Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

Arroyo Seco is a census-designated place in Taos County near Taos, New Mexico. Arroyo Seco's economy is based on tourism and services to residents of retirement and vacation homes.

Arroyo Seco
Welcome sign in Arroyo Seco
Etymology: Spanish for "Dry Creek"
Arroyo Seco
Location of Arroyo Seco in New Mexico and in the United States
Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°31′00″N 105°34′09″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Settled1806
Government
  Typeunincorporated community
Area
  Total6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2)
  Land6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,634 ft (2,327 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,979
  Density289.92/sq mi (111.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code
87514
Area code575
FIPS code35-05150

Arroyo Seco has a post office, with the ZIP code 87514. The 87514 ZIP Code Tabulation Area had a population of 1,310 at the 2000 census, with 996 housing units, a land area of 53.63 sq. miles, a water area of 0.05 sq. mile, and a population density of 24.43 people per sq. mile at Census 2000. Arroyo Seco's elevation is 7,634 feet.

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