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Mora

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Mora

Mora sits on the route: 50 minutes from Las Vegas, 55km from Taos Pueblo.

Mora is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 656, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Mora sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mora to your route.

About Mora

The Mora Land Grant, formally known as La Merced de Santa Gertrudis de lo de Mora, was an 1835 grant of more than 800,000 acres (320,000 ha) to 76 Hispanic settlers by the Mexican government of New Mexico. The land area within the grant was more than 60 miles (97 km) in length from east to west and a maximum of 25

Read more miles (40 km) in width from north to south, reaching from the crest of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the Great Plains. The grant was mostly in what became Mora County, New Mexico. The great majority of the land in the grant was designated as common land for the usage of all the residents. After the United States gained control of New Mexico in 1846, land speculators over decades gained control of the common land by legal machinations, thus excluding the residents from use of the land. Disputes about ownership between speculators and residents were frequent and persistent until the former commons land was auctioned in 1916 to the highest bidders. Cattle ranchers and the National Forest system acquired most of the grant land during the 20th century. Disputes over the allocation of water needed for irrigation continued into the 21st century. Public access to former grant lands in public ownership also remains an issue.

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Where is Mora located?

Mora is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.9742 latitude, -105.3300 longitude.

What is the population of Mora?

Mora has a population of approximately 656 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
656
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.9742, -105.3300

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Worth the detour from Mora

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Taos Pueblo

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America, with multi-story adobe dwellings over 1,000 years old.

55 km · about 65 min drive

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