Cliff, NM

Cliff is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. The 2020 census counted 284 residents. Cliff and the nearby town of Gila were settled in 1884, in the Gila River Valley. The area was and is primarily a ranching and farming community. The annual Grant County Fair is held annually at the adjoining fairgrounds next to Cliff High School. The District's main office is located in Silver City. Cliff makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Cliff is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. U.S. Route 180 connects Cliff to Silver City, and NM 211 connects Cliff to Gila.