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History. Geography. Demographics. Climate. References. Estancia, New Mexico. Coordinates: 34°45′30″N 106°3′20″W. Estancia is a town in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,242. It is the county seat of Torrance County. [4] Estancia is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area .
History of Estancia, New Mexico. Estancia is a “small” town with a fluctuating population that hovers around 1,600 (2010 Census). It has all the necessary amenities –a post office, two Dollar Stores, two gas stations, restaurants, hair and barber shops, Estancia Schools as well as the necessary fire, police and Emergency Medical Services.
Estancia (which means "resting place") is rich in history and character. Throughout recorded history, Estancia has been a popular stopping point for travelers, thanks to its clean spring-fed lake. The area has been historically associated with agriculture, including cattle ranching and farming.
May 1, 2014 · Estancia (2) Marker. Inscription. Incorporated in 1909 and county seat of Torrance County since 1905, Estancia is located in an enclosed valley or basin. It was ranching county until the early 20th century, when the coming of the railroad opened it up to homesteaders and farmers.
This episode of Moments in Time features the Estancia Press located in Estancia, New Mexico. This footage describes the Estancia Press and discusses the history of typesetting. The footage also describes how Estancia's first newspaper, the Estancia New Herald which started in 1912, changed the town and the history of Estancia.
May 1, 2014 · Estancia, "resting place", has been on the map since 1776. Known for its spring fed pond, now its city park. It become the county seat in 1905 and was the scene of the last hanging in New Mexico in 1922. Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776 ...
For the most part, these stories cover interesting facts, stories and legends about the past and people that lived right here in the Estancia Valley and surrounding areas here in Central New Mexico. Clicking on the above audio image will take you directly to the KXNM Archaeology in Your Backyard web page.
