San Jon, NM Road Trips
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Longest Drive
69.2 mi
House, NM
Quickest Drive
1h 25m
House, NM
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San Jon, NM by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
136
Median Income
$53,750
Median Home Value
$101,000
Median Age
40.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to San Jon, NM
San Jon is a tiny village of 300 people in Northeast New Mexico. Established in 1902 as a railroad town, it prospered during the heyday of Route 66 but became a semi-ghost town when 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40 in 1981. The service stations and cafés which served US 66 are mostly gone, although one motel remains.
Caprock Amphitheatre, 10 mi S of San Jon. Former 955-seat outdoor amphitheatre with concession stand, bleachers and stage north of Clovis NM. The pavilion and seating areas has been gated off but the remainder of the site was open as rugged terrain for hiking.
Taste Of India American (Panjabi Dhabha), 2405 State Hwy 469, ☏ +1 575 576-0006, fax: +1 575 576-2791.
San Jon Motel, 715 E. Main St. (US Route 66), ☏ +1 575 576-2911.
San Jon is at the crossroads of historic Route 66 (which passes through as Main Street) and New Mexico State Hwy 469 (Interstate 40 exit 356).
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