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Folsom Basics
Elevation: 6,400 feet above sea level
Location: 103.52.30 longitude, 36.52.30 latitude
Origin: first cabin by Madison Emery in 1850
Names: Ojo, Madison, finally Folsom in 1888
Village Incorporation: January 1909
Largest population: approximately 1000 before 1908
Current population (2005): approximately 80
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The town began its decline after the flood of 1908 washed away most of
the town, killing 17 people. |
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The town was named Folsom to honor the maiden name of Frances Folsom.
Ms. Folsom married President Grover Cleveland while he was in office. |
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The weather can be quite different in Folsom than it is just 10 miles
away in Capulin or Des Moines - especially the wind. |
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New Mexico
Size: 121,666 sq miles - 5th largest state
Population: approximately 1,000,000
State Flower: Yucca
State Bird: Road Runner
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