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Chamisal
New MexicoCDP
Total population
300
Median home value
$221,800
Bachelor's+
Median income
$37,375
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Chamisal is a small census-designated community in New Mexico, United States. Recent open-data figures place its population at about 300. Located at 36.173°, -105.746°, Chamisal occupies a warm-temperate portion of the northern hemisphere. Climatically, locations at this latitude tend to experience warm summers and cool winters. Population density therefore averages about 71 per km², a relatively low population density. It covers a compact 4.2 km² of land area. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.
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History & geography
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Chamisal, NM from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves1,118
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves1,008
- Common RavenCorvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves1,005
- Northern FlickerColaptes auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves919
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves902
- Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia (Sabine, 1823) · Aves771
- Song SparrowMelospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves662
- Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus Swainson, 1827 · Aves658
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.6 — 2026-05-0123 km NE of Ute Park, New Mexico
- M 3.4 — 2026-04-2825 km NE of Ute Park, New Mexico
- M 3.3 — 2026-01-3013 km NNW of La Cueva, New Mexico
- M 2.9 — 2025-12-0811 km NNE of Gallina, New Mexico
- M 2.9 — 2025-04-073 km WSW of Peña Blanca, New Mexico
- M 2.5 — 2024-10-3133 km NNE of Ute Park, New Mexico
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Nearby places in New Mexico
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
- Wildfire Frijoles, Santa Fe, New MexicoWildfires · 2026-08-05 · 19 mi
- Wildfire Rayado Mesa, Colfax, New MexicoWildfires · 2026-07-27 · 51 mi
- Wildfire LAUGHLIN, Colfax, New MexicoWildfires · 2026-08-25 · 76 mi
- Wildfire 4V, San Miguel, New MexicoWildfires · 2026-08-29 · 92 mi
- Wildfire Rio Blanco, Archuleta, ColoradoWildfires · 2026-07-28 · 95 mi
- Wildfire Post, Las Animas, ColoradoWildfires · 2026-08-11 · 97 mi
- Wildfire Swiss Roll, Archuleta, ColoradoWildfires · 2026-08-20 · 102 mi
- Wildfire WHISKEY, Torrance, New MexicoWildfires · 2026-08-21 · 110 mi
Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Nearest stream gauge
Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-18 08:00 UTC.
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • USGS NWIS (water data)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist
- • NASA EONET