Duran, New Mexico, 2011
Duran’s story
124 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2011 and a map from 1981 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1902Duran is settled
DuranNM
A town in New Mexico.
Land area
5 sq mi
Settled
1902
124 years ago
Is Duran a good place to live?
Duran’s typical July afternoon high is 87°F, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Duran Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. We don’t grade Duran yet; the figures below are still real.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duran.
Climate
Duran has four seasons and pleasant summers
26″snow a winter
A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 87°.
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–49°
Spring35–68°
Summer55–86°
Fall38–68°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Duran, mostly inland flooding
64risk score of 100
70% of Duran’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 13%. Compared with 64% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults in Duran have high blood pressure than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town
In Duran, 15% of adults report frequent mental distress. Only 7 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Duran. 17% of adults here have diabetes; 19% report frequent physical distress. Of 32 CDC measures, Duran beats the New Mexico average on 6 and trails it on 12.
| Duran | Typical New Mexico town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
6 better14 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Duran | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 13.4% | 16.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 9.5% | 11% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.6% |
Guadalupe County Hospital
50.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Duran
11pages on Duran
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Duran: who provides what
Duran is unincorporated, so Torrance County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCentral New Mexico El Coop17.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTorrance CountyTorrance County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Mexico you can register online until 28 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTorrance County ClerkTorrance County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code8831888318 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Duran; the nearest are
About Duran
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Duran is a census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. Duran is located at the junction of U.S. Route 54 and New Mexico State Road 3, 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Vaughn. As of the 2020 census, Duran had a population of 44.
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- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,276 ft
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