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Watrous, NM

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Population
42
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
6,418 ft
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Watrous

Watrous is a tiny, peaceful crossroads in northeastern New Mexico, nestled where the Mora and Sapello rivers meet. Home to fewer than a hundred residents, it offers wide-open ranch country right off Interstate 25, just twenty minutes north of Las Vegas. With roots running back to the Santa Fe Trail and Fort Union nearby, it appeals to anyone looking for quiet rural living under big western skies.

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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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