Canjilon, NM is a small unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County with a population of 488 as of the 2019 census. Canjilon is known for its peaceful environment and natural beauty, with the Rio Chama River flowing through it and providing plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. Popular activities include camping, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking. The Rio Chama Wildlife Area offers excellent wildlife viewing along with trails and picnic areas.
Local businesses in Canjilon are primarily family owned such as the convenient store Rios Brothers Grocery Store that has been around since 1965. There is also the Carousel Restaurant that features traditional New Mexican cuisine such as bean burritos, enchiladas, and carne adovada. Other organizations in Canjilon include several religious organizations and nonprofits such as Faith In Action which helps seniors stay active by offering programs like visiting homebound seniors or grocery shopping for them.
There are several annual local sporting events in the area such as basketball tournaments at Tierra Amarilla High School that draws competitors from all around the state. Canjilon also hosts dog sledding races each winter across its frozen lakes which draws spectators from over 20 miles away!
The population in Canjilon (zip 87515) is 488. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canjilon (zip 87515) is 56.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canjilon (zip 87515) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canjilon (zip 87515)
- 87.8% are married
- 38.2% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Canjilon (zip 87515)
- 0.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 100.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander