Map of Tajique CDP

Tajique is a census-designated place (CDP) in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 148 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Tajique CDP overview:
Name:	Tajique CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	New Mexico
County:	Torrance County
Elevation:	6,703 ft (2,043 m)
Total Area:	2.70 sq mi (7.00 km²)
Land Area:	2.70 sq mi (7.00 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	106
Population Density:	39.20/sq mi (15.14/km²)
ZIP code:	87016
Area code:	505
FIPS code:	3576060
GNISfeature ID:	0928822

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History

Tajique was originally a Tiwa pueblo. The name Tajique may have been derived from the Tiwa name Tush-yit-yay. The original date of settlement is unknown. In the early 17th century, Tajique served as the seat of the San Miguel Mission. After an Apache raid in 1674, the inhabitants of the Quarai pueblo joined the Tajique pueblo, doubling the population to over 600 residents. In 1675, a subsequent Apache raid forced the abandonment of the Tajique pueblo.

The Trigo Fire in April, 2008 threatened the area, and Tajique was later evacuated due to the Big Spring Fire in June of that year. The Big Spring Fire burned 5,478 acres (22.17 km) and destroyed six homes and 10 outbuildings in Tajique. The Trigo Fire, which came near Tajique, burned 59 homes and charred 13,709 acres (55.48 km).