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Vado is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2010 census . [ 5 ] The ZIP code for Vado is 88072, its area code is 575, and it is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area .
San Miguel del Vado was most prominent during the era of the Santa Fe Trail (1821–1880). The town was located along the trail near a ford across the Pecos River. William Becknell led the first trading expedition from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1821, stopping in San Miguel before continuing on to Santa Fe. Thereafter ...
The ranch was founded by Father Rick Thomas who was moved on Christmas Day of 1972 to bring food to the poor people of Cd. Juárez. His inspiration came from Scripture, Luke 14:13, "But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind."
Dec. 24—Editor's note: The last Sunday of each month, Journal Arts Editor Adrian Gomez tells the stories behind some of the hidden gems you can see across the state in "Gimme Five." New Mexico ...
All New Mexico State Parks are open Memorial Day, said Sidney Hill, spokesperson New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD). Traffic heads south on U.S. Highway 285 in ...
The project, headed by history teacher Joaquin Martinez, is alive with farm animals, yucca plants, the recreation of a Catholic church and even a graveyard. "For a lot of people, history is boring ...
The San Miguel del Vado Land Grant (also known as the San Miguel del Bado Land Grant) is one of the Spanish land grants in New Mexico.On November 24, 1794, 53 men submitted a petition for land and were granted temporary possession on November 24, 1794, pending satisfaction of prescribed criteria.
Apr. 20—The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burned over 300,000 acres two years ago, becoming the largest fire in New Mexico history. Here is a look at the five largest wildfires in the state's ...