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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.

Union County, New Mexico

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

County Seat: Clayton
Year Organized: 1903
Square Miles: 3,830

Court House:

P.O. Box 430
County Courthouse
Clayton, NM 88415-0430

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Union County was formed from parts of Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel Counties. Researchers might check these related counties for resources. Union was named for the "union" of the counties mentioned.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Union County was created 13 February 1893. The county seat is Clayton. Union County was formed from parts of Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel Counties. Researchers might check these related counties for resources. Union was named for the "union" of the counties mentioned. The old Santa Fe Trail traverses Union County. The famous Goodnight-Loving Cattle Drive Trail also crosses Union County. The area is as beautiful as the other Northeast New Mexico Counties.

Neighboring Counties:

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Cities and Towns:

- Clayton (County Seat)	town	Incorporated Area
- Des Moines	village	Incorporated Area
- Folsom	village	Incorporated Area
- Grenville	village	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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