• Source: Costilla, New Mexico

      • Costilla is a census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 205 as of the 2010 census. Costilla has a post office with ZIP code 87524. State roads 196 and 522 intersect in the community.


      History



      The village of Costilla was originally known as San Miguel, named after its church. On November 1, 1861, the Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with San Miguel as the original seat of Costilla County, Colorado Territory. When its post office opened on November 13, 1862, the village selected the new name Costilla, perhaps in recognition of its new status. In 1863, county voters decided to move the county seat 17 miles (27 km) north to San Luis. In 1869, a U.S. government survey determined that Costilla was actually located in the Taos County, New Mexico Territory. It wasn't until October 21, 1872, that the village post office was officially renamed Costilla, New Mexico Territory.


      Geography


      According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 3.056 square miles (7.92 km2), all land.


      Demographics




      Education


      It is in the Questa Independent Schools school district.


      See also


      List of census-designated places in New Mexico


      References




      External links


      Media related to Costilla, New Mexico at Wikimedia Commons

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