QuestaNM
A town of 2,466.
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- Questa vs Away - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 02/13/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
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High risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Questa has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 62 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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About one in six working residents works right in Questa
Most working residents leave Questa for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Red River (20%), Taos (14%) and Albuquerque (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
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Crime reported in Questa
Questa's reported crime rate is well below New Mexico's. 7 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
The schools Questa’s kids attend
QUESTA · 4 schools
| School | Grades | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary | PK–3 | 106 | |
| Alta Vista Intermediate | 4–5 | 40 | |
| Questa Jr. High | 6–8 | 69 | |
| Questa High | 9–12 | 100 |
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Questa beats the New Mexico average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Questa | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Fewer smokers | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| More adults with diabetes | 15.4% | 13.2% |
3.5% of Questa is conserved land
7.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carson National Forest | 0.2 mi | 149 |
| 2. Rio Grande del Norte National Monument | — | 2 |
| 3. Questa Community Park | — | 1 |
Homes in Questa sell for about $339K
The median sale price was $339,000 in May 2026.
About Questa
Village in Taos County, New Mexico, United States
Questa is a village in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Questa had a population of 1,742. The village has trails into the Rio Grande Gorge, trout fishing, and mountain lakes with trails that access the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that overlook the area. Questa is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, near the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Red River. The "Gateway to the Rio Grande del Norte Monument", its visitors can drive to an overlook of the Red River meeting the Rio Grande in the depth of the gorge. The Carson National Forest parallels Questa to the east. The Columbine Hondo Wilderness and Latir Peak Wildness are in the Carson National Forest close to…
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- Population
- 1,742
- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,461 ft
- ZIP code
- 87556