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Rio Chiquito Authority

Rio Chiquito Authority

Rio Chiquito is a lower-income village of 187.

Rio Chiquito, New Mexico

Rio Chiquito is one of the smaller incorporated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with a population of 187. Households here earn a median of $-666,666,666, placing the city in the lower income tier of New Mexico.

Definition and scope

Rio Chiquito sits within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, one of New Mexico's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Española, NM metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Rio Chiquito has approximately 187 residents. The median age is 60.8 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $246,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Rio Chiquito is $-666,666,666. Educational attainment: 24.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Rio Chiquito:

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Rio Chiquito is Medanales Airport. Federal court business routes through Rio Arriba County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Lamy, New Mexico.

Geography and climate

Rio Chiquito sits at an elevation of 7,968 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

Federal Disaster Declarations (12)

South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding
June 2024 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · incident type: fire · DR-4795-NM
COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4529-NM
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3460-NM
Severe Storms And Flooding
July 2014 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4197-NM
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
September 2013 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4152-NM
Las Conchas Fire
June 2011 · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · incident type: fire · FM-2933-NM
Severe Winter Storm And Extreme Cold Temperatures
February 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1962-NM
Severe Storms And Flooding
July 2006 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1659-NM
Hurricane Katrina (hosted evacuees, no local impact)
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · hosted federal evacuees (no local impact) · EM-3229-NM
Nm - Borrego Fire - 5-23-02
May 2002 · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · incident type: fire · FM-2408-NM
Severe Forest Fire
May 2000 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · incident type: fire · DR-1329-NM
Severe Fire Threats
May 2000 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · incident type: fire · EM-3154-NM

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  • 03-2882 Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests · source
  • 03-4165 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes · source
  • 03-2943 Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Illinois Advisory Committee · source
  • 03-9762 Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Crew Members Declaration · source
  • 03-8671 Foreign-Trade Zone 202: Application for Expansion and Reorganization Amendment of Application · source
  • 03-50 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST01869AT-D · source
  • 03-4152 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status and Special Regulation for the Mountain Plover · source
  • 03-7094 Defense Science Board; Notice of Meeting · source
  • 03-1095 Next Meeting of the North American Numbering Council · source
  • 03-6048 Seaway Regulations and Rules: Automatic Identification System · source

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