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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.
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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.
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Physical
Location
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Southern Luna County
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32
miles south of
Deming
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68
miles west of El Paso, Texas
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3
miles north of Palomas, Mexico
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Elevation 4,064 feet
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Land
area 2.8 square miles
Population Facts
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Resident census as of 2005: 1841
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Density: 663 people per sq. mile
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Average household 3.3 persons
Marital
status:
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Never married: 27.4%
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Now Married: 56.4%
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Separated: 2.7%
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Widowed: 6.7%
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Divorced: 6.7%
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Real Estate Data
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Estimated median house value 2005
Village of Columbus $61,300
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Estimated median house value 2005
State of New Mexico $125,500
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Village of Columbus Median rent in
2005: $330
Amenities
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Ambulance service
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American Legion Post 1916
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Auto Repair
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Bank (1st New Mexico)
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Bed And Breakfast(s)
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Border Crossing
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Car Wash
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Churches
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Community Center
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Elementary school
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Fire Dept. / Paramedics
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Gas Station
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Grocery store
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Hardware store
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Health clinic
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Historical sites / Muesems
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Library
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Mini-mart
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Mobile home parks
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Motel
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Municipal swimming pool
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Notary
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Police station
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Post office
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Real Estate office
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Restaraunts
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R.V. Parks
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Thrift store
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Youth center
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