"A Closer Connection"
(Economic Development)
On
the central-southeastern plains of New Mexico lies the town of
Vaughn, a small community with a rich, diverse history and a
promising future. It's grassy prairies, blue skies and wide horizons
attract many visitors each year. Vaughn offers good locations for
small to medium-sized businesses and industry considering expansion,
relocation or consolidation. It's central location in New Mexico
offers excellent railroad and highway access, an abundance of
agriculture and livestock, and available land.Established as a railroad community in 1919, the railroads now play a smaller role in the economy, while tourist and service-oriented businesses are the main industry. Vaughn is the only town in New Mexico where the main lines of two railroads intersect: the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) Railway.
Cattle and sheep ranching also drive the local economy. Considered one of the nation's outstanding sheep and wool raising areas, Vaughn's ranching practices are among the most advanced in the country.
Location
| Latitude: 34.606558 | Longitude:-105.212285 | Elevation: 6,000 |
Population:
| 2000 | |
| City | 539 |
| County | 4680 |
| County Seat | Santa Rosa, New Mexico |
Climate:
| Temperature | ||
| January | 20 | |
| July | 98 | |
| Average Annual Rainfall (inches) | 12.8" | |
| Average Annual Snowfall (inches) | 48" |
Education:
| Public School District | Vaughn, Duran, Encino |
| Enrollment Total | N/A |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 6.9 |
| ITV at Clayton School (interactive television, Clovis Community College) | |
Financial:
| #Banks | 1 |
Government:
| Full Time Police | Y |
| Full Time Firefighters | N |
| Volunteer Firefighters | Y |
Medical:
| Transportation | Y |
Utility Providers:
| City Utility | Central New Mexico Electric |
| County Utility | Central New Mexico 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 | 1 |
| Hotels | 9 |
Transportation:
| Next Nearest Interstate | I-40 | # Miles 59 |
| U.S. Highways | 285, 60 | # Miles 54 |
| Closest Major Airport | Albuquerque | # Miles 104 |
Annual Events:
| August | Saint Mary's Fiesta |
For additional information about:
Guadalupe County data tables visit the New Mexico Economic Development site
Vaughn, New Mexico contact the City Hall at 505-584-2301.
Vaughn, New Mexico