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Delve into Torreon in United States
Torreon in the region of New Mexico with its 326 residents is a city in United States - some 1,664 mi or ( 2677 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Torreon is now 02:50 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tucson, Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, and Albuquerque. While being here, make sure to check out Tucson . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Torreon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Torreon, Sandoval County, New Mexico
Torreon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. Torreon is a small community that is home to many Navajo families. Torreon is split by two county lines; the Sandoval and McKinley county lines. The highway coming from Cuba, NM is Highway 197 and passes through Torreon. This same road becomes Navajo 9 after crossing the county line.
Located at 35.78 -107.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Cabezon Peak
Cabezon Peak is a large volcanic plug that is a prominent feature in northwestern New Mexico. It rises to 7,785 feet in elevation. Cabezon Peak is two miles south of the old ghost town of Cabezon and the Rio Puerco. This volcanic neck is formed of basalt and is part of the Mount Taylor volcanic field. A volcanic neck or plug is formed when magma from an existing volcano solidifies in the pipe or neck and the surrounding sediment is eroded away.
Located at 35.60 -107.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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