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Bloomfield, New Mexico is built on the banks of the San Juan River, just 25 miles downstream from Navajo Lake and the reknowned tailwater fishery of the Quality Waters.
Known as the "Gas Capitol of the United States" because of the large production of natural gas in the area, Bloomfield is home to installations by Conoco, El Paso Natural Gas, Williams Field Services and Burlington Resources.
With a population of 6,417, moderate cost of living, a low crime rate, and access to a wide range of recreational opportunities, Bloomfield is an ideal community to raise a family.
The city of Bloomfield, as well as the cities of Aztec, and Farmington, and San Juan County are each certified with the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Certified Communities Initiative. This designation reflects empowered communities who actively plan for a healthy economic future. Also see nmpartnershp.com, Certified Communities web page at New Mexico Economic Development Department, and the Certified Communities brochure from New Mexico Economic Development Department.
City of Bloomfield website, with links that describe local government, education, recreation and the business community.
For a detailed community profile, go to New Mexico Economic Development Partnership.
Demographic Information
Recreational Facilities
Education
Housing
Government
Utilities
Transportation
Taxes
Medical
Miscellaneous Economic
Labor Market
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| Demographic Information |
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| Nearest Metropolitan City |
Albuquerque |
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| Distance in miles |
175 |
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| Average Elevation (ft.) |
5,806 |
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| Population (2010 Census) |
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City 2010
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7,236 |
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| City 2000 |
6,417 |
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| City 1990 |
5,214 |
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| City 1980 |
4,881 |
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County 2010
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130,044 |
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| County 2000 |
113,801 |
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| County 1990 |
91,605 |
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| County 1980 |
81,433 |
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| County 1970 |
52,517 |
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County Size (sq. miles) |
9,029 |
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| Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov |
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| Climate (30 year normals) |
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| Avg. temperature--annual |
52 |
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| Avg. temperature--Jan |
28 |
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| Avg. temperature--July |
76 |
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| Annual rainfall (inches) |
9 |
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| Annual snowfall (inches) |
15 |
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| Heating degree days |
5,377 |
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| Cooling degree days |
897 |
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| Avg. % relative humidity |
45 |
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| Prevailing wind direction |
E/NE |
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Source: Western Regional Climate Center
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| Total # of Lodging Places |
2 |
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| Total # of rooms |
43 |
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| Recreational Facilities within
50 miles |
| Carson National Forest -
Cedar Springs |
| Aztec Ruins National Monument |
| Angel Peak National Recreation
Site |
| Bisti Wilderness |
| Chaco Culture Nat'l Historical Park |
| Shiprock Natural National
Landmark |
| Dunes Vehicle Recreation
Area |
| Simon Canyon Natural Area |
Jackson Lake Wildlife
Area |
| Navajo Lake State Park -
Pine & Sims |
| Salmon Ruins |
| Also see sites in Farmington, NM & Durango, Colorado |
Source: farmingtonnm.org |
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| Education |
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| Public school district |
Bloomfield Public Schools |
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| Enrollment total, 2010 Census |
3,164 |
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| Preschool |
330 |
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| Elementary |
1,494 |
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| Middle School |
442 |
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| High school |
898 |
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Private schools (accredited)
and enrollment, 03-04 |
Dzith-Na-O-Dith-Hle School |
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| Community Colleges and enrollment, 03-04, San Juan College (Farmington) |
8,574 |
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| Four year colleges in partnership
with San Juan College |
Highlands University, University
of
New Mexico |
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| % of High School graduates
or higher |
74.0% |
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| % Bachelor's degree
or higher |
9.9% |
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Source: education.com |
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| Housing (2005-2009 Census) |
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Year 2000 |
Year 2010 |
| Total Housing |
2,446 |
2,446 |
| Occupied housing units |
2,222 |
1,618 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate |
1.9% |
604 |
| Rental vacancy rate |
13.5% |
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Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov
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| Government (revised 5/11) |
| # FT Police |
32 |
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| # FT Firefighters |
4
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| # Volunteer firefighters |
19 |
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| Fire insurance rating
(ISO) |
4 |
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| City operating budget,
FY 2010 |
$16,114,812 |
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| Total G.O. bonds out,
FY 2010 |
$715,614 |
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Source: bloomfieldnm.com |
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| Utility Providers |
| Electric utility name |
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Residential (500kWh) |
$41.90/mo
at $0.0765/kWh |
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| Commercial (1500 kWh) |
$108.70/mo
at $0.0865/kWh |
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| Industrial (150 kw, 50,000 kWh) |
$953.43/mo
at $0.0875/kWh |
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| Bulk (4,000 kw, 3,000,000 kWh) |
$1641.50/mo
at $0.0540/kWh |
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| Large Industrial (6,000kw, 4,000,000 kWh) |
$2415.00/mo
at $0.5250/kWh |
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Statewide rates, natural
gas Residential and commercial, May 2011 |
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| Water utility name |
City of Bloomfield |
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| Water source(s) |
River and reservoir |
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| Treatment method |
Chlorination |
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| Cost/1000 gallons |
$2.82 |
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| Max. treatment cap.
MGD |
4.08. |
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| Peak daily use MGD |
3.16 |
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| Sewer/wastewater name |
City |
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| Sewer utility tax rate |
0 |
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| Cost/1000 gallons |
$3.15 |
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| Telephone company name |
Qwest |
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| Digital Service (Y/N) |
Y |
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Source: bloomfieldnm.com |
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| Taxes |
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2000 |
2010 |
Prop. tax mil rate Residential
2008-2009 |
0.0223 |
0.023255 |
Prop. tax mil rate Non-Residential
2008-2009 |
0.26573 |
0.01859 |
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| Source: San Juan County Assessor's Office |
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| Gross receipts tax rate,
8/2005, 7.31255% |
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7.6875% |
| Gross receipts tax rate, 1/2008, 7.5625% |
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| Source: tax.newmexico.gov |
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| Medical |
| Medical care: provided by a number of urgent care / wellness centers and San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM, Shiprock, NM and Durango, CO hospitals. See all medical care here. |
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| Miscellaneous Economic |
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2010 |
| Per capita income-county, 1999 |
$17,261 |
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| Per capita income-city,
2000 |
$14,424 |
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| Median household income- county, 2000 |
$34,760 |
$36,702 |
| Median household income-county,
2000 |
$34,133 |
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| Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov |
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| Labor Market |
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2010 |
Unemployment rate September, 2007 |
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8.7% |
Employed civilian population,
16+ |
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3,328 |
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Management, professional |
445 |
438 |
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Service occupations |
408 |
668 |
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Sales and office occupations |
839 |
702 |
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Farming, fishing, forestry |
7 |
44 |
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Construction, extraction and maintenance occupations |
415 |
794 |
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Production, transportation and material moving |
344 |
619 |
| Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov |
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