Located on the high plains of northeastern New Mexico, Mosquero is
the county seat of Harding County. The community also boosts of the
rich tradition of cattle ranching being surrounded by some of the
largest cattle ranches in existence today. Traditional small town
values and traditions make Mosquero an ideal community in New
Mexico.
Mosquero is conveniently located just a short drive from the
breathtaking views of the New Mexico ranges of the Rocky Mountains.
Location
|
Latitude: 35.774547 |
Longitude:-103.954276 |
Elevation:
5,700 |
Population:
| |
2000 |
|
City |
1120 |
|
County |
810 |
|
County Seat |
Mosquero, New Mexico |
Climate:
|
Temperature |
|
|
| |
January |
33.0 |
| |
July |
73.05 |
|
Average Annual Rainfall (inches) |
16.56 |
|
|
Average Annual Snowfall (inches) |
19.9 |
|
Education:
|
Public School District |
Mosquero |
|
Enrollment Total |
57 |
|
Student/Teacher Ratio |
6.9 |
|
ITV at Clayton School (interactive television, Clovis
Community College) |
Financial:
Government:
| Full Time Police |
Y |
| Full Time Firefighters |
N |
| Volunteer Firefighters |
Y |
Medical:
Utility Providers:
| City Utility |
Springer Electric |
| County Utility |
Springer Electric |
| Water Utility |
City |
| Water Source |
Wells |
| Treatment Method |
Method Chlorinated |
| Sewer/Waste |
City |
| Telephone Company |
ENMR•Plateau
Telecommunications |
| Digital Service |
Yes |
| Local Internet Access |
Plateau
Telecommunications |
Community/Recreation:
| Churches (Total) |
2 |
|
City Park |
|
Transportation:
| Next Nearest Interstate |
I-25 |
# Miles 51 |
| U.S. Highways |
39 |
# Miles 0 |
| Closest Major Airport |
Albuquerque |
# Miles 125 |
Annual Events:
|
October |
Annual Halloween Celebration |
For additional information about:
Harding County data tables visit the New Mexico Economic Development
site
Mosquero, New Mexico contact the Mosquero City Hall at 505-673-2322.