Tierra Amarilla, County seat in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Located at 2295 meters altitude, Tierra Amarilla extends across 2.69 square miles of territory with a population of 273 residents in 2024.
The Mexican government established the Tierra Amarilla Land Grant in 1832 for Manuel Martinez and settlers from Abiquiu, leading to subsequent ownership disputes.
The name derives from yellow clay deposits in the Chama River Valley, which Native American communities utilized for their traditional practices.
The community maintains 165 housing units and operates under Mountain Time Zone, with median household income reaching $91,234 according to recent statistics.
The 1917 courthouse gained national attention during the 1967 Alianza Federal de Mercedes raid, which highlighted Hispanic land rights concerns.
Location: Rio Arriba County
Elevation above the sea: 2,295 m
GPS coordinates: 36.70028,-106.54972
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:47
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