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Veguita, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 232.
Males: 103  (44.4%)
Females: 129  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
New Mexico median age:

37.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,395
Veguita:

$41,395
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,625

Veguita CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,349
Veguita:

$149,349
NM:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Veguita: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 100.0%
(100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Veguita, New Mexico as of June 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Veguita is 32 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4775 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albuquerque, NM (42.1 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (311.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Las Nutrias, NM (1.7 miles),
Abeytas, NM (2.0 miles),
Casa Colorada, NM (2.1 miles),
Madrone, NM (2.4 miles ),
Jarales, NM (2.4 miles ),
Pueblitos, NM (2.7 miles ),
Rio Communities, NM (3.0 miles ),
Los Trujillos-Gabaldon, NM (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.52 N, Longitude: 106.77 W

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 4.32. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

4.32
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Veguita-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 686% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 7.4 miles away from Veguita center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 557.9 miles away from Veguita center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 550.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 520.4 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 192.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/1990 at 10:46:53, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MD, Depth: 3.8 mi) earthquake occurred 6.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Socorro County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Veguita:

  • BELEN MEADOWS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • VALENCIA PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • AMBERCARE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • LOS LUNAS COMMUNITY PROGRAM/BEHAVIORAL SERVICES CE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BELEN, NM)

Amtrak station near Veguita:

  • 11 miles: BELEN (420 N MAIN ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Veguita:

  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 40 miles; Albuquerque, NM; Full-time enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 41 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 49 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 86 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 116 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • Western New Mexico University (about 149 miles; Silver City, NM; FT enrollment: 2,456)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 154 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Veguita Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Veguita: San Juan Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Veguita Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Socorro County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.1%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Veguita:

  • Never married: 100.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Veguita:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Veguita, NM (based on Socorro County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,03615
Evangelical Protestant1,33315
Other9044
Mainline Protestant2986
None8,295-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Socorro County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Socorro County:

5.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Socorro County:

7.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Socorro County:

7.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.2%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Veguita:

  • KARS (860 AM; 1 kW; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KABQ (1350 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKJY (1550 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: VANGUARD MEDIA, L.L.C)
  • KDEF (1150 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: RAMH CORPORATION)
  • KKNS (1310 AM; 5 kW; CORRALES, NM; Owner: SIMMONS-NM, LS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Veguita:

  • KTEG (104.7 FM; BOSQUE FARMS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOT (102.5 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNKT (107.1 FM; ARMIJO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC.)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLVO (97.7 FM; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KYLZ (106.3 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KXTC (99.9 FM; THOREAU, NM; Owner: KXTC, L.L.C.)

Veguita fatal accident list:

Jun 6, 1981 03:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 24 Old Hwy 60, Lot 89 Block 1009 (Lat: 34.421333 Lon: -106.708861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 55.5 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN412
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Scott Kirby, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., Scott.Smyth@trillion.Net, , Austi-n, Phone: (512) 334-4100

  • Scott Kirby, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., Scott.Smyth@trillion.Net, , Austi-n, Phone: (512) 334-4100

  • Darol Lain, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Structure height: 35053 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Tx Communications LLC, Scott.Kirby@trillion.Net, , Austi-n, Phone: (512) 334-4088

  • Darol Lain, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Structure height: 35053 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, Edh@stingcom.Com, , Leban-on, Phone: (717) 769-1340

  • Ira Levy, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Structure height: 35053 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, Affinitilicensing@affiniti.Com, Suite 150, Austi-n, Phone: (513) 334-4100

  • Mark S Ray, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: 41.1, Structure height: 35053 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Registrant: Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc., 1.Clr.Inc@gmail.Com, , P.O. BOX 448 Alma, Phone: (303) 947-4641


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • LA PROMESA E, La Promesa Es, 898 Hwy 304 (Lat: 34.446111 Lon: -106.773139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WQKC669,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17765.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2009, Expiration Date: 03/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2016, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:

  • BERNARDO, 24 Old Hwy 60, Lot 89, Block 1009 (Lat: 34.421333 Lon: -106.708861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 55.5 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WQKJ208,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2019, Expiration Date: 06/09/2029, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • Burris Substation, 9.25 Miles East Of Veguita (Lat: 34.504028 Lon: -106.607139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4.5 m, Call Sign: WRAE613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.950 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2017, Expiration Date: 10/25/2027, Certifier: Darrell Spitzer, Registrant: Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association, Inc., 1100 W. 116th Ave, Denver, CO 80233, Phone: (303) 452-6111, Email:

  • LAP, No Exact Street Adress (Lat: 34.446139 Lon: -106.773167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WRUU605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2022, Expiration Date: 10/05/2032, Certifier: Christopher T Soiles, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Veguita)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 21. The highest number of fire incidents - 49 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Veguita, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (61.7%), and Structure Fires (30.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Veguita, NM
    • 19361.7%Outside Fires
    • 9430.0%Structure Fires
    • 165.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 103.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Veguita, NM
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Veguita, NM
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Veguita compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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