Mi Cabana, 2019
Tajique’s story
141 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1885Tajique is settled
TajiqueNM
A town of 130, settled in 1885.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Tajique a good place to live?
Tajique’s median age is 56.5 years, above both New Mexico’s towns (37.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Tajique. Tajique has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
TorreonTajique
Getting set up
Moving to Tajique: who provides what
Tajique is unincorporated, so Torrance County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCentral New Mexico El Coop17.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTajique Mdwca water system4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers0% 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 codes87016, 8706187016 94% · 87061 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tajique.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Tajique, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Tajique, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Tajique has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Tajique’s July high is 85°F, against 93°F in New Mexico’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–45°
Spring34–64°
Summer53–83°
Fall38–65°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Tajique have diabetes than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town
23% of adults have diabetes in Tajique. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Tajique. 49% of adults have high blood pressure in Tajique.
| Tajique | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
6 better13 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Tajique | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 19% | 23.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.8% | 7.2% |
VA New Mexico Healthcare System
25.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.8%conserved
0.8%
conserved · 14 of 1,724 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cibola National Forest | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tajique
14pages on Tajique
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tajique; the nearest are
University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusCommunity college · Public · Los Lunas23.1 mi$1,878 in-state tuitionUniversity of New MexicoUniversity or college · Public · Albuquerque28.8 mi$10,140 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Tajique residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
About Tajique
CDP in New Mexico, United States
Tajique is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tajique had a population of 106. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,703 ft
Questions about Tajique
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tajique, NM a good place to live?
Tajique has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.