Aztec, NM

Aztec, New Mexico

Introduction to Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 129 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 141 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are 6,378 residents in the city.

Aztec History

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near the Colorado border, the town was formerly known as Atarque de Garcia. The city received its present name from the 12th century Aztec ruins unearthed nearby. It was the county seat of San Juan County in 1887. In 1890, the county seat was moved to Junction City. In August 1892, Aztec once again became the county seat of San Juan County. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans.

Aztec and nearby Attractions

• Aztec Ruins National Monument
• Aztec Museum
• Hidden Valley Golf Course
• Navajo Lake State Park
• Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park

Things To Do In Aztec

Aztec offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can visit the Grand Canyon National Park, the Anasazi Heritage Center and the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. The Navajo Lake State Park is also worth visiting. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Aztec Museum and the National Ruins Monument. The Hidden Valley Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers. Local festivals include Fiesta Days, Founder’s Day and Oktoberfest.

Aztec Transportation

Four Corners Regional Airport is nearby.

Aztec Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from San Juan College, Fort Lewis College, Western State College Colorado and the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque NM Campus.

High Points

Aztec strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Aztec, NM

Comparing Aztec to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Aztec Almanac

Aztec Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Aztec Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Aztec, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Aztec Public Libraries

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Aztec High Schools (2004)

AZTEC HIGH
500 EAST CHACO
505-334-9414
Serves 954 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

VISTA NUEVA ALT. HIG
315 S. ASH SUITE 100
505-334-4186
A Non-traditional School
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Aztec Colleges

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