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Historical Columbus Crossroads

Hidden in plain sight at the seemingly prophetic intersection of Interstates 9/11, lies a historical little town nestled firmly in the footprints left by the dramatic events that transformed the United States at the Turn Of The 19th Century. A true American story called Columbus, New Mexico. Established in 1891.

Nine out of ten people will recognize the name of our most famed figure, Pancho Villa, but few will know who he is, or how his name made history. In short, the last time the Continental  U.S. was invaded by a foreign army prior to the Sept 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, was the 1916
Pancho Villa raid on Columbus. (The largest city in New Mexico at the time.) The official military response by the United States Army further marked Columbus a place of transition. It's where the soldiers in what's recognized as "The Last Ride Of The United States Calvary" witnessed the first military use of mechanized transportation, and tank divisions. (Led by a young George Patton) Those Calvary men also saw the maiden flight of the newly formed 1st Aero Squadron, featuring the "Jenny" airplane made infamous by its upside-down image misprinted on what is now the world most prized and valuable postage stamp.

C'mon America, join us in rediscovering Columbus, we're anxious to meet you and share our Southwestern hospitality, fresh air, clean water, healing weather, and our inspiring desert twilight hour. Come visit our lazy little village, where many of the citizens might tell you is the "Center of the Universe", a vortex of a sort, a place in the wilderness where the past and the future mix to bring alive each new day on the border of the Land of Enchantment.

Village Of Columbus Stats

the Village of Columbus is a high-desert community which enjoys a full 355 days of sunshine each year. people are drawn to this part of the "Land Of Enchantment" for many reasons including the warm dry weather, the clean air, the rich history, and the low cost of living.

Physical Location

  • Southern Luna County

  • 32 miles south of Deming

  • 68 miles west of El Paso, Texas

  • 3 miles north of Palomas, Mexico

  • Elevation 4,064 feet

  • Land area 2.8 square miles

Population Facts

  • Resident census as of 2005: 1841

  • Density: 663 people per sq. mile

  • Average household 3.3 persons
    Marital status:

  • Never married: 27.4%

  • Now Married: 56.4%

  • Separated: 2.7%

  • Widowed: 6.7%

  • Divorced: 6.7%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Data

  • Estimated median house value 2005 Village of Columbus $61,300

  • Estimated median house value 2005 State of New Mexico $125,500

  • Village of Columbus Median rent in 2005: $330

Amenities

  • Ambulance service
  • American Legion Post 1916
  • Auto Repair
  • Bank (1st New Mexico)
  • Bed And Breakfast(s)
  • Border Crossing
  • Car Wash
  • Churches
  • Community Center
  • Elementary school
  • Fire Dept. / Paramedics
  • Gas Station
  • Grocery store
  • Hardware store
  • Health clinic
  • Historical sites / Muesems
  • Library
  • Mini-mart
  • Mobile home parks
  • Motel
  • Municipal swimming pool
  • Notary
  • Police station
  • Post office
  • Real Estate office
  • Restaraunts
  • R.V. Parks
  • Thrift store
  • Youth center