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About Black Rock
Set in the western part of New Mexico, Black Rock is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Black Rock is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.75 square miles.
📰 Black Rock News Today
- Weekly market commentary BlackRock · Aug 9
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- Air quality in Black Rock IQAir · Jun 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Black Rock Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Black Rock
- SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARY
- TWIN BUTTES CYBER ACADEMY
- ZUNI HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Mexico
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.75 sq mi
Coordinates35.0809, -108.7982