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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.

Torrance County, New Mexico

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

County Seat: Estancia
Year Organized: 1903
Square Miles: 3,345

Court House:

PO Box 48
County Courthouse
Estancia, NM 87016-0048

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named for Francis J. Torrance who was an early builder of commerce in New Mexico.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Torrance County was created 16 March 1903. It is near the heart of New Mexico. It was named for Francis J. Torrance who was an early builder of commerce in New Mexico. Estancia is the county seat. It is rich in farming, ranching, and orchards. Two railroads cross its lands. Torrance County's Manzano area, saw the first apple orchard planted in the southwest.

Neighboring Counties:

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Cities and Towns:

- Encino	village	Incorporated Area
- Estancia (County Seat)	town	Incorporated Area
- Moriarty	city	Incorporated Area
- Mountainair	town	Incorporated Area
- Willard	village	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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