Valencia County, county in New Mexico, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 77,574 inhabitants. The county was created 172 years ago in 1852. Its county seat is Los Lunas.
There are 7 city/town in Valencia County, NM. The largest city of Valencia County is Los Lunas with a population of 16,282. Other cities include, Belen population 7,496, Los Chavez population 5,446, Meadow Lake population 4,708, Bosque Farms population 3,851
Located in central New Mexico along the Rio Grande, Valencia County contains a mix of rural communities and larger river towns.
Los Lunas serves as the county seat and contains around 15,000 residents. This historic river town features the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts showcasing local history.
Belen lies south of Albuquerque along the Rio Grande with around 7,000 residents. Historic attractions include the Belen Harvey House Museum and Rail Runner Station. The city hosts the Valencia County Fair.
Bosque Farms is located northwest of Los Lunas with around 4,000 residents. It contains quaint adobe style architecture downtown. The village celebrates its agricultural roots with the annual Los Poblanos Chile Fiesta.
Peralta is a small village south of Los Lunas settled in the early 1700s. Historic buildings include the San Clemente Church. The Rio Grande Bosque provides opportunities for birdwatching.
El Cerro-Monterey
El Cerro-Monterey is an unincorporated community north of Los Lunas. It contains historic sites like the Monterey State Park ruins of a 18th century Spanish hacienda.
Valencia County’s communities reflect the area’s deep roots in Spanish, Mexican and indigenous heritage along the Rio Grande valley. Historic plazas and adobe architecture recall its ranching and agricultural past.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Valencia County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Belen | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | 7,496 |
Bosque Farms | Village in New Mexico, United States | 3,851 |
Jarales | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | 2,475 |
Los Chavez | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | 5,446 |
Los Lunas | Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | 16,282 |
Meadow Lake | Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | 4,708 |
Peralta | Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | 3,635 |