"A Closer Connection"
(Economic Development)
San
Jon, "Gateway to New Mexico", is a small agricultural community
curled up against the vast open spaces of eastern New Mexico. On
I-40, N.M. 39 in East Central New Mexico, 18 miles from the
Texas-New Mexico state line, 23 miles east of Tucumcari, New Mexico,
60 miles north of Clovis, New Mexico, 90 miles west of Amarillo,
Texas and 200 miles east of Albuquerque, New Mexico.Quiet, restful village with few social and economic pressures, less vandalism and crime, minimum pollution, more time for living and making friends. Discover San Jon and all its opportunities.
Location
| Latitude: 35,112968 | Longitude:-103.327467 | Elevation: 4,050 |
Population:
| 2000 | |
| City | 306 |
| County | 10,155 |
| County Seat | Tucumcari, New Mexico |
Climate:
| Temperature | ||
| January | 33.0 | |
| July | 80 | |
| Average Annual Rainfall (inches) | 16.00" | |
| Average Annual Snowfall (inches) | 18.9" |
Education:
| Public School District | San Jon Municipal School |
| Enrollment Total | 193 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 11.2 |
| ITV at Clayton School (interactive television, Clovis Community College) | |
Financial:
| #Banks | N/A |
Government:
| Full Time Police | Y |
| Full Time Firefighters | N |
| Volunteer Firefighters | Y |
Medical:
| Transportation | Y |
Utility Providers:
| City Utility | Farmers Electric |
| County Utility | Farmers Electric |
| Water Utility | City |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Treatment Method | Reverse Osmosis |
| Sewer/Waste | City |
| Telephone Company | ENMR•Plateau Telecommunications |
| Digital Service | Yes |
| Local Internet Access | Plateau Telecommunications |
Community/Recreation:
| Churches (Total) | 4 |
| Libraries | 1 |
| Parks | 2 |
| Community Pool | 1 |
| Conchase Laek | 51 miles |
| Civis Clubs | 2 |
| Ute Late | 21 miles |
Transportation:
| Next Nearest Interstate | I-40 | # Miles 0 |
| U.S. Highways | 54 | # Miles 0 |
| Closest Major Airport | Amarillo | # Miles 90 |
Annual Events:
| October | Annual Halloween Celebration |
For additional information about:
Quay County data tables visit the New Mexico Economic Development site
San Jon, New Mexico contact the San Jon Chamber of Commerce at 505-576-2922.
San Jon, New Mexico