Country United States County Grant ZIP code 88028 Elevation 1,371 m Population 293 (2010) | State New Mexico Time zone MST (UTC-7) Area code(s) 575 Area 26.56 km² Local time Monday 10:29 PM | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 37% Humidity | ||
Cliff is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 293 as of the 2010 census.
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Map of Cliff, NM, USA
History
Cliff and the nearby town of Gila were settled in 1884, in the Gila River Valley. The area was and is primarily a ranching and farming community. The local Cliff Post Office was established on Aug 4, 1894.
Culture
The annual Grant County Fair is held annually at the adjoining fairgrounds next to Cliff High School.
Education
Cliff schools are part of the Silver Consolidated School District. The District's main office is located in Silver City.
Transportation
U.S. Route 180 connects Cliff to Silver City, and NM 211 connects Cliff to Gila.
Points of interest
References
Cliff, New Mexico Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA