Location: The Beautiful Espanola Valley lies in the"Heart of Northern New Mexico". Twenty five (25) miles north of Santa Fe, forty five (45) miles south of Taos and eighteen (18) miles east of Los Alamos.

Hundreds of Years of Traditions:Our valley is rich in Tri-Culture history. The indigenous people, the Anasazi, built their cliff dwellings in the area nearly 1150 years ago. First European contact was in 1598 with the Spanish exedpition led by Don Juan de Onate. Anglo settlers arrived with the railroad in the late 19th century.

Facts:
Population:City 2000 census 9,688 - Market base area: 65,000
Elevation:5,595 feet at Espanola: varies greatly throughout the region.
Climate:Located in the Rio Grande Valley between two mountain ranges and is surrounded by mesas, the area enjoys four distinct seasons with an average annual rainfall of 10 inches; average humidity; lows 30sF highs 90sF.
Economic Base:Agriculture, ranching, Los Alamos National Laboratory, retail and service, State and County government, tourism and some light industry.

Government:Mayor-City Council