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Ponderosa, NM

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Population
289
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
6,010 ft
Median Income
$60,313
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Ponderosa

Set in a quiet valley within the Jemez Mountains, Ponderosa offers a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by red rock canyons and tall pines. It is a small community known for its local vineyard, scenic open space, and easy access to nearby mountain trails. Everyday life here is peaceful and closely connected to the surrounding landscape.

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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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