Tajique, New Mexico

About Tajique

Tajique, NM is a small unincorporated community located in central New Mexico.

Officially, Tajique is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.7 square miles.

📰 Tajique News Today

• New wildfire on Mountainair Ranger District nmfireinfo.com · May 25
• Dennis Chavez Obituary (2026) - Tajique, NM - Harris-Hanlon Mortuary - Moriarty Legacy obituary · Jun 3
• Pauline Baca Obituary Jan 9, 2026 Trujillo Funeral Home · Jan 9
• Tajique, NM Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Sep 1
• Daniel Nicholas Anaya Obituary (2026) - Albuquerque, NM - French Funerals & Cremations - University & Lomas Legacy obituary · Jun 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Tajique Unique

• The only place in America named Tajique — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Tajique

• Mi Cabana

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Tajique

🏘️ Nearby Communities