Place:Des Moines, Union, New Mexico, United States

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NameDes Moines
TypeVillage
Coordinates36.76°N 103.835°W
Located inUnion, New Mexico, United States
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Des Moines is a village in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 143 at the 2010 census. Des Moines is a small village surrounded by large cattle ranches. The summit of Sierra Grande, the largest shield volcano in the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, is southwest of the village. The population in 2018 was 20% lower than it was in 2000. Des Moines is known for its educational services, construction, and agriculture. The general cost of living index for Des Moines is 84.9. Family Guy writer Mark Hentemann was born in Des Moines.

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