was established, with Urbano Arrey, who gave his name to the community, as the first postmaster. Today descendants of the original homesteaders still live in the community.[5]
Geography[edit]
Arrey is located along the Rio Grande, being located in the valley. The town is located around 8 miles south of Caballo Lake, 55 miles northwest of Las Cruces, and 20 miles south of Truth or Consequences.
Economy[edit]
Much of the Arrey economy is based around agriculture. Specifically, the local economy is based around the cultivation of chili peppers, cotton, onions, pumpkins, alfalfa, amongst a series of other crops.[5]
Infrastructure[edit]
Transportation[edit]
Airports[edit]
- Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport, located approximately 30 miles north of Arrey.
Major Highways[edit]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 296 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6][3] | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, Arrey was recorded as having 296 residents and 115 houses.[4]
Education[edit]
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the district school for the entire county.[7] It operates Arrey Elementary School in Arrey.[8] Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.
References[edit]
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arrey, New Mexico
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Arrey - Visit Sierra County". sierracountynewmexico.info/. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sierra County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list
- ^ "Home". Arrey Elementary School. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
7 Arrey Road. Arrey, NM 87930
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