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New Mexico Counties

There is thirty-three counties in the state of New Mexico. There were originally nine counties formed in 1852. Santa Ana County, New Mexico Territory, one of the nine original counties, was annexed in 1876 to Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Sandoval County, New Mexico

Sandoval County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Bernalillo
Year Organized: 1903
Square Miles: 3,710

Court House:

P.O. Box 40
County Courthouse
Bernalillo, NM 87004-0040

Etymology - Origin of County Name

The county was named for the Sandoval family who were early settlers.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Sandoval County was established 10 March 1903. The county seat is Bernalillo. The county was named for the Sandoval family who were early settlers. This county has many attractions like the Bandelier National Monument, Coronado State Monument, many ancient Indian ruins, and excellent hunting and fishing. Tourism is a major source of commerce.

Neighboring Counties:

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Cities and Towns:

- Albuquerque	city	Incorporated Area
- Bernalillo (County Seat)	town	Incorporated Area
- Corrales	village	Incorporated Area
- Cuba	village	Incorporated Area
- Jemez Springs	village	Incorporated Area
- Rio Rancho	city	Incorporated Area
- San Ysidro	village	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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