The restored church in El Rito
El Rito was one of the first Spanish settlements in northern New Mexico. The oldest church in New Mexico is here, restored to its' original splendor back in the 1980's. This is a beautiful little valley on the El Rito, surrounded by Carson National Forest. The National Forest has a Ranger District office in El Rito.
El Rito is also home to the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico College.
The Shrine next to the church
In downtown El Rito
The other side of Main Street
There's a lot of history here
Near the entrance to Northern New Mexico College
Fast Facts about El Rito, New Mexico
El Rito, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Unincorporated
Elevation: 6,875'
Latitude: 36.3500°N
Longitude: 106.1850°W
Major Occupations:
Ranching
Farming
Forest Products
Educational Services
Population Demographics: 2010
| Total Population |
808 |
| Males |
383 |
| Females |
425 |
| Population by Age |
| Under 18 |
173 |
| 18 & over |
635 |
| 20-24 |
49 |
| 25-34 |
81 |
| 35-49 |
145 |
| 50-64 |
199 |
| 65 & over |
136 |
| Population by Ethnicity |
| Hispanic or Latino |
684 |
| Non Hispanic or Latino |
124 |
| Population by Race |
| White |
428 |
| African-American |
8 |
| Asian |
0 |
| Native American |
9 |
| Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
0 |
| Other |
338 |
| Two or more |
25 |
