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Luna County, New Mexico

Luna Location Map New Mexico

Luna County sits right on the Mexican border in southern New Mexico. Deming is the county seat. It’s known for its pure water. Seriously, they have water-tasting contests.

The Florida Mountains rise up from the desert floor. They’re like islands in a sea of sand and creosote. This place has history. Ancient peoples lived here thousands of years ago.

Now, it’s chile pepper country. Farms stretch for miles. The name “Luna” means moon in Spanish. It fits. But the county is actually named for Solomon Luna, a local politician and rancher.

CategoryDetails
County NameLuna County
County SeatDeming
PopulationApproximately 24,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesDeming, Columbus
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 10, U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 180
FIPS Code35-029
Total Area (Land and Water)2,965 square miles (2,965 sq mi land, 0 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Sierra County (Northeast), Doña Ana County (East), Grant County (West), Hidalgo County (West)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.2476° N, 107.7107° W
EtymologyNamed after Solomon Luna, a local politician and rancher
Major LandmarksRockhound State Park, Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, City of Rocks State Park
WebsiteLuna County Website

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