Des Moines is a village in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 143 at the 2010 census. Des Moines is a small village surrounded by large cattle ranches. The summit of Sierra Grande, the largest shield volcano in the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southwest of the village. The population in 2018 was 20% lower than it was in 2000. Des Moines is known for its educational services, construction, and agriculture. The general cost of living index for Des Moines is 84.9.
| Name: | Des Moines village |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 47 |
| LSAD Description: | village (suffix) |
| State: | New Mexico |
| County: | Union County |
| Elevation: | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 117 |
| Population Density: | 134.48/sq mi (51.92/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 88418 |
| Area code: | 575 |
| FIPS code: | 3520480 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0899607 |
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History
A post office called Des Moines has been in operation since 1906. The village took its name after Des Moines, Iowa.
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Geography
Des Moines is located at 36°45′37″N 103°50′7″W / 36.76028°N 103.83528°W / 36.76028; -103.83528 (36.760167, -103.835317).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km), all land.
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