Abiquiu, NM is a small town in Rio Arriba County, located in the north-central part of New Mexico. The town has a population of only 1,737 people as of 2019. Despite its small size, Abiquiu is well-known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage; both of which have earned it numerous awards and recognitions. One such accolade is the ranking from BestPlaces that places Abiquiu at #2 out of 181 cities in New Mexico for “ to Live”. This ranking takes into account many factors, such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, job market, weather, housing affordability and more. In addition to this impressive accolade, Abiquiu also ranks highly when it comes to quality of life; earning an A+ rating from BestPlaces.com in terms of public schools, family life and good for families. All these rankings combined make Abiquiu one of the most desirable places in New Mexico to live or visit.
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