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Medanales, NM

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Population
280
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
5,843 ft
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Medanales

Medanales is a quiet rural community tucked along the Chama River in northern New Mexico’s Rio Arriba County. Situated off Route 84 about 15 minutes north of Española, this scenic valley offers roughly two hundred residents a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by cottonwoods and desert vistas. Local students attend Española Public Schools, including Española Valley High. For anyone thinking about relocating, Medanales provides wide-open spaces, historic adobe charm, and a relaxed pace within an easy drive of town.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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