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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.

Valencia County, New Mexico

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

County Seat: Los Lunas
Year Organized: 1852
Square Miles: 1,068

Court House:

P.O. Box 1119
County Courthouse
Los Lunas, NM 87031-1119

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Namedfor the village of Valencia

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Valencia originally created by the Republic of Mexico and created 9 January 1852. The county seat is Los Lunas. It was named for an early town built by Francisco de Valencia. Valencia County is a booming area of New Mexico. Its central location to the major populated counties has resulted in migration to its attractive living areas. Real estate sales are a major part of the economy. The county has a rich mix of professional people, artists, writers, and friendly citizens.

Neighboring Counties:

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Cities and Towns:

- Belen	city	Incorporated Area
- Bosque Farms	village	Incorporated Area
- Los Lunas (County Seat)	village	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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