Lyden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 245 as of the 2010 census.[4] The community is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande. It was formerly known as "El Bosque." A post office operated in Lyden between 1902 and 1957.[5]
Lyden, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
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Coordinates: 36°08′46″N 106°00′20″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Rio Arriba |
Area | |
• Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
• Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 250 |
• Density | 111.51/sq mi (43.04/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
Area code | 505 |
GNIS feature ID | 928757[3] |
Lyden is located at 36.1461339°N 106.0055774°W / 36.1461339; -106.0055774.[3] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 2.242 square miles (5.81 km2), all land.[4]
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2020 | 250 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6][2] |
It is in Española Public Schools.[7] The comprehensive public high school is Española Valley High School.
Municipalities and communities of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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County seat: Tierra Amarilla | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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