Arrey, NM

Arrey is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. The 2020 census counted 296 residents. 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. 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. Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the district school for the entire county.

Arrey operates Arrey Elementary School in Arrey. That mix gives Arrey a clear local shape within New Mexico, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. 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.