New Mexico Ghost Towns

County: Guadalupe 

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Year Established: Approx 1830's

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Year Abandoned: Semi Ghost Town 

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Population: Unknown 

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Location: On New Mexico state road 379 about 14 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, NM

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About: Colonias, one of the oldest settlements on the eastern plains, was established in the 1830's as a "colony" , meaning a community. The early settlers were farmers who in the fall hunted buffalo along the Pecos River. 

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Remains: Be respectful as a small community still resides here. A few old structures and the church which is on private property. 

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