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Grant County, New Mexico

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Grant County is in southwestern New Mexico, bordering Arizona. It’s a place with a rich mining history. Silver City is the county seat and was once a boomtown. Now it’s an artsy community with a quirky vibe.

The Gila National Forest covers a big chunk of the county in the northern region. It’s great for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. The Gila Cliff Dwellings highlight the ancient Mogollon culture. It’s like stepping back in time.

The landscape is diverse. From high mountains to desert lowlands. You’ll find it all here. The people are a mix of old-timers and newcomers. They’re friendly and fiercely independent. Once you visit, you might never want to leave.

CategoryDetails
County NameGrant County
County SeatSilver City
PopulationApproximately 26,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSilver City, Bayard, Hurley, Santa Clara, Cliff, Pinos Altos
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 180, New Mexico State Road 90, New Mexico State Road 152
FIPS Code35-017
Total Area (Land and Water)3,968 square miles (3,962 sq mi land, 6 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Catron County (North), Sierra County (East), Luna County (Southeast), Hidalgo County (South), Greenlee County, Arizona (West)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.8056° N, 108.2670° W
EtymologyNamed after Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States
Major LandmarksGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Gila National Forest, City of Rocks State Park
WebsiteGrant County Website

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