Country United States County Union Zip code 88410 Area code 575 | State New Mexico Time zone MST (UTC-7) Local time Tuesday 2:11 PM | |
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Weather 19°C, Wind SW at 60 km/h, 15% Humidity | ||
Amistad is a small unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, U.S. It is located about 39 miles south of Clayton on New Mexico State Highway 402.
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Map of Amistad, NM 88410, USA
History
Amistad was a stop for cattle drives during the late 19th century. In 1906, Henry S. Wannamaker, a Congregational minister, promoted homesteading by placing ads in church newspapers. This led to more than 40 older ministers staking claims in Amistad.
References
Amistad, New Mexico Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA