Chloride is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.[1] The community is located at the confluence of Chloride Creek with Mineral Creek. Most of the old mine workings are to the west, along Chloride Creek.[2] Winston is approximately two miles to the east.[2]

History

Chloride had its start in 1881 as a mining community when chlorargyrite (silver chloride) ore was discovered along the streambanks.[3] A post office was established at Chloride in 1881, and remained in operation until 1956.[4]

Education

Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county.[5] Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride, New Mexico
  2. 1 2 Winston, New Mexico, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1965 (1986 rev.)
  3. ↑ Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride Post Office (historical)
  5. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sierra County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list

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